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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
Experiment. with Lam bs e..

Some breeds of sheep attain heavy
weights if pushed from the start, but
they must have rich pastures and be
given plenty of grain. \ full allowance
Of hay will be sufficient, with but little
grain, but some of the mutton breeds
can consume over two pounds of grain
each per day An experiment with
lambs at the Iowa station showed that
100 lambs of various breeds consumed
34,501 pounds of food in ninety days
and gained ACTS pounds, while seven
selected individuals Of the breeds con-
sumed 1892 pounds Of food and
gained 1921 pounds. The gain was at
the rate Of one pound increase in live
weight for each 7.37 pounds Of food
(dry matter) Of all breeds tested, and
one pound for each 7.25 pounds of food
by the seven special breeds. the food
consisting of corn, oats, bran, oil meal,
turnips, mangelS, pea hay, clover hay
and timothy, the average gain being
little over half pound a day. The
cost of the gain in live weight was 2.SS
cents per pound for the selected breeds
and 2.93 cents for the others This
does not include the fleece, labor or
manure. The lambs sold at $40 per
hundred pounds, live weight, and the
yearlings at $4.25. Shropshire year
Iings dressed over 81 per cent. Where
early lambs are gotten into market the
prices received are sometimes very
high and the growth Of the lambs is
promoted by liberal feeding and care.
The object in calling attention to the
mutton breeds is to show the impor-
lance Of feeding lambs and sheep, In
stead of depending on cheap lands and
scanty pastures. In the summer give
the sheep good pastures and grain; in
winter, feed q variety of food, using
plenty Of hay and grain, and give them
comfortable quarters at night.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
AN OLD EDITOR
Found $4,000 Worth of Food.

The editor of paper out in Okla.
said Yes. it is true when ] got hold
of Grape-NutS food. it was worth more
than $1,000 doctor bill to me, for it
made me a well man. 1 have gained
% pounds in weight, my strength has
returned tenfold, my brain power has
been given back to me, and that is an
absolute essential, for 1 am an editor
aud have been for 80 years.
My pen shall always be ready to
speak a good word for this powerful
nutritive food l had of course often
read the advertisements regarding
Grape Nuts, but never thought to apply
the food to my own use, until. in my
extremity and sickness the thought
came to me that it might fit my case.
The statements in regard to the food
are absolutely correct, as 1 have proven
in my own case. One very fortunate
thing about the food is that while it is
the most scientifically made and highly
nourishing, concentrated food l have
ever known. it has so delicious a taste
that it wins and holds friends. >
There's a Reason" Read The Road
TO Wellyille,'' in pkgs.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
ECZEMA COVERED BABY.
Worst Case Doctors Ever Sayv-Suf-
fered Untold Misery-Perfect Cure
by Cuticura Remedies

My son, who is now twenty-five
years of age. when four months old
began to have eczema on his face.
spreading quite rapidly until he was
nearly covered. The eczema was some
thing terrible. and the doctors said it
was the worst case they ever saw. At
times his whole body and face were
covered. all but his feet | used many
kinds of patent medicines, to no avail.
A friend teaSed me to try Cuticura.
At last l decided to try Cuticura when
my boy was three years and four
months old, having had eczema all that
time and suffering untold misery
began to use all three of the Cuticura
Remedies. He was better in two
months; in six months he was we'll
Mrs. R. L. Risley> Piermont, \. Il.
Oct a, 1905"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14

Haystacks should never be used if
the hay can be put under shelter. Hay
sheds, which are simply roofs on poles,
cost but little, and will save much val
liable food in a year. Glover hay does
not retain it's quality when closely
packed, being liable to heat, which is
also an objection to baling it. The best
prices for hay are obtained only when
the hay is bright and clean, and when
exposed to the weather it is liable to
injury unless stacks are made by eX-
perts. The best hay iE that which has
received careful attention in both cur
ing an6 storing.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
MODERN BUSINESS PoL1TENEss.
Shown in the Custom Of Writing
Thanks" or "Thank You" o.. Bills.

