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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26

melodies of the most delightful and
The opera opens with a short pro-
logue, showing a wine cellar in Nun
ich. Hoffman,, Il dissipated young
German poet is induced to tell for the
amusement of his fellow jewellers,
the story of his three love affairs.
The following three acts show the
enactment Of his stories, each act de-
picting one of his love affairs. In the
first act he falls in love with a won
dcrful mechanical doll which he be
ncVcS to be alive. The role of this
doll in played by Miss Gladys Cald-
WE'LL prima donna Of the Shceh2n
Opera company and so remarkable is
her performance that although IIoff-
mann believes her to be alive The
audience in spite of the fact that she
sings, talks ana dances is at times in
doubt rs to whether she is really
alive or piece of mechanism. The
next act shows a moonlight night in
Venice. This act is said to be one of
the most beautiful ever seen on the
operate stage. 1t is in this scene
tEat Mr.. Shechan as Hoffman,, fights
a fatal duel on account of one Jul
ietta, the second lady with whom he
has fallen in love. And after killing
his rival the fair Julictta deserts him
for another admirer. In the last act
is shown the home of Crespel, poor
musician, with whose daughter, Hoff-
mann has fallen in love. 1t is during
this scene that Charles Swickard, is
heard in the role of Doctor Miricle,
the great part which Renaud played
in the New York Manhattan Opera
House. For the epilogue the scene
returns to the wine cellar, where
Hoffman,, his story ended, after a
night Of carousing falls helplessly
drunk across tho table.
The Sheehan English Opera COM
Tany with its celebrated cast includ-
ing Joseph F. Sheehan, Miss Gladys
Caldwell, Miss Marion Walker, Miss
AInabel Tarlton, Mr.. Charles Swick-
ard, Mr.. Francis ]. Tyler, Mr.. Will
lam J. Jorgenson, Mr.. Kenneth Dud-
Icy, Mr.. William Young and Mr.. JOS
eph Haywood, as well as the celebrat-
ed Sheehan Grand Opera chorus will
be heard at the Ellensburg theatre
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26
Facts From France.

Paris has museum of phonetics.
The construction of the Paris boule-
Yards was commenced in 1886.
Hailstorms in France cause an e0t-
mated annual loss to farmers Of $780,
100000 francs.
In parts Of France shepherds keep
their sheep under observation on stills.
The city Of Paris owns a machine
that can grind nearly a quarter OF
million paving blocks In a day.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26
Sheehan Opera Company Worthy OF
1.-THE Love Tales of Hoffman,"

If Offenbach's famous opera THE
Love Tales of Hoffman," is the
greatest opera the world has ever
known, then by the same standard
the Sheehan English opera company
is the finest opera company America
has ever known. A short review of
the reasons for both of these facts
may be given rs follows:
THE Love Tales of Hoffman, is
entirely different from any opera in
the realms of music. Not only is its
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26
The Writers.

Chaucer breathed his last while COM
posing ballad.
Petrarch was found dead In his IL
brary leaning over book
Bayle, French philosophical writer.
when dying pointed to the place where
his proof sheet lay.
Roscommon, English poet, while ex-
piring quoted from his own transla-.
ton Of "DfGD 1rae.'
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22
ORCHARD HEATING.

The question of heating orchards
during frosty nights TO prevent a de-
struction of the bloom has passed be
yond the experimental stage. and this
year every level headed orchardist who
lives in latitude that is likely to be
visited by spring frost when the trees
are in bloom should make preparations
at once to safeguard himself against
frost damage. Where it can be pro-
cured at. price of from to 6 cents
per gallon crude petroleum will serve
the purpose as well or better than any
other material and has the advantage
that, being in covered pot. it is not
rendered useless by a rain, as is quite
often the case with wood or litter of
several kinds. There are several good
oil burners on the market, and those
made without soldered joints are pref
cradle. Experience has shown that
about fifty burners should be used per
acre and so set that the wind will
blow the smoke and heat from them
into the limbs of the trees. In ma
jority of cases the critical-coldest-
time during night in which frost oc-
ours is between 3 and 6 a. NJ, and the
burners should be held in readiness
until the time mentioned Frequently
conditions prevailing in the early even
ing will indicate q frost later. but o
change of wind may prevent it. Two
or three thermometers Of good make
should be stationed through the or
chard so as to keep tab on the tempera-
ture. 1t is well to remember that both
apple and peach blossoms in full bloom
will stand from four to five degrees of
frost without serious damage; hence II
only two or three degrees of frost
threaten it will not be necessary TO
make more than a smudge on the east
side of the orchard just before sunup
SO as to prevent too rapid thawing
of the blossoms. Stumps, cordwood.
brush and other litter have also been
used with good results, fewer fires be-
ing required with materials making a
larger blaze and giving more heat. In
some of the orange growing sections
of California orchards of from fifty TO
q hundred acres have been protected
by driving through them in the early
morning hours low wagons bearing
fires so fed as TO make dense smudges.
Whatever method be followed in pro-
tecting the orchard from frost. prepa-
rations for heating or. smudging should
be made well in advance so that one
will not be taken unawares. Instances
q he,
in orchard heating has been returned
manifold in the crop return Of single
season.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22
TEACHING THE CALF TO DRINK.

