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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1912-07-05

Z " CLIlStl4CIlA. 11c was
as hOmely and slabsided as
II he had been cut out Of a swamp log
with a wabb!y saw. 1 tried to get rid
Of linn, but couldn't, and he became a
soldier.
Then began the struggle between 81
Jackson and the United States Of
America. The United States demanded
obedience on the part of 81. and 81 de-
manded that he be allowed to paddle
his Nv canoe as he thought best. He
was reDrinlanded, sent to the guard
house, bucked and gagged and punish
cd III various other ways, but he called
the bluff every time. They were ready
to court martial him when we marched
away to fight the first battle of Bull
Run, but he escaped from arrest and
Joined us On the field and was the only
"a in the regiment to reap any honor.
Single handed and alone he captured
the only Confederate prisoner taken in
that fight and marched him back to the
Potomac. Our captain tried to make
ST believe that he had done his whole
duty and could go home with flying
colors. but 81 wasn't On the go. On
the contrary, he vas in the guardhouse
again the day after turning his prison
err over.
1t has always been a mystery to the
thousand men Of the Fourth infantry
how 81 Jackson defed the United
States and held his own. In the two
years he was with us he put in nine
tenths of his time in the guardhouse.
Four different courts martial sat on
him and. sentenced him to prison, but
for some reason the findings were al
ways revoked. A hundred different
times he was threatened with being
drummed out, but the threat was never
carried into execution. He was exam
tned by the surgeons and his discharge
recommended, but he beat them at the
game. He was sent into the enemy's
country with the hope that he would
be captured, but he always squeaked
through. He was sent with the teams.
tiers with the hope that the mules
would end his career with their hoofs,
but not a foot ever reached him. He'd
fight, and fight we'll, but he would not
OOoy OTuefS. DuEllX tnOSe TWO years
he nev drilled a single time or had a
spade in his hand. He never stood
sentry for an hour, and if he remained
on picket it was because he preferred to.
When ST had been defying the United
States for two long years he became
| discouraged. The load was becoming
too heavy for him. There were also
rumors to the effect that the next
| court martial would land him at the
| Dry Tortusas to drag a ball and chain
! behind him. Obstinate and mulish as
he was, he realized that one man
couldn't hope to beat military disci-
| pine forever. He hadn't been worsted
| yet, but it might be a good thing to
quit while honors were ven 81 Jack.
sons first decision was to quit and his
| second to leave the service in a blaze
of glory not Don to be forgotten.
| Those of us who were watching him
noticed that he had something on his
mind, but We're far from suspecting
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1912-07-05
SPEAKING OF Low WAGES.
Here 10 the True Significance Of shade
In Germanv,"

Die Woche, one Of the most widely
circulated Of German magazines, pub.
fishes some figures which explain how
1t is that German toys can be sold in
America so cheaply. For example:
Makers Of toy guns are paid less
than 8 cents an hour.
Women who paint lead soldiers
make about $3.50 a week and supply
their own brushes, colors and light
A carpenter who makes dolls furni.
ture earns from 81 to 50 q week.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1912-07-05
LOTIONS FOR LONG FACES
A Cinch.

"Now, Johnny" said the teacher,
"there was Damoclcs. What was it
hung over his head suspended by a
hair:"
"Absalom" cried Johnny, delighted
to think that the teacher had given
him all easy one.-Harper's Weekly.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1912-07-05
Whom You Buy Cows.

If your neighbor is fool enough to
sell his best COW 1t may be IL good in
vestment for you to buy her, but be
sure that he is a fool and that the cow
Is a good one before buying.-Iowa
Homestead.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1912-07-05

Horse In Dark rwsn<y-ene Years.
An English mine horse which wa
recently brought to the surface had
not seen daylight for twenty-one years.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1912-07-05
Instructed.

Employer Ito new man)-Has the
cashier told you what you have to do
in the afternoon?
New Man-Yes, sir. I var to wake
him when I saw you coming.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1912-07-05
A Captious Critic.

'".rhat husband of mine has gone too
far"
whats the trouble now?"
"Why, last night he actually COM
planned that my mustard plasters were
not as hot as those his mother used to
make!"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1912-07-05
Easily Remoxnd.

