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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
ABOUT THE GOOSEBERRY.

The gooseberry yields large crop, ii
given care, and ii should be more eX
tensively grown, as there Is large de.
mand and good prices for gOoseberries
every year. 1t should be grown in the
sun mot in shady places, on rich soil
being mulched late in the fall One
point is to cut out some of the wood
from the centre, to admit air and
sunlight, which will partially serve
as II preventive OF midew.
The best season for setting an
orchard is just as soon as the winter
breaks and the ground can be handled
Be careful not to freeze the roots
Ground can be handled wetter in win
ter and in very early spring than later
bake then, as II does later, but 1t is
preferable, especially in clay soils, to
have the ground in proper condition
not too wet, as there is danger of
baking the ground around the roots
of the trees. We have set trees in the
fall. winter, and as late in the spring
as May, when large apple trees were in
bloom and the early varieties of fruit
were leaving out. 1t is best to set the
trees as soon as possible after being
taken from the nursery row.
If any of the roots are badly injured
or bruised it is best to cut them off
and let the tree send out healthy ones,
the roots should be carefully examined
and if they show Jumps as the result of
aphis or other diseases, do not set the
trees. If you want permanent
orchard you should set healthy trees
cannot too strongly emphasize the
idea that deep planting makes root
rot" Nature starts the roots on trees
from the surface of the ground, and We
should plant them the same way.
Place some of the best surface earth
carefully around the roots, and after
filling the hole pack the earth tight
and closely around the tree to prevent
the winds from shaking 1t until the
roots get started.
Plant tree that is healthy and Wig
Orous. A crown graft will usually
make stronger and more vigorous
SIOW III lHuu u graft vi SiuulItI piece
Of the same root, as 1t Is larger and
has more vitality. Different varieties
| of trees grated on whole or piece roots
will form tops according to the charac-
| teristics of the scion, and the same is
true of the roots-some form tap
root. others will not. You can graft
n Genet on a piece or whole root df
it is practical to graft OH whole root
and it will form its own tap root, with
out regard to the piece root or whole
root on which it is grated. So the
Winesap will form spreading root. no
matter on what kind of n root its scion
is grafted.-S. A. Haseltine, in Farm.
ers' Home Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
HOUSEKEEPING IN LONDON.
An American Woman's Experience u
Evading English Conventions.

An American Woman's Experience In
Evading English Conventions.
"This, then" said Elizabeth Robins
Pencil in Lippincott's Magazine, lis
| how l succeeded in keeping house In
London without sop Is yWRhilReR &c could Tia
! MHgslfsrr reconcile myself, even if they
were to be had at cost that did lot
spell ruin. have a French servant
and a French charwOman. I deal with
French butcher, French grocer, a
French greengrocer, French baker
and French confectioher. My ice Is
brought by an Italian, and is kept In
an American refrigerator. My clothes
are washed at a French laundry.
ut Is one of the charms of London
that such inconsistencies are possible.
Moreover, though our chambers are in
the centre of London. the immediate
little neighborhood, shut in between
the river and the Strand, is just like a
small country town or village-'The
Quarter people who live in it call it
affectionately. We all know one an
others affairs, even though We may
not know one another. We have our
own local gossip. They do talk lot
in the street, you know one Of my
neighbors informed me, at the same
time revealing an Unexpectedly init
mate knowledge Of my movements.
On a summer evening you will find
little groups Of housekeepers exchang-
ing news at their front doors, for al
most all the houses are let as cham
bers, and each has housekeeper in
charge. We have our special milkman
and newspaper agent, and builder and
plumber, our own handOrgans, our own
beggars, who ring our front door bells.
The postmen touch their hats as we
pass. Even the dogs wag their tails
in recognition, and l do believe l am
on speaking terms with every cat in
the quarter 1t will be clear, there
fore, that can say nothing of London
life as it is regulated in the correct
squares and rows and places and cres-
cents. Information of this kind ]
leave to the Americans whose capa.
cious incomes, made by their pens,
never cease to astound me. All can
do is to show that, when your income
and inclination are not fashioned on
regulation lines, it is still possible not
only to, live. but to live delightfully."-
| IN OnuOn
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
HEAVY TRAVEL TO VERMONT.

