Farmer Township (part 3 of 25)

President Pa o evert returned to Washington from Pine Knot, Va.. Dec. 30 after several days' outing. The usual New Year's Day reception was held at the White House, when the President shook hands with 5.615 people.

Dec. 30 the Canadian Pacific railway steamer Mount Royal was reported nearly a week overdue at St. Johns. New Brunswick. The Mount Royal left Antwerp. Dec. 7. with 304 immigrants and a crew of over 100 aboard. She has not been reported by any one of several ships that have passed over her course since, and it is feared that she is lost. Even if she is merely disabled her passengers and crew would be in a bad way as fuel and food would not hold out.

The governor of Nevada Jias issued a call for1 a special session of the legislature to convene Jan. 14 to consider the labor troubles at Goldfiejd.

On New Year's Day the saloons in fifty counties of Alabama and in the entire state of Georgia were forced to close their doors. A year hence all of the saloons in Alabama must close.

The total output at the United States mint at Philadelphia for the year 1907. according to reports compiled Dec. 31, was 183.598.943 coins, representing a value of $63. 2K3. 104.93.

John D. Rockefeller made another New Year's donation to the University of Chicago, the sum being $^.191,000. This makes his total gifts to the school $23,515,000.

As a new step in the war against the tobacco trust the growers in Kentucky now propose to grow no crop in 1908. The members of the growers' organization now have on hand part of their 1906 crop and all of the 19)7 crop. By this move they hope to force higher prices from the American Tobacco Co.

National Wool Growers' Asso'n. - The forty-fourth annual meeting of the National Wool Glowers' Association will be held at Helena, Mont., Jan. 14-16. Fully 2,000 persons will be present. A sheep show will be held. At the wool growers' meeting the public land questions and the attitude of the national administration thereon, will be discussed.

Pennsylvania Dairy Union. - The Pennsylvania Dairy Union will hold its annual meeting at Wilkesbarre, Pa., Jan. 14- 13. 1908. A good program has been arranged and a profitable meeting is assured for all who can possibly attend. For particulars address W. E. Perham, Sec, Niagara, Pa.

Several days ago, our M. W. Lawrence made a thoro inspection of the immense establishment of The Chicago House Wrecking Co., at Chicago. He walked over the 18 acres of buildings and storage yards, which this company keeps filled to overflowing with over $1,000,000.00 worth of new and second-hand material. Probably every one of our readers already know, from the advertisements this company has been running in our paper for many years past, that they are the only firm in the world in their line of business, which is principally purchasing for cash entire Exposition, Government buildings, etc. A few of their purchases are the World's Fair of 1893 at C hicago. Pan American Exposition at Buffalo, World's Fair at St. Louis, Government Postoffice, Weddell House and Case Building, all at Cleveland, and hundreds of other large deals. They bought one of Chicago's largest railroad passenger depots, took it to pieces, rebuilt it on their own grounds, and now use it as one of their warehouses. When they buy an exposition, for example, it includes everything above or below the ground belonging to the exposition company. A few of the articles from the St. Louis Exposition, that we saw at their plant, were several hundred swords carried by the Jefferson Guards (the exposition police force), fire engines and thousands of fireplugs, the belt used on the mammoth engine in the exposition power plant (by far the largest belt ever made) the axle and other parts of the Ferris Wheel, etc., etc. In one part of the grounds, we were shown 60 cable-cars, and were told that The Chicago House Wrecking Co. bought outright the entire cable street car system of Chicago, including cables, tracks, cars and all. Practically all of the second-hand material, that we saw, was just as good as new, as for example, the plumbing material, lumber and other material in the St. Louis Exposition had. of course, only been used a few months, and this company have a large number of machine, paint and other shops on their grounds, where the second-hand material is put into just as good shape as when first manufactured. For example, take water pipe from the expositions. If, in taking it up. one end is broken, they cut off the broken part, re-thread both ends, repaint it, and the pipe is as good as new. only shorter than before. One thing that impressed us most favorably was the enormous size of the dump-pile, onto which they throw all material that is rot in good enough condition to sell to their customers. Much of the material in that pile looked good enough to be put to some use, but Mr. Rothschild, the manager of the company, told us that he will not ship out any goods on which there is any chance of complaint, and this dump-pile seemed to substantiate his claim. Only a portion of their stock is second-hand material, as one of the largest departments of their busine=s is the buying of the goods in stock of bankrupt factories, stores, lumber-yards, etc. These goods are. of course, bought very cheap, and are sold to their customers at a much lower price than they could' be bought for at regular stores. As an example, we saw a great number of monkey and pipe, wrenches, that would sell at stores foi two to three dollars each, that they sell at less than a dollar each. They were such a bargain that we bought four for our own use. They are advertised on the rack page of this issue. We walked thru miles ot aisles, between big stacks of goods, comnrising almost everything that is used in the home or on the farm. Furniture, carpets, rugs, pictures, bric-abrac, plumbing and roofing materials, fence, lumber, every kind of machinery, and thousands of other art'cles. In fact, we were so imnressed v-'th both the quality of the roods, and the exceedingly low prices, that we bought over $1,000.00 worth of goods, for our own uce. before leaving. We met all of the officers of the comnanv. and found them to be an exceedingly intelligent, courteous Mid hustling lot of gentlemen. Their office force is a verv large one. as is necessary to handle their enormous business.

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G. C. M. of Leipsic, O., is having a pretty serious time with his chickens, and he asks for advice in the case. The chickens are having what seems to be an epidemic, and are dying pretty fast, I judge. Many of them get lame. Some are not thus affected and die within a few days, while those that are lame linger from ten days to two weeks. One of the lame birds was dissected. The joint of one leg was found enlarged and a yellowish pus was found in the joint. The bone above the joint was also affected, and the flesh could be pushed off the bone. The gizzard was twice its natural size and the intestines, were swollen. I presume that the liver was also badly diseased.

I think that G. C. M. is having an epidemic of tuberculosis in his flock. While only an examination with a microscope could determine absolutely the presence of the.tubucular bacillus, yet the symptoms point pretty clearly to the existence of fowl tuberculosis. It affects the internal organs in the manner described. In many cases where the epidemic is present the joints will be swollen and the fowls become -lame, while in other cases in the same flock the disease will be confined to the internal parts. When it is wholly internal there is rapid emaciation, wasting of the muscles, and in the later stages, a persistent diarrhea. The organs of the abdominal cavity are more or less filled with tubercles, and sometimes, tho not frequently, the heart and lungs may have tubercular masses.

Nocard, a French veterinarian, says: "Tuberculosis is a frequent disease with birds of the poultry yard. It occurs with them in an epidemic form." Salmon is of the same opinion. The usual way of introducing it into a flock is thru fowls that have been brought from some other flock that is affected. As pigeons are subject to it they may carry the disease. Some have thought that fowls may get it from sputum of persons who have consumption; but this it not at all clear. Neither is it positively known that people may contract the disease from tubercular fowls, tho it is well to be very careful in handling them. As there is no cure for it the only thing that can be done is to rid the place of the germs. The bacilli are scattered about the house . and the yards in the droppings of the fowls, and in this way the epidemic spreads. As long as there is an affected chicken left it will scatter the disease, and after it has been in a flock a while, every member of it will be more or less invaded by the fatal bacilli.

If this outbreak is an epidemic of tuberculosis, and the description pretty clearly points that way, the only thing to do is to kill the whole flock atl'J burn it. Then the house should be thoroly cleaned, the walls washed with hot water and when dry they should be covered with whitewash to which carbolic acid has been added. The floors should be soaked with some effective germicide; the ground around the house scraped and sprinkled with the same preparation. After this work of cleaning and disinfecting has been carefully done, the house should be kept open for a month or more so that the sunlight rr.r.y get into it. Only in this way can the place be made fit to receive other fowls.

