davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
PRACTICAL FEED LOT NOTES
Keep Salt Where Cattle Can Get 1t In
stead of Mixing With Feed-Have
Regular Feeding Time.

A good plan is to keep salt where
cattle can get at it when they want it
instead Of mixing with the feed. A
steer generally knows what he wants
better than the feeder himself.
Always feed fattening cattle to the
minute as near as possible. To keep
them waiting an hour after the usual
feeding time causes a loss of weight.
Why is it that SO many locate their
feed lots in the lowest ground on the
farm?
Now that the big western ranges are
passing away the supply of beef for
the future must come from the farms.
Better get ready to supply the de-
mands
Hogs, sheep and cattle may be
forced to live upon the same rations,
but they will not all thrive alike.
There is an indescribable feeling
when you touch the skin of a high
class feeding steer, that, once recog-
nized, is never forgotten.
Skim milk with ground corn and a
little bright hay will make calves
hump.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
PROFITS IN POULTRY
EGGS DURING WINTER THE MOST
DESIRABLE OBJECT.
Next In Order Is Production of BroIi-
ers, Roasters, Capons and Fowls
Success Depends Upon Ability
to Advertise.

CBy H r LEWIS, New Jersey Agricul-
turaI Experiment Station.)
No branch of our present agricultur-
al development offers greater latitude
in diversity of effort than poultry hus-
bandry. 1t is made up of SO many diff
ferent branches and has so many diff
ferent sources Of income that the be-
ginner may select the line which will
best fit his particular conditions. Be
fore selecting or developing any
branch of work a careful study of
market conditions and features of To-
cation and transportation must be
made. There is a constant demand
for strictly fresh table eggs and for
high class market poultry. The prob
lem, then, is to choose a line of produc-
ton and by improved methods pro-
duce high quality, and no anxiety need
be felt over distribution.
The most profitable and easily man
aged branch of poultry production is
market eggs, the aim being to SO hatch,
rear and manage birds that a maxi
mum of eggs are produced during win
ter, when prices are high. The requi-
sites are strong, vigorous pullets,
Matched during April and reared on
free range and given in winter plenty
of good food and congenial environ
ment. The latter necessitates plenty
of room, an abundance Of sunlight and
fresh air, together with entire free
dom from moisture. Eggs command
ing highest prices are infertile-that
is, males should be kept from the pens
except during breeding season.
Next in order of possibilities comes
the production of market poultry, such
as broiIers, roasters, capons and fowls.
Broilers may be produced as a side
line or as specialized business, prefera-
bly, the former. The surplus males
which occur in the Matching and rear
ing of pullets may be marketed young
as broilers or kept until fall and sold
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16

as roasting chickens. With the lighter
breeds the former method usually
brings the best returns, while in the
case of the American and Asiatic
breeds it will often be much more
profitable to hold them for roasting.
The advantages of capon production
are larger and heavier birds at killing
time, a sweeter and finer favored meat
and much higher selling value, to-
gether with a lower cost of produc-
ton.
The day old chick business offers ex-
ceptional opportunities to the man
with a small piece Of land, and Gus
tom Matching is one Of the modern de-
velopments of the past decade.
Possibilities in raising of breeding
stock and in production of Matching
eggs are 1imitIess. Success depends
upon quality and ability to advertise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
STEAM OF BENEFIT TO SOIL
English Gardeners Make Use of Unique
Scheme to Destroy lnsects-AIso
Increases Fertility.

For some time certain growers of
tomatoes, cucumbers and similar vege-
tables for the London market have
been injecting steam into the soil with
a view to destroying certain insects
and slugs, says Popular Electricity.
1t is reported that the plan works very
well for that purpose, but the opera
ton brought to light an unexpected
fact; namely, that the soil thus treat
ed increased greatly in fertility, so
greatly, in fact, that the ordinary
amount of manure cannot be used af-
terward.
This effect has been explained as be-
ing due to the sterilization produced
by the steam, which kills the phago-
cytes or protocol which in ordinary
circumstances keep down the number
of bacteria in the soil whose opera
lions are benefcent in turning organ
ic nitrogen into form suitable for
plant food.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16

You can obtain Dr. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin at any drug store for fifty cents
or one dollar, the latter size being
bought by heads Of families already
familiar with its merits. Results are
always guaranteed or money will be
refunded.
When you use Syrup Pepsin you win
see the fallacy of chewing minis and
tablets or of taking cathartics, salts,
pills and similar drastic medicines I'm
like these, Syrup Pepstn does not lose
its good effect, and by automatically
training the stomach and bowel mus
Giles to do their work, soon restores
these organs to normal
Families wishing to try free sam
pie bottle can obtain it postpaid by ad-
dressing DR.. w. B. Caldwell, 203 Wash
ington St, Monticello, Ill A postal
card with your name and address on it
will do.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
What He Would Have Done.

