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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26

Story of an Amateur PouItryman.
About the most sensible land
might add, also, the most profitable,
beginning ever saw made In the poul-
try business was by young clerk, who
lived In the suburbs of a nearby city.
He sustained severe attack of the
''hen fever" and. as is the usual occur
renee, became enthused over the "enor-
nous profits to be made with poultry.
He did not, however, allow his
enthusiasm to get the best of the bet
ter judgment, and cause him to resign
his clerkship and Immediately embark
In the poultry business on a more or
less extended scale, as has so frequent
ly occurred but, instead, he held on to
bis clerkship, fixed up good, comfort
able little house on q back lot, bought
dozen standardized hens and a
rooster at a dollar a head, Of a neigh
boring fancier, and thus made his
start.
This was early In the spring during
the spring and summer he furnished
the family table with eggs and chick
ems, and, besides, Matched and raised
something like hundred young chicks.
Out Of these he retained twenty-five of
the best pullets for breeders, and, of
course, at the same time enlarging his
house room; and So by the next spring,
we find that his business has, from nat
ural causes, tripled itself, and all this
time our friend has been steadily and
rapidly gaining in practical knowledge
Of the business.
This natural increase continued for
another year or two, and by this time
he had his business so firmly establish
ed on a paying basis that he was justi-
fed in buying small farm out at the
edge Of town, and then and there be-
coming full-fiedged poultryman, max
ing this his exclusive occupation.
Speaking of profits, he recently told
me that he scarcely managed to meet
expenses the first year, the second
year he slightly more than kept even.
while subsequent years have not failed
to show a nice little sum on the right
side of the ledger.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Destroying Pocket Gophers.

The Nebraska Experiment Station
has been investigating the destruction
OF pocket gophers. As effective and at
the same time inexpensive methods as
can be employed are; Trapping when
done properly and In conformity with
the animals habits; poisoning under
certain restrictions and careful prac-
tees shooting at certain times and
under some conditions; and lastly the
protection Of the natural enemies OF the
animals. 1t is urged that barn owls,
the long-tailed weasels and bullsnakes
especially be spared. since all these ami
mails are particularly noted as enemies
Of pocket gophers wherever they are
found.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
squash Bugs.

The squash bug never lays its eggs
on the stem, unless by accident, but
the under side of the leaves. The eggs
are of a dark chestnut color, globulal
in form, and exist in clusters. They
may be found by turning up the leaves
when the eggs may be crushed. An
other insect deposits it's eggs on the
stem; this is the borer. The larvae
as soon as Matched, eat into the stem
and are then difficult to dislodge One
of the most effectual remedies against
enemies of the squash is a solution OF
saltpeter, which is prepared by dis
solving a teaspoonful in a quart OF
water and sprinkling 1t over the plant
though sawdust, saturated with tur.
pentine. is also used on the ground
around each plant with success.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Right for Once.

In an argument upon modern min.
anthropy, of which, as it is usually con-
Quoted. he disapproves, Prof. Charles
Zeublin of the University of Chicag 90
had for opponent a charity expert.
In the arguments course the exna-.
pointed out case where his sociatv
stepping in with financial aid, unoues,
tionably saved the lives of an entire
family.
'sNow what do you say to thatYs the
expert triumphantly demanded.
"Oh," grumbled Prof Zueblin, s'evan
modern philanthropy viii do good soma-
times. 1t is like the case of a West side
Mrs. Malaprop. The rain fell in tor
rents as she came out of church after
the Lentsn service the other afternoon,
and she had no umbrella, and she had
not ordered her carriage
How irrigating this ISL she ex-
claimed. New York Times.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Suggestions.

