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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
Seed Corn seIection.

That pretty ears are not always the
best seed corn has been shown by the
experiments at the Ohio Station. They
selected twenty-four extra fine ears, all
of the same variety. The seed Of these
were planted, each ear in row by it.
self, and thinned to three stalks In a
hill, so that each ear had the same
chance as its neighbor. One ear out Of
the twenty-four yielded at the rate Of
ia bushels per acre, another 112 and
third 104 bushels, while other ears
made flfty-five sixty-five and seventy
seven bushels per acre. The row that
made the smallest yield had fifty-elght
barren stalks. The row next to the
highest had fifteen barren stalks, and
the row that made sixty-flve bushels
had f1fty-two barren stalks The ears
were all Of equal appearance and Of
equal terminating quality. The re-
suits show very plainly that what we
have been for years insisting upon, that
the breeding of corn in the field, the
removal of disturbing influences about
1t, and the working toward an Ideal
plant as whole. a plant of productive
character rather than big ears, are all
Of far more Importance than the selec-
ton of fine ears by the score card
without any knowledge Of the breeding
Of the corn. Selection Of the largest
ears tends toward single ear production,
for 1t is law Of nature that when we
Increase the size Of the Individual fruit
Of any plant we will decrease the num-
Der of fruits, and when we increase
the number we decrease the size Of
the individual fruits But 1t has also
been shown that stalk with two or
more medium-slzed ears Of corn will
make more corn than stalk with one
big ear. In test made for the yield
Of grain, one sample was from sin
gle-eared plant, one from two-eared
one, one from a three-eared one and
one from four-eared one, and the
quantity Of corn shelled increased ex-
actly with the number Of ears on the
plant. The breeding in the field to
breed out barren stalks is the essential
matter in developing the productive
character Of the corn, and the best
ears are merely relative and not by
any means the largest.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
TAKING PHOTOS.
How to Hold a Camera for the Best |
Results.

How to Hold a Camera for the Best
Results.
When photographing buildings or 9TH
er objects with vertical lines, camera
should be held perfectly level, says the
Circle. Otherwise the buildings In the
picture will appear 10 be falling either
backward or forward, according to the
way In which the camera was tilted.
There are times, however, when the
camera may be tilted. For example,
In photographs of clouds, waterfalls,
balloons etc. the camera may point up
ward while in taking pictures of people
swimming or bathing, children at work
or play, etc., 1t may be pointed down
ward.
Very successful photographs of promi-
nent speakers, parades, crowds, ETC.,
have been taken when the camera was
held upside down.
BY holding the camera in the way
suggested many a photographer has Sc
cured good pictures, while others who
tried to use the camera in the usual
way made absolute failures.
Often by holding the camera by the
side of the body and pointing 1t back
ward one may secure pictures Of chill
dren at play and Of older people in nat
ural poses without the knowledge of
any member of the groups.
Another warning to beginners is nee
essary. Do not try to take time ex-
posure while holding the camera in the
hand. Even If the camera is held
against the breast and respiration stop
ped the action of the heart is sufficient
to cause the box to vibrate and spoil
the picture.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
Fig is the framework ON which to
fbulld the smoking box.


In one ton of ashes from bltuminous
'coal are 8 pounds Of potash, pounds
'of phosphoric acid, SO pounds Of lime
and a large proportion of waste mat
ter. Coal ashes are said to be about
equal to clay, and are nearly Of the
same composition. They possess little
or no value as fertilizer, but serve
TO assist light, sandy soils to retain
moisture, answering the same purpose
as clay. The percentage of potash and
phosphoric acid contained is too small
IN quantity to pay for hauling and
spreading coal ashes on the ground as
n fertilizer. If any benefit is derived
at Is due to the mechanical effect of the
ashes on the soil and as an absorbent
material.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
Horse Breeding.

To careful observer it is clear that
horses are now better classified than
formerly. Thus the horse that Is best
adapted to road purposes is placed at
such work, and the horse that Is suited
best to the plow and heavy hauling has
Its own proper work assigned. Hence
the advantage of breeding for a pur-
pose. The man who makes the best
success Of rearing horses is the one who
clearly understands the situation, and
breeds what is most desirable for his
customers.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
DAUGHTER OF THE REVOLUTION.
Lois Brought About Little Revo-
luton of Her own.

