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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14
EerfiIlfx OF Eggs.

The disposition OF the male pro ,, mas
considerable to do with the ier'il's
of the eggs. A male that is greedy ans
o,arrc,somo is up; TO drive mems
owav from the feed and gulp down
more than is good for nun .smsa
males become overfat and conse'
quently sluggish. 49,. u,,,or,
On tn. other hand, the too sa,ian'
u.,s will stand back while the hens
are helping themselves, His cono s -
o. os had as the greedy bird, for he ~
rrSefcd and has not the propo'
strength to fertiliEe.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14
THE SAFE LAXATIVE
FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE
groom.

Most elderly people are more or
less troubled with chronic, per-
sistent constipation. due largely to
lack Of sufficient exercise. They ex.
perience difficulty in digesting even
light food. with a consequent belching
Of stomach gases. drowsiness after
eating. headache and feeling Of lassi-
tude and general discomfort
Doctors advise against cathartics and
violent purgatives Of every kind. rec.
ommending mild. gentle laxative
tonic. like Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
to effect relief without disturbing the
entire system.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is the
perfect laxative. easy in action. GER
tain in effect and, withal, pleasan, to
the taste. 1t possesses tonic proper
ties that strengthen the stomach. liver
and bowels and Is a remedy that has
been for years the great standby In
thousands OF families. and should 30
In every family medicine chest. II In
equally as valuable for children as for
older people.
Druggists everywhere sell DR.. Cald.
wells Syrup Pepsin In soc and $1.00
bottles. II you have never tried It
send your name and address to DR.. W..
B. Caldwell, col Washington St.. Mon.
ticello, H.. and he will be very glad to
send q sample bottle for trial.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14
A Nice Sirup.

Put two teacups sugar in frying
pan and place over n hot fire. Stir
constantly until sugar is melted and
browning. being careful not TO let IL
burn. When melted and Drowned.
pour enough boiling water over It to
cover the strip and let II boil until.
when a small quantity is cooled, It
wiz be as thick as common strip.
Take from the stove and pour into n
pitcher. Flavor with vanilla or maple
essence II desired. This will keep
and will not sugar unless boiled too
long.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14
To Preserve Historic Building.

A movement has been started in
Frankfort. Ky. 10 preserve the little
red brick" building on the old State
House square on account Of IT'S his
toric interest. The building now
standing is ss years old. and DAME!
Boone. on the occasion of visits 10
Frankfort after IL was erected. visited
the Offices on business. In two years
the building will be 100 years old. II
left standing. and is the Oldest state
building In existence.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14

pensable on account OF the fact that
In the ordinary pen there are from
six TO Il females TO one male. IL trap
nests are used, and there arc as many
as there are females in the pen, II is
possible 10 distinguish each hens
eggs, while II the trap nests are not
used this Is impossible.
The use Of tap nests goes far to
prevent the hens forming the habit OF
egg-cating. They arc likely TO form
this habit II kept In limited quarters.
II so kept, they are probably not given
the very best food. and probably not
enough of 1t. especially animal food.
The accompanying drawings of a
bank Of trap nests are selfexplana.
tory. The nests are built without any
top or bottom. The hen enters through
the back OF the nest. brushing under
the hanging wire, which releases the
door She then passes on 10 the nest
compartment toward the front end.
To inspect the nest. and TO remove
the hen. ascertain her number, and &C.
cure the eggs. the front door Is sim
pig unbuttoned. and let down. II will
be noticed that tie two doors are fas-
tened together with a cord, so that
when the front door is let down, the
trap is automatically set again The
hen will fId !; difficult to leave
through tho back door at this tire, as
the hanging wire permits her 10 go
one way only. These are so simple
that in making them in almost any
quantity. the material should rot cost
over Is cents. at most, per trap nest.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14
Cinnamon Cake.

Take the yolks of six eggs, six table
spoonfils of sugar and small tea
spoonful OF ground cinnamon and put
them all into a basin. Beat the mix
,ure for, half an hour without chang
Ing the direction. and at the end Of
that time add to 1t the six whites Of
eggs beaten TO a stif froth. Sift In
six tablespoonfuls OF -four and bake
the cake in moderate oven In a fat
creased tin.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14
Beef En- Casserole.

