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The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-05-30
Farm Notes.

Bohemian oats possess no merit over
other kinds, and farmers should be
cautious before paying extra prices for
such seed.
When hog loses appetite it may be
that all he requires is a lump of char
coal. Charcoal should always be kept
where the hogs can eat it at will.
A market gardener in suburban New
York, who devotes his care exclusive
ly to raising celery, thyme, parsley.
ETC., is said to have made $751; in
the last ten years.
Though not considered remedy, the
free use of lime around cabbage plants
will assist greatly in keeping the mag
got away, Scattered literally over
onions, lime checks the ravages of the
onion fly.
The crops grown should be in ac-
cordance with the demand of your
nearest market, but this rule does not
apply where articles can be shipped to
other points at a low cost. The
markets should be carefully observed
and prices noted.
1t is claimed that land plaster is a
special fertilizer for cabbages: If this
is true there is no reason for neglect
ing such d crop, as plaster is as cheap
as lime. Plaster is excellent for clover
and grasses, and its use has ALWAYS
been beneficial compared with its cost
In the garden, if the plot is small.
a saving OF labor may be made bv the
frequent use of the rake, which will
effectually destroy young and tender
weeds thus dispensing with the moro
laborious use of the hoe later. When
the ground is kept we'll raked the
young plants will better endure the
lack of rain.
Never make an expenditure on the
farm without having an object in view
and knowledge OF what NAV be- the
result All experiments should be
made on a small plot and the cost
noted carefully. While some are sue.
cessful in producing extra large crops.
yet they failed to secure profits he.
cause of expenditures injudiciouslv
made,
1t is well to remind turkey raisers
that it is not the large turkeys that
bring the highest prices, but those of
medium size and in good condition.
The large turkeys will excel in weight.
but the smaller, plump, fat turkeys
sell at higher rates per pound. The
quality and condition are the prime
factors. Begin feeding the turkers in
the barnyard. and give them all the
grain they will eat
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-05-30

what Is, desired Of them. Probably
most plants can be trained into better
form in pots than in the open ground,
and if one does not care for the labor,
but seeks the best results in the form
of his plants, continuous pot culture il
the best But to lesson labor most
gardeners now turn their greenhouse
plants out of pots and into the opea
border for summer, and repot about
the first of September. As rule.
plants are cut back when so turned
out Azaleas may need attention to
pruning some little time before they
are put out We prefer to plunge tho
pots of azaleas in sand in the gardens
and not to turn them out, though some
gardeners do so. Before these plants
are turned out, and when they have
done blooming, the weak wood can be-
cut out and the shoots shortened, and
a top dressing of about an inch of fresh
soil be given. Magazine.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-05-30
Why EngIishmen Walk.

I have found out why the English
are such lannon's walkers. 1t is be.
cause it costs them money to sit
Down. l found this out recently as
sat on a bench in Hyde park. A
man in uniform came along and de.
handed twopence. "What for?"
asked. "For occupying a seat, -
said he. eve are authorized to col
ect tu'pence from everybody who
tits down. Eugene Field.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-05-30
Enemies of the Cabbage.

The caterpillars of the cabbage
moth do great mischief by eating the
hearts of the cabbages and cauliflow-
ers, rendering them totally unfit for
use. Manipulating and busting the
plants with newly Stacked lime are the
best means by which these destructive
insects can be kept in check. Another
insect Injurious to the leaves, and es-
pecially so to cabbage and broccoli, is
minute fly. 1t is very abundant from
midsummer to the end of autumn. and
from going through all of it's changes
in less than month, its numbers in
crease with alarming rapidity Cut
ting off and burning the infected
leaves is the only way of arrest
ing it's progress. There are several
other kinds Of caterpillars besides
the above which attack the cabbage
tribe, all of which may be kept in
check by judicious manipulating.
Snails and slugs attack all the varie-
ties OF cabbage, and frequently prove
very destructive. The best mode of
destroying them consists in busting
the plants and ground about them with
newly slaked lime or fresh sawdust.
The formation of protuberances on the
roots, usually termed clubbing, is the
most destructive disease to which the
cabbage tribe is subject. 1t is ascribed
to one or more species Of insects, mag
gots being generally found in the
tubercles. Lime. wood ashes, SCOT,
nitrate of soda and common salt are
considered to be useful applications to
the soil in which cabbages. ETC., are to
be known, and mari unquestionably is
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-05-30
A FEW PLEASANTRlEs.

