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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19
AN INTERESTING BIRD.

The American cruSSbi-l Is Cle Of the
most interesting Of native bird species,
particularly because Of is peculiar
nesting habits. Unlike most other
birds. the crossbilI nests VERY early, its
nests. containing eggs or Young. having
been found as early as the latter part
Of February or early in March. How
the young birds are able 10 Withstand
the rigorous temperature ot this sea
son q the year Is not clearly under
stood but ther do. The leSt T he
cr1ssbill i usually made # mess.
about The size of Z football with was
about two inches thick, and hzS s. Goa-
just large enough for the parent binds
70 enter. The food Of a. birds con
sists largely q the seeds of pine trees,
lis odd shaped bill seeming 10 be eSIe-
sally suited 10 extracting them. They
also feed upon garden fruits, upon the
seeds q some varieties Of grass and .
sanke-vorns The mature birds are .
tri1e smaller than the English spar .
-ow- In color the male Is q 2 deep
l-,ck red and The female s u0.r.ed
live green.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19
TREATING HORSE C0RNs.
Preventive anoa Curative Measure:
Recommended by an Authority.

Preventive andS Curative Measure:
Recommended by an Authority.
There is small understanding with
the average horse owner Of the su1er-
ing some animals go through ON ac-
count of corns. The torture is acute,
and the services of the animals are
often lost to the owner without leav-
| ing knowledge of the cause. Dr. A. A.
Holcombe. inspector Of the United
States bureau of animal husbandry,
says of treating horse corns:
AS il all other troubles, the cause
must be discovered if possible and re-
moved. In Il great majority of cases
the shoeing will be at fault. For
sound foot. perfectly formed, u fiat
shoe with heels less thick than the toe
and which rests evenly on the. wall
proper is the best. In fiat feet it is
often necessary to concave the feet as
much as possible on the upper surface
so that the sole may not be pressed
upon. If the heels are very low the
heels Of the shoe may be made much
thicker
If the foot is very broad and the
wall light toward the heels a far shoe,
resting upon the walls, may aid to pre-
vent excessive tension upon the soft |
tissues when the foot receives the |
weight Of the body. A piece of leather |
placed between the foot and shoe |
serves largely TO destroy conclusion,
md its use is absolutely necessary on
.ome animals to enable them 10 work.
Among the preventive measures may
,e mentioned those which serve to
the suppleneSs of the hoof.
The dead horn upon the surface Of the
ole not only retains moisture for Il
ong time, but protects the living horn
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19
A QUERY ABOUT SOUTH DAKOTA.

A reader of these notes, young ten
aut farmer living near Hettick, ILL.,,
writes asking about farm lands In the
vicinity Of Pierre, S. d., especially as
to their adaptabllity to growing corn
and If this can be counted OIL as a
sure crop. Our correspondent also In
qulres If there is alkall water IN the
sections mentioned With a view to
securing more accurate and reliable
information than was at hand regard
Ing the locality In question, inquiry
was made Of Professor c. Willis of the
state experiment station at Brooklngs,
S. D., who writes that land in the VI
cinity Of Pierre, north, south and east.
may be had at from SIG to $40 per
acre; that this section Is the driest
portion Of the state, the average rain
fall for the past eighteen years being
l6.j inches per annum. In spite Of the
low rainfall, which is about half OF
that I'm states lying east Of the Mis-
souri, river, Mr.. Willis states that at
the college substation fifty miles east
Of Pierre he has been able to secure a
yield Of slXty-fve bushels per acre
from the variety Of corn known as the
Minnesota No. Is. and at the main sta
tiou at Brookings the same variety
yielded 7i5 bushels This l. an cx-
celleut showing and would be consid-
cred 50 FOR most any portion Of the
corn belt, but whether equally large
returns could be counted on during a
period Of years we are not in a posi-.
tion to state. II Is well 10 remember
that during the past seven or eight
years the rainfall IN the longitude of
Pierre which is usually classcd as in
or bordering ON the scmiarld section
Of the west, has been considerably lar
ger than for a number of years pre-
cedinE. A question that arises Is
whether this cycle of dry years Is like
ly 10 return. should they do So IL
would make the raising Of corn as
primary business in the territory
named somewhat precariuus. Nobody
can answer this question with author
ity. Only time can tell. II our friend
rather incl!ncs 20 the Pierre country.
Il would seem wise for him 10 visit
the section he plans 10 locate In and
give Il thorough inspection from as
many viewpoints as possible. II the
system Of dry farming has to be FOL
lowed-briefly that In which the land
has to be summer fallowed every other
season TO conserve enough moisture 20
produce a crop-the prosecuting ~ ag-
ricultural operations I'm such locality
by one who had been used 10 Illinois
conditions would be fraught with a
good deal Of hardship and discourage
nent.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19
coRNs ON HORSES FOOT.

