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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07
The Idle horaa.

The horse that is idle may be win
tered very largely upon roughage, such
as hay, straw or corn fodder. 1t Is
better TO have the digestive tract of
the idle horse well distended with
coarse material rather than contract
ed, as would be the case IL grains pos
sessing only the requisite nutriments
were supplied. If the roughage con-
sists largely Of very coarse material.
such as straw and cornstalks, some
grain should be fed In addition, say
four pounds Of oats or corn. two In
the morning and two in the evening.
or, better still. two pounds Of oats In
the morning and two pounds Of corn
in the evening.
During the severe winter no greater
service a be rendered such a horse
than to provide him three times daily
with an abundant supply Of fresh wa
ter from which the icy chill has been
driven. .
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07
sluTaATIi.G
The DAIRY BARN.

The shut-in seaso has arrived.
Many who have dairy COWS are Mailing
up their barns and closing every posi-
BILE opening that may allow the en-
trance OF fresh air. SAYS Kimball's
Dairy Farmer. In a measure this is
right, for it is 4 mistake to have a
barn through which the wind whistles
and into which the snow drifts: but.
on the other hand, this plan of sealing
up every opening which viii permit
the entrance of fresh air is a mistake.
People seem TO have an idea that an
air tight barn is a warm barn. They
believe that they should hold all the
animal heat generated by the herd of
cows. As a result when one enters n
barn OF this kind on a cold winter
morning he will be stiaed by the close.
poisonous air that is especially no
ticeable when one IN in from the
fresh, pure outdoor air. The barn that
is most conducive TO the healthful
housing of cattle is equipped with zen
tilating flues large enough to carry off
the impure air and supply fresh air
for the cows without permitting any
drafts and without chilling the air in
the stable. 1t is just as much a mis-
take to try to keep cows without fresh
air as it is TO try to live without fresh
air
OF the two dairy barns, one sealed
up and the other equipped with an eff
cient system Of ventilation. the Their
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07
Look Out For Frozen Reets.

Last year considerable loss came to
stock owners in Wisconsin by feeding
frozen beets. says Hoard's Dairyman.
In one instance a farmer boiled up a
lot Of such beets and fed his hogs. Al
most the entire lot died In a short time
OF paralysis Of the heart, occasion
ed. 1t is supposed, by serious gastric
disturbance. The chemical changes
eaused by freezing and thawing evolve
q poisonous principle. DR.. Hadley Of
the veterinary department Of the Wis
consin College Of Agriculture has been
making an investigation Of these facts.
ana his conclusions are as we have
stated.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07

with a furnace. Dig large roots and
allow them to freeze for a few days.
Then place close together on an inch
or two of soil in a warm part of the
cellar where there is very little and
diffused light.
Sift fine soil between the roots and
V with two inches OF soil. Water
thoroughly.
The leaf stalks grow rapidly, and
cuttings may be made repeatedly until
the roots are exhausted, and a new sup
ply can then be planted in the same
soil.
There are many rhubarb plants on
alpi"st every farm the roots of which
Should be divided and the surplus may
be used to good advantage in forcing.
-R. l.. Watts in National Stockman
and Farmer. ~
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07
TANNING SKINS.
Directions For Making Best Use Of the
Prey of Gun or Trap.

Directions For Making Best Use Of the
Prey of Gun or Trap.
Many a boy who has been successful
with trap or gun would be glad to save
some Of the fur skins secured as q sou
venir or for some purpose, such as
making lap robes, rugs, etc. He is
quite often prevented from doing this
because Of the expense when the work
is done by a skilled tanner or else by
the lack Of knowledge of how to do it
himself.
There are several processes by which
hides may be tanned with the fur on.
but the following is about as chean
and handy as any:
Wash the hide in warm water. re
move all flesh matter from the inner
surface and loose dirt from the Ea.r
side. Now wash in strong, rather warm
soapsuds. The old fashioned soft soap
made from wood ashes is best. Either
rub by hand or gently on a ~washboari
AS soon as thoroughly cleansed ana
rinsed, press as much Of the water out
as possible. Add the following mix
ture to the flesh side: Common salt
and ground alum, one-fourth ounce
each, and one-half ounce Of borax dis
solved in one quart Of hot water.
When sufficiently cool to work with
the hand. ada enough rye meal 30
make a thick paste. Spread the mix
ture on the flesh side, fold and let re-
main in a shady, airy place for two
weeks, then remove the paste and
wash. When nearly dry, scrape the
flesh side thoroughly with a dull knife,
and rub with the hands until the skin
is soft and pliable.-Kansas Farmer.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07