=
1t is commendable in a fast horse
to lower. his record, but we hate to
see q man do it.
Much charity that begins at home
is too feeble to get out of doors.
The ancient Egyptians honored a
cat when dead. They knew when 2
| cat most deserved it.
There is very little warmth in a
mitten which the rejected lover re-
ceives.
A man who was good deal Of a
fool when he was boy generally
shows his age very little.
When lovers hang over the gate
there is good deal to be said on
both sides before they quit.
"These are the husks that the swine
didn't eat" as the sexton said when
he swept the peanut shells out of the
lecture room after the church fair.
Patient-I say, doctor, what sort
of lump is this on the. back OF
my neck? Doctor-It is smoothing seri.
GUS; but / would advise you, never
theless, to keep your eye on it.
Traveller lin the Indian territory
-"How do the folks in Oklahoma
manage to live?" Half Blood-"Jest
by accident, stranger"
Gar of Russia Gust out of bed)-
"What has become of my under.
shirt?' Valet-"Please, your Maj
esty, the blacksmith's putting fresh
rivets in it,
"But doctor, you said last week
that the patient would certainly die:
and now he perfectly WE'LL" chad.
am, the confirmation of my progno,
sis is only a question of time"
Romantic Matron-It is sad TO
woman that she cannot always marry
her first love. Practical Spinster-
1t is sadder, I'd have you know, when
she can't marry her last one!
'The capitalists of Kansas are de.
vising a financial scheme for the bene.
fit OF western farmers" "They are.
eh? Well, that should be pointer
enough for western farmers to crawl
under the bed"
What is the difference between the
lover who is afraid to propose and
the one who keeps repeating "Good
night, sweetest" 20 times before tax
ing his leave? The one goes without
saying and the other says without
going.
Employer (violently)-'sI am told
that you are a great liar; sir; that it
is impossible for you to speak the
truth. Is that so?" Employe
(humbly)-'1 am afraid it is, sir"
Employer (radiantly)-Give me your
hand; you have been maligned. You
can speak the truth. New York
Sun.
Or. Lancet (the family physician)-
Well, doctors; what do you think?
DR.. Scalpel (called in consultations
The patient evidently requires a
shock to his sensibilities to arouse
him from the present condition OF
lethargy. DR.. Probe (also called in
consultation -How would it do to
show him the bill for this consulta-
ton?
"And now, Children" remarked
Prof. Hailes in one of the public
schools the other day, eff a family
consisting of father snd mother and
seven children should have a pie for
dinner how much would each one re-
ceive?" why" remarked the bright
boy, "each would get an eighth. :"
"But there are nine persons, you must
remember" ooh! know that; but
the mother wouldn't get any. There
would't be enough to go round."-
Albany Journal.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-05-30

"Who was that ringing at the front
door last night?" The policeman. :"
what did he wantp" 'sHe wanted
the baby to stop crying. 1t kept him
aVaka,"-LtfA
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-05-30
House Plants in summer.

Whether greenhouse and window
plants in general should be kept in
their pots or turned into the open
grounds for the sum mer depends upon
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-05-30
On Bees and Honey.

There is more profit in bees than in
raising live stock on farm. Bees
board themselves and lay up surplus
honey for their owner. My BEES says
an Ohio beekeeper, often give me
from 20 to 40 and sometimes 60 pounds
per hive. When 1 started with bees L
bought six colonies, paid $50 for them.
and made the first year IS per cent,
the second year made 500 per cent.
on them. This l never made out of
my COWS, horses, hogs, or poultry,
Thousands of pounds of honey is
wasted in the United States every
year for want of bees to gather it. ]
hope farmers and others will wake up
and keep bees and reap a harvest.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-05-30
Mango.


