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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08
ASSORTMENT L Of !. SPICES.
Prepared By himself, which be
w - II n MS p U II E,
For Sale at bis SPICE DEPOT, s@-
Fifth Street, bet. Vain and Blondeau
Preclaaallon il ! anirnlfy !.

Proclamation il dmiFnliy.
Uatied States Of AssrIca, Distrir. Of Eora fs
us,s--t rsasNs Aar.hsIs oasee
keekuk. Nov. 17th, 1857. !
HEREBY give notice THAT by virtue of =
AwerrAnt Il arrest aud onitton. laced ont of the
on Of tbs Cferk o. The tinted sntes District Court
In and for the District Of lows and directeA the
following eAss<, Nrwif: John Am b. mariner ana II
bsllspf, agAinss the ttsxmos iNrsm Prize her ma.
chfnery urnsnrss tsrkr AMI sppafs siso barge John
boyle and wharf bOstr tGT4 dernAnd VI contract u
wages, 1870 did on the II dsy Of koysuksr 1851
Il rst OF Lecaire, Scoit county Isxa In saA De
trct Of Iowa arrest and take In ny saion r sale
custody and DO DEF ain the sal steAnkost Hire
Price, machinery furniture tackle snd q parel alss
barge John Doyle ana wharf boat hereby 20 give
su0c = Sstcs nat ths gtiqerstecydfhrshe rseurn Of
seid NJ FahsA on ths tsttusslss ii Js 1ess It 10 =
p.,sH nesssy .dn4nkt ard tinY oas ali perpSs
hsrrNnhnefy fsrnitur tsef u ad6 ,p.fsl also barge
John Do, IL ami wAASfs4t knowing having
say why the same shovlinot he copdemnsj sod sold
% sns~er ne esnssA II sid Wh.iiSst thst they b
and appear before this safd DstYfct Cont fof The
ict Of Iowa. at return term 20 be begun - one
st sa.6 Dstriet tourt An thu Grt fueeS h jan.
Hey, 1865 aofes3, At xestus low II sad bstrct on
sadtass ,snsd day when soa here sxid eaose sl be
hsaRd then SD there Nserpase seir claim aud ans
said libel, and their All.ea.ichs in that
SshaN
q ". rLARB, u. NJ
dorA-dAt C-P sSE.6pedsl DEPUTY.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

SABBATH ScuooL MEETrxG AT CHATHAM
SqUAaE CHracH, MONDAY EvESrNa, De-
cEABgs So to 7:i5-Devotional Exercises.
7:l5 to 1855 -Addrsss, BY Rev. J. Brown.
Subject Importance Of Personal Religion
in Sabbath School Teachers.
1856 to 7:5o-Answes to the Question,
What do you do for your Class outside of the
Sabbath SCHOOL,
$50 to s:l6-Picture Lesson, BY Mr.. White.
sis to 9-Discussion Teachers' Meetings,
their Necessity, and how Conducted.
The exercises to be interpreted With ap-
propriate music.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

PoRx PAcKIXo.-up 10 last evening 4O,5
hogs have been slaughtered here, " this
number Patterson / Timbsrman have killed
le, ooe; Goldman / Co., 10000 ard Smith,
Ruddick 4 Co., $500. gse
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

SkArnu. potieed Qaite q number OF
boys and girls enjoying themselves on skates
yesterday, On narrow belt OF ice along TIE
bank Of the river, extending from Bank
street 70 Pattersen's Pork Hease.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08


=. nasascs, II, Dss. 8. ~
DAD darn, h ssossAaG ssassisss
- = i 3 QsisAsa e. aaassl aa~1s
.srninaasi q ~, ssd sssllssd M. ".
dies fos - 1sfsslasA
Allheveh = snat1 anoant Of money Was
isyplyeA in this sasse, sill there was con-
s.dslstls ekarsctes u stske, and . m esuaI
deerss Of isteesek at&ached to this litigation,
oxisg 70 the pecaiisr circumstances surronnd-
NJ ~ senN,.
Qaiatoa Il / wealthy farmer and exssa.ive
| woci grower, living a Denmark, Iowa.
Sawyer 10 ~osl buyer. aad repreasnts the
| house Of Lewis : Brooks, Of Chicaso, Hi.
sois, and has been the sge~s u saal 6rm
here for sAs past seven years, during which
period he has bought and shipped about Eve
hundred thousand pounds Of wool.
| In the simmer OF 1866, Quiuton sold Saw
yer about 500 ponad Of wool, and this con-
isrovsrsyr Arose about a difference in the
weigh, Of the same, as determined By the
lety hay-scAiss and Sawycrs scales.
Quiuton wanted to settle on the basis Of
the weight hy the city scsles, and Sawyer in-
sistsd that his scales we're correct, the differ.
ence being about 50 pounds, the city soales
~eigking heavier, and sawyer's ecales weigh.
ing lighter.
By the verdict Of twelve honest men, shs
veraciiy Of sawyer's scaies Is established be
yoaa seetrosersy, and the fIsity Of the city
scsles was eleasiy revealed. -
Nessrs. Beck / Semple appeared for Quin'
ton, and Messrs. Miller and Van Valkenhsrl
for Sawyer.
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1er.sy. aarne.A

