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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25
How to Select a Farm.


The following is taken from an ar
Institute Annual:
III the farm is old, a good deal may
be learned by noticing the crops grow
ing, or taking account of the yields
per acre. But if the land is new some
other method must be followed. Per-
haps as good a one as is at present
in use is that employed by the rail
roads in making their soil surveys.
Provide yourself with a spade or
Pinch augur having a shank at least
40 inches in length. Find a corner of
your land and work from that along
one line. On a ruled piece of paper
indicate the forties as you go along.
map the whole area. Get the hills
accurately located and if there is a
creek fix it's location.
After the map is completed divide
your land into ten-acre plots and In
the center Of each make a hole. boring
at least 80 inches deep, and put down
in black and white what you find. In
connection viii tuiS, uollCe Tic 8 oullu
thrown up by badgers, prairie dogs
or gophers. Too much emphasis can
not be laid upon the matter of sub
soil and subsoil moisture. 1t marks
the line between arid and productive
lands. 1t means success or failure.
Where that subsoil in the middle Of
summer shows a plenty of moisture,
the chance becomes a fair assurance.
But where the subsoil besides being
dry is leachy in character, unless you
can irrigate or live in the land Of
maly rains-don't buy.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25
The wisdom Of silence.

The late Judge Silas Bryan, tho
father of William J. Bryan, once had
several hams stolen from his smoke
house. He missed them at once, but
said nothing about it to any one. A
few days later a neighbor came to him.
Say, Judge" he said. Il heard yew
had some hams stole t'other night"
Yes" replied the Judge, very conf
dentially, but don't tell any one. You
and I are the only ones who know it."
Success Magazine.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25
Deafness Cannot be Cured

BY local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There Is
only one way to cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness Is
caused by an inflamed condition Of the mu.
cous lining OF the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube is infamed you ave a rumbllng
sound or imperfect hearing, and when it Is
entirely closed, Deafness Is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal condi
ton. hearing will be destroyed forever : min
cases out Of ten are caused by Catarrh,
which Is nothing but an infamed condition
Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars .ol
any case Of Deafness Caused by Catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family pills for constipation
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

with uull pain NC
cause there is infam-
nation within. You
can't be rid of the
ache until you cure
the cause.-the kid,
neys. Doan's Kidney
Pills cure sick kid
neys. j. nj. Wright,
1O7 W. State st
Huntington, Ind, suf
fered for Is months
with pain in the hips
and back, felt worn
out and was annoyed
with irregular action
Of the n e y 8
"Doan's Kidney Pills
cured me SO thor
oughly that the trou
BILE n e yer a m
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

Milk, when pure, is the best of food
but that it may become a menace tt
health is shown by the following from
a high medical authority:
1T has been demonstrated that dis
ease germs may not only survive, but
in many instances actually proliferate
in the milk, and it is not a difficult
matter to point out the many ways
by which these germs gain access, es-
pecially when some of the employees
are also engaged in nursing the sick,
or are suffering themselves from some
mild infection while continuing their
duties, or are convalescent from dis
ease, and thus infect the milk while
handling it.
1T is quite conceivable how animals,
in wading in filth and sewage-polluted
water, may affect the udder, and
through it the milk, with the germs
of typhoid fever. We a also appre'
ciate how infected water may convey
the germs when used for washing the
utensils or in deliberate authorizations
| Infection may also take place through
the agency of ~scrubblnS brushes, dish
cloths. flies. and Exposure to infected
air"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25
Soil for Cabbage.

To be able to grow cabbage success
fully in any season the soil should be
in such condition that the water will
pass through it as freely as it would
through a piece of pumice stone or
porous rock. AS a general r]1e, the
poorer the soil the drier and more
porous it is. Thus it is hat on the
comparatively poor farms better late
cabbage are grown than in the mar
ket gardens hat are very rich. A sod
field broken early in the spring and
we'll MANFRED has generally been found
to grow the best cabbage. This does
not apply to the early crops These
do best on the soils that are rich and
full of humus.
Low-priced fertilizers sometimes give
as good results as the higher priced
goods, but on the whole it will pay
to be liberal with nitrogen. The two
experiments indicate that it is profit.
able to use nitrate of soda on the
plant beds at the rate of $50 to 600
pounds per acre.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25
Well Iieeled.