Ii is amusing sometimes TO see the
somewhat lengthy dissertations on
teaching the calf how TO drink. as If 1t
were a matter of considerable Difficult
ty. There are few simple precau-
tions that make the matter relatively
easy-at least the writer has found
them so in his own experience. In the
first place, the calf will learn to drink
the more quickly If it hasn't acquired
the habit of sucking. 1t is well to take
the little chap away from the nanny
after it has her udder cleaned out In
good shape. In the case of inexperi-
enced persons the job Is aggravated by
going at it wrong way 10. 1t is well 10
be friendly with the hungry little bo-
vine. and with this idea in view strad.
die its back. give it two fingers and
when II has got a good grip on them
gently lower the head into the pail,
keeping the fingers far enough apart so
that the milk will pull between them.
Keep the little brute's nostrils above
the milk line and when 1t is getting
good draft of milk withdraw the
fingers. 1t will shortly want something
to suck besides its tongue, and the fin.
gers will have to be returned to the
mouth. but gone at I'm this way it will
not be long before the calf will drink
in an entirely satisfactory way.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22
cOTTONSEED MEAL FOR FEED.
ING STEERS.

The past winter saw the first sack
of cottouseed meal shipped into the
section In which the writer lives. II
costs laid down S34.50 per ton. which
Is about dollar less than the price Of
linseed oil meal. and this notwithstand
ing the fact that the chemical analysis
shows that the former feed contains
nearly 10 per cent more protein thar
the latter. This makes cheap and
excellent source of protein. while nu.
merous experiments which have been
made show that. given In a proper IN.
ton wifi corn. about, one to ten. feed,
ing animals do exceptionally well on 1t
The feeder who. Is trying this cotton.
seed meal for the first time is also
feeding with 1t equal parts oNalfalfa.
which Is a prepared feed made cf
ground alfalfa leaves and stems and
molasses. This contains a trifle less
than 20 per cent Of protein an& costs
about S. per ton laid down. Notwith-
standing the high price at which they
are sold. this use of these protein con-
centrates makes ncssible more eco
nomical ration than II corn should be
used exclusively.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

1t is an interesting fact that while
the average wheat yield Of the state
Of Kansas was but thirteen and one.
half bushels per acre for 1910 it was
nearly twice this amount on all the
land farmed under the direction OF
the experiment station at Fort Hays
In the western part Of the state. where
scientific principles were carried out
in the blowing and preparation of the
soil. Yet, Notwithstanding this show.
ing, you now and then run across a
fellow In the thirteen bushel per acre
class who has little but derision for
the lead pencil farmers Of the state
agricultural colleges.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

The more frequently the hog raiser
can bring his shotes to seven months
of age and have them weigh 300
pounds apiece the larger per cent OF
gain he will make on his investment,
as in majority of cases quick
gains are economical gains. The above
result can be obtained from a clover
alfalfa or rape pasture. skimmilk OF
buttermilk during the interval and
corn and oil meal at the rate of 0 to !
as finishing ration.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

A woman can and is usually willing
to stand a good deal OF downright hard
work II she feels there is good reason
for her doing so and that her labors
are recognized and appreciated, and
this goes far toward tightening the
load, but 1t is indeed hard lines for
her who slaves from daylight till dark
and long past, who receives only cross
words and complaints In acknowledg'
ment of her services.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

If the Danish dairyman can make
money in dairying on 500 and $500
land and the farmer on the Jersey and
Guernsey islands can make good liv'
ing and something besides on land
worth from $1,000 to $1,000 per acre
and buy high priced imported feeds to
boot, 1t looks as IL the farmers of the
United States on lands worth from $50
to $3.50 per acre and capable of pro.
ducing all Of the raw stuff needed in
the turning out Of finished dairy prod
ucts had about the surest and easiest
snap that could be imagined.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

The plebeian prune. which. dressed
with thick cream, is n close second tc
June strawberries, is greatly improved
in edible quality if soaked from twelve
to twenty-four hours before cooking
while the uncooked prune soaked in
warm water in which the desired
amount OF sugar has been dissolved Is
said to have as fine flavor as the
fresh fruit
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

