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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-04-28
Smut.


A correspondent asks us how to pre-
vent smut in wheat and blasting in
oats. ~.
Experiments have been made with
oats but SO far no remedy for the
blight s. which for many years, has
caused great loss in this crop, has
been discovered. T., " "
IN regard to smut on wheat Prof.
W. A. sKellerman, in recent lecture
before the Ohio Agricultural conven-
ton gives the following as embodylng
his experience:
1T would be long story to relate
the experiments in detail which have
resulted in the discovery, for the
sinking smut of cheap and efficient
fungicides, that is to say. modes OF
treatment of the seed grain (Which
may have adhering spores), that en-
tirely suppress the disease. I know
of no reported experiments touching
the prevention of loose smut except
those carried on by my former assist
ant (W. I. Swingle) and myself; but
unfortunately they were not success
full and need noe be further discussed.
s. 'Of numerous fungicides (twenty-
four in ally that were used in the ex-
pertinent to prevent sinking smut
one is to be especially recommended,
namely, hot water, temperature 1872
degrees r. The immersion of the
seed in water kept at this temperature
should be continued fifteen min
utes. When the seed-which should
be in a basket or frame lined with
wire netting, say twelve meshes to
the lnch-is dipped into the hot water,
the temperature will suddenly fall SO
low that the spores of the smut that
may be present will not be killed, even
with prolonged immersion. It is
therefore necessary to add at once
sufficient hot water to bring up the
temperature to about 1872 degrees,
never above 1876 degrees, and better
never below 100 degrees Observing
this and also the further precaution
to shake lift and plunge the basket Of
seed 50 as to insure the contact of the
hot water with every grain of the
wheat the smut will surely be killed.
The seed thus freed from adhering
spores will produce q clean crop. The
grain may be treated days or weeks
before seed time. or it may be sown
Immediately after treatment and be-
fore the grains are completely dried.
Numerous experiments with oats
showed in every case that there was an
increased yield of gram, due APP
parently to the effect Of immersion in
hot water. aside from the mere killing
Of smut Thus when there was from
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-04-28
Home Hints.


Tumblers used for milk should frs
be rinsed in cold water; hot waite
drives the milk into the glass.
A new, soft paint brush is goot
thing to dust carved furniture with
as the bristles will penetrate the deep
est crevices.
If your sewing machine has become
gummed and consequently runs h arc
oil every place with the best kerosene
oil run rapidly a few moments. Wipe
the bearings carefully, oil with the
best machine oil and you will be sur.
prised at the result.
TO make a cement for rubber or
leather dissolve one ounce of gutts
percha in half pound of chloroform.
Clean the parts to be cemented. Cover
each part with the solution, and lei
dry for twenty or thirty minutes. Now
warm each part in the flame of q
candle, and press very firmly together
till dry.
To renovate hat bands when stained
by sweat dissolve one and a hall
ounces of white CASTLE soap in four
ounces of alcohol, and one ounce each
sulphuric ether and aqua ammonia.
Apply with a sponge or tooth brush
briskly and rinse out with cold clear
rain water. This mixture will clean
any cloth with fast colors. -'--.-. a..
In broiling meats over Goals never
allow them to smoke the least After
the Goals have burned down somewhat
throw on a handful of salt to deaden
the blue fame that arises. If the
dripping from your meat takes fire,
remove from the stove to cool for q
few moments. Don't try to blow it
out, as there is danger of burning the
face.
Black stockings are apt to assume a
greenish look after repeated wash
ings. We are told that simple way
OF preserving the color is to wash
them in soap free OF soda and in the
last rinsing water to add teaspoon
full of good vinegar Wiring them out
and clap them into shape. A hot
iron tends to destroy the color, par
ticularly if they are wet &,
1t IS a science to put on gloves for
the first time The hands must be
perfectly fresh. dry and cool. After
putting in fingers and thumb, fasten
the second button from the bottom,
coming to the front one last. Remove
the gloves from the wrist and not by
the fingers, and leave them turned
thus inside out SO that all moisture
may be dissipated. When putting
away gloves do not roll, but lay them
slengthways in q sachet Place white
flannel between pairs of light gloves
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-04-28
A LAMENT.

