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The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
NIGHT RIDER TALK
 STILL TROUBLES
Some Acts That Do not Confirm Claim of Farmers Union That Boys Are to Blame Official
 May Consult.

Little Rock, Oct. 10.-Even
 though official of the Farmers,
 Union insists that the depreda-
 tions which occur daily and
 which are attributed to night
 riders, are the acts of boys or
 people who have spite to vent.
 they grow in volume and more serious in nature. The officials of the union said it was spite
 which caused wagon load of of cotton to be taken from a
 farmer and be burned iu Greene county, but as yet they have given no explanation of the burn ing of the gin belonging to Tom Brown, small planter, which has just been reported from Woodson, in Saline county. It has just been suggested that a convention be called at once of all sheriffs, constables, county and circuit judges of the state, to be beld in Little Rock at once, and spend several days in d:s- cussiug the propositions, and formulate plans for putting an immediate stop to the posting of notices and prevent the burning of any more gins Gun owners are beginning to take the matter in their own hands, and the gins in this county, which have been warned to cease ginning, will keep right on, with armed guards, who are under instructions to shoot, on duty every night Few people believe there is any concerted movement anywhere to stop the ginning or the sale of cotton through the night rider plan, and the guarding of gins with determined men as guards, is expected to put sudden check tn the posting of notices, after cue or two of the marauders are shot and seriously wounded. It is probable that the Pulaski county grand jury, which is now in session, will make an effort 10 get at the the bottom of the no- tices which have been posted on gins in this county, warning the owners to cease operating for 30 days.
 While the notices have had lit tie effect upon the cotton market, it has seriously affected business for the wholesale houses in this section, the merchants over the state being somewhat alarmed, and being afraid there will be spreading of the movement, with serious outbreaks, are refrainiug from buying as heavy as they would if cotton were moving free ly, as it should be at this season of the year. So far. no notices have been posted on the gins on the state farm, and if there are any, Superintendent Pitcock of the penitentiary says it will have little bearing upon the situation, as his labor is safe aud the cotton will be hurried out as long as there is dry weather so the con- victs can get in the field after it.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
Mrs. Molly White Dead.

Mrs. Molly White, wife of F. M. White, who resides on the South Side, aud who has been in Dad health for some time, died Saturday night at tn. home of her daug ater, Mrs B. K. Barron. Who lives near Acorn. Funeral services were h e d Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Peter God oard and the remains were in- 'erred in>the Owens chapel ceme- tery.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
Gone On a Long Trip

Mir. and Mrs. $. l.. Gray, who for two years have lived on their farm south of Mena, left Friday for Kansas City, from which they expect to go to Kansas for a visit with relatives, then to California. They expect to spend a year in travelling and visiting various points before returning to their home in Mena, out have ue thought of locating eisew where.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
D. E. Hohensee Sells Home.

Dave Hohensee has sold his oV acre place adjoining Mena on the south to Mrs. Mildred D. Sears for $32CO, Mrs. Sears also bought chattels that went with the land. lt is the intent of the purchaser to develop au improved lFult and truck farm MT. Ho- heusee will remain in Mena for sometime, perhaps buylug a small place. A. D. Garden ne- gociated the sale.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
Cold Weather Advice

to all is to beware of coughs and colds on the chest; as neglected they readily lead to pneumonia, consumption or nnlmonary troubles. Just as soon as inc couch appears treat it with Bal Iard,s Horehound Syrup the standard s,,re of America. Use as directed nerfectly harmless. A cure and pre- ventive for all diseases of the lungs. Price 25c, soc and Sl per bottle. Sold hy Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
For Chronic DiarrhOea

"While in the army in 1853 l was .al-an win chronic diarrhoea" says S.aoree Ss@e M. Felton of South Gibson, ps s iT have since tried many reme- dies bat without any petulaegii' ,Lis nIaee ,Jsl until Mir. A. ". Miles, or this Pago,, ais,s persuaded me to trE Iu.'liosita,n l, p.,ro 2 Solic Cholera and DiartnDea '',e.d i'5,''s <, st av one bottle of which stopped ,l.s.. !. .. once. For sale by faeNs"" D'us Co. and all dealers
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
Lame Baek

This ailment is usually caused py Rheumatism of the muscles of tne small of the back, and is quickly cured Oy applying Chamberlain's Liuiment two or three times a day and nassagin9 the parts at each application. For sale by Jackson Drug Co.,, and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
Attend tc Your Liver.

