Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-09-29

The quick opening and shutting of an umbrella In the face of a runaway horse will often bring him to stop when other means fail. We have seen this tried, and it works like a charm.
 The hay fever victim and the granger who has a field of belhted corn are viewing with solcitude the coming of the first frost. While our sympathies may be with the farmer, we are on the quiet hoping that the prayer of the latter may be answered.
 About the only shortage to be noted in the present season of prosperity and plenty is along the line of school ma'ams aud harvest hands, neither of which demands seems at all likely to be satisfied. Hard times would seem to be the only thing that will correct this difficulty.
 Present indications point to a 400,- 100000 corn crop for Iowa this year. This means new wealth created to the amount of $100O00, 900 on the assump- ton that the crop will fetch 9 cents per bushel, and would mean $200,O00,- 900 if all of it could be marketed in the shape of cattle, hogs, sheep, butter and eggs.
 Reports in the daily press are to the effect that the farmers and gardeners in the vicinity of Bennington, Vt. are sustaining large losses as a result of the inroads of Belgian hares, which are the offspring of pairs of these ami malls which were turned loose when this craze subsided some three or four years ago.
 It Is worth while remembering that while the COW relishes the green corn from the garden early in the summer she is just as eager for the stalks after the lea ;; have been withered by the frost in October. at which time they contain almost as large a per cent of sugar as ordinary sugar cane If fed to her at this time she won't leave scrap.
 Continual watchfulness is the price the good housewife has to pay if she keeps the wearing apparel and bed ding of the house free from the ravages of the buffalo bug and moths. While there are a number of preventives which are doubtless good, yet the best of them d9 not take the place of a frequent exposure of these articles to the sunshine.
 A few roots of horseradish about the place often give a pleasant variety for the table, and 1t requires little, or no care. The grated roots form a delicious relish for the table in the spring and fall and a winters supply can be had by placing the roots In moist soil or sand in the cellar. The fresh young leaves of the horseradish make appetizing greens in the spring.
 If you should encounter about your house or on your lawn or garden a smell offensive enough and strong enough to require the presence of a dozen dead rats to account for 1t, make a careful inspection of the shady places of your lawn and garden and you will likely run across one or more specimens of the stinking or carrion toad stools, whose responsibility for the Odor mentioned can be determined by getting your olfactories within three feet of them. To be rid of the null sance bury as with other carriOn.
 We are right in the midst Of the ap- pie season, which is a time welcomed by young and old alike. What is better than the crisp fresh green apple pie or a rich juicy baked apple? And nearly every one enjoys a ripe rosy checked apple right from the tree. Not all have apple trees or orchards at their command; consequently they have to depend upon some kind neigh bor or the grocery store. Much of the fruit brought in to supply the local market is very imperfect and bruised. This is a disappointment to the pur- chaser, as the fruit Is of inferior qual- ity and spells quickly. Don't leave the apple picking to the children.
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