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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06
Practical Rack for Drying Seed Corn

stalks. but a number of progressive
corn-growers and some investigators
indeed. now hold to the opinion that
corn that is to be used for seed should
be allowed to remain on the stalk until
husking time and offer the reason
that corn removed from the stalk at
an earlier period is lacking vitality. In
case this practice is followed, each
ear selected is marked by tying upon
it bright string. The stalks bearing
these marks are cut and shocked with
the balance Of the crop, and at husk.
ing time the marked ears are saved by
themselves.
Some farmers follow the practice of
selecting seed at the time of husking,
in which case the best ears are set
aside regardless Of the character of
the stalks upon which they grew, or
the position and attitude of the ear
upon the stalk. Though not com.
this is undoubtedly q much
better practice than selecting ears
from the crib the following spring.
Experience demonstrates that the best
results only can be secured when every
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06
WINTER YOUR SEED
CORN IN A DRY PLACE
Vitality Next Spring VIII Depend Much on the wav You
Store 1t-By j. A. Jeffery, Prof Of Agrononay.

There is difference of opinion as
to whether corn for seed should be Sc.
lected from stalks bearing two ears,
and whether 1t is possible by selecting
such ears to secure increased yields in
future crops. The writer is inclined
to the opinion that increased yields
are procured by the judicious selec.
ton of seed from stalks bearing two
ears.
The ideal ear of corn should be
cylindrical rather than tapering in
shape; the ear should be about nine
inches long and seven inches in cir.
conference, but the smaller breeds
will fall somewhat short of these d..
mensions. The kernels should be
deep and slightly spaced between rows,
and should be well filled at butt and
tip.
Depth of kernel is indicated not only
by the weight Of the ear but also by
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06

phase of careful selection has been
observed. On large farms it is some.
times the practice to select sufi-
cient amount of seed corn in the man.
ner above described, to plant por-
ton Of the field, and from this portion
seed for the following year is selected,
both from the stalk and from the
shock at the time of husking.
The selected ears should be placed
where they will dry in the shortest
reasonable time and various methods
have been employed for this purpose.
There Is no better method from the
standpoint Of efficiency than the old
one of braiding the ears together by
the husks left upon them or tying
them in lots by strings and hanging
in the summer kitchen or in the attic
above near the stovepipe. This, how.
ever, requires considerable room and
is not altogether satisfactory to the
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06
LAME BACK PRESCRIPTION

The increased. use Of whiskey for
lame back rheumatism is causing con.
siderable discussion among the medi.
cal fraternity. It Is an almost infal.
lible cure when mixed with certain
other ingredients and taken properly.
The following formula is effective:
ITO one-half pint Of good whiskey add
one ounce Of Toris Compound and one
ounce Syrup Sarsaparilla Compound.
Take in tablespoonful doses before
each meal and before retiring"
Toris compound is product of the
laboratories Of the Globe Pharmaceu.
teal Co., Chicago, but it as well as the
other ingredients can be had from any
good druggist.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06

The degree Of roughness of the top of
the grain. The experienced corn
breeders Of the country are strongly
favoring and developing rough-top kerr
nels even among the breeds of corn
that were originally smooth. Ears as
ordinarily secured from the stalk in
the fall will shrink as much as ten per
cent. in both length and circumfer-
ence.
Seed corn should be selected from
stalks that mature just before the
average time of the first frost which,
In Michigan, occurs about the 18th of
September. Corn that natures earlier
than this fails to use all of the grow
ing season, while that which ripens
later is injured.
Some farmers select seed ears by
removing them from the standing
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06

