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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11
Mrs. Am a NJ a Alden Smith.
LEICESTER JUNCTION

Amanda Alden Smith, widow of the
late Dana Smith died suddenly Monday
morning, Nov. 30, while about her house
hold duties, in apparently her usual
health. The deceased was 76 years and
10 months old and is survived by two
sons, Stephen, who is in California, and
Horace, who lived with his mother on
the farm, and daughter, Mrs. Kate
Dodge of San Diego, Cal, who has been
with her mother for over a year and who
was to have started on her return to
California on the morning of her
mothers death. The funeral occurred
Wednesday at l p. m. at the Smith
home A. E. Stanley officiated. The
bearers were, Julius Alden, julius
Barker, T. j. Alden and Frank Chandler
all of Leicester. No eulogy of Mrs.
Smith would do her justice. Her
memory will live in the hearts of her
family and friends as long as life re-
mains. Her pleasant face and generous
hospitality we shall miss, but will keep
in mind the following lines for our
consolation.
There is no death. The stars go down
To rise upon some fairer shore
And bright In heavens jeweled crown
They shine forever more.
There is no death. The leaves may fall
The flowers may fade and pass away
They only wait through WINERY hours,
The coming OF the May
And ever near us. though unseen,
The dear immortal spirits tread;
For all the boundless universe
Is Life-there are no dead.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11
Home Testim onial.

had suffered for several weeks from
a bronchial cough, was unable to sleep
at night; friend brought me bottle
of DIR. Sutton's Syrup of White Pine and
Tar. | took about two thirds of the
bottle and now | am entirely cured.
can recommend it to any one suffering
from cough arising from the lungs or
bronchial tubes.
[Signed.1 WILLIAM CARPENTER,
Middlebury, VT, Nov. "a, 1903.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

Last week l made allusion to Gam
beta Wilkes, the Wikes-M Morgan horse
who is making such rapid strides to-
wards first place as sire, and credited
him with 1870 standard speed performers
to date. l since learn that more new
corners this year have been discovered,
and according to a good authority he
has now LAG in this list He is still 81
behind that other Wilkes Morgan horse,
Red Wilkes, but being years younger
has a great chance to take the lead
eventually. With l2 such he is cham
pion sire of 2,10 performers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

A remarkable incident of the sale was
the purchase of the stallion Red Wilkes,
80 years old, for S775, by Powell Bros.
Shadeland, Pa. Just think of that!
But Red Wilkes is still getting foals and,
if the figures in the American Horse
Breeder are correct, he has III in the
list, making him the leading sire of
standard speed. This horse has very
strong Morgan cross, his grandam being
by Red Jacket, son of Billy Root. Red
Jacket carried five-sixteenths of the
blood of Justin Morgan, and bequeathed
five one hundred and twenty-eighth of
it to Red Wilkes, more than enough to
entitle him to registration as Nor
gan.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

Mr. f. C. Ryder's horse Rex, by Den
ming Allen, dam Rookie by Daniel Lam
bert, I'd dam Lupa by Black Hawk, has
been bred to 90 mares the past season
only three of which belonged to Mr..
Ryder. He is most intensely bred
Morgan, as will be seen from his pedi-
gree.
GRIFFIN.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

General Brayton Ives, of New York
city, has bought the trotter Monte
Carlo, 2.074, from James Butler, of the
same city, for the long price of 500 900.
He will be used on the Speedway, but
may be raced next season.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

Jackson has taken some very fine
of the head and neck Of Mr.
II. C. Potters stallion Krempest. The
horse is very handsome in his fronts
piece, and the pictures show finely
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

gen-Nowaday, was bought by d. w.
Maloney, NewiYork city, for $3.50, on
his looks and breeding, and here my
detailed information ends.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

Our readers are requested to send to "Grif-
fin," p o. Box 64, Middlebury, any news Of
deaths, sales. foaling, perform ances, etc, of
horses that are OF enough consequence to be
noted in this department., which will be main.
tanned with view to making it of interest
both local and widespread.
Lou Dillon has been awarded by turf
writers the soubriquet of 1.-The dainty
trotter, '!'much as Flora Temple had
that of ''the little bob-tailed mare"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
Probably GETTING Even.

