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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

incl stuff this is raised abou a foot
above the sweep to keep the hay from
sliding back too far over the sweep. II
should be braced about four feet from
each end.
The wheels are 10 inches in diam
eter; and Il piece of inch gas pipe is
used for an axle. 1t is clamped to the
teeth, two pins with washers being
used to keep the wheels from sliding
sideways and rubbing against the teeth.
The piece projecting at the back
under the sweep should extend about
two feet: it is beveled like a sleigh
runner; it is to keep the teeth from
raising too high where riding on the
empty sweep.
In hitching horses to a sweep that
have never been uScd on one a person
can get best results by tying the halter
shank to the end of the guide-Arms and
making both lines the same length on
the harness: then faston one line to
each ring of the bit. When it is desired
to turn the horses to the right, simply
hold the off horse back, and drive the
nigh one ahead. and he will naturally
swing around to the right.
In drawing a sweep load Of hay on
to the stacker draw it as far ahead as
possible. then back the horses and raise
ends of teeth. and drive ahead again !:
this will pack the hay on the stacker
and less of it is apt to fall back on the
ground when being raised to the stack.
The most convenient Size Of stack to
build, is 16 feet wide by about % feet
long-Montreal Star.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21
Lcnrn How to Sol.

Alone the farmer has no more chance
with the market combine than a rabbit
has with Il hungry bulldog. Collective
ly he may hold his w and get q far
price for his produce. Figure n bit.
Five cents Il bushel added to the price
of wheat means a gain of 81 to $3.50
per acre. One-half Il cent per pound
means a gain of So in every LOCO
pounds of beef or pork or mutton. Co.
operation in selling will bring these
advances and more. Twenty-Five cent?
Il bushel added to the sweet potato crop
i'll four years has raised the growers of
Tidewater County, Virginia, from pow
erty to respectable wealth. Southern
cotton growers have made 100000 a
year clear profit abo"e the average by
sticking together. organization is the
big stick of and it is time
for farmers to learn to use it.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21
SHEPHERD
The Lonely Sheep Tender Of the
California SierraS.

h Lonely Sheep -nder OF the
California SierraS.
There are few lonelier lives in the
world than those lived by shepherds
In the high meadows Of the California
Sierras. All alone they follow their
sheep, seeing no one for many months
Of the year but the sheep, their dogs
and perhaps an occasional-a very oc-
casional-traveler. Probably this seli-
tude dries up the springs Of speech,
for they are said to be very silent
when they do encounter any Ole
One Of these strange men is a Basque
from the Pyrenees. A lean, dark Wis
aged, ragged fellow, he is now and
then overtaken by some wanderer in
the mountains. Along the trail before
him his sheep feed. His mongrA col
lie hangs at his heels. He may raise
his stick in mute sslutation he may
SLOUGH by without a sign. Yet this un-
ccuth being has 4 talent-he can
carve. His amusement is carving
quaint sheep buckles out Of bone. Ev-
cry herd has it's bellwether, about
whose neck hangs a bell. The bell de-
ponds from a leather collar, and it is
h buckles Of these collars that this
old Basque shepherd and some Of these
other Sierra shepherds make in the
course of their lonely days. Some
times a buckle represents a summers
work, for some of them are very elab-
crate. Some are in the semblance Of
saints OF angels. some nave the mono
shepherds in curious designs. = All
are patiently cut, bit by bit, with the
p~ocketknife Of the shepherd.-EX-
change.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

Tomatoes are imported in increasing
quantities each year from Italy. The
quality Of these tomatoes is stated to
be good and the prices low. Large
quantities of canned tomatoes are also
shipped now each season from Italy to
the eastern part OF the United States,
and the American shipments to Italy
are much smaller than formerly. It is
suggested by one of the leading import
ers in Liverpool that the American to-
matoes are frequently packed before
they are fully ripe. and that this prac-
tice renders them undesirable for use
The Italian tomatoes are carefully Sc.
lected, and are only packed after they
have attained a ripe and rich color.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

