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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
HENS NEED GREEN FOOD.
If You Want Them to Lay When Eggs
Are Worth Nest You Must Supply IL.

BY feeding green products in the
winter you can best initiate nature
and bring spring conditions to the hen
when she lays most The question is,
Does it pay?
w. A. Lippincott, head of the poul-
try department of the Kansas Agri-
cultural college, says: Infringing green
food to the hens is the same as bring
ing spring Spring is the time of the
no doubt that it will pay.
Cabbage and any of the beet fam
lily are green feeds which can profit
ably be fed to chickens in winter.
Green cured alfalfa and clover. which
has been steamed or boiled. sprouted
green feeds.
"Of the foregoing, cabbage and beets
are the best, but variety is advisable.
Beets and cabbage must be harvested
before they start to get dry and put
into a potato cellar. or buried so they
will not freeze. Then when fed they
may either be hung up on a nail with
in reach of the chickens or laid on
the floor.
"Sprouted oats can be obtained with
very little trouble if one has a cellar
which is kept warm enough to allow
the oats to germinate The oats are
soaked overnight in hot water-just
cold enough so the hand can bear it.
Then they are spread out over the
floor or on racks about an inch deep.
Soon they will sprout. the roots will
intertwine, and the young plants will
hang together. so that one can cut off
rs much as he wishes to feed at a time
and carry it to the chickens.
"Moldy alfalfa is injurious to fowls"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
HAPPINESS.

There are numerous ways to be happy,
There are numerous ways to be gay,
But the generous Teller,
Big hearted and mcller,
He has doped out the easiest way.
A Teller kin be quite contented
BY maxim his brother men glad,
Because it's reflected,
Right back unexpected
The best JOY a man ever had
A Teller don't have to be wealthy
TO play a philanthropist's part.
He must just be keerful
To always be cheerful
And keep the sunshine in his heart.
I'd rather shake hands with q Teller
Who's got a glad smile on his face
Than one with million
Or even a billion
Who's lackin' in that savin' grace.
1t costs not cent to be cheerful
Or to give a warm clasp of the hand.
Sometimes it is bunk
And the feller'S a hunk
But it don't hurt you none, understand
We all love the things that are pleasant
A Teller that spreads lots of salVe
May come just to flatter,
But that doesn't matter.
He's purity burned good friend to have
Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
FOUR HEROIC SURGEONS.
They Operated Upon Themselves, and
Results Were Satisfactory.


The report from San Francisco that
q surgeon there had attempted 70 OPP
crate upon himself for appendicitis re-
calls to Dr. Paul Reclus four Instances
where surgeons actually did succeed
in performing operations upon them
selves He recounts them in the Ian
Get. and the following appears in the
Medical Record:
Paul RecluS has commented on the
courage and stciciSm necessary for the
act of what he calls 'autotomY.' or sur
gical operation upon ones own body.
He has described at some length four
examples of this heroic procedure.
The first story is that of Il French SUR
geon who, having acquired n small
out2rOWing tubcrculoma of the right
index finger following an operation
wound. determined to excise it under
cocaine anaesthesia. This he did, sur
rounded by his class, in a curiOusly
unsurgical way, by fixing the instru-
ment-first a scalpel. then a sharp
spoon-in the left hand and perform
ing all the necessary movements with
the diseased right hand. In. spite Of
this novel technique the result was
quite satisfactory. His only discom-
fort was a little nausea at the unpleas-
ant sensation of scraping his own per-
iosteum. This was. however, correct
ed by a sip Of hot coffee.
"In the second case the surgeon Op-
Grated on himself for bilateral ingrow-
ing toe nail apparently without pain
and with an absolutely satisfactory re-
suit. The hero Of the third story was
Turkish military surgeon attached
to Professor Reclus' own clinic. who
was operated on for double inguinal
hernia under local anaesthesia with
such complete success that he deter
mined to remove for himself trouble
some affection. The procedure was
quite painless and the result perfect.
'"The fourth 'autotomy' was perform
ed by NJ Regnault. a naval medical
officer. who was led to undertake q
radical cure Of his own hernia. He
anaesthetiZed the area Of operation by
injecting cocaine into the several lay
ers Of tissue concerned after prelim-
mary injection Of morphine into the
simultaneous tissues of the thoraX."
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
None to Interfere.

