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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07
MANURE FOR POTATOES.
Commercial Fertilizers Have n Tend
ency to Prevent Scnb and Rough
ness of Skin.

Most any of the proper commercial
fertilizers will answer the purpose. 1t
is claimed by some authorities that
well-rotted barn manure, even if it
is infected by the scab fungus, will
not injure potatoes if thoroughly
fined and then incorporated into the
soil by repeated blowing ard har-
rowing, as the action of the earth
would destroy the fungus. But l be-
lieve this theory not sound. Some
years ago 1 cleared away the rem
nants of an old log house which had
not been tenanted in 20 years and
plowed half an acre around where the
house had stood, thinking l would
have a fine, rich potato "patch." I
was particular to plant clean seed, but
the tubers proved to be as scabby
lot as | ever saw. How did this fun
gus get into that particular spot?
The last family living in the house
must have left it there. There was
another seeming incongruity con-
nected with this case. 1t is generally
believed that an application of lime to
potato ground rather promotes the
growth of the scab fungus. The Chin
ney of this old house was built from
the ground on the outside. as was the
custom in an early day. The stones
were laid in lime mortar. When I
first knew the premises the chimney
had been down for many years, and
the stones and mortar of which it had
been constructed were scattered pro-
miscuously about; but, strangely,
where this mortar had lain the tubers
were free from scab. | certainly can
not account for these cases of scab
and no scab, My experience is that
it is dangerous to use barnyard ma
nure in any manner with growing po-
tatoes.-N. y. Tribune-Farmer
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07
FARM WINTER CHORES.

My good wife often tells me, that "women's
work Is never done,
And you men folks only putter round the
place from sun to SUM-
But l reckon that US farmers always find
a chore or two,
When the days are short, and nights are
long, around the barn to do.
Don't you know Their seems no end to fixin
here an cleanin' there,
II you wish the stock to show in spring
they've had little care.
An I've learned it pays good interest in
springtime, don't you know.
Jes' to hustle in the winter, spite o. ice
an sleet an snow.
jes' hate to see the critters lookin' dirty,
bumped an lean,
When little bit O. extra work would make
them fnt an clean
You jes' brush the cattle with the card, an
do 1t every day.
FOR you'll find that when the buyer comes
around you'll get your pay.
Don't forget to overhaul! the harrow, now
er, pillow an cart,
Fix them up ready for business when the
buds begin to start;
Oh there's lots O. tools need fiNin' 'gainst
the comm day O. need,
An it's now you've got to do it, fore the
time O. plantin' seed.
Orange Judd Farmer.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07
TWINS THE WORLD OVER.
In Some Countries One Is killed and
In Others n Double Birth Is Re-
garded az Unholy.

The antiquary, when his son an
nounced that the old man was now
the grandfather of twins, looked al
most as disappointed and panied as
the father himself, relates the Phil
adelphia Record.
'John, if we belonged to the Khas-
las or Hindustans, we would kill one
of these little strangers" said the
antiquary, smiling family. "If we
were Amos, we would kill one, too.
The world over, John, twins are re-
garded as misfortune. In Africa,
that hut wherein twins are born is
looked on as unholy. They burn it
to the ground. The twins themselves
may not mingle with other children:
they are compelled to live wild
and lonely life. On the island of
Bali, near Java, the birth of twins
in family means the forced de-
parture of the family to the sea-
shore for six months. They must go
to the sea; they must battle thrice
daily; they must say certain prayers.
That is the ceremony of puri-
tication. They think on Bali Island
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07
MORE ovERsHOEs WORN.
The Number of Persons Who Put on
Rubbers in Wet Weather Has
Increased.

