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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16


Methods of handling the alfalfa crop
from The time Of seeding until 1t is in the
barn In the form Of well cured hay are
given by the Wisconsin station bulletin.
In brief 1T is as follows: The best soil for
alfalfa Is a rich clay loan over a gravelly
subsoil. 1t is best on well cultivated soils.
IL the nitrogen forming bacteria are not
in the soil the soil should be inoculated.
Spring sowing Is the best. Where ground
is inclined to be weedy use a nurse crop,
barley sown at the rate Of three pecks
to the acre being the best. Thin seeding
of the nurse crop is preferable. Twenty
pounds OF alfalfa seed per acre is rec
commended. The year following the seed
ing three good crops OF hay can be ex-
pected. Cut when about one-tenth of
plants are In bloom and OF a morning
after the dew has disappeared on a day
promises fail weather Cut stubble
at least an inch high. In the afternoon
OF the day cut, rake and put into small
cocks. These cocks can be covered with
light cotton duck caps and left until the
hay is thoroughly cured.-Chicago Drov-
ers' Journal.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
When the Poles Were Warm.

Among the most interesting discoveries
mad by the Swedish antarctic expedition,
which has spent two years In the south
polar regions, is that OF the fossil bones
Of many vertebrate animals, including
some OF great size, together with abund-
ant remains OF plants. These show that,
as In the case OF the north polar regions,
a mild climate once existed where now
everything Is in the grip Of perpetual frost.
The explorers found evidence that great
forests had once fourished on the borders
Of the antarctic continent. and the animal
remains indicated that vast expanse Of
heritage must have existed there to serve
as feeding grounds. Strange birds prob
ably were also among the inhabitants Of
this Ice buried land.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
Chinese Athletics,

From the Shanghai Mercury.
The Chinese have always had athletic
exercises of a sort, in which they have
rather prided themselves, though none
ever seem to have taken such a hold on
the nation as ours have on us during the
last century or so. They have plenty OF
stories of strong men capable of welding
extraordinary weapons, of bending won
drous bows, or Of lifting heavy weights,
etc. Even within the last few years feats
of archery were done before an army Of
ficer could get his commission in the
army and In almost any village there is
a bamboo with a pierced stone at either
end to test the strength OF the risingSgen-
Grafton In lifting. But there was nothing
of regular athletic training. except for a
few wrestlers, perhaps. before foreigners
came.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
5 ROBINS and 9
TARUSHEs Fight;
ALL ARE KILLED
Bird Families, Nesting Side by
Side, Peaceable Until the
Little Ones qEne

st. Louis, Special: Two bird families,
nine thrushes and eight robins, battled
for possession of a free in which both
had built nests at East Alton. When
the fight was over IL birds lay dead at
the foot of the tree.
The story of the strange battle and
its outcome Is vouched for by Charles
Ferguson, Postmaster of East Alton,
and by Edward Balster, owner of the
farm on which the disputed tree stands.
Mr.. Ferguson is widely known as a nat
uralistsA
Early in the spring he observed that
a brown thrush and a robin had select
ed h fork Of a maple tree as a nest
ing place. s.. r
He watched the two pairs of birds.
At first they seemed to be at war with
each other for the possession of the tree
fork. but q truce apparently was de-
clared, and they built their nests side
by side. so close that they touched.
He kept close watch OF the birds, OBJ
serving their movements through q
powerful field glass.
s... Seemed on Good Terms.
All went well until the little birds
came. Then Mrs. Thrush and Mrs.
Robin had the inevitable spats about
their children. ... ....
The young robins would hop over
into next door Dirdy flats and steal the
choice worms which Papa Thrush had
brought home for his babies.
When the furnishings were large
enough they retaliated by making raids
on the robins lardsr and gobbling up
the bugs which Mamma Robin had put
away for breakfast.
Soon the parents were drawn into the
feud. Mrs. Thrush and Mrs. Robin
tried to scratch each other and their
husbands were not on speaking terms.
Sometimes they would meet while in
search of food and one or the other
would come home with scalp wounds.
The Final Battle.
Then came the great day, the day that
both broods were able to leave their
nests and fly to the branches above.
There was the battlefield. Thrush
lings and baby robins fought for pos
session of the choicest roosting places.
Their papas and mammas went to take
their part.
Fiercely they fought, pecking at each
others eyes and sinking their sharp
bills in each others chests.
One by one they fell until all were
dead.
Blue Jays are killing so many young
chickens in the neighborhood of Jer-
SEVILLE that the authorities of Jersey
county are thinking of offering a boun-
ty for the feathered murderers. The
jays jump on the backs of the little
chicks and peck them just back of the
wings until they die. Miss Lily Schef-
fer, whose home is on North Washing
ton street, says that so of her chickens
have been killed in that way this sea-
son,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
WHAT IS A coon Bull WORTHY
From Hoard,s Dalryman.

