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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
Balls for EXTRACTING Grease.

Dry cloth balls for extracting grease
may be made by taking half pound
OF dry fuller's earth and moistening it
with little lemon juice Then add
half an ounce of finely pulverized
pearlash and work into a thick PASTE
Roll into small balls and set them in
the sun or little distance from the
fire to dry. In few hours they will
be ready for use. When required the
stained cloth should be moistened with
warm water and rubbed with the balls.
Place in the sun to dry and then brush
off the powder or wash it out if neces-
sary.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
Change Of Scene, Sleep and Rest e.
sentiaI to Recovery.

There are many things a neuras.
thenic woman can do which will miti-
gate the severity of her symptoms,
and perhaps, if the disease is slight,
she may recover. without the inter-
vention of her physician, says a doc
tor in Harper's Bazaar. In the first
place, the original trouble, worry or
anxiety which was responsible for the
nervous breakdown, must be done
away With, or, If this is impossible
she must school herself not to care,
or else remove herself to new scenes
and surroundings where her mind will
not be harassed.
Peace of mind will do more to restore
shattered nerves than almost anything
else. The next thing is to make the
bodily health as good as it can be
made under the existing circumstances
and surroundings. Sleep and rest are
absolutely essential to recovery, and
the sufferer should do all she can to
secure both. Narcotics 70 produce
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
TO FARM SUCCESSFULLY.
Observation and Forethought Are Al.
soIuteIy Necessary.

A man to be successful farmer
must be close observer, must have
a practical education and understand
that to keep up the fertility of his soil
he must study the nature of it and
know what crops to plant on different
fields. The farmer should first plan
his work ahead. 1t is then necessary
for him to personally oversee it. I
know, writes correspondent OF Farm
ers' Review, from three to five years
ahead what crop I am going to put in
certain fields. l believe in alternating
crops. For instance, l first put in
corn, then some small grain, then
clover, or pasture, and so on. never
awaken in the morning not knowing
what am going to do that day, wealth
er permitting. l have my work
planned days and sometimes weeks
ahead
When l am doing my spring blowing
| invariably have a load of manure
sent to the field with each team.
Hence, as say, we must feed the soil,
else 1t won't feed us. On keeping up
the fertility depends the success or
failure of agriculture. The successful
farmer must be thinker. The time
is past for haphazard farming. Some
farmers laugh at science in farming,
but how many thousands upon thou
sands of dollars are farmers throwing
away year after year, simply because
they do not know whether they are
or are not buying and feeding their
soil with the properties it needs. My
observation is that the average farmer
plows too much and sells too much
simply sells his farm by piecemeals.
Some will say that they have not the
land to rotate or keep stock Better
have one acre that will make 80 BUSH
els of corn than four that make 20.
Why? Because it can be done with
One-quarter the work. 1t is also ad-
visable to keep the better grade Of
stock rather than scrubs. Feed the
| largest portion of your grain and hay
on your farm and return it in the way
of manure to your land Avoid throw
| ing it out in the drip of the barn. Let
1t lie till blowing time. Cover one
acre two years in succession and you
| will undoubtedly make more on that
ccre than you would on four without
the manure.
Make it a point to attend every
meeting of your Grange. Put in part
of your time in cleaning up your fence
rows and make it a point to have
nice, shady lawn, endeavoring to
make your home the most attractive
in your neighborhood. Your friends,
your families and yourselves will then
keep the boys on the farm.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
GOOD ROADS,.
Progress Which the Movement Is Max.
ing Throughout the Country.

