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The Wingham Advance, 1910-07-14, Page 511 THHXri.SDAY* JCx+'' 14.1 1910 F 25 Per Cent Discount on Men's Suits What Does It Mean It means that you get one of our $10.00 Suit's for 7.50 Or one of our' $20 high—grade 20th Century Tailored Suits for 15.00 No one need be without a New Suit at these prices. McGee Sc. Campbell Clothiers and Men's Furnishers Merchant -Tailor Clothes Look Better They Always lave == They Always Will That elusive -something called style cannot be made in a factory. Good tailoring—the draping and cutting and modeling of cloth —is an Art, nothing less, Every good merchant tailor believes this with all his soul. He knows it from bis own year's experience, patience and toil as a craftsman. He knows that merely to fit is but a small part o1 a good tailor's art. The right sort of olothes—the clothes you want— appeal as much through fitness as through fit. Through au air of distinction and elegance a good tailor can express the best there is in you. ,He can make your clothes bespeak class. He can preserve individuality. He can give personality a chalice. Yon want such clothes and they can be had in only one way—they must be cut and made expressly for you, from faultless fabrics, by that artist of merchants—a merchant tailor, These are tailoring facts. In neglecting them you wrong opportunity. E. C. WHITE WILSON BLOCK WI NG HAM The Fashionable Men's and Ladies' Tailor - Butter Paper The Genuine Vegetable Parch - went Butter t e ter Pa er can be se- cured in any quantities at The Advane Office THE WINO' AM ADVANCR. TAKING CARE OF THE HERD HEAD Ae many farmers are anxloue to get Information about .bulls, an expert on bantling these animals suggests the foliowlug plan for taking care of them; The first thing is to gain the bull'% confidence and let him know that the persons handling him are late friends, 13e kind, but firm, and always make the bull keep his place. Never take any chances by getting careless, and. a person should never fight -a bull un less he wants trouble, But right here I wish to say there Is a great differ• cute in malting him keep his place and fighting him. ',po illustrate; 1 once bought a tour --year-old bull that would chase the boy on horseback out of the pasture, and when I got A RUSHY SIRE. him home he tried to run hie out of the corral where, f was working. But his nose came in contact with fort: tines, and when he walked off I left hint alone just as though nothing had happened. and the result was he never bothered any one afterward. How- ever, ee was still watchful and king of the herd, I.lehoru hien? Yes, if be shows any disposition to push, dehorn trim to prevent accidents, I had a bull 1 bad under control per- fectly, 1 hand bred him altogether;- and he seemed to be docile, and we seemed to have a mutual agreement between us, but somehow the gate was ,eft opeu accidentally one day, and be killed my best mare in about two minutes. Needless to say that bull's horns came off speedily, but it hasn't ehanged his dislike for horses, but, lie can't kill any more should he get to them. It is my experience that a bull with a strong temper is worth two bulls without temper. Lie will be'a strong- er breeder. FIe will infuse his get with his good qualities, especially the heifers. 1 believe the strongest bull 1 ever had killed his keeper (the keeper, however, was drunk). Bulls should be provided with a good stable, with a runway for exercising, and always handled and fed by the same man, SILO VALUABLE. Space Economizer — Permits Large Amount to Be Grown on Acre. For dairying and cattle feeding the silo is now considered almost indis- pensable. A large amount of succulent food to help balance the ration, to in- sure the health of animals and to im- prove the appetite is a necessity on every farm that maintains live stock. The feet that alfalfa, cowpea hay and other crops rich in protein are now quite extensively grown in the south- west makes the need of the silo more apparent. lensilage is a bulky food, furnishes carbohydrates and gives bet- ter results when fed with legumes or a concentrate. Those who have given this subject thought say that silage and alfalfa bay or cowpea hay make one of the cheapest feeds known. While silage does not contain a rela- tively large amount of nutrition, yet it is valuable. One ton of ensilage is about equal to a ton of sugar beets or one ion of pumpkins. 'Three tons of ensilage are equal to one ton of alfalfa or one ton of cowpea hay. Silage is rarely found upon the market, but an average ton of silage is estimated at $5. When the stalk of corn is left in the Geld about 8-1 per cent of the feeding value of the plant is lost In drying. The silo utilizes the entire plant and dispenses with the loss incurred by coring fodder.. it is the only means now in practical use of ,preserving suc- culent foods for animals. It econo- mizes space and permits a large amount of feed to be grown on ono acre. thus increasing tihe, number of live stock that can be maintained on the farm. An acre of corn when put in the silo is usualiy valued at $55. When gathered in the usual way it is worth about $20. According to this estimate. one acre of corn for the silo is worth two and three-quarters when gathered by the wasteful method now in general practice. The Good of Sheep. There is no class of lave stock that looks as well on the farm at a flock of welt cared for sheep, and no other stock wilt take as good care of the farm, Sheep may be regarded as gleaners of profit, for they will eat al- most alt kinds of