Shown in the Custom Of Writing
Thanks" or THANK You" on Bills.
"A custom of poIitcupSS that is modern
in the extent of its practice if not in its
introduction said Il man old enough to
be acquainted with ways comparatively
speaking ancient. lis that of writing
thanks or thank you' after the sigma
ture on receipted bills sent in due course
on payment of accounts: Il form that
costs little effort on the part of the
signer and that is sure to he not I'M
pleasing to the person to whom such DO
likeness is offered.
"Widesnread is this custom in its
practice now, and 50 in its observance
not likely TO be surprising; bar today
there came to my attention an instance
of courtesy III this form that did at first
seem rather strained and excessive
"On Il receipted bill received with
goods sent to me {. Q. II. | found after
the signature the polite thank YOU
and here this seemed almost super
tuous: for this was Il bill presented i'll
the course Of purely transient and
impcrSOnal transaction. But moment
reflection showed that the thank You
here WAS really neither Supcrtuous nor
excessive. but quite correct; here it was
simply the polite thank YOU that we
would have received from the salesman
if we had paid him the cash for the
goods at the time of their purchase. =
New York Sun.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
Good Variety of Plum.

The Lincoln plum here shown is de-
scribed by the Ohio experiment sta
ton as being of a variety of rare
beauty and excellent for market, one
of the best second early plums; quite
free from rot in some seasons; first
blossoms May Z, full bloom May 10,
last blossoms May 10; in full fruitage
Aug. 10.
Fruit large to very large, roundish
oblong, blunt at apex, slightly necked :;
stem long and strong and set at an
angle; suture distinct, slightly de-
pressed; color light greenish yellow
Overspread with a beautiful shade of
crimson; dots many, very minute and
indistinct; bloom, thin lilac; flesh
light yellow, firm; pit rather large
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14

Be careful in moving the lawn dur
ing very dry weather. If the grass
plot is kept too close the grass may die
moisture. The cutting Of grass weak
ems the plant at first, as every success
sive growth is in the direction Of pro-
ducing seed. Any plant can be de-
stroyed if kept cut close to the ground.
1t may make new growth several times,
but sooner or later becomes exhausted.
When moisture is abundant, however.
the plant has better opportunities to
renew it's growth.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
A Feat of Arms.

a bluejacllet, three sheets in the wind,
was creating 4 big disturbance ON shore.
and it was only after the sixth policeman
had arrived on the scene that he was
oyerpowered and handcuffed-the six
afterward escorting him on board his
ship. Saluting the officer Of the watch
as best he could, he reported:
Brought shiX phicemen board, shir.
You mean they brought you on
board"
Beg to differ, shir l brought them
shir-I surrounded them, shir!'-Illus
tratpd Bits
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14

will prevent the proper cultivation of
corn. as working the corn destroys the
pumpkin vines, the result being that
late weeds get a chance to grow and
mature. 1t is urged in defense of
growing pumpkins in the corn field
that they do not interfere with cult
walton until the corn is laid by" but
much depends upon the land, rainfall
and thoroughness of cultivation. Corn
should never be laid by as long as
weeds and grass can have an opportu-
nifty to grow cultivation being given it
if it is possible for horse to pass
along the rows.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
Hens in Summer.

The cheapest way TO keep flock of
hens in summer is to turn them on a
range, and let them pick I'D all the
food required, as they will fill their
crops several times a day with bugs.
grass seeds, worms, etc When fed
grain during warm weather the fowls
are liable to become too fat, in which
condition the hens do not lay and are
then also more liable to disease. Eggs
may not be high in summer, but they
can be produced at a very small cost
at that season if the hens are made to
seek their food.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
New Varieties Of Fruit.

Beginners with fruit should not be
too enthusiastic over the merits of new
varieties. Every year ''the best" comes
out, the highest praised variety of last
year being forgotten in the catalogues
of this year. The proper plan is to
visit the fruit farm Of some expert
enced neighbor and take his advice
The old standards are usually the best,
but new varieties should be tested on
a limited scale. Climate and soil must
be considered in selecting varieties
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
Grating WsS That Will Not Crack.

