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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
WHAT BREWERS THINK ABOUT BEER.

WHAT BREWERS THINK ABOUT BEER.
Mr.. Lill was one of Americas great
est brewers. For thirty years he made
beer, and the product of his great es.
tablishment on the North Side, Chica.
go, had wide reputation. AT last
the brewery burned down. People
supposed that Mr.. Lill would rebuild.
At meeting Of the business men of
that section the subject was broached,
but Mr.. Lill said that he should never
build nor own another brewery. II
was business which demoralzsd both
master and man. He had found it
impossible to keep sober lnen on his
premises. 1t was q manufactory Of
drunkards in constant operation; and
the curse began in the brewery itself,
where every man was a beer barrel in
the morning and barrel of beer at
night. He would have no more of it.
He would be content to make less
money in some other way.
At this point an old acquaintance
in the audience called out, "Lill, what
are We to do for that excellent ale of
youIs2' Mr.. Lill answered, "Do with.
out, and be the better for it,"
We can not very we'll doubt Mr..
Lills honesty in this. He had made
money in brewing, and, according TO
common custom, he ought to speak
we'll of the business. But he could
not honestly speak we'll of brewing.
II is too thoroughly bad the product
is bad and its effects are bad. They
accord with what we see everywhere
around US. Beer briggs disease, pov.
erty, ruin-physical. moral, and men.
tai, whenever it has a chance to work
out its legitimate results, to the indi.
vidual and to the community.
England's greatest brewer says: at
is in vain that every engine is set to
work which philanthropy can devise
when those whom we seek to benefit
are habitually soaking their brains
with beer or inAaming them with ar.
dent spirits. The struggle Of the
school, the library, and the Church,
all united against the beer. houses and
gin.palaces, is bat one development of
the war between heaven and hell"
Reader, on which side do you pro.
pose to range yourself?
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
Death Of Samuel F. Rohrer. .

The death Of Mr.. Samuel +. Roh.
rer, occurred very suddenly near bis
home in Marienville, this county, on
Thursday morning last, 10Th inst. He
had gotten into passing sleigh on his
way to his school, seemingly in bis
usual health, and when but a few rods
from home, without a moments warn.
ing, fell forward aud was dead, evi.
IDENTIFY of apoplexy.
Mr.. RS life has been a busy aud
useful one. He came here at an early
day from Lancaster county, where he
had received good English educa.
tion. He was accomplished as civil
engineer and surveyor, and was en-.
gagged in surveys Of rail roads and ca.
nals before coming here. After he
settled in Forest county, his acquire.
ments as a surveyor became Of value
to himself as well as to the community,
for many an early settler in the great
woods that then existed had been
shown his farm and land lines through
his aid.
He was Superintendent of Schools
for three or four terns, it lie said, and
his reports are able. His manners
we're excellent, in habits not obtrusive,
always cheerful, taking bright view
of everything. He may have had en-.
emies but the writer never heard of
any. He was one of those solid men
that a community always will miss
from their midst. He was connected
with the Blood and Hunt fImilies of
Forest county, by marriage, and did
much in the way of counsel, advice,
and example to promote the settle.
msnt of the county. Mr.. Rohrer's age
was about 60 years.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
Nick. Thompson Camp, S. ofV.

Nick. Thompson Camp, No. %, Sons
of Veterans, was instituted and officers
installed on Thursday evening last
The installing officers we're from Ii.
NJ. Hughes Camp, No. 1S1, of Frank.
lin, Pa, consisting of Capt. Frank
Barr, Lieutenants G. S. Applegarth,
aud A. w. Ballmau.
A person would naturally ask, why
is it only No. %, when the installing
officers were of an advanced number
themselves. This is answered, that
this number was vacant, and adopted
by the chief officials, to keep up the
number full.
The =. VS. turned out quite a large
and healthy Camp from the very start,
about % joining, with others heard
from who are waiting, "anxiously
waiting" to join the Camp. These
Sons of VS. must remind the old set.
tier considerably Of how the boys in
blue looked when they started for the
front in the sixties, when the land was
in peril and "wsr waged its wide desc.
lation." Now those boys are old, and
these are deputized to keep alive the
fires of liberty on the altars of our
country. And continue to maintain
the constitution and the flag.
The Camp starts out with brilliant
prospects, officers and members being
full of interest in the work. The fol.
lowing is the roster Of officers:
Captain, G. M. Agnew.
First Lieut., John T. Carson.
Second Lieut., j. d. Swailes.
Chaplain, j. N. Heath.
Q. M. Serg't, S. @. Clark.
First Serg't, l.. j. Hopkins.
Serg't of Guard, E. G. Morgan.
Corp. of the Guard, Bert Fitzgerald.
Camp Guard, R. G. Brownell.
Color Serg't, o. X. Bascum.
Picket Guard, Chas. Bovard.
Camp Council, Joe. Clark, Andrew
Carr, Frank Law.
A few veterans of the Post attended
the meeting to see the boys organize,
and made some encouraging remarks,
among them we mention Past Com.
manders Knox, Bovard and Agnew,
s. Vice Com. Fitzgerald, Commander
Irwin aud Eden P. J. V. Remarks
were made by Cspt's, Barr, Agnsw,
and other members. Chaplain Heath
gave humorous defamation, which
was an entertaining feature Of the eve.
ming and quite to the purpose. At a
late hour adjourned. Thus was or.
ganized camp, which will be credit
to the county, and a benefit to its
members. Meetings every Thursday
evening for the first month. O.V.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
ELECTRIC BITTERR,