A crust of bread helps to clean out a
sticky bread pan.
Petroleum ointment stains are very
obstinate and the best thing for them
Is to soak in kerosene.
Do not pile leftover cooked potatoes
together, as they will sour quickly.
Spread them ont ON large dish.
For the picnic dainty salads can be
packed in large green pepper pods or
tomatoe scooped out for the purpose,
A sponging with a solution of one
part ammonia to ten parts of water is
said to brighten the colors of a faded
carpet.
Salt thrown into the oven immediate
" after anything has been burned in il
will make the Objectionable odor less
disagreeable.
Select a dozen or so of the smooth
est and largest splints from the new
broom and lay them away to use In
testing cake when it is baking.
If you accidentally spill ice cream on
a silk waist try using alcohol to remove
the grease blemish. 1t also removes a
candy or gum blemish.
Nail stains may be removed from
wood by scrubbing the wood with a So
luton of oxalic acid, half pint Of
acid TO quart of boiling water.
Alum or common salt dissolved in
boiling water and poured into cracks
and crevices forms a sort of cement,
kills vermln and preserves the wood.
A reliable baking powder is made
with one part of soda, two parts Of
cream of tartar and as much corn
starch as the combined bulk of the two
first mentioned articles
Select a short-handled dipper for a
narafin receptacle. Make a mouth 1T
on side, through which the parafn is
poured. A toy tea kettle is excellent
fer the same purpose.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Height of Land. Depth If Sea

The mean height of all the land now
above the sea is referred to by Lyell as
being 1000 feet. The mean depth of
the ocean is at least $4,000 feet, that is.
it exceeds the height of the land twelve
times. This is because the extreme
heights of the land. although probably no
less than the extreme depths of the sea.
yet are exceptional heights, while the
ocean meintains its dapth over enormous
areas. Owing to the fact that the sur
face of the ocean to that of the land is
as two and a half to one, the ocean
thirty times over were it all pitched into
the ocean areas.-Knowledg and Scien-
tific News.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
It's Stomach Cnt0a9h

Some people are thin and always re-
main thin, from temperamental rea-
sons Probably in such cases nothing
can be done to change this personal
pseuEiarity.
Bat there are large number of peo-
gH@ who get thin, or remain thin, who
naturally would be plump and fleshy
5us for some digestive arrangement.
Thin people lack in adipose tissue.
Adtpose tissue ia chiefly composed Of
9as.
Fat is derived from the oily constit-
ueats of food.
The fst-malzing foods are called by
Ghe Psychologist, hydrocarbons. This
cizss OF foods are not digested in the
stomach at all. They are digested In
the duodenum, the division of the ALI
Eaentary canal just below the stomach.
The digestion of fat is mainly, If not
wholly, the work of the pancreatic
Juice. This juice is of alkaline reac-
Gioa, and is rendered inert by the addi-
cam of acid. A hyperacidity of tho
digestive fluids of the stomach passing
down into the duodenum, destroys
the pancreatic fluid for digestive pur-
poses Therefore, the fats are not di-
gested or emulsifed, and the system la
deprived of it's due proportion of oily
constituents. Hence, the patient grows
Tain.
The beginning of tho trouble is ca
Garrhal condition of the stomach which
causes hyperacidity of the gastric
Juices This hyperacidity is caused by
fermentation of food in the stomach.
When the food is taken into the stom-
asns IL the process of digestion does
not begin Immediately, acid fermenta-
sSon will take place. This creates a
nyYsracidity of the stomach Juices
which In their turn prevent the pan
cFeStic digestion of the oils, and the
cancellation results
a. dose of Peruna before each meal
haEsens the stomach digestion. By
huxrying digestion, Peruna prevents
fermentation of the contents OF the
aaouach, and the pancreatic juice is thus
preserved in its normal state. 1t then
only remains for tho patient to eat
arfiicfent amount of fat-forming foods,
aud the thinness disappears and plump
s1sss takes its place.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Comforts.

One cup sugar and two eggs beaten
together, one-half teaspoon salt, one
cup sweet milk. three cups -four, one
teaspoon baking powder. Have ready
a deep pan of hot lard and dip in a
tablespoonful at a time, as if frying
doughnuts. Dip your spoon in hot lard
first and the mixture will not stick to
the spoon. When brown on one side
they will turn over. Fry brown and
lay on paper to drain. Do not put
too many in at once, as they must have
room to turn over.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Necessity a Harsh Master.

When the artist had finished his scenic
sketch of the stretch of woods skirting
the suburban road, he looked up and
beheld a serious-faced Irishman, whom
he had previously noticed digging in a
trench by the roadside, gazing queerly
at his canvas.
"Well.' said the artist Familiarity, do
you suppose you could make a picture
like thatT'
The Irishman mopped his forehead a
moment, and, with a deep sigh, an
swered:
Sure; mon en- do anything if he's
driY TO utv'
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Almond Meal.