beneath from the effects of eyap0ra-
tion. For this reason the sole should
be pared as little as possible.
LAS to curative measures, much de-
pends upon the extent of the injury.
If the case Is one of chronic dry corn,
with but slight lameness, the front
should be poulticed for day or two
and the discolored horn pared out care
being taken not to injure the soft It's
sues. The heel on the affected side
should be lowered until pressure is
removed, and if the patients labor is
required the patient must be shOd with
a bar shoe or with one having stiff
heels. Care must be taken to reset
the shoe before the foot has grown
too long, else the shoe will no longer
rest on the wall, but on the sole and
bar.
Il believe in cutting moist corns out
If there is an Inflammation present
cold baths and poultices should be
used"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19
Sold and Recommended bv
STAFRIN DRUG COMPANY
INDEPENDENCE Z MONMOUTH
Railway.
FROM INDEPENDENCE.
FOR DALLAS.

FOR DALLAS.
Train No "a. Leave Independence daily, 800
a. m; ". Monmouth, 6;l5 a. m; ar. Dallas, GAO
a. IN.
| Train No. 6S. Leave Independence daily,
1850 a. M; lv. Monmouth, IL :05 a. m. ar. Dal-
las II 80 Il. m.
Train No. 70. Leave Independence, daily
6:15 p. M; ". Monmouth, $50 p. m; ar Dallas
6:55 p. m.
FOR AIRLIE.
Train No. g. Leave Independence, daily,
7:30 Il. m; w. Monmouth, 7:40 a. m; ar. Airlie,
8: lE a. III.
Train No. 73. Leave Independence, daily, $3.50
p. m; lv. Monmouth, 1850 y. m; ar. AiIlie, 4:25
p. III.
FOR MONMOUTH ONLY.
Leave Independence, daily, 2:3O p. m.
No. lOl arrives Monmouth 7:2O a m.
FROM DALLAS.
FOR INDEPENDENCE
Train No. 65. Leave Dallas, daily cx. Sunday,
$3.50 a. m. ". Monmouth, S:5j a. m; ar. indie
pendence, 9:l5 a. m.
Train No. l01. Lv. Dallas Sunday only, 655
a. M; ar. Independence, 1880 Il. m.
Train No. 90. Leave Dallas daily l p. M; lv
Monmouth, :25 p. M; ar. Independence, 40 p
lie.)
Train No. II. Leave Dallas, daily, 7:35 p m.
lv. Monmouth, Sp. M; ar. Independence, S;l5
p. m.
FROM AIRLIE.
Train No. 66. Leave Airie, daily, 9 a. M; lv.
Monmouth, 935 a. m. 4; ar. Independence, 900
a. m. Crhis train connects at Monmouth for
Dallas)
Train No. 70. Leave Airlie, daily, sos p. m
w.. Monmouth, $40 p. M; ar. Independence
5:55 p, m.
Train No 100 leaves Airlie 4:l5 p. m. SUNDAY
ONLY arrives Monmouth 500 p. m. arrives Inde |
pendence $3.50 p. m.
FROM MONMOUTH ONLY.
Leaves Monmouth for Independence, daily al |
300 p. m.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19
Tsstironr ssr 1nh.sen E..sin.

Ayoar aso asked farmer ln north
ern Ohio 10 Try tolacco Tor his sheen
and lambs. pure brods and grades. aud
report 90 me. writes Joseph T.. Wing in
the Breeders Gazette Herr l. his
report l. it not probable that thor
oughncss Is the essential u success
with tobacco feedinrg
According % promise. will reuurl
to you that ! kept tolacco in the sah
box az all times and dis uut Iose q
single lamb q the Ia from sixJy-uins
ewes sali eiehtv-fve e them that
averaged uiuety-eiEht pounds nc =
cents
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19
HoM's This7

We offer 500 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 aud
financially able to carry out any obli
cations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN& & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists Toledo. Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucus surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for cons
tipation.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19
Soldier BaIks Death Plot.

