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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
DAIRY NOTES.

Hollow concrete blocks make an
ideal silo that will not crack or the
contents easily freeze. Machines for
making silo concrete blocks may be
purchased for about 500
With the exception of where the
very best cedar is used, all wooden
silos should often be painted inside
and out in order to preserve the wood
and to prevent leaking. For paint
for this purpose, coal tar is about
as good as any kind. 1t serves well
for filling cracks and is also a good
preservative.
The question of the one purpose and
the dual purpose dairy cow has almost
ceased to be discussed by rational
dairymen. "The difference between
the dual purpose dairy COW and the
dairy cow" says w. d. Hoard of Wis
consin, lis just the difference between
machine that is made for it's pur-
pose and one that is not What would
you think of a man who would go
out to cut grass with sewing ma
chine?"
When every dairyman comes to own
his own farm and comes to under
stand the most economical use of
skinned milk and manure, dairying
will become a profitable industry
The skinned milk and manure COM
bined may be made to represent as
much as the butter fat of the dairy.
1t is better to build two or three
silos of narrow diameter than one Of
wide diameter. When silage is used
for summer feeding it will keep bet
ter with small top surface exposed.
The power of production in COW
is inherited. If the cow is a good
dairy animal by inheritance and is
given good care and feed she will be-
come more productive as she increases
in age. The quantity rather than the
quality Of her milk is Influenced by
feed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
Partial Cow Ration.

No one should attempt to run a
steam engine that was driving a mod
ern threshing outfit with but 80 pounds
of steam. Yet many dairymen at
tempt to get profitable results from
their COWS by feeding them a partial
ration. They attempt to run them with
but go pounds of steam" Chemists
tell us that two-thirds of what COW
consumes goes to maintain her body.
The remainder goes toward milk pro-
duction.
1t is evident to all that the profit
must come from the feed over and
above that which the COW requires for
maintenance, and that the more she
eats the greater will be the profit
There are many good cows in the
country that are not recognized as such,
and cannot be made profitable unless
they receive more feed. There is no
profitin feeding partial rations to mich
cows. We cannot get profitable re-
suits running COWS on $50 pounds Of
steam" If there is a food shortage,
one might better feed full rations to
half the number rather than feed the
many on half rations. In the latter
case there will be much work and
little profit. In the former, the cows
are sure to give profitable returns,
and the labor of caring for the herd
would be much lessene0. - Milk Re-
porter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
ASPARAGUS Culture.

Asparagus closely follows rhubarb,
sending up its shoots as soon as real
warm weather comes to start
growth. The shoots should be cut
when about to 10 inches long and
all tender parts cut in short pieces
about half an inch long and cooked
like green peas. The asparagus is
not only delicious, but has certain
medical qualities like rhubarb. 1t
acts strongly on the kidneys and
seems to be natures tonic for toning
up the system after a long cold win
ter. From 100 to 200 roots will sup
ply the family, depending on it's
SIZE All varieties are good. The
roots should be set in burrows about
eight inches deep. The plants can
be dropped like potatoes about one
foot apart and covered with earth
about one inch deep, and as the
plants grow, fill in about them until
the furrow is level. The ground
should be cultivated and all weeds
kept out In the fall and spring of
each year, the field should be well
narrowed over and rotted manure
applied and narrowed in. The rows
can be sailed to keep the weeds
down and the middles cultivated
with hoe. Thus is the culture very
simple after the first year. The
stalks should not be cut for table
use until the second or third year
after setting, but all dead grass"
should be moved and burned every
fall, just before winter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
WESTERN CANADA'S
HAPPY PROSPECTS.

In no year since the development OF
Western Canada began has spring
brought brighter outlook than it
brings this year. In no preceding
spring has there been greater assur-
ance of advancing development and
prosperity. The movement of immi-
grafton has already assumed large pro-
portions, and is as desirable in char
acter as it is satisfactory in volume;
from across the Atlantic sturdy, indus.
trious and thrifty newcomers are ar
irving in large numbers, homeseekers
from Ontario and the othe, older
Provinces are coming in a steady
stream, and from across the interna.
tional boundary a movement is al.
ready in full flow, which, it is conf
IDENTIFY predicted, will beat the records
of all previous years; special settlers
trains are crossing the line, loaded
with effects, actual material wealth
being thus brought into the country at
the rate of millions of dollars worth
monthly.
The movement is so unprecedented
ly large that extra Dominion Immigra-
ton officials have had to be provided
at both North Portal and at Emerson.
and it is estimated that the total num-
Der of new settlers from the United
States this year will be 10000, at
least, and may run we'll up toward
100000. Last years total Of new set
tiers from the South was 53,72S; thus
the area that will be placed in wheat
and other grains this year will greatly
exceed that Of last year Settlers are
making extraordinary efforts to get on
their lands and begin seeding opera
tions. The price of wheat now, away
above the dollar mark, Is incentive
enough, and when one has in view the
splendid results that the past few
years have shown, it is not to be won
dered at that the present will be the
banner year for immigration to Can
ada. Ask your nearest Canadian Gov
eminent Agent for rates OF Transports
ton, and he will also send you illus
trated pamphlets.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
Milk from Either Side.