Throughout the country, especially
in rural districts, the demand for in
formation as to the best methods of
road construction is steadily growing,
where people are willing to expend
money on mending their highways.
Owing to inexperience and lack of
organization, money is frequently
wasted. In some counties we'll able to
support system of good roads, little
work is done owing to lack of knowl
edge. 1t is in just such cases that the
work of the Office of public roads is
proving of signal value. The depart
ment does not undertake the construc
ton of roads, which can be and should
be the work of counties within the
states, but the educational value of
employing experts in the construction
of sections of improved roads in diff
ferent parts of the country has been
fully demonstrated, says the Journal
of Agriculture. Expert advice on road
construction has been given and ex-
detrimental field work carried on, and,
wherever possible, object-lesson roads
are being constructed for the purpose
of illustrating the best methods of
road building The local authorities
furnish material, common labor, teams
and fuel the Office of public roads sup
plying supervising engineers and, in
some cases, part or all of the machin-
cry. During the past year II roads
were butt in II states, representing
wide diversity in character of con-
struction and kinds of material used.
Much has been done by the Office in
developing the use of sand clay and
burnt clay for roads in areas of the
country where no stone is available.
Methods of rendering roads dustless
have been investigated Tests were
also made with Texas oil and it's effect
on earth and macadam roads. After
more than seven months tarred roads
we're found in excellent condition.
Cooperation with the postoffice de-
partment has been begun, in order to
facilitate rural delivery by improve
ment of country roads. The plan, ap-
proved by the secretary of agricul-
ture and the postmaster general, pro-
vides that when road upon which a
rural route has been or is about to be
established is reported by the carrier
or inspector to be impossible or in
bad repair, the Office of public roads
shall be at once advised of the fact
through the postoffice, and an engineer
inspector will be detailed to examine
the road and give necessary advice to
the local officials.
During the year 1884 samples were
received at the road laboratory for rou.
tine tests, of which number 273 were
samples of rock intended for macadam
road building. Studies of the decom-
position of various kinds of rock un-
der the action Of water, undertaken to
determine reasons for the quality of
binding power in macadam-road mate
rails, has brought to light some inter-
esting facts.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09

cemented real friendship with their
correspondents, thus mutually inter
esting and aiding each other and doing
a great deal to combat international
pre1ud1ces. If such an end has been
achieved by 1000 of the 10000 the re-
suit may be regarded as highly salts
factory.
A set OF rules" for the general
guidance of. the correspondents has
been drawn up, by Prof. DR.. R. Hart
mann, of Leipsic, president of the
committee, one of which is the strong
encouragement of any approbatory
mention of drinking habits.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
A Buster Case,

A pretty and practical case for dust
ers is always acceptable. One that full
fills both conditions is made of green
and white cretonne in graceful vase
form. The bottom is 21a inches
square and the sides are nine inches
in height. Stitch the sections together
on the right side, binding the seams
with bias strips of white cambria. In
sert or work two eyelets (metal ones
are preferably in each section two
inches below the top. Through these
run drawing strings of ribbon or silk
cord and within the case tuck cheese
cloth buster, bordered with feather
stitching in green floss.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
SNAP, SHOTT AND SHUTTER
BY Wilfrid Hickman.
Copyright 1906, by Joseph B. Bowles)

{ row. Alas! 1t was forlorn hope, and
the second day closed in gloom.
During the third and fourth day
| tackled the task, grimly determined
| to bear up and earn my liberal sal
| ary." The instructions from the re.
J spective senders of the plates l read
with avidity. Each fresh letter was
like the arrival in the prison cell of
warder-welcome, even if accom-
panied by task.
Saturday dawned and catching sight
of my face in the mirror while shay
ing 1 started at my haggard look.
| How I had aged! An indomitable
spirit, however, urged me to go to the
Studio" and ignored the anxious
faces Of the staff. I felt ready to for
felt a weeks salary if only one of the
plates showed signs of developing into
something.
The tension was not relieved when
found note month old, left by my
predecessor in Office, intimating his
intention of committing suicide The
CHEEKY manager shook my hand each
day, surreptitiously feeling my pulse
the while. The hope that springs
eternally in the human breast received
a slight encouragement a few days
later Slowly developing before my
eyes, and distinctly visible was scene
OF busy quay-a steamer, gangways,
and people hurrying on board. 1t was
beautiful little negative, and while
laid 1t aside to soak acknowledged
humbly to myself small thing may
perchance preserve the balance Of an
intellect
Other pictures followed, all good in
their way. My excitement knew no
bounds, for the relief was great. In
stead of filling up one Of Messrs.
Snap, Shott & Shutters usual forms,
I'VE regret to inform you that there
have been-failures in the parcel of
plates forwarded to us for develop
ment,' I wrote special note congrat-
ulating the photographer.
Two days afterwards the prints were
returned with a letter worded in
seemed to warrant. 1t was from an
irate gentleman to whom I had in
error sent the wrong proofs. He de-
manded his proper negatives (what-
ever they were, they were failures)
and insisted that l had sent him the
other pictures to annoy him, and with
malice aforethought. 1t was merely
slip on my part, and one quite ex-
cusable when my excitable feelings
were taken into account. But Fate was
evidently against me-
A gentleman named Robinson had
obtained an excellent snapshot of a
prize porker at a county fair, and an
other amateur photographer of the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09

