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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15

and should be protected from the
rays Of the sun and moisture. in
handling, marketing and shipping.
Moisture is the main cause Of rot
ten eggs. Nests on the ground or
in wet straw, together with damp eel
lars and moist "fllers' in egg cases
are mainly responsible for this con-
dition. A fresh egg will absorb
doors as rapidly as fresh milk.
Mustiness or moldy growth in egg
cases or filters will faint the egg and
lower it's quality. Eggs should not
be stored in musty cellars, or in
rooms with fruit, vegetables or fish.
The chickens should never be allow
ed to drink filthy water, be fed musty
grain or strong-flavored vegetables,
as onions and garlic, o given access
to decaying meat or substances that
will favor the product and impair
its quality.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15
OATS AND BARLEY STUMBLE
Land Should Be Plowed In August TO
Allow Sufficient Time for the
Weeds to Rot.

II the oats and barley land is to be
drilled to grain in the fall, it should be
plowed in August to give time for the
weeds to rot and the ground to settle,
SAYS a writer in the Baltimore Ameri-
can. If the ground is dry and SO hard
as to make it, impossible to plow. put
three horses in the suixy c~ult1vator. A
better implement is the steel cutaway
disk. Set the teeth to run deep and
cut the ground over. By narrowing
the field lengthwise and then across,
most of the weeds can be turned under
and the hard surface broken up, max
ing it much easier to pillow as soon as
the August rains set in. The stubble
and weeds should be plowed under and
not burnt, as these, when rotted, add
to the fertility of the soil and tend to
make it capable of holding more mois-
ture. Long stalk or strawy manure
should either be spread evenly over
the field and plowed under or used as
a top dressing after the grain is
drilled in. If the manure is rotted and
fine, spread it on top of the plowed
ground and harrow 1t in as soon as
spread. The quickest and most eco
nomical method is to use a spreader,
as it can then be spread evenly and
just the right quantity to the acre.
One of the great advantages in the use
of the spreader is in cutting up the
Jumps and strawy portions as 1t Is be-
ing spread. Two men with a two-horse
spreader will haul and spread more
manure tina four men will spread
from wagon or cart. The manure
should not be put out in little piles, but
spread direct from the wagon and har-
rowed into the top soil before it dries.
There is then no loss OF fertility.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15
"A stitch In Time.

Don't forget to fx the fences. A
trip around the pasture and field
fences now and then will often save
trouble, strength, and the time Of hav-
Ing to drive the cattle back into the
pasture. Animals are almost human
when 1t comes to going where some
one does not want them. Remove the
suggestion, therefore, by not allowing
any Says In the wire or any loose or
decayed posts In the line. A we'll
kept ence il IN indication OF a good
farmer.-C. p. Bull, Associate In Farm
Crops. University Farm, st. Paul.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15

LOT help. He suggested that they
make a large poultice. apply it to the
afnfcted parts and cover Clarice with
for the night. This was done
and the rurals retired to II
But the COW country supports a
band OF men who. make it their bust
ness to find stricken cattle, strip them
OF their hides and sell them. and a
pair Of these nocturnal visitors found
Clarice-dead. They deftly removed
a. hide, replaced the blanket around
nude form and departed in search
OF the next victim. 4
At sunrise the farmer got himself
out OF bed and went to see how his
beloved Clarice was fartng. Lifting
the edge OF the blanket he uttered )
cry OF horror. Out OF the hut r..shas
his wife, followed by the actor.
What's the matter?" asked the lat.
ter.
Matter" shrieked the farmer, by
heck. you made the plaster too
strongi"
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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15
Horses for. Deep Plowlno.

Deep blowing is essential to good
farming to increase fertility and mofs-
ture for better crops. Heavy draft
horses, say the Live Stock Journal,
are the first essential for deep plow-
ing and big loads. Deep and shallow
blowing has had a long time con
troversy and the deep blowing has
won the victory for better farming
by the scientific experts at the agricul.
tural colleges, and farmers who have
good draft-horse teams pillow deep,
and the farmers with light scrub
teams must still skim along and put
up with light crops until they can get
the heavy draft teams that can pull
a big 16-inch pillow down to the beam
that will produce big crops.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15
colonel,s wife.

