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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19
The Milk In the Coeoanut.

Every boy knows the three eyes to
be found In one end of a cocoanut,
and many boy has bored these eyes
out, or one or two Of them, with the
small blade Of pocketknife so as to
get at the milk in the cocoanut, which
he has then drained out into a cup or
drunk direct from the cocoanut itself.
But there is a more fascinating way
still of getting ut the milk In the cocoa
nut. By this other method the cocoa
nut is opened at the other end from
the eyes. The cocoanut Is struck all
around gently and repeatedly with a
hammer, or a stone will do, at a dis
lance Of about one-third Of the way
down from the top, about where the
arctic circle would be on a globe. A
continual gentle tapping will finally
crack the shell Of the nut all around !;
not in line exactly on the circle per-
haps, but pretty near 1t. Sometimes it
cracks shell and meat of the nut, too
so that both can be lifted off together;
sometimes it cracks out only shell
cap at the top, which Is lifted off, and
the cap of meat underneath is then cut
out around with a knife. And then
there you are with the white lined CO.
coanut cup to drink from.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19

binder over cutting by hand or sled
harvester is the amount of work which
can be accomplished per day and the
general ease with which the work can
be done. One disadvantage which may
be credited to the corn binder Is that
1t knocks off more or less ears of corn.
Binders consist essentially of dividers
passing one on each side of a row of
corn and of cutting and binding de.
vices. A bundle carrier is usually also
attached.
The present form of shocker consists
essentially of dividers, revolving ia.
BILE for assembling the shock and a
crane for removing 1t. The knives and
fywheel attachment for cutting the
stalks are similar to those used on the
corn binder.
Corn shockers cost about as much as
binders and weigh approximately the
same. The wear and tear on the
shocker is probably not so great as OF
the binders. The shocker requires tb5
work Of but one man, whereas the
binder requires besides the driver two
or three men to follow and set up the
shocks. The corn shocker seems to bt
the machine that meets the require
ments OF owners Of small farms who
do their own work. 1t requires a mar
Of more ability to run a corn shockel
than to operate a corn binder on &C
count of the numerous movements the
operator has to go through all at the
proper time In removing the SHOCK
from the machine.
From replies to questions we have q
total cost Of harvesting corn with Q
shocker Of $1.O6 per acre compared
with the cost Of $1.1S per acre for har
vesting with a sled harvester and $15C
per acre for corn binders or by hand.
The manual labor In harvesting corr
is the least when using the shocker
The shock made by the corn shocker is
not so easily loaded on a wagon as Is
that made by a corn binder, as the in,
dividual bundles may be loaded with q
pitchfork, whereas the whole shock
made with a shocker can best be load
ed at once with some form OF loading
device or horsepower derrick.
The corn binder is well adapted fol
cutting corn for the silo, as the bun
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19

wait to build a palace. II a woman
loves a man she does not marry him
because he Is able to offer preten-
tious home"
would you marry me with the little
| have to offer?" he asked. 1T was
you thought of, dear"
Her hand crept across the table and
stole into his own. ''Of course |
would-if you asked me-" she assented,
with a happy little laugh, but | am
afraid that you are going to let pride
keep you from happiness"
Il was going to- he admitted, but
this little visit has done so much TO
give me fresh courage that | realize
more than ever how much | need you.
Will you marry me, dear, take me for
better or worse. with the chances that
1t may be worse for awhile?"
The "Yes" was whispered so softly
that he guessed rather than heard the
answer, and his face grew radiant at
the thought that this great happiness
was to be his.
the deal or the wreck or even the
rain" he cried. II have you, and with
you it will always be sunshine and
good fortune"
AS though in answer, beam of sun
light stole through the windows and
fell across the table. Eddowes looked
up.
"There is the omen," he cried. "That
last burst of rain must have been the
final gasp of the storm. The sun is
coming through the clouds"
"And it's always going to shine" she
answered.
Lets pay the check and go and get
the ring" he suggested. II want 10
have You sealed and signed. I-hello"'
His face was blank with amazement
as Benton threaded his way toward
them between the rows Of tables.
II thought l should find you here"
explained the newcomer when greet
ings had been exchanged. "We had not
left the harbor when we ran aground
to avoid ramming schooner, and in
trying to pull our nose out of the mud
the propeller shaft broke. We sail at
o tonight. In the meantime I thought
I would come back to town on one OF
the tugs and close up that deal"
Everything is all ready" exclaimed
Eddowes, rising. "We'll go right over
to the office. 1t will be fortunate in
vestment, am sure. We have just
found out that bad beginnings make
good endings''
Perhaps Benton understood why Ed
doves pressed Edna's hand as he help
ed her into her coat. At any rate he
smiled in sympathy as they went out
into the sunlight.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19


