APPLYING STABLE MANURE.
In
gnow or rolling
danger of loss on
indeed, than if allowed to
barnvard under ordinary
3s (O. lL. Gabrielson in
Home. To test this
ground a load
regard to hauling manure on to
there is
land
that account-—far
lie in
condi-
Farm
less,
the
tiong, says
Stock and
ter on sloping was
on land having an
feet In 30 rods,
rod As
growth of gras:
left in a heap
clination of 20
about eight inches
result the increa
did not extend six feet
The
ak, to
i
ni
Sid i
and quickly bs
its way. Where
i
i
Prepare
wire pile by
of straw,
broad so tha
high. A
needed for
may
farm
quantiiy
non
be
plank are
This pile
of the
cared for. U
& gentle fermentation
3p, preventing fi
the hurrying days
a quantity of fertil
will
over
efficient
all tl
not
receive
that
nder good mar
may
eed ing, so that befo
of spring there will
i material
the earth
estate oO
tleman began
back in
connection witl
way
which was to discover how
could be
I hope later to
information
but
port.
Erown the same
fore my
on wheat
just now
increases
amount
14
nually
per acre
the soil
the soil
21 years
per
18 years
pounds
was of
pounds
whole period
end of it
ing lesson ;
large dressings
ANNU;
the
We }
out
Cattle
lags
ures
experienc
of
of 1
jays they
enough, and then t
feed
. 1p 1 1
cattie did
1 $
He nex
the overflowin
as
had on the previou
boxes to
the
they should have
day they gorge
in indigestion and
and days’
flesh.
Then, there are those who are just
embarking in the cattle feeding busi
ness, who have heretofore been rails.
ors of grain for market. They are not
accustomed to getting out in the ccld,
gevere weather, Therefore, when
they commence the fattening of stock
for market they find it is mighty
tough on the constitution to get out
in all kinds of weather to give their
stock the proper care and attention.
So we find a great many times the
cattle are sadly neglected at just the
time when they should receive the
Jest care possible for their comfort.
In his fattening lots you will find
the successful! feeder diligent and reg
ular, for here is where the expensive
feed is used. To make profit every
precaution is {aken to prevent logs of
costly feed. He feeds economically,
but is not stingy. He does not rush
Ms catttle on full feed, but gives them
plenty of time to get their stomachs
accustomed to the strong diet that
there may be no founder. After get.
ting them on feed every steer must
have all he wishes.
The morning feed must be all clean.
od up in from one to two hours from
the time of feeding, so that when the
evening feed Is put in the box clean
and fresh the steers are ready for
their supper, and devour it eagerly
and with a relish,
By this method the stock have fresh
{feed twice a day, and are fed just
‘wha! ‘hey will eat wp clean, and no
not have
themselves; resulting
perbaps, founder
several long in producing
By feeding this way the steer
eats more consequently
makes a greater gain.
The successful feeder sees
clean
more.
corn; he
that
as possible
ratty
pro
to it
ins
muddy, dirty
boxes, if he can
allowing no
the
Indiana Farmer.
or
corn in
vent it.
BENEFITS OF POT
The urine of domestic
ninety-five per
in the food they eat
total
con
the
and about
potash of their
ements when
is allowed i
is poor in pota
are exp
ah. } {
of
of
pota
good wo
iy
oraina
more nit
Nore mils
FEEDING
(E.R. B
FOR FATTENING
In fattening
FOWLS.
for
produce, as nearly
of fle
demands fowls white
feed during the fattening period
a mixture composed of two pounds of
ground oats, two pounds of ground
buckwheat and one pound of ground
corn one pound of ground oa's and
make to the consistency of thin pon
ridge. If a yellow flesh is wanted,
feed rations of two pounds of ground
cron, one pond of ground oats and
one pound of ground buckwheat. In
either ration a small quantity of salt
should be added to give flavor.
In the absence of skim milk for
mixing the ration, use water, Lut in
clude with the ground food a little
meat and a few finely chopped vege
tables. No matter what the breed of
fowl to be fattened, care should be
used not to feed too much corn, for
it will not be possible for the birds
to relish it long, hence they will not
eat greedily enough to fatten them
quickly and profitably,
The Wedding Ring Finger.
The wedding ring was placed on
the left hand, as nearest the heart,
and on the fourth finger because that
finger was supposed to have its owt
“private wire” (in the shape of a
delicate nerve) to the heart. That
finger, too, was called the medicine
finger, and the belief was that by
virtue of the little nerve it could de
tect a dangerous liquid. From that
belief the idea that wedding rings
the rings worn on that finger—kad
spocial curative "qualities, had its
rise, Tho this day wedding rings are
rubbed over an obstinate sty on ao
eyelid. ~London Chronicle,
poultry market, bo
gible, the color
with
flesh,
FICHUS AND TUCKERS.
remarkable how
and altogether delightful
It is decorous
inine,
foct a
wonder so
the
an
fichu imparts to a dres
women decided
fichus of
fichus
many
Vary change with lace
of muslin,
fad
winter
playing the
r that
elegant, and
often
on our lips,
that vogue manners
Oppo
ments
A fichu
move
amorie
Brus
extremes
kK exact
x
he long
erated. but
arm-hole is
only a few
heavy material
most becoming
plain affair, with a
side to break the
valvet models are sometimes
med, but the greatest skill is
sary to make them look at all pre |
sentable. One pretty affair, which |
was, by the way, extremely becoming
to the wearer, was of black velvel
The entire front was beautifully em-
broidered in white roses. There were
no frills or puffs to make it look |
clumsy and a prettier walst could not
be wished for. Another striking one
was made of gunmetal colored velvet.