'~cROuCHENG ALONGSIDE THE FENCE"
truth became plain. You sit right
here and let a thief enter our back
yard and prowl around for an hour or
two and then get away loaded down
with plumber! Did he promise to dl-
vide with youT"
Il simply got sight of him as ne was
climbing over the alley fence"
ooh, it was simply, was it2 And did
you yell at himf'
"of course. not. Why should / yell at
a strange man?'
Not n yen, ehT'
"No, sir
and you didn't telephone the po-
lice?'
"No."
"Well. that's our way of doing
things. If he had stolen the back
doors off the house you wouldn't have
said a word. A bold faced thief en-
tiers my back yard in broad daylight
and steals my spade. Ny wife sees
him and never says a word. She even
encourages him to return and steal my
pickax and crowbar. By the chin Of
my grandmother
His Inspiration.
what is IT." asked Mrs. Bowser an
his face lighted up with a smile.
Hush! Keep quiet! Ha, HAP
But what is it?"
TN encouraging that bloody minded
thief to return here tonight and steal
the fence you have played into my
hands. By John, but I won't find an
other word Of fault with you! wo-
man, you have given me a golden OPP
portunity."
1t was a quarter Of an hour before
Mr.. Bowser would explain. His plan
was to disguise himself and play Old
Sleuth and make a capture and strike
terror to the hearts of other thieves.
BE would leave the crowbar, the pick
ak, the rake and the lawn mower In
plain sight, and when the thief came to
bear or the plunder-bin!
But why not hire some one to
watch?" suggested Mrs. Bowser.
Because it is for me to fasten my
claws on the thief and make his heels
break his neck. I wouldn't lose the
chance for $4,000"
You'll surely get yourself into trou-
ble."
And I'll get some M else into trou-
BILE. Before midnight tonight the mys-
terry Of the missing spade will have
been solved and justice will have over.
taken the guilty party"
His Disguise.
Spurred on by his enthusiasm, Mr..
Bowser hunted up an old plug hat, a
wornout Prince Albert coat and a pair
OF bicycle shoes. From an old catskin
hum left BY a cook he made himself a
chin whisker, and when Old Sleuth
was ready for business ever the cat
didn't know him.
"You don't mean to tell rae that you
are going to parade up aud down the
alleys in that rig!" gasped Mrs. Bow.
Ser as he stood before her in his dis
guise.
"S-s-s-h! Not so loud?' he whisper
ed Il am 10 about to take up the
trailr'
But the man who took the spade
may not return"
"S'death! A thief always returns to
see II there il anything more be can
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07
4 arm ano
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Garden
WINTER GROWN RHUBARB.

It Is Easily Raised In the Cold Season
il Proper Care Is Given.
No crop is more easily grown under
glass than rhubarb. The roots should
be lifted and frozen for a few days be-
fore being used for forcing.
Temperatures favorable for growing
radishes and lettuce suit rhubarb just
as well. When forced under low tenn
peratures the stalk grows heavier.
Subdued light induces q more tender
stalk and n milder in quality than
when grown in the open ground. Car
den soil of a light, opeE texture is suit-
able for this purpose.-AmericaR Cul-
tivator.
1t is easy to grow rhubarb during
the winter in any house cellar provided
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07
ONLY KIND THAT PAYS.