weeds and briers, And, then, the weed seeds eaten by sheep will not germinate in the ma- nure and when once destroyed by eat- ing are entirely destroyed. to Put Fat en the Calf. " ' ' A good way to fatten the Jersey calf for market Is to give It three quarts of milk morning add night aft. er It is two weeks old, with some fine clover hay and a handful of ground oats, cornmeal and linseed oilmeal mixed, placed in the feed bOX three times per day, ",flits will fatten it fair. ly well. Before it is two weeks of ago two quarts of milk at a feed will keep it growing. -, Worth Trying, A fig plaster IS excellent for an ob- stinate boil. One or more green figs are cut open and their contents are mixed In a basin, The plastic mass is e'lightly warmed sad spread upon linen, which is then applied to the boll, and lett in position for aei*eral hours, It helps to draw the boil to a head, CAR11G FOR HOGS,. Being 8u;ceptible to Dleeas*, cirent. care 1. Necessary, No farm anlatat is more susceptible to disease than the bog. And ;so farm. animal is so bard to treat or so Habits to die as the hog one he ie attacked by disease, Often disease comes, takes ew ole herdes the h b r and rear the o a wrier with only vain regrets that be was not More careful in caring for his hogs or that he had not hesitated before turn- ing new stock In with the herd, The best plan in hog raising is to be eter- nally vigilant In preventing disease, • Unclean quarters, dampness and ir- regular feeding are the best friends disease has. They weaken the bog's resistant powers. No animal eau keep from contact with disease germs, but the ones In the best physical condition overcome the germs and retain their health, It Is not difficult to keep hog lotsin a good sanitary condition. Deep the pens well cleaned and use fresh bed- ding often. Many farms do not know theeodor of disinfectants. Commercial disinfectants are cheap—so cheap that breeders cannot afford to be without them. A small spray pump is best to apply them with. A coat of whitewash once a year sweetens the pens up wonder- fully and where applied imprisons for life all dangerous germs, As to feed- ing, most people think a "hog's a hog" and can handle any sort of food at any time, and he can do wonders in that line, but that doesn't mean that irreg- ularity as to the amount fed and as to the time of feeding and indifference as to the quality will not ,make him less healthy than careful feeding and so less able to resist disease, Too many farmers do nothing to pre- vent disease, but when it comes set up a wall and a hard luck story that are not always pleasant to 'our more careful friends. Disease does not come with a big flurry and plenty of warn- ing, but creeps in often when we are least expecting and least prepared. Cleanliness and proper feeding are the best preventives for any hog diseases. HAY FOR. SHEEP. Second Crop Becomes Unpalatable if Permitted to Got Too Ripe. Second crop hay if permitted to get too ripe before it is cut becomes un- palatable and woody. For that reason many do not value it far sheep feed- ing. It must be remembered, how- ever, that first crop hay may get woody, too, and that it does not con- tain such a vast amount of the espe- cially desirable fine growth as does second crop. In an experiment recent- ly conducted first crop bay was fed against second crop to breeding ewes. About one-tenth more of the first crop hay was fed,`° and yet this lot made only very small gain. ".Phase fed ou second crop make a larger gain. The bunch fed first cropsa,ay rejected considerable because it was coarse, which was .not true of the other bunch. It was estimated that the second crop was worth about one-fourth more for sheep feeding. CATTLE DIPPING VAT. One of Concrete That Is Effective For General Farm Use. Many cattle raisers are at loss for a good plan by which they can con- struct a good dipping vat. The line il- lustration presents an excellent fee. -l1 that will prove very effective for gen- eral use on any farm. Now, to begin with, this vat should by all means be built of concrete, with the exception of s PLAN OF CATTLE PIPPING Vim the fenee,•wbich, If one so desires it, may also be constructed of a mixture of concrete. The design presented herewith has the common fortn and method of get- ting the cattle into the dip. being so provided with a slide of metal that will precipitate them In headforemost. A much better method still is to pro- vide a gradual incline that .will take the anitnals in till the water Is half up to their sides, then giving tbetn the drop, With such an arrangement as this the cattle will hardly need any .urg- Ing to pass through the dip, and the shock and injury to theta will be less. Valuable Eye Wash. In case the ,mare's eyes get weak, run, water, then look milky, try this eye wash three times a day: Pow- dered borax, one-half ounce; acetate of lead and sulphate of zinc, one dram of each; extract of belladonna, one- quarter ounce; extract of witeh hazel, two ounces; clean rainwater sufficient to make one pint. New Substance to Cont Ham,. Mrasitn, 'a new substance used In .bohemia to cont hams, Is said to be as pliable as rubber, tasteless, harmless, �nsily removed and perfect ae a pre. nervativti.. .. .._ ... . VERY, VERY BAD. "Mrs. O'.flooney," said Father Me - Murphy, "why do I never see Patrick at church now ?" Mrs. O'Rooney shook her head salty, "Is it :Socialism," said tie priest? "Warms than thot, your riverenoe." "Te't Atheistim. ?" ""Waree.. your rlvereiaoe," "What is it, thenp" MANAGING SHEEP IN WARM WEATHER Summer care of the flock la easy If