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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-07-15
The Mule on the Farm.

Mules have many good qualities
that make them especially valuable for
certain lines of work, as for hauling
supplies in war time, in mining, in
agriculture, or for draying. The quail
ties that make them valuable for these
lines of work are: Endurance; pat
fence, or ability to stand abuse; free
dom from disease. Mules are not
nervous and need but little food. In
these respects they excel the horse.
though they are less spirited, are not
so easily handled, and are of rather
sullen disposition.
The mules place is on the large
farm, where hired help is employed.
On the small farm, where one does
most of his own work and has his sons
to do it, the horse will likely give the
best satisfaction. But where the teams
have to be turned over to hired help
the mule will be found more economi-
cal, in that it will stand abuse better,
is less liable to get hurt and improper
care does him less harm.
The mule will not drink more water
than is good for him when warm,
while the horse will be seriously hurt
if watered when warm: likewise, in
feeding, the mule will not eat more
than is good for him when warm,
while the horse will. The mule will
never get into a wire fence and get
cut up; even in a runaway the mule
does not often get hurt. The mule is
quite free from disease, due in large
measure to care in eating and drink.
Mules are longer-lived than horses.
The best evidence of the mules endur-
ance is shown by the large use made of
mules in the army. They are indis-
pensible for the moving of army sup
plies, which is about the hardest work
required of draft animals. Feeding
and watering are irregular. Roads are
poor and the care given often of the
poorest.
The breeding of mules is in some
ways more profitable than breeding
horses, as the mule colt needs less
care and is less liable to get hurt, as
he has keener sense of danger.
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The Team in Summer.
CT. A. DObie.)

1t never pays to OvercrOWd the team
even when work is most pressing.
Much of the work in midsummer is
light and there is at such time little
to be feared on this point. But when
doing such work as cutting grains,
blowing, narrowing or rolling in the
months of July and August, it is an
easy matter to exhaust or overhead
the horse. If worked almost to the
point of exhaustion for several days in
succession, it will require weeks, per-
haps months, for him to fully recover
from the effects. If he is Frustrated
by heat, it is generally safe to con-
slider it a permanent injury, and in
many cases it is fatal Sore should
ers, sore necks, thick wind and a
whole train of minor troubles often
come from lack of care or judgment
when doing heavy work in hot
weather.
It is very important to give fresh
water in abundance and give 1t often.
There has been too much good time
and breath wasted on arguments as to
whether it is best to water before or
after feeding. He should have it both
before and after, and as many times
during the day as it is convenient to
give it to him. Of course it is not al
ways convenient, but when doing
heavy work in very hot weather. he
should, if possible, have drink about
the middle of the forenoon and after
noon. If this is done there is but lit
tie danger of his drinking too mucn
and causing water founder.
Proper feeding is of prime import
ance, and the most important article
of summer diet is grass. All other
animals, after being kept on dry feed
all winter, are turned out to grass
promptly when spring comes. TOO
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slump should occur in the export
trade a number of lambs would be
left unsold, which, when adults, would
be improbable as wool producers,
their wool being coarse and of a low
market value. They are, however,
ready fatteners, and would be mar
ketable in the following years as NUT
ton, either for export or for local
trade requirements. 1t is generally
admitted that the cross between the
Shropshire ram and half-bred Lincoln
eve is the best lamb for meat pur-
poses, and would sell on an average
for about 1885 to $4.S6. If the export
trade goes on uninterruptedly the
Shropshire, as a meat animal, will be
profitable, and it will pay producers
to breed for export purposes.
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shoulders; that has a scanty supply of
food, foul water, poor ventilation in
the stable and no shade in the pas
ture These are the ones that are i'll
tempered, breachy and balky, and
break down entirely when ten or
twelve years old.
If we will study the horse to find
just what his wants are, and try to
meet them, we will learn why some
mems horses are always in fine con-
dition no matter how hard they work,
while others are always poor and
scrawny no matter how much they
feed them. I do not believe the theory
that the very touch of one man will
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-07-15
STOCK
Stomach Worms in Sheep.
Or. A. Craig.)


