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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30
THE VARIATIONS IN CATTLE.

One of the most exasperating things
which a breeder of cattle has to en-
counter is the variation in individuals
which constantly crop up, and which
in some Instances prove exceedingly
annoying. 1t is expected in breeding
up a herd of scrub or common cat
tie to find considerable variation in
the individuals during the first few
generations, but according to all laws
of breeding this variation should be-
come less noticeable each year as care
full methods are followed. Some cat
tie appear to show special tendency
to considerable variation in the indi-
viduals. | remember particularly a
good Berkshire SOW which could be
depended upon to bring about one in
ferior pig into existence in each lit
ter While all the others were up to
the standard and showed remark
able uniformity of good breeding, one
little fellow invariably inherited some
poor tendencies from remote ancestors
which condemned it. Inis tendency
was not eradicated in some of the
sow's progeny for two successive
breedings which followed.
The variation in the individuals is.
of course, one of the points which
help the breeder in his work of selec-
ton. 1t is by discriminating between
the excellence of the best and the
poorest that we are enabled to mount
to higher standards by persistent eff
fort. Yet this tendency to individual
variation is also the weak point in
the chain. 1t is the opening in which
the wedge of degeneracy can easily
enter. Let the animal with poorest
record and virtues be bred. and the
poorest of her progeny likewise be
selected for further breeding. and the
downward course would be marked
and rapid Nature seems to have
placed this as stumbling block in the
way of those who are not careful to
make their selections according to
merit. Whether accidental or other
wise the perpetuation of the breed.
depends entirely upon the selection of
the best. If we once let down the
Jul . NiAtiC WIN Otb III ii uOUu WHICH
will carry us down to the lowest
depths. To understand this one
should some day reverse the condi-
tions usually followed in breeding.
Take any fine breed and note the var
iation in the individuals, and select for
the work the poorest of the lot Then
make each succeeding selection from
the poorest for future breeding, and
within short time the stock bred
will not be worth the keeping. Not
only this, but the variation in the in
dividuals will increase rapidly until
it becomes almost remarkable. 1t is
by careful selection that we eliminate
this tendency to variation in the indi-
viduals, and to that alone must we
trust.-Prof. A. S. Doty, in American
Cultivator.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30
M'kINLEY MADE THE JOKE GOOD.
Circumstances Under which Great
Speech Was Delivered.

pf0SSh was ObtAFtNs0s
Speaking of Mckinley" said a
member of the New York Ohio society.
to a correspondent, reminds me of
one Of the few jokes he ever cracked
from a public platform.
1T was at our dinner OF 1900, given
in his honor Just before the opening Of
his second presidential campaign. The
president had promised to attend, but
with the strict understanding that he
was not to De asked to speak.
The evening program was well I'M
der way when President Southland
arose, looked at Mckinley with the
air of man who was about to take
plunge, and said: II have promised
President Mckinley that will not ask
him to speak. l shall keep that prom
Use, but have made no agreement,
gentlemen, that will prevent your call
ing upon him
The house took the hint There
was q roar and the demand was en-
phatic and insistent.
The President arose He looked
reproachfully at Southland and appeal
ingly at the guests. Then he said: Il
had the solmen promise of your off,
GERS. gentlemen, that l should not be
called upon to speak. 1 have, there
fore. come carefully prepared
with that he took a manuscript
from his pocket. 1t was a written
speech, carefully prepared, and really
sounded the keynote Of his 1900 presi-
dental compaign."
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30
FERTILIZERS FOR PLANTS.

Wncn you use fertilizer you may
apply some kinds of plant foods that
are not desired. Plants have the
power of selection of foods, and will
invariably select that which is best
suited for their purposes. A plant
that requires more potash than phos-
phoTic acid will not use larger guam
tity of phosphoric acid because of it's
being plentiful in the SOIL but will
make an effort to secure the potash;
hence, it is not economical to use fer
tilizers without attempting to select
the kinds which will be favored by the
particular crops to which they are ap-
piled.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30
False Hair Justifies Ultima.

