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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
HOBGOBLINS IN A MAINE HOUSE.
Deputy Sheriff and a Crowd Called Gu
to Solve the Mystery.

They are having quite exciting times
at the home of Elmer Dare. III Harmony,
about two miles from here.
June . the place was visited by spirits,
hobgoblins or some other obnoxious I'M
earthly creatures. The family WAS awak-
ened in the night by cidar and vinegar
barrels being rolled over i'll the cellar.
doors slamming, chairs tipped over and
other noises too numerous TO mention.
The neighbors were called i'll by tele-
phone and watched all night but failed
to locate the cause of the disturbance.
The next three nights the same myS-
FERROUS doings We're repeated. and several
windows were broken. Although there
was n bright moon and several men
watched the place they failed TO dis
cover any cause for the unusual commo-
ton.
We have not heard the result of Satur-
day night, but a crowd. with the deputy
sheriff for Il leader, were fully resolved
to solve the mystery if possible. 1t may
be Il case like what we heard at Union
several years ago when a certain young
lady endeavored to persuade her father
to buy her an organ by getting Old IN
Gle Ben Robbins to play ghost.-Athens
Cor. Rockland Opinion.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
AniInulA nnd Ellex

To protect animals from the annoy
once of flies the following preparation
is recommended Iwo-thirds linseed oil
one-third crude carbolic acid. AppIv
with a swab to the tips Of the hair, es-
peciaIly about the horns. and the animal
will not be bothered with flies of any
kind for a week. The preparation. il is
asserted, is excellent for horses an
swering the same purpose. The linseed
oil prevents the hair from coming out
and also retains the carbohc acid.
Another remedy is to take two or
three small handouts OF walnut leaves
or pennyroyal. on which pour two or
three quarts of cold water Let it in
fuse over night, pour the whole next
morning into kettle and boil for rif-
teen minutes. When cold it is fit for
use. Moisten sponge with it, anil be-
fore the horse goes out of the stable
let those parts which are most irrita-
hle be smeared with the liquid
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
Pe-ru-na Did Wonders.
Correcting Her Answer.

A teacher in the Garfield school was
teaching a primary class the beginning
of arithmetic.
Now | have one pencil N my right
hand and one in my left she SAID.
"IIow many pencils have /? Helen,
you may answer
Two" plped a small voice.
Then one and one make two, do they
not?'
Sure"
The teacher frowned at the dsrespect-
ful answer.
That's hardly what you should have
said she said. Twill some one in the
class tell Helen what her answer should
have hecnI'
There was Il moment of hesitation.
Then one brown fist shot confidently into
the air.
"Ah. James, you mny tell Helen what
she should have said
Sure. Mike" shouted Jimmie, in a
tone Of triumph.-Kansas City Star.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
Agriculture ia Public Schools

Oklahoma has a law requiring the
teaching of agriculture in the public
schools. In this respect 1t stands alone,
since no other state requires II, but it
has adopted n course that other states
must follow All agricultural states
must In time come to recognition Of
the importance Of this feature in the
complete education Of its children. The
Arkansas Legislature is pledged to the
enactment OF similar laws Mt the CT
suing session, ma 1t is practically as.
sured that It viii be done. The Okla
homa law provides for a curriculum in
Guiding horticulture, agriculture. stock
raising. road building. flower culture.
fertilizers, dairyiug, drainage and irri-
CATION, grazing. ctc.-Little Rock Demo
crat.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06

BLINDS llit NURSE. IIt uluNLllIt
coming, let him hear it, let it pass him
slowly at the other side of the road
the effect is likely to be the same. He
shes, he rears. breaks his harness and
throws the occupants, the carriage
and himself into the ditch. The horse
cannot see in front of him-only to the
right or left A California man thinks
the safest plan is to let him see moth
ing at all. He suggests enclosing the
eyes in the novel bride blind shown
here, which he recently patented.
pair of blinds are attached TO the brl-
die. Normally these blinds remain
open. When the driver sees an ap-
preaching automobile he pulls on Il
strap which extends to the drivers
seat and the blinds are folded over the
horses eyes, completely ohScuring his
vision. The danger Of the horse be
coming frightened and running away
is thus reduced to a minimum aud the
occupants assured of safety.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
STRUGGLE WITH A TIGER.
The Strange Story of a Homeric Contest
from India.