Oatmeal merely softens the water
almond meal is substitute for soap
1t is made of ounces of best almond
meal, an ounce of powdered orris root
2 ounces of caustic soap ground to a
powder, half dram of oil of berga-
mot and four drops of oil Of bitter al
monds. Mix well, and keep on the
dressing stand In tightly covered glass
Jar. When washing pour a little of the
meal into the hands and use as soap
treating the face with It.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Maple and prune Pudding.

Soak two cups of well-washed pruaes
In water to cover overnight. In the
morning simmer until prefectly tender,
then remove seeds and stir in one cup
full OF chopped maple sugar, cut in
small pieces. The prunes should be
nearly dry. Cover with a good biscuit
dough, rolled thin with a half cupful
of shaved maple sugar rolled over it.
Bake In quick oven and serve with
cream.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Admission by Ticket.

Mandy was a young colored girl, fresh
from the cotton fields of the south. One
afternoon she came TO her northern mis-
tress and handed her visiting card.
DE lady wha' gibe me dis is in de
pa'lor," she explained. "Dey's annoder
lady on de do'step.'
Gracious, Mandy" exclaimed the mis-
tress. "Why didn't you ask both of them
to come imp
"Kase ma'am," grinned the girl. "de
one on de do'step don forgit her ticket"
Brooklyn Life
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Brown Betty.

Slice apples fine, crumble your bread
and put a layer of crumps in pudding
dish. then a layer of apples. Sprinkle
with cinnamon and currants. Continue
until you have amount required, then
drop bits Of butter here and there on
top. Add a little water and cook in
slow oven until brown.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
water Pans for Poultry.

In the construction of a water pan
for poultry some provision should be
made to keep out dust and litter. Tho
forms shown in the illustration permits
fowls to drink from different sides at
one time and presents the smallest
possible space for filth to enter. The
round cone-shaped top prevents the
fowls roosting upon it. It may be fixed
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Lemon sherbet.

Squeeze all the juice from six lemons
and one large orange. Put into this
the grated rind of the orange and Of
three of the lemons and let 1t steep
for an hour. Strain In bag, squeez-
ing this hard, add two cups granulated
sugar and one pint water. Mix well
and put into a freezer. Turn until
frozen, pack and let 1t stand for an
hour before serving.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26

The following item OF information
from report by the Department of
Agriculture illustrates the effect Of the
unwarranted advance in prices Of meat
by the beef trust;
Amount saved by the American peo-
pie eating one-fourth less meat for a
year, S22S, 100000"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26

ing Illustration.
The nest is made Of wire and is sup
ported In a suitable housing, both OF
which can be removed from the chicken
house when cleaning is necessary
When thus removed they can be con.
veniently placed In suitable recep,
tacle containing boiling water and
thoroughly cleansed of all impurities
and undesirable insects.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
How to Save Pie Juices.

In baking any kind of juicy pies,
after getting the pie ready for the
oven, take a strip of muslin cloth
about an inch and half wide, wiring
out of cold water. and put 1t around
edge of pie, one-half on pie tin, and
none of the Juice will run out in the
oven. When done lift the cloth right
of the pie.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
mnr.estIng nt Risht Timc.

Pick vegetables with the dew on;
they are superior to those picked In the
hot sun. Beans, however, must be
picked when dry; Il vines or fruit are
handled when wet they will rust. The
following are better picked before full
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26

Boiled eggs which adhere to the shell
are fresh A good egg will sink in
water. Stale eggs are CLASSY and
smooth of shell. The shell of a fresh
egg has a lime-llke surface. A boiled
egg which is done and dries quickly
on the shell when taken from the sauce
pan is fresh.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Apple sauce Cake.

Stir into one cupful sweetened apple
sauce one teaspoonful soda. Cream half
cup butter with one cup sugar and half
teaspoonful salt. Beat this well into
the apple sauce, adding one cup raisins
Or currants, or both, mixed, and spices
to taste. Last Of all stir in one pint
dour. Bake in loaf in slow oven.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Eggs as Livestock.

