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Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
Iowa Farmers, Phones.

For the first time a census Of tele-
phones has been taken in the State OF
Iowa, and this has disclosed that there
are now in use 222, ,325 instruments. Of
this number 104,524 are classed as in
struments used in connection with
rural lines. That is, they are used by
the farmers of Iowa.
During the past few years the Gov
ernment Weather Bureau in Des
Moines has arranged for telephone dis
tributiOn of forecasts, and large per-
centage of these farmers now receive
by telephone every morning the fore
cast Of the weather for the coming
thirty-siX hours. This, in fact, has
been one strong incentive for installa-
ton Of telephones in the homes Of the
farmers of the State.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
A Small Greenhouse.

To speak of greenhouse suggests
tbe idea Of an expensive building that
requires much labor Oh the part of
some person to keep in order. While
it is possible to spend almost any
amount, a very practical house can be
made of hot-bed sash, using the south
piazza as a basis for operations. Hot
bed sash, all ready for use, costs from
$3.25 to $3.50 each, and measures 3x6
feet; the glass in these frames meas
ures 10X12 inches.
Buy the sash first, and then build
according to the number Of sash. This
little greenhouse can be heated by a
smokeless blue-fame oil stove without
injury to the flowers.
For a beginner some of the bulb
family will be best. Of late years,
Roman hyacinths, narcissus Of various
kinds, freesias and tulips have had a
great sale in the winter months. When
grown for cut flowers they are put
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
Test of Age in Fowls.

Z ROSTERS age is determined by the
size Of his spurs. If they are long ne
is antique" If there is a small but
ton on the ankle where the spurs come
later he is Il young bird. Ducks are
invariably judged by the under lip OF
the bill. If a dressed duck will sus-
tain its weight by its under bill, lay
it back and try another" for there -
no telling how old it is certainly too
old to be real tender. But il the Dill
snaps easily it is a young bird. GOD
blers are told by their spurs, the same
as roosters, the age Of the hen turkey
being determined by the length OF It's
beard. Aside from the test applied to
ducks there is one infallible rule which
can be applied with safety in all cases.
The back part Of the breastbOne can be
bent easily in young fowl. 1t 1t Is
sharp and hard and refuses to yield
to pressure from your thumb it is an
old bird
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
Worlds Finest unrhnr.

Fram the capital of Brazil. hale The
land and half the people CT South
AmerScs ara governed. 1t is che chief
financial and industrial city Of the
greatest undevcloped empire on
earth. Rio JaEeiro is fastgrowing
town 1t had just crossed the half
million mark in 1890. In 1900 it
reached three-quarters of million,
and today it has at least 100000
more. It is bigger than any town in
the United States excepting Philadel-
phia, Chicago or New York, and 1t is
only 10000 less than Buenos Ayres,
which has now just 100000.
To my mind Rio de Janeiro is one
Of the most beautiful cities OF the
world, writes Frank G. Carpenter.
The harbor is surrounded by great
mountains with their tops in the
clouds. The mountains are covered
with tropical vegetation from base
to summit, and they are Of most
curious shapes One rises out of the
sea like a sugar loaf to hight of
more than twice that of the Wash
tngton monument; another is q mighty
hunchback, and others are great forts
and massive battlements. The harbor
itself Is shaped just like a pear, but
it is so large that all the ships Of all
the world could anchor there and have
room to spare. 1t is 100 miles around
1t, and the water is almost everywhere
ever 60 feet deep. The bay is dotted
with islands which appear to float, as
1t Were upon its diamond sur
face.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
Ignorance Might Have Been Bliss.

Ignorance Might Have Been Bliss.
The late Paul Laurence Dunbar used
to like to joke about the higher educa-
tion Of women.
In one of his lectures Mr.. Dunbar
said:
"a lady on sultry summer after
noon called on some friends. The talk
buzzed along briskly, fans waved and
the daughter of the house kept twitch-
ing uncomfortably, frowning and max
ing little smothered exclamations of an
noyance. Finally, with an impatient
sigh, she rose and left the room.
"'Your daughter said the visitor,
seems to be suffering from the heat
"'No,' said the hostess She is just
back home from college, and she is suf-
fering from the family grammar -
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
GeneraI-PurpOse Horse.