One day an Irishman went into =
shoemaker's shop and asked the prizes
of shoes soled and heeled.
Two and sixpence,' replied the
shoemaker.
But how much for heeling?' said
Pat.
'One shilling said the man.
".Sure, then, heel them up to tho
toes."-London Fun.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dren, used by Mother Gray, a nurse II
Childreu'S Home, New York, cure Consti
patton, Feverishness, Teething Disorders
tomach Troubles and Destroy Worms
10000 testimonials of cures. All drug
gists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address AlleT
S. Olmsted. lie Row, n. Y.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25
Our lucky x

Speaking Of the Wright brothers,
it's a good thing for people who like
to travel by water that Fulton lived
a good many years ago"
"Why that?"
H would undoubtedly be trying to
get an injunction on all the boats
afoat."-Boston Herald.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

munyon's Paw Paw Pills coax the
liver into activity by gentle methods.
Ihey do not scour. grippe or weaken. They
are a tonic to the stomach, liver and
nerves; invigorate instead OF weaken
They enrich the blood and enable tho
tomach to get all the nourishment from
tain no calon1el: they are soothing. heal
Ing and stimulating. For sale by all drug
gists in loo and csc sizes. If you need
medical advice, write Munyon's Doctors.
They will advise to the best of their abil-
lty absolutely free of Charge. MurI.-
foN'S, 53d and Jefferson SITS. - vi
adelphfa, PA.
Munyon's Cold Remedy cures a cold In
one day. Price 25c. Munyon's Rheuma-
tism Remedy relieves in a few hours ant
cures in q few days. Price csc.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

BACK" says Mr.. Wr1ght.
Remember the name-Doan's. Sold
by all dealers. so cents a box. Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25
Free to Our Readers,

Write Murine Eye Remedy Co, Chica go.
Tor 4S-page illustrated Eye Book Free.
Write all about Your Eye Trouble and
they Will advise as to the Proper Appli-
cation OF the Murine Eye Remedies in
Your Special Case. Your Druggist will
tell you that Murine Relieves Sore Eyes,
Strengthens Weak Eyes, Doesp't Smart,
Soothes Eye Pain. and sells for soc. Try
II IN your Eyes and in Baby's Eyes for
Iraly Eyelids and FORMULATION
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for
children teething, Softens the gums, re-
duces Inflammation, allays pain, cures
wind collie. 25c a bottle.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

Il never dare to look down when
I'm standing on a high place." said Mrs
lansing. TT always gives me an at
tack of ye~1'~-ie"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25
A Man of Nerve.

Debtor (to shop girD-It's an out
rage for your employer to have you
present this bill. here at the railroad
station in the presence of all these PEG
pie! Tell him I'll attend to the mat
ter as soon as / get home-and now
give me a kiss. SO the people will think
that you are a relative and have come
ter.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

Japan's postal and telegraph receipts
for 1908 were $1S,730,OO0, a gain OF
$685. 900 over 1907.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

Arranged IN ii straISht hne ne rail-
road tracks of the world would reach
to the moon and back again.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25
Those Loving Friends.

Maybelle-Do you think this photo
graph looks like me-?
Gladys-Not in the least, dear: but
It's q splendid picture.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

Dr.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first
put up 40 years ago. They regulate
n invigorate, stomach, liver n
bowels. S~ugar-coated tiny granules.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

Apple pickers should remember that
the least p%uncture in the skin of an
apple results sooner or later in a rot
ten spot.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

The first iron wire vas drawn ~
Nuremberg in 1851.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

Brackets to lock milk bottles to sides
IF doorwaNs have been invented by a
resident of New Jersey. to defy thieves
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND ANYTHING
better for sideache, backacheS or stitches thar
Perry Darts PuinkGller. Get the large size, tits tn,
chea pest. Atall druggists, &c, So and SIC bottles.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25
WHEN YOUR BACK ACHES
SUSPECT THE KIDNEYS

Backache is kidney ache, in most
cases. The kidneys ache and throb
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

The japanese "Hello!" at the tele-
phone is Mosh moshi!" or "Ano mel"
with the accent on the nay"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

The first plaster cast was made by
Verochio in 1870.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

For solid playtime comfort the mid:
dy' suits are about perfection.
They are made of serge, flannel, or of
any wash material with sufficient body,
- inen for instance.
The Vujella wash hannels would be
ideal.
The little tot of the sketch has on a
pink gingham with white dots, made baby
waist fashion and the neck banded IN
white.
She knew Him.
He-The Joneses will be wondering
Why we are so late.
She-No, they won't; I old them
you were going to drive.-Judge.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