This remedy is becoming 80 we'll known
and so popular as to need no special men,
sing the song of praise.-A purer medi-
cine does not exist and 1t is guaranteed to
do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters
will cure all diseases of the Liver and
Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt
Rheum and other affections caused by i'm
pure blood. Will drive Malaria from the
system and prevent as we'll as cure all
Malarial fevers. For cure of Headache;
Constipation and Indigestion try Electric
Bitters. Entire satisfaction Guaranteed
or money refunded. Price so cts. and
Sl.00 per bottle at G., w. Bovard's Drug
Store.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
Is Consumption Incurabls 9

Newark, Ark, says: "Was down with
Abscess of Lungs, and friends and physi-
clans pronounced me an Incurable Con-
sumptive. Began taking DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, am now on
my third bottle and able to oversee the
work on my farm. 1t is the finest medi-
cine ever made" jessie Middlewart, De-
catur, Ohio, says: "Had It not been for
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton 1 would have died of Lung Troubles.
Was given up by doctors. Am now in
best OF health" Try It. Sample bottles
free at G.. w. Bovard's Drug Store.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
NOTICE.,

Notice is hereby given that the
membership of the firm of Dunbar &
Co., Limited, is changed this date.
John Bauman retiring from the firm,
having transferred all his interests.
whatsoever in said firm to Rob't Il
Dunbar and Rob't H. Brown.
DUNBAR & Co, Limited,
by Rob't H. Brown, Sec'y.
August 13, 1887. At.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
DON'T

let that cold Of yours run on. You think
it is light thing. But IL may run into
catarrh. Or into pneumonia. Or con-
sumption.
Catarrh is disgusting. Pneumonia is
dangerous. Consumption is death itself
The breathing apparatus must be kept
healthy and clear of all distractions and
offensive matter. Otherwise there is
trouble ahead.
All the diseases of these parts, head,
nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs,
can be delightfully."- and entirely cured by
the use of Bosehee's German Syrup. II
you don know this already, thousands
and thousands Of people can tell you.
They have been cured by 1t, aud "know
how II is, themselves" Bottle only 76
cents. Ask any druggist.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
WATCH CLOCK & JEWELRY
REPAIRING.

THE UNDERSIGNED would respect-
Il fully announce 20 the citizens of Tio-
nesta and vicinity, that he has removed
his Matchmaking establishment from Ty-
lersburg TO rionesta, in the room over
VIM. Smearbaugh q Co.'s store, formerly
occupied by DR.. Morrow as an office,
where he is prepared to repair watches,
clocks and jewelry. 81 years experience
will enable him to give satisfaction. Give
nm trial. r. RALLE.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
A QUAKER's ADVICE.

An elderly gentleman accustomed
to indulge" entered the room of a
certain inn, where sat a sedate old
Quaker by the fire. Lifting a pair of
green spectacles up on his forehead,
rubbing his infamed eyes and calling
for hot brandy and water, he COM
planned to the friend that his eyes we're
getting weaker and weaker aud the
spectscles did not seem to do him any
good. "I'll tell thee friend" replied
the Quaker, "what l think: If thee
were to wear the spectacles over the
mouth for a few months thy eyes
would soon get we'll again"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
FOREST COUNTY OFFICERS.

