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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-28

like to join Marmaduke in the smoking
room or would you prefer to meet some
of our friends?" she inquired. With
cruel and deliberate slowness he said,
"Elizabeth's and your friends are my
friends, mother, so would be glad to
know them" His stepmother slipped
her hand through his arm, saying, with
a nervous laugh, 'Ah here is Mr.. Clar-
endon," as the lawyer crossed over the
threshold. You must meet the fam
lily adviser, Peter Mr.. Clarendon, this
Is Peter Van Houston"
"Glad to see you back, sir" Mr. Clar-
endon said genially.
sThe next day Mrs. Odell was III in
bed. Peters way of claiming every
ones attention. with lamentations over
his poverty, was maddening to hid
mother and sister, and the fear that
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-28
swindlers Clean Up 5000. 900.

Berlin. Feb. 2S.-Various Ham
burg and Bremen firms have been
defrauded out of about 100000 by
means OF forged bills Of lading in
connection with three British steam
ers from Galveston, the Harlyn and
the Strathairly at Hamburg, and the
Inchmaree, ct Bremen. were loaded
with cottonseed
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-28

Osteopaths and others devoted to
healing went to Albany, N. Y, to
oppose the Medical Unity bill. which
provides that they must submit TO
examinations and spend four years
in q medical school.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-28
ALL CANAL RIDs REJECTED.
President and Cabinet Recognize
Necessity for Changes in Plans.

Washington, d. c., Feb. 2S-The
Panama Canal work has come to a
sudden stop, although of course,
laborers will continue to carry out
certain unimportant duties. that Is,
unimportant when considered in re-
lGtion to the actual success of the
great waterway. John f. Stevens,
the engineer-in-chief. dropped out of
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-28

! native of Independence, Iowa, who
is the first artist to paint portrait
Of Pope Plus X. He studied at the
Chicago Art Institute and the New
York Academy Of Designs. He has
C. studio in Paris.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-28

the pastor and famous preacher o.
Pembroke chapel. Liverpool, who has
been offered and accepted the las.
torate of the Fifth Avenue Church.
New York. The latter has one %
the richest congregations In ths
world numbering millionaires
amongst its deacons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-28
NEW YORK MARKETS.

Wholesale Prices of Farm Produoe
Quoted for the Week.
The Milk Exchange price for stan
dard quality is 3 NC. per Qt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
.Jacka-L anZel.

Married, at the home of the BRIDES
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. August Lanzel
of Ft. Atkinson, Wis, on Wednesday
evening, Dec. Is. 1907, at o'clock,
Miss Mary Lanzel to Mr.. Leslie G.
Jacka formerly of Mineral Point, Rev.
Paul Gehm officiating. Miss Lorena
Jacka of this city, sister of the groom,
was bridesmaid and Mr.. Albert Lam
eel of Ft. Atkinson, brother of the
bride, acted as best man. Miss Mamie
Diet of Fit. Atkinson, played the
wedding march. The bride was very
beautifully attired in tan silk. The
wedding was a very quiet one, only
Immediate relatives of the bride and
groom being present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacka will make their
home in Beloit, where Mr.. Jacka is
employed by Fairbanks, Morse & Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
Chance to Write for the Paper.

Who has not at times had ideas
which he or she would like to see in
some newspaper? Many good
thought has slumbered in the brain of
the thinker because of the difficulties
and rebuffs which are always suppos-
ed to lie in the path to the editorial
sanctum. The Chicago Record Her
aid, however, welcomes such ideas
and has page in its Sunday issue
called 1.-THE Battle Ground of Modern
Thought, which is devoted exclusive
ly to letters from its readers. The
best articles received each week are
carefully edited and printed over the
writer's names. The amount of really
valuable matter that finds its way in
to the department is remarkable and
is proof that the ability TO write we'll
and entertainingly is confined to pro-
fessional writer's. The only restric-
ton The Record-Herald puts upon
writer's for this interesting page is that
articles must be of a controversial ma
ture and devoted to the discussion of
some current topic.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26


