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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-07-06
RAIN AND SUNSHINE.
Scientists Claim They Are the De-
ternining Factors In Flavoring
Berries and Melons,

There are years when fruit has not
the flavor usually belonging to it. Es-
pecially is this the case with straw
berries and melons. On investigation
it is found that rainfall and sunshine
are the principal factors in determin-
ing favors. In very wet seasons
fruits grow large, but contain little
sugar. In dry seasons much more
sugar is elaborated, and this sugar
enters very largely into the indefn-
able something we call flavor. Prof.
Troop, of Indiana, touching on the
same subject, says: IAN excessive
amount of rain il undoubtedly one of
the chief causes of trouble. It is .
well-known fact that during very
wet season Strawberries are of much
poorer quality, containing less
amout of sugar, than when the ripen-
ing season is comparatively dry. The
same is true with nuskmelons; the
crop may be larger during wet sea-
son, the fruit may be finer in APP
pearance, but the sugar content
which gives the melon its delicious
flavor is comparatively low. Hence
it frequently happens that variety
may give good satisfaction one sea-
son. and be very unsatisfactory the
next. Thorough drainage, either nat
urally or artificially, will do much to-
ward preventing trouble from this
source. The use of fertilizers, rich in
potash and phosphoric acid, will have
a tendency to produce fruit of high
quality" It is doubtless true that Sc
lection of varieties for planting will
do much to give favor, even in wet
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-07-06
ASPARAGUS BEETLE IN VARIOl
STAGES.

centrate upon them, feed for q short
lime, and thep deposit their eggs.
These trap plants can be sprayed
thoroughly with paris green and water
at the rate of four ounces in 40 gal
Ions. The poison can be applied dry
oy mixing one pound of paris green
in 100 pounds of common flour or land
plaster.
The insects attacking young buds
should be collected by hand at first. A
couple of small boys with tin pals or
pans containing about one pint of
water and teacupful of kerosene can
catch the beetles by bending the young
plants over the vessel and shaking
them slightly, care being taken not
to break them of. As soon as the
plants begin to leaf out, they can be
sprayed or busted with paris green.
Il the young larvae or worms are
brushed off on the dry, hot, sandy soil,
during the middle of the day, many
of them are destroyed.
The fight in combating this pest
should begin now to save the crop both
this and next year. AS soon as the cut
ting season is over and before the old
vines have become veritable breeding
beds for the beetle, spray or dust thor
oughly. The insects spend the win
ter as adults and hide any place they
can find protection. II, therefore, the
early and late broods are destroyed,
the greatest number Of them can be
prevented from reaching maturity. If
the first brood now depositing it's eggs
Is fought persistently, the second gen.
grafton will not be 50 difficult to han
dle. If both broods are allowed to
breed without any attempt to destroy
them, next years asparagus crop will
be in great danger.-Orange Judd
Farmer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-07-06
SPECULATION IN 1901 CENTS.
They Will Easily Bring Nineteen
Dollars In the Coin
Market.

A clustering young woman, out OF
breath as though walking fast,
rushed up the steps of the mint the
other day, and asked to be directed
to the bureau of information.
'There isn't any," replied the uni
formed messenger, very fat man,
reports the Philadelphia Record.
perhaps I can tell you what you
want to know" "Perhaps you can,
said the young woman, producing q
copy of frivolous weekly paper. Il
want to know if this is true" She
pointed to a paragraph which read:
among the curiosities of collecting
is the fact that 1901 cents now bring
about $40 in the coin market"
The fat messenger adjusted his
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-07-06

of enjoyment through one of their
senses, they have to make up for the
loss by catering to the sense of sight
and they choose seats that give a
clear view of the stage. Another
thing noticeable about them is the
enthusiasm with which they applaud.
cat first blush it might seem strange
to see so many of the deaf and dumb
focking to the theater, but they are
really but little worse off than the av-
erage American who goes to see a play
in foreign tongue. The American
hears, but as he is unable to under
stand two words of the dialogue he
has to depend upon his eyes for his
knowledge of the action, so in that re-
spect he and the mutes are quits"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-07-06
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THE ASPARAGUS BEETLE.
TO Exterminate This Pest for Mex,
Year Active Operations Must Be
Commenced Now.

