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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28

This being the time OF year when
agents canvass for the sale of fruit
trees, would like to say few words
in regard to the selecting and buying
Of the same. think It best to buy OF
your home nursery, because then you
get the trees freshly dug, and they are
more likely to thrive and grow. When
say home nursery | mean in your
own county or state. The man that
sells to a man living near him is not
SO likely to mlsrepresent the variety
wanted, and this is what every farmer
and fruit grower should beware of. /
have trees in my orchard that are six
or seven years old and have never
borne anything. know by the looks
Of the trees that they are not what
purchased them for. | have had my
expense OF care and work for nothing.
advise not to buy many trees of new
varieties. They may be good and may
not be. Buy mostly old standard vari-
eties that will bear and do well in
your part of the state. Select those
that you know the name of. and when
they begin to fruit you will not have
to hunt around to find what the fruit
Is. man near me some four years
ago put cut an orchard on the install.
mcnt plan and he is not satisfied. His
fruit turns out not to be what he
bought, ana Of some of 1t he has
never been able to discover the name.
"A. I. Evans, Knox Co, ILL.,
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28

the vortex. But no one supposed that
Nose Wilson could be affected or in
fuenced in the slightest degree by
any religious movement.
Brickett one evening strolled into
the revival meeting, as much out of
curiosity as anything. and, to his great
surprise, saw Wilson there on his
knees, in the midst of a very fervent
prayer, which greatly moved the
hearts of all his hearers.
After meeting was over Brickett and
Wilson went directly to their room.
Wilson's sudden conversion was so
surprising that Brickett, out of deli
cacy, refrained from mentioning the
matter to his friend. and the subject
was not mentioned by either until
just before getting ready to jump into
bed. Wilson, with all the solemnity of
an elder. turned to his friend with the
question: "Brickett. didn't make a
darned good prayer"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28

and sold for So and Sc, most of the
business being done through the ped
der who had been the means OF
bringing the saws to Mr.. Halves.
At first the blacksmith made the
tools only at odd times when he had
nothing else on hand, but the demand
became so great that he had to make
special arrangements for their manu-
facture. and the industry grew into
one Of rather imposing proportions.
Mr.. Hawes had been engaged in
the manufacture of the squares for
several years before it occurred to
him to take ont patent on the new
implement. He did this ultimately
and began the manufacture of them
in earnest. erecting a factory for this
purpose.
The plant has been enlarged sew
eral times. but steel squares are now
made on the site where the first one
was laboriously formed by the old
blacksmith.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28

FJr nearly fifteen years have been
engaged in growing stock, wheat. corn
and potatoes. making potato growing
b. the mulching process a specially.
have grown potatoes by muichins
contirually for "A years The most
serious objection to successful mulch
ing IS the selffeefsr and wind straw
stacker Str so thrashed is not SO
good for mulching as is that thrashst
in the old way. In the first place the
stray Is cut up so fine you can very
easily get too much Of it on potatoes
Another much more serious objection
is that there is too much good as
we'll as imperfect wheat blown all
over the straw rick. No one can e1-
pect good yield Of potatoes where
there is too much volunteer wheat
growing II conditions are not changed
il will be necessary to have large
latticed table built on a sled form AID
the straw all rehandled. so that tie
-Thest will be s!fted out In this part
Of central Ohio. with its droughty sea
sors and extreme heat. it will be more
profitable TO have the clean straw for
mulching purposes.
nave quit the farm and moved 10
the city l was 10 years old February
9Th, and my old brother farmers one
by one are stepping down and out to
make room for the young men Of to-
day TO take their places Inclosed find
the required amount for which CON
time TO send your paper. For many
years | have taken your paper and
know Of none better for the average
farmer. A. c. Nathstine.
Pickaway County, Ohio.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28
PLAyTIME OF BACHELOR BILL