Msm6er Of C0H0ress--JAMEs It. MAI
FETr.
Member Of jScnate--J. II. WILSON.
= Assen6t 6ty-CHARLEs A. RANDALL.
President Jsdge-W. u. BRo wN.
Associate JHdges-LEwIs ARNER. JNo.
A. PRoPER
TredsHrer-SoLoMoN FITzaBRALD.
Prothonotdry, Register e Recorder, &C.
CALVIN NJ. ARNER.
ShertG.-GEo. w. SAwYER.
C5remtssioners-WM. d, SHIELDS, G.
y. LBDEBuR, J. J. PARSONS.
County uperintendcnt-GEo.W w. KERR.
District Attorney-P. NJ. CLARK.
Jury ComBifssioners--C. II. CHURCH,
AMOS l.. COOPER.
County SurVeyor-H. G. WHITTEKIN.
COroner-Dr. ]. w. MORROW.
County 4 Audftora-E. l.. JONES, II. u.
GILLESPIE, WIN. BLUM.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25

s12,0OO,OoO we're spent in New York
City in 1886 to maintain reform
schools and charitable institutions.
Intoxicating drink caused three fOurths
of the mormOus outlay.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
RUcxIEN,s ARN,cA s.Ivp.

Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chspped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles. or no pay req uired. It
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by G. w. Bovard.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25

The name Of N. H. Downs still
lives although he has been dead many
years. His Elixir for the cure of
coughs and colds has already outlIved
him a quarter of century, and is
still growing in favor with the public.
For sale by G. w. Bovard.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25

If you want at once the best and
cheapest Life or Accident Insurance;
insure in the Mutual Reserve Fund
Life Association and Guarantee Nut.
ual Accident Co. P. NJ. Clark, Gen.
eral Agent, Tionesta, Pa.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
Condensed Time Table Tlone.ta Station.
Church and Sabbath school.

Presbyterian Sabbath School at 9;45 a.
m. NJ. Il. Sabbath School at 1000 q. m.
Preaching in NJ. u. Church every Sab
bath evening by Rev. Rumberger.
Services in Lutheran Mt. Zion's Church,
German Hill, every Sunday at 10 a. M,
English and German alternating. s. s.
every Sunday at a. m. r. j. Graetz,
Pastor.
Preaching in the Presbyterian Church
next Sunday morning and evening, by
Rev. BicklinR.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
DIE D..

Thursday. Jan. 10, 1888, at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson Smith, Tidioute, Pa, Mrs. Alice
NJ, wife of Jared P. Huling, aged 81
years, months and days.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25

When God says: "WOe unto him
that putteth the bottle to his neighbors
lips" he does mean for US to regulate
it. When be says, "LoOk not thou
upon the wine" iI does not mean to
take it when you want it. The word
Of God is against it.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25

In case of hard cold nothing will
relivs the breathing SO quickly as to
rob ArDica and Oil Liniment on the
chest. For sale by G. W. BovArd.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25

All those who have used Baxter's
Mandrake Bitters speak very strongly
in their praise. Twenty-Five cents per
bottle. For sale by G. w. Bovard.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
w. 9. Il. u. COLUMN.
Conducted by the TioneSta Unior.

The w. c. T. U. meets the I'd and 4th
Tuesday of each month, at 3 p. IN.
President-Mrs. Eli Holeman.
Vice Presidents-Mrs.J ]. O. Dale, Mrs.
W. J. Roberts.
Recording Sec'y-Mrs. L. A. Howe.
Cor. Sec. q Treas.-Mrs. =. II. Irwin.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25

There is no nourishment in ardent
spirits. The strength they produce in
labor is of a transient nature, aud is
followed by a sense of weakness and
tatigus.-Dr, Benjamin Rush, 1885.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25

Woe unto him that oiveth his neigh6or
drink, that putteSt thy bottle TO him, and
'ndkest him drunken also.-Hab. II, Is.
The wicked worketh deceitful work /:
but TO him that so weth righteousness shall
be sure reward.-Rev. IL, IL.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25

If once you burst a dollar, like
ice it melts away; A quarter in Bulls
Cough Syrup, will keep for many a
day.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
W. MORROW. NJ. D.,
y. PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.

Late o. Armstrong county, having located
in Tie,esta il prepared 10 attend all pro-
fcssional calls promptly and at all hours.
Office ald residence two doors north OF
Lawrence House. ONCE hours 7 to A.
NJ, and II 10 II NJ; 2 to and 81 to "a p.
". Sundays, to 10 NJ; 2 to 8 and ct
10 ~ p. N. may-l9-sl.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
PENN'A AGRICULTURAL WORKS.

