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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23
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growing rapidly and while it is young
and tender Hundreds Of farm AMI
mails were killed by the acid before the
Nebraska station finally worked out
the processes by which the poison be-
came menace.
1t is now believed that hydrocyanic
acid is in most plants and has some
thing to do with the growth processes,
disappearing when the growth pro-
cesses have been completed. In these
plants 1t may be brought out again BY
fermentation, as in the case Of fer
mented lima beans, tapioca and other
food products that contain at some
stages large quantities of Prussic acid.
Sorghum sflage may possibly contain
this acid sometimes In dangerous
amounts.-Agricultural Epitomist.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

The colonies Of great Britain have
nearly 100 times more area than the
mother country, of France eighteen
times and of Germany five times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

Some one has said: What is more
pitful than a complaining woman who
no longer complains?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

Oriental dye. makers secure forty
shades of yellow from the shell of the
pomegranate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

There is nothing more divine in this
world to the Chicago Tribune. than
simple humanity.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

A drag which will do good work
firming and leveling the soil can be
made by boring holes eighteen inches
from each end of five or six round
poles six feet in length, then stringing
them on chains by passing the chains
through the holes and letting them
come together in front where the team
is hitched. This drag will crush clods
as 1t passes over them, firm the soil
and leave it level and smooth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

Concrete is made from the refuse Of
a soap mill at Calcutta.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

6Qu090 OuAEuf0,
What Is squash? In parts Of the
West aud South. where the fall and
winter squashes are rarely cultivated,
the term pumpkin" is used for all
the running varieties of the squash
or pumpkin family, with the excep-
ton of the "cushaw' class, which In.
cludes varieties that are closely allied
to the crookneck. To clearly define
what Is meant by the word squash in
contradistinction from the word
pumpkin, as used among marketmen.
Is no very easy matter. as all the va.
rieties. with the exception Of the
crooknecks, easily interiors; with
each other.
Gregory says that grouping all the
running varieties together, we ex.
press the marketman's idea Of a
squash. as distinguished from a
pumpkin. when we say that all varie.
ties having soft or feshy stems, eth.
er with or without shell, and all
varieties having a hard, woody stem.
and without a shell, are sQuashes,
while all having a hard stem and
shell. the flesh of which is not bitter.
are pumpkins; and all of this class,
the flesh of which contains bitter
principle, are gourds.
To grow squash first requisite
is good seed bed, sandy loan with
gravelly subsoil being one of the
best. The ground should be warm
when the bed is prepared. 1t should
be plowed 6 or inches deep after
being covered with well-rotted ma.
nure in ample quantity.
The size Of the squash may be In.
creased by later manuring each hill.
In preparing the hills for seed, the
ground should be worked over into
little mounds about as large as half.
bushel measure, and the hills should
be 6 to 8 feet apart in each direction,
according to the variety planted, some
growing more vigorously than others.
Five or six seed should be planted in
the center-uf each prepared hill an
covered with l inch of soil. After
the plants are we'll started they should
be thinned to two or three in each
hill. The vines are often troubled
with what is known as tho squash
bug, but II chickens are allowed to
run among them they will keep the
insects in check.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

The horse with good appetite at
all times is generally able to stand
lots of hard work and is seldom sick.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

A well digger says there's always
room at the bottom.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

A man may have good knowledge
of the two principles of farming, but
II he neglects the details he will fail
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23
Ten Rule. for Spraying.

ANuAeo IOr SpE1yxn8s
Spray celery with Bordeaux mixture.
and later with an ammoniacal copper
carbonate solution (you can buy them
ready for use), to prevent rust.
Add resin and fish oil to arsenical
and other polsons to cause them to
stick to cabbage and caulidower plants.
Use powder like slug-shot II seek
Ing an easy way to keep potato bugs
In check.
Spray grapes, raspberries and beans
with Bordeaux mixture to prevent an.
thracnose.
Use ammoniacal copper carbonate So
luton when you want substitute for
Bordeaux mixture that will not stain,
To revenge yourself OH the cutworm,
use little poisoned bait around each
plant. Mix teaspoonful of pnrls green
with a cupful of bran.
Dust the gooseberry and currant
bushes with hellebore as soon as the
leaves appear and while wet with dew,
to keep the currant worms in check. A
second application will be needed few
weeks later. Hellebore may also be
used In solution with small spray
pump.
Do not use arsenate of lead (another
effective remedy for currant worms)
after the fruit begins to form.
Blame the curculio for the plums
which fall early, which are punctured
and show a spot of gum. Circumvent
the curculio by ramming the trees
early in the morning with stout pole
about one end Of which burlap has
been wrapped. Do this every few days
for several weeks.
Kill the larvae Of the codling moth
(the cause Of worlny apples) and pre-
vent injury to the fruits from apple
scab and bitter rot by spraying the
trees with Bordeaux mixture contain
ing three pounds Of arsenate of lead,
as soon as the petals fall. Spray again
every three or four weeks until the
armies ara rina TJPo
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

