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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-27

A Good Whitewa sh.-The following
is recipe for an excellent whitewash
which, it is said by those who have
used it, will not rub off: One peck of
lime Stacked in just enough boiling
water to cover. Strain through
coarse cloth and add two quarts of
fine salt dissolved in warm water, one
pound of rice meal boiled in water tn
a paste, one-quarter pound of whiting
and a half a pound of glue dissolved
in warm water. Mix thoroughly and
let stand covered for two or three
days, stirring occasionally Heat be.
fore using.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-27

Cd OF supporting point; 3. Method O
connecting cables, If a splice is nee
essary.
ground in which the bottom of th,
cable is buried. Iron rods must hav,
no joints, the single piece must b.
continuous from the wet earth to the
ridge pole of the building, the attach
ment OF the points being the sole
joints in the whole system.
For the rods on the barns at the
Michigan Agricultural college, a half
Inch, seven-strand, double-galvanized
cable was used, costing about three
cents per lineal foot For smaller
buildings, such as the usual farm
house, three-eighths-inch cable would
be large enough and would be much
easier to handle. The cable was fast.
ened to the barn by three-inch staples,
"a to 30 inches apart, and without
glass or other insulation.
The points were made of half-inch
round iron rods. They were SO inches
long when not on cupolas. When on
cupolas the rods extend 30 inches
above the tops of these cupolas. The
upper ends of the points are sharp.
ened, the taper being about three in
ches and the point finished with a
coarse file. Threads are cut at the
lower ends of the 36-inch points.
The Illustration shows a meth
I'd of making splice. using
piece Of gas pipe and four set
screws as shown in the cut.
The point is kept upright by screwing
It into a tee, tapped at the proper an.
gle, then flattening piece of gas
pipe to screX to the roof as shown
irilling it for the screws and thread
ng 1t to go into the tee. A forge is nec-
sssary to do this work, but it can be
lone at any blacksmith shop If the
arm has no forge. OF course If the
Joint does not stand exactly upright,
t may be bent by pulling the top
the direction it ought to go and at
he same time striking near the tee
All the part@ Of the System of rods
we're painted with aluminium paint
where not galvanized
1t is of the utmost Importance that
he rods be we'll grounded, that they
20 down to where the earth is per.
nanently moist. Great pains were
therefore, taken to extend the cable
lown to the permanent water table.
TO do this a crowbar was used to
tart the holes, which were deepened
" an auger two inches in diameter,
Welded on the end of half-inch
quare iron rod, up and down which
he handle slipped, held in place by
thumb-screw at the right height for
oring. The hole was filled about the
able with fine sand, pail of water
ausing it to pack
These grounds were made at dag.
nally opposite corners and also in the
enters of long barns. The illustra,
ion also shows how this upright
cable was fastened to the
orizontal cable extending along the
dge pole. Here again tees were
sed, properly drilled and tapped for
he needed screws to hold the upright
ght and to form the electric connec.
on. These upright cables are made
90 as nea'ly vertical as possible
y boring a suitable hole through the
)of and not carrying them out over
le caves,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-27

Sheep will build up any farm. Give
them plenty Of pure water and never
permit them to eat snow instead,
Keep the troughs clean. Keep salt
before them at all times. Trim the
feet spring and fall Shelter from
cold storms; you cannot starve profit
out of a flock. Muddy yards cause
sore feet. Feed at a regular time.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-27
piss with Couch.

1t Is not generally known that pigs
are afflicted with spasmodic cough
which greatly resembles whoopins
cough in children. This trouble usual
ly runs its course in few weeks. A
little pine tar placed we'll down the
throat or teaspoonful of tincture of
asafoetida given in little milk will
assist in relieving the trouble.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-27
Curing a Ruptured Pjo.

When you have ruptured pig, dc
not castrate him carelessly, but ask g
veterinary surgeon or some expert
enced hog raiser how to do 1t skill
fully, so as to effect cure. We cure
all our ruptured pigs by using little
care and patience in castration.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-27

In Shipping Pouitry.-ln shipping
poultry to market give the birds room
to stand up. 1t is not advisable to
use crates of so small size as to
crowd the fowls almost to suffocation.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-27
Assert the &c

Assert the Esss.-When the market
eggs are assorted, it saves the dealer
much trouble, and you not only get
better prices for them, but you will
have customer for your produce who
will always await your coming.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-27

Most hired men chafe under nag.
ging ut trifling omissions and commits
sions. The farmer who has the habit
of picking flaws is sure to lose love
and respect.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-27

Sale of Cream.-The returns from
the sale of the cream are large, but
it does not end there. The by-prod.
ucts in the form of hogs, chickens,
calves, etc, are matter for consider.
alton, and the farmer who does NOT
carry out this branch of farming is
losing a large share of the profits of
his farm,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-27

