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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
Tho scraptne of rree..

versity writes to Vicks Magazine as
follows:
Now and then hear that a man who
calls himself 'The Cornell Tree Prun-
err or something of the kind is scrap
ing all the outer bark from fruit and
shade trees. No person is authorized
to use the name of Cornell University
to advertise his abilities as a tree
primer or tree doctor.
The question is constantly arising as
to whether trees should be scraped of
their outer bark. This outer bark is
dead tissue, but it may serve Us pro-
lection to the tree. The features Of
this outer bark are also characteristic
OF the different kinds of trees and con-
tribute no small part to their beauty
and interest. l certainly should never
scrape the bark from trees which are
grown for ornament, unless there were
some particular reason for it. This
paticular reason might arise when
there were a serious incursion of some
insect which finds harbor underneath
the bark, or when some species of BODY
blight attacks a tree and it is neces-
sary to remove the bark in order to
get at the difficulty. These are spe-
cial and comparatively rare cases.
however. Certainly the general rule is
to leave the bark on all ornamental
and shade trees. To take it off does
no good, and it robs them of very
much of their characteristic beauty.
In case of orchard trees. it is often
advisable to take off the hanging bark
in order to destroy the harboring
places of codlin-moth and other in
sects. Even in that case, should not
scrape down to the light colored or in
ner bark, but take off merely the
rough, loose exterior. Orchard trees,
not being grown for ornament, often
present more kempt and tidy appear
ance If the old bark is removed. 1t is
to be remembered that the ideals
which underlie the care of fruit trees
may not obtain with ornamental trees.
have understood that this itinerant
tree primer asserts that he is able to
destroy the pear blight by busting
has scraped. 1t is only necessary to
say that little need be expected from
such treatment.
1t is often asked what one shall do
for moss" on trees. On old and
rough bark, moss does no harm, and
it often adds a distinct charm to shade
and ornamental trees. On young trees
or young bark, the moss generally in
dicates lack of vigor and vitality in the
tree. The remedy is to make the tree
more vigorous by tillage, enriching the
soil, pruning, spraying and other means.
Taking off the moss is little more than
the treatment Of a symptom; yet the
moss should be removed, for in remov-
ing it the bark will be made more flex-
ible to allow Of the expansion of the
trunk, and the tree-if it is fruit tree
will have more tidy appearance
The moss may be scraped off lightly
1t is also readily killed by a spraying
with Bordeaux mixture. I believe that
part of the good spraying lies in the
softening of the bark; this was un-
doubtedly one value Of the old prac-
'tice of scrubbing trees with soap or
I've. Stunted trees become hide-bound
and cannot swell with new growth
Any treatment which softens the bark
will tend to alleviate this condition.
but other good treatment must be CIV
en- at the same time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
NEW IDEA IN DINNER-G1yING.

Like the Athenians, the fashionable
Parisians seem TO live but to exploit
new things. One Of the most up-to-
date ideas in dinner-giving is to seat
the guests at separate tables, accord
ing to the colors of the gowns. At a
recent dinner Of that sort there were
five tables, decorated, respectively, in
mauve and yellow orchids, pink and
red roses and white marguerites. The
electric lights that took the place of
candles were shaded to harmonic
with the flowers. The guests had evil
IDENTIFY been posted in advance, for the
five tables We're about evenly balanced
as to numbers. The gentlemen were
assignd places according to their
boutonnieres
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08

five minutes before breakfast. After
bathing, the body must be dried as
quickly as possible with rough towels.
Bath towels are seldom large enough.
They can scarcely be too large, and are
recommended of a size to envelop the
body and dry it at once. If the bath
leaves the body feeling chilled, 1t Is
an indication not that bathing should
be eschewed, but that that special xii
of bath is not at the time adapted
ones physical condition.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
One way to Keep Apple..