The latest fashion in New York IN
for an engaged girl to wear tho por.
trait Of her sweetheart on her slippee
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1912-07-05
The Farewell Leave OF the
Soldier Who Wouldn't Obey
By r. HARRISON CHANDLER

TATHEN I was recruiting in 1861
v/V/ 81 Jackson presented him
self for enlistment. He was
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cational features with amusements.
The musical program will be supplied
by organizations of statewide reputa.
ton. Several bands will give contin-
ual concerts on the grounds and in the
buildings, thus rendering it possible
for all in attendance to have every
moment of their time occupied by
some interesting feature. The night
shows, which will take place in the
judging arena, will be very attractive
and unique. The daily parades of the
prize-winning cattle and the nightly
programs given for the cattle breed
ers, will prove of interest to all. In
addition to the entertainments men,
toned, electric park, equipped with
roller-coasters, circle-swings, ferris
wheels and theaters, brilliantly light.
ed amusement center will furnish de.
lightful recreation for young and old
The convention and show is held at
time when the farmer is not busy,
October 14th to Goth is Just after all
of the crops. except corn, have been
harvested. and just previous to corn
husking time throughout the corn belt.
1t is an excellent opportunity for the
farmers to spend vacation which
will not only mean recreation and
rest from his usual routine Of work.
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nature, the Dairy Cattle Congress win
not be held entirely under one roof.
An exhibit hall, 129x212 feet, Is to be
used exclusively for machinery and
manufactured products. In addition
to this extensive interior space, the
grounds. which are we'll drained and
covered with thick turf, offer 100000
square feet for the exhibitors of large
machinery. The Judging arena, where
cattle judging and other principal
attractions of the Cattle Congress
proper will be held, is J00x200 feet.
1t is supplied with spacious galleries
for spectators, and those interested in
the educational features of the show.
Adjoining the parade ground is locat-
ed the mammoth new cattle pavilion.
which is the first building Of it's kind
specifically built for housing the cat
tie at dairy show. This great barn
will be 120x2OO feet and comfortably
house $50 cattle.
Largest Collection Of Dairy Cattle In
the World.
IN building the new cattle pavilion,
1t was thought that provision had been
made to comfortably accommodate all
cattle which would be entered In the
show, for several years. However,
the entries already secured by the
management more than I'LL the barn
and arrangements are now being
made to build an additional structure
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30 successful that the Dairy Cattle
Congress, like the convention, has
been made an annual attraction.
The 1912 show, which will be held
October 14th to goth inclusive at Wa
terloo, Iowa, promises to be much
larger than those OF 1919 or 1911. The
prospects of the coming show are very
promising. due to the great success
with which the two previous shows
have met. The general good-fellow-
ship developed among the exhibitors
of cattle at the congress last year
which eliminated in banquet, given
by one of their number, where all
agreed to return this year with larg-
er and better herds, assures an excel
lent cattle exhibit. A petition circu.
lated among the exhibitors of dairy
products and machinery at the close
OF the show last year, in which an ex-
preston of thanks was extended to
the management Of the excellent treat
ment received. also promises the most
extensive exhibition of these products
ever held.
Home OF Convention and Cattle Con.
0ress.
The shows of 1910 and 1911 were
held in temporary quarters, and neces-
sarily the conditions for both exhib-
ftors Of machinery and cattle were not
as convenient as would have been Of
