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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
Practical Corn Harvester.

This machine used at the U. S. Ag-
OF two driving wheels, between which
is mounted the frame for the driving
mechanism and platform 1t is drawn
by one horse, which walks between the
rhe dividers pick up the lodged corn,
except such as lies in the row OF corn
away from the machine, and guide 1t to
the cutting apparatus, which consists OF
two stationary side blades above which
is a movable sickle, which cuts the
corn and deposits it horizontally on a
platform which is elevated about six
inches from the cutting apparatus. On
the inner side is a guide chain, which
assists in directing the stalks Of corn
to the knife and the platform. The
rear part of the machine is provided
with a small wheel, above which is a
viders in front can be raised or low
cred to gather up the lodged corn until
it comes in contact with the endless
chain, which carries it backward until
it is cut and deposited on the platform.
When there is enough to start a
shock the horse is stopped and the two
men who follow the machine gather the
corn from the platform and set 1t up
around the shock pole and tie 1t. They
then start the horse again, and when
returning across the field the horse is
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
Why Roumanian Jews Are Freckled.

This from a London News correspond
cnt in Roumania:
But the most striking thing TO an Eng
lish eye about .the Roumanian jew is
that he (ol she)' is usually fair, with red
hair and frecklcd skin. This last pccu-
liarity has an explanation which is gen
orally accepted as historical in Roumana.
IT is told that party of Jews, immc-
diately after the Cruciiixion and Resur-
rection, We're discussing those events
over a basin of soup III which foated n
boiled cock. One of the party expressed
the feelings of the rest by declaring that
they might as we'll ask him to believe
that the boiled cock could rise out Of
the soup and fly. On the instant the
cock did so, growing loudly and Tapping
its wings so as to spatter the faces of
all present with soup. The Jews have
been freckled ever since.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
WHY TAN SHOES WEAR WELL.
Dressing Used for Them Docs not Con
tain Acid-Blacking Does.

II seems pretty certain that for some
reason or other tan leather keeps softer
than black leather. one explanation of
this may be that IN the greater number
of cases the backcning used for polish
ing black boots has strongly acid prop
critics. whereas the paStcs used for pol
ishing brown boots are never acid and
consist of vurui>h made OF oils aud
wakes.
in many Of the formulas given for
making backing a very large proportion
of oil of vitrol or strong suIphuric acid,
i, directed to be used The chief imgrc-
dents of boot backing, according to the
London Lancet. appear to b" ivory black,
trcaclr and oil Of virtriol Sometimes hy.
drochloric acid is used.
The object of the acid apparently is Ia
dissolve out the mineral matter Chiefly
phosphate of hmcl of the ivory black and
80 to reduce it 20 very fine spuugl
state The result is that the backing is
very acid, if not with Sulphuric acid Ger
tanly with phosphoric acid. As a mat.
ter Of fact we have found sufficient free
sulphuric acid in backing which we have
examined 70 char paper when dried upon
it-NcW York sun.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
Horse Breeding in Wisconsin,.

The present condition of the horse
breeding industry in Wisconsin is dis
cussed in a bulletin by the station as
well as the effects and defects of the
Wisconsin stallion law The State law
is quoted, with recommendations for
new legislation. \ directory is includ-
ed of owners Of licensed stalliOus, and
a list of American and foreign stud
books. as we'll as samples of the score
cards used in the department OF horse
breeding at the Wisconsin College Of
Agriculture.
The state breeding stock law, in the
authors opinion. should be revised and
should demand, among other things, the
annual or biennial renewal of Il license
fee. and the adoption of list Of dis
eases to be considered "hcreditary
transmisShle, or communicable" and
which would subject a stallion to re-
lection as unSound. Specific authority
should be given for the department Of
horse breeding to refuse license to stall
lions known to be unsound ana 10 re-
yoke licenses granted TO stations since
found to be unsound. There should
also be authority to revoke the license
of scrub stations of unknown breed
ing and to refuse licenses to such
horses in the future. The law should
provide for State veterinary inspectors
to inspect publcservice stations and
require State veterinary inspection of
all stations already granted licenses on
the affidavit Of the owner.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
PHONOGRAPH SCARES THIEVES.
1t Howls for the Police When Flat of Its
Owner Is Invaded

