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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
COSTS LESS THAN SIS
CENTS BUSHEL TO
RAISE WHEAT IN
CANADA.
4 FREQUENT QUESTION AN.
SWERED.

Western Canada probably suffered
less from weather conditions during
the year Of 1911 than did almost any
other portion Of the country. Seeding
was most successful and the growing
conditions up to July were bet
ter. Crops Of all kinds showed won
derful growth at that time and were
universally good. but there was not
the usually excellent ripening weather
in August and the effects Of this were
felt. Many fields that late in July
promised 40 and so bushels yield OF
wheat we're reduced to rs and 80 bush
els, while some Of course gave the
full expectancy and others somewhat
less. The quality was also lowered.
In face of these conditions. 1t is found
that during the months Of September
and October, the total amount OF con-
tract wheat marketed and inspected
was about 20 million bushels. which
realized q total of 1874 million dollars,
the average price for this wheat be-
ing 97A cents: that below contract
for the two months was q little over
Is million bushels, which at an aver
age price OF S9h cents e bushel
realized q little over eleven million
dollars. or q grand total for all wheat
of IS million bushels. which realized
a total Of a little over thirty-one mil
lion dollars.
On the first Of November, there
was in the hands Of the farmers of
Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta
for sale and seed about 100 million
bushels Of wheat, from which fact
some idea may be had of the value
Of the wheat crop of 1911.
A careful canvass made by the Win
nipeg Free Press made of a number
Of men farming in a large a indi-
Gates hat even with the extreme ex-
pense of harvesting the crop, which
has been caused by the bad weather
and difficulty in threshing. wheat has
been produced and put on the market
for less than 55 cts. a bushel. The
average freight rate is not over 13
cts. per bushel. This would make he
cost of production and freight 6S cts.
and would leave the farmer an actual
margin on his low-grade wheat OF
17h cts. and for his high grade wheat
Of 1919 cts; and though this Is not
as large a profit as the farmer has
every right to expect, it is a profit
not to be despised, and which should
leave a very fair AMOUNT Of money to
his credit when all the expenses OF
the year have been paid. unless the
value OF low-grade wheat sinks very
much below its present level.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
"Give Me That Rifle or I'll Cut Your
Heart Out"

the countersign?" he at last roared
out. I'm the general and I'll have
you hanged"
The sentry was amazed. why, my
orders were not to let anyone pass
without the countersign," he ex-
claimed. Let me tell you, I'm tired
of giving it. Such a lot don seem
to know it,"
Words of this sort might be occa.
sionally heard:
who comes there?"
"A friend"
advance. friend. and give the coun
tersign."
Hang it, man, I have forgotten it"
"Begorra, SO have l."
One officer, approaching a sentry,
was surprised to be greeted with Hi
tiddle-de-hi-ti."
What do yosl mean by challenging
like that?" he inquired. The last
time l was on duty" was the reply,
Il was told to challenge in a more mu-
steal voice, and that's the only tune
| know"
On the troopship ST. Lawrence in
1865 an officer who had just got up
from a convivial party proceeded to
visit the sentries, and this dialogue
was overheard:
Sentry"
Yes, sir"
You're asleep, sentry"
oh, no, l am not, sir"
But l say you are asleep, sentry"
Very we'll, then, sir; l am"
Then why on earth didn't you say
you were asleep, sentry?"
Because l didn't know that l was.
sir, until you told me So"
"All right. sentry; don't let 1t oc-
cur again"
But that was a British story, and
the following has more of the ring of
our war.
To test a sentry an officer after the
salute said:
Let me see your rife" The recruit
handed it over. whereupon the officer
said in disgust, You're a fine soldier!
You've given up your rifle and now
what are you going to do?" The
young fellow drew out a dangerous
knife and exclaimed, Give me that
rifle or I'll cut your heart out!"
The officer was more than on
WINGED thai he would, and hastily
handed the weapon back.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22

Arnold Bennett, the latest visitor
to these Shores" said a New York
editor, lis said to be the greatest liv'
ing English novelist. l plump fol
Wells or Conrad myself. However,
The editor smiled.
"a critic at the club the other day
was listening to an execrable young
novelist. The young man boasted on
interminably, but ct last 1 heard the
critic get in the ~=seds:
do you kss-. cs,u remind me of
Arnold Bennettf
"Really?' TEas novelist blushed
and laughed for pleasure. Really?
Come now, do you really think
Eyes; you stutter So said the
critic"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Paid S2.31 After as Years.

