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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19
FARMERAND PLANTER.
CATTLE IN SOUTH CAROLINA
sun >ho" That II Ia Profitable
FOR Every Farmer to Raise
Some Cattle.

Inc farmers of the south are doubt
sess IN better financial condition now
man at any time since the war.
lheir crops have been good and
prices better, While cotton Is King "
1t is well 0 to place entire depond-
ence on that n crop, but to raise a
variety OF crops so if one should fail
they may have others to rely on,
1t is well to have some improved live
stock on every farm, to which may be
leo their surplus and such rough food
as there is a limited demand for on the
market, thereby increasing the supply
Oh manure for the farm. This may as
wei De fed TO good, well-bred stock as
10 Inc native, as there is no doubt of
greater profit. II your cottonseed-meal
can be sold to dealers and laid down
mere freight prepaid at s23.25 and hulls
al So'oO for our cattlemen to feed at a
prolt' | see no reason why it should
not De led at a greater profit on your
own farms. | saw a farmer in this state
yesterday who is feeding 1875 cattle av-
eraging 1000 pounds each on cotton
seed-meal and hulls and throwing In a
ilttle corn fodder and straw. He ex-
peets TO feed these cattle one hundred
DAYS AT a gain of two pounds each per
Gay and to sell them at SIPS per 100
pounds more than they cost. Why
can't the farmers of the south do this
or even better, as their meal and hulls
must be much cheaper than after it
passes through the hands of the mid
dleman' to the Kentucky farmer and
feeder.
Some hesitate to buy pure bred cat
tie from the north on account of risk
from fever, Last winter | shipped and
sold several carloads of pure bred and
grade breeding stock to the south and
thorough enquiry | have failed
find any that have not done well
and none that have died from tick
fever Most of your states have their
state veterinarian, whose duty 1t is to
Su'tlV y uhF ltSiutlt VI
respective states.
My success with what | have sold
and the satisfaction given purchasers
has led me to ship two carloads of
Red Polls, S%horthorn and Polled Dur
ham cattle to the South Carolina state
air, October 25, for exhibition and
sale.
One car will contain registered stock
,nly, and the other grades, many of
which are as good individually as those
registered and as pure bred, but no
.'edigrees kept up. This shipment will
rive the residents of South Carolina
md adjoining states an opportunity to
this improved stock laid down at
heir own doors practically, and the {
tate veterinary ready to inoculate
hem free of cost should parties desire.
Whether or not they will take ad-
antage Of this remains to he demon I
but | should judge from the {
lany enquiries | am receiving through
he assistance of the advertising
ouses of your valuable paper, there
ill be many present who will likely I
uy.-L, l.. Dorsey, in Southern Guilt 0
atOr. u
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19
KILLING OUT GRASS.
A False Notion Tha Seems 10 Pos
sesN the Majority of the
southern Farmers.

Kill the Grass has been the war
cry on the farm ever since | can re-
member. As the hands start out with
the pIows and hoes, the command Is
given to "kill the grass" Go for Gen.
Green" Clean him off of the face Of
carry this out among the growing
crops, and in regard to some pestif-
erous grasses and weeds. Such as
nut grass, bull nettle, Scotch thistle,
thorny wild carrot, etc, not a seed of
these should be left to tell the tale;
but the kill grass cry should not he
too long nor too loud, as it may preju-
| dice us too strongly against the whole
grass family, resulting in our loss and
injury, for there are several grasses,
(Cloyer included), that are as worthy
of our cultivation as either corn or cot.
ton.
An acre well set in the evergreen
grasses Is worth more annually than
an acre of any other crop. 1t only has
to be seeded but once, and yields its
rich hay or pasturage annually for
many years.
Bermuda is of course the pasture
grass Of the south for summer use,
but when frosts come it disappears
until the summer sun m again.
A pasture of the sweet and nutritious
perennial grasses, such as orchard, red
top, rye grass, timothy, meadow, Tus-
can, red clover, alfalfa, or luCerne and
blue grass, will afford the richest Of
grazing, while the Bermuda is gone to
sleep.
A proper mixture of the perennial
grasses is far better than any one Of
them alone, as each variety contains
food elements in different proportions,
also because some suit wet weather
and some dry weather thus keeping the
pasture in best condition the year
round. For an annual hay crop we
know of nothing better than crimson
clover, and Italian rye grass, mixed.
Alfalfa Is the best all-round food
crop for stock that can be planted. 1t
nearer being a perfect food than
any other plant. 1t is best to SOW it
n drills in this section-drills twelve
fifteen inches apart, laid off with
4 bull-tongue pillow, in which SOW the
iced at rate of twelve or fifteen pounds
Der acre, without covering. !
1t supplies an abundance Of protein :
he great muscle building element of =
God. There are 211 pounds Of protein i,
o the ton Of alfalfa hay, being double :
he quantity found in most other hay ,
/;
Any land that will make good oats :,
gill make alfalfa. =
There is considerable talk about its a
eing necessary to doctor" the land :
a order to succeed with this plant. +
ave grown 1t successfully without any +
rtifciat treatment. yet. if intended
D plant again, | would use the inocu- a
tied soil, as only homeopathic doses !,
re necessary, and the cost is but lit a
and the bacteria needed for the d
liant will then be provided. assuring d
n
Your advice, Mr., Editor, to SOW Il
airy vetch and burr clover on Bermu- Al
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19
HERE AND THERE,

