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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
Cotton Seed.

From what a half century ago were
worse than rubbish heaps, more than a
million dollars week now come The
nance.
Before the war the disposal of cotton
seed gave the ginners great concern.
1t was usually hauled away somewhere
to rot, or dumped into neighboring
stream, where it soon became a nui-
sance. The old laws of Mississippi
and other States provided severe pen
alties for ginners who did not dis
pose of it in such way that it would
not be a menace to public health.
To-day the uses of cotton seed are
SO numerous that the census office has
published diagram showing the
courses which the four parts of each
little seed may take. These are CLASH
fed as waste" ''linters," ''hulls' and
meats" The waste is still waste,
even though that characterization of
anything now leads a fugitive exist
ence.
The linters are used in cotton bat
ting. The hulls may go in three direc-
tions-into fuel, the ashes of which are
used as a fertilizer, although this is
now regarded as too wasteful; into
fiber, of which paper is made; or COM
bined with cottonseed meal, into an ex-
cellent food for cattle.
But the kernels serve the most varied
uses. Besides making cake and meal
for cattle, they are readily convertible
into a crude oil, from which, accord
ing to mixtures and processes, it may
emerge as oil for miners lamps, com
pound lard" and cottolene, butter and
salad oils" winter yellow oil' and
soap. The invasion Of other industries
by these cottonseed products would of
itself make a long story. The olive or
chards of Southern France have suf
fered much
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
Advantage of Underdrainnge.


In Farmers Bulletin No. 1871, United
States Department of Agriculture, C.
G. Elliott gives an interesting resume
of the advantages of removing water
downward through the soil instead of
allowing it to run off over the surface.
They may be briefly stated as fol-
lows:
The surface soil Is retained entire
instead of the finest and most fertile
parts being carried off with every con-
siderable rainfall.
Any plant food in manure or other
fertilizer deposited upon the soil is
carried into 1t with the water as 1t
percolates downward from the surface,
and so becomes thoroughly Incorporated
with the soil.
Rainwater as it passes through the
soil serves a most useful purpose by
dissolving and preparing crude soil ma
terial for the nutrition of plants.
The soil having been well prepared,
is at all times during the growing sea-
son in readiness for the growth of
plants, such growth not being hindered
by stagnant water or saturation.
The frost goes out earlier in the
spring, so that the planting season
opens one or two weeks earlier than
in the case of soils affected by surface
drains only.
Where stiff clays are found the soil
Is made more porous, open and friable,
and roots penetrate more deeply than
they do into surface-drained soils.
The effects of drought are dimin-
ished, as has been found by experience.
owing to the enlarged and deepened soil
bed, and to the more favorable condi-
ton of the surface for preventing ex-
cessive evaporation of moisture.
1t aids in making neWSoil out of the
unprepared elements, since it permits
a freer entrance of air and atmoapher-
ic heat, which disintegrate soil material
hitherto unavailable for use of plants.
Stubborn and refractory soils. when
drained, are frequently SO changed in
texture and mechanical structure that
they become easily managed and re-
spond to cultivation with abundant
crops
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
CHAPTER XvII-(Continued.,

CHAPTER XVII Continued.)
| felt as IL the floor had suddenly sunk
away from under my feet; but / was too
old TO let it be seen, and said as calmly
as | could:
Well, sir, go on. You have not come
here simply to make that statement,
presumet"
That's one charge but mark me-" he
SAID. pausing to put his finger to the
side or his fat nose. where he kept 1t as
ne continued Mark me , it isn't the only
one-more than one witness to be pro-
,duced. There's another charge-charge
more serious than stretching rope cross
road-upsetting YOU"
And pray what charge is that. Mr..
Bax| | asked with pretended indifer-
ence
A criminal charge. We reserve ire
spcct for Mr.. Lynn Yeames' feelings.
Here's the fact-we can throw will into
chancery, and ruin DIR. Audrey, If We
make facts public. Lynn Yeames does
not wish TO proceed; Mrs. Yeahies does.
So do |. To meet I.ynn's wishes we will
abandon proceedings"-once more he laid
his stubby finger on his stubby nose, on
condition"
Tell me straight out what you mean
by that" | said
Il mean-our side abandons proceed
ings-written guarantee and all that sort
of thing you on your side pay over in
Iterest on money left in trust for Miss
F'lexmore. Audrey processes he has no
right to money-give it up to Lynn. who
has. Loses nothing-avoid scandal
y Drp'
Have you anything more to add to
this proposition" | asked
Nothing except this-stay proceedings
for a week-time for you to arrange with
Audrey, and give us decision. One week
from to-day-you understands
Perfectly well; there is no necessity
TO keep you waiting a week for a decis-
ion; you shall have it at once. On behalf
of my client and myself ! refuse to have
anything more to say to you. Let me say
In conclusion, you pettifogging rascal,
said |, rising and giving free vent to my
anger, that if you could prove your Grim
inal charge against DR.. Awdrey, | am the
last person in the world who would com
pound u felony, but the first who would
take measures to punish the man who did.
Get out of my house ~
He got up on his little legs, gasping
and stammering, dropped his gloves out
of his hat, got purple in the face IN
picking them up, gasped and stammered
again: but quickly made his way through
the open door with his small blue eyes in
the corner, for all the world like a pig
boiling past a driver Mrs. Yeames' de-
scription of me or her sons, for | had
no faith in his standing out, had evil
IDENTIFY been not fattering and he had
thought to find in me a shuffiing scoun-
drel of his own stamp.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16

