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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-19
A Potato Digger.

New York Letter in Country Gentleman.
My neighbor. who is just now digging his
twenty acres of potatoes, has invested in
500 potato digger. which is certainly the
most efficient implement for the purpose
that / have ever seen. 1t digs up earth and
potatoes and elevates both bodily on to a
screen, down which they roll. leaving the
potatoes and the coarse Jumps of soil even
~ spread upon the surface Of the ground.
Not a potato is left undug or buried after
screening; the bars in the screen are one
and one-half inches apart This digger has
been inspected while at work by nearly all
the farmers in the neighborhood. and, judg-
ing from remarks heard. there will be many
more OF them in operation around here next
season But ii is too costly for any but
those who grow potatoes largely, and TX re-
quires four horses 10 draw IL; so a farmer
viii have to have at his command at least
six horses, Unless he pits the potatoes
in the field. STILL my neighbor has some
thing the others do not have. and that
seems suIrlcient TO make them determined
TO possess il, whether they can afford IL or
not. There cannot be too much emulation
however, in getting ahead on the good
roads movement.
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way. The time to destroy weeds is when
they are just coming up through the
ground, in spring, and by burning the ref
use in the fall.
Half-manuring a field Is sometimes a loss.
as the labor and time are really thrown
away IL the manure Is spread over too
much surface. 1t cannot supply plant food
to be of service unless the quantity Is such
as TO afford sufiiciency to the crop, and
IL is better TO use all the manure on small
plot than TO attempt to spread large field
with q limited quantity.
Grinding the corn and cob does not add
much to the ration, but the ground cob
serves to dilute the grain and increase the
bulk, which makes the combination better
than the ground grain alone. When used
with ground oats and bran IL Is an excel
lent food. and il may be used with cut
straw or hay. All grain foods. when
ground, will give better results IL fed with
animals will be improved when both kinds
are fed together.
There Is plenty OF work 10 do in winter
il the farm is rightly managed. IL is the
season OF the year for all repairs and re-
newals. Every implement or piece of ma
chinery should be overhauled and all re-
pairs ordered. so as to be ready for spring
work. An implement that Is In good order
saves labor and enables the farmer TO hurry
With the early work when every day IL
valuable. The farmer who does not place
his implements under cover at this season
may be forced TO buy new ones much sooner
that he expects.
II is difficult 10 make a proper COMPARE
sion between corn fodder and hay. because
the quality of either largely depends upon
the curing. Bright, green corn fodder.
shredded cut fine. is superior TO improp-
erly cured hay, while good hay Is far SUI
perior 10 corn fodder that was not cut
down until the leaves turned yellow. IL
fodder Is tender and juicy the animals will
prefer the stalks 10 the leaves, as the
stalks are rich In sugar. but muh depends
upon the stage of growth at which the
stalks were harvested.
Potatoes are the most expensive OF all
the staple foods. They contain from 80 to
800 pounds OF water in every 100 pounds
TIE solid matter being mostly starch. The
farmer also finds the potato crop one OF the
most exacting IN It's requirements OF labor.
one OF the greatest obstacles being warfare
against beetles and diseases. Al present
prices potatoes are more expensive than
beef. considering the actual proportion OF
nutritious matter contained but 10 Is only
when prices are high that the potato crop
is very profitable. owing to the expenses
necessary for its cultivation.
Turnips and carrots make excellent win
ter food. For cattle they should be sliced
with a root slicer. which does the work
very rapidly. Even poultry can consume
The way 10 prepare sliced roots Is 20 sprin-
kle cornmeal and bran over the mess and
give IL TO the cattle or fowls at least once a
day. The advantages are that such foods
are succulent, easily digested and they af-
ford a change from the usual dry rafions-
Ensilage should also be given IL there Is q
supply on hand. but the root crops win Be
found excellent. no matter what the other
foods may be-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-19
A Scarcity of Horses.
Scientific American.

SClenIlnc AMERICAN
With all our American ingenuity and en-
terprise in manufacturing electric cars and
automobiles TO relieve the horse of the
drudgery of increasing work and the cruel
ty of drivers. the horse is being advanced
TO higher plane of utility and luxury.
There is no longer demand for the cheap
er grades of street-car horses. The Afri-
can war took several thousand. but the
armies of the world call for the better
class of horses. The old cab horse, that
stands in the streets day and night, is be-
ing supplanted by automobiles in cities
where good pavements prevail, just as the
horse was relieved from the street cars
by electricity: thus, step by step. the horse
is being advanced. and we welcome every
Improvement I'm mechanical power as a
blessing TO the horse.
The growth of our cities and industrial
centers increases the demand for horses of
a better class. The big draught teams In
our city streets indicate the prosperity in
this country. and IL Is the ambition of our
manufacturers TO get the finest draught
horses to be had. While our merchants and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-19

Field and Farm.

