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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-22

There is much corn all over the corn
belt this year which was so injured by
the Incorporate heat of July that but
scant' crop Of ears will be produced
even though the stalks remain fresh
and green. Such corn has special val
lie as fodder and will, if allowed to re-
main growing just as long as possible,
store up In the stalks some of the nu-
tritive elements which would have
gone to form the perfected ear. So do
not cut this sort of corn too early. OF
course. if the field is fired the sooner i,
/ is cut the better.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-22
New York produce Market.

New York, Aug. 22.-Wheat-sept.
1854
Corn-Sept. 611s.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-22
NORTH SLOPES.

We have never before been able to so
clearly note the advantage of "A north
slope for orchard, garden, pasture or
growing crop as during the heated term
of the past month of July. Wherever
crops of any kind had the advantage of
this sort of a location they almost en-
tirely escaped damage from the excess
i've heat and the hot south winds. In
n field of oats the crop was more than
double ON the north slope of the field
apples We're not baked on the trees and
corn was uniniured.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-22

1t is by no means an extravaganza to
say that not less than an average OF 40
horses persisted from the heat in every
county in the settled north and west
during the heated period Of July. They
persisted on dray and wagon, on har-
yester and mower, by the score. their
owners and drivers forgetting chat a
man can endure excessive heat far
better than horse.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-22

The partial failure Of crops through
the west this season brings up the old
question of the respective merits of
share and cash rent The tenant rent
ing land for cash and with an oat crop
of 20 bushels per acre, and fired corn
field, is in hard fix, and without ex-
ception such wish they had their farms
OH share rent plan. On the other
hand, the good crops of 1899 and 1900
gave the cash renter the advantage
over the share renter. Taking this sub
ject of farm tenancy as a whole, we
believe that the share rent system is
the best for all parties. We would
neither let a farm nor hire one on any
other plan.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-22
New York Butter and Egg Market

New York, Aug. 22.-Butter-stead.
Eggs-Dull, 1O@161a.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-22

Poets take good deal Of license.
For instance. Wordsworth, perhaps
more than any other poet an exponent
of nature, in his poem "a Sparrows
Nest" says this:
Behold, within the leafy shade
The bright blue eggs together laid!
Now, it Is, of course, unfeeling to criti-
else such a great mans work and rid
die such pretty sentiment, but the
bare facts are that sparrows rarely
ever build their nests in any leafy
shade and never under any circum-
stances lay bright blue eggs, their eggs
being dirty notified drab. 1t is evil
dent that the poets muse had no re-
gard whatever for pathological facts.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-22

Nothing is all wrong, not even our
seeming calamities. The best crops Of
winter wheat are where the corn has
been hurt the worst, late planted corn
was benefited rather than hurt by the
extreme heat of July, droughty condi-
tons always promote soil fertility,
which Is shown in succeeding crops,
and increased prices for farm products
often offset any shortage of crop. Look
on the bright side and let your neigh
bors do the whining.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-22

Nature has been very generous with
the North Dakota and Manitoba coun-
try this year, and the farmers there are
now harvesting one OF the finest
crops of No. i hard wheat they ever
raised. The price is likely to be good
also. Our northern neighbors are justly
entitled to this year Of plenty and
prosperity, for last year was a very
lean one.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-22

The dairymen will concede to Pro-
fessor Koch of Berlin. the eminent bac-
teriologst, the title of koch of the
walk" as result of his recent an
nouncement that tuberculosis cannot
be transmitted from the COW to the
human being through the medium of
the milk This theory, If sustained,
will remove a great incubus from the
dairy interests of the country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-22

A friend brings us in large ear Of
corn, or, rather, cob, having only a
irregularly upon it and wants to know
what is the trouble with it. 1t is a
lack Of polarization, the extreme heat
during July without doubt having kill
ed the tassel or stamen of the corn
flower to such an extent in the field
that there was not pollen enough pro-
duced to fertilize the field. There will
be found much such corn this year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-22

The proposition to issue $4,000 in
bonds for waterworks at Pierce. NeA,
was carried by vote OF los to 50.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-04-24
ARTISTIC PUBLICATIONS
ISSUED BY
The BArf1moRE & OHIo RAILROAD.
GUIDE TO WASHINGTON.

