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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-04-07
"Jewels Of Crystal in Fields of
Green"

Rev. John N. McGonigle, writing of
the Southern Peninsula in the Ma
tional Geographic Magazine has this
to say of the ridge country in which
PabOr Lake is located:
middle Florida is broad ridge
which reaches at places AN elevation
of nearly $50 feet. The soil is for
the most part sandy, but like that of
the state in general, it contains a
sufficient quantity of phosphate to
render it fertile. Forests of pine are
everywhere. Here and there cy-
press swamp varies the scene and
now and then a palmetto hammock
suggests the approach of the tropics.
1T is in this division the lake region
is found. Dotting the landscape like
jewels of crystal i'm a field of green
are numberless lakes, varying in size
from a gem-like lakelet to the broad
eXpanse of Okeechobee. With Gaines
Vile as it's northern limit and includ-
Ing Lake Ok6eCnOOOc on Gno SOuUn,
this region contains at a conserva-
tive estimate at least 10000 of these
lakes and lakeleits. They are not, as
many imagine, the result of surface
drainage or the reservoirs of sluggish
streams. Many of them find their
chief supply in the hidden sources of
the great limestone which forms
their beds, and some of them are CON-
nected by subterranean channels. 1t
has frequently been observed that
the fall of one means the rise of an
other. In some cases the water has
disappeared entirely for a long peri
cd, only to return again, sometime
quite unexpectedly. Their waters are
pure and they abound in fish. Clus-
tered around them are the homes of
thousands of people who have been
driven south 10y diseases of the throat
and lungs. The pine forests, the dry
soil, the elevation above the not dis
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-04-07
The Florida State Sheriffs' Associa-

The Florida State Sheriffs' Associa-
ton held it's annual meeting at Ocala
last week. The main matters dis
state sheriff's journal, to be published
at regular intervals and to contain all
information of value to the officers in
the discharge of their duties; uni
form cost bill, which seems to be bad
ly needed, and standard form of
serving all papers. Almost every
county seems to have a different
form, and when papers are sent into
other counties, additional labor and
perhaps confusion ensues.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-04-07
A Subsoi1 Coulter Plow.

[ am by trade manufacturer of
agricultural implements. [ have in
vented a pillow thoroughly tested)
that has, as I verify believe, import
ant advantages over any pillow here
tofore invented for pulverizing the
ground thoroughly to a great depth.
1t cannot be excelled as a subsoil
pillow or for working young crops
alone. 1t can be constructed to cut
any desired width and the draught
is far lighter than that of any other
pillow that does the same work. 1t is
simple and cheap and can readily be
constructed by any person who can
point an ordinary wrought pillow.
Repairs will cost less than those of
any other known plow.
Recent Improvements will reduce
the cost of making the iron portion
of this plow (not counting the cost of
material, preferably steeD to about
one-fourth the former cost, and the
cheaper pillow has important advan-
tages.
Desiring to generally introduce the
above pillow (no patent, nor patent
right to selD, l will furnish necessary
cuts and full instructions that will
enable any person to construct one,
for twenty-five cents in stamps or sill
yer. Address, Bryan Tyson,
(Mention paper.) Carthage, N. C.
l refer to Wesley Lowdermilk,
Brewers Mills, Randolph county, N.
c., the party who made the first i'm
proved plow-from instructions that
1 gave him.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-04-07
A New Hilbert.

Having read an account of new fill
bert being introduced into California,
said to be a valuable addition to the
nut family, we wrote to the party in
nation, and take pleasure in laying
his reply before the readers of the
Pineapple. 1t might be that this
French variety would find Florida
soil congenial.
your favor at hand and contents
noted. The Corylus Fertilis should be
planted, if the land be poor and dry,
about six feet apart The plants should
be two or three years old. Cut them
back about one and one-half feet
above the rotos; plant deep so that
the roots can be covered with six
inches of soil; press the soil firmly
about the roots. Cultivate the soil
we'll with the hoe or cultivator once
in the spring. If the land is irrigated
in summer, plant out SKIS feet apart
dUu cover CuC fOOCS Will lOur 1uCuCS
of soil. If suckers grow out of the
ground, do not remove them, but cut
the tops off; next winter they will
branch out and become bearing
branches; they require no other care
or trimming.
Some plants will bear the second
year after planting, but all will bear
the third year, increasing every year.
The fourth year the crop will average
eight pounds to the tree, and at ten
years will average twenty pounds to
the tree. The bush or tree will have
size from ten to twelve feet in
height and spread of four feet on
top. The size of the nut is from one
third to one-half larger than those of
the common filbert.
eff planted in a rich, moist soil, set
them ten feet apart each way. They
may not bear the second season, as
they will give much heavier wood
than if planted in dry soil. They
can be grown in tree shape by remov-
ing the suckers, but they will be less
productive than in bush form. -
Pineapple.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-04-07
HOGS AS MORTGAGE LIFTERS.

