Ligonier Banner., Volume 30, Number 41, Ligonier, Noble County, 16 January 1896 — Page 7

? '~ TO THE PESSIMIST. Brother—you with growl and frown—‘Why don’t you move from Grumbletown, Where everything is tumbled down, * And skies are dark and dreary? Move over into Gladville, where ; Your face will don a happy air, And lay aside that look of care . For,smiles all bright and cheery. In Griimbletown there’s not a joy But has a shadow of alloy - ) - That must its happiness destroy And make you to regret it. In Gladville they have not a care But what it looks inviting there : And has about it something fair That makes you glad to get it. 'Tis strange how different these towns Of ours are! Good cheer abounds 2 In one, and gruesome growls and frowns Are always in the other. . If you your skics of ashen gray ‘Would change for sunny smiles of May, From Grumbletown, Oh! haste away; Move into Gludville, brother. —Nixon Waterman, in L. A. W, Bulletin. A PARTICULAR FRIEND. ‘% @ IVE me- your list W\ e 85D now, if you want : o = 10, mAid. Miss @24 '@, MY Gardner, stopping A * \ G per writing sudv 5 \\\X . denly and looking NS 6\§ up im pa tiently. o She was making (‘:', \§ out invitations to \ : : 3 ¢ a tea which she b intended to give, and looked hot and &toss. Bob drew a tiny sheet of paper from his pocket, approached his sister cautiously, handed her the paper and retreated to his armchair, -Once more seated, he resumed his cigar and in a half-amused, half-curious way watched his sister attentively. &he shuffled her fecett a great deal and screwed her mouth into al possible shapes as she ‘read the names to herself, thereby _ affording Bob the greatest delght, for he liked to tease his sister because she got angry so quickly. “Miss Shepard!” she exclaimed, suddeniy. turning and glaring at Bob. “Why, -Bob,”" she went on, very impa- © tiently, “I thowght you hated Miss ¢« Shepard!" You are always as rude to Lier as you can possibly be. You would rather do anything than dance with her at a party. You say horrid things about her, and here you’'ve put her )~ down on your list. I had left her off mine because I thought you hated her ®O.” Miss Gardner paused to give her brother a chance to getin a word—a thing she seldom did, it seemed to him. "~ “Well,” he said, helplessly, “1 thought she ought to come. It strikes me that “= it is rather hasty of you to leave her - out on my accoumnt. Isn’t she-a friend of yours?” , “May Shepard is an awfully nice girl; . a thing which you have heard me say about a thousand times before!” Helen exclaimed, throwing down her pen and . getting ready for a fight. “Bob Gard‘fner. you are the most utterly incon“sistent creature. 'There doesn’t seem # to be the slightest use in talking to ' you.” ; _ Bob tried at this point to say “no,” but his sister had the floor. ; “What do you want her here now «« for? Just to be as disagreeable to her Y as you can? I don’t believe she’d come, anyway, because she must want to keep out of the way of such a rude, sub- . limely conceitegl —” : . “Then don’t invite her, dearest; but forbear blackguarding me, because I don’t want to go to the next assembly very badly as it 1%, and the last thing—" “I shall invite her, too, and if you don’t treat her decently, you’ll wish ~you had. Furthermore, I'm going to ask her to pour out, as I should have in the first place if it hadn’t been for you.” “IHadn’t been for—who?” A Helen sat down to write the address on her list. Bob smoked his cigar in silence, with a satisfied smile on his face; as though he had attained success in some cherished project; then