Cows are always MIXED from the off
or right side because they have been
taught that way. A cow can be MIXED
from either side if she is brought up
right, but the lessons must begin at
the earliest handling Of the heifer.
Milk first from one side and then the
other, and in short time the heifer
will not mind. 1t often comes handy
to milk from the left side and the cows
should be trained to stand for it.
The man who will make a pet of his
cow will have no trouble and will get
greater benefit at milking time than
the one who treats her as stranger,
if not an enemy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29

OF course, the baby will put on airs
IL he has a cabinet all his own for
his wee garments, but no one would
blame him, for even a grown-up would
be trifie set up over so dainty a flow
er-strewn wardrobe.
The necessity for a special place to
keep the tiny things goes without say
Ing. A cabinet like the one in the
sketch would prove a great comfort and
convenience. A very similar one may
be purchased all ready made, with
panels of apple blossoms and gay
birds, and lining of pink MORE silk.
The woodwork is of beautiful satiny
white finish, and $38 is the rather ex-
travagant sum asked for it.
OF course, this is beyond the aver
age woman's income, but that does
not mean that her wee one must go
her just how to make cabinet at
home for mere song.
At some small dry goods shop buy
two square packing cases. exactly OF
size, and have the covers that go
with them. These cases are 25 or 35
cents apiece.
Set the cases one on top Of the 9TH
er, as they are shown in the sketch.
Two fiat boards may be put in the low
er box for shelves. The covers of the
boxes are to be used for the doors.
Here the man of the family may be
called upon to saw the covers in half,
and saw off bit from the sides and
ends so that the piece will fit inside
the frame of the box, just as a real
door in a room fits in the frame.
Next paint the boxes. Fill up the
nail holes with plug Of clay. Put a
coat of woodfi1ler on the cabinet and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
Few pIunee Are Worn.

With the exception Of the immense
plume on the cavalier hat there is alb
sence of feathers in spring and sum.
mer millinery.
Masses of flowers are worn and iri
descent wings. Aigrettes are also used
on handsome hats, but the Prince OF
Wales tips, which are always pretty,
are curiously lacking. This is possibly
because all effects are fat or in
wreath design.
All the trimming lies close to the
hat. including the ribbon and the vide,
soft bows.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
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THE LAZZAPAROOLA
BY EDWARD HOLLYWOOD
Copyright, by ]. 3. Lippincott Coz

The stage-driver pointed out Mrs.
Majors Blue Wing restaurant as our
wheels sloshed painfully through the
mud of Pass City's main street.
"That widow womans," he said, lis
the joint, if you're looking for break
fast"
'Best place in town." l asked.
He debated this question mentally.
eyes, sir" he concluded. There amt
no other"
The Blue Wing was the usual, de-
pressing type. There was a long table
draped with a red-and-white cloth, a
tall, attenuated stove, grimy door
leading into the kitchen. Behind the
narrow cigar stsn sat a man at the
receipt Of custom, concealed by a
newspaper. The breakfast and Mrs.
Major were depressing also. She was
rotund, slightly more than forty, and
not fair, with an over-receptiVe smile
and gay shirt-walst which was un-
pleasantly meant to please. / went to
the desk to pay for my entertainment.
-Four bits" said the hidden man.
What? Roaring Andy?"
Andy fumbled in the cash drawer
until Mrs. Major had careened into the
kitchen. Then he looked at me nerv-
ously.
Say, if you'd just as lief do me a
favor" he whispered. THAT roaring
name, it's cut out for SPELL | don't
guess she'd stand for no roarer."
Roaring Andy Garr's equal for diff
dence is yet to be found in the Black
Hills of Wyoming lie is little man,
pale of hair, of eye and of face, and
had known him when he was cook for
the LaZy-K ranch
The street door banged. John Heff-
rem lurched in and across the room to
the table His condition was extremely
surprising, for big John is not a drink
ing man. With his mighty fist he
pounded the table until the salt jumped
and became apprehensive. John
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29

first year. The following spring the
plant is taken up, roots shortened,
severely and the smallest cane cut
back to two buds. The remaining
cane is trained to a wire, and al
lowed to fruit from one to three
punches, mostly for the purpose of
finding if it is true to name. If true
to name the cane is cut close to par
ent stock. Two canes are allowed
to grow from the buds left on the
cane in spring. These two canes, it
properly cared for, will produce eight
to ten very large punches the Sec
ond year, and the third year, if eli
produce as in Figs. l and 2. This
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29