There are very few fields that
get the cultivation they should.
An aerated. pulverized. mellow
soil is the only paying kind to
put seed into. A pint of sifted
soil In a fiowerpot will grow a
bigger plant than will a quart
Of coarse soil We can't sift
grainfelds, but we a come
close to ii. with the i.ght tools
used. when 1t Is not too wet or
dry.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07

Reports OF late official tests show
a record OF more than 800 Jersey
cows and heifers that have made
records OF 1875 pounds OF milk each,
or 422 pounds of butter fat, in twelve
months. At the average price of
20 cents per pound this would mean
an annual income OF S105.50 from
each COW for butter fat alone, to
say nothing of the skimmilk.
the calves or the fertility left on
the farm. The COW shown herewith
Is Great SCOTS Champion. the
champion Jersey COW at the nation
oil dairy show.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07
Cows In Geld Weather

Cows viii do as well or better In
cold weather than in warm weather II
they have good feed and shelter. MIX
IND butter bring higher prices at this
season. and 4 = easier 70 keep the
product fresh.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07

on win be of
great conven-
fence. Instead of
buying h o o k S,
use wire nails,
and IL driven as
shown in the
drawing e y
will support a
very heavy
weight Drive
the lower nail
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07

ornamental purposes, which have a
value greatly in excess Of their value
as lumber.
No method Of minimizing individual
trees against the bark disease is yet
known, and no method OF treating or
curing them when once attacked IS
certain In it's results. While this is
the owner Of orchard trees and large
ornamental trees of great individual
value, no method Of dealing with sin
gle t~rees-surgery, medication, spray
ing, etc.-however successful in itself,
would meet the demands of the pres
ent situation. It Is not practicable ct
present to apply any individual meth
cd of treatment to forest trees: the In
dividual tree Is not worth 1t and Will
not be for many years.
Fortunately, however, there is a
method Of dealing with the situation
which is applicable to the country as a
whole and which, SO far as tested, is
practicable. The disease advances
but slowly In q solid line. but instead
spreads from isolated centers Of infec-
ton, often many miles I'm advance Of
the main line Of disease. It therefore
seemed probable that IL these advance
Infections could be located at a rea-
sonably early stage they could be
eliminated at relatively little expense,
thus preventing further spread from
These points at least. It Is believed
that this method of attack WIN prove
practicable and II carried out on a
large scale will result ultimately IN
the control Of the bark disease which
has done so much damage.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07
Adapting Crop. to Climates.

The farmer cannot change his eli
matte environment but he can grow
crops adapted to 1t. There are two
ways Of doing this-by the breeding
and selection OF hardy plants and by
the introduction of new species and
varieties adapted by nature to new
locations. The experiment stations in
the different states and territories have
been doing work along the first line,
ana the federal government. through
the bureau Of plant industry. has been
seeking hardy varieties Of plants from
all parts Of the world for introduction
into u W country Country Gen.
tleSman.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07
FOR THE aoLp MAN."

Are you setting a good exam
pie for the young farmers in
your neighborhood? IL not. be-
gin anew this year and be a
worthy example for better agri-
culture.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07
Chrono,ouical.

The teacher asked, when did Moses
liver" After the silence had become
painful she ordered: "Open your Old
Testaments. What does It say there?'
A boy answered. "Moses. 1000"
snow" said the teacher, why didn't
you know when Moses ived?" WELL"
replied the boy, II thought It was his
telephone number."-Suburban Life.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07

Il e another one Of your patients
Is dead"
Yes, and am greatly perturbed
over his case. I gave him two tfuds Of
medicine and don't know which one Il
was that killed h1m.n--Judga
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07

Why is 1t that the average
man is always willing to spend
SO worth Of time trying to get 4
forty cent reduction in his gas
bill?-Chicago Record-H Herald.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07

Handy For Hanging Things.
Farmers will find many places around
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07

BY M. QUAD.
copyright. 1911. by Associated Literary
Press.l
WW YHEN the first snowhakes came
ESN Mr.. Bowser hunted up his
Wv spade ard stood 1t by the
kitchen door TO be used as a
snow shovel during the winter. The
other evening he strolled into the back
yard to see how many clothespins he
could COY and raise a row about.
and he glanced around for that spade.
1t had vanished! The matter called for
an immediate and vigorous ~investiga.
ton.
The cook hadn't lent it and the cat
hadn't eaten It, but it was Mrs. Bow
ser who held the key to the mystery.
She had caught sight of a strange man
in the back yard that afternoon She
had taken him 10 be a working man
from @ door, but he must be held
responsible for the disappearance Of
the spade.
by thunder, but you are a nice won.
am shouted Mr.. Rowser rs the awful
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07
ExcentianaI Case.