In the dreary distant northland M
Lo! a mighty oGk did grow
For hundred peaceful summers
Through it did the soft winds blow;
For hundred lengthy winters
On it fell the cold, white snow,
Meath it roved the doughty chieftlin
While his dusky love he wood
Prond and stately grew the oak tree i
In the northern solitude f..
Lo! the mighty now have fallen,
Fallen from their high estate;
On the pavements of the city a.,.
Has the oak tree banged Of late,
Through the air in graceful motions
Does it circle and gyrate. III
For the oak has been made into -l. d
Canes that are used by the dudes;
Fallen is the mighty monarch
Ut the northern solitudes. .+5 r.
New York Herald
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-04-28

RANK Howard
was one of my
m o s t intimate
friends. I met
him one summer
in the Catskills'
whittier I had
betaken myself
for q weeks
change and fresh
air. 1 put up at
a lonely farm
h o u s e, where
Howard, stop
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-04-28

I'll - "
z to 70 per cent8of smut il the crop
the yield from the treated seed was
augmented not only by an amount
.e1ulValent8to the average amount of
smut but by twice the same. 81 IT is
very probable that a similar result
would be obtained in case Of wheat
treated in the same manner described
before. At any rate the sinking
smut can be effectually prevented, if
the proper fungicide be used. The
expense in treating the seed is very
small and if the latter is badly in
fected, great financial profit must
necessarily follow. Farmers Voice.
Feed for Eggs.
An egg is largely heterogeneous. The
white is albumen. the yolk contains
phosphoric acid and mineral substance
and the shell is composed mostly of
lime. The hen is a small animal.
Eggs are not a miraculous dispense
ton as they come from food a hen
gets and converts into eggs, the same
as any animal converts it's food into
product. Corn alone is not suitable
food for the production of eggs. as it
does not possess enough of the con-
stltuents to make eggs. Hens fed on
such food will get fat Hens like
every other animal. must have coarse
food to distend the stomach and. bowls
and for this purpose cut clover hay
and cabbage are largely fed by many.
These also contain material to make
eggs. Skim-milK is also just the
thing for an egg food. To get eggs
feed hens to produce eggs.
Rural World. -
horticultural.
Pruning is necessary with the grape
to prevent the vine from setting too
much fruit
Watering with strong root tea is
often a good remedy to apply to de-
caying rose bush.
Some good growers claim that the
pear will thrive better and keep freer
from blight if not cultivated.
The cherry is one of the fruits that
is very regular bearer, more so than
almost any other variety of fruits.
The safest rule for a commercial
orchard is a few Sorts and these we'll
known and popular in the market.
Grating stone fruits such as the
peach cherry and plum. should al
ways be done in March if possible.
The decrease in the fertility is at
the bottom of a good deal OF the diff
ficulty in securing a profitable crop of
fruit
Disso]ving small quantity of white
hellebore in water makes a good
remedy for many insects that infest
plants.
One advantage of cutting the cions
for grating early, is that they have
more time for the ends to become
colored.
The objection to forked apple or
pear trees is that they are almost GER
tain to split sooner or later, and ruin
the tree.
Common wire screen cloth cut into
strips sixteen inches wide and two
feet long. makes good protection
against the borer
A strawberry may be valuable as a
home variety on account Of it's quail.
ity, while it will be too soft to attem pt
to ship to market.
Having the vegetables fresh. crisp
and tender is the advantage in having
a good garden at home rather than to
depend upon buying what is needed.
On the lawn or fruit yard, a few
hardy shrubs can nearly always be
grown to an advantage, and will add
considerably to the appearance dur.
ing the summer.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
BENJAMIN Bros. * Co.

Clothlers. and dealers in gentlemens'
furnishing goods-No. 81 Monroe
street.
For more than twenty years Mr..
John benjamin Was engaged IN the
dry goods business at No. 81 Monroe
street, and ranks with the oidest mer-
chants of Grand Rapids. About eight
years ago he admitted TO u coDsrluer-
shly his sons, Anthony j. and Frank e..
-Four years later, the sons tring OF
handling dry goods. and being favor.
ably inclined To the clothing business,
Mr.. Van der Werp joined the firm,
aud the change was made under the
style of Van der Werp, Benjamin
Bros. 81 CO.-the father and
founder being the ''Co." Later,
Mr.. Van der Werp's interest was
purchased for another son. Z. A. Ben
jamin, and the name changed to Ben
lamin Bros. Il Co. For the past twelve
or thirteen years John Benjamin has
been constantly in public office, hav-
ing served as alderman four years, az
supervisor of the Third ward ten years,
and Was trustee Of the northern insane
asylum. He 10 now and has been Tor y
long time chairman of the county
buildings committee, and enjoys In an
exceptional degree the respect and
good will of the community. The
premises occupied comprise the two
floors at No. 81 Monroe street. They
show . comprehensive and we'll
selected stock that embraces ali
grades of clothing in the mob
best styles, together with gentlemen'a
furnishing goods of every description,
and in great variety. That they trans
act a large and prosperous business is
evident, since they require the services
OF seven clerks and salesmcn. Not only
do they control q liberal share Of the
city trade, but are much patronized by
country people from near and far, who
have learned by experience where they
can buy to the best advantage. Hon
esty and square dealing can always be
relied upon.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Henry Smith.