This disease may attack many o.
our domestic animals. 1t is contagious
and is caused by a minute insect
burrowing under the skin. Live stock
closely confined in winter quarters are
more liable to spread the disease.
Animals thus affected should be separ--
ated and treated persistently till cured.
The affected parts should be thorough
ly cleansed with soap and water, dried,
and have we'll rubbed in an ointment
made of lard half pound, flowers OF
sulphur four ounces, and crude carbolic
acid two drachms. This applied daily,
after perfect cleansing, on the hairy
parts of animals. Washing is not
momentary work, but requires the
free use of ''elbow-grease." The in
sect must be reached to be destroyed,
and nothing but thorough scrubbing
can expose the little tormentor to the
destructive application of the remedy.
Prevalence of Blight in Potatoes.
From some experiments reported
last year there is reason for believin e
that fresh dirt thrown upon potato.
leaves when wet started the mildew on
the leaf, which later in the season re-
suits in blight This suggests a eau
ton as to the policy of covering pota-
toes after they are up, or even of drag
ging over the vines, as has of late
years been quite generally practiced
by the best farmers. It has been
mainly since the prevalence of these
methods of potato cultivation that the
blight has been most destructive. Let
a part of the field at least be exempt
from cultivating when wet or drag
ging at any time so that these may be
compared or contrasted with the 9TH
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-05-30
GapeS in Chickens.

Gapes are caused by minute worm
in the windpipe. 1t is generally pro-
duced by filth or neglect. If taken in
time, as soon as the chick is noticed
to cape and sneeze, it can be cured.
Give the chick every two hours few
drops OF diluted camphor or turpen-
tine, taking care to get some in the
windpipe. The odor will, as a rule,
kill the worm, and the chick can then
easily dislodge it. English fanciers
recommend corn meal boiled, into
which d tallow candle has been stirred,
then feed cold.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-05-30
NOTES FOR HUSBANDMEN.
An Hour With the Busy Farmer and
the Housewife.
Education Needed for the Dairy Business
Diseases Of the Potato-House Plants in
summer-Look After tho Bess-Farm and
Household Notes and Hints.


The capital invested in the dairy
interests of the state of New York, is
estimated at $500, 100000. The profit
which her dairymen and farmers
derive from the investment. is much
smaller than it might be. Neither in
quantity nor in quality, are the prod
ucts what they ought to be, and what
is true OF New York in this regard, is
true in other dairy states. The CO.
operative creamery system, is, where
ever it is introduced, improving the
yield. The slovenly processes OF but
ter making practiced by farmers at
home. by which butter of all grades
and much of it below grade was pro-
duced. have been replaced by the
clearly, systematic modern methods of
the factory, and higher prices and.
correspondingly larger profits are
realized.
But a creamery can be successfully
maintained only in a community, where
a number of well-stocked adjacent
farms exist Where these farms are
scattered, as is frequently the case, the
butter is made at home; where neither
the theory or the practice of the art is
understood. How to reach these farms,
how to instruct their inmates, reform
their butter processes and improve
their products? These are felt to be
questions of cardinal Importance.
Here as elsewhere among those who
pursue our vocation, ignorance and in
difference are the great obstacles to
overcome. Ignorance of the funda-
mental principles of milk, butter and
cheese production, and Indifference as
to the Importance of careful observ-
ance OF the principles.
The great dairy county of Cheshire,
in England has a Dairy Institute, the
sessions of which are held on farms en-
gagged for the purpose. But two in
structors are needed during the season.
the manager. a gentleman, who
teaches cheese-making and the butter
teacher VINO is a lady. With the view
OF bringing the advantages of the In
stitute within the reach of all, the
terms are $3.50 per week.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-05-30
Scab in the POTATO.