H0reign Aarnets.
LONDON, Dec. s-Koons
ocnaols e2A $50 B,nds 7vA Ilhscn Central e.
Erie Az
Lr-nPoct Dee 7-xoSu.
Ell tssdy. sd - Of probsbly H. 0p baics
ndd ing upAn il; '3 f5r Orleans Extensive s,aes Of
American cascn to AZ Ire at Il fer aitdling splaDd
Dreaistuf.-Gai and unchanged
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

Receipts At The Snb essury Day 81 sll 90 for -
vess sss ofao4i Pigments to d-y $50 o. for tn.
week is. $50 6la balance, s a sss AS.
Inpnts f-r the wsek dry goods SAL ,ssc; gen.ral
me.ea .psiss, NTlS,.ss
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

TIE ELxvAroR.-Mr. McNamsra, Who has
the contract for building the stone work &
the Elevator, is taking advantage Of the
weather, and with large iofes 81 men ia
driving the work ahead with his usual esesTy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

OuR friend and former townsman, 4. n.
Hsynold's, has been nominatad for Auditor
Of State in Alabama by the Republican par
". He will be elected. 1t was . nonsna-
ton eminently fit to be made.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

Muslc.-Fom Root Cady, Music Pub
fishers, Chicago, We have received several
pieces Of music gotten ont ia the usual
accurate and elegant style Of this house.
Here, for the special u.e and behoof Of Sir
Knights in The "Templar March - and !:
" Yes, Ne will BE- true % saeh Other, =
Guitar piece; and :" BeAdmaa's Polka,
Treasures, and Ths Founder of No.re
Dame" These pieces are models Of me-
ehanicAl beauty.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

TEE regular bi-weekly meeting of the
Keokuk Sunday School Teachers Institute
will be held At the Chatham Square NJ. f.
Church to morrow evening. Interesting exs
srcises may be expected. We cordially en-
dorss the efforts Of the Sunday School work.
srs, who have inausurated these meetings,
and hope they will be sustained and eneour.
aged BY al who have the success of the cause
ct heart.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

BELL RrsoEas. -Ksokukisns must nos for
ret shas tho eslsbrated Peak md Bertu
Families Of vocalists and Bell Ringers will
make tssis appearances Tsadsy snA Wedne'-
day evenings next, 1t The Opsfa House
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

VIZ understand that our musical friend c.
h. Emerson has commenced class in vocal
music, composed Of the members Of the Cons
sreeaaional and Bsptia Sasdas Schools, over
twelve Jean Of age. Other yonng people de-
sirous Of joining this class can do so atavery
moderate charge. Glass Monday and Thurs
day evenings, in the Baptist church, at seven
O'clock
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

ss'ras Ladies are delighted 10 IND sunA sls-
CANT goods, both staple and fancy, at such
sawsDely lov prices that can sasiiy put
chase goods that they had intended to de-
prive themselves Of this season, for n Bbst
wick Popular Dry Goods Empersm, few
dollars will get . very large assortment Of
necessary and sssfal articles, in good quail.
ties, apd the latest and best styles. New and
choice goods are daily arriving, and you ean
lad some thing for every member of the fam
lily. Bostwick's is the best place for bar
gains in the Weat. kiAsun
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08
Toledo marke.

