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" '.+'*• HKCPRAimN IN AMERICA " p.-::' *n:» •' < m HKEP raising is one of the chief ac­ tivities of the American rural do­ main, and it is one that has shown a constantly expanding scope year aft­ er year, seemingly without much regard to the good years and bad which are so visibly reflected in many of the other occupations of the farming community. It is interest­ ing to note that sheep axe associated with man In the earliest records of the human race. They were first tised only for milk, and later the skins were used tor clothing. Up to about a century and a half ago wool was the primary consideration in sheep rais­ ing, but about the time mentioned an Englishman began the first systematic and intelligent improve­ ment of mutton sheep and It is a question whether this is not now the most Important branch of the Industry both at home and abroad. The mutton sheep was rather slow in Invading America. The wool-producing Merino (which came originally from Spain) was monarch of all he sur- " ' • ' S33S mmz .;;S5ss\ Pit,: ' Uf/W uirii TPfiAtefJl El iiP5iPi pgpll 'Si? T * M4,. .w* s7*S* «1 s» 11 oczjyi'o/y J.7:jO ̂ r/£WSf£X/CO J/if/7* XSl/YCft- .ye* ̂ v- Sr/i?//>< ; VS*,"#**®; r-T «M? v f ) A// Ort££/> JZAfiCffJJY JZfyy M'XJCC V WjCS7£/kJt o//xx/- Jxruu.st '.*S t •eyed on this side of the Atlantic for many years fend many a farmer paid almost fabulous prices for sheep haying no adaptation to anything except *rnol production, Perhaps this, state of affairs wag Hue to the inspression that so long held sway that Jthe American people were pre-eminently a nation of pork eaters and had little appreciation for good mutton. Whatever Justification there may have « ^been for this in the past It certainly ceased years Mfcgo. A depression In the price of wool some fwiore of years ago was very influential in bringing about a change of conditions, and 'fence started the new movement in behalf Of mutton sheep swept all before it. In- •ideed. In some years a single market, such as jChlcago, hae shown a gain of fully a million sheep jover t£e twelve months preceding. Canada sends great numbers of mutton sheep to this country as well as considerable quantities of wool. ! The experience of later years has proven that the rich lands and abundant feeds of the United States aife well suited to the economical produc­ tion of superior mutton and the furthermore mut­ ton sheep if properly selected can grow a large part If not all of the wool demanded for Ameri­ can manufacturing. Experts declare that there is no greater error than the impression on the part of many people that sheep are suited only to in­ ferior land. To be sure, sheep, unlike some other animals, can get along on scanty vegetation, and consequently will graze profitably on semi-arid land, but on the other hand they render an es­ pecially large return for a liberal ration of good foods. As showing how much feore appreciation of this fact there is in othe^ countries than in the United States it may be cited that recent statis­ tics showed that there were not to exceed 25 sheep per thousand acres of land In our leading agricultural states, whereas in England the high- priced agricultural lands sustain an average of •80 sheep per thousand acres, and in Scotland there may be found as high as 1,380 sheep re thousand acres. The champions of scientific agriculture in the United States are Just now striving earnestly to impress our farmers with the fact that It would be better to convert their surplus grain products Into meats, such as mutton (at least to tbe extent of supplying home demands) than to export the corn and other grains as such. For example, it is claimed that to raise $1,000 worth of corn takes from the soil producing the crop about $300 worth of fertility, but the same amount of corn converted Into mut­ ton is claimed not to take from the land more than *$50 worth of fertility, whereas if sold In the form of wool It will not take from the land more than $2 or $3 worth of fertility. With mut­ ton as the primary consideration, how­ ever, sheep raising will return a satis­ factory profit year after year without very much regard to the price of wool. In later years th« w e s t e.r n territory known as the range became the great breeding ground for sheep, and as far back as a dozen years ago this local- , lty produced about one-half of the total number of sheep in the United