Colonel Armstrong Of Alabama was
the hero of the evening" brave, noble
officer, who commanded his boys with
mingled dignity and love until they
would ride to the lannon's mouth I'M
der his leadership.
Christmas day?
You may be sure some time was
spent in writing home to the loved
ones, using every available box and
barrel as a table. Pencils were saved
by tying a cord to them, and nearly ev-
cry man boosted at least of a stub or
short piece, while paper was otter
written over two of three times, cross
ed and recrossed.
Zone thing that made Hampton
camp particularly joyful was the cap
ture Of a sutler train late that even.
ing-one or two wagons loaded with
edibles and clothing-which was pass
ing overland to join the Army of the
Potomac, lying near Falmouth.
"Many Of the boys came in with
Of ginger cakes and crackers, and
while there was pity for the poor suit
Ter, who was cared for in camp until!
sent under guard to Richmond to be
regularly exchanged we rejoiced over
the grand luck which brought some
thing CHEEKY to all the boys in CANT
Hampton that Christmas day Of 1862 .
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
ReVnOIdS-HugiII.

A very pleasant wedding occurred al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Hugill, in the town of Mifflin, or
Wednesday at five o'clock, December
Is, 1907, when their daughter Miss
Emma HugilI and Mr.. John Reynolds
were united in marriage by Rev.
Samuel Scorse of Mifflin P. M. circuit
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reynolds left
the next day for a short visit at Alex.
andier, South Dakota. All sincerely
desire that the lives of the happy
young couple may be filed with Joy
and that their purpose in life may not
only be beneficial to themselves but &c
all with whom they come in contact.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
Paper Duties.

Madison Democrat: The Internati-
onal Paper company, the trust, has
boughtr5 500 square miles of timber in
New Brunswick. 1t will come in free
of duty, if congress repeats the. tariff
on wood pulpit it choose to do so
the trust will be at liberty to give the
consumer the benefit of this economy,
but wise publishers will base no print
ing contracts upon the possibility of
concessions from this source. Paper
duties are not in Immediate danger,
the system wants no invasion of
sacred protection-the Cannon rules.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26

and almonds, but we'll filed with
roasted chestnuts. At the other end
of the table a roasted shote knelt
gracefully on the broad platter, hold
ing a red apple in his mouth. A pair
of ducks lying cozily together was
flanked by an old Virginia ham rest
ing in a dish of cabbage. Big pones
of corn bread and brown beaten biscuit,
homemade pickle and red currant
jam filed in the spaces, while from
the steaming silver urn my mother
drew the fragrant coffee made of dried
sweet potatoes and toasted rye and
sweetened with sandy brown sugar.
"To the homesick soldier boys, whose
rations were often parched corn and
bacon, such a dinner was a feast, and
they did it justice. But all during the
evening as they came from the camps
my mother served the hot coffee and
sent none away without their Christ
mas dinner.
"Our dressing, too, had got to be
study. Old silks were treasures, but
were often combined without regard
to color. A favorite evening dress was
unbleached muslin and not infre-
quently lace curtains gracefully drap-
ed over an old evening silk, while the
dainty fan was made of paper Gloves
were priceless. No matter how soled,
they were carefully preserved and kept
as neat as possible by rubbing with
meal and soft soap.
1--WE danced this Christmas night
until the wee small hours, Uncle Ben's
scraping fiddle and rosined bow max
ing sweet, enlivening music for tip
ping feet.
THE cold weather had given place
TO warm, sultry spell, and the open
low windows often tempted couples
out to q promenade on the broad pfaz-
"a which almost surrounded our spa
cious house.
There was a clinging sadness, born
of the turbulent times, or perhaps the
reality of war, with its stern disci-
pline. that lent a dignity to men and
bravery TO women, for there was an
intense earnestness in every face, and
I recall little that was really frivolous
except dancing.
while Uncle Ned had gone to
| Quench his thirst a young soldier from
Alabama seated himself at the piano
and sang that sweet song, Let Me
! Kiss Him For His Mother l think
strong men wiped their eyes. Major
| Lily of Mississippi, one of the states
| brightest young lawyers, gave some
| of his brilliant recitations, alternately
melting his audience to tears or con-
vulsing them with laughter. Two
weeks after he met his death in a
shocking accident on southern rail-
l road on his way home to be married
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
YEARS AGO
Christmas Day In Dixie When
War Was or the Land.
Joy AND SADNESS MIXED.

