Farmer Township (part 13 of 25)

Health In A Hobby

There is no class of men in America who furnish more recruits to the ranks of nervous and mental wrecks than the business men and professional men in our c'ties. It is a part of the penalty they avi paying for that deadly competitive pace they are keeping up. I can speak from experience as well as from observation. I myself learned when it was too late that there must be frequent breathing places in a strenuous mental life or else the body will break under the burden of it. Years ago I found the country a place of refuge for the overwrought, tired nerves. Its air and its quiet brought back sleep hobby riding. But every one can have some hobby, some way of escape from the constant pressure of a too intense devotion to a particular calling. I know of no better way than that of chicken fancying. And I am writing this to suggest it to the business* Ct* professional man into whose hands chis paper may come.

In the first place, it gives the widest field for study. No other department of animal industry is so wide and diversified. One breed alone has kept many a man busy during a long life trying to perfect it in type, plumage, and utility. George W. Mitchell of Connecticut, has spent nearly thirty-five years breeding the Partridge Cochin, and is as enthusiastic today as he was at the start. I. K. Felch of Massachusetts, the premier fancy poultryman of America, has bred the old Light Brahma for over hah a century, and is still vigorously writing about his favorite breed; still finds it interesting as well as profitable.

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and digestion, and so knit up for me thi "ravelled sleeve of care." To have something to do for the mind's sake as well as the body's, I turned to chicken raising. 1 found it interesting, endlessly diversified, delightful. With returning health I have had no abatement of enthusiasm for what I found so attractive and helpful when I was in sore need of some work within my strength to keep me out of doors and to give me some interesting thing to think about outside of the hurried life that had wrecked me.

So, my brother in the city, as I see you straining every nerve to keep up the pace, conscientiously and faithfully trying to carry the burdens laid upon you by an exacting public, I am sorry for you. It is the pate that kills. If the break comes, as it does to many, may you have a place of refuge in the country.

Every one can not have a farm, more's the pity. But every one leading a strenuous life can have a hobby, and if he will only ride it well it may save him from physical ruin. It has brought health to many a man. I have a lawyer friend in a big city who is a member of a large law firm. He is a very busy man. And yet he is one of the most persistent hobby riders I have ever known. At one time it was flowers. What he didn't learn about flowers was what could not be learned in books, or in cultivating them. He made a study of the subject till his knowledge was really expert. Then after awhile it became stamp collecting. To me it is a perfectly foolish waste of energy and time. I could find as much attraction in sitting and twiddling my thumbs. But my friend made a science of it. He bought stamps and studied stamps. and talked stamps. It was for the time his hobby. And all the time he went right on with his exacting law practice. His stamp collection grew to be one of the best in the United States. In the course of time he took up photography. He bought valuable cameras and had a room fitted up in his house for developing his plates and for handling the scientific end of the work. He studied it as if his breiul and reputation depended on it. In mere money it was costly to him; but in pleasure, in recreation, in the relief it gave from the toil of an intense professional life, it was simply invaluable. Now he has a big farm and is fairly revelling in the plans he has about that.

ver he wants to know all about the breed has has taken up, its history, its habits, the methods of mating to produce th? finest standard specimens.the feeding and care of the young, and the way to keep h'r flock in health and thrift ; and all that means a surprising amount of investigation and study. Suppose, for instance, that he has adopted the Partridge Cochin as suited to a town dwelh : s conditions, and also because he is attracted to its unique and beautiful plumago. He wants to have a flock of the breed that will show art and intelligence in the breeding. Not passably good birds such as anybody might Luve without painstaking, but birds that will score about ninety and stand as typical specimens of the breed. Now, tha; means that he has laid out for himself a very interesting progiam. Ii will keep him thinking and busy many a day to come. He will be surprised when he comes to see how big a contract he has taken. He will learn what he never guessed before, that the poultry world is a marvellously big world, that to know even one breed well and be able to produce the best of its kind, is no holiday task, but one calling for patience and skill and persistence.

Now, should there not be something fascinating and engaging in all this to a man in town who needs some way of escape from the treadmill of a store or office, or to a minister who is harried day and night by the feeling that he must save the world and that right quickly? Here is something entirely different to think about, to be enthusiastic about; and the tired nerves are relieved from the strain of being pulled in one way all th? time. 1 have a preacher correspondent who is a genuine Light Brahma crank, and 1 venture the assertion that those chickens are a means of grace to his congregation. They keep him healthier and saner in his theology by helping to give l.iin better digestion and better sleep. Thinking hard in one line all the time disturbs any man's mental poise. A deep '.aw of the universe is the law of rhythm. The tide has its ebb and flow, the heart its diastole and systole, all movements of life their advance an 1 retreat. Night follows day. and winter follow >tininier. Progress is never in a straight line. Civilization i" a series of successive advances and retreats.

So in the life of a man there must be times of retreat from his tasks if he is to remain sound in bodv and mind. All work and no play is not

Th3 man who is carrying heavy burdens of state, of law, of the ministry.of business needs to get out of doors, to have some simple tasks that he himself must do, that will bring him close to nature. Riding in an automobile won't fill the bill. A garden and a flock of chickens that one must care for (not have the work all done by hired help) are ideal for recreation. I know a busy dentist in a big city who has an elegant poultry plant on his lot, and he spends hours there every day caring for his fowls and buildings. In the show season he may be found in the show room with an old coat on, busy as a bee helping with the work of the exhibition and the entertainment of visitors. Above the coops containing his own fowls will be found an attractive advertisement of his chickens. I don't know how much money he is making out of it, but I know he is getting an immense amount of fun out of it.

I know many a miserable dyspeptic who might save his body (and his soul, too), if he would quit all drugs and all worry about his money and go out and dig in the garden, take care of a flock of fifty or a hundred fowls, milk a cow twice a day, and live largely on the product of his own hands, milk and butter and eggs and a few vegetables. That sort of prescription is better for him than all the sanitariums and drugs and health resorts and mineral springs on earth. - Geo. D. Black, Greene Co.,0.

The Little Chicks

The last of April and first of May has been a trying time for the young poultry and the people who have the care of them. There are so many details that must be looked after in order to keep the chicks alive. When the weather is favorable, dry and plenty of warm, bright sunshine, a neglected brood of chicks will sometimes thrive. But in cold, wet weather the least bit of neglect may prove fatal. Two weeks ago we had 85 newly-hatched Plymouth Rocks that we had to give to Leghorn hens, the brooders being in use. WTell, the Leghorn hens are not the best of mothers - too active, and without sunshine to help us along we had a hard time getting those chicks started. Lost ten of them but the others are now past the danger line. When we pick them up their little bodies feel firm and solid. After they reach this stage I do not fear a spell of bad weather but the first week when in their downy state a few warm, sunshiny days are worth more than all the poultry medicines and chick feeds to help us start them.

Some do not like chaff in the coops but we find it a big help in keeping the tender little fellows warm on cool nights and days. When those Leghorn hens became too restless and refused to hover their chicks as often as we thought necessary we put hot bricks, well wrapped with newspapers, in the coops. The bricks would stay warm for a half-day. Then we would remove them and put in more. The chicks soon found out what the bricks were far and I am sure we saved many in this way that would otherwise have chilled to death. Even with good, tight coops it is a hard matter to keep the coops warm enough on cold windy days, and the Leghorn hens when they have to be shut up so much get restless and refuse to do their part. But now when I look at this bunch of chicks enjoying the sunlight today for the first time with their scratching mothers. I do not mind all that I did in the way of carrying chaff, heating brieks. covering coops with old carpet, etc., to save them. I came to the conclusion long ago there is no "easy money" in the chicken business.

And yet onr older chicks are very little trouble. They are growing like weeds in spite of unfavorable weather. 1 do not have tol bother 'about them when a storm comes up. At the first sprinkle of rain they run to their outdoor brooders. And when it is cool and damp it doesn't seem to hurt them a bit to give them their liberty. They know where to go to get warm when they become chilled. - Fannie M. Wood, Rush Co., Ind.

Nature intended the hen to make her own living, hence she cannot possibly be healthful; happy and prolific in confinement unless bodily functions operate in nature's own way.

Therefore " Cheerful Chickens" and a full egi> basket are possible only w hen the hen is taken back to nature by a common-sense method of feeding.