The common asparagus beetle needs
no description other than the illus
tration given herewith from drawing
by r. d. Chittenden, United States de-
partment of agriculture. It is not
practical to spray old beds from which
asparagus is being cut for the de-
struction of this pest. The beetles
cluster upon the young shoots just as
they are coming through the ground;
even at times going below the sur
face, attacking the young plants. In
Did beds, several stalks should be per-
mitted to stand in each row at inter
walls OF about two rods. These stalks
throw out leaves and the beetles con-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-07-06

dare say it's very funny" she said,
.but don't think such things ought
to be printed And she made her
exit sorrowfully.
Seven Denominations In Wedding.
"The college roommate Of a friend
of mine was engaged to lady in New
York." writes Rev. d. NJ. Steele in his
article on "Some People Hare Mar
ried," in Ladies' Home Journal. 'His
people are Congregationalists, but
while at Yale he became Unitarian.
Her. parents are Roman Catholics,
but she was member of the Ethical
Culture society at Carnegie hall. In
compliance with her mothers wish
he asked five different priests to mar
ry them, but all refused. In despair
he came for me. married them, an
Episcopalian, with the ritual service
in Presbyterian chapel. The Roman
Catholic brother of the bride and the
Congregational sister of the groom
were present. This sister acted as
one witness; the other witness was
q Jewesas
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-07-06
The selection Of Plants.

Select plants for all plantations,
whether of strawberry, raspberry or
other small fruits. Reckless choosing
of plants from old beds or plantations
is the easiest way, but it has proved
the most profitless way. In every line
of plant propagation it is now recog-
nized that selection is the principal
factor in plant improvement. faman
cannot afford the time to make proper
selections himself, 1t will pay him to
buy of men that make business OF
doing that kind Of thing.-Farmers'
Review.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-07-06
A Point Worth Considering.


A close observer has well said that
"birds have different tastes from
men; as rule they prefer bitter,
sour or insipid fruit. We should
never destroy such species as the
wild cherry, wild grape, elder, black
berry, juneberry, mulberry, dogwood,
Virginia creeper, buckthorn, sumach,
bittersweet and others. By encour-
aging such plants we are approach
ing solution of the problem, that
will preserve for our own benefit
both the cultivated fruit and the
BIRDS" This is a point that we think
many people have overlooked. Where
birds are most destructive is in local.
tiles where no food exists other than
that growing in the farmers garden.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-07-06
Dencient in Geoxraphy

Orders had been given by Capt.
Knipe to pick up all suspicious-look.
ing characters in Flatbush, and Magis-
trate Steers had one OF them before
him. He gave the name of Henry.
Haven't any homer" inquired the
magistrate.
"Naw."
"Where'd you come from?"
Indiana"
what town?'
Chicago"
"Twenty-nine days in jail. Brook
lyn Eagle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-07-06
why Pulv-ri..tion Pays.

The chief supply Of drink to growing
plants is moisture brought up from be-
low by capillary action, and therein
consists the necessity Of pulverizing
the soil thoroughly before planting.
and continuous surface cultivation
afterward. Weeds are sometimes
counted as . blessing because their
presence compels the farmer to con-
tinue really necessary cultivation,
which he might otherwise feel justified
in emitting to the detriment OF the
crop.-Midland Farmer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-07-06
SMOOTHING THE SOIL.
Always BE Used Before Sowing
Vegetable Seeds.

For smoothing the soil before SOW
ing cabbage and other seeds, take
two boards, a, Ski feet, place ends
together and fasten as at C, with bar
rel slaves nailed across the ends,
which serve as springs. Across the
center of each board nail two-inch
cleats, b b, to support q six-foot board,
a placed across and nailed to them on
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-07-06
QUEER BEGGARs IN BROOKLYN
Clothes But Bother Busy
HOusekeepers.