and may be made by fastening a piece
of board to the bottom. The board
should be about three feet long and
eight inches wide, and should be I'M
planed on the lower side An old,
weather-beatenh emlock board makes
the best footing. 1t should be fastened
at an angle so as to lie fiat upon the
floor. 1t may be nailed firmly in place,
but generally it is better to fasten it
with a pair of strong strap hinges. 1t
will not slip upon the smoothest and
hardest barn floor.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
Hard Sauce,

Put into warm bowl one-quarter
cup butter and one-haf cup powdered
sugar. Mix with wooden spoon or
spatula, beating hard for Is minutes.
Flavor with one-half tablespoonful
lemon, vanilla or a little nutmeg or
powdered mace, as preferred, beat
little longer, pack smoothly on small
plate or pile lightly in a fancy dish,
and set on the ice until very hard. A
pleasing change is to add table
spoonful currant jelly after Dreaming
the butter and sugar, then beat light.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
BUILDING SAND-CLAY ROADS.
Success That Has Been Attained by
the Government in the South.

In sandy districts serviceable high
way is difficult to maintain. The ex-
pense of constructing macadam roads
is such that but few localities at a
distance from cities can afford them.
The recent work of the department of
agriculture in the south has demon
strated that the sand-clay road is no
| longer an experiment. The first step
| is to make a road bed as wide as de-
sired and at least 20 inches above
standing water in the bitches. It
should be we'll graded and packed if
possible.
Where the sand is almost pure the
clay should be spread in an even layer
over the surface four to six inches
deep. The mixing is done by the traf-
fic over the prepared road. In most
cases, however, it Will be necessary
to mix the sides and the center of the
road by blowing a few times and har-
rowing down. After the sand and clay
have become thoroughly mixed on the
surface it should be again smoothed
and graded to the bitches. If road in
clines to break in dry weather more
clay should be added.
Roads through clay districts may be
constructed in the same manner by
the addition of sand, says Farm and
Home. In this case, however, the
sand must be added in layer six to
eight inches deep. The coarser the
sand the better. In clay countries
there is not much danger in getting
too much sand upon the road. Pro-
vision must be made, however, for
good drainage, or during very wet
weather the entire road will sink away
in the mire. Thorough mixing is also
necessary or some parts of the road
will break and others will become
mud puddles. The sand-clay combina-
ton must be deep enough to extend
below the frost line or freezing will
make of it soft, slushy mud.
To keep the road in good condition
it is only necessary to go over it and
repair the weak places at occasional
intervals, this operation not occupying
much time or requiring very much
labor.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
How to Tend Bsonzes.

Before wetting any sort Of bric-a.
brac, and especially bronzes, remove
all the dust possible. The less dust
water finds about the lines and Gran.
MES the less it can leave there. After
busting, wash yell in strong white
soapsuds ana ammonia, rinse clean,
polish with just a suspicion of oil and
rotten stone, and rub off afterward
every trace of the oil. Never let acid
touch bronze surface unless to eat
and pit it for antique effects.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
The Best Dairy Bull.

When a man gets good dairy bull
there are always lots of neighbors who
no steak on his hind quarters He's
too thin There is just where they
know nothing about dairy breeds. It il
not "steak'' that is wanted.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
The Ewes Have II.

Beautiful, large, expressive eyes
are an important factor in an actors
success" says a dramatic critic. In
deed they are. You may see rows of
them at every matinee, each pair rep
resenting an accruing half-dollar, six
bits. one dollar or $3.50. ~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
jelly Strainers.