Pan-A-Ce-A

gets at the bottom of the pouttryman's troubles by creating and maintaining an absolutely healthful condition of fowls in confinement. It contains the bitter tonics to aid digestion, iron to make good blood and nitrates to expel poisonous matter. It is the prescription of Dr. HeM (M.D., D.V.S.) and by aiding the hen to assimilate the food, it makes abundance of eggs. Poultry Pana-ce-a possesses a germicidal principle which makes it specially useful in preventing disease. Endorsed by leading poultry associations and sold on a written guarantee. Costs a penny a day for 30 bens, l.' .lbs. 25c. mail }

- MeCLAVE'S B I K Bronze Turkey's eves. S4 for 15: »« Tor SO. Big Pekln Ducks. fT per 100. Hvy. -laying w. Wyands.. »7 per 100. First in U.S. First prize winner* at Chicas o.Cle* rland and Wheeling. Writ* CHAN R McCLAVE, Se» Louden. Ohio.

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\TAH.E GROVE POVLTRT FARM - Eggs TSr to $3 00 per IS. "* 5.0 W Leghorn, » Wyandotte, f,J «i per 100 Col. Wyandotte,. *.'.' (hi and $.1.00 per IS. Won f/i prize* at four sho* -. touring ni' t" 90*i . Stock for tale Salisfsrtion guaranteed. M. KARL FORREST. Prop.. R I Rutland HI 10.

Death Of Mrs. J. N. Hogsett

The sad news comes to us of the death of another beloved and prominent member of the Grange in Ohio, Mrs. J. N. Hogsett, past-Ceres of O. S. G., at her home near New Vienna.Highland Co., O., April 30. A memorial sketch will be published later.

Energetic One-Year-Old Grange

Monclova Grange, Wood Co., completed the first year of its existence March 26. It celebrated the occasion on the preceding Sunday by listening to a sermon prepared for the special occasion. In its first year it much more than doubled its original membership, and th& prospects for a steady growth are very encouraging. The study of Soils and of Household Sanitation as outlined by the Agricultural College has been taken up, and the necessary hooks for carrying on the work systematically have been secured from the state library.

Our grange is contemplating organizing a Grange Club. It is expected that the club will spend an hour in the study of literature, after which it may enjoy itself socially as it sees fit. The meetings will be held at a private residence, and not in the hall. The membership of the club will be elective, but will not be limited to the Grange. By means of this organization, it is hoped to secure certain educational and social advantages for the members of the Grange that can not well be provided for at the regular meetings. These advantages will also be extended to certain persons in the neighborhood who can not, for various reasons, become members of the Grange. It is the intention to make this organization both a Grange extension and a Grange auxiliary. - W. B. Woods, master.

Ohio Grange Speakers For

The following have been appointed by the executive committee of the Ohio State Grange to respond to calls for Grange meetings for the season of 1908. The State Grange will pay their per diem and one-half their traveling expenses, and localities employing them will pay the other half. Make your arrangements early and secure your choice of speakers.

Clark Co., O., Grangers spent a very pleasant day in regular Pomona meeting at the beautiful country home of Bro. and Sister Reuben Roberts near South Charleston. Those going by the way of Springfield had a special car on Washington traction line. Morning session devoted to business. A resolution was ordered sent to Secretary of State Board of Agriculture endorsing the efforts of the board as regards the fertilizer reports; also a remonstrance was sent to our Senator and Representatives opposing a law to appraise real estate oftener than once in ten years. Afternoon meeting was addressed by Bro. D. E. Dunham on "Benefits of the Grange." Attendance and interest in Grange work is very good. Next meeting to be held with Beach Grove Grange. - F. E. Funderburg, sec'y.

not know that they are ordered to do it thru a particular window. That is probably a local arrangement made for the convenience of the office employes.

Weeds on Railroad Right of Way. - A street railroad company neglects to cut the weeds along their right of way along a public highway. Can they be compelled to do so? If so. who should notify them? A. E. - R. S. 4730 provides that the superintendent or manager of any steam or electric road shall cut, burn or destroy all brush, briars or noxious weeds growing within the limits of any such road between the 1st and 20th days of June and between the 1st and 20th days of August, and in default of such action the trustees of any township thru which such road passes shall cause the same to be done and shall collect the cost together with 100 percent penalty from the railroad company. - H. L. S.

Telephone Right of Way. - Can a farmer prevent a telephone line from crossing his land? If so. how? C. W. B. - A regularly incorporated telephone company has the right to appropriate land for their right of way, but a line owned by private individuals has no such rights. The other part of your question relating to- the rights of the members of a telephone company can not be satisfactorily answered without knowing the details of the organization and the rules and by-laws by which it is governed. In general, it may be said that members of a corporation are bound by the actions of the majority or by the actions of a regularly-constituted board of directors acting within the scope of their authority. - H. L. S.

Embezzlement. - A draws $800 from the bank and sends it by his son to his sonin-law to invest for him in a building and I loan association. Later A becomes incapable of transacting business and the son is appointed guardian. The son-in-law I never delivers the certificate, but draws the money and uses it. After A's death can the son be compelled to account for the money, or can the son-in-law's wife be compelled to deduct that amount from her share in the estate? If the son-in-law | is sent to the penitentiary what sentence j would be imposed upon him, and if he is sent will that fact act as a cancellation J of a life insurance policy which the son- i in-law has on his life? J. - The son is not j responsible and can not be compelled to account for the money. Neither can the wife of the son-in-law be compelled to account for the money which now amounts to $1,000 as a part of her share in A's estate. If the son-in-law is sent to the penitentiary he may be sentenced for not j less than one year or more than ten years, j That fact does not cancel the life insurance policy, unless by its terms it so provides. - H. L. S.

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Farmers and cattle raisers are coming more and more to see the great importance of a stock tonic. Before our presentday experimenters proved their point, no one thought it necessary to do anything to aid animal digestion, in fact no one thought such a thing could be done. Now feeders of live stock, whether for beef or milk, never even attempt to "fit" a bunch of steers or produce a given quantity of milk without giving each animal in herd a corrective in daily doses. A few years ago farmers took sickness and loss as part of the business. Their profits were small because a few weeks heavy feeding on an unbalanced ration, without assisting nature in any way, was sure to throw animal "off its feed" and actually undo all that had been gained. The amount of money lost to feeders in this way must have been something startling, and under our present laws of keen competition would have been simply ruinous. All this uncertain and haphazard way of doing has given place - thanks to the few who have made a study of these things - to a scientific and certain way of reaching uniform results in cattle trade. Men know a whole lot more than they did. but it is the Stock Tonic above all else that has given cattle raising the reliability of an established business. If the reader will think for a moment how much the arnimal system is like a machine, he will see a good reason for tonic idea. If you overload a machine - ask it to do double work - more power fs needed to run it. and strain on every part is greater. So with fatting steer or milch cow - heavy feed means great strain on digestive apparatus, more nerve force to run it and more wear and tear on it. Here is where the tonic gets in its work. Composed of elements known to be beneficial, it gives just the proportion of added strength needed for each part, and so whole animal is carried over and beyond danger point and enabled to make steady gain in weight. A stock tonic is certainly the one thing needed by the feeder if he is after greatest profit in his business. Our fathers got along without "food tonic" because they didn't know it. To farmers and feeders of these days "food tonic" of known value, containing the bitter principles which aid digestion, iron for blood building and cleansing nitrates in proper proportion, is an absolute necessity.

IN handling the securities of corporations we consider our first responsibility lies with the investors to whom we sell. This is the reason we take unusual precautions in selecting and recommending investments.

MfPlawa'c Ract~ Toulouse, Embden, Chinese, mbliiave * ue&l and African Geese: Pekin, Rouen, Wh.&Col'd Muscovey In.Runner&Gray Call Ducks. Largest breeder in Ohio. Cup winners at big Chicago and Cleveland Shows. 500 for sale. Prices reasonable. Start now - Money makers. Also B. P. Rocks, Wyandottes, Leghorns, R. 1. Reds. Circular free. CHAS K. McCLAVE, NEW LONDON, OHIO.

Barred and White Plymouth Rocks. White and Huff Wyandottes White and Brown Leghorns, and S. C. Rhode Island Reds. $1.00 per 15. Newly hutched chicks 15c each. Orders now booked. VAN WIF. POULTRY SUPPLY HO0SK, Schenectady, N. Y.

Rocks, Rose 0. Huff * S t . Ilrown l.cehorns. t inrlimatl winners itml heavj layers; Stork for sale. Illustrated cataloit free. LINK ItOKKRTS, Fultoiiliam . Ohio

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BTJFF ORHINGTON and K. C. K. I. Red egg*. $1 per 15: *5 per 100. My birds are large vigorous, prolific layers. After laying all winter 115 hens laid 2480 eggs during March. Stock for sal -. K. M. KLINE, R. 4, Gallatin. Tennessee.

