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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
RIGHT TIME FOR DEHORNING
Ing Cool Weather When Flies Are
Not to Be Contended With.

Dehorning Is best done during cool
weather, before the flies come out. It
Is most easily done with d%ehorning
shears or clippers. However, it is
claimed that the saw makes a cleaner
wound than the clippers, and that it
generally heals over quicker.
Ordinarily, 1t is not necessary to ap-
ply anything after dehorning. In warm
weather, however, it Is well to smear
some pine tar over the wound. We
certainly do not recommend soaring
the wound with a hot iron to stop the
bleeding.
An excellent bulletin on d~ehorning
is Farmers Bulletin No. $50, which
may be secured free from the United
States department Of agriculture, at
Washington, d. C.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
DON'T USE SCABBY POTATOES
Farmer Will Not Make Profit If Dis.
eased Seed Is Pianted-Use For
maIdehyde Treatment.

Owing to the big prices now being
received for potatoes, many persons
are going to plant them this year
who never thought them a crop worth
bOthering with before. Whether
prices stay up or not, you will not
make much profit from potatoes if
you plant diseased seed. Potato scab
is q serious disease and one that can
be carried on seed potatoes and spread
rapidly. The spores Of this disease
can frequently be seen on the outside,
even IL the potato is only slightly af-
fected.
If there is a sign Of scab on the
seed potatoes be sure to use the for
maldehyde treatment before planting
them. Soak the potatoes two hours
in q solution made of one pint of
formaldehyde to 80 gallons of water.
You can obtain the fOrmaldchyde ut
the drug store for a comparatively
small cost. This treatment does not
affect the terminating quality of the
seed and it will protect your potato
field from this disease.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
GUARD HOMELY TOAD
Little Fellow Is Of Great Value
to Gardener.
Estimated by Department Of AQrlcul.
ture That He Will Eat $19 Worth
Of Worms and Insects In
Course Of One Summer.

Few wcll-meaning creatures have
been more generally misunderstood
than the homely and retiring toad.
Formerly the toad was considered
a venomous reptile, yet modern medi-
cal research is extracting from toad
skins remedies Of greatest value and
the benefcent possibilities Of these
secretions have by no means been
exhausted, says a scientific journal.
1t also has been found out by
careful observation that this homely
little fellow is Of great value to the
gardener and farmer, writes Roy O.
Dawes in Wisconsin Agriculturist. It
has been estimated by the department
Of agriculture that a good able-bodied
toad will eat $40 worth of worms and
insects in one summer.
In Europe toads are carried to the
cities, to the markets, and are pur-
chased by the horticulturists, who
by their aid are enabled to keep in
check the multiplication Of insect
tribes that prey on their fruits and
flowers.
The myth Of the jewel in the head
Of the toad is probably founded on
the brightness Of the eyes in which
the iris is flame colored.
Toads are extremely tenacious OF
life and it has been reported that
toads can exist centuries without food
or air, but experiment shows that they
cannot live two years without food and
air.
I have dug them out of a hill sew
eral feet below the surface, how they
got there l do not know, but they
were the color Of the sand in which
found them.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
FOUGHT With Hessjans.

An ancestor Of Count Won Bernstorff,
the dismissed German ambassador.
fought against America In our war for
freedom. The fact is brought out by
4 passage in the "Souvenirs du Che
Waller de Cussy." Among the %acquain-
tnnces made by the cheyalier in 1920.
when he joined the staff of the French
embassy in Berlin, was the court
chamberlain, Count Won Bernstorff,
grandfather of the former ambassa-
dor. Countess Bernstorff," wrote De
Cussy, bears a singular forename,
America This was bestowed on her
because she was born in that country
during the war of independence. Her
father was in command OF one of the
regiments hired out to the English
by the elector of Hesse."
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
OIL FARM MACHINES FREELY
Where Axle Grease is Used Sparingly
Draft or Load Is Increased at
Least 20 Per Cent.