A jelly and soup strainer should find
place in every kitchen. Some cooks
prefer a flannel bag, which is almost
necessity for cleaning and straining
jellies in elaborate cooking; but many
authorities advocate the use of a.
coarse linen cloth. This material is
less easily spoiled by contact with hot
liquids than flannel, while it is cleaner
and more satisfactory in the long run
for ordinary plain cooking.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
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LADDER THAT WON'T SLIP.
Easily Fixed by Attaching Piece of
Rough Hemlock Board to Bottom.

When it is desired to use a ladder
where there is any possibility of it's
slipping, as, for instance, upon a
smooth barn floor, it should be so con-
structed that it will hold, says writer
in the American Agriculturist. A
pair of sharp spikes properly driven
into the lower end will prevent it's
slipping, and is; perhaps, the simplest
method, but often this is not desirable,
as such ladder will injure a floor.
A ladder which is free from this OBJ
lection is shown in the illustration.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
Diamond Window Panes.

Many people who live in the modern
antique style of house find it difficult
to effectually clean and polish the dia.
mond window panes. The following
method of doing so will be found to
answer. Stir little kerosene into
warm water, soak a pad of newspaper
in it, and squeeze almost dry; clean
the pane with this, wipe with a soft
cloth, and then polish with a pad of
dry newspaper.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
The OmeIet Pan.

This must never be washed or
scratched in any way. It should only
be used for omelets. When done
with rub we'll inside and out with
pieces of soft paper till clean, then
rub with dry cloth.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09

heave it or the gate pull it over. In
stead of hanging the gate to this post
hang it to a short post that can be
raised up as shown. Gate making
is profitable employment during
stormy days.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
Truthful johnson.

Johnson was burned out of his hall
bedroom last week.
What did you lose?" asked a friend
next day.
Everything but the clothes had
on" answered Johnson.
"Everything?" That's hard!"
Yep" said Johnson, "a pair OF
socks and an undershirt."
And the neighbors have named him
Truthful Johnson"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09

III deep SNOW.
The illustration
shows an improve
ment worth add
ing to the gates
you build this win
ter. The gate may
be raised a foot
or two and kept
right there in use
by inserting a pin
in a hole until the
snow melts, says
Farm and Home.
The main posts
must be big and
strong, and set
so deep that the
frost will not
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
Pleased with Mission Work.

A prominent leader in the British
parliament, r. w. Perks, stated re-
Gently that in order to test the efficacy
of foreign mission work he placed a
report of 20 years ago side by side
with one of the present time and CON-
pared the figures. AS a result Of his
study he increased his annual gift for
this work from $50 to $4,000.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
Worn OitcIoth.

Floorcloth that is beginning to show
signs of wear should be brushed over,
after washing and drying, with clear
varnish; but it must be allowed to dry
very thoroughly afterward before any
one steps on it.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
In LARGE Quantities.

Amongst the many items which the
housekeeper will find it pays to buy
in large quantities are soap, bacon.
potatoes. rice, tapioca and cheese.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
HANDY SNOW GATE.
1t Can Be Raised Up Above the
Level Of the Packed Snow.

Gates are "monstrous handy" on
the farm, but they are troublesome
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
For Motor Sieepino Car.

For Motor Sleeping Car.
An ingenious inventor hiss patented
folding bed that can be carried on a
motor car. 49,.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09

A woman who can read aloud wels
is 9 pleasant companion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-09-20
Heavy Coles For Walkers.

People vino have 10 do considerable
walking on the streets during the sum.
mer time make n mistake by getting
light shoes with thin soles," remarked
well known shoemaker the other
day, "The thin soles do not protect
the feet against the Intense heat of
the cement walks and the pavemcnts.
and rs a result the wearer suffers
much. Take It In the European cOun-
tries, the people wear thick solel shoes
the year around Between the two
strips Of leather Is strip Of cork.
making the shoe lighter. but furnish.
ting protection against wet or hot
walks. Americans appear TO have the
wrong idea-,hat Is, they think that
thin, light shoes are the coolest This
Is true II they keep or the sidewalks
or streets where the sun has heated
the surface, but you will find Il is
not true II you have to travel around
n city much during the heated portion
OF the day. ."-Des Moines Register and
Leader.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-09-20
VACATION IN LOUISIANA
PRESIDENT WILL SPEND THREE
WEEKS OF RECREATION WITH
SOUTHERN FRIENDS.

