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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15
ACTIVE ENEMY or
INJURIOUS INSECTS
Grosbeaks Deserve Protection OF
Every Practical Farmer for
Their Good Work.

Present Investigations prove that
ina sarvices uf grosbeaks In destroy
ing insect peats are invaluable. Zach
Mind pays special attention 70 certain
pests which II unchecked would cause
snormous losses. Few Of our birds
are to be credited with more good and
with fewer evil deeds than the eros.
haaks, and none more clearly deserve
protection BY the practical farmer.
A real friend III tbs farmer IL the
reese breasted groshaak. This bird Wig
orously attacks cucumber beetles and
many of the scale Insects, II proved
an active enemy III the Rocky noun.
tain locust during that insects ruin.
aus invasiona. and among the other
nests ii consumes are the spring and
fail cankerworms, orchard and forest
tent casarpiiiars, tussock. Gypsy and
hrown.tail moths. plum eurculio. army
worm and chineh bug In fact. not
one Of our birds has d better record.
The rosabreast attacks the worst eraa-
niles OF agriculture. making them its
fayorate prey, and time after time IL
has rendered valuable aid In check
sng their destructive infestattons,
Thase grosbeaks are permanent resi-
dents, spending the summer and win
ter iii the same locality. II has been
claimed that they pull sprcuting grain,
but no evidence or damage 10 either
grain or ether crops ID Afforded by the
examination Of more than 500 ston-
achs. On the other hand. the evidence
il ample that they do much good. The
rsdbird Ii known TO feedbn the Rocky
mountain locust. periodical cicada and
Colorado potato beasie,
During parts of the season II Il
thought ny some farmers that this
bfrd Ii destructive hi early fruit and
attacks also green peas and beans
However. aimee BY proper precautions
such Losses unay he minimiEed or alto
xether prevented. they should not b
given too much weight In estimating
the value Of the bird.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15
suaasatlons for ths conk.

There Is q popular prejudice against
fried food, but food perfectly fried Is
not harmful to healthy person. Fry,
ing can be perfectly done only when
the fat II smoking hot croouettes or
other food coated with eggs and
crumbs and immersed In smoking FAT
viii not be greasy, AID may be- eaten
with ifnpunity,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15
Hopper with Rain Protector.

other forms OF food stun can b.
supplies from the same hopper IL de
sired.
Fig. G shows very practical hop
per. which can be built on nj
most any dimensions. The dotted lins
shows where piece Of tin must b.
placed permanently to assist In feed
ing the foodstuff into the feed trough
The hopper has proved very success
full In eliminating de wasting Of food
IL should be placed under cover to In
sure against beating rains getting int
the feed trough.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15
PORK Steak.

Try this for q change: Roll the
steaks In egg and cracker crumbs and
fry q golden brown in hot fat While
they are cooking make this tomato
sauce;
Fry small onion, chopped fine. In
one tablespoonful OF butter. when
brown, add one-half can OF tomatoes
and stew a few minutes. then put
through sieve. Heat and add one
tablespoonful sugar, season with salt
and pepper and add pinch or soda.
Thicken with one teaspoonful corn,
starch. Arrange your meat on q plat,
ter and pour the sauce around the
meat.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15

tBy Il. a. M.0HNTY. Colorado Asrisuis
ttIraf Coilege.l
II The orchard Ii infested or likely
10 DO infested with San Jose scale,
pystersheii. bark louise, apple scab,
w0oliy Aphis. shothois fungus, peach
leaf curl or brown rot spraying the
irees during the dormant period Will
be effective ID preventing trouble.
For San jose scale. oyater.sheis
lark louise, psach-ieaf curl, and woclly
Aphis. On the uper parts of the trees,
the spraying may be done At any time
during the winter, while an appliea-
tlon short time before the buds open
II the spring will aid In controlling
the other Diseases mentioned These
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15
FZNtlENERAL
(EKRMN0rBS
Make the animals comfortable

