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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21


with the alternative of Il change in
administration. a change in policies
md a continuation of business depres-
sion and general unrest.
In estimating the probabilities of
President Taft's denomination ana re-
election it is necessary TO recur only
to recent history. The president car
ried every northern state in 1868. Be
tween the election of that year and
1910 occ sa"ed the tariff legislation
known as The Payne tariff law. 1t is
q well known maxim Of politics that
that party which reyiSeS the tariff is
defeated at the next election. and the
only exception to the rule in recent
years was the passage of the DingleY
law, which WAS followed so closely ny
the outbreak of the Spanisll-Ameri,a an
war as to bury the tariff issue in Il
wave OF patriotic enthusiasm. The
more recent bN-electonS in the big Re
publican states east of the Mississippi
river, notably in New York, New Jer
sey and Pennsylvania, have shown a
return Oh llepuDltduS 10 TIE lOtt Sluu
a restoration of the old time Republic
an maiorities, which justifes the pre-
dictiOn that they will be safely in the
Taft column in November. That they
will so unanimously support any other
Republican candidate, particularly if
the third term issue is injected into
the fight, is denied by the best i'll
formed leaders in those states.
AS to the nomination there is no
longer any doubt but that President
Taft will have a majority of the dele
gates both from the north and the
south. New England will be practical
~ if not entirely solid for him. He
will have sweeping victories in New
York, Pennsylvania and the other mid
die Atlantic states. Ohio has never
yet failed to support a favorite son
candidate or failed to cast its electoral
vote for Republican candidate for
president. Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Mis-
souri,, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21

revision and reform on a protective
basis and Of monetary reform and the
great legal problem involved in the eX-
statute were squarely before the coun-
try. In the latter issue the supreme
court had not made its famous ruling
in the Standard Oil and tobacco cases
which were to outline for the first time
since the law was passed by congress
its exact meaning. On each of these
three great issues it has been necessary
for President Taft to consider and
frame a definite policy, and it is his
decision as to these great questions
that has convinced the business men,
the laboring men and the farmers of
the country that another term in the
White House for William II. Taft is
all that is necessary to restore the
country on that basis of unparalleled
prosperity which characterized the ad-
ministratiOn OF William Mckinley. 1t
is this sentiment which not only as
sures the denomination of Mr. Taft at
Chicago, but also his reelection in No
vember.
So many bewildering side issues
have become involved in the present
campaign for delegates to the Chicago
convention that the facts above stated
have been overlooked in certain com
munities. Even the progressive
achievements OF the Taft administra
ton have been forgotten in the excite
ment occasioned by the introduction
Of new political doctrines, practically
none of which, except the proposal to
recall federal judges, can be dealt
with by the national government, but
must be decided each state for itself
The demand for presidential prefer
ence primary in each state, wholly a
state matter, in which even the presi-
dent himself has no right to interfere
has been magnif1ed into national is
sue Notwithstanding the fact that
there is and can be no national law
on the subject, and only a few states
are prepared to throw the protection
Of the law around any such primary
and in face of the fact that one-tenth
vention are already chosen and hun
dreds Of delegates elected to state and
district conventions 1t has been esti-
mated that to clothe such primary
with legal authority, as provided by
the rules of the party, it would cost
the taxpayers Of this country not less
than S5,000,000 Immediately.
The hysteria occasioned by these
conditions is now passing away, AMI
the foremost facts staring the voters In
the face are the progressive and def
mite policies of President Taft and the
certainty Of an immediate improve
ment in business conditions all over
the country following his denomination
and reelection. These facts are Of vital
interest to ell classes Of citizens, eS-
pecially when they are confronted
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
The Brood SOW.

On every farm there is a good deal
of waste from different sources, writes
d. J. Blyther in KimbalPs Dairy
Farmer a brood SOW offers very
profitable market for all this, even to
the weeds from the garden.
1t is a good plan when a sow of
good type proves herself a prolific
breeder and an economical feeder and
kind mother to keep her several years.
\ mature sow requires only food for
maintenance, while a growing one
needs food for growth. Furthermore.
the older one will have a good appetite
for waste that young one would not
care for.
1t is worth considerable to know that
at narrowing time, if you do not hap
pen to be around, your pigs are safe,
while with an untried young sow you
never know what is going to happen
to the pigs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
BED AS A CLOSET.

not only conceals the furniture, but
provides a sort of screen behind which
clothing may be hung on the wall if
space is much needed The whole is
held in an upright position by clamps
which engage the fulcrum rod and the
standards. By loosening these clamps
the bed is released and may be let
down to the floor, a crossbar at the
foot keeping it the proper height. The
bed is pivoted to the base at the head,
and the base acts as q support for this
end 1t will be readily noted that one
of these metal folding beds has the
advantage of being easy to keep clean,
and there is no danger of a powerful
spring closing it as you lie sleeping.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
About TESTING Cows,

