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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24

A writer thus enumerates the advan-
tages Of keeping a flock Of sheep in the
apple orchard: Sheep IL properly fed
Will keep down the weeds and grass,
eat the fallen apples and add very ma
terially to the fertility of the soil. Or
chards are continually overrun with
insects, which are multiplying on every
hand and are more destructive than
ever. Among them are the caterpillar,
the trypeta, or maggot borer, etc. The
spraying pump will subsue many, but
one little fellow that bores through the
fruit we cannot reach by spraying, the
trypeta
The only way is to destroy the fallen
apples containing ii as soon as they
drop. The apple grower has no better
assistant than sheep. To use the sheep
TO advantage there must be sufficient
number TO keep the grass grazed short
A ten acre orchard must have hun
dred sheep and smaller in proportion.
Put in twice as many as the lot will
pasture. with a liberal addition OF grain
or bran. They crop the weeds and
enrich the soil with their droppings
The spraying pump falls to accomplish
part OF these. and the machinery
costs more than that OF the sheep when
already owned. A Mr.. Woodward states
that lie has an orchard that has not
been plowed for seventeen years. pas
tured in this way. which is reasonably
healthy and makes an annual average
growth of full fifteen inches on the
limbs. The leaves are dark green, and
he ascrIbes Its good appearance and.
health TO his overstocking 1t with
sheep. They are kept from gnawing
the bark by wire netting. with meshes
one and one-half inches in diameter
and three or four feet wide. All the
winter made manure is applied at least
every second year.-Iowa Homestead
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24

chooses TO drink sauterne concocted
from malic acid. tartar, alcohol, acetic
ether. glucin and essence Of naphthol,
he is welcome to his preference. but he
should be protected by the law from
having such things palmed off on him
as the real article.
The main object of the pure food
law. which passed congress last June
after a big fight against IL had been
put up by the manufacturers of adul-
terated foods, is to guarantee the pub
lie against the sale in interstate com
MERGE of lmpostures in the way of
misbranded goods and thus TO assure
as far as possible the consumption of
healthful products. One Of the fore
most champions Of the law in the sen
ate was the member from Idaho. Wei
don b. Hepburn. He is good ex-
ample of the benefits Of pure food, as
he tips the scales at over 800 and has
an appetite like horse in haying time.
In his younger days the senator once
purchased two empty whisky barrels
OF a saloon keeper in Idaho. sawed the
barrels In two and used them in hoist
ing ore out of a mining shaft I'm one
of the barrels he found the remains OF
three large plugs of tobacco and in the
other two plugs They had been used
to give venom TO the whisky. so that
water could be added A temperance
man might say the patrons of the sa-
loon were just as well off for drinking
watered whisky favored with tobacco.
but they did not get what they paid
for. and that illustrates the case for
the pure food law.
The agricultural department. Of
which Secretary James Wilson is the
head. is responsible for the administra-
ton OF the new law. Although Il went
into effect on Jan. /. some time must
elapse before the force of inspectors
adequate for its enforcement can be
fully organized. II was only few
weeks ago that the secretary Of agri-
culture obtained from congress authori-
~ to establish such force. The sum
Of $3.50. 900 will be spent by the govern
ment I'm carrying the provisions OF the
law into effect. The inspectors must
be appointed only after their fitness
for the work has been shown in civil
service examinations. They will trav-
el about the country and keep watch
for SUSPICIOUS goods.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24
Good Helm Imnortnnt.

A good dairy COW deserves good
care. This can be secured in two ways
by tending the herd yourself or by
having the right kind OF a man, says
KimbaIls Dairy Farmer. IL you are
unable to give your herd personal SUI
pervision you ought TO have employees
in whom you can place absolute conf
dence Every one who has anything to
do with the cows should be even tenn.
pered, gentle and Clearly. Tobacco In
all Its forms is obnoxious in every de.
partment of dalryng The work about
the stables. with the herd and In the
milk room must be done with utmost
regularity and system. III foul od0rs
or undesirable favors get into the milk
they get there from one or two sources
the cows feed or the atmosphere In
which the products are kept before
they are delivered. If the blame is due
10 the cows feed n good hcrdsman viii
correct It. If the fault lies with the
personal habits OF the employee Il Is
your place 70 correct II by dischsrginp
him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24