Jennie Amsler's beauty did not draw
William Strong with a single hair, af-
ter the fashion sung by the poet. 1t
drew him by wealth of bewitching
nut-brown locks. apparently a most
perfect crown of womanly loneliness
The spell endured till William found
the hair came from the store. Then
he broke the engagement, and the Su-
preme Court of Iowa has just upheld
him by deciding that he was won
through false pretenses because
through false hair.
There is likely to be a good deal of
contempt of court over this decision
among members of the fair sex who
see in 1t an abridgment of their
rights to pursue happiness by calling
art to the assistance of derlict nature.
Furthermore. the way does seem to
have been opened for much question
able backsliding in betrothals. For if
"made-up" hair can invaldate an en-
gagement, why .4ot artificial teeth as
well, OF a reinforced complexion, or
a curve modelled by the mantua-
maker? 1t is indeed most perilous
precedent-New York World.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30
PEACH CULTURE.

An interesting and exhaustive paper
on Commercial Peach Culture" was
read by Professor Taylor at the an
nual meeting of the Ohio Horticultural
society.
He advised proper business caution
in going into the business, and did
not think it best to invest ones whole
capital in one line of production. For
merly, in years of scarcity, prices
ties free from frost and winter-kill-
ing would sell their whole output at
three or four times what they would
bring in seasons of plenty. This
made the business very profitable.
Such opportunities had mostly passed.
The country was so diversified in eli
mate and means of distribution were
so perfect that there was an abund-
ance of fresh fruit in the large mar
kets at all seasons and people would
not pay fabulous prices for peaches
or anything else. He would therefore
make peach-growing a part of some
other business, either farming or gen.
eral fruit growing. Plant only in To-
calities especially favorable, freedom
from late spring frost being a prime
factor. The winter climate should
also be considered.
For selections for first planting the
experience of careful growers in the
vicinity should be the main guide, it
being foolish to plant varieties which
for some cause had failed. He would
plant a number of varieties suiting
the whole season. and varying tastes
and markets. Yellow peaches delight
in a heavier. soil than white-fieshed
sorts. He would propagate from we'll
known types of bearing trees. There
was no question that in some way
there were several types of several
leading sorts, some of which were de-
cidedly better than others. For the
first two years he would plant corn or
beans in the orchard, but after that it
did not pay. as it interfered so much
in cultivation as to make the crop I'M
profitable. Finally, in producing
fruit, grow only the finest, which end
is reached by good cultivation, fer
tility and severe thinning. In pack
ing and shipping use carefulness and
economy
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30
a JUDGE'S WIFE pz. v"sE o.9 2,
She Suffered for Years and
Felt Her Case Was Hope
Iess--Cured by
Pe-ru-na.

Mrs. Judge McAllister writes from l2l7
West SD St., Minneapolis, Mimi, % fol-
lows:
az suffered for years tcffh pain
In The small of my back aud right
side. IT fntcrfered often Wffh my
domestic and social duties and I
nercr supposed that tooutd be
cured, as the DOCTORS medicine did
not seem 10 help me any.
"FoftttHdfety a. member or our
order adcised me TO fr'D PcrnNd and
gaue IL such high praise that de-
cided to try 10. Although 4 started
in tcfth title Idffh, 4 felt so much
better In a tCeek that 4 Jeft encour-
aged.
~ took tt fdth1nitD Ior seven
tUecIcs aud am happy indeed TO Do
able to sdD that i am entirely cured.
Words Jdtt to cypress mn gratitude.
Perfect health once more Is the best
thing could Ufsh for, and thanks
to PeruHd enjoy that u0W. ~
Minnie Il. McAttfster.
The great popularity of Peruna as ca
tarrh remedy has tempted many people to
initiate Peruna. A great many so-called
catarrh remedies and catarrhal tones are
to be found in many drug stores. These
remedies can be procured by the druggist
much cheaper than Peruna. Peruna can
only be obtained at a uniform price, and
no druggist can get it cent cheaper.
Thus it is that druggists are tempted to
substitute the cheap limitations of Peruna
for Peruna. 1t is done every day without
a doubt.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30
EXPERIENCES WITH SCALE.


