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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
Experience with Alfalfa.

In the first place, I made two mis-
takes in sowing with grain and of
course made two failures in getting a
stand that suited me- For my third
endeavor I selected a piece of ground
which had been in hoed crops for d
number of years and heavily MANFRED
each year, blowing it in April and
keeping it cultivated till July, when
seeded it at the rate of 20 pounds
per acre
On the night following my sowing
we got very heavy shower, and
got a magnificent stand. On part Of
the field I had sown wheat and red
clover the fall before. So that in the
fall after sowing my alfalfa the red
clover was knee high and in full
to seed 1 turned my cattle and sheep
into it, thinking they would not trou-
bic the alfalfa, but I found that l had
made a great mistake, as they fell
upon the alfalfa and eat it nearly into
the ground. | gave it up, thinking
it was entirely ruined, but the next
spring it came up as green as a bed
Of lettuce, and since then, now five
years ago, I have mown from two to
three crops each year, of the very
finest of hay, and the stand of alfalfa
is now as good as ever, and all with
out being MANFRED or fertilized in
any way.-A. c. Gowdy, in Michigan
Farmer
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10

age Of 1917 pounds at the end Of each
period, regaintng this again when good
ventilation was restored, and this, too,
when they were drinking less water.
During the good ventilation days, too,
for each and every period, the cows
gave more milk, the average being
SO pounds per head per day.
At the end of the fourteen days the
COWS were turned into the yard and
exhibited an intense desire to lick
their sides and limbs, doing SO in
many cases till the hair was stained
with blood.
Examination showed that during the
interval rash had developed which
could be felt by the hand, in the form
of hard raised points, and the rasping
Of these off caused the bleeding.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
TIE
Exc optional
EqzeSprsesaE

of the California Fig Syrup Co. and the
scientific attainments Of its chemists have
rendered possible the production OF Syrup
of Figs and Elixir of Soma, in all of its
excellence, by obtaining the pure medic
inal principles of plants known to act most
benefcialIy and combining them most
skillfully, in the right proportions, with
its wholesome and refreshing Syrup Of
California Figs.
As there is only one genuine Syrup Of
Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA and as the gen
uine is manufactured by an original
method known to the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, it is always necessary to buy the
genuine to get its beneficial effects.
A knowledge of the above facts enables
one to decline limitations or to return them
If, upon viewing the package, the full name
of the California Fig Syrup Co. is not found
printed on the front thereof.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
For Old People.

After reaching the age of forty the
human system gradually declines. The
accumulated poisons in the blood cause
rheumatic pains in the joints, muscles
and back. These warnings should be
promptly relieved and serious illness
avoided by using the following pre-
scription which shows wonderful re,
suits even after the first few doses and
it will eventually restore physical
vigor.
'One ounce compound syrup CT
Sarsaparilla; one ounce Toris com
pound half pint of high grade whiskey
This to be mixed and used in table
spoonful doses before each meal and
at bedtime The bottle to be we'll
shaken each time" Any druggist has
these ingredients or he will get them
from his wholesale house.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
SARA BFRNHARDTS TEMPER.
1t Caused Her to Lose Her Telephone,
and She RepiueS

Nine. Sarah Bernhardt is being dis
ciplined by the post office department.
Her telephone has been removed because
she lost her temper a few days ago.
The telephone service in Paris is prob
ably the worst in Europe. The operators
are inattentive, and connections are
made after maddening delays.
Nine. Bernhardt is in the habit of
speaking her mind freely. The other day
when trying to converse with a friend
she suffered more than the usual amount
of incivility,' and she promptly told the
operator what she thought of the tele-
phone service.
And now" she said plaintiyely, they
have taken the telephone away from me
and l shall never be allowed to use it
Iagain. | think l managed to be pretty
rude, but l was not nearly as rude as |
could have been.
Il feel like a woman with one arm.
l used the telephone a hundred times 4
day, and because l lost my temper l
have lost the principal convenience of
my life''
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10

Lewis Roesch, the veteran nursery
man, says the best time to plant every
thing except Strawberries, black rasp-
berries and perhaps peaches, is the
fall, say from Oct. Is until the ground
freezes UP. The next best time is as
early in tbs spring as the ground is
dry enough to work. In case the
ground to be planted is exposed to Sc
we're winds or else is so damp as to
heave in winter all stock had better
be planted in spring.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
Dobbin's Journey.