Field ana dTrf
The large feeders generally prefer lamb
feeding. rather than the older sheep. as
they get quicker returns and generally Sc
cure higher prices in proportion to the in
vestment Good feeders can make light
weight feeding lambs often double in
weight in a four months liberal feed IL
would not do for the average feeder to fig
ure on such returns. however. Older NUT
tons, on the other hand. do not gain flesh
so rapidly as lambs. nor do they bring so
much on the market. the margin between
the two ranging from $3.50 to 81. From
this must be deducted the difference In the
cost OF feeders. as lambs sell higher than
do thin muttons, the difference sometimes
amounting to 81 per hundred weight All
other things being equal. IL Is generally
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THE PL Il N


tE- Every Line of Merchandise Is Represented.
The Merchants Association OF indianapolis In
clndes ALL of the representative retail stores OF
the city, and covers practically every line OF nier
chandse needed for personal or home use. You
spend 50 90 at one store. SO. 100 at another
$500 at another and $500 in miscellaneous pur-
chases-there S25.0c expended. for which your
round trip fare will be refunded.
py Persons Living at Greater Distance Than
Forty Miles May Have Their Fare Re
bated. To illustrate: II you live 90 miles away
the Association refunds you 40 miles of it both
ways, leaving the cost OF only 20 miles to you
u Inferurban passengers ARE GIVEN ENTIRE
FARE FOR ENTIRE DISTANCE, but should ask
conductors for cash receipt, and the receipt must
be shown at stores where purchases are made
nag The Merchants Association Guarantees
to each customer the iuhllment OF the above
proposition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-19
Cold Storage for Apples.
New England Farmer

New England Farmer.
The horticultural department Of the Iowa
experiment station has one hundred barrels
of standard varieties Of Iowa apples In
cold storage 10 determine the relative keep
ing qualities of the varieties. tA length OF
time they may be held successfully and the
best temperature for storing. From three
to ten barrels of each variety have been
used
The apples were bought in the heart Of
the Adams county apple district. at pre-
vailing prices. and were packed by COM
mercial packer under the direction OF the
experiment station. The results should be
a fair guide, both 20 the commercial or
chardisr and dealer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-19

pGsr The Merchants Association of Indfanap-
oils will refund the round trip fare to persons
living within radius of forty miles from Indian
apolis upon the purchase of $25 90 worth of mer-
chandse from member of the Association or
from all combined. and
cE One Per Cent. Additional Cash Rebate will
be allowed on all purchases in excess OF twenty
five dollars 1925 00).
Dg- Ask For Merchants Association Rebate
Book III the first store you enter OF those named
above members; insist on having each
purchase entered in the rebate book in
every members store you trade, aad when
through buving present book at the Columbia
National Bank any time between 8 a. M and
p. and get your rebate. It's all very simple
extra trouble Application for rebate book
must be made at the time purchase is made.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-19
Farm Notes.

Leaves should be thrown on the poultry
house floor. not only because they afford
scratching material in which the fowls can
exercise, but also because they prevent
keeping the house warm.
A clean soil in the fall. and the weeds
destroyed before they seed. will save one
half the labor in the spring. Seeds of
weeds start OF in growth very early, and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-19

money In lamb feeding than mutton feed
ing. The big exception to this. and one that
ought to be taken advantage of by all
feeders, is that feeding muttons can often
be bought at bargains. bunch or two of
well-bought thin sheep from one to two
years old, whether ewes or wethers, will
often make a feeder far more money than
his remunerative bunch of lambs. In this
country il is a good rule that IL one should
see a cheap bunch of thin sheep not to
miss the opportunity to buy it, as it will
surely net a DrOfit
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-19