Colonel Yerger's wife was a con.
slant source OF embarrassment to him.
Colonel Yerger once gave a dinner
party to a few select ladies and gen.
tlemen. OF course, he was called upon
for an a~fter-dinner speech. Colonel
Yerger got up and began:
Ladies and gentlemen, unprepared
as I am-being wholly unprepared to
make q speech-not having expect
ed There was a painful silence,
which was broken by Mrs. Yerger.
Why, Colonel, you knew your
speech perfectly this morning"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15

between clenched teeth. Hell, man,
you startled me-"
81 l see; nervous disposition,
or shall hoist you over the rail?"
Il had an appointment here"
Can't help that. partner. This
porch is going to be vacant inside OF
one minute, or there is a declaration
OF war. Your easiest way out is
through that window, but you a go
by rail If you prefer"
The black beard wasted half his al
lowed time in an effort to bluster;
then. to Hamlin's utter disgust, skunk
through the open window and across
'the darkened parlor.
The pusillanimous cuss." the latter
muttered, hes worse than a cur dog.
Blamed If he wasn't actually afraid
OF me. A gun-tighter-pugh!" He
lifted his voice, as "Reb" paused in
the light of the hall beyond and
glanced back. a fist doubled and up
lifted. ooh. go on, Sure, you'll get
me! You are the brave boy. now"
and Hamlin strobe toward the door
threateningly. "Lope along, son, and
don't urn around again until you face
the bar"
He drew the door partially to again,
and sat down facing the opening,
where a stray beam of light fell
across the floor. Thus far the adven-
ture had scarcely proven interesting.
The last encounter had been a distinct
disappointment. The dispersal of the
c~ard-players was, as anticipated, easily
managed but the reputation of "Reb"
as killer and bad man had given him
hope OF resistance. But instead he
had proven a perfect lamb. Hamlin
crossed his legs and waited, his mind
divided in wonder between what Miss
might want, and the cow
ardice of the fellow just driven out.
The man was actually afraid-afraid
to start a row.. Yet he had got to his
feet with that intention; it was only
after he had looked into Hamlln's
face and asked his name, that he be-
gan to hedge and draw back. Could
he have recognized him? Could Mrs.
Dupont have warned him of danger in
his direction? That would seem i'm
possible, for the woman had not been
with him for even a minute since their
conversation. She had given him a
swift signal at the door of the dance
hall, but that could scarcely account
for his present desire to avoid trouble.
An engagement? Probably with Mrs.
Dupont. But what was the use OF
specializing? Perhaps when the girl
came she would have some light to
throw on these matters. Surely her
sudden determination to see him pri.
vately must have connection with this
affair.
These thoughts came swiftly, for his
period of waiting proved to be but a
short one. He heard the laughter and
talk as the merry-makers came into
the hotel from the dance hall, crowd
ing the passage, n thronging in to
where the tables were set. Then a
rattle of dishes, and the steady shut.
fling of walters rushing back and
forth. Occasionally he could distin.
guish a shadow out in the hall. but
never changed his motionless posture
or removed his eyes from the aper.
ture. until she slipped noiselessly
through and stood there painting
slightly, her hand c%lasping the knob
OF the door. Apparently in The semi
darkness of the room she was uncer.
tain Of his presence, while her white
dress touched by the outside ret1ec.
ton made her clearly visible.
(TO BE CONTINUED1
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15
EGGS FROM THE FARM
Should Be Gathered often and
Kept in Dry Place.
In Handling, Marketing and Shipping
They Should Not BE Exposed to
Draughts and Should Be
Properly Protected.
nv N e

(By N. E. CHAPMAN.)
The common causes Of loss may be
classed under several heads: Small
egg dirty eggs, breakage, shrunken
and rotten eggs, moldy and favored
Eggs must weigh two ounces
or over to be classed as No. 1. Light
err eggs should be consumed on the
farm, rather than be sold at a re-
duced price. Like eggs too small,
eggs abnormally large or misshaped
should be used at home, for such will
be easily crushed in the case, and
are always classed as seconds"
About five eggs out of each hun
dred marketed are classed as dir
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15
unwarranted Criticisms.

Major Hubert j. Cashalton, who
has been ten days in New York. and
therefore has a right t speak as one
with authority on phases OF life In
the metropolis. admits that he has
seen there more beautiful young won
en- from eighteen to twenty-five years
old than in any other city. After
that the women appear to incline to.
ward plumpness and lose their sym
metrical lines. which is a pity" PIT.
fel And the gallant major belongs
to the Indian army, and the Orientals
like their women with curves rather
than with lines.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15
CHAPTER xvIIl.-contInued.