States. As our readers know the crowding of the cattle out of many section of the range by the sheep has been attended by much bit tornoao a n/j controversy There ®rs thr69 j>rln» cipal species of range sheep. The old Mexico sheep are the direct descendants of the original Spanish Merinos, brought over two hundred years ago by the Spaniards in Old Mexico. They have long legs; a long, thin body, and the wool 1b fine and thin. They are hardy, excellent travelers and will keep in good condition on the poorest and driest of ranges. Often they outsell all other sheep, for the meat has an excellent flavor and the hide Is thin, firm and soft. These original Mexican sheep have been largely graded with Me­ rino rams in New Mexico and southern Colorado. The New Mexico sheep, as they are denominated, are small-bodied sheep, and although tjiey never grow very large they get very fat. They bring good prices, for the same reasons that obtain In the case of the Mexican sheep above mentioned. Merinos are also to be found on the range in great numbers, many of them having been bred from Merinos brought from the east The lambs are short-legged and not as good travelers as the southern sheep, but they need not be, for Wyom­ ing, Idaho, etc., have, on the average, better ranges than are to be found in New Mexico, and it Is in these northern states that the Merinos hold Bway. Almost all range sheep are affected with scab, though it is frequently so held in check as to be scarcely noticeable. As a remedy it is the general practice to "dip" all range sheep, and this opera­ tion, as carried on extensively on a large sheep ranch is decidedly picturesque. Oftentimes it is deemed necessary to give the same sheep several dippings at Intervals of ten days, and occasional­ ly this dipping is done In zero weather. On the large ranches there are specially constructed dip­ ping vats with runways for the sheep as they ap­ proach and leave the vats, etc. Various ingredh ents are used In the preparation of the dips, among the most popular being lime, sulphur and tobacco. As Is well known, the American market has be­ come the most discriminating in the world on beef products and Is rapidly coming to demand a corresponding superiority In mutton. Conse­ quently farmers and ranchers realize the neces­ sity of selecting the best sheep. The value of Im­ proved blood in sheep has come to be realized. A difficulty in mutton production has always been the scarcity of stock sheep, particularly sires, having sufficient merit to fill the standard of ex­ cellence. The idfal sire, it may be added, should be Impressive, resolute and of noble bearing-- distinctly the head of the flock In every sense of the word. This requires, of course, good consti­ tutional and vital powers. It has likewise come to be regarded as essen­ tial, as above pointed out, that a mutton sheep should have a good fleece as well as a good carcass. This combination has been proven both practical and profitable, and It is no longer re­ garded necessary to grow one sheep for a fleece, another for a carcass and another for a lamb. An intelligent, up-to-date floclfmaster combines them all in one class. Some of the best mutton sheep are producing as profitable fleeces as those kept exclusively for wool and their lambs are decidedly superior. As is well known, one of the first es­ sentials in a goo'd fleece is compactness or den­ sity, this quality not only insuring a better yield of wool, but also affording better protection against storm. This indicates a hardier animal ^nd one better able to withstand exposure. It is desirable to have a close, even, dense fleece, with no breaks, cover all parts of the body, including the head, limbs and under parts, and the tendency In latter day breeding Is toward carrying the fleece more completely over the head, face, limbs and under parts. The far-sighted sheep raiser Is also coming to guard against neglect or undue exposure of his flock, periods of sickness, or Indeed anything that will impair the vitality of the^uilmals, for it has come to be pretty well understood that such In­ fluences diminish both the length and strength of fiber and fineness, whereas, length and strength of fiber are essential qualities in a good fleece. Well-fed sheep always produce the best wool and the greatest quantity of it, and expert opinion is to the effect that a fleece almost invariably begins to decline in value after a