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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20
!. xcULTlvATlNG. CORN. CROP.
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The Methods Should Vary with the
Weather and the Character Of
the Season..

In the cultivation of corn find that
the plan has to be varied to suit the
season. If the season is wet I believe
1t Is better to cultivate quite deep, but
II the weather is dry give shall
low cultivation and keep the ground
level. I do not wait until the corn is
up before beginning to cultivate, but
nave the cultivation we'll under way
even before planting, and harrow we'll
immediately after planting before the
corn Is up. Then l let it alone until
the plants are up far enough to stand
another cultivation After the corn Is
up cultivate from three to five times,
according to necessity. / find to ia
cl1ltate the work of cultivation that
the rows should be made from 40 to
AZ inches apart. If the land is poor
or worn out, it is we'll to have them
even further apart l use only one
row cultivator, and I, do the work of
cult1vating thoroughly. The weeds
that interfere most with the cultiva-
ton in wet weather are crab grass
and fox tail. The other common
weeds are easily handled. If a long
rainy spell sets in just as we are about
to begin cultivation we simply wait
patiently until the ground is in shape
to be cultivated. It is my experience
that, speaking generally, corn does
not receive as many civilizations be-
fore planting as it should. That is,
Inc ground should be worked into
condition of fineness that will encour-
age the spread of the corn roots. Most
farmers cultivate the corn enough
after 1t is up, but do not use enough
care in cultivation am confident,
continues the writer in the Farmers
Review, that better cultivation will
greatly increase the corn crop. I think
that more cultivating would help us
very much to conserve the moisture
that Nature has given us and thus
save it for the use of the corn during
the dry spell that comes every sum-
mer
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20

prove her taste, and we, too, 20 in for
handmade lawn tie with embroidered
collar. The lingerie tie is much smart
er than the usual silk tie; it should
be narrow, may be edged with a bit
OF real lace or may be scalloped, have
buttonholed edge.
We do not see, in the rage of the
lingerie blouse with it's permanent COL
lar, so many fancy stocks as formerly.
The separate stocks are those for wear
with the tailored waist, elaborate ones
as rule are a part of the blouse.
There are separate chemisettes and
cuffs to wear with guimpe dresses.
which continue in favor. Cuffs are
very deep, the chemisette is ornament
ed back as we'll as fore, for so many
frocks to-day are cut low or with Y
back and front.
Green silk gloves give touch of ver-
dency to the streets, are accompani-
ments Of not few costumes. Usually
they are OF silk, and always match
some trimming of the costume, girdle
or foliage-adorned hat They are
rather fetching, look cool and pretty
with light summer gowns. Some green
parasols are abroad, considerable green
is used for trimming. Pongee and
tussah coaching parasols remain in
favor, and they are so smart one does
not wonder they hold their own so
well. Speaking of green gloves, it may
be they are worn because nothing else
is to be had-long gloves have become
so expensive, in such demand, the
dealers say to the manufacturers:
"Send anything, anything" Every
body wears short sleeves, everybody
wants long gloves.
Suede belts the color of the dress
lead for street wear. Yesterday we no.
ticed neat brown costume-and over
in Paris brown, though rather warm,
dull color for summer, is the thing
the belt shaped suede that seemed a
very part Of skirt and blouse\ The
skirt was light weight wool and
fitted the girlish form perfectly, but
without accentuation of the figure.
The blouse was brown pongee made
full back and front and with full
sleeves coming just to the elbow. The
hat was one of those coquettish tur-
bans that this season is responsible
for It was all black, the gloves were
black, the low shoes a dull black:
ELLEN OSMONDE.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20

OF green leaves might be placed, and
add the finishing note to costume
copied from French importation.
OF course one would have to employ
skillful fingers to get the right lines,
but the whole may be built up at COM
paratfvely small cost. Little lace
bridge coats and boleros are the height
Of fashion; the tall person may in
dulge in the former, the one of low
stature must keep to the latter.
One sees the incest morning frocks
tub dresses to use the phraseology
Of the day--made up all in one piece.
Sometimes the waist and skirt are
Joined by girdle Of insertion, some
times the joining is very 'inconspic-
uous, just belt of self material. The
most successful frocks at least look
simple, no matter how much laborious
work has been spent upon them. The
other day we saw an apparently simple
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20

