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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25
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LINDEN LEA COW STALL.
Arrangement Which Is inexpensive
and Provides Greatest Com
fort for Cow.

This requires but little material for
its construction, and involves no pat
ents, so is not expensive. AS cattle
in this stall have the greatest possible
liberty consistent with safety, and as
1t is airy and easily lighted it affords
the maximum amount of comfort for
animals and convenience for the herds
man. 1t is thoroughly practical rack
and manager for all kinds of feeds, the
position OF the trough being such as to
catch all shatterings from the rack
and the shape admits of it's being
easily cleaned.
One special feature of this stall,
says the Rural New Yorker, is that
COWS will not foul themselves when it
is properly constructed. The reason
is that the COW steps forward from her
regular standing position to lie down,
lying with her head under the trough
and avoiding the filth, whereas with
other stalls, ih order to avoid the
manager she is compelled to step back
to lie down, thus surely fouling her
self. AS the bedding in this stall is
never fouled, it lasts indefinitely.
Much has been said in favor of the
drop system for keeping COWS clean,
but in three hours time after COWS
were tied in stable with vanished
stalls and using the drop system
the writer saw more fouled COWS than
we have seen in our barns during the
! entire three years we have used this
, stall.
The cut shows side elevation of
partition between stalls. The lumber
should be some variety of hard wood
fully one inch thick when dressed. The
feed-trough, the end of which is shown
at A, is made of slaves one inch by
three inches or four inches and of
any length that is Invisible by three
feet six inches which is the width of
stall. Thus 14-foot trough would be
long enough for four stalls and would
have head" at each end and one at
each stall partition or five "heads" in
all. These heads" are two feet two
inches long by nine inches wide with
one edge cut in true arc Of a circle
| containing $50 degrees with II inch
radius. The slaves of the trough are
beveled sufficiently to open the joints
slightly on the inner side so that dust
will collect in the joints and fill them
| up. The slaves and heads are held in
position by clamp formed by the
three-eighths-inch iron hoop B, which
has thread and nut on each end
passing through each end of the 1x2.
inch wooden bar c. The trough A is
held in position by the post D, under
back end of bar C and front end OF
bar G may be nailed to lower edge OF
partition E, or a post may be placed
under front. end of bar C also. The
partition E, one foot four inches by
; five feet, cut to shape as shown, is
supported at front end by two 1x4-inch
strips K. which engage ceiling at top
ends and bolted to metal footing at
lower ends. An old plow share built
into. the concrete floor answers we'll
| for this footing. To complete the par.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25
cow LORE.

A poor, slow mixer will spoil COWS.
however good.
Never churn fresh unripened cream
with ripened cream.
Butter is better when it is fresh
than it will ever be again.
When COWS are fed any kind of
purifying food the milk is unwhole-
some
The operation of milking should
never be hurried, but the milk drawn
steadily.
Life is too short and time too preci-
Gus to fool with COWS that have anv
especially undesirable traits.
Milk with the largest globules con-
tains the most butter, but the smaller
globules are more suitable for cheese
making.
Cows will not make good butter
when running on short, weedy pas
lures during the heat of summer. Be
prepared to avoid this.
The total which in milk are largely
dependent on the quality of the food
given, while the ratio of the ingredi-
ents depends on the breed. =
No one knows exactly what GER
tain COW will do until she is tested.
Even COWS which give large guam
tity OF yellow milk are not always the
best COWS.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
FAITHFUL ANIMAL KEEPS
LONG VIGIL FOR OWNER

It is believed that the dog was
brought to town by some farmer and
lost track of his master when the
THAT dog has been doing that for
more than month"; said Mr.. Atch>
ison.
Men whose places Of business are
in the neighborhood first noticed him
six weeks ago. He attracted atten-
ton by looking into the face of every
man who passed. He was apparently
lost and waiting for some ones re-
turn. AS each inspection failed he
would take up his position again in
the doorway of. the express Office.
All day he watches, and no day has
been too cold for him to be in his
doorway.
owner went into some Francis street
Office.
The dog is fed by tenants of the
buildings in the neighborhood.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25