NO organ in the human body can slNe as many different kinds of trouble ss s the liver when to is not right. summons Liver Purifier makes lt flght and keeps it so.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
THE VETERINARIAN
There Should Be Place for Him in
Every Rural Community.

There are now in the United States
several good veterinary colleges, and
some of our universities are also grad
uating veterinarians. The graduates
are being sent out into various parts
of the country to build up a practice
or are, rather, finding their own prac-
tice in chosen locations. These men
often find it a difficult matter to get
the patronage of farmers, while in the
city they find abundant room and de-
mand for their services.
They should be heartily welcomed
into the rural districts, says Farmers
Review. and should be employed in
every possible case. They are a great
help to the live stock industry of the
country. Not the least of theE good
works is driving out the quacks that
are operating among the live stock,
There are numerous so-called horse
doctors" that pretend TO have veter-
mary information, and yet have had
no training whatever. Much of their
practice is malpractice and some OF
their remedies are based on nothing
better than tradition.
The properly trained veterinarian Is
letting in the light, and in time the
ouack will find no call for his services
The suffering among farm animals is
+ doubtless greater than most people
suspect, and some of these sufterings
are very quickly relieved by the veter'
inarians that understand their bust
ness. The better the efficient veterl
narians thrive the better will it be for
the live stock interests of the country
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
THE DAIRY HERD.
Pertinent Suggestions by DR.. David
Roberts, Cattle Specialist.

The principal dairy breeds are Hol-
stein, Jersey, Guernsey, Ayrshire and
Brown Swiss.
There are several other dairy
breeds, such as the French Canadian,
Kerry and Dutch Belted, etc, but
these are rather scarce at present.
In buying dairy cows, we have
different standard to go by than in
selecting beef animals.
A dairy COW is a machine that
turns feed into milk and cream. So
we must look for one that will con-
vert the greatest quantity of feed into
the most milk and cream. The type
of dairy COW we want is a COW weigh
ing about 1000 pounds She must
have lean head and neck. Her eyes
should be clear and large, indicating
health and temperament Her body
should be narrow over the shoulders
and broad at the hips and rump
She should have a large chest, indi
eating vitality. Her pouch or belly
should be large, showing that she is
able to consume a large amount OF
rough feed.
She should have a set of large
branching milk veins leading to q
well-developed udder. on which are
placed four good-sized teats.
She should carry very little flesh.
Before introducing any new cow
into the stable, have them tuberculiI
tested to avoid bringing any COWS al
fected with this disease among you
healthy herd.
Watch for any discharge that Nigh
be due to abortion, as this is anothe
disease you must watch.
If you notice any discharge of thi
nature. wash out the vagina with
good antiseptic solution and keep tn
COW alone until cured.-Farmer:
Voice
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
A GRAIN DIET FOR HENS.
Opinion That 1t viii Not Produce the
Best Results.

Can l get a maximum yield of eggs
BY feeding whole grain alone, if l sup
ply a large variety? Is it dangerous to
feed whole oats to fowls? are ques-
lions asked in a recent issue of the
Wisconsin Agriculturist. The follow
ing is an answer made by correspon-
dent:
An exclusive grain diet is not con-
ducive to the health of fowls. They
must have meat and vegetable food in
order to get good results. There are
no grains excepting oats and peas that
have sufficient protein for egg pro-
duction. and the ration must be made
narrower by the use of the by-products
of grain, which contain larger per
cent. of protein than the grains them
selves. Oats contain about one part
of protein to six of carbohydrates and
fat, peas, one to three; buekwheat one
TO seven. while the ideal ration for
a LAYING hen is one to five or six in
winter and about one to four or five in
summer. We have never had anY bad
results from feeding whole oats to
fowls. Some recommended that they
| be soaked or boiled, but We have never
found this necessary. If given good
sharp grit. fowls viii master whole
| oats without danger.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
THE FEEDING PROBLEM.