The following way of keeping apples
can hardly be considered according to
the rules, but we publish 1t as small
scrap of evidence on big matter. Al
meeting of Minnesota horticulturists
George Andrus read a paper ON "a
Good Way to Keep Apples in Com
mon Cellar" Pack the apples care
fully in a barrel or box, keep them
moist by pouring water on the cellar
floor and upon the apples themselves.
The fruit should be protected from
light and air. The air draws the
moisture from the apples, and so will
paper, if the apples are wrapped in II.
Mr.. Andrus says in this way he has
kept Tollman Sweets ten months, Will
low Twigs twelve months, Golden Rus
sets thirteen months, aa1 they were
just as fresh as when ia m from the
trees. The best success he ever had in
keeping apples was one spring when
the water flooded his cellar. The wat
er was two and one-half inches deep.
This method is certainly worth trying
in a small way, but is such an innova-
tion that it will be best not to risk too
much in the first trials.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
OUR COOKING SCHOOL.
Maitre d'Hote Sauce.

Add to one cup of fresh made ii a.
butter the juice of one lemon, ta1ht
spoon of chopped parsley, half oil
small onion minced and teaspoonIk
powdered thym, good dash of cayenh
pepper and salt. Set on the stove an
beat while simmering. Serve with th
fish.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
FEArHER srIrcHINa.

Is used for decorating pique or cot
ton canvas gowns. Pink pique, feather
stitched with very dark blue. Taffeta
sash tied between shoulders at the
back and lacing in front Collar Of
Arabian lace. The collar Of lace il
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
His Forethousht.

"streeter tells me he has stopped
giving his wife any pin money"
"Stingy of him, say"
"Oh, no. He leaves a smaller
amount in his pocket for her to help
herself to when she thinks he's asleep.
1t gives her more pleasure and she
never tells him it isn't enough. Phil.
adelphia Bullet
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
LAUGHLETs.
Ono or tho Other.

"That social reformer has a very
spectacular way of presenting some ex-
traordinary theories
Eyes. The man is either posing or
supposing all the time" Washington
Star.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
AN ANr1poDEAN LUNCH IDEA.

Inc free lunch system of the United
states is thoroughly American insti-
tuition, but, transplanted to Australia,
1t fiourishes at least as luxuriously as
us parent in the great republic, says
a writer in Beverages. There a per-
son purchasing a glass Of beer at an
Inn or restaurant may supplement it.
free OF charge, with cat from a joint
or choice of dishes.
Under more favorable conditions,
Australian hotel keepers and publicans
have brought the free lunch system to
point of excellence which fills one
not only with an admirable meal, but
also with the conviction that it will
be impossible to go one hetter within
the limits 1IlrsssSIs am saction.
worked upon " caterer by
the rapid extension Of the free luncn
business may be gagged from the fact
that there are at present in Sydney
several first-class hotels where, by
purchasing a 12-cent drink, you may
partake of cold luncheons the equal Of
which, If eaten in a restaurant, would
cost several times the money-without
the drink
In these places there is no indis-
criminate self-help by the patron, no
spelling of the symmetry CT the sir
loin by hungry and inexperienced car
'vers, no ruthless wrecking of the lob
ster salad by selfish solicitors of lob
ster without the proper proportion of
lettuce. You are attended to at a
handsome cedar counter and whatever
you may fancy, and as much of it as
you care for, is served by the walters
in attendance
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08

tends to spend the evening at home or
to take carriage to the theater or
other entertainment; and in purchas-
ing these shoes great care should be
taken to have them sufficiently long
SO that the widest part of the foot
shall fall at exactly the right place
In the widest part of the shoe. The
point of the shoe, you see, is then
merely decorative effect entirely out
side of the general contour of the foot.
II one has not many cents in his
pockets he must make up the deficiency
by having a great deal of sense in his
head; and if you cannot afford enough
shoes so that you can change for the
different occasions the only sensible
way to do is to purchase about two
pairs which are reasonably suited to
the needs of the case, even at the
sacrifice of a little daintiness.'
The great fad for the coming season
will be the half-top shoe. 1t presents
an effect that reminds one of the foot
tremes in walking shoes are, as have
suggested, an imitation of the mems
footwear, but in somewhat lighter ma
terials. Tanned shoes have gone out
completely, dress shoes are of the
usual materials-soft kid, patent
leather, cloth tops, etc. A very pretty
little tie, not necessarily an oxford, is
low, pointed shoe laced with varie-
gated ribbons.-Mollie Morris.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
He Felt the Disgrace.