Peel and cut in halves some ripe
apricots: remov the stones and wnIGh
the fruit. Boil fruit for Il few minutes
i'll water; remove drain and put them
in a bowl. For every pound of fruit
place ! pound of sugar in Il kettle with
one-half pint of water for each pound
of sugar, and boil to a soft ball add
the apricOts, let them boil up twice,
then pour them into a bowl. Twenty
fOur hours later drain the apricots in a
sieve and dust them with sugar.; then
transfer them to a dish, dust them with
sugar again and place them in a cool
oven; turn them, add more sugar; con-
tinue this way until they are dry.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21
BABY CRIED AND SCRATCHED

All tho Ttme-Covered with Tor
turing Eczema-Doctor Said Sores
Would Last for Years-Pcrfcct
Cure by Cuticura.
my baby niece was suffering from
that terrible torture, eczema 1t was
all over her body, but the worst was
on her face and hands. She cried and
scratched all the time and could not
sleep night or day from the scratch
ing. I had her under the doctors
care for a year and a half and he
seemed to do her no good. l took her
to the best doctor in the city and he
said hat she would have the sores
until she was six years old. But If |
had depended on the doctor my baby
would have lost her mind and died
from the want Of aid. But l used
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment
and she was cured in three months.
Alice L. Dowell, 4769 Easton Ave, st.
Louis, No, May 2 and 20, 1907"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21
4 sweep Rake.

The two main pieces in the frame
of the sweep are made Of 2n by 1 inch
pine scantling; they are - fee long
and about 20 inches apart. The teeth
are made of = by t inch Scantling. and
are 0 feet long they are beveled on the
lower side to slide over lever ground.
The arms for hitching the white trees
to should project about > feet q inches
over the end of the sweep; these are
made of . by > inch stuff. The guide
arms should be . feet long by 2& by 3
inches. Each has about Il foot of chain
with Il ring on the end to fAsten to the
breast strap of the harness.
The hay guard can be made of . by 3
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

Have your jars perfectly clean and
dry. then take equal parts Of fresh
berries and sugar. and mix and mash
thoroughly. 70 accomplish this, says
the Women's Home Companion, take
only a small quantity in Il dish at a
time, that you may be sure every berry
IS mashed. Put into the jars, and seal
Immediately. inverting the jar for a
short time before putting away. The
work is easily and quickly done, as
there is no heating. My berries canned
in this way last summer kept perfectly
and have preserved their delicious
flavor unimpaired. Strawberry Short
cake equal to that Of the summer has
been an enjoyment whenever we wished
through the winter.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

One quart sifted flour, one-half coffee
cup of lard, one-half pint milk, one
level te%aspoonful salt. Rub flour, salt
and lard together until smooth, then
add milk. Beat twenty minutes, or I'M
til the dough blisters and pops when
pulled apart. Roll out about Il qua"ter
OF an inch thick. cut with small bis
cult cutter and prick each with a fork.
Bake twenty minutes in rather hot
oven. This quantity makes about
thirty biscuits.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

This is a delicious cold sweet, ana
very simple to make. Required: One
quart Of green gooseberries, > ounces or
more Of sugar, four yolks of eggs, q lit
tie whipped cream. Wash, stalk and
stew the gooseberries until soft, in just
enough water to prevent their burning.
Next rub them through a hair OF wiz"
sieve. Stir into the pulp the castor
sugar and beaten yolks of eggs, stir this
over a slow fire for a few minutes to
cook the eggs, but do not let the mix
ture actually boil or it will curdle. Put
it on one side until it is cold. Then
heap it up in custard glasses, and put
2 little whipped and favored cream Oh
each.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

In the main the ~egg-eating habit is
caused by soft shelled eggs being laid.
The hens get a taste of the egg and
thus form the Appetite To prevent
these bad eggs the fowls should be COM
PEELED to exercise and there should 10
such feed given that will supply plenty
of lime, and in addition Il small trough
of cracked oyster shell should be con-
stantly within reach of the fowls 50
they can help themselves at will.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21
EGG TESTER.