The loss of fat from hand skimming
will pay for separator in surpris-
ingiy short time. through butter saved
from the skim milk and through re-
duction in cost of creamer and pans.
We get one other benefit-milk Is
sweet and warm. This is very import
ant in raising calves ON skim milk.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

When married people do not look
sauarely at each other when they
speak, and refer to each other as "he'
or "she." there is trouble in the air.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

Carrots and mangel-wurzels, or man
colds, are two neglected crops that
are valuable and easily grown. Either
of them produces heavily on good corn
land and makes excellent winter feed
for all kinds of live stock and poul-
try.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

When selecting eggs for Matching
choose those of medium size, perfect
shape and having shells that are even
ly colored, instead Of spotted or
streaked with two shades, as this de-
notes uneven thickness of the shell.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

When working in the soft ground
with the horses this spring try work
ing them without shoes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

Fowls showing symptoms of tuber-
culosis should be killed and burned or
buried away from where the rest Of
the flock wanders.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

1t won't hurt to put the little chicks
out of doors If you provide dry shell
ter for them where the mother hen
and little chicks can take refuge In
time of storm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

Carrots are especially good for cows
and horses, while a few mangolds for
COWS, sheep and hogs promote health
and growth For poultry they make a
perfect substitute for green feed or
other kinds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

A hungry COW cannot produce milk
any more than an empty mill hopper
can produce flour.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-06-23

When we pray Alright we are COM
muning with the true and only God;
when we pray Alright our thoughts, as
pirations and emotions climb to the
very highest tablelands they are cap
able of reaching.-Rev. C. A. Buskirk,
Christian Scientist. Louisville, Ky.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-11-25

Particularly appropriate for
wedding gifts and something that
has not only style and refinement
in every lineament, but is durable
and pretty is our line of
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-11-25

Which..is an innovation in Dillon.
Hammered Brass, in coal scuttles,
umbrella stands, fern dishes, can
die sticks etc. has become the rage
of the country, and Dillonites
will have an opportunity to buy
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-11-25

Encouraged by our success of
the two past seasons we have
bought a larger and completer
line of Holiday goods this season
than ever before. Our friends
have told us time and again that
we have been the means of intro
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-11-25
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at our store the same quality of
goods sold by the largest whole
sale and retail dealers. REMEM-
BER our location: Opposite the
passenger station, in DR.. Badgers
old stand.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-11-25

ducing into Dillon a line of holi-
day goods that cannot be surpassed
IN the larger cities, but this year
we spent several days in the
northen markets making careful
selections and it is our purpose to
excel all previous efforts to please
the public. 1t will pay you to
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-11-25

That since last year we are in
larger and better quarters, and
having moved from where New
County Headquarters now are on
Main street to the DR. Badger old
stand, between L. c. Brady S
and l Blum's, on Railroad avenue,
right opposite the pa ssenger stat
ion. We know lots of our friends
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

Friday afternoon Miss Maude Kite,
the cheerful "hello girl Of the local
telephone exchange. sustaineg slight
injury in an accident which might
have cost her her life. In company
with Miss Gertrude stockwell, she was
out horseback riding. When In the
eastern part of town. Miss Rates
pony SHE'D fro mthe road and slipped
and fell to it's side coming down on
her foot which was fast in the stirrup.
The pony jumped up and started to
run, but fortunately for her she was
wearing a pair of slippers and the one
in the strip was pulled off her foot
thus freeing her. She was dragged but
a few feet and was only slightly brui-
sed, not seriously en- gh to prevent
her from continuing with her CHEEKY
"Number?' as usual. Had Miss Kate
been wearing shoes when the accident
occurred she would very likely have
been seriously injured.-Sherwood
Tribune.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

Chicago ILL.,, April 17.-Edward
Payson Weston marched through the
door of the Illinois Athletic club here
at 6:15 o'clock tonight, completing
the first great lap of his New York
to San Francisco walking tour on
schedule time. He will leave Monday
for his walk to the Pacific coast.
Weston left New York March Is,
walking 1888 miles, and averaging AZ
miles walking a day. according to his
manager. On his trip here from New
York last year he did not average As
miles a day Forty years ago Weston
walked from Portland Me-, to Chica-
70 in 20 days. He claims that he
made better average time on this trip
than on the old one. He expects to
reach the Pacific coast July 8, walk
ing a total distance Of 1900 miles.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22
snre Eno.xh Lar.