1t is said that a newly-lai egg
will keep fresh for many months in
a ten, per cent. solution of s~ilicate, and
will then be indiStinguishable from q
fresh egg. 1t has been reported that
chickens have been Matched from pre-
served eggs for IL months in this way.
A Kansas farmer, being asked
what he did to get rid of the weeds
on his farm, said that he sold most
Of them as mutton at three to four
cents a pound. A contemporary adds
that goats are the best brush-cleaners,
and sheep are the best weed-cleaners.
The feathering of chicks depends
on several matters, but much also de-
Ponds on the breed Of the chicks. The
chicks of non-setting breeds seem to
pegin to shoot out feathers from the
wings before they are two days old,
which is a drawback, as rapid feather
ing is weakening.
How many horses are kept with
little or no bedding? The horse should
have plenty Of bedding at all times.
During the winter, and summer as
well. the horse should be kept COM
Portable. and it Is impossible to keen
the horse warm in winter without a
liberal supply of bedding,
If you want a good calf do not
give 1t all 1t will drink at one time:
give about two quarts and wait fifteen
minutes or a half hour and give more,
and SO on, until it drinks all it wants
and is s~atisied-and no bad result,
when, II 1t gorges itself at one draught.
it Is liable to take scours.
Much is frequently lost by hesi-
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19
That EnSed II.

He was a Spectator, and for a year
At nothing had been coming his way
at expenses. One day his daughter in
hmed him In an unteeling manner that
ahe did not give her a diamond bracelet
sQth at least 9150 she would elope
With the Coachman.
Come to my arms, my darling child"
be exclaimed, as the tears of Joy coursed
aOTn his wrlnkled cheeks, come to my
ifms!"
But shall | get the bracelet" she
absd, hesitatingly.
Vi course not" he smiled, delight
ay, You get the coachman. | owe
ain eight months wages. Smiths
Weekly.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19
TILL NOON
'as Simple Dish That Keeps One
Vigorous and Well Fed.

When the Doctor takes his own med
slle, and the grocer eats the food he
%aconmends, some confide nee comes to
as observer.
a urocer of Ossian, Ind, had a prac-
u'al experience with food worth any.
sass attention.
Ae says Six years ago | became
weak from stomach and bowel trou-
y mat was finally compelled to give
Y all work in my store, and, In fact,
sorts Of work, for abou t Jour years.
y last year I was confined to the bed
ssa'iy all Of the time, and much of the
.le unable to retain food o. any sort
I my stomach. My bowe Ills were bad
soastipated continually, and l lost
FUNDS. No"A
Hnen at the bottom o. the ladder |
n'ased treatment entirely, and start
~ on Grape-Nuts and cream for
,'sament. | used absolutely moth
j. eut this for about three months. /
n s1,y improved until I 60 t out of bed
- oesan to move about.
!. ! have been improving regularly,
y, now in the past two years have
i. working about fftee On hours q
y IN the store, and neye r felt better
y ny life. ~
~. .ufihg these two years | have never
u 40 a breakfast OF Grape-Nuts and
II M, and often have it Two meals a
NJ put the entire breakfast is al.
lone. urape-NuH and cream
uce commencing tho u Sc Of Grape.
nave never used anything to
aIss iate the action Of th Q bowels, a
N mad to do for yea rs, but this
Keeps me regular q nd in fine
~ and am growing s stronger and
!, every day.
hsrs.t S'omers, naturally have been
u | am comp lled to an.
sieat many questions about
aiss people would think that a sim.
OF Grape Nuts and cream
bond. wy carry one thro ugh to the
NJ ay meal, but 1t will. and in the
II vigorous fashion"
ne given by Postum Co., Battl.
hoos each pkg. for the famous lit
''0x. The Road to " ellvilAs
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19