New Office Boy-Gentleman to see
you, sir.
Busy Editor-Didn't I tell you I was
not to be disturbed by anybody what
soeyer?
New Office Boy-I know, sir. but @
wears spats.-Punch.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07

hrst-Farm and Fireside.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07
The Coroner win Find ou,

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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-07
BOWSER'S SPADE,
He Qualities as an American
Sherlock Holmes.
SLEUTHlNG BY MIDNIGHT.
The Thief Chase In the Alley and Its
Unexpected Developments-A Prom
ising Career as an Amateur Detective
Nipped In the Bud.

BY M. QUAD.
Copyright. 1911. by Associated Literar
Press
The Dickinson press., 1912-06-08
8elfield

James Cody of Zenith was a BelEeld
visitor Thursday.
D. D. Foft left Sunday evening for
Brainard. MINI.
Miss Bernice Giles left Wednesday
evening for Arkansas City, Kansas.
Willard Hall and E. S. Olson of Snow
were BeIfield visitors Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Kathrine Meisner departed Fri
day evening for Whitenbure. Wis.,.
where she will spend her vacation with
her parents.
Mrs. Morris Fleming and son. Wesley,
expect to start Sunday for Moosejaw,
Sask.. for an extended visit with
relatives.
A. C. Hosfield came up from Mott
Saturday evening, spending Sunday
with his family here.
Mrs. Howard Young and son, Ray
mond, came down from. Mikkelson last
week for several weeks visit with
relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Beebe moved
Saturday into their residence on North
Main street, which they recently pur-
chased of Mr.. Lindholm.
Misses Cummings and Stewart came
up from Dickinson Sunday evening,
Miss Cummings returning Monday, Miss
Stewart remaining to take up her work
with the Holland-Dakota Landbouw Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Keith came in
from Snow Monday. Miss Beulah Keith
returning with them to spend the sum-
mer with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
E. Keith.
The Dickinson press., 1912-06-08
FOOT OF THE BEE.

Strong Claws and Flexible Pads 70,
Rough and Smooth Surfaces.
The seeming miracle Of insects walk.
ing ~nonchalantly on a ceiling is ex.
planned by Tickner Edwardes. chair.
man Of the British Beekeepers' asso.
citation. in his book on The Lore OF
the Honeybee." Insects owe such pow.
er, 1t appears, to an ingenious device
which is well illustrated in the foot OF
the bee. !
She has a pair Of short, strong dou.
bic claws. which win take her securely
over all but the smoothest and shiniest
surfaces, and It Is with these claws
that bees form themselves into dense
clusters and knots and cables within
the hive. holding hand to hand. az II
were. In all directions. But when
there is nothing for the claw to bold
by another part Of the foot comes into
play. This is a soft. flexible pad,
which is always covered by a thick.
oily oxidation. In walking the bee
puts her feet down three at a time,
the pads adhering instantly they come
into contact with the smooth surface.
At the next step the other three pads
come into play. while the first three
are stripped of. But each foot Is
capable of attaching and detaching it.
self independently Of its fellows.
In this case, we learn, ''the strip.
ping is accomplished by downward
pressure Of the claws Of tho same
foot" =
The Dickinson press., 1912-06-08
We loan money and have it on hand
for business. See Everett. 4-6-tf
SouthHeart

F. L. Griffith made a trip to Dickin-
son Monday.
Paul Floody of Belield was a visitor
with us Friday.
Geo. W. Stables was transacting bust
ness with us Thursday.
The Ladies Aid society met with Mrs.
Andrew Miller Wednesday.
Charles Cunningham of Sims has
accepted the agency here.
w. j. Kennedy made an auto trip tt
Richardton Saturday, returning Sunday.
A number of our young people at.
tended the dance at Schumacher's Fri
day and report a very pleasant time.
j. F. Brodie of Dickinson and r. H.
Kennedy of Yates were renewing &C
quaintances in our town Wednesday.
The Dickinson press., 1912-06-08
TAFT and Vicinity