Turkey Dinner Under Difficulties.
Party Dresses of Old Lace Curtains.
Dancing to Single Fiddle Played
by Old Uncle Ben.
christmas day Of 1907. Dear me-
said a little Virginia lady, Il cannot
realize it has been forty-fiye years
since Christmas day Of 1862.
1.-The winter had been unusually Sc
we're, very cold and a heavy fall of
snow during November, SO that both
armies lay in winter quarters, but with
no great distance between. Hampton's
legion lay near my old plantation
home, but many of the boys were vel
come guests not only in our home, but
in those Of neighboring plantations.
The matter of suitable presents, little
tokens of remembrance, was a source
of anxious thought not only to US, but
the soldier boys also. And finally we
settled down on the practical and knit
warm wooden socks and muff1ers and
made caps wadded with wool. Of
course tiny pincushions made Of scraps
Of silk and little books found their
way to some favored ones pocket,
while watch charms carved from the
ivory of fine tooth combs and the pal
metto cut in lead, beaten and ham
mered fat from a bullet, were treas
ures.
"My mother had invited General AL
len, the commanding officer, and his
staff to dine with US, and many Of his
boys as he called them, for they were
friends and neighbors in his southern
home, would also come, and by night
the young people would gather for a
dance. Nanny, our old cook, tossed
her turbaned head when my mother
suggested cake made of brown sugar
and cookies Of sorghum, for luxuries
were not to be had and necessities
hard to get after two years of war.
'"The cakes looked rich and brown,
though, when taken from the Dutch
ovens, and we dressed them with hol-
ly berries and popped corn, laid over
closely like icing.
1.-THE long table in the dining room
held a substantial meal that Christmas
day.
1.-THE big turkey held the place Of
honor assigned especially to that bird
on such day, but was none the less
juicy and luscious for being stuffed
with raised corn bread minus raisins
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
THE DEMOCRAT.
Subscription, 81. 25 per year In Advance
TELEPHONE 74-2.
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

The Democrat wishes each of it's
readers a Happy New Year.
Mr.. Brewster is here from East
Troy for II visit with his daughter
Mrs. Perry w. Atkinson at the U. S.
Hotel.
George r. Biddick was called here
this week from his home near Elk
River, Mimi, on the sad mission of
attending the funeral of his daughter
Mrs. George Doane. His son Daniel
Biddick arrived a few weeks ago
from a visit ia the far west.
Miss Bertha Stammers returned on
Tuesday to her home in Missouri, af-
ter an exteneed visit here with her
friend Mrs. George Fl. Place.
Mrs. Susie E. Seaman and son
Willard spent Christmas with rela-
tives at Orangeville, Ill.
George Treweek returned last week
from Milwaukee. While there he UNI
derwent an operation for hernia, and
he says that he now feels like a new
man. His friends are pleased to have
him with them again.
Misses Bessie Collins, ACME Kim,
Lizzie Matthewes and Clara Fischer,
Monroe Business college.
Miss Emma Roger left on Monday
for Milwaukee, where she will visit
relatives and friends.
The next Masonic social will be
held on Friday evening, Dec. 81, 1907,
7:3O to II.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
Wood Famine.

Chippewa Times: A wood famine
is reported from Oswosh-and this re-
minds US of the remark of citizen
the other day. He said: "When l
came to this country [ saw nothing
for $50 miles but woodruff since [
have been here I find that no wood
at reasonable price can be had
and the farmers near here who have
wood to sell do not dare bring it to
town for fear of being arrested for
selling without peddler's license"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
FARM ENGINEERS TO Or
CAME.
Instructors of Agricultural Ne
canics and Engineering in State
Universities to Form Or.
Sanization Next Week.

An association Of professors of
farm mechanics aud agricultural en-
gineering in the state universities aud
agricultural colleges of America is to
be held at the college of agriculture
of the University of Wisconsin Dec.
q and 2S. Indications point to the
attendance of representatives of all of
the important agriculture colleges of
the United States and Canada The
problems of agricultural mechanics
and engineering will be discussed by
a number of we'll known authorities.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
MINERAL POINT OF TODAY
NOTES BY THE DEMOCRATS
NEWS GATHERER.