Don't Observation-Disclosures are not so
many who Overfeed as there are those
who underfeed, but the practice of
overlooking is just as injurious to
the horses in hot weather as not
enough feed, The food sours on the
stomach and is positively an injury to
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-27

Remember.--The beginner should
remember that starting with a flock
of dunghills is like cutting tree with
q drill AZ. Thoroughbreds pay when
cared for.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-27

Can Stand CoId.-The steer that has
fat evenly distributed through his
muscular system will be able to stand
a great deal of cold and be comfort
able.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-27

The Best Cure.-The best cure for
the egg-eating hen, the same as for
the self-sucking cow, is to get her to
The market as soon as possible. We
never yet have seen an egg-eating hen
so valuable, even when a pure bred
with perfect points, that we could
keep her and attempt to cure the
habit.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-27

Oyster SheIls.-'Twill not be long
until oyster shells will be on the
poultry bill of fare, the same as oys-
tiers on the poultry keepers menu.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-27

Pastsurixed MISREPRESENTATION of
milk consists in heating 1t up to a
temperature varying from 1856 degrees
to $50 degrees.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-27

Chicken mothers do not teach the
young turkeys to roam and forage as
they should. Turkey hens are better.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-27
~oNSlNUviiUN Ut
POULTRY HOUSES

AS we have often said before, the
arrangement of poultry houses de-
ponds entirely on the wishes of the
owner and his ideas as to how they
should be. We have seen the most
beautiful chickens raised in houses
built of waste lumber, In yards scarce
ly large enough to allow room to turn
around, and yet we have seen COM
plete failure where the houses were
large and the yards commodious. 1t
all depends on the owner and the man
who knows how can mako poultry
keeping pay, and succeed under any
conditions. He plans everything and
provides just what nature does not.
He makes life just as it IL, just what
It should be under ideal conditions,
and the result is that when the years
work Is done his profits compare with
that Of those who built fancy houses
and had large yards.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-17
The Seamy Side of Farming.

/ was interested in the article IN your
paper few weeks ago of the man from
the country that bought book on agri-
culture, or something of the kind per-
tanning to the country, of the proprietor
of the book store. He would like a
farm with hills, woods and lake and
other things that make country life
pleasant. he would be orderly in and
out of doors, would not allow the cob
webs to collect in the barn, etc.
He would find it great deal easier to
keep a store clean than barn full of
stock and horses, with several acres OF
hoed crops to care for, potato bugs, cab
bage worms, currant worms, caterpill-
ars and other insects to keep in check.
Most city stores are not opened until
after I A. NJ. and p. NJ. are closed. On
the farm the farmer is at work two hours
before that and has some chores to do
after I P. NJ, and l know of one man
that is seldom done at s p. NJ. and is al
ways up before A. NJ. Help in the city
can be procured to do jobs of cleaning
up, unpacking can be done by boys be-
fore and after school but help of this
kind cannot be secured by farmer de-
pendent on nlreu nelp.
But will not dwell on the man in the
store. We have troubles of our own.
This year was late and planting was be-
hind in all sections even as far south as
Pennsylvania.
Corn in this section was not planted
until after the first week in June as the
ground was white with frost June 5th.
Corn made rapid growth during June
and July but grew so quickly the roots
are on top of the ground and are affect
ed more by the drouth than would have
been the case if growth had not been so
rapid. Now 1t is threatened with frost.
The hay crop in this section of York
county is below the average and there
are but few apples and some orchards
are badly winter killed. These are
some of the many things the farmers
have to contend with.
As am a producer of milk l will
touch upon that subject. Unless there
is an advance in price l shall sell my
cows and do something else.
The price is going to be cents in
Boston this winter; man cannot pro-
duce s 1-2 quarts of milk for less than
AZ IL cents or cents per quart.
Grain is higher than last year. At
this writing bran is So per ton higher
than last year; hay SO or IS higher;
help, if you can get it, is higher and
grows poorer each year.
If the rules of production and care of
milk are enforced by the Boston board
of health, the producer should receive
IS cents per can of s l-2 quarts delivered
at the station. Examples of productive
COWS and profit of such are given; but
there are losses from abortion, failure to
breed and later from choking and lots of
things that are put on the loss side OF
the ledger in the milk business.
The farmers are the poorest organized
of all people and the milk contractors
take advantage of it.
Farmers should organize and stand for
their rights, for if they do not no one
will.-E. L. Smith in New England
Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-17
Farm Necessities,