sheep has passed the age of four years. The best grade of wool Is invariably found on the rear part of the Bhoulder, and wrinkles or folds of the skin about the neck or other parts of the body are detrimental, inas­ much as the wool that grows within these folds is unlike other parts of the fleece and there la a consequent l^ck of uniformity. The proper feeding of sheep is one of the chlof responsibilities connected with the industry. In some localities the ^self-feeder" is extensively employed, but in other localities it Is not In much favor. Properly cured alfalfa has come up won­ derfully In popularity as a food for sheep and many sheep feeders have purchased extensive areas of alfalfa for use In this connection. Many o( the large feeders In such states as Nebraska, Colorado and Minnesota haye no shelter for their flocks, but ft is generally conceded now that prop­ erly constructed sheds are an advantage, al­ though, of course, involving considerable outlay in the case of large feeding yards. Some of the most progressive sheep men now recommend feeding three times a day, although others still cling to the old Idea that it is not necessary to feed more than twice a day. Along with all these other requisites for success In sheep raising there is the necessity for the good shepherd of judg­ ment and experience. Even on the range where sheep are supposed to be able to shift for them­ selves there is a tendency to employ a better class of men as sheep herders. The Genuine Artlole. "I don't know about ^thls picture, Bobby," said the visitor, as he ran over specimens of the youngster's camera work. "I fim afraid a dog with a propeller instead of a tall is something of a fake." "That ain't a propeller," said Bobby. "That's his tail. He kept waggin' it while his picture wu being tookened."--Harper's Weekly. Stirred Up the Street Pandemonium reigned in a Dundee, (Scotland) street the other day. ^ Buch a crying of babies has seldom K't*-- been heard at once in any street of 1, ")the town. The incident resulted from . ^'Rn adventure which befell two-year- 'fejold Man Depellettfe, who crawled 3out on a window sill two stories above street and overbalancing, •'fell to the ground. Her fall, however, broken by her alighting on an­ other youngster. This Lucky circum­ stance Beems to have saved her life, for when taken to the infirmary she was found to be suffering from fright only The child on whom Mary tum­ bled was as badly scared as the baby, and she rolled over, borearning lustily. The other little ones who had been playing in the street under the win­ dow were much startled, and they, too, began to cry heartily. However, all suffered from shock only, save the girl on whom the baby fell, and she was found to have sustained slight bruises. One Pie for 70 Guests. Seventy guests banqueted on a sin­ gle pie at Gorleston, and there was plenty to spare when they had finish­ ed. The pi® had a three inch crtiist and weighed a hundredweight and a half. It was made in three sections or water tight compartments and each hold had a substantial bulkhead of crust. Its interior was packed with six rabbits, six kidneys, twenty-eight pounds of beefsteak and potatoes, tur­ nips, carrots and sprouts. The sea pie, as it is called, is boiled, not baked, and its builder. Skipper Harm an, made the cooking process an eight hours watch. This three decker provided a savory meal which more than satisfied guests, and its wrecked and dismark- tied hull provided ten gallons of ex­ cellent soup that was gladly welcomed by the poor of Qorleeton.----SJtAtch. [*> j.-ij£• ' ? - \ k FASHIONS OF THE II / n ALL FANCIFUL IN VOGUE SEASON'S BLOU6E3 MUST BE OF UNUSUAL DESIGN. However, Too Much Contrast Between the Bodice and the Coat 8ult Is to Be Avoided--Some Pos­ sible Good Effects. Never was more art shown In the making of blouses than now. Tbe con­ ventional style has no place in the realm of fashion. Cut, texture and col­ oring are all fanciful--In fact, the pop­ ular choice is all for the unusual thing. Yet the compact, girlish lines of past contrasts in color It still harmonises with the gown tone, and the note of it may be repeated in the hat and coat trimmings. For example, with the brown or gray coat suit It Is possible to w$ar a waist in that ubiquitous shade of purple known as "corona­ tion;" but the hat will match, and often the gloves and shoes. The waist Itself will be of crepe and made In a very