Ben Foster was noted for his shift
lessness. If it had not been for his
wife, he would not have done stroke
of work on his little farm and garden.
1t was all his wife could do to get
him to work, for he preferred to sit
and read all day.
One evening, after he had been
reading French history with deep in
terest, he closed the book and said to
his wife, do you know, Maria, what
I'd "a done if l had been Napoleon?''
ooh, yes, know well enough" his
wife responded. You'd have settled
right down on a farm in Corsica and
let it run to ruin, while you grumbled
about your hard luck. youths Com
paniOn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16

We'll, the boy arrived and we went
down to the tent where he was being
displayed. To our horror the admis-
sion was % cents. We puzzled long,
but the tragic conclusion was always
the same-only one of US could go in.
So, with tender fingers, l drew forth
the 25 pennies and in a voice husky
with the emotion of disappointment
said: Here, Dot, you go in. I don't
mind, and you can tell me all about
him when you come out
My sister protested, but finally
went. In five minutes she was back.
~-~-~~@~~~~~~~-~O@~~o-0~~-~
be quit of his trust on any terms. Next
day he was arrested, taken before the
cadi, and ordered to remove his snow
at once. Being unable to comply he
was fined 500 for contumacy.
AT least" he said, ruefully, as he
left the court, fathers $500 went TO
the right man. New York World.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
Close Connection,

You don't believe I love you?" she
said And she pressed him for his an
swer-Ohio State Journal
the belief that they fed upon the in
sects that destroy the plants. If
Xavier Raspail, the French naturalist,
is to be credited, we shall have to
give up this idea, for he says that
moles eat nothing but earth worms
and an occasional grub of a harmless
beetle.
Every one knows how valuable the
worms are, for the holes they make
permit the air to permeate the soil.
Therefore the mole may be regarded
as an enemy and not a friend Of the
gardener.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
Give the Boy z Vacation.

If the boy shows bit of discomfort
over the dullness of farm life, give
him a decent sized check after har-
vest and let him have his head in
town for week. 1t will not ruin him
if he is the right sort but will open
his eyes to the sweetness and beauty
of his own home If he is not cut out
for farm life better let him go to the
city. Better a good mechanic or sales
man than a poor farmer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
WORKING TOOLS FOR GARDEN
Twenty DoIiars-Where Seeding Is
Done by Hand Expense Is Less.

By T. NJ. IMITATION, Georgia College
of Agriculture.)
Every garden Of 100 feet square
should have a combination seed drill
and wheel hoe, a small sprayer, hand
rake, a small garden hoe and large
field hoe, as we'll as tine fork, tine
hoe and spade a wheelbarrow, a good
stout line of about one hundred feet.
This equipment would cost around
twenty dollars If the seeding were
zone by hand and the work done
with hoe and rakes exclusively the
equipment for the garden would not
cost over eight dollars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
PRODUCING GOOD SEED CORN
Only Way to Insure Perfect Purity
Strong Vitality and Uniformity is
by Breeding Plat.

CBy c. P. BULL, Associate in Farm
Crops, Minnesota Experiment Station)
Start a separate breeding plat of
corn this year. It's the only way to
insure perfect purity, strong vitality
and uniform type. Many farmers arc
now trying this plan Of getting good
seed corn, A quarter or half acre is
enough land, but it must be separate
from other corn to prevent crossing
1t must be in good condition to make
strong plants. It must be uniform in
fertility to make selection safe. Plant
only the best seed obtainable. Suit
yourself as to variety and go ahead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
SELF-SACRIFlCE FOR NAUGHT
Early Experience Of New York LAWYER
Has Almost Convinced Him
of Its FutiIity.

4 heard a cynic talking on the fu-
tility of seIf-sacrifce the other night"
said a New York lawyer. I didn't
agree with his conclusions, but his
theme recalled an incident in my
youth that was certainly a case in
point on his side.
When I was a youngster the dog
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
FOUND THE MEANEST MAN
Little Doubt That Turks Request
Was Bestowed as He Intended
1t Should Be.

A Turkish story runs that, dying, a
pious man bequeathed fortune to
his son, charging him to give $500 TO
the meanest man he could find, and
$500 to the most foolish.
The most foolish man is another
story; as to the meanest, accounts
agreed that a certain. cadi filed the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
PoTATO-PLANTlNG POINTERS
Advantage of Cutting Tubers Length
wise Is That IL insures Even
Distribution of Eyes.

