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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-16
Inconvenfently Tall.

The mayor of one of the communes
Of Augers had ordered gamekeeper
and a butcher to take mailman named
Legrand to the st. Gemines lunatic
asylum. On the way the gamekeeper
noticed that their charge was In one of
his lucid intervals and concluded that
he would never consent to be handed
over to the authorities. 1t was decided,
therefore, to make him drunk, and all
three adjourned to the nearest inn. Lee
grand took his liquor kindly. So did the
others. And when the trio arrived at
the asylum the governor could not
make head or tail of their story He
therefore wired to the mayor. asking
him which was the man who was to
be detained. The mayor replied Lee
grand, but the telegraphist spelled It in
two words, lie grand" (the tall one).
The governor, on examining the three
men, saw that one was much taller
than the others, so he promptly clapped
him into a strait waistcoast and sent
the other two away. 1t was three days
later before the error was discovered.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-16
sHELLBARK HICKORY NUTS.

rTop row: Roosevelt-Close headed and
very strong grower; foliage drops early;
nut short and compressed. very large
and prominently ribbed; season early;
hulls thin comparatively. Middle row:
Observation-Disclosures close headed: foliage
drops early; nut squarish oval, strongly
compressed, slightly ribbed, cracks
right: season medium early; very pro-
ductive: hulls thick. Bottom row:
Waugh-Branchy or close headed. af-
fording large bearing area: sheds foil
age early; nut squarish oval. large, OBJ
securely ribbed. shell thin. separates
readily from kernel. fine quality: season
medium; very productive: hulls thick.]
practicable to grow much of tree In
i've or six years from either seed or
graft unless trees too large for trans
planting were top worked with CRAFTS.
In compensation for the severe strain
upon the patience by the long waiting
for the shellbark to come into bearing
IL the fact that when they do come into
bearing, like the Colorado potato bugs
and the San Jose scale, they come to
stay, as all the hickory family are
noted for their longevity. With little
care to get them started ten to fifty
trees could be grown on every farm In
out Of the way places. along fences and
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-16
"A m eric an
Breeds of Swine

Two distinct breeds of swine Of
American origin have been given the
name of Victoria. One originated in
New York, the other in Indiana. The
former seems to have local reputation
In the east and has not been widely dis
tributed. The latter Is found in quite
q number of sections and in consider
able numbers In Indiana and nearby
states Both breeds are of medium
size, the Indiana breed somewhat the
larger Both are white in color and
have erect ears.
The Victorias of New York originated
with Colonel Frank d. Curtis, Saratoga
county, N. Y, about 1850. They were
formed from the native stock, which
contained some Grazier blood, by use
Of the Byfiefd, Yorkshire and Suffolk
In succession. They are said to resem-
BILE the Suffolks. The Indiana Victorias
are usually referred to when the name
Is used. They were bred by George
Davis, Lake county, Ind, about 1870.
Four distinct breeds were used in their
formation. e., the Poland China, Berk-
shire, Chester White and Suffolk 1t
Is not clear just how much of the blood
Of each breed was used, though one
report states that Berkshires were
crossed with Poland Chinas and Ches-
ter Whites with Suffolks; then the off,
spring Of these crosses were united to
n
were first exhibited at fairs and stock
shows and were quite successful. The
Illinois state board of agriculture ac-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-16

knowledged them as a separate breed
In 1882. Since that time they have won
numerous prizes at large stock shows
and this has helped to bring them be-
fore the public and cause wider dis
tribution.
In size Yictorias would probably be
classed along with Duroc Jerseys and
Poland Chinas. They mature reason
ably early, feed well and have won
honors at Chicago for fine quality of
meat They are fair breeders and the
sows make good mothers. They are
also said TO do well for pasture or pen
feeding and to be less subject TO
mango. sun scald and similar troubles
than some OF the other white breeds.
John X. Gentry Of Indiana gives this
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-16
The Morning Glory Pest.