In the day of high prices for land,
and close competition it is necessary
that the most should be made out OF
every acre, and this cannot be done un-
less proper attention is given to seed.
A good tanning mill properly used will
not only do much toward increasing any
one given crop, but improve the strain
of seed. Heavy seed has been shown by
repeated tests to give much better
crops than light seed, in fact proper
grading of seed is often the means OF
securing good crop where without 1t a
total failure would have resulted.
Good tanning mills are so cheap now
that every farmer should have one, and
he should spend some of his spare time
during the winter, getting his seed ready
for spring.
Scales are a great aid in determining
the gains or losses from feeding various
animals, and they soon enable anyone to
become an expert eye judge of weight,
and consequently of value, an important
point in buying and selling his stock.
The manure spreader is one of the
most important inventions of the day
A given amount of manure will return
twice as great profits if properly spread
by modern manure spreader as ii
spread by the old hand method. Ii will
cover twice the ground and give better
results than if put on half as much land
Improved stock, improved seed, and
improved soil should be the watchword
of every successful farmer.-R. <
Dimick, in Successful Farming.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-17
ITO BE CONTINUED
Absentminded Gators.

An old colorcd man who is devoutly
religious returned 10 Brooklyn recent
" from trip to Florida. his birth
place, and told his employer about Il
narrow escape he had had from an
alligator. Knowing Of the religious
zeal Of the darky, the employer sought
to test his faith.
"What were you afraid OF an alliGa-
tor for?' he asked him. Don't you
know that the Lord will take care Of
you: OF course you know the story
Of Jonah and the whale. The whale
swallowed Jonah, but Jonah came out
all safe enough"
The darky shook his head dubious
". Yes, boss, I knows about Jonah"
he said, "but, then, you see, a whales
got mem'ry. A alligatah amt got
no mem'ry If 'gatah swallows you
he won't think no mo- about you."--
New York Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-17
New Hampshire Crop and Notes.

We have had some very poor hay
weather, lots of rainfall that is filling
the low lands aud meadows with water,
which makes it extra hard for the farm
or, having to wade in the water, and not
healthy for young or old. Autumn
breezes will be blowing before many
farmers get done haying. Farmers here
tell US the hay crop will be less than last
year. Terrible thunder storms have
swept over this part of New Hampshire,
doing lots of damage. The apple crop
will be very small. am beginning to
find out you cannot tell about the apple
crop by bloom of the trees in the spring.
Lake Winnipiseogee is the great at
traction for summer tourists who come
from long distance to camp out on its
many islands. On these islands are
some splendid summer residences, own
ed by rich men in our large cities. The
camper brings lots Of money that is left
among the farmers. UP among the hills
here, and by the lake, is where John G..
Whittier spent much of his time, writ
ing some Of his beautiful poems. Ossipee
park, high up on. the mountain, draws
many visitors, and it pays them to see
the falls and boiling spring.-Cor. in
Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-17
= 1he KING Of :
DIAMONDS.
By Louis Tracy,
COPYRIGHT. 1904. By EDWARD J. GLOBE.
Author of "Winss Of the Morning." THE Pillar Of
Light" Etc.

"Why not! 1t attracted no specia
notice from the people as l came here
Nobody can. smell It, 1t won't explode
or burn hole in my clothes. 1t /:
quite safe, assure yor"
"But let me take 1t TO Amsterdam
Boy! boy! 1t must weigh four hundred
carats!'
Enough Of business for today.
have lot of things to attend to
Shall we say TuesdayT
"No; Wednesday at II. One word
Let me put II in my safe"
"Goodby."
Philip hailed hanson and drove
off to Ludgate Hill, smiling graclously
at Isaacstein as he whirled away.
The man swayed gently through the
crowd until he reached the office, when
he dropped Imply into his chair
Then he shouted for his confidential
clerk.
Samuel" he murmured, take
charge, please. I'm going home. |
want to rest before ! start for Har.
wich. And, Samuel"
Eyes, sir"
"While am away you might order
another scales. In future we will sell
diamonds by The pound, like potatoes y
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-17
Pole Beaus and Potato Bugs.

Not having the bean poles handy, 1
spread little apple tree brush over the
ground, and the vines run all over it and
made a swamp of vines, producing a
crop of beans fully equal to one obtain
cd from the best care in training to
poles. Has any of our readers tried this
way9 1 think my beans ripened earlier,
and they were free from rust. There
are many kinds of running beans; some
are not good producers. have a kind
which are perfectly white that are good
producers, and are good for cooking.
The pests are more plenty this sum-
mer than ever, and seem determined to
destroy the potato crop, and there Is a
poor prospect for a crop this fall, but
the farmers who can afford the time to
sprinkle with Paris green, one part
Paris green with six parts ashes, will
raise potatoes, and will get good price
for ali they have to sell. Don't be slack
and let the bugs spoil your potato crop.
j. L. Hersey in Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-17