tition a small cedar post, but prefer
ably a two-inch gas pipe is set as
shown at F. This post, F, prevents
COWS from stepping on one another's
udders and is much more convent
ent than continuous partition for the
herdsman to pass in by the side of
the cows to tie and unite them. The
back of the rack, G, is made by nail
ing matched flooring to back ends Of
partition boards, E, and front of feed
rack is made of Stats which are nailed
to the girths H, I. These Stats which
are Ike inches are spaced to seven
inches on centers, hang down into
trough at lower ends but do not en-
gage it. The floor Of feed alley should
The sill S, 4x5 inches, and about three
feet long, should be placed across the
back part of each stall separately,
and be made adjustable to accommo-
date large or small cows. A large
bolt may pass through this sill near
pipe pockets Q O, which are set in
the concrete floor for that purpose.
Back Of the sill the floor should
slope slightly, but not too much, as
the COWS always stand with their hind
feet back of this sill, and only step in
front of it when they lie down. Di-
mansions given are for COWS weighing
1000 to 1000 pounds. For very small
COWS the sill would need to be moved
forward and perhaps false floor put
into stall raising it four or five inches.
Midway between each partition a tie.
chain % inches long is attached to
under side Of trough with a swivel
joint, the opposite end of chain hav.
ing a spring-snap which hooks into a
ring on the neck-strap worn by each
cow. If, headstall is used instead
of neck-strap the chain should be a
few inches longer. Many of these de-
tails may be changed to suit the build
er of this stall but the shape and 10
cation of trough and sill are vital re-
quirements.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25
SUCCESS WITH GRASS.
Rules Observed by an Eastern Farmer
Who Has Productive
Meadow.

George w. Clark, Middlesex county,
Conn, who has made wonderful sue
cess with grass and hay, offers these
"don'ts" to farmers:
Never dig bitches to fill with rocks,
in a grass field.
Never underdrain your grass field
until you find it necessary.
Never pasture or make a road bed
of your grass field, or let animals
stand, stamp, or otherwise kill the
grass roots. Timothy and red top
seed sOwn on an old field will not
renew the stand.
Never use coarse manure on grass
field after seeding
Never undertake to steal anything
from the soil.
Here are some of Mr. Clarl1's ideas
that are to be remembered:
An old field can be reseeded in
month, but it is better to take a year
and get one crop of oats for hay.
TO NOW your grass field close just
before frost, and rake clean.
To fertilize every crop a little more
than needed for each crop.
Bear in mind, your grass field will
never winter kill or die as long as it
has anything to live for.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25
Dog Patiently Remains in Doorway
Waiting for Master Who Never
Comes.

st. Joseph, Mo.-"Have you seen
the dog?" said Frank M. Atkinson.
whose Office is on Francis street, to a
visitor. Il have not was the reply.
"Come to tie window. See him over
there?" continued Atkinson, pointing
across the street to the doorway of
the United States Express office,
where lay small dog furred like a
shepherd, with black-and-tan mark.
ings.
Il don't see anything remarkable
about him." said the visitor.
well, there is something remark.
able about him. Watch him for a few
minutes and see what he does.''
The dog was evidently in need of
sleep. His head sank upon his paws
and his eyes closed.
Then several persons approached.
The dog leaped to his feet and stood
in the middle of the sidewalk, looking
into the face Of each man who passed.
But the face that he was looking for
was not in the crowd and he went
back to his place in the doorway ap-
parently detected.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25
RECIPROCITY, OR HOW HE
EVENED UP THE SCORE

my DEAR" says the thoughtful hus-
band, entering the house with huge
package in his arms, ''you remember
last week you secured such a wonder
full bargain in shirts at 4S cents and
neckties at three for a quarter for
meg"
eyes, love-" says the fond wife.
well, don't think didn't appre-
ciate your thoughtfulness. See, have
bought something for you. I noticed
some beautiful green and yellow plaid
goods in a show window, on my way
home, and bought you 80 yards Of it
at four cents a yard. The clerk said
1t was great bargain, and it will
make enough dresses to last you two
years. Why, she has tainted"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25
Hys1op Crab Apple.

