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Trials ofa Turkey Raiser.

Members of the House of Representa-
tives are having quite lot of fun al
the expense of Representative Charles
| d. Lands of Indiana, who has been
| making some experiments in turkey
| raising.
Representative Landis bought few
pairs of bronze turkeys, paying big
price for them, spent a lot of money in
turkey house, with all the comforts
of turkey home, heated rooms for the
expected chicks, etc, and laid in a stock
of literature on how to get rich on tur.
key raising.
At the outset one of the finest hens
became dissatisfied with the luxuries Of
home and finding the t-ammels of the
modern method distasteful made off for
the woods. The other hens stayed at
home. however, and in due time
brought out five broods of fifteen or so,
fine little chicks. They were being ten.
derly reared but one day escaped and
went into wheat field for a change of
diet. A rain storm overlook them
they caught cold and every young
turkey died. Turkev-raiser Lands was
disconsolate over his loss and while
he was bewailing the fate of the young
brood, in stalked the insurgent turkey
hen from the woods and behind her
was a hussy brood Of woodland raised
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An Automaic Watering Pot.

German publications have been de
scribing very useful automatic water
ing can which the housewife might
adopt to care for otherwise neglected
plants.
A thick, untwisted cotton wick about
5 feet long is inserted in rubber OF
glass tube about three feet long and OF
" inch bore. which is bent lin u shape
one leg longer than the other, the
wick being allowed to project at bott
ends. The short end of the tube l.
left in pail Of water over night, while
the wick takes up the water from tht
pail until 1t Is saturated.
In the morning, the pail may bt
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1905 cannot be accurately determined
at this time, estimates run from % 900
900 to 30,000,000 bushels-this is a
comparatively new crop in the United
States. Instead Of importing macaroni
wheat for the purpose Of manufac-
turing domestic macaroni, the United
States Is now exporting annually about
100000 bushels to France and Italy
and other European countries, for it
has been found by the manufacturers
there that the American grown wheat
makes most excellent product. Sec
retary Wilson stated that the value of
the macaroni wheat industry in this
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aud the Weather Bureau are mutually
agreeable. The value of the Weather
Bureau records is appreciated and the
thorough cooperation OF Its officials is
acknowledged. With the increase In
the number OF Observing stations and
more comprehensive and complete
meteorological data at hand. thcweatber
service will naturally be a still more
important factor In the adjustment Of
claims and tho trial OF suits In which
the question of weather In any Of Its
phases may enter.
MaearouI Wheat Introduction.
Mention has been recently made Of
the great value to the American farm
Or Of the importation Of new variety
Of wheat known ~ Durum or macaroni
wheat A. has been stated this grain
~ boen Instrumental In bringing into
peoduot3on land which heretofore has
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country now reaches more than $1,000,
900 annually.
With SO many splendid possibilities
in Its favor, officials Of the Department
Of Agriculture believe that macaroni
wheat has great future. Bread and
pastry made from 1t will find a wei
come addition to the tables Of the
American people while the introduc
tion of the wheat into the Great Plains
region has proved an inestimable boon
to the farmers Of the semi-arid belt,
extending from North Dakota to Texas
While 1t may take some time to edu.
cate both producers and consumers TO
its excellence and value it is believed
that macaroni wheat and its products
will give 1t high rank among standard
farm crops.
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not been considered valuable for wheat
raising.
The introduction Of macaroni wheat
into the United States came about
through the pilgrimage to Europe and
Asiatlc Russia In 1899 of Mark A..
Carleton. of the Department Of Agri-
culture. (then the assistant In charge
Of cereal investigation.) He was sent
there by the Secretary Of Agriculture
in order to gain all possible information
in regard to macaroni wheat and to
select such varieties az would probably
succeed in the great grain regions and
especially in semi arid portions where
the ordinary bread wheats were some
times at best but an Indifferent crop.
Mr.. Carleton made q thorough explora-
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$500