It had five deep plaits in front, each
an inch and a half wide and finished
soverely with stiching. The sleeves
had very wide cuffs, stitched to match |
the front.—Newark Advertiser,
unpardonal
styles in which
might be
one is
made
the perfectly
either
Tha
trim.
neces |
nocke
POCKE t
on
severeness,
SILK WOVEN TO IMITATE RIB |
BON.
Silk a yard and a half wide, woven
to imitate pompadour ribbon, is an.
other newcomer at the counters de
voted to evening fabrics. This Is es
pecially effective for stately robes in|
combination with velvet. Brocades |
grow In favor and many of them are |
woven in dress patterns, each gore of
the skirt a study in itself,
An Imported gown on these lines is
composed of rich ivory brocade show
sprays. The pattern is picked out in|
sprinkled on the flowers for all the |
» in crystal and silver bead
slashed up on either
The
side and
| the lacing being accomplish
by very soft The tight
pointed bodice has a i
ribbon.
! softly
1 ribbon which, brought across
around the for i} little
shaw]
wanis tor
could ll you how many
lady has made and given
away, but she is so proficient in thelr
manufacture that she knits like an
automaton. This pastime is her seda
tive, and she would not forego it on
any account.”
shawls
FASHION HINTS.
Wrist bags are made in threes
shapes There is the bag which is
perfectly square and which opens its
Then there is the oblong
bag. And there is the bag that is
very deep, but not very wide. The
most popular is the oblong bag, about
The woman who wishes to appear
fashionable this season must insist
upon three small but essential points
when choosing her winter costume,
the
shoulders, a slender waist and nicely
rounded hips. Nor is it necessary to
contract the waist to give it the prop
er slim effect. The smallness of the
waist, and a good modiste can ac
fence to her customer.
Zibeline and fancy
fighting hard for a place on the fash
jon register, and some of the best
dressed women are wearing plaids
In dark blues and greens is a smart
walking sult made with a plaited
skirt, devoid of any other trimming,
gave rows of heavy stitching.
se
The Italian Minister of Public Im
plucked from the dewey beds.
ecards during his thirty-two months of
office, ’
SWEET POTATO PATI
oil he desire
toes, then
Make a
milk,
arain,
§
ANCe Of on
4 Towa y ¢ ¥
two abivspooniul
poonful
£ MK
Keep a
limewater, togethe
sorbemt cotton and
for
nl *
PiACK
linen
of oid
ronvenient case of
burns.
Take an old
new piece of burlap 45 by
Bind or hem the cut ends
strong leather handles. Use
kindlings and small wood In
A cluster of galyx leaves makes
a pretty decoration for the dining
table. They can be bought at a flor
ists, and will keep their fresh, bril
lant reds, greens and yellows all win
ter, if kept in fresh water.
Gather up all the small broken bits
of white soap in the bathroom and
kitchen, pound to make fie, melt to
gether, and pour into a small mould
or old teacup, that has been wet wit
cold water.
Use a silver knife to peel apples,
and the hands will not be blackened
as when a steel knife is used The
acid of the fruit (acetic acid) acts
on the iron in the latter case, but
does affect the silver.
———————— 1 T——— SU ——,
piece of carpat or a
27 inches
on
to bring
Sew
———— SANTA AIS
f.ozing his new hat out of a window
of a Swiss express, an American pas
train was stopped.
hat and cheerfully paid a $10 fine
A scientist of Switzerland haz test:
ed the mountain air of that conntry,
the alr above an altitude of two thou
sand fect.
A Os
of popularity.
COMMERCIAL KEVIEW,
R. CG. Dun & Co's Weekly
se Say
WHOLESALE MARKETS.
| #, { *
Live Stock
New York ~BEEVES-—-Steers slow
ind lower; some sales of good cattle 20¢
0 25¢ lower. Steers, 3.70 to 5.60; bulls,
£75 to 380; cows, 1.50 to 365. Ca.
dies quoted live cattle and sheep steady;
refrigerator beef selling at 10%%c to 10%4¢
yer pound. Exports tomorrow, $50
seeves, and 5,416 quarters of beef.
CALVES—Veals about steady, qual-
ty considered; Western and barnyard
salves lower. Veals, 500 to 0.25; no
prime veals here; Westerns, 3.00; barn.
rard calves, 3.25. Dressed calves steady.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-—Sheep nomi-
sally steady; lambs slow and easier.
Medium to good lambs, 7.25 to 7.70
No sales of sheep.
Chicago —~CATTLE-—Market strong.
Good to prime steers, syo@6.25; poor
to medium, 3.78@5060; stockers and
feeders, 2254.25; cows, 1.250440;
heifers, 200[@s.10; canners, 1.2502.45;
bulls, 2.100400; calves, 3.000a7.00.
HOGS-~Market strong. Mixed and
butchers, 4454.65; good to choice
$5001 4.00.
MUCH IN LITTLE
There are 64 shops in Berlin in which
sothing but horseflesh is sold
Barrie, at last accounts, has received
A total of $52000000000 passed
The number of students at the Uni«
versity of Germany this winter is within
it is predicted that by the year 2000
man's service ‘