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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-04-26
The Dairy Calf

When the new calf puts in an APP
pearance, do little thinking, for the
sake Of the calf-and yourself Re
member that it is a stranger to every
thing that YOU know.
If you are to raise the calf, after
he first milking take. it away from
the mother and put it in a nice dry
warm stall, with plenty of straw. Don't
save a calf that has not at the start
at least six teeth all well cut through.
This shows good vitality If the calf
has five or six teats that is another
mark OF good COW by and by.
After the calf is twenty-fenr hours
old, feed it two quarts of milk just
from the COW. At first give it your
finger, then gradually slip the finger
out. Sometimes you can do this at
the first feeding; sometimes you
can't. There is difference in calves,
just as there is in folks. Be patient
about it.
Next time feed the calf little more
warm milk If things have worked all
right, the calf will then be drinking
without the finger. But keep cool;
things do not always work right You
know how things ought to be done;
the calf doesn't. You must use brains
for the calf and yourself.
Practice this for three weeks, es-
pecially the part that relates to pa
thence. Little by little give the calf
more to eat till you have reached
four quarts twice day.
Then take out some of the new
milk and add sweet skim milk, de-
creasing the proportion of new milk
each day for week. BY that time the
calf will be on skim milk diet. 1t
will then begin to eat bit of bright
hay and be we'll started on the way
to cowhood
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-04-26
The Dual Purpose Cow

We do not believe there is a domes-
tic animal today, as conditions now
exist in more universal demand the
world over than the dual purpose
COW. No farm east or west but is
benefited by her most useful combina-
ton unless We except the exclusive
special purpose dairy farm. The
strength of her claim is the univer.
salty of her sphere. Perhaps her
most natural home is on the small
farm or the average farm. Her an
nual credit account is a good supply
of milk and butter for the family and
lusty, vigorous calf that natures
into high-class carcass of beef. In
this capacity she turns to the very
best account. When her working
days are over and she is dried off
readily and quickly fattens into a
fine carcass, and the last account of
her on the block is no mean consid-
Grafton.
1t is all right to develop the exclu-
sive beef type But this is not the
class that furnishes milk for the fam
lily and butter for the board. 1t is
not the COW for the small farm 1t
is not the COW for the thousands of
large families of moderate means and
small estates.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-04-26
Boys Corn Contest

The Nebraska State Board of Agri-
culture has appropriated $3.50 to be
distributed as follows: To the boy
under Is years of age growing the
largest yield of corn on one acre Of
ground, $50. To the boy growing the
second largest yield, $40. To the boy
growing the third largest yield, $50.
To the boy growing the fourth larg-
est yield, $40. To the boy growing
the fifth largest yield, So
The following specifications and re-
quirements TO govern in this contest
The entire labor of preparing the
ground, planting, cultivating and har-
vesting OF this acre of corn To be per
formed by the contestant, who has
sentered the contest by recording his
name in the Office of W. r. Mellor,
secretary of the state board OF Agri-
culture, not later than May 20, 1906,
said acre to be measured, husked and
weighed in the presence of three dis
interested free-holders, residents of
said county in which the said acre OF
corn is located, said committee to for
ward their affidavits as to weights
and requirements of specifications in
this acre of corn under their inspec-
ton to the secretary of the state
board OF agriculture, not later than
November 1, 1906.
The contestant to file also with the
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-04-26
Denaturized Alcohol

Alcohol which is denaturized is
grain alcohol which has been made
undrinkable by the addition of GER
tain compounds. In this form the
denaturized article is rejected by the
palate and the stomach of the thirst
lest and least sensitive individual.
This alcohol has been denaturized
with the hope that congress will re-
lieve it of the tax that now makes
its use prohibitive. If this can be
brought about it is predicted that
grain alcohol will revolutionize many
industries, notably those which now
depend upon gasoline and kerosene
for fuel
1t is said that the free use of grain
alcohol would involve competition
with coal itself as a source of heat,
since the untaxed liquid could take
the place of practically everything
now in the market that holds the field
as an energy-creating, fuel-producing
commodity.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-04-26
FARM NOTES