1t seemed to ]. A. Stone, a civil war
veteran, of Kemp, Texas, that plot ex-
listed between a desperate lung trouble
and the grave to cause his death. "I
contracted a stubborn cold," he writes,
THAT developed cough that stuck to
me, in spite of all remedies, for years.
My weight ran down to 100 pounds.
Then began to use DR.. Kings New
Discovery, which restored my health
completely, l now weigh l7S pounds" /"
For severe Colds, obstinate Coughs,
Hemorrhages, Asthma, and to prevent
Pneumonia it's unrivalled. 50c. and
81 90. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed
by Belt & Cherrington drug store.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19

to Put the led on a platform built in
one corner Of the pen. 1t can be made
simply uf planks with a cleat nailed
around the outside to hold the straw
! in place. Supply plenty of clean, dry
straw. Re sure that there are no
draft holes anywhere in the pigpens.
coeked Glover Fer Sows.
Clover hay cut fine, cooked and
steered in boiling water makes an
excellent change Of food for brood
saws or for COWS that have recently
calvei. II is also excellent for young
stock Of all kinds. If slightly seasoned
with salt and . small quantity Of bran
and corumeal added to ii. it will pro
vide nearly complete food.
skirrilk and Corn.
Skimmilk Is very valuable 10 the
farmer Is food for hogs Few. how
ever. could give an estimate in dollars
ard cents II has real value the
same as grain in this connection.
There is no feed that caA be used for
hogs in connection with skimmilk
equal 70 corn. says 4 breeder. The
milk balances m the corn just right.
When fed with this grain as high as
50 cents per hundred has been realized
from Skinmilk. though this is an ex-
IRENE case. II Is safe 10 say that it is /
worth 81 cents FER Ito pounds 10 feed .
% thrifty shotes. and il should always .
e led N come lion with grain TO /
make the most cut Of it II is one Of
he byv rCductS Of dairytng that go far
@ make the business the profitable
~ -
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19
THE SWINEHERD.

Make the old SOW take plenty Of ex-
ercise before the birth of the pigs
Afterward. as soon as able. pigs should
be given all the exercise necessary 10
develop their young bones. They
should have a frame capable Of sup
porting a great deal Of fesh.
Sleeping Quarters Fer Swine.
The pigs must be kept warm and dry
II any gain Is expected Give them a
bed IN a room adjoining the feeding
place A pig viii never foul his sleep
ing quarters II allowed any sort Of
chance % keep them clean Il Is vel
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19
Over 45O rabbits were caught in one
drive near Madras.

Foley's Honey and Tar clears the air
passages, stops the irritation in the
throat, soothes the intlamed membranes,
and the most obstinate congh disappears.
Sore and infamed lungs are healed and
strengthe ned, and the cold is expelled
from the system. Refuse any but the
genuine in the y How package. c.
Stafrin; NJ. L. Thompson, Falls City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19

C. R. Kluger, the jeweler, 1890 Vir-
ginia Ave, Indianapolis, Ind, writes :
81 was so weak from kidney trouble
that / could hardly walk a hundred feet.
Four bottles OF Foley's Kidney Remedy
cleared my complexion, cured my back
ache and the irregularities disappeared, +,
and can now attend to business every
day, and recommend Foley's Kidney
Remedies to all sufferers, as it cured me
after the doctors and other remedies
had failed" G. Stafrin; NJ. L. Thomp-
son, Falls City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19
Washington Once Gave Up.

to three doctors; was kept in bed for
five weeks. Blood poison from a spiders
bite cansed large, deep sores to cover his
leg. The doctors failed then "Bucklen's
Arnica Salye completely cured me, "
W ties John Washington, Of Bosqueville,
Texas. For eczema, boils, burns and
piles its supreme. 25c at Belt & Cher
ington drug store.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19
MISUNDERSTANDING.

The above is the name of a German
chemical, which is one of the many val
liable ingredients of Foley's Kidney
Remedy. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS is
recognized by medical text books and
authorities as a uric acid solvent and
anti-septic for the urine. Take Foley's
Kidney Remedy as soon as you notice
any irregularities, and avoid serious
maIady. C. Stafrin; NJ. l.. Thompson,
Falls City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19
Revolts At Cold Steel.