{'y NV - . S L//»\/" Lﬂii > -‘{/;s‘{,‘}' WO T SN /7QI“ \) \z/Zw‘ < - ‘ f %!I—.—\ e /T{«/l // 04 ~ i Vil / ~ N 0 A f ay | T‘§ - 920 4/, Iﬂ'[ WA L\ ‘ 8 Snd RS LY Gn =/A b = T OSRr= L R 0[ N fly O 7 T ! oo {sy i/ A \‘\\ A \\wl ‘,\(;, i \\\‘t}\ ‘\\ \\"\\, - SR BV DY\ A T e "% WANT TO HAVE A SERIOUS TALK" WITH YOU.” put on his hat and coat and started out. ITelen wanted to tell bim that it was time for lunch, but did not, under the circumstances, think it best to lower herself to do so. So Bob probably didn’t get any. . A week later came the tea—one of the ghastliest ordeals imaginable for Bob. A word with everybody,a sentence with nobody, a bewildering sea of black w coats, on the shores of which were sevoB3l excited girls” serving sherbet, chocolate and tea, and all the time, -~ smiling, laughing, frowning, at the solid walls of human beings around them. DBy great exertions Bob man.aged to pierce his way to a table more -¢crowded than the others, where aslight, pretty girl, with blue eyes and light- « brown hair, was serving the chocolate. -« “Do you meed anything, Miss Shep- . ard?” he asked, in a low tone, bending down over her. : “No, thanks; one of the other waiters is gelting things for me,” she said, loudly. - ' . Bob wisely ignored the compliment, }murly eracked his cheeks trying to “gmile, and finding a chair near the wall, drew it up and began talking to Miss Shepard, who seemed to pay very little — gttention to him. S i “Aren’t you tired of pouring out?" - he asked, at length, after he had seen ~ geveral quarts disappear. “Helen said she would send some one to relieve you vg D ; *“Yes, I wish she would; I need relief,” answered Miss Shepard. ~ This looked encouraging, but Bob ~ was more or less used to jt. Besides, - as his sister hinted, he was conceited, ~so that Miss Shepard’s last remark had -mo perceptible effect on him. A minute rMﬁ il was dirought by Miss | Gardner to attend the chocolate, and ABO WahE BER) W fdkhey passed through the dining-room. Yol Fand S '%éﬁ&f ieai | dars s "‘”& i ?w B LR ee e T e S R R se b *\:“ mu* AT "q/“”“?'wfv’rwﬁﬁé* ¥ ~g;.is} A TR R R S VAL NTV I

down stifiy in the chair he gave her. Bob tried to say something, but couldn’t.

" “Well ?—we're having nice weather, Mr. Gardner,” she said, half derisively. This little observation doesn’t always kill conversation, for on this occasion it gave Bob’s mind the start it needed. “I haven’t seen you for some time.” “No; I noticed you took particular pains not to fsee_me on the street, yesterday,” said Bob. : i * “I didn’t know you were anywhere around—were you?” she asked, carelessly. M : Bob did not answer. Ie could hardly feel that the conversation had been a success so far, . “I want to have a serious talk with you,” he said, solemnly. “Well, I hope I always talk seriously. But go on. I'm dying to hear you say something.” ' “Will you tell me, if you can.” he went on, “why I don’t get along better with people? People seem to hate me instinctively, and why should they ?” “I don’t know why they do,” replied Miss Shepard, in a rather disgusted tone, for she really did know very well. “I've never heard any girl say anything about you, onc way or the other, but I've known Helen so long that perhaps they wouldn’t say anything to me on that account. How can you tell that they don’t like you?” ° '

“Well—l don’t know-—for various reasons,” replied Bob, slowly. _ “I guess the trouble is tha!{ they don’t fulfill your expectations, that's all,”” Miss Shepard continued, mercilessly. ‘“You know that a person’s self-esteem is equal to his success—divided by his expectations.” “But why do you yourself go out of your way to snub me on all occasions ?” asked poor Bob. *“I should think we might be good friends.” ‘ “Surely, I want to be good friends with everybody that I see as often as I do you. I have never meant to hurt your feelings—l never knew that I

