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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
GYPSUM IN The SOIL.
Experiments Demonstrate That the
Substance Is Not InimicaI 10
Plant Growth.

L has generally been supposed that
gypsum. when used as fertilizer. IS
valuable largely because il attracts
moisture and furnishes some material
which nourishes the plants il extreme
y dry weather As a soil for producing
vegetation. il has never been consiG-
cred, indeed Il has not been supposed
that plants would grow in II. but some
experiments al agricultural stations
show that plants viii flourish in pure
gypsum and make an almost phenom-
enal growth. Grain and plants were
raised IL this soil with most surprising
results. Experiments also have been
made II growing plants and grain n
clean. white sand. The results Of these
efforts may. il is said. almost Tevolu-
tionize the growing Of certain forms of
vegetation. As a case in point: Some
years ago a family moved into a new
house which was built upon an IN
promising gypsum bed. The mistress
OF the house was extremely fond Of
flowers and bewaled The fact that she
ccuId have no flower garden. Finally
her house plants became 50 trouble
some that she turned them into The sand
bed. digging holes and dropping Them
il regardless Of order or system. and
left them, as she supposed, 10 die. Her
establishment may be imagined when
she grew such verbenas, petunias.
ge-aniums and other plants as she
never raised n her life. The neigh boTs
insisted that she must have used some
commercial fertilizer. but the fact was
that The -oo-S +cur5 n h1-7 Ga--- = rr7--
ishment in what would usually be coz
sidered absolutely worthless soil
Journal Of Agriculture.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
Rolling and Narrowing Soil.

The effect of rolling a soil is 10 com
pact 1t. 10 close up the spaces between
the grains prod uced by cultivation. nd
thus TO facilitate the rise OF moisture 20
the immediate surface II does good in
grain fields that need the moisture, but
i means heavy loss Of moisture If the
soil thus remains compact. A good -nie
tten is TO roll the land whenever Inc
crop shows the need OF moisture. and
that crop is sballow-rooted, and IS soon
as moisture becomes apparent at the
surface TO loosen the soil with a mar
row TO about three inches The grain
viii not be materially injured by the
harrow. the excessive escape of needed
moisture viii be prevented. and a the
same time the roots VIII secure sup
p,y.-Americaa Fruit Growers Journal
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

The short lie often casts a long
shadow
There isn't an inch Of love in yard OF
contention
The color of truth depends upon the
eyes looking At it
The learned man has q fortune that
he can't be bunkoed out Of
The man who INDUCES in too many
horns imbibes cornucopiously.
Every game of chance is sure thing,
but man usually bets the wrong way.
a political dark horse is q sort of
nightmare TO the others IN the race.
There's a pleasure in being cranky
that only a crank can know.
Great riches are as hard TO lose as a
good name-and just as easy.
Second love is bliss, but it's only for
the sixteenth part Of minute.
Buying liquor at retail and using 1t
wholesale has ruined many q man
One short year Of married life turns
auburn tresses ca-mine.
The man who praises the baby al
ways wiEs the mothers smile
Wisdom consists in knowing what
you should learn in order TO be wise.
L often happens that the man who il
his Own boss sees but few pay days
The man who is most discreet when
sober is the biggest fool when other
wise
The spots on mans reputation look
about ten times larger TO others than
10 himself.
William Nail was recently married in
Cincinnati Happy man; 10 woman
can drive q nail
The diamond is the hardest substance
known-excepting the heart Of the
pawnbroker who refuses 10 advance
more than ten per cent. of its value
Chicago Daily News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
LumniaE Cocooua

Some OF our readers who have been
in Mexico, or the southwestern United
States, may have amused themselves
by watching the queer motions Of
Jumping beans" which are the seed
vessels of plant, each Of which con-
tains the pupa Of an insect whose
spasmodic movements cause the bean
10 hop and roll about. More remarka-
bic are the jumping coeoons," recent
y described by DR.. Sharp and found in
South Africa The cocoon is formed
by the mother insect. and Is very hard
The pUpa, when ready TO emerge, must
cut its way out The front of its head
has sharp chisel edge, and by driv-
ing this against the inside of the shell
II gradually makes a hole. The vio-
lent motions of the pupa within cause
the cocoon to leap SO that one has been
seen TO spring out of a small glass
tumbler.-EntOnolog
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
Rough Bark on Old Tree.