Two and n half pounds beef, chuck
or round: three pounds beef drippings.
one carrot, cut In dice; one onion.
sliced: one tablespoon -four, salt and
pepper. one cup strained tomatoes.
half bay leaf Salt and pepper meat
and dredge with -four. Heat fat In a
pan. Brown meat on all sides. Place
meat In casserole or earthen baking
dish. add all ingredients, cover and
place in oven and cook until tender.
Serve with mashed or baked potatoes.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14
Perch for Chickens.

perches should he IL inches apart
and not closer than 10 inches 10 INC
wall or ceiling. show birds. especiai'
" Leghorns or similar type, should %
kent al a greater distance from walls
and ceilings. Many good birds are
sno,led by grooming" their taiis
against the walls.
There are several methods Oh nun
ING movable perches. One OF the most
common IA by Ringing them 10 'ns
wall at the back.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14

Put three tablespoons OF ground
mustard into a bowl. pour over II
enough warm water to make a stin
paste and rub smooth. Add one-half
cup vinegar. one tablespoon sugar, a
pinch OF salt. and the beaten yolks OF
two eggs. Set the bowl into boiling
water and stir the mixture until It
thickens: then add lump OF butter
about the size Of an egg.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14
Babies at Half Price.

Little Bessie and her mamma were
doing the sights of the town. Soon
they came TO show where a ticket
announced children half price,
'Oh. do let us go in. nanny" said
the little one. land buy a baby. now
they're so cheap"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14
u., Mot Sentimental.

r,ore ia no sentiment In a hen
Her only object in life Is % , sst
enough s to eat. II shc is given ina.
,nS = warm, well.ventIlatcd house 70
sis.n IN sll night dry sheitcro'
s S'a.n ,n Writer she will do tho rest
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14
When Your Eyes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No smartlng-Feels
Fine-Acts Quickly. Try IL for Red, Weak,
Watery Eyes and Granulated Eyclids- Illus.
trated Book In each Package. Murine Is
compounded by our ocul.sts-ppt n .Patent Med
icine"-bu used in successful Physcians' Prac-
tce for many years. Now dedicated To the Pub
lie and sold BY Druggists NJ sc and Soc per Bottle.
Murine Eye salve In Aseptc Tubes, Ec and SOC.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14
A Quarter Century

Before the public. Over Five Million Free
Samples given away each year. The con.
slant and increasing sales from samples
proves the genuine merit of Aliens Foot
Ease, the antiseptic powder TO be shaken
into the. shoes for Tired, Aching, Swollen
Tender feet. Sample free. Address, Allen
s. Olmsted, lie Roy. y. Y.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14
PERCH SPACE FOR CHICKENS
Small Hens Should BE Allowed sly
Inches, While Larger Birds Should
Be Given Eight.

As a general rule, small hens should
have about six inches of perch space
while the larger hens should be al
lowed eight inches. In the winter
they huddlc closer together. but In
the summer there should be plenty OF
Dom to allow them to spread out
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14

Ask nothing but what is right, sub.
init to nothing wrong.-Andrew Jack.
son.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14
GEsGs BAyxek-

S1FOC T5NStN-
virginia-rm glad Ethel's married.
Philomena-Yet you refrained from
eongratulation, she tells me.
Virginia-Yes; pitied the bride
groom.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14

Mrs. wfnsiow- Soothing Syrup for Children
tecthing, softens the gums. reduces innamma-
ton. anAys pain cures wind collie, sc . bottle.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14

Love recognizes the frigid mitt
when IL gets the shake.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14

The man who makes light Of others
seldom sets the world on fire.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14

Strike Breakers Of Old.
Elijah was being fed by the ravens
II don't care II the walters dc
strike" he boosted.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14

Which wins? Garfield Tea always wins
on It's meritsa as the best ofherb cathartics.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-06-14

There's music in the sQuall Of .
baby---to its mother.
The state herald., 1912-10-25
peor Noble. Of I,aiy.

Lecturing In London on an out.ot
,he.way tour in Central Italy. Alosan.
der Kclghley said he learned on good
authority that n fnc medieval castle
In good preservation In ono OF these
Italian hill towns had been sold 20
an Englishmnn for sis5
Tho poverty OF the mobiles In Italy
wna sometimes pltiful lie found ono
majestic pile inhabited by nm old
woman Of aristocratio tnmily but min.
crably poor. Showing outwardly as
much Ms possible. OF It's ancient state.
tho only furniture within II was q
deal table. n chair and n battered
candiost'ck
In the town Of Asisi. while he was
talking TO n priest, some poor little
children persisted In begging. md the
priest told him thcy wcr. tho ehil.
dren OF count
The state herald., 1912-10-25
Gran.ful East Indian.

