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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28
TO MAKE SWINE PROFITABLE
Beginner viii Do Well by Adopting
One Breed, Standing by It and
Work for Improvement.

With the number of excellent
breeds of swine from Which any one
at the present day may make a choice
it is n waste of time for a breeder to
undertake to create a strain of his
own by crossing the Chester White
on the Poland China pig, although
there are some instances where this
has been done with pronounced sue
cess.
The beginner will do better by
adopting one breed, standing by it
and working for Improvement in the
family rather than in the race. a
mar with even limited capital may
be able to get a good start by know
ing what to purchase. Excellent
young sows bred for fall or spring
farrow can be bought for from $40 to
$50, good male pigs for S25, or those
old enough for service for $50, writes
w. F. McSparran in the Country Gen
tleman. There is a question whether
one need eve pay any mora than
these prices for some of the very pest
untried stock.
The animals Should be fed we'll and
wisely, as their subsequent improve
ment will result from feed, care and
selection. The SOW should produce
two filters a year, about ten pigs the
first year, although often she will do
much better than that and sometimes
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28
Excellent Type.

weighing more than one hundred
pounds. Where possible it would sell
dom be practical to start with less
than so ewes, and a larger number
would be better still. A flock of a doz-
en- would require almost as much
care as so or 100. These range bred
grade Merinos should be bred to a
Dorset ram If possible.
The reason we recommend buying
range bred grade Merino ewes is that
thousands of these are available,
while Dorsets are not to be had in
large numbers.
To insure profit with sheep, fall or
winter lambs must be raised. The
ewes must be bred about June or
earlier. Dorset sheep breed at this
time more readily than any other
kind. Merino sheep come second.
Shropshire and most other breeds
cannot in general be induced to mate
before September.
These fail or early winter lambs,
by good feeding and care can be made
to weigh 90 to 100 pounds by May /,
when they will find a ready market
and will always be in demand. Such
lambs should bring from five dollars
upward.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28
Healthy Baby is
Precious BLESSING
To Make 1t Healthy and
Keep it HealthyUse a Re-
liable Baby Laxative

In spite Of the greatest personal
care n the most intelligent attention
TO diet, babies and children will be-
come constipated, and it is a fact that
constipation and indigestion have
wrecked many a young life. To start
with a good digestive apparatus is to
start life without handicap.
But as we cannot all have perfect
working bowels we must do the next
best thing and acquire them, or train
them to become healthy. This can be
done by the use of a l~axative-tonic
very highly recommended by a great
many mothers. The remedy is called
DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin and has
been on the market for two genera
tions. 1t can be bought conveniently
at any drug store for fifty cents or
one dollar a bottle, and those who are
already convinced of its merits buy
the dollar size.
It's mildness makes it the ideal medi-
icine for children, and it is also very
pleasant to the taste. 1t is sure in
its effect and genuinely harmless.
Very little Of it is required and it's
frequent use does not cause it to lose
its effect, as is the case with so many
other remedies.
Thousands can testify to its merits
in constipation, Indigestion, bilious
ness, sick headaches, ETC., among them
reliable people like Mrs. M. johnson,
752 Dayton ST., Kenosha, Wis. She Is
the mother of little Dorothy johnson
who was always in delicate health I'M
til her mother gave her DR.. Cald-
welPsSyrup Pepsin. Mrs. Johnson says:
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28

o so well. If she is bred too young
or is too fat at the time of breeding,
the first litter, at least. will probably
be small in number.
The breeder must know the type of
animal he desires and select with that
in view. If the offspring of a given
sire have predominating characters
tics Of the kind approved, by all
means breed this sire to his best
daughters, and if his points Of merit
are prepotently fixed one can expect
to secure the proper offspring.
Do not scott at pedigree, for 1t
means the record of the blood of your
herd. Also, do not pay money for a
pedigree, but spend it literally for
the ideal hog with a pedigree equal
to his merits. There is abundant
chance for selection from prolific
swine. The young SOW may farrow
at from twelve to sixteen months of
age. A mature SOW should produce
twelve to eighteen pigs a year, which
will give you plenty of stock to select
from.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28
DOG CATCHER is THWARTED
Compelled to Keep Hands Of Stray
Fox Terrier When Mail Car
rier Applies Stamp.