soft and clinging style. The white marquisette that reigned go long for the finer bodices Is being replaced by colored marquisette, the delicate material now coming In all the shades of the new gown textures. But. this is made resplendent with em­ broideries in Turkish colore, and the same gorgeous needlework will show on every gauzy fabric that permits It. The linings for the thinner waist tex­ tures are all odd. English eyelet, lace, fishnet, brussels net, and point d'esprit being used. Lovely effects are made with the new one-sided jabot, and If the waist Is for house use it is pretty apt to display one or two of the huge directolre revers, this being always in a note different from that of the waist proper. On a waist of saffron-colored momie cloth, with a side frill of fine plaited white muslin, there was a sin­ gle one of these great revers In black satin. Where an evenly-balanced ef­ fect is liked at the front of tbe waist there are ruchingB put down the but­ ton flap that give a very dressy look and are the proper touches for a high stock and long sleeves. An exceedingly valuable kink which Is to be continued is the Jumper in thin material women have found so useful these past seasons. The little smarteners are still seen In black and colored chiffons and veilings, and they seem to look well over any sort of a bodice. The waist shown in the illustration 1b of gray marquisette with a trimming of guipure in exactly the same color. The undersleeves are of a thinner white lace and the skirt is of gray silk. ' The pretty get-up in its entire­ ty demonstrates the sort of thing many, women need for the various so­ cial functions 'that do not call for full dress, and if the bodice is wanted In odd form the style Is equally adapted to this. The Waist for Various Informal Puno* tions. seasons are still preserved, and this despite Incrustations, of ^the richest trimming. v Strictly speaking from the fashion­ able point of view, a broad contrast between thejbodice and the coat suit is not allowable except in the case of the all-white blouse. The material of the fancy waist Is different from that of the suit, but in color or trimming it matches, and this 1b needed for har­ monious sequence. Where the bodice Rose Leaf Sachet Bag. Have you ever made rose petal sa­ chets? If not, try utilizing the leaves of roses by spreading them on a tray and exposing them to the sunlight un­ til they are perfectly dry. Then crumble them lightly in the hand and add any favorite fragrant ingredient, such as cassia buds, orris root«pr san­ dalwood, and, to complete, a little of the essential oil of roses. Fill tiny bags with the powder and scatter them through the linen drawers and clothes closets, where they will im­ part an exquisitely elusive perfuse to lingerie and gowns. Such a subtle frogrance is refined, but never obtru­ sive; wonderfully like the odor of the real rose THIMBLE PARTY THE LATEST IN VIOLET MARQUISETTE Pleasant Method of Entertaining a Quest or for the Passing of Pleasant Afternoon. If a girl friend Is visiting you for a few days and you are not in a poA tion to give a formal affair in her honor, Invite some of the girls you know fdr a porch thimble party. In extending the Invitation ask them to bring their needlework for a chatty afternoon and allow no trace of formality to enter into the appoint­ ments, the introduction or the serv­ ing of the refreshments. Arrange tbe porch chairs in a circle or half circle, pile them with pillows and have handy all the sewing requisites, such at needles, different sizes of whlt6 thread, thimbles and plain embroid­ ery scissors. A guest often neglects to place one or tbe other of these in her work bag and will be grateful for the thoughtfulness of the hostess in supplying them without the trouble of explanation. Ask the complimented guest to move about among the girls and talk with them all, so that congeniality may predominate throughout tbe circle. A graphophone will add mer­ riment to the occasion and keep pleas­ ant chatter going. Refreshments may be very light, consisting of dainty sandwiches, ice cream or Ices and cake and fruit punch. Ice cream and cake is quite enough ait one of these "drop in" parties. Later In the afternoon, if your vis­ itor sings or plays, ask her to favor the guests. When she has responded extend the invitation to any other musician present. This original waist la of violet mar­ quisette with odd yoke of