davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03
WIREWORM REMEDIES.

Information Furnished by the Cornell
University Station.
In answer to question in relation to
destroying wireworms, the larva of
click beetles, of which there are a NUM-
ber'of species, elaborate experiments
by Prof. Comstock, of Cornell universe.
ty, N. Y, shows that the beetles can be
easily attracted to bats of clover
which have been poisoned by wetting
with one of arsenicals, Paris green
water for instance. These bats con-
sist of small punches of the freshly
cut plant, about one-fourth pound in
weight, distributed throughout the
field and protected and kept moist by
being covered with boards.
As an indication of the efficiency Of
this method it is stated that series of
twelve traps yielded in three days 49,
beetles or an average of more than
forty per trap. These traps should be
put out during the early summer, and
the beetles killed in a majority of cases
will not have deposited their eggs and
the consequent depredations of their
larva, the wireworIns, will be greatly
diminished. 1t frequently happens
that the infested areas are rather linn
tied in extent, and do not cover the en-
tire field, and where this is the case
the labor of distributing bait will be
greatly lessered. The bait should be
renewed once or twice per week during
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03

LARvA AND BEETLE OF wIBEWORM
the early part of the summer. In place
of the clover, cornmcal dough and
sliced potatoes are used, but clover has
proven itself the most valuable. Where
a field has become extensively infested
by the worms there is little which can
be done so far as any actual experiment
has shown.
The wireworm is the larva, or hatch,
Of the egg of a beetle, commonly known
rs the click-beetle. This is small
brown or black beetle, and is sometimes
recognized from the fact that when
placed in any unnatural position it re-
gains its feet by throwing itself into
the air by an action of the body which
produces short. sharp. clicking sound.
There are, of course, many species of
click-beetles, the number being CO.
extensive with the different varieties of
wireworms
The beetle, generally speaking, is a
small insect, varying in size from an
eighth to probably five-cighths of an
inch in length. (See cut).
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03
FACTS For FARMERS.

,r.lN - - no. .fgS ~ ;1s.,f Z
4. WHEAT terminates at very low de-
gree of tsmpcratiire Fazipv as 40 de-
grees.
ONE busheln of hard wood ashes is
WORTH rthirty-fve to- forty cents for
manure. Prof French. = i''ff zao'- /
THE United States imported over
$4,000, 900 worth of peas and beans in
1891, and nearly IS, 600, 600 worth of po-
tatoes. z.ss@ 500 ss.zaxEsszs
AII-sLAKED lime and wood ashes
mixed, sprinkled on the vines when the
dew is on, is said to be remedy for
thesstripcd potato bug s>es -E90i
SMALL potatoes, which are unsalablc,
shouldnot be wasted as they are luxu-
ries to the hens and pigs. 1t viii pay
to put them away for feeding to poultry
alone.
In breeding, each animal stands not
as an isolated individual, but as the
representative of a long line of ances-
tors, each exerting some influence in
generation. .sa-'s - feH n'' as
GRASS is the most cffectual means Of
restoring the natural vegetable surface,
or humus, to hilly soils, and it has the
merit of not being liable to being
washed away as any loose litter may be.
SURrLps waters is always damage
and shonld be removed by drainage. 1t
is better to remove this down through
the soil than to drain it off over the soil.
1t makes farming easier. and quicker,
and makes less or no waste land.
WHEN harvesting potatoes do not
save any of them for seed if the slight
est traces of scab are. to be. seen. It
is better to procure seed next year
from SO me source known to be free of
disease than to incur risk by saving
your own seed.
WHERE the surface soil has been
stirred TO the depth of two or three
inches, foot below there is found four
and one-half per cent. more moisture
than in the case of hard, undisturbed
surface, from which the weeds have
been simply scraped.
IT is stated that by spraying the
vines and trees with London purple,
not only is the codling moth larvae de-
stroycd, but also the canl1er worm,
span worm and three species of leaf
rollers, a single spraying having its eff
feet on all of them. .
TO KEEP feed in a trough for pigs or
for poultry is not economical Regu-
lar meals, at certain hours, induces a
stronger appetite and better digestion.
Food should be of varied character in
order to. promote rapid growth and
quick increase in weight.
A MINNESOTA farmer last season took
drifted snow and put it in the ice house,
packing each load and wetting it with
water from the well, finishing up each
night with all the snow the water would
take. When full and frozen, it was
covered with sawdust, the same as ice
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03
TRAVELLERS AT, ST. LOUIS.
Three Thousand Men to Parade
with Military Escort.
4
INCREASING Popularity of the "Ez."
Other Attractions.