The gradual thickening Of bark on
trees is often objected 10 as an evil
dence of unthriftiness But il is al
most always comes on trees when they
get 10 be Of bearing age, and except
Tor harboring the cocoops Of the cod
ling moth IL does no harm. Scraping
this bark of through the winter re-
moves the protection, and the cocoon
exposed to snow and rain perishes.
These cocoons viii be usually found
on the side opposite where the prevail
ing wind blows, as this is partly pro
tec1eG against beating rains. especially
if the tree trunk leans that way. Only
the bark that readily comes off should
he removed Scraping the trunk down
10 the green bark viii cause some kinds
of trees TO sun scald and is injurious.
Make the tree grow vigorously and the
rough bark viii roll of OF itself or with
very little effort
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
\ NEST OF sIETEs.

having 4 slit il one side and groove
around the inside. Light frames are
made, strung with mesh Of varying 6e-
grees Of opeEness. and. as wanted, Ole
or another Of these frames Is slipped
into the groove and sieve Of the right
sort is al hand. One excellent Use for
set Of sleeves al this season OF The year
Is il getting out Of cracked corr just
the right sized particles for chicks
when first Matched. for these 4 couple
of weeks old. month, and 50 on.
Cracked corn i a splendid feed for
chickens. but i must be graded 10 Sc
cure The best results. II the same eN-
celient way grit OF proper size for
chicks Of varying ages can be provided.
Once get 4 fun set Of these sleeves. and
you viii be surprised a. the great num-
Der Of uses 70 which they can be put
y. Y. Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
The oueeu.s Irish Ancestors.

Is 1.-The emerald gem of the western
world set in the crown o. stranger? s
I think not The throne of Great Brit
ain and Ireland Is occupied By SOW
ereign descended from al Irish race.
The most ancient blood flowing in the
veins OF the queen is Irish blood Queen
Victoria is in direct descent from King
James L of England and VI Of Scot
land. James pedigree can be traced
back to King Kenneth L of Scotland
"a D. $50 and 10 King Feargus More
Of Argyleshire "a d. 4S7). The latter
came from Ireland, ard his ancestors.
through long line OF Irish kings. date
back 10 B. c. $50. by more or less as
certained chain Of descent til we ar
rive at Heremon. q king Of Ireland,
Without doubt our queens pedigree
carries rs back TO long line OF Irish
kings who, 1,400 years ago, iDaugprated
the Scottish and English chain of de-
scent. and il is plain that the reigning
dynasty of to-day was Irish at one
epoch of its Observation-Disclosures Spec
rarn-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

Litigation of al historically interest
ing sort is about TO take place between
the city of Paris and the descendants
of the relatives OF Cardinal de Riehelieu.
The city wants TO take over the Scr
bonne chapel, wherein is Richelieu's
head inclosed in a Observation-Disclosures
tomb. The direct descendants Of the
famous statesnan's family oppose this.
on tAe ground that Richelieu built the
Sorbonne out OF his own money Oh the
condition that he, his relatives and
theirs to come should be buried in the
chapel. The city maintains that the
cardinals viii is cut Of date and of nc
account owing TO the lapse Of time. The
living representatives Of his family,
however, intend 10 fight the matter out
in order 10 prevent the chapel from
being transformed into a lay depart
neot Of the new Sorbonne-Poston
TRANSCRIPT.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

fine wire. weave five TO eight Of the
pieces together. al the top and bottom.
IS shown IN Fig l. the same as wire and
lath fence is woven. and set them
around the trees. as in Fig. ,. giving
the ends OF the wires 4 twist about
each other 10 hold them firmly in posi-
ton. This makes a very effective and
cheap guard. IS inches high, and one
that viii last four or five years. # the
la1hs are dipped in crude petroleum,
they viii last ten years, and prevent
pigs and sheep. as well as rabbits and
mice, from niuring the 1rees.-G- Fred
erick. n Farm and Home.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
PEOPLE WE TALK ABOUT.