H~ackensack, N. J.-"Saved by a
postage stamp" is the title which
postal clerks here give to a comic
scene in Main street in which John
keenan,, a special delivery mail car
rier, was principal.
keenan, loves dogs. He spied one
in the postoffice wandering about with
out a license. keenan, took a fancy
to it, and IS he started out on his
rounds allowed the dog to trail behind
him.
At a street corner Joseph Dalia, the
official dog catcher of H~ackensack,
made his appearance. Dalia has a
record OF 662 dogs caught in the last
yea and was about to pounce upon
the little unlicensed fox terrier which
was following the mail carrier.
Don't touch hat dog!" exclaimed
keenan, as he hastily drew a parcel
post stamp from his pocket, licked it
and attached it to the dogs ear. THAT
dog is mail matter and under the pro-
lection of Uncle Sam The dog
catcher was properly awed yAhe fed
eral authority and withdrew.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28

process-block system is quite new to
him. The copper wire idea was de-
tected by a sudden desire of mine KAT
frs for copper wire. They would give
as much as three pence an incl for
It, and the game had been going on
for a ear before it vas detected-by
a sheer accident.
When a new law was made to deal
with receivers a special detective
force was told off to look after the new
department, and the early experiences
of the hunters of the illicit gold buyers
gave cause for much laughter at their
expense, for the chief detective and
some of his subordinates were among
the easiest dupes of a gang Of clever
Americans, who introduced a version
of the American gold brick" swindle
with "uproarious success"
From this it was NJ more than a
step to the process-block idea, the in
ventor of which almost deserves the
fortune he has made, because of the
simplicity of his scheme and it's I'M
b%lushing ef%frontery.
The difficulty of a capture in cases
of stealing and smuggling gold is
tremendous. Mr.. Blackburn declares
that lit is probably unique in the his
tory of crime detection that no con-
viction has SO far been obtained
against any person for actually steal
ing gold or amalgam from any Rand
mine. n suggestion has
been that the offenders we're too high
ly placed to warrant action"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28
To Clean Hatchinq Eggs.

If eggs, while Matching, become
soiled and it is necessary to clean
them, a basin of warm water at & tenn
perature of 1913 degrees Fahrenheit
should be used, but not above this, a
little less being better than a greater
degree. The eggs should be put into
this water and the dirt gently removed
after soaking and washing with the
hands, then dried with a cloth and put
back in the nest, which should be first
renewed with clean hay. II not badly
soiled they may be cleaned by gently
scraping with a knife or with the fin
gers Care is necessary to avoid crack
ing the shell or Earring the egg, as
such an injury will destroy the posi-
bility of a hatch.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28
NEED OF GOOD DAIRY SIREs
Make is Purchase of Pure Bred
Bull to Build Up Herd.

CBy RAY p. SPfcER, Minnesota College
of Agriculture
1t has been demonstrated again and
again hat the cheapest investment
that can be made by a farmer who is
trying to build up the standard of a
herd of cattle lies in the purchase of
a good pure bred bull. 1t is not nee
essary to buy several high priced fe-
males as a basis for the average herd,
nor is it economical.
A striking proof of this has been
shown on the cattle show circuit at
various state fairs last fall. One of
many instances will suffice. Recently
a prominent state fair judge had to
choose between two cows with the
same dam. but sired by different bulls,
for the female championship of the
breed. So s~trikingly similar in type
was each of them to its own sire,
though the dam was the same, that
there was no trouble in distinguishing
between the two. The one that had
beer produced by the more outstand-
ing sire was so superior to h one
that had been produced by the less su.
perior bull that there was nc trouble
about the selection.
The principle illustrated is of prac-
teal value to the farmer who is think
ing of beginning a herd with limited
capital, or has a very common herd
that he desires to grade up. An aver
age group of calves will be far SUI
perior to their commonly bred mothers
if a good pure bred bull is used. Such
a bull can be pNSchased very reason
ably if proper care is taken by the
purchaser.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28
SHEEP HELP ON MANY FARMS
Besides Being Money-Makers, They
Will Destroy Many Noxious
Weeds-Range Bred Best.

