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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16

how good a producer of milk she is in
the summer time.
1t takes feed to produce milk, but
If much of this feed is needed to pro-
duce heat the milk production is cur
tailed, since it is true that there is a
limit to the consumption of food. The
COW stable must be kept clean and
well ventilated at all times. especially
when the weather is very cold. 1t is
then that the temptation comes to keep
the openings and ventllating tubes
closed so that the animals may be
warm, and as result the cows suffer
from lack of pure air.
The barns should be cleaned out
once every day and every particle of
filth kept from the sides, fanks and
udders of the cows.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16
Traininu the Colt.

The task of training any colt, if prop
erly managed. is a lengthy one. Les
sons must be repeated time after time
| in order to make sure that the colt
is learning and after having been
taught to make sure that the colt has
not forgotten. 1t is n wise precaution
to always hitch the colt with a good
old travelling horse. The colt is thus
apt to acquire the same gait. After
the colt has been driven a few times,
so that it seems to know what is re-
quired Of it, then it should be driven
every daY.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16
Sold and Recommended by
STAFRIN DRUG COMPANY
INDEPENDENCE & MONMOUTH
Railway.
FROM INDEPENDENCE
FOR DALLAS.

FOR DALLAS.
Train No. "a. Leave Independence daily. 60
a. M; lV. Monmouth, 6:l5 n. M; ar. Dallas, 6:
I'm.
Train No. IS. Leave Independence, daily
1880 a. M; w. Monmouth IL :65 a. M; ar. BAL
las, II 80 a. m.
Train No. TO- Leave Independence, daily
6;l5 p M lv. Monmouth, 6: 30 p. m. ; ar. Dallas
6:55 p m,
Train No. g. Leave Independence, daily
go a. m; lv. Monmouth, 7:40 a. m. ar. Airlie
S:lt a. IN.
Train No. 70. Leave independence, daily, :sG
p. M; lV. Monmouth, 1850 y. m; ar. Airlie, 4:2E
p. M.
FOR MONMOUTH ONLY.
Leave Independence, daily, 2:3O p. m.
No. l0l arrives Monmouth 7:2O a m
FROM DALLAS.
FOR INDEPENDENCE.
Train No. 65 Leave Dallas, daily ex. Sunday.
$3.50 a. m; lv. Monmouth, S:55 a. M ar indie.
pendence, 9:l5 a. m.
Train No. 101. Lv. Dallas, Sunday only, 6:55
a. M. ar. Independence, 1880 a. IN.
Train No. 60. Leave Dallas, daily, lp.m.;lv
Monmouth, 20 p. m; ar Independence, 40 D.
M CThis train connects at Monmouth for Air
lie)
Train No. u. Leave Dallas, daily, 7:S5 p. m.
lv. Monmouth, p. M; ar. Independence, Sis
p. m.
FROM AIRLIE.
Train No. 66. Leave Airlie, daily, an lv.
Monmouth, 9;35 H. m; ar. Independencc g:5O
a. m. (This train connects at Monmouth for
Dallas.I
Train No. p. Leave Airie, daily, sos D. m
". Monmouth, $40 p. M; ar. Independence
5:55 p. m.
Train No. 100 leaves Airlie i:i5 D. m. SUNDAY
ONLY arrives Monmouth 500 p. IN. arrives 1nde
pendence $3.50 p. IN.
FROM MONMOUTH ONLY.
Leaves Monmouth for Independence, daily at
':00p. m.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16
HOw's This?

We offer 800 reward for any case
Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J, Cheney. for the past Is years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and
financially able to carry out any obli-
cations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN& MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken interr-
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucus surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price rs cents
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for cons
tipation.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16
SUCCESS WITH SWINE.
Methods of Various Breeders In Feed
ing and Handling Hogs.