A number of farmers Of our acquaint-
ance have had splendid success in kill
ing morning glories by cultivating the
soil while 1t Is wet. The claim is
made that one cultivation when the
soil Is In a somewhat puddled condition
will do much more effective work than
several civilizations when 1t Is dry. OF
course throughout a considerable part
of the corn belt the season Is already
too far advanced to use cultivators. es-
pecially the two horse kind 1t will
pay, however, to keep up ones labors
In the corn In order to keep the leaves
and stems down. A single horse cult
vator designed on the plan of the ordi-
nary harrow may be effectually used
later In the season. IL there are plenty
Of teeth In 1t the vines will be trailed
out. Those near the plants must be
pulled by hand.-Iowa Homestead.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-16
THE AVERAGE COW.
Surplus of Products From Cows Kept
at the Owners Loss.

Dairy products are too abundant and
average COW. She is no longer an
economic factor. Everybody agrees
that If third or half of the cows could
be culled out there would be a good
profit with the remainder. Why? Be
cause they produce enough to bring
down the cost of production to profit
making limit. The great surplus Of
COW products today comes from cows
that are kept at loss owned by farm
ers who do not or will not exercise
their brains sufficiently to find out that
fact, affirms Hoards Dairyman.
The country needs, the farmers need.
state of knowledge and affairs where
by we can produce just as much milk
products as we do today, for instance.
with half the number of cows. The
true object of dairy breeding should
be to induce the farmer to keep half
the number of cows and twice as good
ones. With such cows it would be diff
cult to carry the price of the product
so low that there would not be good
profit in 1t. Right there lies the secret
of economic production and profit.
For many years to come there will be
wide open field right here for the
breeder of fine dairy cattle to supply
those farmers who want first class
cows, possibly to breed to a dual pur-
pose sire to raise veals. Back of all
other considerations lies the necessity
to breed kind of COW that can make
profit for her owner even with low
prices for her products.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-16
Early and Late Pigs.

The enormous losses of spring pigs
this year will probably cause good
many hog raisers to have their pigs
come later in the season. For the care
less man or the man without proper
equipment this may be best, but the
early pigs have decided advantages
which should lead rather to more at
tention to saving them than to delay
their arrival. says National Stockman.
The careful man who has pigs come
early In the season can prepare them
for market with minimum of winter
feeding, when pound Of pork costs
the most to produce, and he can in this
day of the light market hog have them
ready for market in time to avoid the
rush and also the expense Of winter
feed
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-16

In odd corners, where their shade
would not materially injure other
crops.
1t is useless to suggest to the young
men Of today to plant crop Of any
kind that they will have to wait fifteen
years to harvest / do. however, seri-
ously appeal to the old, kind hearted
veterans Of the farm to plant she'll
barks for their children and grandchil-
dren and other peoples grandchildren.
u. w. Kerr. Maryland, in Country
Gentleman.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-16
English Humor.

The English brand of humor Is Sc
date and stately. 1t is not intended to
be laughed at. The man who would
laugh at Punch would go into hyster-
les at funeral. Punch's notion of hui
NOR Is altogether too sublime for any
place outside OF an English drawing
room. = Bobcaygeon Independent On
tario.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-16

This is one of the sayings of Buddha.
the Hindoo god: Il charge you, o my
sons, to follow herd Of cows, quaffing
the dust raised by their feet by day,
and at night lie down and guard them.
o thou mighty Indra. make our pas
lures wide; give us wealth in cows"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-16

bulIdng paper, VO1o = S.l.1.r. 17'1
without any
boarding. The result was very salts
factory. The cut shows similar sug-
gestion of an open sided fall roosting
coop for chicks. It can Be built in a
couple of hours and taken down when
no longer needed. Use laths along the
overlapping edges Of the paper.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-16
EARMsfzas,.
1ss1CHRBgA
HICKORY NUTS.
A Plea For the Neglected but Fine
and Profitable Shellbark.

anu
A great deal has been said and writ
tsn about the merits of the pecan In
recent years-no more perhaps than 1t
deserves-but none of our numerous
horticultural orators seems inclined to
give the public any heated air" i'm
pregnated with the agreeable perfume
Of the shellbark. There are dozens Of
trees In different sections Of the coun-
try that produce really fine shellbarks
and hundreds more that bear inferior
nuts, all of which are usually gathered
and Jumbled together for market.
Strange as 1t may appear, as rule
they always bring prices that are fair
ly remuneratlve.
1t is obvious to any one familiar
with the hickory family that ii Is not
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-16

Into the ground
and a frame Of
strips of inch
b o a r d. t b Q
whole was COW
cred with heavy
red, resin sized
hr;r5,r. nonar
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-16
Seized HI. Chance.