have had considerable experience
with various oils as remedy for
San Jose scale. Experience teaches me
that We need a more effective remedy
than these. The best thing l have yet
found is an emulsion the composition
Of which is as follows: Refined kero-
sene 10 gallons; whale oil soap s
pounds; water 40 gallons. am sure
this is more effective than the emul-
sion of twenty per cent. kerosene, with
laundry soap With whale oil soap,
the oil and water mix much better
than with hard soap. | believe fifteen
per cent crude petroleum will kill as
many or more scale than twenty
per cent. kerosene, but the pc
troleum is more apt to kill or injure
the tree. Petroleum is harder to mix
with the water in an emulsion, a good
point in favor of kerosene.
| believe a tree will stand twice as
much oil when there is sap in it as
when perfectly dormant Decidedly
the safest and best time to spray is
when the sap is circulating, about
the time the buds begin to swell in
the spring. 1t may be applied in late
summer or early fall; this last spray
ing is very effective. The scale is very
easily killed then and it stops the
great breeding in progress at this
timer. w. Coviness, in New Eng
land Homestead.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30
TOMATO CULTURE.

The tomato has come to be one of
our most important garden products
though elderly people tell us it was
once raised for its beauty. The red
and yellow plum are grown for pick
ing and preserving, but for the late
market, when large quantities are
wanted, the large varieties are prefer
able. The first step toward success
Is good, early plants. We plant in hot
bed about the middle OF March If the
weather permits, if net, we COW in
boxes in the house Soon after the
second leaf puts OFT we transplant
to larger boxes, and f short of room
we have taken the plants up, thorough
ly stirred the earth, and reset many
of them in the same box This pro-
cess is gone through with three or four
times; then If the weather is still too
cold to plant out we transplant to
cold frame. The more transplantings
they have. the stronger, better plants
we get.
The cold frame is a simple frame of
boards, banked against the side and
generally covered with cloth, although
glass is sometimes used. In this we
put about a foot of good rich earth.
Plants that have undergone the several
removals from box to box and lastly
to the cold frame, seldom give any
trouble when transplanted to the gar
den bed In cold backward springs
/ have kept them in the cold frame
until they were budded to blossom,
yet seldom lost a plant. The several
transplantings give stronger roots,
stouter stems and branching, bushy
tops, instead of the pale spindling
things kept in the hot bed without
weather for planting out. We are
never In hurry to plant in the garden
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30
EVEN IRISH WIT FAILS At TIMES
One Instance Where an Answer WA
Not Forthcoming.


Not Forthcoming.
Repartee is like tennis. The ball 1!
driven backward and forward from on,
player to the other, and the one Oh
whose side 1t last strikes is the loser
1t is terrible thing for an artist at
repartee to find that he has no answer
The nero pretender does not care. lis
will answer something, to the point OF
not, but the artist VIII not debase his
art with a bad answer; he merely sor.
rows for a good one.
There was little Irishman who kept
a liquor shop and he was noted for al
ways having q reply ready. One day q
man came in. laid O dollar bill on the
bar and called for whisky. The pro
prietor set out the bottle and a glass
and the customer filed the glass right
up to the top. rs it a towel you'd be
wantin'?" the proprietor asked, imply
ing thereby that the customer had
poured out a bath, rather than a drink
Look here" said the customer
pointing to the money, there's dol.
lar, you can take the price of this
drink out of it, and If there isn't
enough, tell me how much more you
want and I'll pay 1t, but don't want
any talk from a little Mick of bar
tender"
The proprietor picked up the dollar
and laid down IS cents. AS the Gus
toner disappeared he walked around
In front of the bar and said to a friend
who sat there: Casey, I'd have given
me liquor shop to have knowed what
to answer harl. ~ t',ot -,,- "
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30

