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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-02-18
IN TANNING
SMALL SKINS
Excellent Methods Given for Pre-
pairing Hides of Either
Muskrat or Rabbit
for the Market.

The skins should-first be heated
by sprinkling fine salt over the flesh
sides-then roll up and allowed to re-
main for IL months. II the picking
method be preferred, the skins may
be immersed In a strong solution of
brine. After being treated with the
salt, wash in cold water, and then all
the flesh and fat scraped of. Then
sew together to form pouches with
hair inside and placed In weak waffle
bark solution. The waffle bark solu-
ton Is made by boiling the bark and
having the decoction stand for "a
hours, then taken out and skins are
left In this bark solution for "a hours
then taken out and allowed to draw
The strength Of the solution is In
creased by the addition of more oal
bark every day for six days. At the
last day take out the skins, wash OF
and coat the flesh side with clubbing
The skins are then thoroughly worked
and stretched and hung up to dry
and the fur cleaned and evenly
smoothed.
Another method Of curing skins I.
to treat them with salt and sulphur,
acid. Over two quarts of wheat braI
pour six quarts of boiling water, ther
strain. Make an equal quantity o
strong brine. Mix brine and bran to
gether and to each gallon of the mix
ture add one ounce of sulphuric acid
Then immense the skins, stirring then
occasionally until tanned. Rabbit skin
will tan in 80 minutes In this solution
when tanned. wash the skins in col,
water, and hang in cellar to becom
partly dry. When skins are nearl,
dry, being moist to the hand. worl
and stretch until they become soft an,
pliable. The skin side should then b.
thoroughly rubbed with prepare,
chalk
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,CBy J. H. FRANDsoN.)

,(By ]. H. FRANDSON)
Through mistaken ideas Of some
writer's. many of our farmers have de-
veioped the idea that to keep cows
healthy and comfortable and to pro-
duce sanitary milk it is absolutely
necessary to have expensive barns. As
matter of fact many of the dairy
barns where sanitation is the primary
object are quite inexpensive.
On the other hand II It is to be
conveniently arranged to embody the
most accepted sanitary features, 1t is
very essential that some attention be
given to the plans and specifications
Of the barn that is to house the dairy
herd to the best advantage. Every
detail Of a new barn should be care
fully worked out before actual con-
struction takes place.
The illustration here shown win, 1t
Is hoped. give the builder some new
ideas as to how the barn can be made
more sanitary.
In building a dairy barn. or any
other kind of barn for that matter,
bAc PidLb i1ubt DC WI hC0 Jul W coit
different conditions and locations.
Hardly any two sites would permit
exactly the same plan being used.
If wholesome and sanitary milk is
to be produced the farmer should
realize that the cows must be kept
out of the mud as much as possible
Conditions In and around the barn can
in many cases, be greatly improved by
draining and grading Draining Is not
of itself sufficient, as the tramping Of
the cattle soon puddles the surface
thus practically preventing the water
from reaching the tiles below.
The barnyard should have goot
slope, such as will insure good surfacs
drainage, and should have good tot
layer of gravel or cinders. In man,
places this may involve a great dea
OF work, but even II the grading can
not all be done in one year arrange
ments should be made by which a
least part of IT is done every year.
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Hutchinson, Kan.-A few days ago
John w. Thomas, negro. planked
down something like $4,000 cash for
a piece Of farming land south of Hut
Crimson Thomas also closed the deal
about the same time for the sale Of
a farm southwest Of town for SIS, 900.
Thirty years ago Thomas went to
Kansas without dollar and took odd
jobs such as he could get But unlike
the majority Of his people. he did no,
stay in the city, but sought the coun
try and began farming. Today Thorn
as is worth not less than $4,000
owns a couple of farms and some city
property, has a touring car and en-
Joys other Injuries OF life.
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Too much stress cannot be laid on
the fact that we have no better disin-
fectant than good, old-fashioned sun
light For this reason IN planning
our barns much more attention should
be paid to the question Of securing
sufficient light. 1t is said by authori-
ties on the subject that four square
feet of window light should be allowed
for each COW In the barn. Long win
dows reaching well to the ceiling have
been found the most satisfactory for
the reason that the light coming
through them can reach all parts OF
the barn better than II the short win
dows are used. 1t is also Of Importance
to remember that there Is no better
way of preventing the spread of tuber-
culosis In our herds than by admit
ting plenty of sunlight and fresh air
into the barn.
The height to ceiling differs some
what according to different ideas OF
the builder, but the height should be
sufficient to give ample air space In
the structure
The important features of a good
system of ventilation are that 1t pro
vides a constant supply Of pure, fresh
air, that the fresh air is admitted near
the ceiling and that the impure air
Is taken out near the floor. The fresh
cold air should be admitted near the
ceiling, so that It may, by contact with
the warm aix, be tempered before
reaching the cows. By forcing the
impure air out near the floor less heat
is lost and, as is claimed by most au
thorities, the major part of the impure
air Is found near the floor where the
cows are constantly depositing man,
of the impurities given OF In breath
ing. A damp stable favors the breed
ing of disease germs. A good system
of ventilation will carry away all extri
moisture No system Of ventilation
can be successful In barn where thu
cracks and crevices in the walls per
NIT cross-currents to interfere witt
the work of the ventilating flues.
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KEEP FROST
FROM PIPES
Shows Excellent
Method of Protecting Water
Pipes During Severe
Weather-How Done.