An Iowa man is undertaking to import
eggs from England under the classihca-
tion of livestock" The custom officials
do not see It that way. although it is
well known that many of the eggs shin
ped from Iowa to Chicago reach the con-
sumers as live poultry.-Houston Post.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26

extended to the
poultry yard. The
Industrious hen is
to b e provided
with a sanitary
nest which can be
readily W a S h e d
and scrubbed as
occasion demands.
This recent deyel-
opment is shown
I'm thp aNc.Nrnnapv-
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26

sized: String beans, beets, carrots.
corn, cucumbers, peas, radishes and
squash. Don't allow seed to ripen on
the plants or they viii stop bearing.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
sanitary Poultry Nest.

The present-day tendency to employ
sanitary measures in the dairy. the
stable. the doghouse. etc, has at last
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26

small yards for hogs require very
tight fences either OF boards or wire.
The plan shows cedar posts set less
than eight feet apart. At the top and
bottom are two by six inch planks set
into the posts and there are seven lat
eral wires
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Grandfather's Cure for
Constipation

UN REAT medicine. the Sawbuck.
III N Two hours day saving wood
AZ viii keep anyone's Bowels
~>>aul regular.
NO need Of pills, Cathartcs. Castor OH.
nor "Physic, If you'll only work the Saw
buck regularly.
Exercise is Natures Cure for Constipa-
SSon and, "a Ten-Mile walk will do, II you
haven't got a wood-pile.
But, If you will take your Exercise In an
Easy Chair, there's only one way to do that
because. there's only one kindof Artificial
Exercise for the Bowels and its name Is
s'CASCARETS."
Cascsrets are the only means to exercise
fhs Bowel Muscles without work.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26

They don't Purge. Grippe. nor upset
your Stomach" because they don't act like
@'Fayxics.'
They don't flush on, your Bowels and
aRtsssines with costly waste Of Digestive
Juice. as Salts, Castor Oh, Calomsl, Jalap.
or Aperient Waters always do.
No-Cascarets strengthen and stimulate
thu Bowel Muscles, that line the Food
passages and that tighten up when food
so@ches them, thus driving the food to Its
finish.
A Cascaret acts on your Bowel Muscles
as Il you had Just sawed cord of wood, or
walked ten miles.
casoarets move the Food Naturally,
dfgssing It without waste of tomorow'a
Gastric Juice.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26

&c very careful to get the genuine
urade only by the Sterling Remedy Com
pzRy. and never sold in bulk. Every tab
Ret stamped "CCC.' 9f TSs
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26

The thin, flat, Ten-Cent Box is made
Co ftt your Vest pockey, or MY LAdy's"
F.uss. Druggists 10 Cents Box.
Garry il constantly with you and take q
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-29
Democrats Make
Fizzle of Campaign

ported the new tax law in the legisla-
turs and aided in its passage and are
just as much responsible for'it as are
the Republicans.
And yet, knowing these things, the
News is trying to defeat Republicans
BY giving out false figures and ststes
ments.
The REFLECTOR has gone to some
trouble in making comparison Of the
amount Of taxes paid BY individuals
In this county for the two years and
finds the following facts:
J. w. Howe, the News man, paid
in 1907 on his Office, building aud
residence 1884. This year the tax
on the same property amounts only
to $75.71, . decrease Of tS.23.
N. B. Robson paid on his residence
In 1907 s51.24, the tax this year is
e45.42, q decrease Of 1852.
A. L. Duckwsll's personal property
tax in 1907 was $3.50, and this year
on practically the same valuation Is
Sss.76, a decrease Of t21.74.
DR.. z. L. Garret in 1907 paid on
personal property sl1.ls and this
year on 3 higher valuation t7.sl, =
decrease Of sS.27.
w. A. Birch who owns a 6ne farm
in Grant township paid in 1907 ts7.46
taxes and this yesr 1854, a decrease
Of 1891.
We might 60 on and give other In
stances Of lower taxes but these illus
trations will bear out the statement
that taxes are lower, as rule, than
LAST year.
II the Democrats will try 70 de-
ceiTs the voters ia regard to the taxes
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-29
Were Married Here.