In the town of Hildersheim. Ger
many, Is probably the most unique
plant in the world 1t is rash bush
1000 years old. and sprouts from its
branches have realized fabulous sums.
Some years ago a rich Engishman Of
fered S250000 for this entire tree. but
the sum was Indignantly refused. This
wonderful plant clings amid thickly
grown moss against the side of the ia
nous old Church of st. Michael 1t
is claimed that it has bloomed peren-
nially since the days of King Alfred,
and this statement has never been dis
puted, for its record has been as care
fully kept as the pedigree of the blu
est-blooded family in the kingdom. 1t
is supposed to have been discoved
by some mysterious means through
the medium Of King Louis of Hill
dersheim. as far back as 1922.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30
CANCER CURE BY 8. .. ..


All Chronic. Dsep-Sested Skin and Blood
Diseases Cured. To Prove 1t b ID. %. Free.
Mrs. NJ L. Adams, Fredonia, Ala, took
Botanic Blood Balm (B. B b. which eff
fectually cuEed an eating cancer of the
noee and face The sores healed up per.
fectly Many doctors had given up her
case as hopeless. Hundreds of cases Of
cancer of the face lip, breast, eating, Of
fensive, fostering sores, persistent PIN
pies, carbuneles, suppurating swellings have
been cured by the B b. B.; all the sores
healed up perfectly. B. b B. also cures
eczema, itching humors, scabs and scales,
bone pains, ulcers, offensive pimples, blood
poison, carbuncle, scrofuls, risings and
bumps on the skin and all blood troubles.
Druggists, 81 per large bottle, To prove
1t, B. b. B., free and prepaid by writing
BOTANIC BLOOD BALH Co, u Mitchell
St, Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and
special free medical advice sent in scaled
letter
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30
FLOWING THE GARDEN.

Plow the garden location deep and
work it well with the harrow until
the ground is very fine. One half
the labor will be saved if this is done,
as the laying of of the rows and the
covering of the seed can only be done
well when the ground is fine. For a
small garden there is no tool so ser
viceable as a steel hand rake, as it
can be used not only for making the
soil fine but also for destroying young
weeds.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30
WORTHY OF CORPORATION LAwYER
sngSOstlon That Caused . Thirsty Crowd
to ReJoloe.

to Rejoice.
Four OF five good fellows, in the
same line Of business, rec Entity "swore
OFF" They had never tippled to ex-
cess, but they took a notion that It
would be a good thing to quit, and
accordingly quit for a period Of thirty
days. The agreement was drawn up
in writing and signed by each. The
third day after some of the parties to
the agreement began to chafe under
the restraint. They had never before
felt the need of drink quite as badly
as after the ink used in drawing up
tho agreement had become dry One
OF them, at last, dropped in on one OF
the others, and. Of course. the swear
ing off proposition was Immediately
brought up.
"I'd like awful well to have a nip"
said the caller
Same here" was the response.
But l don't see how we can get
around that agreement"
Neither do l."
Il read once that no document how
ever carefully drawn, will stand in
court. If it is attacked in the right
way"
Il see CLEAN Of hope" was the re-
ply. Lets read this agreement over
carefully" They did so, and 1t was
discovered that the agreement did
not call for thirty consecutive days,
but merely for thirty days. The man
that hit upon this bright idea was
hailed as a born lawyer. who was
wasting his time in the railroad bust
ness. There was an immediate ad-
journment to a popular West Superior
street thirst cure.-Duluth News-Tri-
hffpa
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30

We would caution all people against ac-
cepting substitutes for Peruna. Insist upon
having Peruna There is no other inter
nal remedy for catarrh that will take the
place of Peruna. Allow no one to persuade
you to the contrary
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use Of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will be
pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of The
Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus. 0.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30
Town In Serious Difficulties.