oyster Bay, ~ Y, Sept. 19.-Far
/ from the scene OF official routine and
/ free from the details attendant upon
/ the responsibilues associated with
the Office of chief executive. Presi
d ,nt Roosevelt viii enjoy seventeen
days in camp. This is to be the near.
est approach TO a genuine vacation
that the president has allowed him.
self Though nomiually on his yaca-
ton at oyster Bay this summer.
there has been but few hours in
which official business has not in.
truded.
\ physical and mental recretion as
complete as his cares will permit is
now arranged President Roosevelt
will pitch his camp In the northeast
en- corner OF Louisiana on or about
Oct D. The exact spot is yet to be de.
termined The plans provide for a
camping trip. but everyone who
knows Northeastern Louisiana knows
|lt' IIlf 'NIIf-NII lahf'N EllflNfl AAlll'
worthy of a huhtsman Of presidential
caliber Those who have the good for
tune to make pleasant the presidents
camp expect that the monotony OF
camp life will occasionally be broken
by q hunt
While the details ofthe trip have
not been thoroughly worked out, the
main features were announced by
Secretary Loeb today The president
viii leave oyster Bay for Washing.
ton next Wednesday and on the fol
lowing sunday will start his western
;ind southern speechmaking tour.
At Memphis, Tenn, on oct. 4. the
speechmaking program will be inter.
rupted and the president will start
for the camp grounds.
He will break camp oct. 2l. going
directly to Vicksburg, Miss, to make
his promised visit there. The return
to Washington will immediately af.
ter be beguh. and the white house
will be reached on the afternoon OF
Oct. %.
The president will be the guest while
in camp of Civil Service Commission.
er John A. McElhenney of New or.
leans, La. and OF John NJ. Parker OF
New Orleans.
Following his speech at Vicksburg.
Oct. 2l, the president has consented
to make an address at Hermitage.
Tenn, on the following day
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-09-20
Aid to Telegraphers.

Sedalia, Mo-. Sept. 19.-At today S
session of the State Federation OF
Labor convention the resolutions
committee reported favorably on the
selection of committee to raise
funds to erect a monument over the
grave of Martha Irons, who was at
the head of the knights of Labor in
this district for number OF years,
and who ordered the great strike on
the Gould system of railroads March
6. 1856. Irons died several years ago
in Arkansas and his grave is un.
marked.
The sum of 5000 was voted in aid
of the telegraphers' strike and moral
support was also extended Miss Mer.
riman Wilson and Miss Dolly Tribe,
striking operators from st. Louis
We're introduced and addressed the
convention.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-09-20

Collusville, Tenn. Sept l9.-Nftor
running rampant through m" streets
here Last night chasing tc people into
tcir homes at the point of "A royol-
yer and clearing saloons OF patrons,
George White, a negro, was shot and
anstanly killed by Deputy sheriff VIII
Blake
White owned n saloon I'm the out
skirts. lie appeared on the streets
with revolver, and after terror
izing the towh he returned TO his
saloon, harricaded the doors and re-
fused 10 submit to arrest Deputy
Blake broke down the door and shot
white through the head White had
long been considered dangerous
character
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-09-20
craeksmen Make Good Haul.

Birmingham, Ala, Sept. 19-
Cracksman made a raid ON Vernon
The county seat Of Lamar county
last night and blew open the saf,
in Tom Guyton's store and secured
over $1,000 in gold. They also
cracked the safe of J. \. Cobb. an
other merchant and secured $50 in
cash and $4,000 worth of valuablcs
They then stole the sherin's horse
and escaped.
The sheriff organized a posse early
today and near Gatman, sMiss, If
teen miles from Vernon, got near
enough to the robbers to capture the
stolen horse They are in still in
pursuit and a battle is expected
Meanwhile a telegram has been sent
to Birmingham for Sheriff Higden
and blood hounds.