r. n. RUPERT.
Furniture and Stoves.
SAkS & co. The Model),
Mems and Boys Outntters.
SANDER & RECKER.
Furniture.
THE STAR STORE,
Dry Goods. Carpets. cloaks. ETC.
ADOLF SCHLEIcHER CO..
Carpets, Wall Paper and Draperies-
TAYLOR CARPET CO.. Retail Dept. J
Carpets and Upholstery
YONNEGUT HARDWARE CO..
(Retal Dept) Hardware.
JULIUS c. WALK & son,
Diamonds. Jewelry and siiverwarA
II. p. WATSON & CO..
Dry Goods. Cloaks and Millinery.
WHEN CLOTHING STORE,
Clothing and Mems Furnishings.
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L. s. AYRES & CO..
Dry Goods. Cioaks ana Millinery.
BADGER FURNITURE CO.,
Furniture. Carpets and Draperies.
D. H. BALDWIN & CO.,
Manufacturers and Retail Dealers OF
Pianos and Organs
BESTEN & LANGEN,
Ladies Suits and Wraps.
BLISS, SWAIN & co. Inc Progress),
Clothing and Mems Furnishings.
VIM. II. BLOCK CO.,
Dry Goods. Cloaks. etc.
THE BOWEN.MERRILL CO.,
Books and Stationery.
The EAGLE a.. Strauss & co.,,
Clothing and Mems Furnishings.
FEEkEY FURNITURE & STOVE CO.,
Furniture and Carpets.
ALBERT GALL,
Carpets and Upholstery.
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DO YOUR SHOPPING AT INDIANAPOLIS.

CHARLES L. HARTMANN.
Furniture. Carpets and Stoves.
lSkE BROS,
Furniture and Upholstery.
PAUL II. kRAUSS.
Mems Furnishings and ehirtmaker.
KAHN TAILORING CO..
Talors.
GEORGE J. MAR0TT.
Shoes.
CHARLES MAYER & CO.,
(Retail Department. Silverware ana
China
w. II MESSENGER,
Furniture and Carpets.
L. E. MORRISON & CO.,
Trunks, Travelling Bags and Rubber
Goods.
THE NEW YORK STORE,
Dry Goods. CARPETS and Furniture.
PEOPLES 0UTFi1TlNG CO..
Furniture and House Furnishings.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-19

way. The time to destroy weeds is when
they are Just coming up through the
ground, in spring, and by burning the ref
use i'm the fall
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-17
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She went for a pint OF the liquid curse,
That fair small child OF my simple verse:
Her mother sent her. and little thought
What more those pence for her daughter
bought
She got her beer; Int she got beside
A thousand evils that eventide.
For she saw the examples OF sin and shame.
Results OF the drink for which she came.
She heard the talk at that bar Of death,
And breathed for a moment that tainted
breath;
And the pure young mind got an unknown
thought,
None knew the stain that she homeward
brought
She saw. she heard. and she tasted. too.
The foaming draught Of that hellish brew:
And the first dire love for the drink that
night
Was bought with the money by that fair
mite.
Her mother took from her childish hand
The drink she fetched at her sad command;
But she could not take from those bright
blue eyes
The scenes like clouds upon azure skies.
She took the change that the maiden
brought:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-17
ITEMS.

Twenty Rochester On. " druggists
have been fined 5000 each for selling
liquors contrary to law.
Rev. c. F. Williams, for nine years
chaplain of the Iowa state peniten-
tiary, has entered the field as lectur-
er for the State Temperance union of
Kansas.
Long Beach, Cal, for the third time,
with the combined liquor traffic
against her, has given an overwhelm-
ing endorsement to the material, So
cial and moral advantages of prohibi-
ton. Long Beach is a beautiful, clean
city; no slums, squalor or filth.
The supreme court Of Kansas, in ad-
dition TO upholding the search and
seizure" feature Of the Hurrel law, has
passed on the drummer" section of
the prohibitory law, declaring it in
conflict with the interstate commerce
clause of the federal law. The only
remedy is with congress, and it is
probable that an effort will be made
TO have the original package" legisla-
ton extended to cover the drummer
difficulty.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-17
Injustice Done Britain.

So much has been said Of the new
British temperance act relative to the
sale OF Intoxicating liquor TO children
that we hope the error that crept into
a recent contributed article was al
once corrected in the minds Of our
readers. The statement was made
that the British law allows children
under IA years Of age to drink in the
public houses, but the new law which
went into operation January Of this
year distinctly declares that any one
selling to children under IA years Of
age shall be liable 70 a penalty. In the
same article Miss Tinling is quoted as
saying that there are 10000 barmaids
IN London. She desires us to state that
she Is not certain how many there are.
put thinks 1t Is not more than 5000
Union Signal.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-17
CLASSES CIDER WITH WHISKY
The Unprecedented Ruling by an
Iowa Judge I'm n Recent MuIct
Law Case.