An innkeeper once had the good for
tune to entertain his sovereign, who
consumed, among other things, couple
of eggs, for which he was charged a
guinea apiece. Eggs must be very
scarce here" remarked his royal high
ness, as he scanned the bill. mo, sire,
was the answer. "but kings are"
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set on stool. and the slow seeping
OF water through the wick Is started
by suction. The wick at the end of
the long leg of the improvised siphon
Is separated into several strands, one
strand being placed in each pot to be
watered. Tho caretaker may now 20
nway for the day with the assurance
that his flowers will receiva all tn ,
water necessary. In warm weather,
1t Is best to cover the pail and wrap the
tube cloth. to prevent the wick from
drying. The German inventor of this
device says 1t has always worked suc
cessfully.
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chicks, fit as fiddle and looking for
town raised chicks to come against
them.
The latest report is that Represent
tative Lands is about to give up mod,
ern methods Of poultry raising.
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There were $4,000 cattle exported
from the United States in 1904. They
were distributed as follows: United
Kingdom. 3S7 200; Cuba, 135,000; Can.
ada $4,000; Belgium $4,000; and
other countries, $4,000.
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CROP or mcRo WHEAT eseD AT THE NEW MEXICO STATION

tion and secured large number Of
varieties. In the Russian provinces
north of the sea Of Azov, already the
home of the best Of macaroni wheats,
he found the climatic conditions ap.
proximately the same as those of our
Great Plains. He secured a number of
bushels Of the best varieties of wheat
grown there and these wheats the De-
partment OF Agriculture distributed to
growers in suitable localities, thereby
increasing the stock. The crop secured,
together with two fresh importations,
was distributed In 1901 to the farmers
Of the northwest, through the expert
ment stations Of the various states.
Great Crop for Northwest.
Since the Department OF Agriculture
undertook the work, the production Of
macaroni wheat In the northwest has
increased with astonishing rapidity.
Perhaps no other new crop has been SO
warmly welcomed by the farmers in
the regions suitable to its growth. 1t
has been found splendidly adaptable to
the climatic and soil conditions of the
Great Plains region. 1t thrives In
abundant sunshine, does not require a
large amount Of moisture, resists
vigorously all the smuts and rusts and
is q strong grower, yielding far In ex-
cess os the ordinary bread wheat.
A peculiar property of macaroGi
wheat which makes 1t valuable for its
distinct uses is Its protein or gluten
content.
In a general way the methods to be
employed in the cultivation Of maca-
roni wheats are similar to those re-
quired for the best results with any
other wheats.
The first and most obvious use OF
the macaroni wheat is the manufacture
of macaroni, vermicelli and other
forms Of edible pastes. At the present
time this country Is importing these
products largely, the importations
amounting to nearly 30.000.000 pounds
annually with a value of $1.250.000. In
1900 there was not single factory in
the United States manufacturing ma
caroni from macaroni wheat. All that
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Representative Longworth is a vio-
linist and has collection of violins
embracing Stradivarius, Guillaums
and an Amato.
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The Vegetable Vendcr.
..If n unn

'If man who turnlps cries.
Cry not when his father dies,
'Tis proof that he would rather
Have turnlp than father"
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The first shipment Of frozen meat
was made from Australia, was lot
Of 400 sheep sent from Melbourne in
1880. The trade did not gain much
Importance till 1890. In that year one
hundred million pounds OF frozen beef
and veal and 66,000.00o pounds Of froz-
en- mutton and lamb were exported.
The British Columbia Fish and
Game club has arranged for the i'm.
portation Of large number of English
pheasants to be distributed In western
Canada.
Shoes for fat women are now being
made to lace mp on the inside ankle In.
stead Of ny the instsp.
Ne sss can tell why the blossoms OF
fruit trees are limited in color to white.
pink. scarlet and purple. There arc
no violet Or yellow fruit blossoms
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The people Of the United Kingdom
eat annually about 200,00O,000 pound,
Of American ham.
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Seoul. the capital of Korea, has a
population of only $4,000.
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King Victor Emanuel OF Italy is sal,
to be the best shot among the royalt.
Of Europe.
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Rapid Increase In Production.