V. s [ h | ey Ah) | P L \ AATE RN T i i \‘\ / \ rl: ,{";: iR \ o x “:I‘%l M N S, e AN //7 =W ,——-_;—‘:—/’7:..—- . ‘:;:——-:7;"*'_—-’::_:::.3—4’ ‘‘MISS SHEPARD,” HE BEGAN. could. But did you briung me in here to give me a lecture on manners? Frankiy, Mr. Gardner, I den’t think you are the person—" “No.” interrupted Bob, “I brought you neither to ask:you why you treat me so bhadly, because I love you, and-—" A shriek of laughter interrupted the poor fellow, and Miss Shepard rosc from her chair, nearly convulsed. At this moment Helen Gardner and Tom Smith. Miss Shepard’s c:ousin, came into the conservatory together. Miss Shepard, still laughing iinmoderately, exclaimeq: “Your brother there—pro-posed---oh!” And as Bob made his escape the combined shrieks of the three reached his ears, but his gister’s laughter was faint, in justice to her, let us say. i

Poor Bob, his head in a whirl, feeling like an abject fool and crushed by the blow to his vanity, no less than chagrined that he had made such a.confession to his enemy, as he thought he regarded Miss Shepard, hung around his mother and the older ladies for the next half hour. How he hated and cursed himself. It seemed to him that if he lived forever he must always feel like a fool now. But finally, as he was wandering around, he caught sight of Miss Shepard in the hall with ber things on, abont to go. Seeing thatshe was alone, he stole quickly to her. “Miss Shepard,” he hegan, with a terrible heaviness at his heart, “I am very sorry that you saw fit to make punlic what I told you and make me ridiculous. I had a better idea of you than that. What I told you was true Why couldn’t you respect my feelings, even if they did seem absurd to, you? 1 think—"’ 1 :

< “I haven’t time to talk now,” interrupted Miss Shepard, brasquely, but with the shadow of a smile. *“Those girls there are waiting for me. And I hope, Mr. Gardner, that you will iind out ve"v'y soon why you can’t get aleng with most penple. DBut Bob,” she continued, dropping her voice, “‘don’t be too angry with me, for your sister and my cousin came into the conservatory an instant before you knew it, and might have made fun of you, anywny. If it i 3 any consolation to you—anda I have decided te accept you.,”—Harvard Advocate. | ;

Bright Irish Wit.

Lord Waterford used to tell some good stories,of his experience as an Irish magistrate. One of them referred to the case of a worman whom he had to sentence for a breach of the peace. He let her off on condition that she found two securities in £lO each that she would keep the peace for six months. “Thank ye, my lard,” said ghe, moving toward the door. *“No, no,” said Lord Waterford, “you must name your securities, that' I may see whether they are satisfactory.” “Faith, and who would I name,” she answered, “but your lordship’s self; yer good enough for two"—a retort which not only showed the sprightliniess of the Irish character, but in addition the feeling of friendly confidence which the Irish peasantry who knew him cherished for the lord of Curraghmoge.—-—London Telegraph. . | - ;

~—Give a child the habit of sacredly regarding the truth, of caréfully respecting the property of others, of scrupulously abstaining from all acts of - providénce which can involve him in distress, and he will just as likely think of rushing into iin element in which he cannot breathe as of lying, or cheating, or stealing.—Brougham. . ~—Several large consignments of ralmon eggs have lately been sent from this country to Europe. Last week a crate of 50,000 eggs wus shipped from &heUnMW%ﬁalLéry at Baird, Cal.. to Ireland, and another crate, contain%i'#ﬁffﬁ& #ggs, wis shipped from the - ‘ -Tw:*-,zt. . S ke i eGe B Y

THE FARMING WORLD.

HIGH-PRICED BACON.

Selection of the Best Breeds and Feeds A for This Purpose.