R. F. D. Mail at Postoffice. - The postmaster in our village refuses to hand out mail thru the general delivery window to a patron on a rural route. He says that we will have to go around to a side window. How about it? M. M., Bluffton, O - The Postmaster General has .ruled that postmasters at postoffices from which rural delivery routes are served must hand out mail to rural route patrons at the postoffice when they call for it, but we do

Greider's 1008 Catalog illustrates and describes all leading breeds of fowl, their value and ability as money-makers, besides giving' lowest prices for stock and eggs for hatching, etc. Tells how to build the right houses, showing plans, pictures, and equipment, and how to care for a '. T flock to keep in healthy condition and lay L 6 2 ft 0 T (1 S - especially in the cold weather. when eggs 1 * ~ bring high price?. Price ten cents postpaid. Address B. H. Greider, Rheems.Pa., and mention Ohio Farmer.

Kxhibifn Barred Plym. Rocks. S. C W. Leghorns Stock for sale, Eggs t<>r hntehirg. Write for mating list and prices W. M. PILGRIM, Hartrille. uhio.

Cattle. Hogs. Sheep. Received today ...19,000 29.000 32.000 S me day last year. 2R.425 40,020 16,804 Received last w'k..54.102 157.802 68,829 Same- w'k last y'r.60,316 153.524 52,144 Cattle receipts last week were not unusually large, but looked big for this time. Monday saw a small advance, and a sale at $7.40 was a dime higher than any transaction in several weeks. Later, the general demand was slow, especially on export account, and cattle sold largely 25@40c lower than a week earlier, middling kinds suffering most. Fair numbers of choice weighty beeves were needed for the Eastern trade, but after such wants were satisfied handy little cattle were the best sellers. Texas grassfed cattle, direct from other Western markets, were taken by the Chicago packers, many being slaughtered at Missouri River markets. The beginning of the season for Southern grassers means a big decline in cheap and mediumpriced cattle before long, and owners should not tarry too long in selling such stock. Beef steers went largely at $6© 7. better class. $6.75(3)7.30; poorer lightweight killers. $4.75(3)5.75; medium class. $6@6.45. and a good grade at $6.50 and over. Cows and heifers, $3.50*26. 90, the best fetching highest prices yet seen, but others were lower with steers. Canners and cutters sold fairly at $1.6503.45;hulls, $2.7505.50; calves. S2.75@6.35; milkers and springers, $25065 each. Stockers and feeders were dull and lower at $3.15@ 5.55. stockmen regarding the market as still too high. The market today was fairly active on good lots of steers, with a $7.25 top; not many going as high as $7. The less attractive offerings were slow and weak, and butcher stock sold badly, being largely 25©50c lower than a week ago.

Hogs were received in liberal numbers, as the wet weather prevented farmers from planting and enabled them to market some stock. The offerings were usually pretty well taken, but their great abundance resulted in lower prices. Eastern buying was light and leading local packers bought more freely than shippers. The price range was narrow. with light to medium butcher weights the best sellers and extra heavy hogs the poorest, little pigs alone excepted. The recent average weight of the hogs marketed was 219 lb. compared with 236 lb. a year ago, and 226 lb. two years ago. During corn planting, which has been delayed a good deal, reduced supplies of hogs are expected, to be followed by enlarged supplies later. The market today was fairly active and 5c higher, with an unusually small supply for Monday. Hogs sold at $5.0505.50. compared with $5.25 O5.70 a week ago.

Sheep and lambs were marketed with more than ordinary freedom, and prices suffered accordingly. The daily offerings consisted mainly of Colorado lambs, which were hurried to market by disheartened owners to stop their feed bills at once. The demand continued chiefly for light-weight lambs, and heavy lambs had to go at a big discount invariably. Spring lambs were very scarce and sold readily. General astonishment was occasioned by today's big receipts, and prices bad a fall of 25©50c. wooled lambs going at $6.25@7; clipped lambs. $4.50@6.25; ewes. $3©5.25; wethers. $4.75©5.50;yearlings, $5.25©5.75

Horses were marketed in smaller numbers than usual last week, and prices remained steady despite light demand. The active spring trade in farm chunks is over and light sales are made at $120@ 165 per head. Drafters have a fair sale at $170(3)230, several sales of Illinois-bred <lrafters of superior quality being made at auction at $2400285; matched pairs brought $4500600. Light drivers were fairly active and firm at $150@375, bulk at $1750250; cavalry horses were active at $1250140. - F.

Chicago Top Prices A Tear Ago Our Ruffalo Letter

OUR RUFFALO LETTER. East Buffalo. N. Y.. May 18. 1908. The receipts of cattle after Monday were about 12 cars. The trade was satisfactory, and prices steady with the opening day. Two loads of stockers were held over for the next Monday. The receipts of hogs after Monday were moderate. Tra<ling was very poor, and prices declined every day up to Saturday. Figs were the hardest to dispose of. Saturday's closing quotations being 25c lower than Monday's. Pigs sold at $5.10; other grades. $5.60@6.65.

Sheep and lambs receipts after Monday were fair. The lamb trade was.in a demoralized condition. 3.O00 head remaining unsold at Saturday's close. Lambs sold about 80c lower Saturday than Monday; choice selling around $6.50. Sheep were scarce and steady. Receipts of calves were very liberal; the market was good and prices ranged about 25c higher than Monday.

There were 4.000 head of rattle on sale today, which was too manv for the demand. Prices ruled from !6 to 40c lower. There were very few good heavyweight cattle on sale, the ton being $7. Butcher steers suffered greatest decline, being 25040c lower. Choice heifers were 15c lower. selling from $5.50 to $5.75;common grades. 25o lower. Bulls declined 10 to 25c. fat butchers being active at the decline. Heavy export bulls sold from $5 to $5.50; choice butchers, $4.75 to $5; bolognas, $4@4.50. There were 25 cars of stockers and feeders of inferior quality The top sale for the day was $5. 15. with a good grade selling around $4.50. Choice milch cows and springers were in good demand and steady with last week; commoner kinds were slow.

Hog receipts today were 17,920 head. With a good demand prices were steady on pigs and 5 cents higher on other grades. Mixed, mediums and heavies sold from $5.6505.75; Yorkers, $5. 60@5.70; pigs, $5.10@5.15. The market cleaned up strong.

There were 18.000 head of sheep and lambs on sale today. With liberal supply and a light demand trading was slow and draggy, and prices 15 to 25 cents lower than Saturday's close. Choice lambs sold up to $6.60, the bulk going around $6.50. Heavy and cull lambs were extremely slow, best culls selling from $5 to $5.50. Yearlings shared in the decline, a few choice selling for $6. Sheep were 25c lower at $5.50 for choice. Very little trading was done during the afterrfoon, and about 25 cars were carried over.

With 2,700 head of calves on sale today the market was 25 cents lower than Saturday. Top on the choice veals, $6.75; cull calves, $5.50 down.

Receipts of horses today were 18 cars. The attendance of buyers was not up to the usual number, and prices were $5 to $10 per head lower than a week ago. A fair clearance was effected.

Union Stock Yards. Pittsburg, Pa., May 18, 1908. Cattle. - The supply on sale was 110 loads against 90 loads last week. Wich the increased supply on sale and only a fair attendance of buyers present our market ruled slow and draggy at a decline of 15 cents per cwt. on the choice heavy cattle while the other grades ruled 25c per cwt. lower, with a number of sales as much as 35 cents lower. Bulls in liberal supply and a full quarter lower. Heifers and fat cows sold a full quarter lower. Fresh cows in liberal supply and s!ow at a decline of $3 to $5 per head lower.

Sheep. - The supply of sheep and lambs today was 15 double-deck loads, with the bulk of offerings sheep. With a very poor demand the market ruled extremely dull and 20 to 30c per cwt. lower on best grades, other grades 40 to 50c lower. Spring lambs dull and lower.

Representat1 Vh Bales Pittsburg Top Prices A Year Ago

pounds of Ohio quarters at about 21c. making the scoured cost 3S% cents.Finer fleeces sold in a moderate way, Ohio and Michigan half and three-eighths blood selling for 25026c; Ohio fine unwashed clothing at 20c and unwashed delaine at 25c. Some local buyers in the West are paying 20c a pound for n> w wool, but Eastern dealers think this bio high.

The cattle market is dull and fully 50c lower than last week. Calves are active at 25 to 35c higher. Sheep and lambs are dull and. about 75c lower. Hogs are active and while they are 10O15c lower than our last report, yet they are 25@30c higher than last week's late market.

Cleveland Top Prices A Tear Ago

The dairy markets are irregular with cautious buying. Prices are considerably lower than a week ago on all grades. There is a continued fair demand for small lots of old full cream cheese, and a steely feeling on good useful grades. Eggs are very firm. Arrivals are light and there is a good demand with all grades cleaning up closely. Live poultry is very quiet. Arrivals are quite moderate but demand unusually slow and unsatisfactory. Dressed poultry is in better position. Potatoes are quiet. Other vegetables fairly active.