workers in the kitchen. A furnace
room is good place, providing it is
well ventilated and an occasional fire
is built. Frequently the corn is left in
crates and while this is usually sue
cessful method, there is more or less
danger from molding; corn so stored
should be watched carefully until it ia
known to be thoroughly dry.
One of our illustrations shows a
cheap rack for storing and drying
seed corn. 1t is IL feet long and 10
feet high with capacity for 80 bushels
of ears. The posts which are two by
four inch hemlock. stand four feet
apart. The horizontal strips, one inch
by seven-eighths inch, may be cut from
sound hemlock or pine boards. They
are set in pairs four inches apart, each
pair carrying tier of corn. Six-penny
nails should be used in mailing on the
strips.
In our other illustration we show
two other convenient methods of stor.
ing corn for drying One of the
plans was devised and brought to our
attention by Mr.. Grin ]. Bemis, of
Ypsilanti.
The temperature of the room in
which corn is stored should be main
tanned at IS or 80 degrees, with abun-
dant circulation of air. Rapid drying
removes the possibilities of molding
and consequent loss Of vitality. After
the drying is complete, the tempera-
ture of the room may be allowed to
drop even below freezing, but it should
be observed that many Of our success
full corn growers never allow the
temperature of the room in which seed
corn is stored to fall below freezing.
The room should be kept thoroughly
dry.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06
PATENTS.

List Of Patents Issued Last Week to
Northwestern Inventors.
Reported by Lothrop & johnson,
patent lawyers, 80 Pioneer Press
building, St. Caul. MINI: G.. p. and
P. H. Burke, Roswell, s. D., screening
machine; c. E. Glasspoole, st. Paul,
Mimi, culvert; w. s. Moses, Tracy,
Mimi, rotary engine; s. e. Parks,
Portland, N. D., sash-balance; A. O.
Thompson, Wolverton, Mimi, trap; ].
Suva, Bryant. s. D., rocking chair; ].
H. Irwin, Highmore. S. D., poultry
house; 8. G. Lawlor, Duluth. Mimi,
wringer.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06
Not Ear Wrona.

In Southern state where an educa-
tional qualification was required for
voters. q negro was asked, what 10
the writ Of certiorari?"
II dunno. boss" replied the darkey.
but its sumfin to, keep do niggahs
from vatin'."-Circle Magazine.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06

Timber Neck.-This is a disease
that is sometimes met with in the
poultry yard, but it is not apparently
very common. 1t is characterized by
a limp condition of the neck. The
fowl seems to lose all control of the
neck muscles, and the head rests on
the ground. 1t is supposed to be a
germ disease, and one writer says
that the germ is found in decayed
meat which the fowls have eaten.
Prevention is better than a remedy.
Decayed flesh should not be given to
fowls more than to other creatures.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06

Chance for Growth.-In this country
conditions are such that the poultry
industry Is capable of indefinite ex.
pansion.
Easy to Market.-Poultry are easy
to market, and no such problem q
present with their marketing % n
found with other live stock.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06

A man who is mlserly never makes
his wife any trouble in regard to 9th.
er womenH
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06
DR.. J. H. RINDLAue, (specialist),
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat,
Fargo, N. ..
A Plan,

A Plan.
Knicker-Are you going fishing on
election day?
Bocker-No, I think they will bite
better on the last day of registration.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06
Nobody Homo.

Agents. the head Of the house in
sonny?
Boy-Ns. sir: there's nobody HON,
but me lathsr.-Dsnvsf Catholic Reg
istsr.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06

Men are reasonably certain about
the age Of woman Of uncertain age.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06
Could IMAGINE He Did.

Ever seen congress in session."
No. replied Farmer Coboss, ''but
I know how it looks. hev hired
man who kin git as busy dom nothin'
as anything on earth"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06
Query.

"why 10 It," remarked the Observe,
Of Events and Things. that tho won.
an who sits in q box at the theateH
with no ono behind her, invariably
takes her hat OF. while the one in the
audience. with q lot Of people behind
her, never does ?"-Yonkers Statesman
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06

Most women would rather be en-.
we'd than educated.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06

A Fresh Start.
Dyer-Well, see Failing is on his
feet again.
Ryer-Yes, he was obliged to sell
his auto.-Puck.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06
| AM
A MOT H R