The general-purpose farm horse is
one that can be we'll utilized in ordi-
nary farm work of all kinds and can
also do the limited amount Of road
work needed in connection with the
working of the medium-sized or small
farm, says a well-known farmer. A
horse called a "chunk" in market,
standing 10 to 16 hands high, weighing
from LOO to 1,400 pounds cOmpactly
built, with good feet and legs, a tract
able, lively disposition, a good, clean,
rapid way Of going at walk or trot, is
in brief, the kind of horse that
would call a general-purpose horse.
This kind of a horse has place on
farms, and we say is the most val
liable class, so far as farm work is
concerned. You will note that he par
takes of the qualities of both the
draught and coach or heavy roadster
types, in both his conformation and
disposition.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
Build q Toulouse.

Every farmer needs a good tool
house. 1t should be so convenient Of
access that there need be no excuse for
leaving farm implements exposed to
the weather when not in use. Prop
erly cared for, many implements that
now last only a few years ought to be
serviceable as long as the farmer lives
to need them. Besides, tool that has
not been rusted, warped and cracked
ond and third year of use as the first.
On many farms the tools are so much
injured by being left out Of doors that
after the first season they cost more
for repairs than they save in labor.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
Profitable Apple Trees.

H. A. Squires, living near Dearborn,
Mo-, has 125 trees of Wealthy apples
and seventeen trees of Summer Queen !;
there are eight trees Of another early
sort, making $50 trees, or three acres,
of apples ripening at this season. This
year Mr.. Squires sold the fruit from
these three acres for $1,006 net, after
paying for the barrels in which the
fruit was shipped. More than $500 an
acre is not bad record in a year like
this. OF course, Mr.. Squires had a
good crop, some trees making six and
seven barrels of choice apples, but
prices were not as high as is often the
case.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
Sweet Potato Growing.

The following suggestions about
sweet potato growing are from a Vir-
ginia lady: Sweet potatoes succeed
best on a deep and rich sandy soil with
a warm exposure. The ground should
be we'll plowed and narrowed fine. In
each hill plant two sets, covering about
two inches deep, and as they grow keep
drawing dirt around them. They are
among the very best vegetables for
table use. Select a bright, clear day
for digging, let them dry a day or two,
then place in boxes with paper with a
small quantity of slaked lime among
the potatoes Keep during winter in a
StOreroOm.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
Impure Maple Sirup.

Impure maple sugar and sirup is
the rule ratheT than the exception, both
in this country and in Canada. The
Canadian government has been making
an investigation of the matter, and out
Of S5 samples Of sirup only % were
found to be genuine, while SO We're
adulterate2 In the same way, out of
26 samples Of sugar only II were gen
uine. Thtse samples were purchased
at stores In different cities and towns.
Out Of $50 samples of milk gathered
in the same way, only $50 were genu-
inc. Canada is as much in need Of
a pure food law as is the United States,
and one will soon be in operation on
that side of the line.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
Corn Prices Being Maintained

Southern Planter says that the yield
of corn will be record one, probably
near 2,750,000,000 bushels, and yet in
the face of this prospect the price still
keeps good, showing the marvellous ca
pacity of the country to consume corn.
In the South the yield will likely be
record one, and much more of it will
be consumed on the farm than in the
past. 1t is a most cheering and signifi-
cant fact that more Of the corn croD
now goes on foot to market here than
ever before. This means fertility kent
on the farm and money in the pocket.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
One Way to Kill Rats.

Here is the method used by one farm
er to clean out rats: On a large num-
Der of old shingles he put about half
teaspoonful of molasses each, and on
that, with his pocketknife, he scraped
a small amount of concentrated Iye
He then placed the old shingles around
under the stable doors and under the
cribs. The next morning he found for
ty dead rats, and the rest left the farm
for parts unknown. He has cleared
many farms of the pests in the same
way, and has never known it to fail.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
At the Dime Museum.