The young man with the malicious
CLEAN in his eye, who had dropped a
dime in the slot of the public tele-
phone and obtained the desired con-
nection, inquired in falsetto voice;
"Hello. Is this Miss Snubbem?-
"Yes," said the voice at the other
end of the wire. "Who is this?"
BEG pardon. can't quite under
stand yon-"
This is Miss Snubbem. What dc
you"
Beg pardon. Speak little more
plainly, please. Is this Miss Snub
BENZ
1T is. Who are"
BEG pardon again. 1 can't quit,
catch your answer"
Il say this is Miss Snubbem. Who
II am very sorry, but I never car
understand anybody that is chewing
gum and using a telephone. You ar,
chewing gum are you not?"
Yves
Please take it out of your mouth
- Have you taken it out?"
yes"
well, that's ALL
Whereat he hung the receiver Of
the hook again and went out with
satisfied grin on his Chicag
Tribune.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
SPRING COUGHS and

SPRING COUGHS and
colds, bronchial and lung
>roubles, la grippe and its
after effects, are always more
aggravating and severe, be-
cause of the low state of
vitality to which the system
has been reduced by the
rigors of winter.
Hagee's Cordial of Cod
Liver Oil (Sf Si'A li,SI SP0isSiFs.f a%S ssSs i'm
mediately stops the progress
of these insiduous troubles.
Repairs and rebuilds the
wasted tissues; nourishes the
worn-out nerves; purifies
the blood, and establishes a
resistive force full of
glow and healthy vitality.
Contains all the curative
properties cod liver oil
kifh0Hf tie grease. Very
agreeable to take.
sold hy all druggists Prepared by
Katharnson chemical Co, 81. Louis, Mo.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
In the observatory.

Every one has right TO know what
he eats. and no one has any moral
right to prevent his knowing. The
time is not far distant when there will
be no legal right TO deceive people as
TO what they are eating.
E-cry office building or earth is con-
gested with hollow eyed prisoners who
are planning TO be gentlemen farmers.
about next year or year after. away
from the hurry burly and nothing to do
except raise chickens.
TO be a good cattle feeder means that
one must have an Unborn love for the
work. and combined with this must
be high form of intelligence.
One of the most unfortunate of men.
tai habits Is n persistent and chronic
disposition TO perceive only the dis
agreeable things of life.
Farmers will wake up some day and
pull together.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
HOMEMADE CORN MARKER.

stand, thus leaving a clear vision be-
tween his horses and straight ahead. G
shows where the wheel spindles are Sc
cured to the marker plank with a yoke,
secured on the underside of the plank
by burs. AT B is an upright pin. This
is to receive Il of No. 2. This pole is
just eight feet long. and F is a runner
made rounding at each end This is
2 feet long, 8 inches wide and l inch
thick. II Is made of hard wood and is
wedge shaped on the bottom. G is a
wire attached with a ring on 1t. To
the ring Is attached a good stout string,
and to this string is fastened a COM
mon snap, ii. Place b No. 2 on B No. 1.
snap ii on same ring, and your highest
ideal of perfect corn marker will be
realized. / use L for handles when
turning at the end of the field.-Cor.
Orange Judd Farmer.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
in The DISTRICT COURT
OF the United States for the South
ern District of Ohio. Eastern
Division.

