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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-14

cate and previous to his death had
been for three weeks at the Regina
hospital fer treatment, returning
home somewhat improved, but only
to unfortunately contract the influ-
enza from which he died. The Char.
bonneau's number among the older
residents of Olga, and it is but about
a year ago that they removed across
the line to their new home in the
west. Elzear had manv friends that
he had left behind here, who loved
him for his many good qualities and
his patience, during what had practi-
cally been a lifelong sickness, all of
whom deeply regret that they were
unable to see him once emore before
he passed away. The family have
the deep sympathy of a host of old
friends and neighbors throughout the
eastern part of this county in this
their sad bereavement.
The local branch of the Red Cross
has requested the Olga postmaster to
act in their behalf as inspector of
the parcels to be sent to boys who
are with the colors in France. We
shall be glad to do this service and
to give any information asked for,
and would call attention to the fact
that parcels should be sent not later
than November Goth, in order to
reach the boys who are cover there
by Christmastide.
Louis Chaput is now comfortably
settled in his new home on the
David Cbarbonneau farm, east OF
Olga. He is adding many improve
ments in the way of buildings, a new
wind mill, wells, and other sary
things to accommodate his large
herd of cattle and other live stock.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-14
Avenues of Honor.

The city of Cleveland has adopted
a novel plan for honoring it's soldier
dead. Fol each Cleveland soldier that
loses his life in this war a victory oak
Will be planted along one of the boule-
wards, and each Of the oaks will be
named for a soldier. This will consti-
tute a beautiful and enduring memoir
1al, with a practical as well as a SEN
timental value. Other cities may find
it desirable to follow Cleveland's ex.
ample.-Spnngfeld (Mass.) Union.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-14

except his gun, gas mask and rifle.
He also came very near losing his
life in this advance, but he is back
at the front again from the base
hospital, "a better fighting man than
he ever was.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-14
The Attraction.

'sHa"s'o"' ~
Slacker-What is there about a rai-
form that attracts a girl?
Girl-Nothing. It's what the uni.
form is about that attracts her. Al
real man, you know.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-14
Neil Reid Writes
Overseas Letter,

Continued From First Page,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-02

rels, boxes or crates during the winter,
but In either case they must not be
exposed to damp atmosphere, for
they will absorb moisture and be In
jured. Some farmers place the thor
oughly dried seed ears in the center
Of q wheat bin and fill the bin with
loose, dry wheat.
In localities where weevils and grain
moths injure stored grain, the thor
oughly dry seed ears should be stored
in very thin mouse-proof receptacles
with one pound Of moth balls or naph-
thalene inclosed for each bushel Of
corn. This quantity tightly inclosed
with the corn will prevent damage
from these insects and will not injure
the seed. If at any time signs Of wee,
yils or grain moths show on the corn,
1t should be inclosed with carbon bi-
sulphide in practically alright rooms,
bins, boxes or barrels for 48 hours.
The bisulphide should be placed in shall
low dishes or pans on top Of the seed.
One-half pint is sufficient for Q box
or barrel holding ten bushels or less.
One pound is sufficient for room or
bin ten feet each way. After fumiga-
tion the ears must be thoroughly aired,
taking the care that no fire is present
when the fumigating box is opened.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-02
SHEEP RID FARM OF WEEDS
Also Return Fertility Of Soil in Form
of Manure-Graze With Cat
tie Very Nicely.

Roadsides, lanes and fence corners
may be kept clean and tidy by flock
of sheep. Not only will sheep rid the
fields Of weeds and turn them into a
marketable product, but they will re-
turn the fertility of the soil to the
land in the form of manure. Sheep
will Craze with cattle nicely where
grass is abundant, and will eat the
plants the other stock leave.
Most farms have feed lots and yards
which annually grow up to unsightly
weeds. By sowing rape in these places
and pasturing sheep on it, the appear
ance of the farm would be much i'm
proved and money would be made.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-02
ARE YOUR HOGS PROFITABLE?
PREGNANT Brood Sows Do Well on
Glover or Alfalfa Forage and Ear
or Two Of Corn Daily.

