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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
PROLIFIC SEED WHEAT.
To Select IL Is n Far More Critical
business Than Appears at
First Sight.

Most farmers object to seed wheat
that contains small quantities OF some
different varieties; the objection is per-
fectly legitimate though the crop be
as good from such mixed seed as from
pure seed OF a single variety. The
same rule applies to other grains. Few
men lack system and uniformity to
the extent OF altogether ignoring fine
lines of stock and grain; farmer will
succeed best with what he likes best
and with that of which he Is most
proud. There is but one way of puri-
flying seed wheat that has become mix
ed with undesirable heads: this method
is picking" or selecting beads true to
type and name. But this Is a more
critical business than appears at first
thought; not only must the length of
the straw. conformation of the bead.
and its color be closely observed. but
heads thus selected may hide within
the chaff very different grain; 1t Is
necessary then to resort to experiment
tai hand Smelling to preserve the uni
formity OF berry. This to many farm
ers may seem bookish and impractical
BILE. but it is the only method pursued,
and the man who buys pure seed pays
some one else for this special care and
labor. Such work, in addition to the
tangible result, which is a very small
start OF superior seed, Identifies a man
with his business and gives him an in
sight that casual handling does not
afford. Besides, such procedure is GER
tain in its results while buying at
premium is uncertain and may even
result in a worse seed than ones own
mixed product. Another case brought
to our attention was that of an intel
ligent farmer who went through bad
ly winter killed field OF wheat and Sc
lected those stools which had best re-
sisted the unfavorable conditions. By
this method he claims to have secured
a more hardy stock of seed; this result
seems very plausible. Farmers have
not time to magnify and comprehend
every trifle that comes to their notice,
but II is advisable that they have
correct appreciation of what consti-
tutes a trifie. and of other seeming tri-
fles, which really afford the intelligent
approach to their business.-George p.
Williams, in Epitomist.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
JUST THINK THIS OVER.

The Office that has to seek the man
Is fake.
Apples spare rib was garnished with
apple sauce.
No man, who woos a widow, can be
her first choice.
No woman can feel pretty and look
1t at the same time.
Ones own bowlegs are models of
beauty TO ones self.
The man who is merely blunt is
often miscalled sharp.
Brains without balance means early,
total and hopeless wreckage.
Without mortgages there would be
a sudden stop to the bulk of business
on earth.
The farmer who prunes his young
trees down to mere stalks has a stock
of prunes on hand.
The husky man, who can manage the
biggest animal, often fails to manage
the smallest woman.
The man who ridicules his wife be-
cause she is prone TO risk marked
down goods should bear in mind that
she probably ran a bargain counter
risk when she allowed a certain man
to select a wife. All is not ''ice cream"
that sells for ten cents per at the
church social.-A. B. Salon, in N. Y.
Farm
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
DREAD POTATO BLIGHT.
Agricultural Scientists Should Use
Their Best EndeavOrs to Stamp
Out This Disease.

The potato blight is point that our
scientific investigators ought to work
at until they can help the farmers to
master the conditions. The expert
ment stations do not seem so far to
have done more than explain the ma
ture of the pest Bordeaux mixture is
recommended; but it must be borne In
mind that Bordeaux is not so much a
remedy as preventive So far as we
can get at the subject now, 1t seems
probable that farmers will be doing the
right thing by spraying their potatoes
ell Misunderstanding as soon as the
first OF July. The loss this year Is sim
ply enormous, striking out the profits
81 many farms altogether. My own
plan has been TO dig up potatoes as
soon as the blight shows on top. I
then give thorough drying and store
In dry bins, in well ventilated cellar.
Rot will not develop in the cellar, If
The rooms be thoroughly dry and clean.
have note from a potato grower
who says: 81 counted on my potato
crop TO settle my mortgage; 1t is very
oispiriting to have 1T swept out in a
day" This subject of blight should
be our chief subject to solve.-E. p.
Powell, In N. Y. Tribune Farmer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19