Two brothers. Khuda Bakhs and
Shaikh Abdul CHAM Of Moradahad.
were dispatched recently to Rampour on
an errand, and while entering Il grove
at khadpura Il tiger sprang upon khudt
Bakhs. who, being an athlete, watded
off the blow aimed at him with his right
hand, and caught oIc of the paws with
the other and maintained his hold,
though the tiger was mauling tAe other
hand.
Abdul CHAM now rushed mp with a
stout stick, which he forced down the
tigers throat making it release his
brothers hand. when BakhS seized an
other paw with his wounded hand fore
ing both paws back. He wrestlcd with
the tiger, keeping it down by sheer force,
while Abdul CHAM balabored it with his
lathi and killed it.
The tiger was carried 10y the brothers
to his highness, the Mawah of Rampur
who kept the skin as Il memento and
sent Khuda Bakhs to the state diSpen-
sary for treatment. Indian Daily Tele-
pra oh.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
WONDERED WHY.
Found the Answer Was ''tuTce."


Many pale, sickly persons wonder for
years why they have to suffer SO, and
eventually discover that the drug -
caffeine-in coffee is the main cause of
the trouble.
Il was always very fond Of coffee
and drank it every day. | never had
much flesh and often wondered why |
vas always so pale, thin ana weak.
About five years ago my health com
pletely broke down and l was confined
to my bed. My stomach was in such
condition that could hardly take suf
ticent nourishment to sustain life.
During this time was drinking cot
fee, didn't think l could do with
out 1t.
After a while | came to the conclu.
sion that coffee was hurting me- and
decided to give it up and try Postum
| didn't like the taste of it at first, but
when it was made right-boiled until
dark and rich--I soon became very
fond of it.
I'm one week | began to feel better
| could eat more and sleep better. Ny
sick headaches We're less frequent, and
within five months ! looked and felt
like new being, headache spells en-
tireiy gone.
MY health continued to improve and
to-day | am well and strong, weigh
i4S lbs. | attribute my present health
to the ifegiving qualities Of Postum"
There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek. Mich Read, "rhe Road to Well
VILE in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A
new one appears from time to time.
They are genuine, true, and full Of
human interest.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
SOUTHERN OREGON.
Where Snug Fortunes ally Grow OF
Trees.


In the Rogue river valley in southern
Oregon. +. H. HOPKINS. in 1907, made
,rost nf S1u ono off III ocras of ,viptar
q ptoN' W s,,o--o g.
Mems peais Fii0''oo d" 49, 50
writes III. ). Gray IN the 1echnlcal
World Magazine. In the same valley,
G.. II. Hover bought 10 acres of pear
orchard o+ $3.50 an acre Fifteen
.l -;
lllol'l"' i'''i NV '''P '0"7"\ ''"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
To Corn Small Piece OF Reef,

Sometimes il is difficult 10 get good
corned beef, or it is desirable IT, save
a piece of fresh beef in this way. The
easiest method is to stir coarse fine salt
into cold water until n brine IS made
strong enough to float an egg and cN-
pose spot as large as Il lo-ccnt piece
Put in the beef, lay a plate ON It, ana
stone to hold il down. After two days,
or four at the most for five or SIX
pounds the beef will be- ready Ia use
and is often rcliShcd better with early
vegetables than fresh meat.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
IT SEEMED INCURABLE.
Body Raw with Ecgemn-DiscbarEe
from Hospitals AZ HopeIcss-'u ti-
curn Remedies Cured Him.