"By all means"
Philip wrote his first check and re-
.eived twenty crisp five pound notes.
fsaacstein stood by, smiling grimly.
He had not yet got over the farcical
side of this extraordinary occurrence,
and he was wondering what the bank
manager would have said could he but
see Philip as he, Isaacstein, saw him
no later than the previous day.
"By the way" said Philip, whose
heart was beating little now, sup
pose l wish to give reference to any
body, will you two gentlemen answer
for me-"
1.-The bank will always say whether
or not your check will be honored to q
stated amount. In other respects Mr..
Isaacstein, who brought you here, will
serve your purpose admirably-none
better in the city OF London" replied
the banker.
Isaacstein placed both feet together,
and his head sank between his shOul-
ders. He again reminded Philip Of a
top. The boy fancied that In second
or two he would begin to spin and
pur. The bank managers statement
fattered the little man. 1t was the
sort of thing he understood. Philip
privately resolved to make this human
top wabble when alone with him in
the street again.
zone more question, and l have end
ed," he said. Where is the best place
to store some valuables?"
1T all depends on their nature. What
are they-plnte, jewels, paperf"
The mans ears were alert now, and
the boy smiled family.
"Oh," he explained, 81 have very
large quantity Of rich ore which wish
to lodge In some place where 1t will be
secure and vet easy Of access"
81 would recommend you to rent a
strong room I'm the safe deposit across
the street. There you have absolute
security and quick access during busi-
ness hours"
Philip expressed his thanks and quit
ted the bank with his agent.
In the middle of Holborn, in the
midst Of the jostling, hurrying occu-
pants Of one Of the busiest thorough
fares In London. he pulled the glunt
diamond out Of his pocket and sudden
ly held 1t under Isaacstein's nose.
II told you / had them as big as
hens eggs" he cried. "What do you
think of this oneY
Isaacstein glanced ut 1t for one fas-
cinated second. Then he looked around
with the stealthy air Of a man who
fears lest he may be detected In the
commission Of terrible crime.
"Are you madY he whispered.
'No, not mad" answered Philip
coolly as he pocketed the gem. II only
wanted you to wabble."
"You wanted me to wabblew
eyes. You look so like big top at
times. When do we meet again, Mr..
Isaacstein"
"You are not going away by yourself
with that stone in your pocket"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-17

lcONTINUED.1
The man whipped out check book
"Am to make out a check for f5,OO(
to 'PhilipT" he asked.
"No; to Philip AnsOn, please"
"Thank you. And now, shall 1 put
any address on the contract note which
l will hand you"
"The Pail Mall hotel"
Isaacstein with difficulty choked back
a comment. The Pail Mall hotel was
the most expensive establishment In
London. He tossed the check and an.
other document across the table.
"There you are," he said. "Come
with me to my bank. You will excuse
the hurry. l have lot to do before
l leave for Amsterdam tonight"
Philip saw that the acknowledgment
Of his diamonds appeared to be In
proper form.
"There is no need at this moment to
explain to the bank manager that l
am the hero of the police court affair."
be said
"None whatever. l am lending you
the money, and will be paying you a
good deal more very soon. That Will
De sufficient. He may draw his own
conclusions, Of course"
Philip was now looking at the check.
"Why do YOU put account payee' be-
tween these two strokes" he said.
The man explained, and even found
time to show him how to cross and Ing
dorse such important slips Of paper.
Then they walked to the bank. few
doors away The elderly manager was
obviously surprised by the size Of the
check and the youth of the "payee."
ooh, this Is nothing, mere flea bite"
said Isaacstein. I'm few days he will
have ten times the amount to his
credit"
Dear me. Are you realizing proper
ty on bis behalf?'
"Yes."
well, Mr.. Anson," said the man
ager pleasantly, II hope you will take
care Of your money"
81 want you to do that" smiled Phil.
ip, who was slightly nonplused by the
prefix to his name, heard by him for
the first time
"Oh. if you leave it with me it will
be quite safe"
81 cannot leave all, but certainly
will not spend $4,000 in a week. I
mean to buy some property, though.
and-can have hundred now"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-17
Big and Half n Dozen.

"Pennyworth OF cobbler's wax,
please, SIR" said the tiny boy as he
stretched his hand to level with the
counter.
wouldn't shoemaker's wax do as
welly asked the facetious shopman.
Don't know" replied the small boy,
"but I'll ask pa"
Five minutes later he was back again
with the announcement that shoemak-
er's wax would do all right. The shop
man grinned.
"And did your pa tell you what the
difference wasT he asked
Eyes, sir" said the little boy. HE
said there's the same difference as be-
tween you and donkey"
Though small. the child was intelli-
gent, and he made record sprint for
the door.-London Tit-Bits.