Scrape the parsnips and boil gently 45
minutes. When cold cut in long slices
about one-tbfrd of an inch thick. Sea-
son with salt and pepper. Dip in melted
butter and in -four. Have two table,
spoonfuls of butter in the frying pan,
and as soon as hot put In enough pars-
nips to cover the bottom. Fry brown on
both sides and serve on a hot dish
poston Globe.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19
RIGHT ON HER DIGNITY.
American Heiress Had Inherited lust
as Easy Money as Any
body.

II understand" said the disnifed
English matron, that your father made
What do you mesn?" asked the Amer
lean heiress.
That he smRssed his wealth by buying
and selling commodities that the common
people needed"
He did nothing OF the sort!" retortsd
the angry heiress, relates Judge. II
want you to understand that papa did
not work a lick for a cent Of his. Hs
made II every bit by skinnlns people with
watered stocks. guess that's iust as
easy money as the kind that you inherit,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19
snonoe Cake Wafdes.

A delicacy for :he supper table ID
made by taking an ordinary sponge
cake batter and baking it in waffie
irons. Dust the watfles with powdered
sugar and serve at once, or else lei
them stand until they are cold, and
eat with whipped cream,-Washington
Star.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19
New Orleans Oyster Soup.

Put a good lump of butter in a sauce
pan set on the fire, adding a little flour,
and stir well until it browns. but not let
it burn. Season with pepper, cayenne
and very little salt. Drain a quart of
oysters and add this Juice with a pint Of
clear water to the Drowned butter and
-four. Let this sauce simmer half an
hour; then add the oysters with a little
chopped parsley and small pieces of
sried bread cut in dice or fancy shapes,
or with small crackers
Star.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19
Seldom Fatal.

Say, Doctor" remarked the man who
had just dropped into the office, "Im
very much alarmed about my son.
What's the trouble?" queried tho
NJ. D. ~
He has had thre. peculiar attacks
within q week" continued the parent,
and during each Of them he was without
sense or knowledge for nearly two hours
Oh, don't be uneasy about A littls
thing like that" replied the pill dis.
penser,. I've known people to live all
their lives in a similar condition. Gin.
cinnati Enquirer. -
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19

A young Englishman on a visit to ons
OF the Irish local gentry once remarked
on the number of donkeys in use among
the pessantry, and turning to the priest
who was present, inquired, with a Ger.
tam lnsolenee Of manner, whether it was
true that the natives" kept them in
their W homes. Yes" replied tho
padre gravely,, they do. The English, l
Weekly.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19

A man Of the name Of Scattergood was
struck by a train in Boston the other
day. 1t is pleasing to be able to say that
he pulled himself together and succeeded
N getting up one.-Chicago Record.
Herald.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19
Proof.

knicker--So the Newriches are getting
culture?
Bocker-Yes, they have learned to speak
OF a house beautiful instead Of a beauti.
tul house.-N. y. Sun.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19

DE man dat stahts out in life think.
IN he's smahter dan anyone else" said
liDcle Eben, ia generally de one dat has
TO hire de mos lawyers to rt hisse'f
Strengthened ut."-Washingtou Star.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19

1T is difficult for people to get what
they really deserve in this life"
1t Is difficult for some of u.s." an
Hwered Miss Cayenne Others have to
dodge Washineton Star.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19

With as many ten.dollar bills RS one.
cellar bills in circulation it does seem
mighty %doggoned queer how-but, then,
VIC never did have any luck.-lndlanapolis
News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19

Sugar syrup is made by boiling sranu-
toted sugar with alf the quantity-meas-
nred BY cupfuis-of cold water for ten
minutes, cooling before it is used'--N'i
Post.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19
Unc' Eph'm.

