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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
RECORD CROP IN MINNESOTA.
$500 100000 Worth of Wheat Is Now
Almost Ready for the Binders.

The farmers of Minnesota and South
Dakota will get more than $3OO,OOO,00O
for the crop now almost ready for the
binders. based on present prices, and
there is nothing to indicate any great
drop in the value of wheat between now
and the harvest. This means that the
farmers of these states will have more
money to spend than ever before in the
history of the northwest. The figures
are based ON the crop estimate of the
Northwestern Miller. This publication,
considered the most reliable wheat crop
authority in the country, places the total
wheat acreage at 1927 900 in the two
states and the yield at go, O0O. 900 bush
els, the greatest wheat crop ever raised
by these states. The estimates are based
on reports from more than 5000 resident
agents of the Minneapolis Elevator com
pany. covering every nook and corner of
the entire wheat belt Based on the
price of wheat in the Minneapolis cham
Der of commerce the crop is worth ex-
actly 1913. 10000 compared with S14S,-
10000. the value of the 1908 crop,
based on the prices of a year ago. This
means that the farmers will get S1G5.-
100000 more this year for their wheat
than last year. or an increase of better
than 100 per cent. on an acreage in
crease Of only s per cent.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
Saw Rats Freight an Egg.

After an investigation covering two
weeks, William KrohbaCh of Dandy.
Pa, has learned the reason he has
been receiving only two or three eggs
a day from his flock Of sixty hens, and
incidentally found out something
about the inventive capacity of rats.
One morning he heard a noise in
his chicken house, and quietly making
his way there, he saw two big rats
in the act of making away with a
newly-laid egg. One Of the rodents
was lying fiat on its back with the
egg tightly clutched in its four paws
while the other rat was dragging It
along by the tail. KrohOach was so
impressed by the sight that he
watched the rodents for three minutes
during which time they carried the
egg for twenty yards along the fence
until they came TO a hole ir the
ground, into which they took the egg
One OF the rats became tired while
carrying the egg and changed places
with its fellow.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
At the Barber's,


"You are very bald, sir" said the Bar
Der to little Binks, as the latter took up
his position in the chair.
Whats that you say" asked Binhs
pleasantly.
Il say you are very bald, sir, repeated
the Barber,
who is?' asked Binks.
"You, sir" said the Barber.
what paper did you see that in:' de-
handed Binks.
what, what, sir?' asked the Barber
what newspaper" repeated Binks::
81 read the Sun, Times, Herald and
World, but | didn't see any reference to
this. Was it in one of the early editions
OF the evening papers,
WAS what, sir!' queried the puzzled
Barber
This thing you were just telling me, :
said Binks.
WHY. | don't remember telling you
- began the Barber.
About my being bald. you know,
said Binks. You said l was very bald,
didn't youT
yes" said the Barber; "but l didn' t
mention the newspapers, sir. Why should
1t be in the newspapers, s!rT' ...
why, because it's news isn't itE
said Binks.
~ shouldn't say that, sir" said the
Barber.
We'll, if it isn't news, what in thun-
der did you tell me about it for?' de
manded Binks. Il suppose you had read
about it in one of the papers, and had
reached the conclusion that | didn't
know it, If you find mole under my
left ear while shaving me, break it to me
gently, please, and you may omit all
mention Of the fact that my beard is
getting gray. | am trying to stave off
a realization of the -"
But just then the Barber accidental
ly ran his lather brush over Binks'
mouth and the conversation temporarily
ceased -Lippipcotts
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
Grain Ration for swine.