!. In paassdH the Matter tier Of In Bankruptcy.
To the creditors OF J. A. Jackson, of Zanes-
field, in the county of Logan and District
aforesaid Bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the End day
of May. A. ID. 1903. the said J. A Jackson was
duly adjudicated bankrupt; and that the
first meeting of his creditors will be held
at the Law Office of WEST & WEST, In
the city of Bellefontaine. Logan county. Ohio
on Saturday, the 23rd day of May. A ID
1908, at 9o'clock in the forenoon. at which time
the said creditors may attend. prove theil
claims, appoint trustee. examine the bank
rupt, and transact such other business as ma,
properly come before said meeting. In thi
petition he reports debts exceeding $4,000
and assets -
| W. ii. WEST.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
May s, A. ID. 1903.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22

An imposition that is often practiced
on the woman-the farmers wife espe-
cially-is II there is an old. ringboned,
spawned. crippled horse that is stove
up generally and good for no earthly
use it is kept for the women to drive.
while we argue that in these modern
days a woman should demand a horse
that when she starts for a given point
her clothes won't get out of style be-
fore she gets there.-Farm Journal
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22

Applicant-Please, ma'am, can you
help a poor man who Is cut of work."
Woman-I think 1 can find some
thing for you to do.
Applicant lgratefully)-Thanks, if
you could give me some washing to
do I'll take it home to my wife.-Bos-
ton Globe.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22

Deacon Cobbs- William, If your
father should have so and some one
should give him IS, what would he
have?
William-Nothing. But ma would
have a new hat.-Chicago News.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22

"What do you put on your face af
ter shaving?" asked the man who
smelled of bay rum.
Court plaster, usually" replied
the nervous chap, gloomily.-Cncin-
natl Commercial Gazette.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
A SednCe.

The Medium-Harki Hush, The
departed ones are signaling to me
from the other world. Alas. 1 am
weary and depressed.
Skeptic-Yes, ma'am, that's be-
cause your spirits are tagging
New York Sun.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
Her Qualifications.

''what experience have you had as
a cook?" asked Mrs. Dinsmore of the
applicant for the situation.
''Twinty places in three mont's,
num-" replied Bridget, proudly. =
Cleveland World.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
Wei0hinU the Conditions.

Wandering Willie-Why don't yer
write beggin' letter to one of TIL
millyunaires?
Weary Waggles-Whats de use?
He'd prob'ly say he wud give me a
millyun eff raised similar amount
meself widin six months.-Town
Topics.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
DR.. J. p. hARBERT

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Special at
u tention given TO Eye, Ear. Nose an
Throat practice.
Phone $40 9mG 8ame rinss rinss
ONCE, 11e East Columbus avenue.
Residence, 3o5 East Sandusky avenue.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
Live stock Condition..

OF the total number of horses on
farms and ranges on Jan. l. 1903. = per
cent are reported rs having died from
disease. OF cattle mortality of -
per cent from winter exposure and "a
per cent from disease Is reported
The losses of sheep from exposur,
amounted to 5.4 per cent and those
from disease to 2.S per cent. and the
losses of swine aggregated 5.S per cent
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22

Her Mamma-Daughter. l am sur
prised that you would suffer young
man to kiss you.
Her Daughter-But, mamma, it
wasn't suffering.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22

of action with the droll
fancies of thehumorist.
We see the speaker,
wehear the laughter, we
surrender to the spell
of the words; we can
feel the tense silence as
the speaker mounts in
his sublimest flights.
then hear the outburst
of applause as the
audience catches the
speaker at his climax.
One sits at the ban
quet board where the
greatest after dinner
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
Cleveland Revival.

As it looks at this distance the
Cleveland revival services are max
ing more noise than converts.-An-
aconda Standard.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22

''Do you know how much this rail-
road cost per mile?"
''No. But know how much it cost
per alderman"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22

Teacher-Can you tell me where the
Mississippi River rises, Johnnie:
Johnnie-Along its entire length,
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22

Funny thing about self-made
men, whats that?" "They never
have daughters who care for self.
made dresses. philadelphia Press.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
<lHE LIBRARY OF MODERN ElooUENcE
stands without a peer. Nothing ik

stands without peer. Nothing like itwas
IENI ever attempted before Edited by one of
the greatest of Modern Leaders of Men,
Ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed, assisted by corps
of editors famous wherever English is heard.
MODERN ELOQUENCE is the masterpiece
of one who has lived close to those who have
made and are making the history of our times.
In these volumes the reader runs the whole
gamut of eloquence, from laughter to tears, from
pathos to ridicule; keen satire is mingled with
unctuous humor the strong, trenchant utterance
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
HOmeSeekerS'
and
Settlers Low Rates West