Of course I should want to be satisfled that It was tuberculosis before I killed all of my chickens. If It is that, the only remedy is the destruction of all the fowls that have been exposed. As there are other diseases of poultry that have some symptoms that resemble those of tuberculosis it is best, when the disease is suspected, to have an expert make a microscopical examination of an affected bird. It is claimed that the tuberculin test can be used fowls the same as with cattle. The swelling of joints, abscesses, tumors, fistulas, ulcers, and lo=s of movement are frequently seen in this disease. Sometimes there are cheesy formations, swellings and ulcers about the head.

I should like to know if other readis of this paper have ever had an experience similar to G. C. M.'s. If they have, I hope that they will tell us something about it. It is a serious trouble and we need all the light on it that we can get. - Geo. D. Black.Greene Co., O.

Poultry Notes

Fowls for Breeding. - For breeding purposes we place much reliance on the old ducks, turkeys and hens that have done good work. The young fowls will fill the egg basket the quickest but the progeny from the old fowls have the most vitality. It is a rule that the strongest offspring come from matured birds. Geese and ducks, two years old, are much better for breeders than those under that age. A successful breeder of turkeys says one cause of weak, puny, hard-to-raise, young turkeys is the common practice of keeping young hens for breeders, and our own experience seems to verify the statement. At harvest time the farmer finds out the evil effects of sowing poor seed. At hatching time the poultry raiser learns the result of using roupy hens for breeding purposes. The chicks we find inherit the seeds of roup and cholera from parent stock. If some of the breeders show signs of roup and the rest are not in good condition, we are very apt to get poor hatches and weak chicks.

Scaly Legs. - Watch closely for scaly legs before hatching time. Chicks hatched and reared by a scaly-legged hen are almost certain to have scabby legs. One application of kerosene oil will cure this trouble in the beginning, but if there is a very bad show of scurf, several application may be required to entirely remove it. Some say that coal oil alone is too irritating; however, I have never had any bad results from its use. It is always handy and penetrates into the scales and kills the parasite that causes this trouble. But any kind of oil or grease can be used and will finally effect a cure in the worst cases. When using coal oil we are careful not to allow it to run up into the feathers.

Broilers.- - We used to produce a few good broilers without resorting to artificial means when we happened to have several broody hens early and a house where they could run with their chicks. But if one wishes to raise a number of extra early chicks it won't do to depend on the hens alone for hatching or rearing them. It is only once in a number of years that we have many broody hens in February and March. The chicks hatched in these months bring a good price if we wish to sell them. They are the best for breeding purposes or egg production, are hardier than the later hatches, and with a good incubator, we can hatch them and start them free from lice. And after they are hatched it is just as easy to care for a number in a good brooder as it is to look after an old hen and a dozen chicks. The early chick needs plenty of warmth to do well, and the brooder is always ready to supply it if looked after properly. And the poor little chicks with the hens often have to wait until the old hen gets into the mood for hovering them.

Early Sitters. - Make their nests warm by lining with paper and using plenty of straw. A layer of dry earth in the bottom of the nest helps to exclude cold air beneath the eggs. A coop placed over the nest is a protection from cold and prevents annoyance from other hens. If the nest is not in a warm location the eggs are in danger Of becoming chilled when the hen leaves the nest in a cold time, and this is very apt to lessen the vitality of the chicks. If her nest is in a sheltered place and food and drinking water is handy, the eggs are not apt to become very cold while the hen is off. Bui it won't do to trust her too far. It is sometimes necessary to look after her and induce her to return. We watch and see whether she uses the dust bath or not. If she does not. lice have a good show and their career must W ( hocked by the liberal use of lice powder, thoroly sifted and worked into the feathers, about once every week. - Fannie M. Wood, Rush Co.. Ind.

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Thriving Allen Co., O., Grange

Jennings Grange, No. 1320, Allen. Co., O., held its twelfth annual Thanksgiving service at its hall; the service this year was made a special "Home Coming" event to those who had been members of the Order but had moved away or dropped out. The day was perfect and brought out' a large crowd. Rev. C. B. Cramer of Spencerville, O., delivered a sermon from Psalms 33-12, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord," which was full of good addresses of the officers for ensuing year on the back of the December report blank, being careful It) write names plainly. Otherwise you will delay the publication of the Roster.

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thought and inspiration. At dinner the 50-foot table fairly groaned beneath its load of good things. At 2 P. M. the drill team, composed Of 21 young members, assisted by 5 more, gave a 25-minute patriotic march. We then had songs, papers, etc., and the topic, "Jennings Grange in Its Infancy," discussed by Attorney J. N. Baily, A. J. Roller, Elijah Arnold, and charter members John Whyman and Senator T. M. Berry. Rev. J. B. Aschan of Delphos, 0., gave an address on "Some American Political Ideals." After a short evening service, 'oysters were served.

Jennings Grange has had a steady, healthy growth for about one year; it has about outgrown its 26x46-foot hall and is contemplating building an addition. Opposition is fast being overcome, people are seeing the good in the order, and prospects are encouraging. The accompanying picture is of the hall. - Sec'y Jennings Grange.

the state secretary will count the number of members reported and paid up for the quarter ending June 30, and immediately notify the granges in all counties entitled to additional delegates.

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Patrons of Husbandry are increasing in Lucas Co. At Waterville, Tuesday evening, Dec. 17, Maumee Valley Grange was organized with a charter membership of thirty-one. Deputy J. S. Brigham of Bowling Green brought over with him the officers and team of Union Grange to put on the work. There are probably few better teams in the state. Whatever they do, they strive to do well.

Francis Sheever is master of the new grange, and W. L. Haskins is secretary. Such men as the Farnsworth brothers, well-known institute lecturers, are included in its membership. We may expect to hear from the Maumee Valley in the future, as it is composed very largely of people who do things. - W. B. Woods.

A Young Henry Co., O., Grange

Maumee Valley Grange, No. 1656,was organized at the home of Carlos Blair and sister near Texas, Henry Co., O., Jan. 4, 1907, by Deputy Master A. A. Huber of Hicksville, O., with fortytwo charter members. It now has fifty-three members, and altho it has a much smaller membership than many granges mentioned in the Ohio Farmer, still it is a live grange and contains good talent and ability, a number of Washington township's best farmers, and so many teachers that the meetings are held Friday night for their especial benefit. Much credit is due Worthy Master C. E. Matthews and Sister Matthews for their interest and labor for its success. The interest was a little slack during the summer, but is growing again, and members are getting ready for a. successful and enjoyable winter campaign which began with a Thanksgiving program at the meeting Nov. 29. Meetings are now held in the I. O. O. F. hall, located on the bank of the Miami and Erie Canal and the picturesque and historic Maumee River, whose beauty is unsurpassed, and whose fertile valleys are unexcelled. - Mary E. Blair, Secretary.

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Cattle were in greatly reduced demand last week, and all that prevented a marked decline was the unusually small receipts. There were rallies on Monday and earlv cn Wednesday, followed by subsequent reactions. The market for plain, litrht steers, such as were not wanted oy shippers, was slow most of the time. Beef steers sold to a large extent between $1.50 and $5.75; common to fair, $3.60(5) 4.60; choice, heavy, shipping beeves. $5. 50 @6.10; good cattle. $5.10 and upward; medium kind, $4.70(5)5. Exporters were moderate buyers at $4.70(5)5.50. Butchering lots were the most active on the whole, and sales were at higher averase prices. Cows and heifers went at $2,650 4.75; canners and cutters. $1.2502.60; bulls. $2(5)4.50; calves, $2(5)7; milkers and springers, $20045 per head. There was riol much demand for stockers and feeders, but prices were largely 10015c higher, sales being made at $2.25(5)4.40. few going higher than $4.10. Now that the holidays are over, much larger receipts of cattle are in order, and if country shippers send in as many as they did a few weeks a.*ro. lower markets may be expected. The best advice that can be given to cattle feeders is to market their cattle as soon as they mature, but to retain the immature cattle if they are making good gains, for it is believed that better times will be seen before the spring trade o^ens. The cattle market was fairly active today, but the greatly increased .receipts caused an average decline of 10© 15c. with the best selling at $6.

