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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26
CERTIFIED MILK

OrGnA nal1k - . 6rsds Of uuflk u
tvsni%oaS ysars old. hsving been
fsuooAsd In Newark, N. J., In lSeI
Soon thereafter milkmen began to
ohsas ~ slaimsng that their ordinary
naaEaEst milk was certified. sass Dr..
tCogt:
IN was found that local mjIkmen
we're surreptitiously placing n (the
word eoFtided) on their, milk wagons.
Il became necessary 70 seek some pro-
toct3on."
The nfvt certifying commission was
organized u 1879 and June II, 1898.
the hrst milk bearing the omcial stamp
certified" was sold.
Certified milk 10 milk produced
under circumstances certified b by
some milk commission. That the pro-
needs 10 be watched, sverybody recog-
Misses. The most natural watcher for
baby milk q The mother Of the baby
but saas has her baby 10 watch. Be-
sides the cows may b miles away.
Not being argus-syed. she mus have
help.
MIX COMMISSIONS ox0 Tor the pur-
pose Of helping her watch. These COM
missions license n,en to produce certi-
fed milk. They will not license .
producer until he signs contract. In
that contract he agrees to build proper
barns keep none but healthy COWS, to
employ mono but healthy mixers, TO
use none but the cleanest methods, to
sell no milk except It be clean. cold.
and fresh.
The supervision h Of the product a.
we'll a. the method Of production.
Certified milk must contain twelve
parts solids. Sc to SIS parts butter tat,
must be free from visible dirt. must
contain less than 10000 bacteria. must
be less than twenty-four hours OLD, q
little under so degrees Fahrenheit and
free from tuberculosis. typhoid. diph
iberia. and all other forms Of Infection.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

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be af1e 70 % = DIT prooucer. TAI
spfudImB plant lodges WY easily me
stalk should be OF good nse ana
strong ct the oese' oFsouel!y tapsHns'
ana not necessarily seA. esrone'
vigorous seaks OF medium nelent'
usually p1ooucs the oese sno earnestI
matureo ears. Tne ees shouio DO az
tached 10 the Soak by meo1om-else
shank, which 10 long enough 20 allow
the tip OF the ear 20 hans oown.
All ears In q cornfte1d Will not ma
ture at the same time. A variation Of
fifteen days In msturing Of ears In .
3eld n not uncommon. One Of the
reasons why Z good selection Of corn
can not be made from the shock or
from the field late In tho fall, u that
one IL unable to tell the time the ear
matured.
In the Northern States desirable ears
may mature ten or fifteen days later
than the average freezing time: and,
If these are selected they will insure q
ate-maturing crop. Again, II corn is
left unhusked until late, the husks pre-
vent the ear from drying out properly:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26
STARTING ALFALFA.

Experience teaches that given good
soil and a we'll pulverized seed bed,
alfalfa will generally grow well. OF
course some soils are better suited to II
than Others The only way IL to try It.
II 1t will not grow on q properly pre-
pared seed bed then you will have to
resort to incubation. II 90. you would
better apply to your nearest expert
mont station. Still. II you prepare q
shallow. completely pulverized seed
bed about three inches deep and SOW
about 20 pounds Of seed to the acre,
you will ret crop.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26
GEESE FOR MARKET

A goose that IN bain8 fattened for
market should never BE- permitted to
swim In the water or to wander any
distance. The closer they are confined,
- long - they have . pen for sui.
flcisnt exercise. the better table poultry
they make. TO keep them clean while
being fattened cover the noor Of tho
building In which they stay ut night
with thick covering Of straw. Re
move this In the morning with pitch.
fork, either into the open air or sun.
light where II will dry. Thofoughiy
soraps the door. and cover Il With
dry sand or earth: a. night approaches
throw down the bedding again. and IA
this way thsy can Be kept DsSf0ot1y
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26
ORCHARD SUGGESTIONS.

