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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
uoNE-MADE CLOD CRUslIER.

onslly 10 bottom Of first cut. Saw the
other cuts In same way. Place these
notched pieces parallel about three
feet ten inches apart, nOtched sides up.
Spike one Of the by u planks TO long
notches at rear end (2D. then spike the
other planks on in same way, overlap
ping each other like siding on a house.
Turn over. bore two fye-eighths-inch
holes 30 inches apart IN front plank and
put on two clevises with rinSs. Attach
chains two feet long for whifietree for
three horses. This planker can be
drawn across a plowed field when dry
while the driver stands astride the mid
de runner. When the ground Is rough
and clods are hard, the driver can
change the weight ef his body from one
foot to the other, producing a zig-zag
movement. which will add much to the
effectiveness OF the work. The clods
will be crushed, greatly reducing eyap-
Grafton Of the stored moisture Of the
soil and subsoil II the soil is inclined
10 drift with the wind plank east and
west and leave three feet implanted at
each passage. This projecting uneven
surface forms a wind and snow break;
and in the spring. If on fall or winter
plowing. the interstices will be found
filed with the drifting soil. For the con-
seryation Of moisture in the SOIL the
planker is better than much more
costly roller
When passing from one field to an
other Il is turned over and drawn on
the runners, otherwise the sharp cor
ners will he worn of. The two by siS
notched pieces are sloped of at the front
ends and can be used also to mark on
corn and potato land When the land
IS freshly plowed and moist a spade
should be carried to clean when clogged
otherwise ii will draw very heavy on the
team.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

But this woman bears witness that
Tolstoi is a pretty good business man, AS
his sons often go to him for advice and
10 borrow money. To show that The man
is not quite genuine. in spite Of his
bOasted generosity. she says the money
Dee gives away does not equal in amount
that which the countess spends. This
expenditure our informant regards as
wide and excellent, "as it gives work 10
so many people" It will thus be seen
that our informant is possessed of the
faIlacy that TO spend money to put 10
I'm distribution IS of itself wise and ex-
cellent
So much for the opinion OF the lady
maid Here IS the report Of the visit OF
newspaper man. an American. 90 the
counts home. He arrived just as the
evening meal IS about TO begin. Tie
makes hasty toilet and descends to- the
dining-room.
The soft and subdued light of The place
confuses our American for am Instant;
the air is heavy with the perfume of
flowers. and a buzz Of conversation fills
the place A score of persons are seated
AT the long table which is covered with
sparkling glassware. decorated china.
and costly napery. The conversation is
interrupted slightly. and a few monocles
are adjusted 20 get better view of 'ze
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

zeal reformer so much as it intensiiies the
view already held. A ladys maid who
has served Countess TOlstOi in thesplen-
did home at POlyana views the count as
rude. crude. boorish, ungraciOus, un-
graceful and an outlandish figure She
saws you can see men who look exactly
like him standing at any country rail-
road station anywhere IN Russia. She
regards II as absurd that he should not
eat the food that is served for others;
and his attire. TO her. is willful eccen-
tricity. for he has money enough to ar
ford the best.
In the opinion Of this lady's maid Tol-
stoi is not insane. as the countess en-
deayored TO have him soadiudeed by the
courts about 10 years before, when he
was examined by medical commission
and his case tried-his vigorous health
IS proof Of that. and his manner Is gentle
and considerate- reveals no I'D tenn
per
He works in the fields. not so much 10
help other people. the lady says, but be-
cause he finds that Il renews his strength
gives appetite. and capacity for
thought as well as sleep In all this he
is merely sly. And as for his going bare
foot. why It is the proper thing for shoe
makers to do.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

about II. The trust will disappear as
soon as people are brave enough TO re-
fuse to serve IT, They should die rather
than assist in the support Of men like
Rockefeller. It is their duty to die.
But in his attack upon President Har-
per. Tolstoi exceeds Tolstoi. when be de-
clares that the head of the university is
ignorant and a barbarian. His COM
ment is as follows:
Last year President Harper OF the
University Of Chicago. came to see me.
He told me about the millions of dollars
that Rockefeller had given to the univer-
sity. He seemed to think that these
millions were OF great importance. But
when came totalk to him about serious
matters found him to be really igno-
rant-quite q barbarian. He knew less
about matters OF intellectual and moral
interest than man might learn simply
by reading the Review Of Reviews, for
instance. Think Of such university
directed by such a man And yet that Is
one of the results Of these trust millions W
And these fresh and sensational utter
ances have given the world a new
glimpse Of Tolstoi which perhaps does
not alter the worlds idea Of Russia's rad
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
NO. 40.
Save the Children.