Central Vermont Railway oh tgPd to In
crease Its Train Service from Boston.
Steadily increasing travel over its
lines this season has compelled the
Central Vermont Railway to increase
its train service and one of the most
popular of the new trains recently put
ON is the "Vacation Special running
between Boston and Montreal on Suh-
DAYS, This train covers prnct cully the
same schedule as the week day
"Chicngo Limited" aud was placed in
service to accommodate summer travel
to the st. Louis Fair, via Montreal and
Chicago, and to resorts in the Green
Mountains and on the islands and
shores of Lake Champluin in Vermont.
On the northbound trip the special
leaves Boston at 1l.3O A. NJ. Illustrated
book describing resorts on line of Cen
trail Vermont road sent for six cents IN
stamps enclosed to Il. II. Hanley, n. f..
p. A., 800 Washington st. "Vermon'
the place in the summer time"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
MODES OF CULTIVATION.

Corn may be Checked four feet
apart each way, and the cultlvator
should then be kept In use until II
grows too large to admit of being cas-.
ily worked. No grass or weeds shou'o
be permitted to grow, and In the ury
season the frequent use or the cu''i
yator will be found beneficial An
other method of planting is to lay OH
the rows four feet apart and plant the
corn one loot apart in the rows, tllih'
ming out ali the plants in each nil put
one. This gives each plant plenty OF
room and produces the largest yielu'
AS soon as the corn is six inches hlsh
a one horse plow is useu' which
should turn the earth from the corn
After it makes further growth the
plow is again used, but TINS TINE
throwing the earth back 10 the corn
After he grass begins 10 appear the
cui,,'.'-- 10 usad but once during th'
season the hoe may he required he
tween the hills. Such method, how
ever Is never used in this section,
though practiced elsewhere.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
An Amusing Suit.

While expressly dlsclaiming any In
tent to comment on the case itself, an
answer filed in suit from its oddly
deserves notice. A pottery company
sues dairyman for an amount alleged
to be due for Jars furnished. The de
PENDANT pleads that the Jars were
larger than the ones contracted for ano
thereby he was caused to deliver more
milk to customers than either he OF
they intended. A draught of refresh
ing vigor is drawn from this novel re,
spouse so different from the stereo,
typed charge of selling an insidiOus
device of less capacity than the law
prescribes. or from one that is redo
lent of insinuation about a fluid that
is lacteal only by courtesy -Pittsburg
DISPATCH.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
TINY TOKENS.

Ihe murmur OF n waterfall
A mile away,
The rustic when robin lights
Upon a spray,
The tapping OF a lowland stream
On dipping boughs,
The sound OF grazing from herd
OF gentle cows,
The echo from a wooded hill 81
OF cuckoo's call,
The culver through the meadow grass
AT evening fall
Too subtle are these harmonies
For pen and rule;
Such music is not understood
BY any school.
But when the brain is overwrought
1t hath a spell
Beyond all human skill and power
To make it well.
The memory of a kindly word
For long gone by,
The fragrance of a fading flower
Sent lovingly,
The cleaning of a sudden smile
Or sudden tear,
The warmer pressure of the hands,
The tone of cheer,
The hush that means II cannot speak,
But l have heard"
The note that only bears a verse
From Gods own word
Such tiny things we hardly count
As ministry;
The givers deeming they have shown
Scant sympathy;
But, when the heart is overweight,
Oh, who can tell
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
How
To
Obtain
Relief
THE NOTE ITSELF.

Lte brtwn-tail moth rash continues
{. spread and every day there are
many requests for infor Mation as to
the proper treatment foi this itching
and painful affection, wi lch in many
cases deprives the victim OF sleep and
IL almost intolerable dur Ing this hot
weather. Instant relief always follows
q bath with Cuticura Soap and gentle
Application of Cuticura Ointment, the
great skin cure, to soothe and heal.
It's the same in all kinds of Summer
rashes, hives, prickly heat, chafings
and itchings-for all Of these Cuticura
Soap and Cuticura Ointment are OF
priceless value and should always be
kept on hand for just such emergen-
cies. They are not only the most ef-
feotive to purify and beautify the
skin, but the purest and sweetest OF
smolients Cuticura Soap Is at once
the best for all the purposes OF the
toilet and bath, and the best skin and
complexion soap in the world.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
A Chinese Secret.