II see since Packman has been en-
ployed on the yellow journals, his
father has refused to recognize him"
Indeed! What does his father do?"
"He's serving life term at Sing
Sing."-Life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
puf on,e1et

Stir into the yolks of six eggs AM
the white of three beaten very Ugh
one tablespoon of flour mixed Iknttee =
teacup Of milk, with dash Of salt and
pepper; melt tablespoon Of butter in
pan. pour in the mixture and set
over it the remaining whites OF eggs
well beaten; return it to the oven and
let it bake delicate brown. SLID off
on s%large hot plate and serve imme-
diately.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
A Lack of CELEBRITY.

Don't you think that a public man
should devote himself to study of his
country's history and its present
needs"
WELL" answered Senator Sorghum,
"all that is interesting. But it is a
mighty slow way to get Wash
ington Star.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
Foundation of Colt Training.

1t is important to know that the piv-
otal point of action of the colt is the
center of his body, in opposite direc-
tons, writes DR.. ]. G. Curryer in The
Farmer. In other words, whatever hap
pens at the front end of the colt impels
him backwards, and that at the rear
induces forward movements. For
when the rope at his flank is suddenly
brought into action (when he thought
he would pull his head out of the hal
teri the movement is so promptly re-
versed that he seems to wonder what
in the world had happened at the other
end. AS an illustration of this law, it
is a wellknown fact, that if horse
gets his front foot over a bar or other
object (if not more than six inches
above the ground) and feels the pres
sure on the back part of his leg, he
will go backwards and pull his foot off
or get loose; when he could by
forward movement easily step over
the object. 1t is also well known
that if horse attempts to go through
narrow door, or other passage, which
presses him on both sides, after get
ting beyond the center of his body, he
cannot be induced to back out, but goes
on through if it breaks his hips down.
To further and easily demonstrate this
law of the actions of the horse, we
have only to take up one of his front
feet and carry it forward to the strain
ing point and he is seen to go back
wards for relief, then carry the same
foot backwards beyond the center of
his body and he as naturally goes for
wards for his liberty. Operations with
the hind feet produce the same actions
in relation to the center of his body.
Now what does this all mean to the
educator and trainer of colts for useful
mature horses? Does it not indicate
to the handler during colthood that he.
as well as the colt, should understand
all the duties to be performed and just
how to execute the movement? Does
it not mean that the educator of the
colt for his (the colt's) future useful
ness, should not only always make the
lessons in accordance with good COM
mon sense, but "horse sense" as well3
These two fundamental senses should
always be in harmony. But where they
work in opposition difficulties and mis-
chief without end are almost sure to
follow, and usually the good character
of the colt is injured. On account of
being a mute he cannot plead his own
cause. When we stop and consider
that the horse never performs even the
most trivial duty for us that he has not
been taught to do, and the great va
riety of services he willingly and
cheerfully executes for us when he has
been instructed how to do them; then
is it not plain and important propo-
sition Gas his life, like that of man, is
one of duties to be performed) that he
should have finished education, q
training commensurate with the suc-
cessful execution of each requirement?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08

The word rival at first mean.
brook. then was applied to the
sons who lived on opposite sides 4
quarreled about the water, and s.
later 1t was understood as applyingv
contestants for any desired object
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08

sIt's desc little exhibitions O. mind
power what makes me tink dat pr'aps
oughter incorporate meself as COM
pany an give de world at large de
benefit of me brains
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
WAVED HAIR WORN Low.

The tendency at present is to wear
the hair low on the neck and some
times parted at the side. 1t is also
slightly waved. Over the forehead a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
More Evidence on Kiefrer.

From the Farmers Review: I have
been interested in your articles on
Kieffer pear pollinations. It may be
of interest to you to know that in 1901
I have very carefully gone over the
ground again and the results this year
are practically identical with those
published in our last annual report.
Of 366 crosses on Kieffer with Bartlett.
Duchess, CARRIER. LIE Conte and Seckel
pollen, III, or AZ per cent, started to
grow. OF 6S7 Kieffer on Kieffer, s
weak fruits have started, but will
probably not develop.-G. Harold Pow
ell, Hortieulturist Delaware Experi-
ment Station.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08

The drectoire habit of blue with
through middle silk
figured silk
ribbon close wreath of
One of dresses Of this
place combined hat rold
Favorte making
insets
rolled the with trimming
with three oped ruhes
the neck
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
Aciditx of Upland Soils.