The sageS OF the general STORE
were discussing the veracity OF old
81 Perkins when Uncle Bill Abbott
ambled in. What do you think about
it, Uncle Bill?" they asked him,
Would you call 81 Perkins liar?
WALL" answered Uncle Bill slowly.
as he thoughtfully studied the cell
ing, II don't know as I'd go SO far as
to call him a liar exactly, but do
know this much When feedin time
comes. in order to get any response
from his hogs he has to get some
body else to call 'em for him."
w. J. Bryan, Jr., says he believes
his father will run again. for the
presidency and what is more. he be-
lieyes he will be elected. "He has
come SO close to it several times"
said Mr.. Bryan, that think another
time will see him chosen. He is the
best known man in the world today
and that is saying good deal. He
bears acquaintance and everyone
who knows him likes him, personal
ly. If the people would only get it
out of their minds that the country
would go to the dickens il father was
president. they would have him. Most
of the people want him and the fact
that he runs better each time is not
due to the increase in population, but
to the fact that father is becoming
more popular" 81.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22
Mixes Military Honors.

Fargo. N. D., April 12.-One of
the interesting stories which went
the rounds Of Company B" last
night and which caused no end of
fun was concerning certain indi-
vidual at Williston who did not
understand the difference between
a colonel on the governors staff
and a real live infantry colonel.
Evidently strange ideas and Wis
ions of a military career flashed
before his eyes at the time of his
recent appointments as colonel on
he governors staff and when the
call for inspection of the Williston
company was heard he rushed to
the front clad in the uniform Of
an infantry colonel and armed with
knights of Pythias sword.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

Thomas Jefferson and w. H. Taft are the only
presidents ever naugurated in the senate chamber
The Bible used by President Taft In taking the
oath of Office was opened at random. that accord
ingly to usage he might kiss the book The verse
that his lips touched read Give therefore thy
servant understanding heart to judge thy people
that may discern between good aud bad. For who
is able to Judge this thy people, so great people
Louisiana (Mo) Press-Journal.
The average owners idea of how to sell his real
estate up in listing it for sale with every
real estate dealer in the country This is just where
he makes his mistake, the extent Of which he may
better understand il he will read this article care
fully: ezl. .t
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

1t is reported that raw deal was
perpetrated on several of the bidders
Who placed bids for the contract for
the erection of the new hotel at Flax
ton. Among the bidders were Henry
Elliott of Kenmare. ID. A. Dinnie Of
Minot, Fl. A. Hurd of Minot, the con-
tract being let to q Devils Lake firm.
Much dissatisfaction was aroused
amongst the bidders, it being stated
that the company, to whom the bid
was let. had failed to put up a certi-
fed check as required. Further devel-
opments in the deal are expected
Kenmare News. .......g.
The Velva Journal says: Zone Of
our young married ladies who is in
the habit of doing things in hur
~, recently went to one of our grocery
stores for peck of apples, taking as
she supposed freshly laundered -four
sack. She held the sack while the
grocer poured the apples. And sing
ular thing happened-the fruit went
through the sack and rolled all over
the floor. On examination it was found
that there were two holes In the bot
tom of the sack, both trimmed with
embroidery. The young man tainted
and the lady sent small boy after
the apples-with basket.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

Senator Nelson of Minnesota be-
lieves that the postonce department
should confine it's printing work on
stamped envelopes to mere return
card left blank as to name and ad-
dress. With the END in view OF having
the government discontinue printing
of business addresses on stamped en-
velopes, he has introduced bill pro-
hibiting any officer of the government
from printing and stamped envelope
giving the name of any individual or
arm or company or any number of any
postoffice box or drawer, s.4y street
number or the name Of any building
to which 1t shalt he -etu-red v mn
called Tor or undalivered. Senator Nell
|son bslisves ths government = intrin4
ging on private printing bustness.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

VIM. Barry, in thepenit entiary from
Cavalier county under life SEN
tence for murder, is causing the war
den a great deal of trouble, as he
claims he should be free and is no
longer amendable to prison Discipline.
For three weeks he has been on
bread and water diet, and in addition
is chained to his cell door because
he refuses to work. Barry's case is
of state wide interest, as he has been
thrice tried and sentenced and twice
in the supreme court. The last act
in his case was a determination by
the upper court that Barry was
wrongfully sentenced for life under
the verdict. as the sentence should
have been. for ten years instead OF
for life under the circumstances, but
this finding the court has not been
certified to the warden of the pen
itentiary, and Barry stands as a
lifer. The murder was committed
ten years ago, and Barry claims that
he should be free, but until the courts
decide the matter, he will either
work or continue his diet.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

