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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-06-23

In the fall of 1907 we tiled out forty
acres on our home farm. Previous to
this time this land had been losing
proposition. Although it was very
level black soil much in demand by
some at from SIS to 500 per acre, yet
it's production did not average that
of some very broken land in the same
country that was selling for $50 to
$40 per acre. This particular forty
had a record of losing at least two
out of every five cultivated crops. In
addition to this the crops which were
harvested were generally injured
more of less by an excess of rain
sometime during the season. At last
We had come to the point Of thing or
giving someone else chance at It.
Hence the tile was put in.
The total cost of thing this field.
counting the board Of the laborers,
and horse feed as we'll 40 the extra
cost Of an outlet, along with the bill
Of tile and labor, amounted to $3.50
per acre or $500 for the field. The in;
terest on this money at per cent
for one year amounted to $40 more,
making in all $749 expended in this
improvement in an endeavor to make
this land pay interest.
The total cost of growing and har-.
vesting the first years crop amounted
to nearly 81 per acre, or $3.50 for the
field. The yield averaged sixty BUSH
els per acre, and sold from the field at
IS cents per bushel. Thus the entire
crop was worth 1920 or 1921 above
the cost of producing it and the ex-
pense of thing. In other words we
got a little better than $7.25 per acre
for rent or for taxes and interest on
the value of the land
The above is the actual result We
obtained in 1898, but it does not mean
much until the surrounding conditions
of land had been actually selling for
800 per acre. yet little in our neigh.
borhood had rented as high as 81 per
acre. None of it was safe PROPOSE
ton for farming because OF its poor
drainage. The crops on adjoining
fields to that tiled bring this fact out
forcibly, and it is not until we con-
slider these that we can tell how much
credit is due to the tiling. The forty
acres just south of the tiled field were
plowed and planted early that spring.
as was most of the corn in that neigh
borhood. Then wet weather set in
the latter part Of May and continued
off and on through June. This land
was so fiat ard soon became so full Of
water, that it never became dry. One
half of the field was abandoned thus
resulting in total loss OF all the
labor and seed put on it, as we'll as
the rent for the year. The other half
of the field. which was slightly rolling,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-06-23
CONTAGIOUS ABORTION.

X. B. A., Ringgold Co., writes:
have the disease Of contagious abor
ton among my cattle and would like
your advice. am using an antisep
tic both On the inside and outside Of
my COWS. This seems to make them
strain Is there danger of this caus
ing them to lose their calves? Should
tie barn he disinfected too? l have
three mares that had distemper last
fall and they have lost their colts
These mares have not been with the
COWS for three or four months. Gould
there have been danger of their hav
ing abortion or do cattle take it from
horses"
Answer by Animal Husbandry de-
partment: "The disease of contagious
abortion among cattle is one which
seems, according to experience, to run
its course, some COWS aborting once,
chen becoming safe in calf and carry.
ing the calf the normal period of
time, while other COWS in the same
herd may abort three times and then
be seemingly immune to the conta-
gion. Methods of preventing the
spread of the disease seem to work
the most toward stamping it out. The
bull serving the COWS that have
abOrted becomes the infection carrier
in a great many instances. 1t is.
therefore, we'll to know what cows
the bull has served and whether or
not they are diseased. If abortion is
present in the herd the sheath Of the
bull should be thoroughly disinfected
before anu after each service with a
one per ceut solution of carbolic acid.
Any COW mat gives signs of prema-
ture birth should be isolated from the
rest OF the herd. In case she aborts,
all membranes discharged should be
Immediately burned. II the COW aborts
while in the herd, complete disinfec-
ton should follow and the COW should
be isoNted. Disinfect the stall floor
where the COW stood and if possible
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-06-23
Mrs. Murray, Muncie, Ind.