When a CAinaman wants to htS'e
tooth drawn he feels no nervous ap
prehension of pain, for he knCws hi
dentist will not intiict any. The lat
ter simply rubs secret powder o'er
the tooth. After about five minms
the patient sneezes and the tooth falls
out. Many attempts have been mad
by Europeans to get some OF this MS
terious powder, but no one has yet Ia
ceeded
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
FARM NOTES.

I'm the management of clover for nay
1t is important not to cure too dry, ANA
to store under shelter.
1t is the steady, quiet horse that can
do the biggest days work when the
weather is extremely hot.
The origin of many diseases may be
traced directly to the filthy quarters IL
which the animals are kept.
On many farms, exposure to the
weather Injuries farm machinery fully
as much, If not more, than use.
The offspring of immature, undeve.
oped animals is inferior to that Of ina
tured and full grown parents.
The size and quality, as we'll as the
quantity of tomatoes, may be improved
by preventing too great growth OF
vine.
AIildew in roses is caused by sudden
changes in the atmosphere dampness
and cold nights. Powdered sulphur
is good remedy.
1t is hardly good economy to sell the
yearling and youngest stock Willie
there are older animals that can be dis
posed of with equal advantage.
If the cows teats are muddy or Gov.
cred with other filth they should be
washed with water and then wiped
dry before beginning to milk.
Defects, either constitutional or
moral, do not show themselves, as a
rule, until an animal has reached full
physical and mental development.
Wool, on account of its adaptability
for transportation over long distances,
will ever be favOrite product among
farmers who are long distance from
market.
Constitutional vigor Is the ability to
eat, digest and assimilate into healthy
flesh the largest amount Of food posi-
BILE in a given time and without I'M
pairment of health.
When a COW has had her third OF
fourth calf her character and habits
will be sufficiently developed to indi
cate her quality and value as an animal
from which to rear stock for the dairy
At all times, by having all ages and
all sizes together in one feeding place
the profit in the hogs will be largely
reduced. Less feed will be required
and better results secured by dividing
up into different lots.
The usefulness of horse may offer
be pretty fully determined by the time
| at which he Is first handled. Sulky
and vicious disposltioned horses grow
worse as the animals grow older, ant
these faults may often be avoided by
proper training when quite young.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
One of Xale,a RIlnne re-.

A strapping young man applied to a
Missouri sheep farmer for job as
herdsman. He'd any experience?'
asked the rancher. mo; but need
exercise, and times are dull" "Weli,
I'll set you to work in the morning
and show you what boss to ride" II
don't need any horse. was the cham
piOn runner for Yale and can beat any.
thing you've got on four legs "You
can't corral my sheep without a boss,
for I've got big range" Give me a
try" "All right" At the end Of the
days work he was much fatigued.
you are all petered out" said the
farmer. "Yes, pretty tired. The sheep
didn't trouble me a bit, but the lambs
were troublesome" Lambs? / amt got
no lambs. This amt the Landing season"
"Well, there are eight lambs in the cor
raj, anyhow, and l had sweet time
getting 'em in." THAT'S funny. I'll
go have look. Lambs, eh?" They
went to the corral, where, sure enough,
there were all the sheep and eight
lack rabbits! 'Rah for Yale
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
A l-onu Service.

Forty.eight years Louis Berger has
toiled over the books In the office OF
the collector of St. ! ouis. though there
have been many collectors and these
OF different political faiths. 1t Is
claimed that during the entire time
Mr.. Berger has never lost day from
the Office by reason of illness. Though
he has worked over columns of figures
for nearly half century, his eyesight
continues good, and at the age OF 70
years he does not wear spectacles.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
SURE INDICATION.

"Bllkins must have done something
notable one way, or the other, but
haven't yet heard about it."
"How do you know he's done it,
then?"
Il met about seven of his acquaint
ance this morning, and each one re-
ferred to him casually as My friend
Bilkins! New Orleans Times.Demo'
crat. ...---.-..---...
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
&e42g Sak2sse
EsIoRrlI1; ! Il
EElA! !!l' 81
YNpROpER MULCHlNG.