Grating WS1 That Will Not Crack.
Take ten pounds Of resin, two pounds
of beeswax, one and one-half pounds of
talIow and melt all together; then add
when not too hot one and one-half
pounds finely pulverized charcoal Stir
we'll in while warm, then have buck
ct of cold water, pour on the water so
it nearly covers. then with the fingers
gather together and cool till you can
take it in the hands and work it well.
Make into rolls an inch or more thick q:
lay it on a board to cool. When you
wish to use, break a roll and melt
apply with a small wooden paddle
about half an inch wide (not too hot)
Close up all around well, and you need
not look for cracks. Keep rubbing off
the sprouts below the CRAFTS as they
appear. l am - years old; have used
the above ever since my boyhood every
year, l put in forty-six this spring
fcrty-twO are growing. and I can't see
to thread a needle. The wax kept in
a cool place will never spoil.-B. Good
year, in Orange Judd Farmer.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
MALAYSIA COMING TO FRONT.
Is a Large Buyer of Fruits and Vege
tables from the United States.

Malaysia-that is, Java, Sumatra and
the federated Malay states-is of much
more commercial Importance than is
usually thought 1t buys canned april
cots, peaches and pears almost entirely
from California. Until 1908 the United
States supplied three-fourths of the flour,
but Australian flour has cut into that
trade heavily. 1t is large buyer of
condensed milk from Europe. the United
States and Canada. Its agricultural inn
pement requirements are large. Mod
ern mining machinery is growing in use
for tin mining
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
To Protect Trees from Borers.

Mix cement with skim milk and APP
ply with a stiff brush. Mix only a
small quantity at time, as it may
set" Apply it somewhat in a thin
condition, and then make a second APP
plication. First remove the earth from
the trunk of the tree and apply the ce-
ment mixture six inches below the sur
face of the ground and foot above.
1t will also protect against the gnaw-
ing of rabbits and mice if put on two
feet above the surface, as it becomes
stone.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
level for Golfers.

The sapphire Judging from its history
and reputcd attributes. would appear to
he deserving of the peculiar patronage
Of golfers. In the Calendar OF the Saints
it is the gem of st. Anurcw. and is en-
blematic of faith and good hope, surely
two notable ~Nling virtues.
The stone also invests the wcarcr with
truthfulneas. which ought to recommend
it to long drivers. record breakers and
golting Misunderstanding Illustrated.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
RadisheS.

Radishes are hardy plants, and the
seed terminates and starts in a few
DAYS after being planted They can De
grown now in cold frame. provided
it is covered at night and contains
enough fresh manure to create slight
warmth underneath. The best radishes
are those that are forced from the
start, as they will be then crisp and
tender They can be had on the table
early in the year and until late in the
fall.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
YARN MADE OF PAPER
Saxon Inventor PerfectS Process for Gcry-
iCeable Substitute

yarn and woven into cloth. the Saxon in
reutor. Emil Cavicz. having perfected The
process. United States Consul Hurst of
plaucu tells Of some of the uses or the
cloth. which is called 'Xylolin. The
thread is not brittle, does not have Il
hard finish and neither ShrnkS nor
is said to hc Il scrviccabIc substitute for
cotton. linen, jute and silk. Carpets,
rugs aud mats made from it are elastic,
do not retain dust readily and are easily
cleaned by beating or washing without
fear of injury. Moths Will not eat the
new cloth. Canvas" shoes and slip
pcrS have been made of it ut nominal
cost and it is said that last year 1000,
600 pieces of dwelling were made of it
and sold. wholesaliug ut ~ cents Il doZ
en- medium size. 1t is said to make
warm and sanitary garments.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
FARTHEsT POINT NORTH IN U. S.
Point Barrow, Alaska, Said to Be About
$500 from INDIANAPOLIS,

Point Barrow, Alaska, is Uncle Sans
dianapolis to Point Barrow goes first by
train to Seattle, $500 miles; then by
ocean steamer to Valdez, 1900 miles far
Their north and west; then by dog sleds
over ice and snow 27O0 miles more to
the north and west. The letter travels
in one direction $500 miles. all the dis
lance in American territory.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
X K