The family horse, which rejoiced in
the eminently proper name Of Dobbin,
had earned a rest by long service, and
was accordingly sent away to the coun-
try to spend his declining years in the
broad pastures Of a farmer friend Of his
owner. The distance being somewhat
excessive for his rheumatic legs he was
shipped to his new home by rail
Edna, the family 4-year-old, viewed
the passing of Dobbin with unfeigned
sorrow. She sat for a long time gazing
disconsoately out of the window. At
last, after a deep sigh, she turned with
q more cheerful expression, and said:
Did old Dobbm go in the cars,
mamma"
Eyes, DEAR" answered her mother
A broad grin spread over the little
girls face. Il was just thinking" she
said, chow funny he must look sitting up
on the plush cushions" montreal Her
aid.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
Bud DOble.

The greatest of all horsemen, says: I'm
my 40 years experience with horses
have found Spohn's Distemper Cure the
most successful of all remedies for the
horses. 1t is the greatest blood puri-
fer Bottle soc. and $1.00. Druggists
can supply you, or manufacturers.
Agents wanted. Send for Free Book.
Spohn Medical Co, Spec. Contagious
Diseases, Goshen. Ind
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10

| began using Doan's Kidney Pills,
and in two weeks l was improving.
Then by leaps and bounds 1 got better
until we'll and back at work. After
such mortal agony this seemed Won
derful."
Remember the name-Doan's. Sold
by all dealers. so cents a box. Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
And the Judge Dreamed On.

While trying an old woman on a
charge of stealing fags DTS judge who
had acquired the habit of thinking aloud
unconsciously exclaimed: why, one
taggot is as like another faggot as one
egg is like another egg"
The counsel defending the case heard
the observation and repeated it to the
jury, whereupon the judge cried:
Stop; it is an intervention of Provi-
donce. This was the very thought that
passed through my mind. Gentlemen
addressing the jury, acquit the prison
er.'-LOndon News.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10

An interesting experiment in fruit
growing has been recently carried out
by the Count de Choiseul and de
scribed in Cosmos. When a south wall
Is used for fruit trees the north side
of the wall is practically wasted as far
as fruit is concerned. Count de
Choiseul has used glass wall, and
grown fruit trees on both sides. The
produce on the north side is little in
ferior to that on the south. A photo
graph shows heavily fruited pear trees
on both sides of the wall. The wall,
60 feet long anG 90 feet high, had ff-
teen pear trees planted on each side.
In 1907 134 pears, weighing 81 pounds,
were gathered on the south side of the
wall, and 100, weighing II pounds, on
the north side. The variety grown
was the Doyenne L'Hiver.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
Fruit Stones for Spring Planting.

Peach, cherry and plum stones
should be spread thin on high, dry
ground in narrow rows, and then COW
cred with about 6 inches of fine earth,
with a little trench on each side of
the row to draw off the surface water.
After the ground freezes a little fine
horse manure may be spread over the
frozen ground, just enough to cover the
ground. If too much is used it will
make a harbor for mice and rats.
Apple seed may be sown in the same
way, but will need a heavier covering.
These seed will sprout and take root
as soon as the weather turns mild,
when they should be taken up and
planted out in rows
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
Agricultural Statistics,

At the approaching census special
attention will be given to the gather
ing Of agricultural statistics. Farmers
will be asked for information which
might be regarded as of a very per-
sonal nature concerning their opera
tions, but they will be assured that the
facts will be held sacred.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
A Skilled Estimate.

Richard Pybus, of the Old Lodge,
Derby, Pa, at the local agricultural
show in 1906, guessed the exact weight
of a live buIlock-S54 pounds In 1907
his estimate was only pound out, and
this year he was within ~ pounds of
the correct weight.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
Heaven Not for Mother

4 lady, visiting Colorado, suffered
greatly from the elevation. One day.
after an attack of breathlessness. she
sighed out: L am sure I shall die,'
will you go to heaven if you die?" in
quired her little son, anxiously.
Il hope SO, dear"
The small boy burst into tears 1@Oh.
mother dear" he sobbed. don't. don't
go to heaven. You could never stand
the altitude The Delineater.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10

was helpless in bed
with M u S C u | a 7
rheumatism a n d
had to be fed. My
feet swelled, my
legs were rigid,
black spots fitted
before my eyes and
| was sore all over.
Doctors didn't help
me and I couldn' t
raise hand or foot.
To please nv wife
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
This VIII Interest Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dren, used by Mother Gray a nurse in
Chfldren'S Home, New York, cure Consti-
patton, Feverishness, Teething Disorders,
Stomach Troubles and Destroy Worms !;
so, 600 testimonials of cures. All drug
gists, Csc Sample FREE. Address Allen
S. Olmsted, LIE Roy. n. y.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
A Way of Escape.

Mother-Bobby, remember now if you
act badly in church I'll never take you
again.
Bobby (eagerly)-Ma, how bad will
have to be?-Boston Transcript.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10

pass the hamstrings through to fasten
outside by passing little sticks through
loop, and, after setting barrel up on
the blocks, start fire, and it will
smoke contents of barrel to perfection
in a short time.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
One Thing at a Time.