Lots O men," said Uncle Ephr'm.
amt got no use fur Sunday, 'ceptin' to
rlan out ways fur sklnnin' somebody on
Monday. Chicago Tribune.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19
Farmers Cotton settling linton,

every one who has given any atten-
ton to the price Of cotton must have
noticed the gradual fall in price which
usually takes place from the opening
Of the market in September to the close
OF the year. The chief reason for this
decline Is no doubt to be found in the
rapid gathering of the cotton and
foslng into market, Now, it seems
TO me a plan might be adopted where
by cotton should not be allowed to fall
below a fixed price, which should be
flXed by the farmers themselves.
Suppose it should be desired to fix
the unanimous price at ten cents. Then
let a Farmers Union" consisting OF
nifty or more, unite in holding, say one
fourth OF the crop, which shall not be
sold for less than ten cents per pound.
II IN every county in the cotton-grOw-
ing states this association should be
formed, then three or four millions of
bales would be held for not less than
ten cents. Does anyone doubt that the
price of cotton would thus be main-
rained at ten cents or more?
Surely the farmers are able to hold
one-fourth of the crop until they
choose to sell. If they would only co.
operate in doing this they could fix the
price Of cotton, AS they grow in in
telligence, they will be able to do this,
and spectators must cease to make
more out of cotton than the producers
dow. l.. c. H., in Dixie Farmer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19

mico county.
says: ~ suf.
fered with kid
ney complaint
for eight years.
1t came on me
gradually. ]
felt tired and
weak, q S
short of breath
and was trou.
bled with
bloating after
eating,and my
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19
ANOTHER Lrr E SAVED,

Nrs. @. ". Fooks, OF Salisbury, MI,
"A. of G. W. Fooks, Sheriff of Nict,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19

da grass sod. is good, as by doing 20
tne pasture is doubled in yalue.-Mark
w. johnson, in Dixie Farmer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19

anbs were badly swolle en-. One doctor
bid me 1t would finally turn to Bright's
lsease. / was laid up at one time for
bres weeks. had apt taken Doan's
Edney Pills more than three days
shen the distressing athing across my
Mex disappeared, and l was soon en-.
arely cured"
For sale by all de lers. Price 50
ants Foster-Mlburn TO-, Buffalo, NY.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19

WAVE WANT YOUR NAME :ss T III, , ss:' ,ss s:: y sss
E#8* SUCCESSFUL GOLD, SILVER. COPPER. LEAD. ZINC AND ouIcksL YER MIN.
is Companies n yo. wills END ~ eur nsms snd saarsss Minns Maps Free
M ARBUCkLE -G00DE COMMISSION Co. 32s Olive St, 81. Louis, No,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19

Ihere has been a feyerish activity In
planting apple orchards in many OF
the southwestern states. especially in
Missouri, also in Nebraska and West
virginia, etc. The fear has often been
expressed that planting is o~verdone.
II that the world will be flooded with
apples as soOn as all the trees recent
ly set out arrive at bearing age. At
the same time, We here at the east
especially in the great apple region of
New York state, can see more older
giving out and going out Of
existence than ley ones started. We
here, with our h~igh-quality, long-keep.
ing winter fruit, have little TO fear
from the competition of the Ben Davis
regions. The life of an apple Tree in
missouri, Arkansas, etc, is only IS or
~ years, while New York trees give
good crops for a period of 80 years,
Inc advantage is largely with the
northeastern grower. Mr.. George r.
Powell, before the Western New York
Horticultural society. pointed out that
the price of New York apples has
steadily increased during the past 80
years. AS long as this increase is
maintained. ii will be safe to plant ap-
pies. Prof. Bailey notices a decided
and increasing tendency of grain grow
and even dairymen, to abandon the
hlll-farms for the more advantageous
in the level lands. What
shall we do with our hill-farms? The
crops most promising for these lands,
thinks, are forest trees, sheep, and
especially apples. What better could
be suggested Farm and Fireside.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19

u there liz anything In your case about which you would like
speciai advice, write freely to Mrs. Pinkham. She can surely help
you, for no person in America can speak from a wider experience
In treating female ills. Address IL Lynn, Mass. her advice lis free
and always helpful.
MFMnn FORFEIT " cannot forthwith produce the original istsu Ind bnskursro NJ
NnftIktf above testimonial which wlp rwe their asusg snniusnem
W00OV lydia II. piukbsm Med 10, Lynn, Mas
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-06-28
OTHER
STATES
SHORT

i. d. Jacks, of Santa Rosa, Cali
fornia, is in the city on his way home
from trip to New York and other
Eastern points. He was formerly en-.
gagged in the hop business in this city,
but removed to California some years
ago, and is now one of the leading
growers of that state.
He reports the California crop as
somewhat damaged from the dry
weather, but does not think it will ex.
ceed over one-fourth shortage. The
New York crop is large at the present
time, but the state is very uncertain,
and it is too early to forecast the out.
come.
Another California dealer and grow.
er who was in the city yesterday was
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-06-28
CONFETTI
THROWING
BATTLE
This Superior Sport Will GO
on Tonight With a
Vim