The Passenger Department Of the Baltl-
more & Ohio Railroad have issued 0ulae
TO Washington, which in many respects ex
GELS all other guides published, both IN
artistic appearance and careful description
of points OF interest in the Capital City. The
front cover OF the book is embellished with
q handsome steel engraved portrait OF the
STU Z" Washington. The reverse cover
hears All American flag in the grasp OF an
eagle. The inside pages contain recent
photographs of all the Government bulid-
ines with correct information concerning
them, together with other interesting feat
ures of the city, and the very latest map.
Comics will be sold at the principal ticket
Offices of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad for
t,n 1O) cents cash, or will be mailed to any
address on receipt OF fifteen (l6) cents In
stamps on application to the undersigned
''REASONS WHY"
Reasons Why" is forty two puge pam
phlet giving in condensed form the impor-
tant facts concerning the Baltimore Ohio
Railroad, 1t is an argument setting forth
the inns of the railroad for public con-
sid. ion. This arts tic booklet contains
many nalf-tones and drawings illustrating
the history, scenic charms, the development
and progress of the railroad. and the super
io1 service afforded to patrons Single copies
can be obtained of ticket agents, or will be
mailed to any address on receipt OF two e.
cents in postage stamps on application &c
the undersigned.
u. B. MARTIN.
Manager Passenger Traffic,
Baltimore & Ohio r. r.,
Baltimore, Md
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-04-24
THE SUMMER GIRL.

Will wear white swiss frocks, made
il alternate rows with val lace, and
buttoned down the back.
Wi / have her everyday hat OF white
chip, wound round with a chiffon
scarf over some clustered pink roses.
Wiz have round toed patent leather
slippes to wear with her orgaudy
irocks.
vii datten her pompadour into
loosly waved position, and coil the
hail low on the neck.
Will have long gloves Of b lack sued,
to wear with her elbow sleevec
bodices.
Will wear scarlet pongee paraso
when she is dressed iu white.
Will use mixture OF talcum powder
and cold cream, beaten to foam, to-
sunburn.
Will carry her small change in Gun
ming Grsenaway bag of shirred silk
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-04-24
INTERNATIONAL CONTEST.

Information comes from the State
capital that intense political interest
attaches to the emphatic declaration
made by State Senator John L. JEFF
fries, of Culpeper, candidate for the
attorney generalship, that he has never
declared for any candidate for the gov
ernorship. The statement was made in
response to several publications to the
effect that he was for Mr.. Swanson for
governor, and for Mr.. Lawless for the
State Craftsmanship. He declares that
he is taking no part in either contest.
Mr.. Teffriea has always been regarded
as strict organization man and a warm
supporter of Mr.. Swanson. His decla-
tion OF neutrality came as surprise to
the Montague men, who are pleased;
for they never had the slightest reason
to think Mr.. Jefries was supporting
their man.
Another pleasing fact to the adj
yocates of Mr.. Montague's candidacy IS
the attitude Of G vernon Tyler in this
gubsrnatorial contest. He is, and al
ways has bAen, an outspoken Montague
man. Owing to the fact that Mr.. Mon
tague did not support him when he
made his fight for the senatorshlp
against Senator Martin, it was thought
the Cove. 1or was lukewarm. He is
exactly the reverse.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-04-24
WESTERN RATES REDUCED.

Greatly reduced one way rates WI
be in effect from Chicago via the Wis
cousin Central Railway to points in
Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana,
Idaho, Oregon, Washington and British
Columbia each Tuesday, commencing
February 18th and continuing until
April both.
For detailed information inquire o.
nearest ticket agent, or address
G. E. johnson, Dist. Pass. Agent, W
C. Ry., 621 Park Building, Pittsburg
| Pa, or Jas. O. Pond, Gen'l Passenger
AGENT, Milwaukee, Wis.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-04-24
COMMON SCHOOL EDUCATION

