Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 December 1907 — Page 4

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HINTS FOR FARMERS

To Obtain Fertile Eggs. The number of hens to be allowed wlth*nch male bird to obtain fertile eggs differs, of course, according to the nature of the bird, but, as a rule, , breeders—especially amateurs—are not so careful as they might be In this matter. Some put only four hens with a cock, and the result Is a number of infertile eggs, whereas if seven to ten I hens were the number nearly every egg would prove fertile. There are : naturally exceptions, but this Is cerjtainly the rule. A Cochin cock will {take from four to six hens and a ißrahma from six to nine, while lu a ; number of the other breeds one cock {With eight hens or even a dozen would .not be too many. When fowls have a large range, half as many more hens may be allotted to one male bird and the eggs will prove more fertile. As a rule, however, from six to ten hens Is the most successful number. This subject of mating is not so well understood as it should be, and breeders should give more attention to the matter and by means of experiments easily discover the best number of hens to one male bird suited to the particular breed they keep.—London Illustrated Mail.

The Dry Cows. ' There are men so generous that they will actually feed a cow on straw all winter and then swear at her because she does not give more milk. The winter time, when most of the cows are dry, is the time to prepare for next year’s milk production. There Is nothing surer than this fact: If a cow runs down In flesh in the winter time, she will not be a profitable milker during the next summer. That Is one of the fundamental mistakes which a great many of our dairymen are making with reference to the feeding of cows. A great many farmers’ cows are so thin in the spring that It takes them half of the summer to recover from the bad effects of the winter. There Is another reason, and a very Important one, that cows should l>e fed well during the winter time when they are dry. It has been demonstrated that the effect of poor feeding upon the progeny Is very marked, and one of the reasons why so many cows are unprofitable milkers is because they were not properly fed when they should have been. —Professor H. H. Dean, Ontario, Canada.

Worms In Horses. The following is a standard remedy for worms in horses, says the Atlanta Constitution: One dram of tartar emetic, one dram of copperas, two drams of cottonseed meal. Mix the above and give as one dose night and morning for a week. Then give a purge of one ounce of spirits of turpentine and one pint of raw linseed oil. After three weeks repeat the entire treatment in order to destroy any worms that may have hatched from eggs during that time, because the medicine will not destroy the eggs. During the interval

between the two courses and for two >or three weeks after the last course the following tonic: Four ounces of powdered saltpeter and four ounces of powdered copperas. Mix together and divide into twenty-four powders and give one every night in a small bran mash.

Keep the Hogpen Clean. Filth breeds disease in the hogpen the same as in the poultry lot. If dirt and trash are allowed to accumulate? disease is sure to be the result. When there Is an outbreak of disease one of the very first things to do is to clean things in general. The small hogpen should be cleaned out every week. The pigs cannot remain healthy if they have to eat their feed in their own filth. When the weather Is dry scrape the trash together with a scoop and throw it out of the pen. Nothing Is lost by occasionally giving the pen a sweeping with* a coarse broom. This should especially be done if the pigs ar expensive full bloods.—Chicago Inter Ocean.

Pigs Need Warm Shatter. A fall litter of pigs cannot be raised In quarters where the temperature Is liable to make extreme changes. It is as essential to avoid an extreme change from the proper to the improlfier temperature as It is from a proper to Improper ration. As a rule, sheds which are open at one side and both ends are far from satisfactory. They should be so constructed that they can be closed if necessary during cold periods.

' Killing Poultry. The best method of killing poultry Is to dislocate the necks, and once the knack is acquired it is a simple method. The legs are held in one hand and the bird’s neck is taken in the other, and by a quick movement this is elongated so that it is quite dislocated. After this a sharp penknife is inserted through the roof of the mouth to allow the blood to pass away freely. It is best to pluck immediately.