The wave of crime which has been
passing over Paris lately and which the
police seem quite powerless to prevent
has caused the citizens to adopt various
devices to protect their homes from in
vasion by the Apaches. Dogs having
proved utterly useless, more than one
family has sought protection by placing
stand with a parrot or cockatoo posses
sing a specially loud squawk just inside
their flats-almost every one in Paris
lives in fiat.
An electrical engineer, however, has
found monograph the best possible
Waterman. He locates it with the mega
phone attachment directed to the door
and he has wired the hall and arranged
batteries so that the moment the door is
opened three inches the photograph gets
into action.
1t begins to below Police! Help. Muir
der. Thieves and it keeps it up until
he gets out of bed and turns off the
current.
His fiat is well furnished with plate
and other valuables and several attempts
have been made to rob it, but no thieves
have yet withstood the monograph bonn
bardment. They run so quickly that they
are never caught.-New York Sun.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
Crane Berry Worm.

During the last two or three years
the grape berry worm has been an UNI
usually serious pest in Ohio, says a
bulletin of that State, and along the
shore of Lake Erie has caused the loss
of about oncthird of the grape crop.
The eggs are minute translucent bodies
found on tie skins of the grapes in
the sumner, and the point Of entrance
of the larvae into the grape is sur
rounded by patch of redeemed skin
IN order that the most effective rem
cdes should he directed against the
first brood, operations should begin
during the fall, consisting Of clean
cultivation. the destruction Of all trash
about the vineyard, and thorough pillow
Ing. The authors are somewhat IN
doubt whether fall or spring blowing
is best, but it is found that as good re
suits can be obtained by blowing as by
burning. The most Important measure
of all is believed to be spraying with
arsenate of lead or paris green. The
arsenatc Of lead should be used at the
rate of three pounds to fifty gallons
of Bordeaux mixture. 1t is recon-
mended that the first application be
made in early June, the second as soon
and the third early in July. The cost
of spraying an acre Of grapes ranges
from 1919 to 50.
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500 Reward. SIOO,

The readers Of this paper will be pleased
10 iearn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure In
an its stages apd that Is Catarrh. IlaH'a
tatarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity Catarrh
pelhg constitutional disease requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catawh
aure Is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system thereby destroying the foundation
OF the disease. ana giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing It's work The
proprletors have so much faith IN its cura.
I'VE powers that they offer One Hundred
nollars Tor any case that 1t fails to cure.
send for list OF testimonials.
Address +. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo, 0.
Sold by all Druggists, Toe
rake Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23

stock. 1t removes the ears from the
husks, and tears the entire stalk into
shreds at one operation, as rapidly as
the stalks can be fed into the machine.
There are several kinds, but every
farmer should have one, as 1t will en-
able him to use the leaves, husks and
stalks as so much hay, which can be
baled, If necessary. When fodder Is
thus prepared the cattle will not reject
so much as usual, and the shredded fod
der uneaten is suitable for bedding, or
as an absorbent in the manure heap.
The saving in feed by the shredding
of the entire stalk will be an addition
to the profit of the farm, and will also
enable the farmer to keep more stock
williamson Plan of Corn Culture.
A bulletin by the South Carolina sta
ton contains a detailed description of
the Williamson method of corn culture
and reports observations made on a
number of farms on which the plan
was followed Where the plan was
strictly adhered to the yield was dou-
bic or more than double that secured
from nearby fields of equal solid char
acters and where the usual methods of
corn culture were practiced.
1nree different varieties of corn were
found to have been used on these fields.
One variety, called Williamson corn,
was grown on all fields except two, one
of which was planted to Marlboro Pro
Life and the other to a variety similar
to the Williamson corn. 1t was no
ticed that with the Marlboro Prolific
the size of ears and their number per
stalk were apparently unintiuenced by
the method of culture.
The peculiar or essential features or
the Williamson plan are summarized
as follows Deep and thorough prepar-
alton of seed bed, deep planting, in
frequent and partial cultivation in the
early stages of growth, an increase OF
200 per cent or more in the number OF
stalks per acre, postponing application
of fertilizers until corn is given its
second cultivation, Intentional retarda-
ton of early growth of the stalk until
It's size is reduced one-half or one
quarter its normal development, and
following this augmented development
of the ear by cultivation and heavy ap-
pliCation of fertilizers made at appro-
PIRATE intervals. The corn is planted
fpur ia six inches hplnN In, SOL SDl-
face and laid by four to six lncneS
above the level. leaving the lower eight
to twelve inches of the stalk below
ground. 1t is suggested that the brace
roots under these conditions are prob
ably better able to perform their nu-
tritiye functions than when partly eN-
posed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
Corn I'm Rice Mold.