Methods of Various Breeders In Feed
ing and Handling Hogs.
At a meeting of swine breeders a
speaker said THE hog is a natural
grazer, and grass is the cheapest food
element involved in his growth Ev-
cry lot on which hogs are kept should
grow a crop of some kind every year
and for a double purpose.
The cultivation and growth Of the
crop freshens the soil and tends to de-
stroy disease germs. Fresh soil has
certain disinfectant properties that
cost nothing except the effort expend-
ed in stirring it up. Rye is good for
early pasturage, and rape may be
sOWn for late use on the same lot.
Oats may be grown, and corn will be
found an excellent thing. But any
thing is better than bare and filthy
lots.
about buildings and adjacent
grounds a free use of air slaked lime
is advisable at all times. Good sleep
ing quarters and good dry bedding go
long way toward promoting health
and thrift. do not permit my hogs
to occupy their sleeping quarters dur
ing the day. | water early in the
morning and provide plenty of it."
Handy For the Hog Breeder.
Hauling feed to hogs Is usually a
difficult task in winter. \ handy ar
rangement for this purpose has been
built by breeder, who says Of it:
Il have five acres Of alfalfa quarter
mile from the house fenced to hog
pasture, There is nothing finer for !
hogs, and three times a week take a |
barrel Of milk to them. The illustra-
ton gives an idea Of my transporta-
tlon scheme.
THE runners and . by As on each
side Of the barrel are notched to
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16
NentiIation of Stables.

Stables should be thoroughly venti-
lated without being drafty. A stuffy,
foul atmosphere and drafts are equally
detrimental. The temperature in the
stable must be equable to avoid sick
ness and to keep horses in the best
condition. Ventilate thoroughly, but
avoid drafts.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16

MIX. one day. 667 pounds: seven days.
4i25 pounds
find that she drank nearly 2OO pounds.
What it is when the weather is warm
er l do not know, but I am sure the
amount would be much larger.
Then the COW should have plenty Of
salt aud be treated kindly Il Is usu-
ally the case that when a man attends
properly 20 sailing the COW he will
treat her kindly In other respects
The stable In which the COWS are
kept must be warm. kept clean and be
well ventilated. A COW that has %
shelter on the south side Of a fence
post and that has TO appropriate the
greater part Of the feed consumed %
maintain the heat Of the body cannot
yield a profit on the feed given her. no
matter how scientifically she Is led ~
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16

Many farmers are considerably an
noyed by the appearance of warts on
the cows, calves and colts. Hoard's
Dairyman offers the following as an
eticacious remedy: Sandpaper the wart
until 1t bleeds slightly; then powder
blue vitrlol and mix with vaseline to
thick paste and rub on the wart
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16
Care of the Colt.

Turn the colts out in a yard for ex-
ercise every fair day. Never leave
them out in storms. Do not feed corn
TO the colts as steady diet. Corn on
the cob with wheat bran IS good now
and then for variety. Keep the stalls
well bedded with clean, bright straw.
Never stand a colt on a bare, wet
floor One misstep or slip may ruin
the mast valuable one.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16
SALT FOR LIVE STOCK.
Stimulates the Appetite and Helps
Build Up Tissue.

Some recent experiments tried in
France confirmed the idea that stock
having a regular supply of salt were
more thrifty and made better use of
the feed they ate than those deprived
of salt for a considerable time. \ sup
ply Of salt should be kept in every pas
ture field and be accessible to the ami
mails at all times The common Gus
tom of sailing stock once week is
very poor way to supply the needs
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16

cloth rubs in a quick manner, as then
1t is much more effective. Constant use
of a good flannel cloth is the only sure
and safe way of securing soft and
shining coat of hair In putting on the
final touch nothing is more effective
than the use of the bare hand in rub
blng. \ good coat of hair and a soft
mellow touch cannot be secured in
week. 1t will require at least two or
three months.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16
SELECTING the Boar

In selecting a boar get a good, strong
hog Of good proportions, best Of bone,
vigorous, well hammed. of masculine
appearance. good head and ear and a
round rib, and in this way you raise
the quality Of easy feeders that Is
worth much to the man who is max.
ing pork hogs.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16
WEIGHT of Dairy Products.

Milk weighs about eight and half
pounds TO the gallon. Cream will
weigh about a half pound less, varying
a little according to the per cent Of
butter fat The richer the cream the
less it weighs. Pure butter fat weighs
a little less than seven and three-quar-
tarr mounds n tho uolIoD
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16
Stanchions For Cattle.