Some hogs, cattle, horses and sheep
never know the luxury of being fed
on French Artichokes, nor their own
ers the economy of same. They make
hogs cholera proof, so, instead of fat
tening buzzards, they help lift that
mortgage. This kind often yields
1000 bushels. Grow anywhere. In
vestigate today by sending for free
particulars, prices and freight rates.
Single bushel, $1.OO. My F. f. Tools
weave upright wire stays in smooth
or barb wire fences, making them alb
solutely bull strong and pig tight.
Price $500 delivered. Treatise on
fence making free. j. p. Vissering,
Box is, Alton. Ill.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-04-07

Anew days ago l was telling farm
err friend how [ took care of my cat
tle [ had told him that after the
morning feeding if the days were
pleasant they were let out to drink
the sun themselves for an hour or
two, but if it were stormy or a cold
wind blowing they were put into the
stable as quickly as possible; that at
noon they were fed ration of hay
and again let out if the day were sun
shiny, to drink and exercise until
time. to put them up for the night.
My friend said "Well," you are a
slave to your dairy"
This was pretty pain talk, and I
have thought of it many times since;
and it seems to me that about all the
difference there is between success
and failure in dairying at present lies
in the care taken in conducting the
business. Sharp competition has mar
rowed the margin of profit until it
practically disappears in cases where
strict economy in feeding is not prac-
ticed, where the comfort of the herd
is not well considered and where
great care is not exercised in making
and marketing the milk product
1t may be a whim on my part; but
everything else aside, like to know
that my COWS are enjoying them
selves. [ do not like to think of them
as being hungry or ill at ease in any
way. An uncomfortable cow is in no
condition to do her best. There is no
theory about this; it is the plainest
common sense imaginable. If we
want to get the greatest possible
good from our business we must at
tend to the smallest details connected
with it. We learn this very slowly.
1t may be that we are obliged to
spend all the time if we would sue
coed in our occupation; but men in
other lines of business expect to do
this; why should not we? This world
is made up of details. The farmer
cannot escape; and he will do well not
to look upon his calling as slavery,
but as devotion to a principle of the
higher value to the age in which we
live. E. l.. Vincent.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-04-07

When the blood is kept pure and
the system thoroughly invigorated by
the use of Ayers Sarsaparilla, sudden
changes of temperature and extremes
of heat and cold, so characteristic of
certain climates, are rarely attended
with injurious results. Take it now.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-04-07

If the hair is falling out, or turning
gray, requiring a stimulant with
nourishing and coloring food, Halls
Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover is
Just the specific.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-04-07

Congress is getting red hot on the
tariff question and words are many
and thoughts are few" The bill will
pass probably after the gas is all
blown out.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-04-07

tant coast, the soft air and the heal
ing sunshine insure almost entire i'm
munity from pulmonary affections"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09

'"hr i-aSey went out hunting last week
any hi''ru an old bear aud two cubs.
=, Mr. ana Mrs Charlie Waun and Misses
May Tourleloile and Maud Castle of
Whi~oird. passed through here during
lhe week. cnruuLe To Crane.
jim Linder and wife of Indian wiley
day mus
Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson and Mrs.
liiord Lindsay of Indian valley were
Vislting Uncle Rufe Anderson's last w,eI,
Or. over and wife and Edward Elton
OF Snlnblia were camped Mt Mathias's
several days during the week. They left
Saturday for The Seven Devils.
Grant Godlovc passed through here
saturday with II Toad OF people going Ia
Bear.
Riley Potter was up from salubria
Sunday.
WAS told last week that Harry Bow.
man and Family were in the valley but il
was II mistake, they were in the Mead.
ows.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens came down from
the Stage station To spend Sunday with
the Sorrrnspn family.
/ Mr. Nilkie has to run his sawmjll
night and day 10 supply the demand
The races here were fully us good as
the people expected.
Pres Anderson is getting his thresline
machine ready 10 run.
Will Wlnkler is up from Salmon river.
MIR. Kent commenced term of school
IN the middle district today.
Laura Houston. of Cottonwood is ot
tenning school here.
Is Haas aud Geo. Hartley were Coun
Gil visitors Saturday.
Dave Black has gone to Salubria OF
business
Geo. Gould is hauling lumber to put at
addition Ia his huus.
Rumor says that Fred Beicr is putin:
up an ice house.
John Rose has gone out to his sheer
camp.
Mrs. Mickey. of Salubria, passet
through our valley today.
Sent 9Th
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09
The Hog EXPRESS.