Make the animals comfortable.
The grain that goes into the straw.
pile fattens the crows.
A profitable orchard must be given
unrestricted use OF all the land.
Colony houses for brood sows ara
more sanitary than q central house.
II Is good plan to keep charcoal
always where the horse can get it.
Give the sow and pigs plenty on
room ON the sunny side of building,
Regularity and close watch OF nj,
details win make the farm woyk
easier.
The man whose work drives him in
seldom an successful as the man who
drives his work.
Remember that the foundation rocx
upon which successful dairying rests
IL the good cow.
Mistakes In pig feeding are costly.
In the short life OF the pig there 4
little time to correct mistakes.
\ So
Give the utmost care to sheen nh
the show and never neglect them n
any way. Ii you hope 10 win anv
| prizes
Do not attempt To fit sheep un,as.
ron lore them. take pride in them
and have great ambition b. u,aks :
success O. 4 Snowman. :
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15
sheep sor shove.

Choose show sheep from wen bred
flock.
Select only sheep Of proper type and
conformation,
he sure that NIL necessary feed and
equipment are provided.
Keep sheep gaining gradually and
never crowd them 1t any time.
Make all preparations cor feeding In
ample time and commence fiftlng
early.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15
Nls~.e os soda.

Nitrate OF soda Il often beneficial
to late cabbage when applied "a top
dressings late In the summer or early
I'M the fall. II there ~ an abundant
supply cf soil moisture and the cab
bare has 4 stanted appearance there Ii
practically no uncertainty about the
need OF nitrogen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15
ssueherry charsosts.

Toast I'VE slices OF bread, spread
them with softeaed butter. then cut
into dice, Cook one quart OF hlueher-
RES with two-thirds Of a8cupful or
sugar. add the juice OF half q lemon.
pour while hot over the prepared toast,
chia, garnish the top with whipped
cream and serve with plain cream.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15
cnrraln,t El,,n.

Beat white laiiow one egg to par
sonl OF egg to stir froth. add knife tip
or salt and scant dessertspoonfal of
homemade currant Jelly, Beat tin
smooth and rosy, Pile on slice OF cake
or sugar cookie, This amount ID really
enough for two persons II egg Ia large.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15
psaeh tsro,astauss.

Cut stale sponge or delicate cake
into blocks. remove portion from the
center or each TO make a well, All with
half preserved peach. pour over d
spoonful Of the strip. cooked until wen
reduced and crown with q spoonful OF
whipped cream.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15
Savlna Milk.

when Eaaking Tomato bisqae use the
water in which rice has been bciled
instead Of milk. III win not curale
and Ii much cheaper 60 use than milk.
hsssdea being fully ~ good
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15
FRA Manurc surrly,

Look cot for the manure suppaJ
that win be needed Tor the frames 81
greenhouses In me tail. II shcuid b
compostad and kept moist 10 DO vel
prepared.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15
credit ID Community.

The man who shows cattle. whether
Il Sc Ia the state or the county fair.
il DOING himself d credit. he is build
fnx No d better farm and be Id doing
his county sood by encouraging an
saserest Id tho stock that he shows
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15
oooo uss for Trap.Ns.s

Il will pay the average noultrymar
10 trap-nest his lock IN IAN and win
tar months. and breed from the pul
sleta which lay earsiest In life, o. wal,
N from the pnilets and hens ~hiel
My In the winter.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15
cLoD cRUsHER FOR GARDENS
Lurnpg Are Crushed Into Small Rlts
aa They Roll Between Posts--Net
" Driven Into Ground.

A good clod crusher and dust mulch
producer is shown in the cut, 1t is
made OF posts fastened together by
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15
mushroom SAUCE.

To make mushroom sauce add hall
can OF CHARTERED mushrooms % one
Gun or brown sauce and simmer gen
tly for four or i've minutes.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15
H0PPERS FOR FEEDING
Lessons Labor of Caring for
Large Number OF Youngsters.
Illustrations Show Three styles Of De-
vlces--Rox Tray Can Be Sub-DL
vIded into Different cornpart-
nnents--Much Food Saved.

An article written by Mr.. Paul p.
Bliss on the subject of Feeding
Chicks In Independent Colonies"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15

Do not attempt TO fit sheep un,ess
you lore them. take pride in tAen,
and have great ambition to ranks :
s1ccoss O. Snowman.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15

Give the utmost care to sheen Nh
the show and never neglect them n
any way. IL you hope 10 win any
prizes~
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-10-15

Mistakes In pig feeding are costly.
In the short life OF the Dig there 4
little time to correct mistakes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-17
AckIsy News Notes.

