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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24

The first oysters Of the season were ssrv-
ed to the public last evening.
There will be special meeting Of the
Trades Assembly, Aug. "A, at 2 p. m.
During fair week the banks Of the city
will open at 8 q. m. and close at p. m.
The Athletics will be seen ON the diamond
here for the last time this afternoon before
thrir tour.
The Chamber Of Commerce will hold a
meeting tomorrow evening in the base
ment OF the Power block, at 7:30.
AThere will be special meeting of the q.
A. Il. and the s. O. ", in the A. q. U. W.
hall tomorrow evening at 8 O'Clock.
A recent shipment Of ore from the Com
stock mine, in Jefferson county, was paid
for at the rate Of 1l9X cents for every ounce
of silver.
T.. Mrs. Nick Fretz. who has been attending
the national convention of the Woman's
Relief Corps, at Boston, is expected to ar
rive to-day.
The annual meeting of the board Of direc-
tors Of the Helena and Livingston Smelling
and Reduction company will be held to-
morrow afternoon at $50.
Mr.. G. E. Bolton has been induced to re-
main here and give another Of his famous
lectures Monday evening. The subject is
Russia and the Romanoffs.
Two young boys have been locked up at
the police station and will be given hear
ing tomorrow. They have been following
the races, giving their occupations as boot
blacks.
Among to-morrow's attractions ia an ex-
cursion to Great Falls and Monarch by the
Montana Central. The special train leaves
at O'Clock this morning and returns at
midnight.
There will be meeting of the demo-
cratic central committee tomorrow even
ing at 8 o'clock in the parlors of the Cos
mopolitan hotel. All members are expected
to be present.
During the afternoon on tho excursion to
Great Falls to-day the special will be run to
the smelter and the Giant spring and Rain
bow falls free Of charge for passengers
holding Great Falls tickets.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24
ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are pleased to announce
that in future our Optical De-
partment will be under the per-
sonal supervision Of DR.. H. L.
King, author of "Use and Abuse
Of the Eyes and "Practical OPP
TICS" and for years connected
with one of the largest optical
firms in the U. S. A good OPP
portunity is thus afforded those
having defective sight to have
careful scientific examination of
their sight made. Visual defects
in children speciality. Com
pound and cylindrical lenses
ground and delivered in one day.
No charge for examination.
Tho One Metropolitan Stock Of the City.
J. Steinmetz Jewelry Comfy,
Leading Jewellers, Helena, Mont
Watch this space. Wechange lad" three times .
week.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24

B. j. Turnbull, late master mechanic OF
the Montana Central at Great Falls, but
Who resigned the position to accept the
superintendency Of the Helena electric rail-
road, was the recipient Of an elegant gold
watch and chain just before leaving the
company, the donors being employees Of the
Montana Central.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24
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The BEG Hive.
For Fair Week.

We offer special bargains in
every department. General
slaughter in prices.
Fine pictures of scenery, land
scapes, etc, in gold frames, ST..
Handsome bound books of poe
try, fiction, science, history,etc. soc.
Ladies warranted fast black
hose, only 25c.
Children's warranted fast black
ribbed hose, only 25c.
Ladies' summer merino vests
at s 1-3c. each.
Linen towels, large sizes, in
buck, loom and damask, 25c.
Mems summer teck scarfs, all
patterns only 1oc.
Mems silk embroidered sus-
penders, only 75c.
Mems summer balbriggan UNI
derwear, only ST. per suit.
Other goods too numerous to
list in proportion.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24
Kermessa.

All the dances will be rehsarssd ct the
Armory hall ON Monday afternoon ct 2
o'clock. All performer must be there 10
ct their passes for the weak.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24

Strangers will do we'll to stop 1t the Crystal
restaurant. First-cleass in every respect. Dim
ner from 1l:s0 to 5. Open all night. Grand
street.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24

A new Groom dwelling and
excellent lot in Broadwater Addi-
ton, one block from Electric
Motor; City water. $500 down
balance on terms to suit pur-
chaser.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24

See our line before you order your fall suit.
We can save You money and tit you. Craig b
Smith
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24

Read The Bes Hive special ad in to-day's issue
ON another page.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24
THE CANTATA.