1t is during the summer months that
loss from the twisted stomach worm of
sheep occurs, and flock owners should
early endeavor to prevent their fiocks
from becoming diseased. Healthy
adult animals seldom become affected
with this disease, and the greater part
of the loss occurs among young and
weak animals. However, if the condi-
lions are favorable for the sheep to
become infested with this parasite
the death rate among the mature ami
mails is also heavy.
This disease is not as difficult to
treat successfully as is generally be-
lieved. The preventive treatment is
very important. 1t is based on keep
ing the sheep in a healthy, vigorous
condition, and among surroundings I'M
favorable for the entrance of the eggs
or larvae of the parasite into the d1-
gestive tract with the feed. Drinking
surface water and permanent pas
lures, especially if pastured close, are
favorable for the production of the
disease. The preventive measures
that are most practical to use under
the local conditions can be judged
best by the person in charge of the
flock, and the success of this part OF
the treatment will depend on the pre-
cautions that he deems necessary and
the thoroughness with which they are
carried out.
Sheep raisers, who have lost sheep
from this cause in former years,
should not wait until the disease de-
velops in the flock before using
medicinal treatment. The following
mixture is recommended by DR.. Law,
and has given excellent results: Ar
senious acid, one dram; sulphate Of
iron, five drains; powdered nuX vOm-
lea, two drains; powdered areca, two
ounces; common salt, four ounces.
This mixture is sufficient for thirty
sheep and can be fed with ground
feed once or twice a week. In case
the symptoms are already manifested
it should be fed once a day for two or
three weeks In giving this remedy
in the feed the necessary precautions
should be taken or each animal may
not get the proper dose. Turpentine
is largely used in the treatment OF
stomach worms. 1t is administered
as an emulsion with milk Zone part
turpentine to sixteen parts of milk.
The emulsion should be we'll shaken
before drenching the animal. The
dose is two ounces for a lamb and
four ounces for an adult, and to be et-
fective should be repeated daily for
two or three days.
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Shropshires in Australia.

The Shropshire breed for export is
increasing year by year in Australia
but so far none of the pure stock
has been exported, being reserved for
breeding purposes. Shropshire lambs
are considered suitable and profit
able for export, their carcasses being
plump and feshy, with thick legs and
shoulders, we'll covered with fat,
which, however, is not laid on in ex-
cess. They are fairly hardy and ex-
ceedingly prolific, fattening rapidly
and maturing early. If, however, a
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often the horse is kept on plank
floor and fed almost nothing but tim
othy, hay and corn from a mistaken
notion that grass is too ''washy' for
Woodworking diet. True, if he is
turned out very hungry on young grass
and allowed to fill himself, he may
have scours as result. But after the
grass has made good start, if he
is gradually tempered UP to it, there
is nothing better for him as a part
of his ration. Even after it is dried
up, or cropped close, he should be
turned out every night unless the
weather is stormy or wet.
In the hottest weather the pasture
is cool enough at night for comfort. 1t
is the horses nature to roll and wal
low when very tired. No grooming
with comb and brush is equal to it. 1t
stimulates the action of the skin, rubs
off all dirt, dry sweat and loose hair;
in short, it is the horses bath. There
is but little danger of foot trouble from
drying and cracking if he is on pas
ture. In a state of nature his feet
are wet with dew about twelve hours
out of the twenty-four. When kept
constantly on dry floors, the wonder is
that troubles of this kind are not more
frequent.
The horse that Is expected to do
good, effective work must have some
variety of feed. He will then relish
each kind, and relish is an important
factor in digestion. The experience of
lifetime spent in handling horses
leads me to believe that team doing
hard work will keep up better, on less
feed, if the grain is ground. very
greedy horse will swallow large por-
ton of corn and nearly all the oats
whole, and thus get but little nOurlsh-
ment out of it. If ground and fed dry,
he must wet up the whole mass with
saliva. This is an important part of
the digestive process and he will thus
get the maximum amount of nutri-
ment out of it. I believe, too, that
majority of farmers feed more grain
than is necessary. With good clover
and timothy mixed, cut early and well
cured, light ration, if ground, is suf-
ficient unless when doing heavy work.
If pure timothy is used enough grain
must be added, of course, to make 1T
equal to the clover.
10 protect the HORSES lIoH HleS ID d
knotty problem, one that l have never
been able to solve to my satisfaction.
We have always used nets on our
horses and would not think of doing
without them for they are great help,
but do not protect the legs and belly.
I have tried a number of preparations,
both patented and homemade and find
them a great help. With some such
preparation to brush on the legs,
breast and belly, and fly nets over the
body, the horse is fairly we'll protected
from this great torment. We should
never forget that kindness always
pays, not only in conscience but in
dollars and cents. The horse can be
neither thrifty nor useful that meets
but little kindness from his master;
that is worked beyond his strength,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-11-08
Halloween Party.