They tell in Nebraska Of clergy
man who in the pulpit was fearless
expounder Of right and wrong, but WHO
in the domestic circle maintained for
prudential reasons considerable reserve
Of speech and action.
On one occasion when this divine WIS.,
tied a neighboring town the editor of
the only paper established therein,
which never failed to notice the pres
ence of a stranger in town, offered the
following, so worded as to prove un-'
Willingly keen:
''Dr. - is once more among us for
a brief stay. He says and does exactly
as he thinks right, without regard to
the opinions or beliefs Of others.
His wife is not with him."-Lippin-
colts
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
The First Christmas Cards.

Christmas cards, like Il good many
other things, might be said to have
been discovered by accident Their
originator was a Mr.. Dobson, who IN
1874 made q little sketch symbolic Of
the seasons joys and sent it to a
friend. 1t gave great pleasure, and
the next day Mr.. DObson determined
to follow up the idea Oh a larger scale.
He had his card autographed and was
enabled to send copies to some twenty
FIVE of his friends. Mr.. Dobson soon
saw that his idea was very happy
ore. fer the delight Of those who had.
received his cards was far greater than
If he had sent them gift Thus has
come 10 us this ard greeting now al
most rs indispensable to Christmas as
our evergreen trees and mysterious
packages tied in red ribbons with a
spray Of holly to bid US merry
Christmas"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
"TN I'D you get one. john
~ "a Mrs. BctSf0rd spoke Gag
Iy, almost Historically.

H "a Mrs. Bctsford spoke eager
D Iy, almost Historically.
Yes; ] sent her round to
the kitchen entrance
Can she coOk:'
'She says she can do every kind of
housework from up garnet to down Gel
I lar"
but can she cook-fancy dishes:
'She says that she had quite rep,l-
tation at home for plain, wholesome
] cooking, and she is willing to learn.
told her what you wanted"
/ Mrs. Botsford dropped upon a stool.
her eyes filing.
ooh. john she calculated. cts IL
o'clock now. and Cousin Edwards fan
Gee is coming at 3 O'Clock to stay until
Saturday, and she and Edward and
some of her people will be here for
Christmas dinner tomorrow. and you
know have never seen the girl or any
Of them. We must have things nice.
| The girls worth clear million in her
own right. Oh, John, why need our
cook get sick at such time and
"But what else could | do: There's
corner on servants. especially cooks.
at this season. The only suggestion of
one besides Sarah was ten dollar a
day chef who commences on regular
job Monday. Of course you don't want
chef for two days"
Mrs. Botsford sprang to her feet, her
face suddenly radiant.
"The very thing" she cried. "He
can do the art work and your cook the
plain dishes. A chef will be $3.50
chic, and you know Miss Lenox has
been used to everything. It's man,
Of course. Now, hurry to the tele-
phone. please, before some one else
gets him.
She waited until her husband re-
| turned from the telephone. nodding.
"Says the chef will be up at O'clock
sharp, Julia. Now I'll 60 downtown
and order the Christmas trimmings
and things"
At / O'clock sharp a cab rolled up to
the door. and a girl alighted. Mrs.
| BOtsford's countenance fell little,
but rose as the girl opened the gate
/ and went toward the side entrance. 1t
| was the chef, though but a girl, and
t the fact of her coming in cab and be-
ing we'll dressed was significant Of SIC
a day.
ooh, my dear" she cried, without
giving the chef an opportunity to
| speak, ''you don't know how glad I am
! to see you! | will take you right into
! the kitchen, and Sarah will show you
where everything is. | shall not make
Il suggestion, for | see you are perfect
ly capable. Only do make It just as
as comprehensive as you can. Miss
LenOx is accustomed to everything
and-and | want to make her like me
so much and to please Edward"
She had been hurrying the chef
through the hall to the kitchen. A
the door to her surprise. the Chef
| pressed light kiss upon her forehead
eff you are as nice to Miss LenoX as
YOU are to me-" she smiled. ~ think
she will like you. Now you may leave
me in charge / will do the best
can"
Mrs. Botsford returned to the draw
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
How Iona Is Your Cows Taii7

The length of tail in some dairy
breeds has been a show ring point sup
posed to be correlated with persistency
in milk fow-a highly ridiculous as
sertion on the face of it. yet it is
known that the longer tail depends on
longer vertebrate and more open
iointed condition Of the skeleton.
What is true Of the tail is true Of the
vertebrae of the back. When the
back is long and open jointed the ribs
are widely separated and the barrel
is capacious. A capacious barrel is
nearly always associated with feeding
capacity and milk production, so that
in its final analysis the condition is
not SO preposterous as it would at first
seem.-Country Gentleman.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
Keep Them Apart.