Necessary. The distance between the
posts and the number OF wires to be
used depends on the stock to be in
closed.
Three or four sharp barbed wires
driven tight will easily turn cattle.
Wires OF this sort should not be placed
hear buildings where horses are liable
70 run into them. For such purposes I
prefer smooth or woven wire, as Il is
much safer. have several miles of
oarbed wire fence, and never had an
accident to any Of my stock except
last summer, and in that instance il
was on account OF the carelessness of
ehe animals. Lightning struck the tree
and the bolt few on on the wire and
killed two fine cows which happened
TO be near the place where il ran on
and grounded.
An anchor, such as is shown IN the
other cut at Fig. 2, can be used To
good advantage. as 1t needs no wooden
brace This. OF course. can be used
only In places where the brace wire
would not be an obstruction. I have
q large number of end braces of this
sort in use, and find they are very sat-
tsfactory.-H. II. Tomlin, In Orange
Judd Farmer
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
Cot Feed for Horses.

even straw, wet and sprinkled with meal,
is better feed for working horses than
whole grain and hay. In this shape the
nutriment in the feed is easily eaten and
digested. Horses do not need water
when eating, except as it is put on the
chopped hay to mako the meal stick to
It The meal, being fine. 0igests per-
fectly, while much of the nutriment in
whole grain is lost. Again, the wasted
effect made in digesting the latter is SO
much detracted from the strength which
should go to the work.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19

ground. as shown in the accompany
Ing illustration at Fig. 1.
THIS serves double purpose, as It
mot only holds the post in firm posi-
aon. but If one of the posts rots out
and has to be replaced 1t can be easily
done by ioosening the brace wire at
the top of the post BY bracing in this
manner the wires cannot slack. The
brace wires should be twisted tightly,
using for this purpose a piece Of iron
rather than wood. Holes should be
bored in the first post to draw against
The face to keep 1t from twisting. Do
aot drive the staples clear in, and then
you can tighten the wires whenever
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
Something Exceptional.

Tess-She's a remarkable woman;
not like other women at all.
Jess-Why, I've never noticed 1t.
Tess-I have. l watched her making
bread the other day, and all the time
she had her hands in the dough she
didn't have to scratch her nose at all.
Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
HOW TO BUILD FENCES.
snnd Fosts, Properly Brnced, Are Most
, Important I'm ProIonginE
Their Usefulness.

have been building wire fences for
more than 30 years. and have learned
many good points from experience. I
consider the end posts very important
factors in building a fence. These
should be properly braced. II this is
neglected the fence will surely suffer
tatcr l always put my wooden brace
On the level with the top wire and Sc
surely fasteE my brace wire over the
sop OF the second post and the bottom
OF the first. Or better plan which !
sometimes follow is to anchor the
brace wire with stone buried In the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
Special Land Buyers Excursions

VIII run TO the new lands of Greer
County, Oklahoma, and other sections
OF the great Southwest in November
and December. via the Frisco System.
Are you looking for rich and fertile
farming lands in the Southwest which
you can buy for from one-fourth to one.
tenth the cost of lands of the East and
North. They produce as much acre for
acre. Here is a chance to better your
condition and add a liberal amount to
your pocket book
For full particulars and special rail
road rates apply at once to r. S. Lemon.
Secretary Frisco System immigration
Bureau, st. Louis, Mo.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19

Mr.. Potts Ito his wife)-My dear, the
iif Is chilly Fermez la fenetre.
The Visitor (sotto voce)-why do you
ask your wife In French to shut the win
down
Mr.. Potts (ditto)-Because you are
here IL asked her in English she
wouldn't do 1t. as she won't take in
structions from me before visitors. But
II say 1T In French she gets up and does
1t at once, so as TO let you see that she
understands the laDguage.-Tit-Bits
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
No Need.

Spokesman (of communicative
want you to come to the meeting of
our society tomorrow evening and
give us an address about an hour long.
= Eminent acknowledgements even
ing? That will not give me time to
prepare myself.
Spokesman-You1l not need any
preparation. What we want you to
talk about is How Our Newspapers
Ought to Be Conducted. Chicago Tri-
bune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
What He Nfeant,

THE ills that are easiest to bear,
said the philosopher, "are-"
Il know. l know" interrupted the
friend. You mean to say that, when
you get right down to it. the ills that
are the easiest to bear are the real,
rather than the imaginary ones that
seem so great"
"On the contrary, 1 mean that the
Ills that are easiest to bear are the ills
OF other people. Chicago Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
IDEAL BRACE FOR FENCE.

the post. II the deadman is put In the
ground two and one-half feet 1t will
prevent 1t from pulling up. II gall
vanized wire is used IL will not rust
This kind OF brace will not cost half
as much as most of them, and think
1t better in every way. Wire can be
stretched for a mile on a brace Of this
kind and it will not give an inch
Arthur Corey, in Epitomist.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
Good AdNiCc.