Describing the women OF India. a
writer says: Even the most withered
toil-worn hag has a dignity OF carriage
and n grace of motion that the west.
ern woman might envy. The 'sari' Is
draped IN an easy flowing style and
adjusted as II slips back with a grace
full turn OF the silver bangled arm.
the skinny legs move rythmicaiiy. and
the small feet fall with silent and
pantherlike tread. II Ia the beauty
OF natural and untrammeled motion.
and says much In favor OF the aboli.
ton OF the corset. for the Indian wo-
men retain their uprightncss and sup
pleness OF figure till bowed with age.
The commonest type is the coolis
woman. who undertakes all sorts OF
rough work. carrying heavy burdens
on her head. and she ia. perhaps. the
least attractive. for her workaday
garments are usually faded and dirty:
yet. even among this poor class OF
burden bearers. We see many with
handsome straight features and supple
well proportioned ngurcs
mo matter how poor their gar
ments. jewclry OF some sort is worn;
necklaces OF gold or beads. colored
glass or silver bangles and heavy nil.
yer Rnklcts."
The state herald., 1912-10-25

tious glance at Darlington from under
her long lashes, and went on slowly,
as though she were making careful
choice OF her words.
when you come back In three
years, Bruce"
Darlington still regarded her fixed
ly. There was light in his black
eyes that seemed to penetrate to the
most secret recesses OF her heart and
soul.
Three years. Betty? he repeated
again.
Betty, her eyes cast down, twisted
her rein neryously between her slim.
white fingers. but Carrington's steady
glance never left her sweet face.
framed by its halo OF bright hair. She
stole another look at him from be-
meath her dark lashes.
Three years, Betty?" he prompted.
Bruce, don't stare at me that way.
1t makes me forget what was going
to sayl When you come back-next
year" and then she lifted her eyes
to his and he saw that they were full
of sudden tears. Bruce, don't go
away-ton't go away at all"
Darlington slipped from the saddle
and stood at her side.
DO you mean that, Betty?" he
asked. He took her hands loosely in
his and relentlessly considered her
crimsoned face 81 reckon 1t will al
ways be right hard to refuse you any
thing-here is one settler the Pur-
chase will never get" and he laughed
softly.
1T was the Purchase-you were go
ing there!" she cried.
No, | wasn't Betty: that notion
died its natural death long ago. When
we are sure you will be safe at Belle
Plain with 1ust the Cavendishes.
am going into Raleigh to wait as best
can until spring" He spoke SO
gravely that she asked in quick alarm.
And then. Bruce-what?"
And then Oh. Betty, I'm starv-
ing" All in moment he lifted her
slender figure in his arms. gathering
her close TO him. And then, this
and this-and this, sweetheart-and
more-and-oh. Betty. Betty"
The state herald., 1912-10-25
SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY
Childish Mind. Cropping In Darkness,
10 Craving for Information That
10 Denied II.
THE END.

Every trace of useful information
is carefully concealed from the very
young child. rattle, or at most a
rubber doll, Is Its only plaything. As
1t grows older II is very slowly and
gradually introduced to the various
forms of the animal kingdom. or the
mysteries OF numbers and OF lam
guages It has as yet no conception.
Its constant questions are for the
most part answered "humorously"
and hence incorrectly. or they are not
answered at all This eternal "hu-
NOR is most CALLING Of all. Why
should human infant be such an ir-
resistible joke? The lower animals
take their young seriously and train
them from the start with very defi-
mite purpose In view. Yet their pos
sibilities are infnitesimal as COM
pared with those Of the average baby.
And we sit calmly by and enjoy the
'humor" of childhood and insist that
the child is enjoying Itself also. even
though its little soul may be thirsting
for information which is laughingly
denied It. And we continue to put
of the inevitable day when the child
will have to take life seriously and
hence. according to our tradition.
sadly.
One important point which is quite
overlooked by the upholders of the
brainless child is the fact that nom
sense and Stiffness are Just as taxing
to the infant mind as useful informa-
ton would be, II requires no more
mental effort TO realize that A is A
than to grasp the extraordinary fact
that a mass of brownish softness is
n fuzzy title Teddy bear. yes II is"
In fact. the letter has distinct ad-
vantage. And at n more advanced
age II is certainly less puzzling to be
told that five and Ave make ten than
TO have ones own respectable pink
toes described as a series OF pigs go.
ing to market or entering into the VA
rious other activities OF life.-Sig'
mund Spaeth In Harper's Weekly.
The state herald., 1912-10-25
Accelerated Brain Activity.