fered in permanent quarters. In view
OF the fSct thst the Dairy Cattle Con-
gress was to be held annually in con-
Junction with the Dairymen's Conven-
ton. it was decided to secure a perma-
nent location. As result, Dairy
Show Park. q beautiful forty-acre tract
lying along the Cedar river, was Sc
lected. 1t is located on the Waterloo
Cedar Falls street Railway. and is but
ten-minute ride from the city of
Waterloo; thus making it convenient
to the hotels, as we'll as the homes of
the residents of Waterloo, which will
be thrown open to accommodate the
visitors during the week of the show
Unlike the other shows of similar
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The methods employed by the most
progressive dairymen throughout the
state are doing great deal to i'm
prove the average Iowa COW. The in
PRODUCTION of the Babcock test and
scales demonstrate that the poor COW
Is the source of very little profit and
in thousands of instances the cause
Of direct loss. In these cases her sole
value is that she provides market
for the grains and grasses grown upon
the farm and at the same time con-
serves the richness of the soil From
this standpoint even the farmer who
milks cows which produce less milk
and butter than is required to pay
for their feed, is in the long run wiser
than he who sells the productive in
gradients Of his soil to his neighbor
or to the middleman who ships it
abroad. The American farmer. how
ever. is not content to make money
solely by saving. He knows that by
substituting for the common COW one
of the real productive type, it is pos
sible to render his farm richer from
year to year and at the same time
make greater immediate profits than
from any other source Of agriculture
Upon making the attempt, however,
he finds his education in dairying has
been wholly overlooked. He learns
that the COW Is more intricate piece
Of machinery than any other animal
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the most celebrated Jersey sires Of
today. Her son, Viola's Golden Jolly,
was sold several years ago at public
auction for $4,000, which is the high.
est price ever paid for dairy animal.
Among the other notable sires in the
Elmendorf herd are Sultana's Oxford
Lad, and Distinctions Noble, the latter
of which will be shown at the Dairy
Cattle Congress. The above herd
comes from the beautiful Kentucky
estate of Mr.. ]. B. Haggin, which com
prises 5000 acres in the famous blue
grass section. Another famous Jersey
sire that will apepar at the Dairy Cat
tie Congress is Jolly Royal Sultan,
that sold two years ago for Sill 900.
These are only few of the famous
animals that will represent the Jer-
sey breed, and if space would permit,
scores of others with equally great
record could be mentioned. The ia
nous herd owned by Mr. Lacater at
Falfurias, Texas. will again be shown.
and the Hood farm of Lowell, Mass,
which has been made famous for its
line breeding of Jerseys, will be repre-.
sented with sixty head.
The Guernsey breed will also be
well represented. and will include,
among others. the herd of VIM. H.
Jones of Waukesha, Wisconsin,
Charles L. Hill, Rosendale, Wiscon-
sin; Wilcox & Stubs, Des Moines,
Iowa, and the w. w. Marsh herd of
Waterloo. The COW, Glencoe's b.
Peep, owned by the Iowa Dairy Farm,
will again be shown at Waterloo. She
has won more first prizes, champion
ships and grand championships than
any other COW of her breed. and is the
stable-mate of Dairy Maid of Pine
hurst, who holds the worlds record as
three-year-old, producing over 1000
pounds of butter in one year.
The Holsteins will come from all
parts of the United States. John L.
Smith, the king of Holstein breeders
on the Pacific coast, will meet, for the
first time. the great herds owned by
w. s. Moscrip of ST. Paul. A. e. Haze
ger of Algonquin, ILL.,; Frank White Of
Hampton, Iowa, and C. A. Nelson Of
Waverly, Iowa.
From Rianogue Farm at Brewster.
N. Y, will come the great herd of
Ayrshire cattle. This will not be the
only herd of Ayrshires from the east,