1t is much the best economy TO fur
nish swine grain ration when they
are on pasture, as il results In better
gains and a better product. One man
estimates that It takes from one-half
to one-third less corn on alfalfa pas
ture than on a straight grain ration
to make hog ready for market. Many
let the hogs run on alfalfa until about
five or six months old, by which time
they reach a weight of IS to 1925
pounds, feeding Just a little grain;
then they feed heavily for about two
months and sell the hogs at eight
months old weighing 200 to 900
pounds. One farmer who raises about
a thousand hogs a year and who In
one year sold 81 POO worth, makes a
practice of growing his hogs on alfalfa
pasture until about eight months old,
feeding one ear of corn per head daily.
He then feeds heavily on corn for a
month or two and sells at an average
weight of 200 to 225 pounds. Another
man feeds all the corn and slop the
pigs will clean up all the while graz
ing them on alfalfa pasture, and sells
at six to eight months old at weights
of $50 to 800 pounds Another, who
raises about a thousand head a year,
feeds all the corn the pigs will eat, be
ginning shortly after weaving and con
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
HER RECIPE FOR A LONG LIFE.
Maryland Centenarian Tells How She
Has Remained Active

Delmar n town that * about half in
Maryland and half in Delaware. points
with pride. says the Baltimore American,
to a distinguished citizen who was 1l2
years old on February II last. She is a
womau-Mrs. Hester Cordroy-aud she
is not only mentally and physically ac-
tive but she is a hustler that Outclasses
in hel energetic activity girls who are
100 years younger than herself.
Mrs Cordroy not only lives in a house
all alone and looks after her domestic
affairs. but she actually rultlvatcs two
large kitchen gardens She crows on
ions. potatoes. cabbageS. tomatoes and
other produce for market She has been
EuejnG her own row for 100 years. or
ever since she was a girl of l.. and she
is doing it this sprlugtimc as usual. She
has been married twice and has large
puStcrity, including ten great randchIi-
drcn. hut she has declined every pressing
invitation TO make her home with any Of
her boys or girls.
Mrs. Cordroy. as rs usual with centen-
ariauS. has her theory of longevity. She
does not agree entirely with the distu-
guishcl statesman and diplomat. the
Hon Writing Fang, in the conclusion
that the way TO attain the lOp-ycar
mark, IS 20 adhere exclusively to a veg
etarian diet. Here is the message which
she delivers to this Twentieth century
generations of young women: IF the
girls of today would do more work and
think less If the parlor they would be
healthier and 1--we longer Illustrative
~ she mentioned that when she was 4
girl she used TO pillow all day and then
milk seven cows after dark She has
been SO actively on the move during
the past III years-ev since she could
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
Breton Birthday PARTY.

\ birthday party of IA men, women
and children, all the direct descendant,
of Wu old lady 100 years of age, gath
cred upon the tooth birthday of Niue
Anne 10 tleaCh in the little village OF
Guilyincc in Fiuistorrc this week. III,
old lady, who * widow now, was mar
ricd ut IL She had fourteen children
six of whom are still alive Mime. l.,
tleachs oldest granddaughter has her
self been grandmother for seven years
The whole family form rather more than
third Of the inhabitants of their vii
lagc and Nine. Lee leach, who enjoys the
best Of health, knows every one Of them
10y sight aud name London Evening
standard.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
HOOKING ALLIGATORS.
Comes Out of Hole Fighting Mad and
Nav Pursue Fisherman.

Hunting aligators at night with Il
bullSeye lantern and shotgun is tame
snort compared with what is called Il
gator hunt down in Florida said an
old Floridian in the Boston Herald. Il
mean the feat of capturing an alligator
alive and then towing the fellow TO high
ground through mud and water from
what is called in Florida Il gator hole.
The gator fishermen first find the
hole, which is indicated by an opening
in the surrounding grass in the midst of
a, dense growth of vegetation, Whcre
the ground is worn smooth by the alli-
gator in his pulls in and ont. Some
times these gator holes are i'll the ma
ture of Il cave in the bank of Il stream
and may be - feet deep, and if so it is
not an easy matter to get the animal
out
'"rhe fisher is supplied with long
pole with a metal hook in the end. He
takes a strong rope and throws 1t about
the entrance of the hole. At this june
ture Roosevelts monkey hunting III
Africa is not in it compared to gator
hunting in the Florida marsh.
"Then the fisher rams with the hooked
pole down the den and waits and listens.
If he finds gator in the hole he leases
the beast by picking him until the gator
in rage finally grasps the hooked pole
anu Is puiieu HUM t4Ic uEh' -
uncertainty that he is dragged forth,
for it is not known whether the catch
is a large one or small one: the fisher
does not know whether to get into shape
to run or to fight. But out the gator
comes, believing and roaring mad.
After the gator is dragged to the
surface he in his rage turns and rolls
and finally twists himself up in the rope
or moose that has been previously pre-
narad With the assistance of the 9th
ers in the party the gators legs and
mouth are tied and the gator IS a pris-
oner.
The gator is for the most part
caught in marshes where the ground is
soft ana slushy and too wet for either
horse or wagon to enter. The fishers
are compelled to carry their catch to
higher ground, there to be loaded into
the waiting wagon, and the hunt is end
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
bordeaux Mixture.