The drops Of gum which exude from
the roots of the peach trees show
where the borers are.
Persistent use Of the wire Is safe
remedy for the peach bores.
After all the grape vine u one Of the
surest bearers as 1t fruits on new wood
entirely and even II some Of the new
vines are neglected it puts out fresh
wood which bears some fruit.
The man who raises fruit for his
own table never sets out Ben Davis,
but IL he raises fruit for sale this
variety always makes brave showing
on the city fruit stands.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26
DRIED CORN.

sweet corn may be dried IN enc an ~
.,.y a. beans Prime swest co = 2
when properly dried. properly ssorsa !.
and nicely cooked. II szceilens ene =
n nrsrarred By some to canned corn.
sa1act corn that 10 just right TOE the
table. Be sure 1t Il not too OLD: H. -.
- .nd carefully remove all sssltsI
plunge the corn into boiling wsses,
and allow It to cook four or NV
roin,tes. Cut Il from the cob. ana pus
II on plates or trays to dry.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

Ready to select from the standing
.crn. When corn Is selected In this
', one can consider the stalks from
r',ich the ears arc taken as well a.
{! cars themselves.
early in September, will DO reasonably
sure OF becoming thoroughly dry be-
fere cold weather in any part OF thta
tfuntry ~ ,s3as's.,s ~, us,t53 4 x f,,ss
Few farmers cave enough seed corn
One bushel Of shelled corn win plant
from seven to eight acres One hum
dred TO one hundred and twenty So
lected ears will make a bushel Of
sheiled corn. At this rate It will take
from twelve to fifteen ears to plant ono
acre 1t should be remembered, how
ever, that the first selection h not al
ways perfect: and oftentimes upon
second selection and termination test,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26
eFnmI
mgua That oRmvngH eStnps)h sD Discouraged Manga

Several other methods Of removing
stumps have been tried. One OF these
was to bore an anger hole into the
stump and NIL It with nitrate Of soda.
another to MI such hole with kero-
ssne oil, and still another to fill the
hole with strong acids. such as nitric
and sulphuric. We hardly think
any Of these methods practical. AS a
rule these stumps are full OF crude
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

seldom be made OF the profile. 9Soo.
breeding families,
Tho Duroc Jerseys belong 20 the fAa-
hog type. They are prolific. medium
early maturing medium ~ 10 Qualiav
ana disposition. I'M selecting brssdias
stock OF this breed. saleoG piss thek are
lew sst. dssp bodied and wtah tlenev
Of width Of body. CSrtaia styAlns o3
this breed have been criticized - be-
Ing coarse and slow mstufins, buk ne
low-set, blocky type oompases ven
with othsr breeds In Quality and sasav
maturing.
Berkshirss arc proa1dc, e Uoed
quality. medium eas1y naAt1l5in6, anA
medium quiet and mild II AiDposotaen.
The young pigs are rather q haceA
type, but we'll fed and hntslasd ahsy
mature into good type oS fnl hoe Il
70 important to soleot hResdang s9oo1E
comparatively low-set and Showtn8
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

. limited space. provided With .
building for shelter ouH. plenty OF
water to drink. and Be fed oil they
will eat Of dry mash made Of one
half cornmsal, ous-6ourth bran ana
middlings the balance Of ground oats.
This Is best mixed With boiled milk.
buttermilk, sour milk or skim milk.
which. when thoroughly cooked. can
be mixed into the meals 70 make the
dry mash, and fed In boxes or trouShs
once or twice q day. In addition to
this. q small amount Of grssn food,
the best Of rye, clover or grass. may
be provided with good results.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

Practically one-third Of the AREA Of
Mississippi is embraced in what 10
known as the Long-leaf Pine Belt
Also large portions Of many Of tho
other States bordering on the Atlantic
Ocean and Gulf Of Mexico are. or once
were, covered with this long-leaf pine.
The clearing Of these lands for agri-
cultural purposes Is quite a problem.
as so many acres have been denuded
Of their timber growth and await de-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26
A Stump Borer.

turpent.ne. and are very inf1amable
when enough air can be gotten to them
to support com bpstion. It would seem.
therefore. that the logical end to work
to would be to get q free circulation
Of air through the stump while 1t Is
burning, and the auger hole through
the stump accompanies this result as
nothing else has done.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

while tho flower beds and borders
ar. IN full leaf and flower 10 the time
70 make plans for next SEASONS garden
planning now 1t the end Of the season
.,hii. the mistakes Of color. size and
n..ur. OF plants are before your
.et,,ai Ave. not the minds eye. Place
,oe,r plans on paper and order tor fal!
:. snrins delivery such SEEDS anu
ni.nts % you have decided upon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

According to tho New York Expert
meat Station, the cost Of food. POI
chick. to weigh one pound. on ground
grain, Is three cents; on whole grain,
three and seven-tenths cents.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26
duce spelling on their hands. all on
account Of impossible roads.