Hogs were marketed last week in greatly increased volume, and the market was apt to be slow and lower. Its strength was attributable wholly to purchases made by speculators and shippers. The feature of the market is the good prejtiium paid for fat. heavy hogs, such lots being offered in diminishing numbers. The receipts are running largely to young hogs of light weights, there being a great ' many pigs weighing from 100 to 140 lb. The recent average weight of the hogs marketed has been 209 lb., a decline of 13 lb. from a year ago. The future course of the market will be governed largely by the receipts and the shipping demand, for the packers are as bearish as ever. Last week's average weight was increased to 215 lb. Today's market was unexpectedly lively at unchanged prices, hogs selling freely at $4.20(5)4.65. despite the remarkably liberal receipts.

T.ast week witnessed another big boom in sheep and lamb prices, with lambs leading. During the latter part of the week prime lambs sold as high as $7.05, the highest in a long period, while extremely high prices were paid for sheep and yearlings. A few culls sold at $4.50(5) 5.50. but no good lambs went below $6.50. and feeders wanted lambs at $506.25. Fed yearlings sold at $5.50(5)6.25. while ewes sold at $2.50(5)5, and wethers at t\. 50(5)5. 25. with sales of rams at $2.50 ©4.50. It is hoped that the worst is over, many weak holders having liquidated, but it is not at all probable that last week's advance will be maintained. The market today was largely 10c lower, best Jon.bs going at $6.95. top wethers around ?5 10. and choice ewes around $4.90%

Horses are still "In the dumps." withv a very poor general demand and extreme- !-- cmnll offerings of the different classes. TM:r drafters are the leaders, at $165(5)220 pt head, largely at $175*5)200: feeders s'ow sale at $150(5)200. Good, second-hand c'tv horses are offered freely and sell f'iwIv at $125(5)175. these horses taking the place to a great extent of fresh count-v receipts. A few drivers from the c-Titry are selling at $100(5)250 and upward. - F.

Representative Sales

there were no strictly choice steers on sale. Advances in medium and common butcher cattle division also reached a 25- cent higher level than they did a week ago in many instances. Choice heifers occasionally sold up to $5 cwt., while fat cows ranged from $4.50. Bulls were quotable strong 15c higher than last week, while only the best feeders were quotable steady in the stocker and feeder division. Canners sold at $1.75. Milkers and springers of good quality were scarce, and steady, while the common grades were weak to $2 per head lower. Milkers were most in demand, and sellers found springers very dull sale at times. All grades of hogs were 10 to 15 cents lower than Saturday's opening. The run was liberal, 27,- I'lin li. i.l '1 11,' general market was SLTO^i) 4.80. The excessive run of 22,000 head of sheep and lambs made the outcome uncertain. The early trading was mostly done on a 10-cent lower basis than the closing quotations on Saturday, and buyers bought all the good lambs they could get to at $7.60(5)7.65. A few loads sold during the closing hours at $7.75. Cull lambs sold around $6; fair to good lots. $6.75(5)7.35. Yearlings ready sale mostly at $6.40@6.50. Other grades of sheep sold strong thruout the day, occasional choice heavy ewes, $5.25;, wethers, $5(5)5. 50. There were 1,600 head of calves on sale. The top range was $9.50@9.75; best cull calves sold near $7. Heavy calves slow, meeting only indifferent call. The close saw everything cleaned up in good shape and buyers still requesting good vealers. REPRESENTATIVE SALES.

Buffalo Top Prices A Tear Ago

East Buffalo. N. Y.. Jan. 6. 1908. The receipts of cattle from Monday until Saturday last week numbered about 300 head. The fore part of the week saw slow trade, but later there was more action and prices toned up 10 to 15 cents per cwt. The demand was not entirely satisfied, with everything fit to kill cleaned up at the end of the week. The range of hog prices last week was $1.70(5)4.90. The receipts were none too liberal, and sellers enjoyed a fair clearance. Packers supported the market well, and prices were largely governed by the principal "Western markets. Fight-cent lambs were a feature early last week, but from Wednesday on there was a lower tone to the market. The receipts picked up considerably, and the best Iambs sold around $7 75. ranging down to $7.50. according to quality. The total offerings of ralves for last week, except Monday, numbered only 800 head. Prices on the eond veal« were V/>rv even, from $9 50 to $9.75 for the entire week, and the market was featured by a few extra choice which sold at $10 per cwt. Cull calves sold for about 7c at all limes.

The cattle market today, with 3 300 head on sale was 15 to 25 cents higher. Oi'al'tv considered, the prices obtainable vwe fully a quarter better than any time l ist week. 'I'll,- extreme top. however, was not verv high. $5.66. owing to fact that

Our Pittsburg Letter

Cattle. - The receipts today were 135 loads against 70 loads last Monday, being the largest supply we have had for three weeks. The attendance of buyers was only fair and the market ruled slow at barely steady to 10c per cwt. lower, heavy cattle, as well as the plain grades. The fat handy tidy butcher grades sold about steady. Fat cows, heifers and bulls were steady. Fresh cows in liberal supply and on all except choice sold lower. Springers very slow sale at low price.

Hogs. - The supply of hogs on sale today was 100 double-deck loads. With the liberal supply on sale the market ruled 20 to 25 cents per cwt. lower than last week's closing values. A good clearance of all on sale was made.

Sheep. - The receipts of sheep and lambs today were 17 double-deck loads. The bulk of the offerings were lambs. With a good demand the market ruled active and 10c cwt. higher on best lambs. Other grades lambs and sheep steady to strong.

Pittsburg Top Prices A Tear Ago Ye Stock

The cattle market is steady at last week's prices. There is a good general demand for all grades. Calves about 25c higher. Sheep 25c higher; lambs. 10015c higher. Hogs about 10 to 15c lower but the market is active.

New York Markets

The Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin of Jan. 4, says: Really top grades of butter are very scarce and bring good prices, other grades are steady but much inferior butter is selling well because of the absence of better stock. Cheese is easy at steady prices. Eggs are steady on desirable grades, others draggy. Live poultry is in good position and prices are steady to firm. Dressed poultry is selling less favorably because of unfavorable weather. The potato market continues weak because of quiet demand. Other vegetables about as quoted.

Dairy Markets

Indiana State Corn Show - Premium lists for the Indiana corn show to be h. ld at the Purdue University. Jan. 13-18. 1908. are now ready for distribution. Valuable prizes have been provided for winners In the corn contest, and an interesting program has been arranged for all who attend. For program, rules, premium lists, etc.. write to G. L Christie. Lafayette. Ind.

Cleveland Markets

Cleveland. O.. Jan. 7. 1908. There is the usual after-holiday lull in the local markets, but prices are mainly steady. Butter was advanced a half cent on all grades. Best grades of butter are extremely scarce. Eggs are steadv under normal receipts. Poultry is higher and fairly active. Grains are active and wheat is higher. Vegetables are slow. There is little demand for potatoes and receipts cover all demands at prices about steady with past weeks. Fruits are quiet and steady. Sugar was advanced 20c per cwt. on all grades.

Fruits And Fruit Products And Nuts

Pork - The following are wholesale selling prices: Barrel pork, short mess. ?19.25:light extra short clear.$15.25fi 1C: light extra short clear, heavy. $16.75: clear pig. $23: choice family. $19.50. Dry salted: Regular short clear sides, cwt.. $S.75®9; extra short" clear. $8.87%: short fat backs. $7©8.

Retail Prices

Several large transactions are reported as I pending, and under the circumstances they are very apt to go thru. In all grades except quarters fleeces have held stronger than in the past. This is due to the scarcity of stocks, which have never been lower at this season of the year. Prices at which recent sales have been made are I as follows: Unmerchantable clothing, 30c; fine unwashed, 26@27c; fine delaine, 38(§) 38%c; unwashed delaine. 31c. Ohio quarters are held for 31c; Ohio fine unwashed, 26c. Total sales for the week, 2,052,500 pounds.