Politician (sarcasticalIy)-I suppose
you know how the country ought to be
run.
Citizen (humbly)-No; I'd be satisfied
if knew only how it's run now.--Brook-
lyn Life
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
His Great Grief

"Have you ever known great sor-
row." asked the minister.
Sure" replied the man. WASN'T
roofing for the Tigers to win the worlds
championship T'-Detroit Free Press.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
Tour of the World.

A series of 80 post cards in colors will
be mailed to any address upon receipt
of 10 cents in coin, or stamps. Address
The Evening Wisconsin Co, milwaukee,,
Wis
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
Zennelin Will Tell Secrets

Count Zeppelin is preparing volume
Of memoirs which, when published, will
cause a greet sensation. They show that
a few years ago Zeppelin was treated
cruelty by the highest circles.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10

The most spectacular fire ever wit
messed in the oil industry was at one of
the Dos Bocas wells in Mexico About
sixty thousand barrels of oil were
burned up daily for nearly two months.
foot
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10

Lions are said to walk about the
palace of Emperor Menelik of Abyssinia
and injure no one. and are docile at the
least sign from their master.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put
up 40 years ago. They regulate and in
vigorate, stomach, liver and bowels. Sug-
ar-coated tiny granules.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10

The first process of making soda on
an extensive scale was discovered by
Nicholas Leblanc, a French chemist, in
11Q1 -
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10

British use of American shoemaking
machinery and the making of half sizes
and various width has lessened the sale
of American shoes in England.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10

MRS wINSLOw'S SOOTHING syrup 70
Children teethinR; softens the gums, reduces In
aammation, a,1ays pain. cures wind collie. 2
e.1ts q bottle.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10

A French chemist has recently pro-
claimed that cider is an antidote for ty.
phoid fever. The acid in it is the agent
as it destroys the germs.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10

The next time you have cold on the
lungs try rubbing Wizard Oil On your
chest and see how quickly it will draw out
the Inflammation and break up the cold.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
killing the Rabbit.

Victoria, Australia, spends $4,000
per year in the endeaYor to eXtermi-
nate the rabbit
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10

Farming in some parts of Nigeri;
has been rendered improbable by tn
raids of balloons.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10

The best plan for Kidding the fields
and pastures Of nCxious weeds is to
cut all of them out before they
go &c seed. If no seeds are al
lowed to form the crop will at least
be reduced next year. Many Of the
weed pests are biennials, poisoning
and seeding the second year; hence
by keeping them from going to seed
the second year they will die and that
will be the last of them. The Canada
thistle belongs to this class.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
I,uCAS CnrNrY SIS

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner of the firm of T. ]. Cheney &
Co, doing business in the City of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
hrm Will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case of Ca
taarh that cannot be cured by the use Of
Hairs Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day Of December, A. D..
1856.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
WE PAY 11-13C FOR co" HIDES

Furs are also very high. We sell traps
cheap. Ship to and buy of the old reliable
n W. Hide & Fur Co, Minneapolis, MINI.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
Rural Delivery and Roads.

Rural DeIiVery and Roads.
The Postoff1ce Department at Wash
ington has again sent out orders that
rural mail delivery is to be discontin-
ued on routes not properly maintained
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10

HAVE YOU COUGH, OR COLD?
IF so take at once Aliens Lung Balsam and watch
results. Simple, safe. effective. All dealers. Popu-
lar prices-25c. SOC and Sl.00 bottles.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
a. W. GLEASON.

NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Send for testimo-
mails free.
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists, T5c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
Smoking Hams Without Smokehous

Dig a hole In the ground 1 foot in
diameter and J. foot deep, and put
three blocks Of green wood or stones
a foot high on the edge OF it Then
take an empty sugar barrel and bore
holes in the bottom large enough to
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
HELPLESS WITH RHEUMATISM.

The Experiences of Many Who Do
Not Know the Kidneys Are Weak.
Jacob c. Bahr, IS Broadway, Leba-
non, Ohio, says: For three months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30
W. G. T. U. CONVENTION.
Annual Session in st. Paul's Church
at Hagerstown.