Pattern No. 5141.-A charming lit.
tie frock that will be- a good model
to follow in making up children's
wash dresses or the dainty light
colored wooden ones to be worn over
a guimpe is here shown. This style is
one Of the easiest to make. The
waist is gathered in front and back
and attached to full gathered skirt
The low neck is finished by bertha
that falls over the short puff sleeve
giving the fashionable long shoulder
line. Asfillustrated it was made of
light blue silk trimmed with bands
of insertion. Several materials are
adapted to the making such as chal-
lis, cashmere, pique, silk and lawn.
The medium size requires four yards
of 36-inch material. Sizes for 5, 6, T.,
8, 9, 10, II and IL years.
This pattern will be sent to you on
receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders
TO- the Pattern Department of this paper.
Be sure to give size and number of pat
tern wanted. For convenience, write
your order OH the following coupon:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20
Stock Diseases Comfortable

The dangers our animals are exposed
to from disease are not nearly as great
as some would have us believe. The
exaggerated statements Of the press,
agricultural and others, that have been
made in recent years have done much
harm. It is not difficult to see they are
unfounded. The result has been a re-
action that has led many to assume
the dangerous attitude of Indifference.
The business of raising livestock would
be more profitable if diseases were
eliminated. There would result not
only an increased production at re-
duced first cost, but the demand for the
finished product on account of its bet
ter quality would be increased. Con-
troll is in the hands of the individual
farmer, who knows and can modify al;
the conditions better than any state
board of control-Dr. Paul Fischer.
State Veterinarian, Ohio.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20
Rough Time Of It. for the Apache
: Pappooses in Everyday
= Life.

OF an odd scene in the region of the
Rockies, 4 San Francisco writer says:
Leaning against wagons and build
ings are dozens of little baskets with
baby Apaches sucking their fists
therein. The baskets are Of the regu-
lar Indian style, and the poor babies
are strapped and. laced into them
tight and snug. Ill. &s:',:Ss e. Z. -
Some squaws hang their baskets to
the saddle-horn, when not carried on
their backs, because If they are LETT
standing on the ground the dogs 70
round aud lick the babies faces, much
to the little ones discomfort.
''One rather risky pony, with q
baby on the horn Of his saddle, wan
ders from the bunch and Is tmme-
diately surrounded by a crowd Of
dogs. Their barking starts him to trot.
and with shrek the mother rushes
from her place In the line to catch
him. Blu: the pony doesn't want %
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20

and monsieur came mp % th1m, found
cred through and sprang slantwise
up the father bank. + 's II 3 5
The delay had been enough to bring
me, with no good will Of my own,
close UP to the Cocheforets. Mademoi-
selle's horse made a little business Of
the place; this delayed 4. them still
longer and in the result we neared
the water almost together and
crossed close on her heels. The bank
on either side was steep; while cross
ing we could see neither before nor
behind. At the moment, however;
thought nothing Of this, nor of her
delay and l was following her quite
at my leisure, when the sudden report
Of carbine, a second report and a
yell of alarm in front, thrilled me
through.
On the instant, while the sound
was still in my ears, saw it all. Like
a hot iron piercing my brain, the truth
flashed into my mind. We were at
tackled! We were attacked, and was
here helpless in this pit, this trap!
The loss of second while ! fumbled
here, mademoiselle's horse barring the
way might be fatal.
There was but one way. turned my
horse straight at the steep bank and
he breasted it. One moment he hung
as ii he must fall back. Then, with
a snort Of terror and a despera ate bound
he topped it and gained the level,
trembling and snorting.
It was as had guessed. Seventy
PAGES away on the road lay one of my
men. He had fallen, horse and man
and lay still. Near him, with his back
against bank, stood his fellow, on
foot, pressed by four horsemen and
shouting. AS my eye lighted on the
scene, he let fly with carbine and
dropped one.
I snatched a pistol from my holster,
cooked it, and seized my horse by the
head-I might save the man yet. I
shouted to encourage him and in an
other second should have charged into
the fight, when sudden vicious blow,
swift and unexpected, struck the pistol
from my hand.
I made snatch at it as it fell, but
missed it; and before I could recover
myself, mademoiselle thrust her horse
furiously against mine and with her
riding-whip, dashed the sorrel across
the ears. AS my horse reared madly
up I had glimpse of her eyes fash
ing hate through her mask; of her
hand again uplifted; the next moment,
I was down in the road, ingloriously
endorsed, the sorrel was galloping
away, and her horse, scared in its
turn, was plunging unmanageably q
score Of PAGES from me.
I don't doubt that but for that she
would have trampled on me. AS it
was, I was free to draw; and in q
twinkling I was running towards the
fighters. All have described had hap
pened in few seconds. My man was
still defending himself; the smoke Of
the carbine had scarcely risen. 1
sprang with a shout across a fallen
tree that intervened; at the same mo-
ment two of the men detached them
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20
BABES OF THE MOUNTAIN.