In the early days OF Wisconsin. two
OF the most prominent lawyers OF the
state were George h. Smith and |. s
Sloan. the latter OF whom had n habi,
OF injecting into his remarks to the
court the expression. Your honor.
have an idea" A certain case had
been dragging along through hot
summer day when Sloan sprang to his
feet. with his remark. Your honor.
have an Idea"
Smith Immediately bounded up. as
sumed an impressive attitude. and n
great solemnity said:
May II please the court. move
that a writ OF habeas corpus be is
sued by this court Immediately to take
the learned gentlemans idea out oI
solitary oonnnemont"-P Maga
Iine.
The state herald., 1912-10-25
POLLY VICTIM OF DECEPTION
Bird Realized Period Between Its Tenn
porary Oblivion Had Been Ma
terially Cut Short.

The Goodleys have sailor son, who
on one occasion brought home a parrot
for the amusement and enlightenment
of the family. They kept 1t for the
sake of the donor-on no other ac-
count would it have been given house
room. OF course, 1t was perfectly
respectable ENTHUSIASTICALLY; but on
Sunday evenings, when young Mr..
Sanity paid his regular visit. 1t was
deemed advisable to cover Polly with
a cloth.
Recently. however, Mr.. 8. took ad-
vantage of a halfholiday accruing to
him, and made an extra call on the
Wednesday. AS he was ushered in
Miss Mary Cooley dexterously threw
the cloth over Polly's cage. Greet
ings over. there ensued the usual awk.
We'll, I'll be everlastingly blessed" !"
squawk from the covered cage.
well, I'll be everlasting blessed" /"
said Polly. This has been thunder
Ing short week."
The state herald., 1912-10-25
CHAPTER. xxxlv tcon,lnued.)


Betty Malroy and Darlington had
ridden into Raleigh to take leave OF
their friends. They had watched the
stage from sight, had answered the
last majestic salute the Judge had giv-
en- them across the swaying top OF
the coach before the first turn OF the
road hid Il from sight. and then they
had turned their horses heads in the
direction OF. Belle Plain.
Bruce. do you think Judge Price
will ever be able to accomplish all he
hopes to?" Betty asked when they
had left the town behind. She drew
in her horse as she spoke. and they
went forward At walk under the
splendid arch OF the forest and over
carpet OF vivid leaves.
Il reckon he will Betty" respond.
ed Darlington. uniayorable as had
been his original estimate OF the
judges character. events had greatly
modified II.
"He really seems quite sure. doesn't
he7" said Betty.
There's not doubt In his mind"
lie was still at Belle Plain. living
In what had been Wares ONCE. while
the Cayendishes wore domicilcd at
the big house. He had arranged with
the judge to crop a pert OF that hope.
iul gcntleman's land the very next
season; the fact that n lawsuit inter.
vened between the Judge and posses.
sion seemed n triiiing matter, for Car.
rington had become infected with the
judges point OF view, which did not
admit OF the possibility OF failure: but
he had no, yet told Betty OF his plans.
Time enough for that when he lett
Belle Plain.
His silence concerning the future
had caused Betty much thought. she
wondered n he atill intended going
south into the Purchase. she was not
sure but II was tho dignincd thing for
him 10 do She was thinking OF this
nov ~ they went forward over tho
rustling leaves. and Rt length aho
turned In the saddle and faced him.
Il am going TO miss Hannibal
droadfully-y and the Judge. and
MI Yancyl" she began.
Il am to be missed. too, am |. Bot.
~" he inquired, leaning toward her.
You. Brueo7-oh. I shall miss
you. too. dreadfully-but then. per.
haps In fyc years. when you como
back"
Five years'" cried Darlington. but
he understood something OF what was
passing Ia her mind. and laughed
shortly. Five years, BottyY' he TO
peated, dwelling on the numcral
Betty heaithtod and looked thought
81 Presently she stole a surrsptt
The state herald., 1912-10-25
JUDGE
By yXAUGHANkESTER
HzNszR4zuxs RyR MEz
coe,e~~. .on 1se 1o1a, Nte~ui co~aArr