This diagram illustrates one way OF
protecting water pipes against frost
In the cut is the pipe. a partition
through which the pipe runs, the
water tank, d the ground, wooden
post and an iron ring. In operation
the post, which may be six to eight
inches In diameter. is split in the mid
die, as shown at e. The center Is hol-
lowed out slightly in each half. and
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Mot Iust on Fac Shelf.

Little Marget has the childist trait
Of curiosity. especially in regard to
the age of her elders.
How old do you think I am, dear?"
counter-questioned the spinster aunt
to whom the child had put the imper-
tinent query. The little girl consid-
cred earnestly before replying:
well, l don't know, Auntie Alice.
but you don't look newt"
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The late Julia Ward Howe, though
D woman of very good appearance.
was extremely modest
"She once posed for me-" said a
Boston painter the other day. But
she hesitated long time before con-
eenting. To urge her on said;
Don't be afraid I'll do you Jus
lice, madam
"'Ah, she answered, 1t isn't Justice
/ ask for at your hands; It's mercy.
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the kidneys. Do so
with Doan's Kidney
Pills. J. e. Dunlap.
Kennel, Mo-, says:
my condition was
terrible. ! was In
bed for six weeks
and could not move
owing to intense pain
in my back. My feet
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-02-18
Fresh Manure Dangerous to Trees.

Fresh Manure Dangerous to Trees.
When an old orchard is renewed the
soil may probably receive liberal
application of wellrotted manure.
This should be applied only under the
extremities of the branches and
worked well into the soil. Fresh ma
nure should not be applied. Ashes
NAV be used In addition to the we'll
rotted manure. or 1t may be thrown
near the base Of the tree to destroy
many of the insects there.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-02-18
Grooming Improves Animal.

Grooming the horse every day not
only cleans the skin. but prevents
parasitic disease as well. The mod
ern horse is an artificial product.
living under artificial conditions. II
order to do his best he needs the care
of man
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and limbs were swollen and urine
scant and distressing. After taking
doctors treatments without relief. I
began with Doan's Kidney Pills. They
Strengthened me up IN hurry"
Remember the name-Doan's-
For sale by all dealers. so cents .
box. Foster-Mflburn Co., Buffalo, N. Z.
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into this space pipe fits. The iron ring
at holds the halves firmly together,
says the Orange Judd Farmer. This
protection might, and probably would.
In actual practice. continue on through
the wall of the building. 1t could be
arranged for by setting the pipe at .
greater angle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-02-18

Fame and Fate.
Fame came to the man.
Il will have q five-cent cigar named
for you" she said sweetly.
Fate followed on her heels
81 will make you smoke the cigar!"
Kissed Fate.
Hastily the man turned down the
byway to obscurity.-Life-
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WEAK BACKS MADE STRONG.