HAGERSTOWN, Md. September 80
Many delegates are in attendance at the
thirty-fourth annual convention of the w.
c. 7. u, which opened yesterda YEA fternoon
in st. Paurs NJ. E. Church, Hagerstown
of which Rev. Edwin T. Mowbray is
pastor. The opening session was pre-
sided over by Mrs. Mary r. Haslup of
Baltimore. who is president of the state
union. Following the devotional services,
there was an enrolment of the Ge egates.
showing about leo present.
Reports submitted by Mrs. Annie -.
Starr, corresponding secretary, show a
gain OF over 200 the past year. making
the enrolment of the state un on over
$500. The usual comm tees on state and
national papers. resolutions finance. ere.
dentials ETC., were appointed Greetings
In the shape Of kilograms were ordered
Winchester. and the Delaware union,
now meeting at Wilmington cab e.
gram of greeting was also sent to Miss
Flora Strout, who was sent to Japan by
the state union from Baltimore a year
ago.
Rev MIR. Mowbray, in behalf OF the
Hagerstown churches. last night del vered
the address of welcome to the conven-
ton. Addresses were a so mace by John
A. Dennison on behalf of the city, and
by Mrs. Edgar H. Zeigler. representing
the local w. c.. T. L. Mrs. Milton Stew
art of Baltimore made the response.
Short addresses were also made by Rev.
Cyrus p. .>een. who Is directing the
Anti-Saloon League fight here, and others.
The presidents annual address was de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30

main university building, on the south
campus the girls dormitories, the presi-
dents house and the athletic field. The
buildings crown gentle slope.
Native and exotic trees and plants
interspersed here and there with rose
hedges and flower gardens. The whole
Is beautifully kept lawn. with hand
some walks and drives, and is one of the
beauty spots OF the city. The Willamette
river flows along its northern border and
the snow-covered peaks of the Coast
Range are in full view.
A Western Institution.
The university is distinctively a west
ern institution, and the students come
from the farms and small towns-excel-
lent raw material for the manufacture
Of useful citizens. About 20 per cent of
them are working their way through COL
lege, with an ambition to fit themselves
for the professionalism lawyers, ply
sicians. engineers, teachers, ministers.
journalists. etc, and few of them go back
to the farm after they have finished their
and engage in business, and the woman
graduates teach in the public schools.
President Campbell, who is young
man of e magnetic force and dynamic
energy, tells tine that the most inviting
fie d for men in Oregon Is engineering
and that the demand for woman teach
ers is growing. Salaries are improving
In city public schools. but in the coun-
try districts they are not as high as they
ought to be-
President Campbell is Missourian He
came to Oregon with his parents when
college here. He entered Harvard in
1857, just about the time Theodore Roose-
welt was coming out: graduated in the
class of 1856, taught in the State Normal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30

has been a leader in public movements.
for good laws and good roads. for the
Lewis-Clark exposition and in other i'm
portant matters.
"Our legislature is liberal, and within
recent years has increased the appropri-
atoms for the university from SAT 800 to
1925 600. The question was referred to
the people under the referendum, and
was Endorsed by handsome majority. 1t
was the first time any matter relating
to higher education was submitted to an
expression of public sentiment in this
state. Every newspaper supported the
appropriation, and the only opposition
came from sources too insignificant to
regard. The people of Oregon have a
strong fundamental basis of common
sense. and will always indorse a good
thing when they understand 1t.
our students. In athletics We stand very
high. This climate is similar to that Of
the north of Ireland. and has the same
effect upon character. Oregon sent three
winners to the international meet at Lon
don last year-one from this university,
one from the agricultural college and
one from Portland. Our man Kelly won
the worlds record for the 1OO-yard dash
and the second place in the broad Jump
.ng contest. Our track team two wears
ago would have won at any meet as
shown by the records of it's members.
This indicates the physical material we
have to deal with, and the mental
strength of our boys corresponds. You
cannot find better material for citizen
ship or a higher standard of manhood
and womanhOod in the universe than we
have here among our undergraduates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30

They are studying the economic side of
the business; they are employing scientific
oresters and are introducing scientific
methods
The editor of the lumbermen's organ at
Portland remarked a few weeks ago that
the lumber interests of the Pacific coast
would have been richer by S1OO,OOO,O0O If
they had joined hands with Pinchot when
the forestry policy of the government
was declared few years ago.
University Of Oregon.
The University of Oregon was located
at Eugene in 1872; the first building was
erected by the citizens of Lane county
and presented to the board of regents in
July, 1876. In September of the same
year the doors were opened for the recep-
ton of students, and the first class was
graduated in June. 1873.
The equipment of the institution was
at first very small, and the courses of
instruction were limited practically to
literary lines, but as the school grew
rapidly the demand for a broader cur
riculum was, met by the addition Of en-
cheering. scientific and technical courses.
The law school was established in 1884,
and the medical school in 1887.
With the growth and development of
the state, the University has increased in
numbers and financial resources. Several
buildings have been erected. new depart
mentS added and large equipment IN
stalled.
The university grounds are situated
about one mile southeast of the center OF
the city. Electric cars pass the campus
every few minutes, giving communication
with the business section and other parts
of the city.
The campus contains eighty acres of
land, about evenly divided into two sec
lions by East 18th street.
On the north campus are located the