In selecting breed of dairy cows
II is not so vital a thing that one
should have this or that variety as
that he should select the breed which
he likes best The performance of the
several leading breeds is so nearly on
an equality that success is largely a
matter of the man and his method any
way.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

alfalfa caught with heavy rain a
couple Of years ago hit upon the plan
Of slowing the crop away in his silo
green and wet. Later he filed the silo
up with corn. Late the following win.
ter when he got down to the alfalfa
ensilage he found it in perfect condi-
ton. and the dairy cows were crazy
about it and ate it up clean as a whis-
tie. This would seem to show that the
silo might be used to advantage as a
haymow for clover and alfalfa in Sec
tons where the rainfall prevents the
proper curing of the grasses.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

Flower lovers who last fall took the
pains TO secure hyacinth. narcissus and
daffodil bulbs are just now receiving
hundredfold return in the wealth of
bloom and fragrance from these re-
sponsive and delicate plants. Especial
ly are they priced because they come
at time when there is dearth of
other bloom
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

A chain is no stronger than its weak
est link. and churning of butter Is
usually no sweeter than the worst
mess of cream which was used in the
making of ii. Sometimes buttermak-
ers and more often creamery mana
pie fact
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

The dairy business of the country
will be put on much more profitable
as well as a fairer basis when the
price paid for cream is determined not
only by butter fat content. but free
dom from odors, filth, etc., which mean
inevitably poor butter quality. Just
so long as dirty patron gets SO much
per inch for his cream on the basis of
the Babcock tests. no matter how loud
and filthy 1t is, distinct injustice will
continue to be done the clean and care
full patron. while there will continue to
be lacking in the case of the filthy pa
tron compelling motive to be any
cleaner or do any better.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

The Everglades and big cypress
swamp of Florida are inhabited by
the remnant OF tribe of Indians, the
Serninoles. who have been deprived of
their lands and have taken up their
abode in these swamps as last re-
treat.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

In climates sufficiently mild for out
door rose culture there are probably no
roses that bloom more profusely and
beautifully than the Killarney and
Caroline Testout. and for this reason
they are especially adapted for hedge
and border uses.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

The other day the writer ran across
the very unusual case of an attempt
to set the broken leg Of horse. The
patient, faithful old family nag. had
been kicked by livelier stable mate
with the above result. Hating to kill
the faithful animal. the owner called
In skilled veterinarian, who put the
broken leg In plaster cast and strap
ped it up in such way that it was
lifted from the floor. The last re-
ports were that the broken bone was
healing rapidly. The reason why this
is not more often done is that such
an animal cannot be kept quiet and
its leg In condition of relaxation
for a long enough time for the bone TO
knit.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

So far as his ever being of any use
IN the world. small boy might as well
tie forty pound rock 10 his neck and
Jump into the nearest pond us TO let
the cigarette habit get its clutches on
him
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

The farmers of Denmark carry on
not only remarkably successful CO.
operative dairies and creameries, but
bacon factories. The output Of the
latter runs into millions annually and
are so economically managed that the
members realize cents more per
pound for their bacon than the hog
raisers Of any other country.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

There is nothing I'm the line of things
to eat that Is nicer than fine fresh
egg and nothing that is worse than one
that is 'off color"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

The problem Of keeping the young
folks on the farm, as well as the good
wife from sinking into an untimely,
yet restful, grave. will be solved when
the head Of the house puts by the no
ton that he has gos to annex the ad-
Joining eighties and instead devotes
some Of the hard earned money, In the
accumulation of which both wife and
children have had hand, to re-
modelling the house, improving the
grounds and installing some Of the
improvements and conyeniences that
tighten labor, make life tolerable and
enjoyable and In a measure worth the
living. When the boys and girls hike
from the farm as soon as they are
well out OF kits there's usually rea-
son for 1t.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

President Taft has lately signed a
proclamation which will throw open
to homestead entry more than half a
million acres in the Ozark forest re-
serve, in Arkansas. south of the White
river. In the Leatherwood mountains.
While much Of the tract Is rough and
covered with timber, there are limited
areas that would be ideal for the
growing of corn and other crops If
cleared, while much larger areas
would be suited to fruit raising. The
climate Is such that stock can range
the year throughNwhile the water sup
ply is abundant and pure and the
country a healthful one in which to
live. Further information relative to
the tract can be got by writing the
land office. Washington.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

