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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23
ArtiCIlniyp-.

A Benton County subscriber asks FOR
information regarding articholos and
their cultivation. lie wants to grow
them for his hogs. They Should be
planted early in the spring, as early
as the ground can be put in proper CON
ditlon, and the planting and cultivation
are much the same as for potatoes.
Pieces Of the tubers are dropped in
rows, three feet apart, and foot or
more apart in the row. Cultivate
shallow and often, till the stalks shade
the ground well enough TO prevent
weeds from growing. \ peck ought
TO plant half an acre, and IL the land
is rich the yield should be between 200
and 400 bushels per acre. But, as the
hogs do the digging, you will have TO
guess at the yield.
This much can be said, however, that
plenty of tubers will be left 10 seed
the ground again after the hogs have
done their best. Artichokes are hard
to get rid of when once rooted in the
soil, but for the purpose You want
them that is no objection.-Indiana
Farmer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23
Rarmaids Of rapyIon.

A recent translation OF King Ham
urabi's code, written about 2.250 years
before Christ, gives an insight into the
life of the great city Of Babylon at
that remote time, and the way in
which the excise question was handled
by its legislators. Nearly all the deal
ers of wines and liquors at that time
were women, as many of the laws
translated from the code speak only
of women as sellers of dEnks. Sew
ere measures were taken against
those who adulterated the wines or
mixed them with water, so as to safe
guard the purity of the article for the
use of the public. The barmaid was
held responsible for disorderly scenes
or drunkenness in her premises, and
death was the penalty for those who
did not denounce all cases of drunken
ness to the police. Those women who
We're employed in the temple were
forbidden to enter public hostelries
under penalty of death, and even
drinking in private was forbidden TO
them.-Chicago Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23
How to Get the Best Prices.

To get the best prices for eggs one
must not buy them to SELL but must
have enough hens to supply the de.
mand. All eggs should be collected
daily, and should not be allowed TO re-
main unsold for over twenty four hours.
No stale nest eggs should be used, and
every precaution must be taken that
each customer may never be disap-
pointed. When the confidence of Gus
toners is secured, the matter of good
prices will be settled, as the majority
of persons are willing to pay any price
when they know that the eggs pur-
chased are fresh. No one can make n
speciality Of supplying fresh eggs un-
less he carefully avoids those eggs
found in stolen nests or in out-of- the
way places. The reputation for supply
ing choice fresh eggs must be made, and
no mistakes must occur at any time,
as single bad egg will deterlorate
the whole in value. Those who pay
extra high prices are not always judges
of the quality of eggs, but they have
faith and reliance in him who supplies
them.-Farm and Fireside.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23
utIlizIn. Old orchnr.ls.

There are many farms in the country
well suited to sheep raising which are
not used for that purpose because their
owners raise other crops which are pro-
fitable. During recent trip the writer
passed through a section where sheep
were being raised in old orchards, and
he promptly left the train to investi-
gate. 1t was found that orchards in
this section had been planted about the
same time, ard while they were still
bearing good fruit, they were fast
nearing an age when they would be no
longer profitable. New orchards had
been set, but instead of abandoning the
old orchards the ground had been seed
ed down and turned into fine pastures
for sheep, which were doing finely.
Not only this, but 1t was found that the
orchards had taken on new life, and
were making a profit for their owners.
There is a point in this worth any
ones attention under similar condl.
tions. In some sections sheep raisers
make business of seeding down and
pasturlng their orchards. and while
there may be some question as to the
wisdom of this plan with a compare.
lively young and thrifty orchard, there
can be no doubt as to its value in cases
like that indicated.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23
AGE or TsR mlcnoss.
One Found In Human Brain, Which
Causes us to Fall In Love.