Mrs. Hannah Edlund is working a,
Frank Hecks.
E. G. Ward enjoyed a visit. from
friends at Scranton last Sunday.
DR.. and Mrs. Dinsdale are expecting
a daughter from Wisconsin soon.
Mrs. W. Glass and son. Leon. were
New England callers last Saturday.
Mrs. J. N. Harvey is much improved
and is able to ride out occasionally.
c. M. Russell is %backsettine on the
Fred Reiele place. now owned by Carl
DybviA.
Sparlunds have moved over In theil
erainary on section II while doing theiI
seeding there. :
Bards are doing some breaking fol
themselves. They draw their coal from
New England for fuel.
Walter Glass has about IS acres
broken and seeded on the half section
he bought this SPRING.
There will be church services every
two weeks at the school house at 2:30
p. M. June 9th being the next date.
Conklin and Lonas are breaking day
and night or section II in Dover town
ship. They have about 100 acres broke.
Farmers are out early and late, tax
ing advantage of the pleasant weather.
We are certainly enjoying lots of rain
this spring and crops are looking fine.
Nose Whitecotton, who has been very
poorly, is taking treatment at the New
England hospital. He is much i'm
proved but will not come home for two
or three weeks yet.
Whitecottons are breaking for Frank
Leng and James Robin. Others are
breaking all they can with horses and
it looks like there would be quite a large
acreage in crop in this vicinity this
season in spite of the wet weather.
The ladies of the neiehborhood are
going to have a meeting Thursday after
noon at 2 80 o'clock at the home OF Mrs.
E. S. Ward for the purpose ~of..organiz-
ing a Ladies Aid society. This is our
first attempt at any thing of the kind
in this neiehborhood and we are very
anxious to make a success of it.
The general school election was held
at the school house Tuesday afternoon.
Everything passed off very quietly. DR..
Dinsdale was elected to the Office of
director for three years and j.. X.
Branch was reelected treasurer. The
district is planning on building a new
school at the sw corner of the swH OF
section 26. said land to be donated by
Ed. Remillard.
The Dickinson press., 1912-06-08
School Bids

Notice is hereby given that the directors of
of Stolz school district. No. 81. are prepared to
receive bids for the erection Of two school
one on the northeast corner of the SEX of sec.
lo13S-97. The plans and specifications for
these buildings are to be seen at the ONCE Of
the County Superintendent In the court house
in Dickinson. AL bids must be accompanied
by certified checks for an amount equal to s
per cent of bids and should be addressed to
Gregor Selenger. Clerk, at Schefeld. Nd, on
or before Saturday. June 20. 1912. The 1oard
reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
,6-S4t PHILIP KRANK.
The Dickinson press., 1912-06-08
ONE VARIETY Of BARLEY
Establishino Seed Center go That Az.
Grain Shipped From Each station
May Be Uniform and Free From
Noxuus Weeds and
Other Seeds.
q Bert eatl.l

(ey Bert Bal.)
Tho Crop Improvement Committed
Of the Council. Grain Exchanges Il
further extending its efforts to I'm.
prove the quality Of seed grain. The
latest movement IL to induce q grouy
OF farmers surrounding an elevator t.
meet upon call and decide which VI
riety Of grain Is best adapted to that
soil and climate, and demand a Eraded
price at the elevator, and to breed w
this single variety 20 that It q be
shipped In carloads, unmixed with
other grains and the seeds of noxioul
weeds. +.
1t Is a we'll known fact that grain
which IL Of n standard variety FL
most invariably commands q premium,
and it will be only a few years before
each locality which takes up this mat.
ter will become celebrated as q seed.
growing center for that particular
type. and there will be q call from
NOR shiftless localities for this seed
in the same latitude.
The n important object which the
late Wiley's controversies instilled in.
to the minds Of the grain trade is that
the quality must be improved, and that
by so doing, all Of these petty quarrels
as to grading and dockage will be
eliminated.
They have taken this matter up in
various localities, and they are sue.
ceeding beyond their fondest hopes In
getting these pure bred seed circles
organized, especially around the farm.
ers' elevators, where it seems to be an
easy matter to get their membership
interested in breeding the type best
adapted to that particular locality.