You bave plenty of grass, water a'bd shade, is the Qpinieu expressed by a well known .authority ou sheep, who says; I always bare good pastures, be - Mg either legume or grasses, Persou- ally 1 prefer blue grass sli g btl mixed with white clover, as legumes are apt to get the ewes too fat before breed- ing time, 1, never atloty the dock to stay longer than three weeks in one pasture without changing to new quar- ters. By these frequent changes 1less- en the danger of infection by paraaltes, which isapt to come from too close grazing of pastures. A frequent change also gives the flock a chance -to select the things most palatable to them. My sheep always have access to shade and plenty of fresh water, 1 am of the opinion that attending water is always more or less infected with dangerous parasites. Aly only means of protection against the gadfly is to plow a few furrows where the sheep stand in the shade. A close watch must be kept throughout the summer to keep all tagssheared off and the worms kept out of the wool, caused by wet tags. I also note the general health so that parasites will not get the start of me. —• Salt is kept in the pasture all the time. I do not feed salt alone, but a mixture which I have used and found very helpful in combating parasites, especially stomach worms. The for- mula is: Salt, one bushel; air slaked lime, one peck; sulphur, one gallon: A REYLAND nAllt, (By courtesy of Iowa state college.] pulverized resin, two quarts; copperas, one pound. Thoroughly pulverize and mix. Beep in a dry place before sheep constantly. Another good way to combat stom- ach worms is to increase the woody or fibrous content of the stomach, which can easily be done by turning the flock into a cornfield so that the sheep will'have the greater portion of their ration consisting of corn blades. I have found this tee'attuent very effi- cient. I castrate my lambs when from sev- en to ten days old, provided the weather is suitable. Never allow them to get larger than you possibly can help. I cut oft: the end of the scrotum and draw out the testicle, cord and all. The docking is done about the same age by means of docking pinch- ers, heated red hot, so this does away with the bleeding. I prefer a tall docked rather short. At first I did not dock or castrate either, but soon saw that the castrated Iambs did better— very often brought more on the mar- ket—and then you can hold them over if you wish, but an uncastrated Iamb must go .to market rather early, I"or the first ten days after a ewe gives birth to a lamb 1 increase the root and bran ration some, but there- after I gradually increase the feed until I ant feeding one-fourth potted bran, one-fourth pound oats, one-third pound corn and one-fourth pound roots (turnips). I get the lambs to eating grain as soon as possible and have a lamb creep in where 1 have a ration of equal parts of corn, oats and bran. The roughness consists of clover hay, and they also have access to the win- ter pasture. I also manage to .have about five eves of early rape, on which I finish the lambs in connection with the above grain ration. 1 do not let the mothers run on the rape. I generally shear about 11ay 1 and use the machine clipper. The wool is tied in cubical blocks by means of a wool press. - Method of Curing Cowpox. For cows that are troubled with pox at each milking time the udder and teats should be well bathed with a 2 per cent solution of carbolic acid or a solution made of creolin, zeuoleum or some such commercial dip. The bands should be washed thoroughly in this disiufeetaut after milking each cow before starting on another, for in this manner the disease is spread from one to another. It will be necessary to continue this operation until the trou- ble has been done away with from the entire ,herd. Roiling Scratches Horses. After a hared day's work in the field the horses will enjoy a few moments to roll hi the yard about the straw Pile. ltoi r horses will scratch them- ke1,e.4 more in five minutes by roiling than Irott cats with a currycomb in thirty tniiinte .. - Large Families. It looks as if the 'United States has surpassed Canada in large fami- lies, unless our next census gives tis a new record. The census enumerators. in Littler county, Arkansas, have re. corded the following :-.-Mrs. Abraham T3nller, 3i• years old, is the mother of U$ children, all living. Mrs. Laura Rundles, 44 years old. has 22 children living, while two are dead, Mrs, Mag. gie Howard has been married 14 years and is the mother of 17 children, all living, Here are three mothers with 00 children, and of these 51 are living. We question if this record is sur- passed Indian List Case, Because License Inspector French, of Kent County, but Wm. Piggott on the "'Indian list" at his brother-in- law's p request,; he must pay Piggott $100 damages, He was sued for $2000. The statute limits to the parents, sister or brother of the victim the right to supply for the prohibition. "Good faith and honest intention can't create authority to act," says Chancellor Boyd. "This unwarrant- able .notice did more or less harm to the plaintiff in his business, It is a. serious matter to stigmatize a man. in business as one addicted to the use of liquor in excess—to put "this into writing and to publish it among the houses of entertainment as the delib- erate act of a public officer." The general impression has been that a license inspector, a magistrate or an employer could put a man on the list. The above decision, if it could hold good, places a number of people who have wrongfully put men on the list in a position