NNtEH#t- HTDIn I1OAIQ Law man. E.4n
Professor Fraser, who has been doing
such good work in Illinois In trying to
arouse the thought and Judgment Of
dairy farmers OF hat state concerning
the losses they are sustaining because
OF the poor quality OF their cows, asks
the question very frequently: What is
q good bull WORTH" He shows by facts
and figures that a farmer AN well az
ford te pay $3.50 for a good bull to use
on a herd Of common cows and then
make a large profit by the investment.
The figures are correct, because the
facts are all about US in confirmation,
but the great mass OF farmers are still
unconvinced.
There is not a farmer in the country
that will wink ven at paying $3.50 for a
good horse simply for the work there
is in him. Teams are selling In this
section for from $500 to $500.
1t Is a strange Judgment OF values
that will hesitate at paying that price
for IN animal that will put more sell
ing value and more milk production
into a herd for years to come. But we
see 1t every day in other things. That
blind worship of cheapness, what a
curse II is to the farmer. How 1t clouds
his vision, puts shackles on his feet
and manacles on his hands. Many
farmers are afraid OF the ridicule Of
their neighbors IL they should pay the
price a good bull is worth. But as
Professor Fraser says. there stand the
facts"
Hundreds Of farmers have broke,i
through this hedge of humbug notion
by buying flrst-class bulls; have I'm.
proved their herds wonderfully in milk
producing capacity; have added from
rs to 50 per. cent. to the selling value
Of every COW and heifer and stand
ready to testify to the wisdom Of this
course. The demand for well bred
dairy bulls Is increasing. An animal
that contains the right breeding power
is cheapness ~personified at $3.50. No
horse On earth ever began to earn IT.
net money as much for his expenses
as will a good bull.
Over $500, 600 a rel is coming into
this, Jefferson county, steadily because
the farmers saw the point, purchased
registered bulls and went to grading uL
their herds. Carload after carload of
grade HqRstein Inc Guernsey cows and
heifers 60 out al a testimony to the
soundness OF our statement. Sure
enough, what is a good bull worth?
Oregon, Willamette valley lands. Write
for descriptive matter. Olmsted Land Co,
Salem. Ore. "r
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
INEQUALITY IN M A

From Chicago Lave Stock World.
AS long as conditions are such that
the people will. not buy high priced
meat without grumbling, and as long
as there Is q disposition to economize
as much as possible, packers will make
a strenuous effort to buy live stock as
low as they can in order that they may
be better able to find an outlet for the
product. The smash in the cattle mar
ket this week showed plainly the atti-
tude of buyers and what they will do
when they get the slightest advan-
tage. The spread in cattle prices now
Is so wide that there Is plenty of
chance to put a lot OF cheap meat ON
the market, but packers say the trou-
BILE IL that most people want the good
cuts. The American public mas not
been educated yet to properly use the
cheaper parts of a beef. Most house.
wives have a limited knowledge Of
meats, and invariably ask for sirloin or
porterhouse, and 1t is possible that
some of them don't know that the car
cass cuts up anything else. At any
rate, there is very little call for any
other kind of beef outside OF roasts,
and consequently the less desirable
parts have to be sold at a great dis
count. The butcher has to even up
and 80 charges extravagant prices for
the most popular parts.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
Alphabetically the Same.
from the Argonaut,

Gladstone, a jamaican negro, was as
sistaht to a district physician in the
.canaI zone, and, being rather poor in
Ills Latin, the bottles had been num-
hered for his benefit. One day a Span
ish laborer came in for medicine, and
The doctor told him to give him two
nils out of number six. After he had
zone the doctor asked: Gladstone, did
YOU give the man a dose of number
six?" ''Gh, no, sab, doctor; numbah
six was finished, so / just give him one
nm out OF numbah foah and n out
oEnumbah two"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
The Better Part.

