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WHEAT STEM MAGGOT.
"erSetlc frecantton Must BE Taken
or This Destructive Pest VIII
Greatly Increase.

The wheat stem maggot, NOR, as it
is sometimes called, the wheat bulb
worm, has proved to be rather a scri-
GUS pest in some localities, and we
apprehend that some precaution
must be taken or it will greatly in
crease, says the Iowa Homestead,
Its presence may be easily detected
IN crop. When the maggot form of
the insect enters the stalk it cuts off
the stem just above the upper joint,
with the result that the head takes
on a rlpened appearance while the
crop is yet green.
1t seems to be more plentiful
where both winter and spring wheat
are grown in the same locality. In
this case the mature insects with
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29

Corn ~ the cheapest OF all 1000 LOT
the formation Of fat, but 1at Is no'
what Is wanted II the best results are
expected in egg production. oats Is
!. better food for the production OF
.10s Oats contain more protein 'hah
cern hut less starch; protein Is esPe-
c..Ilv valuable in the formation OF ,ne
elements that make the egg. "a I'd
corn nor oats, however, should DC -
.Yclusiyely. One part corn ana w.
800 oats mixed and ground makes
: .ood ration, especially il it is varied
;th : little green stun, sucn as cu'
.ls-er or cabbage.-Rursl World
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
Roots in Hog RatIons.

So far as economy is concerned lit
tie can be said about roots in the "a
ton for the hog. But they have q
value IN addition to the nutriment
that is in them. It takes from six to
eight pounds of roots to equal in
feeding value one pound of mixed
grain. But the feeding of roots keeps
the animals in good condition, which
in turn helps them use to advantage
the grains they receive. They pre-
vent young and growing pigs from
getting too fat. Hogs as well as
other animals seem to want some
bulky feed and the roots supply that
need. In fact the snout of the hog
was given him to permit him to dig
into the earth after roots, and we
can well imagine that they are there
fore OF unusu al value to him. There
il little doubt that roots are not fed
to hogs in America as freely as they
should be.-Farmers' Review.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
Fossils on Mount stephen.

In making the ascent of>Mount Ste
phen, one Of the giant mountains of
British Columbia, at the foot of which
a river runs through what is euphoni-
ously termed the Kicking Horse Val
lev, that hardy Alpine climber, Mr.. Ed
ward Whymper came upon novel and
unexpected find. A considerable way
up, at a height $500 feet above sea-
level. he Clipped out number of fos-
sill trilobites fast embedded in the rock.
These curious little wriggling crea-
lures, not unlike wood lice in form. and
having the same capacity Of rolling
themselves into bail when danger
threatened, swarmed in the Palaeozoic
seas, and are amongst the earliest
known forms of life on the earth. In
the same fossil bed was found large
marine prawn. Mr.. Whymper has sent
several of his best specimens for ex-
animation by the biologists of the
Natural History museum, South
ton.-Westminster Gazette.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29

H..
wings deposit their eggs upon the
young plants of winter wheat. When
these hatch, the larvae feed upon the
central part of the plants on their
course downward. They remain dur
ing the winter in the surface of the
ground and appear in the spring in
the adult form. These in turn lay
their eggs upon spring wheat plants
and cause the destruction of such
plants as they feed upon. However,
the devastation of the first brood in
the spring is seldom noticed. 1t is
the second brood of flies whose
progeny brings about the work of
destroying the wheat beds. 1t is
claimed that even a third brood
makes its appearance and again de-
posts it's eggs upon young wheat. 1t
is our opinion that grasses will fur
nish Inc necessary breeding ground
just rs well as winter wheat.
The accompanying illustration
shows portions of two heads of
wheat that have been affected by the
insect, as well as the pupa and larva
form and mature condition of the in
sect. These are magnified, and con-
ception of the real size may be OBJ
tanned by the little character placed
beside each figure, which indicates
their exact length.
The available remedies for this in
sect are preventive rather than cura-
tive. Wheat should not be grown
continuously on the same soil, and.
indeed, long rotation should be in
troduced in which there are variety
of crops. We have known many per-
sons who were troubled with this
pest to burn their stubble, thinking
in this way that they brought about
the destruction of large numbers.
Fortuna tely there is fungous dis
ease that attacks this maggot and
fly. so that there is some likelihood
of its rapid increase being prevented.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
TROUBLE BEGINS.