The progress Of the macaroni wheat
industry in this country may be under
stood when 1t Is known that the first
crop of any considerable amount was
in 1901 when 1t was estimated that
from 10000 to 10000 bushels were har-
vested. In 1902 the yield was between
10000 bushels and 100000 bushels.
In 1903 nearly 12,000,00O bushels were
obtained while in 1904 the yield
amounted to nearly 20.OO0.00O bushels.
While the possibilities Of the crop Of
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articles Of common diet such as rolls.
bread-sticks. griddle cakes. ETC., and
officials of the Department of Agricul-
ture think there Is no reason why q
breakfast food far excelling q majority
of those In common use at the present
time, both as to palatability and nu-
tritiveness, cannot be prepared from it
As a stock food macaroni wheat and
its products have been found by actual
experiments to equal II not surpass
bread wheat. Owing to the fact that 1t
is a surer crop than the latter, with a
heavier yield, farmerD will learn to
turn to this abundant source of protein
In using balanced rations.
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Moce Eges THAN KINGS.

Kindly remit, and oblige,
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!, MNNEsoTA SUNDAY MOUNTING, FEBRUARY Is, 1906.
MINNEAPOLIS

wreck the passenger train which would be along in about
half hour His first thought to leave the vicinity
possible before accused him of try
people would probably be killed in the wreck and de-
eded not to away but to try to stop the train before
large red handkerchief the end Of it and walked
about quarter of mile in the direction from which
the train was to He had not waited long until
he in the distance the black smoke of engine No.
1921 He went out the track and waved his red flag
OF danger which the engineer and stopped the train
After hearing what he had to the engineer took him
in the engine and they went to the place where the rail
was broken. The rail repaired and when they had
passed the place the engineer said 3sYou will be well
paid for this And he wasfor when they reached the
next city the company gave him work In few weeks
the fireman 1427 promoted and he took the place.
It not long before he the of 1927 which
he had saved from the wreck and nearly every time he
passes that spot he remembers how he saved the
train and many lives just because he thought twice be-
fore acting. Walter Powell,
Eighth Grade Corner 18th st. and 9TH Ave,
Longfellow School Sioux Falls, S. D.
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HUNDREDS OF ANIMALS.

have uncle living in Texas, who has very
large farm It had always been my wish to visit him
Last summer papa had to 60 there to sell of his
fence machines and said might co. too if real
good boy. His business in Texas would keep him there
several weeks and to stay at uncles during that
time Neither papa like train rides, decided
to go down the Mississippi river steamer We
joyed journey very much. When arrived at
unce little bashful but became acquainted
with my cousins. They took all the farm I
enjoyed the boys pets most. Edwin had rabbits
Louis bantams, Charlie two foxes and little baby
Donald pet lamb. The three older boys each had
pony. Uncle let his while there liked
to mount my pony and ride around the farm and watch
the horses cows, sheep pigs turkeys ducks geese and
chickens There were many of them that thought
nobody could count them One evening asked
uncle If he had counted all the animals his farm
he laughed and said he had time for such
but would count them correctly he would give me
IS. Like money pretty well and the next morning
set to work My aunt counted the poultry The hired
counted the pigs The boys and counted all tho
rest When we finished I added the results and the
At and unele handed bright So gold
pecA Raymond Volkenant,
Sill IN Grada Lester Prairie, MINI. I
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A TALKATIvE WITCH.

Many years ago escaped from old witch who
had held prisoner for and my life
to that lucky number, 1927 had known and had heard
ef this old witch for many years and had been told
many times not to go away from home for If the witch
caught she would take to her dungeon But
day wandered into the woods by and there
that the witch seized She led over hills and
rivers and it seemed that should stop At last
we stopped in front Of little hut. She raped the
door with her The door opened and young girl
appeared The witch said few words to her and then
went away while the girl led to dark in which
she said to stay. went in and I fol-
lowed by the WITCH and these the words she said:
81 will give you chance to escape and that is that
you guess the number have IN mind by
ing If it is wrong, then you viii have to stay here till
you de- She then went away and heard her tell
the girl that she to ask number and that the
correct number would be 1877 and that Is all heard
In the morning the witch in with my breakfast
After had eaten, she asked If ready guess
the number and answered, eyes y Then added
faint voice, e.1427.' She looked at IN astonish-
ment, answering, Right you are, my lad Now You
may co. Arthur 81. Leonard,
Ninth Grade Deiano, Mimi.
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A Tagging SANTA.