A pleasant Halloween party given by
the Ladies Aid society of the NJ. r.
church, kindly aided by others, was held
IN the Town hall. The room was prettil,
lighted by japanese lanterns while lack O.
lanterns lent their smiling faces Tor the
occasion. The usual Halloween ghosts
were present and held conspicuous places
The refreshments of sandwiches, cake
and coffee were served to the older people
from small tables, while the little folks oc-
cnpied a long table arranged by Mrs,
Ellis and presided over by Mrs. Thayer,
Mrs. Belcher of Northampton. Mass
served at the lemonade table and her
wiLchcraft was very successful with the
wheel of fortune and prize cakes. Mrs
seth Warren distributed a large fortune
cake, which was eagerly disposed of by
the recipients. Afterwards r adipgs by
ME- Us good of Gaysville and Mrs. Belcher,
music by the Misses Vose, Durkee, Ran
ney, and Mrs. Brigham and ghost
parade with soLiloquy, made the evening
interesting and entertaining.
ld-tashioned games we're played and
enjoyed by all with the true Halloween
spirit. The proceeds of the evening were
$500.
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WANTED, FOR SALE, ETC.

Pins t,,ssls. q. ". HAYWARD,
PIGS for sale at 2 each, P,p,cHATFltln'
Choice hay Tor sale, LUSE PARISH, or,
FoR sALE.-The Micah Mann house,
n II, r. SNARE,
Best Timothy hay for sale, u
j. NJ. BUBf, al The Manchester
Pallets for sale; also teN winter apples
FoR SALE; Dry hard wood, n..,
wANrFn,-F Fat hogs and beei, d.,
$, II, KING
Custom butchering done, -..,,
l-vsss 3. pigs for = s'l W. uocollon.
Two yearling bulls to rent for keeping'
4, q, FISK, hrooSheld'
Tenement OF i've rooms to rent in the
Howe block,
A young horse 70 sell or exchange Tor
heifers, q r, l., FISHER, soper IaTm'
Building stone for sale, subject TO win
ter delivery, 3D. A''NN''
See /. r. Jerd's New Improved Edison
Phonograph ad, Page /, u
Dry wood for sale, Cash must accom-
pany order, Nv T. = Ahn"'i'
WANTED: Poultry and eggs every
Monday, ais, 10 pulle,s. l., d. KIN
FoR SALE Good secondhand coal
stove at ingalls, barber shop, II
WANTED: AGirl for general housework.
Address BOX $50, Randolph, VI,
store to rent ia Howe block, 20N3o, nice
windows. Enquire Of 4. b. Cushman'
WANTED: Two good seamsIresses at
the dressmaking rooms, Mcintyre block
Great values aud right styles in ladies
suits, coats, skirts aud waists at L. A
Thomas.
The hotel at Braintree is now open TO
the public Old patrons ana lrahH'ehts
will be well cared for, }. +, FRENCH
Millinery and iurs at low prices. Csp
and see them, ae
FARMER; BRING in your hides, skins
and pclts aud get top prices at !, ID. L'teh-
fields. II
zoe. hundred for iron, Zoe. 10. for copper,
Sic. 10. for lead, rags u cwt, PC. apiece
for bran sacks, payable al Dana Spooner's,
IA. DIAMOND, Prop,
For sALE:-A limited amount Of bank
stock, which will pay from 10 to - an
nually. For full particulars, address r.
+. Golfer Co., MusEegee, Indian Territory.
BOX 1914 ae
We do not claim leadership but We are
here Just the same with hair cuts, sham
poos and shaves, laundry and full line OF
mileages. One price TO every one.
u {. II. INGALLS,.
Am agent for the Montpelier Laundry
and co tident you will appreciate the
work; can crafty your wish for any Kind
of mileage. c. X. STEELE, leading hair
dresser, Main Street.
FOUND Two esr-old Holstein heller,
not marked. Returned with stock from
"Rocky farm pasture. Owner please call,
pay charges and remove property.
r. +. MARTIN, East Braintree, Vt.
EsTRAY:--A ck.and- white Holstein
heifer, two years old, rather wild. End of
nose speckled. Last seen at Connecticut
Corner about three weeks ago. Ready 10
pay for keeping and return, or send me
notice.
LEROY WAKEFIELD, West Brooktield.
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piTTsFiGLp.