The men who wear overshoes and
the men who wear rubber boots are
increasing in number. 1t may have
been commonly supposed that there
was a decrease instead of an in
crease, but the facts show the re-
verse, says the Chicago Tribune.
There are more men and also more
women and children now who never
go out on winter days without put
ting on rubbers or rubber boots
than there ever were in the country
before. The number of cautious
mothers who will not allow their
children on the streets without rub
bers has increased. The number of
men who kick off rubbers when they
go into their offices in the morning
has increased. The number of men
who pull on rubber boots in the
morning and sometimes forget to
pull them off in the evening has in
creased.
The person who says that the rub
Der boot is becoming thing of the
past speaks without reason.
These facts are shown by the in
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ORCHARD MANAGEMENT.
Where Hogs and Poultry Are Allowed
to Run, Wormy Fruit Will BE
Hard to Hind.

The subject of spraying, using moth
traps and any other means to produce
better fruit, is being discussed more
several hundred trees which will soon
be bearing, l have been observing and
learning everything possible on the
subject, and have come to the follow
ing conclusions: Spraying intelligently
done is the best method to pursue in
order to have fruit free from worms,
scab or rust and rot, but unless it is
done rightly it is work and money
thrown away. Among the farmers or
those who do not make fruit growing
speciality, the operation is generally
useless owing partly to poor machines
and cheap materials used and improper
time of applying them. The moth trap
is worse than nothing, as it catches
more than so per cent. beneficial or
harmless insects and does not prevent
scab and rot. l have visited several
orchards where these traps We're used
and invariably they have had the worst
lot of apples that 1 ever saw. The fin
est fruit have found was in orchards
where hogs ran and cleaned up all
wormy apples and poultry was allowed
free range. One orchard which l pur-
chased had chicken coops under nearly
every apple tree, and out of twenty-five
barrels of Grimes there were not over
three or four of wormy apples, and the
same was true of other varieties; but
scab was very bad and had the trees
been sprayed for that trouble believe
fully IS per cent. of the fruit would
have been first class. In every in
stance, where many chickens We're
reared in the orchard the fruit was
comparatively free from worms, and
where both hogs and poultry were al
lowed free range the fruit was even
better. This plan followed for single
season will not give such results. but
should be followed every year so that
the crop of codling-moth will be less
ened each season.
This plan, then, should be adopted
by farmers and fruit growers, where
the orchard is not too large and could
be fenced and used exclusively as a
poultry yard. Guineas and ducks are
even better than chickens at bug catch
ing and will pay for their keep in this
way. Some crops, such as cowpeas,
soy beans or oats, may be planted for
the hogs and poultry and without evil
effects upon the trees. In this way
the orchard will be one of the most
paying spots on the farm.-E B. Davis,
in Prairie Farmer
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07
Fixing the wedding Date.

A curious old marriage custom,
called locally "the settling" still sur
wives i'll County Donegal, Ireland, and
IN the Scottish districts of Kintyre end
Cowal. After the marriage has been
publicly announced, the friends of the
couple meet at the house of the brides
parents to fix suitable date for the
ceremony. A bottle of whisky is
opened, and as each guest drinks to
their happiness, he names Il date
When each guest has named date
an average is struck, and SETTLING"
is complete. Neither the bride nor the
bridegroom ever thinks of protesting
against the date so curiously chosen.
1T would be considered bad luck even
to speak of alteration.
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Snip; "let me take him home with me.
I'll smuggle him into the house, and
when my little master, Jack, sees him
he is sure to want to keep him."
1t was not altogether an unselfish
motive that made Snip want to rid Mrs.
Snap of her chief anxiety. Gin union
lies strength" he said to himself.
Zone dog may not be able to get even
with cat, but what about two dogs?"
He smiled a sinister smile when he
thought of how they would give Mrs.
Tabby rats" in future.
Now that it came to parting with her
firstborn, Mrs. Snap only remembered
his good qualities, and wiping away q
tear she begged him not to forget her,
and to come and see her often. Smoker
wiggled himself out of the maternal
embrace and scampered off with his
new friend and protector.
On the way home, Snip gave him a
few hints as to his behavior, strongly
advising him not to-have anything to
do with the cat. Unobserved they man
aged to get into Ships kennel, and
when Jack found them there later on
he was SO delighted with Smoker that
he obtaiGed permission to keep him,
and so far Ships plan was quite sue
cessful.
Tabby looked upon the newcomer as
an intruder, and took great dislike
to him at first sight. 81 can't imagine
what Jack wants another dog for" she
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07
COVER FOR SAP BUCKET.