Pork Packing And Provisions

PORK PACKING AND PROVISIONS The Cincinnati Price Current of May 14 reports 575.000 hogs killed in the W< -1 last week. compared with 465.000 week b fore, S80.000 two weeks ago and 535.000 a year ago. The total from March 1 is approximately 4.980,000, against 5.130.000 a year ago - a decrease of 150.000. Pric s were steady during the week, the gener al closing price at prominent markets being $5.45 per cwt.. compared with $5.j0 last week, $5.45 two weeks ago, $6.40 a year ago, $6.40 two years ago and $5. :5 three years ago. The speculative pro\ i sion market was quiet during the paweek, but prices remained steady. July pork was lowest at $13.42%. highest . $13.67%. closing at $13.47%. again $13.50 a week ago and $16.95 a year ago. The week's export clearances were .it follows: Total meats 7.058.000 lb. again 7.842.000 lb. last year. Lard. 6.545.000 Hi compared with 6.255.000 lb. a year agt

Visible Supply

The American Wool and Cotton reporter of May 14. says: The «H wool year Is now beginning to lap over into the new clip year, but so far transactions are all in old wool and quotations are all on that grade. Not enough new wool has been received to fix a price. Growers nnd dealers are far apart on the price question and there Is very little direct buying. There is a growing consignment business, and this appears to be the most satisfactory method of handling the wool tinder existing conditions. R< preventatives of leading wool hnu«-s are now in fhe West bat thev report very little direct buying Conditions are such that dealers are In no hurry to force buving. There i* still enough foreign and domestic wik>1 in the rr>ark< t* to supply the demand in sight and until these are gone the dealers will await developments. Trading has been rather quiet during the week. fleeces mAk'nff up a fair proportion of the «ale>: There Was a lot of 800,000 pounds of Michigan and Wisconsin quarters. and 75.000

BUSINESS AND CROP NOTES Dun s Review of May 16 reports tr»d conditions responsive to weather ronl) tions. and more seasonal']. - temperaf has brought distinct Improvement, est* cially in retail sales of wearing appate Crops have made good progress. LIU net change is noted In manufacturing tivities. some plants resuming while l<!l< ness was Increased elsewhere by stril e Mercantile collections are more proHU but transporting conditions are the leu favorable at any time during the y« a, 19 percent of the freight cars being M Gross railway earnings in the first w> * in May were 20.8 percent less than .< I ago. Foreign commerce at New Y' City continues to make a poor show r compared with a year ago Last we** exports declined $1,062,297 and imp* r decreased $7,673,455. Money onnUB " abundant and easy. Lower pries hi' been quoted In pig Iron nnd a fair t nage of new contracts has ln-en ^ecui » Leading farm staples continue to flu* tt ate erratically. Failures for the w numbered 286 In the United Sfc ti against 203 last year, and 25 in Can < against 26 a year ago.

Fradstreet's summary" of crop CO' tions for the week la as follows: Ffc " weather helps wheat but retards t< planting. Hessian fly In Kan^«. G' conditions In spring wheat Oats ;

One of the mo«t reliable indiontlor* the trend of business conditions found in building operations. Bull II expenditures In April in 76 leading cil showed an Increase of 32.6 percent the March total but a decrease of percent from April a year ago. Tile gregate for last April was tSS.SSfj; against $40.389. S99 in March and. 046.489 in April 1907.

Cleveland. O.. May 10. 1908. The produce trade is fairly active. Butter is 2c lower on all grades. Vegetables and fruits moving rather slowly. Giain market strong, shade higher on wheat and corn. Mill feeds higher. Practically nothing doing in the seed market except on millet and corn. General fruit and vegetable trade just fair.

Salt, Lime And Plaster

Lime and* Cement - Per bbl., in sacks, white lime, 75c: Akron cement. 80c;Louisville, 75c; Portland. $1.55. Agricultural Lime. - Ground burnt lime. $4.00 ton, in sacks, ground limestone, $1.25 ton. in bulk.

Hardware. Twine. Baskets. Bags

Baskets - %bu. split baskets, in less than 100 doz. lots 35c doz.; 100 doz. lots, or over, 30c per doz. Peck baskets lc per doz. less than %-bu. baskets.

Buckwheat. - Will it pay me to grow buckwheat on bottom land? J. C. K.. Decker, Ind. - It depends upon what use you expect to make of your buckwheat. We would not advise any one to grow buckwheat as a commercial crop on land that will grow good corn, oats, potatoes or clover. The average yield of buckwheat is about 20 bushels and the average farm price for the last few years has been about 60 cents a bushel. Buckwheat is more of a poor land crop a.nd is profitable only where other crops do not yield well.

Limitation of Actions. - Please give the time in which different ordinary debts are outlawed. L. G. Y. - Actions for the recovery of real estate must be brought within twenty-one years. Actions upon a written agreement, contract or promise must be brought within fifteen years. Actions upon an open account or a contract in writing must be brought within six years. The statute of limitations does not run against taxes. - H. L. S.

Estates. - A and B are full sister and brother. A dies leaving a farm which she had purchased with money earned on B's farm. A deeded the farm to a halfniece for a consideration of $2,000. She and the half-niece both die leaving no children. B dies leaving three daughters. Can these daughters collect this consideration of $2,000 from the estate of the half-neice? P. M. M. - From the wording of your question it must be assumed that A deeded this farm to her half-niece for this consideration of $2,000 and that the consideration was never paid but was due A at the time of her death. If that be true then this debt of $2,000 due from the estate of the half-niece to the estate of A would go to her heirs, which in this case would be the daughters of B. If, however, A deeded this farm to the halfniece as a gift there would then be nothing due her estate, and the heirs of B would have no interest in it. - H. L. S.

Adverse Possession. - B owns a house and his deed calls for one acre of land. He has lVt acres and has lived on it, holding peaceable possession, for twenty-one years. What can the owners of the adjoining farm do about it? Subscriber. - If B has held this 1% acres of land peaceably for twenty-one years and has during that time adversely claimed and occupied it, and if during that time his title to the 1 Vi acres has never been disputed, he has acquired a good title and can not be disturbed. - H. L. S.

Partition Fence. - Should A build onehalf of a fence along a lane that goes past his house and barn? M. B. - The law provides that the owner of a right of way shall build one-half of the fence, and there is no reason, so far as the law is concerned, why A should not build one-half of the fence, even tho it does go past his house and barn. Such controversies should be laid before the township trustees. - H. L. S.

Carolina Poplars. - Is it advisable to plant Carolina poplars for shade? A nursery agent says they are "perfect insect breeders." Subscriber, Bluffton, O. - The Carolina poplar is a good tree for quick shade. It gows very rapidly and when young is an attractive tree. When it is several years old, however, it becomes rough, and more or less unsightly and affords excellent harbor for insects. Plant longer-lived trees with the poplars so that they can fill in when the poplars are removed.

Mill Toll. - Is there a law to compel tho roller flouring mills to give a certain amount of flour and bran per bushel of wheat? If so, please print it. O. G.. Muskingum Co., O. - Sec. 4371 of the Ohio law provides that water or steam grist mills shall take as toll the one-tenth part of wheat, rye or other grain that is ground and bolted, or else that he shall give the customer merchantable flour, (shorts and bran as follows for each bushel of wheat of 60 or more lb., brought to mill: 36 lb. No. 1 family flour and 14 lb. shorts and bran. The law also provides for the toll or exchange on lighter grains.

Moles. - - Please tell us how to get rid of moles. They are ruining our lawn. W. S.. St. Marys, O. - The surest remedy is a combination of eternal vigilance and a good dog. There are traps upon the market that are quite successful, but by watching carefully after a light rain you will see the mole working. Advance

Production and fare of Extracted Honey. - Bulletin No. 75 of the Bureau of Entomology, lT. S. Dept. of Agriculture, gives information on the production and care of strained and extracted honey. The advantages ofi extracted honey are briefly discussed and detailed directions given regarding the process of producing it. The best honeys are obtained by allowing sufficient time for normal ripening. Artificial ripeners have been devised to secure the ripeness without the naturally large water content, but the aroma of honey treated in this way is not equal to that of honey allowed to ripen naturally. The extent and rapidity of granulation of honey depends to some extent on the plants from which the honey is made. Granulation takes place much more rapidly in alfalfa honey than in white-sage honey. In the case Of infection with foul brood, it is permissible to heat) honey to a temperature higher than 160 degrees F. Directions are given for packing extracted honey and for the production of candied honey. A table is presented showing the different types of honey. Address tho above Bureau at Washington, D. C.

Tho Ohio Farmer machine arrived In good condition. Nice looking, easy running and makes good stitch. - Mrs. J. G. Rogers, Rt. 2. Marysville, O.