The chief cause Of Constipation and
Indigestion is weakness of the Muscles
that contract the Intestines and Bowels.
Cascarets are practically to the Bowel
Muscles what Massage and Cold Bath
are to the Athletic Muscles.
They stimulate the Bowel Muscles to
contract, expand, and squeeze the Diges-
live Juices out of food eaten.
They don't help the Bowels and Liver in
such way as to make them lean upou
similar assistance for the future.
This is why, with Cascarets, the dose
may be lessened each succeeding time
instead Of increased, as it must be with all
other Cathartcs and Laxatives.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
Convenient Turkey Coon.

This coop may be of any preferred
size, but not smaller than four by six
feet, thirty inches high. The posts may
be Of two-by-three-inch strips. with
one-by -two-inch strips fastened thereto
to which lath or wire may be nailed
as preferred. The sides are of cut
lath, the top being of wire Boards or
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14

trOubl e without
knowing W b a t i t
was, and finally got
so bad I was given
up. The urinary
passages were pain
full, som e t NJ e S
scanty and again
very profuse. My
limbs, feet and an
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14

kles bloated dreadfully, and sometimes
my whole body. My heart palpitated
and had smothering spells. A week S
treatment with Doan's Kidney Pills
helped me and a few boxes cured me.
At IS I am strong and we'll"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents a box.
Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, \. Y.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
{ he Handy Doctorin Y our
Vest Pocket

TITS a thin, round-cornered little
Enamel Box
When carried in your vest pocket
y it means Health-Insurance.
II contains Six Candy Tablets Of pleasant
taste, almost as pleasant as Chocolate.
Each tablet is working dose of Cas-
carets, which acts like Exercise on the
Bowels and Liver.
1t will not purge, sicken, nor upset the
stomach.
Because it is not "Bile-driver, like
Salts, Sodium, Calomel, Jalap, SIENNA, nor
Aperient Waters.
Neither is it like Castor Oil, Glycerine,
or other Oily Laxatives that simply lubricate
The Intestines for transit of the food stopped
up in them at that particular time.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14

Improved farms within 80 miles of St.
Paul. Cheap and desirable for homes.
so per cent profit for investment. Write
EVANS Real Est. Co, st. Paul, MINI.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
PLAN FOR TURKEY COOP.

tarred paper may be used as a covering
over a portion of the coop, as a protec-
ton against sudden showers, under
which portion Il box open at one end
only to the coop, as the turkeys should
be on the ground during the day.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
Growing Pumpkins.

Growing a lot Of pumpkins in the
field of corn is an old practice, but it
is doubtful if pumpkins so grown are
as profitable as when grown as a sep
arate crop from corn The pumpkins
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
midas Bamboo Sap Useful.

Bamboo sap Is still much used in India
as a medicine. 1t is believed to be cool
ing, tonic and strengthening.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
$4,000 Home for Aged Preachers.

4 home for superannuated preachers
and deaconesses of Nebraska, is the gift
of Mr.. and Mrs. c.. G.. Crowell of Blair.
The building is their $4,000 residence
and is % miles out of Omaha.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
Cascarets act like exercise.

If carried in your vest pocket (or carried
in My Lady's Purse,) and eaten just when
you suspect you need one, you will never
know sick day from the ordinary Ills of life.
Because these Ills begin in the Bowels,
and pave the way for all other diseases.
West Poctet" box 10 cents. 737
Be sure you get the genuine, made only
by the Sterling Remedy Company, and never
sold in bulk Every tablet stamped "CCC."
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
Open Air Is Better.

A German hygienic expert maintains
that lying in the open air is much more
beneficial than walking.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
THE LINCOLN PLUM.

free; quality only fair; tree only a
moderate grower, but healthy, and
forms a round, shapely head; foliage
prolific, but not SO much so as to re-
quire thinning of the fruit.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
Is MAKING Money.