There are two. all-important matters connected with the bacon trade which are entirely in the hands of the farmers, and which ought to receive every attention, viz.: the breeding and feeding of pigs, says an exchange. Different breeds suit different iocalities, and while trying to impress upon the farmers the necessity of fresh blood and careful attention to breeding it may he well to warn them against aitemptirg to introduce a new breed of pigs into a district. It is much the safer way for farmers to aim at the improvement of 'pigs which have been long bred in a district than to attempt to introduce new breeds. : /

While this is so, care ought to be taken in the selection and introduction from other districts of high-class male animals to develop the points essential in good pigs. Speaking generally, short, dumpy boars and sows ought to' be avoided, as it will be found that extra length of body not only adis much to the weight of the carcass, but insures a larger proportion of lean meat to the gross weight. Every care ought to be taken to.prevent consanguinity or close breeding. The evil effort of close breeding shows itself sooner in the case of pigs than in any other of our domestic animals, and therefore fresh blood is most essential. In practice it will be found that a wellshdaped pig can be reared, fed and brought, in a shorter space of time, to a greater weight upon a smaller amount of food than a mongrel-bred one, while the bacon and hams cut from the carcass of a weli-bred pig are superior in quality and command a higher' price in the market. Even in the heavily stocked markets of the present day there is still “room at the top,” and to-day there is still margin in the wholesale and retail markets be--tween the price of ordinsry bacon and hams and those classed as best quality. The flesh of pigs is soft if fed on brewery and distillery grains. Turnips and mangolds are unsuitable for producing good bacon. The following foods are suitable for producing good bacon: Potatoes (cooked), milk, barley meal, oatmeal and crushed oats,,i pollard bran, wheat (ground), rye meal, Indian corn (used sparingly), ground and cooked. | It is said that onec of the principal i reasons why Danish bacon has taken such a hold on the English market, and | has been so profitable to the farmersin Denmark, is the fact that they have fed their pigs largely on separated milk. Nor is milk feeding a new idea. For generations the cottagers in Cumberland and Yorkshire have made a point of buying skimmed milk for their pigs for at least a month before they were killed for family use. Although seemingly .an expensive food, the use of milk has been found to add to the flavor of the meat and also to prevent waste in cooking. When creameryseparated milk is available it may be used fresh from the separators, but if it has to be carried, or kept over, it ought to be heated to a temperature of 180 degrees at the creamery immediately after it is separated. s

BALED CORN FODDER.

In & Féew Years It Will Be a Standard Farm Prodnct.

The deficiency in the hay creop of 1895 has direected attention to corn fodder as a substitute. Inspiteofitshaving heen repeatedly proved. many farmers still leave it in the field exposed to the weather, and then bemoan the

fact that their stock eat it unwillingly. To prevent the hardening and toughen‘ing of the woody fibers of the plant, and to retain its palatability. corn fodder must be properly cured, like hay. It should then be cut or shredded before feeding. If a cutter is used the best length is from two and u half to three inches. = Shorter lengths are apt 1o stand on end in the animal's mouth, thereby rendering it sore. Only small / o S e ——— ﬂﬂ\\‘"‘\‘g“\\‘ TRR AV HGRIOANZRUORIN ’. ""'\’n‘ﬁ‘*?“@"e\’%@’ﬁ‘a Wi WY % AR R A\ A /f(s}’(.ﬁwt.«‘;e\\:.qu AR IR IO T K kUL HIT G (AR LS CORN FODDER BALE. quantities may he cut at a time, as there is danger of heating The shredder has many advantages over the cutter. The most prominect are the absence of sharp edges, the lack of waste and the fact that it can be baled like hay. The latter has caused it to be shripped to the city in some quantity. Unfortnnately, buyers ignorant of its true value have generally passed it by. This is the fate of all new things. But the day will soon come swhen the market prices of shredded corn fodder will be as regularly quoted as those of hay, for which it is a cheap and excellent substitute.—N. Y. World :

Storing Sweet Potatoes.