Gentry Co., Mo.. (N. W.) May 13. - Dry and cool up to 10th. when 2% in. of rain fell. .Bad frost May 5, doing much damage to fruit. Grass came early and stock are looking well. Butcher stuff scarce. An increased amount of cream being sent to factory. Veal calves shipped by the hundred. Much corn planted and very little up yet; will be a big acreage planted. Corn. 57c; eggs, 13c; butter, 15c; cream, 22c. Farm work well advanced owing to past dry weather. Wheat looking fine; also all other small grain. Farm hands in great demand. Much improved machinery being bought. - G. S. Kemp.

The old-established firm of Wm. Cooper & Nephews, for over 65 years the leading dip makers of the world, have recently put upon the market a fluid dip. the advantages of which over all crude dips will be appreciated by thoughtful sheep owners. It is a highly concentrated, non-poisonous dip of marvelous strength. For Scab curing. 1 gallon makes 120 gallons wash. For Ticks. Lice, etc., 1 gal. makes 200 gallons wash. It costs less than others because strength is greater. Mixes readily with cold water, whether hard or brackish, alkali or salty, and instantly ready for use. Contains no tar oils / and does not stain fleece. Costs much less for freight. A complete, ready-made dip - requiring no addition other than water. Distinctly beneficial to skin and wool. Contains no crude element of any kind, every atom of it being real, genuine unadulterated dip. Contains no sediment and no stirring is required. Once mixed the bath is uniform and unchangeable thruout. Cooper's "Lavene" is most effective skin dressing for Horses. Cattle and Dogs. Cures worst case of Mange and Ringworm at one dressing. Searches the skin and attacks the disease at its root. Improves the coat and renders hair soft and glossy. Used by best breeders in preparing animals for show. Write Wm. Cooper & Nephews, Chicago, 111., and ask for catalog describing all of their valuable remedies, which will be sent free if you mention the Ohio Farmer.

One of the greatest problems of scientists has been, "How can the exhausted fields and farms of the world be replenished with the nitrogen which alone can produce food for the race?" The finding of the new nitrate deposits in Chile, covering a vast area, is the answer.The new discoveries place the certainty and immensity of the farmer's supply beyond all question. He can now secure unlimited quantities of this most effective and most easily applied of all fertilizers at a more advantageous price than ever before. In fact, over-production is in sight unless new uses are found for nitrate. Two immense areas have only recently been discovered. Together they contain more than one billion tons of nitrate of soda. It would seem that Nature had placed the deposits in Chile for the use of farmers all over the world at just the time the needs of a growing world-population would require it to renew their acreage and grow larger and better crops. From the best information obtainable the nitrate mines are good for 200 or 300 years, even at double the present rate of production, which is about 2.000,000 tons per year. A new process has been Invented that will do for the nitrate business what the cyanide process did for gold production. Heretofore from 9 percent to 10 percent has been left in the waste, but with the new process it is claimed that there will not be a loss of 2 percent, and at a less cost of production than by the old method. Even the waste or tailings can. be worked with a great profit. Nitrate of soda is the world's leading fertilizer and it is gratifying to note that the American farmer may now secure unmeasured supplies of his best fertilizer - contrary to the general rule - at rates cheaper than ever before.

Office at Chicago. Every reader of this paper who visits Chicago should take time to call and see the daily demonstrations made with the famous "Chatham" Fanning Mill - "Chatham" Incubators and Brooders. and "Chatham" Fireless Cookers at the new offices that have been opened at 45 Exchange Ave., right at the entrance to the Stock Yards. The Manson Campbell Company, which is one of the oldest and most reliable concerns in America, sells all of its "Chatham" machines on a most liberal direct selling plan. Fop example, any farmer who wants a "Chatham" Fanning Mili can have one sent to him at once, freight prepaid, and tako his time to pay for it If he don't want to pay cash down. One of the officers recently said: "We are dealing all th<j time with the most reliable class of people in the world. If any man has use for our machines we know he has got tho money to pay for it or will pay us when it is convenient. Our Chicago Office and large warehouse make it possible to ship most promptly in all surrounding territory." Either call at these Chicago offices or write to that address, or to the factory of the Manson Campbell Company at Detro't for their free books. Mention Ohio Fanner when you write.

Trade Mark of the R. E. Dietz Company, 60 Laight Street. New York City, the largest makers of Lanterns ami Lamps in the world. The legend, "TWa Old Reliable" Dietz Lanterns. Is familiar to many of our readers who are today using "Dietz" Lanterns, and whose fathers and grandfathers have used "Dietz" Lanterns. The Dietz "Bullseye." enclosing the words, "Dietz Lanterns." Is a common sight all over the world, the cases carrying "Dietz" Lanterns being thus marked, and travelers see them stacked up on the levee at New Orleans, piled on the, wharves at Liverpool and Hamburg, and watch them being transferred to lighters off the coast of Africa, and handled by perspiring natives into the go-downs of India. "Dietz" Lanterns have a reputation of over 60 years of excellence behind them, and easily lead the world for strength, gooduppearance and light-giving power.

Shingles are costing more every year, the quality is growing inferior as forests disappear, wages of the skilled men who alone can lay them are increasing, and. above all. they are not fire-resistant except in wet weather. The best and most economical roofing, and siding also, to be had nowadays is "Rex Flintkote ." This kind of protection from weather and resistance to fire, made by old-established firm of J. A. & W. Bird & Co.. Boston, Mass., has been tested and proved beyond all question. It is a composition of long-fibre wool-felt and water-proof and fire -retarding chemic-!s. It is easily laid and looks well. The manufacturers will gladly send samples of Rex Flintkote, and a booklet, if you mention the Ohio Farmer.

ONION GROWERS ami gardeners that are desirous of reducing their weeding expenses mid increasing their profits, should write for our 32-page illustrated catalog of Excelsior Patent Adjustable Hand Cultivators. Our No. 71 onion growers' special is designed and equipped especially for the cultivation of large onions and other vegetables which require close, accurate work in cultivation. We guarantee to save you money. Catalog free. Excelsior Garden Tool Co. .West 14th St., Erie, Pa.

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That Is Modern And Ideal

Farmers, as a rule, have been wont to sacrifice modern improvements for the kitchen in order to put most of the cash expended above the actual cost of necessities into decorating either inside or outside of the house. In this they are often encouraged by their wives, who are apt to be thoughtless of themselves in their anxiety to make a fine showing before their neighbors. Men are not apt to sacrifice any tool which they can afford, which will lighten their labor, merely to expend its cost in beautifying their grounds. And they are right. Hence, what better object of pride than a kitchen built and equipped so as, to save strength and time.

First and foremost, an ideal kitchen should be light and roomy but not too large, well ventilated and frost-proof. Small milk and laundry rooms adjoining are desirable. Each of these rooms and the pantry, which is a necessary adjunct, should be fitted with a sink and supplied with water. The water supply is perhaps the most important of all improvements. It should be supplied from elevated tanks or from pressure tanks in the cellar. Each of these rooms should be piped for hot and cold cistern water as well as cold drinking water. This necessitates three faucets at each sink, but is a wonderful convenience. Have the sinks as close together as possible, in the separate rooms, thus lessening the amount of piping necessary.

An elevator, handy to both kitchen and laundry, will bring fuel from the cellar. A second one should be placed at one end of pantry shelves, where it will be handy to both kitchen and pantry, to be used for carrying food and vegetables to and from the cellar. The ice-box should be filled from the porch and have doors opening into both kitchen and dairy.

Paint or good waterproof covering for the walls and ceiling enables one to have a light-colored, cheerful kitchen, whose walls can be easily kept clean by washing.

There should be a stove in the laundry, a range and also a good oil stove for use in warm weather, in the kitchen. Connected with the range or the furnace should be a good-sized boiler to supply hot water for bathroom as well as kitchen and adjoining rooms.

A large porch where a certain amount of work can "be done in summer, is a health maker, and may be easily cleaned by attaching hose to faucet and flushing its floor for a few minutes.

Clean And Convenient

Perhaps there may be others situated like the young house-keeper who pointed to her kitchen floor, made from rough, irregular old boards, exclaiming, "There, I've scrubbed and dug at that old floor, and see how it looks now!" Then as another grievance made itself noticed, "And that old tinware. It's too good to throw away, but the horrid old brown stuff makes me sick."

The trouble was she did not know how to clean them properly. She'd been scrubbing tnat floor with ordinary warm water and a small amount of soap. The tinware had been treated the same way. I admit that she has a hard proposition, but while it remains it must be grappled with. Hardwood floors, and even rough board floors respond surprisingly to a vigorous scrubbing with hot (hot. mind you. ami strong} soapsuds. W* "i a little borax Or washing powder added.