presents for me, as L
knew nothing about
numbers on houses. I
ran into the house to
tell mother of my good
luck. oh, mama,' I
cried, 'the mailman has
brought me 1427 pres
ents. It is little boys
of II years that do not
get presents, - said I to
my cousin. But to my
surprise when / went
outside, the mailcarrier
had gone and only left
one letter instead of
1927 presents.
Alma Lundstrom,
GAINESVILLE, Mimi
Seventh Grade.
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A CARELESS CHAUFFEUR,

One day at automobile race. I was in one
of the automobiles and it numbered 1927, the
back There three other automobiles besides No.
1427.- The track mile and half long and very
wide. We started down the track my automobile ahead
I halfway down the track when of the auto
mobiles whose chaufeurs could guide it very well
headed right for No. 1897. I did not hear the auto
mobile until it struck No. 1877. My automobile
the edge of the track when the other auto struck
it, jumped out and safe. But No. 1927 broken
TO splinters. -Fawcett Thompson,
Fifth Grade " Harmony MINI.
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DISLIKED IT JUST
THE SAME.

The year I was in
the fourth grade, which
was four years ago, we
had multiplication most
of the time. I thought
this very hard because
we had to know the
multiplication tables
thoroly. One day our
teacher sent us to the
board-to multiply the
number 1927 by 1927.
I thought this very
hard then, but how easy
it seems now! The
teacher said we could
not go home until we
had the right answer. I
tried and tried, but
could not get it right
no matter what I did. I
began to grow fright
ened, for I thought
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would have dinner that day So I shed a
few tears, for comfort, suppose. After I grew
tired of this, multiplied again and this time had the
right answer I was very happy girl that and
walked home thought of the motto, eff at first You
don't succeed try, try again. but ever since have
always dslked the number 1927.
Eighth Grade Ethel Symons
Ulen MINI.
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a. GIFT TO THE FISHES.

My sister and I going to the Pacific coast, to
stay all summer, at least till the hot
At last the ookedfor day and found ourselves
busy with preparations for long journey There
nothing like going to resort when lives in
city. The cabman time and could almost
smell the pure Pacific coast air. We had long ride
the train, but at last came to station. We
cured room and the clerk gave card bearing the
number of room-1427. He told not to lose it
and if did to remember the number. After light
hneh we went out for sail the bay had the card
with the number and also my handkerchief pocket
book AS pulled it out, the card fell into the water
could not reach it and had to keep saying
etl427'' so as remember it. When went back to
the hotel, we given another slip with the
ber 1427 Being very tired ate supper and went
TO bed with 1927 minds Emma Larson,
Sixth Grade Twin Lakes, MINI.
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WINNING AN IRON HoRsE.

WINNING AN IRUN H0RSE.
One day walking from city to an
other in search Of work He travelling on The rail
road track and he looked ahead some distance he
noticed something peculiar about the track When no
drew he found that of the rails broken
and bent in such way that it almost certain 70
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M NEED OF PRACTICE.

Bumpt Ker1api ssTherei I've landed the roof,
again my machine and this time landed
On the ground where had Intended TO- slipped out o.
obviously, the while, Shall learn how
to descendf Hallo What's wrongf'' called
above and looking up beheld my friend floating
1aziIy in the air She resembaed huge june bug with
her big blue glasses and her flying suit She always
seems 70 be around when have nishap Oh, moth
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MAKING GREAT
A FIVEFOLD USE,