It is quite difficult to keep these vegetables through the winter, but it may be done if carefully attended to. They rist, be kept perfectly dry and not allowed to touch each other, or they will rot. The best way to keep them is to pack them in cut straw or chafl in barrels or boxes, and keep them in o room above ground. There are but few cellars where they can be kept to perfection. Sometimes they are wrapped in paper and packed without using chaft or straw. Others use dry sand as the packing material. The rooth in which they are: put must be kept above the freezing point, and must be dry. 1f these conditions and precautions are Kept in view, sweet potatoes may he kept until spring.-—Farm and I'iveside, Have Pens for Sick Birds. . Every poultry yard in which, say, even 100 birds are reared arnually should be provided with a place special!y <levoted to penning sick birds, where 1 an invalid can bé at once isolaied and woperly doctored. This place must be open to the sun, serecned from east wind, dust dry, freely, ventilatud, yet. free from draught, and warm. - The ek e S R s S g 0l

THE AYLESBURY DUCK.

Brief Description of a Breed Very Popular in England.

The breed takes its name from Aylesbury, England, where the duck rearing and fattening-industry is carried on to an enormous extent. The whole district presents a most remarkable instance of poultry farming. Cottagers rear from 500 to 2,000 head a year, and there are plenty of large breeders. In no other part of the world are so many fowls raised on an equal area, and these birds all belong to the so-called Aylesbury breed, which is the favorite ope throughout England. - The full-grown Aylesbury duck

/'/< X W, Yo \ 7 2 == “\\l .\ == \ 17/ ~ 4 ] ’v e raade ‘“}?r‘"' 1 | = < PRIZE DRAKE. is larger than the Pekin. It is gencrally . considered more graceful, the body being long and well balanced, carrying its weight both forward and aft instead of merely the latter, like the American favorite. The plumage of the Aylesbury should be a spotless white, tlie legs of a deep orange hue, and the ‘bill of a peculiar flesh-colored tint. The last is strongly insisted upon, and any birds whose bills are slightly off color will fail to bring the highest prices, cven though otherwise without blemish. The reason for this prejudice is the general opinion that the fiesh of the purc-bred Aylesbury is more dclicately favored than that of any other kind. - Aylesbury ducks have degenerated somewhat in size in this country, owing to too much inbreeding; but by careful selection this tendency may be obviated. Where there is plenty of clear water so as to enable it to keep cican, this is a very valuable breed. The ducks are sociable, very easily tamed, and cross well with either Rouens or Pekins.—N. Y. World.

ABOUT AFTER-SWARMS.

A Beekeeper Tells of a Simple Way to

Prevent Them.

The best: way I know to prevent after-swarms is to have all the bees that can fly go with the first swarm, and this is the way 1 manage its Have all the colonies strong, even if it should be necessary to double them up in the spring so that they will swarm at the beginning of the honey flow. Then (?ive the prime swarm on the old stand, removing the super, if any, from the present hive to the swarm; then set the parent hive on top of the swarm’s hive and allow it to remain there two or three days. All the young bees that have been out of the hive, when they come out, will go in below with the swarm. About the afternoon of the second day, if the weather has been favorable, the parent colony will have become so depleled of bees that they will give up swarming a second time and will begin to carry out drone-brood. It is then safe to carry them to a mew location; they will not swarm again, but will build up a strong colony, and will store some fall honey and be a good colony to winter. In this way we get extra strong colonies that will store more honey than the two together would if the queen-cells had been cut out. Crowd the brood chamber with bees instead of contracting it.—George W. Stephens, in Nebraska Queen.

AMONG THE POULTRY. Nearly all of the nonsitting breeds lay white eggs. : Unusually large eggs denote that the hens are too fat. One way of preventing gapes is to feed on a clean surface; . Do not try to keep too many. Hens that are crowded will not lay. The earliest maturing fowl of the larger breeds is the Langshan. If chicks are raised in a brooder care must be taken to keep the heat uniform. Gather the eggs regularly now, otherwise they are liable to become frozen and broken. : Small flocks, well cared for, will give the best results. Fifty is as:many as should be together. ; i When the hens are closely confined they will thrive better if they can have something to do. In selecting young pullets for breeding take the early hatched. They will bring stronger, healthier chickens, The fact should be kept in mind that the excess of food over what is required for maintenance and egg production will go to fat. s The purposes for which fowls are fed are several, and each purpose requires the food most naturally suited to it in order to secure the ‘best results.—St. Louis Republie.