Screen alfalfa seed before sowing,
to separate dodder and other weed
seed Dodder is the worst enemy of
alfalfa.
Don't forget to SOW some alfalfa this
spring, if you have not already got
an alfalfa meadow and hog pasture.
Don't put it off. You can not afford
to get along without 1t.
With good alfalfa hog pasture,
plenty of good water, good hog
house and proper attention to feed
ing a good thrifty stock of pigs, pork
can be produced in Nebraska for less
than two cents per pound.
Remember a few acres sowed to
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-04-26

tie or sheep on alfalfa, as they are
liable to bloat when it is fed green
Feed them the hay or practice soil
ing.
Alfalfa grows best on a deep sandy
loam undertake by a loose and per-
meable subsoil. 1t will not grow if
there is an excess of water in the
soil The land must be we'll drained
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-04-26
Alfalfa

Alfalfa does not attain maturity I'M
til the third or fourth year; therefore,
do not SOW it expecting to get the best
results in less time.
The seed weighs sixty pounds to the
bushel. For hay crop sow twenty
pounds to twenty-five pounds seed per
acre. For crop of seed, SOW four
teen to eighteen pounds
1t is not safe to pasture either cat
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-04-26
Agricultural Department

secretary full and detailed account
of his method Of performing the work,
fertilizers used, if any, and character
of the soil on which the crop was
grown. A sample Of ten ears must be
exhibited by prize winners at the
Office Of the secretary, Lincoln.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-04-26
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The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
al Want My Grannie!"

years, and noticed her patient endur-
ance when the wolf was not far from
the door.
Yes. III go there now, doctor" she
said, meekly. but not for the chance
as I'll have. I'm past wishin' for aught
for myself, SIT; but twill be easier for
joe ana his m,ssis and the children
Why, my grandson. Joey win get the
bite and soup as ! costs EN-"
SO the ambulance came and took her
away, but the children made loud la-
men:dtion, ana little Joey cried him
self to sleep. and wanted graunie iu
his dreams.
When visiting day arrived they an
went up 20 the inhrmary to see her,
and ever small joey was comf3rtel by
the dear old lady's look of content She
had a snowy cap on her head with ifs
little white frill resting on her sill
very hair. and on her shoulders there
rested a thick warm crimson shawl
Her daughter-in-law touched it gently.
why. mother. how smart you do
look" and poor Mrs. Robins smiled
back in return.
Il thought it was different 10 this.
and at first I was fearful to come.
Folks talk so much Of the pOorhouse
and counts 60 somehow disgrace But
there, We all OF us says more than We
mean. and I'm comfortable. yes. | am.
Joe. I'm warm, and ! have plenty tn
eat: Doctor says / may pull through
yet. and come back to plague We
AGAIN"
But the plenty to eat" and the
warmth. and the doctor himself. were
too late Mrs. Robins had lived a harl
life. end the cruel pressure OF winter
b ID proved 20 be more OF a strain than
she could bear. but she was quiet and
contented. and the nurses did their best
to pull her through.
one day when she was feeling a little
better she told the nurse who was Sit
ting near her at work about her life
IN the slums. and how she disliked Il
at first. and about little joey fthe
father she meant. not the child. and
OF his innocent. successful appeal 20
the neighbors TO take care If his
mother.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
RECEPTION TODAY
TO Be First Of Series to Be Given BY
the Woodward Hardware Com
pany to Cairo Housewives.

The reception TO be given to the
women Of Cairo by the Woodward
Hardware company starts today. The
reception is to be held for he pur
i)se of acQuainting Cairo housewives
tifn the many superior qualities OF
he Majestic Ranges, Every detail
looking toward the comfort OF the
company's visitors has been arranged
lor During the day hot biscuits anu
coffee will be served. In addition
valuable and useful souvenirs Will be
given away and every guest will be
given a chance of winning three hand
some prizes
All purchasers of Majestic range
will have chance OF winning an Is
tate Oak heater
f. p Phaien. Of Peoria, will be here
to look after the Majestic's interests
and will on Wednesday conduct n bak
ing demonstration that will undoubt
eddy attract a large crowd of inter
ested women. This stunt Is known as |
the Majestic Walking Cake and
said to be Well worth seeing
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
PROBE.
Oh the interstate Commerce Commits
sion to Be Extended Into tho Grain
Business OF Kansas City.