for testing them. One Of the o re-
cent is shown in the accompanying il
lustration, patented by a Minnesota
farmer.
1t consists Of a wooden frame or
casing across the top Of which is q
leather support for the eggs, the latter
resting in flexible apertures. In the
bottom of the casing is an inclined mir
ror. Mounted on the upper part OF the
frame is a light-rcflecting hood in
which is placed a lamp or other suitable
illuminant. In operation eggs are
placed over the aperture, and the light
falling on the eggs will cast a shadow
upon the mirror if they are unsound.
The soundness of the eggs is indicated
by the clearness of the light that falls
through them upon the mirror.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21
FOR SICK WOMEN.
At last one of the uSherS smoke (

At last one of the ushers spoke to her
Pardon me, madam" he said, but |
must ask you to comply with our rules.
Everybody back of you is complaining Of
your hat. Will you kindly remove it,"
"IIl remove it, sir" she snapped, as
she took out the hatpins, lifted the gor-
geous creation from her head, and laid
it in her lap but l want you to under
stand, sir. that l don't do it kindly Not
on your life %
Thank you-sir,' fervently calculated
the man in the seat directly back Of her,
as the curtain went up.-Chicags Trib-
une.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

One pint tomato juice, two tables
spoonfuls butter, two tablespoonfuls
flour (creamed together). One-half tea
spoonful salt, dash of pepper, five eggs.
Heat the juice, then add the creamed
butter and flour, salt and pepper, and
cook five minutes. Butter Il baking
dish. put in the egg mot beaten), then
cover with the cooked mixture. Put
bread crumbs Oh top and brown twenty
minutes in oven.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21
General Farm Notes,

Sour swill is not fit for hog feed.
The early fruit catches the big price.
1t takes nerve to thin fruit, but it
pays.
Too much corn will produce thumps
in pigs.
Dry soil is one of the first requisites
for sheep farming.
Select the pigs for breeding from the
SOW with the largest litter.
In buying a boar look rather to his
progeny than to his pedigree.
You cannot fatten sheep probably
while they are fattening parasites.
Every fruit raiser ought to keep bees
to do the work of cross-pollenization.
If sheep are not kept constantly Il
good condition the quality of the WOOL
is affected.
Crude petroleum will kill scale. but it
will injure the trees if used for three
or -four years.
1t requires more care to start a
.2-year-old tree than a 2-year-old aid
as much is gained.
Trap nests will prevent egg eating
by the hens. This habit is caused by a
desire for grit in some form or other.
Rice fed two or three times a week
makes a very good food for hens, but
If is not as desirable rs wheat, corn or
oats.
Sheep restore the soil to a larger
proportion of the elements they take
it in grazing than do any other
Closely penned fowls viii o do as
well in the summer time as those that
are allowed to seek their natural food
the range
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

We are all apt to practice scrub
methods of farming. For instance, we
allow the winter to pass without max
Ing the necessary preparation for spring
work. We plow around stumps and
big stones year after year; we plov
through mudholes and harvest a crop
of weeds when a few tiles and a little
labor would cause them to grow the
best crops on the farm. We do not NOW
u roadsides and we allow our grass
to become overripe before we cut #.
Doesn't pay.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21
Keep Digging in tho Corn Field

Some ambitious farmers are anxious
to lay by the corn field very early but
it is not wise, for the grass and weeds
are always more forward to grow about
this seasO than any other, and the
ground will become very foul where the
corn is too early laid by and, more than
this, a great proportion Of the nourish-
mcnt OF the cror is derived from the sir
and dew conveyed to the roots This
can be done only when the surface is
free from weeds.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21
Canned

Canned blue plums will make deli
cious winter pies. To Z pounds of fruit
add 3h pounds of brown sugar, one
pint of good vinegar and l ounce each
of cinnamon, cloves and allSpice. Scald
them about three times and jar them.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21
Tho Garden in the Fall.