Ed. Journal l see by the morning
paper that somebody who is ashamed
to sign his name, attacks the confetti
man, and wants the confetti nui-
sance" abolished. Now this same fel.
low who objects is probably the man
who in the past had the profits of that
business at the carnival. He has
turned down the confetti man, and the
latter, instead of paying tribute to the
kicker, now buys his license and pays
his money to the city instead. ALI his
talk about suppressing the confetti is
rot. There could be no carnival with.
out confetti. 1t creates more innocent
fun and hearty amusement than any
other one feature of the carnival. Ev.
cry little bunch of people who go to
the carnival expect TO have a confetti
battle with themselves, or with the
friends they meet there, and it is roy
al sport.
These confetti battles are quite
common features of carnivals in Eu.
rope, and the southern parts of the
United States, but the affair tonight
will be the first great confetti battle
in this city. The true carnival spirit
will undoubtedly reach it's height with
the confetti throwing, but participants
in the battle are reminded that it will
not be good form to throw anything
but confetti, and that other missiles
are not de riguer. Provision has been
made to furnish visitors with confetti
at the carnival grounds.
CONFETTI MAN.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-06-28
saxtOn-Prunk Wedding.

Miss Lena Prunk AMI Mr.. Hiram G
Saxton were married at the home o.
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w
G. Prunk, corner of Oak and 18th
street, Monday afternoon, in the pres
ence of about 80 of the relatives anC
friends of the contracting parties, Rev
VIM. Hoppe, of the First M. e. church
officiating.
The home was beautifully decorated
The front parlor was in white and
green, quantities of lilies and foliage
being used. The back parlor was in
pink and green. Red Rambler roses
carried out the color scheme very
charmingly in the dining room. At
IL o'clock Miss Jeanette Smith played
Mendelssohn's wedding march, and
the bridal party entered the front par
lor, and took their places beneath an
arch of white lilies, in the bay win
dow, where Rev. Hoppe performed the
ring ceremony. The bride was given
in marriage by her father. After the
congratulations a sumptous wedding
dinner was served in the dining
room.
The bride was gowned in a light
grey summer suit, over white silk en-
train. The bridesmaid, Miss Mildred
Bryant, wore a pretty costume of
light blue cashmere over silk. The
groom was attended by Mr.. William
Prunk, brother of the bride.
The bride is the only daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Prunk, of this city,
and is a handsome and accomplished
young lady. She is a gifted reader
and has often appeared before Salem
audiences, and has won great favor.
Mr.. Saxton is barber at the Model
Parlors, of this city, and is
a most estimable young man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Saxton will be at home
to their friends at their home, corner
of 18th and Ferry streets, after July
1st
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-06-28
ANOTHER
THINK
COMING
Council RecOnSldered Action
Regarding Claim of Ex-
pert Richardson

The city council met in adjourned
session Monday night. The report
adopted at the previous meeting re-
SIucing the claim of S. T. Richardson
Cor exporting the city books, was re.
scinded, and the claim allowed in the
full amount of $42O. Those voting
aye were Acheson, Walker Downing,
CFUssan, Hubbard, Hughes, Smith,
Young Noes, Bayne Catlin, Sims.
The Mimic Island gravel contract
was considered, and, on motion, spe.
cial committee, consisting of Alder
men Bayne, Downing and Hubbard
was appointed to look after the citys
rights. Mimic Bros. yesterday cut the
ferry boat rope, and the city will be
unable to get gravel from that source.
They say that until the city enters in
90 contract with them, they will not
allow another load of gravel to be re-
moved.
The present contract is as follows:
This agreement made this 18th day
of March! 1899, between John Minto
and M. A. Mimic, his wife, parties Of
Ghe first part, and the City of Salem,
party of the second part. Witnesseth,
thnt said parties of the first part for
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-06-28

or similar construction to float the
same across.
In witness whereof we have hereun-
to set our hands and seals this 18th
day Of March, A. d., 1899.
Sealed, signed and delivered in the
presence of A. o. Condit, Chas. Park,
A. F. Hofer, Jr., G. N. Churchill
JOHN MINTo,
M. A. MINTo.
c. p. Bishop,
(SeaD Mayor of City of Salem.
On motion the council adjourned un-
til Wednesday night, at which time
the new health bill will be consid-
cred.