This Is truly tho ago OF tho mierobe.
Hardly have We been informed by
Prof. Metznikoff that VIC grow old and
feeble because Of mlschlevous bac-
cilus which develops in our intestines
and whose onsy 10y in living is de-
rived from poisoning our blood and
depriving us of eternal youth which
would otherwise be ours. when an
other scientist, DR.. Cotton, with the
aid of a powerful microscope, discov.
ers another microbe, this time in our
brain, which causes us TO fall In
love.
The doctor, who is evidently n very
prosaic character, states that this mi
crobe produces n kind OF insanity. It
makes us laugh or cry, inspires
tenderness or jealously and makes us
commit acts which we would other
wise never dream Of. He announces
that he hopes to find a serum which
will make us Immune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23
YOUNG ORCHARD AND CROPS.

Apple trees sct permanently should
stand in rows thirty feet apart. How
ever, IL You desire to plant early trees
between the rows of late trees YOU
may do so. An early apple tree begins
TO bear sooner than the late variety,
its vitality being exhausted when IL
has borne for eight TO twelve years.
The late variety is then Just beginning
to give the best crops and will continue
TO do so. At this period in the trees
life the top has grown and spread to
considerable extent; but the room
occupied by the early fruit can now
be reserved for the late fruit. In rails
ing crops In an orchard. study what
chemical the crop you intend 10 plant
will take from the ground. For in.
stance, potatoes. oats, wheat and rye
take or assimilate the potash from the
ground, therefore they should not he
planted in an orchard the trees need
all the potash they can get. Corn
takes less potash from the ground
and may be planted. Care should be
taken not to plow into the roots of the
trees. Cow peas may also be planted
In an orchard. A nurseryman who
lives near us told me he made prac.
tice of planting COW pea and in the
fall, when they ripened, he turned his
hogs in. or course, the hogs root but
they smooth the earth down under the
trees so the roots are not exposed to
the frost. He considers this method
one of the best ways to cultivate an
orchard. Small fruit, such ms straw.
berries. raspberries. etc. may also be
cultivated in an orchard.-Cecil Abel
Todd, in The Epitomlst.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23

There Is more Catarrh in this section Of tho
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to
be incurable. Fora great many years doctors
pronounced Il local disease and prescribed
local remedies, aud by constantly failing to
cure with local treatment, pronounced 1t in
curable. Science has proven Catarrh to be q
constitutional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney Il Co.,
Toledo. Ohio. is the only constitutional cure
on the market II Is taken internally in doses
from 10 dropsto n teaspoonful. II acts direct
" on the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. They offer one hundred dollars for
any case It fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address +. j. CnESEY &
Co., Toledo, U.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills FOR constipation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23

Commercial Poultry says: 1.-THE
mongrcl hen is Gull of culls. She
has been produced by 10 particular
care in breeding or any judicious Gull.
ing on the part Of her owner. She Is
of the lowest grade and constitutes
the tail end Of the race she represents.
1t is utterly impossible for her 10 pro-
duce anything any better or worse than
herself. In the phase of the school
boy, she's it, She is much sought
vaen a mink goes out after poultry,
although mink prefers better bred
fowl. If her wings are good she saves
herself when the circuit rider comes
in the neighborhood."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23
Butcher Girls.

Surely the development OF American
womanhood is not furthered by the
employment OF girls in the capacity
OF butchers. In one OF the large pri
vate markets Of New York all the
meats are sold by petticoated butch
ers. These, however, do not use the
knife, cleaver and saw as yet, but
that Is what they are coming to. The
transition from angel to butcher is
not to be made too quickly. Men re
duce carcasses to chops, steaks,
roasts. etc, for the girls to sell. A
tremendous saving is effected. The
girls never give overweight and &C,
cept no tips.-New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23
TILL NOON,
.rhs Simple Dish That Keeps One vigor-
Gus and Well Fed.