"This, ladies and gentleman" said the
lecturer, sis the famed Circassian beauty.
Observe her alabaster brow, her rose
tinted cheek, and her classic nose. Gaze
upon her wonderful hair. Ladies and gen.
tlemen, Castorine grew that hair, and we
can prove it! Passing on to the next
platform, permit me to call your attention
Ito Herr Won Skyce-Kraper, the modern
Colossus, known as the Tsllest Man on
Earth -
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
HoW'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh than cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for tie last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
What Do They Cure?

The above question is often asked con-
eerning DR.. Pierce's two leading medi-
eines, @Golden Medical Discovery" and
UFavoritc Prescription
The answer is that Golden Medical
Discovery is q most potent Alternative oc
bloOd-puriiicr, and tonic or invigoratOr
and acts especially fayorably in q cura-
tiys way upon all the mucous lining sur
faces, as Of the nasal passages. throat,
bronchial tubes, stomach, bowels and
bl3ddelS curing a large per cent. or catar-
gnal cakes whether the disease affects the
nSsal passages, the frxQat, larynX, brOn-
CHA, stomach\l as catafrAal dyspepsia },
bowels (as mHs09Sr4SaN6eal bladder,
uterus or other pelvic orgGrrsS Eyen ID
the-clrOnic nlceratiYe- stages -0i -theSs
afecttQnS. il IS often successful in affect
The nEIaYQrite- Prescription is advised
for Tie eEIlIe Qtt-QDe class OF iseases-tloSe
Reclllar. wea-knesSeSs UtfaNgelnlntS and
lrreg1afltieS Incident 70 MQllen.onIy. II
is powerful yet gently acting invig0Tat-
ing tonic and nervine. For weak worn
out, oVer-worked WOmen-nO matter what
has caused the breakdown, "tavOrite
Prescription will be found most effective
in building up the strength. regulating
the womanly functions, Subduing pain
and bringing about healthy, vigorous
condition of the whole system.
A book of particulars wraps each HC'
giving the formul9 of both mediciEt. '..
quoting what scores of eminent lucu-
ical authors, whose works are consulted
by physicians of all the schools of practice
as guides in prescribing, say of each in
gredient entering into these medicines.
The words of praise bestowed on the
several ingredients entering into Doctor
Pierce'S medicines by such writers should
have more weight than any amount OF
non professional testimonials, because
such men are writing for the guidance OF
their medical brethren and know whereof
they speak.
Both medicines are non-alccholic, nom
secret, and contain no harmful habit
forming drugs, being composed of glyceric
extracts of the roots of native, American
medicinal forest plants. They are both
sold by dealers in medicine. You can't
afford to accept as substitute for one OF
these medicines of known composition,
any secret nOStrum.
DR.. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated,
easy to take as candy, regulate and in
vigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
What 1t Was.

Pop! Pop"
For a moment the German crowd
about the station swayed irresolutely.
"Vat eet ees-a shoot gun?"
mo, eet ees a auto vaggin exploding
'eets tires!"
But both suggestions were wrong.
1t was only Emperor William kiss
Ing King Edward on both cheeks
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
Great American Hen.

Some one has figured that the Amer
lean hen each years earns enough to
buy all the silver and gold dug out Of
the mines, all the sheep in the country
and their wool, and leave a balance
equal to the entire yeQrs crop of rye,
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
Winter TOnriSt Rates

Chicago to Florida and Cuba via tn
Big Four Route through Cincinnati and
Chattanooga. Leave Chicago II 80 p
m, arrive Jacksonville 8 80 a. m. Fast
est service to the South Inquire Of
I. P. Spinning, General Northern Agent
23S Clark street, Chicago
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
Medicine from Hogs.