we always put in one layer then fit it
as closely together as possible. Then
we shave over the upper surface of all
the cakes with carpenters ADJ.
The shavings of ice were swept into
the crevices between the cakes. When
freezing cold little water was sprin-
killed. over the whole surface to ce-
ment the layer solidly together. AS
each layer is completed the sawdust
should be filed In around the sides
level with the top and solidly tamped
down. Allow no sawdust to remain
on top of any layer Of ice while filing.
Fig. shows the sixth layer in and
ready for the sawdust. Ice is preserved
by being packed away from the air.
AS hot weather comes on the Ice will
settle some. BE sure 10 keep the saw
dust tamped down around the sides
frequently during early summer, and
see that no air holes form, advises a
writer in Hoards Dairyman.
When the Ice is packed In, cover
with ten TO fifteen inches Of sawdust.
Leave the gables open more or less TO
allow free circulation Of air over the
Ice. Remember there will be some
waste during the hot summer months,
no matter how much pains are taken.
and this would be true In the more
costly Ice houses.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24

A thoroughly satisfactory treatment
for checking rot In potatoes is yet TO be
found What has proved best in my
experience is, first, keeping the storage
cellar at a temperature as near 35 TO
8S degrees as possible; second, sorting
the potatoes after they have completed
their sweat in case any Indication Of
wet rot is shown to prevent the rot
spreading from the decaying tubers &c
the sound ones. Dry rot Is very rarely
II at all transmitted from one potato to
another, according to writer in Or
ange Judd Farmer.
II the potatoes are left in pits In the
field to sweat prior to putting them in
the cellar they will usually show rot
that may be In them when they are
taken from the pit. Potatoes which
are nearly clean of dirt usually show
more rapid spread Of the wet rot than
do potatoes which are covered with a
considerable coating OF dry soil. Posi-
bly, the reason for this may be the fact
that the dry soil is not a good medium
for passage of the rot from one potato
20 another
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24

The list of apples which might be
planted for home use is large and va
ried, but the principal aim should be
to have those which are regular and
sure bearers OF high quality. They
should be selected TO give a succession
through the summer and fall and by
putting into storage come out AT the
proper time during the winter. thus
giving a constant supply which in our
dry Colorado climate should hold out
for every month In the year The fol
lowing varieties have been found sue
cessful in this state. and they ripen or
come ont Of storage In about the order
named: Yellow Transparent. Astra-
khan. Early Harvest Chenango. Long
field. Maiden Blush. Mcintosh. Fa-
meuse. Wealthy. Grimes Golden. Bell
flower. Jonathan, Winesap. White
Winter Pearmain and Gano-Denver
Field and Farm.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24
ICE HOUSE.
y Quickly built structure Proved
Satisfactory.

For many years hundreds OF farm
ers have gone without Ice during the
long, hot summers because they sup
posed IL would cost considerable mon
CIV and time to secure and preserve
the CONCEALED fluid. But at very little
expense an ice house can be construct
ed that will hold and keep well all the
ice needed for any farmers family.
For several years we used small
cheap Ice house that kept the Ice as
well as a more costly building con-
structed over twenty years previously.
Some have an Idea they must forego
the luxury of ice on account or ex-
pense, when almost any kind OF
Shed viii preserve the ice very well,
provided II is properly packed.
Our last Ice house was a cheaply
constructed shed that took less than
Gays work in its construction. We
used white oak poles set into the
ground about two feet. Some cheap
hardwood bill stuff of 2 by 4 and 2
by 9 pieces were used for plates, nail
ties. braces and rafters. A fair grade
Oh pine NlOtk DOdlQn tNtANt
wide were used for siding. The sid
ing was nailed on the inside OF the
poles horizontally the better TO resist
lateral pressure from the packed ice
and sawdust. A better grade OF stock
board one foot wide furnished a good
roof. Such a board roof should be
made quite steep to shed water. The
kerfs cut on each edge of the roof
boards make the roof practically wa
ter tight. Fifteen inches should be
left between the ice cakes and the
walls, as shown in the cut Locate
the ice house where good natural
drainage may be secured. Tile may be
laid to secure more adequate drainage
II needed.
Cut the cakes so as to break joints,
say Is by SO inches or 10 by 80 inches,
as required by conditions. IL will be
POSSIBLE Ia make a. S-s III yer
Mhtly, no matter how GH2z1e the saw
0anipulator may be. o. shis account
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24
Pure Bred stock.