Vice President Hobart is fond Of
walking and never rides when be can
avoid II.
The marquis of Salisbury detests
walking and viii order his carriage 10
go hal. block.
Cornelius Vanderbilt owns al auto
graph copy of the first chapter of
Grants memoirs
Senator Baker, OF Kansas. Is a contin-
ual smoker. and Is rarely seen without
q cigar OF pipe.
Admiral Schley Is something Of al
artist. and frequently amuses himself
by painting il water colors.
The late Col. George Warnings old
Newport home was called the Hypoth-
enuse because Il was built across q
corner.
Aubrey BeardsIey's original draw
ings have made their appearance in
London auctions. TIE first lot sold
since the artists death brought from
$3.50 10 $3.50 apiece.
Senator Simon, Of Oregon. has been
ing?" someone asked him recently.
Either that OF the Deighbors are get
ting more used TO II" he replied.
Senator Allison. although he often
speaks without manuscript. nearly al
ways writes out al his home the text Of
his speech. which his marvellous mem
ory masters almost Immediately
Border days II Kansas have not
passed 50 very long ago. as shown BY
the fact that in Delphos, Ottawa eoun-
", resides Mrs. Morgan, who was taken
captive by Indians during a raid and
held prisoner for two years. She was
taken from her husbands farm
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
wfnter-Grown Pie Plant.

Growing pie plant in winter has
passed the experimental stage and be-
come a profia bic industry Thousands
OF dollars are paid the gardeners each
winter for the product, which Is bought
at high prices. both for home consump-
ton and for shipment Any cellar or
outbnilding which can be made ALSO
lutely frost proof and light proof VIII
answer the purpose There Is 10 OBJ
lection 10 the house cellar, as no ma
nure and very little water are re-
CURED. so no odor or dampness VIII
arise. The labor of growing is SO lit
tie and the profits 50 large that the
most greedy onght 10 be satisfied with
the results.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There is
only one way TO cure deafness, and that Is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness Is
caused by an infamed condition OF the mu-
cous lining Of the Eustachian Tube When
this tube gets infGmed you have ruInbling
sound or imperfect hearing, and when Il Is
entirely closed deafness Is the result. and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored TO its normal con-
di1lon, hearing viii be destroyed forever;
nine cases Of OF ten are caused by catarTh,
which Is nothing but an infaned condition
Of the mucous surfaces
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (caused by catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars free
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, q.
Sold BY Druggists, T5c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
A NEST OF SIEVES.
Their Use Is Called For Almost Every
Day in Every y arieTy Of Farm
WOrS

The value Of q set OF sleeves with
meshes Of varying degrees Of fuenesz
is TOO apparent 10 need argument.
Their use Is called for almost every CAV
upon the farm. They are useful Il sep
ara1iug weed seed from grain that Is to
Be sown- II fact, all seed grain ought
10 be sif1sG with q mesh just fine
enough TO hold The sound plump, per
feet grains, and 10 lei al foreign seed
and shriveIed grain pass through.
This Is but one out Of the many i'm
portaut uses 10 which sieTes nay be
put. l. Is important, however, &c have
4 whole line Of these articles. else just
The right mesh VIII always be lacking.
A very handy arrangement Is shown IN
the cut. s. boxIikt framework Is made
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
FASHION NOTES.

Chain bracelets with small watches
are coming into favor.
A novel and useful chain purse Of sill
yer or gold has screw cover contain
ing Z small watch
The latest friendship bracelet Of
plain silver has at short intervals small
tablets for the initials Of The wea7er's
friends
Manicure sets il silver. god and en-
amel are among the favorite presents
They are al carved and o-uaDented
with beautiful designs.
a combination powder box and per
fume bottle Is shown The powder is
kept IN a small box constituting the
stopper for the bottle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

In some places in Spain, among them
Vergara, where Coli was garroted, an
old custom prevails Of Immediately aft
er the execution arTesting the execu-
toner and charging him with murder
before the court Of justice. Yes, I
killed a man." answers the execution
CT, but ! did IT in the name Of the law.
for the benefit Of society. and in ODE
dieDce 10 the commands of your honor"
Then the court discharges him. saying
that Justice has been done-N Y Sun.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
Florida Air Line.