Put out few HyslOp crab apple
trees as ornamentals. The head can
be shaped after the pattern of orna-
mental trees rather than after the
pattern OF. producing apple trees. The
Hyslop crab is a large producer and
is certain to bear large crop of ap-
pies, however it may. be trimmed.
The Hyslop crab is probably the most
popular of all crabs due to the bri ght
red color of the fruit. The farmer
that plants it as an ornamental has
q threefold glory. The glory of the
beautiful blossom in the spring, the
glory Of its foliage in. the summer
and an the masses Of red fruit in the
FAN. - -. - u
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Lavender
CreightOn'S
Lovers
By OLIVIA B. STROHM
copyright, 1905, by Olivia B. Strohm).
& %..

CHAPTER I.
It was an odd, Weather-beaten craft
q miniature ark which. on December
morning in 1906, pushed its ungainly
way to shore and moored at small
island in the Ohio.
From it dozen young men disem-
barked. They were armed with rifles,
but wore civilian dress which, rough
and showing the stains of travel, was
out Of keeping with their jaunty air and
gallant bearing. There was, too, an
air of suppressed excitement-almost
of stealth-in their movements as, the
boat safely tied, they fell into line, and,
skirting the briary tangle that surround
Ell the beach, went up through groves
Id fields to garden.
Here the company paused. Through
tie vista of bare trees, a-sparkle with
frost they could see the house. It was
low, broad dwelling, it's wide piazza
extending from wing to wing, like arms
Hospitality outstretched.
But the inviting porch, the smoke
reckoning from the chimney, were the
caly signs of welcome. For everywhere
out the place were marks of recent
ruin. The newcomers stood aghast to
see havoc in every quarter. Shrub, lat
tice and fountain had been wrecked, it
seemed in sheer wantonness of spirit,
and through the open windows they
caught glimpses of the dissertation and
pillage that had been wrought within
doors.
The cause Of all this vandalism was
not far to seek. On every step, on every
garden seat, lounged soldier. and this
mansion seemed surrounded, possessed,
: by a noisy, brawling crowd of militia
men.
The visitors had barely time to note
this. when they. too, were observed.
Halt" was the command of a sentry
on guard near, and a dozen or more
soldiers rushed to the rescue
In the midst of the alteration which
followed lieutenant of the militia
STROBE up with an air of authority.
What the devil is all this row
about?'
Two or three privates, the worse for
liquor, began a noisy explanation, but
the superior officer stopped them
who are you and what is your bust
ness here?"
The man addressed was of medium
height. but so spare of flesh that he
seemed tall. Out of his long face, blaz-
ing eyes and white, prominent teeth
shone conspicuously. He had not yet
spoken but his undaunted behavior and
calm air of superiority attracted the
officers attention.
This latter repeated the question in
solently.
who are you and what is your bust
ness here?'
The other advanced slowly and sur
veyed him in silence. Then:
For the first, sir, we are American
gentlemen; for the second-you are
right in speaking of it as our business -
Before the furious lieutenant could
reply militiaman burst through the
crowd, exclaiming:
Il know who they are, lieutenant; it's
a gang O. the same sort as gave us the
slip last night. III warrant these cal
c'late to jine the Others"
His superior officer smiled mock
ingly.
"Ah, see; then I have the honor,
perhaps. to address the future emperor
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25
A Neglected Fence.

A neglected fence is always detri:
ment to the farm, especially if it be a
stock and, grain farm. The neglected
fence teaches the farm animals that a
fence may be ignored when they wish
to get into field where they should
not be-. A neglected fencs is always:
unsight!y and is usually a..harbor OF:
weeds and predatory insects a: .=s5s. 5s5
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25
A Musical Plant.

In Nubia there is a strange plant
called :tsofar.' When the wind blows
l.. sends forth musical sounds closely
resembling those Of the flute. The
natives, who are Ignorant, supersti-
tious people, regard the plant with
dread There lis no. reason for this,
for. the plant gives forth it's unusual
sounds because Of certain thorns: at
its base These. are pierced with tiny
holes by5 insects who. search for. the
gum IN the Zs S.:=
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25