The fact that the seed-end half OF
the potato gives an earlier crop than
the other half suggests the expediency
Of cutting all potatoes lengthwise.
when halves or quarters are to be
planted. In this way one or more
eyes which terminate first will be So,
cured On each piece. Another ad,
vantage Of cutting lengthwise is that
It tnsures a more even distribution OF
the eyes on the several pieces. OF
course, this system is not practicable
when very small cuttings are to be
made from long, slender potatoes,
since the amount of exposed surface
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16

would render the long pieces suscepti-
Bile to injury both from moisture and
dryness. If it is desired to cut the
potato into small pieces the operator
should begin at the stem end, and the
pieces should be cut in compact
shape and of as nearly equal size as is
practicable without leaving any piece
devoid of eyes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
Feed for Moulting Hens.

MouIting hens do best if fed those
rich rations that promote the growth
of feathers for the new coat rather
than those rations which encourage
egg production, as they cannot stand
the double strain on their vitality By
laying and growing new feathers al
the same tfme.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
Work an Immense Gain.

There would be an immense gain
to the individual and to the nation II
each farmer in the United States
should increase the yield of crops one
bushel per acre. No one can doubt
that it is possible to increase the yield
one bushe1 per acre, and even to in
crease It much more than that.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16

be found in its perfec-
ton in alliance with a
profile of pronounced
convexity. But now the
fat man has no defend
ers. The medical man
denounces him. The
tailor only makes him
a suit under protest.
The novelist gives him
no quarter. The dra-
matist will allow him
no nice benevolent
parts; he is only intro
duced to look foolish.
The labor cartoonist
adopts him as a type of
the capitalist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16

A large portion of clover failures
can be attributed to a lack Of knowl-
edge and consequent inattention to de-
tails. 1t is to the apparently little
things that the most successful clover
growers attribute their success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
Golden Era,

This is the golden era for those who
know how to manage dairy products.
Good prices are the rule. All such
commodities have reached high
level and the situation is such that
farmers are assured liberal profits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
FsetftrrfiTr k'rf.f.s.i--s,-S,i,-i,-h
No Sinecure.

w SitlSS u C
Apropos of a rich
wife's desertion of a
poor husband, George
AIDE said, at the Chica-
go Athletic club:
THE man without
means, artist or mu-
stefan or what not, who
marries a rich girl,
earns his money. He S
got to stand around, or
-biff-out he goes.
"A young magazine
editor told me, jubilant-
ly, the other day that
he'd resigned his job.
-" I'm going to mar
ry,' he said, a girl with
an Independent in
come
" No, | warned him,
what you're going to
marry is al income
with an independent
girl.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16

will come some
day seeking ven
geance. Charles
reputation is fair
ly good yet, yet
'twould be a love
less match, little
to the taste of
a twentieth cen
fury princess.
The girlish Ma
RE, third daugh-
ter of Nicholas.
has been rumOred
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16

The mar who allows his work to
drive him is always at a disadvan-
tage. Keep ahead Of it all the time
Don't let it crowd your heels
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
Mounted.

Novelties usually on the high
horse.
Powell-Yes, he is sort of eques-
trian statue of himself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
MoIes \ Real Pest.

Hitherto moles have been tolerat-
ed in our gardens in spite Of the raw
ages that they make on the lawns
and in the flower beds, because of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
Alfalfa uneouaIed.

Alfalfa is unequaled as a hay crop,
and its culture is rapidly extending til
regions where it was commonl.
thought to be unsuited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
Hanhazard Matinn.

Success never comes through the
haphazard mating of deteriorated
scrub animals
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16

l was all eagerness to hear every de-
tail of the famed face.
How was he-how was he, Dot?
What did he look like? 1t he a really
truly dog? Tell me quick
Dot gazed at me and her lip quiv-
cred. oh, Jack she said, when l got
in I was so scared I couldn't look at
him."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
[ ncatinn for Garden

Early garden crops require a warm,
sunny location and sandy, though rich,
soil
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16
SOftened,

why didn't you whip your dog?"
Because when l started in to whiI
him. he licked me"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16

faced boy was in his prime. We lived
in the county seat of a county up
state My only sister-aIways my
great pet-and I we're intensely excit-
ed when we heard that the lad with
the canine countenance was to come
to our town.
I'VE had saved up all our pennies
and when the boy arrived we had
twenty-five We figured the admis-
sion would be ten cents and we would
have a nickel over for candy-for
what's seeing a dog-faced boy without
candy to chew while staring?
bill. Accordingly the dutiful son Of
fered him $500.
But 1 can't take your $500" said
the cadi. 4 never knew your father:
there was no reason why he should
leave me money"
It's yours all right" persisted the
mourning youth
I might take it in a fictitious trans
action" said the cadi, reIenting. Sup
pose-Iu tell you what I'll do. I'll sell
you all that snow in the courtyard
for $500"
The young man agreed, willing to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16

