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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

In the selection of pulletS IOr laying
the Maine experiment station has this
to say:
only investigators and an oCCa.
siGnal poultryman, however. can af,
ford the equipment and h expense
involved in operating trap nests, but
every poultryman can be closely oh,
serving his young stock during the
autumn, select the pullets hat are
commencing or preparing TO lay, and
secure for the next seasons breeding a
pen of birds that have the functions
of egg development so strongly de,
Veloped that they give evidence of il
by its early exercise. AS evidence OF
the value Of early laying pullets, at,
tentiOn is called to the work perform.
ed by 20 April Matched pulletS that
were selected from among their sis
teTs in August and September, when
they showed Thai they were laying
or about to begin laying. They were
not selected because of form or type
as Indicating egg production, but be,
cause they were found on the nests
They We're carried to the laying house
marked with bands and given access
to trap nests. Four of the % died
within the year. The smallest layer
of the remaining 25 laid 1877 eggs
the first laying year, while IS laid
more than 100 eggs, and s Owe 200
eggs, and the average Of the flock for
the - months ending August 20, 1905
was $50 eggs. This average was much
higher than that of all the pullets car.
ried that year, and the flock contained
no poor layers, but a phenomenal mum.
Der Of high layers. The high average
of the flock and the large proportion
of good layers point out the advantage
of this method of selection when the
use of trap nests or other equally re.
liable methods Of selection is not prac
ticable.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

Il have learned how 10 make the
foreign waiters in the restaurants
where l eat think l have lived in Eu,
rope half a lifetime said a woman
who never dimes at home. Il dawdle
over my dinner twice as long as any
body else in the place. 1t requires nc
effort for me to do that. By nature
| eat in the same leisurely manner
that I do everything else. Most Of
my compatriots bolt their food. AS q
consequence the foreign walters who
are used to leisurely dining regard
them with amazed horror.
"Ah, those Americans!' they ex
claim. Some day they choke. But as
for misunderstanding newell, ma
dame is different. Madame nibbles
she sips, she fingers; therefore she is
no as those OF common American
clay. 1t takes madame never less thar
two hours to eat her dinner. Thai
marks her as one Of the European
elect New York Globe.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

Several inquiries have come in
about turkey ailments. The heads are
swollen, and, in some cases, dark
colored. In cases Of simple swelling
the trouble is probably roup. Discol-
GRAFTON points to blackhead, a bilious
malarial disease. An pen shed, but
roof protection from rain. is better
tkan either q tight house or exposed
tree tops.
1t is more difficult to doctor them
than common fowls. Turkeys are both
more delicate and more nervous. Since
diseases are generally communicated
through food and water, a feeding
board, regularly cleaned, frequent
fresh water, and separation of sick
from we'll are helpful. The white of
an egs poured down whole, a one
grain Pill of Q]uinine daily to each in
dividual and dry bread crumbs or
other easily digested food will cure,
if cure is possible.
Hawks and crows which took some
straying young poults, especially the
that they are not unmitigated pests.
If Il is shot and hung up in plain
sight it seems to brighten others away,
and total destruction is not necessary
nor probably desirable.-Chicago
Weekly lnter-Ocean.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

That the skilled beggar can make q
larger sum a week than the average
industrious working man vas n OF
the opinions advanced by the chairman
(Robert Pierpont) at the annual meet
ing of the London Mendicity Society.
1t was probable, he said, that in the
streets of London alone something like
cl00, 600 a year was given away in
casual charity by persons who knew
nothing about the conditions and cir
cumstances OF those to whom they
gave.
The total number Of begging letters
received by the society during 1908
was 1853, which, with those already
In their possession. made a total of no
fewer than c3S, 938. He pointed out
that about IS per cent Of begging let.
ter writers were utter impostors, and
only about Is per cent were deserving
of help.
Mr.. Pierpont reminded those pres
ent that the society vas originally
formed by the first Duke Of yelling
ton, owing to the number OF beggars
who, protesting to have served under
him at Waterloo and in the Peninsula
wars, continually acCosted him in the
street for alms.-Reynolds' Newspaper
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