PILE CURED IN g TO - DAYS.
PAZO is guaranteed to cure any
case OF Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protrudng
Piles IN 3 to II days or money refunded. Sc-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

1t looks like a waste when thin
ming the fruit on the trees, but the
harvest time of larger and better fruit
proves the wisdom of the course.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

Very young pigs are sometimes Kill
ed by running in wet pasture during
the cold days of early spring. Keep
them dry.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

If the COWS do not give their milk
freely take it from them, firmly but
gently.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

The old brood SOW should be kept
as long as she remains vigorous. She
knows better how TO raise her suck
ing pigs than the young mother.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

There are so many little details to
dairying that constant reading is nee
essary to keep posted. Even II you
know, YOU are likely to forget.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

A man can find plenty of ways -
waste time without devotins it to hi0
0oUpaexjoA.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

In view of the fact that there IL
much inquiry concerning the use of
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

Say what you please, raising a calf
by hand it not natures way and IS
not so good. but the difference in cost
is supposed to make up for defects.
When the calf sucks it gets a tiny
stream of milk that is we'll mixed with
saliva, which flows copiously at the
same time. This saliva is very neces-
sary to digestion. 1t is really more
important than the butter fat that is
skinned out. Milk may be too rich
in cream for the calf.
If the calf drinks its milk it takes
it too fast for the saliva to mix with
it properly; hence the digestion will
not be perfect. But is there no way
to improve the usual drinking meth
cd? There is, at least to some extent.
It is to feed a small quantity of milk
at a time, say about a pint. This
gives time for saliva to collect in the
calf's mouth between drinks, and the
effect is much better.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

Remember thai milk does not take
the place of water, and when milk is
fed to the fowls should be literally
supplied with fresh water at the same
time.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

There should be a few sheep on al
most every farm. 1t is easily admitted
that a few horses, a few cattle, a few
pigs and some poultry must be kept
on every farm from necessity or be-
cause they are economical. Why not
sheep?
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

Horses should have plenty of eX-
ercise during the winter months. AS
a rule. the horses worked continuous
ly through the winter are the ones
which endure best the hard work in
the spring.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

Isn't it strange that men who never
neglect a COW. or any other animal,
will pay a big price for a fruit tree,
stick it in the ground and never touch
it again until it dies? But they do.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

An application of muriate OF potash
and fine ground bone in equal quaint
ties, say two pounds each to a tree IN
full bearing, will prove to be very
beneficial.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-02-25

Watch the hired man when he is
tending to the stock. If he is rough
and brutal you can we'll dispense with
his services, for the animals will not
thrive under his care.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-02
SAVING OF S5,0OO,0OOBY
CUTTING THE ESTIMATES
Secretary of the Navy Shows
Net Results of Prun-
ing Process.

An analysis of the printed comparison
of naval appropriations and estimates for
1911 and 1912 has been made by direc-
flying result of the present business sys-
tenn in the Navy Department.
The amount estimated for construc-
ton of ships is about ten millions less
this year than the sum appropriated last
year. On the other hand, the pay Of Of
ficers and men of the Navy and Marine
Corps, together with important improve
ments in public works, etc, has increased
the estimates $4,6JO,O0O, but the total net
reduction in the estimates, as compared
with the appropriation for the fiscal year
1911. Is about $5,OOO.OOO.
Some Increases Necessary.
OF the total increase In estimates the
amount assigned for important improve
ments in public works. ordnance and
other war equipment, to insure keeping
the battle fleet prepared for any emer-
gency, is approximately 100000 more
than last year, while the increase in
pay for officers and men of the Navy and
Marine Corps amounts to 81, S32, OOO due
to an increased number of men recently
authorized. the pay of both officers and
men being fixed by law.
Among the important increases found
advisable are ordnance DUTIES, including
reserve ammunition, new guns to replace
more modern breech mechanisms, adj
vance base outfit, magazines, shell houses
etc. amounting to 81 ,OSO. 600: storage f.
cilities for coal and oil fuel, $3.50, 900; id.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-02
ROLL OF HONOR READ.
Special Exercises Held at St. Johns
College.