The Bordeaux mixture Is the proper
remedy to use for all fungous trou.
bles, viz, mildew and rust Of beans.
potato and tomato rot and leaf blight {.
melon and cucumber diseases: celery
leaf-blght and rust, etc The half.
strength mixture 1.-TWO pounds copper
sulphate, two pounds quicklme. Fifty
gallons of water) is strong enough to
use in the vegetable garden. except
for potatoes.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
MUNYON'S EMINENT DOCTORS EFT
YOUR SERVICE FREE.
Not Penny to Pay for the Fullest
Medical Examination.

II you are In doubt as to the cause
of your disease, mail US postal re-
questing a medical examination blank
which you will fill ont and return to
us. Our doctors will carefully dag
nose your case. and If you can be-
cured you will be told so; if you can
not be cured you will be told so. You
are not obligated to Us in any way, for
this advice is absolutely free You are
at liberty TO take our advice or not, as
you see fit Send to-day for a medi-
cal examination blank, fill out and re-
turn to us, and our eminent doctors
will diagnose your case thoroughly,
absolutely free
Munyon's, sd and Jefferson streets,
Philadelphia. Pa
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
SUBSCRIBERS IN STORMS.
Goodness Alone Will Eliminate Mucl
Danger in Electrical Tempests.

During a thunder storm in Memphis.
Tenn. one day last week, says the Utica
Press. lightning struck the seventeen
story steel frame building Of the Union
Planters bank. and the cornice at the
top was demolished. Six stenographers
tainted and men and women congested
the stairways in a panic, thinking the
building was on fire. The stenographers
soon revived and there was no loss of
life or injury to limbs.
The incident has brought out consider
able discussion as to whether modern
steel structures are safe i'll thunder
storms. There is probably no more
danger in Skyscraper than elsewhere
If the occupants do not lose their heads
No building is safe when a crowd On
people get excited and make rush 70.
the street
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
AS to Corn.

People often wonder, particularly
those who have travelled for hundreds of
miles through the corn belt, what be-
comes of the corn which is grown every
year. In the year 1908. when the total
crop was 2,G36,O0OOOO bushels. 241,-
100000 bushels We're consumed in flour
and grist mill products, 100000 bushels
in the manufacture of starch. 100000
bushels for malt liquors. 100000 bush
els in the production of distilled liquors.
1000 600 bushels for glucose. 19O,0O0,0o0
bushels for export and 1900 900 bush
els for seed. making Il total of 51S,O00,-
900 bushels. or 1913 per cent. of the en-
tire crop. The remaining Sc7 per cent,
or >, l1S,OOO0OO bushels. seems to have
been used almost entirely for feeding
Kansas City Journal.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
Sanitary Milk Pals.

Much the larger proportion of milk
is carried in wide-topped. uncovered
pals from the COW to the strainer, a
distance of 20 to 100 feet, across a
coward. under hay loft, or past a
surface of warm milk, which absorbs
all kinds of undesirable odors and col
lects dirt and dust
Galvanized iron is something used
for milk pals. but it is not best, for
the rough surfaces afford hiding
places for bacteria. Wooden vessels
should not be used for holding milk
for it is almost impossible to keep
them clean. Besides imparting a me
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
Is crDscnc Emulsion.