''IOO "OULD DRAW UPON AN ON-
ARMED MAN ~ByT EvADE A FAIR
HAND-TO-HAND FIGHT. cow
ARD!
of Mexico, or the president of our
southwestern republic? For such,
understand, are the schemes which,
# you understand anything" the
stranger interrupted, you must real
lie that your first duty is to clear the
place Of this rabble."
To this the other retorted: my
first duty is to arrest you all-which
do-as conspirators against the goy-
eminent"
Instantly there was an uproar as the
soldiers took forcible possession of the
newcomers, with no show Of discipline.
The stranger who had been spokesman
raised his voice in protest, but it was
drowned in the general babel of re-
monstrance, mingled with the CON-
mands of the officer and the drunken
shouts of his men.
But another voice made itself heard
q woman's voice. High and clear it rose
=
flying draperies, and in the midst of
the. crowd stood a slight girl, her face
pale, her eyes wide with excitement.
STOPPING beneath the palisade of bay
onets, she raised her hands fearlessly.
EDO you call this fair play, lieutenant?"
There was q short silence, then the
+ officer spoke: .,s~.o
Come away, Miss Creighton: this is
no place for ladies'" ".~ -
+ But what is the matter?" -, a.. :, =
'eThese men were resisting arrest. n Z 1
sz44 by What%right do you arrest them?",>
S= BY my authority as officer in. charge,
we came bere to bring to Justice Mr.:
5Blennerhasset and his 5s accomplices.
They fed last night; these men are
here evidently to join them. There is,
therefore, as much reason for arrest
Ing them s$s=
y She interrupt ted with slight sneer.
Oh are quite right; there Is quite.
sas much reason Here 81 he looked at
the leader Of the strans IS Since her
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25
WALL FOR COOL CHEESE CURING
ROOM.

ings, and then double boards inside
that with one inch air space and single
board. That air space is put in there
to keep the moisture from the ice
chamber penetrating into the insula-
ton; because insulation is not effective
if it becomes damp. The ordinary air
space has been abandoned altogether
in modern cold storage construction.
The shavings that are put in do not
make the insulation, but it is the air
which is confined by them and cannot
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25
APOLOGIES.

I'm their manner OF accepting apollo
gies, find a great difference in men
and women said the woman whose
business takes her good deal in
crowds. Push accidentally against a
man in elevated or subway, then Of
fey him an apology, and ten to one
he will accept it with a delighted smile,
bur under the same circumstances a
woman will almost invariably give you
a frozen stare and pass you the ice
pitcher"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25

Mislaid Socks Wreck a Home

Pittsburg.-The fact that she mislaid
a pair of socks that her husband in
tended to wear caused Mrs. William
Reed, OF Sharpsburg, to bring suit for
divorce. Mrs. Reed, in her petition:
declares that six months after their
wedding, in 1898, she mislaid the
socks. Her husband was furious, and
from that time on, she says, made her
life a burden. She declares that every
time he became ANGRY he would bring
up the question of the mislaid SOCKS,
and that on various occasions he tried
to shoot her So.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25

circulate which makes it. The air must
be confined so that it cannot circulate,
and where the space is filed with shaw
ings or other suitable material there
is no circulation of air, and we have
the best form of insulation that is
known to-day. There is no other ma
terial as far as l know that gives as
good result, considering the cost, as
shavings. OF course, shavings are not
fireproof There are materials that
will not burn rapidly.
Objection has been made that shaw
ings encourage mice and rats; but if
the 'sheeting lisp ut on as it should be,
without any openings left, there is not
much danger Of the mice getting into
the shavings. The sheeting should be
put on very tight without any openings
whatever, and mice will not gnaw
hole through an inch board.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25
Bull Tosses Boy to Safety.

es13 @oo77o IVY 20 kt&1SCy.
= Washington, Pa.-Howard Leyda,
aged Is years, is dying at the Wash.
ington hospital as result of injuries
inflicted by a mad. bull owned by his
father. The boy was attacked by the
animal while crossing pasture field.
Tossed once on the brute's horns, he
was practically uninjured and started
to run. Then: he was caught and
gored and trampled by the bull, his
life being saved temporarily when the
animal tossed him over the fence.
His father found him several hours
later with his clothes completely
torn off and many wounds inflicted,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25
The Clew.