An EN- he Is pirate an he makes Us
chinneFn play
At We are in a shipwrecE an tn crew is
cast away
Upon desert island were his treasure
chest is hid,
An We only sailors an his name is
Captain Kidd
An wen we hear him comm he list roars
an 'en We run.
'cuz he has broomsticks for sword an
pokers for gun.
An after vile he kills us all but 1t don't
hurt. an wen
He sails away in his big ship we come
to life again.
En- after VILE our mother comes an taps
him on tn head.
An says it's time for bears an scouts
an things to be in bed.
An leads us chinnern all upstairs an
maybe II We keep
Right still she'll let tn candle burn until
We go to sleep.
En- after W. lie our uncle Bill comes up to
say goodnight,
An sees how snug an warm We are an
all tucked in so tight.
An EN- he kisses US goodnight an 'en
his eyes list blur:
guess We. make Lin sorry AT he is a
bachelor,
} ". Foley in New York Times.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28
WHY HE WAS WAITING

Lawyer Charles F. Eddy. sue
cessful practitioner of the old school.
has long enjoyed a reputation Tor dry
humor and caustic sarcasm, says a
writer in the Boston Herald. He
talks in a distinct. deliberate man
ner. with deep bass voice. and has
a high regard for personal and pro-
fessional dignity and is scrupulous in
his observances of 1t.
One day gentleman who was
wont to intrude himself upon the
old gentleman caught up with him
on the street. This gentleman had
with him dog of the Irish setter
breed The youngsters about the
stress had taken fancy to the dog.
and at their commands to set
"osotLe." etc. he was prone TO at
tea1 The company of the man {"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28

am sorry to say that the farmers
do not pay much attention
to the matter of keeping
farm accounts. When accounts
are kept they comprise chiefly the buy
ing or selling of crops. buying or sell.
ing of stock, payment Of hired nelp
and the like. The above is the extent
of my cwn bookkeeping. except on
January first of each year take an
invoice. 1t is a difficult matter to
keep an account of each crop sep
arately, yet great benefits can be de-
rived from it. However. it is not gem
orally done. do not know that
could make any suggestions al to the
Improvement in this mattec.-C. D.
Smith, Edgar County. III.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28

our uncle Bits a bachelor. an It's an
awful shame
'Cuz he knows stories about bears an
knows I'm all By name
An groWls list like a really one an
makes you think a bear
Is underneath IN table. but o. course /.
isn't there .
An wen he takes you on his knee he
talks l.t like a book
An after y lie your eyes get big an
you're a-scaTt 20 look
Wen he says. Men bear come out an
list went Boo-oO-Oo.'
BecUz sou almost think bear IL really
after you.
An 'en he plays Wild Indian an hides
himself some yheres
villa We look In tn corners an behind
tn parlor chairs.
An peek in N dark closets an ptend
were on a scout
TIL after vile he makes a hoop an en-
CONES rushin' out
Isf Ike he on tn warpath: an US chin
nsTu run upstairs
An hide IN mamma : closet an he makes
Us think at bears
Are comm in 70 get US an he groTls list
like he's one.
An my we're turble scarf an Yet its
awful lots O fun.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28
Obstacle to Dat GROWING.

In this locality about fifty to sixty
acres of land is sown in
oats every quarter section. We
had great deal Of rust last
year and we have some Of It every
year. So far as know nothing is be-
ing done to check the spread of this
rust. have heard of some farmers
giving their oats the hot water treat
ment, but not lately. We SOW about
the last of March II the ground will
permit. We disc the ground, then
SOW the oats, and disc and harrow
The straw is about all fed on the farm
The greatest obstacle to producing a
large crop of oats is the bad weather
about the time the oats begin to ALL
II. d. Young. Ford County, Iii.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28
Fins. Wf-.ks Of TIE Chick.