ST. Louis, Sept. 15.-The illumina-
tons tonight embraced all the. grand
features of the earlier displays, and
were even grander than the earlier
illuminations, owing to the arrival of
several thousand additional globes and
an immense quantity of electrical APP
paratus. The whole of the rs, 1000 gas
and electric lights were alight, and the
proceedings passed off without a hitch
and amid great enthusiasm. Several
visitors from eastern cities and from
Europe were loud in their expressions
of opinion that the Nominations are
far grander than anything ever seen in
any other city. go
After the lights were turned out there
was general rush to Exposition Build
ing, and the magnificent structure was
thronged with delighted guests. This,
the ninth consecutive season of the St.
Louis exposition, is far exceeding all
past efforts. both in the matter of
beauty and attendance, and Gilmore
with his band Of one hundred men
holds the crowd enraptured four times
daily. -
A large number of special attractions
are announced for the Exposition, In
Guiding Travellers Protective associa-
ton celebration on Saturday. October
l. On the evening of that day the T.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03
POISON in FOOD.
In Old Times Sharp Watch Was Kept
On the Cooks Dishes.

In Old Times Sharp Watch Was Kept
On the Cooks Dishes.
The fear Of poison which haunted the
mind of every person of quality. during
the middle ages gave rise to certain
curious customs, and even to certain
superstitions... When dishes are nov
served covered IL is understood that it is
merely for the purpose of keeping them
warm. This was not, however, the
principal reason why they were served
covered during the dark ages. 1T was
the fear that poison. might be intro
duced into them. surreptitiously be-
tween the kitchen and the table where
they were to be served 10 the kings or
the lords, or even to persons Of inferior
rank
The covers were not, removed hptiI
the master of the house had taken his
place. All dishes Afterwards served
were brought on the table in the same
manner. =. 80 rr.z
1t was the custom, originally, when
the dishes were uncovered, for some of
the servants to first partake of them,
but this custom was afterwards in part
replaced by the servants touching the
food with one of several objects which
were regarded as infallible preserva.
tives against poison.
These objects were the horn Of the
unicorn, q serpents tongue, the fabu.
lous stone found in the head of the
toad. serpentine, agate and other stones
The first was considered the best, but
as the unicorn never existed, its horn
was replaced by that of the narwhal or
by sharks tooth, which were sold by
all the druggists instead of it and un-
der its name.
Many persons kept small piece of it
at the bottom Of their drinking glasses.
Unicorn's horn was sorare and precious
thatit was worth more than ten times
its weight in gold.
1t was never proved that the stone al
eyed to come from the head of the toad
had that origin, and the druggists who
sold it knew that what they vcnded was
a mineral dug out of the earth, but this
did not prevent the fraud or put an end
to the superstition. = sas3s y -ie
In the time of Louis XIV. and Louis
XIV. the faith in these talismans had
considerably weakened, but all the
dishes paced on the royal tables were
touched, as well as. the plate ther nap
kin, the knife, the fork and the tooth
pick of the monarch. with a piece Of
bread, which the chief OF the goblet OF
pnee swallowed, Golden DAYS
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03