The Louisville Air Line has Inaugurated
for the season through sleeping car route to
Jacksonville, Fla, in connection with the
Southern Railway, Queen 4 Crescent Route
and Florida and Central Peninsular railroad,
passing through the important cities OF
Louisville, Lexington, Chattanooga, At
lanta, Macon This line affords passengers
for Florida trip via Asheville, n. C., the
greatest American all-year-around resort,
Correspondence solicited and information
promptly furnished. R. A. Campbell, Gen
eraI Passenger Agent, St Louis, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
New Things to Wear.

Bright red hats promise TO be popular
features in winter millinery.
The tendency in autumn fabrics is
toward rich. quiet effects.
The black TeIEet bodice viii have q
chance TO do duty in the very near fu-
1ure-
Skirts in gay plaids Of huge design
will be seen OF women of fashion this
autumn.
In spite Of all effort to accomplish its
downfall it seems probable that the silk
waist VIII still be worn.-Chicago Rec
ord
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
TWO GRATEFUL WOMEN
Restored to Health by Lydia z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
~Can DO MY Own Work.
Mrs PATECK DANEHY,

Mrs PATRICK DANEHY,
West Winsted, Conn, writes:
HDEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-It is with
pleasure that / write to you of the
benefit have derived from using your
wonderful Vegetable Compound Twas
very Ill. suffered with female weak
ness and displacement of the womb.
"Icould nots night, had TO walk
the floor, suffered SO with pain in my
side and small of my back Was trou-
bled with bloating, and at times would
faint away; had = terrible pain in my
heart, bad taste in my mouth all the
time and would vomit; but now. thanks
20 Mrs Pinkhan and her Vegetable
Compound, feel wen and sleep well,
can do my work without feeling tired;
do not bloat or have any trouble
whatever.
81 sincerely thank you for the good
advice you gave me and for what your
medicine has done for me"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
ARemeay for the grippe.

A remedy recommended for patients Rf-
hicted with the grippe Is kemp,s Balsam,
which Is especially adapted 10 diseases OF
the throat and lungs Do not wait for the
first symptoms OF the disease, bat get a bot
tie to-day and keep it on hand for use the
moment II is needed. II neglected the grippe
has tendency TO bring on pneumonia The
Balsam prevents this by keeping the cough
loase Al druggists sell the Balsam.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

It is inevitable that Asia Minor shall even
tuaIly pass from the possession OF Moham-
mechanism, and whether Germany accom-
plisnes the task or not, the Sultan must yield
TO d Christian nation 1t Is just as inevitable
that diseases Of the digestive organs must
We'd ia Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The
disorders OF this kind are usually called dys-
pepsia. constipation and bil5ousness- The
Bitters are equally good for al such COM
plants, regardless of the name.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
SAFE TREE GUARD.
1t Prevents Injury 10 Trees by Ra b.
bits and Mice and Saves Labor
and Anxiety.

Ii is best 10 adopt effective measures
for preventing injury 10 trees by rab-
bits and mice and save la5cr and anx-
iety. 1t can be done easily and cheap
IL, as follows: Take common plaster
ing latbs, cut them in halves. then. with
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
Try Grain-o. Try Grain-Ol

Ask your grocer to-day to show Won Q
thar takes the place of coffee. The children
may drink II without injury as wen as the
adult. All who try It ike It GRAINO
has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java,
but II Is made from pure grains, and the
most delicate stomachs receive It without
distress Il the price Of coffee. Is cts. and
25 cts. per package. Sold by al grocers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
.c.nnot Praise It Enough.
Miss GERTTE DUyKIy,

Miss GERuE DUyKN,
Franklin, Neb-, writes:
frl and irregular menstruaflon, falling
of the womb and pain in the back
tried physicians, but found no relief.
Twas at last persuaded to- try Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and cannot praise 1t enough for what
1T has done for me feel like new
person, and would not part with your
medicine / have recommended 1t 90
several OF INV friends"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

Il shan't De able 10 20 TO another
baseball game this season. said the
--oss-eyed Office boy TO his chum.
Why not -
Cause when I got of yesterday aft
srDoon I told the old man I was 90
s7g to attend the funeral Of the last
relative I had on earth."-Pittsburg
Observation-Disclosures
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
All Right.