The experiment stations of this
country have undertaken to show the
farmers how to eXtermiuate the Cana
dian thistles and do it scientifically.
1t is the most dreaded Of all weeds,
because its seeds are so easily distri-
buted, and it grows by underground
stems.
The life of the plant depends upon
the green leaves above ground. Cut
ting these leaves and the stems twice
does not seem to affect the roots.
which have reserve material to draw
upon, but by continued cuttings this
reserve will be exhausted and the
plant will die.
The most successful of the State ex-
periments was in Illinois. The thistles
used in the test covered two and one
half acres very thickly of rich, black
prairie soil. The thistleS were cut
July II, when in full bloom, very
close TO the ground. The ground was
plowed three inches deep and har-
rOwed. hungarian millet was sown
at the rate of one bushel per acre. On
s1NPt>ti''i ~ 1' was one JOOI
high and the thistleS four or five
inches high. 1t was turned under and
narrowed. October 8 the ground was
plowed, again narrowed and seeded to
winter rye at the rate Of one and
one-half bushels per acre.
The middle of the following April
the rye was turned under and the
ground thoroughly narrowed. The
ground was plowed May 29~and June
25. On May % very few thistles could
be found. July IA the ground was
seeded to millet. which was cut for
hay September -. Less than so
thiStles We're found on the two and
one-half acres during the latter half
OF the season. The net total cost Of
this victory was $1,000 per acre.
Thistles should not only be cut but
burned. No trace of them should be
LETT. as the seeds are easily distributed
and will thrive under the most ad-
verse conditions.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

The force of natural and instructive
pride in ones country has been end
lessly expressed in literatures of all
times and climes, but rarely more
dramatically han in the following lit
tie incident.
Grleg, as every one knows. was the
musical idol of all Norwegians, al
though it has been the fashion of less
talented outsiders to underrate him.
One of the most interchangeable Of these
detractors was the German composer,
Bargiel, a man of an instinctively jeal.
GUS nature.
One day one of his pupils, a Norwc-
CLAN girl, brought for her lesson q
concerto of Grieg's. Bargiel took it
from her with a smile Of most supe-
rior disdain.
But l told o to bring music, and
Grieg is no music!" be said, sCorn-
fully.
What Cries no music!" was the
indignant reply. 'Adieu, Herr Profess
sor!" and she swept out Of the studio.
never to return.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07
SHORT METER SERMONS.