1t was past FIVE when | got back to
my Office. To my utter astonishment l
found Miss Dalrymple waiting there for
me. and with her a woman. Miss Dali
rymple rose and met me with forced calm,
but | could see that her face was flushed
with triumph. and her eyes were spark
ling with excitement
II have brought Mrs. Bates 10 see you.
said she; "or rather Mrs. Bates asked IL
see you. She desires to make full
communication of all she knows"
| bowed to Mrs. Bates. who sat rigidly
in her chair. She was a middle-aged per-
son with a face like a Ratchet, and a body
like the handle of it. A hard. cold. long
woman of the scraggy kind. and just dull
enough to think herself sharp.
I'm glad TO see you, Mrs. Bates" said
l turning up the lamp. Why, surely, L
have seen you before?''
Il were in DR.. Hawdrey's hempioy,"
she replied.
ITO be sure Now | remember you. So
you have something to tell me, have your
Il wish to conceal uothink. for | have
nothink to conceal she said.
Ito be contiuued.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
IT Is WISE TO GO SLOW.
Tariff Tinkering Would BE Product.
i've of Harmful ResuIts

I've OI heSuItS.
1t is an acknowledged fact that the
wages of the American workmen are
higher than in any other country. Not
only in protected industries. but in all
lines of mercantile and manufacturing
business, the wages of the American
workman are higher. In some of the
trades, notably the building trades.
wages have reached particularly high
standard, and the hours of labor have
been materially shortened.
1t is safe to say that despite the adj
vance in the prices of commodities of
all kinds, the condition of the Ameri-
can workman is superior to any other
workman.
To maintain this superiority and to
keep the American standard of wages
and living where they are to-day should
be the purpose of all tariff legislation.
In many lines of industry the protec-
ton of tariff is absolutely necessary
Others do not depend upon the tariff
and would not be brought into direct
competition with foreign labor condi-
tons. but the prosperity of the coun-
try demands that protection should be
provided where it is needed, for all
share in the general prosperity of the
nation.
There may be tariff schedules which
afford at present unnecessary protec-
ton. There may be inequalities which
should be corrected, but in the main
the Dingley tariff has been a great
boon for the American people. Under
its fostering provisions the country
emerged from chaotic conditions and
hard times and entered upon a period
of unprecedented prosperity which
might well be called the golden era.
That prosperity has continued so
strong and sure that even the great
crisis in Wall street has failed to per-
manently disturb the general business
of the nation.
Under such conditions the decision of
the dominant party to let the tariff
alone for the present seems wiser. To
tinker would be to destroy confidence
and create uncertainty. 1t is far better
Ito bear those ills we have than fiy TO
others that we know not of."-Law-
renee (Mass.) Sun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
Studying Soils.

In selecting land for certain pur-
poses, and unless one has a knowledge
of the character of the soil, there may
be a heavy loss in consequence.
1t can be laid down as a fact that
where we find hardwood trees flourish
ing the soil is rich and in such a
section the climate is healthy. Such
small grains as wheat and oats will
yield good crops in the land where
the sugar maple, the beech and the
white and black oaks grow.
A wet soil is indicated where we
find willow, poplars, birch, red maple.
black ash and elms. By drainage such
land is often made available for farm
purposes, but it is better for grass than
either grain or fruits.
We find a strong, rich soil hard to
work, but of great fertility when once
brought under cultivation. where the
hickories. buckeyes and black walnut
grow.
The chestnut thrives best in a light,
thin soil, soil adapted to the growth
of corn. rye, vegetables and small fruits,
but which, unless strongly fortified,
cannot grow good crops of wheat or
oats, or the general fruit trees.
Soils are classified as loamy, clayey,
sandy, chalky and peaty. A loamy soil
is best adapted for most purposes,
while the others can be improved by
supplying such mineral constituents as
the soil lacks.
For a clayey soil. sand and lime or
chalk will make up the deficiency. On
sandy or gravelly soil it will require
clay-gypSum or loan.
1t is rather expensive TO get clayey
soil in a fertile condition, but when
well MANFRED such soils will yield i'm
mense crops.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
A Currency Bill.