(By ID. f. WISEMAN, Kansas Station.o
It pays to use plenty Of l~ubricatinc
oil on farm machinery. Where the oil
or axle grease is used sparingly the
draft or load of the machine is in
creased at least 20 per cent. Because
of its economy hard oil should be used
in preference to ordinary machine oil
wherever possible. The hard oil will
not waste as easily and is cheaper
than machine Oil.
A northumberland machine will last
longer than one that is not sufficiently
we'll oiled. The dust-proof box on
most axles Of modern farm machinery
has done much to lcngthen the life Of
the machines and is saving the lubri-
cant. Care must be taken to keep this
box well oiled, or 1t will wear out.
The cost of repairing machinery is
high, but the time that Is lost in re-
placing worn-out pieces may mean Il
loss of hundreds Of dollars to the
farmer.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
TIME or BREEDING HEIFERS
by Size and Development Of
Animal Rather Than AGE.

Numerous factors are responsible for
complete and early development OF
breeding heifers. If properly fed and
housed, nothing exerts greater influ
ence upon the final size Of the animals
than time Of breeding. Early breeding
is quite often practiced to the disad-
vantage and detriment OF the future
herd. The most desirable type Of milch
cow has a large body capable Of con
suming and digesting large quantities
Of feed. Early breeding prevents the
desired growth and is not warranted
under average conditions. The age Of
breeding should be largely governed
by the size of the breeding heifcrs
rather than their age.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
BOSCHEES GERMAN
SYRUP
PanaCea Of the Home the World
Over.

Why will you allow q cold to adj
vance in your system and thus encour
age more serious m~aladies, such as
pneumonia or lung trouble, when by
the timely use Of a few doses Of
Boschee's German Syrup you car get
relief. This medicine has stood the
test of fifty years. 1t induces q good
nights sleep with easy expectoration
in the morning. For sale by druggists
in all parts of the civilized world in
% and 70 cent bottles.-Adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
ENHANCED VALUE OF GARDEN
increased Importance Of Accurate
knowledge OF seeds-6est to
Make termination Tests.

The enhanced value Of garden prod
ucts increases the Importance to the
farmer Of an accurate knowledge OF
the vitality Of the seeds h. uses In the
production Of these crops. Because Of
the large amount Of hand labor given
to the garden plot It Il relatively
important to make certain that the gar
den seeds be tested than II u to try
out the seed corn. However, both
should he carefully done and during
the days before actual held WORK
starts II II a very Wise farmer who not
unly secures Ills seeds nnl grades
them. hut who also makes garminn-
tI0n tests of every kind no u % pAent
o. sow.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
WOOL PREPARED FOR MARKET
Description Of Method Employed by
Pennsylvania Experiment Station
-Use Paper Irvine.

The method used by the Pennsyl-
vania State College experiment station
is to turn in the outer edges, roll the
fleece into firm bundles and tie with a
hard glazed Irvine, of not more than
four or five strands.
Paper Irvine will serve the purpose.
but slsal or loose hemp Is not satisfac-
tory for the reason, according to the
Pennsylvania station, the fiber gets
into the wool and causes injury in the
manufacture OF the cloth.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
CUT:CURA STOPS ITCHING
Instantly In Most cases-Write for 4
Free Sample.

Cuticura is wonderfully effective.
The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal all forms
Of itching, burning skin and scalp af-
fectiOns. Besides these super-creamy
emollients ii used daily prevent little
skin troubles becoming serious.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold eyerywhere.-Adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
LOOK OUT FOR TUBERCULOSIS
Only Wsy 20 Make Sure Cow 70 Free
From Diessse 10 60 Have Her
Tested BY Veterinarian.

Fortunately cows are subject to hut
few diseases that are dangerous to
milk users. Il a cow appears to BE- In
good health and has no Indications Of
udder Inflammation. she cnn BE- count
ri On 10 give wholesome milk provided
she u freN from tuberculosis. Tho
only way 10 10 nUrc she j. free from
this disease n to have her lcsted BY
. e~t&avslent veterinarians.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
Obstructinu NAVIGATION.

''Tley tell me that Smith was ar
rested today because he drowned his
dog in the river" said Jones.
How could they arrest him for
drowning 4 dog in the river demand
ell Brown.
"Wlly, they claimed that a sunken
bark obstructed n%ayigation.'
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
Tit for Tat.