Just as soon as any crop Of vegetd-
bles is finished in the garden spade tue
location, and if any seeds are in the
soil many of them will sprout. If so,
go over it again, which will ave much
time and labor in the spring. Late
summer and fall is the proper time to
clean a garden, especially if weed seeds
are to be gotten rid Of.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

When it becomes necessary for one
man to handle q heavy weight, such as
a log or barn timber which must be
lifted. it can be done without a strain
by making use of the trick shown in
the sketch. Using small blocks, build
Il crib under the center of the log by
lifting up one end, allowing the log
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

Chiropodist-Yes; that's a corn, all
right.
Col. Gore-What is a corn. anyhow?
Chiropodist-Its a thickening of the
skin, usually caused by pressure. In 9TH
er words, it is natures protest against a
tight shoe. =
Col. Gore (~getting hot under the COL
lar)-Blank dash it's protest ! I haven't
worn a tight shoe for two months, and
that internal corn knows it! Yank the
dash blank tfir~ ~rt'
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

Scott was writing the Lady of the
Lake"
IF you were to tell the truth about
her." he said, 81 should say that she is
awfully seasick, but expects to feel bet
ter when the boat gets to st. Joe"
Thus it is, in all ages, that the poet
has to sink the Real in the Ideal.-Chi-
cage Tribune.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

has been the chief objection to a wide
use. The Wisconsin station has been
making some tests with copreras, or
iron sulphate, that indicate that 1t is
quite as effective as the blucStone. AMI
cheaper, as 60 cents will furnish enough
to treat an acre. Similar successful cx-
ueriments have been made with copper
as by the Cornell station. Some three
years ago the California station tried
spraying with blue vitriol to old IN
check mustard on it's cereal paintings
at Yuba City and came to the same
conclusions as did the Wisconsin sta
ton. At Davis during the present sea
Sol experiments in Il limited way were
tried with copperas, but owing to the
lack of facilities for properly applying
the compound results were not satisfnc-
tory. The work will be repeated anoth-
er time with the most approved appli-
anceS.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21
The Real Thing.

There are no literature genuine In
this age. Where do you find nova
days the words hat burn?"
I'm the books of corporations when
wanted ON the witness stand."-Balt-
more American.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

eggs. b sup
position is natural,
inaSmuch as so many
eggs of questionable
,urity reach the din
ner table. If the
dealer desired he
could readily dis
card eggs Of doubt
full age, as there are
numerous devices
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

bles, bearing down sensations, etc.). On
June goth, 1907, -four and one-half
years later, she said: II haven't had
kidney trouble since. l repeat my testi-
mony."
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21
Eradtca.inv wild Mustard.

One of the most pestiferous weeds is
the wild mustard, but recent expert
ments in Wisconsin seem to give rom
Use that it may be quite easily and
cheaply exterminated. It has been
known for several years that spraying
a field with blue yitriol would kill mus
tard without injuring the grain which
ts growing. But the attendant expense
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

troubles. Is that re-
lief lasting? Let Mrs.
James NJ. Long, of
113 N. Augusta ST.,
Staunton, Va, tell
you. On January 31st,
1908, Mrs. Long
wrote: "Doan's Kid
ney Pills have cured
me- (of pain in the
bo ok urinary trCS,-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

Oolly-Doc<oh, have l any symptoms
Of bwain fog?
The Doctor-Brain fas? Not at all,
my dear fellow nothing but fag.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21
Horse Sense.

The stable must be light or the eyes
will be injured. The air must be pure
or the lungs will be impaired.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

to balance near the center. When lifted
as shown in dotted outline place an
other timber under the long end, and
then repeat the operati0n.-Farm and
Home
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21
Simple Egg Tester.

The average person evidently imag-
ines that it is impossible for the dealer
to distinguish between bad eggs and
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21
THE TIME TEST.

That Il What Proves True Merit.
Doan's Kidney Pills bring the quick
est of relief from backaehe and kidney
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

FTS St. Vitus' Dance and Nervous Diseases nor.
: mnneutiy cured by DR.. kfine's Great Nerve
Restorer. Send for FREE ~. O6 trial bottle and treatise.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

WE SELL GUNS AND TRAPS HEA
& buy Furs & Hides. Write for catalos 100
n. w. Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis, Mimi.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-08-21

Closely penned fowls viii not do as
well in the summer time as those that
are allowed to seek their natural food
on the range,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-22
"A Piano at a Nominal Price.

