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The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1906-08-01
Orchard Pasture
EDITOR GAZETTE:

Win YOU please tell me through
the columns OF your valuable pa.
per which will be the mos, valua.
bic FOR me TO SOW in nv orchard
Tor winter pasture Tor fowls and
pigs The soil j. a mixture OF
black sand and red CLAW with
tough red CLAW subsosl. ! wish
TO sow rye. bur clover or vetch.
Which will be the mos, prof,a.
bic on nv land Success 10 the
Gazette.
]. +. Rovs, Turkey. Miss.
Answer BIZ editor: Bur clio
ser will have the advantage over
rye of gathering soil nitrogen
and Of dying down 10 the early
part ot Nav and seeding the land
Tor the following fall. The clc-
ser would also give more ri.
trogenous feed tor hogs and
fowls. Hairy vetch If desired
only Tor pasture would do nj
these things a. well A. bur cio-
yer. Il The >osl IL fertile enough
All :hat could DC hoped for the
rye would DC winter pasture and
vegetable matter 10 be turned
ander the soil, a. i. Gems that
siu.er pasture /. tue ONLY enc
"a yicw. II the orchard trees
seed sslm alastng into mere vtg-
1rou~ growth. IL would be mach
better 10 enrich the sol with the
atmospheric nitrogen gathered
by bur clover or vc;ch. The
.clf-ecdIng at the glover and
the vctch ought 10 receive due
consideration. Seed could -
allowed IN mature over the
whole orchard early in Nav CT
tac orchard could be pio~ed 90
~ IN leave strips 10 resecd the
'aad. Flowing N long ye;ch
zines - very a&fscult unless a
rolling coulter - used or u disc
plow. while almost any sort of \
nlow would turn bur clover un-
der saakt-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
HINTS FOR FARMERS


Twenty years experience in feeding
dairy cows conyiDces me that AT times
and under certain conditions bran Ii a
food and a medicine that cannot easily
or safely be dispensed with When the
COW Is dry and Is bagging up there Is
no feed equal 10 good wheat bran and
really none 70 take its place IN my ex-
perience. IL Is bulky, mildly laxative
and cooling. and Il seems to contain
just the elements that are needed by
the COW AZ this particular and critical
time. During this period and until she
has her calf and is safely started on
her next period OF lactation | want 20
feed an abundance Of wheat bran, but
after that there may be feeds just as
good that viii reduce the cost OF pro
ductlon. and II | ind such 20 be the
case drop the bran or most OF II out
Of the ration FOR tie rest OF the sea
son.L. w. Lightly IN National Stock
man.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
Thc Latest Laundry nag.

The very newest laundry bags are OF
white linen. or II one cannot arord
this material cannon cloth makes an
excellent substitute. possessing, as II
does the wearing properties and APP
pearance or the linen without It's ex-
pensiye feature says the Philadelphia
Press. The ornamentation OF the bag
consists OF the word laundry In large
and attractive lettering, placed dag
onally across one slide OF the bag and
embroidered IN wash silk or cotton
floss. The edges OF the bag are neatly
machine stitched. then featherstitched
by hand A easing two inches from the
top. through which Is run tape or
ribbon, adds the finishing touch. The
chief virtue OF these white bags over
the time honored ones OF cretonne and
similar material lies In the fact that
they may be- Numbered as often as de-
sirable, yet retain their pristine fresh
ness
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
n,K Peanut. Thi. Yenr.

Peanut lovers have noticed that the
nuts are generally very much larger
this year than usual. fact which may
be verified by the most casual glance
at any stand where they are sold.
They are also said 10 be much better
In flavor. though there are some con
nosseurs who declare that the small
nut Is the sweeter
THE increased size OF the peanuts
now In the market" says a wholesale
dealer. rs due more 10 improved meth
DDS OF cultivation, think. than to the
accident OF favorable weather condi-
tions. though the current crop Is unusu-
ally large in quantity. AS 10 the rela-
tive merits OF the large and small nuts
cannot speak, being n seller and not
an eater OF them. | do know, how
ever. that with these big. fat looking
fellows on sale there is practically no
market for the little - rhiladel-
phia Record,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
Beveridge.- Cigar.

Senator Moneys physician advised
him 10 give up smoking few days
ago putting him in the same class with
Senator Bacon, also smokeless after
twenty years OF &C. Senator Moneys
physician happened up at the capitol
one morning and went into the Mlssls
sippian's committee room 20 pass the
time OF day. As he entered he observed
the senator tipped back In his chair
with his feet on the desk and n huge
cigar In his mouth.
Here, senator" he said, II thought
| told You 10 quit that"
Quit whatY' asked Mr. Money I'm
mild surprise.
why, quit using tobacco"
Tobacco Why. my dear doctor. I
am not using tobacco. am merely
smoking n cigar Senator Beveridge
gave me. American Spectator.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
keepipe ~ a.. c,n.. land.