Almost any old discolored tinware -Will improve perceptibly if treated to several hours boiling in strong lye made by putting ordinary wood ashes in a boiler or galvanized tub of water. In a large receptacle like this a good many articles can be treated at once. They will not come out perfectly clean, but will need a vigorous rubbing in hot soapsuds, especially around the seams.

Ashes, applied with a damp cloth, make an excellent substitute for scouring brick: in fact they will remove stains which any ordinary scouring brick will fail to touch.

The best housekeeper is not always the one who has the best equipment for keeping house, but the one who uses ingenuity to make the commoner things serve their purpose to the best advantage.

Attractive And Practical

Because we can not all plan the building of our homes we can not all have really model kitchens, but we can each do a great deal toward making them the bright cheerful places which they should be. It is such a pleasant kitchen which I am going to describe. To begin with, it is not a little stuffy kitchen, neither1 is it a big barn-like affair. It is furnished with just the ordinary things found in nearly every farm kitchen. With ordinary and cheap materials the owner has accomplished more in making a Teally handy kitchen than most women would do with far inore expensive material.

One or ihc most important things is tbe convenient arrangement of all utensils used in baking. The soda, baking powder, spices, sugar, etc., are placed upon two shelves, directly above her work table. Below the shelves is nailed a narrow strip of board extending the whole length of the shelves. This is fitted with little brass hooks upon which the smaller kitchen utensils, such as spoons, graters, cookey cutters, etc., are hung.

The walls are covered with a good waterproof covering in light gray. This is a little more expensive than paper, but is far more durable, and when soiled may be wiped off with warm water. All shelves are nicely planed, and painted light gray, thus obviating the necessity of changing shelf papers every few veeks. The paint is renewed once in a great while, and a frequent wiping with warm water keeps the shelves clean and sanitary. Her spices, soda, halving powder, tea, coffee, etc., are kept in small tin boxes; for sugar and rice she has large 5-lb. tobacco hexes. They will hold perhaps 16 lb. of sugar. These also are painted in this same soft gray. All cans and boxes are neatly labeled.

At one side there is a good-sized mirror - and by the way, never economize on this and put a tiny 4x6 glass in the kitchen. Nothing tends to make a woman keep herself neat and attractive while about her work more than a, frequent glance at herself in the mirror. There need be no vain foolishness about this. It is only ordinary respect for ourselves and common courtesy to others for us each to keep ourselves neat and attractive.

Beneath the mirror there is a place for combs and brushes with a goodsized wash-bench at a convenient and not back-breaking hight and a towel hangs beside it. (Combing and brushing the hair in the kitchen should be avoided as much as possible, for obvious reasons. - Editors.) This washbench and the work-table are both covered with oilcloth in a color which harmonizes well with the soft gray wall coverings, and the darker tones of the linoleum upon the floor.

There are two good pictures cheaply framed in passepartout upon the walls, and at the window there is usually a blossoming plant. There are always twe kitchen chairs and a comfortable rocker. The supply of pans, kettjes, etc., is generous, and mostly of granite or aluminum. They are never set into the stove, and are therefore more easily kept bright. The stove and all its. furnishings are always shining.

House Work

Cheap Water Cooler. - A (heap and serviceable cooler for t..e season can be made thus: Take a nail keg and a pickle jar, having the jar about threefourths the size of the keg, and pack a layer of old newspapers in the bottom of the keg. Set the jar on the keg and fill up the space between the jar and tlje sides of the keg with old papers, tightly packed with a stick. Make a heavy wooden cover fo - the top. and this will prove a first-rate cooler that will save your ice without costing miLch but the time given to construct it. - Frances L. Risley, Tolland Co., Conn.

In order to keep the home neat and pretty, the children welldressed and tidy, women overdo. A female weakness or displacement is often brought on and they suffer in silence,drifting along from bad to worse, knowing well that they ought to have help to overcome the pains and aches which daily make life a burden.

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Some Good Ways To Serve Asparagus

Asparagus is easily digested by most persons. It is therefore suitable for the diet ~of old people and many invalids, unless they object to its flavor. It has a medicinal property, for it exerts a gentle stimulating action upon the kidneys.

The giant white variety is the most difficult to obtain,, and is consequently the most expensive. When fresh asparagus is obtainable in winter, the price is, of course, beyond the reach of all except the very wealthy, because it is hot-house grown or shipped in, but the flavor of the preserved article, in glass or in cans, is fairly good. The green "tips" are usually sold at 35c per can; the "colossal" white variety, in glass, ' is 65c per jar. However, now you can get the fresh asparagus from your own beds. The favorite method of cooking asparagus is, of course, to hoil it. When cooked, it should never be allowed to stand in the water, for it turns sour in a very short time.

To serve asparagus in uncut stalks, one should select stalks of even size as far as is practicable, scrape them from the top downward, cut thorn of even length, and place in a pan of cold water to soak thoroly. Tie in small bunches with about 12 to 18 in each bunch, place in a pan large enough to hold all the bunch or bunches with plenty of water, slightly salted, to cover. The juice of half a lemon squeezed into the water gives a pleasant flavor. The water must be boiling before the asparagus is put into it, and the boiling must be "hard and fast" till every stalk is tender. The vegetable should then be drained, and served on an oblong dish. There is little advantage in serving it upon toast, because very few persons eat the toast. Asparagus, if young, ta!;es about 25 minutes to cook. -

A carefully prepared sauce, or plain melted butter should accompany this delicious dish, or mousseline sauce may he used. It is made thus: Place 1-16 pint of cream, 4 egg yolks and 3 crushed peppers in a double-boiler half filled with boiling water. Beat up with a whisk for a little while, then add, in little pieces at a time, 1 oz. of butter, stirring constantly, and not adding any more butter till each piece has been thoroly worked in and is absorbed by the sauce. When finished, mousseline should have the appearance of a frothy cream, and should then he strained thru a cloth. A moment before serving, one lemon's juice, a little nutmeg and salt should be added.

When asparagus is served cold, it may be made into salad in the following manner: Cut the tender part of some cooked asparagus into two-inch pieces. When cold, mix with sufficient olive oil and vinegar to season thoroly. If preferred, ordinary tartare sauce, described in all cookery books, may be The mixing must be done very carefully, in order to avoid breaking the pieces of asparagus. Dress the salad in a glass dish or a flat bowl, and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Some cooks garnish this salad with the small flowerets of cooked cauliflower so as to form a pretty border.

Hot sauce for asparagus when served as a vegetable should not be poured over the dish, because it obscures the appearance of an appetizing delicacy. Moreover, some persons never eat sauces. When served cold, without the sticks being shortened in length, the dressing, whether mayonnaise or tartare, etc. .should be handed around separately, for there are many men and some women who prefer asparagus without any accompaniment.

The following recipe for petites bouchees a la Princesse (little princess patty-cakes) requires some skill in preparation, but any careful amateur cook can succeed: Boil a pint of green asparagus tips in salted water. When cooked strain thru a sieve. Dissolve 1 level tablespoon fn' of baiter in a stewpan, add 1 teaspoonful of chopped parsley and a little grated lemon rind; mix thoroly. Stir in the asparagus tips, season with pepper and nutmeg, also a pinch of sugar, and moisten with a tabletpoonful of Bechamel sauce (a white sauce made with clear stock or cream instead of milk). Simmer for ten minutes. Mix two yolks of eggs with a little cream. Use this combination to bind the asparagus filling that is simmering. Stir gently till it sets, hut do not allow it to boil. Fill some puff paste shells with the mixture and put into the oven to get hot.

Cleanliness Of Children

Every child should be as familiar with soap and water and a bath at least once a week as it is with its alphabet, but sad to relate this is not true - as many teachers know from experience. It seems strange that any mother, can comb her- little daughter's hair and never see the filthy scalp, but this is often done. There are little boys and big boys in my school whose hands I dread to touch, and to be near them means to get odors of the stable and personal uncleanliness, but these very toys will take their physiologies and read chapters on the care of the hands and body and teeth and nails as if they were Sanscrit.

Children from supposedly clean homes are apparently seldom bathed. If you doubt this- go to some schoolhouse and stand near some of the children as they come in from play warm and panting. You will have all the evidence you ner ' in a tew minutes that there are unwashed urchins in the country. If these children had been regularly bathed from childhood, by the time they are ten or twelve the habit ought to be fixed, so that they will at least try to keep their hands and necks and ears clean. Very few parents would like to know that teachers often are compelled to send children to wash their hands, and that their books become too grimy to touch. Personal cleanliness should be contagious, and children Ehor.ld be so acustomed to it that they v ill never expect any other ftatc of Utah's - Margaret May Hardin Co., O.

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2326 - Miss's Three- Piece Skirt. This model is an excellent one for mohair, striped or plain flannel, French" worsted or voile. 3 Sizes - 13 to 17 years.