Pork Packing And Provisions

PORK PACKING AND PROVISIONS. The Cincinnati Price Current reports 455.000 hogs packed in the "West last week compared with 605,000 week before, 630.000 two weeks preceding and 490.000 for corresponding time last year. From Nov. 1 the total is 3.880,000. against 4,- 630.000 a year ago - a decrease of 750,000. Prices were lower for the week, the closing average for the leading markets being $4.45 per cwt.. as compared with $4.50 the preceding week. $4.50 two weeks ago. $6.30 the corresponding period of last year, $5.15 two years ago, $4.55 three years ago. and $4.70 four years ago. The speculative provision market was rather quite during the week with moderate changes in price. May pork was lowest at $12.95; highest, $13.30; closed at $13.10, against $13.05 last week and $16.37% a year ago. The week's export clearances were as follows: Total meats, 9.183.000 lb. against 8,295.000 lb. same period last year; lard, 8,206,000 lb. against 10,568,000 lb.

Business Conditions

BUSINESS CONDITIONS. Dun's Review says that business quieted down at the conclusion of the holiday sales, as is customary, and the time was devoted to stock-taking, while in manufacturing plants machinery was being overhauled and repaired. Much idle machinery was placed in motion with the beginning of the new year but production will continue light in many lines until the outlook becomes more definite. Curtailment is general in the iron and steel business and in the New England cotton business, but stocks are not burdensome and there is full confidence that trading will soon return to a normal stage. There is a better feeling as to mercantile collections since the closing days of December brought no pressure in the money market. Railway earnings for December were 8.S percent less than in 1906. Many iron and steel mills have resumed operations. Footwear trade is quiet but the outlook is promising. Wheat broke sharply but the market was well supported by other interests. Corn ruled 'fairly steady.

Wool Trade Review

WOOL TRADE REVIEW. The American Wool and Cotton Reporter <of Jan. 2. says: The new year opens with a moderate volume of business, but with the brightest prospects for an active market at no distant date. Annual inventories have been made and it is now definitely known that many manufacturers are short of desirable lines of wool, and the Sunply in the hands of dealers is decidedly limited. This applies to practically all lines of domestic wools. With the exception of quarters all fleeces are unusually firm. There is nothing distressing in the quarter-blood situation. excepting that the demand has not yet reached an active stage. There have been several fair-sized sales during the w^fe Ohio three-eighths and ha'f-hioods have been seii;!"- at 33%c. a total of about 50.000 pounds changing hands at that price.

Field Notes

Crawford Co., O.. (N. C.) Doc. 28. - Mild and rainy. Stock doing well. Wheat in good condition. Corn somewhat soft; some shredding being done. Some corn and apples being shipped. Much hay shipped out. at $11; wheat. 94c; oats, 45c; corn, 65c; butter, 20c; eggs. 25c. Farmers' institute well attended; good work done. - C. 'E. Reece.

Darke Co., O., (W. C.) Dec. 30. - Mild weather, very little snow or freezing. Most wheat fields looking well. Some corn in field yet; larger percent will spoil in cribs this year than usual. Stripping of tobacco well Tinder< way. No buyers yet in the field. Market for hogs, horses and cattle slow. Corn, 40c; bran and middlings, $25 ton; oil meal, $36. Little hay changing hands. - C. R. Smelker.

Saline Co.. ill. <S. £.) Dec. 31. - Unseasonably mild " -.rf lots of rain. Stock wintering wel> >~ " .1 szy] than usual. Prices have dieting - perceptibly. No farms changing' asuli except in case of tenants. Prices of m<1 strongly held. Corn all in. Baling a* done. Very few farmers carrying surplus stock. .Not much feeding for market. - W. H. Thornberry.

Henry Co., O.. (N. W.) Jan. 1. - Pleasant winter weather; no snow. Live stock doing WeEL Farmers anxious to get rid of hogs on account of low price and high price cf corn. Hogs. 4%c; veal calves, 6c; wheat, 97c; oats, 50c; rye, 70c; corn, 70c I cwt.; hay, $11015; butter. 24c; eggs. 28c; lard. 9c; potatoes, 60c; chickens, 8c; turkeys, 12c. Wheat and rye looking fairly well. Public sales numerous and everything selling well. Farm work pretty well along; corn about all husked, some shredded. About all butchering done. Some corn not keeping good in the crib. - I. M. G.

Preble Co., O., (W. C.) Jan. 1. - Very little winter weather -yet; not much in December. Live stock fail to regain the prices of last fall, and the effect of the recent panic is noticeable at public sales. Hogs, 4i4c; fat cattle. 3©4%c; wheat. 95c; corn. 42c; oats, white. 42c, mixed, 40c; butter. 22c; eggs, 22c. Farmers are busy stripping tobacco. A few orops have been sold for 10c lb. New year begins .in a generally prosperous condition. - Jacob . Nill.

Logan Co., O., (C.) Jan. 2. - Weather fine for season of year. Stock looking good; prices fair. Corn about all husked and in crib; not much being sold at ele- I vator, price, 45c; hay. $8010; potatoes, I 80c. Lots of soft corn that is unmarket- j able. The continued nice weather has I given farmers a chance to keep abreast of their work; comparatively no winter yet. - Jesse L. Stout.

Champaign Co.. O., (W. C.) Dec. 28. - I Plenty of rain and very muddy. Live stock doing well but lower in price. Wheat is verv small to stand a very hard winter. Corn still very soft and soggy; lots to be husked yet. Corn. 45 to 50c at elevator; hay. $7.5008; milk at creamery. $1 cwt. , Some are plowing sod. getting ready for spring. Every one should read the articles in the Ohio Farmer on how we are governed. and be ready to help to get some of these good laws in force. - W. S. Chatfield.

Pasco Co., Fla.. (C.) Dec. 30. - Weather has been favorable for early crops of vegetables. Growing crops of berries are fine. Cabbages, cauliflowers, turnips. Irish potatoes, lettuce an* cucumbers are doing well. October-planted Irish potatoes are now readv for market and are quoted at $6 per bbl. Other prices good. - W. E. E.

Huron Co., O.. (N. C.) Dec. 30. - Weather mild and roads good. Stock doins; well. Many sheep still on pasture; a small daily grain ration would be time and money well spent. Many hogs being fed and money lost by feeders. Few cattle and lambs being fed because of high prices of grain. Much corn yet to husk, very poor. Late sown wheat looks bad. Wheat ijeing held for $1 or more. - E. P. S.

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Renaissance Design For Pillow In Cross-Stitch By Mae Y. Mahaffy

Embroidering in cross-stitch has really never been entirely out of date, for it has claimed a greater or less number of devotees at every period since its inception away back in feudal times, but certain generations have given it more attention than others. Now a decided revival of this old-time form of needlework is upon us. On every side quaint and charming designs are seen in this easily wrought stitch, and every one who wishes to be up-to-date in needlework must devote a little time to its modern forms.

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material and the center of your pattern, and ^vork one-half the design. If it is a repeating pattern, the other half can be worked from the first, but otherwise the pattern mast be kept at hand. This of course refers to the work on the unstamped canvas. It is possible to obtain the Holbein designs and some others stamped on homespun linen, and each stamped cross is then covered without the need for counting. However, it is not always possible to get these designs stamped accurately, so that for perfect work one must, as a rule, use a separate pattern and count the threads.

In the pilow top shown, Jiva canvas forms the background, and each cross covers two threads each way of the canvas. The work is done with a medium-weight mercerized cotton, which will wash nicely. Red is the color used, and it looks well on the creamy background. Reds and blues are the favorite colors for tljis work now. In some of the imported models u two colors put the price so low that any person, rich or poor, can buy, and I absolutely guarantee it. I make it to your order - send it to you - you wear it, and if it doesn't satisfy you send it back to me and I will refund your money. That is the fairest proposition ever made by a rupture specialist. The banks or any responsible citizen in Marshall will tell you that is the way I do business - always absolutely on the square.