Florist and fruit grower-Farm.
greenhouses and orchards, w. Bridge
street, outside city limits.-Otiice and
sslesroom No. $50 Monroe street. Tele-
phones l7S and 7Si.
Away back in the '40's MIR. George
Smith came TO Grand Rapids from Can
ada. He settled on twenty acres of ex-
cellent land near the city. in 1868 and
then pariently set to work upon the he
ginning of what has since become the
finest floral ana fruit farm In Kent
county. He died in 1876 and was cue
ceeded by his wife and son Henry. who.
trained TO the business, were particu-
larry well adapted to carry out and I'M
prove upon the founders ideas. They
have added by purchase 10 the original
farm until they now have li0 acres, 100
acres of which are planted WITH fruit.
comprising 5000 peach trees, 1000 sp-
pie trees, 800 pear trees, 800 plum
tress and 600 cherry trees; fifteen acres
are planted to strawberries. ten Ia
grapes and fifteen TO other small fruits
and flowers. lie has twenty-four green
houses covered by $4,000 square feet 81
glass. and supplies large quantities of
tine choicest roses, vioiets. carnations
and all kinds of cut ilowers, plants
ETC., TO Toe found IN western Michigan.
The yield Of grapes alone last season
reached thirty tons or more. He ships
fruit to Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit
and other western cities. but depends
upon this city and surrounding towns
to support his horal department. hav-
ing an Office and conservatory al NJ.
1870 Monroe street, IN charge OF IN.
mother, Jan enthusiastic lover of Hover.
under whose skilliul SUPERVISION every
description of cut flowers aud designs
are made TO order, aud where gen
eral stock OF rare plants are kept for
sale or rent. Specialties are made OF
choice roses and other cut flowers and
decorations for weddings aud paHqucts.
orders in this dcpaftmen: receive
prompt attention and prices are mod
crate.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Miner & Miller.

Dealers IN hats, caps. furs and straw
goods-Seal garments y specialty-No.
u Monroe street.
Some sixteen or eighteen years ago
q Mr.. +. w. Giles started q small hat
and fur store ut No. q Monroe street,
which he continued to manage until
bought out in 1878 by j. Miner, who
was remarkably successful, adding to his
facilities and Increasing his stock until
he has become one of the most liber-
ally patronized establishments of the
kind IN the city. A year ago last spring
MIR. Miner made n partner of Thomas
w. Miller, who had long been in his
employ. The stock now carried in all
departments is valued at about
$4,000, and sales for the year will
amount to at least $4,000, principally
to city people, though numbers of GUS
toners come from the surrounding
country and towns ae far as Traverse
City.
The specialties of the house comprise
thsabest grades of hats, caps, fur rubes
and coats. seal and Astrakan cloaks
and jackets. In the matter of furs
Miner d Miller carry the largest and
most comprehensive line of any firm
in Grand Rapids, and are prepared to
filtall orders for garments in fur
particularly seal-on short notice and
at lowest figures. This season they
have in stock $4,000 worth OF furs
alone. They are sole agents for Dun
lap's fashionable silk and stiff fur
hats.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Grand Rapids Hair Bazaar.