Lois Brought About a Little Revo-
luton of Her own.
Lois Barton threw down the paper
with an exclamation of impatience, but
even from the floor various portraits
stared at her. She caught the sheets
up and thrust them fiercely into her
waste basket.
ITS all very well to have patriotic
societies and big meetings and ban
quets, but I'd like to know what good
1t does poor people who can't afford
the dues. I'll warrant not one in five
hundred of them had a great-great-
grandmother who sent her husband and
hVe sons to the war and captured two
prisoners herself. But what does any
body care about it except me? And 1
don't believe l care very much. I'd
defy anybody to care much for any
thing when she's alone in the world,
with nothing to do except swing like
pendulum between her office and her
boarding house."
Yet she did care. and she knew that
she did. Insensibly her thoughts drift
ed to that other woman of her race,
whose splendid courage still shone like
beacon across a hundred and thirty
years.
I'D like to have known her." Lois
said, with flashing eyes. Then sudden
ly she caught glimpse Of herself in
the glass. For a moment she stood still.
held spellbound by what she saw. Then
dull red began to climb into her face.
Il could bear her loneliness-no see
Ing soul for six weeks that winter
but can't bear mine in a cltyful of
people. could fight q redcoat or en-
dure army discipline, but l can't take
the trouble to put on fresh collar or
fix my hair becomingly. Lois Barton,
do you think she would have been
proud Of your?
There was much to do; she was
ashamed that there was SO much. But
her fighting blood" was enlisted now,
and she did not shirk She put a new
binding on her skirt, polished her shoes.
brushed dress and hat, put on clean
collar, tied her ribbon in the latest
bow, and finally arranged her hair as
she had not worn it for three years.
After that she faced herself once more.
This revolution has got to last! !" she
assured her reflection In the glass.
Then, the dinner bell ringing she went
briskly down to the cabbage scented
dining room-they had cabbage twice a
week, and she loathed it.
The tired little seamstress in the seat
next her glanced up, and her worn face
frightened.
II didn't think l could eat mouth
full" she said, ''but somehow you look
30 bright and fresh that it rests me.
You don't mind my telling you, do
you uf"-Youth's Companion.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25

In case of a snake bite or any poi
sonous bite quickly knot about the bit
ten arm or leg close bandage. This,
of course, above the wound, between
the wound and the heart. If physi-
clan cannot be reached, cut the edges
Of the wound or cauterize with nitrate
of silver. Wash the wound with whis-
ky or with solution of bichloride Of
mercury. Keep the bandage on for
several hours and do not permit 1t to
loosen.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
Washington Buus.

Break one egg into cup, fill the cup
with milk and turn onto one-half yeast
cake dissolved in one-quarter cup of
cool water. Add one cup of sugar and
one-half cup Of butter creamed togeth-
er; then beat all until creamy mass
is formed. Add few gratings of nut
meg and enough -four to make dough
as soft as can be kneaded. Cover and
let rise light then turn on to the mold
Ing board, scatter one-quarter cup of
currants, knead and shape into small
buns. Set the buns close together in a
creased pan, let rise and bake. Brush
over with little milk in which some
sugar Is dissolved.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
Learn TO SWIM.

"I don't know why l should state
hat every man and woman, boy and
tirl, should know how to swim, and
ave life In the water BESIDES" writesl
dontague A. Holbein, famous SWIM
ner, in the Technical World Magazine.
The thing is so obvious. And yet,
What strange state Of affairs we see.
Every year thousands Of people lose
heir lives bathing in the sea or rowing
Ind sailing in small boats on lake or
liver. And even winter brings Its tragic
ale Of drowning because Of skaters
dipping through the Ice. :
Il have no hesitation in saying that
iearly all these sad events might be
prevented If elementary instruction in
winning and life-saving were made
compulsory in the public schols. And
In the Old World at any rate q new
ERA is dawning in this matter-espe-
:ially In London, where the various
'chool swimming associations with
hundreds Of thousands of adherents are
teaching first Of all "dry-land" SWIM
ming in the Fairgrounds, and then
practical instruction in specially erect
ed swimming baths under competent
Instructors engaged by the school
authorities.
"And quite apart from the question
Of saving ones own life or that of an
other, swimming opens up new and
pleasurable exercise, as well as
quenching forever the dread Of deep
water which seems to be OH the brav-
est Of us who cannot SWIM"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
storing Potatoes.