What am going to do?'' he cried as
he emerged from the water. "a thief
stole my clothes?"
WELL replied the stranger who hap
pened along and naturally noted his con-
dition, 81 can't think OF anything better
than to go back in swimming again. -
Chicago Post
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
A Deliberate Insult.

Fred-I stole a kiss from Miss
Peachly the other evening, and now
she won't speak to me.
Joe-Why didn't you apologize?
Fred-I did. That's what made her
mad.-Cincinnau ENQUIRER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
Ought to BE.

Il don't understand" remarked
Smithers, what Peary wants to be al
ways going after the north pole for.
1t must cost lot to live up there"
1T does, generally speaking" replied
Smuthers. "but just think how cheap
ice must be!"--Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
BRACE THAT BRACES.
periOr TO other Devices of
Similar Nature.

My ideal brace for fence is shown
at Fig. 1. Put the deadman at the
first post from the corner. and not at
the corner. as most of them do. This
places the stone out Of the way. To
hold the corner post in place. take a
Axis and mortise it In at the top of
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
Rotation Tor sandvIo,u

On sandy loan with some clay I
have found a good rotation to be corn.
wheat, clover, blowing for the corn. but
not for the wheat Some of our best
Michigan farmers are using this rota-
don.-Prof. c. D. Smith.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19

where you put it. II plowed under In
Jumps. It has not the power to sink
nor rise. nor can II in any way intermix
itself. Thorough narrowing before turn
ing the manure under, rewards in large
cropA
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
Not in the Mood.

The Deacon thought you intended
to preach on the evils of profanity this
morning. Why did you change your
mind?
The Parson-Well, dropped my COL
lar button while dressing for church,
and didn't feel that could do the sub
ject justice.-Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Effective Oct. 4th, 1903.

TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND.
% :00 a. m.-Daily. Local for Charlotte.
IL ;3O p. m.--Daily. Limited, BrEet Pullman
10 AGLanta and Ia j ingham, New Orleans.
=, 9 .0Y p m.-Ex: uIi ", Chase CITY.
IL ;O9 p. m.-Daily. inited: pullman raadx
v:5O p. m, for all { / o South A0ouS
YORK GIVER LINE
The favorite rout o Baltim ore and aas+o-,
cept Sunday. DeAiy eA-
~ a. mIExcept Sunday. Local mixed for
sido D. m.-Local for West Point
s;SO p. m:-Except Sunday. For West I,o,,+
river laDdiugs DoASinore ana
s..r TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
5;3Sp. ~. ~ aAi 'he ooutn'
- .. m From Chase CITY.
,4;SO p: m.-From West Point
=" r, - M aC 1,RT, ON. S.H. HARDwIoK, G. PA.
u w. WEsTBURY, ID. p. A, Richmond Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19

Winter Tourist Excursion Rates Via the
Southern Railway.
Beginning with October 18th, 1903
and continuing until April Both, 1904,
the Southern Railway will have on sale
excursion tickets to many points in the
South and Southwest, at greatly re-
duced rates. Frequent and convenient
schedules; Through Pullman and Thor
oughfare cars; dung car service of the
highest class on all through trains.
For details, apply to agents,
Q. w. Westbury, d. P. A,
Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
Not Necessary.

Teacher--Ah! Another apple for me,
my dear?
Scholar--No-o-o, mann! l know INV
lessons to-day.-Chicago American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
Just So.

Little Elmer-Papa. what are fol-
Hes?
Prof. Broadhead-Amusements that
we have grown tired of, my SON.
Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
Took Something Away.