will mail you free, to prove merit,
samples of my Or Shops Restorative,
and my book on either dyspepsia, the
heart, GA the kidneys. Troubles Of the
stomach Heart or kidneys, are merely
symptoms of deeper ailment. Don't
make the common error of treating SYM.
ptoms only. Symptom treatment is
treating the result of your ailment, not
the cause. Weak stomach nerves-the
inside nerves-mean stomach weakness,
Away. And the Heart, and kidneys as
we'll, have their controlling or inside
nerves. Weaken these nerves, and you
inevitably have weak vital organs. Here
is where DIR. Shsop's Restorative has
made its fame. No other remedy even
claims to treat the INSIDE nerves" Also
for bloating. biliousness. bad breath or
complexion, use DR.. Shops Restorative.
Write me today for sample and free
Book. DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis. The
Restorative is sold by Geo. r. Snarrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24

are prominent the animal lacks consti-
tuition, stability and vigor. Nothing
could be more absurd, says Hoards
Dairyman. To Illustrate: Does the grey
hound lack constitution as "A runnerf
Yet he is thin The bulldog is square
and blocky. has constitution as a fight.
err. but can he run as fast or has he the
endurance TO go as far as the grey
hound?
The functions OF these two animals
are entirely different. and therefore
the body takes on different form.
Both have constitution and n form to
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24

Cover cold frames with mats. shut
lers. blankets or other protectors In
soId weather If the ground inside
freezes leave these covers on for sew
aral days until bright. mild day. The1
remove them and give little airing by
raising the upper side OF the sash an
inch or two with block or brick. Shut
down before evening. II the ground is
not frozen don't let snow or mats re
main on The sash
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24

perform their, respective functions.
One is a fighter and the other run
ner. No matter what class OF animals
we may study, we find the form in
harmony with its function If man will
only give II a chance to so arrange it
self
The illustrations show the difference
between the dairy and the beef form.
Right Kind of Cows.
Many breeders Of dairy cattle have
not fully graspcd the height and the
depth and breadth OF their profession.
There are too many who think IL is
simply the reproduction Of pedigreed
live stock. 1t is more than that. It
is the bringing together in one animal
the capable milk producer and the
mother annually Of a strong vigorous
calf Mr. Scribner, a very successful
breeder, says: "ln my estimation a
profitable COW Is one that can produce
year after year maximum yield of
butter at cost that represents a good
profit TO the owner. She must also pro.
duce one healthy calf each year. This
ought TO be one OF the requisites of the
sire which is 10 head the herd. See
to IL that he is from productive strain
Of regular breeders. He will intensity
his weak points as well as reproduce
his good qualities in breeding. He
ought TO be as nearly perfect in dairy
conformation and dairy makeup as pos
sible With all the care we may exer-
else in the mating Of our animals some
faulty ones are sure TO develop. We
must figure on that. II we have look
ed well to this end. to see that the sire
Is right and that the dams we are to
use for foundation are right, we have
gone long way toward developing the
profitable COW"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24
a Memorable Day

One Of the DAYS We remember with
pleasure, as well as with profit to our
health, is one on which we became ac-
quainted with DIR. Kings New Life Pills,
the painless purifiers that cure headache
and biliousuess and keep the bowels
right. zSc at G. L. Sharrar's drug store
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24

II have fired the walking-stick I've
carried over 40 years on account Of a
sore that resisted every kind of treat
ment, until l tried Bucklen's Arnica
Salve; that has healed the sore and
made me happy man" writes John
Garrett, of North Mills. n. g. Guaran-
teed for Piles, Burns. etc. by George f.
Sharrar druOoiet o5c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24
A Ecu aeaeetian.

The man who keeps books learns TO
turn everything to account.
The farmer with well filed silo
and cellar full of mangels is well
shod for winter travel.
Work smartly to save all the barn
yard manure you can. You will soon
want II 10 put on the spring crops.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24
EN!sssaFF5E
NS1 saGAKPEN
FIELD DoDDER.