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ABERDEEN ANGUS arid SHORTHORNS - young bulls, cows and heifers of the most approved type and breeding, and a few registered Angus steers. By the Highland County Breeders' Association on the farm of H. M. Brown, Hillsboro. Ohio, June 3. 1908. Luncheon served promptly at 11:30. Sale to bepln on the stroke of 12. Send for eatalog to

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K-uiiuucica uy V*'. C. Fair, V. b.j Advice through this department is free to our subscribers. Each communication should state history and symptoms of the case in full; also name and address of writer. Initials only will be published. In acute cases, where we believe that immediate treatment will be necessary, reply will be made by return mail, free. HORSES.

Thrush. - Mare has been troubled with thrush for past 6 weeks. Otherwise in good health. J. K.. Butler. O. - Apply a little hydrogen-peroxide, twice a day, 10 minutes after each application apply calomel. Put in a little medicated cotton, oakum or a piece of cloth, to keep out dirt.

Tetanus - (Lock Jaw). - Colt running in pasture and stabled nights is quite stiff and has trouble moving his jaws. W. B., Newfair, O. - He suffers from a light attack of tetanus, perhaps the result of a wound. Give % dr. fluid extract belladonna and 1 dr. cannibus indicus at a dose, 3 times a day. He will find it difficult to eat off the ground, so you bad better have him drink and eat out of a bucket or tub set up 4 feet high.

Distemper. - Horse had bad attack of distemper and he does not seem to get well. Glands of throat are still swollen and there is considerable discharge from nostrils. Has several blotches on different parts of body. W. O.. Ashville, O. - Your horse suffers from an irregular form of strangles. Apply equal parts camphorated oil and alcohol to swollen glands, twice a day. As soon as they soften, open them and inject peroxidehydrogen or any one of the well-known coal-tar disinfectants advertised in this paper. Also give i dr. Fowler's solution, 2 dr. fluid extract gentian and 1 dr. fluid extract cinchona at a dose, 3 times a day. Let him run on grass, or feed wellhalted bran mashes.

Incipient Bone Spavin. - Horse goes lame in left hind leg, but warms out of it. Can find no swelling. H. H. H., Westminster, O. - I believe your horse suffers from incipient bone spavin lameness. Apply any one of the well-known spavin remedies advertised in this paper. Use light applications.

Collar Gall. - Mare bruised shoulders while plowing. They are swollen and tender. How can I remove them and work her. G. B., Franklin, O. - It is doubtful if vou can cure her without rest. Fairly "good results follow bathing shoulders with cold water and salt, then put % lbsugar lead and 1 oz. tannic acid in a gallon of water and apply to shoulder freely. 2 or 3 times a day.

Parasitic Grease Heel. - Horse is troubled with grease heel or scratches, affecting both front legs. M. B. J.. Wharton, O. - Apply 1 part oxide zinc and 3 parts vaseline to sores, twice a day.

Indigestion. - Mare 14 years old, loses appetite when worked, and gets thin and weak. Bowels are too loose. G. C, Luckey, O. - Her teeth may need floating. If so, file off sharp edges on outside of upper rows and Inside of lowers, and give 3 dr. ground gentian, 4 dr. ground ginger. % dr. ground nux vomica and 1 dr. powdered rosin at a dose, in feed. 3 times a day. Feed some dry bran with oats and a good quality of timothy.

Periodic Ophthalmia. - Mare has periodic ophthalmia. J. D. W., Richwood. O. - The veterinary profession are thoroly agreed that they have not yet discovered a remedy for periodic ophthalmia. The very best you can do is to palliate attacks when they come on. Feed cooling, laxative diet; foment the eyes with hot water and apply saturated solution of boric acid to eyes freely. 3 times a day. Give 15 grains calomel daily for 5 days; also give 2 dr. Fowler's solution and Ms dr. iodide potassium at a dose, night and morning, until eyes clear.

Torpid Condition of Kidneys. - My horse has kidney trouble. Urine is very dark. S. G. R., Coal Grove. O. - Give 1 oz. bicarbonate soda and % oz. powdered rosin at a dose, in feed, night and morning, as water becomes clear.

Mange - Sprain. - Filly has skin trouble. Hair has shed out around eyes and nose. She also sprained muscles of shoulder. J. M. S.. Blanchester, O - Apply 1 part boric acid and 3 parts vaseline to sore parts of skin, once a day; also give 1 dr. Fowler's solution and 20 grains iodide potassium at a dose, in feed. twice a day. Apply equal parts aqua ammonia, turpentine and sweet oil to shoulder every day or two until she recovers.

Castrating With Ecraseur. - How do you castrate stallions, using an ecraseur? G. W. F.. Nellie. O. - Wash the scrotum with warm water and soap, as clean as possible, and wipe parts dry. Apply ether, alcohol or 1 part bichloride mercury and 1.000 parts water. Boll the instruments in water for 10 or 15 minutes. If they have not been sterilized before, lav them in n solution of carbolic neid and water. 1 to 30. The hands should also be clean. Place a twitch on the horse to be operajed on. and hack him Into a corner. Expose both testicles and release membrane from cord; then cut off cord with either an ecraseur or emasculator, the emaaculator being much more convenient. Cut the cord slowly to prevent hemorrhage. Wash out scrotum with a little antiseptic solution and keep clean. I often pack scrotum with iodoform gauze; however, this Is not necessary.

Lump Jaw. - Cow has hail lump on jaw for some time. T. S.. Lynchburg. O. - Use any of the well-known lump jaw remedies advertised in this paper. They should give you fnirly good results.

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I sell more Rubber Roofirug than any other man who walks the earth, because I sell it cheap and guarantee it to be satisfactory or your money back.

I just scooped in 17,000 rolls of the very best first grade Rubber Roofing in one. two and three ply. I paid cash in hand - the maker was in need, of money.

Here are my prices on this lot while it lasts: 1 ply at *1.25 per roll, 2 ply at $1.50 per roll, and 3 ply at $1.75 per roll. Each roll contains 108 sq? ft., and is shipped ready for use, all complete with nails and cement.

These prices are far below what it actually costs to manufacture these goods. This same roofing would cost you $1.50 per roll more if you bought from your local dealer.

besides it will all be (tone quick. If you wniti roofing for any purpose send > our order at 0>>' < - and if yon are not satisfied you can have >our money back for the asking. Th. se noods are the best made and if you knew ihe manufacturer's braud you would be mnctf surprised - but I am not allowed l<> publish ll e h rand because of niv agreement » l..-n twins- } our local dealer may bs selling Ihs same roofinf under the manufacierer's brand at rernlar prices

Brazos Valley crops pay 30 to 100 percent on cost of land per year. The Brazos Valley holds the Texas cotton record. We can show the best core in Texas. We can show the richest soil and the prettiest land in Texas. Abundant rainfall. I-evel land. Lowest freight rates. Only 3S miles fron, Houston, the "Chicago of the South.'' to my office at Rosenberg. M) to 1000- acre tracts. Price f]S to »25 per acre. Illustrated list free.

Charles Hofstetter. Marion. Ohio

SfiO acres in Marion Co., Ohio, good buildings .mostly black loam soil, well fenced and drained *q mile from railroad town ; 11 miles from c< n nty seal; 3 good shipping points within radius of 2*3 nitty. Stone pike road on two sides entirely paid for Will take smaller farm, city property, or registered horses, cattle or sheep as part consideration. Mo better location in Central Ohio for stock or trim farm. Kor particular" address CHARLES HOFSTETTER. MARION. OHIO

A Virginia Ranch

Nottoway, where land is rapidly increu- i ti in va I no: bordering on creek, with grating for several hundred head of stock: strong l<<am soil smooth, rolling fields : no buildings, but In thlwarm climate. with abundance of timber and cheap labor, a house and barn can be erected w ith small omlav. J2.50 per acre down ami the balance e-i . sr terms. E. A. STROI T. Black>tone. Va.

Well watered, plenty of timlwr for fuel and buildings. Splendid markets at Dill ii t li and Superior - lugli price*, O00> slant demand, and ready sale for all farm products Price. $i lo $111 an aero, easy terms. Write and securw full particulars anil descriptive mutter.

^Barren Cow. - Cow had calf last July, a Is to get with calf, altho bred regua lv since. J. L. W.. Hoboken. Pa.-Put dr chloride zinc in Yz gallon tepid wn- E and inject her daily until you breed ier. Or you might try the yeast treat- also lost a cow. She calved all "girt, nit -2 days later was down and unable t<> fct up. I applied the air treatment, but | failed B. F. H.. Ravenswood. W. Va. -Give vour cow 1 oz. hypo-sulftte soda H a dose, in feed, 2 or 3 times a day. supply camphoiated oil to udder twice

1 day. and it' possible, iriigate udder. usre bichloride mercury solution. 1 to 5.- Be sure water has been thoroly Sled and is perfectly clean; also bp sure 'ait instruments are thoroly sterilized, four other enw died of milk fever. You 10 doubt delayed air treatment too long.