Writing Of the cattle stanchion
shown in the Illustration. breeder
says: This stnnchion is simple and
easily made and never fails to hold
The top pieces Of the stanchi0us are
made Of by 4 stuff. The loose bar is
cut at an angle If forty-fve degrees at
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16

of the stock. The
strongest o Il e s
will get enough
possibly, but the
w e d k e + ones
and these are the
ones that need 1t
IN o 8 t will be
kept back and
never get n full
supply.
one of the best
rA. 4. -I
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16
Buyind the Ram-

Don't be stingy when it comes to
buying a ram. If you do not know a
good one when you see 1t get some
body who does to select one for you
and then pay the price without grum-
bling.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16
DOGS AND SHEEP.
Breeding Ewes Seldom Recover When
Chased and Worried.

a bulletin issued by the Virginia ex.
pertinent station says Of the loss OF
sheep from dogs: The dog nuisance
Is great detriment to the sheep in
dustry. The direct loss from severe
chasing and worrying is often not so
great as the loss that follows. Breed
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16
DRAFT HORSE
BREEDING.

There is Oh" l.aus l.t-- aaa ut tlr
brcv..us and raising &C. llau Lsr~rs
There are laals a-.H a.a.a af,c Us
be.ieNg ii.It tl- ar,..-r f.l...r rt...-..f
~ucecel in raising fll- . I.--.T I...,..
This g. q --sat i.l-.H.a .aJ a.- e.
any fouuda.i-u u ir,i b. ,.e ,-..
else cf ,ritary u.tli. .g..e ,-rr
h1rses are as easy te rae as a-s
stLer stp.k ra tle farm. VE..# 60. e.
Mcmillan in tire Lratier- tsas.r.
Chi ial-o.
Tir~t uf aL r.d ifcd g uarr
sheull D. Eauud and free fr.l al
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16
0Eta-

the top and should be long enough TO
extend about ore and one-half inches
above the top pieces.
G IS a loop made Of No. o wire
about nine inches long, with a hook
bent at right angles on each end.
These are fastened TO the top pieces
With fence staples SO as to hold the
bar IN proper place when closed. A
shows the stauchinu oIen and r clos
ed
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16

Ing ewes that have been badly worried
anu iriehtencd rlreiy. II ever. entirely
recover. The result Is usually weak
and inferior lambs az the next lambi,r
season Many breeders q registered
sneep consider their breeding aock a.
l-2zl -uiaed after having been severely
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-16

keep the barrel from rolling. Four
pieces Of strap iron twisted half are
also fastened to ends Of runners and
then 10 the barrel with tire bolts to
steady it. This IS better than setting
a barrel upright and It can't upset"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Dressmaking For Fashionable
 Dogs

Another field of work has been opened up to the gentler sex, or rather one thor oughly progressive and businessike wo- man has bazed trail to 1t and has dis covered a new way to earn money. She is supplying fashionable outfits for dogs of high degree, having them made to or der in her new shop. When the dogs that are to be provided with a new leath CT coat, a pair of high suede boots sweat CTS and mufflers of various weights and in an assortment of smart winter shades live too far from their dressmaker to be taken for fittings, then the dressmaker has to depend upon measurements sent in by the owner. Of course 1t is more satisfactory to give fittings. for which high priced dogs will stand quite con- tentedly. The experience is too new to them to cause peevishness. Later on they may follow the lead of their fash ionable owners. The present tailor made costume of the pampered dog sug- gests q directoire style, but the dress maker does not advise this extreme mode for every kind of dog, whether he be French poodle or dachshund. Each an imals shape and coloring must be stud led with care, and in many eases styles have to be considerably modified to make them becoming. All of which goes to show that the fashionable dog is becom- ing more and more important member of the family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
How To Be We'll Dressed

Everything in the realms of dress apz pears to depend nowadays on the manner in which woman wears her clothes, and, despite every asseveration of our grand mothers to the contrary, detail can hard ly have counted for so much in the days of hoops and coal scuttle bonnets
 Punctiious attention to detail is, more over, the determining note in the dress of today, and 1t Is often difficult prob lem to account for the reason why one woman whose dress budget totals a much more moderate amount at the end of the year than her richer neighbor, al- ways manages to look infinitely smarter and better dressed.
 Much, however, depends on what ap- pear to be insignificant trihes, and 99 women out of 100, for instance, would never stop to consider the wisdom of buttoning or facing the boots or shoes before proceeding to put on their gowns.
 Yet 1t is an undeniable fact that noth- ing spells the hang of a skirt so irrem- ediably as the habit of stooping in a forced position, straining every hook and forming creases which no amount of smoothing will eradicate, says Woman's s Life.
 Another fatal mistake which is often perpetuated is that of emitting to pull down the skirt in front after fastening the waistband. To manage this alone is impossible, but few women cannot after all, command the services of some one else who can be intrusted with this duty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
To Blend Colors