Nodd-T signed blank check and gave &
to my vile yesterday.
Todd-Do you think that was prudent?
Certainly, l know that the bank won't
give her any more than ! have. Puck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

~Is looks like rain to-day" said the
affable miIkman. as he dumped the reg
ular Quart into the pitcher.
1t always does, sal9 the Eonan' aho
some people take such gloomy views CT
everything -keystope
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

Miss Sheafe-Oh, Just look at that wheat
rising and falling IN the breeze. How beau
tiful II IS
Mr. Cityman-Ah, but Won ought to see It
rising and falling II the corn exchange
Iit-Bits
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

The Belle-A man looks awfully foolish
when he's proposing.
The Benedict-Yes, and they dare to talk
about appearances being deceptive N
7. journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
Very Low Rates Via the Missouri
kaRsaa & Texas Railway.

Seni-nonthly excursions to the south
west. The greatest opportunity to visit
Texas, the Empire state Of the Union, IN
DaraIleIed as to resources and products and
with an area exceeding all the Eastern and
Middle States. The statistical reports Of
products, as compiled by the commissioners
OF Texas, indicate this section as having the
greatest possible advantages n It's mild and
eeuable climate and IN the variety and pro-
ductiveness OF its soil For further infor-
nation, descriptive pamphlets and dates OF
excursions, apply to H. F. Bowsher, Dist P.
a, Cincinnati, o.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
In Plain English.

Johnny-What does the paper mean, pa,
by saying that Mr. Tonlinson bore the loss
OF his handsome property by fire very philo-
sophicallye
Johnny's Pa-Umphl 1t means that he
was insured.-Stray Stories
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
Information.


Jamie-Pa, what is 'Elese majestic"
Pa-That's the Latin way OF calling a
crowned head blamed chunp.-Cleveland
Leader
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
ATfcrim of Smart

Why. Mr. EnLoonpoint, you look i'll!
What's the matter?"
Bicycle"
Bicycle? But you don't ride BIZ
rycIe!"
NO; but the wretch that knocked ne
down 6id.@Journal Amusant
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

EMPLOYER blyl-H1Cenfound that
boy! He's never around when he Is want
ed Clerk-+I think It must be hereditary
with him, sir. His father Is policeman =
Golden DAYS
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this IS necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
ache Price 25 and SOC.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

Something very soothing IN the use Of St,
Jacobs OIL for NeuraIgla. Subdues and cures.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

Hereafter We shall be able to show our
teeth without having Europe act as If we
had Just cut them.-ToEn Topics.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

believe Piso's Cure for Consumptio,
saved my boys life last summer--Mrs- Alb
Douglass, Leroy, Mich, Oct &c, "a.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

How natural it is for most Of Us to think
that other folks are hars.-Washingto (1a-)
Democrat.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
One of the Penalties of Veal

II you are any mans rich kin, b
neighbors have heard all about you.-Ateh
son Globe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

Go to work On Lumbago as If you intended
to cure It. Use St. Jacobs Oil.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

Bad, Worse, Worst Sprain- Good, Better,
Best Remedy-St- Jacobs Oh.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19
Lanes FamiIv Hedacipe,

Which is the harder, to make million o,
to die and leave it?-Town Topics.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

You can't preserve happiness IN 'tfamil
Jars. Il A ". Bulletin
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

Deep as Is the Sciatic nerve, St Jacot
Oil viii penetrate and cure ScIatica.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

The lead pencil is sometimes hard pushed
to make re-marks.-Chicago Daily News
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-19

Fighting dogs meet their match.-Ram'
Horn.