Keep up the warfare against the IN
sects for while the fall insect does not
do 90 much damage in the fall it lays
eggs which hatch In the spring. Again.
II the rose, for instance, 10 harassed by
insects now 1t will not make proper
growth and ripen for next years
blooming. Also wood formed IN Sep
tember thas u well nourished will give
splendid results next year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

With strawberry bed, a few berry
bushes. and some plum and apple
trees the table can be constantly
supplied with variety Of desserts
easily and quickly prepared.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

Homing pigeons, which have made
fine records in flights. command .
big price and sell all the way from IS
to $780, the latter price being as much
as farmer often pays for pure bred
dairy COW or distinguished sire.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

velopment at the hands Of the farmer.
As rule 1t ID quite an easy matter
to free the land from logs and tree
tops, but the removal Of the stunaps u
the really serious task about clearing
pine lands for unlike the hard woods
and many other pines, the stumps OF
the long-leaf pine do not decay very
fast. many being almost as resistant
10 decay az bronze.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

Make large pocket Of some strong
ma erial and fasten It to the wall be.
hind door or in corner for wrap
ping paper and bags; with small
pocket on the outside OF this to hold
the Irvine, searching for ttlsm will be
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

The Massachusetts Circular on
Forest Fires states that Of its fires last
year 90 Were caused by clearing land.
648 by defective locomotives and LILO
by carelessness
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

II small, green worms (slugs) attack
the rose leaves, spray with Paris green
solution. "A tablespoonful Of Paris
green to o gallon Of water freely ap-
piled will do the work
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

A high stool will rest the worker
while preparing vegetables or washing
dishes and can be kept under the table
or sink when not In use.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

Teach the small children 70 do the
little errands about tho hoase, 30 that
mother will have time to tell them
stories after the work is done.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

A daily bath, a rough towel and an
hours walk In the open will take tho
kinks out OF dyspeptic quicker than
q Doctors prescription.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

During 1912 the government N.
spectors condemned s6,S49 carcassss
and parts OF oarcasses for tubA1aO~
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

II you feed rice to little chicks, It
should be boiled and a uttlA aelt added.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

n conversation was currency there
are gifted chaps loafing shout almost
any corner srocery whose hoard would
make John d. Rocksesllsr's pile look
like Q dent.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

Frequently chickens are mac ..a an :
BY being compelled to Jump ~" :
hieh roosting perch to . haro moor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

Il would appear that some folks re
gard delicate health ~ . basis TO
social prestige This 70 . foolish Nm
OF thought but quite profitable TO
the doctors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

II your boy can sesnd the discom-
fort ana herdshAps Of the city and suc-
coed, BE- proud Of him. Bear IN mind
that some oue has TO live In the city,
ana he might not have made good
farmer anyway.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

The ears Of many people are 10 filled
Win the sweet sound Of their own
voAps that they fail to hear the knock
OF opportanity.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

Are you sattsfled with your rate Of
progress? 3EsS,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26

Kaep all weeds from going to seed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-26
DEEP BURROWS
~ GUN
~ GUN

Mon ere much lilks eggs. You
know the real facts about both when
they are broke.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-12-03
HOW's THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re ward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F.J. CHENEY 6 CO, Toledo, o. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and fi- nancially eble to carry out any oh- legations made by his firm.
 NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERC
 Toledo, o. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken in- formally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills for con- stipation.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-12-03
Fatal Mistake.