A good, reliable family remedy some
thing that every member of the family
can use when the occasion requires is
something worth knowing about Mrs.
Murray of Muncie. Ind, has had DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsln in her house
for over five years. and when one bot
tie is used up she gets another. 1t is
invaluable in constipation. indigestion
and other stomach. liver and bowel
trouble. 1t is absolutely guaranteed to
do all that is claimed. and if you want
to try it before buying, send your adj
dress for free sample bottle to Pep
sin Syrup Co ll9 Caldwell Bldg. Mon
ticello, Ill. 1t is sold by all druggists
at soc and 81 bottle.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-06-23
Home Treatment for
tuberculosis

tuberculosis by a very simple. mex.
pensive home method-fresh air. careful
diet and kckman'S Alternative.
This Alternative is not new medicine.
1t has been conquerins tuberculosis for
several years. cures resulting after other
methods had failed.
Think what this means. No specialists
fees; no sanatorium charges; no travel
Ing expenses.
Eckmans Alternative has cured many
people at home. where their dear ones
encourage them and give them that ten
der care which money cannot buy
- After you have thoroughly investikat-
ing sure in your own mind that il Eek
others, it surely must help you-stars
ment should be gradual. but certain.
II you have been faithful to Eckman's
Alternative. you will be amazed at your
who knows follows.
22o So. 4th ST.. Colwyn. Darby Pa.
Gentlemen, For -four. years 1 was
be anne worse; / had night sweats and
appetite and had become sas 50 'V chin an. ma
duties. 4 physician pronounced my case
Consumption. Not being satisfied. I was
examined by the physicians Of the Poly
s clinic d,Isasp they also
sputum, as Tuberculosis Bacilli was
found. was ordered to a Consumptive
Hospital My nephew would not allow
me to go until had tried Eckman's Al
terative. Before I had taken the mcdi-
cine three weeks I had marked relief;
relieved; cough became loose and easy
fever left me and l commenced getting
we'll. My health became normal I am
completely cured for ten years.
strongly recommend It,"
(Signed) MRS.) MARY WATSON.
Asthma, Hay Fever; Throat and Lung
Affections. Ask for booklet of cured cases
and write to the Eckman Laboratory.
Philadelphia, Pa, for additional evidence
For Sale by all leading druggists and
p 4 GLENN or CreScO,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-06-23
Strother House, Cresco
Hours: 9 a. m. to 2 p. m.
Monday, June rs
PLEASE CALL EARLY

DIR. STOCkDALE wants every person
who suffers from a chronic disease-it makes
no difference how bad the case, or how long
they have suffered. to call and consult him.
He will make Il thorough examination, tell,
evactly what can he done, whether they are
durable or not. how long 1t will require and
all about it. He treats only chronic diseases.
He has devoted twenty years of his life to
the study and treatment of diseases of the
stomach. Liver. Bowels and Kidneys; In
digestion. Dyspepsia, Constipation and Dia
b7tes. Heart and Nerve Troubles, Rheum-
atism Chronic Catarrh in all Its forms-in
fact all Chronic Diseases.
He has special treatment for Nervous and
Physical Weakness Of Men, which he would
like to exp ain in person. Call and & his
opinion and advice tree Of charge.
II for any reason you cannot visit him
personally. write for an examination blank
at his home Office.
Address
DIR. B A. sTOCKDALE,
Utica Building, Des Moines. Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-06-23
TO CURE INSOMNIA
Dance HornpIpe, Whistle, Sing
and Do Anything mad"
Enlueh Doctor Deoloaos Few Minutes
% Dolstoeousneso just Before Co.
Ina 70 Bed VIII Act a. .
sleep Producer.