When the doctor takes his own med
icine and the grocer eats the food he
recommends some confidence comes
to the observer.
A grocer, of Osslan, Ind, had prac-
teal experience with food worth any
ones attention.
He says "Six years ago l became
30 weak from stomach and bowel
trouble that was finally compelled to
give up all work in my store, and, in
fact, all sorts of work for about four
years. The last year I was confined
to the bed nearly all Of the time, and
much of the time unable to retain food
of any sort on my stomach. My bow
els were badly constipated continual
ly, and lost in weight from 165
pounds down to So pounds.
"When at the bottom of the ladder
! changed treatment entirely and start
e1 in on Grape-Nuts and cream for
nourishment. l used absolutely moth
Ing but this for about three months. !
slowly improved until I got out of bed
and began to move about
II have been improving regularly
and now in the past two years have
been working about fifteen hours q
day in the store and never felt better
In my LIE.
During these two years have new
er missed breakfast of Grape-Nuts
and cream, and often have It two
meals a day, but the entire breakfast
is always made of Grape-Nuts and
cream alone.
"Since commencing the use of Grape
Nuts I have never used anything to
stimulate the action Of the bowels,
thiky had to do for years, but this
food keeps me regular and in fine
shape, and am growing stronger and
heavier every day.
my customers. naturally, have been
interested and / am compelled 10 an
swer great many questions about
Grape-Nuts.
''Some people would think that 4
simple dish of Grape-Nuts and cream
would not carry one through to the
MONDAY meal, but 1t will and In the
most vigorous fashion,"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich.
Look In each pkg. for the famous
little book, "Ths Road to Wellvills."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23
wINPERING TENDER ROSES.

1t is not always safe. especially II
inexperienced in such work. 10 take
up tender rose plants at this time of
year. Even one "who knows" doesn't
like to do II. If tea roses are wanted to
bloom in the house during the winter,
the plants should be secured In the
spring. kept in pots and given special
treatment toward that end. If the
plants are growing in the border, It Is
as well to keep them growing thrifty,
and when the season comes for pro.
tccting them get the best advice you
can from some special rose grower, and
follow 1t. In wintcring tender roses
outdoors you will find 1t good plan
TO cover them with an inverted sod
then put tarrcd paper over them 10
keep Off the rain giving good drainage
so that no water will stand around the
roots. OF course, this would not lie
necessary in the case of hard June
roses. but 1t is very desirable in the
case of hybrid perpetuals and roses of
about the same degree of hardness
Among the teas there arn few per
fectly hardy ever boomers, but amy
rose will be the better for n mulchinc
of coarse litter or barnyard manure
after the ground freezes. Among the
most desirable hardy ever boomers Is
the dainty little Chilotilde Soupert, tho
plant of which. at times. Is literally
lost sight o, in the abundance oi
bloom.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23
New Way 70 Preserve Food.

An ingenious method of preserving
food has recently been devised which
Is based on the fact that powdered
gelatin, or thin sheets of the same
material, not only do not spoil, but
are capable of protecting incorporated
substances from bacteria, moisture
and other agencies which bring about
decomposition. Thus to make a con-
centrated beef extract, tea or coffee
extract. soup, etc, the liquid is mix
ed hot with one per cent. of primary
gelatin. which differs from the com
mercial article in not having the glue
like taste of the latter.
After cooling jelly is formed, and
this Is cut into thin films and dried by
a current of cold air until il becomes
brittle. When this condition is reach.
ed the sheets arc then reduced to a
fine powder, which will keep indefi-
nitely. While it will absorb moisture
1t does not do so to a degree to oc-
casion decomposition, and the mois-
ture is subsequently given Off in dry
air. The powder, while likely to
cake, forms a brittle cake, not inter
fering with its use, while It is too
hard for insects. When placed in
warm water it dlssolves Immediately,
and is thus ready for use. II heated
above the temperature of boiling
water before packing all disease or
other germs will be Killed and to Sc
cure the best results the powder
should be packed air-tight. Such a
concentrated food possesses many ad-
vantages and is susceptible Of wide
applications, as upon explorations.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23
s | be -as5IfssE amy