be- caught, and from trot turns to
a run, and away he goes:-the basket
Tapping Oh his side making him run
the harder. No one seems sorry for
the poor baby, whose yells are drowned
in the general burst of laughter that
goes up.
FINALLY the strap that holds the
basket breaks-down comes poor baby,
thump, to the ground, face down, and
the pony. after running a few more
rods, Is caught by boy, while the
distracted mother picks up her untor-
tunate infant, and immediately unlac-
ing the deerskin cover, takes it out to
assure herself it is sound in body.
after its rather risky ride and fall. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20

LOLIUM TEMULENTUM-DAR
scale is tipped with short avn or
bristle. Such forms have been sepa-
rated by some botanists from the form
with long awns, and have received the
name Lolium arvense, the field dar-
mel; but botanists now generally con-
slider the long-awned, the short-awned
and the awnless forms as all belong
ing to one species, to which they ap-
ply the names first given. Darnel is
an annual grass which has been intro
duced into this country from Europe,
and has become naturalized in some
places and acts as an annoying weed.
It is said to be more abundant on the
western coast than here. It ought to
be possible, says the Country Gentle
man, with proper screens, to separate
it's seed from wheat.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20

1OO VILLAIN.
selves and rode to meet me. One.
whom took to be the leader, was
masked. He came furiously at me,
trying to ride me down; but leaped
aside nimbly and evading him, rushed
at the other and soaring his horse, so
that he dropped his point, cut him
across the shoulder before he could
guard himself. He plunged away,
cursing, and trying to hold in his
horse, and turned to meet the masked
man.
"You double-dyed villain!" he cried.
riding at me again. And this time
he manoeuvered his horse so skilfully
that was hard put to it to prevent
him knocking me down; and could not
with all my efforts reach him to hurt
him. Surrender, will you!' he con-
t1nued, you blood hound!"
I wounded him slightly in the knee
for answer; but before I could do
more his companion came back and
the two set upon me with a will, slash
ing at my head so furiously and tower
Ing above me with so great an advan-
tage that 1t was all could do to guard
myself. was soon glad to fall back
against the bank-as my man had
done before me. In such a conflict my
rapier would have been of little use.
but fortunately I had armed myself
before I left Paris with -cut-and-
thrust sword for the road; and though
my mastery Of the weapon was not
on par with my rapier-play, was
able to fend of their cuts and by all
occasional prick keep the horses at
a distance. Still they swore and cut
at me, trying to wear me out; and It
was trying work. A little delay, tie
least accident, might enable the other
man to come to their help, or made
moiselle, for all I knew, might shoot
me with my own pistol; and confess
l was unfeignedly glad when a lucky
parade sent the masked mans sword
flying across the road. He was nc
coward; for unarmed as he was, he
pushed his horse at me, squirting it
recklessly; but the animal, which
several times touched, reared up in
stead and threw him at the very mo.
ment that wounded his companion
second time in the arm and made him
give back. .:. D..
: ITO Be Contiared.l
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20
NUBBINS.