the cattle to go from one pasture to the
other at will is credited by an ex-
change TO a writer in the Farmer. AS
shown in the sketch, the opening in
the fence may be as wide as desired.
Two by twelve inch plank are nailed
to the fence posts about four or six
inches from the ground, and two extra
posts are set out from the fence about
a foot. The plank is nailed to the In
side Of these posts. and this plank
should I've about four feet longer than
the one fastened to the fence so as to
go by the opening at each end about
two feet. The hogs cannot jump the
two planks, and small hogs that go
between them cannot jump over, as
they are lengthwise Of the opening.
The cattle will readily step over. The
same plan may be used for sheep, only
three planks may be necessary to re-
tain them, although the writer uses
only two for them also.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19
Eating Eggs.

He was a Frenchman and on his
way to make his first visit to the land
Of Uncle Sam. At breakfast the first
morning after the steamer had left
Cherbourg his right hand neighbor mo-
decd that he was watching some
Americans who sat opposite. The meal
finished, inquiry was made as to the
reason for the Frenchman's interest
In what was going on In front Of him.
"Did you see them?" he sputtered-
the remarks may be freely translated
did you see them eat the eggsy'
"why. Of course saw them. What
about IT."
They broke"-this In horror-'they
broke the eggs into cups and then
messed the mixture with a spoon and
ate It."
"Yes. You see. that's the way we
Americans eat eggs. We don't crack
the top and eat the egg out OF the
shell. as you do"
"Oh, we do. too-that Is. some Of US.
We Ak eggs that way for children who
haven't learned table manners"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19
PLANTING Strawberries.

After blowing land deeply for the
fall planting of strawberries encourage
the termination Of weed seeds by fire.
quent cultivation so far as possible to
get rid Of the trouble of weeds getting
ahead OF the plants after they are set
out. Use barnyard manure freely u
the same can be had free from weed
seeds, advises Southern Planter. In
order to insure this 1t should have
heated well and be partially. rotted.
This may be supplemented with an ap-
plication of good fertilizer rich in
phosphoric acid and potash, say 300 to
400 pounds of acid phosphate and 200
pounds of muriate Of potash per acre.
The rows may be laid of three feet
apart. ~vsw
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19
A Testimonial For V.rseity.

"It's moighty foine thing to have a
character for truthfulness," remarked
O'Grady when he returned home the
other evening.
"Indade an II Is that same" agreed
Mrs. O'Grady, with an approving nod,
as she hauled one child out Of the fen
der and scraped the cinders Off his
frock. AN what makes We say that,
Phelimr'
"'Cause me master behaves In me
veracity intolrely,- was the response
Of PheItm- He lighted his short pipe
and took his accustomed seat on a
broken chair near the chimney. "I
tould him this morning that couldn't
help being late an that I had run q
NOBLE In q minute an a half to get
there In tonne. An what do 70 think
be saidr'
"Mebbe that 70 deserved another
sixpence a week."
Better than that These are his
very words. 'O'Grady,' ses he, 'Oi wud
just - soon behave ye II ye sed ye
had done It In half q minute. So ye
see what faith he has In me veracity
intoirely. "--Iondon Answers.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19


using a grade sire.
wethers intended for market should
be put In pasture by themselves,
where they can be literally fed.
The ewes and the sire should receive
generous feeding.
When ewes are gaining In condition
at mating time there will be larger
percentage Of twins and the lambs will
be stronger.
A supply of roots Is necessary TO
success with sheep.
Have some way OF marking your
sheep. Many neighbors have been
made enemies for life by their sheep
getting mixed In the pasture.
1t Is important to give good care to
all animals, but particularly to sheep.
To restore flesh to an animal Is an ex-
penslve process, as costly to sheep as
to other animals.-Farm Journal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19
TRANSPORTATION CHARGES.