that they are liable for damages, --[Kincardine Reporter. Londesboro. The strawberry season is almost over, and those who had a number of acres set out claim that the yield was immense. • Mr. Barry Moon sold a extraordinary amount off 1 acre. Prices ranging from 7 to 9 cts. per box. The annual school picnic held in Mr. Robson's bush on Friday, July lst, was a most enjoyable one, and those who provided the program, candies, and last but not least the bountiful -wand most excellent luncheon deserve very much credit for the same. Inst Think Of It. When farmers learn that on each toile of highway, three rods wide, 27,000 tons of water fall annually, they will begin to appreetate the necessity of highway drainage, and learn that a hard road cannot be 'made out of mud, No plan of road work, no amount of labor and machinery, will make a good dirt road that will ally good, until some plan is adopted to get rid of the water. The Strawberry festival held on the lawn of the Presbyterian Manse on Friday evening was a decided success and the weather was beautiful. A very large crowd was in attendance. A splendid program was given and the Clinton Band certainly gave some beautiful selections. The proceeds at the gate amounted to $101. Perhaps the most interesting part of the pro- gram was the speeches given by Rev. Mr. Pearcy. the young minister, who has recently come to take charge of the Londesboro and Hill Presbyterian churches-, and Rev. Mr, Osterhout, who has also just came to take charge of the Methodist circuit, Rev. Mr. Small of Blyth, Rev. Mr. Dickson and Rev. Mr. Hamilton who was a former Presbyterian pastor of 'Londesboro and was heartily welcomed again, Qorrie. With sincere sorrow, was the word passed, that Franois Clegg had on July 1st gone to join the majority. He had been ill for several months, and fought a long and patient battle with disease, never complaining, but resigned and submissive. Mr. Clegg was born in Markham, July 10, 1838, and hence was near the end of his 72nd year. He was one of the pion- eers of the •,township of H.owick, re- spected by all who knew him, and being one of the early settlers had a wide acquaintance. Three times Mr. Clegg entered into the matrimonial estate, and his third wife survives him. Seven sons and three daughters also remain, all of whom were pres- ent at the funeral except Wesley in the Northwest, and Geo. E. of Michi- gan. The funeral service was con- ducted by Rev. J. W. Filbert of the Methodist Church, and at the grave, the Orangmen performed their lin- pressive burial service. A good neighbor, an upright man, a kind father, and a staunch Conservative, has gone to his reward, He WAS HAPPY. A San Francisco woman whose hus- band had been dead some years went to a medium, who produced the spirit of her dead husband. "My dear John," said the widow lo the spirit, "are you happy now ?" "I am very happy," John replied. ".happier than you were on earth with me?" she asked, "Yes," was the answer; "I am far happier Inow than I was on earth with you." "Tell the, John, what is it like in heaven ?" -"Waven 1" said John, "Tru not in heaven." IOMESIEKERS IXCURSIONS TO WESTERN CANADA, Through the metropolis' of Chicago, thence via. Duluth and Fort Frances or through Chicago and the twin and Rt Panl cities of Minneapolisr . July 12th and 211th. Via Sarnia and Northern NavigationCompany's steamers; leave Sarnia 430 p,m., July 13th and 27th. Winnipeg and return $82;00. Edmonton and return 12 g0, Tickets good for sixty days. Proportionate rates to certain other western points. Tickets and full in- formation from Grand Trunk Agtsh H. E. ISARD CO. The July Sale Embraces .every department in the store and affords great Money.' Saving opportunities. Come in and inspect the July offerings, and .we feel sure the result will be mutually satisfactory. WASH SUITS -- Plenty to choose from. Yon can pick out a stylish Suit at shall cost, and not have any trouble about the making. These Suits are tailor- made, and will give good satisfaction. Prices begin at $4.00. LADIES' PRINCESS DRESSES •— Very pretty styles ; made of fine mull, trimmed with Cluny Insertion, Ask to see them, • Prices are reduced. FINE LAWN WAISTS — We have a Large stock ; all new styles ; clearing prices. WAS$ GOODS —, Comprising Pongee Linen in plain or stripe, - Scotch Ginghams, Muslins, Lace Grenadine, Fancy Striped Linens, &o., at cut prIces. UNDERSKIRTS — Lots of pretty white Skirts to choose from ; they're well made and full wide width. See our special at $1.00. SILK WAISTS — Stylish white Silk Waists, some made with over Lace and Net. Regular value up to Five Dollars—on sale, your choice for $2.75. CHILDREN'S WHITE DRESSES — All sizes from sig months to 14 years. All must be sold. The Prices range from $1.00 to $3.00. • PARASOLS -- Big stock of Summer Parasols ; white em- broidered and fancy colored. July Sale -20 per cent. discount off all prices. H. E. Isard & Co. 50,000 Pounds Of Wool Wanted r CASH OR TRADE 3 We have in stock for the Wool sea— son the best Blankets, Sheets, Sheet— ing and Yarn, made from our best Wool by Howe & Co. of Wroxeter. We also have one of the -best stocks of Men's ready-made Suits ever shown in this store. Boys' 2 and 3 piece Suits, of the latest cuts and styles, from $2.76 to $5.00 each. It will pay you to see these suits before buying elsewhere. Ladies' Suitings, in all the newest shades, from 50e per yard up. Ladies' Wash Suit materials, in all the leading shades. See our Ladies' White Lawn Waists and White Wear. We also have the best range of Carpets, Rugs, Oil Cloths and