A train of eleven double deck cars
loaded with hogs from Grand Island,
Nebraska, passed through Weiser on
the 9th inst, bound for Portland and
a market. The rate is given as $500
per car and the railroad company
guarantees speed Of 80 miles an
hour. At Green River 43 dead hogs
were taken from the cars, and it
would be safe to assume that half as
many more will give up the ghost be-
fore they reach Troutdale. 1t is
worth noticing also that the hog train
has faster time card than any ex.
press train on the line, and to stand
this class Of traffic hogs must be
very cheap in Nebraska and very
valuable on the coast.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09

The big races AT Council are past. The
Crane creek people who went up all say
they had a nice time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Wann, Mrs. Tour
tellot and and another young lady from
Grahgevillr, came down during the week
to visit Mrs. Wann's parents.
Crawford Moore. of Boise. passed Wed
nesday going to the mountains TO lool
after his cattle.
Clarence White. Of the Meadows. passed
during the week. going home He tool
his sister. Miss Sadie. and Miss Vinccn
out 10 Boise to attend school
Frank Noble came down from hi.
sheep camp this morning on his way I,
Payette.
A party from Boise passed SUNDAY
moving up on the other side of Council
on the Biggerstaf place.
j. w. Miligan was doing business il
Payettc the last of the week.
d. F. Allen and son, Joe. started I,
Payeite this morning on business.
The Crane people are starting TO Nam
creek n ter fruit.
Crane. Sept. 7lh.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09

We had quite Il shower during the week
and looks very much like there would BIZ
another one tonight There is quite Il lot
OF grain down and if il rains much it will
be damaged.
Conner Young came over from Willow
creek. Oregon. last week to attend the
races and see his parents.
Mr.. Brown and ncce. Miss Fox OF
Boise. have been visiting in the valley
several days.
Ed Ingman and sister, and another lady
and gentleman. passed through here Sun
dav. going up llurnet
Mr. and Mrs Bona Whitley Of Long
valley were in this valley Thursday. sell
ing cheese. They went on to Manu- creek
to lay in this winter fruit.
Oss Grosecosc was down from Bear
during the week.
Robert L. Packard of Washington, D.
C.,arrivcd in Council Tuesday. He went
ON TO Bear
Ed Fletcher of Middle valley preached
In the Middle district Sunday morning
aud at the lower school house in III,
afternoon.
Our sick folks. so far as | have beef
able to learn, are all improving.
The Misses Kimbrough of Crane hav,
been visiting in town several days, thu
= guests OF The Misses Moser.
Dave Duree aud wife of Middle vale,
were visiting Mrs. Duree's mother, Mrs
Moser. last week.
Mr.. Lock came up from Salubria Sat
f,riav and returned SUNDAY
II. f. Johnston has gone Ia Rapid rive
to do the assessment work on his min"
Bill Irwin OF Rapid river was doini
business here during the week.
Mr.. GARNER wife and dlughter ant
Mr.. RISE aud family. are here from Nal
heur, Oregon. visiting ut Mr.. Mutt $
Have heard that they are looking nj I'll
valley with II view of locating.
Mrs Muser is suffering with eryslpela
In the face.
MIN Durre and Frank Lock will sta
Tuesday To Warren with freight for MI
Hahan e. Peters
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09
The Rising Tide.