c. B. George has suffered another stroke
OF paralysis and is very low.
Nelson Amazon spent several days OF
last week in Randolph and Montpelier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kidder of Massachusetts,
are the guests of her sister, Mrs. {. r.
Allen.
The Grange will hold an entertainment
and supper in the Town hall Friday even
ing, Nov. 9,
Reuben Johnson and wife have finished
work for Mr.. Mayo, and Bert Wilson and
wife OF Benson will take their place.
George McCollom is spending some
time in New York as the guest Of his
children, DIR. l.. r. McC- llom and Mrs.
William Stiles.
Children's night was observed in the
Grange Saturday evening, when a very
pleasing program was carried out. Re-
freshments consisting of popcorn, candy,
nuts and apples were served.
Subject OF the Christian Endeavor meet
ing next Sunday evening will be lessons
from the life OF Christ" At the close OF
the prayer meeting the pastor will preach
upon the subject, Loyalty to Christi
/ Friday and Saturday, December and s.
have been Cided upon as the dates fol
thS SObS NnuINu ldlIs DSsluSS the SAFE
and oyster supper, there will be an enter.
/ tainment each evening in the Town hall.
/ Music for the fair will be furnished by the
Bethel band.
| On Oct. 80 IN the vestry of the Cong,
church, there was very pleasant Hallow.
cen party. An interesting entertainment
! was given. Various old fashioned games
were INDUCED in and refreshments were
served. At late hour the party dis.
persed, pronouncing it one of the best
events of the season.
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An Enclish Author M...a

mo shade, no shine, no fruit. no flow
ers, no leaves-N ovember.n MANY Amer.
cans would add, mo freedom from ca
Iarl n which is so aggravated during this
month that 1t becomes constantly trouble.
some There is abundant proof that ca
tarrh Is constitutional disease. II Is re-
lateu TO scrofula and consumption, being
one OF the wasting diseases Hoods Sar7
saparllla has shown that what is canable
OF Graduating scrofula completely cures
catarrn, and taken in time prevents con.
sutlption. We cannot see how any su fer
or can put OF taking this medicine. in
VIEW OF the widely published record of it's
d autal ana permanent cures. It is I'M
Tor Americas Greatest Disease-C atarrh.
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Randolph Continued.

-, Casslus Peck of Burlington was in town
Tuesday night. - 'o"il
The Chautauqua circle will meet Tines
Gay evening with Mrs. Mary Mann. "
>; b. Wells was in Montpelier last wool,
ana Soiu mat city Fock crushing plant,
MRS; f. }: Prince and Marion Wbitrou
W Y" Pa. saturday pa! with Mrs. Rix Williams
RS 1Ghn 4 b, Hutchinson has bought of the
street for $500. p'ooe Oh Elm
Wolios una Mrs. Frank E. Cleveland Of
W. II. Gladding's. '''' ''ineu al
Co mr., and Mrs. o. W. Davis of Waterbury.
Tehler were with Mrs. Florence H l.erTufy
tuesday and Wednesday. '' nam DIN
co M, II, Bruce of the Holdings Head
company J former Randolph bow is Y Wead
MS mother, Mrs. Alice Bruce. IVY 10 VISIT
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pETH,

Harrison Harwood of Randolph is
making some much-needed repairs on
his farm house here.
Charles White has moved from Petb
where he has been living while WORKING
on the Powers barn, to the MsnchesteI
tenement in Randolph.
Robert Rsnney, who has worked foI
D. II. Bass several years, has finished
work at Mr.. Bass, and at the present i
Cleveland mill. 'N'
Mr.. Rider has. sold his farm, known as
the a. Il. Fits place, to A. d. Ladeau and
wlll soon have an auction to dispose OF
ms STOCK and tools and other small
articles. He will vacate at once.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-11-08
Farm at Auction.

A farm, consisting of 81 acres, az acres
of it woodland, balance tillage and pasture
with good buildings, good soil and wei
wateTed, also stock, crops, farming tools
and household furniture, will be solo
the premises Wednesday, Nov. II, at /.
O'Clock noon. No postponement on &C
count of weather.
GEORGE ROGERS, South Randolph, VT.
address, Randolph Center, Vt. Nv a,
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OverIookIna ReautlfuI Casco eau.