The other day we read of fright
full accident in a farm home resulting
from the mistaken use Of gasolineefor
kerosene. II there is a gasoline can in
use in your house it should be painted
a color which will plainly distinguish
it from the kerosene can. A good plan
is to paint the gasoline can a bright
red. After you have gone this far in
exercising precaution never allow any
thing but gasoline TO be placed in the
can-IoWa Homestead.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
The ChriStrnas Dinner
BY MABEL r. BAXTER

ing room, rubbing her forehead
thoughtfully.
whats the matter Julia her hus-
band ssked-"another headache?"
"N-nO,' doubtfully; that's where the
chef kissed me. | never had girl
kiss me as soon before. But don't
care if only she diffuses her artist soul
through the cooking. She has an art
ist soul, John. saw it in her eyes
Al 3 O'Clock she was again at the
window. but there was no carriage in
sight. Two minutes later the telephone
rang She went to the telephone her.
self
whats that you say? Can't come?
Why, that's too bad But you will be
here tomorrow, of course? What? Will
send note? Yes. Well, come as early
as you can"
An hour later the note came. Mrs.
Botsford read it with a perplexed face.
then passed it to her husband
II didn't know she spelled her name
that way, john she said. though. of
course, we never saw 1t spelled out
I'm afraid she's not so we'll educated
as we thought And. Of course, a low
er's opinion isn't always reliable. Poor
Edwardn'
Mr.. Botsford nodded vaguely and
opened the note. which read:
Dear Mr.. and Mrs Botsford-Sorry I
cannot come according to agreement I'M
perative summons elsewhere Will see
you tomorrow. Faithfully, etc.
M. LEHKNOCKS.
At 8 O'Clock that night, after the
palms and mistletoe and holly had been
arranged, Sarah suddenly burst upon
them with face full of CONSERVATION.
''The chef!' she gasped. "She's gone
left entirely. | was at the range,
watchin' the turkey, an she come in
with her hat on an said that every
it now, an she left this note for YOU
But why did she go?" gasped Mrs.
Botsford Il thought
"She said everything was all ready"
Sarah repeated stolidly. "an' that I
could attend to it now. There" as a
clear car tinkle sounded outside. that's
her car startin' now. She said she
wanted to catch the 9 o'clock"
Mrs. Botsford opened the note with
trembling fingers. AS she read she
| frowned looked mortified, laughed and
| finally passed the note to her husband,
with shining eyes. "She's all right, "
was her only comment. The note
read:
Dear Mrs. Botsford--YOu really must
! forgive me. I had an errand downtown
! and so called at your house an hour ear
! lier than I intended thinking that 1 would
| stop there awhile and then perhaps you
| and I would do the errand together. A
! sight of your lovely chrysanthemums drew
me straight through the gate to the side
/ entrance Then you opened the door, and
! fore | quite realized what / was doing.
I Then your straits and a remembrance OF
! former triumphs cOnspired to do the rest.
I really do love cooking and have taken Il
. lot of courses in special things. | think |
| have eXceled myself this time and be-
! lieve you will be satisfied with the result.
/ Sarah and the second girl can manage the
rest very nicely | shall do my errand
/ now and will stay with my aunt at the
| Marlborough tonight 1t will be more con-
venent. You may expect us quite early
! tomorrow morning. Lovingly,
/ MARGUERITE LENOX.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
Things Farmers Should Know
THREE KINDS OF FARMERS.

An observing farmer tells the
Sylvan Grove News that the fol-
lowing rules may be regarded
as. tolerably authentic: when
you pass a. farm and. see a large
barn and a small house you may
know the man is boss; when
you. see a fine house and a small
barn you may understand that
the woman has things her own
way, and when there are good.
barn and a nice house you may
take it for granted that the wo-
man and man are equals and
work together i'll harmony"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
The Most Likely Victim.