Never before in the 20 years have
lived here were we so pestered by
beggars as of late" said Brooklyn
woman to the New York Sun. "Yet
their numbers do not surprise me so
much as their appearance.
''They used to be ragged and
hungry-looking lot that passed from
door to door. It is different now
adays. With but few exceptions they
are now well washed, well fed, well
spoken, and, especially, well dressed.
Three such supplicants came to my
door yesterday within few minutes
of one another. Had you met the
three in my parlor you would not
have thought them out of place.
''The first was strapping young
fellow, quite good looking, who wore
neat business suit of blue serge.
His linen was scrupulously clean.
"'I don't want anything OF any
kind said, when opened the door
and caught sight of him, for made
up my mind quickly that he must be
some kind of agent.
"'But do he replied, coolly. I
am in serious distress and the small
est help would be welcome
"There was something in dis, voice
that made me slam the door without
waiting to hear more. Some ten min
utes later there came q woman Of
about 40 years, wearing q large hat
full of artificial flowers. q close-fit-
ting, tailor-made jacket, and a black
silk skirt don't think have .
finer skirt myself.
"'Whom do you want, madame?
asked, thinking that she had rung the
bell of the wrong house.
"'Could you possibly let poor,
desolate woman with three father
less children have quarter? she be-
gan. OR q dime would do, if you
cannot afford to give more
''That was enough of her. She was
hardly out of sight when the bell
called me to the door again. Outside
stood an old man with white hair and
the loveliest burnside whiskers, white
as pure snow. On his head he had
silk hat that shone like mirror.
The rest of his dress was in keeping
with his hat-an overcoat of modern
cut, gray creased trousers, drab-
colored CATERS, and patent leather
shoes. I caught q glimpse OF q
bright necktie with scarfpin be-
tween the white, spotless collar and
the coat.
"For moment suspected him OF
being our landlord, whom had never
seen. Deem Of my surprise when he
opened up an attack on my pocket
book by saying:
Madame, this is new to me, for
was more fortunate once. Now am
poor and old and SO weak that can
hardly stand on my legs. To appear
as a supplicant at other persons
doors is an almost unbearable tor
ture, but it is the only thing can
do. hope you pardon me, madame,
if ask you out of the great kind
ness of your heart to let me have q
few coins as an assistance. You may
be sure that your generosity will be
repaid, if not in this world, in an
other
"Somehow, although knew it was
foolish, had become inclined to help
him, but when he uttered those last
words my generous impulse took
fight.
.'The next thing expect to see is
professional beggar driving up to
my front door in an automobile"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-07-06
Gold in the Carpets.

GOLD IN the C2FpetS.
An order has gone out from the
treasury department that before the
various superintendent submit their
reports for the current year they
shall burn the rugs and carpets on
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-07-06

Saw and Ak contests are favorite
pastimes In Tasmania.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-07-06


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have
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-07-06

the floors of the rooms where smelt-
ing and refining of gold and silver
takes place. All the old cloths,
gloves and other paraphernalia used
in handling the precious metals are
to be burned also and careful stock
taken of the residue. The govern
ment expects to save anywhere from
$4,000 to 100000 from this process.
It is customary to go through this
formula every year or SO and CLEAN
out all fakes of gold that may have
been scraped or clipped off and lost
to sight. Even the towels the en-
ployes wash their hands on are saved
and submitted to fire.
The United kingdom in Connecticut
A drapery store in a Connecticut
town is said to be run by three men,
named England, Ireland and Scot
land. They met for the first time in
America. Scotland married Eng
lands sister, and Ireland is engaged
to another sister. The son of the
first union il called Ireland England
Scotland
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-26
One Good Colored Show.

McCabe and Young's "Black
Tri'by" at the Mirror Opera
House last night gave one Of the
most creditable performances
that has been seen in Des Moines
for years. Mr.. McCabe is well
know in Des Moines. For 20
years McCabe has been bringing
shows much larger than the
present one, but this show seems
to just suit the mass of people,
and for fun I never seen an audi
ence laugh so heartily. The
company is composed of about
IA people with lots good dancing
and good singers. Miss Zaora
la Tascotte, the famous Cuban
singer, made high A, two notes
higher than any singer ever
heard in Des Moines. AS a
whole the show is a good one,
clean aud funny. They are re-
engaged for Monday. Des
MOines Leader.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-26

which such damages occurred.
Section 6155. The party sus
tanning damages from the tres
pass of animals before COM
mencing an action therefore
shall if he knows to whom such
animals belong. notify him or the
person having them in charge
of such damage and the prob
able amount thereof.
Section 5156. The person
suffering damages as aforesaid
may keep such offending ami
mails in custody until the dam
ages and costs are paid or until
good and sufficient security to
be approved by a justice of the
peace in and for said township
and county.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-26
Law Regarding Trespass.