Forty-six years after he had put in
a claim against the government for
s2.31, James B. Earl of Denver. Colo.
a veteran Of the civil a received
his money. AS the government pays
no interest, Earl's check, which he re-
ceived recently, was for the exact
amount he claimed on Aug. Is, 1865.
when he was mustered out of the
Union army. At that time his pay
check was short SLIGO. and his cloth
ing allowance II cents.
Earl served with the 9Th Iowa in
fantry and later with the 5th Iowa
cavalry.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
POULTRYNOTES
NXNG n ~ 40 ?

Gull Closely is the motto that will
lead to success.
Fresh air, sunshine and exercise
are the best poultry tonics.
The natural time for a hen to lay
is from February t3vOctober.
Air-slacked lime is a valuable dis
infectant in the poultry house.
On most poultry farms the dry
mash has superseded the wet mash.
From now on until next spring the
hens should be supplied with a dust
box.
Oyster shells is the best food with
which the hens can manufacture egg
shells.
Ducks have become n of the best
paying propositions in the poultry in
dustry.
The germ of disease must be de,
stroyed before the disease can be
eliminated.
The necessity for fresh air has led
to the great popularity Of the open
front houses.
Eggs and fowls used in the home
should be credited at market prices.
This is only fair.
Plenty Of exercise and plenty OF
good fresh air are necessary for the
health of the flock.
There are many waste products
that could be turned to use as poul
try food in every garden.
Many a woman makes a greater
success with poultry than her husband
does with the work of his farm.
If good hens do not lay, the fault is
probably with the care taking. With
the right kind of care and feed they
are sure to yield well.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Training Chickens.

If taken at a very early age, chick
ems can be taught to come and go at
certain times, fed in a certain way
and do other things that will save
time and annoyance.
A young girl, who raises about 1OC
White Plymouth Rocks, always brings
every bird in the flock flying to her
feet by a single particular cry she ut
tiers.
This cry Is never heard by the
birds or anybody else except at the
times when they actually wan
ed, and the way they came running
was a striking lesson In training.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
He Knew Her Well.

Now, old man, make yourself com
Portable, and let's talk over the good
old times. We haven't seen each 9TH
er since we were boys together. l
told you l was married, didn't l? BY
the way, did you ever live in Paines'
ville?"
Yes, l lived there three years"
Ever meet Miss Katish?"
Hal! ha! Why, I was engaged to
her! But that's nothing-all the Eel
lows in my crowd were engaged to
her at one time or another. 1 see
you've lived in gainesville. Why did
you ask about her, in particular?
Come-confess?"
WHY, I-er-I married her"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Wonder What Whistler Said.

Robert Henri, the New York paint
err, was talking about those million
aires who buy merely to show off,
doubtful 'old masters" at fabulous
prices.
Their knowledge of art" Mr..
Henri said, lis about equal to that of
the sausage manufacturer who said
to Whistler:
what would you charge to do me
in oil?'
"'Ten thousand answered Whist
Ter, promptly.
but suppose I furnish the oil?'
said the Observation-Disclosures.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
What! Rub a Kiss Off?

At the tender age Of three mascu-
line conceit had gripped that small
boy with a relentless clutch. He had
kissed a little girl of three, and she
was rubbing her lips vigorously.
You mustn't do that again." said
the boys mother. She doesn't like
it. Just see how hard she is trying
to rub your kiss off"
"Oh, no, she amt" said the boy.
She's rubbing it in"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Success at Sea.