There Is more loss storing potatoes
than in storing any other crop. Barring
all waste from rot, there is heavy
shrinkage, both in quantity and weight.
A bin holding 100 bushels will show a
shrinkage Of nearly one-tenth, besides a
greater loss in weight. A bushel basket
full that will weigh fully sixty pounds
In October, when taken from the soil.
will not weigh 80 much after being
stored In the cellar during the winter.
The shrinkage In weight is much less
when kept in pits closely covered with
earth, for there is then less chapcs for
evaporation.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25

Mr.. @. B. Fizer, Mt. Sterling, KY,
writes:
81 have suffered with kidney and other
trouble for ten years past.
Last March l commenced using
Peruna and continued for three months.
[ have not used it since, nor have l felt
/ pain.
II believe that am we'll and I there
lore give my highest commendation to
the curative qualities of Peruna.
Pe-ru-na for Kidney Trouble
Mrs. Geo. H. Simser, Grant, On.
ario, Can, writes:
VI had not been we'll for about four
fears. had kidney trouble, and, in fact,
eit BADLY nearly an the time.
This summer l got go very bad I
thought I would try Peruna, SO l wrote
% you and began at once to take Peruna
md Manalin.
81 took only two bottles Of Peruna
md one of Manalin, and now I feel
Better than have for some time.
II feel that Peruna and Manalin
'ured me and made a different woman
IT me altogether. 1 bless the day I
picked up the little book and read of
Your Peruna."
1t is the business of the Kidneys to re-
move from the blood all poisonous mater
ais. They must be active all the time,
'lse the system suffers. There are
lines when they need little assist
lnce.
Peruna is exactly the sort Of a reme-
iy. 1t has saved many people from
disaster by rendering the kidneys SER
vice at time when they were not able
20 beaf their own burdens.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25

Bones - Mistah Imperclockatorum,
20 ah mahried man?
1nterlocutor-Yes, William, am
married.
Bones-Say, Mistah Interpolocka.
tum, why is yo' wife like an OIL cow
running roun' loose?
Interlocutor-What do you mean, re-
ferring to my wife in that manner,
you--you"
Bones-Oh, dis is Jes' joke.
Interlocutor-Very we'll then! Why
Is my wife like an old COW running
around loose?
Bones-'Cause she's tied up to moth
In
Interlocutor-The soloist will now
sing, Rocked In the Cradle of the
Deep."-Toledo Blade.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25

Many Of the pasture fields are grazed
too near the ground. When herd of
cows has free access to a pasture they
cut the grass down many times, and
much closer than is usually done with
a mower. No plants will thrive II not
given an opportunity to make growth,
and thegrass on omepastures Is killed
by continually checking the growth,
while the feet of the animals greatly
damage the grass, as the smaller the
supply the more tramplng by the stock.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25

In digging potatoes, known to be
pure seed and Of the same variety, fire.
quent variations may often be noticed.
Some of these are due only to differ
ences of soil, but others are true
Sports and will reproduce their kind
If planted another year. If these
sports are usually productive and
valuable they should be carefully
saved for planting. In this way some
OF the best varieties Of potatoes have
been originated, one or two kinds of
late rose being prominent instances.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
Canning Fruit,

Many housekeepers are not success
full In canning fruit and frequently find
their jars running over or working a
few weeks after being sealed and put
away. This may be due to several
causes, viz: Imperfect fruit, unsteriliz-
ed cans or tops that are imperfect and
not alright. When caused by the lat
ter 1t Is easily rednedied by melting
parafin or sealing wax and dipping the
top of each jar, after it is tightly screw
ed down, in the melted wax. After al
lowing 1t to cool and harden If any air
holes show, dip again.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
womnn Farmer. Exper,.nc.