The freight and refrigerating charges
on full car Of strawberries from
southern points are often from $500 to
$500, while on car Of southern
peaches the cost Of freight and refrig-
Grafton and the high priced packages
that have to be used run the cost up
above $500 on each car that comes into
the state; $500 of this would be profit
or increased income to the local
grower.
The local grower can often sell d.
rect to consumer; there are no heavy
transportation or refrigerator charges
to pay, and these two items alone
often eat up over one-half to two
thirds OF the gross sales of fruit
brought from a distance. while tine To-
eal grower saves it,. II. Hale, Con-
necticut, in American Cultivator.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19
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Tobacco Seed Plants.

The production and introduction of
new varieties Of tobacco must be fol-
lowed by continued effort on the part
Of the growers to preserve and Inn
prove the type In order that the fullest
and best results may be obtained.
without selection Of seed plants year
after year by the growers the life Of
tobacco varieties is comparatively
short. The accidental cross fertiliza-
ton of seed saved without protection.
the use of inferior plants for seed pro-
duction and many other causes contrib
ute to the deterioration. breaking up
OF type and so called running out Of
Nariafiaa
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19
\ ~ DIGESTS WHAT YOU EAT
Raswhdu aas msna anE
N e L.
CARRIAGE HORSES.
Development Of the American Type
Rests Largely With Farmers.

Rests Largely With Farmers.
Since the Inauguration of work for
the development from American ma
terial of carriage horse which would
breed true TO type has come move
ment TO establish classes for such
horses at the national and state fairs.
The sentiment for this has grown rap
idly during the past year, and such
classes have been added to the pre-
MUM lists of fairs in Iowa and Ken
lucky, states from which large num-
bers of American carriage horses are
Iowa state fair held at Des Moines,
the Kentucky state fair at Louisville
and the Blue Grass fair at Lexington,
Ky. have offered prizes for American
carriage horses for the season of 1907.
a uniform classification has been
made possible by cooperative ar
rangement between the national bu-
reau of animal industry and the Ameri-
can Association Of Trotting Horse
Breeders. The classification was work
ed out by the committee on heavy har-
ness horses of the association.
A cordial reception OF the cassitica-
ton by the horse press and managers
of fairs is reported. Among the earli-
est TO adopt the classification for 1907
were the interstate fair held in Kan
sas City and the Kansas state fair
held in Hutchinson.
The adoption of the classification by
state fairs is especially urged by those
interested in II for the reason that the
state fairs are in the closest touch
with farmers, that the farmers are the
breeders of most of the carriage horses
sold on the American markets and that
the value of the American horse for
carriage purposes Is rarely appreciated
by the farmers who breed them. Hun
dreds of horses are sold annually by
farmers at really insignificant prices
which after some months Of finishing
and handling are sold as carriage
horses at prices up into the thousands,
Furthermore, there is a continual sale
Of stations to supply this trade These
horses are usually of only moderate
value as speed producers, but are OF
excellent carriage type. If kept entire
and properly mated they could be OF
inestimable value as foundation sires
OF the American carriage horse.
When the farmers appreciate the In.
trinsic value of the native light horse
for carriage purposes and recognize
the worth of the stallion with good
conformation and quality. but only
moderate speed, as a sire Of carriage
horses the problem Of fixing the type
will be one of early solution.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19
Dry Land For Sheep.