Section 1871. No person shall
take up an estray animal except
in the county where he resides
and is a householder, nor unless
such estray is found in the vi.
cinity of his place of residence,
nor take up an estray animal
mentioned in the next section
between the first day of Novem-
Der and the thlrty-tirst day of
March, inclusive, unless same is
found trespassing upon the pre-
misses or within the inclosure of
the person taking up the same.
Section 1872. Each person
taking up an estray horse, mare,
colt, mule, ass or any neat cat
tie, sheep, hog or goat, shall
within fifteen day thereafter
give notice of the finding and
taking up of such animal by
publishing a notice three times
in a weekly newspaper. = = :
Any person taking up property
as herein provided who fails to
advertise as aforesaid, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanOr.
Section 6153. Any person
owning or having in his charge
or possession any horses, mules.
cattle, sheep or swine or any
such animals, which shall tres
pass upon the lands of another
whether fenced or not fenced,
shall be liable to the party in
jured for all damages sustained
by him by reason of such tres.
passing, to be recovered in a
civil action in the county in
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-26
WILLOW.

The Binford correspondent
to the Griggs County Sentinel
seems In have become a little
wrathy over the article we had
published in the Courier three
week ago, relative to the remain.
ing Popo-cratic scent of Willow.
Yea, verify, we shook his very
frame for ire. Owing to fratern.
al obligations we will refrain
from the use of vituperative
methods, so as not to make the
honorable correspondents posi-
tion an unpleasant one. He in
Inmates that Your Uncle Will
was once an ardent Bryan sup
porter, we'll, what of it? Has he
not often heard it said that a
wise man changes his opinion
occasionally. but a fool never
does. However, we do not wish
to impress upon your minds the
absurd idea that we charge him
of being fool because he ad-
heres to his party, and that we
have become wiser, because Of
our recent political convictions,
but that it somewhat justifies
our attitude.
Why, my good natured friend,
the Mckinley administration was
enough to drive any one to the
republican fold. We could no
longer, with true conscience,
bray the Bryan scent. We
simply had to succumo to the
property element, and could re-
sist no longer it's hand of fellow
ship that was extended us.
The Binford correspondent
should sit, take a pencil and pa.
per and compare the conditions
of the country five years ago
with the present ones, he will
find them somewhat like this:
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-26
Food Changed to Poison.

Putrefying food in the intestines
produces effects like those of arsenic,
but DR.. Kings New Life Pills expel
the poisons from clogged bowels,
gently, easily but surely, curing con-
stipation, billiousness, sick headache,
fevers, all liver kidney and bowel
troubles. Only Csc at Bateman's.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-26

Then the treasury receipts were
inadequate to meet the current
expenses of the government, now
there is a surplus. Then there
was a great depression among
our laboring class, now labor is
we'll employed. At the present
every avenue of production is
bustling with activity, and our
products find good market
all over the world. Prosperity
greets US on every hand. If the
Binford correspondent still con
tinues to bray the Bryan scent,
we will politely inform him that
he is braying a worthless as well
as helpless scent. There is, as
matter of fact, no other party
existing at the present time, save
the republican party. The prin-
ciples that the populist party
stood for, except those that they
relinquished to the late demo
cratic party, have languished in
obscurity so long that any one
undertaking to resusoitate them,
would question whether the re-
suit would be worth the time and
energy. And the democratic
party, at the time of writing, is
divided-the leaders have not
yet decided on any definite plan
of action.
So of what used is it, fellow
correspondent, for use to quarrel
over anything so trivial as that?
Let US bury the hatchet and
smoke the calumet.
Miss Lottie Rorvig, who has
been visiting with her relatives
here the past five months, left
for Fargo last Tuesday, where
her parents reside. She expects
to return with them about the
first of March, her parents hav-
ing decided to locate in Griggs
Mrs. E. r. Purinton visited
with Mrs. Joseph Buchheit last
Wednesday.
Frank Chandler, who has al
farm near McHenry, passed
here last Sunday on his
way home from Aneta. Mr..
is very much pleased
with the results of this years
crop. His fax averaged twenty
bushels per acre.
Miss Martha Tufteland left for |
last Thursday
where she will stay for the win
;er.
Henry Hougen, of Coopers-
own, one of the best builders
md wood-workers in the state,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-26
Notice.