The tests we want are the ones
made with normal feeding, whether
for one week or one year, writes a
New York dairyman in KimbalIs Dali
ry Farmer. Personally l want both.
a weeks test will show the capacity
of the COW, and years test will show
the ability of the man as Il feeder
With proper feeding there is little dan
ger of injuring the offspring. The
first thing | look for when reading a
test is the amount and kind of feeds
fed; then | can tell whether the COW
is paying proposition or not. A COW
that eats Il dollars worth of feed to
produce Il dollars worth of butter is
of little value, even though she pro-
duces twenty pounds of butter per
week. What prospective purchasers
want and are entitled to is what your
COW has done for year in milk ac-
cording to the test, what feeds were
fed and what kind of care was given.
Don't pamper. don't stuff, but don't
be afraid to feed There are thou
sands of cows ruined by underfeeding
where one is spoiled by overlooking.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
HINTS FOR FARMERS
system In Horse BREEDING.

1t might be hard to put ones tiL-er
Oh the greatest defect in horse breed
ing on the farms of this country, but
perhaps nothing is doing more to keep
the business back than the lack of a
definite system on the part of many
farmers, says the National Stockman
and Farmer. This lack of system is re-
sponsible for the great mixing of types
and breeds, which means inevitably
the production of mOngrels. Every
farmer who raises horses should make
up his mind TO follow some system in
his breeding. 1t does not matter so
much what type or breed of horses he
may select. Whatever serves his pur-
pose best on his farm and brings him
fair price for the surplus is a coed
system. Farm mares, those used in
farm work, can raise colts cheaper
than any breeder who has to keep a
lot of idle mares can raise them, and
they can be just as good whether they
are of trotting, carriage or draft blood.
The mares won't look so nice, and per-
so fast, but the economy of their pro-
ductiOn will offset other disadvan-
tages. The farmer who uses his brood
mares and his colts when old enough
to do his work can raise good ones if
he gets the right type and sticks to it,
and he can raise them cheap enough to
make money on them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Feeding For EGGS.

The morning feed of mixed whole
grain, consisting of wheat, corn, oats
or any good grain to be had is scat
tered in the straw of the scratch shed,
writes an Iowa poultrywoman in the
Western Poultry Journal. Here the
hens will work, contented and happy,
through the cold winter days, when
the snow keeps them in. About the
middle of the afternoon l feed a mash
Of two-thirds wheat bran and one of
middlings and cracked corn. To this !
add all table scraps and enough hot
water or milk to make a crumbly
mass. The hens always relish this
feed. During the short winter days
feed but twice. but there is always
something to be found in the scratch
ing material if they are hungry enough
to work for it. For green feed l give
them second crop clover hay, mangel
wurzels, small potatoes, cabbage or
any other vegetables l can get. The
poultry have oyster shells, grit, wheat
bran, charcoal and beef scraps always
before them in small hoppers fastened
to the fall of the shed. There is one
thing more that | cannot dispense
with, and that is my bone cutter BY
the aid of this machine all scraps of
meat and bones can be reduced to very
profitable food, and there is nothing
that will start the hens to laying
quicker. During freezing weather l
give warm water.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Ham Darioles.

cup, one-quarter cupful of sifted bread
crumbs, the yolks of two hard boiled
eggs passed through sieve. two table
spoonfus of melted butter, One-quarter
teaspoonful each of salt and paprika,
two beaten eggs and one-half cupful of
milk. Bake in pattypans, mixture to
be three-quarters of an inch thick in
the pans Cook Oh several folds of pa
per and surrounded with boiling water
until firm in center. Unfold on rounds
Of toast and set poached egg on top.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
. ~
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
Vineuar'S Various Uses.

A little vinegar added to the water
in which fish is boiled will remove the
strong oily taste
When added to the water in which
fowl is boiled vinegar tends to make
the flesh more tender.
If beefsteak is tough rub it with vim
egar, let it stand for Il few hours, and
you will regard your butcher more
kindly.
A little vinegar added to butter and
sugar is an excellent remedy for
hoarSeness.
When tired and nervous have some
one rub the back of the neck and ten-
pies with vinegar and water mixed. 1t
will prove most refreshing.
Vinegar burned in a sickroOm or
wherever there is a disagreeable stuffy
odor will give the room pleasant arc
matte fragrance.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Taft For Peace.