| doors, both sides, inside and out, to
| lay the splinters.
When that Is dry, go over the whole
white enamel paint.
Panels of some pretty pink lowered
cretonne may be tackled on the outside
of the four doors and sides of the cab
met, and on the back If desired-it's
relief once in a while to have the
backs of things presentable.
The panels are held on with little
brass-headed upholstery tacks. Very
pretty cretonnes may be had for IL,
| Is and 80 cents a yard, and even the
121a-cent variety is not to be sneezed
at. The insides of doors and cabinet
have panels put on in the same way,
of a delicate plain pink sateen.
The doors are put on with small
brass hinges, and fasten with an old
! bolt. A sash curtain rod Is screwed
across the top of the cabinet on which
to hang the little coat and frocks. The
| tiniest coat hangers imaginable, just
| right size for the wee garments, come
for ten cents apiece. These may be
covered with bits of pretty silk or rib
| bon.
The stand for the bonnet may be
covered with dainty bit Of light
springleaf green silk. The pretty, lacy
basket may be kept on the upper shelf.
and large boxes on the other shelves
in which to keep the baby's clothing.
These boxes may be Of fancy paste
board, or woman who is clever with
her brushes might buy plain white
boxes of an unglazed surface and dec
crate them with sprays of flowers. A
loop of ribbon is fastened to the cover
so that the boxes will pull out easily.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
EMPIRE GIRDLES OF SEQUINS
Are Much Favored for Both Light and
Dark CoIored Satin Gowns
This Season.

The novelty that was brought out In
the winter on exclusive gowns has be-
come a little more universal this
spring. This is the use of four-inch
empire girdles made of sequins.
They are used on light and dark
colored satin gowns. Their appear
ance on the extravagantly high-priced
French frocks proves that the slightly
high waist will remain in favor this
spring. These girdles are very at
tractive and can be made at home by
the girl who has color sense. They
should only be combined with soft
fabrics for house wear.
The sequins are iridescent and the
colors may be chosen according to the
fabric. Those of peacock green's and
blues are often used on gowns OF
white, yellow and blue satin. Those
of crystals and pearls are put on
gowns of peacock-green and black
satin. But this rule is not to be fol-
lowed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
Tho Irreparable Loss.

"What has happened to me?" asked
the patient when he had recovered
from the effects of the ether.
"You were in trolley car accident"
said the nurse, land it has been found
necessary to amputate your right
hand"
He sank back on the pillow, Sob
bling aloud.
Cheer up" said the nurse, patting
him on the head, you'll soon learn to
get along all right with your left
hand"
ooh, It wasn't the loss OF the hand
itself that was thinking Of" sighed
the victim. But on the forefinger
was a string that my wife tied around
1t to remind me to get something for
her this morning, and now I'll never
be able to remember what it was"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
When Makinq Bootees.

Fascinating bootees can be made for
baby from remnants of silk or cash
mere left from frock or blouse. Pat
terms can be bought for ten or fifteen
cents. Use wash ribbon for the bind
ing as it is essential that baby's foot
gear can stand Tubing well.
Another point in making bootees is
to have them long enough. Do not be
afraid of getting them too long. Tiny
feet grow apace and short bootee,
though soft and pliable, may give a
permanent inward twist to toe nails.
If the child will soon walk these
bootees can be made with somewhat
sitter soles, which can either be cut
from soft leather or can be bought
ready made at a nominal cost.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
Puttinn Il Gently.

The sages of the general store were
discussing the veracity of old 81 Per-
bled in.
what do you think about it, Uncle
Bill?" they asked him. would you
call ST Perkins a liar?"
"Wall," answered Uncle Bill, slowly.
as he thoughtfully studied the ceiling,
81 don't know as l go SO far as to call
him a liar exactly, but 1 do know this
much: When feedin' times comes, in
order to get any response from his
hogs, he has to get somebody else to
call 'em for him. "-Everybodys Maya
zine.
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can be done only with the best of care
and extremely high fertilizing, but it
pays we'll.
Fig. 1 shows Moore's Diamond, the
vine being three years old in the
spring of 1908. Fig. 2 shows McPike,
the vine being the same age as the
Diamond. AS you will note, the re-
suits are highly satisfactory.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
Benefits of Hand Separator.

By the use of the hand separator IL
is possible to make the highest grade
of butter at home, providing the cream
is properly handled and churned. BY
the use of the separator you are not
only able to make higher grade OF
butter and sell it for a higher price,
but you will be able to extract more
cream from the milk, and hence make
more butter. Also, the warm, sweet
skim, milk will have higher food
value either for human use or for ami
NAL feeding. If you keep more than
three or four cows by all means buy a
separator. 1t will soon pay for itself
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
Protecting Everoreens.