The corn is prepared as for stewed
corn by cooking in its own liquor, add
ing one-fourth cup of cream, level
teaspoonful of salt, saltspoonful of
pepper and rounding tablespoonful of
butter. Bring to the boil and add a
tablespoonful of flour creamed in Il
scant tablespoonful of butter. Steam
two-thirds of cup of rice until it is
tender. then place it in the oven to dry
off Il little. Season win Il rounding
teaspoonful of salt Butter a ring mold
and dust it thickly with rolled dried
bread crumbs. Fill the mold with rice
and put the mold in the oven, set in
a pan with n little water in it, cover
with Il creased paper and bake for half
an hour; then remove the paper and
turn the mold upside down on chop
plate. Fill the center with the corn
and serve garniShed with green ana
slices Of beet pickles
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
RptldiuU for Animals

DO not utilize straw as bedding by
drying it to be used over again. Pass
All feeding material through the feed
cutter, so as to render it more service
able in the manure heap. The cost of
cutting the material is an item, but alb
sorpton of the liquids in the heap will
be more complete and the gain in the
value of the manure will be larger. As
the manure will then always be fine
and easily handled, it can be forkcd
over with but little labor, so as to more
thoroughly dccompose all portions.
Coarse litter will absorb liquids, but
there will be loss until such mater.
ais become fine in the heap. The fine
litter will also make excellent bedding.
and will also readily assist in keeping
the stalls dry
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23

Put tablespoonful of butter in a
stewpan over the fire and then fry in
il three chopped onions. When a gold
en- brown add a cup of tomatoes, a car
rot, three or four whole cloves. salt
and pepper to season Put in desert
spoonful sugar, bay leaf, sprlg of
thyme and a quart of water Cook
until the carrot is quite soft, then add
cold fish, bones ana all, or thin slices
of raw fish, and simmer twenty min
utes. Toast small pieces Of bread
enough to cover the bottom Of the soup
tureen. Strain over the toast and
serve.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
FATAL GERM2 LIVE 81 YEARS.
Remarkable Case C Trichinosis Is DiscOv
cred in Roumania

\ remarkable case Of trichinosis is re-
ported from Roumania. DR.. Babes of
Bucharest recently made an autopsy of
n man who, tWenty-one years before,
after having eaten fresh pork, had suf-
phOid fever.
After his illness the man remained
weak, and often complained of muscu-
lar pains, mostly in the legs The pa
tient died after an attack of asystolia.
Animals which were fed with a part of
the muscles died Of trichinosis eight or
ten days later. IThe trichinae We're,
therefore, alive, and DR.. Babes is con
WINGED that the infection was twenty
one years old and that the original sick
ness was really trichinosis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
Cream of Rice SCUM.

Two quarts of chicken broth, one tea
cupful of ri.c. one quart Of milk thalf
cream Is better, one onion, one stalk
of celery, salt and pepper to taste.
Wash the rice, add the onion ana eel
cry. and cook two hours; then strain
through sieve; add the seasoning and
the milk or cream, which has come Il
the boiling point. If milk Is used. add
a little piece Of butter.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
ITCHING Rash IS YEARS.
Girls Rash Spread and Grew Worse
Under Specialists Cnrc-Pcrfect
Cure by CuticurR Remedies.

when my daughter was baby she
had breaking out behind the ears.
The doctor said that she would outgrOw
II, and it did get somewhat better until
she was about fifteen years old. and
after that she could get nothing that
would drive it away. She was always
applying something in the way OF
salycs. 1t troubled her behind the
knees, opposite the elbows, back OF the
neck and ears, under the chin, and
then it got on the face. That was about
three years ago. She took treatment
with a specialist and seemed to get
worse all the time. We We're then
advised to try the Cuticura Remedies,
and now don't see any breaking out.
NJ, Curlcy, 11-l9 Sixteenth street, Bay
City, Mich. May 90. 1906"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
The ORIGIN of Forks.