black moue- seline de sole embroidered In colored beads. The little guimpe, the sleeve bands and cuffs are of white lace, the girdle is of black satin. r For the shampooing of silver locks, add two tablespoonfuls of lemon juice to one quart of water. Rubbing the skin thoroughly with half a fresh lemon upon retiring will- keep it soft and white. Regular bath powder is , cheaper than talcum powder and just aa effi­ cacious for bathing purposes. Bicarbonate of soda dissolved in cold water Is excellent for bites or eruptions on the skin due to heat. It is both cooling and heating in its ef­ fects Eithe£a hot pr a cold bath la aa Daintily Dazzling. One of the new nair ornaments which will presently be on sale is daintily dazzling, and the "young per­ son" may wear it when her mamma sports a blaze of diamonds above her brow. This novelty is in the shape of a fillet and It is powdered all over with diamond dust. At a little dis­ tance the effect is as of strings of gems shining in the hair. excellent way to cool the heated bod/. They are not injurious, even In quantity, if taken at least an hour after eating. For inflamed and diseased gums, three parts of golden sAal, one part of powdered burnt alum and two parts of glycerin rubbed on the gums at night Immediately after washing them ts most beneficial. & • Skirt Pfda. Some dressmakers frequently have great difficulty in making skirts cut with the raised waist line hang straight in front at the line of the nor­ mal waist. At this point the skirt breaks and is very apt to show an ugly wrinkle, especially when the wearer is seated. This can be avoided by making a small oblong pad of the saiin material as the skirt and inserting It directly in front. The pad is made four inches long and two inches wide and Is placed lengthwise with the skirt. It can b« tacked in place. AMiIfe Masculine Anxiety. Twddy's motner had been taken sud­ denly ill one morning while he was at school, pn his return, he was admitp te< to his mother's room for a few minutes, and found his Aunt Alicia sitting by the bed. **No, Teddy," said she, "mother fr*" been very ill, and must not talk.** "O, my!"I'm sorry, mother." gnspai Teddy. Mother smiled at him lovingly. Master Teddy seated himself oa ft large chair directly opposite, and, aft­ er wriggling anxiously around for p minute or two; delivered hlmsfelf of the speech. "Mother dear--now don't try to speak--but if you mean yes, nod your head this way--and tf you mean no, shake your head--this way. Have yon seen my baseball bat?"--Lippincottji Magazine. Secretive Family Bible. Tommy was a venturesome lad, but nobody had ever credited him with sufficient courage to shake his' head in contradiction when the Sunday school visitor, who wished to show off hla knwledge of Biblical history asserted that Sarah, Abraham's wife, was th« only woman whose age was recorded In the Bible. Seeing the disapproving motion Of the little head in the front row the visitor reiterated: "Sar&h was the only woman whose age is re­ corded in <he Bible." Then Tommy spoke right up: "There are three more that Lknow of," said he. "Who?** asked the astonished visitor. "Mother, grandmother and Aunt Lucy," said Tommy. Buying Legislators in Joblots. One day, writes Sloane Gordon !• Success Magazine, a former member of the Ohio house displayed, inad­ vertently, a large roll of bills In th« Nell house lobby. A fellow member gazed In awe at the show of wealth. "I just sold a drove of hogs," e» plained the former member rather hastily and confusedly. The observing one was thoughtfuL He did not reply for the half-minute usually essential to the full-measured beat of his mental processes. And then-- "Yaas," he drawled,V'and I'll bet I'm one o' them hawgs. Roman Gossip. | Munny (the village banker)--What do you suppose the young fellows in ancient Rome did to pass the time? Phunny (the village philosopher)-- Oh, I don't know. I suppose they used to hang around and talk about what a punk town Rome was.--Puck. Important to Mother* Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears the Signature of In Use For Over 30 Years. Children Cry for Fletcher's Castorift His Idea. "An Ahkound is the best man of his kind, isn't he pop?