The exercises connected with the month
ly reading of the roll of honor of St.
Johns College were conducted in the
college auditorium this morning. The
names of a large number of students
from the different departments Of the
college were read as having, by their
gentlemanly department regularity in at
tendance and application to study during
the month of November merited to have
| their names inscribed on the college roll
Of honor.
After the reading Of the names Brother
F. Andrew. president of the college. gave
the students advice on character develop
ment and the selection of their proper
vocation in life. At the conclusion Of his
remarks he presented to the lasses of the
college department an engineers transit
and an analytical balance.
p. Henry Hornig accepted the transit
and William <O'Dea the analytical bal
ance, in behalf of their respective classes.
Both assured the. president of the stu
dents appreciation of his kind '~+erest
in their regard. and assured him that
they would put forth still greater efforts
toward giving entire satisfaction in their
studies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-02
Large Sum Liberated.

In addition to carrying on these per-
manent Improvements. increasing the
supply Of ammunition, undermining
guns and breech mechanisms and pro-
viding much-needed advance base
outfit at a cost Of 100000, Secretary
Meyer. by the system Of administers
ton introduced within the past year,
has reduced the working stock of navy
supplies and has liberated the sum of
$2.7OO.0OO. which he has recommended
be turned back into the Treasury. The
amount of the naval supply fund,
$2,7OO,OOO. not only was not available
March 81 last, but was overobligated
by some $3,0OO.0OO.
If this amount Of $2.700,OOO is COW
cred into the. Treasury. as recon-
mended, it represents, in effect a
saving Of that amount.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-02
Another Shorty Story.

Swiftly Joe, Shorty McCabe,s capable
assistant in his physical culture studio,
did a good deal Of thinking now and
then. and acquired really keen point of
view. But he had his race prejudices-as,
reason or other couldn't abide foreigners.
To him every one Of them carried a
butcher knife up his sleeve. awaiting any
slight excuse to cut somebody's heart
Shorty arranged a meeting at his studio
between Purdy-Pell and a progressive,
wealthy, respectable Italian. Anyhow.
Swiftly wasn't SO far of in this particular
instance. because The title OF the tale
is Testing Out a Frame-up," and 1t
will be found in the Sunday Magazine
Of The Sunday Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-02
Doctor Held Following Inquest.

DR.. Richard L. Gaines. colored. of 2243
7th street northwest. was held to await
the action Of the grand jury by coro-
ner's jury sitting at the morgue today at
an inquest over the body Of Ora Brooks.
colored. who died at Freedmen's Hospital
Wednesday morning, it is alleged, as the
result Of an illegal operation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-02

CHICAGO, December 2.-Moses Webb,
a negro. who Is said to have been the
last survivor Of the eight ''contrabands"
who led the horses attached to the hearse
at the funeral of Abraham Lincoln in
Springfield. in 1865, died at Aurora yes
terday. He was eiEhty-five years old.
Webb was born q slave in 1925.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-02

Warren Bowles. aged about seventeen,
was instantly killed Tuesday near Leon
ardtown, Md. by the accidental discharge
his OK cart The boy jumped out of the
cart and either knocked the gun or 1aF.
red 1t SO as to cause its discharge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-02
Gets Divorce on Cross Bill.

Denying the application for absolute di-
vorce filed by Anthony Holmead against
Jessie H. Holmead. Justice Gould. in
Equity Court No. 2, today granted the
wife an absolute divorce on her cross bill
fled to her husbands petition. Attorney
F. HI. Stephens appeared for the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-02

navigational charts, $4,000: modern rifles
for the Marine Corps, 500. construc-
ton of marine barracks and quarters,
$40. 900, and other permanent investments
in navy yards and stations, $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-02

The Lost "ad'' rate in The Star, is only
One Cent a word each time. Smallest
charge fifteen cents. Most people are
honest and will return an article II they
can it they know who the owner il. Re
sure to tell them through The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-02
Gift Slippers!

$3.50 and S. Grades of
Imported English Morocco Slip
pers-aISo Faust. Romeo or
Opera Slippers-in finest feathers.
Dozens of handsome. en- Q0E
luxurious styles at...... % FoO
, Best s. Kinds of
Tan or Brown Elastic Side
Romeos = also Soft G
Leather Trimmed Chamois Lined
Opera Slippers. IS en- S0
STYLES at. " eO>O
Regular S1.5o Grades OF
Wine. Brown or Black Romeo
Opera or Everett Slippers. Lined
with soft kid. 10 CT Or
STYLES at. ..-..---.% 49,
Other Stores SI.25 Values
Opera or Everett Slippers. made
of good quality Tan or Black
kid - with hand turned mEC
soles. 10 sorts at............ >aSS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-02

ing himself in the head. Death was in
Simultaneous. Nothing is known in Roa-
noke as to his home or family. He was
about thirty-five years old.