Glover was worth over $100 per acre
in replacing corn in the hog ration in
one. test conducted at the Ohio expert
ment station, when corn was valued at
S1.6S per bushel. Other forage crops
proved almost as valuable. Are you
cheapening pork reduction by the use
of such crops? There is no cheaper
feed up to a certain point. Pregnant
brood sow will do we'll on clover or
alfalfa forage and an ear or two of
corn daily. Young pigs and shotes
must have more grain, Of course, but
they relish someeforage. Fence off a
part of that clover or alfalfa field and
give the hogs q chance at 1t If you have
not already done so.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-02
MULES OF SOUTH.

No one knows when the gen.
tie. dreamy-eyed mule broke
into history, says . writer in
Globe-Democrat. But he edged
or kicked his way in somehow
or other, has held his place for
some years, and one of the latest
chapters in which he figured
was the torpedoing of the Ar
menian.
He Is distinctly an American
product. There are mules
abroad. but they are not real
mules. The climate Of the South
ern states and the southern por-
ton of the Central states is re-
quired to bring the mule to his
full development.
The southern planter depends
almost altogether on Missouri
for his mules. Roughly speak
ing. mules are divided into
classes, the cotton and the sugar
mule. The latter is the better
grade, the huge, well-bullt ami
mails which are. used on the SUI
gar plantations Of the far South,
while the cotton mule Is smaller
and better adapted for use In the
cotton fields.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-02
TREATMENT FOR WILD COLTS
Complete Directions Given for Getting
Foot of Refractory Animal Into
Position for Shoeing.

To raise hind foot, put on 4 rope
as on the front foot and draw the foot
forward. To put rope on the hind
foot of wild horse, tie up front foot,
have the assistant hold his hand over
the eye on the same side as the foot to
be lifted, or take the headstall in one
hand, the tail in the other and whirl
the horse until he becomes dizzy.
While in this condition he may be han
died with safety. Lift the foot for
ward two or three times and gentle it.
AS soon as the horse gives in carry the
foot backward into shoeing position
and trim the hoof.'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-02
PASTURE CUTS COST OF FEED
From 20 to 40 Per Cent Less Grain Is
Required to Produce Given
Amount Of Pork.

The University Of Missouri college
of agriculture has shown 20 to 40 per
cent less grain is required to Lroduce
given amount of pork when good
pasture crops are supplied throughout
the season. To effect this saving,
however, it Is necessary to limit the
amount Of grain which is fed to hogs
on pasture so that at the end Of the
grazing season the hogs will not be
fat.
They should be well-grown, have
large frames and be thin so that they
will profltably hog down the corn nec-
essary to finish them for market.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-02
First Prize Shropshire.

sought in sheep. However, there Is
difference in the hardness OF indi-
vidual sheep just as there is with men.
Some families of men break down and
die young as compared with others.
Similarly, some families of sheep die
more easily than others. Selection,
breeding and care and management are
also factors in Determining the health
and vigor Of sheep. -''r~a ="
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-02
POPULAR BREEDS OF SHEEP
Shropshire Combines in Fairly High
Degree All Qualities Sought by
American Breeders.

Sheep die easily sometimes, especial
ly so for the man who is inexperienced
with them. 1t may be said that the
larger the breed the less hardihood
they exhibit. Internal parasites kill
more sheep than all other causes co1l-
bined. Pneumonia, however, is>quite
common among the large English
breeds.
The Mcrino is the hardest Of all
Breeds and the Southdown of all the
English breeds. But the Shropshire is
perhaps the most popular sheep in
America today. 1t combines in fair
ly high degree all the qualities that are
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-02
MINERAL MIXTURE FOR PIGS
Department of Agriculture Gives For
muIa for Animals on Pasture
Keep in Handy Place.

To supply mineral matter and O ton
ic for pigs on pasture the following
mineral mixture is good, says the Unit
ed States department of agriculture. 1t
always should be accessible. Dissolve
the copperas in hot water and sprinkle
over the mixture: Copperas two
pounds, slaked lime four pounds, wood
ashes ore bushel, sulphur four pounds
salt eight. pounds, fine charcoal one
bushel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-02
= '.'',s'R :'.-if' sIs.ii-.
PURCHASE CLOVER SEED NOW
Ordering Early Will Allow for Delaya
In Shipments, Miscarriage OF
Freight, Etc.
clemson College BulletIn.)