(By w. A. LINKLATER. Oklahoma Ex-
pertinent Station.)
1t would add to the revenue Of
many farms if a flock of sheep were
kept. Besides being profitable they
are great weed eaters. They will eat
five out of six of our known weeds,
where a COW or horse will eat only
n out Of every six.
Range bred sheep are the right
kind for the average farmer to buy.
Such sheep will be grade Merinos and
If they carry a cross of Shropshire,
Lincoln or other mutton blood, so
much the better. 1t would not be ad-
visable to buy Mexican sheep or low
grade sheep of any other kind.
The ewes purchased for the founda-
ton flock should be good, large ami
mails from one to four years old. and
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28
THE KNOW HOW
To Feed Children and Get Good Re-
suits.

There are more nervous persons
made so by undigested food lying in
the stomach than the average indi-
vidual would suppose.
II food remains undigested in the
stomach, 1t begins to ferment, set up
gas and q large portion is thus con-
verted into poison.
That's why i~mperfectly digested food
may, and often does, aus irritation
Of the nerves and stupor of the mind
brain and erves r really poisoned.
my daughter had complained for
some time Of a distressed feeling In
the stomach, after eating, which set
me thinking that her diet was not
gent mother.
"She had been fond Of cereals, but
had eve tried Grape-Nuts. From
reading the account of this predigest-
ed food, it seemed reasonable to try
Grape-Nuts for her ase
1.-THE results were really wonderful.
The little brain that seemed at times
unable to do its work, took on new
life and vigor. Every morning, now,
pSloTe Bolu6 " 6Shool, BIC edIS ~
crisp little morsels and is COM
pletely and entirely well, she seems to
have a new lease on life-no more
distress in the stomach, nor head
ache, but sound and well everyway."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read the book, Tho
Road to Wellville," In pkgs.
"Tharafs a Reason
Ever read the above letter. a new.
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of humaa
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28
Keep Chickens Busy.

A head of cabbage or piece of meat
hung on a string just above the chick
ems heads will keep them busy for a
long time. Some of the ~self-feeding
hoppers which scatter the grain when
the hens jump up and peck at it are
good, although one breeder told us that
his hens soon grew wise about this
system and stood around waiting for
them. We do not doubt this; many
a time we have seen our own hens
standing under a sunflower stalk wait
ing until a cock bird who had learned
the trick would fly upward against the
stalk and go tumble down the shat
tered ripe seeds
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28

IT saw such rapid improvement
in the health Of anyone. Syrup Pep
sin is a wonderful remedy and l shall
never be without it again" Thousands
keep DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin on
stantly in the house, for every mem
Der Of the family can use it from in
infancy to old age. The users of Syrup
Pepsin have learned to avoid cathar-
tics. salts, mineral waters, pills and
other harsh remedies for they do but
temporary good and are a shock to
any delicate system.
If no member of your family has
vel used Syrup Pepsin, and you would
like to make a personal trial of it be-
fore buying it in the regular way Of a
druggist. send your address, postal
will do-to DR.. w. B. Caldwell,
203 Washington Street, Monticello, ILL.,,
and a free sample bottle will be-
mailed YOU.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28
Matter Easily Explained.

been wondering about you," said one
What were 0 wondering about
me?' well, I've heard you address
a jury and thought that you were the
most eloquent. man in Cleveland. Then
I've heard o make an after-dinner
speech at a banquet and you were
pardon me-pretty rotten. Now, how
is that" "Ill tell you. When I'm
talking to a jury my dinner depends
my speech. When I'm talking to a
bunch Of diners I've already had my
dinner"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28
Conditions CHANGED.