40 acres, large colonial style house in
hrst-class repair, containing 10 or IA
rooms; water plped into house; barn BOX
90; orchard of 40 apple trees; besides near
trees raspberrie' and black berries; only 3
miles from large manufacturing town of
COW inhabitants; thus house stands on a
sllght elevation and overlooks the whole
country and bay; one of the most beantirni
places for either summer borders or a
summer home. Price only 81 500. half
down. For picture of house, see farm No
l2,466. page I, of Strout's List No. ~
m lied free. f. A. Str ut, Farm Dent A.
a. 81 Broad st. Boston, Mass. ae
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-11-08
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

English ~ has begun Macbeth"
Allen Hall is having success with his Z.
NJ A,
The High school quartet is being as
sisted By the music teacher, Miss Minnie
Barbour.
There will be basket ball game be-
tween X. II, 5. and Whiteomb High Of
Bethel Friday afternoon,
Visitors for this week were: Monday
morning, Murine Thayer, '05, and Miss
Amy Goods speed OF Montpelier seminary.
George A. Mills OF the firm Of Qaale &
Son, Albany, \. v, called Monday 10
solicit tn orders for the Junior class pins,
the Stnior commencement announcements
and other stationery.
The Seniors are to have concert and
dance in Grange hail next week Thursday
evening. The concert will consist of both
vocal and instrumental music from local
talent and tableauX. Everybody come
A good concert is being arranged.
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Auction.

There will be sold at public auction at
Willow farm in south Randolph Frid V,
Nov. 8, at 12:3O p, m, 80 head Of cattle,
10 full blood, high grade Jersey and
Holstein COWS; pairs year old steers and
! pair BY ar-old steers, 2-year-old
heifers, 2 full blood Ayrshires and 2
grade Jerseys; yearling heifers, 2 calves.
2 Chester White boars, shoats, 6 pigs
l sleigh, horserake, top carriage.
E. p RTFORD
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Had a Close Gall.

"A dangerous surgical operation, in
volving the removal OF a malignant ulcer.
as large as my hand, from my daughters
mp o. was prevented by the application of
ID 5uck,eh,s Arnica Salve," says A. c. Stick
the salve completely cured it," Cures
cuts, burns and injuries. 25c.
FOR sale by IL. A. Leonard, Randolph,
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60 Acres Only $500.

Overlooking river; steamers pass daily ?;
keep five COWS; good soil for vegetables
% barrels apples yearly; good barn, Broom
house for its picture see page 6, farm II, $40
Of Strout's List, mailed free. E.A.SrROUT,
Farm Dept, Ala, IS Broad ST., Boston. ae
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Famous Strike Breskers

Inc most famous strike breakers IN the
iahd are Dr. Kings New Life Pills. When
liver ana bowels go on strike, they quick
ly settle the trouble and the purifying
work goes right on. Best cure for consti.
patton, headache and dizziness. 25c.
For sale by II. A. Leonard, Randolph.
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Auction.

There will be sold at public auction, on
the premises, Nov. 10, at 10 O'Clock a. M,
the W. A. Clark farm, near the postofiice
IN Tunbridge, Vt; also live stock, farm
ing tools, hay, grain and other articles.
Sale positive. Free lunch
l.. ID. PRATT, Auctioneer.
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A Card.

We wish to gratefully acknowledge the
kindn, SIS and sympathy shown in the ILL
ness and death of our husband and father,
Milton L. Chadwick, and TO return our
thanks for the beauti III floral tribut. s.
MRS. NJ. l.. CHADWICK.
MIR. AND MRS. H. r. CHASE.
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Table Your Doubts.

Suspend all suspicion until you make
the family secure. 9th year.
NATL Life lns. Co. of Vermont Mutual ,
5. 5. Ballard, General Agent, New Lang
don Block, Montpelier. ae
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Need good cathartio? A pill is best,
Say pill like DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers. About the most reliable on the mar
ket. Sold by A. X. Hood Il Son, Chelsea.
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CASH Market,

We can show you some as nice
Native Beef as was ever butchered in
Randolph. Young fat 3 and 3-year-
old steers and heifers; Veal, Lamb, Pig
Pork, nice Chickens, Cape Cod Gram
berries, best in the market Fullline
OF Fresh Vegetables, Celery; Home
cured Hams and Bacon; BaIdwin's
Dressed Beef. New barrel blood red
Salmon just opened. Hanover and
montpelier Crackers fresh every day.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-11-09
Made Happy For Life.

Great happiness came into the
home of S. C. Blair, school super
intendent, at st. Adams, w. Va,
when his little daughter was re-
stored from thedreadful complaint
he names. He says: "My little
daughter had st. Vitus Dance,
which yealded to no treatment but
grew steadily worse until as last
resort we tried Electric Bitters,
and | rejoice to say three bottles
effected complete cure" Quick,
sure cure for nervous complaints,
general debility, female weakness
is, impoverished. blood and mala-
ria. Guaranteed by w. H. Baugh
Shoshonc w. Ven Iorns Hagerman
Price SOC.