1t will be well for those who have
kept Gamma bulbs through the win
ter for the first time to inspect them
and see what condition they are In. IL
their vitality seems to have been i'm
paired or they seem too dry it will be
a good idea to pot them at once and
put them where 1t is light and cool. un-
der which conditions they will sprout.
but will not make much growth.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

The flesh of from to 2 per cent Of
the hogs slaughtered in the United
States Is infested with a parasite
known as trichina. Its presence In
pork which is eaten raw or rare often
causes serious Illness and sometimes
death. To safeguard against this dan
ger all pork eaten should be thorough
ly cooked, so that the meat is white all
the way through. While thorough cur
ing usually kills these parasites or
flesh worms. such meat is not always
thoroughly cured. hence should be
thoroughly cooked before eating.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

The University of Missouri has six
registered Jersey cows that produced
4,3l4 pounds of butter in a year. or an
average of 7l9 pounds per COW. This
butter sold at an average price Of 80
cents per pound. which meant a gross
average return per COW for butter
alone of $3.50. If these cows gave milk
testing per cent they gave 1900
pounds of it in the same period. which
was worth at 80 cents per hundred
weight 1850, or nearly $50 apiece.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

1t would be impossible to express In
terms of dollars and cents the value
of the moisture which fell general
ly throughout the Mississippi valley
and the vast region lying west about
the middle of February. In some Sec
tons the welcome moisture, so essen
tial to plant growth. fell in the shape
Of rain. while in the more Dortherly
and mountain territory it came in the
shape OF snow. The precipitation was
copious and assures crop of wheat
In vast territory where 1t was feared
that there could be little or nothing.
In the more strict arid sections. in
GLIDING New Mexico. Arizona and
Colorado. the heavy fall of snow in
sures a supply Of moisture necessary
to furnish water for irrigation.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-22

The fine young heifer bearing her
first calf, in which the owner feels
real pride. should be given little ex-
ira attention the few weeks before as
well as the few weeks after calving.
One Of these precautions is the feed.
ing Of such ration as. will provide
her with a generous amount of protein
needed in equipping her calf with a
strong and healthy body. Corn fodder
or ensilage with clover and alfalfa
makes an excellent and well balanced
ration. II the legumes are not to be
had bran and oilmeal should be sub
stituted. the last named element not
being fed in excess Of pound per
day. II such ration is given and the
heifer is given dry and warm sleeping
quarters there will be no good reason
why her offspring will not be strong
and lusty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-04
BAZAAR FOR HOSPITAL.
Active Business Done IN Name OF
Sweet Charity

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cake tabls The Epiphany 81 r,n ais
has cakes and * ia charge of Nj n
H. Wilmer. chairman NJ = J. Nt'i.
wagon. Mis- BRYAN. AIS y + \ hlnI
and Mrs. + ] RYAN.
Al Saints IT Chevy Chase. F.irit}.
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meats ~ soil ana lemonade and fruit
punch. Mr. j. r Johnson is in rtar.e.
assisted hy Mr.. john davidson NJ +
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Watson cIaia. Mis- Mary Perr- i;.ov',
Mr. Edwin Mix. Mrs & fucker Mir
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Rockyillc and t.hri.t CHURCH. George
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-04
Births Reported.

T.e following births Rave been 1"aoited
TO The health ott,e in the past twenty
foir hours
John T. ana Mamie L. Thompson. boy
Joseph and ElEi" LIle~. boy.
Robert l.. and Maggie Jackson. elri.
Edward and Maggie Chase. girl
otno ". and Julie *. SGmmerEIIle. girl
lanes aad Mabel Washington. box
Arthur and Mollie carter. boy.
Henry and blanche Grayson, boz
Edward ard Amanda Stevenson, FIJI
Waite: = ami Eva J Moltle!, boE.
James and Jennie White, boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-04
F Street, Corner Thirteenth.
Health and Beauty Advice
By MRS, MAJ MARTIN.

To To have glowing checks and clear CON
r-~zior -ol rnust feel wei ard e well. For
rour cd-"uic condition ~ 1T Gealth YOU really
need rothins moro tcaD good system tolic and
oo1 purifier ! can recommend nothing better
iran tre old home tonic made follows: Dis
sovc "ne-dalr cup sugar ard oRr oHEr" kardene
~ onc-haif pint alcohol. taen add hit water to
" axe full quart Take tablespoonful hefor"
zach meal This tonic vill purify your blood.
csrar NJ your sallow skin. give Won appetite
and I'd voGr system 81 that sluggish. tired, half
srs feeling. Your pimpl"s and liver hl"tches
VII disappear as = br magic This simple" in
81 pcusivc tonic viii give -ou renewed strength
ambition ard tno appearance q ovcrf"wHS
h. attn and life.