Some years ago ina mining town a man was found dead in bis hotel room hanged to a bedpost by his suspend CTS. The jury of miners brought in the following verdict at the corOner's in- quest: Deceased came to his death by coming home full and mistaking him. self for bis pants. s."-Argonaut.-
The daily Alaskan., 1913-12-03
The Old, Old Fashion.

We live ill an age of graft and gveed, Greed of power and greed of gain. Money begins and ends our creed. Mammon Is king, and his lords remain. Wisdom no longer may hope to lead. Culture is taking a holiday. But women fatter and men proceed To lose their heads in the good old way.
 Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-12-03
Patfence.

Patience. Success is not thing to be Attained by idle wishing. The largest fishes in the sea Are caught by patient fishing. The greatest books were only done By years of patient writing. The greatest battles ever won Were won by patient fighting. And so, whatever hill you'd climb Or what ideal you're hugging, Remember you must wait your time And patiently keep plugging.
 Detroit Free Press.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-12-03
conflictinn Prospects.

q specks I'll be roun' to church Sun day after next" said MT. Erastus Pink ley.
 "Why don't you all come nex' Sun day?' inquired Miss Miami Brown.
 "Well, Is got to trade off mule an I kind O promised de folks at home chicken dinner. I specks mebbe bet ter put off gittin religion. n."-Washing ton Star.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-12-03
Tho Eireside DipIbmat.

'T don't want to be nagging at you" Mrs. Marryat began, but it's the little things that bother me mOst"-
 "Ahr' interrupted her husband sweet ly. "I suppose you're going to tell me you haven't a decent pair of shoes."- Philadelphia Press.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-12-03
HeInful,

"These magazines are so helpful"
 "What's the latestp
 Here in the home hints they tell you how to make a lovely suffragette bomb out of an old tomato can."- Louisville Courler-Journal.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-12-03
But. Oh. the piferencel

He took the maiden's hand in his And kissed the dainty thing, And when she met her friends next day It made her happy to display A splendid diamond ring. That happened when the year was young When Aprirs breezes blew. They quarreIed later in the spring, But still she gladly wears his ring, Which Is as good as new.
 Chicago Record Herald.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-12-03
Medical.

"Oh doctor" pleaded the anxious young thing, tell me-is it true that eating cucumbers win remove wartsT
 Tt will" responded the man of medi- cine with a grimace of derisiOn, from the cucumbers. "-St. Louis Post-Dis- patch.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-12-03
FIVE GOOD ONES TO DRAW TO.

Pebbleford and Gibson Rye. Bud weiser, Plue Ribbon and Pale Rain Ter Bee at the Board of Trade.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-12-03
Flora of the Balkans.

The Balkans, In some respects the most rppulsive region of Europe. is florally one of the grandest In Rul garia especially it is possible to wan der literally through mionS of rnSnS
 Credulous. "ls links rrPdUIouSW "Yes. He believes in himself" = Buffalo Express.
 Testing Him. Statesman--l trust the people. One of Them-Al right. Lend me S5.-New York Sun.
 Giving. Some people give according to their means and some according to their meanness. Chicago News.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1913-11-27
No Necessity for Landing
Marines on Oil Coast.
He Says.
GARRISON WE'LL ARMED
Rear Admiral Confident Fed
erals Can Defend Port
without Aid.