Miss Nettie Shilling left last Satur-
day for visit among relatives in
Kansas City, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hendra and
daughter left last Monday for visit
among relatives in Galena.
Michael Palzkill was a business
caller in Chicago last Friday.
Misses Lorena and Isabella Jacka
visited few days last week at the
home of Mrs. I. A. Hall in Beloit.
Miss Amelia Kubnhenn of Elkhorn
is spending the holidays among rela-
tives here.
Mrs. Mary Unterhollzner of Bara-
boo arrived here last Monday 10 visit
among relatives here during the holt
| days. She was accompanied from
Madison by her daughter, Mrs. Otto
Lieder.
Milo T. Burgess came up from Chi
cago on Monday.
D. Brown were visitors in GAINESVILLE
last Friday.
Samuel C. Ross and family left last
Saturday for St. Louis, where they
expect to remain a part of the winter.
Thomas Mullen, fagman at the de-
pot, Is quite sick.
Mrs. Charles Wong left Saturday
for visit among Platteville relatives.
o. Duggins left last Thursday for
Great Falls, Mont, where he has Sc
cured a position.
Mrs. Blight Wallis of Perry, Iowa
came Monday to spend the holidays
among relatives here.
Lorenzo Brown came up from Beloit
last week for an extended visit.
John Fielder Jr. left last Monday
for Cuba City, where he will spend the
holidays with his parents.
Charles Wong was in Mifiin this
week attending to business interests.
Charlie Allen left Monday to spend
Christmas among relatives in James
vile.
Mrs. Dadvid G. Jacka went to Liv-
ingtou on Monday for a visit with her
mother, Mrs. George Chamley.
Hubert Wonn aud Arthur Johnson
of Miffiin were callers here Tuesday.
Mrs. F. Harker visited friends in
Darlington a part of last week.
Miss Myrtle Vickerman came up
from Milwaukee last Saturday to
spend the holidays with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Vickerman Sr.
MIR. and Mrs. B. Briggs of Phila-
delphia are guests at the home of Mrs.
Briggs parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. G.
Reynolds.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Hubenthal left
last Sunday for Milwaukee, where
they will spend Christmas week.
George Chamley of Livingston was
caller here on last Sunday.
Miss Gertrude Kieffer left last Mon
day to spend Christmas among rela-
tives in Chicago.
Joseph N. Treweek was a business
caller in Dodgeville last Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. E. G.. Marshall left
last Monday for Tillsonburg, Ontario.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
THE MARRIAGE RECORD
AnSley-Mc ElVaine.

Cards have been received here an
nouncing the marriage of Miss Mer-
Gle Lyle McElvaine TO Mr.. Earle Scott
Ansley, in Chicago, on Tuesday, the
twenty fourth of December. They will
be al home in Lacrosse after January
LIST. Mr.. Ansley is a former Mineral
Point boy, and friends here extend
congratulations.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
EIqin Price for Butter Fat.

For all hand-separated cream deliver
ed at the Spensley Il Hoare Creamery
Mineral Point, Wis, we will pay this
week, ending December %, 29c per 10
for butter fat. SPENSLEY & HOARE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
Steam Heated. Electric Lights.
HOTEL GRAND,
CHARLES =. PHILLIPS, PROPRIETOR
Dodgeville, Wisconsin.
STAGE LINE
MINERAL POINT-DODGEVILLE
Morris Proctor, Proprietor.

Morris Proctor, Proprietor.
Stage runs daily. except Sunday. leaving
Mineral Point at 7:45 a. m, and Dodgeville
between l and D. m
Connects at Dodgeville with train on
C. IN. ". R'y for Madison, Milwaukee, etc.,
and at Mineral Point with 4:30 train on
c. NJ & ST. P. R'y for Piatteyille, Darlington,
Shullsburg, Monroe and GAINESVILLE.
Calls left at the hotels, Mineral Point, will
receive prompt attention.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
Mems Shoes.

You can buy good Mems Working
Shoe from S1.25 and up at A, P.
Nelson's, two doors south of Jeuck
Bros. Neat repairing a speciality.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
Wood Saving.

S. T. Horne & Son have good cir
cular saw and gasoline power and are
prepared to do wood saving on short
notice. Residence in the Coad home
stead on High street.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
Bishop & Stephenson

can direct your attention to something
suitable for a Christmas or New
Years present. Call and consult
them at their furniture store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
Fine Furniture

for all times, and an especially fine
line for the holiday trade can be
found at Bishop & Stepbenson's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
The VerV Best.

We sell Waterman's and Moor's,
non-leakable Fountain Pens--the fin
est and best Fountain Pens made.
J. J. Hanscom & Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
Poultry Wanted.