Time i short; whatever your hand
finds to do, do it with your might
Rev. J. NJ. Weaver, Baptist, Louisville.
No matter how low a man nay fall,
If the rebound is toward God the man
is hlpssed.-Rey. b. f. Riley, Baptist.
Houston. Texas.
MI authority is from GOD, and hu-
man rulers are only stewards Of the
Great Master.-Rev. J. L. Belford, Ro-
man Catholic, Brooklyn.
A good deed for the sake of get
ting your name in the paper is not
Christian charity Rev. W. II. Day,
Congregationalist, Los Angeles.
A large part of enlightened Chris
tendon has outgrown its formal ortho-
dOXy and is consumed with spiritual
hunger.-Rev. c. Fleisher, Hebrew,
Boston.
The almost universal acceptance Of
the double standard of morals is per-
petuating a great crime against pos
terity.-Rev. 4. II. Copp, Methodist,
Washington.
The church is moving on to the pos
session of her Inheritance, which Will
be as large as she is fitted for by the
presence of the Spirit of Godfrey.
e. S. Lines, Episcopalian, Newark,
n. j.
No worldly pleasure can or does
satisfy. and no man can honestly say
that he is entirely satisfied until he
has found the satisfaction afforded in
Christ.-Rev. DIR. Toy. Evangelist, Paw
tucket, R. /.
The church is the conservatory of
high qualities in character. 1t is not
a ticket Office for hcs ven, but a maker
of character. The church prepares us
for harmony with GOd.-BishOp j. H.
Vincent, Methodist, indianapolis.
The gentle traits. the modest quail.
ties, the quiet tastes, the u~nObtrusiVe
deeds, the unseltish attitude, the little
attentions-it is just these little things
which render our life fragrant.-Rev.
A. S. Isaacs, Hebrew, Paterson, N. J.
The greatest need of the church to-
day is workers for the Lord. We need
Christians who will come in and go
to work, and not sit down and com
plain about some M not making them
welcome.-Rev. S. w. Smith, Baptist,
Providence.
The way to God is through the mind
of man. Each generation sets a higher
standard of living, and therefore the
mind of man should conceive and APP
preciate the high standard given us
by God.-Rev. c. X. Carpenter, Meth
odist, Aurora, III.
Men do go to church, and in large
numbers, and with sympathetic soul,
when you give them something to go
for, something that satisfies their high
est intellectS, their spiritual aspira-
tons and needs.-Rev. K. B. Upper,
Baptist, Philadelphia.
The brazen frauds committed at the
elections should be regarded with ap.
~prehension, for they are committed
with not only the knowledge but at
the instigation of some of our citizens,
who are prominent in political and
business circles.-Rev. r. f. Sykes,
UniversaliSt, Denver
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07
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the youns tree makes n good proteS.
ton against mice, since they become
very compact and are not easily work
ed under. If the trees are mulched
with straw or similar material it
should not be placed within at least
a foot Of the tree.
AS Il protection against rabbits
gnawing the Dark from young trees in
winter the only remedy is to protect
the body of the tree to the height
above which a rabbit can reach. This
may be done by wrapping the lower
part Of the tree with heavy paper or
several thicknesses OF common news
paper. A permanent protection may
he made by using small meshed poui-
try netting. Where the tree is wrapped
with paper or similar material, the
strings or wires holding the wrapping
should be removed at the beginning
Of the following growing eason to
prevent girdling of h tree.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

AS winter comes on all young apple
trees should be protected from mice
and rabbits. Mice. being small, enaw
the bark from the trees close to the
ground, but rabbits gnaw it off up as
far as they can reach. In either case
where the bark is seriously disturbed
by the animals the tree either dies or
becomes stunted and distorted in
shape SO that it is worse than useless.
The way to prevent mice from gnaw-
Ing young trees is to keep the ground
free from grass or other material in
which the animals can hide. If a
circle two fee in diameter about the
base of the tree is clear Of dry vege-
table matter the mice are not very
apt to bother the tree. Mice will
work only where they have material
to hide under and If there is no such
material close to the tree in winter
they will not cross the open space. A
circle Of coal ashes about the base Of
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07
He caught a little cold
That was all. (Puck.)

Neglect OF a cough or cold ofte,
leads to serious trouble. To break VI
4 cold in twenty-four hours and cur,
any cough that is durable mix tw'
ounces of G~lycerine. a half-ounc e o
Virgin Oil of Pine compound pure ant
eight ounce of pure Whisky. Take
teaspoOnful every four hours. You car
buy these at any good drug store ant
easily mix them in a large bottle.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07
CAPTAIN THAT LOSES HIS SHIP.
Con mnnder of Reason
for Studio ut Michigan Varsity,