Jane G. Barrow Of Connecticut for
the last seven years has made a COM
Portable living out Of four-acre farm
and has sent her children to school on
the earnings. When she began she had
thirty stands of bees and one dozen
choice currant bushes. She bought five
ducks and one drake, one setting OF
white Wyandotte eggs and six pairs of
pigeons. Last year she had between
1000 and 1000 ducks, 600 currant
bushes, 80 raspberry bushes, 100 white
Wyandotte chickens, "a white Holland
furkeys, 90 pairs Of pigeons, and rs
stands Of bees.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
BroiIed Chopped Steak.

Put 2 pounds of lean beef from the
lower part Of the round through a
meat chopper; add two level teaspoon
fuls Of salt and saltspoonful of pep
per. Mix thoroughly and form into one
large steak. Broil slowly over a per-
fectly clear fire or in hot pan; cook
on one side, then turn and cook on the
other for about ten minutes. Dish on
a heated platter and put over 1t table
spoonful Of chopped parsley.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25

consists OF stand formed of two up
right rods containing guideways for the
reception Of studs which secure the
knife to the cutter. Guldeways are
also cut In the knife. 1t is obvious that
the knife can thus be moved up and
down and to the right and left stimuli
taneously and still remain in the same
plane. The combination of guideways
anords proper cutting of the bread.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
No Cause for CompIainn.

The Pacific Fur Company had picked
out an eligible location on the left banl
OF the Columbia river and founded tn,
city Of Astoria.
Seems 10 me-" said prospective set,
tier, you are asking an awful price 70,
your building lots
Huh" calculated the company's bust.
ness agent. you may be thankful W,
didn't call this town Waldorf Astoria and
charge you $40 day for living here.''
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
How to Sweep without Raising Dust,

To prevent dust from flying when
sweeping use salt or Indian meal.
Sprinkle the carpets with common
dairy salt or with coarse Indian meal,
having the meal slightly dampened,
not really wet and sweep with strong
strokes Of the broom.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
Keep Sheep.

Every farmer should have a few
sheep in order to save much Of the ma
terial grown that may be wasted. Sheep
WILL eat great many plants which cat
Tie reject, and they Craze closer to the
ground. Young and tender weeds are
delicious to sheep, and they. therefore,
assist In Kidding the fields of such pests.
A small flock of mutton sheep should be
kept, II for no other purpose than to
supply the family with choice meat.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
Keeping Animal. I'm Condition.

If the animals are allowed to run
down in flesh it will be loss to the
farmer, as he is then compelled to re-
store them to their original condition
before he makes a gain. At the same
time, there is a waste of many days,
as the animals are below their normal
condition, which is lost time that can
never be regained.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25

sorry to the kitchen,
by which the bread
can be very quickly
cut to a uniform
t h | C k n e SIS OF
course, the thick
ness Of the slice
can be regulated to
suit the individual
preference of the
members Of the
family. This cutter
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
Algonquin Croquettes,

Melt three tablespoonfuls Of butter
add one-fourth Of a cupful Of -four, and
stir until well blended; then pour on
gradually, while stirring constantly
two-thirds Of cupful Of milk. Brins
TO the boiling point, and add the yolks
OF two eggs unbeaten and one-half cup
OF grated Gruyere cheese. AS soon as
the cheese melts, remove from the fire
and fold In one cupful of mild cheese
cut In very small cubes. Season with
salt, pepper and cayenne. Spread in q
shallow pan and cool. Mold in the
form Of pyramids, dip In crumbs, egg
and crumbs, fry in deep fat, and drlln
On brown paper. Arrange on a fancy
plate on oblong pieces of fried bread
known as socles-first dipping the
bread in crumbs, egg and crumbs be
fore the frying.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
Feeding Cabbage to Poultry.

The small and inferior cabbages are
valuable as food for poultry, and will
be highly rellshed in winter whan
green food is scarce. They are easily
handled, as the heads require no cut.
ting, the fowls picking them to pieces
and consuming them down to the
stalks.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
Latest I'm Rread Cut,.-

Latest in Bread Cutters.
A breadcutter of novel construction
Is recent invention of Michigan
man. 1t provides very simple acces-
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25

Two cupfuls Of -four, cupful Of
sweet milk, 2 eggs, teaspoonfuls of
baking powder, 2 tablespoonfuls of
melted butter, 1 teuspoonful Of sugar.
Bake In creased gem pans.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
Whom Frying Finh.