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so that instead of Berlin wool work which occupied so much of our grandmother's spare time, we now have Holbein, Moldavian. Renaissance, or some other fancy title for what in reality is simple cross-stitch carried out after designs or patterns which suggest the different names.

The Holbein embroidery is the following of designs such as were favored by that master painter in the early part of the fourteenth century, and frequently consist of heraldic emblems or figures in the court costumes of his day.

Moldavian and other provincial names are given ro the odd designs of the peasantry of Moldavia. They are usually queer combinations of birds and beasts and geometrical forms, and are highly attractive.

The Renaissance designs cover not only these others but the scroll work, flowing lines, wreaths and garlands, birds and beasts of that period, one of which, in the form of a pillow top. is illustrated herewith.

The simplicity of the cross-stitch and the vast possibilities which it holds have given it such a place in needledom as few stitches may lay claim to, and its great durability when made of good materials also speaks well for it. Any one capable of doing plain sewing, and of counting, can do crossstitch work, tho to secure the best results from this species of stitch work it is necessary to observe a few rules. One of these is to make all the crosses the same size thruout the article at hand, and another is to make the dingxinal stitches forming the cross always in the same direction, the under stitch always running one way. and the upper stitch always the opposite. If stitches are chanrred about, first one on top and then another, tho result is an uneven effect, anything but phasing.

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The pillows are then made up with the back the color of the floss used, and are edged around with a narrow crocheted lace in the same shade. Cluny lace may be substituted, if preferred. Scarfs, table covers, and the like are decorated in this cross-stitch work, and are usually finished by hemstitching. Towels, too, have borders of cross-stitch in red or blue, with an initial or monogram above, and are hemstitched or fringed on the ends.

Using Roasted Meat Leftovers

The first step in securing a good roast is to choose a good-sized piece of meat. Put a little drippings or lard in the roasting pan and set on top of range, and when smoking hot, put the meat into it and sear on all sides, then turn in a little hot water to keep the roast from burning. Turn from time to time and baste frequently if in an uncovered pan. adding water as what first put in evaporates. When done, it will be a beautiful rich brown if cooked in this way, with no waste from burnt crust.

A dressing prepared as for roast chicken may have been mixed and baked in a separate pan. which should be well greased before the dressing is put in. and the top must be dotted with butter or some of the drippings from the roast so that it may be nioisl when served. The rest of the drippings should be made into a rich brown gravy, which may be flavored to BVtt the taste, but if anything except salt and pepper are used, only as much as is needed for one meal should have the extras added: the rest should be left plain, to be used later in other dishes made from the left-over meat.

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familiar with, but a nice v t dish can be made instead, by heating the slices of meat in some of the gravy. If there is not enough gravy, use tomatoes, rubbed thru a colander so as to remove the seeds, till the quantity needed is made up. If one likes tomatoes very much no meat gravy need be used at all, only tomato "auce, the tomatoes being treated as above, with butter added for seasoning and flour in such quantity as is needed to make a smooth gravy. Salt and pepper must not be forgotten, and a little onion juice, or grated or finely minced onion is a fine addition.

The ragged-looking pieces remaining make an appetizing fricassee. Cut up a stalk or two of celery in small pieces, cover with water and cook till tender, salting slightly. When done, add the meat and milk enough to cover all, let come to a boil, then thicken slightly and add salt and pepper to taste, with a little butter. This is nice served in individual dishes with toasted bread.

Such pieces of meat as are used for the fricassee make a very nice meat pie. Peel and cut some potatoes into thin slices, put on to cook with plenty of water to cover well; onions may be added if liked. When done, add the meat, and season as directed for the fricassee, put into a pudding pan, add a top crust of good rich biscuit dough rolled thin, or a dough may be made of 1 cup flour, 1 cup mashed potatoes, % teacupful lard or other shortening, 1 level teaspoon salt, 1 level teaspoon baking powder and enough sweet milk to make a dough easily worked with the hands. For a large pie increase all the ingredients in like proportion. This potato crust makes a pleasant change.

The bones, with scraps of meat adhering, may be put over to cook in cold water; after simmering an hour or so let them come to a boil, and put in enough raw meat to make a meal. When it is done, take out the bones and meat, and add such vegetables as are liked for a plain vegetable soup; or a puree may be made by rubbing the vegetables thru a colander and returning to the liquor.

I nearly omitted one of the bast liked and economical dishes of all which may be mads from the least desirable left-overs. The fatty, stringy portions may be ground and mixed with an equal or greater quantity of stale bread, also run thru the food chopper, the meat and bread being moistened with gravy, stock or milk and eggs. The last may be used with the stock if desired, to bind the meat and bread, then make into flat cakes, and bake in the oven or fry. Do not omit such seasoning as is liked for sausage, and success is sure.

One of the merits of the dishes given is that stale bread may be used for the dressing, the toast and the meat cakes named, thus utilizing an article of food which is too often wasted. - Margaret Grayson, St. Louis Co., Mo.

Good China Mender. - Please tell me thru the Ohio Farmer if there is any cement I can get to mend china with that will stay. I have tried in vain to mend two china bowls. I do not want to use them all the time, but wish I could mend them so I could use them and know they would not come apart when warm vegetables are put into them. Your paper is a great help to us. Mrs. B. T. J., Richmond, Mo. - There is nothing better than white lead for mending broken china, because it resists water and heat. Smear it thinly on the broken edges, press together and leave for several days to get thoroly dry. Another strong cement, that will resist water and acids, is made by makings a paste of 1 teaspoonful finely powdered litharge (get at paint store), 1 teaspoonful fine white porcelain sand, 1 teaspoonful plaster of Paris and % teaspoonful of powdered resin, by adding enough boiled linseed oil to mix well together. Let stand four hours before using. Must be made fresh each time it is used.

Blood Stains. - To remove blood stains from cloth, saturate the stain with kerosene, and after standing a little while wash in warm water. - M. A. P., Lacon, 111.

Good Remedy for Burns. - Beat whites of eggs to a stiff froth, stir in lard, then put on medicated cotton and apply to the burn. This stops the pain

Lye Soap Recipe Wanted. - Wiil some reader please send a formula to this paper for making the old-fashioned wood ashes lye soap. - Rose Grange, Lake Co., 0.

Wishes to Hear from Others on Ohio School Laws. - How many Ohio Farmer readers are satisfied with our present school law? How many think it right to be compelled to pay teachers $2 per day for attending teachers' institutes, and is it right to be compelled to pay teachers $40 per month for eight months each year regardless of what they are worth as school teachers? Let us hear from several on these questions thru the Ohio Farmer. - Member of School Board, Washington Co., O.

The object in paying $2 per day for institute attendance is to induce the teachers to give themselves the advantage of the institute instruction and conference; and of the $40 minimum monthly salary is to raise the standard of teachers. It is the duty of localities to see that teachers are secured who are worth $40 per month. Few competent and successful teachers will stay in the vocation for less than that.

Our Patterns

There is nothing in a woman's wardrobe that is more useful for morning wear than the princess wrappers, one-piece house dresses, and dainty little dressing-sacks, that are adaptable to any of the thin woolen materials; while for performing any household duty the all-over apron is indispensable.

No. P 2173. - Lady's Corset-Cover. With or without shield sleeves. Developed in Persian lawn, nainsook, jaconet or China silk, this dainty little under-garment is simple to make. 7 Sizes - 32 to 44.

No. P 2171. - Lady's Double-Breasted Dressing-Sack. Soft cashmere albatross, canton or eiderdown flannel, bound with self-colored ribbon, makes this a most useful garment. 7 Sizes - 32 to 44.

No. P 2195. - Lady's Work-Apron. These all-cover aprons, which are a complete protection to the dress, are attractive when developed in red-and-white. blueand-white, or green-and-white checked gingham. 4 Sizes - 32. 36. 40 and 44.