marriages of expediency arrang
quartette. Perhaps they have
The cloud of Tumors has
swirled most thickIy about the
proud Olga, the eldest daugh-
ter, because there is great Iik-
lihood of her inheriting the
throne by the demise of her
tuberCular little brother.
Here is indeed a fitting sub
ject for the romancer. Sweep
ing, imperial, with a curl Of
her lip so cold and naughty
that it would almost belle her
reputation for good nature, she
is every inch a queen. There
is magnifcence about her
youthful carriage rarely at
tanned even by royal blood.
Yet she cares nothing for
the throne, the ermine, the
crown diamonds and the sceP-
ter. It is well authenticated
that she tried to throw herself
away upon her young cousin.
Prince Dimitrt PaUlOvitch. the
son of the prohigate Grand
Duke Paul.
For years a romance de-
veloped between them. There
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16

scented to become the bride Of Nicholas Alexan-
derovitch.
Today she would probably have refused. Much
history would have to be rewritten had princesses
always been as independent as they are now.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-16

scandal-Inongers Of Europe have been explaining
marriages of expediency arranged for the charming
quartette. Perhaps they have been right.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-12-23

! Vroon, and woman who calls her.
self a countess and unfortunately IS
one. All I desire is some damaging
proof against them that they are out
laws in this country. The rest will
be simple"
''They have all three taken out nat
uralization papers"
The Russian waved his hand airily.
"Once they are in Russia those docu-
ments will never come to light. This
man Braine, it has been learned, has
long been in the pay Of Prussia, and
has given the general staff Of that
country many plans Of our frontier
Notifications. I do rot know what any
! one of the three looks like. That is
why sought Hargreave."
'I will gladly point them out to
you," said Jones, rubbing his hands
together, a sign that he was greatly
pleased.
"That will be very good Of you, I'm
sure" in a rumbling but perfectly
ineligible English.
"And suddenly they all three will
disappear?"
Suddenly; and you may believe me
that from that time on they'll be heard
Of never more"
"All this sounds extremely agree
able to me. Mr.. Hargreave will be
happy to hear that his long enforced
hiding will soon come to an end"
cali you have to do, sir. is to point
them out to me-"
TT may take a week or ten days"
"My government has waited for ten
years to gather in this delectable trio.
A month, II you like
"The sooner the better. I shall call
this evening after dinner. We shall
begin with Mr.. Braine; and generally
where he is is the woman. Vrooa
will be the most difficult"
after dinner, then, since you know
some Of his haunts. There is a re-
ward"
Jones laughed shortly. Keep it
yourself, sir Mr.. Eargreave would
willingly double whatever this reward
is to eliminate these despicable crea-
lures from his affairs"
Thanks"
While this conversation was taking
place Norton idled about; and feeling
the cravings for g cigarette, prepared
to roll one, only to find that he hadn't
the "makings." So fate urged him to
step into the nearest tobacconists.
He asked for his favorite brand and
passed over the silver.
graine and his companions saw Nor
ton enter the shop. 1t agreed with
their plans perfectly. The tobacconist
happened to be affiliated With the Or
der. So they hurried into the shop.
Jim instantly realized that he was in
a trap.
How can I get out of here?" he
whispered to the tobacconist.
The latter smiled. 81 have to obey
these gentlemen. l don't know what
they want you for; but if made a
move to help you. I should find my
own throat cut without saving yours"
"The devil!"
Jim made a dash for the rear door,
to find it locked. Even as he fumbled
with the key, Braine and his COM
panions flung themselves upon the re-
porter and overpowered him.
"Ah, my friend Braine!" he said.
"My friend Norton!" jeered the vic.
tor.
"And what do you want; some
peaches?"
"a paper, my friend; little secret
of paper with invisible writing on il.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-12-23

We promise to give you something In
exchange Cor it."
WHAT" asked Jim with as much
nonchalance as be could assume.
Life"
Search" said Jim. "You won't OBJ
ject to my smoking?" He began to
roll cigarette while they passed over
him. He struck match; the pleas
ant aroma Of tobacco foated about his
head.
Hes got it on him somewhere. I
saw him take it. He's got his nerve
with him"
The cigarette glowed. Jim smoked
hurriedly.
Through every pocket they went.
The contents Of his wallet lay scat
tered at his feet; his watch dangled
from the chain. The cigarette grew
shorter and shorter. Suddenly one OF
the men stretched out a hand and
whisked the cigarette from Jim's lips.
He threw it 20 the floor and stamped
out the coal.
"I thought SOL" he exclaimed, hold
ing out the scrap Of burnt paper to-
wards Braine.
The words Dear Hargreave" were
all that remained of the message. With
a snarl of rage Braine whipped out his
revolver.
"I will give you one minute to tell
me what that paper contained"
"And after that minute IS up?"
"a bullet in your stomach"
Quick as a fash Jim's hand shot
out, caught the loosely held revolver,
gave it wrench, and brought it down
savagely upon Brajle's head. Then
he reversed it and backed toward the
front entrance.
eau revoir, till we meet again, gen.
tlemen!"