TRAPS AND HOW TO MAKE THEM. 31 
The mink is passionately fond of fish. 
The best bait for him is fish, a bit of musk- 
rat or the head of a fowl. The best scent 
for attracting mink is made as follows: Get 

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some eels, trout, or minnows and cut up 
into small pieces; put them in a loosely 
corked bottle and hang in the sun 2 or 3 
weeks, in summer. An oil will form on 

top, which emits a strong odor. Sprinkle 
a few drops of this on the bait and around 
the trap. It will be sure to draw mink 
from a great distance. 
The best baits for the marten are parts of. 
fish, heads of poultry, etc. Lures same as 
for mink. 
The best baits for the fisher are bits of 
muskrat, poultry or fish. The best lure for 
the fisher is the ‘‘ medicine’’ used for the 
fox. 
The best bait for otter is fish. The best 
lures are the ‘‘ medicine,’ and the fish oil 
prescribed for mink. 
The food of the beaver is the bark of 
trees and the roots of aquatic plants. The 
best lure is a small portion of the castoreum 
found in the 2 inguinal sacs of the male 
beaver. 
The best bait for the raccoon is a bit of 
fresh fish. 
The best bait for lynx is a bit of musk- 

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the castoreum of the beaver also appeal 
strongly to him. Extract of valerian is an- 
other attractive morsel for him. 
The favorite food of the woodchuck is 
peas and parsley. 
The best bait for the skunk is the head 
of a fowl, etc. Place a drop of the secretion 
of the skunk near the trap. 
For the weasel use same lure as for mink. 

Mr. Goodthing (engaged to Johnny’s sis- 
ter).—Johnny, I’m going to make you a 
present. 
What do you wish? 
Johnny—A box of candy. 
Mr. G.—What else? 
Johnny—Another box of candy. 
Mr. G.—Oh, wish something else; your 
little stomach couldn’t hold all that candy. 
Johnny—Another 
Republic. 
stomach.—St. 
Louis 