Il Is a kct conceded by all poultry
men that chicks need no feed for 40
to 90 hours after they hatch. except
give them Is a very little fine git
The first feed / give them Is rolled
oats. and I have had very good sue
cess feeding them nothing else for the
first tEo weeks. with an occas!ona!
lignt feed Of fine meat scraps, not
more than twice week and not this
often II they have free range
great many people have good sue
cess with chicks feeding bread crumbs,
but | prefer rolled oats.
Chickens are omniyorous-hoggish-
ly 30. They don't know when they
have enough; so it is for the Keeper
TO use brains for them and decide the
matter. In a wild state they are not
troubled with Indigestion. In the DO
mestIcated state they would not need
a charcoal corrective II they were fed
properly. We are responsible for most
Of the troubles chickens are heir to-
Some people begin when they are
Matched TO stuff them with sour
slushy muses.. and because they are
greedy for 1t We give them all they
can hold. I is little wonder they are
crop bound. have bowel trouble, get
the cholera and quit Some people
compel their older chickens to go with
out teeth. and they. TOO. have dyspep
STA and refuse TO lay eggs. The feed
may be ever so good, but If grit Is
withheld they cannot digest and asslm
Hate the food
It Is a debatable question whether
or not chickens should be fed mashes
Poultrymen have success both ways
But It Seems to me that the person
who Is not skilled in poultry-ralsing
would be on the safer side II he used
the dry feed method. PoultTymen do
not allow the chicks to overeat the
meshes. nor do they allow them TO eat
sour. spoiled mashes. Everything is
kept sweet and clean. They are there
to feed more frequently and feed less
at time than the farmer is apt TO
do. Watch an old hen that mas hatch
ed brood out under the bushes She
does not give them ideal care. but she
does give them diet that agrees with
them. She scraf ches out a bug. picks
up a seed. walks about considerable
for the little she does get and then
each chick only gets a fraction Of it
all. You wonder as the days 90 By
where they get water. You are famll-
lar with seeing hand raised chicks fill
up on drink until their crops locked
like bIadders Your chicks get sick
and die. Hers do not They thrive
and grow. They are lean but lively
asd full Of vigor. It Is a worm here,
a bug there. a bit of gravel. a blade
of grass. a scrap OF fruit, an endless
variety. but in very limited quantity
and never mixed with drinks.
I No doubt more failures result from
overlooking than any other one cause.
The laying hen or the growing chick
needs plenty Of exercise. no mashes.
no sour feed. nothing but good pro-
tein ration.-J. G. Grady. Iowa County.
la, in Farmers Review.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28

jeremiah Smith. formerly justice of
the Supreme Court of New Hamp
shire, and now professor in the Har-
ward law school, is noted among the
students for his keen sense of humor,
as well as his sympathetic spirit to-
ward the future legal lights studying
under him. He was discussing with
his class the subject of trespass upon
real estate. when one OF the men
asked:
Professor, suppose there was
sign of No trespassing. when the dog
went on the land. Would that make
any difference in the liability of the
master?"
With characteristic brusqueness
came the reply: "Twould depend on
whether the dog could read!"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28
FABLE BROUGHT UP TO DATE.
Beware of Diseourasins Industry and
Integrity.


Integrity.
A Hawk that had a dexterous way
of throwing three cards about one
day met a Hen and invited her to bet
on his game.
But I don't understand it" protest
ed the Hen.
Why. all there is about it. toss
these three cards SC and so, and you
bet that you can pick out the ace OF
spades. for example"
Yes. but l don't want to take your
money"
oh. as to that you are quite vel
come-quite So"
Then here goes a ten that I pick
the ace"
The Hawk smiled as he thought
how easy 1t was to throw snuff in a
Hsn's eyes. but 10, Biddy picked out
tn, card she had named and raked
in the sugar.
TIL be hanged if I'm not completely
discouraged trying TO make an honest
living" cried the Hawk. as he flung
the cards away in DISCUS and he
thareupon not only turned robber, but
ats. the Hen to boot.
MORAL.
Never discourage industry and in
tegrity by taking money from a
thrpe-card monte or a faro bank
Cir cinnati Enquirer.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28

Andrew Carnegie was discussing a
quarrel bet Yeen two capitalists.
1T is che he said, 'of the pots
calling the kettle black. 1t is a case
of Aberdeen and Inverary."
Aberdeen and Tnverary?"
Yes" said Mr.. Carnegie. You
see. two old Scots. one a native of
abs rdeen and one a native of Inver-
airy. fell into an argument one day
over their respective accents.
The Aberdeen man was very hard
on the Inverary one. He did not leave
him a leg to stand on. But the In
verary man answered nObly. Aber
deem, when he was through. could only
say:
"'weel, at ony rate. dinna ca flush
feesh'"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28

the dog was therefore not desirable
to Mr.. Eddy.
The undesirable man with the I'M
desirable dog having caught up with
the old gentleman, an ELUSIVE greet
ing was extended. but not so enthus-
iastically responded to by Mr. Eddy.
who stood still and, with his chin in
his hand, appeared to be lost in
thought.
After moment or two the man
with the dog asked: Aren't you GO
ing my way, Mr.. Ejdy?'
Yes. l intend to go in that direc-
ton, sir
We'll. what are you waiting for.
Mr.. Eddy?"
81 am waiting. sir. for you and yo1z
ID dog to get up the STREET"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28