No. P 2207. - Lady's House Dress. The waist, with or without short body lining, and the five-gored skirt joined to the waist. Developed in flowered or figured challie. or plain albatross, trimmed with self-colored or a contrasting shade of ribbon makes this little garment very attractive. 8 Sizes - 32 to 4fi.

No. P 21/-9. - Lady's Princess Wraooer. Short sweep or round length, with bishop or plain sleeves, and rolling or standing collar. Nun's veiling, cashmere, albatross crepe de Paris, silk crepe or voile, are all suitable materials for this prettv wrapper. 8 Sizes - 32 to 46.

Price 10 ce,nts. Waist and skirt pat- | terns are usually separate, therefore be sure to send 20 cents for a two-piece suit pattern which has two numbers, i. e., a waist number and a skirt number; if | such a pattern has but one number, send only 10 cents. Order by number and title , of pattern. If for children, give age; for adults, give bust measure for waists, and waist measure for skirts. Address orders i to Pattern Department. The Ohio Farmer. Cleveland. Ohio. Complete catalog, , containing hundreds of the season's de- I signs, will be sent you postpaid for 16 cents.

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Wouldn't it be fine to sit in your home and hear the Trinity Choir sing "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Rock of Ages"; or the Haydn Quartet sing, My Boy

The powerful soul-stirring hymns and the magnificent anthems and oratorios of the masters, sung by noted soloists and famous choirs, are yours whenever y6u want to hear them.

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The Victor not only enables you to have sacred concerts at home, but puts the best entertainment of every sort at your command. The magnificent voices of the most famous grand-opera stars, the world's greatest bands and famous instrumentalists, the latest song-hits, oldtime ballads, side-splitting jokes and comic songs, the liveliest dance music - all this and more you can have with a Victor, and only with a Victor. jr<^

Ask any Victor dealer to play any sacred music or anything else you want to heary' Also ask him to tell you about the easy terms on which you can buy a I 'ictor, Use the coupon and get free catalogue of the Victor and Victor records.

Will be sent to all sufferers of rheumatism without rost. The most stubborn cases huve been relieved no quickly that it now is a standard remedy in the borne. Ten years successful use of this remedy in hospitals and private practice by physicians has demonstrated the fact that it removes the acid from the system, checks its formation and dissolves recent deposits. Write us today for free sample box. Sold by all druggists atoO cents, . r l y

Wright'S Condensed Smoke

A liquid made from hickory wood. Imparts the delicate flavor that is peculiar to meats smoked with hichorv wood. 1,'SEI) BY APPLYING THE CONDENSED SMOKE WITH A BRUSH. Send 10c an.l names of five who cure meat and we will mail you sample free. Sold onlv in square quart bottles with metal cap. Never in bulk. At druggists, 75c per bottle. Bottle smokes a barrel.

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A>i duces 100 candle power light-) brighter than electricity or acetylene - cheaper than kerosene. No" dirt. No grease. No odor. Over 800 styles. Every lamp warranted. Agents wanted. Write for catalog. Do not delay.

(Conducted by W. C. Fair. V. S.) 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.

Cracked Heels - Swollen Leg. - Horse has a swollen hind leg. It is thickened up to body and skin oozes yellow fluid. There are several open cracks. J. T. H., Kittanmg. Pa. - Peed no grain. Clip hair off wherever skin is discharging fluid. Put 1 oz. acetate lead, 6 dr. sulfate zinc and 1 dr. tannic acid in 1 qt. of water and apply to .sores 3 times a day. Give a tablespoonful of nitrate potash in feed night and morning for a week. Feed enough wellsalted bran mash or vegetables to keep bowels open. Bathing leg well with hot water twice a day will make him more comfortable.

Exostosis. - Young mare has hard bunch on outside of shin, midway between fetlock and hock. Is not lame but leg stocks when standing in stable. Give a simple formula for condition powder. M. W. H., Edgerton, O. - The bunch you refer to is an exostosis, same nature as splint. Apply 1 part red iodide mercury and 8 -parts lard twice a week, to bunch only. Equal parts by weight of ginger, gentian, quassia, cinchona and fenugreek is a very good and inexpensive condition powder. Give a tablespoonful in feed 3 times a day.

Stocking - Mare stocks in all four legs. E. C. B., New Bremen, O. - Stocking is a result of disease, but not one itself. Give a tablespoonful of the following compound powder in feed, 2 or 3 times a day: Powdered rosin, ginger, gentian and nitrate potash, equal parts by weight. This medicine should be given until the desired effect is produced, then give once a day or as often as necessary. Bandaging legs in cotton will help.

Abortion. - Mare has lost two colts after being pregnant seven months. G. M. L, Pierpont, O. - If your mare is now pregnant you had better leave her alone, for if you commence injecting her you will perhaps do her harm. If she has another miscarriage write me and I will tell you what to do.

Mare Sleeps Standing. - Mare when idle or standing in stable seems to fall asleep and drops on her knees. D. W. K., - Dayton. O. - Cut down on the grain when she is not working. Also give 1 dr. bromide potash. % dr. ground nux vomica in feed, 3 times a day. She should have some exercise every day and the bowels kept open.

Chronic Grease Heel. - Colt with white hind leg was poisoned by running in alsike clover. The sores have healed but leg remains thick. C. W., Richwood, O. - Give 1 dr. iodide potassium and ^ dr. Fowler's solution in feed, night and morning. Apply no drugs to leg but bandage loosely with cotton.

Indigestion - Out of Condition. - Mare is out of condition. Her coat is rough; hair erect; appetite variable, eyes seem dull and sleepy. H. B., Camden. O. - Your mare needs a tonic and nerve stimulant. Give % oz. fluid extract cinchona, % oz. fluid extract gentian and 2 dr. tincture nux vomica in feed, 3 times a day. Also give Vfc oz. powdered rosin in feed, once a day. Feed enough bran mash and vegetables to keep bowels open.

Acute Indigestion - Heaves. - Mare Is troubled with heaves. When driven a short distance she becomes nervous, moves hind logs up and down, is inclined to roll as tho suffering great pain. Attacks come quite frequently, but are of >-hort duration. F. G., Republic, O. - Give '/£ oz. ground ginger. 2 dr. muriate ammonia. % dr. powdered lobelia and V2 dr. powdered opium in feed, twice a day. Feed no musty or badly-cured fodder of any kind.

Bruised Foot. - Mule is very lame In one foot, apparently caused by being used on the road without a shoe. He is worse since he was shod. L. S. S.. Rising Fawn, Ga. - The proper way to shoe him is with a wide-webbed shoe, covering sole of foot with leather. Fill In sole with pine tar and oakum. This will protect the bruised parts but If pus has formed it should be allowed to escape. Apply hydrogen-peroxide or 1 part carbolic acid and 20 parts water. Keep the wound clean.

Cattle

Did Not Clean Properly. - Cow did not clean properly at time of last calving. Her udder is also n little caked. L.. S. S., Itlsing Fawn. Ga. - Inject her with 1 part coal-tar disinfectant and 100 parts water, twice a day. using not loss than 1 qt. at a time. Also give 1 oz. hyposulfite soda In feed, twice a day. Apply hot Unseed oil to udder, twice a day.

Acidity of Stomach. - Cow persists In eating horse manure. She seems to be In frond health. A. W. H.. Germantown. O. - Your cow suffers from acidity of stomach. Give 2 oz. bicarbonate soda. 1 oz. ground ginger and 1 oz. powdered charcoal In feed, f! times a day.

Lump-jaw. - Cow has large lump on uprer jaw. It broke In throe different plaoea and later healed. Is her milk fit to vise, and would she be lit for beof? W. P.. Attica. O. - If the bunch has ceased to supinirate her carcass would be lit for food, if the jaw i« tho only part that is diseased, but her milk should not be used.