SettlerS LOW Rates West
Via the Chicago & Northwestern
R'y to points in Mime sofa, The Da-
kotas, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah and
the Pacific Coast. One-way and
round-trip tickets at remarkably low
rates. Cheap farm lands and NAM
moth crops. Send for free booklets.
A. F. CLEVELAND,
224 Superior ST.. Cleveland, Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22

Tomson-I say, Meeker, do you and
your wife ever quarrel?
Meeker-No, sir-never. Ahem-
but my wife does sometimes.-Kansas
City Journal
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22

Tommy-Paw. what is paying rent?
Paw-Paying rent is buying prop
erty all your life with the constant
knowledge that you'll never own it.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
J. ID. McLAUGHLIN. J. x.
Ex-Probate Judge.
Mel -AllOffl IN e. CASSIDY


A ATTORNEYS-AT-LAw VIII give prompt
N attention TO general law practice, loans.
collections, conveyancing and settlement of
estates. Probate business aspecialty.
ONCE: Rooms and ., Bellefontaine Ma
ional Bank Building.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22

'If you refuse me l shall commit
suicide
''Well pa says you can't hang
around here
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22

"After all, you know, "A man is on
" as old as he feels.'-
"How about the fellow who feels
like a two-year-old?'
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
HAMILTON BROS.

A TTORNEY-AT-LAw and Real Estate
"A Agents. Office In the Hamilton Building
east Of the Logan House. Bellefontaine, Ohio
Particular attention given to collections and
settlement of estates. VIII practice in State
and U: $. Courts. All business promptly at
tended to.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
WEST & WEST.

A TTORNEY-AT-LAw. Collections given
n prompt attention. Partition and settle
ment OF estates n speciality. Practice In the
State and U. s. Courts ONCE on Main street,
directly opposite front entrance of the Court
House. Bellefontaine Ohio
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
OUR MERRY.GO-ROUND.

Sailor (shoutingEM overheard
Seasick Passenger (groaning)-
Lucky dog.-Puck.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22

Teacher-What is the difference be-
tween a monarchy and a republic?
Pupil-oh, the people think they
run a republic.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
Not In Demand.

That Harvard professor who has
discovered the germ of smallpox has
our permission to keep it.-Los Ange-
les Times.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
J. w. YOUNG, M. ID.

PHYSICIAN and Surgeon. General prac-
L tice of medicine Have special test
lenses for accurately fitting glasses for those
who need them. Office 135 West Columbus
Ave. Residence. 4oe East Sandusty Ave
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
DR.. c. w. HEFFNER.

PHYSICIAN and Surgeon No. 1i6 East CO.
l. lumbus Ave. Treatment of the Eyes and
htting glasses for defective vision. n speciality.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22

$50 Rowland married out west?r
"Yes. Went out to save his lungs
and lost his heart.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
DR W. a. sTINcncomB.

PHYSICIAN and Surgeon. Special atten-
tion given to diseases of the eyes and fit
ting glasses. East Columbus Avenue. Belle
ontaine, Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
SPAIN s, SOUTHARD.

A TToRNEY-AT-Lw. Special attention
"A given to abstracts of title, loaning money
and drafting of all legal Instruments Prompt
attention paid to all business left with him.
Collections, fire and life insurance. Office
South Main street over J. NJ. Abraham & %. 5
grocery.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22

He-You passed me without speak,
ing to me.
She-Oh, 1 must have been think.
ing about you.-Detroit Free Press.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
DR.. sALuE n. CONNER.

nSTEoPATHlC PHYSICIAN, Register
~ ed Graduate DIR. A. I. Still School Of
Osteopathy. kirksville, Mo. Office Chalfsnt
Block. Residence 2i0 East ColumbusAv.
Office Telephone 5ss. Residence Telephone 57s
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
DR. CAR RTE RICHESON.