Peck isn't happy. His wife is con-
tinually saying sharp and snappy
things to him"
why, he told me before he mar
ried her that. was what he admired
most about her"
yes, but he considered it wit
then."-Boston Transcript.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28
In Desperation.

"Has your order been taken, sir?"
inquired the head waiter.
Yes" replied the patient diner, "hf-
teen minutes ago. If it isn't 90 late,
though, I'd like to change It."
ITO change your order, sir?"
"Yes; If you don't mind I'll change
1t to an ~entreaty."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28
Warranted In Using cuss Words.

A small boy in Fort Scott was out
playing with his wagon one day and
just at the critical moment n wheel
came off. The youngster walked
around the wagon several times and
surveyed it with the air of one accus-
toned to disappointments. AS he
dragged the wagon to his home he met
a boy friend who joined him, and to-
gether they trudged on, the Fort Scott
Tribune says. The owner of the wag.
on sat on the front step with a for
lorn look; then quickly Frightening up
he exclaimed: Lets cuss." All
right" returned the other, "Cuss, cuss.
cuss."-Kansas City Star.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28
Liked the PUDDING.

London.-Ex-King Manuel of Portu-
sai, ate two cent pudding in a Drury
lane lodging house, and when he
praised the fare the manager offered
to board him for a quarter a day.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28
Real Economy.

"Tankerly says he gets drunk SIM
ply to save time"
ITO save time"
Yes. You see, he says hat when
he goes to bed sober he has to bother
to dress and put his shoes on again
the next morning, whereas if he
doesn't go to bed sober all he has to
do next morning is to wash his face"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28
Avoid Poor Seed.

Use more are in planting good seed
this season. Poor seed not only make
short crops, but they lose money in
labor and equipment. Do not plant
aoor seed.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28
stlnuIate Esa ProduetIon.

Condiments that stimulate egg pro-
duction are very much like anything
that stimulate a human being. After
the immediate results wear off the
bird is in worse shape han before
being fed
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28

ASK o ALIENS FOOT-EASE,
the Antiseptic powder to shake into your
shoes. Relieves Corns. Bunions, Ingrowing
Nails, Swollen and Sweating feet, Blisters
and Callous spots. Sold everywhere, csc.
Don't accept any substitute. Sample FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, NY. Adv.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28
Their Reasons,

Their Reasons.
why do managers try their new
plays or the dog?"
ITO see if it is a bowling success"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28

SEEDS-Alfalia $6; timothy, blue grass &
cane 81; sweet clover 50. Farms for sale IL rent
on crop paym'ts. j. ulhall, 500 City, la.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28

The first condition of human good
ness is something to love; the second,
something to observation-disclosures
Eliot.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28
why INCUBATOR CHICKS DIE
Deep Discrimination.

"You seem inclined to encourage
your wife to be a suffragette."
"Yes," replied Mr.. Meekton. "If I
car thoroughly convince her that l
desire her to march and make speech
es, maybe she'll get %resentful and
refuse to do So"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28

The greatest loss to any man is his
s~elf-respect.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28

When some men get interested in
politics they forget all about labor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28

Untold agony is what a woman sui
fers from tight shoes.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28

Write for book saving young chicks. Send III
names OF 7 friends that use incubators and get
book free. Raisall Remedy Co., Blackwell, okla
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-03-28

Ever read the above letterf 4 new.
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of humaz
Interest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17