Milk Fever. - Cow took sick day niter i living, and went down. YW U8QO B pump and milking tube and filled udder with air. Next day she was up and In pood condition but udder is sore. J. S. SC.. Sycnnore, O. - You managed very well and saved your cow. It is possible that a little dirt or germs got into udder when you

I believe the Detroit Tongueless Disc Harrow has had the largest sale in its first two seasons on the market of any farm imple. ment ever manufactured. W. W. Collier, Gen. Mgr.

At the end of that time - if you don't want it - return it to us. We'll allow the freight - thus the test won't cost you one penny. That test is only a part of our liberal selling plan.

It's just our way of assuring every one of our customers that they are going to get what they want and what they will be pleased with when they buy a Detroit Tongueless Disc H arrow.

We're anxious to send a Detroit Tongueless Disc Harrow to any responsible farmer - without deposit - and without advance payment - to make the test. It must be a good Disc - and one that will tleo.se you - or we could not go on making this proposition year after year.

We're sending out thousands upon thousands of these Discs all over the country on this plan. Surely we could not afford to do this if the Disc were not all we claim it to be.

The principle of the Detroit Tongueless Disc Harrow is right. The Forward Truck does away with all of the annoyance on the team of the old "tongue." It does away with all jamming - end thrust - and whipping of the horses, that frets them and puts them out of commission just at the time you need them most. See the two wheels back of the Disc Blades in the picture?

Those wheels are a part of the Detroit Tongueless TRANSPORT TRUCK, upon which you can raise the Disc Blades off the ground, making them reston the front and back Trucks - so that you can drive the Harrow over stony ground, rough and sandy roads, bridges, etc., without dulling the blades or cutting up the surface. A good invention - that Transport Truck, - 'most worth its weight in gold the way it saves Disc Blades that have to be transported from one field to another or from house to field.

Year before last we had over 1600 orders for this Disc that we couldn't fill - had to send them back. Last year we made twice as many as the previous year - and still we couldn't fill all our orders.

This year we've increased our factory facilities, and hope to be able to fill every single order on the Detroit Tongueless. It iias had a wonderful sale - and has given universal satisfaction.

Beware of imitations. They pay "Imitation is theslncerest flattery" - and our Detroit Tongueless Pise Harrow Is being very much flattered. There are several cheap Imitations of our Harrow being oil'ered for sale through dealers. Don't buy one of of them believing that you are getting a genulno Detroit - because you are not. The Detroit Tongueless Disc Is not for sale by any dealer - anywhere. Wo sell It direct from our factory - and yon keep all tho dealers' profits In your own pocket.

We Sell You A Detroit Tongueless Oiso Harrow On Time-On Trial-Freight

us your name and address, and letting us send you our new 1907-08 Disc catalogue. This Book tells you more about the famous Detroit Tongueless Disc Harrow than we can tell you here - gives you our 7tx=l Selling Plan and quotes prices on a Detroit delivered at your rail- A-y road station. You can buy the genuine Detroit Tongueless Di>e TV. only through us direct. We advise you of this that you may notrtrJP be Imposed upon by some unscrupulous dealer who will represent to you that he has a Detroit Tongueless Disc Harrow for gale - or\ one as good. He can't have a genuine Detroit Tongueless - and he can't have one "just us good."

NOTE: - Full line cf Detroit Ton?ueIe3s Discs are carried &t our branch houses in all leading trade centers, enabling us to make prompt shipment to all points. To be sure of getting a Detroit Tongueless just when you want it, better set your order in early.

LAKGK, healthy, well-wooled Shropshire ewes for sale, right age, right kind, bred to extra good rams. Also ewe and ram lamhs. Inspection invited. C. LEMliN, HAMBURG. MICHIGAN.

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Head your herd with a Guernsey bnll and improve the color and quality of your milk. Young bulls and calves for Hale. Farmers' prices. Address Belle-Vernou Farms, 'Willouglihy, Ohio.

I have started mor» breeders on the road to success than any man liiinp. I Itave the Wrjest and finest herd in the IT- S". Kvery on* in eirly developer, ready for the market at she month* Old. 1 want to place one hog in each community to advertise my herd Write for my plan, "How to Make Monev from Ho**.

Free - Feeders Hand Book

26 Shorthorn Bulls at fanners' prices. Also some herd headers - Imp. andCnnadian bred - will be sold cheap as we have outgrown our stable room and they must be sold to make room for calves. For catalogs and prices addr.JOHN GARDEX .Ravenna, 0.

Jno. A. Irion, Gai.Lipolis. Ohio

TJoland f'hinna - Service Boars; Gilts bred: Fall pigs, Meddler strain. Pricra right. Representations guaranteed. J. H. Bnrkholder. Archbold. O

T>eef-Milk Shorthorn cows, bred to the famous imported Victorof Delmany.at bargain prices now. Also choice young bulls. Write today for priec list No. 20. Maplowood Stock Farm, Allegan, Mich.

Tpor Sale - Reg. Shorthorns, good milkers: all ages. (Roans or Reds 1 bulls and heifer calves, $35. Pol. -Chins Sow pigs, $5. Pedigreed. LF.LSER BROS., Akron, Ohio.

RfirkfilllPAC - 40bred*ows 1 [fellow Prein- DclRSnircS i«rWI0O,8lrt Mid 1 Clmmpionl at the Vniverial Exposition. St. Lonii, 1904 All , for Bale. Send for cue it price lmt.M.-ipIo Leaf Fariiig.Milleriburg 0.

Thirst prize at Ohio State Fair won bv my large English Berkshire boar. Have other 800 1b. and imported boars 80 Berk. sows. hoars & pigs for salt, ARTHUR C ADAMS. Westerville. Ohio.

Etz1.Kk A Mosi'.S. Convoy. Ohio

T urge English Berkshires - Service boars, gilts. Aj bred for April farrow. Will price right, flood pedigree. LINCOLN BAKEH, l'luiu City, Ohio.

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T>oland'Chfna Hoes - A few good gilts and male rdK* at reasonable prices. Urnwn, China, Kne, Hsb. Tonloase geese and Hunt Orpingtons for sala. Address C. P. Luttrell, Lut troll, care Octa, Ohio.

open: pairs tin akin. Ea«y-feedinc kind with plenty of bona and Tlcnr. As repreaented or in on ev refunded. H. L. STEWART, R. 6. Ttffln. Ohio.

A Municipal Bond is a receipt for money loaned to a city or county for a given length of time, and is secured by the taxes on property. No matter how bad the politics of a community may be it can not affect the security.

The United States Treasury accepts for Government deposits such bonds as we offer you. Your principal can not shrink, your interest is always assured, we remit for your coupons the day they are due.

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- of practical and fancy pnrp VanetteS bred poultry. Beautiful, hardy, vigorous. Largest, most successful poultry-farm. Thousands to choose lrom. Big Profitable Poultry book tells all about it. Quotes low priues on fowls, eggs, Incubators, and supplies. Sent for i cents. Berry's Poultry Farm.Box 46 Clariada.Ia.

B. S M U C K E R , Smithvillk, Ohio

25 gilts bred for Murch and April farrow, $15 to |20. Bred to a grandson of Kant-be- Beat and grandson of King-to-Be. Choice fall pigs .of either ses. A few service boars. Polled Durham bargains. Reg. Write E. F. COOVER, Clarksburg, Ross Co., O.

C. C. Miller, R. 9, Decatur, Indiana

Durocs - All ages. Sows bred ; pigs, either sex, not akin. Heavy-boned, good colors. Satisf'n guar, or money-refunded. R. J. Henderson, Adenu, Ohio.

Cow Aborted. - Cow lost her six-monthsold calf. She was fed corn fodder and soft corn; part of corn was frozen. A. S., Van Wert, O. - It is possible that abortion was result of accident, or it may have been the result of eating ergotized food. HOGS.