Prom the age of three months until
fifteen years old, my son Owens life
was made intolcrabc 10y eczema in its
worst form. In spite of treatments the
disease gradually spread until nearly
every part ot his body was quite raw.
He used to tear himself drcadfuUy in
his sleep and the agony he went
through is quite beyond words The
rcgimrutaI doctor pronounced the ease
hopeless We had him in hospitals
four times aud he Was pronounced one
OF the worst cases ever admitted. From
each he was discharged MS incurabIe
We kept trying remedy after remedy
hut had gotten almost past hoping for
q cure Six months ago we purchased
Il set Of Cuticura Remedies The result
was truly marvellous, ana to-day he is
perfectly cured. Mrs. Lily Hedge, Cam
bIcwru Green England. Jan. II, 1907
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
Thunder and Milk.

To many persons the curdlng of milk
in a thunderstorm is mysterious and
unintelliEible phenomenon. Yet, accord
ing To scientists, the whole process is
simple and natural. Their claim is that
milk. like most other substances, con
tianS millions of bacteria. The milk bac-
terra that in day or two under natural
conditions wolld cause the fluid to sour
are peculiarly susceptible TO electricity
Electricity inspirits and invigorates
them. as alcohol, cocaine or strong tea
affects them. Under the currents intu-
ence they fall to work with amazing ener-
gy, and instead of taking a couple of
days to sour the milk they accomplish
the task completely in half hour. With
an electric battery it is easy on the same
principles To sour the freshest milk.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
Ground Wire Fences.

In the summer season many farmers
sustain considerable loss of live stock
from lightning striking wire fences and
killing animals standing near. This loss
can be avoided If the fence Is grounded
That Is, connection made between
the wires and the damp soil beneath
This can be done by stapling No. 9
wire along the post from top to bottom
and burying the end In the ground deep
enough 10 reach damp earth. These
ground wires should be fastened to
about every third post When the light
ming strikes fence thus fixed the cur
rent is conducted into the ground iu-
stead OF being DETECTED into the body
OF some animal.
When a storm comes UP stock In a
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06

open can of corn, run the corn
through a meat chopper {" grind fine
all the whole and coarse grains Place
baking dish on the stove pat in two
spoonfuls of butter. when hot add the
corn, a Tablespoonful Of sugar, salt ana
pepper. cook ana stir for u few minutes,
add and stir in well three beaten eggs
and place In the oven until slightly
Drowned remove fold a napkin around
the dish, set in pretty plate aud place
upon the table.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
Concrete Water Tank =.

The diagram shows sectional out
bottom and top finished, and a portion
In the middle Of the walls in course
Of construction The bottom is shown
in position. but as matter Of fact,
the walls are built first, and the bot
tom put in afterwards. A quantity Of
IA inch by 6 inch unplaned board,
sufficient TO make a large box of the
length and breadth the finished tank
is to be, and two feet deep, will he
required The sides and ends of this
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
Irrigated Fruit and Grain Lands.

We urge you to investigate for your
self, The Crab Creek irrigated fruit and
grain lands that are now for sale. The
new town of Coletta, Douglas County,
Washington, on the Pacific extension of
the Chicago, Milwaukee X st. Paul Ry.
is growing daily. We invite inquiries
from merchants seeking location in the
land of health and wealth. Milwaukee,
Washington Land & Orchard Co, 22O
WISCONSIN St. Milwaukee, Wis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
A CHINESE TRICK.
Rests Cur Across Arm When He Shoot
to Kill.