From the New YORK Press.
Van Bibber, fresh from the wedding,
sat over a cool and kissing drink in the
club window. 10
"She rejected you once, didn't she,
old man?", De Peyster asked.
Van Bibber sneered at the memories
of the June bride which his friends
question evoked. '.."
"She only partially returned my af-
fection," he murmured.
only partially returned your affec-
ton? What do you n1ean?"
IT mean what ! say" Van Bibber
bitterly answered. "She returned all
the love letters, but kept all the jew
elry."
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
Iich4rirc Hajr enc.

A hairdresser in the west end of Sunder-
land gives such OF his patrons as may de-
sire It a genuine 'lightning hair cut
The operation comb has stretched along
the upper portion Of its teeth a wire con-
nected with a storage battery, which rem
ders Il red hot as soon as the current Is
switched On. The comb is passed through
the hair, and regulated so that the hair
is sir,sed off to the requisite length.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16

Senator Gilchrist, discussing In Al
bany his insurance bill, said OF specu-
lation:
ought to be removed from our life al
much as possible.
When l think Of speculation, I think
of a man l know
This man, a conservative, sudden
ly took to stock gambling. At the end
of a furry I met him one afternoon
and asked:
We'll were you a bull or a peal
today?'
Neither he answered, giving me a
sour smile. I was an ass"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16

10 all VINO enclose
postage he will reply,
telling how a
Kidney Pills cured
him after he had doc
tored and had been
In two different hOspi-
for eighteen
months, suffering In
tense pain in the
back, lameness, twin
ges b STOPPING or
lifting. languor, dizzy
spells and U
ffnpn AnaHnra 1xaaI
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
His ACCOMPLISHMENT.

E From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Sammy. a little boy from the sIums
of New York, was invited with about
20 others to a charity dinner given at
the house of a lady in fashionable So
ciety. When the dinner was over the
lady asked h little ones to sing or
recite in turn.
All went we'll until it came Sammy's
turn, when he made no sign of start
ing until the lady said: Come.
Sammy, let me hear you sing"
After a moments pause the young
guest answered, Il can't sing, lady" :
"What!" said the lady. you can
not sing? Then what can you do?"
We'll" said Sammy, Il amt used
ter singin', but I'll fight any OF the
other kids in the ROOM"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
Botany to the Rescue Of the Ship.
wrecked.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
There is no reason, Va ignorance,
why shipwrecked sailors die in their
open boats of starvation" The speaker
was O botanist. "Let the shipwrecked
include a light net in their luggage"
he said. .and let them trail this net
behind them as they sail or row upon
the seas surface. Every few hours they
can haul in and take from 1t a meal
OF small shellfish or other tiny sea
fruit. Everywhere the seas surface
teens with animal and vegetable mat
ter capable of sustaining life"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
Evidently vaIueless.

Smudge-You don't seem to consider
my opinions Of much value.
Grudge-If they were worth any
thing YOU wouldn't offer them so freely.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
WNDOWS,undcr NEW LAW obtained
PENSIONS w 3SsS - eggs 5. !
The Test Of an Egg:

Some folks who were going on a
picnic got n raw egg mixed up with
how to detect 1t without breaking them
all. A visitor was equal to the emer-
gency. He took an egg between his
fingers and his thumb, he twirled 1t on
the table, and II spun like a top. THAT
egg,'' said he, has been boiled" An
other was tried with the same result,
and then he found one that he could
not make spin. That" said he, us
the raw egg" And so the puzzle was
solved.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
Correct Definition.