supply this much alone only enables
ii 10 continue life. but does not ap.
pease the appetite which, Graves still
more food. If provender beyond main
tenance requirements Is supplied the
steer converts some of the surplus into
fat and stores II away among the
muscular tissues of the body, in the
bones. as marrow, under the hide and
about the viscera. says Field and Farm.
This fat Is fuel IN the animal economy
for which nature shows an eagerncss
by manufacturing am. laying up n
certain amount against the time of
need. When first put on full feed
the steer gains rapidly in fat, gratifying
the feeder as the increase Is reported
by the scales. After few months,
however, the appetite loses its keen
edge, and the steer shows q daintincss
not exhibited at first when taking food.
If placed on the scales from time TO
time smaller and smaller gains are
shown each day. The fattening pro-
cess may be likened TO initiating a
bicycle tire or q football with air. The
operation Is rapid and easy at first,
but becomes more and more difficult
until the limit is reached The steer
finally reaches the point where 1t shows
no gain whatever, although consum-
ing considerable feed. 1t has been
fattened to the limit. and retrogression
Is soon evident. The wise feeder.
recognizing these conditions, aims TO
feed cattle rapidly and as soon as they
are in acceptable condition disposes
of them without delay.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23
The Speaker to Retire.

Mr.. Gully. who has entered his sew
entieth year, will probably retire from
the Speakership of the House of Com
mons before another birthday comes
around as viscount and with a pen
sion of f2O0O per annum.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23
How Another Sufferer Was Cured.

Mrs cannot praise wonderful remedies
than all have
eight with female troubles
very weak could housewo also had
would and
neghbors thought could but thanks to
your medicine, now feel like different
al feel grateful to and will recommend Lydia f. Pink
ALL
had the spell of proaon only weighed ninety
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the made.
Thanking many benefit your medicine,
Iremain truly H. Elliott Ave. Louis Mo-"
Remember Mrs Pinhams advice is free and oil sick
foolish widest
experience, and has helped multitudes of women.
nm
Lydia r mi am Lynn.M
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23
THE RED CROSS CURRANT.

The illustration shows portion of
stem of the Red Cross currant, for
which much is claimed by the intro.
ducer. The variety has not been thor.
ougHly and generally tested, but is
so promising where 1t has been tried
that it is worthy of place in this de.
partment. AS seen growing by the
writer, the plants are extremely Wig.
orous, bear profusely, and the fruit
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23
Care of Cabbage Plants.

Tatrcare of the cabbage plants left
over after setting ont the patch for
summer use, but take just enough
care to keep them in healthy condition.
transplant last Of August or first of
September. in well prepared and well
fertiiized land, work them frequently
and nice winter cabbage will be your
reward.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23

According TO the report of the Ma
tlonal Union of Teachers, French is
the most popular language among
students. In other subjects bookkeep-
ing comes first in favor, followed by
shorthand, arlthmet:c and typewrit-
Ing
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23
The Steer.

The grown steer with framework
pf--lSUle overlaid with muscles and en-
cased In hide requires certain quan-
dty Of nutlment for mere existence. TO
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23

pEuel0NS on age at e2-Civil War or on aiss,
s.ns.s ~ ymS billy ,aoy war, and TOR widows Have
Ieoorns OF most soldiers service and asas Of
onIo men, ears practice. Laws and advice FRER
A.WhcCoRhicK Sons, SIS Walnut 81. CinciunatiC q
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23

F1TSpermaneutlycu cured. No 1ts orncrvous-
ness after first days use OF DR.. Klines Great
NcrveRestorer, s2trial bottleand treatise fres
Dr. r. II. kLiNE. Ltd. 9iAreh ST., PhIln.. Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23

do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump-
tion has unequal for coughs and colds.--JoHS
F.BoYER, Trinity Springs, Ind. Feb. 10, 1909.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23

The only country in Europe without any
railway is Montenegro.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23

There are 1900 hotels in the United
States
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23

n1lco county,
says: II suf-
fered with kid
'ney complaint
for eight years.
II came on me
gradually. I
felt tired. and
W eak, wa 3
short Of breath
and was trou-
bled with
blonting after
eating. and my
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23

limbs were badly swollen. One doctor
told me it would finally turn to Bright's
disease. | was laid up at one time for
three weeks. | had not taken Doan's
Kidney Pills more than three days
when the distressing aching across my
back disappeared, and l was soon en-
tirely cured"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Toster-Ml Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23
Bianrc Coffee wins Everythinr.