A youthful Canadian, who 10 pos
sessed Of the romantic idea Of go
ing to sea-" is meeting with much
parental opposition
1.-The sailor never amounts to any
thing, my boy" urged his prosatc IA
Their. He works hard, has few holi-
days and never achieves great sue
cess"
That's where you're mistaken" eH.
claimed Young Canada. triumphant
ly. Look at King George! He start.
ed on. as a sailor. and Low he's got
to be the head Of the empire
Kingston Whfn-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
WILD TURKEY OF HONDURAS
Originally Native of Central America.
Is Desc ribed as Most Beauti-
full In Coloring.

The wild species of turkey, known
as the Ocellated or Honduras turkey.
was originally a native Of Honduras
and other parts Of Central America,
Some describe it as most beautiful
In coloring. equal to the Inpeyan
pheasant, If not richer. The head and
neck Of this wild variety are naked
and no breast tuft Is present. The
caruncles Of the head and neck diff
fer somewhat from those Of other
turkeys.
The ground color of the plumage is
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Whist
Modern

Moliere had written many plays to
ridicule doctors and medicine. Louis
XIV. heard that the author had, how
ever, a doctor at his service since he
became famous and well to do, SO the
king one day called upon Moliere and
said to him.:
II have heard, Moliere, that you
have a physician. What is he doing
to you?"
Sire" answered the author Of the
Malade Imaginaire, I'VE chat together,
he writes prescriptions for me, 1 don't
take them, and ! am cured!"-Life.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
TO MAKE GOOD EGG SINNER
Simple Device Can Easily Be Made
Out of Box Just Big Enough
to Accommodate Lamp.

The sketch shows a simple egg
sinner. Take a box that will just per-
NIT the top of the lamp chimney to
extend out of the hole in the bottom
Of the box when the box is upside
down over the lamp as it should be,
says the Homestead. Cut two holes
at one side of the box so two eggs
can be tested at the same time. Back
Of the lamp in this box you should
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Name and Function.

The following story is told of DR..
Boyd Carpenter, the bishop of Ripon.
In the days Of his early ministry there
came to him one day a young mar and
a maiden, very bashful, very self-con-
scious, and on a very obvious errand.
Gar you Mr.. Carpenter" asked the
young man in a faltering voice.
Yes" was the r~eassuring reply,
Il am Carpenter-and joiner"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
up to Both,

Harry Lauder, landing from the
Saxonia, told a New York reporter a
new story.
It's a story" he began, about one
of your American peeresses, a lady of
striking independence. She rang for
her maid the other afternoon, and
said very sharply:
"'Yvonne, if l catch you and my
husband kissing again, one of you will
have to CO."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Close Grazing Injurious.

Much of the decline in the stock
carrying capacity of pasture lands is
due to close grazing. 1t is against
natures laws of plant growth to main
tain themselves and produce a healthy
growth when cropped too close by the
live stock.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
In Deep Water,

Jacks Uncle Coming up on piazza
-What do you suppose? Jack has
just rescued that young widow, Mrs.
Wiles, from the surf!
His Aunt-There! I expected some
thing of the sort. Now we'll have to
rescue Jack.-Boston Transcript.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Maintain Soil Fertility.

It is time and owners were insisting
upon systems Of farming which will
conserve fertility. Long leases, crop
rotation and stock feeding form a pol
lev of maintaining soil fertility that
should be demanded by every land
n
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Dry Soil for Floor.

Have plenty of dry soil for the floor
covering (if board or cement), In the
poultry buildings. Dry soil is a handy
thing to have about. Have it stored
for winter use before frost gets in
the ground.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22

"Why do you insist on investing
your money away from your home
town."
Well" replied Farmer Corntossel,
I've got a good deal of local pride,
| have, and I regard the people in this
here township as bein' so smart that
zone of 'em is goin' to let any real
bargains git away from him."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
A Good Egg Sinner.

place a looking glass to reflect the
light out strongly at the w open
ings where the eggs are tested. This
makes it much easier to shine the
eggs.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
kindly

Il refused him because l want a
husband who has known sorrow and
acquired wisdom"
But, my dear, If you had accepted
him he would soo have met your re-
Quirements."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Dumping Hens Nests.

nests are to be cleaned, the bottom
can be dropped and all the contents
will fall out. The nests should be at
least IL inches square, and for the
large-sized breeds Is inches will be
better,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22

A woman who beats the street car
company out of a nickel and puts it
in the church plate may believe In
the eternal fitness Of things.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22

Produce commission men state that
of late years there has sprung up a
great demand for late fall hatched
chicks to be marketed in early spring
before broilers are ripe"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22

AS a man grows older he sees some
thing in himself every day that Is CAL
culated to make him a little less con
ceited.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Damnness ENCOURAGES Disease.