"Your only hope" said three doctors
to Mrs, NJ. E. Fisher, Detroit. Mich,
suffering from severe rectal trouble, lies
in an operation" Then l used Dr..
Kings New Life Pills." she writes, "till
wholly cured" They prevent Appendix
citis cure constipation, headache. 25c.
at Belt 4 Cherrington.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19

Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds that
NAV develop into pneumonia over nlght
are Quickly cured by Foley's Honey and
Tar, for it soothes intlamed membranes,
heals the lungs, and expels the cold
from the system. c. Stafrin; NJ. l..
Thompson, Falls City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19
Value Of Salt Eor Sheen.


For killing out sumac a correspond
ent recommends a flock Of sheen. First
nov the sumac. then turn in the sheep.
Sumac may he destroyed by persistent
cutting after towering season and he
Tore Il sets berries. but sheep win do
the work at less trouble and expense.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19

Foleys Orino Laxative cures consti-
patton and liver trouble and makes the
bowels healthy and regular. Orlno is
superior to pills and tablets as 1t does
not grippe or nauseate. Why take any
thing else. C .Stafrin; NJ, l.. Thompson,
Falls City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19
Pneumonia Follows LaGrippe.

Pneumonia often follows lagrippe but
never follows the use of Foley's Honey
and Tar, for lag'ippe coughs and deep
seated colds. Refuse any but the genu"
inc in the yellow package. c. Stairin;
NJ. L. Thompson, Falls City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19
CRIMINAL cARELEssNEss.

A case was reported 20 US the other
day In which a renter Of tract u
Land knew a certain portion OF the
meadow was infested with Canada
thlstles, but Notwithstanding this al
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19

Scales. Thermometer. PAPER and pep-
cA are things very Necessary for an
oairymeh They are Of everyday
value and record helps much IN the
sale - q Gov.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19
Charcoal For Swine.

Live stock at times show a decided
craving for ashes, charcoal, soft coal
and even dirt, and every breeder
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19

Many hopyards in Clnckamas
county will be plowed up and a few
new ones set.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19

Forty mules, belonging to klamath
county man, will be taken to Los
Angeles to work onthe big water ditch
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19

During the past week over 800
pounds Of butter were turned out at
the new Clatskanie creamery.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19

Eugene is to have another sash and
door factory.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19

The half Of dressed hog at Red
and weighed PA pounds.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19

Hermiston will plant 500 shade trees
IN its streets April /.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19
THE SHEPHERD.

Overlooking or sudden changes from
poor to very rich food, combined with
want of exercise, If not actual causes.
will contribute to the development of
the loss Of wool among ewes.
Selecting the Breeders.
Do not buy ram for breeder un-
less he has a good length Of wool on
his belly and legs-wool down to the
hOof. In selecting ewes for breeders
special care should be taken to secure
good, thrifty animals Of medium size,
compact and well formed.
Importance of Dry Bedding.
Equally important as pure air, wa
ter, salt, good feed, etc, is the matter
of dry bedding. Sheep do not like to
stand with wet feet, and If your shed
has nothing but a wet floor or bottom
for them to stand on you will find
part of the growth in value which rep
resents possible profits to you is soak
ing away into that wet floor, never
more to be available to you. Keep
your growing lambs warm and dry.
and you will find you are conserving
your profits.
Good Feed Brings Hardy Lambs.
Many sheepmen lose on their sheen
because they allow their ewes to run
down and become weak. with the re-
suit that their lambs are puny things.
which have a hard tussle to pull
through. Ewes should be fed literally
Of both grain and forage. Oats, with
some corn, with plenty of clover or al
falfa hay, will bring them to lambing
time In fit condition to bear strong
lambs and take care Of them. An occa-
sional allowance Of bran and meal VIII
also be good for them from the time
they are taken of pasture until they
are turned out in the spring.
Value Of Salt For Sheep.
Experiments recently made for the
purpose Of ascertaining the nutritive
value Of salt for sheep show that
those which have been fed salt gained
In weight four and one-half pounds
more than those which received no
salt. Moreover. the sheep which re-
reived salt produced one and one-thiri
pounds more wool and Of a better
quality than those which received no
salt
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19