Special 10 Times Republican.
Ackley. oct. IL Mrs. r. c. Rath Is
enjoying visit from her mother. Mrs.
PhiGer of DUNLAP, and her sister,
Mrs. Roberts OF the same city.
Ben Held returned this week from
futile. ~ D.. where for some weeks
past he has been assisting in the har
vesting of crops on land owned by him
in that vicinity.
Mrs. Lizzie Scalon left Monday fer
Seattle. Wash. where she will spend
the winter with her sister. Mrs. Brown.
y. l.. Beale, of Greene, Is spending a
few DAYS here as n guest of Ben Wait.
The BOYS expect to leave ',r califor-
mia next TUESDAY and viii top q Den
yer. Salt Lake City and o:ner points of
interest on the return trip.
Miss Anna Loosa returned this week
from Birth Lake. MIMI whore with her
brother. Lou, she spent the summer
months. AS the duck hunti~: season
is now on Lou remained for n few DAYS
to try his luck.
Mr.. and Mrs Ed Bangasser announce
the arrival al their home of n fine bahN
girl the first born in the family MI.
and Mrs. Heit Pernng. of Rowan the
parents Of Mrs. Bangasser. are here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-17
Altoona News Notes.

Special 10 Times Republican,.
Algona. Oct. l1-Mr. p. O. Peterson
and Sara Benson. of Cylinder, were
united in marriage Tuesday evening. at
the home of the groom in this city, bo;h
being 20 years OF age.
There will he special meetings held
in the Presbyterian church the iirs,
two weeks in November Rev. H. A.
Smile will do the preaching.
Miss Agnes Murray has returned
home from her visit to Beloit and Mil
waukee.
j. a. Armstrong left for California
to attend the funeral of his brother
Charlie. who died oc heart failure.
Miss Ella Rutherford has gone e
Chicago, where she will spend the win
ter.
DR.. Rohner has returned from Il
ten days vacation visit to Nebraska.
Joe Steil of Irvington township has
rented his farm and Will move to AL
coma.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson have gone
to Los Angeles to spend the winter. FL
Burbank will look after their house
during their absence.
Mr. NJ Fox has purchased the Mark
Sarchett property in the east part OF
town for $500.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-17
TWO AckLEY GIRLS WE'D.
Elizabeth Mullsne and Alma D. Frantx
Married to Non Residents Thursday.

Special to Times Republican.
Ackley. Oct. 1.-two we'll known
young ladies of this city became
October brides Thursday and both OF
them will leave this city 70 make
homes in other communities. Miss
Elizabeth Mullane, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs John Mullane. and resident OF
Ackley since birth, was united in mar
riage to Mr. John O'Neill, of Iowa
Falls. at st Mary's church THURSDAY
morning After a wedding breakfast
the young couple left for Iowa rails
where the groom has prepared nome
for the bride
Miss Alma d. Frantz. daughter OF
a. D. Frantz. was united in marriage
to Mr.. Lyle n. Gibbs. of Arkansas city,
Kan. at the home of the brides father
in this city. Only members OF the
family and few out of town guests
We're present, the ceremony being per-
formed at o'clock in the afternoon
by Rev Mr.. PerShing. of the Presby-
terrain church of this city, Mr.. Gibps
is an employe of the santa re road
and located at Arkansas city, where
they will make their home
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-17
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BIG DRAIN COMPLETED.
Worth County Project Coat Farmers
500 900