The highest railroad bridge in the worl,
Is in Peru.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-23
hNoIneR LEE SAVED;

Mrs. g. w. Fooks, of Salisbury, Nd,
wife of G. w. Fooks, Sheriff of Wico-
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-12-28
Density of Water.

strange fact In connection with
water Is that Its point of greatest den
sity is not the freezing point as with
all other liquids. but between the two
extremes Of its existence as liquid
at 39.2 degrees +. From this point wa
ter necessarily expands with either de-
crease or Increase of tempelaaure.
At the boiling point the conversion
of the liquid into gas steam Is naturally
accompanied by an enormous eypan-
sion, its volume increasing 100 times.
But the behavior of water ut the freez
Ing point Is as remarkable, owing to
the peculiar crystalline formation Of
Ice. The process of expansion is uni
form from 1912 degrees downward to
30 degrees. When that point is reached
the temperature remains stationary
during tho loss OF latent heat, but the
expansion continues until. when ice
becomes visible, 1t Is seen to be bulk-
Ter than the water from which IT as
formed
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-12-28

River men who hnye followed the
Potomac from youth to old age are full
of wise weather sayings TINT come us
near being correct as do the predictions
of the more scientific observers, An
old river nun who rs master on sailing
vessel and steamer has Travelled To and
fro on the Potomac for the past nifty
years snld that he had often noticed
that as the weather IL on the first
three days OF December In ench year
so Will the weather be In the three
months of winter that Is. ~ the list
OF December IL SO Will December he,
January Will be like the ID and fcbru-
ary like the 3D.. Another saying Is NJ
the weather Is on the Thursday be-
fore the new moon 30 Will be the
weather for the greater part OF the
moon, Washington Star.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-12-28
MIne nnta.

Every mine that has an entrance on
the level is infested by rats, and there
IL no surer Indication of II coming dis
nster than II general exodus of the
rodents. As surely as the rats are seen
leaving the mine, just 30 surely will II
caye-ln occur in the next day or two
Some miners are supcrstitious about
the matter and fancy the rats are en-
dowcd with foresight, and so they nrc,
but not of the kind that Is commonly
imagined.
A Cavein never takes place without
warming For days before a fall of
any portion of the roof Of the mine the
earth and rocks are slowly settling in
to position for the grand crash. The
rats feel the motion of the mass, prob
ably hear the cracks that are caused
by the settling Of the layers, and i'm
aglne, IL II rat can he supposed 10 have
any Imagination, that the earth Is be
coming alive 40 they become panic
stricken and rush out in swarms. 1t
has often happened. both IN this coun-
try and Europe, that the miners refus-
ed to go into n mine that the rats had
deserted, and the caution was invari-
ably justified by the event.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-12-28
TREE IRREGULARITIES.

The eucalyptus tree dries MP springs
rapidly.
The olive will live longer under wa
ter than any other tree.
There are forests of leailess trees in
some parts Of Australia
A nutmeg tree of the largest size
will produce no more than i've pounds
of nutmcgs.
Whenever a plant Is wounded Il posi-.
tive electric current * established he
tween the wounded pnrt and the in
tact parts.
In Tibet there IL IA most curious tree
known as the tree of the thousand
images. Its leaves are covered with
wen defined characters of the 1'ibctan
alphabet.
On the island OF Loochoo grows Il
tree about the size of II common cherry
tree which possesses the popularity of
changing the color Of It's blossoms. At
one time the flower assumes the tint
of the lily and again shortly takes the
color of the rose