Linoleums, shown in Wingham. Genuine Scotch Linoleum and English Floor Oil Cloths, just arrived from the manufacturers, which we are offering at special prices. Umbrellas and Parasols, Men's and Boys' Fine and Coarse Straw Hats, Shirts and Shirting, Overalls and Smocks of all kinds. We will give 10 per eent. off all the above goods in exchange for Wool. Remember that we are selling No. 1 sugar at $5.45 per cwt. cash, and sugars are advancing. Best grades of Flour always in stock. ALL KINDS PRODUCE TAKEN. T. A. Mills W I N H A M 4 KIWHAj[FO A. deposit of One Dollar may be the foundation of a ,competence—if you commence now, to place your savings in the Bank of Hamilton. Small sums, as well as large, are solicited and either accepted without 'liP;gs"' 1A 0a- g iii; cold 16ii cif ii • i Wt if r ' �`j� ' t. t � l r, any unnecessary formality. - i air Interest paid on deposits of $1,00 and upwards. C. P. SMITEnt ,� tr ill liam tis ., Butter Paper The Genuine Vegetable Parch - went Butter t e ter Pa er can be se- cured in any quantities at The Advane Office THE WINO' AM ADVANCR. TAKING CARE OF THE HERD HEAD Ae many farmers are anxloue to get Information about .bulls, an expert on bantling these animals suggests the foliowlug plan for taking care of them; The first thing is to gain the bull'% confidence and let him know that the persons handling him are late friends, 13e kind, but firm, and always make the bull keep his place. Never take any chances by getting careless, and. a person should never fight -a bull un less he wants trouble, But right here I wish to say there Is a great differ• cute in malting him keep his place and fighting him. ',po illustrate; 1 once bought a tour --year-old bull that would chase the boy on horseback out of the pasture, and when I got A RUSHY SIRE. him home he tried to run hie out of the corral where, f was working. But his nose came in contact with fort: tines, and when he walked off I left hint alone just as though nothing had happened. and the result was he never bothered any one afterward. How- ever, ee was still watchful and king of the herd, I.lehoru hien? Yes, if be shows any disposition to push, dehorn trim to prevent accidents, I had a bull 1 bad under control per- fectly, 1 hand bred him altogether;- and he seemed to be docile, and we seemed to have a mutual agreement between us, but somehow the gate was ,eft opeu accidentally one day, and be killed my best mare in about two minutes. Needless to say that bull's horns came off speedily, but it hasn't ehanged his dislike for horses, but, lie can't kill any more should he get to them. It is my experience that a bull with a strong temper is worth two bulls without temper. Lie will be'a strong- er breeder. FIe will infuse his get with his good qualities, especially the heifers. 1 believe the strongest bull 1 ever had killed his keeper (the keeper, however, was drunk). Bulls should be provided with a good stable, with a runway for exercising, and always handled and fed by the same man, SILO VALUABLE. Space Economizer — Permits Large Amount to Be Grown on Acre. For dairying and cattle feeding the silo is now considered almost indis- pensable. A large amount of succulent food to help balance the ration, to in- sure the health of animals and to im- prove the appetite is a necessity on every farm that maintains live stock. The feet that alfalfa, cowpea hay and other crops rich in protein are now quite extensively grown in the south- west makes the need of the silo more apparent. lensilage is a bulky food, furnishes carbohydrates and gives bet- ter results when fed with legumes or a concentrate. Those who have given this subject thought say that silage and alfalfa bay or cowpea hay make one of the cheapest feeds known. While silage does not contain a rela- tively large amount of nutrition, yet it is valuable. One ton of ensilage is about equal to a ton of sugar beets or one ion of pumpkins. 'Three tons of ensilage are equal to one ton of alfalfa or one ton of cowpea hay. Silage is rarely found upon the market, but an average ton of silage is estimated at $5. When the stalk of corn is left in the Geld about 8-1 per cent of the feeding value of the plant is lost In drying. The silo utilizes the entire plant and dispenses with the loss incurred by coring fodder.. it is the only means now in practical use of ,preserving suc- culent foods for animals. It econo- mizes space and permits a large amount of feed to be grown on ono acre. thus increasing tihe, number of live stock that can be maintained on the farm. An acre of corn when put in the silo is usualiy valued at $55. When gathered in the usual way it is worth about $20. According to this estimate. one acre of corn for the silo is worth two and three-quarters when gathered by the wasteful method now in general practice. The Good of Sheep. There is no class of lave stock that looks as well on the farm at a flock of welt cared for sheep, and no other stock wilt take as good care of the farm, Sheep may be regarded as gleaners of profit, for they will eat al- most alt kinds of weeds and briers, And, then, the weed seeds eaten by sheep will not germinate in the ma- nure and when once destroyed by eat- ing are entirely destroyed. to Put Fat en the Calf. " ' ' A good way to fatten the Jersey calf for market Is to give It three quarts of milk morning add night aft. er It is two weeks old, with some fine clover hay and a handful of ground oats, cornmeal and linseed oilmeal mixed, placed in the feed bOX three times per day, ",flits will fatten it fair. ly well. Before it is two weeks of ago two quarts