Here is recipe for kerosene emul-
sion: Hard soap, half pound: boiling
water, gallon; coal oil, 2 gallons.
Dissolve the soap in the water. pour
in the coal oil and churn or beat to.
gether briskly with paddle for at
least ten minutes. Dilute from ten TO
twenty-five times before applying. Use
it strong for scale insects. Kerosene
emulsion destroys insects which suck.
such as plant lice, red spiders, etc. 1t
viii also Kill cabbage worms, cater.
pillars and all insects with soft
bodies
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19

fail to get proper rest. The horse that
does not get proper rest is not in
good condition for heavy work the fol-
lowing day, and the COW that does not
sleep in a cool, restful place in hot
weather will not give full flow OF
milk. The temperature of the work
ing or producing animal must be kept
normal to give best results. II there
are no windows in your stables, cut
out a number now and let light ana
fresh air come for the health and com
fort of the animals There Is nothing
like plenty of good fresh air in living
and sleeping rooms whether the rooms
be for the occupancy of man OF for
animals. This holds good for both
winter and summer.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
SLAUGHTER of Robins.

Virginia, North Carolina and Tennes-
see have the undesirable distinction of
being the only states in the Union where
the slaughter of robins is permitted by
law. Recent Investigations show that
not less than 100000 robins are killed
in these three states during the winter
months. 1t is 4 fact that every robin
earns 81 in the destruction of insects
injurious to crops every year. The hunt
ers sell them at > cents apiece. This
is n waste of millions of dollars and
ought to appeal to the hard, common
sense of every farmer. 1t ought to be
stopped in every state.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19

tinuing until the hogs are sold at ten
to eleven months old, averaging 275
pounds
Another farmer, from weaving time
1.-TWO months old until eight months
old, feeds the pigs nothing but dry
corn on alfalfa pasture, averaging
about one-half gallon of corn (3h
pounds day per head At the end
of eight months he sells at an average
weight of go pounds-Coburn' Swine
in America
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19

tallic flavor to milk, rusty tinware is
Objectionable because 1t Is impossible
to keep 1t clean. Good tin is the only
practicable material for milk vessels
and 1t must be kept shiny and bright
The most important thing in pro-
ducing milk is to keep the dirt out
This can only be done by carefully
grooming the COWS and by using a
sanitary pail, two Of which are shown
here. There are several types of these
pals, but they all have the same prin-
ciple. There is cover with a small
opening, under which is fastened a
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
N~ntflating Stables

Horses and cows are in the stable at
night for reaL When the weather is
warm the atmosphere In close confine-
ment becomes very warm and oppres-
sive, so much so that the animals be
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
Utilizing Farm WaSfe.

Or. Wiley, The chemist OF The De
partment of Agriculture Is making
some interesting experiments at Wash.
ington in turning farm waste into
wood alcohol, to be used as fuel and
for manufacturing purposes. His ex
periments 80 far have been confined tc
corn aud potatoes, but fodder IS to be
tried
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19

kidney complaint. | had sharp, agon-
i2ing pains and serious urinary trou-
bic, was tired and depressed and
nothing seemed to help me. Finally
Doan's Kidney Pills brought relief and
soon effected a complete cure"
Remember the uame-Doau' Sold
by all dealers 30 cents box. Eos
ter-Milburn CO.. Buffalo. n Y.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
Very Much in Doubt

II don't know whether this girl ac-
cepts my offer of marriage or not"
Doesn't she say"
Doesn't seem to-"
"Well, can't you read between the
lines?"
mo, | can't. She has written between
the lines and also across the lines in
three different directions. w ashington
Herald
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19

Euor, urinary trou-
bles make women
suffer untold misery.
Ailing kidneys are
the cause. Cure them
Mrs Irene Tudor. lis
y, Clagg St, Belle.
fontaine, Ohio. says
II thought my trou'
bic inCurable, as !
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
yDY Sp L 2 STA
PILES CURED AT HOME BY
NEW ABSORPTION MET HOB.