There was an uproar in the nursery
and papa rushed upstairs to inquire
into the cause "Now, then, children.
what's al this noise? Stop it 1T
once.'
'BGo-hoo." s0bhed Eva. BILLY
kicked me-
'Ri'l. kicked you? Billy, how dare
you Kick Your little sister? You cow
ard, TO kick a girl! Don't you know
It's only donkeys that kick? If l hear
of this again I'll give you tit for tat,
and kick you!"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11

loop a be released easily by anyone
and, of course, as easily Topped over
the prong again. The lever multi
plies the power applied about six
times, so that a child can easily draw
the wires Of the gate tight. The
hole in the lever must be bored SO that
lever Is held down snug by a past.
center pull.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
Classified.

Patriot-One who goes with his
wife to buy a hat and enjoys himself.
Martyr-One that goes with her, but
falls asleep in the store.
Hero-One that goes with her and
tlirts with all the cashgirls.
COward-The sneaky character that
always remembers he has an engage
ment.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
SEED MARKER IS EFFECTIVE
Device Permits Some Dirt to Fall Back
into Furrow, Making Soft
Place for Seed.

Here is q handy marker, which any
one can make in a short time, writes
Herbert L. Bolton Of New Jersey in
Farm and Home. The end pieces, a.
which are the important features, con-
sist Of two pieces of iron, tapping e
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
A Question.

"Does your boy Josh help you to run
the FARM"
Il can't say" replied Farmer Corn
tosscl. sometimes | think Josh puts
in too much time lecturin' TIL help on
efficiency, when they might be plantin'
potatoes"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
Effective Marker.

and bolted to the two-inch runner at b,
and welded together al the other end,
c, with a big cultiyator shovel bolted
through it. This device lets some dirt
fall back into the mark, making a soft
place for planting the seeds. The other
holes, +, are used by placing bolts
through to keep the shovels from lift
ing and to regulate the depth Of mark.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
caqed Insects.

puSsy'S constant loss of flesh, de-
spite her good food. worried Jackie.
.'She is thin this summer because
she eats flies" his mother said.
Jack regarded his scraWny cat with
Il new interest.
"She eats bees. too. MOTHER" he
said. Il can heal EN- humming."
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
FOR TIGHTENING WIRE GATE
Simple Wooden Lever for Drawing
Barrier to Good Tension is DC.
scribed and illustrated.

The attached drawing shows a
simple wooden lever for drawing q
barbed wire gate to a good tension,
says o writer in The Farmer. When
the lever is thrown up 1t gives three
inches Of slack, so the eight-inch wire
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
Still Eishinu.

He-pardon me, / didn't catch your
last name.
She-I haven't caught it yet myself.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11

To teach rifle shooting a japanese
has invented Il crOSsbOW with rife
stock, trigger and sights.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11

French textile experts have dcvel-
oped Il method Of printing silks by
color photography.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11

Pie crusts are bound. crimped and
trimmed at the SANE time with a new
kitchen utensil.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11

The city Of Venice is planning to
open a technical. school of arts and
handicrafts for BOYS.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11

1t costs more to avenge a wrong
than 1t does to let 1t go by default.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
Not Natural.

Il presume your sculptor friend Is
welded to his art?"
by no means he Is with It too
much"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11

Not the Only One.
Jane started to tell Il secret which
Uncle Jack had told her, but her moth.
er warned her that secrets must not be
told to anyone. After Il while she came
to her mother and said dolefully:
Mother. ] don't like secrets"
why not?'
Il don't know. / guess l like to talk
too well" returned Jane.-F. G.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
Chord Of Wood.

"Percy has u voice of wonderful tim
bre.'
Its not surprising; he's such a
blOckhead."
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
Kin the Flies Now and Prevent

disease. A DAISY FLY KILLER will do it.
Kills thousands. Lasts all season. All dealers
or six sent express paid for 81. II. SOMERS,
$50 De Kalb Ave, Brooklyn, N. Y. Adv.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-10
Mass Meetinu at Davenport.