Lumps in Teats. - Cow has lumps in eats which obstruct free flow of milk. ) F P.. Lakeview. O. - Measure her Eats and order 2 milking tubes of the )hio Farmer. Use them when you milk ler. Also apply a little iodine ointment

1 L A.. Port Clinton, O. - If you do not lave a milking tube, order one of the Dhio Farmer, measuring length of teat icfore ordering, and follow accompanyng directions before using. Cive 1 dr. odide potassium at a dose, in feed. night ind morning, and rub udder with cam- >horated oil. once a day.

Piles. - Y'oung pigs seem to be troubled ivith piles. D. B.. New Washington, O. - 3ut 2 oz. tannic acid. % lb. sugar lead n 4 quarts of water and apply to piles, wice a day. Keep bowels open and they Ell soon get well. In some cases it will >e necessary to perform a surgical opiration.

Lumbago. - Shoats appear weak in lind parts. C. B. S.. Louisville, O. - If thev have been fed much corn, give nore oats, a little oil meal and plenty )f grass. Also give each one 10 grains :arbonate potash at a dose, in feed. night ind morning, and keep them warm.

Bowel Hemorrhage. - Sow farrowed 14 figs. Later she seemed to discharge )lood from bowels, her saliva was mixed n-ith blood and she lost her appetite. She is imnroving. but is far from well. F. K., (Valbridge, O. - Give Vz dr. fluid extract irgot and V3 dr. sulfate iron at a dose, in feed or as a drench, 3 times a day.

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Large Eng. Berkshire*! from imported stock - cheap. 10 fine sows bred for April & May; It) service boars; 15 Kilts tO sprint; pics, either sex. H. J'. BAUGHMAN, Wadswortli. Ohio.

In order to close out the remaining stock now on hand at the SHARON VALLEY STOCK FARM, so as to make room for another importation early this fail th*1 finest ftftd best l>r»tt Stallions and M»res, Belgian and Percherons, also sevoral teams and well matched geldings, suitable for brewery or any heavy work, will be sold at ridiculously low prices to anyone who, in need of such horses, will visit Col. Q.W. Crawford's Hams at Newark, O , and select the one he wants before the other fellow gets ahead ofhim.Tlie Sharon VatleyStock Farm has imported and sold more stallions and mares (Belgians, Percherons and German Coachers) than any other importing establishment In America. Interested persons will be met at station it' thev will phone to

Seneca Co.. O.. (N. C.) May 9. - Cold, rainy and disagreeable. Oats about all sown; most of the fields up. but look rather spindling from lack of sunshine. Very little corn ground plowed. Wheat j ind hay looking fine. Gardening greatly iclayed on account of damp, wet soil. Fruit trees full of bloom; cherries all j killed by the late frost. - A. M. N.

Washington Co.. Pa.. (S. W.) May 8. - Raining every day. Live stpok doing well. Wheat growing well; plenty of grass. Most of the oats fown; fields of porn planted; lots of ground to plow yet. Early potatoes coming up. Fresh cows in demand. Butter. 14c; eggs, 12c. Ground too wet to plow fop last ten days and rtill raining. Some sheep washed. - R. M. D.

Wyandot Co.. O.. (C.) May 13. - Warm, with plenty of rain. Ground working in good order. Some stock in good condition. Wheat, oats and meadows in fine condition. Fruit prospect good. Wheat. ' Be; corn. 70c; oats. 50c; hay. $8; hogs. Be; cattle. 4i4c: lambs. 6c. Farm work in good condition and well advanced. Plowing and planting corn going on in good shape. - J. W. Powell.

Baldwin Co.. Ala.. IS. W.) May 9. - Irish potatoes being dug and shipped North. Sweet potatoes being set. Planting and plowing corn in progress. Early corn waist high. Tomatoes size of hen's egg. Strawberries, mulberries and dewberries ripe. Peaches and pears one- 'third grown. Figs and grapes well set. Melons and cucumbers in blossom. - G. H. Fuller.

Harrison Co.. O.. (E. C.) May 9. - Much rain has kept spring work back. Oats not all sown. Corn ground to plow. Wheat and meadows making good (growth. Cold rains and cloudy weather /keep grass washey. Cattle and sheep not doing well on grass. Stock cattle. 4 to 4,4,c; fat cattle. 5c; pigs, 6c; lambs, 6c; clipped wethers. 5c; wheat. 98c;corn, J7Bc; oats. 64@70c; loose hay. $7@S.Farm hands not so scarce as last season. Fruit all right at this date. - E. J. Hiatt.

Washington Co.. Tenn., (N. E.)May 6. - Lots of rain and cool wsather. Corn mostly planted and being cultivated, but «rot growing well on account of cold rains. -Live 3tock doing fairly well. About half ja crop of fruit expected. Wheat, corn j/and all grains scarce and high. Hogs j in better demand, especially pigs. Fresh milk cow? sell readilv. Produce lower I except butter. - D. B. Phillips, f Lorain Co.. O.. (N. C.) May 9. - Cold . and wet. Oats just coming up. Wheat i looking fine. No corn planted. Grass not 1 growing much. Mueh tiling being done. | Horses and beef cattle high and scarce. I Cows. $40ffJ75; hay. $9.50 ; oats. 60c:eggs. ,14c; butter. 28c. Much milk shipped to Cleveland. Fruit prospects good. Farmers happy and contented. - J. B.

SHIRE, PERCHERON, BELGIAN and HACKNEY STALLIONS. Write Or come to our barns and get our prices on young, fresh imported stallions. We have no old, left-over ones from last year, and have 250 stallions from one to four years old! Come and see our horses, for we can please you and save you from $500 to $1,000 on every individual and give the best and strongest of guarantees.

25 Shorthorn Bulla at farmers' prices Also some herd headers - imp ami Canadian hi ed - will he sold cheap :»s «e have outgrows our stable room and they must he sold to make room for calves. For catalogs and prices addr.JOHN GARDEN ,R&\enna,0.

TTIT? CAT T1 - A few v.-rv choice Shorthorns X VJtX k>SX±jXj& Ko1- Dnrham Bnlls, bj aearlj full Sco. Bull, Gallant Victor (3<Jltt'129757 dsThe Promoter 6101 - 288552. FRALBY BKOS., Hannibal, O.

Sired by Lord Crocus, he by Lord Mistletoe (81522), out of Imp. Sweet Crocus, both bred by Win. Dutbie, Collynie, Scotland, Lord Mistletoe sired by the famous I.ovat 174048). K.wton Kennetr.Colunihtis Grove. Put Co O.

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Sale - Rerkshires, rej;. ; pigs of either sex, whose grandsire was champion at St Loi.is Fxp'n ; f roia 2 to 4 uios.old ; at jS to gj each . J .KHANTZ « SONS, Can.sl Dora "hi nolsteins For Sale - Bull calves five mos. and younger.witb atlvance registry official backing. J. A. WARD, C. P. & F... Stop 44 Willoughbv. Ohio.

Percheron Horses

- The blood of Col. Gladness No. 13577. The LOOlb- 1st prize aged bout Ohio state Fair. .as good as there is of the breed. YVeaninit pl(ts, $4 to $5; others according. Have a f-mulc. Aberdeen - Angus Cattle a t plain Karmers' prices. Write your wants. A. E. FOSTER, Camp Chase. Ohio

Solid-colored bull calf, eligible to reg. dropped Mar. 17, 190S. Sireil by our Melia A mi hull, Village Farm King No. 75690. W. H. PRICE. YVOODVll.LE. O.

|>road MeM'tow Stock Farm - A number of yonng «* Jersey Bnlls and Chester- White hogs. If yon want one, say so. F. P. DILL, Wcsterville, Ohio.

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The Reliable Dayton Motor Car is not a lit x* ury bnt a necessity becuuse more ecomieal efficient and rapid than a horse. Saves time - saves money. Simple to operate, Staunchly built of best quality materials and the only motor ear on the market today which has actually proved satisfactory in year around serv ice - winter and summer - food roads and bad. Solid rub l»rr tires, hence no punctures or tire expense. Twenty-Inch road eloarance. A Keliublo Dayton Motor Car mokes it possible to keep your horses in the field earnintr for you. Will take you to town and back in one-sixth the time it now requires. Keady when you are, for one irilo or a hundred - requires no attention when not in use and cats only when you use it. Let ns send our cutalog illustrating and describing all models. Prices without top: 2-Passenoer Car, $700; 4-Passcnner Car, $925.

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