Humphrey's Specifies at Max Behren'i
Drug Store, Diamond block,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24
The New superintendent.

The p. G. corset in black and white 1t Fowlss'
Cash store.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24

Go to Fowlss' Cash Etors for notions and
fancy goods.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24

THE BEE HIVE,
, North Main Street, Helena.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24

Tickets on sale ct Pops 4 O'Connor's
nd Calkins 4 Fea theEiy'k
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

Congregational church.-Regular ser
vices every Sabbath at 1890 A. M. ant
7:3O p. NJ. Sabbath school following thu
morning service. Young Peoples meet
ing at $50 Pm. Prayer meeting on Wed
nesdays at 7:3OP.M. Pastors class th'
second Sunday of each month at 7:3O P
NJ. The pastor will be in the parlor o
the church from to S P. NJ. on Wednes
days, to talk with any one who may pre-
fer to meet him there.
CHAS.E BLODGETT. Pastor.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

Read the following: Mr.. H. Morris
Ark, says: WAS dow with Abscess OF
Lungs, and friends and physicians pro,
nounced me an Incnrable Consumptive
Began taking DR.. Kings New Discovery
far Consumption, am now on my third
bottle, and able to oversee the work on
my farm. 1t is the finest medicine eyer
made ~
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

Two elegantly equipped trains leave
Chicago daily via B. & o. r. R., fo1
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York. The Vestibuled Limited
leaving Chicago at 2:55 p. M, arrive.
Washington the next afternoon at 4:O5
Baltimore at $50, Philadelphia at 7:2O
and New York ae 10 o'clock This train
carries Pullman Vestibule Sleeper Chica
60 to Washington and Baltimore, and
Pullman Vestibuled Parlor Car Washing
ton to New York.
The morning limited leaving Chicago
at 1910 a. m. arrives Washington the
next morning at 11:45, Baltimore at ]
o'clock noon, Philadelphia at 800 p. m.
and New York at 5:55 p. m. This trair
carries Pullman Vestibuled Sleeper Chica
go to New York without change.
Both trains pass ir daylight through
the most picturesque scenery in America
across the Allegheny mountains dowr
the Valley of the Potomac, past Harper
Ferry, every 70 1T historic ground.
Tickets via B. & o. are on sale at al
rail road ticket Offices throughout the
West. For information in detail address:
L. S. Allen. GenI Western Passenger
Agent B. & o. R. R., 1913 Clark Street
Chicago III.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

A century of progress hos not pro-
dnced remedy equal to Ely's Cream
Balm for catarrh, cold in the head and
hay fever. 1t is not liquid or snuff,
but is perfectly safe and easily applied
into the nostrils. 1t gives immediate
relief end cures the worst cases.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

How EYES ARE RUINED.-Special offer.
We will mail our illustrated pamphlet,
New Eyes," or the cause and cure tor
defective vision explained, and advice,
FREE to all those who will enclose two
stamps and state their case in full. Hun
dreds of eyes are ruined by not knowing
how to treat them. By new method
of treating eyes the eyesight can be re-
stored or greatly improved, when glasses
have been used for years.
Cataracts can be absorbed, and pro-
nounced incurable diseases of the eye or
lid are now cured without the knife, or
anything being put in the eyes, and
without risk.
Every reader of this paper should not
fail to write at once for this pamphlet.
Address, DIR. E. H. Bemis, Specialist,
Glens Falls, N
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

Methodist Episcopal: Regular services
Sunday morning, 1890 A. NJ, evening,
100 P. M. Sunday school at HAS A. M.
Epworth League at 6:3OP.M. Prayer
meeting, Wednesday at 7:3OP.M.
CHAS W. LAWSON Pastor
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27
CHURCH DIREC TOR Y.