Trouble begins with the first back
ache. Backache comes in many
forms. Sudden twinges of pain, sharp
stitches, slow exhaustive aches.
Most backache pains are kidney
pains.
The Kidneys fail to perform the
duties nature intends them to do
and the warning of trouble comes
through the back.
Neglect the kidney warning, grave
complications will surely follow.
Urinary disorders - Diabetes
Bright's Disease-are the downward
steps of neglected kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure every kid
ney and bladder sickness and the
cure lasts. Read this proof of it:
Mrs. Adam Guntle, residing at FOL
South Plum ST., Charlottesville, Ind,
says: II made public statement in
1897 saying that Doan's Kidney Pills
had cured a member of our family
after he had suffered for years with
a weak back and kidney troubles.
He took three boxes of this remedy
and was completely cured. Now
three years have elapsed since I
made this statement and I am only
too pleased to reendorse it. I have
also used Doan's Kidney Pills myself,
obtaining the best results. I have
recommended this remedy to my
friends and neighbors as one which
can always be depended upon"
A free trial of this great Kidney
medicine which cured Mrs. Guntle
will be mailed on application to any
part of the United States. Address
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
For sale by all druggists, price so
cents per box.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
"Prectselx a. Adxerti.ed.v

Soon after one of the largest American
railways had been opened traveller noticed
= marked disregard for punctuality On the
part Of the officials, but he was interested
in the country and made no complaint. At
last the terminus was reached There he
met beaming official OF the company, who,
pulling out mis- watch, said:
Just look and see what time you make
it, will you please"
1T wants ten minutes to one" said the
traveller, little puzzled
eyes, sir, 1880 exactly, and that's the
hour she's timed to arrive! How's that for
promptness: Crossing the continent, al
most 5000 miles, and getting here at IL: 50
o'clock precisely as advertised"
II can't deny that, you know" said the
traveller; chow many days were you late?"
'On. two or three. perhaps. but we struck
the coast at II: 50!'-St Louis Republic.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29

in square knot. There is very little
trouble placing this moose. 1t is tight
ened when in place by twisting the
helve There is little danger of the
hogs biting ones hand when using it.
When we use the contrivance on a
horse that balks we call it "persuad-
err" In this case it is used on the un-
der jaw. By twisting it mercifully a
minute, more or less, the horse will
start as well as ever. We used it on
one of our horses quite number of
times. Have no use for it NOVA. C.
Hubbard, in Ohio Farmer
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
-
xxhnieSa1e Chicken Picking.

The modern methods OF chicken PICK
ing are interesting. The chicken il
csi,tvred by means Of a hook on
long stick and sharp knife stuck into
its mouth reaches the brain and causes
instant death. The penetration OF the
brain causes the feathers to relax and
they are easily picked dry An average
worker can pick about 125 chickens
day. Feathers soiled by blood and wa
Ter are used for farm fertilizers; col
cred feathers are used in the manu1ac-
4pre Of featherbone whips, while Inc
whit. ones are mixed with duck feath-
ers for pillows.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
M You believe This storys

The Oldest chestnut about the dog
which could count sheep and bark as
every one hundredth passed through
the gate has been improved upon some
what. The latest version is that OF
the man who owned a bitch and pup.
when the sheep were running past the
mother gave a zap for every so sheep
that passed, and the PUP instantly
made a scratch on the ground with its
raw. Thus, after the flock had gone
through, all the man bad to do was
10 count up the pups tallies to arrive
at the total number of sheep. tits said
that there are some people who have
not themselves seen this remarkable
instance Of canine sagscity who don't
believe the story.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
PRACTICAL hog HOLDER.
A Continuance Which Does It's Work
Well without INJECTING Any I'M
necessary Pain.