The enormous rufus 50 much in favor
in later Tudor times are responsible
for the Introduction of forks in Eng.
land. The difficulty Of reaching ones
mouth when 50 adorned must have i'm
pressed Itself very forcibly on every
one, and So the invention Of some
means of prolongiug the reach became
an imperative necessity. and thus, as
demand usually creates supply, forks
came into existence
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
MDnle ltisuup

Add the Well-beatcn yoks of four
eggs to one cupful of rich maple
syrup mix well together and cook in
a double boiler until it thickcns, stir
ring continuously. Remove from the
fire, strain ana cool. When quite cold
whip it with an egg beaten until light,
and stir in one pint of dry Whipped
cream. Beat all together until very
light, and pat into a mold. Set on
ice and pacI, the mold thoroughly in
crushed ice and salt, using little
more salt Tor ice croAm.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23

My doctor kept me on strict diet, but
as his medicine was not helping me,
began using Doan's Kidney Pills. They
helped me at once, and soon all traces
of sugar disappeared. | have regaincd
my former weight and am perfectly
we'll
Sold by all dealers. so cents Il box
Foster Niiburn Co. Buffalo. \. y.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23

heaping tab"spoonfuls Of lard, one
cupful Of N lasseS, one level teaspoon
full of giug.'. onc-half tcaSpoonful Of
cinnamon, one tcaspoonful of vanilla,
onc-quartcr tcaspoonful Of cream of
tartar ana one level tcaspoonful OF
soda, onc-h9if teaspoonful OF salt and
one cuptuI of boiling water Flour to
roll thin Lastly, add one dcssertspoon-
full of vinegar.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
The Early Garden.

After all danger of frost Is over.
which is usually about the time the
apple trees are in blossom, tomato
plants may be put out as they are ten
der and will not endure the frost if
sooner transplanted. Peas for later
crop, Lima beans, string beans, squash,
eggplants and late cabbage, as well as
sweet corn and melons, may then be
planted. The garden crops that do not
need much room on which to grow may
be planted in rows of sufficient dis
lance apart to permit of using wheel
hoe or hand hoe (about is inches), but
corn, tomatoes, elephants and Lima
beans require from one yard to four
feet between the rows. To have a
large garden on a farm is to extend
the bill Of fare, and it can be arranged
to permit of working with 4 horse hoe,
but the suburban garden work must be
done with hand hoe or a wheel hoe.
There is more pleasure in working n
garden than may be supposed, and it
will promote the health of any one
who engages in such occupation. As
there are many details in gardening,
ana several varieties of each of the diff
fercnt vegetables, the beginner should
procure books on gardening, which can
be had Of any scotsman, and also per
NIT the secdSmen to select for him the
varieties most suitable for his location,
as an inexperienced person can easily
make mistakes in his selections. The
seed catalogues describe methods of
planting, but some varieties of vegeta
bles are better for stock feeding than
for the table while some are early in
maturing and others are late
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23

Paul Morton thinks that there should
marry foreign noblemen. as the monpy
is taken out Of the country, good Amer
lean men having made 1t as n general
thing, expecting 1t to remain here Tho
income derived from American Invest
ments should ut least be taxed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23

that my housewOrk
was becoming a bur
den. | tired easily,
had no ambition and
was fading fast. My
complexion got yell
low, and | lost over
20 pounds. My thirst
was terri b e, and
there was sugar IN
tho kidney SpprptiOnS.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23

stopped opposite the shock, to which
more corn is added, and this rs con
tinued until the shock is of the desired
size. When the shock row has been
started the shock pole is pushed in so
as to be out of the way (see cut while
the balance of the corn Is being cut
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
Preparation Of Coarse Foods.