Left alone, except for the infantry
mar at the other side Ut the entrance.
and with nothing to do beyond keep
ing back the little crowd OF curious
watchers thronging the steps. Hamlin
interested himself In the assembly, al
though keenly conscious of those two
men who continued to linger. staring
into the brilliantly lighted oom That
the two were closely involved with
Mrs. Dupont In some money-making
scheme, closely verging on crime. was
already sufficiently clear to the Ser
9eant's mind. He had overheard
enough to grasp this fact. yet the full
nature Of the scheme was not appar-
Snt. without doubt It involved Gas
kins - : victim; possibly Barrett
also. but Hamlin was not inclined to
interfere personally for the protection
Of either Of these officers. They could
look after themselves, and, II they sue
cumbed to the charms Of the lady.
and Il cost something. why. that was
none Of his affair. But somehow the
suspicion had come to him that he had
accidentally stumbled upon . more
complicated plot than mere black
mail. Mrs.. Dupont's intimacy with
Molly. and the use she was making
Of. her distant relationship with the
Major % further her ends, made him
eager = delve deeper into her real
purpose. At least these two, apparent
~ ignorant Of their guests true char
Acter. should be warned, or. II that
iwas impossible. protected from impos-
tuFe. Their open friendliness and So
cial endorsement were the woman's
stock n trade at Dodge, and whatever
the nnal denouement might be, Nc
Donald and his daughter. would inev-
sitably share In the ensuing disgrace
~ discoverys Even II they were not
Also victimixed. they would be held
largely responsible for the losses OF
others. Had Hamlin been Z commits.
stoned oficer ne would have known
what 70 do-his plain duty q q friend
would have taken form In I frankly
spoken warning. But, A. It was, the
chains Of discipline. Of social rank,
made II seemingly impossible for him
" approach either the Major or his
daughter openly. He did not actually
know enough 70 venture such an In
tefview. and mere suspicion. even
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15
Bottle o.

Colonel Dorr of the Eighth Iowa
cavalry was strict. He issued orders
against bringing any whisky into
camp. Sam Rucker Of Company x one
day brought in a quart of whisky and
hid it. That night some of the boys
stole it, and Sam went up to the colo
mel and told him that he had been
robbed.
Robbed of what?" asked the colo
mel.
Robbed Of a bottle" said Sam.
"A bottle of what
"A bottle of things" said Sam.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15
Cutting cowpeas.

Cowpeas may be cut with the now
er, and after getting at least a full
days sun the vines are raked up and
generally lie another day In the wind
row. They are then punched up in
small lunches and after another day
or two put Into larger punches and
let stand as long al weather permits,
when they are drawn to the barn.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15
BY ALFALFA WEEVIL
larvae From Eggs Laid In Stems Of
Plants Work Much Injury by
Feeding Upon the Buds.

Although in the middle west no
alfalfa harming insect has yet caused
widespread damage, Utah farmers
have a serious pest to contend with
known as the alfalfa weevil. 1t made
it's first appearance In 1907, coming
from Europe, The adult weevtl Is a
hard shelled beetle, about 3-16 inch
long, brown in color with a darker
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15
nonoaonhx.

The friendly dog which seems 10
have = bone in its throat" may be
keeping something-hydrophobia., -
fact-from you First aid should 81.
ways be administered with he tons
Chicago Record-HeraA
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15
MAKING Poultry Runa.

In laying out poultry runs, make
them of a size which will be convent
ent to cultivate, and put a gate in wide
enough to admit q team. Horse power
is cheaper than man power; blowing
is quicker and better than spading.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-08-29
RECORD SMASHED
IN LENGTHY GAME
Walter Johnson rails in Second
Attempt fer Successive
Victories.