First the breed. then the feed and
Won will have stock indeed.
Patronize your local breeder OF pure
stock. You may have some stock to
sell some time and breeders can help
each other a lot by cooperating.
good animal is always more ike
" 10 prove profitable than poor AMI
NAL no matter at what low price the
latter may be obtained.
The horse stable should be kept as
clean and dry as possible.
A bully bossy makes bully oul'
A raw egg will often check the
scours quickly. Hard boiled eggs 1eu
with meal or middlings are also good
The one danger of calf feeder Is
that it may be allowed to become sour
Boil the nipple in little lime water
at least twice a week.
A Georgia dairyman claims to nave
made SIS net in one year from one
co, and an acre of land. He also hao
500 worth of manure from this COW
Can anyone report better return!
WHY neglect the calves? A poorly
Tod calf cannot make a good COW
neither will it bring good money a!
beef or veal. Give them good pasture
good grain, water and trequen
changes of rations
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
THOUGHT CHILD WOULD DIE.
Whole Body Covered with Cuban Itch
-cuticura Remedies Cured at Cost
of SeVenty-Five Cents.

"My little boy, when only an infant
of three months, caught the Cuban
Itch. Sores broke out from his head
10 the bottom of his feet. He would
itch and claw himself and cry all the
time. He could not sleep day or night,
and a light dress is all he could wear.
called one of our best doctors to
treat him, but he seemed to get worse
He suffered so terribly that my hus-
hand said he believed he would have
to die l had almost given up hope
when a lady friend told me to try the
Cuticura Remedies. / used the Cuti-
cura Soap and applied the Cuticura
Ointment and he at once fell into a
sleep, and he slept with ease for the
first time since two months. After
three applications the sores began to
dry up, and in just two weeks from the
day | commenced to use the Cuticura
Remedies my baby was entirely well.
The treatment only cost 75c. and
would have gladly paid 800 if could
not have got it cheaper. feel safe in
saying that the Cuticura Remedies
saved his life. He is now boy of five
years. Mrs. Zana Miller, Union City
RID. No. l, Branch Co, Mich, May
II, 1906"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
WARM cooPs.
Many Breeders Do Not Favor the Idea
of Artificial Heat.

The use of artificial heat in poultry
houses is not recommended by many
breeders of experience and only then
when the weather is so intensely
cold as to make it readily apparent
that the birds will suffer, or at least
fail to do well, from lack of heat
furnished their bodies naturally.
Most breeders try to construct
houses that cold will not penetrate,
by building double walls, some with
packing between; by double windows
and by closing of every crevice. Some,
too. assert that houses built on three
sides tightly of one thickness of lum-
Der. lined with building paper. and
with fronts in which an area OF mus
lin takes the place of much of the
glass usually provided, are more
comfortable for the fowls, and there
fore the most satisfactory.
A poultry house constructed oi
tongued and grooved lumber, which
is in turn covered with a good roof
ing fabric, will be comfortable anc
healthful in almost any climate, il
the area of glass in the front is no
too great, and if in addition a portion
/ of the frontage is composed of heay1
| cotton cloth, says the Northwestern
/ Agriculturist. The glass will admi
the suns rays, and the cloth will ad
/ nit plenty of fresh air, but will Gu
of the drafts.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
HOG BREEDING.
Directions for the Proper Care Of
sows for Spring Pigs.