p. A. will take charge of the EXPOSE
ton programme. An Grafton will be
delivered by w. C. p. breckenridge and
by the governors of Missouri, Illinois,
Indiana and other states A general
invitation has been issued by the ma
tional president and directors of the T.
P. A., and the largest gathering of
travelling men of the west seen for
years will be the result, About 5000
will parade with military escort and
a very elaborate programme has been
prepared for the entertainment of the
visitors during the day.
The Yelled Prophet will also arrive
on October list, and will give his annual
parade and ball on the following Tues
day. The route of the parade has been
considerably extended and the pageant
will be grander than ever. From Octo-
Der to October the annual fair will
be,open, and for this large number Of
additional attractions are announced
with two grand street Examinations
and other treats The carnival is prov
ing remarkable and unprecedented
success. T
The railroads are offering exceptional
inducements to tourists and excursion
lists, and full advantage is being taken
of their enterprise and liberality. AS
is well known throughout the COM
mercial and business fraternity Of
the United States, st. Louis is
the best railroad center eon the
continent, an immense number Of
trunk lines either terminating or pass
ing through the city. 1t is on the line
of three or four favoritc routes from
New York to the Pacific coast, and is
the natural terminus of all roads rum
ming south and southwest and in
to the Mexican republic. ST. Louis
is SO highly appreciated as a
great manufacturing and commercial
center, as well as unique carnival
city, that the practice of securing
tickets through it and stopping off a
few Gays to enjoy the beauties OF the
city is becoming more and more com,
mon. Tourists in making their arr
rangements should bear this fact in
mind, and not omit from their itinerary
one of the most important and INTEREST
ing points of the new world. Z
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03
A Critic on kissing.

kissing is a good thing, but we have
entirely too much of it here in America,
ut least in public. 1t is sacred rite
that should not be performed before a
mixed audience. If man were part
ing from his wife, mother or sister for
weeks or months, he might be excused
for kissing them on the depot platform
or in the cars, but should prefer to at
tend to that ceremony before leaving
the house. The sights and sounds on
every depot pla torn are enough to
give a sensitive person severe attack
of nausea. have no objection to wo-
men kissing each other on the street If
they enjoy the diversion. 1t is always
understood that they do not mean it.
1t is mere formality and keeps them
in practice. once attended church
festival where there was kissi x
booth. A bcvy of pretty girls sold
their osculatory favors for twenty five
cents each "for the good of the eau Sc.
1t reminded me of those gross scenes
which history informs us were once
enacted in the temples of Bacchus. A
woman cannot be too chary of her
kisses to the opposite sex. How a man
protesting to be gentleman can wed a
woman whom he knows has been
mouthed and mumbled by others is be-
yond my comprehension. Indiscrimi-
nate kissing is about as reprehensible
vice as woman can possibly be guilty
of-St. Louis Globe Democrat
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03
TrafninraHorsc.

One of the most important things in
training horse is to teach it to stand
at the word of command. Adopt some
single word to convey your order. and
never vary it. Then compel the horse
to obey it fully every time it is used.
Do not use two different words to con-
vey the same meaning, nor attach diff
ferent meanings to the same word if you
expect the horse to learn and obey them
neutrality-suspicious. Farmer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03

Who can inhale Misunderstanding air with
impunity! No, not unless he be fortified
ter's Stomach Bittcrs. Then, indeed. is he
defended. Not only is this medicine most
thorough as bulwark against chills and
fever and bilious remittent, but it thor
oughly relieves dyspepsia, constipation,
rheumatism, bili0usness, nervousness and
kidney trouble
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03

How many trufle eaters know that
the dainty is fungous growth found
IN loose soil 4 few inches under ground,
usually in forests where oak, beecha and
chestnut trees abound? All truffies are
imported, none being found IN this
country. In olden times in England
trufiie hunting was a sport, pigs being
used to scent them out.-N. Y. Timea
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.