Kansas Cit NJ Oct 81 Inquiry
into the methods Of handling grain aus
The relat ons Of railroads 10 grain
firms ana elevators will be begun II
he United States district court here
tomorrow by tho Interstate Com
nerce Commission Subpoenas have
been served on Is members o. the
Kansas City Board Of Trade and OH
ers expected 10 testify Qt the first SEES
ion
The heads Of the state tickets viii
nave strenuous week if half the pro
gram planned is carried out. Begin
ming tomorrow night at Kingston. Mr.
Hughes itinerary calls for over a
scrre OF speeches In four days.
Nj Hearst viii devote his encrg g
,hithy TO New York CITY. Late in the
week he will begin mis- fifth upstate
our, speaking first at Albany and
Einiinl M in Buffalo
Tuesday the grand jury continues
be Investigation Of the charges rs
hares F. Murphy. header Of Tam.
many Hall that ey-representatiyes ol
he Independence Lcague attempted io
hold MP Democratic candidates for
Office for which Independence League
t.sl has candidates.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
PULLED GUNS
And Bold Robbers Made the Engineer
at Goldfield Mine Deliver
Valuable Ore.

Godfeld, New Oct 2l-The Hayes
MGnette lease on the Mohawk mining
property was robbed OF $4,000 worth
II ore today by band Of robbers
Nbose operations were of The most
taring character lust before day
break four men drove up to the
Hayes-Mouette shaft house and Jump
ed from the wagon. Entering the
shaft house they ordered the two en-
sineers to throw up their hands They
we're heavily armed and under their
drawn weapons ordered the engineers
O carry ~ sacks OF high grade ore
from the shaft house 10 the wagon.
After making the engineers load the
wagon the robbers drove off.
An alarm was given but the rob
GERS have not been appreheuded.
The Hayes Mouette had been pre-,
jaring for a milion-dollar shipment
II ore. Some Of thu ore being hoisted
uns as high as $50 a pound
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
ROMANCE IS ENDED
Bride Comes Here to Wed Old Sweet.
heart and is Married in Church
Of Which He is Pastor.

A romance of several years stand
ing was ended last "Wednesday night
at the Elm street Methodist church
when the pastor, Rev. ]. 7. Tray and
Miss Cora Motley, Of Desoia. NO.
were married by the Rev. J. n Q
Williams The bride is charming
young lady who came here last week
to join Rev Tracy. who was formerly
of DeSola, and who has been an as
pliant for her love snce they were
both children.
Following the wedding a reception
was given at the home Of Rev VIII
liams. The happily welded couple
have gone TO housekeeping on Thirty
fourth street and Saturday night were
made the recipients of a surprise
parry a pleasing feature of which was
that every que { brought an armIull Of
Provisions and useful pre- ents.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
CALLS NEoREss "A LADY IS

New Orleans Oct 21.--Oniccr 81
moa Chalk was discharged lrm the
New Orleans police force Tor having
called negro women ladies" Chais
was up before the chef Of poice on
a charge of having aided a negro
woman to force a negro 80 pay a civil
debt and was fined five days pay
After sentence had been pas ed
Chalk referred to the negro woman
as a lady
what LADY," demanded Chief
whitaker
why that one there" replied
Chalk. referring to the negress who
had attempted 10 use him TO collect a
civil debt.
30 you call negro women ladiesT
roafed the chief. THAT kind Of Ian
guage don't go in this town. Such
terms would spoil every negro in
New Orleans
The chief ordered the summary dis.
mi.sal Of Chalk.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
Happenings In
Pleasant Alley
BY II. r. Gethen