Miss Prim-In Siberia do they have
reindeer? Mr.. Nervey-Yes, but often
err they have snow, darling. -Cleveland
Leader.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-16

Sad.

First Babylon look sad.
Second Baby--I am. feel keenly
the responsibility of having parents
who cannot afford to have me.-Smart
Set.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-16

she--AlI men are conceited. He--Not
all. see man every day who Is not
conceited. She-wherei Helm the
mirror.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-16

writer in Farm Journal built a
small temporary poultry house the past
season with 2 by 3 corner posts driven
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-16

He who does not improve today will
grow worse omorrow.-German Prov
erb.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-16

account, with illustration, Of the Vic
torias, in Ohio Farmer He also states
that the Victoria Swine Breeders asso-
citation was organized in 1886. The
present secretary Is III. Davis, Dyer,
Ind.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-16
Rates are Reduced.

Chicago, ILL.,, March s.-Warned by
the agitation of government control
of rates, all Western railroads, accord
ing to the Record-Herald, have de-
cided to make voluntary reductions
in transportation charges amounting
in aggregate to many millions of dol
lars annually. The proposed reduct-
ions are to be made in all six classes
into which freight is divided and is to
be effective in the entire territory be-
tween the Atlantic .Seaboard and the
Missouri river.
In general the reductions will
amount to approximately Is per cent.
Another conference has been called
for next Tuesday at which will be
present all the important jobbers to
determine on the proper basis of rates
from the seaboard to the Missouri
river and then to make corresponding
reductions in rates from Chicago to
Missouri river and from the Missis-
sippi to the Missouri river. When
this is accomplished, it is stated, re-
| ductions undoubtedly will follow in
rates from New York to Chicago.
The readjustment OF the rates in
the territory named will undoubtedly
result in similar action of other
groups of railroads
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-16
SALE.

Notice of Executors Sale of Personal
Property.
NOTICE Is hereby given that the
undersigned, executor of the estate Of
Jane f. Doolittle, deceased, will offer
for sale and sell at public auction at
the late residence of Jane F, Doolit-
tie, In Cresco, Iowa, on the 3lst day
|of March, 1906, beginning at one
O'Clock p. M, certain personal proper
ty, viz: Household goods and furni-
ture of kind and character of usual
use in household together with
many small articles. For a full de-
scription of which see the apprais-
ment bill III the Clerks office. The
sale to be for cash to the highest bid
der, excepting only that the executor
reserves the right to reject bids that
are manifestly unmeritorious.
Dated at Cresco, Iowa, Feb. 2, 1906.
S. A. SUTTON, Executor.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-16
New School Law.

Senate File No. 81, passed the House
Friday, March 9th, and was signed by
the Governor Saturday, after which
time it was in full force and effect.
The changes that have immediate
effect are:
l. The time for organization of ru.
raj boards Is changed from the third
Monday in March to the first OF July.
The board will not meet Monday,
March 10th as usual, and the old di-
rectors will hold over until July.
2. Treasurers in independent city
and town districts continue in office
until July 1st, when the ones elected
March 18th, will assume the duties OF
the Office.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-16
MARRIED..

cH-BLATTER-Att the home of
the groom in Albion, March 18th,
Mr.. Arthur Goetsch and Miss Lizzie
Blatter, Rev. J. w. Wienands ofici-
ating.
-WALTER-At the M. e. par
sonage, Cresco, March IA, 1905, Mr..
Herman Brown and Miss Esther
Irene Walter, Rev. John Gammons
officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown will settle on
their farm near Riceville, where the y
will be at home to their friends.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-16
Dads All Broke Up

to think he has not only to pay his
own whiskey bill, but is to be taxed
to pay the other fellows. It's Adam
shame; the city pas did not hire home
temperance workers to sneak and spy
possibly their booze bill would have
been less. 1t would have shown a dis
position to encourage home sleutha
and Cresco's circulation medium
would have been s187 ahead. 1t is
just possible, If the mayor had his
say, home talent would have been
employed on account of the circula.
ting medium.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-16
Locates at SibIey.
s1pLEY, IA. March u, 1906