Davenport April l0.--That patri-
otto mass meeting should be held az
the Turner Grand Opera house We'd
nesday evening. was the decision of the
board of directors of the Davenport
Patriotic Society. which met at the
commercial club this noon.
The board met at the request oil
Mayor Berwald and various citizens
to discuss the ACCESSIBILITY of holding
such a meeting. and decided on the
time and place.
Hon. Nathaniel French. y. D. Ely,
Charles Shuler, E. p. Adler, Charles
erik and j. Clark Hall were appointed
a committee on speakers and arrange
ments.
At a later meeting this committee
decided to engage a band and ask
Battery r to appear in parade preced-
ing the meeting.
The meeting will give Davenporters
regardless of their opinions previous
to the declaration of war, an oppor-
tun!ty to declare their loyalty to their
country and put Davenport on the list
Of cities that are heartily behind the
government In achieving the aims
with which the country enters the
war. It ought to be a largely attend
ed and enthusiastic demonstration.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-10
part Of this month. The program for
the dedication services had been dr.
ranged for FAB 3, butt the stormy
weather caused AN indefinite post
ponement EkN EEL 4 .
Fearing News M t.s.
to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Fearing. April 10---on Sunday even
ing the choir of the Christian church
gave fine musical concert Rev. Mr..
Mclaughlin gave q short address on
Easter.
F. D. Shiflet and family moved on
Saturday to- Nevada, where Mr. Shift
let has position with the Standard
Oil Company.
Miss Sadie Mackee will give a recital
on Friday evening at the Christian
church.
Mrs. Will Thatcher and little Eliza
beth, who have been here for several
days visiting relatives and friends, left
on Monday morning for Fort Dodge.
where they will remain for few days
before leaving for Cripple Creek, where
Mr. Thatcher resides
Mrs, John Norton returned home on
Friday evening from Sac City, where
she spent some time with her sons,
Freem and Ray.
Miss Nellie GogertyI went to Water
loo on Saturday for a visit at the home
of DR.. J. A. Gogerty and family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-10
FOURTEEN ENLIST AT OLiN.
Citizens Hold Patriotic Meeting and
Men Swarm TO Coiors.

Cedar Rapids April lot is not Of
ten that the little town Of DIN, Jones
county, is heard from, but when it
does get on the stage it gets right in
front Of the spotlight and the applause
comes for DIN most always IS in the
right.
Her latest bid for fame came Sat
urday afternoon. The appeal Of Gov
ernor Harding for men to go to the
colors to help defend the nation had
percolated thru to DIN and her patri-
otlc sons heard It. Did they enlist?
About fourteen Of them took the oath
and to top ii all there was patriotic
mass meeting and a man who had not
been quite as patriotic as the populace
thought he should be was made to say
few words respecting his love for the
flag and his high regard for the ma
ton. This man has been looked on as
German sympathizer, but now he can
be termed as one of the most ardent
supporters Of Uncle Sam to be found
In the village. He was made to see the
light, according to Cedar Rapids
women who was there. The towns
brass band paraded the streets during
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-10
Virginia are visiting II their FORMER

Virginia are visiting 1t their former
home at Burt. TN
Harry Rosenthal returned from Chi
cago Thursday. where he attended an
engagement party. He will return t.
Chicago shortly to claim his bride, aft
err which they will take short we'd
ding trip. They will make their home
in Northwood.
Lewis Larson, who has been a resi-
dent of Northwood for several years
left Sunday for Lyle, Mimi, where he
has purchased a restaurant and con-
fectionery. His family will remain in
Northwood till May l.
Miss Sofie Hammer the famous Nor
wegian soprano, visited few days
last week in Northwood with her sis
ter, Mrs c. o. Gunderson.
Walter Mckee, Of gainesville, Mimi.
has been visiting with his sister, Mrs.
II. B. Cornick, for the past week.
r. r. Eide, who purchased the Hen
derson property recently. is having the
large barn on the lot converted into a
garage, with room for two cars.
Mr. and Mrs. G.. NJ. Emery are at
home again after an extended visit at
health resorts in the south and at Bat
tie Creek.
Mrs. Fred Trustem, who underwent
a serious operation at the Mason City
hospital recently, Is recovering rapidly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-10
Aid American Red Cross.