Sturgeon was once asked if the man
who learned to play cornet on Sun
day would go to heaven.
The great preachers reply was char
.acteristic Said he. II don't see why
he should not, but after a pause, Il
doubt whether the man next door
will San Francisco Chronicle
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
PARROTS A CENTURY OLD.

which died ut Schonbrunn ut the age
of 11S years. Another golden eagle
was kept in the Tower of London for
ninety years \ third died in Vienna
AGED lU4 years.
Geese and swans are tenacious of
life. and extraortinarS accounts exist
Of the great age that they have attain
ed. Button and other authorities have
credited them with so and 100 years
Of age.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
First Aid to the Melancholy
Thinking For Herself.

The small daughter of the house was
busily setting the table for expected
company when her mother called to
her:
Put down three forks at each place
dear"
Having made some observations on
her own account when the expected
guests had dined with her mother be-
fore she inquired thoughtfully:
"ShalI give Uncle John three
knives %'-Kansas City Times.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13

It used to be contended that ravens
lived longer than any other species or
birds. and it was said that their age
frequently exceeded q century Recent
studies of the sub ect, SAYS London
It'll Bits. Indicate that no the'ff in
stance of IL raven SURPRISING; seventy
years of aGe is on res ord But parrots
have been known to attain an age of
100 years.
There is a record Of a golden eagle
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
Expert Evidence.

daughter" called the conventional
comic paper father from his regular
position at the top of the stairs at the
we'll known hour of 30 p. H.,
doesn't that young man know how to
say good night?"
Does he?" echoed the young lady in
the darkened hall. "Well, | should say
he does. That's why it takes him SO
long. New York Sun.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
For unwelcon1c. Visitors.

For lice on animals get - cents
worth of calomel at drug store. mix
into Il paste with grease. use stick or
brush and rub some of paste back Of
the ears, il crcaSeS and along back
bone For poultry pat little under
the wings ana on top of head Rural
New Yorker.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
Which She Wouldn't.

Il should like to secure IN audience
with your wife
IF YOU will consent to be the audi
ence it ought to be easy enough. =
New York sun.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
Not. Much.

lis he much of an act0r:''
Not much. They say he's pretty
fair in Shakespeare. but he can't do Il
sidewalk patter or clog dance worth
cent '-DetrOit Free Press.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
Lose Temper. Lcse Money.

The good COW can be changed TO Il
poor cow by abusive treatment. #
YOU really must use loud. violent and
profane language buy mule.-lowa
Homestead.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
WiiIina to Please.

Il want some concomitants with my
oysters
Just out OF 'em, sir; but I'll bring
you some crackers and pickles instead"
Baltimore American
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
Out Of Place.

i dent like Maud $ voice Her notes
come from the chest" "Welh ought
thev not:' No: they on lit to stay
here - 80 ton Transcript
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13

johnny. wha, are you doingT'
."Tryin to learn the fish in this here
crick what they'll git if they bite on
Sunday Houston Post.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
About the Same as Corn.

Kaftir corn fodder has about the same
feeding value as corn fodder and can
be used in the same Way.-American
Agriculturist
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
To Fit the Combination Lock.

Grig@s-I should say that the two
keys to success are luck and pluck.
Briggs-Sure! Luck ill finding some
one to pluck.-Boston Transcript
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
Nou, ;f II Hadn't Been For Eve

Aunt Ito engaged niecel-So Henry
went away yesterday. l hear. Parting
is very painful, isn't it:
Niece-I should say So Every rib in
nv body is aching today.-Flegende
Batter.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
Giuck, C!uck.

a chemist will make fresh eggs soon.
'And out OF air says he.
We knew the time was bound to come
When air would not be free.
New York Sun
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
CoWed!

lie tSententious!y1Me are what
they eat She Gnnocently,-Oh. are
YOU so fond of calves brains ?-Balti-
more American.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
Accidents Will Hapren.

Wise-This is certainly Il good cigar
you've given me, old chap Guy
ShuckS' ! bet I've gone and given
you the wr0n~ one Judge
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
Her Stitla the Reason.

A brilliant, witty girl is Bee.
Yet single she has tarried
Oft ma dens quick at repartee
+ re SLOW at ;sett,n~ n1Er'ed
New YORK Sun
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
WOOD LOT WORK.
Rules For Making improvements
by Thinning.
KEEP WATCH ON. THE TREES.