We take an ak helve that is useless
for that purpose any more. Saw of
the part that was in the ak and bore
three-quarter inch hole in the fat
part remaining, about two inches from
the end Put rope or cord, of suf-
fcient length to make loop eight or
ten inches long, through the hole in
the helve and tie the ends together
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
CURE SICK HEADACHE.


Cream two tablespoonful OF but
ter, add gradually one cupful Of pow
dered sugar and little lemon juice.
Beat in as many crushed berries AZ
the mixture will hold and serve cold;
or melt over hot water and serve hot.
Use this same sauce with a cottage
pudding.-Good Housekeeping.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
A Better Understand ding.

do you think you will like me just
as WE'LL" she asked, when tell you
my hair is dyed?'
"Yes, DEAR" answered her elderly
lover. Il have known it all the time
Will you think any the less of me when
1 confess that my hair is a wig?''
Not at all. l knew it was, the first
time I ever saw you"
After which the billing and cooling
went on with even greater tenderness
than before.-Chicago Tribune
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
Befter Tnau Me<iicine.

doctor, do you remember three
months ago that you predicted posi-
lively that I would be dead man in
six weeks?"
why, yes, L"
"Well. I've got friend in the next
room who isdespondent about himself.
Just tel, him there is no hope for him,
will you?''-N. Y. Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
How They Affected Him.

"Yes, my poor husband suffers so
much with dyspepsia says the first
woman.
"Whatcaused it?" asks the second.
"He always props the paper in front
Of him at breakfast, and think he got
the dyspepsia from reading SO many OF
the health-food sdvertisements."-
Judge.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29

IFOUOIes sssD0VI0 r. WuOeF.
In 1899 The Sangerlust cele brated its
fftieth anniversary with a large cele-
bration in New York City. The follow
ing Is his testimony:
"About two years ago caught Sc
we're cold while travelling and which
settled into catarrh of the bronchial
tubes, and so affected my voice that
was obliged to cancel my engagements.
In distress was advised to try Pernna,
and although had never used patent
medicine before, sent for bottle.
words but lily describe my surprise
to find that within few days ! was
greatly relieved, and within three
weeks l was entirely recovered. am
never without it now, and take an &C.
casional dose when l feel run down."
Julian Weisslitz.
If you do not derive prompt and sat-
isfactory results from the use Of Peru
ma write at once to Dr. Hartman. Civ
ing full statement Of your case and
he will be pleased to give you his valu-
able advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman. President OF
The Hartman Sanitarinm. Columbus,
0hio
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
Bounds of Character

Character is bounded on the north
by industry, on the east by integrity.
on the south by morality and on the
west by sobriety.-Chicago Daily
News,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29

No one would ever be bothered with con.
stIpation If everyone knew how naturally
and quickly Burdock Blood Bitters regulate
the stomach and bowels
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29

Sibyi-"Oh, Mr.. De Tanqpe, why do you
refer to my singing as treat" De Tanque
your liquid notes fairly into1icate me. p
Baltimore Herald
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
Gr2tifude

II think" said the doctor, "tha: you have
perityphiitis."
"Oh, thanks" Cholly murmured family.
II almost hope that / may never get well
It will be SO nice to die Chicago
Reeord Herald
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29

"a dose in time saves lives" DR.. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup; natures remedy for
coughs, colds, pulmonary diseases OF every
sort
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29

II often see the foreign paper. alludins
to floating debts" said the grand vizier
'Wbat is floating debit" Ny navy"
groaned the sultan Of Turkey.-Ph delphia
Record.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29

Scald head is an eczema OF the scalp-very
severe sometimes, but it can be cured.
Doan's Ointment, quick and permanent in
its results. At any drug store, 80 cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29

Cures Group, sore throat, pulmonary trou-
bles.-Monarch over pain OF every sort. DR..
Thomas Electric Oh.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29

He-'I would die for you" She-"Hov
much is your life insurance? "-Philadelpni
Bulletin
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
A Thin.SOil Crop.