< Value of the Separator. Professor Eckles. the well known dairy expert connected with the Missouri experiment station, says: “By using the separator froui one-fourth to one-third more butter can be made than when the cream is raised by gravity in ths common crock or pah. That is to say. four cows with a separator are equal to five similar ones without one.” Read The Democrat for news

”NIGHT WIND"

"Come hither, my daughter. I would fain hold converse with you.” It was the great chief. Red Fox, who gave utterance to these words, and they were addressed to Night Wind, the most beautiful maiden of the Ogallala tribe. "What is It. father?” she asked, and gazed at the commanding figure of the chief with startled Interest, as if she feared to hear what be was about to say. And now, while we leave the chiet and bls daughter conversing together, let us take a cursory view of the region Immediately surrounding and note the picturesque attractiveness of the locality. It was an Ideal spot for iy> Indian village, for the tents were pitch ed In a majestic forest of great trees, overshadowing a smooth and grassy slope, at the foot of which flowed the upper Snake river. But to return to the- chief and bis daughter. The fair Night Wind listened with a palpitating heart to the words of her father. “Tomorrow Swift Arrow wHI return to our village, bringing us tokens ot victory the scalps of our hereditary foes, the Siskiyous,” said the chief. “He is now the second leader of our tribe, and when I, the great Red Fox, am gathered to my fathers and take up my eternal abode in the happy hunting grounds he, Swift Arrow, will be the first chief of the Ogallalas. She who Is now daughter of the great chief must be wife of the new chief.”

“No, dear father, no!” exclaimed Night Wind, sinking to her knees and lifting her hands in pitiful entreaty. “Swift Arrow is a great chief, but he is cold and cruel, and I can never love him.”

“I have given my solemn promise, and Red Fox always keeps his word.” “Let me go to him, and I will plead with him to release you,” said the beautiful maiden, clutching at her father’s arm with hands which were laden with ornaments of gold and precious shells.

“Why do you ask this?” demanded Red Fox, a heavy frown crossing his stern features. “Because, dear father, I love another.” “His name, girt!” “It is White Moccasin.” The eyes of Red Fox flashed ominously. “White Moccasin Is the son of Sleeping Buffalo, my some time foe,” said he.

“But he is brave and strong and handsome.” urged the maiden. “He has hunted in the forest and brought me the rarest of birds. He is the most expert of all the fishermen in the tribe. As an equestrian I am sure that he cannot be excelled by any of the young men of our acquaintance. Father, dear, I love White Moccasin, and I feel thnt life without him would be burdensome indeed.”

“Speak no further,” exclaimed the chief in great anger. “You shall mar ry a chief. Tomorrow he returns, and you shall go to his tent as soon as the

great piedicine man can perform the ceremony usual to such occasions. Retire to your tent, please, and let us hear no more foolish discourse in regard to White Moccasin.”

With a heavy heart Night Wind slipped into< the privacy of her own tent and gave herself up to the most sorrowful meditations. White Moccasin was away on the chase or she might have gone to him for comforting advice. All night she lay awake on her couch of soft furs.

In the morning she heard distant shouts and knew that Swift Arrow and the victorious members of the tribe were returning to the village. Subsequently she heard the war cries and the shrill incantations which accompanied the dance of triumph, but she did not go out to join In the festivities.

It was approaching dusk when she heard a rustling sound outside of the tent and a voice asked, “Night Wind, are you there?”

“Who is it?” she asked, considerably frightened. _ “It is your faithful lover, White Moccasin.”

With a glad cry she sprang from her couch, and together they fled to the river, where a canoe was moored. With set eyes and straining muscles the lover sent the boat flying with the swift current. But they were followed, and the pursuers, with two paddles, gained at every mile. Their shouts could be heard more distinctly, and when White Moccasin looked back he saw in one canoe the figure of Swift Arrow and in another the sinewy form of Red Fox. And now what sound broke on his ear? It was the thunder of the cataract ahead. If he stopped to make a landing be would be captured, whereas to stop and surrender would be Infamy. He called to Night Wind and said: “Listen. I will push the canoe ashore and fight them as they come. You escape.” v “No!” she shouted. “Let us die together!” “Night Wind, listen,” he entreated. With a sudden leap she wrested the paddle from his hands and threw it far overboard. The pursuers shouted In dismay. Red Fox loved his daughter and had not allowed his braves to fire at the flying canoe. White Moccasin and Night Wind stood erect in the canoe, clinging to each other and waving defiance to the old chief. A groan of mortal agony escaped Red FoX. At that moment his own canoe was safely grounded. He saw his daughter and the undaunted White Moccasin whirl through the moonlit vapors and disappear into the awful abyss of waters.