SIBLEY, Ia, March IL, 1906
Editor PLAIN DEALER:
Dear Sir-Last Friday | arrived In
Sibley AMI the next day bought out
a restaurant and bakery, and after
they closed up at night we started to
invoice, got done and had the keys at
$3.50 next morning
Sibley is lively littl town of about
1000 and the county seat Of OScenli !
county; has three railroads, a Nation
al and State Tank and all mercantile
business pretty we'll represented.
l have the only restaurant in town
and the only bakery in the county
The have new High school which
the people take pride in, and all the
church people are amply provided for
called on Father Phelan who just
took charge of this Parish and is prob
ably we'll known by many Cresco peo-
pie, as he was formerly editor of the
Northwestern Catholic and author of
Catholic Gems and Pearls. also Wis
tied the court house which is one Of
the best in the state outside of the
large large cities. There 1 met the
County Superintendent of schools, a
youEg man by the name Of Mckinley,
who is also one of the singers in the
Catholic choir and I think he is a
campaigner Of the same stripe as A.
Q. Campbell or Miss Chapin, as he was
elected on the democratic ticket with
arepublican majority of 300 in the
county.
Well, 1 will conclude by saying that
I have sent for my family and expect
them here by Wednesday or Thursday
and you can tell my many friends ir
Cresco and sourrounding country thai
owing to the circumstances of my
business here, 1 could not get back tc
ysll them good bye, but for the many
aGts of kindness that they have be-
slowed upon me for % years of resi-
dence In Howard Co., there shall al
ways remain a sweet remembrance
to me, and Wishing you and them {
glorious good old summer time, I re
main yours and theirs for happiness.
NJ. BARRETT.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-16
The Citizens Caucus.

Pursuant to published CALL the
the court house hall was we'll filled
last evening with citizens who merged
their politic beliefs in an effort to
nominate list of city officials IN the
interest of the common welfare Of
the community.
The caucus was called to order and
DR.. O. d. Roome was selected as
chairman and Dana Mead, secretary.
After motion that in all cases
where more than one name was placed
in nomination that a ballot be taken,
the caucus proceeded to the nomina.
tion OF candidates.
For Mayor, VIM Kellow was nomi-
mated by acclamatlon.
For City Attorney, Edwin Church
was also nominated by acclamation.
For Treasurer, the names of e. j.
Thomas, Frank Lomas. @. L. Terry
and Henry Young we're presented.
On the ballot, Thomas received a ma
jority of the ballots cast and was
declared the choice OF the caucus.
For Assessor, John e. Peck was
nominated by acclamation.
On motion, duly carried, the chair
man appointed J. z. Connolly, Dana
Mead and Geo. 81. Kellogg city COM
mittee for the ensuing year.
| The caucus separated by wards and
nominated aldermen as follows:
First Ward, Fred Dunneman.
Second Ward, DR.. @. d. Roome.
Third Ward, Frank B. Lomas.
The ticket is one which the PLAIN
DEALER can and does heartily en-
dorse. The candidate for Mayor has
served the city in a like capacity
before and gave general satisfaction.
The candidates for Aldermen are all
men of character and influence and
taxpayers who will practice economy
and an observance of law in the expen-
diture of the public funds and who
will not allow favoritism or personal
friendship to influence the distri-
button of the city improvements.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-16

Eczema, letter, Salt Rheun, Iton, Ring
Worm, Herpes. Barners' Itch.
All of these diseases are attended by
intense itching, which is almost in-
stantly relieved by applying Chamber
la1n's Salve and by its continued use
a permanent cure may be effected. 1t
has, in fact, cured many cases that
had resisted all other treatment. Price
25 cents per box. For sale by H.,
Luers Drug Co. F
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-16