Ninety-nine Of every one hundred
diseases that children have are due to
disorders Of the stomach, and these dis
orders are all caused by Indigestion.
kodol Dyspepsia Cure is just as good
for children as it is for adults. Child
ren thrive on il. II keeps their little
stomachs sweet and encourages their
growth and deyelopement. Mrs. Hen
~ Carter, 7O5 Central St., Nashville,
Tenn, says My little boy is now three
years old and has been suffering from
indigestion ever since he was born.
have had the best doctors in Nashville,
but failed TO do him any good. After
using one bottle OF Kodol he is a well
baby. ! recommend il to all sufferers"
kodol digests what you eat and makes
the stomach sweet. Sold by The Win
stOn Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
STRONG CLOD CRUSHER.
How, Ose of These Useful Implements
CnA he Made at Home at
Saau Expense.

Mr.. !. G. W. Mccormick. manager Of
a large Kansas farm. gives in the Kan
sas Farmer the following description
and illustration OF one OF the most use
ful implements that can be had on a
farm:
In answer to request some time
ago for help to make a planker, | will
send you a drawing and description OF
this implement, which should be found
on every farm. Get four by y oak
planks nine feet long, three two by six
folr feet long. Saw crosswise OF the
two-by-six pieces in four pieces two
inches deep.
Saw first cut six inches from the end
and other cuts II inches apart Saw
these cuts on a beyel Of two inches In
u. From top OF second cut saw dag
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
A NEW FOOD PLANT.
Curious Growth of Uganda Recently
Discovered by Conee
Grower.

There have recently been imported
into England specimens of the "glycine
subtarranea. a plant which is In some
respects the most curious in the world,
reports a London paper Mr.. Balland.
who has reported on II. says that It's
roots contain every principle necessary
for human food. The plant was dis
covered by a coffee grower in Uganda
Its bulb is shaped like an egg. and Is
OF a dark red hue with black stripes.
Il is ground into a -four which tastes
like Chestnuts. Two pounds Of this
flour is sufficient TO keep a man for q
day. and Will supply the place Of bread,
meat. butter and vegetables Unfor-
mnately. the glycine VIII not flourish
i'm cold climates. II is. however TO be
introduced in India and Brazil. where
II should prove an enormous addition
10 the food plants there available No
doubt its finder will make a very good
thing Of his discovery.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
pARMvILLE, VA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 2s, 1908
CHAPLAIN OF THE TUILERIES.
Eormcz Nofnbie In Paris social Life
W. Has Abandoned his
odd Calling.

a singular parsonage in Paris sociai
fife has disappeared IN the person ol
ex-Mgr Bauer. who was formerly the
brilliant chaplain of the TuiIeries
says the Paris correspondent of the
London Chronicle Mgr Bauer. whc
was of Jewish extraction. began life
as a stock brokers clerk, but sudden.
ly abandoned that calling and entered
the seminary of ST. Sulpice. After nis
ordination his eloquence attracted Ma
polc0n Ill.,, who offered him a court
chaplaincy, with the special task ol
teaching the prince imperial elocution
VI. Bauer drew large congregations and
ON several occasions he occupied the
pulpit of Notre Dame lie accomps-
MED Empress Eugene to Egypt and
delivered a magnificent discourse at
the inaugural ceremony of the Suc2
canal. During the war of 1870 NJ
Bauer attended the sick and wounded
outside the walls Of Paris.
I'm 1872 he wrote to Cardinal Guibert
informing him That Tor personal Ied'
sons he could no longer support the
yoke Of the priesthood Since then
the ex-prelate has been a constant fire.
Quenter of the opera and the anabie
patron Of art and literature Ills
means were considerable and he gave
away a good deal I'm charity lie was
very popular among his former I'M
perialst friends and enjoyed a joke
over his former career On one occA-
sion he met Gen. de Gallinet on the
staircase of the opera and gave him
a punctilious military salute. The
general smiled benignantly and. rails
ing his hand, solemnly blessed the eX'
mOugieuOre
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
cnn,fcts a. Rond nnnder..

In the building Of good roads lies
the solution Of the convict problem.
says the Washington Post. The con-
victs We have always with u.s. The
crop r. constant as IL is abundant
Why not use them 10 construct endur-
ing turnplkes instead Of cooping them
mp in prison shops or leasing them out
to private spectators In human flesh
and blood? In the one case we put
criminals IN competition with honest
labor. In the otheg. we traffic in scan
dal. cruelty and Generalization. Were
the able-bodied convIcts throughout
the country employed upon the public
roads as We suggest we should have
within ten years as excellent highways
as those Of France, Germany or Eng
land. Moreover It would be a legiu-
mats employment that would operate
injury to none and benefit TO all.
See the bargain counter at Fleming
d Clark's. II will pay you.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
Consumption Threatened.