There is a saying that in midsum-
mer clover prices go up when UNI
brellas do; meaning that too much
rain is unfavorable to the seed crop.
It browns the seed. However, true
it Is, conditions in clover districts at
present don't indicate that now would
be bad time to buy seed; and, seed
may advance In price at any time.
Another reason for buying seed now is
that ordering early will allow for de-
lays in shipment, miscarr1ages Of
freight, etc, and will also give time
for a termination test of the seed to
be made before planting.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-02
Mills

Mills
For State purposes 81
Z" ordinary County q
" Constitutional School Tax 81
GO Antioch 4
a. Bacon School District II
Z" Blocker-Limestone
=" Golfers q
Flat Rock
Oak Grove 81
4" Red Hill q
+" Edgefeld 81
=" Elmwood No. s q
I" Emwood No. 8 2l
i" Emwood No. 80 q
=" Elmwood l.. c. 81
I" Hibler 81
Johnston II
" Meriwether (Gregg) 2
t Moss 81
Shaw q
" Talhert Il
" Trenton 81
" Wards q
i" Blocker R. R. (portion) Is
i" Elmwood R. R. (portion) Is
Johnston R. R. 81
-" Pickens R. R. 81
Wise R. R. i
" Corporation. lO
Sinking Fund. 3-4
All the male citizens between the ages
of IL years and 60 years, except those
exempt by law, are liable to a poll tax
of One Dollar each. A capitation tax
of so cents each is to be paid on all dogs.
The law prescribes that all male citi-
zens between the ages of lS and SIS
years must pay $500 commutation tax.
No Communication tax is included in the
property tax. So ask for road tax re-
ceipt when you desire to pay road tax.
JAMES T. MINIS,
Co. Treas. E. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-02
Treasurer's Notice.

The County Treasurer's office will be
open for the purpose of receiving taxes
from the 18th day of October, 1917, to
the 18th day of March, 1918.
All taxes shall be due and payable
between the 18th day of October, 1917,
and December 31st, 1917.
That when taxes charged shall not be
paid by December 31st, 1917, the County
Auditor shall proceed to add penalty
of one per cent. for January, and if
taxes are not paid on or before February
1st, 1918, the County Auditor will pro-
ceed to add two per cent. and five per
cent, from the 1st of March to the 18th
of March, after which time all unpaid
taxes will be collected by the Sheriff.
The tax levies for the year 1917 are
as follows:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-02
TRESPASS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that hunt
ing. fishing and trespassing in every
form on my lands is hereby forbid,
den. All persons failing to heed
this notice will be prosecuted under
the law.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-02
Cover With Dry Wheat.

After hanging in the shed or lying
lon the racks for two months the seed
ears should be as dry as bone and
lcontain less than 10 per cent Of mois-
fture. They can remain where they
dried or be stored in mouse-proof bar
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-02

MRS. NJ. J. NORRIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-02
n No Alcohol
I'm This

You may wisely hesitate to take
medicine containing alcohol: Scien-
lists agree that alcohol is injurious.
1t is particularly harmful to growing
girls and boys. Of the remedies for
liver and stomach troubles, Granger
Liver Regulator is recognized as
standard preparation, free from pols-
onous drugs like calonel and it con-
tains no alcohol. This medicine has
been on the market for years: 1t IS
the standby" in thousands of homes
thruout the country. 1t is freely used
by all the family whenever one of
them feels headachy or in need of a
physic. Granger Liver Medicine is
purely vegetable. and it may be taken
without fear of gripping or any other
unpleasant after effects. Price, 25c
for large box. Ask your druggist for
it and refuse all substitutes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-31
JONESDALE
BY LUCILLE HARRIS.