Barren Sows. - Brood sows are in good health, but fail to come in heat. Boar has been with these sows most of time. G. A. O. . Greensburg, Ind. - Give each sow a dessert spoonful sanmetto and V2 teaspoonful powdered capsicum in feed. twice a day.

Loss of Appetite - Rheumatism. - Pig seems to have lost his appetite: joints are quite stiff and he showed a little dizziness one evening. J. E. P., Butler. Ind. - Give 15 drops fluid extract gentian. 10 drops fluid extract cinchona, 5 grains carbonate potash and 4 grains bromide potash. 3 times a day.

Billiousness. - Two pigs are sick. They have but little appetite and stand humped up. 'They have appeared dumpish for tho past 10 days. R. B., Defiance, O. - Give Vz grain podophyllin and 10 grains hyposulfite soda, once a day. Also give 20 grains ground gentian and 10 grains powdered sulfate iron, 3 times a day.

Sheep

Worms. - Flock of sheep is badly run down. We dissected one this morning and found rectum quite full; excrement was mixed with thread-like worms, about an inch long, and small intestines contained tape worms, several feet long. Have dosed them with many remedies, kamala being the only one that seemed to do them any good. S. R.. Gaylord. Ind. - If you are sure that your sheen, have tape worm give them powdered kamala, % grain to a pound of sheep is a full dose. Three hours after giving it. give castor oil. It will be a mistake to give them many doses; however, you had better give them some of the following compound powder in feed, twice a day: Powdered sulfate iron, ground gentian, ginger, cinchona and salt, equal parts by weight. and a teaspoonful divided between 3 or 4 sheep.

Wood Co.. O.. (N. W.) Dec. 24. - Much alternate freezing and thawing, quite a few light snows. Everything down and sales slow, horses less than other stock. Most of the corn is husked and much is being sold at 70c cwt. ; eggs, 28c; butter, 25c. Farmers are puzzled on the high corn and low hog question. Quite a few cattle on feed. Not much work being done tho some husk corn on fair days. Average number of sales being held. - Clyde A. Waugh.

Owen Co., Ind., (W. C.) Dec. 27. - Plenty of rain, roads very muddy. Wheat is looking well. Corn all in crib; large crop but poor quality. Wheat. 85c; corn, 45c; eggs, 25c; butter. 20c. Numerous sales. Property selling low except feed. - Sidney Stralv.

Morgan Co.. O., (S. E.) Dec. 26. - Plenty of ram; roads muddy. Stock looking well. Some corn yet to husk, lots of soft corn; considerable fodder being cut. Wheat not looking very well. Some farmers plowing for spring crops. Some wood being burnt for fuel; coal hard to get. Wheat, 95c; corn. 75c; potatoes, 76c; but-( ter, 18c; eggs, 28c; chickens, 6c: - W. B. Hopkins.

^^^r Along the Santa Fc are Five Crcat Valleys. Every one of them win ^ >n be supporting an Jfc J immense popnlation. Land can be bought today at reasonable rates and on liberal terms. In five years ^9kW it win double ^m~~ or triple in value. A million and a hair acres arc now, or soon will be. Irrigated. Irrigation insures crops.

No drouth; no washout ; no uncertainty. Turn on the water; when you have enough to full ill your requirements, turn it off. The seasons are Ion?, the variety of crops almost limitless. Read this pace carefully. Investigate thoroughly and you will be convinced that this opportunity is one you should take advantage "*

The San Joaquin Valley of California embraces the twelve counties between Bakersfield and Stockton. It is ft valley of unlimited resources and is capable of supporting an empire.

It is a country for a man of limited means. Ten acres will more than support the average family, while twenty acres will mean a bank account in three or four years.

Anything can be grown. Fruit, vines, vegetables, cereals, all do well. While waiting for his orchards and vineyards to begin bearing, the settler can tide himself over with such crops as alfalfa, potatoes, etc., while dairying and poultry will help materially.

Large returns are received from peaches, apricots, wine, raisins and table grapes, figs, small fruits oi all kinds, sweet potatoes, and alfalfa, while oranges are yielding big returns along the foot-hills.

Land is still to be had at reasonable prices. Terms are liberal and easily met. The expenses for improvements arc slight. In short, it's an opportunity.

There are $00,000 acre* of land under irrigation in the Arkansas Valley of Kansas and Colorado. The 3,000 miles of canals and laterals cost Si 0,000,000 jxj More sugar-beets are (town in this valley than is any other part of the United States. Six Urge beet-augar factories are now in Operation and more aro budding.

Beets grown in this section have a high percentage of sugar, and as the land produce* in unusual abundance, the crop is a very profitable one.

Another staple is alfalfa, which has reached a wonderful development yielding a heavy tonnage and allowing two or three cuttings a year. There is a strong demand for every ton grown and prices are good.

The famous Rocky Ford cantaloupe is grown in this valley and Is a big money maker. Fruits of all kinds do well and arc certain income getters. The climate is all but ideal; the altitude about 3,600 feet; the air invigorating; and the sun shining almost every day makes tbe valley a delightful place to live in.

In the Hio Grande Valley of Hew Mexico, the Reclamation Service has projected a system of irrigation that will cost S7, 200,000 and will reclaim 300,000 acres of land. It is proposed to darn tbe river near Engle, New Mexico, one hundred and twenty miles above £1 Paso.

It will be three years or more before the Engle Dam Is completed, but in the meantime a diversion dam has been put in to irrigate about 85,000 acres jn the Messlla Valley.

This valley is as rich as the Rile, and with the completion of the Engle project every acre of available land will be in cultivation. Row, however, is a good time to get in "on the ground floor," as tbe irrigated land in this fertile valley, with an assured water supply, will command big prices.

The Roosevelt Dam, soon to be completed, will Irrigate, to start with, about two hundred thousand acres of very fertile land in the Salt River Valley of Arizona. This acreage will be increased within a few years to three hundred thousand acres. As soon as the water for irrigation is turned into the Valley, it will become one of the most desirable places of residence in the west. The settler who gets in early can get his land at reasonable cost. The increase in land values alone will double his money. If he has cultivated the land intelligently, it will sell within five years for three or four tunes tbe present price. The climate is so favorable that one crop immediately succeeds another. Alfalfa yields wonderfully and sells readily at from ten to twelve dollars a too. As a fruit and vegetable country this valley is destined to rival California. The immense mineral development in Arizona insures a good market for all farm products for a long time to come. Sheep and wool are among Arizona's principal staples; great numbers of sheep ore pastured on tbe ranges, being driven into more protected valleys at shearing time.

In the Pecos Valley of Hew Mexico irrigation is working wonders. Tbe Government irrigation projects at R os well and Carlsbad, now completed, together with more than 400 artesian wells, every one of which will irrigate too acres of land, will insure the development of upwards of 100,000 acres of tbe richest land in the world.

Water being assured, crop yields are very large, and tbe climatic conditions are all that could be desired. Apples and pears grow to perfection, tbe fruit being of unusual size, without blemish of any kind, and of a distinct flavor.

Alfalfa will yield six tons to the acre and finds a ready market at Sio a too. By feeding bogs, the value of this crop is easily raised 50 per cent.

Indian com, milo maise, kaffir corn, millet, wheat, barley, oats, and rye are produced abupdantly, and pay splendidly for the labor put on them.

Vbe country is supplied with tbe best of schools, churches, and in tbe principal towns, with public library, water works, electric lights, etc.

We have published booklets descriptive of each of the Valleys mentioned above. Which interests you most? Let me know and I will send you literature and tell you how to go with the least possible expense.

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Just write me your name and address and .1 will mail you my Perfect Home Eye Tester and Rolled Gold Spectacle Offer absolutely Free. Address: - BK. HABX SPECTACLE COMPA5T, Block 199, St tools, Mo. PT / WANT AGENTS ALSO.

Cough S Heaves

Can you afford to neelect horses that are couyhintr, and let the disease term inate in broken wind or heaves, when it only costs S^c a day to treat a horse lirop^rly for either eungh or heaves.