A remarkable state OF affairs has
arisen in the town of Bandon, County
Cork, Ireland. The local governing
body is hopelessly insolvent. The
other day the sheriff, executing a writ,
seized the gas works, which is the
property of the local commissioners,
in satisfaction Of debt. The supply
of coal and the by-products OF the
works were sold at auction and the
town was left in darkness.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30
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THE SMALL. CROPS

Do not miss having small patches of
sage, mint, thyme and other pot
plants. Parsley can be grown from
seed the first year, and will last two
or more seasons if cared for. Spear
mint will grow and increase from a
few plants and will thrive on a damp
location. Sage, if once established,
will remain for years. Pot plants take
up but little room and can be made
ornamental in a garden.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30

The Kings coronation, the grandest and
most costly function Of modern times, will
be attended by people from all over the
world, many Of whom will take the ocean
voyage as a means of improving their health.
Many others, however, cannot afford an
ocean trip, but they can recover their health
II they will use Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
the celebrated remedy for all stomach and
liver complaints. 1t will euro indigestion,
dyspepsia, constipation and biliousness. Bo
sure to try it,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30

A powder. It rests the feet. Cures Corns,
Bunions, Swollen, Sore, Hot, Gallons, Aching,
Sweating Feet and Ingrowing Nails. Aliens
Foot Easo makes new or tight shoes easy. At
all Druggists and Shoe stores. % cents. Ac-
cept no substitute. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted. LeEoy, n. Y.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30

Switzerland has. at Bex, salt mines
which have been worked for 348 years.
Tho galleries are twenty-five miles in
ength and the profit S75,O a year.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30

W. O. Mccall, Granville, o., writes: ~ find
your Tetterine to be u marvelously good
thing for skin Diseases" zoe. Il box from
J: 7. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ca, ii your drug
gist don't keep It,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30

NJ. L. Thompson 81 Co., Druggists, cou-
dersport, Pa, say Halls Catarrh Cure is the
best and only sure cure for catarrh they ever
sold. Druggists sell it, 75c.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30

The man who will do good an often
as he has opportunity will soon have
plenty of opportunities.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallble
medicine for coughs and colds.--N. w.
SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, MI. Feb. II, 1900
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30

FITS permanently cured. No fits orneryous-
ness after first days use Of DR.. Hines Grea.
EerveRestorer. 4 2trial bottle and treatiseireo
Dr.. Il. Il. KI1NE. Ltd. so Aroh St plliln Pa
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30

People who are in love with themselves
have no fear Of rivals.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30

To enjoy the sublime respect of his
wife a man must mako her believe that
the easiest thing for him to do is to
make money.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teethjng, soften the gums, reducesinfammae
tion ,allays pain cures wind collie. 25c. bottl.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30

until spring is we'll advanced. The
consequence is, we generally have
plants enough and to spare.-Jennie
M. Wilson, Agricultural Epitomist.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30

Time may be money, but you've got to
spend the one to make the other.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30

The Berlin fire department was
called out 1000 times last year.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30
Ask Your Dealer ForAuen's roos-Eass,

The man who invents excuses invariablS
infringes on an old patent.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30

When fellow is sharp it doesn't pay to
sit on him
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30

A large whale gives en- an average twenty
tons of rendered oil.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30

A pensive wife is better than an expen-
sive one.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-05-30
Ohio Knows Tetterino.

The man who is pulled up with pride is
the one who can scarcely contain himself.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-03-21


If so, don't join in the other fellows fight or
you might get red paint on you We are offering
you better bargains now than you get in cities.
We are SELLING YOU COAL OIL CHEAPER
THAN JOBBERS CAN BUY 1T. You are sound
minded-you know it will not last always. This is
the time to take advantage of cheap prices.
Save your money and buy Head Light Oil at lOc
per gallon, guaranteed to be better than any zoe
oil sold. You will have to pay your merchant 25c
credit Don't let them talk you into the idea
that by buying oil and paying 25cyou will hut the
other fellow. You will be the one hurt. Some
have made the assertion that if we gave oil away
they would make you pour it out and sell you at
25c. per gallon. We don't think that there is a
man in Hardeman County who is sold and paid for
or will have to do what BILL or JOHN says
Buy where you get the best and the cheap
est Every gallon guaranteed to give satisfaction.
w. J. Redo & SON.
w. T. Savage 8 Co.