Chicago's largest music house. nvon
d. Healy. announces Triple Clearing
Sale of Pianos. Nearly one thousand
splendid instruments are offered with
out reserve until all are served In
this stock are all the fine new Mehlin,
Hardman, Ivers x Pond, Smith *
Nixon and other noted pianos formerly
owned by the Thompson Music Co., the
Healy Music Co., and the big +. G..
Thearle Piano Co All these concerns
were bought out for spot cash by Lyon
& Healy and the public may now share
the advantage. In this sale are also a
number of Steinway and Weber pianos.
I'm upright pianos neat instruments at
500, $40, $40, $3.50 SI65, SI9o, 5000
and upwards. This is an unprecedented
opportunity that will not occur again
Any piano not proving entirely salts
factory may be returned at their ex-
pense. Address Lyon & Healy, n
Adams street, Chicago. Distance is
no obstacle, for i'm proportion to the
saving to be made the freight charges
are insignificant. Any banker will as
sure you of the entire responsibility of
Lyon & Healy, and their record of A
years for>honorable dealing. Write to-
day so as to avoid disappointment
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-22
me v CONSTITUTION
Some Things That Are In Document
That Are Not In The Old One.
TO VOTE ON IT NEXT MONTH.
Suffrage Of women Taxpayers Increases
the Salary of the State Legislators.

Here are the things in the new constil
tuition which will be submitted to the
electors in November and which are
not in the present constitution of Mich
igan.
Women taxpayers be permitted TO
vote on all questions involving the di-
rect expenditure of public money or
the issue of bonds.
Abolishes the decennial state census
and provides that the senatorial appor-
tionment every ten years shall be based
on the federal census.
Increases the salaries of lower PENN
sular Legislators from SO a day and up
per peninsula Legislators from s. to $500
for the legislative term.
Provides that a majority of either
house of the legislature may take bill
away from an unfr1endly committee to
which it has been referred to and which
is trying to smother it,
Provides that no.bill shall be pissed or
: become law at regular session of the
legislature until IT has been in possession
Of each house at least five days.
Forbids the legislature giving imme'
diate effect to any act except appropri
alton acts and acts necessary for the
preservation of the public health an6
safety. All others must not go into effect
until ninety days after passage.
Forbids the legislature passing any
local or Special act where general ac
can be made applicable and whether &
general act can be made applicable shall
be judicial question. Bat no local oil
special act can be made applicable unit
approved by majority of the electors.
Vests authority in the governor to veto
specific items in appropriation bills.
Authorizes the Legislature to enact Z
law sanctioning trial by july of less
than twelve men.
Confines the lieut.. governor, strict
ly to the duties of presiding over thesen
ate without vote or voice in debate,
Adds the attorney general to the board
Of state auditors which now comprises
the secretary af state, state treasurer, anC
commissioner of state land office
I Provides that all fees collected by TIN
clerk OF the supreme court be covered
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-22

Mildred Gibbs. Mr.. II. f. Kay, Miss
Sophia Long, Mrs. Dibbie NORM, Miss
Lena Russ.
The above, if not called for, will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office October
10, 1908. @. f. BROWN, p. NJ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-22
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Advertised list for the week ending
October 3, 1908:
Mr. Robert Cooper, Mr.. w. C.
Culbertson,. Mrs. +. Gallagher. Miss
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-22

Wit and Nonsense.
When one runs after wit he is sure
20 catch se.-Montesquieu.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-22

Talent creates work: genius keeps
II from dying.-Emerson.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-05
DEMOCRATS ALARMED
Gary Men Want to Put
Some Life In Their
Campaign.

Some of the leading democrats of
Gary are frightened over the apathy
which is being shown by the demo-
Gratis in that city. They say that I'M
less something is done the republicans
will have a walkaway. A last final eff
fort will be made to arouse them from
their lethargy.
committee, composed of Thomas
Knots. T. w. Englehart and Phil Cain.
was appointed to see If they could not
find some kind of a hypodermic which
will put some life into the democrats
and make the republicans sit up and
take notice.
The committee selected in this emer-
gency is composed of the best boosters
there are in the party They realize
that the republicans have the upper
hand now and they want to head off
complete humiliation. They find that
most of the employees in the steel mills
are red-hot republicans and it is almost
Impossible to head off the sentiment for
Taft and the state ticket
1t is understood that the county dem
ocratic organization has heard the bad
reports from Gary and will take strenu-
Gus steps to- offset the lead which the
republicans already have.