of milk at a feed will keep it growing. -, Worth Trying, A fig plaster IS excellent for an ob- stinate boil. One or more green figs are cut open and their contents are mixed In a basin, The plastic mass is e'lightly warmed sad spread upon linen, which is then applied to the boll, and lett in position for aei*eral hours, It helps to draw the boil to a head, CAR11G FOR HOGS,. Being 8u;ceptible to Dleeas*, cirent. care 1. Necessary, No farm anlatat is more susceptible to disease than the bog. And ;so farm. animal is so bard to treat or so Habits to die as the hog one he ie attacked by disease, Often disease comes, takes ew ole herdes the h b r and rear the o a wrier with only vain regrets that be was not More careful in caring for his hogs or that he had not hesitated before turn- ing new stock In with the herd, The best plan in hog raising is to be eter- nally vigilant In preventing disease, • Unclean quarters, dampness and ir- regular feeding are the best friends disease has. They weaken the bog's resistant powers. No animal eau keep from contact with disease germs, but the ones In the best physical condition overcome the germs and retain their health, It Is not difficult to keep hog lotsin a good sanitary condition. Deep the pens well cleaned and use fresh bed- ding often. Many farms do not know theeodor of disinfectants. Commercial disinfectants are cheap—so cheap that breeders cannot afford to be without them. A small spray pump is best to apply them with. A coat of whitewash once a year sweetens the pens up wonder- fully and where applied imprisons for life all dangerous germs, As to feed- ing, most people think a "hog's a hog" and can handle any sort of food at any time, and he can do wonders in that line, but that doesn't mean that irreg- ularity as to the amount fed and as to the time of feeding and indifference as to the quality will not ,make him less healthy than careful feeding and so less able to resist disease, Too many farmers do nothing to pre- vent disease, but when it comes set up a wall and a hard luck story that are not always pleasant to 'our more careful friends. Disease does not come with a big flurry and plenty of warn- ing, but creeps in often when we are least expecting and least prepared. Cleanliness and proper feeding are the best preventives for any hog diseases. HAY FOR. SHEEP. Second Crop Becomes Unpalatable if Permitted to Got Too Ripe. Second crop hay if permitted to get too ripe before it is cut becomes un- palatable and woody. For that reason many do not value it far sheep feed- ing. It must be remembered, how- ever, that first crop hay may get woody, too, and that it does not con- tain such a vast amount of the espe- cially desirable fine growth as does second crop. In an experiment recent- ly conducted first crop bay was fed against second crop to breeding ewes. About one-tenth more of the first crop hay was fed,`° and yet this lot made only very small gain. ".Phase fed ou second crop make a larger gain. The bunch fed first cropsa,ay rejected considerable because it was coarse, which was .not true of the other bunch. It was estimated that the second crop was worth about one-fourth more for sheep feeding. CATTLE DIPPING VAT. One of Concrete That Is Effective For General Farm Use. Many cattle raisers are at loss for a good plan by which they can con- struct a good dipping vat. The line il- lustration presents an excellent fee. -l1 that will prove very effective for gen- eral use on any farm. Now, to begin with, this vat should by all means be built of concrete, with the exception of s PLAN OF CATTLE PIPPING Vim the fenee,•wbich, If one so desires it, may also be constructed of a mixture of concrete. The design presented herewith has the common fortn and method of get- ting the cattle into the dip. being so provided with a slide of metal that will precipitate them In headforemost. A much better method still is to pro- vide a gradual incline that .will take the anitnals in till the water Is half up to their sides, then giving tbetn the drop, With such an arrangement as this the cattle will hardly need any .urg- Ing to pass through the dip, and the shock and injury to theta will be less. Valuable Eye Wash. In case the ,mare's eyes get weak, run, water, then look milky, try this eye wash three times a day: Pow- dered borax, one-half ounce; acetate of lead and sulphate of zinc, one dram of each; extract of belladonna, one- quarter ounce; extract of witeh hazel, two ounces; clean rainwater sufficient to make one pint. New Substance to Cont Ham,. Mrasitn, 'a new substance used In .bohemia to cont hams, Is said to be as pliable as rubber, tasteless, harmless, �nsily removed and perfect ae a pre. nervativti.. .. .._ ... . VERY, VERY BAD. "Mrs. O'.flooney," said Father Me - Murphy, "why do I never see Patrick at church now ?" Mrs. O'Rooney shook her head salty, "Is it :Socialism," said tie priest? "Warms than thot, your riverenoe." "Te't Atheistim. ?" ""Waree.. your rlvereiaoe," "What is it, thenp" MANAGING SHEEP IN WARM WEATHER Summer care of the flock la easy If You bave plenty of grass, water a'bd shade, is the Qpinieu expressed by a well known .authority ou sheep, who says; I always bare good pastures, be - Mg either legume or grasses, Persou- ally 1 prefer blue grass sli g btl mixed with white clover, as legumes are apt to get the ewes too fat before breed- ing time, 1, never atloty the dock to stay longer than three weeks in one pasture without changing to new quar- ters. By these frequent changes 1less- en the danger of infection by paraaltes, which isapt to come from too close