When Joe Robins was little over .
he decided TO bring home a wife. ant
! with doubts ana fears his mother con
| scented, for the girl was a young crea
ELure living in pleasant" alley, where
/ the domestic arts OF needleworll anC
cooking We're held Of very small ac
count.
The wedding took place one Sunday
morning ana many OF the inhabitants
OF the alley went 10 look ON They con-
sidered lowers and rice the chief es-
sentills of the ceremony. and when
Joe and his bride emerged from the
church shower of rice overlook them,
singing painfully on necks and ears;
another and another handful followed
until the couple fairly started of 10
run, and by sheer speed they distanced
their ptrsuers and took refuge breath
lessly in Pleasant alley.
Joe's mother, Mrs Robins, thought Of
her own wedding day midst sweeter
surroundings than those, for she'd been
married down in the country on
lovely morning in May. But she
brushed off tue rice from her new
fine hat, and smoothed down
the pretty woollen gown her own gift,
OF which the girl was Unfortunately
proud The two actions We're typical
Of Mrs Robins. for she brushed aside
small annoyances and smoothed down
every difficulty she could making their
rough lives more endurable.
Her grandchildren were a great JOY
% Mrs Robins. and her faYorite was |
second little Joe, who took after his
'ather," she said. But, alas' there came
me bitter winter when work was very
scarce. and strikes had so far only
made the wages lower.
Even the weather is agen u.s." said /
lollow-cheeked men to each other, /
whilst the hungry-eyed women kept i'll
oors.
AMI then Mrs Robins fell IN, and /
er son and his wife had no work. and
he children grew piuched ana poor
3oking, though they Jared better than
lost
lis the soup kitchens and free
at the schools as saves them
rom sickening like me" said the poor
who lay fading away.
You'd be far better in the infirm-
~. quoth the doctor one day. Go
lere at once my good woman, and
oull have an even chance yet"
He was kindly man and wise one,
I'd he'd known the poor woman for
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
TROOPS AFTER UTEs.

Crawford. Nab. oct 2G.-Troops A
aud V and detachments Of troops Il
and G, OF the Tenth cavalry were en-
trained here today for Gillette - com
peel the return of the tie Indian band
#, the reservation. Col Gricisol is ir
cmmanf.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
HUMAN TORCH
Was Mrs. Doran Who Rushed Into
Street After Husband Had Tried
to Burn Her Alive.

Plttsburg, Pa. Oct. 2l-Scr Gaming
with pain aal her clothing abla2e.
Mrs John Doran rushed into tn
street in Williamsburg near here to
She charges her husband with at
tempting 10 bum her alive. Donn is
under ARE {.
According TO Mrs Doran. her hus
band hurled lighted lamp al her.
then knocked her down and Sc Jed 2
towel which he ignited from the
broken lamp and deliberately set
her clothing on fire. Her siatemen
were snbstsntiatod by their ~ year
old daughter.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
THROWN INTO A FIELD.

Carlisle. Ky. Oct. 21-Due TO a
broken rail. an engine with two empty
cattle cars was diiched near this city
this afternoon. Engineer J. c. Beach,
Of Cov'ngton. was scalded and bruised
O T. Mattox. fireman was thrown
into field, but was uniniured-
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
KILLED q COOLIES.

Johannesburg Tr1nsyaal. Oct 21.-
he rope Of a cage which va. desce j
7g the East Simmer gold mine here
day snapped and the cage fell q
thousand feet Twentyfhrce Chinese
abories who were being lowered into
the mine we're dashed 70 pieces.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
Points About LONDON.

In London a oaild is born every
three minutes. and a death Is recorded
every five minutes. The city contains
200 railway stations. 5000 omnibuses.
1000 hansoms. $4,000 cabs and 1000
tram cars. Daily 100000 persons
travel on underground railways.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
GOVERNOR
Terrell and Wife Were on the Yacht
Jessie, and Much anxiety is
Felt For Their Safety.

Brunswick, Ga, Oct. 2t.-Telegrams
from Savannah sho what some anS,
iety is felt for the yacht Jessie. The
yacht belongs to Major Williams. She
left Savannah yesterday with Govern
Or Terrell and wife as guests It is
supposed here that the yacht reached
St. Simons Island before the torn
broke but the cable % the island IS
loWr.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
Consolation In Sorrow.

Let friendly heart divine our sor.
rows and force US 10 confess them.
and We find in this confession a con.
ISOLATION a Thousand tiLies sweeter
than the absolute silence which fat.
tered our pride -ViscoJntsss De Ler
chey,
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
Speed Of Carrier Pigeons.

Carrier pigeons. IN calm weather.
can travel al a speed Of 200 yards a
minute. With a b. = sd prevailing
and blowing f. L-s direction Of its
digit a pigeon has been know to
make J $50 yards ia a minute.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
Found Doetorz Not lnfallible.

William John Roberts was sent 70
prison for forgery in London the other
told him he had only a short time to
live and he squaudered his money. He
recovered. and poverty led him into
crime
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
BURN LEPER'S BODY
IN HIS SHANTY; MAY
HAVE BEEN SLAIN.