The Morgan family was moving. Mr. Morgan had
just given his wife the keys to their home, No 1927
Mrs. Morgan still remained at the breakfast table.
she said, shall leave you here to superintend
the packing. Dorothy, away and dress because
must start in hour AS Dorothy disappeared Mrs.
Morgan final instructions to her elder daughter
and servants Jane you may with . she ended
as she left the ROOM They and at
their new house. Pretty, careless Dorothy OBJ
serving that morning Mother said she, 'this
is No. 1927, too -
The Morgan family had been in their home about
three weeks when big ball was to be given Ella
invited but Dorothy not, she not 3fout,'
being only 49, But she allowed to watch her sister
dress boy brought box of flowers Dorothy
noticed that the number of his cap 1427. The next
day Dorothy bursting into Mrs. Morgan's
where that lady held open letter in her hand Mama
sick Of No 1427.' ttWhat the matter dearf"
Oh the house is 1897 that messenger boy 1927 the eie
phone call is 1927 my bicycle is l4H and now, papa's
automobile is 1427.' Mrs. Morgan could hardly
laugh but she only said Here letter from
your aunt saying she wants you to and visit her
and since you are sick of 1877, you may CO."
Seventh Grade. Helen Paschal
-Larimore, N D.
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ing much, = replied IT fly well anyone, bus
always seem to have trouble in descending. Per
suggested. "oh no! No. 1927 is the best machine made
This inflated suit with every machine and steer
with feet and work the pedals with my hands instead
of steering with my hands. On of the inflated
suit one never be hurt The other day feb my
back and was as helpless turtle She gave
hearty laugh and was off, while put my beloved No.
1927 in the shed, hoping there would be wind the
next day 50 that could spend the whole day learning
to descend. Esther Schneider,
Eighth Grade. Salem, S. D.
A Tagging SANTA.
Has the mailearrier yet7' asked
every little while No. he will not until this after
noon, mother replied. 'soh, DEAR if he would only
hurry Just think it's three days before Christmas and
I have not received present YETI cried. Then
that teasing cousin of mine said, eyes but little girls
only old do not get any presents tThey do,
too, cried, angrily. Soon after I the mail
carrier with mailbag and stop at the house where
visiting. ran out to if I the lucky
ttNo. 1927, he mumbled I thought he meant 1927
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THE BERRY,s UNTIMELY END.

THE BERRY'S UNTIMELY END.
Last year when was picking Strawberries found
the largest strawberry have I could not
reach around It with hand. took it to the fair
There it listed emo 1427.' It the prize
had the choice Of silver watch $40 gold piece
chose the $50 because could then get the silver watch
and have money besides. have never forgotten
that number to this day. When ready to go homo
T went to get the strawberry. What my dsmay to
find little boy eating It'll scolded him and he went
home crying Louise Richardson,
Sixth Grade Cannon Falls MIMI
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A MIDNIGHT ADO.


It happened late night My mother and i were
stopping the hotel M. Everyone had retired and
very restless from the days excitement lay awake lis
tenng to two quarreng CATS who somewhere about
hall clock struck H. Late it could not sleeps
slipping dressing gown softly opened the door and
erep down the stairs, in search of Shakspere's much
Ado About Nothing - in which had become Interested
Once twice changed my mind and started to back
for the hall dmly lighted, and strange, mysterious
shadows appeared in the Then also could hear
strange sounds and would stand shverng and shaking
waiting for the foe to appear But at last reached the
table and hurriedly Selling the book, started
up the stairs. 4<.@aE M 49,
zz.sNo 1927 y I said to myself stood tiptoes
toread the number the door. Yes that must be it.
entered the and about to light the gas, when
startling cries from the bed. . Helpi Murder!
Fire! Oh, save me!' Lighting the gas saw woman,
frightened beyond description, sitting in bed When
you doing heres' By this time the full of
people, who hearing her cries. thought burglar had
tered In the midst of the excitement explained to the
astonished crowd that had entered the wrong
acted the play well the people of that hotel in
No. 1927. @--Myrtle Fossum,
Tenth Grade ST. James, Mimi
South Side High School.
THE BUOY CODE.
Rattle long ago, given sail
boat and it had mysterious name which 'F1Ound
DER Many times I used to wonder what it meant,
into the had not gone very far before lost
sight of land. kept sailing in fair wind until
noticed the number ss1427'' waving on buoy. took
my book, looked up the number and found that
that sinking turned my boat east In
little while the blue horizon of land and in
hour or had reached it. You may be that
kept my trusty book with that had saved me from
laundering. Clifford Lundberg,
Seventh Grade, Red Wing, Mimi
- Central School,