When to Water Horses.

Always water your horses the first thing in the morning, and do not let the water be too cold. If it is too cold you will probably have a case of colic. Water is best when it is about ten degrees warmer than the outside air in winter, and as much cooler in summer, Give the hay before the grain, so that the stomach may be partially filled before the concentrated food gets into it. Better still feed chopped feed. Mix the ground grain with dampened hay or fodder, and give the largest feed at night, when the horse hag time to digest it. IFat and food for the muscles are made when the horse is at rest. Prevent Potatoes trom'Sprontln_‘. : How to keep potatoes and prevent them from sprouting is an importaut matter, as it will largely influence the supply next spring. A French experimenter keeps the potatoes for 24 hours in o mixture of two quarts of sulphurie acid in 12 gallons of Wen dries them, Another meth Yo dust each layer of potatoes with lime when they are put in the bin. The cheapest and best method is to expose the potatoes to the fumes of burning sulphar, in a close chamber or box, for half an hour. ee B e e eR A O

LIKE A FLASH OF LIGHTNING. Mr. Jones Could Not Move Hand or Foot. From thg?News, Union Alills, Indiana. Learning that Mr. N. W. Jones, a respected citizen of Willow Springs, 111., had been restored to health after montbs of suffering with that dreaded disease rheumatism, a reporter of the News was detailed to investigate, and in reply to an inquiry concerning his illness and cure, Nr. Jones cheerfully made the following statement: “About three years ago, while running a steam pump for a railway company, I was attacked with a severe spell of rheumatism and became so badly afflicted that for along time I was unable to move even with the aid of crutches. A local physician whom I called in gave me such help that after being assisted from bed, I could walk around the the house by having two canes to lean upon. “I continued in this manner all winter thinking that when warm iwveather camel would be better. 1 was somewhat betterin the s&)rin§ and returned to my work, but one day I became very much heated and took a severe cold which brought back the old disease with renewed. vigor. **‘Sharp pains would start in one limb and run all over my body like a flash of lightning. When I tried to movethe pains would seize me and I could not move hand or foot, and suffered all the tortures of the damned. "¢ tried the magneto-electric treatment for several months, using the battery a number of times each day. This treatment, however, had but little effect on my malady; my general health began to fail and I was told that the only hope of prolonged life was to seek a different climate, and unless this was done I could not live another year. * About this time 1 was induced to try Dr. Williams? Pink Pills by reading a testimonial of one who appeared to be similarly affected and was being greatly benefited by their use. I did not dare think of bein% cured, but hoped to gain strength that might get to a southern clime, which appeared to be my only salvation. “I :took one box and felt such a decided improvemenn that I sent for three more boxes and before they were used I was a well man and abie to resumemy work. Had I known of their virtues beforel mighthave saved more than a year of sufferingand several hundred dollars besides. I feel that for rheumatism they cannot be recommended too highly. i ) (Signed) N. W. Joxrs. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2Sth day of September, 1895. F. N. Smritm, [SEAL.] Notary Publie, In and for La Porte County, 111. Dr. Williams® Pink Pills contain, in a condensed form, all the elements necessary to give new life and rtichness to the blood and restore shattered nerves. They are an unfailing specific for, such diseases as locomotor ataxia, partial paralysis, St. Vitus’ dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism, nervous headache, the after effect of la grippe, palpitation of the heart, pale and sallow complexions, all forms of weakness either in male or female. Pink Pills are sold by all dealers, or will be sent post paid on receipt of price, 50 cents a box, or six boxes for $2.50 (thcgf are never sold in bulk or by the 100),by addressing Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y.

He (feeling hi’§s way .to a knowledge of her accomplishngents) — ‘“‘Can you darn stockings, Arabeélla?’ She (with distant frigidity)—*l don’t- expect to marry a man who needs .to wear darned stockings.”’— Illustrated Bits.