Mr. and Mrs Robert Jackson were
callers at Dodgeville Saturday.
Misses Cecilia Ley and Bessie Burns
of Dodgeville spent from Friday until
Monday at their homes here.
Mrs McCarville and daughter Rose
are spending few days at Dodgeville.
Mr. and Mrs Will Ley and family
spent Sunday at the Robert Weier
home.
Mr. and Mrs Peter jackson and
daughter spent Sunday at the Volney
Whitford home.
Mrs John Wenner of Dodgeville is
spending few days at the Robert
Weier home.
Mrs James jackson and son Franklin
spent Friday and Saturday at Dodge
Vile.
Miss Marjorie Kramer attended the
Institute at Dodgeville Tuesday.
John Burns visited his brother Pat.
near Hollandale Sunday.
Miss Blanche Carter spent Tuesday
at Dodgeville.
John Ley transacted business at
Dodgeville Tuesday.
James Jackson was Mineral Point
caller Monday
Jack Burns returned home this week,
after spending a few days at Dodge
vile,
Mr. and Mrs Matt Jackson spent
Monday evening at the J. Fl. Harris
home.
Bert James spent one day last week
at the Reeves Brothers home.
W. H. Shons of Freeport spent few
days here this week.
Jake Luxem transacted business at
Dodgeville Tuesday.
Leroy erase is visiting relatives at
Boscobel.
A sleighload of young people were
entertained at the Howard Nicholas
home near Waldwick. All reported a
fine time.
Miss Lillian Smith of near Mineral
Point spent last week with her sister
Mrs Will Harris.
Misses Mary Burns and Lucille Harris
visited Friday and Saturday with
friends at Dodgeville.
Will Harris transacted business at
Dodgeville Thursday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-31

the tendency has been the other way.
On q farm a flock of free pigeons. if
not kept down by killing off the in
crease, soon becomes a nuisance, de-
stroying grain and doing a great deal
Of damage, especially on new-seeded
ground.
The remedy for this is to keep the
pigeons under control and use the
young birds, except the few needed to
keep up the flock, as fast as ready for
the table. By establishing the flock
of pigeons in an accessible place,
giving them a little feed occasionally
in their loft, and keeping them shut in
and feeding them when they could
damage new-seeded ground, a farm
flock of pigeons can be made to con-
tribute substantially to the meat sup
ply, and still be prevented from doing
any serious damage.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-31

For food purposes pigeons are usu-
ally classed with poultry. Culturally
they are in q class by themselves,
producing meat only, producing it very
quickly and under conditions that do
not admit of growing any other crea-
ture used for food.
While the ideal arrangement for
pigeons is to have their house on the
ground, and a small covered yard
called q "fiy''-cOnnected with it,
pigeon keeping may be carried on
extensively in upper rooms, or lofts,
with or without an open-air fly. Many
flOckS of pigeons are kept in large cit
les in quarters provided for them in
the lofts or on the roofs of buildings
used for mercantile and manufacture
ing purposes.
A space six feet square, and high
enough for the attendant to stand
erect, will accommodate eight to ten
pairs of pigeons for squad breeding.
The birds mate and begin breeding
when six TO seven months old. Two
eggs are laid by the nen. linen the
male shares with her the duty OF incu-
baton. The young hatch in about II
days. At four weeks old average good
squads will weigh about three-quarters
of a pound each. Some of the larger
ones will weigh over a pound at that
age.
A good pair Of breeders will produce
six or seven more pairs of squads &
year. AS many as IL pairs of squads
have been produced by one pair in q
year. When production is high the fe-
male lays and begins incubation while
she has young still in the nest, leaving
the care of them to her mate.
Raising squads has greatly increased
In cities in recent years. On farms
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-31
ECONOMY In
BUILDING NOW
LUMBER, NOW MODERATE
PRICED, is LIKELY TO BE
HIGHER IN FUTURE.

For the prospective home builder
there is distinct cause for self con
graduation in the knowledge that lum
Der is one Of the few important COM
modities that has not greatly increased
in cost since the European war began.
Other building materials, along with
food and clothing and most other neces
sites of life, have gone soaring, while
lumber prices have remained compare
lively stationary. That fact must be a
very puZzling one for those cynical
persons who used to be fond of talking
wisely about lumber trust"
A recent report of leading statisti
cal agency showed that the average ad
vance in the price Of ninety six leading
commodities, including farm products,
from August, 1914, to August. 1917, had
been 1877 per cent. The advance in the
price of lumber in the same time was
shown to be % per cent. That is all
the more remarkable because of the
fact that enormous quantities of lumber
have been and are being used in war
time building in this country and
abroad-an abnormal demand that
might seem to justify skyrocketing
prices. The explanation Of the mystery
seems to be in the fact that America is
blessed with such extensive forest re-
sources that lumber is still very plenti
full and readily available nearly every
where, SO that ordinary business com
petition among the various woods has
kept down their cost.
1t would seem, therefore, that now is
particularly favorable time to put
into execution plans for new homes Or
other buildings of frame construction.
No one knows, of course, what prices
for lumber or other commodities will
be later, whether the end of the war
IS near Or far, but there certainly is no
indication now that necessities will de-
cline in price in several years to come.
On the contrary, there is every reason
for anticipating higher living costs, and
it is probable that many commodities
never again will be as cheap as they
were before the world war. Lumber,
like everything else, inevitably must
yield eventually to the law Of supply
and demand and since a conclusion of
peace would open up an enormous de-
mand for American lumber in devasted
Europe, it would be very strange
thing if its cost did not increase IN ater-
tally and, so far AS this generation is
concerned, permanently
There is real value in the friendly tip
your umberman is giving you at this
time-"Build that new home now"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-31