Boston, Mass, Aug 29.-Walter
Johnson's second attempt Of the pres
ent season TO set up a new pitchers
record for successive victories failed
yesterday when Boston won an lin
ming contest from Washington. to 0.
For 10 innings Johnson had disposed
of Boston batSmen in a procession
that was mOnOtOnOus, except for the
interest which his performance devel-
oped. Only in the second inning was
the one, two. three order of Boston's S
going out interrupted, this by Yerkes'
hit over short. until the 11th inning.
Then Yerkes slammed the second hit
off Johnson into centerfield; Milan
fumbled; Moeller got in the way of his
recovery and Yerkes was safe on third.
Wagner's infield hit resulted in Yerkes
being put out on the way to home, but
not until Wagner had reached second
Manager Carrigan was at bat. John
son had sped over three balls for a
count of two strikes. one ball, when
Carrigan met the fourth squarely for
a clean hit between the left and center
felders. and Wagner raced home, and
Walter Johnson's winning streak had
been stopped.
Up to yesterday the leagues lead
ing pitcher had twirled Washington to
Il victories without defeat, beginning
June -, when Washington shut out
Philadelphia, to 0. This stands as
the American league record for this
season. but is two games short Of the
mark set last season by Johnson and
Wood, the latter of Boston.
Yesterdays game was a remarkable
exhibition of Johnson's pitching skill.
In the II innings only 80 men faced
him, and but four of these reached
base. Only one man got to first base
in the first nine innings. Ten Boston
batsmen struck out ana Johnson,
working like a machine, did not allow
base on balls.
Collins pitched well. and was partic-
ularly effective when Washington had
men on the bases. The Senators push
ed men to third base in three innings.
but each time Collins held them with
out score. Wagner and Yerkes sup
ported him brilliantly. Score:
Washington OOOOOOOOOOO-O 6 !
Boston OOOO0O0f-i l
Batteries-Johnson and Ainsmith; +;
collins and Carrigan.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-08-29
DANVILLE IS SHORT
5000 ADMISSIONS

Danville. Ill, Aug. 29.-Counting in
the attendance at the Soldiers Home
the club is now still 5000 short of
the required attendance for the sea
son and with James Boyle a candidate
for league president and Tearney CIV
ing Danville none of the best of the
breaks, it is certain that Danville
must come clean with the attendance,
If baseball is to be continued here
another year.
Up to Wednesday afternoon the at
tendance was Just a few better than
10000, while league rules require that
there must have been $4,000 persons
pass the gates during the season. With
the few games remaining 1t is possible
to deliver the goods if the bugs turn
out, but should there be less than
1000 persons at the park Sunday at
the double admission double bill, good
bye to baseball for 1914, should Pres
ident Tearney enforce the ruling, and
he asserts he will do this
Rock Island Argus., 1913-08-29
PRETZEL PILOT IS
ABLE TO BE ABOUT

You've got to give it to Dan O'Leary
for his age defying proclivities. He
capers around behind the bat with the
agility of a youngster, sill retains the
old time peg that makes base stealing
a pTecaTious occupation. bats in the
pinches, dances a celtic Jig around first
base, until he worries the pitchers into
the belief he is about to 60 down, and
at the same time keeps his team pep
pered and fighting Ball players may
come, and bali players may 90, but
Dan O'Leary appears to 90 on forever.
There would be a riot in Davenport if
anyone had the temerity to suggest
anyone else for the posi- of manager.
If they don't sell all OF his players in
midseason next year, he intends to win
the pennant. He would have won this
year if Coleman ct al had been re
tained-Bloomingto Panttagraph.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-08-29
NOTHING TO IT"
SAYS MEIDROTH
Peoria President Denies Any
Intention of Resigning
His Office.

Peoria, H., Aug 29.-"I have no in
tention of resigning With Peoria
baseball affairs in their present condi-
ticn. resigning is the last thing l
would willingly do
The foregoing is President Meid-
roth's statement made late last night
when asked if there could be any truth
in the following article published by
r. b. Smith. editor Of the best and
only reliable sport page in Peoria:
MEIDROTH TO RESIGN?
That Billy Meidroth will resign
as president of the Peoria Amuse- ..
ment company, and that a man 4
well known TO the fans and amuse-
ment lovers of Peoria will succeed
him was gossiped about on the
local baseball rialto today Neid-
roth, il is said, plans to present
his resignation at a special meet
ing Of the board of directors TO be
held within the next day or two.
President Meidroth further stated
that TO his knowledge there had been
no rumOr current concerning d pOssi-
bic resignation OF his Office as execu-
tive OF the Peoria Amusement COM
pany, owners of the Peoria baseball
club
II there has been any gossip in
baseball circles that ! intend 20 pre-
sent my resignation at a special meet
ing Of the board of directors within a
day or two | haven't heard of it and
believe tales Of that sort would find
their way to me soon after their or.
ganiGatiOn," said President MeidrC~
Il offered to resign at the tine of
the Mccormick imbroglio, and had the
directors wished to retain Mccormick
as manager / would have stepped out
Of office as gracefully as possible. At
present, 70 quit the direction of the
teams affairs would be quitting under
fire, and III never do that"
With no prospect Of finishing better
than last in the league race. the Pc.
oria team at present. under the direc.
tiOn Of President Meidroth is lighting
as best il can for each game played
As financial proposition the club has
made an excellent record this year,
considering the many troubles encoun.
tered in mid-seasCn, having started the
year with a heavy handicap of debt
and ball park under several feet OF
water.
From reports given out during the
last few weeks the attendance record
so far this season has been all that
could be expected with a tail-end club
and even more so. With this sort of a
record as the club executive, # is not
considered likely that any other foun
dation for the published rumor exists
other than a desire in some circles
connected with the baseball business
locally to foist the blame for failures
TO win during the latter part of the
season.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-08-29
BLOOMERs STRENGTHEN.