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HlaIy to n,oit . Lna tin,a H,sa.t 49,
gats o,o,har - iauNstiIa.s
show tha, 10 v,. ,o+ F., r5ar,e 49,
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onrod -, 18Th 1884,, om.thln
3oh Co,,+ai, ,Dr,., coolr, ,.ho rmo.
In cornlona Of ~, WIN. C+ou rro
steamor non,h1io +ho, WON'T dan,n Ia.+
1a,,an, ,i1,ui.- Na,IiliY, Y,n 49,
EIorida ,,,, n,,. 80, ,oao 49,,
nov. 1,h,. ,.n, ,.l 49,. e.,
inc Of tbo odn,i,,I+v ,.rr -, eva
uoantin,o ho ,iII w. ,,.,, H. ,oc
i,,. ont,rnd ,ha r,t.o,.i.. H;oh;
ca, . tr.shu,,n' In w. lou, ,ah,aI
and win ,n.i.i1, ,r adn,traI.
Law +, :. ,,..i,Ia. Ih,t ,ha~ amo,tton
Of r~,s,o,sihui., t.r ~, I,,as ~.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

Paw Paw Pills coax the
liver into activity by gentle methods.
They do not scour, grippe or weaken. They
are a tonic to the tOmach liver and
nerves: invigorate instead of weaken.
They enrich the blood and enable the
stomach to get all the nourishment from
food that Is put into 1t. These pills con-
tain no calomel they are soothing. heal
ing and stimulating. For sale by all drug
gists in 10c' and 25c sizes. If you need
medical advice, write Munyon's Doctors.
They will advise to tho best OF their abil-
tty absolutely free Of Charge. MUM
YON'S, ; and Jefferson Sts., Phil
adelDhia, PA.
Munyon's Cold Remedy cures a cold in
one day. Price Csc. Munyon's Rheuma-
tisrn Remedy relieves in a few hours and
cures in a few days Price 25c.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

us Reginald as literary as he USED
to be-" said II young m
Yes" answered the other. only
his tastes have changed. Before we
were married he used to recite Omar
Khayyam. Now he ~recites Poor Rich
ards NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Star.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

wrap problem.
The one illustrated is most attractive and
very easily made.
Black broadcioth was used, and a four
inch band OF gold mesh lace, dotted with
Jet beads, formed the collar.
Fancy buttons of braid and black silk
tasseis completed the trimming.
The headdress shows the use of fancy
ribbon banding, combined with the new
"turban style of hair dressing.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07
Worse and Worse.

Church-They say there is not IN
American barber chair in st. Peters.
burg, nor in all Russia.
Gotham-That's not the worst OF 1t.
! understand all the BARRIERS talk Rus.
sian.-Yonkers Statesman.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

Archimcdes had just announce" that
II he had a lever long enough and q
fulcrum on which to rest 1t he could
move the earth.
IF you cant move the earth,
shrieked a s~uffrasette, turn the jol
over to us! Wen do it,"
But the journalists and historians oil
that day, being men exclusively. mean
iy blue pencilcd that part Of the story
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07


Smokers of tobacco may in the near
future 60 into the fields and pluck
from plants pipes to their own liking,
provided work being done by the de-
partment of agriculture realizes re-
suits confidently anticipated by those
having it in charge. Efforts to intro
luce into this country the South Afri-
can c~alabash. or gourd, are meeting
with marked success. The use Of the
calabash as a pipe bowl was disCov-
cred by the Beers, who attempted to
monOpoliZe the product and prevent
the expectation Of seed. Some We're
obtained for experiments here, and it
is found the vine grows luXuriantly
and produces large crops of gOurdS
under our soil and climatic conditions.
The pipes are graceful and distinC-
tive in shape, according to a report
from the department. Imported pipes
made from the calabash sell at from
IS to S12 each. They color like the
m"eerschaum and are delightful smok-
ers. The high cost of the pipes is
caused by the amount of hand work
necessary in preparing them, the
shapes varying SO that machine work
is not practicable. The gourds can
easily be made into pipes by buying
inside bowls and mouthpieces. The
United States department of agricul-
ture has issued a circular (No. Al,
Bureau of Plant Industry on the sub
!ect, giving Information in regard to
the securing of seed, growing the
plant, and making the pipes, which
will be sent free to all who apply for
It.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07
Too Much Devotion.