ScaD in the Potato.
Some very interesting experiments
have been conducted by Prof. j. c..
Arthur of the New York experimental
station at Geneva, on the cause of the
trouble known as the scab in the pota-
to. This has been believed to be due
to fungus action, or to minute insects,
the believers in neither being able, as
Prof. Arthur suggests, to give any rea-
son for the faith that is in them. The
author reminds us that a potato may
lie for days exposed to the full sun,
and yet not shrink in the slightest de-
gree. 1t will resist the most exsiccat-
ing efforts to induce evaporation. He
finds this to result from the impervious
character of the thin skin covering
the tuber. It is in a delicate LAYER Of
cork. The cells composing it are fiat,
in seven or more layers, fitting togeth-
er so closely as to leave no space be-
tween, and without trace of the
starchy matter so abundant in the
great mass of the potato tuber. It's the
destruction of these cells that causes
the scab. No trace of fungus growth
appears through any of the destructive
stages, nor is there any trace of insect
depreciation. just what does bring
about the destruction of the cells Prof.
Arthur was not able to discover; but
it is certainly neither of the influences
that have been attributed to it. So
far as his observations went, he
found more scab in potatoes where
stable manure had been employed as
a fertilizer than elsewhere. This leads
him to suppose that it is some chem
ical element combating the water
proof character of the cuticle that
causes the trouble. Just as in other
dermic wounds, the potato has the
power of healing these by forming
new skin under that which has been
destroyed, by Transforming the starch
bearing cells to these fiat, corky ones.
This can readily be shown by macerat-
ingsa potato in water when the scab is
pushed off, and the clear, smooth
skin exposed beneath.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-06
FORTY YEARS,

Married, how long ago Count the years by the
slim, old wedding ring,
Once thick and heavy. How fast they fly, the
winters that melt in spring.
And youth goes with them: so love, sweet
heart, is the only lasting thing
We two. ali, what did we know of love when
ross of June were red?
When you wept sweet tears at q song, or sobbed
at some thoughtless word said.
And blushed if l only pressed your hand or
kiss on your fair brown head.
Our hearts were light as bright bubbles blown.
Like children in fairly land
We wandered down where the daises grow TO
that wonderful golden strand
Where all the dreams Of the heart come true,
and lovers walk hand in hand.
Since then since then, o, the long, long road
we have wandered through calm and storm,
When leaves flew by US and snowfiakes whirled
and we watched the swallows foEm,
In winged clouds, sweeping down the sky to
lands were the sun was warm.
There was always brightness for you and me,
and over the tears we wept
For life's sore losses and hurting pain q rain
bow of hope still crept.
And deep in your sweet, tear-clouded eyes my
sunshine forever slept!
Look at me, dear, with your true, kind eyes
:, beaming under your soft white hair;
They are far more beautiful now, sweetheart
And far more lovely your pale, worn cheeks
than when bushes were burning there.
talk like lover? OF course do. What else
should l talk like, pray?
For man is never q lover true to the girl of
his heart, say,
Till he's lived as her husband forty years and
seen her grow old and gray. Judge.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-06
Origin of Our Constitution.

Sir Henry Maine, comparing our Con-
stitution with European Governments. and
especially with that of England under
George Ill, finds some striking analogies,
and, neglecting to take into consideration
the constitutional development on this
side of the Atlantic previous to 1857, and
forgetting apparently that "no amount of
analogy between two systems can by itself
prove the actual derivation of one from
the other" concludes that these analogies
indicate imitation. Had he attended to
the spirit of the time, or followed the
process of formation of the Constitution,
which find no reason to infer that he has
done, he must have modified his view.
Imitation is due either to a strong par
TALLY for the past, or to Incidence, neither
of which was characteristic of the mem
bers of the Convention. They were earn
est, intelligent men, fully conscious of the
popularity of their position and the i'm
portance of their task. Some among them
even anticipated with prophetic insight
the influence of their success or failure on
the future Governments Of Europe. To
the past, except of their own country,
they were, as the very fact of their having
crossed the ocean implies, not bound by
any strong ties.
The stirring times through which the
country had lately passed could not fail to
impress the men of the period with the
Importance of their own land. The bitter
ness of the late conflict was still too
strongly felt to permit them to look with
much love on the English form of rule.
Although one of the members of the con-
vention complains that they were externally
troubled with arguments and precedents
from the British Government" the very
fact that the opponents of the proposed
constitution hoped, by pointing cut analo-
gies to the English system, to prejudice the
people against it and cause its rejection, is
of itself proof of the attitude of oppo.
sitien to British institutions. Of the laws
and customs of other lands, the majority Of
the convention cannot be supposed to have
made careful study. But it was not a
want of knowledge, so much as the con.
| viction on the part of the leading men Of
the general applicability of European
precedents which led to their rejection
| DR.. j. III. Robinson.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-06
LEEDLE EDUARD STRAUSS.