for Mr.. w. P. Schanck, of Avon, N. Y,
and j. F. Converse, of Woodviie. N
Y, will also compete for the prizes
offered. The Ayrshire breed is prob
ably the most beautiful of the dairy
type, and all those who attend the
show will undoubtedly be impressed
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with which he has to deal. and, in
fact, the more he learns relative to
up-to-date dairying. he finds the more
there is to be learned. One good COW
in the herd soon teaches that If each
was as productive, wonderful profits
would result from milking. He thus
becomes interested and eager for that
knowledge which will aid him in
building up herd of such cows and
caring for them in the most profitable
way. During the past three years the
Iowa State Dairy association has been
putting forth every effort to aid the
farmers of Iowa in every way possible
to make dairying more profitable and
interesting to themselves and their
families. Thousands of farmers,
dairymen and breeders of dairy cattle
have been met at creamery picnics,
institutes, and by dairy trains. In ev-
cry portion of the state, enthusiasm
has been aroused, and general move
ment for better dairying started.
Among the many activities exercised
to further this growing industry is the
dairy COW. Although not having the
direct and lasting effect upon those in
attendance that the class room may
have. yet the impression Of the large
number of excellent special purpose
cattle and the mammoth exhibits Of
dairy equipment is undoubtedly po-
tent factor in encouraging the beginner
as we'll as in urging the veteran to put
forth greater effort upon his return
home.
The Iowa State Dairy association.
appYeciating the help which dairy
show would render them, established
the Dairy Cattle Congress in conjunc-
ton with their thirty-fourth annual
In 1910. This first attempt
to draw the breeders of pure bred dairy
cattle into a section where there was
q great demand for their stock. proved
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tiers. The farmers deserve no censure
for this condition because in the past
the cheaper farms, inexpensive feed
favorable to making money from 9th.
er lines that little regard has been CIV
en- the dairy COW. In many instances,
to pay of the mortgage the farmer
has been compelled to rob the fields
Of their fertility. He has been prone
to overlook the fact that extensive
farming and the selling of grain and
hay in their raw state will, in the
course Of time. render the land un.
productive.
During the past few years, condi-
lions have been changing rapidly.
Land has advanced in price and at
the same time in many vicinities it
has correspondence declined in pro.
ductive value. The question now is.
How can land valued at from $125
to 5000 per acre be farmed profit
ably?"
The solution of the problem is to
make use of good dairy cows Repeat
ou experiments hdNC oioWh IudI d
good COW is not only great retainer
and builder of soil fertility. but she is
also the most economical and profit.
able producer of human food
Although the dairy industry has
been mentioned as most profitable
department of the Iowa farm, yet the
conditions which exist today on the
average farm do not promise satisfac.
tory results This is due to the fact
that the average COW MIXED through
out the corn belt is not of the proper
type She is the ordinary animal that
Is kept for both milk production and
beef production She is the type of
animal that cannot produce profit on
high-priced land. even though she has
all Of the advantages of good feed
and care The dairy industry on the
average farm also lacks business
methods, and. as every other phase
OF agricultural work needs systematic
supervision in order to be successful
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LARGE PROFIT IN
|lG00D DAIRY COWS
Fertile Farms Of Iowa Especial
ly Adapted to Production
of Milk and Butter.
INDUSTRY TO BE FosTERED
Dairy Cattle Congress and Iowa State
Dairy Association Convention
to Be Big Event.
IL. 8. EsTEL, IOWA DAIRY EXPERT