Common salt is essential to nearly
all domestic animals, and 1t
should be given to them ire
quently. II animals are allowed free
access to salt they eat only what Ma
ture requires; but to animals not &C
customed to salt it must be supplied
very gradually or they will eat too
much at frst and are likely to be
overtaken with indigestion or ever
death. Sheep are sometimes poisoned
by eating too much salt when they
are not accustomed to it.-t!ot. Mel
son S. Mayo.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28

The trap nest is a good thing
in the experiment station and
on the large poultry farm where
1t ia desired to keep track Of what
each hen is doing. On the ordinary
farm, however, the trap nest is of no
value. for tho reason that, after she
has laid, some one must be at hand
to release the fowl and record her
number If the farmer wishes to keen
an individual record of his poultry he
will have to work up some other Milan
rather than that of the trap nest,
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28

Lewis Nixon. the naval contractor,
tells of a recent interview with the
Car: 81 had private audience with
His Majesty three weeks ago. He
stood erect as soldier while he
talked for half an hour. He is in per-
feet physical condition. There is not
a gray hair in his head. The general
impression he gave me was one of
confidence"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28
Modern Freight Steamer.

OF the very latest type of freight
steamers is the British ship Bellero-
phon, built without masts, instead of
which she has four pillars, two
abreast fore and aft. for derricks.
The hold is made especially to ac-
commodate heavy machinery and
other bulky consignments for the Chi
ma and Japan trade. Twenty-six
winches and derricks can be wHrked
from the deck.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28

George w. Ellis, Charge d'Affaires
of the American legation in Monrovia,
has sent to the National Museum in
Washington a monogram on the hab-
its and customs of the Vai-speakinS
negroes of West Africa and collec-
ton of their work. The Vai-speakins
tribe is said to be exceptionally intel
ligent and has evolved native alpha
bet.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28
Memorial to South African Heroes

Lord Roberts unveiled in the
Guards Chapel, London, recently a
memorial to the seven hundred and
Cd men and officers of the guards
who fell in South Africa. 1t consists
OF mosaic work that fills the vaulted
roof of the church in front of the
sanctuary. and represents six angels
carrying the different parts of the
whole armor of God"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28

u can't imagine why I have this
awful headache this morning"
What did you do last night"
That's just 1t. cant remember
thing | did
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28

The boy who swaggers about and
says he isn't afraid of anything is
usually the first to run from real
danger.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28

Can your wife make as good pies
as your mother did?"
"fes. indeed; mother uses my
WIS recipe
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28

nurseryman gives this advice:
Don't plant out trees unless you in.
tend to care for them. for they never
will amount to anything. and you will
have all your work for nothing"
That's good advice about anything we
20 at.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28

Spraying is necessary for the con.
tel of fungous diseases.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1906-03-28

The dropping of fruit is provision
OF nature for thinning the crop. What
remains Is improved.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-10-13

When past middle age, there comes
q noticeable weakening Of the organs
of the body, and the danger Of quick
decline. 1t Is quite necessary to give
prompt help to any part that first
shows signs of wear.
Healthy kidneys mean a hale old
age. Weak kidneys bring constant
backache, lame back, stitches and
twinges of pain, annoying urinary
troubles and the danger of diabetes
or Bright's disease. There is likely
to be a loss of albumen and gain Of
uric acid and other poisons, with loss
of flesh, vigor and nervous force.
Doans Kidney Pills bring quick
help to sick kidneys, end are entirely
free from poisonous drugs; 1t is a
remedy that can be taken by young or
old, weak or strong, and in every case
with prompt benefit.
II you have backachc, lame or weak
back, quick pains when stopping or
lifting; il lou are tired or nervous,
have headache, dizzy spells, watery
|swellings under the eyes or around the
ankles, rheumatic or neuralgia pain,
gravel, scalding urine, too frequent
passages, sandy or stringy sediment in
the urine, scanty or discolored urine.
or passages at night, be sure your
kidneys need attention.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-10-13
EDDYvILLE.