Black "tones' some colors. but not all. The effect is sometimes merely to lull the colors and itself, without remedying the difficulty.
 Gray may be combined with pale pink. rose color, lemon, pale yellow or burnt orange.
 Deep blue and dark red are safe choice if the blue predominates
 Some blues and yellows are good to- gether, but again the blue must predom- mate.
 Dark blue cloth may be ornamented with a touch of sulphur or mustard color or braided with gold.
 Tan looks well with almost any shade of blue, and gray blues are good with tan.
 Genuine shades of heliotrope are charm ing with pale, dull yellow.
 Light blue and pure violet are 10 De avoided.
 Pale pastel blue is beautiful with the new shade known as wistaria
 Faint shell pink is possible with cop nery brown. and is effective in brighten ing olive green.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Is Love Critical

Although in the big things of life. the things that really matter, love is gener- ous and forgiving, in the minor faults and small failings lovers are very criti- cal Little acts of carelessness will vex one grievously, says a clever writer If there is one thing more than another that man hates it Is waiting for half an hour or so while the girl of his choice is getting ready. In the fret and fume thus occasioned, he might begin to won der if he has chosen wisely. Always be brisk and punctual if you are keeping an appointment with the man you lova Make a special effort to please him, and do not relax this effort when the nuptial knot has been tied So many wives make the mistake of thinking that it doesn't matter "afterwards.' It does. Very much so. You should always reserve your sweetest smile for your husband always give him of your best, be gentle and sweet tempered toward him. His very love for you makes him critical, re- member Do not take advantage of 1t and think that he is blind to every fault
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
How to Use the Hands

Many woman has at times keenly sympathized- with the amateur actress who exclaimed in dismay. But what shall I do with my hands, monseur?" The reply would be as unintelligible to a great many others as it was to her Let them hang at the end of your arms; yet that Is precisely the thing to do with them.
 Delsarte's old law, Strength at the center and freedom at the extremities," [" is one of the most effective rules for att taining grace of body-and one of the least understood. Strength Is often interpreted as rigidity and freedom" as carelessness, which is not at all cor rect elucidation of the terms. Taken as a whole, the waist is the center, and the law means that it should be held firmly. the torso and lower portions of the body swung freely from it. So with the arms The wrist Is the center, the hands the extremities and, therefore, in moving the arm the wrists should lead always, the back of it in any upward movement, the front when the motion is downward.
 A beautiful hand is an inheritance to be desired, but 1t loses half its beauty value unless 1t expresses sympathy and grace in its every movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
The Daughters Upbringing

The piazza talk had turned to a topic which some might consider serious for an August afternoon, but the mothers in the group would have had to look far to find anything of more vital interest The essential things in the upbringing of daughter were being discussed
 One woman was strongly of the opin- ion that if a girl is to develop into a person of character she must first of all be natural and unaffected.
 Another laid stress on the importance of cultvating in the daughter love of good books, and also intelligent knowl- edge how to read a book. The young woman must learn to be a good listener. she said To write business letter is imperative, and to be conversant with topics of the day is another important matter.
 Application of the fact that stitch in time saves nine, whether related to work with the needle or any activity Is what a third thought should be instiled.
 Personality" observed a member of the group, Ifs worth more than beauty or wealth. A happy combination of head and heart will bring largest returns, for a superabundance of either is misfor- tune which will bring sorrow to the pos sessor as well as to others
 The lack of ability to make prompt de- 
 women as most unfortunate. She said she had tried to impress the value of prompt decision upon her children. The rule she advocated was to weigh a mat ter carefully, come to a decision and then let the incident be closed.
 Coming down to very practical mat ters, another speaker attached import ance to the possession by young wo- man of the sense of the value of time and money. "Of course, I don't mean that a girl should be calculating" she said; 'T say that we owe it to our daughters to give them a good business training. They should learn to shop in telligently, to judge values correctly"
 Still another held to the view that a practical knowledge of housekeeping was essential; and in this there was general concurrence, as well as in the wisdom of having the girl take advantage of all educational opportunities.
 So the opinions ran. As the party dis persed, all owned to a broadening of ideas as a result of the interchange.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
WHEN HARTMAN DIES.
Great Railway Systems He Controls
 Will Not Become Junk.