How many American women in
lonely homes to-day long for this
blessing to come into their lives, and
20 be able to utter these words, but
because Of some organic derange.
ment this happiness Is denied them.
Every woman interested in this
subject should know that prepare
ton for healthy maternity is
accomplished by the use Of
LYDIA PlNkHAM'S
vEcE TABLE COMPOUND
Mrs. Maggie Gilmer, of West
Union, s. C.,writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
81 was greatly rundown in health
from weakness peculiar to nv sex.
when Lydia E. Pinkham' Vegetable
Compound was recommended to me. It
not only restored me to perfect health,
but to my delight I am mother"
Mrs. Josephine Hal, of Bardstown.
KY, writes:
IL was q very great sufferer from
female troubles, and my physician failed
to help me. Lydia E. Pinkham's vege-
table Compound not only restored me
20 pef1ect health, but am now proud
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
For thirty years Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills.
and positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
splacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
don, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
!ng-down feeling, fatulency, indiges.
tlon, dizziness or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinlkham invites all sicl.
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Ala 400o
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06

A good firm to ship your cream to.
DAIRY CO.. St. Paul, MINI.
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Another uselee, ousstIon.

RnotheF Ot0Ie09 0UouSIous
Tarmer-Somethin' the matter With
the machinef
Voice (from under the aute)-No: I
1ust crawlsd under here - get cut sf
the oun.-0mArt 0AG
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
says pain. cures wind coli0 CSC bottle
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06

HIDES TANNED FOR ROBES. COATS.
Rugs etc. Write for our Free catalog No. %
Foster Robe & Tanning Co., Minneapolis
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06

We SELL GUNS AND TRAPS CHAP
N. w. Hide & Fur Co.. Minneapolis, Mr.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06

And the early hunter may get the
early bird for his breakfast.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06
500 Reward. 500.

The readers Of this paper will DO pleased to learn
has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is
Catsrrh. Halle Catarrh Cure 10 the only positive
being constitutional disease, requires constitu.
eonsl treatment: Halle Catarrh Cure 10 taken in.
surfaces Of the system. thereby destroying the
soundation Of the disease. and giving the patient
strength by building up tho constitution and assist
ing nature in doing Its work. The proprietors have
20 mqGh ialtn IN lie curative powers that they oner
cure. Send for list Of Testimonials.
ADDRESS +. J. CHENEY CO., Toledo, o.
Bold BY all Druggists, 75c.
Take Hairs Family Pulls for constipation.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-06

Two to One.
He-It takes two to make barEaiA,
She-Yes, but only one OF them gsta
it.
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Not a Wire.
my wife sent me a message by
wireless"
isn't that expensive?"
ooh, no."
II supposed it would be-"
Depends on the method. She used
a 2 cent stamp
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It Cures While You Walk
Allen FOOt.Eas for cOrns and bunions, bot evnnl
callous aching feet. $50 all Druggists.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1908-11-19
Some Allege Graft Charges.

For some time there has been a
sorts of gossip about graft and unfair
dealings in some municipal dealings.
The recent investigation by City Coun-
Gil was brought about by letter
which suggested that there appeared to
be some irregularity regarding opening
of bids for public works. Nothing
come of the investigation because there
was no proof forthcoming to sustain
allegations.
But there is still a good deal of
gossip of one kind or another, and one
hears lot about some startling dis
closures that are likely to be made at
an early day.
Some people are seriously consider.
ing the advisability of making a
wholesale legal investigation in some
municipal affairs and there has been
solicitations for funds to bring about
a prosecution, it being alleged that
there is ample proof to substantiate
certain charges
1t would seem that some prompt
action looking toward a legitimate
prosecution would be much more the
proper move to make than continuing
the yelled suggestions that are being
passed about. So far as soliciting
funds from individuals for the prose
cution of alleged offenders, there is nc
demand for that. Any complaint
made in good faith becomes a public
charge and there is no one in this
locality who believes it is necessary to
have private Counsel to conduct "a
prosecution. The officials here have
not hesitated to do their duty when
they had complaints before them.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1908-11-19

HUNT BROS.
HUNT BROS.