Don't block out too much work.
Do not plant corn in cold ground.
Much farm land should be kept in
woodlot.
Vitality Of seed corn counts greatly
In the yield.
The corn kernel quickly decays in
cold, wet ground.
Get some green fodder crop grow
ing for the cows in dry weather.
Do not uncover the hillsidcs and
permit the best soil on them to be
washed away. y.
Hay and cotton are called kings.
but the potato has come to be a DO
tentate OF no small influence.
1t won't do to wait until the blight
has struck the potato crop. Take it
in time, and thoroughly spray with
the Bordeaux mixture.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20

little summer gown that surely cost
plenty OF money, but undoubtedly
would have appealed to a mere man
as such Charming, inexpensive little
Dress" It was a light ecru batiste of
all-over embroidery, the skirt a short
affair gathered into the belt. The
waist was round girlish blouse with
sleeves just a puff above the elbow,
very like those seen in the old-fash-
toned pictures Of Empire ladies'; the
girdle green messaline, having queer
gold figures scattered over it. The
color scheme was lovely, the dress
made by an artist.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20
Crimson Clover Seed.

The seed of crimson clover is bright
reddish yellow in color and has high
polish. It is larger than the seed of
the red clover. This is the character
of good seed. When it has turned
brown it is no longer to be relied up-
on. The homegrown seed is to be
preferred to that imported from across
tha water.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20
Good Cattle Fit Easiest

I am not particularly taken with any
one breed of cattle, writes a. Nebraska
farmer. We are feeding all kinds, but
assuredly the better the breed the bet
ter the fitting. We find more Hereford
blood among western cattle that are
offered than of any other strain lust
now. The Polled Angus are very pop-
ular, but seem to be very scarce, al
though we have never had any better
results with them than with the Here
lords. notice, however, that the
western ranchmen are vomiting to cross
the shorthorns to get more weight. in
q good many cases.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20
Theory and Practice.

Young Wife-Are you the editress
Of the household department in the
Woman's Magazine?
Mrs. De. Letter-Yes, I have had ex-
elusive charge of that department for
ten years.
II am SO glad We are near neigh.
bors. I am sure you won't object If
run in oncetin awhile for a little
practical help about cooking, will
your"
"No, indeed. Come in whenever
you please-that is, after next week.
My cook is away temporarily, and my
husband and are taking our meals
at a restaurant" IN. Y. Weekly.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20
Clearing Ground of sap1ings.

In clearing Oh piece of new
ground, where the trees are not larger
than a mans arm, labor may be saved
by cutting the saplings four feet from
the ground. Then fasten a six-foot
chain near the top, hitch a team Of
horses to it, and let them pull the
stump out. Try this way, urges the
Farm Journal, just after long rain.
when the land is loose. It's surprising
how easily the stumps come out.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20
Homemade Crackers.

Into one quart flour mix one cup
butter Tor one-half butter and one
halt lard). Then mix this to a stir
dough with milk in which a: teaspoon
Of salt is dissolved. Use no baking
powder. Roll as thin as possible, cut.
and bake quickly. WIN be hard and
will keep well. !: :.s u h. s.. "a
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20
Tongue with Everv Course.

Mrs. MarmadukeI Brown was enter
tanning some ladies at select five
o'clock tea, and her little son Jacky,
who had been exceptionally well-be-
haved. was in high feather.
Ma" he: said, as cake was being
handed round, may 1 have some
tongue, please?"
There isn't any tongue, Jacky."
That's FUNNY" said Jacky. II
heard pa say there would be- lots OF
TIT Bits :z;5 5.= ...s 'sse -.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20
Neckwear and Other Accessories Of Dress

The French women do not take to
mannish styles in dress as do the Eng
fish and Americans. Whenever they
adopt anything that borders on man
nishness they are sure to modify it
with little feminine touches. And the
combined effect of severity and CO.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20
ABOUT DARNEL.
Seeds of the Plant Are Not Poisonous
as Is Supposed by Some
People.

The seeds of the Lolium temulen-
tum, "darnel,' poisonous darnel,"
have been reputed poisonous but this
quality is at least questionable, for no
other grass has gained such an unen-
viable reputation. In the specimen
shown in the illustration the flower
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20
Arrangement of the Farm

1AA0116C114e11C VI. JIG e aTm.
The arrangement of the farm as to
fields, building; and roads, is matter
that should count for more than it
does. A poorly arranged farm. saws
the Farmers Review, loses money for
the owner by wasting his time and Ia
Dor. The arrangement must depend
largely on the kind of work being done
on the farm. i
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20
MEASURING HAY STACKS.
Rules by Which the Quantity in the
Pile May Be Accurately
Ascertained.