Toledo Market.
By Telegraph TslxDo, Dec :.
Fiouf-Qnet.
hsat-very Arm and better: - e. OF amber at y c3
10 . spring 81 %.
oorn--oa 10 held 1t u; ssw sSss lower; ssiss Of
pew at a5xaas
osAs-Gachanssd,s - fer No !.
Rys-Ns eiss.
HAnsy-QuisS
n
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

IIrrRARY Noncxs. The American Joarnal
II Z0ricxitsrs- for December, il = very 6ne
asnher. The hst Of contents shows . series
Of articles highly interesting 70 horticulture
isis asd psrsons iassrsstsd in 6orsl culture.
H. saseasesoeass for sAs ssn svelsns
shev tAas several Of he nese sninsat WI
tsrs 10 this department viii coatribats dsing
the eeunegssrss NJ |Nssal 10 pablishe "a
in Aaadsous style by filtoa ! Co., Boston,
- ~ year.
"Ths Song Messenger" sheah make. IL
NEATLY sishs to all the musically inclined
sAseaeAest Ne Nerthwesk Il is published
~ Rscs 4 Cady, Chicago.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

EVERY day - the work progresses We are
led to believe that the new engine house, now
in course Of erection in Cattaraugus, is 10 -
- nnsaa alEair. PAssias il yssSssaay ~ no
tieed that it Is TO b surmountsd With . large,
Asadsoue bsiffy. Tbs Rolis boys will s'pse
on airs when they gst into their new qaes-
torp,
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Stoek AaFkes.
~ 4eiegnph-l sss NV ycYx. Des I.
Govssnnent stot Ia quiet and without any decided
change Coupons 'el 1lsk0H do 81 lo7MpH; ~
losiz9ss. Is losha2. new 1a7kAA d q los ~
X: io.S fotkaN $50 lcls{t nj.
{ Ste. o,.asd dali, subs greatly ntre aetivs snd
higher, closing ryfirM n = outeZ; Trk7issa *
Reading e5stais; 95a7; eI1A7. do pre-.
fsrrsc ssess k;Miessssh cs1s.f ilaS3; Mich South.
ern 81 5a.as4. c 1857 ~.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

4PERsoSAL.-The many friends and pupils
Of henry c. Kemp, OF this city, will learn
with regret that vbile visiting brother at
Galssburg, he was taken sick. His Illness
II pronounced typhoid fever.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

Tss proprissors OF The clotAiag sstablish.
meat, corner Of 1sia asd Third ssrssts, are
saill offering gssas Inducements to psFshassn
Il articles in their line. II yoa expsctto be
OPS Of tAas sunbss sooa is viii b % ycur
interest 70 give them call.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

THE ladies who took IN sctivs interest in
the recent entertainment, given q the Opssa
House, for the benefit Of the poor, are re-
Questsd to meet 1t Mn. Harrioa's on
Tuesday aAernoon. At o clock, FOR the pur-
pose Of making satisfactory disposal Of the
funds.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

4 goddess chap calling himself Leach, and
. very grsst villain be nass BE-, made . raid
on the Ottunva Clergy the other day, and
among others victimixed our friend wsring,
Of The n. E. Church. Al = Eealoss Baptist,
he went 10 Rev. Ar. Burnham, pastor Of the
Baptist church, and got 6ns overcoat to
wear 70 church, saying that bis own had been
stoivA. Then. = an equally Jealous Me,ho-
dist, he vent to Mr. waring, and borrowed .
shirt to sesr to church. Leach didn't sp.
pear At the sanctuary, nor did the overcoat
or he shirt. and Leach is a precious seoun-
drel to swindlesniaisters in this way, Who, II
like the eforetime commissioned apostles, are
now without changes of raiment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

Fon well finished aad dsrsbA PhessGsssais
Pictarss, At prices 70 stis ~ h~ss, g. -
Van 0r;sksa's Gallery, No. 20 Main ssTsst.
dscS-N
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

Nsw SLrsrrse CAs.-Ano,her new sleep
ing car has been turned out FROM the car
shops Of the Valley Road. We we're shown
through this car yesterday afternoon. es it
stood at the depot ready to make its FIRST
flight up the Valley. Everything connected
with the car i. gotten up in fine style, and re-
fleets credit on the Master Mechanic, K. Z.
Smith, and the workmen under his super
vision. The painting, granting, carpeting,
Aspholstering. &c.,sare Of the 6rst order, and
indicate that the expense was scarcely taken
into consideration in the construction of the
car. IL is a commendabie piece Of work
througho,t, Of which all the mechanics en-
gsged in its construction may we'll feel proud.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

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the fives ~ ~ took1 chonoo 10 shov
themselves vs Il
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

EscorRAoIxa NEws.--S. . B. Stern, No.
IS Man ssrss>, Asvs this ~ Fsdscsd their
immense stock Of clothing and gents fur
nsshiag goods twenty-five per cent, - they
y neA inassa y cary thsp oesr 70 ths next
ssnsoa. Nee b tn ias 70 mlH u he new
Banner. ,}as
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

IAI CA-NAy uarpaaAs0sss iss.se 6s0
~. kssss1ss's ceart spsa ia1ssseaab -
hasa ssasssl - ~ 1eirsse1sl8 waaH~ .u.s
Npon-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