grazing of pastures. A frequent change also gives the flock a chance -to select the things most palatable to them. My sheep always have access to shade and plenty of fresh water, 1 am of the opinion that attending water is always more or less infected with dangerous parasites. Aly only means of protection against the gadfly is to plow a few furrows where the sheep stand in the shade. A close watch must be kept throughout the summer to keep all tagssheared off and the worms kept out of the wool, caused by wet tags. I also note the general health so that parasites will not get the start of me. —• Salt is kept in the pasture all the time. I do not feed salt alone, but a mixture which I have used and found very helpful in combating parasites, especially stomach worms. The for- mula is: Salt, one bushel; air slaked lime, one peck; sulphur, one gallon: A REYLAND nAllt, (By courtesy of Iowa state college.] pulverized resin, two quarts; copperas, one pound. Thoroughly pulverize and mix. Beep in a dry place before sheep constantly. Another good way to combat stom- ach worms is to increase the woody or fibrous content of the stomach, which can easily be done by turning the flock into a cornfield so that the sheep will'have the greater portion of their ration consisting of corn blades. I have found this tee'attuent very effi- cient. I castrate my lambs when from sev- en to ten days old, provided the weather is suitable. Never allow them to get larger than you possibly can help. I cut oft: the end of the scrotum and draw out the testicle, cord and all. The docking is done about the same age by means of docking pinch- ers, heated red hot, so this does away with the bleeding. I prefer a tall docked rather short. At first I did not dock or castrate either, but soon saw that the castrated Iambs did better— very often brought more on the mar- ket—and then you can hold them over if you wish, but an uncastrated Iamb must go .to market rather early, I"or the first ten days after a ewe gives birth to a lamb 1 increase the root and bran ration some, but there- after I gradually increase the feed until I ant feeding one-fourth potted bran, one-fourth pound oats, one-third pound corn and one-fourth pound roots (turnips). I get the lambs to eating grain as soon as possible and have a lamb creep in where 1 have a ration of equal parts of corn, oats and bran. The roughness consists of clover hay, and they also have access to the win- ter pasture. I also manage to .have about five eves of early rape, on which I finish the lambs in connection with the above grain ration. 1 do not let the mothers run on the rape. I generally shear about 11ay 1 and use the machine clipper. The wool is tied in cubical blocks by means of a wool press. - Method of Curing Cowpox. For cows that are troubled with pox at each milking time the udder and teats should be well bathed with a 2 per cent solution of carbolic acid or a solution made of creolin, zeuoleum or some such commercial dip. The bands should be washed thoroughly in this disiufeetaut after milking each cow before starting on another, for in this manner the disease is spread from one to another. It will be necessary to continue this operation until the trou- ble has been done away with from the entire ,herd. Roiling Scratches Horses. After a hared day's work in the field the horses will enjoy a few moments to roll hi the yard about the straw Pile. ltoi r horses will scratch them- ke1,e.4 more in five minutes by roiling than Irott cats with a currycomb in thirty tniiinte .. - Large Families. It looks as if the 'United States has surpassed Canada in large fami- lies, unless our next census gives tis a new record. The census enumerators. in Littler county, Arkansas, have re. corded the following :-.-Mrs. Abraham T3nller, 3i• years old, is the mother of U$ children, all living. Mrs. Laura Rundles, 44 years old. has 22 children living, while two are dead, Mrs, Mag. gie Howard has been married 14 years and is the mother of 17 children, all living, Here are three mothers with 00 children, and of these 51 are living. We question if this record is sur- passed Indian List Case, Because License Inspector French, of Kent County, but Wm. Piggott on the "'Indian list" at his brother-in- law's p request,; he must pay Piggott $100 damages, He was sued for $2000. The statute limits to the parents, sister or brother of the victim the right to supply for the prohibition. "Good faith and honest intention can't create authority to act," says Chancellor Boyd. "This unwarrant- able .notice did more or less harm to the plaintiff in his business, It is a. serious matter to stigmatize a man. in business as one addicted to the use of liquor in excess—to put "this into writing and to publish it among the houses of entertainment as the delib- erate act of a public officer." The general impression has been that a license inspector, a magistrate or an employer could put a man on the list. The above decision, if it could hold good, places a number of people who have wrongfully put men on the list in a position that they are liable for damages, --[Kincardine Reporter. Londesboro. The strawberry season is almost over, and those who had a number of acres set out claim that the yield was immense. • Mr. Barry Moon sold a extraordinary amount off 1 acre. Prices ranging from 7 to 9 cts. per box. The annual school picnic held in Mr. Robson's bush on Friday, July lst, was a most enjoyable one, and those who provided the program, candies, and last but not least the bountiful -wand most excellent luncheon deserve very much credit for