St. Paul's Catholic, services at 9 A. M;
high mass at II A. NJ, followed by SER
mon; vespers at 3 P. M; Sunday school
at P. M. Daily services at 800 NJ.
REV. .AGUNCKEL, Priest
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

Every pair of shoes in our stock are
solid. No paper soles in our store and
every pair warranted to give satisfac-
tion. The price has been reduced al
most one-half for short tune,
H, WoDS & Sons,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

r. Woods & Sons respectfully ask the
ladies' to call, examine and get prices on
their fine shoes before purchasing. Khey
/ have avery hne line throughout and ev.
cry pair Is guaranteed to give satisfac-
ton.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

WooD.-Hard or soft cord wood in any
quantity, for sale in the timber, on the
Finklev place, one mile above the brick
yard. Or will deliver in the city to order
at the lowest cash price. Enquire of VIM.
Scherfius or Mathew Dimond.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

CAUcUs.-A peoples caucus for the
township of Sank Centre will be held at
the HERALD office in this city on Satur.
day, March 8, 1880, at 2 p. NJ, for the
purpose of nominating town officers, to
be voted for on the following Tuesday.
y S. A. IRISH,
Chairman.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

A CARD.-To those of our friends and
neighbors who rendered us their gener-
GUS aid and sympathy during the illness
and after the death of our beloved sister,
we desire to return our sincere thanks.
FIR ID MILLR,
MRS. E. L. HDIN,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

A fact that all men with gray and
many shaded whiskers should know,
that Buckingham's Dye always collars
an even brown or black at.will
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27
LAKE GEORGE.
Fine weather.

Fine weather.
When can we have postofhce!
Mrs. H. Pool is the guest OF Mrs. w
B. Whitney.
Nels Zetterberg and wife are sick with
the grip.
Mrs. Embrick Thostenson is very sick
DR.. Bloomgren attends her. Her many
friends hope for her speedy recovery.
Miss Jennie Johnson, who teaches
in District 80, will close her school in two
weeks. Miss Johnson has given good
satisfaction.
G. K. Quill and number of our lead
ing citizens went to Belgrade to hear the
temperance lecture given by E. o. Gere.
S. Thostenson and G. K. Quill have
sold the K. o. Roe farm. This is the
third time it has been sold in three years
Rev. N. Gere is laboring hard with the
people over the temperance question
We wish him good success.
We wish your good editor would put
in the market prices of produce each
week. 1t would be considered a great
favor by the farmers in this vicinity.
SALLY AVEITON.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

LosT.-A pair of coffin stools; parties
having same will oblige John Gilman by
returning them to him Immediately.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

Machine Thread &c. Best English
Needles 1c. paper at Henry {. Capser's
Bargain Store. ..
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

- Rev. J. F. Hamilton, of Sank c entire
writes that he will be here again on
Tuesday evening next to hold Episcopal
services. He also states that Bishop
Gilbert intends to visit Long RraiEie on
March 18th, and will preach here in the
evening of that date Long Prairie
Leader,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

NoTIcE.-Will the person who Dor
rowed several law books from the office
of the late John w. Shepard, please re-
turn them to this Office, ana obiige,
John SHPARD.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

A bar of soap weighing over a pound
and halt at the Old Regulator, for a
nickel
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

SCHOOL JoTTNGs.-The teachers and
pupils extend thanks to the speakers
who gave such excellent addresses at
our exercises on Friday last. Also to
the band for furnishing such excellent
music.
Miss Sadie Webb has left school for
the purpose of teaching. We are very
sorry to lose her from our classes,
The civil government class had spir-
tied debate on Tuesday afternoon on the
present jury system. Some very good
points were brought out.
The electric machine has come and
now some interesting experiments are
expected.
The geology class are grateful to Miss
Apfeld for the privilege of studying her
fine collection of shells. She gave one
very fine specimen to the school.
Miss Kittie Norris is back in school af-
ter few days illness.
Miss Mable Kells is absent this week
on account of sickness.
The Latin grammar class are getting
along splendidly in their work. They
are getting good basis for Caesar.
The sth grade pupils are much pleased
with their work in history.
Examinations this week. Only two
more this year. The years work will
soon be ended.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