A Look Through South Missouri for & Cents.

The Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis R. R. Co. has just issued a magnificent book of sixty or more photo-engraved views of varied scenery in South Missouri. From these views an accurate knowledge can be obtained as to the productions and general topography of that highly-favored section that is now attracting the attentionof homeseekers and investors the country over. The title of the book is “Snap Shots in South Missouri.” It will be mailed upon receipt of postage, four cents. Addressd. E. Lockwoob, Kansas City, Mo. bt

Nor At HowEe.-—*“Unless he discovers me,” she whispered, as she shrank behind the curtains of her window, “he’ll find me out.’”” With beating heart she lisfened, while the hired girl went to the door and made the tallkk.—Detroit Tribune.

To California., —

~ Study all time cards and you will find no railroad carrying tourist cars make as quick time as the Phillips Rock Island Excursions. One hour ana thirty minutes quicker time than any other route Chicago to Los Angeles. A. Phillips & Co. have carried over 125,000 Batrons to and from California. Why? ecause every well-posted California traveler understands Phillips has the best regulated tourist system. JNO. SEBASTIAN, G. P. A,, : Chicago, 111.

CONSIDERATE.— Father—*“Why did you permit young Mashman to kiss you in the parlor last night?”’ Daughter—*‘Because I was ‘afraid he'd catch cold in the hall.”’— Brooklyn Life. : To California in Pullman Tourist Sleeping ‘ ; Cars. The Burlington Route (C.; B. & Q. . R.) runs personally conducted excursions to California, leaving Chicago every Wednesday. Through cars to California destination, fitted with carpets, upholstered seats, bedding, toilet rooms, etc.; every convenience. Speciai agent in charge. Route via Denver and Salt Lake. Sunshine all the way. Write for descriptive pamphlet to T. A. Grady, Excursion Manager, 211 Clark St., Chicago. _ A BriguT boy in a Boston school was asked to name six animals of the Arctic zone. With the confidence of a college professor, he promptly answered: ‘“Three polar bears and three seals.” o ! NS : All About Western Farm Lands. . The ¢““Corn Belt” is a monthly paper published by the Passenger Department of the Chicago, Burlington and (suincy Railroad. It is designed to give reliable information concerning western farm lands, what can be raised on them successfully, and the experiences of farmers who live in the west. Copies of the paper will be sent to any address for one year on receipt of 25 cents.’ Postage stamps accepted. Address ““The Corn ﬁelt,” 209 Adams St., Chicago. How cALMLY we may subi®it ourselves to the hands of him who bears up the world.— Richter. o 4 Low Rates to the South, On the first Tuesday of each month, the Chicago & Eastern Illinois R. R. will sell one way tickets to all points in the South at greatly reduced rates. The fast train over this route now: leaves Chicago daily at 8:25 P. M. and runs through solid to Nashville, making connection there with all trdins for the South and Southeast. City Ticket Office 280 Clark St., Chicago. ! »

- Sarsaparilla Sense. : ("G Any sarsaparilla is sarsaparilla. True. So any 3’) %, tea istea. So any flour is flour. But grades differ. Q) (ﬁ You want the best. It’s so with sarsaparilla.” There % are grades. You want the best. If you understood % sarsaparilla as well as you do tea and flour it '@3 22 would be easy to determine. But you don’t. How 'ﬁ should you ? ; L | When you are going to buy a commodity ¢ % whose value you don’t know, you pick out an old N established housc to trade with, and trust their G S@ expericnce and reputation. Do so when buying &N %‘ sarsapanilias oo . fol A ‘ _ Ayer’s Sarsaparilla has been on the market ¢ (;@' fifty years. Your grandfather used Ayer’s. Itisa B¢ reputable medicine. There are many sarsaparillas, A% But onlyone Ayer's, IT.CURES, ;. ... 25 EER 70 G 0 (P2O (70 (570 (70 (70 70 (P2O (0 (P (o)

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