Davenport, April 10.-The Steuben
Society. which has made thousands OF
bandagcs, surgical supplies, and clothes
for Teutonic soldiers has ceased send
ing relief to Germany and has offered
it's services to Miss Mabel Boardman
OF the American Red Cross.
Since its organization the Steuben
Society carried on most active work
for the relief Of wounded soldiers on
the European battletlelds. The ladies
Of the society have been one OF the
most prolific organizations in this
country in the foreign relief work.
Miss Helene SeTert. president of
the society, said Saturday night that
a meeting of the organization officers
would probably be called soon to out
line its activities in the present war.
The German War Relief Society.
which has raised many thousands Of
dollars here for the relief Of orphans
Of German and Austrian soldiers, sus-
pended it's activities at the break Of
diplomatic relations between the
United States and Germany.
Mayor John Berwald, secretary Of
the society, said last night that while
the society has not been dishanded,
it's activities were ended.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-10
Eight Oskaloosans Enlist.

Oskaloosa, April 10.--Eight recruits
responded to the cali of duty at the big
patriotic mass meeting Saturday even
ing. at the Masonic Opera House.
Governor w. l.. Harding, of Iowa
made notable address and was heard
by an audience that filled the auditor
ium. but the meeting was devoid any
spectacular features. Any one having
anticipated the sensational was disap-
pointed.
The presence of the First Cavalry
Band Of Ottumwa was feature of the
evenings program that pleased
George Fl. Porter was first to re-
spond to the call and his name headed
the opera house list. Following the
dismissal of the audience seven other
young men came forward and signed
the enlistment application. Names or
others signing are:
Ollie Vanfleet John D. Fehd, Harold
A. Wise, Chester A. Brantner, Russell
3. Lash, Marshall NJ. Grabosch ana
James NJ. Juber. Company II mem
bers who took the federal oath were:
Pearl Dean and Paul Hoover.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-10
Latter Day Saints LOYAL.

Lamont April 10.-By unanimous
vote the world convention of the Re
organized Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints declared loyalty to
the government
The entire statement on the subject
was ordered wired to President Will
son. The concluding sentence was:
We deplore war; but if this coun-
try must enter the conflict. as now APP
pears inevitable, may we not thank
God that we do so under the leader
ship Of one with a clear envisage-
ment of the great principles at issue
and who will wage war not against a
people, but against corrupt govern
ment, and in the interests Of demo-
cratic freedom"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-10
WEALTHY RESIDENTS OF AMES
CONTRIBUTE LARGE sum TO
ENDOWMENT FUND.
INCLUDES REAL ESTATE
AND APARTMENT HOUSES
Property Adjacent to State School to
Be Owned and Controlled by Oska-
ioosa Educational Neutrality-suspicious.
Citizens Heavy NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Of Later, Donors Withheld.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Oskaloosa, April 1O.--A wealthy fam
lily of Ames, whose name is withheld
on request has presented Penn COL
lege 100000 toward the million dollar
The gift includes real es-
tate, city lots and apartment houses
adjacent to the campus of the Iowa
State College at Ames valued at $4,000
and pledge Of 100000 more for build
ind additional apartment dwellings,
the total $4,000. Ames resi-
600 during the past year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-10
Elaq Guards Mississinni

North McGregor, April 10.-The Boy
Scouts of North McGregor have shown
their patriotism by taking up a COL
lection in order to buy an immense
flag which will float from the high
hill north of town. 1t is one Of the
most prominent points in this vicinity
from which to float the United States
emblem, as 1t guards the town on the
north and overIooks the Mississippi.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-10
BIG FACTORY WRECKED
Boilers Of Million Dollar Plant at Du-
buque Explode, Killing TWO Men and
Probably Fatally Injurins Two
Others,

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque. April l0.--The boilers in
the Farley & LOetcher Company's mil
lion dollar sash and door factory blew
up at g.: 80 this morning, killing two
men and probably fatally injuring two
others. The factory still is burning but
the major portion of it probably will be
saved
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-10

the day and a regular Rally around
the flag, boys" meeting was the re-
suit. The knights of Columbus wired
Governor Harding he could count on
them for any kind of support he
needed.
Three relatives of Mrs. Grace DIE
bold volunteered Saturday. They were
Kyle Mason and Noble Merschon,
nephews, and Lloyd Green, relative
by marriage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-10
Enthusiasm at Forest c;tv

Forest City, April 10-Two thousand
people turned out to the patriotic
Meeting held here Friday night, heard
Judge Clark in great speech and
participated IN a street parade led by
veterans Of the civil war and a band
and in the ceremony Of raising the
Stars and Stripes.