{ IT think I have another clue!"" ex-
claimed the new detective, excitedly.
!. "Go to work. rejoined the old police
officer, scornfully. You're: not writing
a story. You're not supposed to put in
your time finding clues, SO as to hold
OF the capture Of the criminal for 40.
s=chapt ASKING ton Star. s l. \ : FIX
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25
End of the Experiments

Berzelius, the Swedish chemist, made
most Of his laboratory experiments in
his kitchen with the cook, Anna, as his
only assistant. What is your master?''
asked one Of his neighbors. ooh, be. is
a chemist: -, Whats. that? What. does
he do ?, &c - will tell, you. i He
has something in a. big bottle. then.
he pours It into a smaller one, and
then again into quite a tiny bottle, =
and What then happens to /? ~
=':Oh, then #I throw 1t away. ~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25
SON AND DAUGHTER LOST TO
MOTHER IS YEARS.
TAKEN AWAY BY FATHER
Parent Accidentally Sees Marriage
Notice CT Girl and Traces Her
Through Witnesses - Happy
Ending of Long Quest.

Louisville, Ky-After separation
of Is years, during which she tried
every means that money could devise
to find them, Mrs. Thomas OByrne
has been happily reunited to her two
children, Ruth and Charles. When she
lost them they were babies, the boy
four, and the girl two years old; when
she found them. Ruth was a tall, beau
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25
Sorry.

Sorry.
II am sorry did not master the
French language when l was a STU
dent, said the oldtime friend. $50 am
~ answered Mr.. Cumrox; "many's
time have picked up menu in Paris
and wished I could make the waiter
understand what ]. meant by pork and
beans. "-Washington Star.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-25
: CHEESE ;. CURING ROOM.
Construction of the Walls Which Will
Insure a Low Enough Tenn
perature.

The following information and the
accompanying illustration concerning
the construction of the walls for
cheese room are taken from the annual
report of the Dairyman's association OF
Ontario:
The construction consists of siding
on the outside, and one layer of
matched lumber with paper between.
Then a 12-inch space filled with shaw
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appearance he had kept silent, but
now stepped forward. '>'<s5 @7:.--' :.

appearance he had kept silent, but
now stepped forward.
"13ave l.; the honor to address
friend OF Mr.. Blennerhasset?
The slim girl, in her quaint cap and
morning frocl1, courtsied in the center
of this motley group Of rufian sol
diery and dusty travellers.
"You have indeed, sir; and yol?"
Il, too. am his friend-Charles
Winslow, at your service"
The lieutenant interposed with
angry sarcasm: "A truce, pretty
trifing! I must insist upon an ex-
animation into the cause of your pres
ence here. You are aware, better than
I, what is your object in this attempt
to join Aaron Burr and Harmon B'en-
nerhasset in their unlawful plans"
Then as the other was about TO
speak: "Never mind your defense
now; Well hear it later. Burr and
the owner Of this estate-Harraon
Blennerhasset, are charged with the
project of establishing another coun-
try and another flag. where now waves
the stars and stripes. I arrest you
with completely in the same. If not
guilty, you will doubtless be willing
to prove it, -
"Anything that may bring this I'M
dignified scuffle to Close" was the
reply. Then Winslow turned to his
companions: Friends, for this lady's
sake, let us submit quietly"
The lady in question addressed the
men. her voice trifle high and un-
steady: Il am sorry, gentlemen, for
this rude greeting, but"
Forward, march," interrupted the
officer, and struggling, struggling, all
in disorder, the crowd of soldiers and
civilians disappeared within doors.
The man who had introduced himself
as Winslow was the last to go. AS
he passed the girl he said:
"Will you present my compliments
to Mrs. Blennerhasset, and arrange for
an interview between us when this
this affair is over??" Before she could
reply, the lieutenant staggered up
with lnsolent command. Winslow
shrugged his shoulders. Then to
her:
your servant, Miss Creighton, and
-au revoir."
The girl courtesied again, as the
officer and his quandam prisoner with
drew.
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Pattern No. 5483-This little dress
Is strikingly pretty and simple. It is
made Of ring dotted challis, trimmed
with ribbon. The full blouse waist
is gathered to a narrow yoke and
mounted On a two-piece lining. The
straight gathered skirt is attached to
the waist, and the modish elbow
sleeve is gathered into narrow band.
Several materials are adaptable, such
as cashmere, silk, mohair, pongee,
bingham and linen. The medium size
will require two and three-quarters
yards Of 36-inch material Sizes for
5, 6, z, S, 9, 10 and ~ years.
This pattern will be sent to you on
receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders
to the Pattern Department of this paper.
Be sure to give size and number of pat
tern wanted. For convenience, write
your order on the following coupon:
No 1888.
ADDRESS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,