One of the implements or machines
which farmers who visit the fairs have
found in operation is the corn shred
der. 1t Is reyolutionizing the use of
corn fodder, as il saves labor and pre-.
pares the corn stalks for tbs " Of
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
RECEIVE LARGE SALARIES.
Premiers of British Colonies Well Paid
Gen. Botha Gets $4,000.

Some of the prime ministers of the
British colonies receive pretty good sal
ar rs. Gen. Botha of the Transvaal gets
$4,000 "A year and the members of his
cabinet $4,000 apiece. The premier of
Natal receives $3.50, the Canadian pre-
mier $4,000, Nictoria's $1,000. New
South Wales $3.50, New Zealand S
$4,000 and the premier of Tasmania
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23

Always wipe your frying pan out
with brown paper directly after using
and before washing If you want to keep
II nice and bright. An omelet pan
should never be washed, but rubbed
clean with brown paper.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23

Nine. Rodleau. the oldest woman in
France, has died ut Neuilly Mt the age Of
JOG. She went to Paris when quite \
child and never left it afterward. She
remained in full possession Of her facul-
ties to the very last, and until recently
was in the habit of taking daily walk
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
INSTRUMENTATION Timed.

In the Ncdciatc courts the speeches
of lawyers win in future hc limited To
10 minutes, five minutes being allowed
for crosse examinations. An official time
keeper will see that the regulation is oh
served
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23

TO the Mulahs, who were displcascl
at his initiation into Frocmasoury. the
Amir explained ON his return from India
that thcr" was nothing in the craft op
posed to Muhammcdlsm.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
Corn Cyop in Portugal Larye.

The production of Indian corn in por-
tugal and possessions IN iHoG amounted
corn.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
MRS.NELLIE Markham

A nervous irritable woman. often on
the verge of Mysteries, is source of
misery to everyone who comes under
her influence, and unhappy and mis-
cradle herself.
Such women not only drive hus-
bands from home but are wholly unit
to govern children.
The ills of women act like fire
brand upon the nerves, consequently
seven tenths of the nervous prostra-
ton. nervous dependency, t h c
blues. slecpleSsness, and nervous
irritability of women arise from some
organic arrangement,
Do YOU experience fits Of depression
with restlcSsneSS alternating with cN-
trcme irritability ? Do you suffer
from pains in the abdominal region.
baclachc. bearing down pains. nervous
dyspepsia, slcepiessness, and almost
continually cross and snappy? II so,
Your nerves are in shattered con
dition and you are threatened with
nervous prostration.
Proof IS monumental that nothing
in the world is better for nervous
troubles of women than Lydia f..
pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
made from native roots and herbs.
Thousands and thousands of women
can testify to this fact.
Mrs. Nellie Markham, of Isl Morgan
St. Buffalo, y, y, writes;-
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
~ was a wreck from nervous prostration
LYDIA T.. Pinkham's Vegetable Go
herbs, contains no narcotics or harmi'
the largest number of actual cares
world has ever known, and thousa
file in the laboratory ut Lynn, Mass
Fydic T. Pinkham's Vegetable Ccmpou
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
An American Flag Free.

The Evening Wisconsin is offering to
every boy and girl IN the state of Wis
consin beautiful American flag free,
For particulars address the circulating
departments Tho Evening Wisconsin
company, Milwaukee, Wis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
WORN TO A SKELETON.

A Wonderful Restoration Caused
Sensation In Pennsylvania
Town.
Mrs. Charles n. Preston, of Elkland,
Pa SavS. 'rhree yoars ago | found
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
TEXAS GI'IF COAST LANDS.

No Billiards. no heat proStrations.
Growing crops all year. Live agents want
ed. Theodore +. Koch, st. Paul, Mimi.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23

MRS. WlNSIOWS SOOTHING SNRtP for
children to"lhiug, Suftcus the gums, reduces Ia.
nammutiuu, alnys pHin, cures wind collie. -
cents a bottle
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23
A Skinned Siut,

Pour oxalic acid on spots, let stand i
few moments, and the stains viii dlsa1
pear.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-23

There are no pnupers in the Gold
Coast colony, and there are neither lu-
matte uSy lum, rcIurmatury nor pourhOuS'.