FOR THE HOUSEWIFE

Practical Old knit underwear can be utilized in various ways, especially the woolen. Nice wash and bath cloths can be made from it by crocheting the edges around with tiny yarn. It can also be used in self wringing mops of’simply as floor cloths by doubling and stitch-’ Ing with tidy yarn. Save all your salt bags. They not only make nice jelly bags, but several put together and stitched on the machine make good dishcloths or washcloths. Gloves that will take the place o( rubber gloves when working in the garden or washing dishes are made by dipping old gloves into hot linseed oil, which renders them waterproof. Black lace can be freshened to look like new by washing tn water Into which has been put a little ammonia, then rinsed In strong coffee.— Housekeeper.

Kitchen Notes. To thicken gravies and stocks add a pinch of halt to the flour. It will prevent lumps and make the gravies even. When celery is needed for any kind of salad, such as chicken or lobster, dip It with scissors instead of cutting It with a knife. It saves half the work for a busy housekeeper. When meat becomes scorched In the kettle set the kettle and contents immediately into a pan of cold water and let It remain for about five minutes. When the meat is treated In this way no scorched taste can be detected

To Loosen Glass Stoppers. To loosen glass stoppers put a drop of Sweet oil around the edge of the stopper, then place the bottle near the fire until It becomes warm, when a light blow with a wooden Instrument on each side of the stopper generally will loosen It. If, however. It should not, repeat the oil and heat applications until successful. The resistance of glass jars that refuse to open can be overcome by setting them top downward in an inch or two of hot water. Fried Apples. These are also excellent served with any form of pork. Select large, firm apples, rather tart, and wash without paring. Core, cut In slices half an inch thick, then brown in pork fat or butter, turning with a pancake turner so as not to break. They should be tender, but not broken. If preferred a trifle sweet sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over the uncooked side just before turning. Fried apples are especially nice with fried pork or sausage.

Rack In Scrub Bucket. A rack on the scrub bucket for holding soap, brush and cloth will be recognized at once by the scrubwoman and general housekeeper as a great convenience. The worker who is' mov-

HOLDS SOAP AND BRUSH.

ing around from point to point experiences an aggravating annoyance of becoming separated from the soap cup —that is, she works alongi pulling the bucket after her, but she often overlooks the soap cup and has to retrace her steps to recover it. With the rack secured to the bucket, as shown in the accompanying cut. the trio—woman, bucket and soap—travel together. The rack Is the subject of a recent invention, and it will be readily seen how it is secured to the bucket. It offers ample facilities for holding all the necessary appurtenances of the scrubber.

Sewing Hints. Use double thread for gathering. Use as fine a thread and needle as the garment will allow. When threading your needle make the knot on the end broken from the reel. The rule for frilling is to allow one and a half the length of the edge to be trimmed. When sewing on a button place the knot on the right side of the cloth directly under the button.

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The Leading Question The question paramount of importanceto thoae who have eye trouble ia “Where shell I go to got rollof and comfort?** Ninety per cent of all eye trouble ia caused by defects which may be relieved by properly fitted glasses. The correct fitting of glasses ia my exclusive business and I guarantee satisfaction in every case I undertake. You can’t do better than to put your eyes in my care. You might do worse. Eyes examined free by latest methods. Office over Murray’s Store. The well known and /reliable Graduate Optician A. G. CATT, Optician.

Real Estate Transfers. Maud Poisel to Louis Paulsen, Nov. 10. It 15, bl 8, Wheatfield, Graham’s 2nd add. SM). i James A. Wa.hbqru, Tr.,to Starry G.Hand. Nov. 19. Its 1, 2. 3. bl 9, Remington, Western add outlot 19, 81.000. Sterry G Hand to James A. Washburn, Nov. 19, uud. W Its 1.2.8, bl 9. und K out it 19, Remington, Western add. 1500. i Mary E. Bentley to John W. Tilton, Oct. 9, ' out It 9. Wheatfield 1250, q.c. d. Robert B. Porter et ux to Harry R. Kurrlc, Nov. 23. eW uw, 18-29 6, Marlon, 910,000. Warren T McCray to William Simons, Nov. 30, 1904, mid 1-12 Its 1, 2,3, 4, bi 9, pt. Its, bl 9. l>t, out Its 18,19, pt Its 4, 5,6, bl 8, Remington, Western add., 92,000. Warren T. McCray et a) to James A. Washburn et al, Nov, 8, und S it 4. bl 9. pt It B, bl 9, pt. It 4,5,8, bl 8. pt out it 18, pt out It 19, Its 1, . 2,3, bi 9. Remington, Western Add , 98.000. George Arthur White to Conrad F. Meyers Oct. 25, pt se ne 23-32-5,29.13 acres, Kankakee, . 91,188,20.