Mme. b. Hibbard, proprletress-
Dealer in and manufacturer of hair
goods-No. 81 Monroe street.
Nine. Hibbard's bazaar on the Sec
ond floor of No. 81 Monroe street is the
only establishment If the kind in
western Michigan. and has been IN suc-
cessful existence Tor five years. Her
five expert assistants are kept busy IN
the elegantly appointed parlors set
apart for hair dressing, shampooing
and manicuring-th latter a speciality
in which she has few rivals. She
also gives much attention to the
manufacture OF hair goods OF every de-
scrlption, carries large stock OF ma
terials in all colore and shades. has the
best facilities, and gives unvarying sat-
isfactlon.
Nine. Hibbard learned the mysteries
of her profession under the instruction
of one of the most celebrated New
York artists, and frequently revlslts the
metropolis in search of novelties and
instruction IN the latest eyies as well as
to make her own selections for replen-
ishlng stock. She IS agent for Mrs.
Cobb's celebrated manicure goods and
all the approved hair and complexion
preparations, and carries, IN addition.
a splendid assortment of shell! goods
pms, combs, etc.
Nine. Hibbard's Royal Hair Tonic.
awarded a diploma by the West Michi-
gan Horticultural association last fall
and sold all over the state. prevents the
hair falling out and preserves health
full growth.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
G.. Buckley,

Wholesale and retail crockory. china.
glass and silverware. lamps, chande-
iiers. house furnishing aud fancy goods,
etc--No. 53 Monroe street.
Mr.. Buckley Is an old and respected
citizen Of Grand Rapids. For eleven
years manager for II. Leonard Il Sons
branch store, No. 30 Monroe street.
he 10 thoroughly familiar with
every detail of his business.
Seven years ago he severed his connec-
tions entirely with the above firm and
established himself ON his own account
and has met with gratifying success.
His premises comprise three floors at
No. 81 Monroe street, tho show and
salesroom being one of the finest and
most attractive In the city. displaying
. magnificent assortment of carefully
selected crockery, china. glass and
silver ware from the most reputable
foreign aud American manufacturers,
lamps. chandeliers, house furnishing
and fancy goods and toys IN endless
variety. His store is always the scene
of great bustle in the busy seasons,
and trade is seldom slack, six assistants
being required to wait on customers.
Buying large quantities for ready cash,
Mr.. Buckley gets the best bargains and
lowest figures in the eastern markets.
and is prepared to share that advan-
tage with MS patrons.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Shinkman & Shickcll.

Insurance, real estate and loan
agents and notaries public-Otfice,
room /, McReynolds' block, No. 22
Canal street.
OF the numerous agencies Of SINH
lar character which make Grand RAP
ids the scene OF their operations none
have higher standing or enjoy n larger
share OF public confidence than that Of
Snlnkman Il ShickeIl, founded fifteen
years ago or more by William A. Shink-
man & Bro. The latter finally retlrea,
and IN February, 1887, n new copartner-
ship was formed betweeD William A.
Shiukman and =. &. Shickcll, the last
named . veteran merchant who mad
for fifteen years conducted y grocery
store At the corner OF Front aud Leon
ard streets. Ii is hardly necessary to
state that with such capable and ex-
perlenced hands at the helm the firm' 4
business has been and continues To be
remarkably prosperous. AS further
indication of the firms standing we
may add that Mr.. Shinkmsn possesses
more than ordinarily the esteem OF the
community, as is evidenced by the fact
that he WAS four years ago elected 10
and now holds the Office of city clerk.
This firm does a generai insurance, real
estate and loan business, Mr.. ShickeIl
having exclusive charge OF tho .nsur-
ance department and sir. Shinkmsn Of
that handling property and oaps. They
transact an extraordinary amount OF
business, having collected 100000 in
premiums on fire and lite policies alone
the past wear, and handled vastly more
IN real estate and money. They buy,
sell, lease, rent and care for every de-
scription Of city and suburban property
aud farming lands, negotiate loaas in
any amount on mortgage and other re-
liable security, aud write fire and life
insurance in seven OF the beet Amefi-
can and foreign companies, viz. FIRE
The Glens Fslls of GIens Falls, n. Y.
the Flremsn's Fund of California. the
Connecticut of Hartford, the Rhode
Island Underwriters of Rhode Island,
the Mercantile of Boston, Mass. and
the North British and Mercantile OF
London. Life The GeimanIa Of New
YORK. Those having business with such
an agency will find Shinsnlan q
shickell eourte 'us, prompt, liberal and
thoroughly reliable.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Miller s. Middleton.