A bill amending the currency laws
following the lines of the recommended
ton contained in the Presidents mes
sage-prOviding for an emergency cur
rency on which the tax will be so high
that bankers will avail themselves of it
only as conditions justify. it is be-
iieved. will meet the approval of the
senate, and will not have much opposi-
ton in the house. There seems pub
lie demand for currency reform, and as
there are fewer fundamental objections
TO this plan than to others suggested,
it will probably be enacted as a make
shift. 1t might be called compro-
mise between the central bank propo-
sition and the asset currency.
Both senators and representatives
agree that it would be futile to under
take at this session. to thresh out the
entire subject of the currency, and if
the Presidents suggestions tide over
the present situation. it will save much
political embarrassment. And a prac-
teal test may demonstrate a perma-
nent value.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
Feeding Cattle with Hogs.

Feeding steers probably without
hogs following the cattle on the aver
age farm in the corn belt depends upon
various conditions. All of US know
that hogs are large source of profit
In beef-making and that they naturally
go with cattle when fed on corn, and
especially so where the cattle are 2
years old and over and are fed shelled
or ear corn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
The WEAVING Colt.

WEAVING time is a very critical De-
riod of the colts life. If the colt is set
back at this time it will mean a loss
of size that will never be- made I'D. If
properly handled, however. there need
be no sacrifice. In the first place the
colt should be eating grain long before
it is weaned and the more it can be
persuaded to eat the better. We never
fear overlooking of colts up to the age
of eight or ten months. While sucking
the dam the amount of grain it will eat
will be very small, yet the returns
from this feed are very good. Oats are
of course the best feed for colts and if
there is any kind of stock on the farm
that it will pay to feed high-priced
oats to this winter it will be the young
colt and the amount of feed they will
eat will be very small compared with
the benefits accrued. When changing
to dry feed the colt is very often trou-
bled with constipation. Occasional
feeds of dry bran or bran mash will be
very beneficial in relieving this condi-
tiou' w can Cne cOlC gradually, uOn
chop off its milk ration all at once.
We have always tried TO let the dams
do the weaving themselves, allowing
the dam and colt to run together in the
pasture, making things as easy for the
brood mare as possible. When cold
nights come put both of them up in
the barn. Have a strong halter and
rope ready for the colt. Then when
winter comes the colt will be broken
has become gradually used to depend
on dry feed it will be weaned and hal
ter broken without ever having caused
any great trouble or without having
damaged it's growth in the least
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
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49, 4EEEz:z - O5N COWS

In feeding steers 2 years old and
over without hogs the waste could be
materially reduced by grinding the
corn. and l have known of several lots
of cattle fed in this way without hogs
that made money. but they We're good.
well-bred steers, well bought. well han
died and went on fair market. and
were well sold
Young steers under IS months old
will carry along fewer hogs than older
cattle even if fed shelled corn, there
fore the waste would be much less in
feeding young cattle without hogs.
From my experience and observa-
ton, If l fed cattle without hogs |
would feed young cattle, fattening and
marketing them 10 weigh from 800 TO
$50 pounds. and would grind the corn
fed TO them after they reached $50
pounds. OF course there would be con-
siderable waste in this case, as one
shOte to four head of these cattle
could be carried along nicely, especial
ly when these young hogs ran on grass
with the cattle.-C. B. Smith.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
ADVICE to Theorist.

what kind of views would you adj
wise me to set forth in my next lecture
tour" inquired the habitual orator.
Well" answered the coldly practical
theorist: IF l were you I'd get some
stereopticon views. -Washington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
The EXPLANATION,

Il wonder why the snakes man sees
when he's been drinking multiply so
fast?"
Il suppose because the kind OF
snakes he sees are adders
American
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
Soy Beans and Cow Peas.

The complaint is sometimes made
that the soy bean does not enrich the
soil to the same extent as does the
culture of the cowpea. Judging from
the chemical composition of the two
crops, says a bulletin by the Indiana
Station, it seems possible that when
both crops are removed from the soil
the soy bean carries away a greater
quantity of fertility because the grain
is so much richer in nitrogen than the
grain of the cowpea. If, however, both
crops are used for green manuring,
their chemical composition cannot pro-
duce a wide difference in soil improve
ment. The higher nitrogen content of
the soy bean seed is offset by heavier
yields of greel E.aterial in case of the
cowpea.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
Not n kicker.

The banks for their protcssion
Adopt a rule, and say
No man can draw out more than
Twenty-Five pIunks a day.
And men there are who grumble
Because the banks stand pat:
But. oh. I'll never grumble il
The banks let me do that
Houston Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
According to Orders.