One peculiar fact developed in the
course If the trial in the superior court
Of nine Cinnamon charged with the muir
der Of one of their countrymen, and
that is no Chinaman when using r.
vulycr levels it straight at a person or
al an object, but rests the muzzle Of
the gun" on his left forearm, and with
the right hand holding the butt dis
charge the weapon
counsel wanted an explanation, but
could not obtain it, and later a member
Of one of the tongs in the corridor was
asked for Il reason.
Don't know why gun is used in
that manner was the response, unless
il inSur,s more secrecy than the Amer
lean way For instance, a thinaman
may wrap the gun in the folds of his
sleeve. leaving only the barrel hole free.
Then a sho, may be fired, when it would
appear as though the one who dis
charged the weapon had his arms folded.
There would he no CLINT Of steel and
nothing hut curl Of smoke to tell who
discharged tie weapon, BOSTON Her
add
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
Wheat Fields Follow Civilization

From the Atlantic coast the progress
of grain production has advanced west
ward with settlement, until il now has
reached the banks of the North Sas-
katchrwan river and the foothills Of the
Rocky mountains. In the days of our
fathers. the Richelieu valley was the
great wheat field. 1t bore forty crops in
succvsSion.-From the Albertan, Cal
gary, Canada.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06

box are made rs separate shutters, the
boards being nailed to cross spices Of
, inches by 3 inches battcn, put about
four feet apart. The end shutters are
made 10 50 inside the side shutters,
and two of the cross-picccs, in this
case, are fixed right at the el,d Of the
boards
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
Dividing Line at Cape Hatteras.

Cape Hntteras is the true dividing line
between tnn noi.h and the south. North
of it there is not a trace of the palmetto
ana other forms of vegetation which, sub
tropical IN character, cease there also.
Mason and DiXon's line is an imaginary
sort Of 4 thing in the north, but HattpraS
is the outer mark of the real dividing
line and il affords fine opportunity for
and Stream.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
Nctnin Color of Iotntoes

When pccling sweet potatoes or
parsnps place them in water in which
and thcy viii not turn dark. SrliuhIo
q piurtl Of salt over apples before pat
ting into pie and it will bc improved
rrpa-lv
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06

u ulolliouIItS
Ia fact, the
horse has de
V e loped a
n e W prank.
called auto
p h O b / a
making him
unsafe espe-
ciaNy for la
dies 10 drive.
Let him see
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06

disease started with
slight irregularity and
weakness and devel-
oped into dangerous
dropsy. | became
weak and languid and
could do no house
work. My back ached
terribly. | had bear
ing down pains and
my limbs bloated TO
twice their normal
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06

size. Doctors did not help and | was
fast drifting into the hopeless stages.
| used Doans Kidney Pills at the critt-
cal moment and they really saved my
life"
Sold by all dealers 30 cents a box.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, y. \.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
Rotation Crops,

Turnlps, carrots and potatoes are ex
cellent in the rotation Of farm crops
4 very successful farmer grows wheat
clover, corn, oats and turnips, and tur.
nips. carrots or potatoes, beginning with
wheat again. BY this system clover Is
the main crop, and the land is benefited
while corn ana the root crops demand
cultivation this keeping the land clean
and making six year rotation.
The orange tree ~ said to produce
about 10000 oranges during Its life.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06

FITS s. vtu. Dane. and Nervous Disease, per
ksstore send for FREE $500 trial bottle and Treatise
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06

MRS WINSIOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP ror
Children tevthiug. softrus the gums, reduces In.
Illumination nlluys rain, cures wind collie. p
cents bottle
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06

After being trained to pass locomo-
tives bicycles, etc, without shying
the horse must now be broken in to
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
displaccmcnts, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fbroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, tlatulency, indiges'
ton, dizziness ornervous prostratlon.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinl,ham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
SAVED AT THE CRISIS.
Delay Meant Death from Kidney
Troubles.

Mrs Herman Smith. 901 Broad
street, Athens, Ga, says: Kidney
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06
ALL RUN DOWN..
Miss Della Styoebe, 1vho had Conn.,
bet<Ly Lost Her Health, Found
Relief from Pe-yn-na at Onee.
Read What She Says.