For certain medicinal uses natural
gastric juice is necessary, but the sup
ply is very slight. Spallanzani first
gathered gastric juice by means of a
fine sponge attached to silk cord a
raven swallowed the sponge, and then
it was withdrawn from the stomach.
Brown-Sequard, French-American
physician, tried the same experiment
upon himself. This devotion to science
nearly cost him his life. Now we
gather gastric juice from the living
hog by performing the delicate opera
ton of inserting a glass tube. The
hog seems to thrive after these opera
fionS
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15

sages were too frequent, especially at
night. There was pain and discolora-
ton. Doan's Kidney Pills brought me
relief from the first, and soon infused
new life. 1 give them my endorsement"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15

barley. buckwheat and potatoes, says
Farming. Or, as a hen enthusiast
writes. "she pays the interest OH all
the farm mortgages, pays the entire
State and county taxes of the whole
Union. and then leaves a balance large
enough to give every man, woman and
child in the United States a dollar.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15

Doan's Kidney Pills.
Exposure and driving
brought kidney trouble
on nae, and l suffered
much from irregular
passages Of the kidney
secretions. Sometimes
there was retention
op5 o+ o+bar t;,ooc nos
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
Handy Egg Turner.

When keeping eggs for Matching they
should be turned frequently. The
sketch shows combination egg drawer
and turner which is very effective. The
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
7 ~ Il
N
EGG TURNING DEVICE.

bottom of the egg drawer is removed
and the eggs rest upon roller curtain
cloth, which winds upon a rod with a
small crank. Winding the roller very
short distance turns each egg and
jostles it slightly. A single turn on the
crank will usually be sufficient.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
Remained to BE Seen.

Inquiring Friend-Was your uncle in
his right mind when he died?
Poor Relation-We can't tell about
that, of course, until we hear his will
read.-Chicago Tribune.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15

in low boxes Of a convenient size for
handling, at distance apart equal to
about twice their diameter, and SO they
will just show above the surface
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
Marion Harland.

The celebrated authoress, so highly es-
teemed by the women of America, says on
pages 1OS and AS of her popular work,
"Erss Daughters; or, Common Sense for
Maid, Wife and Mother"::
slow in recovering its normal strength
an Allcock's Plaster is an excellent COM
forter, combining the sensation of the
sustained pressure of strong warm hand
with certain tonic qualities developed in
the wearing. 1t should be kept over the
seat of uneasiness for several days-in
obstinate cases, for perhaps a fortnight"
For pain in the back wear an ALL
cocks Plaster constantly, renewing as it
wears of. This is an invaluable support
when the weight on the small of the back
becomes heavy and the aching incessant."
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15
PUBLIC DUTY.

Montpelier, O., Man Feels Compelled
to Tell His Experience.
Joseph Wilgus, Montpelier, O., says:
81 feel IL nv duty to tell others about
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15

It is thought that t. game of whist
was first played in th> time of King
Henry VIII. of England.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15

MIS-. Wlnslow's BooTHINe srny. for ohfldrsp
tosthtng; sotsnB the gums reduces Inflammation, al
kys pain. cures wind oofo . cents . bottle.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15

tosi.25. Women's Shoes. $500 to $3.50.
Misses g. ChGdrsn's Shoes S2 30 70 S1.OO.
TRY w. L. Douglas Women's, Misses and
Children's shoes; for style, at and wear
they excel other makes.
If could take you into my large
factories at Brockton, Mass. ,and show
YOU how carefully WI. Douglas shoes
are made, you would then understand
why they hold their shape, fit better,
wear longer, and are of greater value
than any other make.
Wherever you live, you can obtain w. L.
Douglas shoes. His name and price IS stamped
on the bottom, which protects you against high
prices and Inferior shoes. Take no su5sfis
safe. Ask your dealer for w. l.. Douglas shoes
and Insist upon having them.
FAST Color Egefets used; they UiH not trdssy.
Write for illustrated cataiog OF Fall Styles.
w. L. DOUGLAS, Dept, H. 6rockton, Macs.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15

S. c. N. q. No. 46-19O6.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-11-15

1Sioux City List
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-01
CHANGE DISTRICT GOVERNMENT
Senator overman Introduces Bill in
Senate-Seven Commissioners.