London.-Dance . hornpipe, whistle.
sing and do anything mad" you can
think Of ten minutes before going to
bed-if you would sleep soundly and
we'll.
Be ~ merry as you can during that
ten minutes. Make faces at yourself
in . glass, waltz your way upstairs.
and conclude with q lively two-step
and, II you are an athlete. q somer-
sault on the bedroom carpet.
These were some Of the ideas given
by Q well-known doctor as remedy
for insomnia
Just about this time many people
are suffering from sleeplessness. In
ono case a man, who ordinarily sleeps
soundly the whole night through. has
scarcely slept q wink for the past four
or hve days.
"Sleeplessness is probably q COM
mon ailment at the present time ow.
ing to the frequent changes OF wealth
er," said the doctor whose views are
given above.
Much, however. depends upon the
individual temperament and ones
state Of health. Political excitement
may account for insomnia among
many people.
"As for relOedies for sleeplessness.
I do not believe in the many serious
cures which are offered by well-mean-
ing doctors and others to the public.
Sufferers are advised to do Swedish
drill or other exercises before going to
bed, and then, when between the
sheets. to add up colossal sums. count
innumerable imaginary sheep jumping
visionary gates and work out anagrams.
my views are quite different. For
ten minutes before going to bed
man should, In my opinion. give HIM
self over to childish. light-hearted
amusements. II he feels depressed he
should force himself to outward mer.
riment.
'All men who work hard all day
should devote this ten minutes to fool.
cry. They should be as mad as they
can be without exhausting themselves
too much.
Il know Of ono man who used to re-
cite Lewis Carrolrs You Are Old.
Father William and then turn q
somersault before getting into bed.
Il don't suppose he did 1t every
night, but that man had the right
spirit-and he slept like top till
morning.
III you feel weighed down with
cares and needless worries just take
my advice and waltz lightly round the
room with an imaginary partner.
Afterwards imagine you are q
small boy, say Presto! turn q somer-
sault. and climb into bed. Once in
bed, hum bars OF any music that &C.
ours to you. 30 that 1t be cheerful
music.
"Foolery has . great cheering and
sedative effect on the mind of tired
man. Insomnia patients should give
my cure q serious trial. 1t will sweep
cares from the mind for few min
utes, and before they come back you
are asleep"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-06-23
A Charming Woman

is one who is lovely in face. form,
mind and temper. But it's hard for a
woman to be charming without health
A weak. sickly woman will be nervous
and irritable. Constipation and kidney
poisons show in pimplcs, blotches, skin
eruptions and wretched complexion
But Electric Bittcrs always prove a
godsend to women who want health,
beauty and friends. They regulate
Stomach. Liver and Kidneys, purify
the blood: give strong nerves. bright
eyes, pure breath, smooth velvety
skin. lovely complexion and perfect
health. Try them. SOC at P. A.
Clemmer's. F
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-06-23

had just part of q stand when tho
weather settled. This was nursed
along with the husky weeds, and made
a yield of nearly fifteen bushels per
acre Of poor corn. Corn fields on all
sides Of the tiled land suffered about
the same. they were either aban-
doned, or muddled through in an en-.
deavor to save the weak half-stand
that survived the rains, or replanted
after the first of July. In the latter
case, of course, the crop was immat-
ture and unmarketable. Judging from
our past experience and from that Of
our neighbors this season, we have
every reason to believe that we would
not only have failed to make anything
on that crop but would have lost the
cost OF putting It in along with the
rent for the season II 1t had not been
for the tile. In reality the tile saved
US the total value of the crop minus
the cost Of tending and harvesting it,
1T paid for itself and for our work,
besides doubling the customary rent
|of the neighborhood.
Such results az these are excep.
tional and 1t 10 we'll that they are.
otherwise the owners OF fiat land
could not exist long enough to get
the tile in. The years in which the
thing will pay for itself in one sea-
son are comparatively few, but the
years in which It will greatly Improve
the crops are very numerous. The ex-
tent, to which thing will help depends
on the locality and rainfall as we'll as
upon the soil. However, think l am
safe in saying that there are very few
places where the thing of fiat land,
when correctly done, will not pay for
itself in from three to five years.
While the forty at home did not equal
ito 1908 record in 1909, yet the bene-
fits from thing were half as great, and
much good has already been received
this season. The tile took the water
as fast as the snow melted, and left
the soil in good shape this spring. 1t
warmed up rapidly and was ready to
be worked two weeks before the un-
tiled land near it.
We now have over two hundred
acres tiled thoroughly. all Of which
has been paying big investment on the
money invested. We can now value
our land at $125 per acre, for which
much in the neighborhood is selling,
and still make money on It, During
the past year many Of our neighbors
have started to tile and expect to
push the work as rapidly az possible
until they have completely drained
their land. We are all convinced that
an owner of nat land can invest
money in no line of business that will
pay equal returns with an investment
in thoroughly draining his soil. II
pays big.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-06-23
Big Summer Offer.