The Juhetlpn City Union tells thega
facts about the couple married ~
Judge Rankin Saturday, the man BE-
Ing blind and the woman carrying 3
six weeks old baby;
Perkins Is the blind man who played
the hand organ on the streets here
during the maneuvers, He made this
city his home for several months, and
during that time was known to have
been in correspondence with tie
woman whom he married. At that
sime she was living in Topeka. She
has been divorced and her former
husband 10 now living in Louisiana.
From here Perkins went to Salina,
where here remained until several
days ago. It said his wife has rela-
tives here, who she visited about 1--WE
years ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-29

@. w. Peterson, the present county
commissioner from the Second dis
trict. is asking for reelection, His
record is clean and the affairs Of the
county have been well handled dur
ing his term. He has paid strict at
tention to details and saved the
county many hundreds Of dollars by
bis careiulness. He knows no favor
ties and transacts county affairs as
II they were his own. Another term
Is his due and the voters will see that
he gets 1t, toe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-29
pIsz TO Eun Again.

Mexico City, oct. 27-Presldsnt
Diaz says in an open letter Tuesday
regarding his rumored retirement at
the close Of his present term in 1910
that the reports are premature and un'
founded. President Diaz says the
statement attributed to him was mere
u an expression Of a personal desire.
He inumstes that he will again be >
candidate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-29


In W. D. Fulton, Of Talmage, the
Republicans have selected an ideal
candidate for county commissioner.
His vote will never be recorded in
favor Of any corporation or be allowed
to escaps its just share Of taxation.
His opponent, S. H. Mccullough,
served one term 10 that Office and
having been tried and found wanting,
was defeated for reelection as be will
BE- again. W. D. Fulton can be trusted
with the disbursements Of the taxes
you pay and a vote for him will be an
appreciation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-29
WHAT CALDERHEAD HAS DONE.
Measures and Politics He Has Sup
ported in Congress.

/ TF-Ht.t ESA 49, SIS ~t@AtDN ~~f's
The following letter from Congress
man Calderhcad to the voters Of The
Fifth district is characteristic. Hon
est and open, it will inspire renewed
confidence:
think 1t is due to the people oi
this district that should state some
facts in reply to the charge that ] am
not representing the people in my
views Of public questions, and that ]
am not . progressive Republican.
In my ten years Of public service
have voted for every law to regulate
the railroads and to prevent rebates
and unfair DETERMINATIONS in rates;
have voted for every law to in
crease the powers Of the interstate
commerce commission that has passed
cong ess.
/ voted for every law that was
passed to control corporations and
trusts. !.
voted this year for the revision Of
the tariff. I am member Of the
ways and means committee now pre-
pairing the revision OF the tariff. |
am the only Republican, member Of
this committee from q strictly agri-
cultural district.
y Our tariff was made ten years ago.
I will vote for the reduction on any
item on which the changed conditions
Of manufacture or the changed con-
ditions Of production will justify
reduction and whenever the reduction
will not close a factory or reduce the
wages OF American working men; for
the manufactures and the great army
Of working men are our great market
for every farm product.
/ have the personal friendship Of
both Taft and Sherman. and Of every
cabinet officer, and am in accord with
them.
(" ! have stood for the defence Of the
interests Of my district on all occa-
sions.
l have no platform but the national
Republican platform, which fally
endorse.
THANK the people Of the district
for their confidence in me and thank
my friends for their loyal friendship.
I respectfully submit my work to
their judgment, and II | am continued
in public service / will still do my
work with loyalty to my country
and to my people! Respectfully,
W. A. CALDERHEAD.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-29

the congratulations all enjoyed a
bouutiful supper. The bride has
grown to womanhood in this city and
has a large circle Of ardent admirers
to wish her q life time Of joy and
happiness. The groom is q leader in
his profession and a splendid young
fellow and deserves all the congratu-
latiOns he is receiving. They will
60 to the coast for a visit and return
here and make this their home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-29
These Candidates
Make Good Officials

J. R. Young who has been under
sheriff for four years is asking for
promotion at the hands Of the people.
Jack is one Of the most modest Of
fellows, refuses to blow his own horn
and will II elected sheriff be as un-
assuming as Of old. BY voting for
him you will be aiding fine fellow
and one who richly merits II. NJ