That Weiscr is the coming me-
tropols of Southern Idaho is fact
beyond question. Day ''g day the
hand writing on the wal! becom es
more legiblc, and us the gate city
to the great mines in the north and
the vast farming and stock country
to the south, our supremacy is mani
fest beyond doubt. Not q vacant
dwelling or business house in town,
and from dawn till dark the sound
of the trowel and hammer is heard.
The Ayers block is up to the second
story and work delayed waiting the
arrival of needed material. Work
on the foundation for Werneth's biz
brewery is going on as fast as men
and teams can push it, and new
dwellings are numerous. A CORES
ponding activity is seen in the coun.
try. The old house that has 81
kindly sheltered in past years is be
ing replaced by more slightly ant
convenient structures. News from
the copper district is encouraging
and indicate the certain opening o
country in the near future. And ye
the present promising condition o
orr affairs is only the ripple Of 1
rising tide of wonderful and perma
nent pros peritv.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09

ignitcd by match, on q gasoline
launch His companion, named Gay
zell was literally roasted. Although
badly burned, young HAWTHORN will
recover He is said to he Frustrated
over the death of his companion.
All members of Weiser Lodge No.
II, l. o o. T., are requested to be
present ut next meeting, on Saturday
night, September l. Work in the
third degree. By order of N. e.
0. Nj. HARVEY, Secretary.
The SIGNAL recently told OF II rich
strike made above lIuntlcy's, on In.
dian creek, by Burnett, Smith and
Adams, the Montana boys whose ar
rival was mentioned last spring. The
statement was to the effect that they
had 1865. rock. Smith WAS seen last
week and says their hopes have fall
en- on that particular property, which
is supposed to have been sailed by
partner Adams.
On Tuesday of next week the ladies
of the Congregational church will
give the first Of a series Of church sup
pers, to Inc given hereafter upon the
first Tuesday of each month. Tho
object of these suppers is 10 promote
, acquaintance and good-fellowslIip.
+ Everyone cordially welcome. Come
and bring your friends. Supper viii
I be served nj Z o'clock Price 10 cents
The gathering on Tuesday will b'
made a farewell reception to Mr.. Pad
dock, who leaves for the cast OIL
= Wednesday.
G Mr. Stark, n gentleman from vii
+ low creek, over in Oregon, was il
Wciser yesterday on his way to Nam
creek after lumber. He says a mum
, Der from his section are talking o
+ getting needed lumber this fall fror
the Mann creek mill Also tina
q many of his ncighbors desire to d
N their trading in Wcscr this fall, bu
- that the road was bad at the mout
of Moore's hollow and one or tw
other points. 1t is said two or tire
: men could make it good in two {
three days. The business interest
of Weiser should sec that it is don'
No need of long discoursc--a liz
business spirit will dictate actio
without further words.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09
GRAN E.

The bne Crane creek country lies on the east
ern side OF Washington county and Is quite ex-
tensive. being succession OF rolling hills and
creek bottoms of good Resources in grass aud
soil 1t is fine grain and stock country. Some
good crops have been raised without irrigation.
but irrigation is depended upon. The water sup.
bly is preserved By some by means OF reservoirs
The district has three postofiices-C Crane Will
burns and Rrannou. Some OF our most prosrer-
Gus ople live here and n good road from Weisnr
1.-THE nearest railroad point is needed The main
road now runs from Indian valley through Crane
To PAvette.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09
Welser Hotels.

No town in Idaho has more com
pletc hotel accommodation than has
Weiser, and the hotel table is good
indication of the resources of q
county. And the profusion of all
kinds of vegetables, melons, fruits,
etc, served at any of our hotels is q
convincing proof of the genial eli
mate and fertile soil of Washington
county, and also Of the generous
disposition Of our landlords to pro.
vide the good things at hand.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09
FRUIT PACKING.
Busy Pickers and Packers at Work
on First Prune Shipment
From Weiser.

The packing house Of Harrel g.
Moulton is buster this week than
last week. Eighteen or twenty adj
ditional hands are at work packing
the fruit coming in from several or
chards. About the same number
have been put to work picking in
Harris prune orchard by Ii. & Nj.
Several growers are picking their
own fruit and hauling to the packing
house. The price delivered is | cent
per pound, on the tree 7 of cent
Boxes cost 8 cents ready for pack
ing, packing 3 cents, each holds 20
pounds-20 cents, freight to Chicago
20 cents per box 1t costs about 60
cents, all told, to put Il 20. pound
box of prunes from Weiser into the
Chicago market, which is about as
cheap rs California can do it. The
railroads have given IIarrel q Moul.
ton very liberal freight rates. They
will ship about 10 cars from Weisel
and 8 cars from Payette.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09

LOST, between Weiser and Salu-
hria, IN Ancroid Barometer. Init
ials on cise, -. L T." IS 90 re-
ward. Return TO SIGNAL Office.
7. w. BATES.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09
sTRAYnD OR STOLEN.