MISS DELLA STROEBE, 10 Rich.
4V4 mond ST., Appleton, Wis, writes:
"For several years I was in run
down condition, and ] could find no re-
lief from doctors and medicines.
could not enjoy my meals, and could
not sleep at night. 1 had heavy, dark
circles about the eyes.
"My friends were much alarmed. I
was advised to give Peruna trial, and
to my Joy l began to improve with the
first bottle. After taking six bottles l
felt completely cured. cannot say too
much for Peruna as a medicine for
women in q rundown condition."
Pe-ru-na Did Wonders.
Mrs. Judge j. F. Boyer, 142l Sherman
Ave-, Evanston, H., says that she be-
came run down, could neither eat nor
sleep well, and lost flesh and spirit. Pc
runa did wonders for her, and she thanks
Peruna for new life and strength.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-08-06

This woman says she was saved
from an operation by Lydia +.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
LenaV. Henry, of Norristown, Ga,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
q suffered untold misery from fe-
male troubles. My doctor said an opera
ton was the only chance l had, and
dreaded it almost "a much as death.
lone day | read how other women
had been cured by Lydia L. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, and / decided to
try it. Before / had taken the first
bottle | was better, aud now l am en-.
tircly cured.
Every woman suffering with any
female trouble should take Lydia T..
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-07-16

Cloyd Harmon of Chester, w.
Va, made a flying trip among
friends IN this vicinity.
Estella Gracey, who has been
at New Grenada for some time,
is spending a couple of weeks
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
S G. Gracey of this place.
Dawson Strait came home
Thursday evening to help har-
vest.
Two of our young ladies attend.
ed a picnic at Rock Hill Satur-
day.
Rev. j. F. Strayer, the U. b.
preacher of this place, was mar.
rled in Johnston, Pa, last Thurs
day evening at eight O'Clock.
b. L. Wagner and wife visited
the latter's parents MIR. and Mrs.
j. A. Lam berson Sunday.
Blame Bergstresser, wife, aud
family visited John Gracey' S Sun.
day.
Mr.. Albert King, after having
spent a couple of weeks IN this
county and harvesting his grain
and hay, has returned to AL.
toona.
DR.. t. L. Deaver has been visit.
ing among friends ir this com
munlty the past week.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-07-16
Learn How TO Rest.

A knowledge of how to rest
will be saving of many Ill at
tacks. One might think that
each individual would know the
best way for her to find repose,
but | have seen so many women
fling themselves down to "rest. !"
with all their clothes on, necks
bound IN tight collars and closely
corseted, that | realize compare
lively few have even a notion of
how to relax body and mind.
Resting is a science, and to do 1T
so that one will be refreshed, it
is necessary to completely relax.
There will be little or no renewal
of strength If the nerves and
brain work like mad during the
"rest."
Three things essential to re.
pose are light garments, quiet
and subdued light. Lacking
any one of these much good is
lost, and twenty minutes used IN
this way are worth hours of ly.
ing down without relaxing.
A woman who is at home all
day may take such a rest at any
time that she chooses to arrange
her household affairs for that
purpose, but for business wo-
man it is different. Yet she
needs 1t, and l wish all would try
using a half-hour IN this way
when they come from a day
downtown, particularly while
the sum mer heat has been ex-
hausting.
To begin the "rest" first re-
move all the clothes one has worn
during the day and, If possible,
take shower bath. Failing this
Is sponging in cold water IA
real sponaing, not bath is suf.
hcient, and then put on a thin
dressing gown.
No matter how small the apart
ment, there must be one room IN.
to which person can go to be
quiet, and there she should hide
herself.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-07-16
The Rustic Won.

The city man was killing time
by wandering around the farm.
Down by the mill bridge he sight
ed all old man gazing intently in
to the water.
"Looking for fish, uncle?" ven
tured the city man.
"Nope!" replied the old man,
without looking up.
"What them"
"Poles.' .
"But, my dear man, / can t see
any poles down there"
II can. Bet you my Barlow
ag'ln your watch chaln.'
"I'll go you. Now, what kind
of poles are down IN that water?"
"Tadpoles! Always heard clty
folks war powerful green, strane
err"
And the old man pocketed the
watch chain, while the city board
er returned to the farmhouse
sadder but wiser.