IL. u. w ACClCl cAO u. ~. I1dIIWS Ill
the report of the Rhode Island Expert
ment station, summarize the result of
pot and plat experiments on the sub
ject of acidity of upland soils. The
tests were begun in 1894. The authors
say: "The general conclusion drawn
from the various experiments herein
outlined is that the recognition of a
high degree of acidity, even in the
case of upland and naturally we'll
drained soils, is one of the most i'm
portant guides to the first step that
should be taken toward their ameliora-
ton. This seems to hold true large
ly. if not wholly, regardless of whether
the benefit accruing from the use Of
carbonate of lime is attributable to it's
correcting physical, biological or
chemical conditions. The practical
Importance of this matter, even though
it has been heretofore almost ignored
or unrecognized by most American and
many European agricultural chemists
would seem to have been abundantly
demonstrated"
1t Is hard to believe that mistake
has not been made in the report of the
large amount of fruit in Hamburg
found infested with San Jose scale
This fruit is from the United States
One is tempted to ask if the scientist
there knows San Jose scale when he
sees 1T. The number of packages of
all kinds of fruit received from the
United States is put at S2,8O2, of which
3.12 per cent was found to have San
Jose scale. OF the apples received from
the eastern part Of the United States
1.84 per cent are reported infested. This
is the most astonishing claim of all,
for we have believed the apple orch
ards, at least of the region east of the
Rocky Mountains. little affected. 1t is
further claimed that of all the apples
shipped from California to Hamburg
42.44 per cent were affected, and of the
apples from Oregon 51.44 per cent. The
moral is that our own orchardists had
better educate themselves up to the
point of knowing the San Jose and
other scales, and then carefully inspect
all fruit to be shipped to Europe. We
wish to foster the European trade and
to do so must send them fruit above
suspicion. Through slack methods we
may arouse sentiment in foreign
countries against the admission of our
fruit, and the presence of such things
as the San Jose scale gives them good
excuse for keeping out our products.
Doubtless the European raisers of ap-
pies would be glad to see an embargo
against American fruit, which is GER
tainly competing severely with them in
their home markets.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08

The man who wastes his experience
accumulates neither wealth nor wis
doEa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
AZ REGARDS A WIFE.


Have you considered all that l have
said, my boy3?" asked the old gentle
man the day after he had given his son
q little fatherly advice.
Yes. father" replied the young
man meekly.
You are getting near the age at
which a young man naturally begins
to look around for wife, and don't
want you to make mistake"
It'll try not to, father"
mo butterflies of fashion. my boy,
but girl or some solid worth; one
who has some practical accomplish
ments
piano'plaHing and
lever mind the dane
When}you find
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08

w H e N you are
dancing you are
standing very little
of the time except
when engaged in
the dance. You
naturally rest on
your toes anyway
fin taking the dance
Istep, and the high
heels Of your slip
pers are very suit
able. The pointed
toe and high heel
Should be donned
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
NO SERIOUS DAMAGE.

Brainy Bowers de BULBS a-comin'
all right, an Pspose me biographer
when he comes to write me life III say
de position was critical. but OATS lie
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-02

The INST miserable beings in the world
are those suffering from Dyspepsia and
Liver complaint. More than seventy
five per cent. of the people in the United
States are afflicted with these two dis
eases and their effects; such as sour
stomach, sick headache, habitual cos
tiveness, palpitation Of the heart, heart
burn, water-brash, gnawing and burning
pains at the pit OF the stomach, yellow
skin, coated tongue and disagreeable
taste in the mouth, coming up OF food
after eating, low spirits, etc. Go to your
druggist and get bottle Of August Flow
er for rs cents. Two doses will relieve
you. Try it. Get Greene's Prize AL
manac. Mrrtin Friedman.
June 22, l9OOeow.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-02