OFFICE ls0 n. Main ST., Residence 40 N.
~ Main st. Office hours 10 IL a. m, 2 to 4.
and To p. Particular attention given to
diseases of women.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22

4 livery & FEED BARN McKee's Old Stand
NORTH of Court House, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Excellent rigs and teams. Horses boarded BY
the month; and single feeds furnished far
mer's horses.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
A. JAY MILLER,

A ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Special attention
n given to collections and settlement OF
estates. Rooms and 9, Empire Block, Belle
fontaine, Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
DR.. w. n. OUTLAND.

PHYSICIAN AND sURGEoN-ofice 80
Court Street Hubbard Block; residence
3lp East Chillicothe. General practice OF
medicine.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
DR.. J. n. WILSON,

HOMEOPATHIST Special attention giver
Ii TO diseases of the Nose and Throat. Ofics
on South Main street. Bellefontaine, D.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
Ic IoNdEELLOW.

DENTIST Modern methods. Chalfan,
H. Block. east of Court House
Successor TO DIR. Rowand-
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
DIR. OSCAR RAJ STON.

PHYSICIAN and Surgeon. Office. 123 East
il Columbus street. Residence. 407 North
Mad River street. Phone 29s-three rings for
Office and two for residence.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22

A Marker From an Old Cultivator.
The illustration shows a corn marker
without fault All cultivators are
not alike, as some have straight
tongues, and some have a seat attach
ed, but they can all be used by simply
removing the wheels and shovel beams.
No. A shows a hole where a clevis
attaches the whifiietrees. This brings
the draft on the sled instead of the
frame. d shows a plank spiked on be-
hind, making a place for the driver to
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-22
AGRICULTURAL.
BUNcHING ASPARAGUS.
The Green and the white Kinda.
How to Cut-Rubber Bands.

The Green and the white T1nds.
How to Cut-Rubber Bands.
Some markets require the green as
paragus, while in others the white is in
good demand. 1t is usually a good plan
to have both kinds. advises an Indiana
grower in Rural New Yorker.
BY throwing a ridge of earth over
each row the asparagus will become
well bleached before IL reaches the top
of the ground. The other rows will
furnish the green asparagus. In cut
ting use an inch chisel, and the shoots
are cut off just under the ground to
secure the green asparagus. In the
part OF the field that is ridged up the
shoots are cut OF. just as they appear
above the soil, as deep in the ground
as necessary to secure the proper
length. As the stalks are cut they are
placed in a basket with the tops all one
way. When the basket is full, it is
carried to a hydrant and the asparagus
placed in a long row on a table and well
washed. By keeping the stalks straight
this work is greatly lessened, as the
dirt can be washed from the stalks
easier, quicker and with less water.
Forming the Bunches.
Any one who has ever punched as
paragus has observed that but few
stalks are perfectly straight. In bunch
ing, the stalks should be turned so each
head turns toward the center of the
bunch. This will take time. but it will
pay, as a much neater bunch will be
secured, and il will sell more readily.
After the center is formed each sue
ceeding row is slightly lowered so that
the bunch when finished will be cone
shaped and about what an ordinary
hand can reach around. A rubber
band is now slipped over the bunch
while still i'm the left hand, and the
work is done. The rubber bands are
better than strings, as they hold the
punches neater and save much labor
| in using them, and labor is money in
| the market garden business. All
punches are made as near alike as pos
sible. After being put up each bunch
| is cut Off about six inches long and
placed in a shallow pan containing wa
ter. Here 1t remains until the next
| morning. when it is placed in boxes
/ containing wet moss, the boxes covered
with wet sacks. The boxes are placed
| in the wagon and taken to market,
| where they sell for from 40 to so cents
per dozen punches.