Every boy and girl that has a good
common school education should be
able to-
Write a good, leglble hand.
Spell all the words in ordinary use.
Know how to use these words.
Speak and write good English.
Write good, soc al letter.
Add column of figures rapidly,
Make out an ordinary account.
Receipt it when paid.
Write an ordinary promissory note.
Reckon the interest or discount on
it for days, months and years.
Draw an ordinary bank check. Iaa,2l
Take it to the proper place in bank
to get the cash.
Make neat and correct entries IN day
book and ledger
Tell the number of yards of carpet
required for the parlor.
Measure the pile of lumber in the
shed.
Tell the largest number Of bushels Of
wheat in the largest bin AMI the value
at current rates.
Tell something about the laws OF
health, and what to do in case OF
emergency.
Know how to behave in public and
society.
Be able to give The great general
principles OF religion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-04-24
173 PER CENT ANNUALLY
That's the Prolt-Copper the Article.
Mexico the Country,

"El Progreso' In its group OF six mines
has some Of the richest copper ores 10 the
richest mining country In the world. Ore
runs 12 per cent. copper, IL OF. silver, a trace
| OF gold total value about SAB ton, and In
| two of the mines, In addition to copper and
silver, ore contains per cent. to53 percent.
quicksilver or mercury, about Slo5 a ton.
The great Lake Superior copper mines
| Calumet and Hecla, Wolverine. Tamarack
| Quincy, etc.-that annually return millions,
run only from SO to S13 ton.
Boston and Montana 6 years ago sold for
! SIS share, to-day Ss75, paying 24O per
cent. on investm ent.
United Verde sold for soc shaIe, to-day
stock not in the market and rays 1866 per
cent on investment.
| e .lxmet and Hecla sold for 81 share,
to day worth $500, and pays on Investment
| 10. cooper cent.
Entire capital stock OF United Verde was
offered for $3.50, 900 anu refused. Senator
Clark, later, paid $3.50, 900, and to-day he has
an annual income from this property OF over
| $4,000 900.
If this IA possible here with labor six times
higher than in Mexico, with ore five times
less valuable, with fuel five times dearer. and
everything else in proportion. do you doubt
that FL Progreso will return 173 pei cent
and more, annually, to original investors, to
first stockholders who contribute the money
to stait "ball rolling" who are on the
ground floor?
Am experienced, know the country. the
people, the language, lived there IL years,
and know the mines Of this section OF Mexi'
co. and unhesitatingly state FL Progreso Is
the best; have been worked for generations
in Mexican wy, and supplied the copper
for the surrounding country. No attempt
ever made H. jxtract the gold, silver or
quicksilver.
A mo ,eln 40 ton concentrating and smelt.
ng plant-smtl6ing only the SAB ore-will
return S4oo, 600 perannum; thus SAB. $lo
for treatment, equals SSS 40 tons equals
~ 1, 800 day, for 80 days equals 1896, 900.
This will pay 90 per cent on |. |, 900, 900 total
capitalization. Par value OF shares $l.oo
600 900 shares are treasury stock, and 4oo,.
ooo OF this to be sold, very low to raise mon
ey to start things when price will be greatly
advanced 100, 900 at t2c (ali stld), 100000
at f5c, Sloo, 600 at 800, loo, 600 at IS.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-04-24
Farm Ne VS. and Views