The Irish yews, golden arbor vitae
and a few of the retinosporas are
especially liable to be winter-killed.
One may wonder to see these subjects
show sudden signs of collapse, not in
midwinter, but well on toward spring
and sometimes in early summer.
Among the various causes of this one
OF the most common is the too early
and complete removal of the winter
protection. If shading or protection
has been used, the removal should be
gradual and not too soon. Retinospora
squarrosa is often scorched in early
spring.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
A Novelty in Ribbon.

One of the very newest things is
pongee ribbon in various widths with
quaint oriental designs in colors. 1t is
as soft and pliable as the fabric Itself.
1t may be put to number Of uses and
gives touch of color to costume.
1t is seen on Panama hats, made
into a soft bow with fringed ends; on
blouses, where it is inset in panel eff
feet, and is made into collars and
cuffs on pongee blouses in natural col
or and red, blue and green. Here and
there on some of the designs is a
gold, silver or bronze thread.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
chiId,s SEWING Basket.

The daintiest chip baskets may be
had for the childs sewing outfit. They
are but six inches long and four inches
wide. They are provided with han
die. and we supply them with gay silk
Innings after treating them to a coat
IF white enamel paint.
A little scissors is fastened on with
A long ribbon, and if we are really
generously inclined, we add a gay silk
pin-cushion and a thimble.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
HORTICULTURE
SUCCESSFUL GRAPE CULTURE
Grapes That Will Pay
Good Profits.

These grapes are grown on the re.
newal system, one year vines being
purchased and set in nursery rows
for one year and highly fortified
with wood ashes and hen manure.
thoroughly worked into the soil. They
are kept free from weeds and culti-
waited as often as once in ten days.
Two canes are allowed to grow the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
PROLOGUE REQUIRED.

During dinner Mr.. Galley began to
smile apropos of nothing.
what are you thinking about now?"
asked his wife, sharply.
why" began Galley, "the Cornell
Widow tells an awfully good story
about"
Indeed" interrupted Mrs. Galley,
freezingly. where did you meet this
interesting lady, may I inquire?'-Il-
Illustrated Sunday Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
To Starch Black Goods.

When starching black wash dresses
and petticoats add bluing enough to
make the starch deep blue, and you
will be surprised how nice they will
launder without the usual dull gray
finish.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
A DOUBLE EVENT.

Mrs. Highfiy-And has she really
got two servants?
Mrs Flutter-Yes-one coming and
one going.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29

WE BUY CREAM, BUTTER, EGGS.
Samels Bros, Minneapolis, Mimi.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29

Garfield Tea has brought good health to
thousands! Unequalled for constipation,
liver and kidney diseases. Composed Of
Herbs. Buy from your druggist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29

Relieved by Murine Eye Remedy. Com
pounded by Experienced Physicians. Mu-
rine Doesn't Smart; Soothes, Eye Pain.
Write Murine Eye Remedy CO., Chicago.
for illustrated Eye Book. At Druggists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29

WE PAY 1O-11c FOR COWHIDES.
High price for furs and sell leather cheap.
N. w. Hide e. Fur Co., Minneapolis, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29

Mrs. windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softenB the gums, reduces In
nammation, allays pain, wind collie 25ca bottle
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29
Aoe and Experience

Bacon: AS we grow less young, ths
aged grow less old.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29

"Who cares If q duck of girl is
feather-headed?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29

Two is company; three a soulless
corporation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29

In one year the escapement wheel
of watch makes 1880 revolutions.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29

A man with a rowing disposition Is
not necessarily inconstant.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-04-29

How was it?" demanded John Heff-
rem anxiously.
My bewilderment was speeches..
"Oh, me and Card ought to be
Uncle Tommers, he declared. But
that slap-work has got to be laid away,
though. That amt on the invoice" He
rubbed his cheek and sat down on the
edge of the high plank sidewalk,
dangling his boots. This here" he
said. lis what you call a matrimonial
agency. Me, I'm the agent, and we've
plumb elected that widow"
You marry that"
'sOh, by mighty, no." protested John
angrily. Her? / wouldn't have that
old bison pouring my coffee for all the
steers on the Little Missouri. But
Andy Carr, he's hot-foot. Listen. l
waltzes into this here camp a week
ago and there's Carr making change at
the Blue Wing. and determined on the
Widow. She won't have me- says
Andy. why for not?' 1 says. Pears
like she amt got no license to pick
EN-. Andy looks sure suicidal. She
won't have me- he says, cause she
misdoubts l amt fit enough to
guardeen her restaurant he says"
1 began to grasp the situation.
You see," went on Heffren, Carr
don't shape up to be much of a man,
so him and me allows we'll make out
to that Widow that he's p'intedly a
war chief. She don't know we're any
ways acquainted. Andy throws me out
o. that chuck shop every day, Almost"
handed him my tobacco pouch, and
with his thick fingers ne rolled a
cigarette as dRintily as Spanish girl