Eddyville, Oct 11.-Quite surprise
was perpetrated upon Rev. and Mrs.
G. w. Hampstead Tuesday evening at
the Congregational church. The nli1l-
lister and his wife were called to the
church, where were seated over one
hundred persons. The surprise was in
honor Of the second anniversary OF
their coming to Eddyville, and was
success in every way. A musical pro-
gram was enjoyed, and lap supper
was served. The couple were given
pantry shower and a fine library ta-
BILE.
John Steele has moved to the Alb
Dorman farm, east Of town.
Eph Watkins drove to Buxton Tues
day on business.
George Mahaffey and A. B. Mattix
Of Fremont were in town Tuesday on
business and pleasure.
James R. Barley. the crayon lectur-
er. will be at the Christian church next
Wednesday evening. Oct. IL.
John Moore Of Bussey was in town
Monday and Tuesday
w. NJ Mintoyne Of Abba was in town
Teudsay evening.
Robert Harding returned from Bur-,
lington Tuesday where he had been for
week.
Slemmons WEIGH Of near Cedar is
erecting new residence.
Mrs. Samuel Lemon has been quite
i'll this week.
John Pickerell and Martin Chapman
Of the Eveland district are building
new residences.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Shilling have
been moving to town. They will oe-
cupy the r. w. Boyd tenant propert
on North Second street.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-10-13
$40 AcreFree Homesteads
in Western Nebraska

This is an opportunity that will not
last long and is worth Investigating.
WILL HELP YOU LocATE-I am
employed by the c., B. & @. Ry. Co. TO
help intending settlers find desirable
free Kinkaid homesteads. More than
1000 persons have made land filings
In western Nebraska during last three
months. Best lands are going fast
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
that are NOW BEING CANCELLED on
reports of the Special Agents of the
Government are generally desirable
homesteads. I keep track of all of the
cancelled lands for the benefit of the
patrons of this Bureau.
NEXT ExcURsloN.-I will person
ally conduct an excursion
To Hyannis, Neb., Oct. rs, 1906,
at which time will have with me
township plats showing the homestead
land in that locality.
RATES-Very low round-frip home
seekers excursion rates to dill points in
Western Nebraska.
NEW FOLDER FREE-Write today
for our new folder with map of Nebras-
ka, telling ali about the $40 acre free
homesreads, what the lands are va'ua-
BILE for, ard how to acquire title. Ad
dress
D. GLEN BEAVER, Agent Burlington
Route Homeseekers' information
Bureau
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-10-13
RUSSELL.


Russell, Oct. 11.-Mr and Mrs. John
Moore left Tuesday on No. 10 for a Wis
1t at Burlington.
Mrs. Ellen Boyd returned from Ohio
Tuesday evening. She was accom-
panied home by her son, Arthur Moore,
and his two children.
Mrs. WilIitt and daughter, Hattie
returned home Tuesday from a few
days visit with their son and brother
Samuel Whit of Charlton.
Miss Fern Sprague returned from
Des Moines Tuesday. where she has
been visiting for the past two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. H .Stech and neph-
ews, Bert and Verne Stech Of Carleton
Neb., spent Tuesday in Charlton.
Mrs. Nora Lynn and daughter. Alta
and Mrs. Minnie Hill were shopping in
Charlton Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Humphrey were
in Charlton on business Monday.
Rolla, Otis and Obey Brown of Cory
don visited Sunday at the home Of
their aunt Mrs. Jennie Bowers.
Miss Jones of Knoxville. who has
been visiting friends in Russell, left
Tuesday for visit in Omaha.
VIII Goble and Bert Taber left Tues
day on No. 8 for Pierre, S. D., where
they expect to take claims.