II you suffer from bleeding, itching. blind
or protruding Piles. send me your address.
and VIII tell you how to cure yourself ar
home by the new absorption r-stmcbt and
Will also send some OF this home treatment
free for trial, with references from your
own locality IL requested Immediate re-
lief and permanent cure assured. Send no
money. bur tell others OF this offer Write
todny TO Mrs. NJ Summers. Box 2. Notgs
Dame. Ind
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19

The dawn of Mnyday saw the choir
Of Magdnlen on the top Of the tower
and the rising sun was greeted with DR.
Thomas Smiths euCharistic hymn. This
is probably the only survival of sun wor.
ship that remains 10 us
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
A Hot Prescription.

II want you 10 prescribe for me, doc
tor" said the salow-co mplexioned man
II have cold feet; what would you sug
gestt"
"a ton Of coal" promptly replied the
Witty physician. Five dollars, please
New York Times
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
UnprelMdiCed.

Mike McGinuis was being examined
for jury duty in murder trial.
MIR. McGinuis," asked the judge.
"have you formed or expressed an upin-
ion as 10 the guilt or innocence Of the
prisoner at the barr
mo, sir" replied Mike.
Have you any conscientious scruplcs
against capital punishment =
Not in this case, your honor" Mike
replied Success Magazine.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
Domestic Troubles.

The following divorce suits are of
record in New York:
KaN VS.. Katz.
Lamb VS.. Lamb.
Wolf VS.. Wolf.
Lion VS.. Lion.
Gruntz VS. Gruntz.
1t looks as if there was trouble in the
Zoo. Philadelphia Enquirer.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19

cheesecloth strainer. The one with
the spout strains the milk as IT enters
the pail and also as 1t is poured out
Farm and Home.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19

A French chemist has invented a tab
let which, # dissolved in q glass Of wa
ter will give off as much oxygen to
clarity the air in a room ms though IA
window had been left open an hour.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19

Following the example set by the
New York Central on its Adirondack
lines. the Maine Central railroad has
placed in service on its branches running
through forest regions a number Of oil
burning locomotives.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19

MRS. WISSLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP 70,
Children teething: sOftens the gums. reduces In.
nammation, allays pain, cures wind cole. %
| cents L bottle.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19

Don't dope yourself for every little
pain. 1t only hurts your stomach such
pain comes usually from local inham-
nation A little rubbing with IIamlns
Wizard Oil will stop it Immediately.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19

Horace Rixhy. the dean of Mississip
ri pilots is still at the wheel at 81
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19

rlse-d ssf-h.rt, 81.
tracts sna kilis ~
dies. N-at ulssn. or
nstnsEt=l rv.,eIi.
snt Chssp La,ts al
>. aces. CannSispin
" tip over. viii nss
soil " iplurs any
hing 0gsFaatssrt
effective or all slt al
.r, or sent rrri Ia
Tor ~ a., HAROLD
SONtRs isbn.A.is
Ave. br0sAlpv, y
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-08-19
DISCOURAGED WOMEN.

a Word of Hope for DespairIng
Ones.
Kidney trouble makes weak, weary,
worn women. BackaChe, hip pains,
dizziness. headaches, nervousness, Ian
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-02-18
Brown Bread Pudding.

Take about half loaf Of bread and
cut into slices, or use leftover pieces;
spread each piece with butter and lay
in a pan. Pour over this enough cold
water to cover well and let soak about
five minutes. In the meantime break
one egg into your pudding pan and
beat it we'll; add one-half cup brown
sugar, one-half corn sirup, one-third
teaspoon each of cinnamon, allspice
and nutmeg, powdered; then lightly
squeeze out the water from the bread
by handfuls, crumbiing it into the
other mixture. Be careful to get all the
butter that may come off into the wa
ter Mix well and bake one hour.
Sauce: One quart water, butter size
of a walnut, half cup vinegar, three
fourths cup sugar; let boil a few min
utes and thicken with two tablespoons
-four rubbed smooth in little Geld va
ter. Take from stove and add one tea
spoonful vanilla