President Billy Hunter of the
Bloomington club has announced that
the local club is planning to draft at
least two youngsters from class c and
class y leagues in case the local club
loses either Chief Biuejacket or Bruce
Hartford in the draft. It is a dead
certainty that Bluejacket will be lost
in the draft, assurance having come
from two different class AA clubs that
they intend to put in a draft for the
big fellow in case he is not drafted by
a big league club during the majors
season for drafting, which closes Sept.
l. The local club is determined TO
have a winner next summer, and deals
will be completed this winter by which
the undesirable timber viii be diSDos-
ed Of The local club has 4 strong
lineup right now and it will not take
a whole lot OF changes to turn the
present outfit into a championship
ub.-Bloomington Bulletin.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-08-29
FRANK SCHULTZ
HERO BACK HOME
Honored at Binghampton by
5000 Fans-Presented with
200 Seeds in Cup.
MOVIE MEN ALSO PRESENT
Cubs Win Game. to 3-White Sox
Trim Dekalb "Eushers,"
II to 8.

Binghamton, n. Y, Aug. 29.-Viewed
in its assorted phases, Frank Schultz
day was a gala occasion. Toasted and
lionized by 5000 natives gathered to
do him honor, the slugging Chicagoan
had his biggest day in baseball on the
local New York State league grounds
yesterday when the Cubs paused for
exhibition purposes to bump Bingham
ton, to 8.
''Wildfire" didn't collect a homer,
though he tried his best to please the
homefolks. In five trips to the plate
against Rapp, a portsider, the easy 60
ing Cub plucked a single and a pass.
Before he faced the music in the open
ing round Frank collected something
substantial in the form of huge low
ing cup stacked with five-case notes.
The trophy and inclosed 5000 repre-
sented the good will of 'Wildfire's"
constituency around and about Lester
shire. where the ball yard is situated.
When Schultz day was first sched-
uled Franks admirers went through
one shoe factory employing 5000
workers and assessed each person a
thin dime. Three hundred dollars
was raised and one-third of it was
sunk in the silver bowl of everlasting
friendship. Ceremonies befitting the
occasion we're gone through with when
Frank pranced to bat, giving the NOV
ing picture fiends lot of A No. l local
color stuff.
Every subscriber to the Schultz fund
was on the job for the big show, the
factory officials having granted all
hands a half holiday. One w. H. Hill
made stirring talk before "Wildfire"
came into possession of his wealth.
Thirteen years ago, after falling
from a nut tree while trying to view a
ball game. the man of the hour" made
his first bid for fame in the national
game, and the good people of these
parts had not seen him since he went
out into the world to join Syracuse
and subsequently the Cubs.
Had Earl Moore gone the full route
chances are the Bingos would have
drawn nine successive blanks, but af
ter toiling five innings, during which
time he allowed a couple of singles
the former Philly retired in favor OF
Eddie Stack. who was nicked for six
clouts and three runs in the last four
periods. Score
Rock Island Argus., 1913-08-29

White haired and carrying some age,
Willie Hutchison. former premier
hurler for the Chicago Cubs, sat in the
grGndstand Tuesday afternoon and
saw Danville and Dubuque go to it.
Twas the same Willie who hurled an
exhibition game against Rossville in
1895 on the Cubs first transforming
tour and the same who was the main
stay of old Cap. Anson during his final
stand with the orphans" Willie was
playing when Governor Tener of Penn
sylvania was one of the pitchers for
the Cubs, and when Tim DOnahue was
catching, Bill Lange out in center, Bill
Dahlen at short, Charlie Irwin on third,
Fred Pfener on second, Walt Wilmot
and Dummy Hoy in the field.
Little Willie is scouting, going it in
dependently and also getting line on
the lads who will do for drafting, slip
ping this information to his old friends.
-Danville Commercial News