the same. Inst Think Of It. When farmers learn that on each toile of highway, three rods wide, 27,000 tons of water fall annually, they will begin to appreetate the necessity of highway drainage, and learn that a hard road cannot be 'made out of mud, No plan of road work, no amount of labor and machinery, will make a good dirt road that will ally good, until some plan is adopted to get rid of the water. The Strawberry festival held on the lawn of the Presbyterian Manse on Friday evening was a decided success and the weather was beautiful. A very large crowd was in attendance. A splendid program was given and the Clinton Band certainly gave some beautiful selections. The proceeds at the gate amounted to $101. Perhaps the most interesting part of the pro- gram was the speeches given by Rev. Mr. Pearcy. the young minister, who has recently come to take charge of the Londesboro and Hill Presbyterian churches-, and Rev. Mr, Osterhout, who has also just came to take charge of the Methodist circuit, Rev. Mr. Small of Blyth, Rev. Mr. Dickson and Rev. Mr. Hamilton who was a former Presbyterian pastor of 'Londesboro and was heartily welcomed again, Qorrie. With sincere sorrow, was the word passed, that Franois Clegg had on July 1st gone to join the majority. He had been ill for several months, and fought a long and patient battle with disease, never complaining, but resigned and submissive. Mr. Clegg was born in Markham, July 10, 1838, and hence was near the end of his 72nd year. He was one of the pion- eers of the •,township of H.owick, re- spected by all who knew him, and being one of the early settlers had a wide acquaintance. Three times Mr. Clegg entered into the matrimonial estate, and his third wife survives him. Seven sons and three daughters also remain, all of whom were pres- ent at the funeral except Wesley in the Northwest, and Geo. E. of Michi- gan. The funeral service was con- ducted by Rev. J. W. Filbert of the Methodist Church, and at the grave, the Orangmen performed their lin- pressive burial service. A good neighbor, an upright man, a kind father, and a staunch Conservative, has gone to his reward, He WAS HAPPY. A San Francisco woman whose hus- band had been dead some years went to a medium, who produced the spirit of her dead husband. "My dear John," said the widow lo the spirit, "are you happy now ?" "I am very happy," John replied. ".happier than you were on earth with me?" she asked, "Yes," was the answer; "I am far happier Inow than I was on earth with you." "Tell the, John, what is it like in heaven ?" -"Waven 1" said John, "Tru not in heaven." IOMESIEKERS IXCURSIONS TO WESTERN CANADA, Through the metropolis' of Chicago, thence via. Duluth and Fort Frances or through Chicago and the twin and Rt Panl cities of Minneapolisr . July 12th and 211th. Via Sarnia and Northern NavigationCompany's steamers; leave Sarnia 430 p,m., July 13th and 27th. Winnipeg and return $82;00. Edmonton and return 12 g0, Tickets good for sixty days. Proportionate rates to certain other western points. Tickets and full in- formation from Grand Trunk Agtsh H. E. ISARD CO. The July Sale Embraces .every department in the store and affords great Money.' Saving opportunities. Come in and inspect the July offerings, and .we feel sure the result will be mutually satisfactory. WASH SUITS -- Plenty to choose from. Yon can pick out a stylish Suit at shall cost, and not have any trouble about the making. These Suits are tailor- made, and will give good satisfaction. Prices begin at $4.00. LADIES' PRINCESS DRESSES •— Very pretty styles ; made of fine mull, trimmed with Cluny Insertion, Ask to see them, • Prices are reduced. FINE LAWN WAISTS — We have a Large stock ; all new styles ; clearing prices. WAS$ GOODS —, Comprising Pongee Linen in plain or stripe, - Scotch Ginghams, Muslins, Lace Grenadine, Fancy Striped Linens, &o., at cut prIces. UNDERSKIRTS — Lots of pretty white Skirts to choose from ; they're well made and full wide width. See our special at $1.00. SILK WAISTS — Stylish white Silk Waists, some made with over Lace and Net. Regular value up to Five Dollars—on sale, your choice for $2.75. CHILDREN'S WHITE DRESSES — All sizes from sig months to 14 years. All must be sold. The Prices range from $1.00 to $3.00. • PARASOLS -- Big stock of Summer Parasols ; white em- broidered and fancy colored. July Sale -20 per cent. discount off all prices. H. E. Isard & Co. 50,000 Pounds Of Wool Wanted r CASH OR TRADE 3 We have in stock for the Wool sea— son the best Blankets, Sheets, Sheet— ing and Yarn, made from our best Wool by Howe & Co. of Wroxeter. We also have one of the -best stocks of Men's ready-made Suits ever shown in this store. Boys' 2 and 3 piece Suits, of the latest cuts and styles, from $2.76 to $5.00 each. It will pay you to see these suits before buying elsewhere. Ladies' Suitings, in all the newest shades, from 50e per yard up. Ladies' Wash Suit materials, in all the leading shades. See our Ladies' White Lawn Waists and White Wear. We also have the best range of Carpets, Rugs, Oil Cloths and Linoleums, shown in Wingham. Genuine Scotch Linoleum and English Floor Oil Cloths, just arrived from the manufacturers, which we are offering at special prices. Umbrellas and Parasols, Men's and Boys' Fine and Coarse Straw Hats, Shirts and Shirting, Overalls and Smocks of all kinds. We will give 10 per eent. off all the above goods in exchange for Wool. Remember that we are selling No. 1 sugar at $5.45 per cwt. cash, and sugars are advancing. Best grades of Flour always in stock. ALL KINDS PRODUCE TAKEN. T. A. Mills W I N H A M 4