TIL. ear'7 chickens should be solo
az soon a. they reach one and a hali
mounds each. az the best prices can
then be obtained for them. Ii your
bullets are to be retained it will be az
advantage to sell all OF the young
males, purchasing males desired from
distance. The mistake usually made
by some is in keeping all the chicks
until nearly or fully matured, thus IN
creasing the cost for food without re-
Giving compensation in any manner, as
adult males seldom sell for more than
five and six cents per pound. Sueh
food as corn or wheat should not re
used exclusively for growing fowls.
Finely ground bone, ground meat, or
cooked potatoes will be more suitable
than any other food for Fastening
growth and keeping the birds thrifty
and in good condition.
x**
Experienced dairymen declare that it
costs no more for the food consumer
by a COW that produces 800 pounds OF
butter per year than for one producing
$50 pounds. The two kinds OF COWS will
eat about the same quantity OF food,
but one will convert more food into
milk and butter than the other. This
fact demonstrates the Importance OF
the breed. The cost of butter from
the better cow is consequently one
half less than that from the other, and
gives profit, while other COWS in the
herd may entail loss.
Plant peas about an inch Deep and
m AXE the ground fine. Use plenoy OF
seed, as the plant may be thickly grown
lin the rows on good soil. Keep the
grass down, working the surface soil
only lightly. As soon as the vines have
ceased bearing pull them up and plant
cabbage, beans or any summer crop on
the plot.
The common daley was consldered a
flower until it spread so rapidly as to
become q weed. 1t is one OF the most
divisitls of plants, as every brauchlet
may be removed with its modicum OF
root and eve ry piece will form thrifty
plant. The beautiful morning glory is
also a persistent weed in some fields.
Long rows save labor. In an ex-
pertinent made with corn, in which the
rows were made ITO rods long, the field
being about one-third as wide, COM
patison was made with shorter rows. a
saving of 50 pei cent in labor bein
effected by cultivating with long rows.
| FIX X
The average yield Of potatoes in the
United States seldom reaches LOG
bushels pei acre. yet 800 bushels would
| not be q large average if farmers would
select their varieties and use sufficient
; fertilizer for producing large crops.
|
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-04-24
THIS WILL INTEREST MANY.

To 3Eickly introduce +. B. B. (Bo-,
tanic Blood Balm), the famous blood
purifier, into new homes, we will sond
absolutely free 10000 treatments. B
y. B. quickly cures old ulcers, scrofula,
painful swellings, aches and pains in
bones or joints, rheumatism, catarrh,
pimples, fostering eruptions, boiIs, ec-
zema, itching skin or blood hamors
eating, bleeding, fostering sores, ane
even deadly cancer. B. B. B. at drug
stores 81. For free treatment address
Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Medi'
cine sent at once, prepaid. Describe
trouble and free medical advice glver
until cured. B. B. B. cures the most
deep seated cases, after all else fails
B. B. B. heals every sore and maker
the blood pure and rich. Try it.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-04-24
TOURS TO BOSTON.
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED.
ALL EXPENSES INCLUDED.
BALTIMORE d OHIO RAILROAD,
JUNE % AND JULY 16, 1901.

On Tuesdays, June rs and July 16, the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will run per
3 nlly conducted tours to Roston from Wash.
ington and Baltimore at the very low rate Of
1928 for the round trip, which includes all
necessary expenses and permits Of stop over
OF one half day in Philadelphia and one
day in New York on going trip. Tickets
win be good to return five 90 days, exclu-
sive Of going date.
Trains will leave New Jer,ey Avenue and
G Street Station, Washington, at $3.50 a. M,
Baltimore. Camden Station, 9:19 a. M, Mt,
Royal Station, 9:24 a. m.
For detailed information and illustrated
itinerary call OH s. B. Hege, General Agent
PASSENGER Department, Washington; b. F.
Bond, Division Passenger Agent, Baltimore,
or Arthur G. Lewis. Southern Passenger
Agent, Norfolk, Va. [ap10tojulI6
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-04-24
s.... ss.- SETTLERS RATES
West, Northwest and Pacific Coas
q s.-ss Via q. g. o. Railway.

The Chesapeake and Ohio hallway Com
pany are selling settlers tickets al greatly
reduced rates to points in California, Nevada
New Mexico, Arizona, Texa Mex co, Colo
RADIO, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Noitl
Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Washingtt n, Wyo
ming, British Columbia and ManitC ba.
Full information can be obtained by ON
munication with John d. Potts. A. G. p A.
G. & o. R'y. Richmond, Va, or c. & .
passenger agents and ticket agents
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-04-24