Threshermen are organizing in this
state.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19

The new klamath Falls creamery
will be ready for business March l.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19

There can be good butter made in
winter. says a dairyman. can make
II as good then as l can in summer II
just takes caution in heating the
cream. That is the main point. Put
your churn in pan Of hot water and
churH until it quits foaming then take
ii out Of pan and finish churning. and
you will have good firm butter. use
a little butter coloring. 1t looks like
Nav butter,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19

Very important things in raising a
dairy worker ara plenty ot pure air
and an abundance Of sunlight Ar
range lie calf pens 50 thai they viii
b. flooded with sunlight The use Of
muslin windows instead Cf glass in
dairy CONSTITUTION is said 70 help ma
-erially in the fight against rubercu-
TrSfS
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-19

Counting the wrinkles on a cows
horns is one way to tell how old she
is, but If she is dehorned it doesn't
work worth a cent. So it is a good
plan to keep a birthday book for the
stock. Have name for each. Give
the name Of the father and mother and
date Of birth. In little while you
will have very interesting herd book
Of your own. whether your stock is
registered OF not.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-10
PLEASANT CHRISTMAS
HOURS
ELSIE r.. BROWN,
Marshall. Age 12 Years

Last Christmas I took my cousin.
and we spent a merry Christmas which
We shall always remember.
We went to grandmas farm 10 miles
away from where we then were living.
1t was great fun packing mysterious
packages so that they would not be
seen but we succeeded.
In the sleigh there were mamma. pa
pa. my cousin, my two sisters and nv
self. We arrived at 10 o'clock in the
morning. We had another struggle to
get our packages In unseen
The first evening we told stories.
sang songs and had an altogether
good time Grandpa Knocked at our
door two hours before breakfast and
said, The pond is ready for skating
We got ready in a hurry and skated
for about an hour. then came home
ready for a hearty breakfast. That
evening we had the Christmas tree.
which was beautifully decorated with
popcorn and Christmas tree ornaments
We were well supplied with presents
The next morning we built snow
forts and had a snow battle. Every
thing we could think OF dOfng. we did
Then we each went to our own home
There Is only one thing that regret.
that is, IL is past.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-10

great liner bound for China. When
we arrived there we had week to our
selves. which we determined to enjoy
by seeing everything we could
Now we live on the opposite side of
the great round world At home it is
night and all our friends must be
sleeping said George, about noon Of
our first day in China.
China seemed curious country. At
school the boys shouted their lessons
and read and write backwards.
The girls don't go to. school. The
men fly kites like boys here. and many
of them work like animals.
Many women have tiny feet like
babies and can hardly walk.
We attended the feast of lanterns.
All day and night lanterns hung every
where. Bridges. houses and trees were
covered with them. These lanterns are
very wonderful and have moving fig
ures inside.
We went fishing with party of Chi
nese. They have trained birds catch
the fish. These birds are called cormo-
rants. tight ring is put around the
birds neck. so that it can not swallow
the fish.
The great wall interested us very
much. 1t is very high and wide. so
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-10
WHERE | SHALL TAKE NY
COUSIN
FRANCES BLACK.
3625 Twenty-thIrd Street. San Francisco
Agassiz School, B Fifth Grade.
Age II Years

My cousin Ruth lives in the noun
tains OF Siskiyou county, where she sell
dom sees anything new have invited
her to visit me for a week and intend
TO make her stay as interesting as pos
sible. As she will arrive by water in
the morning, will show her the ferry
building. the fruit exhibition and the
mining bureau. We then VIII go home
and rest AS the day she arrives Will
be Saturday. that night I will take her
to see all the large stores. Sunday we
will go to Oakland and see some friends
and then to the Greek theater in Berke-
ley On Monday I VIII take her to the
Presidio, where she will see the forts
and soldiers. On Monday night we will
go to the theater. As the mint is open
for inspection. we shall visit IL on
Tuesday. Tuesday night we shall have
scme friends at the house. On Wednes-
day we shall spend the day at the
Chutes, and I can imagine how she viii
scream going down the shoot the
chutes- Thursday we shall go out to
the park to spend the day. I will show
her the museum aud all the places pf
interest. Friday we will go to the
beach early in the morning. so as to
take in Sutro baths and Sutro heights.
On saturday my cousin will go hone~