For the next thirty days ONLY you
may subscibe for the Des Moines Even
ing Tribune until January l, 1912, for
ONE DOLLAR. The Des Moines Regis
ter & Leader will be sent until Jan.
uary l, 1912, for 81 80.
BIG SPECIAL.
For 25c. extra we will send you pre-.
paid large 3-co!ored wall map of Iowa
with the latest 1910 census figures: a
map of U. S.. the World. Mexico, and
Panama is on the reverse side.
Des Moines Evening Tribune.
The Register and Leader.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-06-23
ORIGINAL NOTICE.
In the District to'ut of Howard County
Iowa.

In the District to'ut of Howard County
Iowa.
Curtis Mi''e". PlntnIT.l
Geo. L. Richards and October Tenn. 1911
wife. Helen y. Rich
ards nefendentS.
To the defendants above named:-
You are hereby notified that there is nos"
on file in the nH'cn of The Clcrl; Of th. nis
trict Court Of Io"n in and for Howard
County petition of the ahoy AIMED plain.
tiff claiming of you the sum of S.5G5i0 as
justly dre from you upon one certain
promlssory note made. executed and de-
ltvereh by YOU TO this PLAINTIFF on or about
the 18th day of March. 1870 which note was
secured by certain mortgage made.
executed and delivered by you to this Plain.
tiff. said mortgage heing made on or about
the 18TH day Of March. 1910. and made a
matter of record in the Recorders records OF
Howard County. iowa. on or about the l4th
dav of March. 1910. at > p. NJ. thereof in Book
"E'' Of Mortgages of real estate on page 81
thereof That said mortgage security is up.
on the following described real estate. to-wtt:
1.-The South p OF lot II and all Of lot ~ in
Block 9 Waverlv Addition TO CrcSco.
Howard County. Iowa.
"
referred to It is especially stipulated and
agreed TO that If the party Of the first part
shall fail 10 nav any installment of interest
dive hereunder that then. at the option of
the holder. after 30 DAYS time. the whole
amount Of the entire debt shall become due
at once and colectible with all costs therein
md that there has now been since March II.
1911. an installment OF interest due there
MI thereof
though this Plaintiff has diligently sought to
have same paid and the payment thereof
has been neglected since the same became
due upon March ~. 1911. heing some two
months and more at the date OF the begin
ming OF this action which said beginning
bears date of June s, 1911. Yon are also
notified that action NAV he begun without
notice to you by the special allegations of
said mortgage. Additional notice is herein
given Won that the amount of Slb6, 10 is the
amount due on the 18th day OfSeptcmber.
1911. on the principal of the note and mort
gage security hercin that rer cent. interest
per annrm is asked thcrcupon and on any
and all costs and expenses of anv and all
kinds which the said PLAINTIFF. Curtis Miller
has heen put to and NAV he pvt to herein TO
protect and secure his rights and interests in
the premises and that all OF such prot cction.
and security is a special part OF said NOR T.
rage herein referred to and made part OF
these pleadingS You are also notified that
Plaintiff makes the further claim IN his
petition herein for attorney fees In the sum
of 1875 with per cent. interest thereon
from September -. 1911. rs provided for in
said note and mortgage security and by the
laws OF the state of Iowa.
The further and additional contention and
claim is made by this Plaintiff that under
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-06-23
Harvard Uproots Elms.