Samuel A. Carson to Carry A. Williams, Nov. 21, rW ne, 14-28-8, Milroy, 94,000. Harmon H. Kelder to Samuel E. Upcott, Nov. 26, nw ne 17-81-7,40 acres, Keener, 91,400, Fred Granger to Adolphus B. Crowell, Oct, 18, sH nw 36-82-7,80 acres. Keener. 93.600. Philip Kistner to Mary Kistner, Nov, 25, pt eW 31-29-6, pt nw 32-29-5, 368.64 acres. Hanging Grove, $5,000. William B. Austin to Hiram Day,Nov.4, Its 2. 3, Rensselaer, Leopold’s add , 8450. Daniel Stutsman to Ira Chupp et ux, Nov. 30. pt wW nw 34-30-7, 77.30 acres. Union 94.500. Frank P. Morton to George B. Davidson, Oct. 7, sw se 27-29-6, sW nw ne 27-29-6, Marion, 46,600.

Cordelia P. Mon nett to Chic. Training School for City, Home and Foreign Mis., July 11. nw nw 1 28-7, 61 95 acres nW 2-28-7, 412.33 acres, se 35-29-7,160 acres, aw 36-29 7.160 acres, pt ne 36-29-7. I acre, pt se sw 36-29-7, .08 acres, pt sw nw 35-29-7,17 acres, pt nw sw 35-29-7, 17 acres, pt sw sw, 36-29-7, 17 acres, pt sw. 35-29-7, 17 acres, ne sw 35-29-7, 40 acres, se sw 35-29-7, 40 acres, se nw 35-29-7,40 acres, sW sw sw 30-29-6, 21.33 acres, ne nw sw 30 29-6, 10 62 acres, nW nW sH nw sw 30-29-6, 5.31 acres, Marion, pt It 4. bl 3, Rensselaer, its 1, 2. 3. 4,5, 6, 7,8, 9, 10,11,12,13,14,15, bl 30, Rensselaer, Weston’s 2nd add.. 81. Simon P. Thompson to Edna Thompson. Nov 29. sW 29 30 7, cH 32-30-7, nW se 82-30-7, 720 acres. Union. 930,000. Simon P, Thompson to Firman Thompson, Nov. 29, sW sw 15-30-7, nw 22-30-7, sW se 16-30-7, pt sW sw 16-80-7, pt nW 21-30-7, Union, 435,000.

Simon P. Thompson to Firman Thompson, Nov 29, nW 29-30-7, sW 20-30-7, w 44 sw 21-30-7, 720 acre*. Union, 930,000 Firman Thompson to Simon P. Thompson, et ux, N0v.29. sW sw 15-30-7, nw 22-30-7, sW se 16-30 7. pt 3« sw 16-30-7. pt nW 21-30-7, Union, 835.000, , —i ... '