A good place to buy fresh family gro
ceries. at A. Dahlem's.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

NorIcE,-Haying sold out my business,
all persons having accounts with me
will please call at the store and settle
without delay.
B. o. WOODS, Sank Centre, Feb, 20.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

ROUND OAK-lf you want a wood heat
ing stove, buy the Round Oak-best in
the world. w. w. WoeDs & Son.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

BooK-BINDRY.-Tas. Fitzgerald, Alex.
andria, MINI. Leaye your work with
H. c. Capser.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

The only 10 and 25c countersi the only
place for bargains at H. G. Capser's
Bargain store
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

Carpets, Rugs and Draperes, only COM
plete line in the city. Special prices on
church and hotel carpets, Henry c. Cap
ser's Bargain Store.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

Cabinet photogra phs at three dollars
per dozen is certainly reasonable for first
class work and that Is what you get at
Rich,s
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

r. Woods & Sons line of childrens'
shoes is complete and their prices are
lower than " ere ever known before,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

4 great bargain in soap at the Old
Regulators. A pound and a half bar
for Ave cents,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

For SALE-A good piano for sale
cheap On long time on good security.
H ELIR.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

WAsHINGToN's BIRTHDAY.-The cele-
bratioa Of Washington's Birthday on
Friday afternoon by the public school,
was a very enjoyable occasion, indeed.
The band was present and acded much
TO the interest of the proceedings. Prayer
was offered by Rev. c. w. Lawson. Ad-
dresses were made by CALVIN Kelsey, one
of the first graduates of the high school,
Gov. Barto and Chas. F. Hendryx. Mr..
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

CoAL.-Go to How Bros & Co for
YOUR coal.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

Cheap as dirt, cakes fine toilet soap
SC at H. c. Capser's Bargain store,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

Standard Fashion Plates kept at H.
c. Capser's Bargain store.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

WANrD.-Music pupils. at reasonable
prices, Miss Lulu M. HARMON.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

ADVERTISED LErTERs.-The following
are the letters which have remained here
more than week. If not called for in
three weeks they will be sent to the dead
letter office.
Mary Rrye " Brewer
T Gamvitt Anna Gehrke
Edwin Hansen o Hendricks
Charley Swanson Mrs Marlborough
Nielsen Noldnes Lars o Moe
u. M. ToBEY, Postmaster.
REAL EsTATE.-The following recent
transfers of property in Western Stearns,
are taken from the records in the office
of the Register of Deeds:
Joseph kraker and wife to H ]
Haskamp and Henry Bor-
gerding for und "a of N.Y. of lot
blk 16 in Melrose................. $500
Sven G Welberg and wife to c
Nilsson for neA of neA and W
" of neA and 1t 1 sec II t 1913
r ................................ 16OO
John A Norby to c Borgerding
tor Its and 8 blk 7 Belgrade $50
Edwin Clark and wife to John
Brenning for 1t blk 8 Melrose 100
Horace Stratton and wife to
Eldrous Johnson for und " NV
N neA sec Is 126 80 ......... 100
M Johnson ct al to Horace
Stratton for nwA neA sec Is
126 ss..-.........................., 200
Augusta Haines and hush to
Chas Frank for 1t IS blk 1
Oak Park add to Paynesville 200
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

R. Woods & Sons have wood for sale
cheap.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

CLOSING EARLY.-The following docu-
ment speaks most eloquently tor itself:
Recognizing the moral influence of the
gospel, and hence for the moral good Of
the community, to say nothing of the
religious benefit, we the undersigned
business men of Sank Centre, agree to
close our places OF business at 8 O'Clock
p. NJ, during the continuance of the I'm
ion gospel meetings, held IN the G. A. R.,
Memorial Hall, popularity known as tine
| rink"
w. w. Woods, X. Woods & Sons, T.
Carl-per B, Henry c. Capser, r. T.
| Greene & Co., H. F. Alden & Co., How
Bros. & Co., The Boston, jacob Bros,
w. w. Woods & Son, Bruce & Thoma-
son, Marie & Schank, J. w. Koterba,
| Nottage Bros, Parker & Parker, John
w, Qehl, J. NJ. Reid, G. M. Bishop, JOS
Capser & Sons, J. A. Gilman, Barto &
Allen, Young & Co., Simopton Bros,
Bennett & Taylor, VIM. Hendry, M. A.
Scheldrup, E. L. Hedin, J. B. Perkins, U.
Nj. Tobey & Bro. c. F. Hendryx.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