The following are some good oppor
tunities offered by the Mineral Point
Real Estate Agency at the Democrat
office:
The Lindsey property; 10 rooms,
pantry and closets; good cistezn;~ hot water
furnace; electric lights; new garage.
The home of Peter Stendebach is of :
fered for sale. 1t is modern and will be SOLD
at right price.
The McIlhon homestead, corner of
Commerce and North streets. This property
will be sold at reasonable price.
The home Of Joseph A. Arthur in the
Second ward; house contains rooms, pantry,
and closets has good cellar; little over r. an
acre of land. Also "a acres of pasture. VIII
sell together or separately II desired. Will be
sold at a bargain if taken soon.
A good residence on Ridge street !;
house has eight rooms; good cellar and good
cistern; house is electric lighted. and has hot
water and hot air furnace.
Choice building lots in Mineral Point
are scarce; but an opportunity is here offered to
secure fine, centrally located lot in Strong 6
additien being the Ct A. VT W.T. W
be divided into two lots and sold separately
Price right.
Lot No. 7 in the Oates Subdivision or
the west part Of Dodge street.
For sale fine dairy farm five miles
west of Mineral Point contains 140 acres. fine
location close to school, good neighborhood
land in high state of cultivation, good running
| water. Will be sold cheap if sold soon.
For sale farm of 113 acres, three
miles east of Mineral Point. land in fine shap
! good fences; good buildings; in good location
| Will be sold cheap if sold soon.
| Two blocks from St. Paups Church !;
! fine lot 12Dx2OO. House contains rooms. There
is good cistern, good well and woodhouse.
A good farm of 280 acres, four miles
from Mineral Point city. Will be sold at bar
gain, if sold soon.
We have some other very good offer
ings in city and farm property. 1t will
pay intending purchasers to investigae
CRAWFORD BROS.
Telephone ii. S. E. SHEPARD
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-31
WHY NOT SKIM MILK ROUTES?

To make use Of a valuable food
the federal dairy division is urging
dealers to consider seriously the adj
visibility of putting out skim milk on
their regular milk routes. Consumers
can help the movement by asking for
this product.
In the past many dealers have been
opposed to the sale of skim milk on
the routes, fearing that 1t would cur
tail the consumption of whole milk.
It is believed. however, that many
people, if they had an opportunity,
would use skim milk for cooking and
drinking in addition to their custom
ary quantity of whole milk. Skim milk
sold in this way should be pasteurized
and handled as carefully as market
milk. It should also be labeled con-
spicuously to comply with local re-
Ouirements, SO that the consumer may
be fully Informed as to it's true char
acter.
Skim milk contains all the food ele-
ments of whole milk except the fat. 1t
has q little more protein than whole
milk, but because of the deficiency in
fat, does not supply so much energy.
When 4 per cent whole millz-an
average butterfat content of market
milk-sells at II cents quart, skim
milk is worth 1914 cents quart as a
source Of protein. In energy value,
skim milk is WORTH 6.3 cents a quart
when 4 per cent whole milk is sell
ing for II cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-31

The fact that rabbits are a cheap
substitute for the ordinary meats is
likely to turn the attention of many
more persons to rearing them, special
lists of the United States department
Of agriculture believe. They can be
kept in small and inexpensive pens
and buildings and, like poultry, can
be killed and prepared for the table
on short notice.