"How do you do" exclaimed the let
ter carrier, as he greeted the auction
eer"
81 do as I am bid" answered the
auctioneer, with a fiendish grin.
Much the same here" rejoined the
! G. II do as / am directed"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16

"You refuse me?' snapped the little
count twirling his waxed mustache.
Il dol" replied the sensible heiress,
coldly.
Poor girl"
"Yes. 1 would be . poor girl if 1 had
you for a husband
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
HelDinp Him Along.

The Duke-Was your father hard hit
BY the stock slump?
The Heiress-No.
The Duke (after a pause)-Then
The Heiress-Oh. your grace. this is
so sudden Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
HOrsy.

Griggs-I feel sorry for. Spriggs-
don't you: His wife nags him unmer-
cifully.
Squiggs-Yes. It's horse on
Spriggs.-Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16

Every farmer must be an expert
menter TO a limited extent if he would
make the success of farming which it
is his privilege to do.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16

Get rid of the idea that one cow Is
as good as another. Only the test can
prove what each COW is doing. Keep
a record and weed out the Improbable
cows.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16

Mrs. May Perkatis and her 4-year-old
son We're found murdered in their home ar
Pottsyille, Pa, by the woman's 1S-year-
old daughter. John Rogers is suspected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16

Keep the horse under as even condi-
tons as possible. He is sensitive
creature and feels weather changes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16

Keep the horse stable as clean and
dry as possible. and don't forget that
sunlight is tonic which the horse needs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16

DIR. Wekerle, the Hungarian premier,
and former Minister q Justice Polonyi
fought bloodless duet at Budapest. At
ter DR.. WekerIe had dealt his foe two
blows with the fat of his sword Polenyi
arologized and the honor of both was de-
elared satisfied.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16

Tigers are greatly on the increase in
Burmah, owing to recent legal restric-
tons on the carrying Of arms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16

E. ". Diebold fled suit at Pittsburg,
charging the officers and directors of the
Pittsburg and Allegheny Valley Railway
Company with conspiracy to defraud.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
SSSSSsSSSSSS

Sheep when crowded into dark. poor
" ventilated stables will not thrive
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16

pure bred sire and using the tester
and scales.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
BY MISADVENTURE
f r a ~ X E a E r E 7 T
~~NAeossaecsaeSszz o=ae=neooooeG~~-

look on his face that seemed to bid peo-
pie observe that he still believed in Aw-
drey's innocence. While | was looking
after them, a colleague clapped me on the
shoulder, and said in a low voice. nod
ding toward the two:
Which is the Judas?"
There can be no doubt about that
replied, unless Judas be too good a
name for Lynn Yeames.'
Il am not SO sure about that. keene.
don't like Awdrey's quiet, longsufering.
martyrish manner. He's a clever man
ten times cleverer than Yeames-clever
enough to make big venture. If | had
to judge without evidence. | should &C
quit Yeames and hang Awdrey. And |
believe if you could only clear your mind
Of prejudice"
| would not wait to hear more OF such
fustian. | had no patience. In due
course l made a formal application for
the post-mortem examination of Fle1-
more's remains. To my establishment |
learned that the inquiry had been already
demanded and accorded; the examination
was to be made at once.
Lynn assures me, and I believe him. y
said Dr. Audrey when we next met, that
he has been opposed to his mothers ac-
ton from the very beginning. He could
not with any delicacy tell me of her pro-
ceedings. He himself insisted on Bax
quitting his mothers house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16

A Greek, bound TO fatherland, took
wrong train out of Chicago and went to
San Francisco.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16

Can any one explain the law by
which an utter stranger will pay you
half more for pure bred animal
than will your nearest neighbor and
be perfectly satisfied with his bargain?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
rhe efforts to exterminate the

The efforts to eXterminate the plague
in New South Wales led to the killing
last year of over $1,000 mice and rats.
Plague germs were found in I23 rats
and eighteen mice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16

The time to begin development of
the dairy COW is several generations be-
fore she is born. But if you cannot
do that, you can at least treat the
is possible
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16
Resigned His Leadership.

Meeker-Just one year ago to-day /
led my wife TO the altar
Bleeker-You did, eh?
Meeker-Yes: and right there and
then my leadership ended.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16

The following points should be kept
in mind when sorting apples for stor-
age: % Only the better grades
should be stored. (2) They should be
stored as soon as possible after pick
ing. 80 Only hard ripe" fruit will
keep well in cold storage. a. A uni
form temperature of 81 to 80 degrees
f. is best. 90 They should be put on
the market as soon as they reach their
highest maturity or before. A mid
winter variety is best marketed in mid
winter. CO. Apples with color do not,
as a rule, scald as readily as other
kinds. The Mammoth Black Twig is
an important exception. 60 The quail
ity of the fruit is maintained better in
storage when the fruit is wrapped.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-16

How does your neighbor do the thing
which bothers and perplexes you? Ever
take time to study other peoples meth
DDS and find that you could improve on
your own? If not, you have something
to learn