On or about 2lsL of August from
Weiser. one black mare, lrtile white on
left hind foot and two or three white
spots on on back. slightly swa, backed.
branded on left shoulder with j p connec-
ted aud bar over Nc will give liberal
reward for return or information leading
To recovery. WrIsER NERO. Co.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09

WANTED. Lady or gentleman to
travel, appoint and drill sub-agents
in each county Guaranteed salary
to right party. State age and ex-
pcriencc. NlRs. T. NJ. RIGGs, Man.
ager, Weiser, Idaho.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09
C0U NCIL.

Council valley in one of the many beautiful
spots in Washington county that offer good.
pleasant home for industrious new settlers Its
main resources are agriculture and stock raising.
Can find good market for products in surround
ing mining districts when same are developed.
Quite well populated. Has district schools, stores
and hotel. (See Advertisements.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09

All our ads are verbal contracts
with the public-as binding rs leg
ally sealed contracts. Try us. Weiser
Mere. Co.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09

To euro Constipation Forever.
Take C,scaretS Candy Csitharic Zoe or PC.
u &. G. G.. fail 10 cure. druggists r. fund money.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09
Advertising Pays.

Ii advertising does not pay why
is it that the Youths Companion gets
over $500 year for Il one-inch space
each issue. How is it that the La
dies Home Journal gets 81, 900 for a
page ad? Why do four advertisers
pay So, 600 each for quarter page
ad on the back cover of Munsey's
Magazine. Are advertisers throwing
money away like this, or does i,
really pay them?-Bugler.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09

Those who have relatives buried
in the Weiser cemetery should ut
once procure the proper documents
il they wish TO reserve rights that
will prevent future burials crowdlne
upon their own dead. This is not Il
matter for delay ON the part of inter
es,ed parties. Call on A. Sears, who
is authorized to transact this business
nv the Board of Directors OF the
Weiser Cemetery Association.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09

RANCH For SALE A fine farm of
100 acres on Mann creek, improve
ments. orchard, alfalfa meadow, etc. !,
ut II bargain. Call ut This office or
write.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09

Entered in the postoIlice NJ Weiser AS
Second-class matter.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09
Blake Back.

On first page it is stated that Isaac
Blake is still in Helena, Mont. Since
that page was printed Mr. Blake has
returned to Weiser He reports
money now available and things in
shape to move along.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09

yJTANTED-Trustworthy and Active gentlemen
W lished house, in Idaho. Monthly 800 90 and
EXPENSES. Position steady. Reference. Enclose
self-addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion
Company, Dept, Y, Chicago. ~
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-09-09
THEI SIGN AL

SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
One copy 8 months Z rs
One copy mouths. 81 81
One copy one year, II paid within
two months 80 90
III not paid within two months from
date OF substitution, 90 so
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-11
FOR SALE.

s1,25o-2 acres of land. four room house, with splendid well; Good garden. and water oak trees one horse and wagon and and calf 3 Jersey heifers, blocks from macadamized road. blocks from electric car line, 6 blocks from the Presbyterian college in West End. A splendid chance this. -
 northwest corner of 17th st. and 2d ave.
 20 acres-Improyed, close to city on good road in the valley; can be bought cheap + room cottage and large stable and barn with
 si5o Lots in smithfeld; s2s cash. balance VI ssSoNzo acres. SA miles of court house: kcash, balance q and -2 years.
 S9O0-S0 acres, all In timber and in 3h miles of the city and near good road. easy terms.
 S40O-Lot corner l7th st. and OBrien ave, 125x230: terms. s1O0 cash, balance 1, 2 and 3 years. --,...= ..s.,. ..,t.-, $22.50 e9 .is ''f '''a. @'' t'-R@- e''N
 Splendid Groom cottage and servants '~- - ~s-, L. G. PETTYJOHN,
 Telephone 4s5. 21S2eh Sd Ave.