Johnny-Pa. what is a mathemati-
clan?
PA mathematician, my son. Is a
man who can calculate the distance
between the most remote stars, and
who is liable to be swindled in changing
a 50-cent piece.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
A Gentle Hint.

First Actor-Yes, we had a rough
time in the gulch. ,.'-r -a
Second Actor-Really? Did the audi
ence hand you a lemon?" s
First Actor-No, they handed US an
egg. .g.
Second Actor-what did that mean?
First Actor-They wAnted Us 20 beat
s." u =
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16

I'm a Pinch, Use Aliens Foot-Ease.
A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t rests
the feet. Cures corns, Bunions, Swollen;
Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching, Sweating feet
and Ingrowing Nails. Aliens Foot-Ease
makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold BY all
mailed FREE. Address Allen s. olmsted,
LIE RoW. N. Y.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
Quickly Remadiad.

Sporting Editor-It seems to me his
expression of yours about showing a
clean pair of heels is not just the
thing in a report of a bicycle race.
ReporterAAll right. Just stick in a
wv" and make it a" clean pair Of
wheels"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
Wanted to Know.

The Lawyers Son (aged O-Say.
pop, can you move your brain?
The Lawyer-No, OF course not.
The Lawyers Son-Then how do you
change your mind?
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
oPPoRTuNIrY OF A LIFEIIME.

This association has an option on 5000
acres of land. Two rivers, 100000 acres of
climate. Railroad now building. Under
our plan you will have a home and q
farm of your own and an equal interest
In the entire enterprise. Easy payments.
Write for literature today. La Prosper
tdad Colony association. Dept. H., 5Q6
Chamber Of Commerce Bldg, Loa Angeles,
Cal #... a.. .".'EFT ..#".a t.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
Before the Explosion.

Safe Cracker (ready to explode the
powder)-Say, Bill, when we get at the
money in this safe we will have a jolly
jamboree.
Yeggman-Yes, there'n be a big blow
out. all right.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16

Deans Kidney Pills." says Mr.. Win
Rey, II weighed 143. After taking 10
or II boxes I weighed 1872 and was
completely cured"
Sold BY all dealers. so cents a box.
Poster Miiburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
Not REQUIRED,

Her Father-What? You a. you're
engaged to Fred? 1 thought I told you
not to give him n encouragement?
His Daughter don't. He doesn't
need N.Y.. .-r.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
Eorcn of Habit.

Teacher-He's always at the foot of
the class.
Superintendent No wonder; his
father Is a chiropodist.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
A Common Rola.

mn. WInslow-s poorKnSo orHuk TOT CAildrse
teethingi aoftans the gums, reduces nanmA az
&ys pals. cures VIVID eoH~ - oent- q bottIa
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
Very Quiet.

Are your new neighbors quiet?"
Very. The boy Is ~tongue-tied EHH
the daughter injured her hand ana
won't be able to play the piano for sew
eral months"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
| AM
A MOTHER

How many American women in
lonely homes to-day long for this
blessing to come into their lives, and
to be able to utter these words, but
because of some organic derange-I
ment this happiness is denied them.
Every woman interested in this
subject should know that prepara-
ton for healthy maternity is
ACCOMPLISHED by the use of
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN


Artist-Among my dearest treasures
Is the watci. which my father carried
when he was q young man. "
Bright-Would you mind letting me
see it?
Artist-Certainly not; hut II is tenn
porarily in the possession Of my-er-fa-
theirs brother. =
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
PROOF FOR TWO N

II You Suffer with Your kidneys
and Back Write to This Man.
G. w Winney. Medina, N. Y. in
GHNS kidney sufferers to write to him.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16

Agents and canvassers who are looking
exclusive for UP to date fastest selling
auto speciality should write immediately to
Francisco, Cal. ..f s.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
Every Time

"A man must have a head to do bust
ness with me"
What is your ~business?"
I'm a phrenologist."
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16
Not for Him.