vices which may be suggested. Among
the many ways suggested the follow
ing proves to be very profitable Take
a piece of board or single about IA
inches long and one-fourth inch thick;
round one end out to fit the roundness
of the tree. This may be done with a
knife or small saw. Then fasten good
stiff wire at the end rounded out for
the tree with small staples or cleats.
Bend the wire so that it will hold tight
to the tree. This will afford ADEQUATE
shelter.-E. A. Hunt, in Epitomist.
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said to herself; 81 shan't have half such
a good time now" And her misgivings
proved quite correct.
Snip and Smoker became the great
est of chums, and took no notice what
ever of Tabby, SO that the latter, as
time went on, became sad and de-
pressed.
One day Snip and Smoker caught a
fine big rat, which they worried till he
was about half dead; then they put
him on the top of a waterbutt, which
was covered by boards loosely laid
across the top. The middle board they
removed altogether, and put the rat
close behind this opening.
They went into their kennel where
only their eyes could be seen, like four
glowworms, fixed on thewriggling rat.
The time passed, and their excitement
was beginning to cool down, when it
was famed afresh by the appearance
of Tabby, who was evidently suffering
greatly from "ennui." She rubbed
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07

Called shoulders are very common in
the spring when the horses are first put
TO work, and are easier prevented than
cured, especially if the animal is kept
at work. 1t is very important to see
that the collars and harness fit proper
ly; then the collars should be kept
clean; keeping the collars we'll oiled
will be help. Wash the shoulders at
noon and night with soft water after
removing the harness. When the teams
are stopped for rest in the field, pull
the collars away from the, horses
shoulders; in this way gals may gem
orally b. prevented.--Nidland Farmer.
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greatly

herself against the wall, yawned and
stretched herself, when all at once she
caught sight of the rat. Hulloa here
was sport! All appearance of "ennui''
disappeared! Her hair rose and bris-
tied, and she quivered all over with ex-
element. Slowly and stealthily she
crept nearer and nearer her pray, new
er for an instant removing her eyes
from the coveted object Now, the
long-lookedfor moment had arrived.
She crouches low and sprang "a little
struggle, and cat and rat alike disap-
peared into the butt!
Snip and Smoker rolled over and over,
convulsed with silent laughter.
Later on when the maid came to
fetch jug of water, she gave little
scream and, plunging her arm into the
water, brought out Tabby closely en-
bracing the rat, and so strong was that
death grip, that together they had to
be buried in the hole which Jack had
dug under the old apple tree.
Snip and Smoker attended the fu.
neral. Whether their conscience
pricked them we know not, but the
words eat" or "rat" were not men.
toned between them for months
LORRAINE"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07
Raising Ginseng for EXPORT.

Ginseng farming is to be tried in
Indiana by company that has lust
been Incorporated. The promoters
think there is a great field for bust
ness. The export is now more than
100000 pounds a year The ginseng
brings over six dollars pound. 1t
all goes to China, where it is a specific
for all manner of ills. The report of
a United States consul to that country
is to the effect that millions of
pounds more could be used if it could
be supplied. The Indiana company pro.
poses to plant two acres, and in wear
it hopes to have its first crop. A Mis-
souri, man, it is said, made $4,000 on
his first crop of an acre and half OF
ground. AS an evidence of the value
of the root now it is said that GIN
seng seeds are retailing at five cents
apiece, while two or three-year-old
plants come at fancy figure. The ex-
pertinent of the ginseng farmers will
be watched with much interest.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07
PERIPArETIc JAIL.

it is necessary for the prisoners to
camp out, so this steel car was CON
structed for the purpose of combining
the convicts while working in the out
lying districts. The cage is twenty
feet long by eight feet six inches wide,
and is eight feet from floor to roof.
1t is divided into two compartments;
the larger one, for the prisoners, con-
tains twelve hunks, and the smaller one
has two hunks for the guards. The
whole thing requires six horses to pull
1t over the country roads.-V. w. Gould,
in Strand Magazine.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07
Thlng. That Make Eng1nnd.