Though the half-yearly net profits of
the Industrial Bank Of Japan amounted
to &350OOO only $4,000 was paid out for
''dircctors' fees and bonuses"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14

-s- q St Yitu. Dance and all Nervou. Diseases
= Permanently cured by Dr.. Kiinss Great
Nave getorsr Send Free &c trial bottle and treatise
MP r. n KLINE. Id e3l arch Street Phisdslphia. Pa
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14

The East Indies exported 10,525. 900
hides in 1906, against 1,9.6,02I IN 1903.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
New York's Foreign Consuls.

There are forty-six offices of foreign
consuls in New York city.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP for
children teething; softens the gums, reduces in
ILLUMINATION. allays pain, cures wind collie %
q bottle.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
6S, BUT PERFECTLY WELL.
The Happy Experience CT New
Castle, Pa, Woman.

Mrs. John Mansell, GA South Jeffer-
son street, New Castle Pa, says: For
years l was running down with kidney
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14
! + 1,t Eds: with si ssThOmpsOn's EyeWater

Advertising pays. Try it.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-06-14

DIV Denver Real Estate at bottom prices be-
DU fore the Boom. 40 tract 3Sth Ave,
3s4 lots. price S24, 900. Write owners, MORE IN
VESTMENT CO, California Bldg, Denver, Colo.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-01
LAST SESSION, 1906
COUNTY COURT
COMM ssloNERs CLOSE UP MI.
NOR AFFAIRS FOR YEAR-REo.
uLAR JANUARY TERM BEGINS
TOMORROW MORNING.

The lust session Of the Clatsop conn-
ty court was held yesterday morning
AT the court house, Judge Trenchard
and Commissioner Larson occupying
the bench, Commissioner Masten being
unayoldably absent County Clerk
Clinton and Roadmastcr Frye were In
Attendance upon the court
The Judge and clerk having opened
the bids heretofore advertised for In
the matter OF feeding the county prIs-
oners for the year 1907. and there be-
Ing but one bid filed, that OF Mrs.
JOS Burns al 20 cents per meal and
the same being regular and not un-
reasonable. the contract was awarded
10 her at that rate.
The roai leyIcs In districts mum
bcrod rs. ana L. were examined and
duly approved by the court
In the matter Of rond district No. l.,
the Warrcnton road, upon which n ten
min levy has been asked for. eight
mills for the main linc from Warren.
ton to Flnvcl. ana mills for the
cut-off to Clatsop. the court approved
the !evy. and agreed that at it's jan
uary session II would direct the road
| master 10 make due examination Of
! the roads In that district. for report
with estimates OF the improvements
needed on the same, and act accord
lngly
II was ordered that the sheriff pro-
coed to purchase new stove for
heating the county Jail, I, being badly
needed there.
The court then adjourned sine die.
The regular January term, 1907. will
convene at . o'clock tomorrow morn
Ing, when the entire court will be
present and ready for the big grist Of
! busne8s incidental TO the initial term
| OF the year This year the business
Of the court will be amplitied by the
! building OF the new court house
enough In Itself TO keep all hands fair
ly busy for the year; but Independent
Of this, there IN enough In the way OF
roads and bridges and lrvies and re-
ports and appointments, 10 give the
energies OF the Clatsop court a pretty
good test.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-01

stripes only once IN his entire journey
around South America Not a single
American steamer and only IL few
small sail vessels hylng the American
fag appeared IN our trade with ArRnn-
tina and Brazil In the first alx months
IT 1905, when these facts arc made
known" said member Of tho House
OF Representatives. who IN prominently
unidentified with the shipping bill. Il
shall be greatly interested In seeing
whether those western men on the
committee and In the House who have
hoHltatod about encouraging American
steamship lines will not change their
attitude. II is largely through extort-
Ing high freight rates on product rails.
cd and exported by Western farmers
that these foreign monopoliea thrive,
The honor OF our flag M we'll ~ the
commercial progress or the nation IL
involved , tho EFFORTS OF these Euro
penn combinations to throttle Ameri.
cnu trade"