A real estate dealer receives his pay from the
real estate owner whose property he sells, and he
should represent his employer as faithfully as
lawyer represents his client The first duty of the
real estate dealer is to 60 and thoroughly examine
the property he has for sale-estimate the value
of the same for personal inspection, and tell the
owner whether or not his asking price is too high
or too low After the price has been made right the
real estate dealer must make every effort to sell the
property as soon possible In order to find bidders
he should freely advertise the property for sale
through the best advertising medium and In the
most effective way, and should by every means,
bring it to the notice Of many possible of the
people who in the market for real estate of that
general character Such Is partial summary of the
duties of conscientious and efficient real estate
dealer Under prevailing conditions it is hard to do
any of these things The property being listed with
number Of Dealers and the retaining the pri-
vlege of selling it himself the dealer cannot afford
the time of thoroughly inspecting the property,
can he venture to advertise it, knowing we'll that II
he does intending purchaser may go directly
to the or some other dealer thus the chances
of earning his compensation are too small to war
rant the expense Of advertising. Under the present
system the usefulness of the real estate dealers
is reduced to the vanishing point through the short
sightedness of Here is a good piece OF ad-
vice. and it is free: Give man one firm the
exclusive agency for the sale Of your property Find
somebody not only in whom you have confidence
but in whom the people who are looking for prop
erty to buy have confidence. Make such party your
exclusive agent Read the classified advertisements
in OF the big Sunday newspapers in the larger
cities. Page upon page Of notices at thirty cents
line are so mysteriously worded that the purchaser
has to call upon the agent and give his name and
address before he learn even the location OF the
property. Owners need education and agents need
Independence and dignity.
Doubtless there will always be class Of adver-
Users who have no settled business will bid for
contingent commissions by every desperate means.
This kind Of vagabondage cannot BIZ eliminated alto
gether but 1t will suffer swift decline when prop
rietors desiring sell real estate, learn to employ
the right kind Of agents and on tho right terms
The Business World.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22
Notice for Sealed Bids.

Sealed bids will be received for
the construction of the Pleasant
Valley Farmers Telephone Company
until April 30th, 1909, for specifica-
tions please consult Citizens State
Bank Of Max or Earl Seward, secre-
tary Of Telephone Co. on section l9'
range 1872. The board reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
A certified check of 5000 must
accompany all bids.
E. L. Seward,
Secretary.
4-15 1929 chg Max, N. DaK.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22
An ad. in the Independent
is read by over 5000 families.

Grand F rks county is going to pub
Nsh the delinquent personal property
list. It is asserted by legal authorities
that papers containing this list cannot
be sent through the malls except in
sealed envelopes. Others say that
publication of this nature, unauthoriz-
ed by the statutes, constitutes libel
and will be actionable, bismarck
Palladium.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

We are in receipt Of offer to take the agency
.. +ha far-famed Alaska wheat---gro"n OUT II I'D
=, This wheat is warranted to grow several nun
ared bushels per acre, and also to cure co'ns, JUL
ions and heart disease. we are 70 nave ~ y. ON
so"' ~ .a1o - ana when we have sold zoo
.''ssa,. exnec. to buy. an automobile In small
,.,,t;es + will be retailed at cents per kernel.
-IIeudrum Ieeyiew.gs 81 z
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

The price of Durum wheat seems to be steadily
advancing Under the influence Of strong foreign
demand, closing recently at the Duluth board OF
trade at $105 L. the highest figures it has brot in
it's history as trading factor. What becomes of all
the durum that is raised? Mlers will tell that
it is accdently mixed with other wheats, and Of
course certain per centage gets into our -four that
way. We are of the opinion however, that quite
large percentage is mixed with the other varieties
of wheat purposey, in many mills, ground up into
-four and sold the pure slut. OF course, this
does not hurt flour, but If this is the case the
durum wheat ought to command better price.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

1t will cost this country next year $24S'ooo'ooo
to maintain it's forts, army and navy. Other great
Powers will spend much more because their arm
les are so much larger A decade OF preserV'ne
peace by building and maintaining battlesnlps anu
bic army establishments will cost more than gooo-
sized war 1t seems strange indeed that TINS ago.
which boasts of its high civilization anu eeonon4.~
wisdom. should not produce re" s'a'es"on 49,
all countries wise enough to forsee that some Gay
this easily neace policy must be changed for COM
mon sense peace policy Even peace can bankrupt
a nation if it costs too much .,EE