1t was only by the exercise of rare
discretion ana tact that war was avert
ed with Mexico nearly a year ago. Had
President Taft yielded to the demands
of some of the LIMOGES" of the coun-
try the United States might easily have
been plunged into a conflict with its
neighbor over fancied wrongs. With
out permitting the rights of American
citizens to suffer in any respect, Mr..
Taft handled a ticllliSh diplomatic sit
uation with such good judgment that
trouble was averted and the friendly
relations with Mexico We're undisturb-
o1
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Metal FOLDING Bed.

In view of the popularity of the
metal bed it was only a question of
time when there should be metal fold
ing beds. 1t was an Indiana man who
designed the example Of the latter
shown in the cut herewith. This
bed consists of base on which
the framework stands upright when
not in use for sleeping purposes. a
curtain hangs from the raised foot and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Eattenino Fowls.

Buckwheat meal is very good to use
in fattening chickens. but should be
used in preference mixed, half of its
bulk of other meal. choice being given
to cornmeaI or ground oats. To fattep
a fowl you should commence doing so
exactly eighteen days before the fowl
or fowls are needed for killing or for
marketing, as after eighteen days of
fattening they begin to lose flesh in
stead of gaining it.-A. V. Meersch in
Western Poultry Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Protect the Grindstone.

grindstone should never be left eX-
posed to the sun. The weight of the
handle will always cause one portion
of the stone TO remain uppermost, and
this from exposure will reach Il differ
ent degree of hardness from the under
side. so that after awhile the stone
will be ground out of circle. If the
stone has to stand in the open fat
box can easily be obtained to serve as
a cover
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21

South Dakota and Oklahoma of the
middle western states will all have
their quota Of Taft delegates in the
convention. four of them having al
ready instructed delegates in some dis
tricts for the president. The southern
states will be almost unanimous il
their support of the president, while in
Utah, Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Wy
oming, Arizona and the Pacific coast
states there is every assurance of solid
Taft delegations. Present indications
point only to scattering opposition tc
President Taft's denomination.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Cleaning Eurs.

A method Of cleaning furs which is
as excellent as it is easy is to clean
them with bran.
Fill diShpan with bran and set it
in the oven to warm. Rub the warm
bran into the fur again and again un-
til every spot has been gone over sew
eral times.
When the bran becomes soiled throw
it away and replace it. When the furs
are clean brush them well until every
particle of bran has been removed.
Hang out of doors for day or two,
and the fur will be soft. fluffy and full
of life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Very Nifty.

We notice a new style of humor that
has broken loose in the eastern fun
making magazines. 1t is so deep and
subtle that not every reader can tum-
BILE to it at first, but after they do we
presume their sides shake with laugh
ter. We hope it will become popular,
as we could write ii all day with our
eyes shut. Here is the idea:
Tea is usually served in teacup.
a debt may be paid with money.
Pants are worn by men.
To ride on railroad train buy a
ticket and get aboard.
Ice put in water will cool the same.
When hungry, eat.
Isn't it 100 cute for anything?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
OYSTER Cocktails,

Stir together tablespoonful each Of
tomato catchup and lemon juice, one
half tablespoonful of grated horserad
ish, one-half tablespoonful of vinegar.
a saltspoonful of salt, one-half table
spoonful of worcestershire sauce and
six drops of tabasco sauce. Set on
the ice until very cold. Put six small
oysters into glasses, which should be
set in the middle of plate or crushed
ice, and pour into the glasses the chilled
sauce.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Taft's Antitrust Record

in the real prosecution of the trusts
the administration of President Taft
has established record that is far be-
yond that of any Of his predecessors.
Big combinations have been brought to
the bar of federal justice, their pro
moters have been fined for disobeying
the Sherman antitrust law, and the
controlling corporations have been dis
integrated. The record of the Taft adj
ministration stands unequaled in its
curbing of Illegal combinations and
monopolies
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Custard Potatoes.

Mash potatoes without milk, simply
putting in pepper, salt and butter.
Now put through potato sieve Tor a
colander will answer for the purpose),
leave the flakes as they fall and pour
milk. Bake for about fifteen minutes.
When put through the sieve let drop
into an earthen dish that will stand
the heat ana can be sent to the table
just as baked. If more than six pota.
be needed
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Only Thing In Doubt Is Size Of
His Vote at Chicago.
MAY Break 1903 RECORD.
Sentiment Growing in Big Republican
States That He is Only MAN of His
Party Who Can Be Elected This
Year-Voters Satisfied With Admin
istrations Policies.