Special to Times Republican.
Northwood, oct 1.-THE large
drainage ditch in Deer Creek county
Is now completed The big dredging
machine is being dismantled and will
be shipped TO Prior Lake. Mimi. where
a large contract is to be started. The
completed ditch is about twenty miles
in length and drains several thousand
acres of good Worth county land
The work NH cast the land owners
benefited over 100000 and the APP
praisers have completed their task OF
levying the assessments on the lands.
The ditch will reclaim much land in
the eastern part of the county which
has heretofore been low and under
water much of the time.
With the completion of the drainage
ditch in Deer Creek township the
! dredge work In this county has been
finished. every section now being well
served with open bitches for outlets
, for tile drains and small open bitches.
1t is fact farmers of the county
should be proud of that every part Is
so progressive in the line of drainage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-17
TRIAL OF BREACH OF PROMISE
CASE PROCEEDS WITHOUT
DEFENDANT.
ATTORNEY w. G. CLARK
DOES NOT APPEAR IN COURT
Cedar Rapids Lawyer Sued For Large
Sum by Miss Marie T. o'conneil Al
lows Case to Go by Default-Many
Endearins Letters Read TO Jury
Trial Attracts Many to Court Room.

Cedar Rapids. Oct. 1.-THE breach
O'Connell against Attorney William G..
Clark is drawing a court room full Of
auditors and is the center of interest
about the court house.
Attorney Dahms introduced into evil
dence Thursday afternoon about sew
entyf five letters written by Mr.. Clark
to Miss O'Connell and Friday fore
noon Mr. Dahms read them to the
jury.
marriage. for it rs claimed the pro-
posal was made verbally, but many of
them began. My Dear Marie" and
ended with. with love" The majority
CT them We're written from a distance
and told something of his travel eN
periences. or We're notes asking when
he might call on her. All of them We're
quite brief and not a few of them eN-
pressed his regret at not being able
to see her and lamented his absence
from her presence.
With constant love-" with lots OF
love" My Dearest Marie and other
similar terms of erdearment were
used in most of the notes as the open
ing and closing sentences.
Clark Makes No Defense.
Contrary to the usual custom in a
court room. only one side is repre-
sented in the trial. Ny Clark is not
appearing either in person or by coun-
sci and Miss O'Connelfs attorney, Mr.
Dahms. is introducing testimony and
proving up the case just as though the
defendant were represented. though
there is no cross examination and no
testimony for the defendant. II is nee
essary to convince the jury that Miss
O'Connelfs claims are true and this
Is what Mr.. Dahms is trying 10 do so
that his client shall be given good
substantial judgment
A dramatic incident occurred yes
terday when a nun was called to the
stand and told Of nursing Miss O'Con-
nell when she was ~. While the nun
appearance created no little stir. her
testimony proved to be Of no great
Importance.
Probably the strongest aletter re
ceived contains the following state
ment: You must take me as am
and remember that | love you al
WAYS" Clark was AN extensive tray
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-17

cler and he wrote to Miss O'Connell
from nearly every part Of the United
States during the past few years. He
confessed at times that he thought he
had not made much of a success Of
life and that there was not a very
bright outlook for him at Cedar Rapids.
The last letter SAYS. MY dear
Marie. have not thought II right for
the best either for you or myself to
resume the old relations with YOU.
I will therefore not call tonight This
letter was not explained in any way
but gave an intimation of Il break in
their friendship that preceded the
commencement OF the breach of prom
Use action.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-17