*" "I believe so, son." "Then, pop, if I kill more flies than all the other fellows, I will be an Ahkound of Swat?" The Pure Food I^aw stopped the sale of hundreds of fraudulant medicines. They could not stand investigation. Hamlins Wizard Oil has stood the test of investi­ gation for nearly sixty years. Perhaps Both. Milly--I %>ut away my last year's bathing tuit in camphor, but it evap­ orated. Billy--The bathing suit? » Mrs. Wtnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children teething, softens the gams, reduces lnflamm* ttoo, allays pain, cures wind colic, 26o a botUa, The more a woman runs after a man the easier It Is for her not to catch him. Smokers like Lewis' Single Binder cigar for its rich mellow quality. Somehow we can't help feeling sor­ ry for an ex-hero. * Mi MS A L. MCHTATMŜ REAL K8TATE WA\TED--We bur and mQ farms. Mores and e quietly. ISTBH-8TAT farms, stores and property anywhere quickly and fg ̂ , Pytklui Siil«., tWUoapolta, U4. T7H)K SALE--JOT acres three miles from Herman, house, barn, granary, machine shed.well.wlnd- mill, fine grove, all vnder cultivation and fenced. Price,48,will carry 16,000. O.C. Baton, Herman,Minn. IfiCIITC -QtHCK TODH OPPORTUNITY. Make HQLIl I O $loWL-ch).. LundlinKourfufitseHerstot every housewife. Write quick for froe catalogue. Addrtiss, *. I'. DOWS&, 1*S South trd SUwl, IfeU.u, Wto. T7H>R 8AI.E -- Quarter section lire miles Herman, good Dulldlnfis. Ave acres groye. frail trees, 40 acres fenced. 116undercultivation, artesian well, fine water, good soil. Price, $55.00, on faTor- able terms. Write O. C. Katon, Herman, Minn. farnis.0 Goodf meroved farms 118 to KH per a qulrles ans'd. W M. MoPheraon, Bentley.i fr t- V A I.ASD OF OPr«BTC!f!Tf A C/A/aw Wonderful investment. U. & census figures show increase valuation Texas land* last decade 1«H- Only a starter. Come to this S»M Of prouiise, i rffcddurk Luud k InvesUaeal I'-o., 'lVrifll, Tu. gonuinr laud-- Deep rich soil, fine climate, rail­ roads. markets, schools, in larg« vallev. Wbea* £roduce 60 bushels and everything else In propor-on. Mo extreme heat or cold, cyclones or earth* auakes. The lust chance to get the best free hind. Write for information. Jw-B. fllw »t«,Win«in>,h^ Am VIKW KAKM For sale at a bargain. i Contains 25U acres rich, black soil, beautifully situated along Pes Moines Hiver 1 mile from Dakota City and 'J miles from Humboldt, Iowa, on De« Moines Spirit ijike Automobile Hoad. Has tele­ phone, mail route and can connect with electrio ligTiis. Improvements are first class, consisting of % cellars, i wells, cistern, njjndmlll and cribs. Plenty of shade trees and a Duo lawo. Price $130.01) pt*r acre. Terms to suit purchaser. Write owner for views and particulars. H. A. Ketman, B. F. ft No. 8, Humboldt, lowa. <OMR TO THE NEW STATE Irrigated farms at our old prices including perpsj- ual water right, In our modern irrigation avstem, 9IB per acre--10 years to complete payment -6% lnterett. Non-lrrtgable farms $7.80 to$10 per acre. l>eep rich soil. 12 miles frontage on Santa Ke Railroad. About So IncheB rainfall per annum. We offer «he best bar­ gains in New Mexico The above prices will soon !>• advanced. We have nu agents but deal direct. Statehood means rapid development and moeh higher land value*. InvesUgate at one*. Ten Lake* lAnd Co., Onava, M. M., 11 miles from Ul Ttm, R U > to Florida If so, we are preptred to save you much time, trow* bio and money by l urnishintf aotsoluu*!y rellabl* In­ formation concerning tho adaptability of lands fo* various crops, wintering ulucc& of i\\i kinds, trant- purtalloa, climate, etc. we art? personally acquaint­ ed with the state and have pafd representatives In every county and guarantee all information Wll* able and accurate or will refund three times llM chances made. FKK $1.00. Bureau of Hoot hens luforuiatiou, 412 C«uttU4al«4 BMg., Jkebvnrtlkt) 11^ California Orange Land our ( Itiu& llelKhts land. Orange, lemon,olive, pom­ elo and nut land Twenty minutes from Sacramento, the caplt.il of Culilornia, and three hours f mm site ul I'uu.ima. t an»l Mxpositionurouuds. S.»il has been tested awl approved by the State University Farm experts. Returns per acre vie Id two hundred to six hundred dollars. Price, $174 to per acre. Terms veil [»-r rain uuwii. uaam pmiu uv>,un per aero per month; si* per cent on deterred payments. I'erpet- ual water rights tree. I'pon request will forward beautifully illustrated booklet giving full Informa­ tion on orange culture. Ilclerences, any Banking or Commercial instltutiow in Sacramento. TKAliiOIl- DK&MOND CO. Our Cnlcago office. Hooiu 421 Vert Owuborn Bid#., 106 W. Monroe btroet, Chicago, UL