do you know gas mcteris to me
almost human?' 'sro me, too 1T has
that dreadfully human tendency toward
untruth.'
"A Sudden Flight-She (anxiousIv)
How did papa appear when you
asked for my hand?" He--"I didn't
nave time to see, darling."-S. Y.
Herald.
Fair soprano (having finished her
trial you think my voice will fill
the hall?" Grim Manager-'I fear it
would have just the opposite Effect,
Boston Courier. a1H 80 aai.ss3
Mr.. Nickle-'Ts the young man
prompt and regular in his habits?" Mr..
Dullpate--''I should say so. Never a
month went by without him coming to
borrow of me. Inter Ocean.
Mrs. Gadder-"Have You seen Mrs.
Hcmphill since her husband eioped with
the COOKE" Mrs. De Gush-"Yes, she
doesn't care; she was going to give the
cook r.otice anyway."-Boston Life
Young Wife-''O John, the rats have
eaten all my angel cake.' Husband
''All of it?" Young Wife-"Evcry piece.
/ feel like crying" Iiusband-"O pshaw!
Don't cry over a few rats!'' -.s- -.
Poor creature, suppose he has
some spinal trouble?" DIR. Knowall:
No; his wife has borrowed his sus-
penders, and he is trying to get along
with hers until she is home from the
picnic.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
-She-'Just think, girls, l came over
in the steamer with three live lords,
and they were all single" The girls lin
chorus)-'O, how lovely And wasn't
one of them engaged?" She-''Not un.
til the third day out. IN. Y. Herald =
-"Ie must have a wonderful amount
of modesty," said Howdock. Never
struck me that way" replied Birny Bill.
Inns Perhaps not. But when You con.
slider how little he uses the stock on hand
must be enormous" -Washington Star.
-Henry-''I meant to call on you last
evening, Mary, but really, I-I-fact is,
l don't know what to offer as an ex.
cuse." Mary-"O, don't feel annoyed,
Henry. Any excuse you care to offer
will be amply sufficient. boston
Transcript
-Janet-'Why should you have in
formed him of the fact that was 26?"
Chloc-'I didn't think you would be of
Tended" Janet-"But it was uncalled
for" Chloc-"How could know that
you were getting sensitive, even about
your profcssed age?"-Smith, Gray &
Co.'s Monthly.
-Murilla-"Who is that gentleman
you introduced me to little time ago?
didn't catch his name" Millicent--
THAT is the distinguished poet, Mr..
Scrawlcr." Murilla-''Indccd! Now
understand why he seemed hurt when
he asked me who was my favorite poet,
and ! replied shakespeare "-Tit-Bits.
-sEthcl Tilted that magnificent crea-
turc Ponsonby, and now she is the
center OF attraction for about twenty
fivelniscrable dudes. That's all right.
She simply turned her first love into
small change. 1t takes about twenty
five dudes to make man."-Harpcr's
Bazaar.
-Parson Jones had just completed his
long discourse, the benediction had
been pronounced and the congregation
was dispensing. Said Deacon Brown, n
great admirer of the parson: "a fine
sermon, and well timed, too" ''Ycs,"
replied Synnek, ''it was certainly well
timed. About half the congregation
had their watches out most of the time
he was talking. boston Transcript
A Critic on kissing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03
Queen victoria's Banqueting Hall.

The banqueting hall at Osborne, in
which the dinners to the German en-
peror were given, is to be known as the
Indian room. 1t is about sixty feet in
length by thirty feet wide, and there is
q musicians gallery at one end. This
department is connected with the west
wing of the palace by wide corridor.
1t has been sumptuously decorated in
the Hindu Sikh style, and all the hang
ings and furniture are oriental This
last edition to Osborne has cost the
queen upwards of twenty-five thousand
ounds. The Indian room is to be used
for large dinner parties, concerts and
theatrical entertainments, and possibly
for dances. The molding is now pure
white. but is to be gilded. The carv-
ings, the peacock over the mantelpicce,
and the Indian and Persian carpets are
ell in ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS World. .
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03

health, flesh and strength. 1897 z
For periodical pains, prolapsus and
other displacements, bearing-down sem
sations and female complaintsn gem
orally, it ii so effective that it can be
guaranteed. lit doesn't benefit or cure,
you have your uogey hssk. i anything
i |. at isa's sold y Gh wsy Nss|y 70 b
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03

TIE western dairyman will have
plenty of good hay for next winters
use, provided he has saved it properly,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03

HEnaEs may be evened. some with
tho shears now. Do not Gut back toe
severely betoys winter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03

APPLY tho rules of higher criticism to
roast beef and you will starve yourself to
death.-Ram's Horn.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03

Riaes-"How long has your wife kept
scryantsln Jiggs-''Two weeks, some
times. "-Elmira Gazette.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03

BOHEMIAN Hops and MINI. Barley Is what
.sThe A. B. c. Bohemian Bottled 1Beer'' OF
St Louis is made of. Nothing healthier.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03
Roman Baths.