than 10 now possible the great stream
Of immigration that IL flowing into this
country, and no phase OF this sitting il
quite a. important as that which con-
Germs the detection OF insanity. Immi-
grants are arriving In his country at
the AT Of about a million q year, most
all OF the poorer classes and from the
poor countries Of Europe. Their gen.
eral physical health Is often far from
good, they are illiterate. many prove to
be defective mentally, 50 It lis reason
able to suppose that a large number
Of these are undesirable additions to
our population. The fact that many
of these mentally defective immigrants
do become burdens pom the taxpayer
Is a relatively unimportant considera-
ton. What Is vitality important is
tina, such persons contribute largely
to the criminal classes and leave feeble
minded descendants leading to misery
and loss In future generations. thus in
fiuencing unfavorably the character,
health and lives Of thousands Of per-
sons
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
DECISION EXPECTED SOON n
CARROLL COUNTY ELECTION
CONTEST.
CANDIDATE DIES BEFORE
ELECTION BUT Is CHOSEN
Opponent Receives Fewer Votes But
Make. Claim to Office on Ground
That Democratic Committee Was
Negligent In Not Placing Name Of
Substitute on Ballot.
snecial 10 rimes-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Carroll, Dec. 1.-THE case of A.
Patton against Schirck Is now in the
hands of Judge Hutchinson, who is ex-
pected to render a decision some time
this week.
Schirck, who was a candidate for
reelection, as a member OF the board
OF supervisors. died on the night be-
fore election. Patten. who was the
republican candidate. failed to receive
as many votes as did Schirck, but go
ing on the theory that a dead man
could not be legally elected to office,
has brought suit. claiming election to
the office. alleging that the democratic
county central committee was negli-
gent in not having the name of an
other candidate written or stamped In
one Of the blank space on the ballot.
The boards contention is that as the
ballots were distributed to the various
precinct committeeman several hours
prior to the death of Schirck.' and that
as the news of his death was not gen
orally known until after the polls were
open, there was no opportunity to
place another, name on the ticket.
Should the Judge rule there was no
election, appointment will necessarily
have to be made by the county audi
tor, clerk and recorder, in which event
Patton's only recourse would be with
the supreme court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
News Of Toledo.

Special to Times-Repuhiican.
Toledo, Dec. 17.-Don Daughtery and
wife, of Cedar Rapids, have Seen -!s=
ting the past few days at the Newton
Wing home.
Tama county's short course which
was held the past week at Toledo I'M
der the direction of the extension de-
partment of Iowa State College at
Ames, was well attended and much ap-
'preciated. The displays were good in
all departments and particularly in the
domestic science department., where
competition was keen. The Indians Of
the reservation also took an interest
and had a good supply Of corn entered
some of which drew a prize.
Miss Ena Shaffer Is assisting at the
Crossman drug store in the holiday
son..
Guy Johnston left Monday for Ore
gon with his household goods. where
he will make his future home. The
family Will follow later.
The second pupils recital of the
conservatory will be given at Phillips
hall Thursday evening. The music de-
partment has made splendid progress
under the instruction of Professors
Foltz and Mathers.
w. F. Johnston is able to be down
town again after a few weeks ILL.,
ness.
Will Jones, who for the past seven
years has been in Seattle, arrived
home Monday evening to spend Christ
mas with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. A. Jones.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
DEFENSE SHIFTS BLAME
Attorneys For Louis chirikos Would
Show That Burgess Was Guilty Of
Compelling Wife to Kill Her Child
Make No Objection to Woman's TIES.
tinony But Adopt New Line Of At.
tack.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City. Dec. 1.-THE attorneys
for Louis chirikos, now on trial for
murder, sprung an unsuspected attack
Of the state when they referred to A. b.
Burgess az the one guilty Of compelling
his wife to kill the three-months old
child. and in support OF their theory
they calm that Burgess knew that he
was not the father Of the child and that
some other person was, and he had
more reason than anyone csc to get
rid Of 1t.
Mrs. Burgess testimony was admitted
and no effort was made by the defense
to make 1t appear that she was an ac-
complete in the crime. She was pu.
On the stand the first thing Tuesday
morning and when court adjourned
she was still being subjected to a rigid
cross examination. It appears from the
testimony that Burgess lived with his
wife for some time prior to their mar
riage and that the child which was
murdered was born five months after
the wedding VOWS We're taken.
Mrs. Burgess held to the story tena-
ciously that her husband knew nothing
of her Illicit relations with Chirikos,
that Chirikos was the father Of the
child and that he threatened to kill her
II she did not kill the child. The en-
tire week will be occupied in the hear
ing of this case.