Parasitic Plant Becoming Common In
This Country.
The pernlcious parasitic plant known
as dodder, an illustration of which
here appears. is apparently becoming
more common In this country. its seed
having recently been found In 116 out
of 521 samples of commercial red clio
yer seed examined. Its frequent occur
renee is no doubt largely due TO the
use OF imported low grade seed.
Dodder seed under question as to
identity may be boiled for some time
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24

There is no case Of indigestion, no mat
ter how obstinate, that will not be speedily
relieved by the use OF Kodol. Kodol
contains the same juices found in a
healthy stomach. Sold by chas Rhodes
When you need pill and be sure il is
an Early Riser. They are soldlhere by
Chas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24

DODDER GLOWING on RED CLOVER.
in water, when the Characteristic slen-
der coiled embryo will emerge from
the seed coat. according to the bureau
of plant industry.
The seed of clover dodder should be
entirely removed from seed by the
careful use of sieve having a mesh
not smaller than one-eighteenth Of an
inch Comparatively little first class
clover seed will pass such sieve. a
small sieve of this kind is very help
full in testing for this dodder when
present in small quantity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION,

To my friends and the electors Of the
nineteenth senatorial district; hereby
announce myself rs a candidate for cleo
ton as delegate to the state constitu-
tional convention.
THEODORE H. TnmY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24
win me sweiilns Of The Bads.

With the Swelling OF the Buds.
By beginning bordeaux spraying on
apple trees with the swelling Of the
buds and following at intervals OF
about two weeks until about eight ap-
plications have been given the trees.
attacks OF apple scab. leaf blotch and
also OF sooJ mold may be prevented
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24

Some tests made in Texas OF the
value OF black strap molasses for feed
ing steers lead to the conclusion that
the addition OF molasses to a fattening
ration has always produced an increas-
ed gain. Addition Of molasses TO a ra-
ton OF cottonseed meal and bulls low
cred the cost Of gains.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24

The more keenly dairymen realize
what distinguishes the dairy form from
the beef form the sooner will they
learn the Importance OF having an ami
NAL in harmony with the function de
handed OF II. Too many men think
that the fat animal is the most profita-
BILE as a milk producer. and If bones
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION.

Special low rate excursion .tickets to
the jamestown Exposition on sale at all
Pere Marquette ticket offices Ask
agents for particulars.
i473t4 IT, r. MOELLER, G p. A
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24
THE DAIRY COW.
Some Points TO Consider When You
Are Purchasing One.

Some Points TO Consider When fou
Are Purchasing One.
What is the correct type or conforma-
ton of a dairy COW? The points may
be briefly considered under five heads
namely, dairy temperament, feeding
capacity, constitution, milk organs and
quality.
Dairy temperament is indicated by
spare, angular form; large, bright. ex
pressive eyes far apart; a large,
straight, prominent backbone and an
active disposition as opposed to slug
gishness. The spare. angular form in
dicates the absence Of any disposition
- hay on fat, and the large backbone.
large, bright eyes. broad forehead and
general sprightliness indicate an abun-
dance of nerve or working power.
Good feeding capacity is indicated 10y
a long. deep barrel or coupling, large
muzzle and a good constitution.
Constitution and MILK Organs.
A good constitution is indicated by
large, bright eyes, deep. broad chest, a
large heart girth, large, open nostrils
and a soft, pliable skin, with plenty Of
secretion.
Good milk organs are indicated by a
large, evenly quartered, elastic udder
running we'll forward and well up be
hiud, large, tortuous milk veins run
ming well forward and preferably
branched and large, deep milk wells, OF
which there is usually only one on eli.
ther side More are much appreciated.
The teats should be of moderate size
and squarely placed.
Good quality is indicated by loose,
pliable skin, soft silky hair. clean bone
and a general refinement, especially in
the head, neck, withers, thighs and
limbs.
The Cows Udder.
The udder of the COW is an impor-
tant organ. but is frequently misjudg-
ed. Fleshy udders, no matter how
large, are undesirable. They possess
small milk celebrating capacity and
are more subject to disorders than
moderate sized elastic udders.
Another point that needs emphasis Is
the Importance of constitutional vigor
In the animal. A good mixer is one Of
the hardest worked animals we have,
and unless possessed Of a good consti-
tuition it can never do its maximum
work. and an early breakdown may be
expected.
When purchasing pure bred COW or
heifer you should know the record OF
her dam as well as that of her SIRE
dam, and the further back consecutive
ly good records can be traced the more
valuable the animal
Pure Bred stock.
The chief and important advantage
of pure bred animals lies in the fact
that they are capable of transmitting
their own qualities to their offspring
with a far greater degree of certainty
than Is the case with animals Of pro
miscuous breeding This emphasizes
the Importance OF purchasing only the
best when buying pure bred stock, be
cause an inferior pure bred animal
cannot be expected to breed anything
but inferior stock, while common OF
native inferior stock may by chance
drop fair individuals occasionally
Professor John Michels, Clemson Col
lege South Carolina
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24