He hops und shumps und marks der time
Uno shows such tase und nous
Dat dere's to equal him no yun,
Mlae clever Eduard Strauss.
He fills our ears NIT lovely sounds,
Applause brings down der house."
Dot happens TO few oder poys,
But leedle Eduard Strauss.
Re dakes der viddle in his hands.
IND he shust play it, too!
He dake der schtick to beat der time,
Mine gracious, dot vos drue
His band plays not too loud nor zoft,
1t kicks not up touse,
Oh, beautiful! Der snaps are few
Like Iced Eduard Strauss.
Und ven der beeble hear dot band
Dey at each other glance,
Den yag der heads, den move DER veet,
Und wish dot dey might dance.
Und ven dey blay der Danube Blue"
Nich yos vor an encore,
Dey Welcome it as something new,
Und call for it vonce more.
Der beeble listen as dey blay,
AS quiet as a mouse,
Der's none vor dance tunes any day
Like leedle Eduard Strauss. Punch
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-06

In 1745 not house in Maine had pane
of glass in it.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-06

1t is doubtful if any farmer who is care
full to make choice article of butter will
be compelled to ship it to distance to be
sold. There is always demand for choice
goods in the local markets, and especially
for butter aud eggs. When consumers
learn where they can procure something
better than the regular market affords
they viii quickly secure it, and pay good
price therefor. A failure to derive good
prices is in nearly all cases due to the in
ferior quality of the articles sold, and any
Improvement in quality will correspond
ingly increase the price.
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FOR SALE.

Do not fail to take advantage of this
opportunity if you are looking for an
Investment. There has been placed
with us to sell five lots, 40x160 each.
Title perfect. The lots are high and
within four blocks from street cars,
fifteen Minutes ride from depot. The
terms, $50 down and IS per month.
Think about this. You will not miss
S. every m.snth. Your lots will soon
be paid for and you "a OWN d n"h'e
the ambition of every man. The r'ce
of these lots is so low that they are
within the reach of everyone. Call at
our office and let us take you to ex.
anime this property. We feel sure the
location and price will suit you. For
further particulars inquire of
A. LEONARD g. SON,
1914 Fourth Street. Sacrsmenss
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-06

If you have made up your mind to buy
Hoods Sarsaparilla do not be induced to
take any other. Hoods Sarsaparilla is q
peculiar medicine, possessing, by virtue Of
its peculiar Combination, proportion and
preparation, curative power superior to
any other article of the kind.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-06

Houses Rented, Rents Collected,
Property Insured, Money Loaned.
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show each sincere experimenter how ride
ulously uncritical and foolish has been all
this gush over poor old blase Russian
and petty Swedish pessimist.
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Send for Catalosue.
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used to be the monastery of San Juan de
Dios, but is now used for railway sta
ton; and here we will bid you good-by for
to-day. FANNIE B. WARD.
The advocate., 1890-07-30
"WHO IS CRAWFORD"
CRAWFORD AND HUDSON vs., POLK AND
BEAUMONT.

'Tho Lords Side" In 1873 Is the Side Of
DemagOgues and Renegades In 1904
Few Things for the People 10 think About
The advocate., 1890-07-30

your presence. hope You viii allow nothing %
stand IN your way tO prevent your coming. You
can come from the depot direct iO my house, and
| would bo glad t0 have you do So
have taken no active part, thus mr., because
! thought n better for gmngefs ~ manage A.
ialrs ln Their own way especially lpul their
ticket is made. Then all WHO arc on the Lords
side can shoulder their muskels, or needle guns,
as they prefer. DO not fall 10 come. The battle
has got ~ bB fought, and ID had just as well be
fought here on Saturday as any other tlme
Yours, etc.,