After breeding the SOW may safely
run for month or two with the gen.
eral herd, but must not receive the fat
tening rations of those that are being
prepared for market. whenever the
weather permits she should have ac-
cess to field of rye or some other
forage substitute It is not enough
that she should have such food. but
she needs the pleasure Of hustling for
1t. The resulting exercise and con.
tentment are important. In case she
cannot find enough of such food IL
should be supplemented by alfalfa hay
or something similar.
During winter, particularly in very
cold weather, some corn may be fed,
but the grain feed should be largely
confined to oats, wheat, barley, rye,
beans and peas All these grains
are not necessary, neither is it wise
to feed just one, but some variety
should be furnished. What grains
are used should be determined by
their comparative cost. The evening
meal should be sufficient to satisfy the
appetite. Less than that is unwise
economy; more is waste Give plenty
/ of pure water.
The SOW should enjoy comfortable
shed, dry, fioored, roomy, so tight as
/ to exclude the wind, and having q
south window A sash filled with
glass or covered with white cloth anC
arranged to open and shut easily i:
worth more than it costs, says Farm
and Home. The door, about two fee
wide by three feet high, is most con
venient at one corner. Along one sid,
Of this pen should be a trough for al
liquid and grain food and of such siz'
and shape as to serve as a protection
for the little pigs against being over
laid by the mother. On the other thre
sides, except in front of the door, al
eight-inch board, eight inches abov
the floor, will make a good fender. Or
dinarily in winter the door will b
closed at night and the window lei
open.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
wax MIIk eottIes Are Used.

or sunshine the next day, or possibly
in a week, you can see the advantage
of this feeder to me and to others
so situated
When the weather is warm enough
for the bees to fly, the feed is warm
enough for them to take. / have used
milk-bottles, both quart and pint, with
good results. 1t is very important
that the wire screen be used for the
bottle to rest on to prevent the bees
from being drawn in when the bottle
is taking in air and letting down the
feed.
To the bee-hunter who has not yet
found his tree, and wants to hold his
line over Sunday, or for other rea'
sons, he will find it very convenient
by arranging it so only two or three
bees can get food at once.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
Tackle to Aid in Rutcherins.

upper block, a barrel, hog hook and
a gambrel are also needed.
The water, says the Prairie Farm
er, should be from 1S5 to 1875 degrees.
Scald the front end first, tie rope
and swing the carcass into the barrel.
When properly scalded lift out and
lay on a small table or platform.
Place the hog hook in the mouth
and attach to the block again and
scald the other end Then place the
gambrel stick and again attach the
block and tackle, draw up to con.
venient distance from the ground and
tie up your rope and your hog is ready
to dress. After it is dressed swing ii
higher and leave to cool.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18

A Richmond housekeeper had occa-
sion many times to employ a certain
odd character of the town known as
Aunt Cecilia Cromwell.
The old woman had not been seen
in the vicinity of the house for long
time until recently, when the lady Of
the house said to her:
Good morning, Aunt Cecilia. Why
aren't you washing nowadays?"
Its dis way, Miss Annie" replied
Aunt Cecilia, indulgently, rs been out
O. wuhk so long dat now when could
wuhk / finds rs done lost nah taste
70 it."-Lippincotts.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
Keen Account.

A lot of farmers are feeding their
products to live stock and not making
any money. They are simply selling
their crops through the live stock at
market price with the labor thrown in.
Accurate cost accounts are the only
thing that will show just what is be-
ing accomplished in this line.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
The Care of the Straw.

Well-built strawstacks are the ex.
ception. Straw is valuable for sale
and for bedding. Fix up the stack by
raking down all the sides until they
are perpendicular and put on a cap
of good long rye straw or timothy hay.
1t will pay to take care of the stack
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18

ARE you still troubled by your
noiobbor's chickens?" asked one man
of another.
1Not bit" was the answer. They
arc kept shut up now
"How did you manage it?"
"Why, every night | put lot Of
eops in the grass very carefully, and
everv morning, when my neighbor was
looking, | went out and brought them
in"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
CARE OF BEES IN WINTER.
A Home Made Entrance Feeder in
Which a Bottle Is Used.