Judge Remley has made an unprece-
denied decision in the case of Amana-
da Mefford against Peter Mineck, a
well-known grocer of Cedar Rapids,
Ia. Plaintiff brought suit under the
mulct law, alleging that Mineck sold
cider to her husband. who became in
toxicated thereon, and on the hear
ing Remley enjoined Mineck and closed
his store, although the evidence
showed that the cider was sweet, be-
ing a brand sold by nearly every
grocer in the city. Four witnesses
for plaintiff were impeached, but
Judge Remley ruled that all cider
should be classed with whisky and
beer. Mineck will appeal to the SUI
preme court, and the grocers of the
city will pay the expenses. They will
also bring the case before the state
grocers' convention at Dubuque. The
effect of the decision is to make every
grocery a saloon, and every whole
safer equally liable. Prosecution I'M
der the mulct law is attracting wide
interest.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-17

Leave Petersburg for points west Of Ches-
ter 500 A. NJ. Arrive Petersburg from points
west OF Chester Tuesday, Wcdneday. Thurs
day and Friday 700 z. NJ. and on Saturday
aud Monday SIS Z. NJ.
T. NJ, X. TALCOTT. R.T. WILSON,
Receiver. Gen. Pass. Agent
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-17
DEWEY USED NO LIQUOR.
Fought Battle Of Manila Hay on
Coffee Alone.

Boy, Sunday school class at the
First oyterian church at Canton,
o., Ia, C by Mrs. Carrie Herspool did
not liz some Of the doctrine in a tenn
peranc lesson because, they said,
Dewey .ld his men at Manila had taken
liquor while in the fight. Mrs. Hers
pool wrote Admiral Dewey and re-
ceived reply which says:
Dear Madam am very glad to have
an opportunity Of correcting the i'm
preston which you say prevails among
your Sunday school scholars that the
men on my feet were given liquor
every 20 minutes during the battle Of
Manila bay.
AS a matter of fact, every partici-
pant, from myself down, fought the
battle of Manila bay on coffee alone.
The United States laws forbid the TAX
ing of liquor aboard ship except for
medicinal uses and we had no liquor
that we could have given the men even
had it been desired to do so. Very truly
yours. George Dewey.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-17
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
SCHEDULE ~ EFFECT JULYM lsn
TRAINS LEAVE AND ARRIVE enr,.
TENTH SIki 1T STATION ~" ~
TRAINS LEAVE Rl,uNOND "a

nhbN II ~ Lf Ell JULY -. lao
TRAINS LEAVE AND ARRIVE enro
TENTH SIki IT STATION. ~
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, VA
1918 A. 81. No s. daily for Durham. A. =
Danyllle, and all local stations. Son,b - -
meeting AZ Burkeyilie with Norfolk ana w.
tern Railway for farmyille. I.vnchhnrg 80
all local stations West; AT Jeiircvx foy 80, ~4
stations on Norfolk Division 10 ianville. :.
oxford for Henderson. ~
2:l0 4. 81. No. %. limited train daily a..
Jacksonville and an FLORIDA points: Ha,er.
Nassau. etc. CONNECTS al MOsiey with Fs-,.
Vile and POwhntan Railroad: al Grtenstn,.
for Durham. Raleigh and v inston-Saie,..'r.
AZ Charlotte with No. 30. United states ~.
Mail solid, train, daily for New Orleans ant
points SOUTH, which carrie. sleepee 10 Me-
Orleans. Drawing Room Sleeper Rlchmona
10 Atlanta and birmingham. Through lre,s
with sleeper. Salisbury TO Memphis. Din.
ing Car Service.
ii.oJ =. NJ, No. N. Southern Express dan.
for Atlanta, Augusta Jacksonville ma
points south. eerer for Danville, Greens
bOro, salisbury and Charlotte, omen AZ
edmond 300 y N. Couuections via
New York and Florida Express and soufn.
western Limited, which carrie. fbro1,eh
slecpers 10 Augusta, savannah. JacksonvilIe
Tampa, Nashville, Memphis. Atlanta, New
Orleans, etc. Complete Dining Car servIse.
Also Pullman Tourist Sleeper MONDAYS
Wednesdays and Fridays, Washington to
san Francisco, without change. With con-
neetlons for all points IN Texas, Mexico and
California.
900 Pm No. n, local daily, except sunday.
for keysvllle and intermediate points.
TRAINS ARRIVE ~ RICHMOND.
200 A. ~, and 5.f3 =. NJ. nom Atlanta
augustus, jacksonville and an points South
$40 A. NJ, Rom keysyille and local sta
lions
80 =. NJ, from Durham. Charlotte, Dan.
Vile and informed ate stations.
LOCAL kflGH1 TRAINS.
Nos. 81 and ~, between Manchester ana
\eapolis.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-17
rosAcco IN FRANCE.
Come In ReEard 10 the business
WI Proves Profitable 60 the
Government.