Fight against dampness. Nothing
will produce disease SO quickly as
damp quarters. Chicken pox, dlstem-
per. roup and kindred ailments can
be traced to his trouble.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22

The defeated candidate is surprised
at the number If misguided men who
tailed to vote fer him.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Bears the
Sainteu Leg.

Little Girl-Your papa has only got
one leg, hasn't he?
Veterans Little Girl-Yes.
Little Girl-Where's his other one?
Veterans Little Girl-Hush, dear.
It's in Heaven.-Home Herald.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22

Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces hamma
ton, allays pain, .ures wind collie, 25c q bottle.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22

Bronson-So you claim to have in
vented a flying machine?
Woodson-Yes.
Bronson-Does 1t fly?
Woodson-Yes. All I've got to do
now is to devise some means Of
finding out where 1t is going to light.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22

AS a mans mind is bent, so is his
tongue inclined.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22

Exact Description.
MY brother has just got a snap OF
a job"
What is it?"
Setting traps"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22

The easiest thing we do Is to con-
vince ourselves that we are over
worked-but the family is skeptica1!
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Importapt 20 Mothers

Important 70 Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Signature gests ,a Of &TZXzz@m
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-03-24
SEBASTIAN.

A light shower fell here Sunday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Early,of Wabasso, were
in town Friday.
w. C. Braddock made business trip
to Cocoa Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Conkling moved
to Fellsmere Monday.
Mrs Rose and Mr.. Brice were visi-
tors in Melbourne Friday.
Miss Emma Hall spent the weekend
here visiting her parents.
The young people enjoyed moon
light beach party Saturday evening.
Mr.. Mcmillan, of Eau Gallie was Wis
ting his brother, Leland, this week.
Mrs. Robert Self and Miss Julia Hall
spent last week visiting at Palm Beach.
Miss Maude Owens and Miss Ardelia
Cain returned from Palm Beach Wednes-
day.
MIR. Bond, of Bond and Bours Co.,
interviewed our merchants here Thurs
day.
Mrs. Col. Ruffner and Virginia
neighbors of Roseland are frequent
shoppers in our city
Mr.. Drawdy had a fine carload of
horses and mules here last week. lie
had the misfortune to loose one OF his
mules.
The entire community extend condo
lence to the brother and family, over
the sad death of Isaiah Herndon. Sun
day night.
A baseball game was played Wednes-
day afternoon between Sebastian and
QUAY. Our Sebastian boys got whip
ped, but never mind well get them
next time.
We were surprised to learn that
what we thought to be water spouts
or tidal waves on the river, Saturday,
were only the race boats returning from
Pal m Beach.
Miss Alice and Ida Vause passed
through Sebastian Friday on their way
south to take charge of a school. Mis-:
Alice teaches the Narrows school ant
Miss Ida will teach at Quay.
A jolly little party went plcnclng a
Sebastian creek last Saturday. Those
in the party were Mr.. and Mrs, 5
Vickers, Frank Vickers, Mr.. and Mrs
PIP. Lawson, Mr.. and Mrs. r. b
Ryall, Bruce Ryall and Roy and Mau
rice BraddOck.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-03-24
STUART.