"Fo your husband always stays In
tn" house nights" said one woman.
y es." answered the other. "Once
Hiram gets settled down in front OF
his Preside you can't get him out O
d - even to bring in an armful Of
V-AachfncAnn Chr
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07
a Quick Return,

Mrs. A. (maliciously)-You were
such a charming debutante, my dear,
fifteen years ago.
Mrs. B.-Was l? l only remember
you made such a lovely chaperon for
me when | came out.-Boston Tran.
script.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

Visiting an old mate, who had the
misfortune to be confined in a York
shire asylum. a collier noticed that the
large clock in the reception hall was
ten minutes slow.
That clock Is not right" he ex-
claimed.
90. lad" was the %lunatic's reply.
"That's why It's here."-London Daily
News
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07
Water Ways,

Bacon-Both of those men lie
money by watering their stock.
Egbert-I didn't know they wer. in
business together?
"They're not. One's a Wall street
broker and the others a milkman."-
YonEerS Statesman.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07
PILES CURED AT HOME BY
NEW ABSORPTION METHOD,

II you suffer from bleeding, itching. blind
or 2rotruding Piles, send me your address,
and ] will tell you how to cure yourself at
home by the new absorption treatment; and
will also send some of this home treatment
free for trial, with references from your
own locality II requested. Immediate re-
lief add permanent cure assured. Send no
money, but tell others of this offer. Write
today to Mrs. NJ. Summers, Box 2. Notre
Dame. Ind.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

about the size of your shoes, many people
wear smaller shoes by using Aliens Foot
Ease, the Antiseptic Powder to shake into
the shoes. 1t cures Tired. Swollen, Ach-
ing Feet and gives rest and comfort. Just
the thing for patent leather shoes. Sold
everywhere, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Adj
dress Allen S, Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07
1t Was Not Sent.

Little Girl want a cake Of soap.
ChemiSt-Have it scented?
Little Girl-No, ] won't have Il
scented. I'll take it with me; we only
live around the corner.-Scraps.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

Tightness across the chest means n
cold on the lungs. 1t means misery and
discomfort every minute, if nothing worse
What's the answer? Rub the chest with
Hamlins Wizard Oil quick.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

There Is $500, 600, goo invested in
England's tramWays. The mileage is
1884.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07
A Little Cola.

He caught q little cold
That was all
So the neighbors sadly said,
AS they gathered round his bed
When they heard hat he was dead
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regu-
lato and ~invigorate stomach, liver and
bowels. ~Sugarcoated, tiny granules.
easy to taxi as candy.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

Brandy is about so per cent alcohol
One of the Oldest known food plants
is asparagus.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

PILES CURED IN 9 TO II DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any
case of Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles in + to IA day VS. or money refunded. SOC.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

Many a fellow wouldn't know he
was in ove with "a girl If she didn't
tell him.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

The rich man only deems it sport
To take in sail when he is short
OF ready cash.
He often lives on frugal fare
And bids the thrifty chef prepare
Venison hash.
Washington Herald.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

The smallest quadruped in the world
IL the pigmy mouse of Siberia.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

The Transvaal produces 4o0, 600
ounces of gold every month.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07
Little EcOnOMies.

Economies are current which
Are ven praCticed by the rich.
When they'd recOup.
From losses into which they're drawn
They very often feast upon
Terrapin soup.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

When some men eat pork they must
tel like c~annibals
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

Great Britain makes use Of ever 81,
100000 worth of shellfsh every year.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07
sTATEo OF OHIO, CITY or TOLEDO,
LTCAS CouSry Nh

Frank j. Cheney makes cath that he is
senior partner Of the firm of +. J. Cheney 4
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 ench and every case of Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use of
Halls Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. D.
1856.
(SEAL) A.. w. GLEASON.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

Blood will tell, especially the things
we don't want it to.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07
A. W. GLEASON,

NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
md acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testlmo-
ulals free.
f.. ]. CHENEY & co., Toledo, O..
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-07

In England a dog used to guide .
blind man Is exempt from taxation.