Packache In most cases Is kidney
ache, and usually accompanied by ir-
regularities Of the urine. To remove
the pain and weakness. you must cure
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
TaHe IAXATIVu BROMO ouinipe TAblgez
DrurR1sf refund money. IL IL falls TO cure. u "
0R0VN'S signature 10 ON each box. Nc
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Loves little deeds loom largest on
the recording angels books.
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KTnNEV Il . deceptive disease
Thousands have 1t ana
IT'D OTTRT r. don't know It II you
want good results you
can mako no mistake by using DR.. Ki1.
mers Swamp-Root, the great kidney rem-
edy. At druggists in fffty cent and doh
lar sixes- Sample bottle by mail freok
also pamphlet telling you how to ind oue
II you have kidney trouble.
Address, DE-. Knmer = Co, Binghamtcn, N. =.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-07-10
NERVE TO SPIKE M'GRAW
Dick Har'ey's Treatment Of Giant
Manager One Of Big Events In
Baseball History.

DICK Harley. old Cincinnati. Ohica.
90 and Detroit outhelder, living In
Philadelphia, was the only player who
ever had the nerve to spike Muggsy
McGraw when McGraw played third
base for Baltimore, and his treatment
OF the future Giant manager is ono of
the big events In baseball history al
ball players remember It,
Players wore long. sharp spikes
nine years ago. Basemen were cut and
runners tripped in every game. OF tho
rough players McGraw was the rough.
est, and all feared to try to get even
with him.
In game between Baltimore and
Detroit, McGraw got after Ducky
Holmes. the Detroit outfielder. How
DO you expect to play ball? Your
whole family died Of consumption and
you're full of It," said McGraw.
Harley roomed with Holmes. and
when he went to his hotel room at
ter the game he found Duoky crying.
You leave McGraw to me-" said
Harley. Next day Harley slid into
third base and out big cash in Mo.
0raw's leg. After that Harley was
tho most respected base runner in tho
league. Bassmen always gave him at
least half the bag when he slid. and
most OF them gave him all tho room
he wanted
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Pinewood; Mrs. A. G. stohl, Treas.
John Dodge, Di.
Dist, SO, J. E. Youngman, Clerk
During.
Dist. 81, James B. Wynne, Clerk
Island Lake; John Anderson, Di.
Dist. 80, Galley Souder, Clerk
Farley; Frank O. Perrin, Di.
Dist. LOG, J. C. Vogler, Dr., Islant
Lake.
Dist. 108, A. E. Hodgdon, Clerk
Puposky; Otto Simon, Treas.
Dist. lis, T. j. Brennan, Dr., Will
ton.
Dist. 121, Nels Nelson, Clerk, Ell
and.
! Dist. 1923, John A. Thoren, Clerk
Solway; Andrew Larson, Treas; L
D. Johnson, Di.
Dist. 1875, J. c. Souder, Clark Spur
Wallace Winch, .Di.
Dist. 127, John H. Mastin, Di.
Hines.
Dist. 129, Charley Krahn, Treas
Bemidji; H. H. Ballangrud, Clerk.
Dist. 131, John E. Carlson, Di
Turtle River.
Dist. 1872, Geo. A. Hayes, Clerk
Island Lake.
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DEEDS, NOT WORDS
Bemidji People Have Absolute Proof
of Deeds at Home.

It's not words but deeds that prove
true merit.
The deeds of Doan's Kidney Pills,
For Bemidji kidney sufferers,
Have made their local reputation.
Proof lies in the testimony of Be-
midi people who have been cured to
stay cured.
Mrs. L. Kane, 615 Fourth St., Be-
midi, MIMI, says: 81 was afflicted
years. My system was filled with
uric acid that my kidneys failed to
remove and was often bothered by
a shortness of breath. A few weeks
ago I procured a supply Of Doan's
Kidney Pills and l am we'll pleased
with the results I have thus far re-
ceived from their use. l intend to
continue taking this remedy"
Statement given in August 1900.
GOOD WORK
Mrs. Kane was interviewed on
October 6, 1910 and she said: 81
am glad to again endorse Doan's
Kidney Pills. They effected a COM
plete and permanent cure in my
case"
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-07-10
SPORTS OF The DAY
NYMORE DEFEATS SHEVLIN
Fast Errorless Game of Ball Witness
ed By Large Crowd Yesterday.