Every Roman had the use of the pub
lie baths on payment of about half a
f,rthing. These were not such struc-
lures as we call public baths, but SUI
rcrb buildings, lined with Egyptian
granite and Nubian marble. Warm
water was poured into the capacious
basins through wide mouths of bright
and massive silver. The most m agnifi-
cent baths were those of Caracalla,
which had seats of marble for moro
than 1900 people. and those OF Do
slstian, which bad seats for . 400 boo
PIE -sSsslhnal Restsw,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03

A MAN Is called a confirmed liar when
nothing that he says is confirmed Boston
Transcript
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03
FACE AND FIGURE

show it, if you're q healthy
woman. They'll have q
beauty of their own, no
matter what your features.
Perfect health, with its clear
skin, rosy cheeks, and bright
eyes is enough to make any
woman attractive.
To get perfect health, use
faithfully DR.. Pierce's Fa-
yorite Prescription. That
regulates and promotes all
the proper functions of wo-
manhood, improves diges-
ton, enriches the blood, dis
pels aches and pains, brings
refreshing sleep, and restores
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-12-03

TITS DUTY ron oweyeur.
self ard IA ,nilys to get me pest
vS,1i ,' rarr fnns,vcs nv S%r.
chasing w. l.. Douglas shoes,
valuc for prices asked, MS
thousands will testify.
~TAKENO SUBSTITUTE.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-11-10
A Pretty Surprise.

A beautifully illustrated and charmingly
bound edition Of I.ongfellow's "Evahgeline,"
the most popular long poem ever published
by an American author. and one Of the most
famous poems in the language, to be had at
about the cost Of "a dish ofic cream" will
certainly prove popular surprise! That is
just what we have secured for every reader OF
the COURIER. 1t is issued from the publish
ing house Of John B. Alden, New York, and
is certainly one Of the most remarkable pro-
ducts of his famous Literary revolution
merous and excellent illustrations, handsome
type, very fine and heavy paper, gilt edges,
remarkable beautiful cloth binding, with gilt
title and ornaments. BY special arrangement
with Mr.. Alden, we are able TO supply this
beautiful book TO each reader Of this paper
whose subscription is paid in advance to July
90 (if not paid you can at once make payment
and secure these terms) for the nominal sum
of 25c. Orders must be received by us on OF
before Dec. 20, 1892. No illustrated edition
of this work has ever before been published
at less cost than $I.5o.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-11-10
Onr Boys.

Eugene Kendall is said TO be
the most fowery taker in the bus
mess.
Bob Jones never let's an oppor'
tunity slip to smile on girl.
Will White tells good 'possum
tale without having the tail fasten'
ed in a split stick, while Mack
Johnson says nothing.
John Williams ought to be hap
Pyle no longer has to 60 to see
her sister.
Sam Eccles has almost complet-
ed his race alone. Almost may
mean many years in this instance,
Arch Walker keeps a supply OF
pictures in the show case to give
to his young lady customers. Take
one.
Will Primm-well he is just too
sweet for anything, so say the girls
George Benton is like some OF
the girls we know, he still contin'
ues to primp and grows no older.
! John DeBerry and jim WEIGH
are slowly assuming city airs.
Tom Morley may get a late
start, but we'll wager a coon skin
that he will get there.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-11-10
$500 Reward

This amount the Lemon Chem
ical Co. proposes to pay to any
one who will prove that any one
of the testimonials concerning the
wonderful effects of Lemon Chill
Tonic are not genuine. Anyone
can write flattering letters and
sign fictitious names, but Lemon
Chill Tonic" stands at the head as
Blood Purifier, a general tonic
and appetizer. Lemon Chill Ton.
ic is as pleasant as lemonade and
as large as the regular dollar size.
Ask for Lemon Chill Tonic and
insist on getting what you ask for.
Take no substitute, but get bot
tie and you will thank this paper
for drawing your attention to its
merits. Price SOC. For sale and
guaranteed by J. X. Barlow.