An Interesting though repellant de-
scription Of the management Of tobae-
co manufacturing by the french gov
eminent has recently been sent forth
bv the United States consul at Lyons,
France. where is located one Of the
largest Of the 20 state tobacco factor
les.
II is probably not generally known
that the tobacco business in France is
monopoly Of the government-no in
dividual having the right to make or
sell tobacco without permit.
That the government controls the
manufacture Of tobacco does not APP
near to lessen the quantity Of the
product or especially TO improve the
quality. The enormous amount of
S79.OOO.O 900 annually Is received. The
expense to the state for new material
labor, freight. etc, is only S14.50o,O00,
leaving S64.5OoOOO clear profit.
The government issues permits for
retail tobacco and cigar stores; but
retains control Of the wholesale es-
Adjustments In the large cities called
tobacs de luxe. where tho high-priced
goods are sold. sTo have the right to
keep a retail tobacco and cigar store
in France seems to be as much sought
after as a post Office appointment in
the United States. Every change in
the French ministry means an increase |
IN retail tobacco shops.
Another sadly interesting feature /
Is the large connection which French /
women have with the manufacture
and sale OF the noxious weed.
OF the 1900 employees nearly 10000 /
are women and young girls; and the
positions are greatly sought. None
but women and young girls are en-
gagged in making cigars, cigarettes
and filters, and in cutting wrappers.
i Is the women, too, who are chiefly
dealers in the weed-generally sol
diers' widows. II Is not infrequent
for the widow Of an officer of high
rank to petition for permission 20
keep a retail tobacco and cigar store.
and place it in the care Of an agent.
while her connection with the bust
ness remains unknown.
The process of manufacture is too
repulsiye to describe. The Juice ex-
pressed brings 16 cents per quart
One quart contains from 40 to co
grains Of nicotine. It is sold to veter-
mary surgeons, who use It upon ami
mails afflicted with skin diseases.
Large quantities Of it are exported to
Buenos Ayres for the same purpose
Far better If the whole nicotinous
product could be exported IN similar
by government order, rather
than sold under government manage
nent to act upon the nerves and vital
'enters Of It's consumers, to the I'M
lermining of health, wealth and hap
Signal.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-17

Ca %
ane OPIUM Iheracetlne other DANCE
Cuern pleasant system invgoas the
mind and relieves aa exhaustion insomnia and all forms
and dyspepsia
Clean does ds nearly are
eeca by physician the ladies' whose social claims demand
late hours 30 TIE gentlemen who have dsceey fingered long
vial cont3r.o1s
Caee7n sold both pleasant lasting liquid and
undoubtedly h headache offered the public
and at the soda ouneins Sample bottles 10
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-17

A sad case has just occurred in Chi
cago. After years Of faithful service
fireman named Garrich drank so
heavily some days ago that he could
not be around when an alarm of fire
sounded. For this offense be was dis
missed from the force, and, failing TO
obtain work, he committed suicide.
This seems to be hard, but what were
his superior officers TO do? A man
who renders himself incapable Of per-
forming his duty IS not fit to be a fire.
man, and cannot complain II it seems
he is harshly treated.-Albany Jour
nal.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-17
YORK-RIYER LINE YVES, W ,o,.,
THE FAyoRlrE ROUTE u,, NORTH.


LEAVE RICHMOND,
$50 =. NJ, No. l6 Baltimore Limited, daily.
except sundays, for West Point, connecting
at West Point with steamers for Baltimore
and York River landings.
2:l5 +. n, No. 10. daily. except Sundays
local express for West Point and inferno.
date stations. Connects with stage az Lester
Manor for Walkerion and Tappahannock.
300 A. NJ, n o. "a, local mixed, leaves daily.
except Sundays, for West Point ana In.
fermediate stations, connecting with stage
40 Lestor Manor for WalkertOn and Tap
pahannOck.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
A.l1 A. ~, No. IS. daily, rom West Point
With connection rom Baltimore, except
Monday.
1915 (. NJ, No. o, daily, except sunday and
Mondm
isiOP. NJ, daily ex ept Sundays, from West
Point and intermediate stations.
Nos. - and 10 VIII make no stops between
Richmond and QuintOn.
Steamers sail nom West Point $50 Pm,
daily, except Sundays. steamers call at
Gloucester Point and Clay Bank Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, aud yorktown
and Almonds Tuesdays, Thursdays and
&. W. WESTBURY,
District Passenger Agent,
40 h. Main street Richmond, Va.
=. n. HARDWfCK,
General Passenger Agent
G. II. ACKERT
General Manager, Washington. ID. G.