In we'll played, exciting game of
baseball yesterday afternoon, N.Y.
more defeated Shevlin by a score of
5 to 3. The visitors scored first in
the third inning, Nymore in the
fourth, and no other scores were
made until the eighth. Smiley and
Ed for Nymore and Earnest Jensen
and Johnson for Shevlin were the
batteries.
The score by innings:
r. H. E.
Shevlin ..0O1 OOOO2 30 0
Nymore 900 1 900 4 % 7
The game was largely attended,
several automobile parties from Be-
midi helping to swell the attendance
The Nymore boys will play with
Bagley at Bagley next Sunday.
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Queer Anatomy.

Curious ideas about anatomy prevail
In the press. 1t was stated the other
day that man was 'shot In the ticket
Office" Another paper says man was
'shot in the suburbs" He kissed her
passionately upon her temperance"
"She whipped him upon her return, y
HE kissed her back" "Mr. Jones
walked in upon her invitation" "She
seated herself upon his entering" I'VE
thought she sat down upon her being
asked" 'She tainted upon his depar-
ture."
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Atmospheric Resistance.

Atmospheric Resistance.
The resistance Of our atmosphere ma
terially retards raindrops. hailstones,
aerolites and all other bodies which
fall through it, and were it not for the
resistance it presents every rainstorm
would be disastrous to the human
race. as each drop would fall with q
velocity great enough to penetrate the
full length Of full grown mans body.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-07-10
Whales Ia Nets.

Just south Of the Bay Of Islands
New Zealand, where In q landlocked
harbor beautiful Wa4gamumu nestles
In the shadow Of Cape Brett. there is
established whaling station, and here
Is carried on the unique business of
catching whales by means of nets set
In narrow channel between rugged
rocks. The cetaceans frequent this
passage, It Is said. to rub of the &C.
cumulation Of sea growing parasites
gained in long Journeys through deep
water.
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@ @ @ o @ o o o @ O O o o O G
8 Calendar Of Sports For the Week O

% @ @ O @ o @ @ o @ O o o O G
9 Calendar of Sports For the Week o
8 o @ 9 o @ @ 9 o o @ o o 90 8
MONDAY.
Opening of meeting of Niagara
Falls Association, Niagara Falls,
Ontario.
National meet of Federation of
American Motorcyclists at Buffalo.
Annual congress of American
Whist League opens at Niagara
Falls, Ontario.
Start of the national balloon race
from Kansas City.
Annual tourney of the Central
Rogue Association opens at Phila-
delphia.
Red River Valley tennis champ
ionship at Grand Forks, NJ D.
Connecticut tennis championship
at Litchfeld, Conn.
Dick Hyland VS.. Andy Bezenah,
10 rounds, at Jeffersonville, Ind.
Joe Mandot VS.. Boyo Driscoll, 10
rounds, at Memphis.
Willie Lewis VS.. kid Henry, 10
rounds, at Albany, N. Y.
TUESDAY.
Opening of Grand Circuit race
meeting at Indianapolis.
Open championship tournament of
Metropolitan Golf Association at
Englewood, N. J.
International intercollegiate track
meet in London.
Opening of trotting meetings at
La Sale, Ill . Canton s D., and
Bay City, Mich.
WEDNESDAY,
Connecticut Stare Golf Association
championships begin at Hartford.
Opening of horse show ut Win
nipeg, Man.
THURSDAY.
North Pacific international tennis
championships at Portland, Ore.
Opening of summer meeting of
Oklahoma City Jockey Club.
Opening Of seven-day race meeting
at Winnipeg.
FRIDAY
Start of motor boat race from
- Huntington, L. l., to Marblehead
Mass.
SATURDAY.
Opening of seven-day race meet
ing at Windsor, Ont.
Regatta of Hudson River Amateur
Rowing Association, New York City
Regatta of Southwestern Amateur
Rowing Association at St. Louis
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Highly Improper,

1I9h1y Improper.
"What is the proper thing for a man
to do when his wife asks him for mon
ey and he hasn't any," queried youne
Newed.
"Oh, there isn't any proper thing to
do under those circumstances" replied
Oldwed. "Anything he does viii be
wrong."-Chicago News.
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North Dakota Tennis TOURNEY.

Grand Forks, N. D., July lO.-The
annual lawn tennis tournament to de-
eide the North Dakota championships
today with an entry list that gives
promise of some keen competitions.
Thep lay will continue until the end
of the week and simultaneously with
the State titles will be decided the
Red River Valley championships.
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Ambioucus.