N. A. Blackburn, lawyer. Office
opposite the National Bank.
For Sale-Durum Macaroni seed
wheat. Enquire of o. G. Watros.
DR.. ]. J. Ahern, Office at residence,
two blocks north of M. E Church.
John f. Enright, of Maple Leaf was
Plain Dealer visitor this morning.
Laundry girl wanted at the Hotel
Strother. @. F. STINsoN.
Plymouth Rock cockerels for sale
cheap. MRS. Nj. P, LYDoN.
For SALE-Good clean Flax for
Seed. Enquire of E. e. EDDY, R. f.
d. No. 1.
DR.. j. w. Jinderlee, Physician and
Surgeon. Front rooms over Connolly's
drug store. loft
Dr. w. T. Daily, physician and sur
geon. Once over Lomas s. Milz'
Drug Store.
A few fine Barred. Plymouth Rock
cockerels left for sale. Enquire of j.
u. VANSLYKE.
For RENT-Two good houses on the
south Side for rent cheap. Enquire
of j. Q. Webster.
For RENT:-My cottage on East
End Street. Can give possession March
18th. Apply to F. Erler.
j. 81. Beadle, Doctor of Veterinary
Science. Office over Whites Livery.
Office phone, 313a; house, 313i.
| If you want farm loan at low
rate of interest, see American Loan
& Trust Company, Cresco, Iowa.
Mrs. John Culbert left this morning
for Riceville for a visit with her par
ents who leave soon for the west,
WANTED-To trade farm land fol
house in town. M. q. DAWES,
Bonalr, la.
Earl Miller and Victor Rutherford
, left Wednesday for the Northwest
, Territory with the idea of taking ul
some land.
A. Strawn left today with hit
household goods for Wo'sey, S. D..
where he and his family will locate
permanently.
| For SALE CHEAP-Two corner lot!
in Gillett's addition;a fte building
? location. Enquire of W. BROWN, the
Photographer. SIS
For SALE--A 25-acre farm, fairl
we'll improved, near Kendallville
!, Enquire of M. II. Culbert. A bargain
If taken at once.
: For RENT-My place now occupied
3 by ]. E. Graf. Good barn, hen house
: and small fruits in bearing.
t B. f. LAIDLAw.
: CORN SHELLINa-I have a powe
g corn shelter and am prepared to d,
: shelling and will move to any plac
: desired.-John Jarosh, phone, Davi
Corners SAB.
Miss Alice Swenson came home
for the state Normal at Cedar Falls
the first Of the week for a short Welt
y She was accompanied by a friend
= Miss Hafnes.
g If you wish to see Karl D. Els
about your eyes remember he will b
y here on March 81, % and 23rd. A
% his work at Cresco in the past IL year
e speaks for itself.
ofl Mrs. Harvey Mitchell desires to ca
,e the attent tion OF the ladies of Cresc
to the opening OF her Hair Dressin
i, Parlors, March 10, 1905, over Ge'
Kelloggs music store. apr
Elsewhere appears an advertis
" ment Of the De Daval milk separator
by Millard & Miller, agents for th
popular separator. Mr.. Miller is
brother-in-law OF Mr.. Millard and hs
)r recently arrived with his family frol
Conde, S. D. to make Cresco the
home.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-16
The County Jail Condemned.

We, the grand jury in and for How
ard county, Iowa, during the March,
1906, term of the district court, have
inspected the county county Jail and
regret to report the same to be of very
poor construction, and not fit place to
confine human being.
The sanitary conditions are of the
poorest; there is practically no ventila-
tion, and outside of the steel cells the
place is not safe to detain criminals, in
as much as it is a very easy matter to
escape through the windows, walls and
roof.
We also find it has no protection for
the officer in charge as he must on en-
tering the Jail mingle with and among
the prisoners, and with no protection
from being overpowered by them, etc.
We find there is not sufficient cell
room to accommodate the persons that
might be detained therein, there being
but two cells in the jail, and they are
constructed side by side, and the per-
sons confined therein cannot be kept
from close communication, and thus we
think it much harder to convict Grim
inals than it would be if they could be
kept greater distance apart, especial
| ly where there are two or move impli-
Gated in the same crime.
Therefore we recommend the con-
struction of a new county Jail to be
made of stone, cement, steel and other
material that would make strong,
safe enclosure with plenty of cell room
ventilation and modernly equipped
and a corridor for the protection of the
officers in charge.
We have knowledge of frequent re-
ports by the grand jury in regard te
this matter, and if immediate steps are
not taken to amend the condition O
our county jail we think the board o
supervisors Of our county should b.
held for criminal negligence.
Dan Sullivan, William Goetsch
]. b. Briefly, G. 81. Behrens,
F. G. Wilson, Christ Baethke,
@. A. L. Loomis, foreman
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Seed Wheat.
Northern Hard Spring Wheat TO
sale at the Cresco Roller Mill.
y. f. FREEHAUF.