The Golfer-Do o play golf?
Chauffeur--No, it is so very hard to
hit anybody.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16

A toad is said to lay 1850 eggs in
one year, but only about one egg In
1000 develops into a toad.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16

Invest IS monthly in Oklahoma farm
lands. Agents wanted. Write for particu-
lars. C.. w. Deming Inv. Co, Tulsa, Okla.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16

About 10000, 900 pounds of tallow
are used every year in the manufac-
ture Of candles in the United States.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16

Many a man willing to steal doesn't
get a chance ~
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16

From x~Everybody's Magazine.
The enterprisink manager of q little
lyric theater in northern pennsylvania
believes IN Fronting by the misfortunes
OF others. One day he displayed the
following sign In his house;
.........s,y.
!: Do"NoT SMOKE :
REMEMBER THE TROQUOIS /:
FIRE. +:
So great was the efficacy OF this that
before the end OF the week he put UP
another.
: DO NOT SPIT :
/: REMEMBER THEIJOHNSTOWN /:
FLOOD. /:
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Oregon, Willamette valley lands. Write
for descriptive matter. Olmsted Land Co.,
Salem, Ore. |
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15
PROPOSALS AND BIDS
NOTICE 70 CONTRACTORS

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
olnee OF the Board of State Harbor Commission
ers, Union Depot and Ferry House, San
francisco, Cal. October II, 1908.
oealed proposals or bids win be received at
,rI mIs oInce at or prior to $3.50 o'clock p. on
THURSDAY. November 49, 1908 for the con-
struction of Section II OF the seawaU. the same
70 extend from the northerly end of Section II
sA nunured t6O0l feet northerly along the water
'front.' line of the City and County of san Fran
tisco' IN accordance with the plan and speciica-
tions 1 prepared therefor by the Assistant State
LIZ nglneer and adopted by the board October 10,
oi ioooi ana on file in this Office TO which special
reference is hereby made. The work to be done
unoer these specifications consists in furnishing
an al stoIe ana labor for constructing stone sea-
WHii: II Is estimated that the stone seawall will
require about 50 600 of stone of . 600 pounds
per ton; of this amount 73 900 tons of smaller
stone VIII be required for the core of the en-
bahkment and about IL 600 tons of large stone
ior i the outer slopes. The stone must not be sub
9ect 10 decomposition disintegration by the
action of the water or air.
me stone for the core will include stone from
Pouhu ID weight up TO any size and weight, In
n Iair assortment; the stone for the outer slopes
must be stone in size from one TO four cubic feet
IA a Iair assortment; objection will be made
to stone larger than four cubic feet The stone
IMor LOT tne outer slopes must be free Of seams and
other lines of cleavage
No bid Will be received unless 1t is made on
oiank form furnished from this office and is
accompanied by sample weighing about 20
pounds OF the stone to be used and certified
check OF five 60 per cent of the aggregate
amount OF the bid, payable to the order of the
part OF the successful bidder that he will, within
SIX tol days after the acceptance Of the bid.
enter into written contract to do said work
according TO the plans and specihcat tions pre-
pared therefor, and viii also execute and file
with this board bond In such the board
may deem adequate with a surety company to
De approved by the Board OF State Harbor Com
mlssioners and conditioned for the faithful per-
iormance of such contract: nor will said bid be
considered by this board unless delivered to the
Secretary or TO the Assistant Secretary. at the
Office Of the Secretary, at prior to $3.50 o'clock
p- 10. on THURSDAY. November 49, 1905, at
which time and place the bids will be opened.
The board reserves the right TO reject any
all bids IL deemed for the best interests of the
State
Bidders are invited to be present at the open
ing OF the bids.
JAMES y GILLETT
Governor of the State of California, offco
Member of the Board of State Harbor Com
missioners.
EDWARD robson TAYLOR,
Mayor of the City and County Of San Francisco,
ex offcio Member of the Board of State Har-
Dor Commissioners.
W V. STAFFORD,
HENRY j. CROCKER
W. T.. DENNIS0N
Board of State Harbor Commissioners.
RALPH BARKER, Assistant State Engineer.
w B. THORPE Secretary.