The recent elevation of certain
English nobleman to the peerage was
made the occasion of a presentation of
silver plate from his tenantry, with an
address of congratulation. The old
est tenant on the estates got up and
said that he had himself attended 10
rent audits, and that his house had
been lived in by people bearing his
name for 200 years. 1t is little things
like this that make England so sturdy,
substantial and permanent. in compar-
ison with the nervous, volatile, unsta-
BILE life of this country.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07

crease in the number of factories
turning out such products. In 1880
there We're nine factories in the
United States. In 1890 there were
II. Now there are %. In the past
ten years the business has increased
100 per cent. The value of the prod
ucts of these factories has increased
from S9,oo0,ooO in 1880 to SAL 900, 900.
In furnishing the rubbers and rub
Der boots to the public these fac
tories use $21,000,0O0 worth of mate
rial. and employ nearly $4,000 wage
earnerS.
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Well, he said. u am too comfortable here to
bother about catching rats
pussy pretended utter indifference to
his proceedings, and with sigh she
lay down and feigned sleep.
\ Come on, then" said Snip, giving a
final stretch to his cramped limbs,
NOW you have got fellow on to his
pins, you let on you don't care"
Pussy, taking no notice, just waited
till Snip had vacated his place by the
fire. Then with one spring she gained
the long-coveted position, and with a
sigh she lay down in the place which
knew Snip no more.
'You silly dog" she said. "your con-
ceit does want taking down peg. Do
youreally imagine for one moment that
I'D call you to help me catching rats :?
ia! ha! ha! Go and catch them by
yourself if you can. l am far too com
Portable here to bother my head about
them"
Snip regarded her with supreme con-
tempt. 1t was not the first time by
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07
Truly Wonderful Coy.

A little four-year-old was taken on
visit to grandmamma in the country.
There, for the first zine. he had near
view of COW. He would stand and look
on while the man MIXED, and ask all
manner of questions In this way he
learned that the long, crookedbr branches
on the cows head were called horns.
Now, the little fellow knew of only one
kind of horn, and Il few days after oh.
tanning this information, hearing
strange, believing noise in the yard, he
minutes he returned, with wonder and
delight depicted on his countenance,
eXclaiming: Mammal mamma! oh,
do come ont here! The COW S blowing
her horns!"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07
The Useful Newspaper.

Many claims have been made on be-
half of the modern newspaper 1t is
now held forward as the only reason
able cure both of cold and poverty.
If you stretch it over you at night, it
is better than warming pan, better
than an eiderdown quilt. If you roll
it up into wet balls and put it on the
fire, it does instead of Goals.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07
Singular snow Columns.

"Nieves penitentes," slightly in
clined snow columns resembling
shrouded figures doing penance, are
a peculiar phenomenon of the Andes
to which Sir NJ. Conway has given at
tention. They are the last remnants
of drifts or slides which have be-
come hardened in nearly vertical
strata of different densities.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07
French wome en- Sailors.