From the New York Press.
 The stock market has been having paroxysms of perhaps-lest MT. E. 1T. Hartman should die. In his field Mir Hartman is unquestionably a genius. But we suppose that when he dies the thousands upon thousands of miles of rails in the great systems which he con- trols will remain spiked to the ties We suppose that the locomotives. the passen- ger coaches, and the freight cars will not fly off into space. We suppose that, as now. the traffic will be in existence for them to haul We suppose that the men who now conduct the roads for him will still be there and will understand their business. And we suppose that the great banking houses and financial interests which have been behind and associated with MT. Harriman-which are responsi- ble for many of the ideas which have governed him and which have laid down the programmes which he has executed will not make huge pile of their trans portatfon properties for bonfire.
 We recall that c. P Huntington, a predecessor of Hartman. died, and the Southern Pacific became vastly more val uable. Jay Gould died. and his railroads became vastly more valuable. Three gem erations of the vanderbilts died. and the New York Central system became vastly more valuable.
 The Harrimans the Hills. the Rocke- fellers the Morsans. and the rest will all die The great railroad rrcp>r.ies in their charge ana possesSsa1 vii, become vastly ynere valuable -hAy can't help it How eYc-, you could not have stock market ,ri.aeus ups and downs. Every bear and every but. like every dog. has his day. a.t nesthRr the cue nor the other when nis turn care around, could have sucn a arcvt-srcrt.py, riP-rcaring, forked-ight- ninr Gay if etock market followers were not sinsplsriy susceptible to speculative hvsterics
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
About the House

Sandwich Dish.-Glass sandwich dishes, which fit into a framework of silver, and also have silver handle, make handsome wedding gifts.
 Airing the Blankets-Hot sunny days are just the ones for airing the blankets The air and sun will raise the pile and freshen the bedding wonderfully.
 
 Dry Herbs Now.-Parsley and mint, as well as other herbs. may be picked and dried now for use in winter.
 Keeping Paraffin.-Never keep paraffin in an uncovered receptacle. It gathers dust. tin box with a tight-f1tting cover is best for the purpose.
 Bath Slippers of Raffia-Bath slippers are among the latest things for which raffia is used
 Attractive Tea Trays.-Tea trays, cov- cred with chintz with willow raised border, are just the ones for porch use. Sewing Beading on Garm/lts. There is no heater way of putting beading on a sheer material than rolling and whip ping it.
 Preserved Ginger in Pudding Sauce Chopped preserved ginger added to the sauce served with cottage pudding is a delicious accompaniment
 Carrots and Peas as Garnish.-There are few things pretter for garnish than carrots and green peas.
 Oatmeal in Soup.-Instead of using bar ley and rice for thickening soup. try oat meal occasionally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05

after the welded couple for luck Is a remarkably widespread one but 1t Is not always a pleasant feature of the cer- emony," began a young minister who Is interested in folklore. "The other day I ran across a curious custom which Is said to prevail yet in villages of southern France.
 After the ceremony the bride is es- corted to her new home by her girl friends; and the young husband, also ,n the hands of his friends, is next led to a point couple of hundred feet from the house, where a halt is made. There the girls rejected suitor, if there be such a one, arms himself with an old sabot, or wooden shoe, while the groom, duclxing his head, makes a dash for the house.
 "The discomfited suitor throws as hard and true as possible, and the crowd cheers or derides according to the success of the shot.
 "Times have been when the aim has been true and the poor bridegroom has retained a reminder of the adventure on his features for considerable period. But more often than not the disappointed sutton whose shaft of love has miscar- ried, also misses with the shoe, and the triumphant bridegroom gains the house unhurt.'