1t is generally well known that
sheep require reasonably dry eli
mate and land that is well drained, but
1t often happens that farmers under
take to raise sheep on bottom land
and on land that Is too wet to pillow
for crop. If sheep are kept on such
land for any length of time, trouble
IL sure to follow, remarks Farm Press.
Sheep cannot stand wet feet. and they
must have dry ground to sleep on at
night Sheep lie down great deal
when Eliminating. Unless the ground
b dry and warm they are sure to
suffer. Besides foot rot, internal para
sites that affect sheep are worse on
wet land. The hoof Of the sheep is
golden only when the hoof is dry.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19
Saving Steps.

In spite Of the extensive development
and use Of corn harvesting machinery
the fact remains that much corn Is still
cut by hand. Therefore the accompa-
nying sketch recently sent to the New
England Homestead by a reader will
prove Of interest
He has figured out that II the plan
outlined is followed sixty-four hill
shock, or stock, of corn can be cut at a
minimum number Of steps. The cir
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19

dies are bound into convenient size to
be loaded on wagon. However, this
saving Of labor is accomplished at the
cost of Irvine, which remains around
the bundles for less than an hour and
is a total waste when cut.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19
BEET HARvEsrERs.

Lifting the 6ests by Means Of a PIow
or Fuller.
To harvest sugar beets costs from IS
20 $40 an acre, depending upon the
condition of the soil. Most OF this
work Is now accomplished by a sys.
tenn borrowed from Europe. This con-
sists in extracting the beets from the
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19
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Garden
CORN HARVEST.
The Binder For Siaee corn-The
Shoeker on Small Farms.

Shoeker on Small Farms.
BY c. ]. ZINTHEo. Office Of Experiment
Stations.
The corn binder is used to greatest
advantage in fields where the corn is
check rowed, as 1t is possible to cut
around block. keeping the machine
suits taken from several hundred re-
plies received to a letter OF inquiry
sent to farmers in different sections of
the country indicate that for ali con-
ditions of corn the total cost per acre
of harvesting corn with corn binder
is S1.50 The advantage of the corn
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19
MIX For Pics.

There may be few men here and
there who can grow bunch Of pigs
without milk as well as with, but they
are few and expert. Sweet skim milk
has as yet no equal as bone building.
flesh making food, in my opinion. re-
marks a writer In Iowa Homestead.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19

son with an Implement drawn by two
to four horses. 1t is in the nature OF a
pillow. There are several forms. one OF
which Is called ''puller." This has
two fingerlike tapering prongs, which
run through the ground parallel with
the surface, but about ten inches be-
low. The space between these prongs
Is wider at the points, gradually less
ening to their back ends. These prongs
are supported by two upright pieces
attached to the beam. When pulled
through the soil the points are carried
on either side Of the beet. compelling
II to pass through this diminishing
space. Directly the prongs tighten
against the beet as 1t is being forced
through the space, breaking of the tap
root and forcing 1t up. The beet Is ele-
waited two or three inches and left in
the loose dirt
Another Form OF Pillow.
Another form OF the implement con-
sists of plow with a narrow mold.
board and a long sharp knifelike share.
the edge of which penetrates the soil
at about the depth of ten inches, cut.
ting off the beets, lifting them several
inches and throwing them on the side
over against the loose dirt A work
man comes along the row, takes hold
Of the top, lifts the beet from the loose
soil and with 9 sharp knife cleayes off
the crown from which the leaves have
grown. The beets are then bumped
together to remove the adhering dirt
and thrown In piles and the tops In
others. From these piles the beets are
loaded into wagons and delivered to the
factory.-C. +. Saylor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19
ksenina hoas In Bounds.

An easy plan of keeping hogs from
going from hog pastures to cow pas
lures and at the same time allowing
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19
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CUTTING A SHOCK OF CORN.