A good rule for the measurement of
hay in stacks is recommended by the
Rural New Yorker, and is as follows:
Mean length, times mean width,
times mean height to shoulder; plus
length, times mean height of ridge
above shoulder, times one-Aale the
mean width at the shoulder EQUALS the
volume
FIRST STACK.
Height.
Length Width to Shoulder.
3SX22x1O equals $3.50 Gu. #. below shoulder
Soxl1xl2 equals 5016 Gu. it. above shoulder
1896
SECOND STACK
67x25 x10 equals 1880 Gu. it. below sh'ld'r
67xl2.5x12.5 equals 1905 Gu. #. above sh'ld'r
23156
Where the stack has the inverted
V-shaped top, with the shoulders well
defined, it will be seen that the VOL
ume above the shoulders is given by
the product of the length into the
height of the ridge above the should
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20

quetry is, we must say, both Frenchy
and attractive ... y:
For instance, take the linen collar.
as she is worn by a French woman.
With the high turn down collar the
Partisan adds dainty tie Of lawn, and
both collar and tie are hand embroid-
cred. On this side the water we ap-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20

Pattern No. 5509.-A very smart
and pretty little frock was made
after the above model. AS illustrated
1t Is hish-necked, but the yoke may be
omitted, leaving a square low neck;
or several different Jokes could be
used, thus making pretty change.
Tucks in the back, and on each side
the center box-pleat give an extra
amount of fullness that falls modish-
ly over the belt. The full short skirt
has a broad hem and the upper edge
is gathered and attached to the
waist. Pale blue challis was used for
the making, with yoke and cuffs of
English eyelet embroidery. Several
other materials are adapted to the
mode such as China silk, cashmere,
albatross and mohair. The medium
size will require four and three
eighths yards of material Sc inches
wide. Sizes for 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, IL
and II years.
This pattern will be sent to you on
receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders
othe Pattern Department of this paper.
Be sure to give size and number of pat
tern wnnted. For convenience, write
your order on the following coupon:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-20


that I avoided her more sedulously
than before. We lay that night at
. Auch and gave M. de Cocheforet the
utmost liberty; even permitting him
to go out and return at his will. In
the morning, believing that on the
farther side of Auch we ran less risk
of attack, dismissed the two Ora
goons and an hour after sunrise we
set out again. The day was dry and
and cold, the weather more promising.
l planned to go by the way Of Lee
toure, crossing the Garonne at Agen:
and I thought with roads continually
improving as we moved northwards,
we should be able to make good pro-
gress before night. My two men rode
first: l came last by myself.
Our way lay for some hours down
the valley Of the Gers, under poplars
and by long rows Of willows; and pres
emily the sun came out and warmed us.
Unfortunately, the rain of the day be-
fore had swollen the brooks which
crossed our path and we more than
once had difficulty in fording them.
Noon, therefore. found us little more
than halfway to Lectoure, and / was
growing each minute more impatient,
when our road, which had for little
while left the river bank, dropped
down to it again and I saw before us
another crossing, half ford, half
slough. NY men tried 1t gingerly and
gave back and tried It again IN another
n1ana. md final1u inst = : M = dnnn 81 enlla
Yukon Valley news., 1906-06-20
Horrible Slaughter
 of Russian Jews

St. Petersburg, June 1S.--- Peasants and soldiers have combined to slaughter the Jews. Thousands have been killed, their homes pillaged, and their women outraged. The most terrible scenes are being enacted. Terrified into submission, many Jews offer no resistance.
Yukon Valley news., 1906-06-20
Panama Canal,
 Frisco Loan, Etc.

Washington, June 1S.--- The house has passed the bill appropriating $25, 100000 for the Panama canal.
 The government will give San Francisco a $1O,OOO,OOO loan, secured by mortgages on realty.
 The Alaska Central rail- road has been given an ex- tension of five years in which to complete the road. Road to be exempt from taxes five years.
 A bill being prepared against the beef trust pro- vides for rigid inspection of meat. Roosevelt's war on the trust, they declare, has lost them millions in trade. They deny that they have been selling rotten beef and blame the president for the exposure.