Big Sale in Tailored Suits
g. we should do phenomenal business in Tailored
9u,s the next three days. We show nearly two hun
urea models In all the materials and latest STYLES
$l3, SIS, SIS, $40 and Ss5.
MIoeES, and JUNIOR SUITS, $1,000 to S16.O 90
OhILDRENS Splendid stock of Misses and
FURS Chiidren's Fur Sets, S. to SIS.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1908-11-19
HUNT BROTHERS
Money for Educating Childrs;s

IL
The education of children is one If
the most important undertakings Of the
day.
you now, Send Jur children to school
-pun'ic school if you can't afford the
Expense of private training. But if
you have selected private school YOU
probably have to deny yourself some
thIng in order to meet the tuition fees.
You thus relieve the community of the
expense of educating your children.
But do you realize that life is frail and
the thread can be easily snapped?
What have you provided against the
emergency?
The Prudential Insurance Company
is issuing New Monthly Income Pol
icy which will help to educate your
children. 1t tguarantees a check, direct
from the Company, of $50 month
every year for 20 years, at cost of
less than S14 a month now, at age 80.
These are remarkable figures, and the
checks VIII be remarkable evidences of
your affection for your children, who
VIII be able to complete their educa-
ton as You now plan it. Write The
Prudential, Newark. N. j.. for book
showing full working of the policy.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1908-11-19
Millinery Pretty Waists Dress Skirts Gloves and Neekwe ar
Big Contest in 1. O. O. F.

Grand Lodge Independent Order Odd
Fellows meets this afternoon at Tren-
ton, and will continue tomorrow.
Among the elective offices to be filled
the only contest is for that of Grand
Warden, Isaac T. Nichols, of Bridge
ton, present Grand Conductor of the
Grand Lodge and William T. Robbins,
OF Hamilton Square, the present Grand
Marshal of the Grand Lodge, are as
pirants for the position and as neither
received clear majority in the subor-
dinate lodges, the election will un-
doubtedly have to be decided on the
floor eff the annual session.
Mr.. Nichols joined the Order of Odd
Fellows in 1869, and is member of
Bridgeton Lodge, No. 129. He has
passed the chairs in both branches,
the subordinate lodges and Encamp-
ment He has held the office of Dis
trict Deputy Grand Master and is at
present on the staff of Grand Master
Crowther. Mr.. Nichols has devoted a
lifetime to Odd Fellowship and has de-
livered the Past Grand's charge to
more than two hundred initiates. He
is a newspaper man, having learned
the printers trade in early life and
rose from the case to editor later on.
He is very proud of the fact that he is
what Simon Cameron used to say-a
plain printer. Mr., Nichols has just
been reelected to the Legislature by
3, ZOO majority, running 800 votes
ahead of Taft in Cumberland County.
He has served two terms in the AS
sembly and was State Senator twenty
years ago for two terms.
William T. Robbins, who is oppos-
ing Mr.. Nichols for the post, has been
active in Grand Lodge circles for the
past twelve years.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1908-11-19
CONDITION OF G. B. B. A.

The Commoner and GlassworI
says:
Secretary VIM. Launer, Of
Glass Bottle Blowers Association,
issued his quarterly statement for &
three months ending Sept. 80, 19
which shows that rs factories were
operation and SO were idle at the til
the report was compiled. These pl, MIS-
gave employment to a total worktas
force of 2, 66O. However, since the re.
port was issued many additional nlants
have been placed in blast, so that at
the present time the number Of em-
ployed workmen has about beeD don
bled.
''The total income during theperjod
mentioned was 1922, 142. SO, made up of
trade assessments, $11, 302. 80; death as
sessments, $S,071s5, and the balance
from loans returned, supplies, fines ana
miscellaneous. The expenditure dur
ing the three months amounted to S22 s.
325 IA, including death claims, bills
due on association account, officers
salaries and expenses.
'The report shows that the total
amount of cash on hand Oct. 1, 1908,
was S444, S1760. OF this amount $3.50. :
600 is invested in four per cent gov
ernment bonds, $176, 500. II is the bal.
ance carried in the general fund and
$1S, 81. 49 is available in the death
beneficiary department.
Trade reports from the different
localities in the main range from
fair to good but there is a
larger percentage of pessimistic reports
than for many years. However, as
stated above, conditions have changed
considerably since these reports were
received by Secretary Launer and the
general trade outlook is now more
| promising; in fact, there is no doubt
that the report of the present quarter
will make much better showing. II
must be remembered by our readers
that the three months under review
covers the annual summer stop period,
when all factories under the jurisdic.
tion of the &. B. B. A. were idle.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1908-11-19
UNION MEETING
OF ENDEAVORS.