Senator Overnan has introduced In the
Senate bill similar to the measure intro
dueed in the House by Representative
Kitcbin to provide a permanent form OF
government for the District of Columbia.
II provides that there shall be seven in-
stead of three District Commissioners. not
more than two of whom shall be residents
of the same section of the District of Co
lumbia and four members of the board
shall constitute quorum.
For the purpose of this act the District
is to be divided into six sections northeast,
northwest. southeast southwest and West
Washington and the county. For each oil
these sections the President is to appoint
a commissioner to serve four years anu in
addition to such commissioners there IS TO
be an engineer commissioner. Any com
missioner who shall remove from the sec
ton from which he shall be appointed VIII
be deemed as having resigned his office.
1t is also provided that the District OF
Columbia shall be entitled to send one dele
gate to the House of Representatives, VINO
shall have all the rights of a representative
except the right to VOTE this delegate to be
elected by the Commissioners exclusive OF
the engineer commissioner. No one shall
be eligible for Office of delegate who has
not attained the age OF. twenty-five years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-01
MURDER AT NORFOLK.
Dead Body of Discharged Soldier
Found in Trunk.

NORFOLK. Va. February 1.-The muir
dered body of Walter P. Dolsen, aged TWEEN
ty-six years. discharged from the United
States Marine Corps here on Saturday last
after honorable service OF five years,
was today found packed down into trunk
which had been purchased by the alleged
murderer following the commission of the
crime and into which it was intended to
pack the murdered mans clothing and ship
the whole away from Norfolk before the
murder could be discovered.
Charles f. Taylor aged twenty-three.
with whom Dosen had been rooming at a
Norfolk lodging house, where the murder
occurred. has fed. The crime is laid to
him and the police are now bending every
energy to capture him. Robbery Is sup
posed to have been the motive for the
crime. as Dolsen had upwards of 1900 when
he left the marine barracks and all of his
money was gone today
Doisen was from Bremerton. Wash,
where he enlisted In the navy and to which
place he intended returning to visit his
people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-01
RAILWAY AND ELECTRIC CO.
Annual Reports of Operations Submit
ted to Congress.

The annual reports of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company and of the
companies controlled by 1t were sent today
to Congress.
The statement of the business and re-
sources of the Washington railway for the
year included the following figures: Re
ceipts from passengers, 81, 1873 023; total re-
ceipts from all sources, 81 ,206 143; net in
come from securities owned by the COM
pany 1892, 05S; total income, $1,56S,20
Operatin expenses. s522S 31; fixed charges,
$685. $50; total expenses. 81. 0S9, 6G2.
Surplus for the year, $47S, 53S.
The surplus was applied as follows: Div
idends on preferred stock, $425,0oo; cred
tied to depreciation and reserve, $50, 900; to
credit of profit and loss So, 53S.
City and Suburban Railroad Company
Total receipts, 1915, 1856; total expenses.
1916, 7T2; surplus S2S.3S4.
Brightwood Railroad Company-Total re-
ceipts, SIS, 34S; total expenses, $116,1 S5;
deficit, s47.S37.
Georgetown and Tenleytown Railroad
Company-Total receipts, $50; total ex-
penses S57 ,S75; deficit $15,945
Anacostia and Potomac Railroad Conn
pany-Total receipts, S359377; total eX-
penses, 1851 704; deficit, $2,326
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-01
REGARDED AS TOO LATE.
Alleged to Have Failed to File Claims
Within Prescribed Time.

Attorney Sinclair, special counsel repre-
senting the District Commissioners. today
filed protests in the Supreme Court of the
District against the allowance of damages
to John A Schultz and William E. Sims,
who have filed claims for damages with
the commission appointed by the court to
appraise the damages occasioned to prop
erty by the changing of the grades of
streets around the union railroad station.
The persons mentioned petitioned for dam
ages on account of the change of grade of
Congress street northeast.
In the protests filed today IL Is pointed
out that the claim of Mr. Schultz was not
hled with the commission within sixty days
after the date fixed for the meeting Of the
commission, as required by law. In the
case of Mr.. Sims 1t Is asserted that he is
not the owner of the property mentioned
in his petition which is alleged 20 have been
damaged. and that 1t does not appear from
the petition that he was authorized to flie
the petition for damages for the owner of
the property.
The claims for damages filed by the own
ers of property on Congress street will be
taken up by the commission Tuesday Eext
at 1899 am. at the city hail. as stated in
yesterdays Star.