Rebecca A Kepner to laaacM. Kepner, Nov. 23, pt »w «w 19-29-0, 76-100 acre*, Marion $lO. Fannie Parks, et al to George L. Parks Nov. 21, ne nw 29-27-6, pt nw nw 29-27- 6,50 acres, Marion. $5,000. Brasilia F, Ferguson et ux to Jesse I. Tyler. De. 2, Its 7, 8,9. 10,11, 12, bl. 8, Demotte McDonald's add., $5 q o. d, Asa C. Prevo to James W. Stevens, Nov. 11, pt se nw 25-30*5, 36 acres, Gillam, sl, q, c. d. Milton P. White to Conrad F. Meyer, Oct 23. pt ett ne 23-32-5, 29.13 acres, Kankakee $1,310.85. * Elkanah B. Vondersmith heirs to William K. Glosser. Nov. 9, pt out It 13, Remington, n*4 nw 30- 27-6, 0240. Simon P. Thompson io Charlesßowen. Nov. 5. uH se sw 22-30-7, ne sw 22-30-7, pt s!4 nw sw 22-30 7, pt sw sw 22-30-7. 66.50 acres, Union, $3,000. John English to Eudora Brand, Dec. 4, pt It 2, bl 9, Rensselaer, Weston’s Add., sl. Francis M. Hayes to William F. Hayes, Oct. 17, se nw 21 30-6, sM sw nw 21-30-6, ne sw 21-30-6. 80 acres. Northern Indiana Land Co. to William H. Marker, Jan. 1, 1905, ne 9-32-6, se, 9-32-6, 10-32-6, 800 acres. Wheatfield, $28,000. John Eger to Harley L. Brown, Dec. 5, se se 35-32-5, Kankakee, SSOO. Robert L. Parker to Bank of Remington, Dec. 7, pt It 1,2, bl 13, Remington, 14,500. Horace Marble. Trustee et alto Bank of Wheatfield. Nov. 30, pt Its 9, 10, bl 1, Wheatfield, sl. q. c, d. Linkens Lit tell to Alonzo Cook, Nov. 12, pt wH se, 24-28-6,70 acres. Milroy, $3,500. S. P. Swisher to George G, Robertson, Nov. 6, sw 21-32-5, wJ4 se 21-32-5, Kankakee, SII,OOO. Mary E. Bentley to John W. Tilton, Dec. 5, Wheatfield, pt ne sw 25-32-6, Wheatfield. sl. q. c.d. George D. Ritchey to James Shepard et ux, Dec. 2. se ne 35-32-5. 40 acres. Kankakee,sl,2oo.

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STATEMENT OP THE CONDITION OP THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK v OP RENSSELAER. IND., DECEMBER 3. 1907 RESOURCES Money Itnned to Farmers and Merchants „ $288,223 66 Government and County Bonds .. n,ooo 00 Real Estate owned (Bank Building SBOOO, other $1,300); 0300 00 Money in Depository Banks 121 260 55 Cash in Safe, Gold and Silver $18,600.00 I , _ " “ “ Currency . 20,889,05 | <-• 39,489 05 Total Resources....:.. ....'...5470,173 26 LIABILITIES Capital paid in $30,000 00 Earnings after expenses paid (this stands as additional securKT . ‘ ty frPTSM-: 41.141 89 National Bank Notes issued (secured by Government 80nd5).... 7.500 00 Due to Depositors on demand /. 22891171 Due Depositors on time " 162’619 66 Total due Stockholders and Depositors. .. $470,173 26 . Including the legal liability of our stockholders, there stands in addition to the resources of the Bank, over SIOO,OOO for the protection and safety of Depositors. This statement shows cash on hand and in banks subject to call, 41 per cent., of oar deposits. The above is a condensed form of statement made in response to the Government call. We desire to thank our customers and friends for the liberal patronage extended to us during the past year. We shall continue to conduct our business in such a safe and conservative manner as shall merit your support and confidence in the future. Respectfully Addison Parkison, James T. Randle. John M. Wasson, I Directors. George E. Murray, E. L. Hollingsworth

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The Anvil Chorus » “Order jis Heaven’s first law,” DeArmond’s work’s without flaw; “Instinct builds a nest that’s true,” DeArmond shapes the horse shoe. W. S. DeARMOND, Tefft, - - Indiana.

The Garden Spot of Indiana Buy a Farm There While You Can Several thousand acres of land yet for sale in the “Gifford District” of Jasper county. Many of the farms are well improved with good buildings and the crops are there to show for themselves. Will sell on easy terms. Call on or write to me at once it you want to get a farm in this garden spot of the state before prices of land double. Also have other lands for sale in Indiana and other states. ’ , ED. OLIVER, Newland, - . - > Indiana.

a, fneis’M ® »e teMoii, u Of Benton, White and Jasper Counties, BBPBESXNTED BY Marion i. adams, 1 RENSSKLABR. IND. Insurance in force Dec. 81,1906, L »2,285,660.00. Increasewbr year 1906. *138,445.00.

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