| Waukon, -
Thru, the efforts of .he Rev MIR
Paulsen. of Luana. over 500 has been
. collected to forward to the Red Cross
society for relief Of the wounded in the
German army.
Waukon.
| Frank West. the forger held in the
! county Jail for passing bogus checks
made an Intellectual attempt to escape
Monday. While enjoying a few mo-
ments' liberty helping some other
/ prisoners to get in wood he made d
| dash for freedom, but was run down by
/ Sheriff Larson and brought back to the
| county Jail.
/ Vinton.
More than $4,000 was raised here
at rally day meeting held in tf>
| Methodist church last Sunday. The
money will be applied towards a new
! church building The church has beer
Engaged for six weeks in a forward
| movement under the direction of Jo-
seph r. Powell. of Buffalo. y. y. this
movement eliminating IN the grea
rally Sunday.
Dubuque.
| Chief of Police Giells and two forces
of detectives last Sunday night raided
/ two blind pigs. securing two Wagon
loads of beer and large quantity OF
other liquors. The proprietors, two
brothers., Charles and Frank Hos. of
| erered to plead guilty 10 the iiieSa
sale of liquor. Judge kintzinger re-
fused to accept the pleas and the cases
will go to the grand jury now in SEES
! sion Both recently We're put out OF
/ the saloon business by The city coun-
| ell because of the operation of the one
I, to 900 population law.
Cedar Falls.
| BY virtue Of an act pc sSed ny the
| last session of the Iowa legislation
| Mrs. o. f. Griffith and DR.. G. B. New
man. both residents OF Cedar Falls. are
| to be honored by having their en-
larged pictures placed in special gal
| lery in the Iowa state historical build
| ing in Des Moines. The act in ques-
ton provides that the pictures OF al
departmental commanders Of the
Grand Army OF the Republic and al
state presidents Of the Womens Re-
lief Corps shall be hung in the build
| ing.
| Correctionville.
A telegram Wednesday evening APP
prised Banker Ira f. Wesley that his
son. Huber A. Wesley. was at Fremont
| Neb. No further information was
given. The message came from DR.. Il
A. Wesley from Norton, Kan, the
brother Huber Wesley started on Oct
to visit. The fact the message came
| from Norton Indicated that the brother
er was notified by the police OF Ere
mont. inasmueh az the police OF
Omaha, Council Bluffs and various
Nebraska towns had bene notified
The father believes that his son fell
| in with an acquaintance and deviated
from his contemplated route and did
rot think his parents would be worry
Ing.
| correetionvills.
After getting the Northwestern rail-
road company to sign a contract te
/ construct and maintain $4,000 via
duct over It's track east Of town, thus
eliminating o very dangerous crossing
County Supervisor Copeland found a
new and better way. The county was
to buy the necessary land and con-
struct the approaches. Mr.. Copeland
found that by making purchase OF
land. along the curve in the track Z
road could be constructed In manner
10 vSviiatr two CROSSINGS eeT11sssT rnii
! could be done for $4,000. Railroads Of.
: ~ - =.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-17
RUNS NEEDLE INTO KNEE.
Iowa City Woman kneeIs on Needle
and Must Undergo Operation.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City. Oct ia strange acct
dent has driven Mrs June Bcnnison, u
prominent club woman, a leader OF So
ciety, and wife of one of the leading
merchants Of Iowa City. to the hospi-
tai She kneeled on needle at her
home and drove the sharp piece or
steel and a black thread thereto at
tached deep into her knee. 1t vanished
i'm the Joint and surgeons can not
extract it without an operation. More
over infection ensued. An N-ray
skiagraph has been taken end the OPP
era ton may ne ordered at once. y
lifelong stiffness Of the knee is feared,
If nothing worse develops.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-17
DO YOU SUFFER
FROM BACKACHE :?

When your kidneys are weak ana
torpid they do not properly perform
their functions; your back aehes
and Won do not feel like doing much
of anything. You are likely to be
respondent and to borrow trouble,
lust as if you hadn't enough al
ready. Don't be victim any longer.
The old reliable medicine, Hood .
Sarsaparilla, gives strength ana
tome to the kidneys and builds up
~. :. ,,,,,,, ,,;ss.em, Get it today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-17
How's This +?

We offer One HUNDRED Dollars Reward for any
case Of catarrhs that cannot b. cured BY Halls
:. Z. +. J.'CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. O.
We. the undersigned. have known r. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years. and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business trausaetions
and financially able TO carry out any obigattoas
= NAT. BANK OF COMMERCE..
Toledo, Ohio.
( Halls Catafrh Cure b taken internally. acting
directly up1a the blood and mucous euSfaces Of
. e.st.ls fraA- Price -
cents per bottle. scld BY ali Druggists.
Take Halps Easily Pills sos coastipstisa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-17
Union News Items.
Special to Times Republican,.

Union, Oct. lion Thursday was
held another of A. p. Mason's market
sales. There was a very good at
tendance regardless of the bad roads
Beside the stock sale. the residence
property of DR., c. Dee Boutwell, was
sold at auction to j. w. Mackey; con-
sideration $4,000.
DR.. G. Dee Boutwell, of Fairbank
was In the city on business.
7 Mrs. ]. d. Van Allen, of Clinton, is
visiting her sisters. Mesdames +. Nj
Lockwood and w. H. Corfe.