House decorators, sign and fresco
painters-Dealers in wall paper, win
dow shades, paints, oils and yarnishes
No. ia Monroe street.
Thousands of the most tasty homes
in Grand Rapids and the western and
northern parts of the state testify to
the resources and skill of the above
named firm, which was established IN
1873 by Carpenter. Miller & Middleton,
Mr.. Carpenter retiring more than five
years ago, about which time the re-
naming members removed from No.
SO Ottawa street to their present hand
some quarters, No. ia Monroe street.
The front portion of the store is set
apart for the display Of wall
papers OF every description, for
eign and American. while at the
rear 10 shown large and well selected
stock of raints. oils and varnishes.
Back of that is the paint shop and sign
writing room. The firm employ from
fifteen to thirty expert painters and
paper hangers, and give prompt and
skillful attention to every call for
their services in the line OF interior
decorations. fresco, house and sign
painting. That they are kept busy is
shown by their books, the total Gales
and work for the past year footing up
$4,000.
George N. Miller has been a residen,
of Grand Rapids for nearly twenty
years. George Middleton came here
from Newburgn, n. Y, fourteen OF
fifteen years ago. Both are well-known
and popular citizens and responsible,
reliable business men.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Strahan & Greulich,

Merchant tRllors, clothiers and furn-
ishers-No. "a Monroe street.
Among the latest Grand Rapids men
to engage in merchant tailoring b1sl-
ness is the firm OF Strahan II Greulich,
whose handsome salesroom and mer.
chant tailoring parlors, occupy two
floors at No. "a Monroe street, opened
as recently as the first Of September.
T. w. Strahan conducted successfully
similar establishment on West Bridge
street for thirteen years, while Mr..
Greulich has been identified with the
clothing business during the past fifteen
years. nine of which he was with one
of the largest houses, and during five
of which he acted as manager. lie
has charge of the ready-made clothing
department. where is shown choice
stock of high grade garments for men,
youths, boys aud children. Busy at the
cutting table there is n skillful cutter
whose speaks for itself work. Already
the firm has made a record IN this d.
rectlou since IL carries n full line of
imported and domestic sultlngs, trous-
erings. overcoatings, dress goods and
trimmings IN varied grades and moet
approved patterns. Great care IL taken
10 please all customers in quality style,
price and cut. Thirty expert hands are
employed st the highest scale Of wages.
4 well selected stock of latest novelties
IN mems Furnishing goods is carried.
The new firm Is rapidly springing into
popular favor and IN every way merits
the favorable attention OF the public.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Turkish and Russian isaihs.--South
east corner Monroe and Iona sirests.
CLEANLINESS Is ns1t to goodness.
The citizen who lnauigcs ~ hot bath
two. three or bali dozen times
week. with "A plunge hf shower 10y way
OF finish, nssy regard hiin-eli AZ entire
liz clean IN person, hui IL ie vii 20 to
the expense OF genuine Turkish or
Russian bath he VIII probably. change
his mind The human skin IL pierced
with an infinite multitude Of pores.
These pores are the channels through
which NATURE throws oil the excessive
heat ana unhealthy secrefions of the
bod. m the form of sensible and insen-
s.l,le persplfagOn. When the skin a
neglected the pores become ciogced--
The escape valves are closed, the cuticit,
charged with poisonous particles, be-
comes fret pallid. then yellow, and
eventually t,fesks out IN tester
ing erupiions, the residue OF ihe
un9hoiesome matter 10 absorbed
IN the syettm through the
blood vessels and reaches the vital
organs, whica soon become defanged,
and then sickness. suffering, perhaps
death, ensues. Persons who take little
outdoor exercise. no hard manual
labor. are especially Liable 90 suflsr
from the cause described. and for
which there - no known preventive
save abundant bathing under proper
conditions.
About eight yrars ago the first Rus.
sian Turkish bath known - Sfann
Rapids uss established ~ Prot NJ. ;.
La BourslitY,. - pioneer IN the tame
business IN ChIrsgo and Grand Haven,
nj winch latter place ne founded the
celebrated ssnitarium on Mineral
Springs bath. The plant here - one Of
tile mort elegant sDd complete ~ TIE
vest. occupying the entire basement 81
the block At the southeast corner ~
Monroe and Iona streets. The dram
ree. ventilation and htsiine are per
t. fect. The baths Turkish. fassian,
llunge, needle and shower equal
7 "a nnv 10 the c0uotrv, tDd TIE
attendance frst-class. While nothing
That can add 20 the luxniF II bath =
neglected. The processes sre thus De-
81 he'd For The TiIkish iaih TIE SUB.
! iecs "a usterea from tie dressing room
] - me fret bot ebasnlBef. wlsf.re tens.
tsesafnre 81 80 90 10 degrees g nzio.
tanned. And sitter few nfif Diss 10 cfn.
dsscted 20 tbe nsxf tharnitr. shefe hs
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