In the First Baptist Church Tuesday
night there was union meeting of the
local Christian Endeavor Societies, and
The Temperance Army was the
topic for discussion. Temperance work
was taken up and discussed in most
practical manner.
Miss Emma Westcott was leader for
the meeting, and after a short song
service there was Scripture reading,
Miss Westcott making intelligent refer
ence to it.
There were four practical questions
, discussed, each by person assigned.
What is done for Temperance in our
public schools?" was the first of the
| four question. It was taken up by
| Miss Rovilla Babcock. She told of the
influence used in her school room.
Among the scholars of her classes, but
voted favorably for license when
test was made recently. Anti license
flags tied with white ribbon were worn
by the scholars and temperance physi-
ology was study of the school.
"What need is there for temperance
work?' was discussed by VIM. G. Mul-
ford. He pointed to the bare SO ma
jority for no-license at the recent elec.
tion as an evidence that there was need
for most effective work for the future.
The need demanded sacrifice of time
and money. He urged active work all
the time, looking ahead for the next
battle three years hence.
How and why should we aid Tenn
perance organizations?'' was taken up
by Jesse P. Reeves. He pointed out
that great help accrued with influence
and money. He told how Mrs. Mar
garet Ellis had been sent to Washing
ton, D. c., with others to watch and
aid temperance legislation.
How can we spread information of
the evils of strong drink" was dis
cussed by Mrs. J. M. Barnes The
lady explained by displaying forty feet
of clippings from local newspapers,
and commended the papers for their
generosity in publishing matter. In
formation had been spread by great
posters in windows, by cards in trolley
cars. principally the work of the W. c.
T. U.
The Prohibition party was the sub
ject of an address by DR.. J. B. Sharp
and he explained the principles of the
organization and the great work it was
attempting to accomplish.
The W. c. T. U. was taken up by
Mrs Frank Gibson. 1t was an inter-
esting discussion as she unfolded the
work of Miss Frances Willard, how she
had refused a good salary, that she
might become President of the W. G.
T. U. and had made the organization
one that people felt it an honor to be-
long to.
Sons of Temperance was the topic of
remarks by J. L. Rice AS he spoke
he was attired in regalia of the So
ciety worn 40 years ago. He explained
the work of the organization in the
past and lamented the fact that lack of
support had caused the local organiza-
tion to fail
Rev. J. Lyons Ewing was interesting
in his discussion of the "Anti- Saloon
League" explaining in detail the
principles, the work, the methods and
the accomplishment.
"New Jersey Going Dry was the
title of duet rendered by Miss Mabel
Hancock and Mrs Jesse Reeves.
The collection was given the W. G.
T. U.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1908-11-19
"The Fat and the Sweet.

Presidential and Governmental sum-
mons to the annual Thanksgiving event
have appeared, and arrangements are
on for fitting celebration of the day
in Bridgeton. Following we'll order.
ed and long time custom, service a
is held each year on Thanksgiving
Day in either of the three Presby
terian Churches. Each pastor and choir
take charge of the service when held
in their respective churches. This
year the union service will be held in
the West church. The sermon will
have asas its theme an appropriate
Thanksgiving thought, 1.-The Fat and
the Sweet" Seasonable music is being
arranged by the choir under the direc-
tion of Mrs. George H. Eckels. 1t is
earnestly hoped that the days services
will have the attention which such a
national religious observance deserves.
Let families plan for the day, so that
the Thanksgiving dinner and social
functions will not deny them the bene-
fits of the service. There is a strong
lesson for children and youth in the
Thanksgiving appointment and service.
Let the children be at the service. 1t
is just eight days Off People of other
churches and all people of the city are
cordially invited to participate in the
services herein announced.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1908-11-19
Curtain Streichers

These stretchers will dry four curtains
size scolIop, Sl.25, Sl.75, 1925. "'