He used to kiss me every time we
passed through a tunnel before our mar
riage," said the little woman, with sad
reflections.
And does he do so now?" asked the
bosom friend.
No, he takes drink. Spare Mo-
ments.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
Make Home Life Happy,

True economy does not encourage
stingfness. 1t calls for pleasure for the
whole family. II calls for music and
song: 1t calls for pastimes and outings.
70 keep the family together and con-
tented, 1t is necessary that the homo
life should be happy, attractive and in
Observation-Disclosures Voice.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
TWINS Ever Tina,

Alas! mans cup OF sorrow
Is ever filled with woe;
When the ice man disappears
The coal man gets his dough
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
stilI Griextnr

So she lost her husband? Has she
recovered from her grief YETI"
Not yet You know how slow these
insurance companies are IN settling."-
Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
ALPHEUS SCOTT,
CHURCH Hill

CHURCH HILL
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
-. AND E1BALMER,
10 Open Day and Night. Office and
Ware rooms 5000 p St.. Church Hill
Orders BY Telegraph and Telephons
promptly attended to. All business con-
hdential. Old Phone No. 3IS3.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
Norfolk and Western r. r.
LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY, BYRD
STREET. STATInN

~
900 A. m. NORFOLK LIMITED Arr,oa ~.
Wayerly and Suffolk " ure'
,, e.O8 "A m CHICAGO EXPRESS BIT ffet ParIo,
5 5s.I, retersburg TO Lypchlvrg end Poarake
pptuiiHan ecIer RoaTCke ~ Colu mlms and
EuhtW 4 tGLninii. also Roaoke To
Na aTonhe' and Knoxville to Chattanooga and
LYnchburg, and Roanoke o'
fol- u m OCEAN shess-. Tpited Arrives Nor
loi , o. ~ = M. Stops c1e1 3 Petersburg Wav-
erly and Suffolk. Ceased, with Steamer 70
weston WESTON, Providence eesF Scrk. Baltimore and
6i5o P. m. for Nor ;ttkA ID all stations east
or Petersburg. OS eAs0
300 Z. M NEW ORLEANS SHORT LINE Pull.
man sleeper Richmond Co Lynchbure Petsrs
ppurg TO Roanoke; Lvnchburg to Oh attanoova
memphis and New Orleans. Cafe Dining oar
trains arrives from the west 7:85 a. m
p m and s:58 p. M, from Norfolk IL 10 A m
IL :S2 m q. m. and 8 80 d m. ~
Ottce Ng S3S East Main Street
D. phViLI. 9. 81. BOSLEY
'on ass- ARs Div Pass Agent.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
Fly I'm the Ointment

you kill time with your motor
carr"
A shadow fell on Mildred's finely
chiseled face.
"Yes, but the more time, the fewer
people" she replied vexedly.-Detroit
Free Press
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19

To California, the South and South.
West Via Southern Railway.
Low rates excursion ticket one way.
and round trip now ON sale Via South
ern Railway to California and the South
West. Elegant through service, "Din.
ing cars"
For details, apply to agents.
.. w. Westbury, d. p A.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
As He Wandered IN

Weary Wilhns-Lady, 1 seen Jus
such women in me dreams.
Mrs. Coldphiz-Go on; this is inter
estingi
Weary Wilkins-Yes'm, an den ]
signed de pledge.-Cleveland Plain
dealer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
Sure TO GET 1t.

Higbee-All that Larks needs IA ON.
perience. y
Dyer-Well, he's just been married
and has bought an auto, so guess he'll
get tt.-Town Topics.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
Low Winter Tourist Rates via Sea.
bOad Air Line Ry.

Seaboard Air Line Railway announces
special winter tourist rates to all of the
principal points in Florida and the
southwest. Tickets on sale daily until
April SOth good returning until Nav
81st, 1904.
Drawing-room Pullman Cars on all
through trains; Dining Car service south
OF Hamlet, Information as to rates.
tickets, etc., cheerfully furnished on ap.
pllcatlon to the undersigned.
a; .. LIZARD, w. j. MAY,
Dist. Pass. Agt., Citv Ticket or
$50 E. Main ST., ~
Richmond, Va. tildec19inc
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
Cheap Settlers, Tirkats

On the first and third Tuesday of each
month till April, 1904, the Frisco Sys-
tenn (St. Louis and San Francisco Rail-
road will sell reduced one-way tickets
from Birmingham, Memphis and Saint
Louis to all points in Arkansas, Kansas,
Missouri, Oklahoma, Indian Territory
and Texas. Write w. T. Saunders,
General Afient Passenger Dept, Allan.
ia, Ga, for further information.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
Needs the Dcuch.