, its stock and slaves was offered for
sale, he, as the principal creditor,
was able to buy 1t in.
One of his first acts after taking
possession of the property was to
have Mahaffy reinterred in the grove
of oaks below his bedroom windows.
and he marked the spot with q great
square Of granite. The Judge. visibly
shaken by his emotions. saw the
massive boulder go into place.
Harsh and rugged like the nature
OF him who lies beneath it-but en-
during. too. as he was," he murmured.
He turned to Yancy and Hannibal. and
added: "You will lay me beside him
when die"
Then when the bitter struggle came
and he was wrenched and tortured by
longings. his strength was in remem-
bering his promise to the dead man,
and 1t was his custom to go out under
Mahaffy's grave until he had gained
the mastery OF himself. Only Yancy
and Hannibal knew how fierce the
conflict was he waged. yet In the end
he won that best earned OF all vic
tories, the victory over himself
MY salvation has been costly
thing; 1t was bought with the blood
OF my friend" he told Yancy.
1t was Hannibals privilege to give
Cavendish out OF the vast Quintard
tract such farm as the carl had never
dreamed of owning even in his most
fervid moments of imagining: and he
abandoned all idea Of going 10 Eng
land to claim his title. At the judges
suggestion he named the place Earls
Court. He and Polly were entirely
satisfied with their surroundings, and
never ceased to congratulate them
ty. They felt that their friends. the
Carringtons at Belle Plain. though un-
titled people. were still OF an equal
rank with themselves; while as for
the Judge, they doubted II royalty It.
self laid 1t any over him.
Mr.. Yancy accepted his changed
fortunes with philosophic composure-
Technically he filled the position OF
oyerseer at The Oaks. but the judges
activity was so great that this posi-
tion was largely sinecure. The most
arduous work he performed was
spending his wages.
Certain tritiing peculiarities sur.
yived with the Judge even after he
had entered what he had once been
The state herald., 1912-10-25

prone TO call ,u- Portal OF Hope. for
while his charity was very great and
he lived with tho splendid air OF plen.
" that belonged TO mn older order.
II required tact. patience and por-
sis,oneo TO transact business with
him. and his creditors. OF whom there
were always II respectable number.
discovered that ho esteemed them M
they were aggressive and determined.
lilo explained to Ynnoy that too great
certainty dotracted from the charm OF
living. for. aitor all. life wan game
gnmble-hc doeitcd TO bc reminded
OF this Yot he was held In great re.
npeoi for hiA wisdom and learning.
which was no more questioned than
his courage,
Thus surrounded by his friendn,
who woro devoted TO him, he began
The state herald., 1912-10-25

mony showed tina, so simple thing
an perjury had no tcrrora for them.
His light for liberty was waged In and
out OF court with incredible bitter.
ness. and. an Judge ana Jury wore
only human. the outlaw escaped with
tho relatively light sentence OF twelve
years imprisonment. he died. how.
ever. before tho expiration OF his
term.
Tho Judge. whom ho returned 10
Raleigh. resumed his own name OF
Turborviilo. and hc allowed Il to bo
known that he would not be offended
by tho prenp OF General. During his
absence he had accumulated wealth
OF evidence Of undoubted authenticity.
with tho result tina, hia claim ngainut
the Fentress estate was sustained by
the courts. and when The oakh with
The state herald., 1912-10-25

well and hearty and weigh about
200 pounds. feel very grateful tina,
! found Dodds Kidney Pills and you
may publish this letter II you wish.
am serving my third term as Probate
Judge OF Gray Co. Yours truly,
PHILIP MILLER. Cimarron. Kan.
Correspond with Judge Miller about
this wonderful remedy.
podds Kidney Pills. soc. per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co,
Buffalo, n. Y. Write for Household
Hints. also music OF National Anthem
English and German words) and re
cipes for dainty dishes. All 3 sent free
Adv.
The state herald., 1912-10-25
Ron. Matilda. snrln,sr.

Abs got sprinter I'm dat oil win.
der sill In nah fnge' Mis- Grconc. "
announced Rose Matilda, who had
been acrubbing window stills. exhibit.
ing the injured member. is yo' 20, n
pin or some sech sharp ting yo' cayn
git II out wi'f7 All dom ies' wan to
leave II In. case dem sprinteru ain
TO be trino VIII. oh. dem's do tlng'll
do dc business" m Mrs. Greene at
tackled tho splinter with n pair OF
twcezers and triumphantly drew It out
Tank yo' Mis- Greene Dem teasers
ia de bes' ting to erkraek sprlntcru
Wit"