I have been using Boardman en-
trance feeders so constructed as to
permit the use of a bottle instead
of fruit-jar, writes correspondent
of Bee Culture. find them excellent
for stimulating early broodrearing. J
usually give each colony one on TAX
ing them from their winter quarters.
AS l am engaged in other business.
and have to do the feeding in the
evening. with prospects of snow, rain
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18

three horses, at
tach the bits a,
b. c, as shown in
sketch. Tie the
two outside hors-
es to the bits of
the center horse
with a short rope
or strap. One can
have perfect con-
troll of horses and
by lengthening or
shortening the tie
ropes they will
walk near or wide
apart. Do not get
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
In the Tavern.

well, it's been raining for three
days. Seems as through water isn't
wanted even in heaveni "-Translated
for Transatlantic Tales from Meggen-
dorfer Batter.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
rru This Next Year.

When you try to raise sunfowers
do the birds get ahead of you in gath
ering the seed? You can beat them
by putting bags over the best sun
flowers before the heads ripen.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
EASY PLAN FOR BuTcHERINe.
How to Arrange Block and Tackle to
Handle the Hogs.

A block with three pulleys for the
upper and block with two pulleys
and beckett for the lower and plenty
OF rope, from so to 100 feet is about
the right length, are required for the
device shown in the accompanying
illustration.
A tree with limb of suitable size
branching out, to which fasten the
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18

these tie ropes too short, says Farm
and Home. or the horses will step on
each others ankles when turning. A
short strap with two snaps and a
buckle serves we'll, allowing for slack
if needed.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18

1t is wonderful what strength of pur-
pose and energy and holiness of will
are reused by the simple assurance
that we are doing our duty.-Scott.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
A Mietake.

ut is nothing to your credit to be
buying everything on time"
You are wrong; It is everything to
my credit. Houston Post.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18

FITS, St. Vitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free 500
trial bottle and treatise DR. r. II. Kline,
Id, 93l Arch st.. Philadelphia, Pa.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18

Wisdom is the olive that springeth
from the heart, bloometh on the
tongue and beareth fruit in the ac-
tions.-E. Grymestone.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
The Only WAY.

Cassidy-Ahi well, no wan Kin pre-
vint watts past an gone.
Casey-Ye could If We only acted
quick enough.
Cassidy-Go long. mani how could
yer?
Casey-stop it before it happens.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
For over Hail a Century

Browns Bronchial Troches have been
unexcelled as a cure Tor hoarseness,
coughs and sore throat.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
DRIVING THREE HORSES.
II Can Be Done with an Ordinary Pair
of Double Lines.

If you have only an ordinary pair
of double lines and desire to drive
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18

ONLY ONE sBROMO OUININEr
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for
the signature Of E. W. GROVE. Used the World
over to Cure Cold In One Day. DC
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18

A bluff is all right as long as you
can keep the lid on.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18
NOT TO BE TAKEN LITERALLY.
coIored Deacon's Prayer a Wonder of
Poetic Imagery.

Between emotionalism and formal
ism in religion" says Washington
clergyman, there is a golden mean
a reflection that came to me recently
upon the conclusion of my remarks to
a colored congregation in Richmond.
81 had invited an aged deacon to
offer prayer. oh, Lord prayed he,
glib dis pore brudder de eye of de
eagle, dat he spy out sin afar off.
Glue his hands to de gospel pillow. Tie
his tongue to de line of truf. Nail his
yere to de gospel pole Bow his head
way down between his knees, oh
Lord, an fix his knees way down in
some lonesome, dark and narrer val
ley, where prayer is much wanted to
be made. 'Noint him wifi de kerosene
lie of salVashun, an set him on fret"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS.
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OF Itchlng Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in
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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18

Despair is the paralysis of the soul.
Helps.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-18

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