Ambiouous.
When Bilkins was away from home
on long business trip he got letter
from his wife that still puzzles him.
1t ended thus:
Baby is we'll and lots brighter than
she used to be. Hoping that you arr
the same. l remain, your loving wife. II
-Everybody's Magazine.
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We ought to call in reason, like a
good physician. as a help In misfor-
tune.-Epictetua
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FOR RENT-Modern 7 room h0nse
l1O9 Beltrami avenue Inquire
T. J. Miller Co.
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House for rent or sale-Sixth street
and Mississippi avenue. Inquire
Norm Helmer.
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WANTED-Girl for general house.
work. Mrs. E. H. Smith, III Bel
trami.
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FOR RENT-Large hall over Ma
jestic; suitable for lodge purposes
or will partition off to suit tenant.
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In Clubland.
Hudson-How did you vote? Mrs.
Huds0n-i wanted to vote both ways,
% paired with myself.-Harper's.
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LOST-A peculiar shaped tie pin of
pearl formation. Finder please re-
turn to Reed Studio and receive
reward
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FOR RENT-Newly furnished rooms,
over Model Bakery,
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Several hundred acres
of hay stumpage, 9 miles from Be-
midi on river. Inquire of F. M.
Malzahn, 4O7 Minnesota Ave.
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LOST AND FOUND

FOUND-A watch on the road be-
tween Bemidji and Buena Vista.
Owner can get same by calling at
1121 Bemidji avenue, describing
it.
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FOR SALE-8O acres of land. Good
location. Address Box 555, Be-
midi, MINI.
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Seven room house in
first class condition. 513 Irvine
avenue. Inquire at AT Irvine
avenue.
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Girl for general homework. Mrs
w. N. Bowser, S23 Bemidji Ave.
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FOR RENT-Furnished room; 4O4
MINI. Ave.
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-Chambermaid for the
Jester farm. Apply Rex hotel.
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Sunday Baseball Results.

@ o o O o o o o o o @ o o o @ o 9
" Sunday Baseball Results. 9
American Association
At Indianapolis 4; Columbus |.
At Toledo 5-3; Louisville 80.
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HELP WANTED

WANTED-Girl for general house
work. Mrs. A. E. Henderson, 900
Cor. 9Th and Bemidji Ave.
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WANTED-COmpete girl for house
work. 621 Bemidji Ave.
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National League.
No games yesterday.

American League.
At St. Louis 3; Boston 8.
At Chicago 2; New York 5.
At Cleveland 1; Philadelphia 0.
At Detroit 6; Washington Z.
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III
OF the school year. Again it would
mean the raising of more money. The
rural districts are richer percapita
than the cities and villages, but are
willing to tax themselves for school
support hardly more than one-fourth
as much as the city taxes itself. 1t
will cost more brains, more common
sense, more money, than we have
been expanding, to place the coun-
try schools in Minnesota where they
ought to be; but it will pay one hun
dred fold, and will, in my opinion,
do more than all other means COM
bined to make the cry back to the
farm popular and winner"
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How to Keep Them on Farm

where practicable, build three and
four room school houses, furnish free
conveyance for pupils, establish grad
ed school work, furnish free text
books, hire skilled teachers, buy a
few acres of neighboring land and
establish experimental farming, pur-
chase an adequate school library,
buy elementary scientific apparatus,
provide a good gymnasium, add to
the teaching Of established subjects,
as mathematics, elementary, science,
literature, history, civics, oratory
and debate; subjects closely related
to country life, such as elementary
agriculture and household and farm
economics; provide schools, in short,
where the country boy and girl shall
be as nearly as possible on par,
as to opportunity for intellectual
growth, with the city boy and girl;
make the school, by the very reason
of it's excellence, respected by all,
and an intellectual and social center,
and you have struck at the very tap
root of the unrest and dissatisfac-
ton, and the spirit of abandonment
of country life. You may say, Ger
tainly, but how is this to be accom-
plished?' Probably it does demand
the exercise of more brains and COM
mon sense, and perhaps more money,
than we have heretofore applied to
the problem. In many districts it
would mean, first, the lengthening