Mrs. C. S. Haney is on the sick list
this week being confined to her bed.
Rev. Neil McQuarrie left Thursday
for Oak Hill via launch No. l. He is
in Sanford and Winter Park this week.
The first of our regular winter resi-
dents to leave were Mr.. and Mrs. LOUIS
Schnapp, of Peekskil, N. Y. who' left
for their home Tuesday.
l. r. Pomeroy returned Friday from
Sanford where he had been Attending
the w, O. W. Head Camp convention
as delegate from the Stuart camp.
The Misses Larraine Beyllle anc
Irene Mcpherson were in West Palm
Beach Saturday representing the o'uar'
school in the county spelling match.
Mr.. and Mrs, Geo. W. Perkins an'
party, of New York, arrived IN tne''
nrivatc car Detroit last week and are
now at home IN the'r ii''e "'''o'
here.
Mrs Norman Bassett, who has beer
tbe guest of Miss Edith McQurrie TO
several weeks left last Friday Tor ne
nome in indianapolis, Ind. She wa
accompanied as far as Malabar by Mis-
McQuarrie.
Some unknown friend recently donat
I'd a street lamp to the Christian Ell
deavor Society which they have set "
in front of their hall. Last week wv w
y, more lamps were erected, one by tn
church and one at the posto'rice' 5
that in conjunction with the lights "a
.ha station our town can now be prett
well lighted up on dark nights
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-03-24
EDEN

Mrs. Altman, of Jacksonville. made
a visit to her son. P. j. Platts, and Mrs.
Eunice Schofeld the first of the week.
Messrs. Gammeter, Wolfe and
Thompson extended their cruise to
Palm Beach last week and enjoyed the
races.
Surgeon W. F. Arnold U. S. N, re-
tired, is visiting his sisters, Mrs. E. H.
Ireland and Miss F, B. Arnold, at The
Hermitage.
{. A. Robinson returned from Tampa
on Monday night. The train was four
hours late, which made it especially
hard for man i'll as he is.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Merwin and Mr..
and Mrs F. G. McMullen form a
pleasant launch party who have gone
up the st. Lucie River for a camping
cruise.
Mrs. John Miller went to Lantana
last week for several days visit to
her daughter. Miss Jessie, Miss Bar
bara was also with them, which made
the visit much more enjoyable
Little Helen Salsberg continues to
improve daily, and is able to play about
and enjoy life again. She gets around
nearly as we'll as ever except for
little stiffness caused by the bandages.
We were blessed with a light shower
on Monday. We viewed with regret
the heavy ram that fell on the ocean
and river. We need more, more,
more. Will the weather man please
take notice.
Messrs. Charles Edason, Henry Phil
lips and E. II. lie Tourneau had a per-
feet trip to Palm Beach and return in
the Sauna, and saw the race on Thurs
day which was considered the most
beautiful race of all.
We are proud that our own editor
has an auto, whether 'he can afford to
run it or not" 1t adds prestige to Our
paper, and makes all of US correspon-
dents swell up with pride and import
ance, and we talk about "our auto
for it belongs to the editor of "our
paper
1t is good news to hear the rumor of
the A. c. l.. coming to Datona, al
though it should come to Fort Pierce,
but whenever it comes it will help US,
and this poor. overworked F. E. c. Ry.
If ever road needed help it is this
one. They can't begin to handle the
business. We have gotten to where
we need another railroad, and a
steamer line outside to begin to handle
the business.
We are very glad to state that a
false impression got abroad in regard
TO the discontinuance of the service at
St. Paul's Church, of which mention
was made in these items last week.
Mr.. Lacey assures us that he will not
discontinue any of the regular missions
under his charge even when it means
money out of pocket to pay for trans
portation. After his excellent sermon
| last Sunday we feel as if we ought to
make even greater efforts to overcome
the difficulties that beset us, and help
by our presence at leaat, in making
| his labOrs a success.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-03-24
One Live Newspaper.

The Fort Pierce TRIBUNE is at least
,ne paper in Florida which seems to
nave some sort of adequate conception
If the land drawing at Fort Lauderdale.
THE TRIBUNE says: 1.-The great land
drawing at Fort Lauderdale, which is
aking place this week is undoubtedly
the greatest event ever transacted
vithin the State of Florida, and
columns could he written on t.
Miami Metropolis.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-03-24

New garage now open next 10 o'
I,ucie County Bank. Leave orders !"
rsnairs or storage at Jackson'Lue'
Glsdwin Company.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-03-24

Your opportunity to buy something
you need, and to sell something you
don't need, may both be found in the
same column of TRIBUNE want ads.