Cutting Should Be Repeated as Free
quentIy as There Seems to Be Growth
That Needs to Be Helped by Re-
moval of unnecessary Wood. -.
When timber is ripe the harvesting
may be done by taking a few trees
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-12-13
A WILLING Worker.

Jones-Nill you give our society a
subscription? We are trying to put
down drink.
Brown-I can't give the subscription,
but will help to put down the drink.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-22
BRIEFS

Harry IS Younr. uho Do o. alleged
eaa unnecessarily beaten by Oficer
Naprr. 81 member of fhr local poiire
force. chen under fne influence Of
.lunr nas a auf Sled in the Office 81
squire Srhulfre Young aIirrea that
Ou fHr fterlnE of March lffh. tre of.
Seer arrested hfm for beInE drunk and
heran lrafirE bin to ne extent thar
DO 81 u1v permanently injured Tor
$500. aIIsriur personal injuries
The 100 DAYS session ~ inc round
liable OF fhe teachers % fhe ONO Val
iof came fo close af MARTINS Very
on Saturday About four hundred
teachers from an over tho section
uerr present Ohicera Tor the com
INK year we're elected af the business
mrrfins on Saturday morning and the
f0iioutnC vcrc chosen President "
D. Irwin. superintendent of tho Steu
benviile schools. secretary Miss Mae
Harmon and " o. Maurer. Of Mari
eta. treasurer The next meeting Of
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-22
About People
Movements Of ineIvidLsis . sne
From the City

Miss Ethel Costello, OF North Mar
ket street. will leave in a few days
for Cincinnati, o., where she will
spend few weeks visiting friends.
VI. p. PicciOni, OF Pittsburgh. has
accepted a position as chef with the
Empire cafe.
Miss Lydia Stevens. of this city, left
yesterday for Steubenville, O., where
she has accepted a position as book
keeper in the w. S. l.
VIM. Mears. OF North Main street,
who was injured in the automobile
accident in Martins Ferry: is some
what improved.
Hon. F. r. Bentley. OF Madison. Wis,
prominent attorney OF that city and
well known politician, spent Satur-
day evening and yesterday in this city
while enroute home from Washington,
d. C., as the guest OF Rev. F. f. Ross.
They were formerly great friends in
Wisconsin. but had not seen each
other for seven years His visit was
much enjoyed by Rev. Ross.
George w Carney arrived yester-
day for a brief business visit in this
city.
p. VI. Stricklin. OF Washington. Pa.
a former clerk in the local postoffice.
spent Saturday evening and Sunday
in company with his wife and daughter
as the guests OF relatives In Elm
! Grove
Rev. W J. Grimes. pastor Of the
| Roney's Point United Presbyterian
church. is expected home to-day from
Latrobe. Pa. from r'rt visit.
Malcolm. the little an Of County
Clerk and Mrs. George W. Oldham. Is
seriously III OF dlphtheria. at the
family residence near Triadelphia.
Edward Keyser OF Limestone. Mar
shall county. is spending a few days
in Elm Grove. as the guest OF re-
latives
Miss jeanette Pryor. teacher in the
| Elliott Commercial school. is expected
TO return today from a week-end's
visit relatives and friends in Grafton.
After spending a week In Elm Grove
as the guest OF her daughter. Mrs. X.
T. Keyser. OF Unions addition. Mrs.
! Vim. Dague returned Saturday 10 her
home in West Finley. Pa.
Nicholas Powers. OF Fairmont.
spent Saturday In this city looking
after business matters
Mrs. g. r. Higgins and sons. Robert
end George. returned Saturday morn
ing 20 their home in Elm Grove. after
visiting for several weeks IN Butte.
Mont. with Mrs Higgins mother.
Mrs George Pierce.
p. W. Davis and wife. Of Clarksburg.
arrived yesterday for a visit In this
city
l.. Y. Wilson. Of Baltimore. IL spend.
INK few DAYS IN Wheeling a. the
/ guest Of acquaintance
Theodore Hornbro0k and son. Kent.
~ New Martinsville. we're visiting
+ local friends SUNDAY
, Rev J NJ Potter. pastor ~ the
Vance Memorial church. will spend to.
I day in Pittsburgh