Old Jones-Do you play cards for
money?
daughters Lover-Y-yes, sir; but
Old Jones-Well, let's have a game.
I'm about busted.-Judee.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
OLD DOMINION STEAM
SHIP COMPANY.

Night Line for Norfolk.
Leave Richmond daily at 7 p.
M, stopping at Newport
News In both directions.
Daily excpet Sunday by O. & o. Rail-
way, 900 a. H., p. m 8 a. m. and 3
p. m. by N. & w. Railway; all lines
connect at Norfolk with direct steamers
for New York, sailing daily except
Sunday, Up. m.
Steamers sail from company's wharf
foot of Ash Street, Rockets.
K. L. CHALKLER, City Ticket Agt.,
1919 E Main st,
JOHN f. MAYER, Agt. Wharf Foot
OF Ash St, Richmond, Va.
York.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19
CHESAPEAKE 4 OHIO RAILWAY.
2OO0-Mile Tickets Discontinued.

On and after June 1, 2O00-Mile Tick.
cts will be withdrawn from sale and re-
placed by the 1O00-Mile Refund Inter
changeable Tickets heretofore announo-
al
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19

DON'T FORGET sa the I Rs's ol yG tn. s;TS
address, postpaid; that all the little details are M
the vocal pieces have full piano accompaniment
we'll as melody; that this sheet music Is equal
your selection at cnce to send the order and e
Satisfaction guaranteed. Order by Numbers, not
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-19

D pay for this sheet music is onty thirly-f
get ten pieces, not one; that it is sent 20
TO the standard, including eoIored titles &
hat the instrumental pieces give the ba
, any published. Also don't forget to u,
tall your friends about this Sheet Mr.
lanes. n
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-21
woman's Hlouse waist.

Blouse waists create an ever iucreas'
ing demand. They are greatly III
vogue both for the entire gown ana
the separate bodice and show almost
endless variety. This May Manton
one is made Of white batiste, unlined,
with tiny pearl buttons as trimming
and is charming. but the design can be
reproduced in any of the seasons ma
terials and later will he admirable tor
soft wool and silk waiStings when the
fitted lining will oe found desirable.
The waist consists of the foundation,
that is smoothly fitted and closes at the
centre front the fronts and the back.
The back is tucked in groups that ex'
tend for its entire length and give
tapering lines 10 the figure, the fronts
in narrow tucks at the centre ana
again at the shoulders, where they
extend to yoke depth, with wider tucks
between the two which serve to out
line the centre and give n vest etect.
The sleeves are plain. snug above the
elbows and full below. with straight
cuffs. At the neck is a stock with n
turnover in clerical style.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is four and quar-
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-21
e EADs C, e
@::N.FANCIES s.

Some chiffon wells are of the lovelicst
colors.
Pale blue wells are charming on pale
blue hats.
Three narrow tucks border a chiffon
ven prettily.
Placed down the shoulder the tab is
an cpaulettc.
skirts show panel fronts which are
only giant tabs.
Fairly ubiquitous arc the linen suits
with long coats.
Sheer lace is amoag the lovelicst of
fabrics for sleeves.
Scroll work of ribbon is effective in
trimming a lace robe.
Narrow Insertions trim many o. the
thin dresses in tab effects.
Laccs are used eXtensi, ely for stock.
ing appliqucs, as well as for whole
hats.
Sheer cotton, lightweight woods and
silks are all utilized for the dainty
shirred dress.
Touucs for hard wear are fetchingly
formed from straw (battlement designs
are good and quilts
one deep sheer lace collar made of
net with rutlies does duty on two tea
gowns and n dressing saCque.
Blue and black is late combination
in sunshades that has quite caught
milady'S fauc:. particularly in the form
OF a plain blue tafreta 18th applications
of black lace medallions.
Magpie effects in paraSols are always
pretty. This season black and white
stripes or checks are especially de-
sirablc The stripes usually have check
borders and the checks striped bor.
ders.
An imported white linen walking
dress is shown with pleatcd skirt,
and blouse with wide pointed collar
trimmed with a fall of Irish lace, red
shiny leather belt. red sunshade and
large white hat. with a border of red
straw.
4 favored idea for fancy gowns OF
thin materials is To have two sash ends
To the bottom of the skirt of the same
material as the girdle. When silk, rib.
bon or velvet is used. the sash ends are
sometimes finished with deep hand
knottCd fringe