President William H. Taft is on q
fair road to denomination as the Re
publican standard bearer in the cam
paign of 1912. With approximately
100 delegates to the Chicago conven-
ton already instructed for him, the
president is more than likely to break
his record of 1908, when he was nom-
mated with 702 votes on the first bal,
lot in the Chicago convention of that
year. There is no longer any question
that he will be renominated, and the
only question now puzzling the mana
gers Of the Taft campaign is the com
pleteness of his victory.
Coupled with the assurance of his
denomination is the growing sentiment
in the big Republican states both east
and west that President Taft is the
only Republican candidate who can
possibly be elected this fall. 1t will
be recalled readily enough that when
Mr.. Taft took Office three years ago,
March last. the great issues of tariff
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Pear Honey.

Reserve the juice from cooked pears
and boil it with cinnamon bark. Be-
fore placing it in the jar boil a fourth
teaspoonful of cream of tartar in each
half gallon of juice. 1t prevents the
strip from crystallizing. This is a rich
strip to serve with breakfast cakes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Hunor and
Philosophy
By DUNCAN n. SMITH
TIMELY HINT.

WE meant
w To speak of it sooner.
So careless
In us 10 overlook it!
You'll forgive US,
Won't you?
That's a dear.
In the busy
Rush of life
We sometimes grow careless
And neglect
Our obvious
And most important duties.
OF course
1t slipped our mind.
That goes
Without saying.
We DO not offer
That
AS an excuse;
just as an explanation.
There is no excuse
For such
A palpable oversight.
True,
we nave been so busy
Getting a living.
Preparing for vacation,
Giving advice
To the weather man,
Reading the tariff bill.
Working in the garden,
Looking at airships
And performing other
Imperative duties
That we have overlooked
And neglected
Matters of moment.
However,
Better late than never,
So
Here goes,
Everybody listen
And heed this word of wisdom.
'Tis this:
Buyyour Christmas presents ear
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Felt Heavier.

Strange that pound Of lead should
weigh no more than a pound of feath,
ers."
Doesn't it?"
Certainly not
Have some one hit you with pound
of each and see.'
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Quite Appropriate.

What is she going to name her
twins!"
"She is thinking of calling them both
william"
whats the idea?''
Aren't they Il double BillY'
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Easy.

If bound to get some trouble
By either HOOK or crook
You always know before you start
You won't have far to look.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Washing Windows.

When washing windows put few
drops of rurpcntine in the water and
you will he able to dry them much
quicker, aud they will be clear and
bright.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Learning Young.

Learning Young.
"Ala, what is a pippin?"
"a kind of fruit"
at amt either"
what makes you think SOP
PA saw one the other day when We
were out walking, and there wasn't
any fruit store near"
"That'll cost your pa a new dress"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Useful Information.

He insuted a pugilist and made a
great discovery"
What was it?"
THAT he had a solar pleXus."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
A Spur.

Gust ut this point the explorer got
cold feet"
Il suppose he stopped right there"
"No; he pushed on Cold feet are
normal in north pole discoveries"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
Morse Still.

Preserve me from the candid man
But, Oh, let me keep shady
When somewhere in the neighborhood
Appears the candid lady!
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
What Theodore Roosevelt Said.

On the 18th of March next / shall
have served three and half years,
and this three and a half years cOnsd-
tute my first term. The wise custom
which limits the president to two terms
regards the substance and not the
form, and UNDER NO CIRCUM-
STANCES WILL l BE \ CANDI-
DATE FOR OR ACCEPT ANOTHER
NOMINATION. - Theodore Roosevelt,
Nov. 8, 1901
1 HAVE NOT CHANGED AND
SHALL NOT CHANGE THAT DECI-
SION THUS ANNOUNCED. - Theo-
dore Roosevelt, Dec Ii, 1907.
WILL ACCEPT THE NOMINA-
TON FOR PRESIDENT IF IT IS
RENDERED TO ME- and l will ad-
Aere to this decision until the conver
ton has expressed its preference
Theodore Roosevelt, Feb. q, 1912
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
Mere generosity pays no debts.
Ability to forget an injury is better
than ability to pay it off.

A clever persC 4
is one who is
able to make an
explanation that
doesn't explain
anything.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21

Most people can keep a secret OF
their own making
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21

Advice is something that everybody
gives and nobody takes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-03-21

Lots of people
b e C o ~ e strong
a rm e d individ-
uals simply by
keeping up their
predilectio to
knock.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-04

for you. There's four huskieg-two
guineas, a goose and a harp-upstairs,
who'll go with you, and nobody will
start anything with those babies, I can
tell you straight. They'll see you
wherever you want to be taken, and
you keep EN- with you as long as you
think you need 'em, see. And, when
all these troubles are over, come down
to Doyers street some day and spend
q little time with Kelly"