Egotism is one of the crops most easily
cultivated. A popularity of the plant is
that it makes the most rapid and perma-
nent growth on the barrenest Of mental
reservations.-Los Angeles Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29

Lots of people who admit they are in re-
duced circumstances would get fighting mad
if anyone accused them of being poor.-Chi-
cago Daily News,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29

Congressman ID. r. WILDER, of One
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus
Gentiemen---"Pe Persuaded by a frjc
almost fully recovered after the use
that Peruna Is all you claim for 1t, ane
to all who are afflicted with catarrhal
Pe-ru-na = Preventive and Cure for Colds
Mr.. C.. f. Given, Sussex, n. B., Vice
President of 1.-The Pastime Boating
Club" writes:
whenever the cold weather sets in
have for years past been very sure to-
catch a severe cold which was hard to
throw off, and which would leave after
effects on my constitution the most of
the winter.
Last winter I was advised to try
Peruna, and within five days the cold
was broken up and in five days more
l was we'll man. recommended it to
several Of my friends and all speak the
highest praise for it. There is nothing
like Peruna for catarrhal affiliations.
Its we'll nigh inkalIible as q cure, and
IgIadiy endorse II. "---C. r. Given.
Prominent Singer Saved From Loss
of Voice.
Mr.. Julian Weisslitz, 175 Seneca
street, Buffalo, N. Y, is corresponding
secretary of The Sangerlust, of New
York; is the leading second bass of the
Sangerlust, the largest German sing
ing society of New York and also the
oldest.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ;|[3;fliI@i|I
A Matter of Wonder.

Many people who wouldn't think of tell
ing q lie snow great tact in evading the
truth.-IndianapolisN News
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
HE FILLED THE BILL.
BEING Big Enough, He Spoke Up ana
Was Accepted without
Delay.

"Why," he asked, when they had seated
themselves alone at one end of the porch,
do you suppose it is that educated women
do not marry"
But educated women do marry" she re:
Piled. 81 know of three or four educated
women who have been married within the
past month or two"
ooh, yes, Of course, some OF them marry.
But why do so many of them remain sip'
gle"
Perhaps it is because the educated wom-
ans horizon is broader than that OF the un-
educated; because she demands more"
"Then it is not because she looks upon
marriage itself as bad thing"
ooh, dear, ne!"
"And you have declined proposals be.
cause you have demanded much"
She tied and united her dainty handker-
chief, relates the Philadelphia Times, and
looked down and blushed and family an
swered
YES One of them was five feet and three
inches and the other couldn't have weighed
more than 80 pounds"
BEING six feet four in his socks, he then
spoke out and got her.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-10-18
HINTS AND HELPS.

Watercress is a good, all around
braceup for the system.
Coarse, brown paper, such as is used
by butchers, is best for draining fried
things upon.
1t is said that ordinary lima beans
are good to allay thirst. They have
also many beneficial properties.
Wipe the mica doors of your stove
with cloth dampened with vinegar,
and the dust will come off, leaving the
mica bright.
Strange as it may seem, a clear day
is much better for making fruit iellies
than cloudy one, as the atmosphere
affects the boiling of sugar
To steam potatoes peel them, and
when very clean put them in a colan-
der over boiling water; cover tightly
with lid and leave them until done.
Soda and ammonia have a tendency
to make silk and wooden goods yellow
If used in the washing, while borax
tends rather to brighten. If clothes
are not thoroughly rinsed the color
will always be bad.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-10-18

TEE SIGN OF THE HIDDEN SGEArurG-
For full Ave minutes after the man
: had disappeared she stood stock still
against the window peering intently
through the curtain. Then she threw
herself back into the nearest armchair.
with a sigh, and as looked at her i
saw that she was very pale and evil
der tly greatly agitated.
tWhy, you are going TO faint 1
said. What Is the matter with your
Nothing. nothing" she gasped.
Then; "Davie. Davie, has he gomez"
"of course" 1 answered, 'long ago.
WhYT'
But she seemed plunged In thought
and aid not answer. Presently she
looked up at me and said, ibid 1 be-
tray myself?"
~ had to admit that she had acted in
4 d way that was strange to her. 1t was
the first time L had ever seen any one
come tovour door who had been treated
with such scant courtesy. Usually the
most hospitable of women, she seemed
suddenly TO have lost that polite con-
sideration for others which 1 had al
ways associated with her. And the
more surprising was 1t In this instance.
as the man came as a friend of her
husband. Upon my mentioning this
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-10-18
A FEW coNUNDRUMS.