Giles in the center represent the four
hills tied together or between which
the shock is built After the founda.
ton for the shock Is ready the man
goes 10 No. and cuts In the direction
Of the numbers until he reaches No. 8.
After placing his armful In the shock
he begins at No. 8 and cuts to No. 16,
again depositing his load and contin-
uiDg the operation In the way the hills
are numbered until the shock Is COM
pleted. 1t will be noted that in addition
to saving steps this plan brings the cut
ter near the shock with his heaviest
load, or when his arm Is full Of corn.
Mutton Chops.
You can never improve flock by
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19
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Beginnings.
BY BRIAN CAHILL.

!. Copyrighted, 1907, By p. e. EASEMENT.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-09-19

You can never improve a nock by
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-10-08
REPORTS STRIKE
 oN1eARES GREEK

Captain Baber, who has just return
 F ed from the Kuskol<wim. where he. went in the interests of Campbell & Dam iels, reports that a good strike has been made on discovery, Cane creek. and that the operators have extracted 170 ounces in two cleanups therefrom, according ito the statement of J. L.. Berry.
 He also stated that the sum of $5,000 had been taken to date from the bench opposite No. 4, Cane creek.
 MT. Baber brought $4,500 worth of marten and mink furs for the local firm he represented.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-10-08
EXERCISE FOR DOGS.

Att ast evenings meting of the city council it was decided to let dogs have certain hours for recreation during the night time.
 From May to October, inclusive. the hours during which the poundmaster with the animals are from 10 p. m to 6 a. m.
 From the first of November to the Beginning of May. the dogs will moi be n.olested if at large between the hours of 9 p. m. and a. m.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-10-08
GOOD PROSPECTS FOUND
 ON THE HoLITnA RIVER

during the coming winter to prospect. and MT. Rhods and MT. Kepner will return after they have transacted cer- tain business in Nome.
 MT. Kepner believes that some quartz, ,a,i..ee ii'ss, be ieualnnad- -ts,> s1Iniit- iia country, ."ver1l outri. rpi, gs O. gt, q ore la,rg ben found, but so far the veins have not been located.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-10-08
Bol(iPAR1E :! j ]! SAYSEAWS MUST
 %l BE oBEyEu
Nuggets spaeial Service.

WASHINGTON, D. G. Oct. 4-Sec-
 retary Bonaparte announced today that
 he would proceed with the prosecution of all parties, no matter how wealthy they might be. who insisted in violating
 the laws of the country He wishes | it to be strictly understood that the government is determined to awaken | the conscience of the country to the
 danger arising from disrespect for the laws. He further states that mere com
 pliance will not be sufficient. but that
 strict obedience will be required.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-10-08
RAlsuLI GETS COIN.

TANGIERS, Oct. 7.-Raisuli. the Moroccan bandit who holds Sir Kaid McLeen captive. and yho has defied his own sultan and several European powers, has come out victor the Brit ish government agreeing to pay him 3150,000 for the release of the prisoner, and promising to protect him from punishment for his lawlessness.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-10-08
SUMMONED :. T TO APPEAR
Nusset's Special Service.

Nuggets Special Service.
 NEW YORK. Oct. 1.-The Western Union Telegraph company has been summoned to appear before the su- preme court next Friday to show cause why it's charter should not be revoked because of it's combination with other companies to raise the tolls. n q
 The attorney general has announced that sufficient evidence has been found to prove collision amongst the com panics.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-10-08

down. and where gold can be found in tall of the gravel banks
 There is an abundance of timber and game, especially caribou, moose, bear and beaver, sll of which have been taking prominent parts i';A Shes.hii's of fare for the prospectors c uring the past winter.
 Eleven men will stay in the country
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-10-08
lEcueRco.cRAN

There was a quiet pretty wedding on Sunday evening. the 9th inst, at the residence of Captain Emerson. in this city. when Charles LeClercq and Miss Grace, Crane were united in wedlock in the presence of d small company of friends. L. l.. Woods minister of Pil- grim Congregational church. pronounce ed the bans.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-10-08
PRESIDENT WANTS PILOTS
 LICENSE SUSPENDED

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. 5.-President Roosevelt has wired the inspectors to suspend the pilot of the steamer Hart wig because his actions in connection with his boat during the maneuvers of the presidential fleet endangered several lives.