A good place to buy staple dry goods,
at A. Dahlen's
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

Wonderful bargains on the S, 10, and
rs ct. counters at the Bargain Store.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

The best line of fruits and CONNECTION
cries can he found at A. Dahlen's.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

r. Woods has some nice rooms to rent
very cheap.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27

When you ask for Badger Soap
that you get it.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-02-27
To New York via WASHINGTON.

CHAS. F.. BLoDGETT Pastor.
The Globe-republican., 1890-02-26
VALUE OF corn FODDER.

An Interesting DisssssIoa, By PrSE: heery.
Of the wiseeesia Expsstneat Static
A, B Is Coming. Ia. writes: Tee
hay Is selling in Shis secticn at s Pa
ton. What would be. the value pee
acre Of stalk fields-corn about fifty
bushels to the acre?' -
Our experiment. stations ara each year
throwing considerable light upon -this
subject and fortunately we have from
this source some data which will help
considerably in the discussion, though
there is much yet to be wrought out.
The first part Of the problem is the yield
Of corn-stalks per acre when the grain
amounts to fifty bushels The report Of
the Pennsylvania Experiment Station
by DR.. Armsby for 1887 gives some vsla-
able figures in this line. Here is the
grouping by him of the yield Of corn
and corn fodder (stover) at four expert
ment stations:
YIELD OF CORN AND CORN FODDER (sTovKR) At
FOUR EXPERIMENT STATIONS.
The Globe-republican., 1890-02-26
Observation-Disclosures,
PRUNING

An ymportant Point sud Dut Litaae Un-
dskstood - Many Gasdeneee
There is no point In connection with
gardening that is really 80 little under
stood as pruning, says the Ohio Farmer.
We have heard some preach the doc
trine of ''prune not at ALL" but we pre-
sumo they have been forced to teach
such doctrine from having seen some
fearful illustrations of bad work. Then
there are those who advocate pruning
whenever the knife is sharp and they
must have been taught in the miseries
of some neglected orchard. There is no
doubt whatever that it is sofer to prune
not at all than to have sharp knife in
the hands of an ignoramus. 1t is quite
certain the comparative neglect and in
difference into which the cultivation Of
the dwarf pear has fallen has been
caused by the bad mistakes Of ignorant
primers. It is not at all uncommon to
see . dwarf pear tree in the spring with
all IT'S young vigorous growth cut away.
Nothing but fruit spurs left. All the
force is thus sent into the Towering con-
dition. The trees are q mass of bloom,
but the fruit is few and far between. A
judioious thinning out Of weak branches,
30 a. to get good form to the tree, is
about all the pruning required. II there
is . tendency to produce an over proper
ton Of fruit spurs, cut out . good por-
ton of the m.
Apple trees often require pruning
when somewhat advanced in years.
The old, stunted branches should be
cut out now and then whenever . young
and vigorous shoot is inclined to take
its place. Peach trees especially should
be subjected to this sort of pruning
The grapevine when trained on lattice
work or trellises is very liable to have
its strong branches at the end of the
vine, and the good primer is ever on the
alert to get young, strong branch up
from near the ground. When he can
get this he often takes out an older one
weakened by age or bearing, and re-
places it with youth and vigor. The
rule in pruning grapevines is to shorten
the shoots in proportion to their
strength, but of course those who are
following any particular system will
prune according to the rules comprising
that system. AS a general rule, how
ever. we can say that excellent grapes
can be had by any system Of pruning,
for the only object in any case is to get
strong shoots to push where they may
be desired, or to add to the increased
vigor of the shoot and increased size in
the fruit il hears