What has only one foot? A stock
ing.
What game do the waves play at?
Pitch and toss.
How do bees dispose of their hon
ey? They cell it.
What soup would cannibals prefer
A broth of boy.
What sort of men are always above
board? Chessmen.
Who is the oldest lunatic on rec
ord? Time out of mind.
When is a man more than q man
When he is beside himself.
What is muff? Something that
holds a lady's hand and doesn't
squeeze it.
When is a clock on the stair dan
gerous? When it runs down anc
strikes one.
why is a pig in the kitchen like &
house on fire? The sooner it's out
the better.-N. Y. World.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-10-18
CONCERNING POSTAGE STAMPS

The two-pound rose-red of Ri odesia,
1890 issue. catalogues $50 in Sixtieth
edition. is selling by London dealers at
ish South Africa company, in London,
for face value-$9.74.
A Melbourne paper announces that
the s2 Victoria, long promised, has at
last been issued The stamp will not
be used in appreciable quantities by
the public. but 1t wzl, however, serve
a useful purpose, when affixed to doc
uments covering the issue of an equiv
alent number of circulars or papers.
which will then only have to be brand
ed: paid at Melbourne" instead OF
having stamps affixed to each one of
them.
While the descriptions of counter
terfeits In the philatelic press have an
admitted instructive value, yet it is
known that they do not have so great
an influence as is sometimes supposed.
1t seems that the average collector is
not stamp student who revels in the
comparison of minute details-he does
not take the time If he has it. He buys
from reliable dealers and he feels safe
in trusting to their knowledge. If at
any time they are at fault and sell him
forgery, he knows that he will suf-
fer no loss, but have his money or it's
equivalent refunded.
The poor results attained in the
printing of the new British stamps
have led to the suggestion that the au-
thorities in England make inquiries
anew as to the relative merits and
practicabitiy of the two methods of
stamp printing, surface and recess.
Years ago, in England, the line engrav-
ing process was discarded in favor of
Typography, but the argument is now
advanced that the successful applica-
ton of steam printing to bne-engraved
plates (all the old British line-en-
graved stamps were hand-printed)
has equalized the comparative cost Of
the process, and since the authorities
seem to have given up the exclusive use
of doubly fugitive colors-the washy
purple and green-the arguments of
the De La Rue, surface-printing party
have been sadly weakened.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-10-18
CHAPTER III.
SEE THE SIGN AGAIN.


That evening was made memorable
for two things-one that happened at
Maidenhead, and one that happened
elsewhere. But how could one foresee?
How sad 1t is that God, who sends us
the warning, has not endowed us with
intelligence enough to understand it.
Much could not be expected from a boy
Of 10, though even he might have seen
something had he taken the trouble to
look. But in no way was the superior
of other boys. Power was not given
me to peer behind the curtain of the
future.
That night passed very pleasantly.
We drove into Maidenhead, as arrang-
ed; had dinner there and afterward
visited the entertainment, over which,
1 remember, roared with laughter
1 would give something to be able to
laugh now over such imbecilities, but
/ think all the laughter died in me that
night. Just as some men dissipate
wildly before they blow their brains
out or crack jokes in the face of death
so drew 1 the longest, Ioudest and last
note of laughter out of me on that oc
| casion-that is, laughter free OF
thought, of intellectual restraint. Some
| times 1 would like to laugh, but re
membering 1 stop as one who has nc
right to be merry. The bone clapping
Christy is to me a sight as sad as
death itself; the jar and jingle of the
tambourine set every nerve in me shud
dering.
The drive back after the perform
| ance was delightful. albeit that the