Questions having been raised on the
subject of the decision of the. French
maritime authorities to allow women
to act as sailors in the channel fish
ing smacks, the minister of marine has
addressed circular to all the French
port officials, in which he says: "Wom-
en- cannot navigate as captains, but,
according to the French law, they can
not be prevented from embarking as
members of the crews"
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many that Tabby had made fool of
him.
"Well," he said, "there is no getting
even with a cat. 1t passeth the under
standing of an honest dog, and yet, and
yet"
Longingly he looked at her, wonder
ing whether he could not manage to get
a fair bite at her, but remembering her
sharp claws, with which he had made
acquaintance on previous occasions, he
desisted, and, with anger in his heart,
he took himself off to seek consolation
in visit to the next-door dog.
Good day, Mrs. Snap" he said, as
he approached the box in which she
was reclining, surrounded by her four
children. 81 was hoping to induce you
to come for walk with'me."
walk, indeed" she growled, 81 can't
leave this unruly brood for minute,
and as for my eldest son, Smoker, he
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07
CAGE FOR JA11B1RDs.
Constructed for the Purpose of Con-
hninE Convicts While Working
on Country Roads.

This cage is not intended for wild
animals, as might be supposed from its
appearance, but is used to confne
human beings. The convicts are made
to work upon the public highways,
and in order to work the roads at any
great distance from the county Jail
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07
Color of Truth.

An American chemist has invented a
tube for truth. You speak into it; the
chemical solution changes color ac-
cording to the tensity of your emo
ton, and truth and menGacity are
described as being quite distinct and
vivid colors.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07
EXactinS,

Miss Gushy-Oh, Mr.. Jones, won't
you take chance? We're getting up
a rattle for an old lady who is,as poor
Mr.. Slim Gnterruptlng)- Excuse me,
ladies, but i would prefer-er-som
rich young widow.-Columbia Jester.
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that publication is needed after the
birth of twins. Here in Philadelphia,
john" the antiquary ended, 1.-The
punishment of the father of twins
is inflicted in the form of sneering
Jibes, jokes and cuts. l pity you,
John, for the next two weeks
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07
COVER FOR SAP PAIL.
The One Here Described, Although
Very Simple, Will BE Found
Very Effective.

During rainy and stormy weather
in sugar season there is always great
deal of trouble from rain in the sap.
Some farmers have covers for their
buckets which dispense with any de-
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07

1eDOJ I00heu u9ot N1e 1Iewo0r1Ie1 Us
is getting such bully that l would
gladly part with him, if a good home
could be found"
Snip became thoughtful.
(Which is Smoker?" he said; "let me
have a look at him"
'This one," said Snap, Gin the black
and tan coat"
Smoker came forward to show him
self off, and seemed a promising pup of
the bulldog order. Hell do" said
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Won by Wnitinr.

Sne,- Fathers salary is to be
doubled the first of the year.
He-tGood! At last we can afford to
get married. Chicago Daily News.
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as he lazily contemplated pussy.
"Well," he said, 81 am too comforta-
BILE here to bother about catching rats.
!, You wouldn't have told me anything
"about it anyway, if you could have
managed the job by yourself"
oh" said Tabby, "as for that, 1 can
catch rats by the dozen myself; only
thought you might like the sport.
Snip yawned and stretched himself,
and showed signs of relenting; but
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-07
squirrels Like Pine Seeds.

Everybody is familiar with the fond
ness which squirrels entertain for
nuts; there is, however, upon our
furry little friends bill of fare another
item which is less generally known as
having a place there, and that is pine
seeds. The seeds of the pine are borne
naked in the heart of the cone, snugly
laid away at the base of the cone
scales. When squirrel has his mouth
set for that sort of a repast he gathers
cone in his paws and strips off the
scales one by one thus exposing sue
cessively the seeds.
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Fully Equipped.

He-Are you sure that you are fitted
to be poor mans wife?
She-Sure. Why, my love, I know
every bargain counter in TOWN.. Y.
Weekly
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49, Mr. Dow who acted chief
Philadelphia
In
is
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2 GU are a horrid BRUTE" said
Tabby, the cat, to Snip, the
little terrier, who lay just
in front of the fire on soft
? rug, his head resting on his
naws and his ares nlinLinn
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T.bby looked upon :he newcomer as an intruder.