Clarksburg, w. Va, Oct.
a. The body of George Bias
child. the Syrian leper, was ere
mated in a shocking manner
at Pickens. The shanty IN
which he had been staying
was set on fire and the body
q nsumed with it. II is now
declared that his death was
the result of foul play
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
IOWA MOB TRIED TO
LYNCH ASSAuLTER OF
YOUNG TEACHER

Sioux City, Ia. Oct 2l--At
Napoleon, Cd miles south of
here. mob today formed to
lynch Claude Fisher farm
hand q years old, who It Is
said had confessed to a crimi-
assault On Miss Minnie Baker,
d school teacher Officers took
The prisoner to Ida Grove.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
When HUBBY Comes Home.

Generally a man is so glad TO get back
from his vacation that for awhile he
even thinks his own wife's coffee Is
good l. Press.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22

There may be a want al. printed to
day which Is hunting a job" for a msu
Who onght 70 have been working for
TOu for wars
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
FREE SQUIRREL LUNCH.

Tonight a free squirrel lunch viii be
set II Sans Place corner Of -Four
teenth aud Washington.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22

Tae Bulletin IN delivered In thirty
surrounding tsvBs IN time sor tks
breakfast takia.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22

An advertisement In The Bulletin Il
Rad by tso tbUusa1d people aysry
ssy. 4D.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22

There are 3.OUO words which are
used alike in French and English
without change Cf spelling.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-22
IL palntY Prairie D.

The prairie dog is one Of the most
dainty Of animals. Il makes for itself
a fresh bed Of straw every night
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-28
Weather Reports for Farmers

The United States Weather Bureau,
with headquarters at Portland, has
arranged, with the cooperation of the
Pacific States Telephone and Tele-
graph company to furnish the farmer
subscribers of company daily weather
forecasts covering period from . p.
m. of the day on which the forecast
is issued to'5 p. IN. of the following
day. The Pacific States company is
transmitting the forecast free of
charge over their lines from Portland
to all sections of the country and
farmer subscribers may have the
benefit of weather forecasts by calling
their central Office any time during
the day after O'Clock and requesting
the information. This is something
new in the way of telephone service
and will undoubtedly prove popular
with the farmers. The United States
Weather Bureau service and the Pa
cific States Telephone and Telegraph
Company should be given credit for
introducing this valuable service.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-28
JOSEPHINE COUNTY
FRUIT EXHIBIT
Grants Pass Fruit Growers Union
Getting Up a Display of
Fruits and Nuts.

To show our owl people and to
prove to strangers that Josephine
comfy is a fruit district not excelled
by any other comfy of the state the
Grants Pass Fruit Growers Union VIII
make an exhibit that is to embrace
every variety of fruit grown in the
county and now ripe and also of nuts.
Space for the exhibit has been donated
by George S. Calhoun, the enterpris-
ing clothing dealer, he giving for the
purpose the large and attractive dis
play window on the Sixth street side
of his store.
The exhibit will be tastily arranged
and the name of each grower will be
attached to the specimen box or recep-
tacle. Samples are wanted from every
grower and it is expected to have the
exhibit embrace all varieties of ap-
pies. pears and peaches, grapes and all
other fruits now in season Samples
of walnuts, almonds and other nuts
are wanted. All samples are to be
left at the Office of the Grants Pass
Fruit Growers Union and Secretary
Meserve will attend to their being
placed in the exhibit.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-28
Ashla nd Normal Flourishing

The enrolment of students from
home and from abroad at the Ashland
Normal is more than twice that of
any previous September. The course
of training has been strengthened
with the latest ideas in the line of
business education, revised text. books
have been adopted and up-to-date sp-
pliances of every kind are used. The
total cost of securing a course in the
Ashland Commercial College is but
little more than half the expense in
the larger cities, while a no more
thorough or complete course isrgiven
anywhere. The instruction is mostly
individual which is of very great ad-
vantage to the student.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-28

hundred dollars to the county, and are
preparing to save several thousand
more by systematizing our pauper
ex penditures aud our road work. No
complaint has come from those who
know and appreciate what we are
doing to bring Josephine county to
the front.
In conclusion, if Mr.. Smith or any
other kicker at public improvement
will come to my Office, l will pay him
his proportionats share Of the s2l,
which will be about one cent. ] shall
not extend this offer to any others
because no others would accept it..
Those who sent me are not men OF
small caliber.
Very respectfully.
STEPHEN JEWELL.