Steam Engines, Saw Mills, Hay Press
es, stump Pullers and Standard Agrlcul-
tural implements generally. Send foI
Catalogue. A. d. FARQUHAR & son,
ork, Pa.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
APPEAL NOTICE.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE OF
FOREST COUNTY,

CoMMIssI0NERs' OFFICE OF
FOREST COUNTY,
TIoNEsTA, PA, Jan. Is, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the Commits
sloners of Forest County will meet at their
office in the Court House, at Tionesta, on
the twenty-second and twenty third of
February, next, for the purpose of holding
a Court of Appeals from the Assessment
of 1888. w. d. SHIELDS,
G. +. LEDEBUR,
j. j. PARSONS,
County Commissioners.
Attest, JAS. #. BRENNAN, Clerk.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25

IF YOU WANT a respectable job of
prinhng at a reas0n able price send your
order TO uhIs once.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25

7 b. sIGGINs, Nd,
- Physician, Surgeon & Druggist,
TIONESTA, PA
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
BOROUGH OFFICERS.

BRrQess.--H. O. DAVIS.
cbuaciLsnea-North ward, L. j. Hop
kius, ]. II. Clark, s. d. Irwin. South
ward. J. +. Proper, VIM. Smearbaugb, q.
w, Bovard.
Jestsccs Of Ae Peaee-J. T. Brennan,
ID. q. Knox.
Ospsto6te ond Cbllsctor--S. s. Canfield
School DirectorS-G. w. Robinson, A.
p. Kelly, O; NJ. Shawkey, d. g. Knox,
ID. w. Clark, e. l.. Davis.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25

(NENTRAL HOUSE, OF CITY, PA.
~ w. II. ROTH, Proprietor.
The largest, Best Located and Furnished
HOUSE in the City. Near Union Depot.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
DENTISTRY.
~ DIR. J. w, MORROW.

Having purchased the materials &c., OF
llr. ;Steadman, would respectfully an
nource that he will carry on the Dental
business in Tionesta. and having had over
six yoars successful experience, considers
hinihelf fully competent to give entire sat
tsiaction. shall always give my medi-
cal practice the preference. mar22-S2.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25

Is in store for all who use Kemp's Bal
sam for the Throat and Lungs, the great
guaranteed remedy, Would you believe
that it is sold on its merits and that each
druggist Is authorized 10 refund your
money by the Proprietor of this wonder
ful remedy il it fails to cure you. G. W.
BOvard has secured the Agency for It,
Price SOC. and 81. Trial size free.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25

THIS PAPER SJss Ss iPqHa aos 50 Esssscs e: q ss
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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25

MAY, PARK 4 CO.,
lh BANKERS
Corner of Elm Il Walnut Sts., Tionesta,
Pa, Bank of Discount and Deposit. In
terest allowed on Time Deposits. Collec-
items made on all the Principal points of
the u. s. Collections solicited.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
The Richest Humorous Book of the Age is
SAMANTHA AT SARATOGA

by Josiah Aliens Wife. Miss Holly spent
all last season amid the whirl of fashion
at Saratoga, and takes OF its follies, fiirta.
tions, low neck dressing, pug dogs, &C.,
in her inimitable mirth-pTovoking style.
The book is profusely illustrated by Opper
the renowned artist of Puck. Win sell
immensely. Price $3.50. Bright Agents
Wanted. Address HUBBARD BROS,
Pubs, Philadelphia, Pa. l3-5t.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25
F. w. LAW,
practical Timer.

All kinds of Sheet Metal Work prompt
iy attended to.
Ro9FTxG 6ET A SPECIALITY. spoHT1Na GTP
BONNER BUILDING, Up Stairs.
TIoNESTA, PA.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25

CENTRAL HOUSE, Tioneeta. Pa,
~ o. G. Brownell. Proprietor. This is
new house, and has just been fitted up for
the accommodation OF the public. A por-
Ion ofthe patronage of the public is solic-
tied. 46-ly.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-01-25