More than half of all the damage !
have known with fruit trees was
caused by mulching with manure close
to the body. Mulching is OF very il'''e
benefit as a fertilizer, as the strength
will not work down to the roofs II
breeds borers and gives nesting plaee
for mice in winter TO destroy Ihe
tree. When the tree is planted iit'le
surface soil among the roots is all IL
requires, MS a tree lives almost entirely
in the subsoil.-J. ii. A., in The Ep!'
tomist.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
HER STYLE.

"You know her to speak to, them"
"Oh, no."
81 thought you knew her quite
we'll"
80 l do. l wouldn't say knew
her to speak to- but I know her TO
be talked to death by "-Cath9li"
Standard and Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
Z NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
FARM TOPICS. |
| AAAAAAA&AAA4AAAAAAA& J
FEEDING EGG SHELLS.

There is no possible objection 10
feeding egg shells to hens provided
they are broken in small bits SO mat
the hens may not readily recognize
them, or they may get in the habit OF
eating eggs. Oyster shells and clam
shells pounded up fine must also De
fed and in liberal quantities, Tor all
of them are needed to provide the men
with material to make shells. do not
confuse the grit box with the box con-
tanning shell making material.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
A Prnlni Caftleman.

Horace Boies is the only Ex-Governor
of Iowa making speciality Of fine
stock on his farm. Responsibility lice
between him and Ex-Governor LARA
bee for mammoth horse on exhibit
ton In Kansas towns, claimed to be
the largest horse in the world. The
animal weighs two and q half tons and
Is called Jumbo.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06

From Union Wharf, Boston, for Hall
fax. Hawkesbury and Charlottetown
connecting for all points in Nova Scotia
Cape Breton, Prince Edward Island and
Newfoundland. Steamships Halifax and
Olivette leave every Tuesday and Sat
urday IL noon. Best sea trip, varying
from zone night at sea" to six days
cruise 400 miles. Send stamp for book
let and colored map to j. A. Flanders
Genl. Agt., Union Wharf, Boston.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06

effective is the life-saving Vervlce
of tAe United States that from asas-
tiers to 246 documenteG vessels ~ the
coass during the year. having {e62
persSns on board, only twenty &'es
wers. lost, and Of the 50, 900, 900 v 0, tn
Of pi operty put In jeopardy blu, q ~ W
aaorsi than 81, 900, 900 " " !ost.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
FULLY COMPETENT.

Counsel-"Do you understand the ma
ture of an Oath?"
Witness-"Sir?"
Counsel-"Do you understand the ma
ture of an oath, l say!
Witness dmpressively)-"Sir, l have
driven keb in this city for n'gh OF
forty year."-Pick-Me-Up.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
A Bows Club.

In AZ clubs. more than 1900 boys o
the East Side of New York have bee
gathered to form the Juvenile Cit
League. Each club represents a cit
block, and each boy pledges himseI
to abstain from littering the streets
while he also promises to persuad
others to do as weli.-The World
Work
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
0spsnvs. ~-~-,.-,--


Most of the Japanese dwellings
have but one floor Portable parti-
tons divide the floor into as many
apartments as are necessary These
partitions are arranged in panels OF
about three feet square. The panels
are so contrived as to be closed with
framed paper shutters, which slide In
grooves.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
TuEN He LEFT.

Eyes, I'm disappointed in these
Shoes" said Borem. ITS queer nova
DAYS how ones things wear out before
one knows it,"
Yes" replied Miss Patience, sup
pressing a yawn, especially ones WEI
come. Ledger.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
EASY.

"All these towns along this coast"
chuckled Admiral Togo, ARE nuts Tor
us"
Yes" replied one Of his junior OH
GERS. land some O them don't even
have to be shelled, "-Philadelphia
Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
A German Prize Offer.