II. 8. ESTEL, IOWA DAIRY EXPERT.
In every industry. and especially
those that have to do with the pro-
'duction of human food, there is a
great revolutionary movement for the
announcement of more economical
production. The increase in the value
of land in the middle west and the
relatively rapid growth Of our popula-
ton demands an effort on the part of
every tiller of the soil to practice
more intensive farming.
Dairymen, breeders of dairy cattle
and farmers in Iowa and the central
west realize at this time more than
ever before the necessity of learning
more in regard to dairying. AS COM
pared with other phases Of agricul-
'ture, intensive and efficient dairy
farming is somewhat of a new indus
try in the corn belt
On most farms of this section. meth
DDS used in producing milk and butter
fat are crude when compared with
methods in vogue in older dairy CEN
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promises to make this show the mecca
Of all dairy cattle exhibitors. The
show also comes at time this year
which does not conflict with the dates
of any similar exhibition, and occurs
just after the principal dairy cattle
circuits of both the east and west
have been completed. 1t just pre-
cedes the National Dairy Show at Chi
cago and the International Dairy Show
at Milwaukee, thus making it the nat
ural center for the greatest herds ex.
hibiting at the state fairs and other
dairy shows. Cattle are already prom.
Used from New York, Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Massachusetts, Ohio,
Connecticut, Michigan, Illinois, Ken
lucky, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri
Arkansas. Texas, Colorado, Washing
ton, Nebraska, Iowa and several herds
from Canada. The best herds shown
at the Iowa state fair, the Minnesota
state fair, the Toronto. Providence fair,
the New York state fair, and the other
fairs of minor Importance throughout
the United States will be assembled
in competition for the prizes offered.
In short, the decisions made by the
judges at the Dairy Cattle Congress
will be among the champions of all
other fairs. 1t will be a contest Of
supremacy among the champions of
the champions. There will be many
famous farms represented, among
which may be mentioned the Elmen-
dorf farm, located at Lexington, KY.
This is the home Of the great Jersey
COW. Lady Viola. who is the dam Of
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they can see the type of COW that is
necessary for great production, and
also come in contact with the breed
ers who have such animals for sale.
Machinery Exhibits.
From the amount of space being re-
served, the machinery exhibit prom
ises to be as extensive as the cattle
department. The machinery hall
which contains $4,000 square feet of
booth space, will be occupied by the
manufacturers of creamery supplies.
dairy farm equipment, and feed prod
ucts that are of interest to the dairy
man and stock raiser. The extensive
grounds will be converted into a city
of tents, in which will be displayed
large machinery which can not con-
veniently occupy space in the exhibit
hall.
Iowa State Dairy Association conven-
ton.
One Of the most interesting features
of the week will be the convention ses-
sions of the Iowa State Dairy associa-
ton, which is composed of over 700
butter makers, creamery managers,
dairymen and farmers of the state.
The programs throughout the conven-
ton will be Of the same high class
that has always characterized them.
The butter-makers will hold their spe-
cial meetings on Wednesday and
Thursday; while the producers or
dairymen will meet Thursday and
Friday. Lecturers of national repu-
tation upon the subjects of creamery
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Holsteins Profitable Milk Producers q
sible for the average farmer VINO is
just entering the dairy business to
purchase cattle of the dairy breeds
which will compete for prizes at the
dairy cattle contest. Although such
animals are the most profitable, yet
the dairy business. as any other per-
manent vocation, must be taken up
slowly. The beginner would be un-
able to secure the best results with
the large producing individuals of the
dairy breeds, because of a lack of
knowledge in regard to the necessary
feeds and care required. 1t has been
said that it is better to grow into
dairying rather than go into it. The
average COW on the farm should be
tested to determine her value and If
she proves failure, she should be
abandoned and more profitable ami.
NAL purchased to take her place.
However, before disposing of her. she
should be given the proper feed and
attention, in order that she might
prove herself worthy. The most profit
able cows should be kept upon the
farm, and the herd graded up as rap
idly as possible by means of pure
bred dairy sire. In order to create
an interest among those milking dairy
cows, a contest has been organized in
which any farmer in Iowa milking
grade COW can enter. The awards
upon the animals will be made on in.
dividual merit, and they will be placed
according to their conformity to the
essentials of dairy type. The first
prize in this contest is $50 in cash
or trade, given by the James Black
Dry Goods company of Waterloo The
second prize is Bowman cream sep
arator given by the William Galloway
Co. of Waterloo. All of the farmers in
the state are urged to bring their
COWS and have them criticized in an
educational way by a competent Judge.
Amusement Features.
Although the prime object of the
convention and show is for the i'm
provement of the dairy industry, yet
1t is necessary to intersperse the edu.
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Still Better Avoid Il.

Profanity is the expression of the
vocal underscore; the thunder rumble
of the man at bay; the de profundis OF
supreme crisis; the falsetto high pitch
of ecstasy; the double bass of exhaust
of the walls of wrath; the involuntary
discord of shock and surprise; the
dulcet heart string solo of philosopher
sit by the fire; the gore cry of the
barefoot encountering sharp-pointed
hardware in the halls of night; the
medium of malediction> against stalled
motor cars. lmpires without the prop
err degree of bias for the home team
and nocturnal feline symphony con.
certs, and the manifestation OF muir.
der's sudden metamorphosis into rhet.
ORIG, of mayhem's conversion into nut.
terings and of assault and batterys
subsistence into picturesque adjeo
uFes,-Puck.
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for 400 additional cattle. Undoubted-
ly when the show opens there will be
1000 of the best dairy cattle in the
world on exhibition. In order to make
the show high class in every respect
the arrangements were forced to limit
the premiums offered to the five great
breeds of dairy cattle, viz, the Guern-
seys, Jerseys. Holsteins, Ayrshires
and Brown Swiss. The premiums for
each of these breeds have been made
very liberal, and for this reason, to-
gether with the general sood-fellow-
ship developed among the exhibitors
of cattle at the Congress last year,