AosE ice = ~ yives yssa4day No. VI
Aw ssen Ills vhas. It. - 80
sboSe.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

1sios, !" Whsa dcss NOR
~. $500. - replied, "WAsa ysa POI
IN and are ansusrsA no. s'
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-08

Erss- nHNA l6eXp n srsesvssssassr.s ~s.~ Srg
sAse~ xeke . Is 3 $50.
Gr4Sp I6kls ~ - A.Sss assss.asa - -
EAlLs- - % ntsA- I
Chicago market. ~
D. Tel sreuh.r oa,oAso. Dec l.
noxf-Hrus se,a.1s ciain . still hrtAse aAuaee -
ioalak.
vAat-sAedvs and 1eas higher; No ? sssssa nra 4
kea 70 *: tsssl 81. kf 81, 81
cors-osA ssty dali at s,ess; No vssS Aua At 's,t
fnas 4 s-.--a -
I--osts~Quis.; sb,&8se
lys-nfs; q s7oi 50. -
Darlsy-Dslk 81 so3G.
r a.s PofkAS..er ard freely os.rsdss On 80; no
hoy erIbeyssa 81.
Z Lar e-snm ii ia - &
lrsArea Msa.s-H.ms 1isl: shSa.d~s
Cured Assts- Quiet
Dresed 1rsss-ssSsoc higher; aiss nsiss =. q Is
900 3<es4
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asw Hsrs Aarxs>.
asTslssr.VA.] Rw Ysas 1bec. :.
Tosf-Olused toioc better, vtahs fair ds.sad .aSt-
y spsmkusss
ws.4s-,s:e better ..A ss,.., :. = 2sea FER No :
O3aus4o Ter Nv syrias.
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1.se-Dull 1s< In ssses 81 eAsAI for No xestssw.
0orG-si 9AAl 81 In ssoss a.aSi - snsat soe nia ID
wsstsrA -
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Cut Meau-ooi.t
Ia, on-Fir.n, with AIR asnssd
lard-FLm ,ith fasr demand ls0 u for fair to pris.
ksnie; tho isttss 4 trsusss a
- >-e-S---
81 New rork Dry Gseds Il ark.,.
y Tstskr.eA.} - NEW. iokK, Dee. I.
Tue ery egsas nsrAst il g.neraAy ye aud prices
sseaoy. hss.y brown sAssunss In lSA. sssek Arm
Asl4<ol5ssrs st ssstssa naks9 1874 AtIsstie A
NLach tranA es and tighter and medium Eradss7
- IN lnpn ss1py aad rsau,say Novrr; Aoudoa Hi
fsYptrtn nlDe& 40 Eli dog Ia % n lss1; p~ieAs
10 Great Fam LII La vrsn6 II; Ktnneese, yard
wide .. ~~ -
( E..shed ssslsns Of tesAualet steady ~ a7H sOs y
II alX fsr waasur.s mas hs ht haad. in good supply
- a.ss .sssd 1ssAt Fails AZ: d IL. wAtA.Al y
pritt clotLs dun ~ 6f.
Rrnss-fagis1S Tor bess standards.
| $----- ~D~--+-
usneinnass naxxeI.
~ r.Agrssh.I - 0scrssasl. Dec 1.
rlouf-otfsf. ani!y iSil Is. go
wheat-Highcr, No red - - N IS 50.
/ oon-Lsn nrA; ear 81. F
| hy.-Frm q 81 S..
esss-Unshaagsd
DArs.y-DRos'
! Ehhky-vsry dull.
Hoss-I.sssa demand; lIv. y sssr as; as..od y .
~, rsesipA faeoo. s
MOI essA-osa Sos cid ~ q for Aew.
ors0 AaAh-Jhn Is ~. 10 aaA Il
lAr4-l2bE lid ~ lf9<Dls. p
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- rseasra.A.l u. LssA DC :.
Tsak-Anns1s bsss.r f.shse. bat Drisss unsAaaGsA-
wA~a-ennn sssri.s end less as.aaA. With Srteas
saeAaagsl
oua high. r; II Us for White aad yss,sv.
o.s-7sAsA.
Rys-stssdy
B4r,e,-etssAy at yesterdays ad.sses
Pork-eA seAA.
Dseon-c4~ar Adss fs<: shoaldses nominal at il0k.
sweet p4eki,d hans lzx 81
LAsalQstst Il 1tbk
Hnss-SkRf. gTf~
stock narhes.
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-04-11