Through the moose around the neck
The brander then grabs the proper
red hot iron poker, and standing
over PROSTATE victim sears the side
Through the hair to and partly
through the hide, until an uncouth
and ineralicable brand is made. In
the meantime the bawling Of the
calf is pitiful, and the mother is
he'd at bay with difficulty. Final
y the victim is released and rushes
to its mother. The operation while
1t looks severe is as humane as could
be expected. The poor calf whose
mother dies or is accidentally killed
is called maverick" and as no
owner can thus be established in the
mothers absence, the mavericks
fall to the lot Of the cowboy drivers,
and they throw dice for them or dis
pose OF them in some agreed man.
ner. We saw a maverick brought
in that day in front Of cowboy
across his pony's shoulders.
We spent July 4th at Wellington
Lake, about ten miles from here,
and we wore our wraps. 1t is a
beautiful spot, the lake is full OF
trout, and the boating was fine.
We had an enjoyable time. Last
evening we viewed the splendid fire.
works in the park here, but we we're
careful to put on our wraps, while
you were ell using palm leaves and
shirt waists.
While have related only part
|of what l have seen, l must draw
this letter to close. At first we
thought we would spend all the
summer here, but we have changed
our program, as there are 80 many
sights to see elsewhere, so we shall
hange our headquarters. We shall
leave for Denver next week to spend
"a week. From there we 60 10 Col
orado Springs, from which we will
visit Manitou, the Garden OF the
Gods, Pixies Peak, the gold fields
|of Victor and Cripple Creek, and
the grand canyons near there.
ROSE KUEBLER.
The COURIER editor knows our
readers will appreciate the above de-
Iscriptive letter from Miss Kuebler, /,
and we hope she will favor us again
from her facile Zen. This letter
was mailed July 9Th, but failed to
reach US by some neglect or care
lessness of Uncle Sans servants,
and, upon request, was rewritten
and mailed again, and the question
arises who received the original l,t-
ter?]
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-02

All the crimes on earth d. not
destroy 80 many Of the human race
% drunkenness. Lord Bacon.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-02

Evidently no effort has been
spared to make The Ladies' Home
Journal for August positive boon
to its readers during these warm
midsummer days. It's light reada-
BILE articles, bright stories, clever
poems, charming music, and nu-
merous beautiful illustrations afford
the easiest and pleasantest kind Of
entertainment for leisure hours.
Enchanting views OF the lovely
scenery in the Engadine Valley and
among Swiss and Italian lakes, as
well as such delightful articles as,
|''The Singing Village Of Germany"
and "What Girl Life in Italy
Means" allure the thoughts to for.
|eign lands, while there are timely
suggestions about "The Pic Mic
Basket" excepting a House Cool
lin the Dog-Days," and "Sea-Side
Toys and How to Make Them. ~
Other thoroughly interesting con-
|tributions are 1.-THE First White
Baby Born in the Northwest. ~
|"My Boarding School for Girls ~
and the usual serial and depart
|ment articles. By the Curtis Pub
fishing Company, Philadelphia.
One dollar . year; ton cents a copy.
Ersest Setos-Thempses's Wesd Lere. |
Every reader Of Ernest Seton
Thompson's graphic animal stories
retains . deep impression Of the
authors profound mastery Of wood.
lore. The wonder is how he &C.
cumulated such q never failing fund
Of II. Some interesting informa.
ton about how he lives In casdpl'
and works ''in the open" Is given
Ia an illustrated article, "With
Seton Thompson in the Woods.
which the Ladies' Home JournallS
will soon publish. !,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-08
ARE YOU SICK?

If so, do not waste further time ex. perimenting, but consult Dr. Kei:s the Specialist. He will examine you adn find out your exact condition and start at the cause of your trouble and will tell you honestly whether you can be cured or not.
 Dr. Keith has over 800 patients now taking treatment ani many ave al ready received sufficient benefit to recommend him to you after other doctors had failed to even relieve.
 If you are sick or afflicted with any chronic disease, call and be examina4 it will cost you na1ing for consulta tion.
 The Doctor is a graduate of the University of the City of New York, New York State. and holds special diplomas showing ms experience Tn diplomas are open to the Inspection of all.
 Dr. Keith has complied with the medical laws of the state of ArNansae and has recorded hls diploma with the County Clerk of Jefferson County
 If you are sick or afflicted in any way, do not fail to call and see Dr. Keith at once.
 Call up old phone 73) or new phone 405 and make appointment to see Dr. Keith.