And he thought he'd hunor her, no
doubt. The result shows that a man
rarely loses by following his wife's adj
vice. Those who suffer from obstinate
cough, bronchitis, weak lungs and all
ments in general which tend to con-
sumption, will find speedy relief and
perfect cure in the use of DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery II cures
ninety-eight per cent. of those who give
il fair and faithful trial. 1t purifies
the blood, heals the lungs and builds up
the body with firm flesh instead OF Habby
fat. The discovery contains no alco-
hol, neither opium, cocaine, nor other
narcotics.
uOnly for DR.. Pisrcs's Golden Medical Di.eov-
cry I think I would be In my. grave to-day"
writes Mr.. Moses Miles, Of billiard, Uinta Co.,
wyoming. al had asthma so bad l could not
work II Affected my lungs so that l soughed
all the time, both day and night. My friends
ali thought had consumption. Ny wife had
taken Dr. Pierce's FavQrite Prescription, and II
had helped her so much she insisted on my ny.
Ing his Golden Medical Discovery which
AID. I have taken four bottles and am now
we'll man. weighing 1855 pounds. thanks to DR.:
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. would
like you to print this testimony as II may help
some other poor sufferer
DR.. Pierce's Medical Adviser in paper
binding, free on receipt of al one-cent
stamps to pay expense OF mailing only.
Address Dr.. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-04-24
TO THE DEAF.

A rich lady, cured of her Deafness.
and Noises in the Head by DR. Nicho-
sons Artificial Ear Drums, gave $10e
600 to his Institute. 30 thai deaf peoply
unable to procure the Ear Drums maj
have them free. Address No. 1241h
The Nicholson institute, 7S0, Eight
Avenue, New York
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-04-24
Soccer OF New Jersey, uses Rollers instead of Feet

from this district the imported forty years ago
vineyards of the Speer Wine Co, at Passaic
Passthe kind of grapes crushed between large roll
lers of rubber revoved by steam This is the only place in
this country where real genuine Port Wine made from the
Oporo grape-and they grown right in SPEER VINEYARDS
These vineyards extend of mile along of the Main
avenues Passai and comprise fifty six The soil being
iron makes the wine most valuable for Medical use
SPEER'S WINES %SS4SS1
Are we'll known to be highest the oldest and most
refined Wines America equal not superior any wines In the
Wines and Climax Brandy Mr. Speer has Wine in his
cellars that he made thirty eight years ago All Of Speers
Brandy very old ch well rounded soft and delicate
Every family should have bottle two of each variety of Speer
Brandy always the home for sickness family
BY Druggists and Goeys VIE Sell High Class Wiaes
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-04-24
OBSERVATIONS.

OBSERVAIIONO.
Pfudes are not always prudent.
Heaven deliver us from the man who
filters.
The laboriDg man needs few sleep
ing potions.
What seems to be morality is often
secretiveness.
Many O noble act has its source in
base design.
Many man with fine head has
very bad heart.
Never Judge a man by his coat or
woman by her speech.
The inventive genius OF woman runs
to words; of man, to things.
* X
The woman who boasts OF her mod
esty thereby loses mnch Off
It is diverting to see the surprise OF
lady killer when "turned down."
Give q man sumptuous dinner and
ho will consider you fine woman.
There are moro spinsters 80 by choice
than the worldlings would believe.
Every man has tive personalities
the one he reveals to woman; the other
to men.
After marriage is the time for woman
to give special attention to her appear
ance.
There is something uncanny about a
woman who is not enthused by Glove
of O hat"
A beautiful woman delights the eye;
. wise woman the understanding; q
pure woman the soul.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-04-24
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-04-24

Have q good knowledge of the Bible.
Have some acquaintance with the
three on kin doms of nature
La ., knowledge of the funda-
mel .. :, lncples of philosophy aod
aslr nUmy.
Have sufficient common sense to get
along in the W jrld.- National Eau.
Gator.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-04-24
SCENE IN A PORTUGAL WINERY,

mounans the Quinto do Portugal famous
Wine district of eag the grapes for Port Wine
vogue From dozen for each
continue readg day and night during the four or FIVE
Some of the eadng large enough for three
separate of EACH who with their white beechs well
others shoulders and tread their
feet alternately song keep the zer to the
work and band with string enivens the hours.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-04-24

SEE lot of women in another col
NJ treading grapes at De Sexio, Per-
tugal, for wine. Read all about 1T and
aoout Speer's New Jersey method ard
wat it is particularly good for.