Bring your chickens, turkeys and
geese to the meat market. of Enzenroth
& Jacka. The highest market price
paid. .@
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
Couches and Easy Chairs.

. Before selecting a Christmas gift
call and see them at Bishop & Step
henson's furniture store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
Bracelets

in all the latest styles at H. S. Hurl
but & Co.'S.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
For Cnnnfnrf

these long evenings, have your eyes
fitted to glasses at FL. S. Hurlbut 81
Co. IS, at popular prices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
Rrnaches and Waist Sets.

with name or initials engraved, stick
pins, signet stick pins, at Fl. S. Hurl-
but & Co.'s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26

The Very Latest Fancies,
in Jewelry, at the store of H. S. Hurl-
but & Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
Votes in Republican Conven-

Under the call issued by the repub-
lican national committee there will be
978 votes in the convention at Chi
cago.7-. The rule of representation
is to allow two delegates for each rep
resentatiye and senator in congress.
There are now in the house, including
the new men from Oklahoma, 391
members. There are ninety-two sena-
tors, making the total membership of
the sixtieth congress 483. Doubling
that gives 996 as the membership of
the convention from the states. There
are six territories-NewM Mexico, Ari-
IONA. Alaska, Hawaii, Porto Rico,
and the Phillippines-eac of which is
given two votes. This adds twelve
delegates and makes the total men,
bership of the convention 978 under
the national committee call.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26

At Madison, James Crowley, 10
years of age, had narrow escape
from drowning as the result of a joke
played on him by companions while
skating. They covered a hole in the
ice with snow, and decoyed him into
it, intending to give him wetting
The water was deep, however, and
Crowley sank out of sight. When he
rose to the surface, Henry Flinnerty,
one of his companions, tried to pull
him out, but caught only his cap, and
Crowley sank again. When be came
up the second time Flinnerty caught
time bv the arm and rescued him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26

business FOR SALE-A good business In
ID Mineral Point is offered for sale at low
nrice il sold soon. Call at this ONCE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26

Want advs. on page l, column 4.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
Cut-GlaSS

in great variety, at H. S. Hurlbut &
Co.'s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26

The funeral of August G. Ringling,
who died at New Orleans Wednesday,
was the largest ever held in Baraboo.
Many prominent circus people, rep
resenting the various circus concerns
in the United States, were in atten-
dance. All his brothers were present,
except John Ringing, who is in Paris.
The services were conducted by the
Rev. Father Durwood of St. Joseph s
Catholic church, assisted by the Rev.
Father Garrity of Reedsburg.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26

Turkeys Chickens and Geese
Wanted
at the meat market of Enzenroth &
Jacka.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-26
Holiday TewelrV,

Come in and see what we have.
q. S. HURLBUT q Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-07-26
ALASKA LOOKS GOOD
 TO GLOJE TROTTER

William BelIis Bnrk and wife, of
 Philad Iphia, are in the city or their return from Dawson and will go out on the Jefferson. Mir. Burk is one of ths largest sponge exporters and importers in the United States and he and Mrs. Burk, have in the past five years, visited nearly every portion of the globe. In speaking 10 The Alaskan he said yesterday: "i am certainly sur prjsed 8, Alaska. The scenery is grand. l sat spell bound in the car the other
 day on my way 10 the Summit. The beauty of it is intense. When l came here I thought l would fad "tough.' camps and streets sWarmiug with drunken men. I have not seen one drunken man BOT 8 beggar since 1 left Seattle. Certainly Alaska is a good country and it lss 8 great people. It's future looks very bright to ne.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-07-26
NOVEL cLocE DEsIaN.

the lower half figures denoing hours. In the center, directly in front Of the globe. Is one pointer which indicates simultaneously both the hours and the minutes. In operation the halves re. yolye, the upper half making a com- Dlete revolution every hour and the lower half making a complete revolu- ton every twelve hours. In the base are the necessary mechanical parts. From the above description 1t will be seen that the dlals reyolye around the index hand, while the latter Is at all times rigid.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-07-26
Keen cooDs Of tbs Ground.

It is a good idea to have the floor Ot the brood coop separate, and 1t should extend well in front. Placing the coop on blocks three or four Inches from the ground helps to prevent dampuess and keeps rats and other small animals away. A few dry goods boxes placed here and there in the poultry yard are a help for chicks to scamper Into wheu a stOgIa unexpectedly comes up.