'I was troubled with hacking cough
for wear and thought l had CON
sumption" says c. Unger, 2ll Maple
St. Champaign, III. 81 tried a great
many remedies and j was Under the
care Of physicians for several months,
| used one bottle of Foley yslloRey ana
Tar. IL cured me, and have not been
troubled since" Sold by II. {. Crute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

s-Vyssa OLSTOl is before the world
- again, especially that part
Of the world embraced by The
NyHK United States There is al
ways an element of uncer-
tainty surrounding the
count. and one never knows what the
eccentric Russian will say or do next
He changes. and each fresh disappont-
ment as To the realization of his hopes
and ideals in the world brings more rad
ical views and greater eccentricities of
conduct At the present time the Amer
lean public has not yet recovered from
the shock of his round abuse Of thepresi-
dent Of one Of Americas greatest univor-
stiles. But this plain talk from this
painfully plain Russian does not set so
badly as il would perhaps from some
other sources. for the sting of the attack
IS removed when one says. We'll. that is
Tolsioi-ism, sure enough" And it does
sound good deal like the theories adj
Vanced In some of his books.
OF Rockefeller. Tolstoi says. "Noman
should work for a man like Rockefeller
lie should prefer starvation. lle should
consider II a religious duty 10 refuse TO
work for a trust
OF the trusts he says: "The talk about
American trusts being an evolution OF
science is stupid. There is no science
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
Dewitt l. The Name.

When you 20 to buy Witch Hazel
Salye look for the name DEWITT on
every box. The pure, unadulterated
Witch Hazel Is used in making De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salye, which is the
best salyc in the world for cuts, burns
bruises. boils eczema and piles. The
Of DcWitts Witch Hazel
Salye, due 10 its many cures, has caused
numerous worthless counterfeits to be
placed ON the market. The genuine
bears the name of T. G.. Dewitt * Co.,
Chicago. sold 10y The Winston Drug
Co
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
Pnlcni Pill Pleasure.

The pill, that are potent in their ac-
ti0n and pleasant in effect are DeWitts
Little Early Risers. w. : Philpot, Of
Albany, Ga, says During a bilious at
tack took one. Small as il was IL did
me more good than calomel. blue-mass
or any other pills ever took and at
the same time il effected me pleasantly
Little Early Risers are certainly an
ideal pill" Sold by the Winston Dug
Company.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
lat All You Want.

Persons troubled with Indigestion or
Dyspepsia can eat all they want if they
will take kodol Dyspepsia Cure. This
remedy prepares the stomach for the
reception, retention, digestion and as-
similation Of all OF the wholesome food
that may be eaten, and enables the d..
gestiye organs TO transform the same
into the kind Of blood that gives health
aud strength Sold 10y the Winston
Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
Special Low Rate Excursions 10 Allan.
tic city, y. j., via the Popular
York River Route, $500
Round Trip.

Ou Thursday and Friday of each
week, until september 18th, the South
ern Railway will sell special round trip
tickets to Atlantic City, \. j., and re.
turn at 500 These tickets limited re-
turning to reach Richmond not later
than Wednesday following date Of sale.
Ia addition to these low rate tickets
the Southern Railway will sell Sum
mcr Tourist Tickets Richmond toAh..
lanlic city, AT Sll round trim
turning until October Bis oii safe daily
until september 30th. Via York River
line To Baltimore, and Pennsylvania
X. K. or B. " O. route Baltimore to Al
lantic city.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

Have just fitted up neat dining
apartment in the rear Of my store.
Meals furnished at all hours at reason
able prices. Am0ur's steaks and other
products "a speciality. Give US a trial
j. AsHBY ARMIsrEAD.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
The Best Prescription for Malaria

Chills and Fever is a bottle Of Groves
Ta>telcss Chill Tonic. 1t Is simply Iron
and Quinine in tasteless form No
Cure, No Pay. Price. 5Oc.
Motifs of ecru lace studded with bit.
Of opa es 'eut shell make trimming
affected 10y the ueyelty-loving girl
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
Ouick relief for Asthma SuiIcrerN.

Foley's Honey and Tar affords i'm
mediate relief TO asthma sufferers IN
the worst stages and il taken in time
will effect cure. Sold 10y &c. Crute
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
r,ncrt Enrrcr. Mnnted.

Constant employment, according 10
an advertisement 10 an Italian news
paper. can be obtained by experts ca
papble Of initiating tbs handwriting OF
old manuscripts. Seldom, perhaps has
a forger been advertised for so openly.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
Stops the Cough and Works omthe Cold.