FiSs Agp FEATHERS The latest gossip from air
and water is always to be found in the Chester
RepuJiican, our ncighbor Walter being practical
and successful sportman who knows how to level
a fowling piece as well as throw fly. We clip
from his paper the following items from the fea-
tlered and finny world B.
SWAN KIII.Ep.-Lcwis and Morton Harper of
Ridley killed two swan, few days since, near
Hog Island in the Delaware These birds seldom
visit our waters prcferrlng the broad espalse oil
the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, dnringthe
fall and winter and the shores OF the Polar seas
in summer. They were probably going North
when intercepted
| STRIPED BAss.-Gcorge Ennis, one Of our best
Fishermen, on Wednesday last, caught, in gill
net. striped bass, or rock fish, which weighed
Twenty-Five pounds. 1t was q beauty Our
neighbor Muir purchased it nj fifteen cents II
pound.
can be seen almost daily in the Delaware, about
the bars and on the flats, opposite this place.
They are on their way to the North. IL is early
In the season for these birds to seek their sum
mer abode, and betokeDs forward spring in this
quarter.
SHAp-The first shad of the season was taker
in the Delaware, near this place, on Monday
morning last, and purchased by Mr.. Muir, groce
and provision dealer.f for two dollars. It weighed
nearly five pounds, and was delicate bit, at tina
price Since that time, a few shad and severn
rock have been caught in gill-nets. Now that tn
Delaware has commenced to discount. our infant
neighbors at West Chester may dispense with tn
eating of stale shad from the South, provided h
Legislature does not enact the law at present be
fore it,prohbting all hawkers and peddlers fror
following their vocation in Chester county. Mui
will supply the Athenians with all the fresh sha
they desire.
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orchards partially neglected were more sure
to bear, because the buds are not so forward,
hence less likely to be killed by frost. Trees
are very likely to die unless well cultivated
Mr.. Prettyman thought some orchards
were cultivated too much, inducing too vig-
orous growth. His plan was, to till the
rows acknowledgement is. on one side one
year, the other next.
This plan was discussed at some length
quite number of members agreeing with
Mr.. Prettymans idea.
rat this point in the proceedings, Mr..
Yardly entered the club-room, and being
informed of his election as permanent Pres
ident of the Club, made his acknowledge
ments, and entered upon his duties.
Mr.. Roberts stated that the sap had been
retarded by protecting the trees with pine
boughs or straw, or anything wrapped
around the body of the tree. This was con-
sidered a practicable mode. Mr. Prettyman
said the time to do this was during the first
freeze, when the frost was in the ground.
How much near rood ought a three or
four year old tree to make ?-Chairman
thought that about la inches was a fair
growth of branch. Several members con
Cured in this opinion.
Morning Trces.-The Club thought this
should be done in May. The grub lies just
below the surface of the ground, and is
about an inch in length, sixteenth to the
eighth of an inch in diameter. Coal tar is
thought to be destructive to the worm OIL
grub, but must not be applied too copiously
Lime also is preventive; apply around thu
tree two or three quarts in the Spring, ant
spread il away in the Fall. Ashes was sug
gested, but thought not to answer the pur
pose.
Best Time for Setting Trees. General
" thought best TO set in fall; but several gen
tlemen of experience thought Spring as goo'
as Fall.
| Strawberries. -AIr. Wales said his straw
berries were looking well thought the win
ter had been very favorable. Wilson's ar
generally esteemed best here. Spring is tn
best time for setting strawberries plants.
| Potatoes.-Th being seasonable ques
ton, it was thought well to g ventilate' it.
Mr.. Quillen is successful grower. II
applied very light dressing Of barnyar
manure to sod; then ploughed, planted j
alternate burrows, and put on Baugh's Raw
Bone; planted seed I2 inches apart, the
mulched with wheat straw Planted earl
in May, and had fine yield.
Mr. Frazier said that Mr. John Emerso
raised very fine potatoes under sorghul
stalk mulching
Several thought that any mulching whic
would keep the ground moist and COO
=. would answer well.
, Mr.. Sharp thought that mulching was NJ
so good for early potatoes, as ii kept Il
:, ground too cool; they want the sun.
Mr.. Wales suggested that the question
: sweet pototoes and corn should be first
order at the next meeting, as being of ver
great Importance to this community.
Mr.. Prettyman gave some very importa
information about sprouting sweet potatoe
which will he given in next weeks report
He also gave interesting details in regard
I. increasing the number Of ears to a stalk
II corn, which also be elaborated al next met
a ing.
: On motion Society adjourned to meet
!, Saturday, April eth
r. b. uNDERHILL, Secretary.
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