A tissue builder. reconstTuctnr, builds
up waste force. makes strong nerves aud
muscle You will realize after taking
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea what a
wonderful benefit il will be TO you. 80
cents, Tea OF Tablets Stanard Central
Drug Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24

Owing to the fact that VIM. Davies
will close out his stock of iewelry and
millinery in the short space of six
weeks the best bargains can be obtained
az once Call tomorrow.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24

Persons interested in steam or hot
water heating would Dwell TO examine
the Rapid Heating boiler that w A.
Howe has set up in bis shop. :
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24
An IdaaI Laxative.

7hysics and Cathartics which purge unload the
ho tes. and give temporary relief, but irritate,
fu1 weaken tho digestive and expansive organs.
41rntvo fron-ox Tablets are as different IN
,f,ft IS truth j. from falsehood. They nourisD
tl1 bowel muscles and nerves. giving them strength
I'd vigcr 20 do the work nature Intended. thus
getting a permanent cure by perfectly safe and
nEfural means. The best laxative for children
Chocolate coated tablets easy 10 take never Rripe
or nauseato loo. CSC and 81. 90 at all drug storos
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24

a specific for pain--Dr. Thomas Ec-
lectric OIL strongest. cheapest liniment
ever devised. A household remedy in
vmerica for % years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24

SENATOR HEPBURN "a,
digestive organs, and children who
overindulge in sweets at the holiday
season will, as usual, get the stomach
ache. Uncle Sans pure food inspect
ors cannot help that. but they can
prevent the sale through the means OF
interstate commerce OF adulterated,
misbranded, poisonous or deleterious
foods, drinks. drugs and medicines.
When Professor Thomas b. Stillman
OF Stevens institute gave his now IA
nous synthetic dinner at New
York hotel, he showed how easy il is
for manufacturers of food and food
products, beverages and medicines to
impose on the public If the law does
not prevent At this dinner the pro
fessor served dishes alphabetically
constructed that is, built up before
the very eyes of the diners out of
chemicals with very hard and unpal-
atable names. Everything but the
meats and cigars was made In an ex-
temporized laboratory in plain sight
from the table. The feast began with
Martini cocktails and ended with CO.
gnac. In between were oyster cock
tails. green turtle soup, roast ptarmi-
gan with current jelly, vanilla ice
cream composed Of cottonseed oil and
essential oil and coffee and creme de
menthe. The guests smacked their
lips over the salad made of protein,
artificial egg and chloropy The din
ner was intended TO point a moral
namely that skinned milk should not
masquerade as cream. If man
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24

All sorts Of good bargains in jewelry
and millinery at our closing out sales
Don't put IL of too late. William T.
Davies.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24
noLLIsvER's
Rocky Mountain lea Nuggets

Busy M0dlolle To- buy Te07'e
Brings Golden Healh and Renewed vigor
A specific Tor Constipation. Indigestion. Live
and Kidney Troubles fimplcs Fcyemq, Iutuf
aud Backachp. Icskocliv Mountain Tea
~ form. - cents q ifV ft'u'fIro f.a
HoLilsrEn Dlrv CJ4,aNy. Madison. VS.
cr.DEE NUGGETS Fci skLLcw pEoP.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24
Enforcing the
Pure Food Law
Uncle Sans Plans For the Task-One
Hundred Inspectors 10 Be on Duty
Throughout the Country.
ney5um's Work.

Ut is safer to eat
now than II was
prior TO the
stroke OF midnight
on Dec. 81, 1906.
The pure food law
is now in effect. OF
course, in spite of
the new law on the
statute books, a man
who SpurnS plain
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-24
Prevent coIds and lhaulnalifm

n You 40 not have one natural. easy movement
tho bowels each day, yOu are unconscloualy expos
tive fron-oN Tablets tone and strengthen th'
f~wes. 50 that they 40 the work nature lnfcnde