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
cure a cold in one day. No cure, No
pay. Price, % cents.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

From 1T Sept. dwelling Of six rooms,
good garden and Orchard-terms rea-
sonable. Apply Ia
W. II. RICHARDSON,
iv3-2m. Farmyllle.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
Eirhi nnrs On His Back

nnd rurod with Two appIicailOns OI UINlt
Nerve and Bone Linimcnt. 10 viii cure you'
owens & Minor Drug Co,
Richmond. Virginia,
Gentemen.-l have been using your Nerve
and Bone Liniment on my BACK ana nhe p
acts ikea Charm. For eight DAYS 1 bad
been ON my back and could not move and
after two applications am now out ana "a
business.
Very truly yours,
+. g.. OaHuRS, North View, Va.
Sold by White & Co. and winston Drug 90
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

Doctorsof Philadelphia ale discussing
what TO do when the patient dies
Why, sue the estate. Of course
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

before % stops you. Dr. Dayid's Cough syrup
will cure 10, A. numbers will testify. u o. ue
hest on earth. Large bottles p cents ni
White & Co and Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
You Know What You Are Taking

Pale blue seems 10 be the modlsh
color Of the moment
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

Now that the fight is over, it's Cor
belts time to explain what he
did with his mystic punch.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

best ON earth FOR rheumatism, strains
aprains and an pains. Uncqualied for both
man and beast Large bottle p cents, al
White a 60. and Winston Drug co,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

When you take Groves Tasteless Cbiil
Tonic because the formula - plainly
printed on every bottle showing that II
Is simply Iron and Qulnine In a taste
less form. No Cure, No Pay. soc.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

cnred with Dr. Davids Cough syrup OF pure
pine. Tar, Horehound and wild Cherry. Best
on earth Tor coughs colds, cramp. consump-
lion Bronchitis and an throat and lung rou-
bles. Large bottle . cents at White & 90
and Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

Go.Carts are "all the 20" for going
babies. Doyne can please you In price
aud style
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
Sion TlIaiCongh

Bright colored silk Innings are worn
under thin Fabrics.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

Doubtless you are progressive. some
medicines on the market are old fash
ioned Rheumacide, the great rheuma-
tic cure is a discovery, a progressive
remedy. IL is the spring blood purifier
that you want. At Druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

a beggar who claimed To be without
bands was arrested, and when his coat
was opened managed to get handout.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
pixie Ner,e and Bone Imminent

White silk gloves come daiutily EN-
broidered in pansies aud forget-me-nOts.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

The girl who got a long, light Jacket
in the spring viii find it quite up-to-
date for fall wear.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

Many persons in this community are
suffering from kidney complaint VINO
could avoid fatal results by using
Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold 10y d. g.
Crufn
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

New York man claims TO be female
reformer. lie manufactures costumes
for chorus girls.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

Lots Of people would rather die "A
natural death than send for doctor.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

Girdles are much worn. The broad,
crushed ones are smartest.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

Female plckpOcket- are rare. M
lady will pick any pocket but her hus-
handIs.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

Wall Paper ia greatest variety, both
In prices and STYLES Of print, at Doyne's.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

You will find the celebrated y. NJ"
cigars, at Chas. Saleeby's.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

India exported l9,el2,l55 bushes Of
wheat during the last season.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

"Obelisk" -four Is always reliable for
"A nice light loaf try, II.
J.F. WALToN & Go.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

The more barbaric the better is the
rule for that Indian iewelry.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

Just 50 pairs ladies' slippers made by
Zierler Bros, 10 be sold at manufac-
turer's cost for cash at Fleming q
Clark's. Sizes p to 6.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

Will cure Brights Disease.
Win cure Diabetes.
Will cure Stone in Bladder.
viii cure Kidney and Bladder Dis.
eases. sold by II. G. Crute.
Long cloaks Of linen, silk and even
muslin are seen.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

The Union label is . guarantee that
the -. NJ" cigar is "A superior cigar
in every respect. Try one. Chas'
Saleeby's.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
If You Contract

10 Duy 10000 IN
81 Gold Bonds from
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY or NV YoKK,
Richard A. Mscurdy, President.
Payment TO be made during
20 years in annual instalments,
and you die after you have
made one payment, your estate
will receive
$500 year Tor 20 years $4,000
Then cash 10000
Total guaranteed in gold $4,000
Information as To- terms can be had BY writing
The MUTUAL LIFE Insurance
COMPANY or New YORK,
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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

The -. NJ" cigar for sale at Chas
Saleehvis Is Union made.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

Group instantly relieved. Dr..
Thomas Electric Oil Perfectly safe.
Never fails. At any drug store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28

Straw hats at cost at Fleming *
CIark's. Only few left.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-08-28
IaGrippe COngh

See the bargain counter at flemln
d Clark's. II will pay you.
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