Cambridge. Mass.-Ffve Of the his.
toric elms in the Harvard college yard
were being uprooted by workmen the
other day. Other trees will have to
come down in the course of the sum.
mer. After undergoing the ravages of
the elm leaf beetle and the leopard
moth, the trees have at last sue.
cumbed to an insect known as the
bark borer 1t is doubtful II any of
the elms in the yard. many of which
are nearly a century old. can be saved.
The college has ordered $50 red oak
saplings, which will be planted to re.
place the elms.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-06-23
AMEs STUDENTS WIN MEDALS,

In the sophomore animal husbandry
class horse Judging contest for the
Wayne Dinsmore medal, J. NJ. Doweli
OF Bedford. Iowa. won first place. In
the freshman Judging contest for the
Charles Gray medal, A. A. Dowell, Of
Bedford. was given first place. The
Dowell boys are brothers, and they
say there is another Dowell at home
who promises to make a still better
stock Judge.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-06-23

On the occasion of this visit the doctor will
examine and treat absolutely free all new
patients who call on him making no charge
whatever. except for medicine.
Br. Stockdae extends this liberal offer to
the sick and suffering, because he realizes
that many have become discouraged and
feel their case hopeless who can be cured II
properly treated. DR.. Stockdale will be in
his Office in
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-06-23

1t Is now time to see that the har.
vesttng machinery Is in shape and II
repairs are to be ordered this should
be done before harvest time and you
will be sure to get than, in time tor
work.-1owa Agrtculturist.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-06-23
In Pinch. u.e ALIENS FOOT EASE.

The antiseptic powder to shake into
your shoes. Relieves hot. tired, aching,
swollen. sweating feet of all pain and
max es walking a delight. Takes the
sting out of corns and bunions. Sold
everywhere, 25c. Sample FREE Ad-
dress, A. S. Olmsted. lie Roy, N. Y.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-06-23
Notice In Probate.
To Whom II May Concern:

To Whom 1t May Concern:
You and each of you are hereby notified
to appear at the Court House In CreSco,
Howard county. Iowa, on the 2nd day OF
Oct. \. d. 1911. at O'Clock p. INTO attend
the probate OF an instrument purrorting to
be the last VIII and Testament of John
Makovec, late ofHoward County, Iowa, de-
ceased, at which time and place you will
appear and show cause. If anv. why said
VIII should not be admitted to probate.
In Testimony Whereof, have hereunto
subscribed nv name and affixed the seal of
the District Court this 7th day of June, 1911.
&c. BLANDIN.
SEAL Clerk OF District Court.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1911-06-15
ne; the former being beneficial and the latter

the former being beneficial and the latter
derceatory.
the past has almost been impossible to place
stock how good the prospect at reasonable price
this The Miner advocated assessment But
profitable the entire ISSUE large ptopor
put the hands of people who would these
the company much to levy
ment shares 900 shares and the receipts
are of proportion thereto.
The tide gives appearance OF turning People
have scorned consider mining investments
returning this field of enterprise which offers the largest
Legitimate of any field of industrial enterprise
rage realty passed and many learned
be speedy and serious in this specua
field in mining, while the possibilities of
profits entirely lacking And reason triumphine We
people with idle money looking with less suspicion offer
of mining securities And speculation and investment
goes difficult discern that the great
of enzied speculation will be in mining
lowing the acquisition Of important holdings purchases
property by far sighted and conservative investors.
The present condition has not about over NIGHT 1t
has gradual that many do yet realize the
formation that going and still of the opinion
mining being neglected But there will be rude
enn9 Not however until the have cleaned the
of the desirable offerings and the has been skim
med There will however be lack of those anxious drink
the skim milk The result will be of speculation
fore which the boom days of 1906 1907 will fade nen
the drama of fortunes made lost and missed from
will be played with reckless abandon the principal
stage setting will be the Occur Alene district.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1911-06-15
NOTICE TO DELINQUENT STOCK
HOLDERS.

Office of the Alameda Mining & Milling
Company, Limited, Wallace, Idaho,
May 31st, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that there is now
delinquent upon the following described
stock on account of an assessment Of five
mills per share levied upon the Oath day of
March, 1911, the several amounts set OPP
posite the names Of the respective share
holders as follows.