Prof. Want Hoff offers, through the
medium of the Zeilschrift fAr Physi.
kalische Chemie, a prize for the best
and most complete synopsis of the lit.
erature Of catalytic phenomena. Com.
petitors are required to send In their
papers before June 80, 1908, to the
editors Of the Zeilschrift.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
Beware OF Ointmsnts For Cl.srrh That
Contain Mercury,

COnhIn MeTcurY,
, Vmermry will surely destroy tbs sense Of
sA,ell aad completely deranse the whole sys-
ten. when entering 1t through the mucou,
lMrfsces. Sueh articles should never be usel
Except on prescriptions from re 2utaole pny-
sicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold
20 tbs good you can possibly derive from
fham. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
ky f. J. Cheney Co., Toledo, o., con. min,
NJ mercury, and is taken internally, acffn !,
iIhectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
,ftNesystem. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
ls sAye you get the genuine. 1t is taken in-
t,,rnahy, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by +.
J Cheney & Co. Testimonials fre'.
30 d by Druggists; price, 75,. pc bottle.
T,ke Halls Family Pill for con 'ipa,ion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06

It is well known that Japan is a
very small country as compared with
the Russian empire. Its area is 147,-
600 square miles. while Russia has
100000. In population the disparity
10 much less. but still very great--44,-
ONIOOO for Japan against 120,OOO,OO
for the Russian Empire.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
PERFECTLY PROPER
KNEW HER DICTIONARY,

"Was it exactly proper to call 1t q
farewell tour?'
Certainly" answered the prima
donna, Il never Jared better In my
fe."-Washington Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06

As a rubber.producing State Colo.
RADIO Is making bid for the attention
Of the world in experiments with a
certain species of sage brush that
grows wild over IN immense noun.
famous area of that Site.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
THE GROCER EXPLAINS.

The Housewife-"It seems strange
that all that new maple sugar you sold
me has such an old flavor"
The Grocer-"Indeed Well, spose
that's easily explained by the fact that
It's made from the same old trees
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
MORE THAN MAKING GOOD.

Hungry Guest-"Are these the old.
fashioned buckwheat cakes you prom
Use OH the bill of fare?
Waiter-"Yes, sir. Anything the
matter with them?'
Hungry Guest-"Nothing. only they
are too old-fashioned. When such
buck wheat cakes as these were in
vogue, people hadn't learned how to
make them."-Chicago Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
IN A TIGHT PLACE.

IN TIGHT PLACE.
Landlord raised your rent
"Yes."
"Going to move?"
mo"
"Why not?'
"Well, l can't get back al my pres
ent landlord in that way without giving
joy to some other landlord who has
also raised the rent."-ChicagO Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
WHAT SHE SAID.

"When you proposed to Miss Duck
ats, did she spring the this-is-so-sud.
den gag?' asked the innocent suburb
ante.
NO" answered the drug clerk, "she
didn't She merely looked at me long
time, and then said, We'll, wouldn't
that jar your indianapolis Sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
Not a Bit Particular.

Haven't seen you at play with
my little boys?"
81 wouldn't be 'sprised, lady,
amt bit particular.-St. Louis Fair.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
DEEP.

Mrs. McCall-"Putting away your
old sealskin coat, eh? They're queer
looking camphor balls you're slowing
away with It,"
Mrs. Kute-"Camphor balls? Not
much! These are live moths. I want
them to get in their work on this old
thing. so my husband will have to buy
me new one next winter."-Philadel'
phia Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of Dr. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer, $2trial bottle and treatise fros
DR.. Il. H. KLINE, Ltd, 9S1 Arch St., Phila., Pa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06

Four hundred and sixtyfour trains
enter and leave the New York CentIra|
station every day. Nf'52
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06

Germany has ten trade journals devoted
to tobacco.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
WORLDS FAIR LINE,

THE WABASH RAILROAD is the only line h.yia,
tracks and depot at main entrance WORLDS Alb
GROUNDS, ST. LOUIS. Tracks with saniiaf
Fare Boston to st. Louis and return. On. :, No1
York to St. Louis and return 8lS. Correspondence
low rates from other Eastern points. Apply Y
nesrsst ticket agent for rates and tickets via 'h
On application to H. B. Mcclellan, Genl: Eastern
Agent, 3S7 Broadway. New York, or J. D. Mcb,ath
NJ u p A., l76 Washington st., Boston, foldstt
giving twenty four half tone view. Of the Worlii
FAIR Buildings and grounds. also double page ms'
Of St. Louis, will be sent FREE.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06

lido not believe Psos Cure for Consump-
ton has unequal for coughs and colds. --JoHN
F.BoYER, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. 10, lSoo.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06

Through the 800" in 1903 passed
95,OOO,OOO tons Of ireight-three times
as much as was carried on the Suez
Canal,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-06
Take Plant Line

Monaco is Europe's most dense!y popu
lated spot.