Latest dispatches from Mexico show
that the rebels are steadily continuing
their advance on Mexico city. Last
night they we're within eghtyfivc miles
Of Tampico, having destroyed all rail-
road bridges and telegraph lines along
their way. Fighting was also reported
at Carneros, south of Saltlllo.
Great alarm in felt in the oil districts
Of Tampico and Tuxpan. where II is
feared that the rebels will resort to
desperate measures IL the Federals at
tempt to repel them.
Reports received ut the State Depart
ment from John Lind and Rear Admiral
Fletcher indicate. however. that there Is
no necessity for landing marines on the
oil coast.
Pancho Villas victory south of Juare1
appears to have been complete. The
Federals were routed and are not ex.
pected to renew the attack.
An inspection of the battlefield made
BY a SUN correspondent revealed the
fact that all bodies of men killed in the
lighting had been removed.
Less than 100 wounded have been
brought back to Juarez and the total
number of dead Is not exp. cted to ex
ceed seventy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1913-11-27
YoAKuM QUITS TRUST co.
ninby Retires as . Director Of the
Frisco Railroad.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 26.-The report was
confirmed here to-day Of the disposal by
H. r. Yoakum of his stock In the ST.
Louis Union Trust Company and his re-
tirement from the board Of that institu-
ton and the resignation of W. X. Bixby
as director Of the Frisco Railroad Com
pany, of which Yoakum IN chairman OF
the board. Mr.. Bixby is a member of the
trust company board.
Mr. Bixby was reelected TO the Frisco
board about two weeks ago. when St.
Louis stockholders. through their commit
tee of a. T. Perkins Of the IT. Louis Union
Trust Company and $. W. Fordyce. OBJ
tained control and elected the entire board.
to the exclusion Of the New York interests.
The retirement OF Mr. Yoakum sSld the
resignation Of MIR. Bixby came after It was
shown at the Interstate Commerce Com
mission hearing here. that the St Louis
Union Trust Company and Yoakum enEl-
ne, red most of the syndicatcs which sold
roads to the Frisco at big profits
Thomas II. West. chairman of the board
Of the St Louis Union Trust Company. said
that the retirement OF Mr.. Yoakum was
voluntary. Mr.. West did not know why
Mr. Yoakum sold his stock.
Mr. Bixby lis a receiver for the Wabash
Railroad, and this is given as one reason
why he could not retain his active inter
est in Frisco affairs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1913-11-27
HIT BY AUTO. LEFT TO SUFFER.
Occupants Put victim ON Doorstep
Near Hospital and Drive OT.

John Mcdonald, p years old. OF
AL East Eighty-eighth street. was
knocked down by an automobile at FIFTY
seventh street and Fifth avenue about y
o'clock last night. He was picked up III
a dased condition by the occupants
o. the car and. carried northward to
Seventeen street near Park avenue
There he was assisted from the car and
placed on doorstep almost directly
opposite the Presbyterian Hospital.
Mcdonald lay there moaning. lie at
tracted the attention Of n passerby who
called Patroiman Moran Of the East
SiXty-seventh street station. Moran
helped the man across to the hospital,
Mcdonald was found to be suffering
from various cuts and bruises, and while
expected to recover, his condition is
serious.
Just before Moran was called To the aid
OF Mcdonald he saw a runabout turn out
Of Scventieth street and speed north
ward. In 1t were the driver and another
man. Several persons say they got the
number OF the car. Detective Barron OF
the East Sixty-seventh street station is
making an Investigation.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1913-11-27
RACED AUTOW WITH TRAIN;'
THREE WOMEN KILLED.
Driver Gets to Crossing First.
but Freight Is There Only
a Second Later.

Uor.r.ipAY sBrRG. Pa. Nov. 26.--A race
between an automobile and Pennsyl-
vania Railroad train with Canoe Creek
crossing as the goal. resulted this af-
ternoon In the deaths of three persons and
the serious injury of two others.
The dead are Mrs. Mary Bessel! Of Al
toona, Miss Annie Bessel her daughter.
aged Is. and Miss Frances Secrist Of Al.
toona. The injured are Walter Azinger
proprietor of the Franklin Hotel. Altoona.
and Mrs. Walter Azinger.
All were in Azinger's car bound from
Huntington for Hollidaysburg. For mile
or more the road runs parallel with the
Pennsylvania Railroad tracks.
When Azinger was about half "A mile
from Canoe Creek crossing he saw long
freight train "A short distance ahead. run
ing at twenty-five miles an hour. Azinger.
not wishing to de delayed threw on speed
and the car raced toward the crossing
Axinger caught UP to the train and the
race was neck and neck for IA quarter OF
+, a mile The car gained little on the
/ freight and this made him feel confident
! that he could reach the crossing before
the freight train.
The engineer and other members of the
train crew evidently did not surmise
/ Az!ngers intention and paid no attention
! to the automobile. Azingcr lost time on a
! short curve just before reaching the de-
sired point and when the automobile was
| in the middle Of the crossing the tran
crashed into it. throwing all the occupants
from the machine.
|