All notes and accounts which
are not settled by Jan. 1st 1902
will be placed in an attorneys
hands for collection. Save your
self trouble and costs by making
prompt settlement.
ARESTAD & JACKSON.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-26

was in Willow the latter part of
last week, doing job of carpen-
ter work for r. M. Cowen.
Mrs. Jacob Smith, who teach
es the Flick school, was q Bin
ford visitor last Saturday..
The weather has assumed q
more friendly aspect during the
past week.
Mrs. A. H. Adrian entertained
a few of her friends last Thurs
day afternoon, the occasion be-
ing her birthday. The following
were present: Mr.. and Mrs. J..
F. Rockford, Mr. and Mrs. J..
Messner, Mr.. and Mrs. N. j.
Reckheims and Others. The
afternoon was spent in CONVERSE
ton and the playing of various
games, after which the guests
sat down to most elegant sup
per, as Mrs. Adrian knows so
we'll how to prepare. The party
broke up about 10 O'Clock, and
those present wended their vari.
GUS ways home feeling that they
had a very enjoyable time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Buch-
heit left for st. Paul last Friday
where they will visit till after the
holidays.
Anton Peterson, our genial
school director, has been kept
quite busy the past week tend
ing to school functions.
Your UNCLE WILL.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-26

town Base Ball Club. The boys
who ''made Cooperstown fam.
ous." 'Ginger up" and ':get in
the game, "We are coming
nOw." Tickets $1.OO.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-26
"Wait a Minute" "

Have you heard
about the Grand Ball
to be given
Jan. 8th, 1902,
at Marquardt's Hall,
CooperstOwn. For
benefit of COOpers.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-02-23
IN DEBTORS
DEBTORS RAPIDLY
BECOMING cRndI-
MAILS IN ENGLAND.

inal atAched to the debtors coat be-
comes lart Of his attire. The prison
bell tolls. at 6 a. M, and the day be-
gins. The cell floor must be swept,
the white metal utensils cleaned and
furbfsh3ttt up SO that you can, see your
face i| them. the plank bedstead set
leaning against the wall on end, with
mattress dangling over the back, bed
clothea made to hang in front. and
pillow4crowning the whole. Then you
wash and finish dressing. All at once
you h}ar a changing, Of keys. The door
flies open. A canvas bag bearing the
cell humber is flung Oh the floor, ac-
complnied by an inquiry in an unsym-
pathetic tone as to whether you are
"all light" and an order to put out
your pots and pans. The bag contains
your work-scme pieces Of canvas,
some samples of buttonkoles, a stout
needle, a skein of white thread, a lump
of wax. a knife. You have been de-
prived of your penknife down stairs,
only to be placed in possession Of a
much more dangerous weapon in your
cell. From the moment the debtor
Genes into prison he IS given every
opportunity to find money to satisfy
his creditor should he be SO disposed.
He may telegraph, he may write and
receive as many letters as he pleases
in that bona fide aim. But If lie makes
no effort to discharge his debt, he may
only write and receive one letter and
have one visit a week. 1t will surprise
a good many people to learn that the
majority of debtors at Wandsworth
are sent there by their wives for fail
ing to satisfy maintenance orders.
Then come the fathers of boys sent to
truant schools, who have been ordered
to contribute a couple of shillings a
week towards their support. A third
category is made up of persons in ar
rear with rates and taxes. Debtors of
the miscellaneous class are few. Most
of my companions during the fortnight
I passed at Wandsworth bore up
against their misfortunes with a good
heart. One or two gave way. One
man took the matter so keenly to mind
that he displayed signs of insanity and
was removed to the hospital.