When you fry fish, and the fat gets
boiling hot before you put the fish in,
sprinkle little salt on the bottom of
the pan; you may then turn tue fish
without breaking.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25
Tomato Salad.

The most delicious tomato salad Is a
frozen one. Firm but ripe tomatoes
are selected, peeled, chopped fine and
rubbed through sieve. Do not cook
them, as this would destroy the dlstinc-
tive fresh flavor Of the vegetable. Soft
en- two tablespoonfuls of gelatin in two
tablespoonfuls Of cold water, add cup
full Of boiling water, stir, and when the
gelatin Is melted, strain to the toma-
toes. Add two tablespoonfuls Of lemon
juice, a teaspoonful each Of salt ana
paprika. Beat until 1t begins to thick
en-, then pour into melon mold. Bind
with a strip Of suet-saturated muslin
and bury In equal parts of Ice and salt
for four hours.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25

The Lieutenant Governor of south
carolina wears a purple robe of Office
when presiding over the Senate,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-25

built beneath, which will, of course, melt
of the coating of zinc on the bottom
'of the tub, but this will do no great
harm Such tub costs about 70 cents,
and can be purchased anywhere.
Fig. 2 Is the table and hogshead for
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-10-25

is attending the local business college,
went home Saturday for visit with
her parents.
Mrs. D. 3. Parsons, who for the
past four weeks was in Minneapolis
taking treatment for her eyes, re-
turned home the latter part of last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Weyerhaease1
and children returned home Saturday
from Rock Island, Illinois, where they
attended the celebration Of the tiftieth
wedding anniversary Of Mr.. Wever'
hseuser's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick Weyerhaeuser.
Walter Folsom OF this city was q
Grey Eagle visitor Monday.
Fred Freeman, formerly business
man Of this city, who is now on the
road for a Duluth concern visited
his family at Darling Sunday.
MRS. Harry Hamm Of this city has
been called to st. Paul by the serious
illness OF her mother.
Mrs. Chas.-4 Sylvester visited in
Staples with friends over Sunday.
Don M. Cameron made business
visit to Royalton Saturday.
E. A Storck Of Brainerd visited
in the city, the guest of friends over
Sunday.
Frank Ebert, wto was called to Sauh
Rapids by the serious illness Of biz
wife, returned home the first of thu
week.
DR.. L. M. Roberts, who went OF
q trip to Rochester, and Milwaukee
Wisconsin, has returned home.
DR.. j. P. Chance of Royalton re
turned home Monday after shor
| visit in the city.
Rev. Fl, A. Seder Of Bralner,
stopped of in tho city Monday enrout
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-10-25
COME AND GONE.

E. 3. Woods, of Long Prairie
visited in the city Saturday.
Dr.. and Mrs. F. E. Davoll arrived in
the city from Minneapolis last Friday
and were the guests Of Dr.. and Mrs.
F. "A. Nero.
Marc Adams came down Saturday
from Superior, where he is taking up
course OF studies in business
college, for snort visit with his
parents.
James Watts of the Transcript force
visited over Sunday with friends in
Minneapolis.
James Tanner went to Bemidji
last Friday for visit with his son,
George Tanner, of that city.
Mrs. Jas. Mehsn of Minrea. oils
visited in the city, the guest OF her
mother. Mrs. Mary Neuman, and
other relatives the first of the week.
Misses Helen Youngdahl and Martina
Meilke Of Swsnville, who ere attend
ing the local business college, visited
over Sunday with their parents.
Wesley Tucker Of IT. Ripley, who
is attending the local business
college, visited at his home over
Sunday.
R. B. Mlllard made business visit
to Minneapolis and other cities dow =
river In the interests of the Little
Falls Business College last Friday.
Mrs. L. N. Clark Of Sank Centre
visited in the city, the guest Ct hi
daughter, Mrs M. B. Milne, this
week.
Mrs. J. 81. Newman of this city
went to St. Cloud Saturday for .
visit with relatives.
Miss Lillian Berg, of Pierz. who