Jan. ls, 'SS. Tom AroPIE.
We are sorry to learn that our
county is soon to lose one of its oldest
and best citizens in the person of Mr..
John Cromer, of Kingsley township,
who, with his estimable family, will
leave in few weeks for Washington
territory. Mr.. G. had posters printed
at the REPUBLICAN Office last week
announcing the sale Of his farming
implements and household goods on
next Tuesday, 31st inst, and as soon
as he can settle up his affairs will
leave for his new western home. Our
best wishes 60 with the family.
Yesterday forenoon Mr.. Frank
Zeigler, who is numbering on the
Thomas tract, 1ubbs Run, met with a
severe, though We trust, not serious &C.
cident. He was doing some repairing
about the hoiler, and was near the
"blOw of" pipe, which from some un.
accountable cause gave way allowing
the hot water and steam to escape with
such force as to scald Mr.. Zeigler quite
severely about the hands, body and
neck. He will likely be laid up for
several weeks, which is rather unfor-
tunate for him, as this is a very busy
time in his business. DR.. Siggins is
attending him.
Here is a list of twenty words
which not one person in ten will spell
correctly without preparation; Alb
horriDg, bayou, aisle, trisyllabls, agree.
able, amatuer, beleaguer, mysterious,
different, illiterate. initial, crowd, ex.
emplary, complaisant, recommend,
cOllectable, chaise, solicited, actually,
preparation. - Clarion Republican.
Brother Patrick will have to revise
his photography to the extent of trans.
posing the letters "ue" 10 amateur, and
placing an al" where be has the "a"
in collectible, else he may be classed
among the amateur spoilers.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-11-09
THE NATIONAL GAME.

BROOKLYN has released Burdock.
CAMPAU leads the Detroits in base run
ming.
Hoy has stolen one-quarter of the Wash
ton bases
THE Albany, On. W players, combined,
lose Sl4OO in salaries.
THE worlds championship games have
been pitchers battles
FIVE League players did not steal a single
base during the season.
Boston claims to have paid $4,000 to
visiting clubs this season.
THE high and low ball will in all likelihood
be re- adopted next season.
CLEVELAND declined a s., 900 Cincinnati
offer for short stop Mexican.
VAN HALTREN, of Chicago, Is the best
batting pitcher of the League
ANSoN of Chicago, has not been struck out
this season by slowly pitched ball.
NORRIS, of Pittsburg. is the weakest bats
man in the League, his average being lO2.
FOURTEEN ''shut outs were scored by the
New York and Philadelphia clubs this sea-
PRESIDENT MCCONNELL, of Toronto,
Canada, paid all the fines Of his players this
season.
THERE is very considerable sprinkling of
young blood among the leading batsmen of
the League
PITTSBURG BANKED every club except De-
troit, while the latter blanked every one ex-
cept New York.
BROUTHERS, Richardson, Bennett, Cancel
and White of the Detroits, have been sold to
Boston for $4,000.
RYAN, of the Chicagos, made more runs
than any other National League player, and
also excelled in the matter of home runs.
The demonstration at the Star Theatre,
New York, plainly showed that Ward is the
most popular player in the New York team
THE season just ended has resulted in a
loss of SIS 900 to the Detroit Club, and in the
eight years of its existence it has sunk $751;
600
IT is likely that the Louisville Club will
quit the American Association and head
movement to re-establish the Southern
League.
No LEAGUE player this year stole any,
thing like 100 bases Ward, of New York,
who last season led with ITO, this year has
but SO to his credit
STOvEY, of Baltimore, is the only player
in the country who has clean record for
any one position. He played twelve games
at first base without error, this giving
him an average Of 1000.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-11-09

mental border would be of the same
crop, as barley around barley, but this
was not usually the case.
The wedding of these fields is perfect,
and our cultivators might take a lesson
from the Japs. Numbers Of women were
crouched between the files of barley
wedding by hand. With the furrow
system the cultivator is out of place; and,
moreover, hand work is the rule in this
crowded country, and in days drive of
thirty-two miles we only saw two horses.
Where animals were employed they were
bullocks or wretched little cows All were
shod with sandals of rice straw. The
wedding women were attended by boys,
who carefully logged the spoil out of the
fields in baskets or mats. Near the scat
tered farm houses the weeds were spread
to cure. They are utilized as food for
people and CATTLE and for bedding for
the beasts, but mostly for manure
Along the roadsides men were cutting
grass and weeds with short, curved
bladed knives. In one little grove men
and boys were wedding by hand, sparing
only the pretty and harmless Towering
plants and shrubs. The roadsides were
permitted also to retain some of the
Towering weeds, buttercups, dandeions,
chickweed, and the like, no mercy was
shown to any growth of pestlent pro-
pens ties. There was some yellow dock
here and there, but we were surprised at
being informed that the Japs had not
discovered the beauty of it's leaves for
greens, although they do eat the dan
deliOn to some extent. In fact, one
might say that weed farming was gen
ulne part of the japanese agricultural
system, since the entire crop was utilized
in some fashion, either for forage, food,
bedding, beauty, mulching, or manure,
Not savage plant was allowed to lead
a useless life, or to devote its energies to
the undoing of the farmers work.
american AgrlculturiSt.