Intelligent fertilization Is an impor-
tant factor in producing any crop, and
grass Is no exception 90 the rule, writes
Vermont farmer IN American Cul-
tivator. Years OF experience, observe
ton, study and practice have confirmed
me In the belief that great waste or
stable manure. which v in its truest
sense the farmers bank. has been go
ing on among New England farmers
by the application OF too large quanti-
ties OF IL 10 the acre, half mixed with
soil. Ten good loads OF manure 10 the
acre. or It's equivalent in the best com
merclal fertilizers. thoroughly mixed
with the soil. are all and In many cases
more than II Is profitable 10 use Real
~ II Is all the crop requires or can
economically utilize. More frequent
application in smaller quantities will
result In better profits.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
Past New chicaso rae. y.ch,.

The squadron Of the Columbia Yacht
club OF Chicago has received valua-
ble addition with the arrival OF Mani
wa, thirty five foot sloop purchased
recently IN the east by j. G.. Giaver.
Hans Finstad and A. V. Johnson OF
Chicago. The yacht, which II favora
bly, known 10 American yachtsmen
was built last year as defender Of
the Canada cup and went through the
season with remarkable record.
The principal dimensions OF Naniwa
are as follows: over all length. 81 feet;
water line length, 80 feet; beam, II
feet; draft. feet f'sEt gisriN''-..'-'.
The spread OF canvas is, large, 1850
square feet being carried In the main
sail and jlb.
The equipment. which is OF the high
est class, includes hollow spars and
union SILK spinnaker and balloon jib.
The cabin is roomy, with six feet OF
head room and six berths. Nanlwa Is
expected to be leading competitor
for the new Tavern cup, recently put
up for competition In the thirty-tve
foot class.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
We
Roman notation.

The ancient Roman method or nota-
ton IL SO much used that every boy
and girl should understand II. IL IL
based on three simple and easily re
membered rules, hut the trouble Is that
many people do not know the rules or
they forget them. and when they come
across the notation tbay cannot inter
pref t. Seven letters OF the alphabet
are used represents one, V five, y
ten, l. fifty. G 100, u 500 and NJ 1000.
To express other numbers these let
tiers are combined as follows ]. The
repetition OF letter repeats Its value,
ms III represent three. 2. When a
letter is placed before one OF greater
value the difference of their value is
the number represented, as &c, nlpety
ten from 100 leaves ninety. 3. When
a letter is placed after one OF greater
value the sum OF their values Is the
number represented, as TX, sixty -
nifty plus ten II sixty Remember these
rules. and you will not have any diff
culty.-Chlcago News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
q. Thi. Your

Who owns eight fingers and two thumbs.
Yet does not fail. whatever comes
To try 20 keep the nails 80 neat
That they are like pink rose leaves swect9
Who keeps ten nails a-shlning 20
That half a score ~ half moons glow
Who keeps oil nails 80 fair and trim
That no dark clouds disturb RIM
Who travels w the hills 20 steep.
Though air = keen. though strong winds
sweep.
Yet keeps the lips - tightly pressed
That al tho air that seeks the chest
No other way 10 Journey knows
Than that which ieadoth through tho
nose7
who travels over hills and dalos.
Yet never. never. never fails
Whcno.cr the foot
Toward Ground n put
To let tho ball
Upon Il fan
Before The heel shall touch az ail7
who thus walks on with grace and casc7
Who thus makes every step 20 pieaso7
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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28

In far worse plight than the old wo-
man who had so many children she
didn't know what to do Is the care
taker OF little coral creatures, who
have so many mouths that IL Is simply
impossible 10 feed them all.
This + the ease OF Custodian Spen-
Ger al the aquarium Ia Battery park,
New York There was time when he
tried 10 give them a meal day by
spearing minute particles OF food with
the point OF a slender stick and offer
ing one OF these To every mouth or
two OF the mass OF tenacled openings
that make up the surface OF the coral
rock. BUT this was speedily found TO
be too laborious an AFFAIR, and now
they are fed three times "A week with
minute bits OF shredded clam or some
times oysters strewn through the water
near them.
The tiny. filmy tentacles, something
Ike an eighth OF an inch long, reach
out for these. and when one gets din
ner and his next door neighbor does
not Though the dinner grabber gobbles
down his bit OF clam without any APP
parent regard fer his hungry brotherl,
he nevertheless has a mysterious way
OF lmparting nourlshment 10 him after
ward. and IL so happens that II half
or even q third OF the tiny creatures
get a meal the rest Of them never "a
hungry sess ssas'S'ifsse -.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28

A player who doesn't mind going on
all fours az times is covered over with
a shawl, which, provided he cannot see
through 1t, should otherwise be light
He Is the bear and his keeper leads
him about at the end OF rope fasten-
cd round his arms and body, but ad-
justed 80 as 10 leave the arms free be
low the elbow, The keeper sometimes
huns or whistles u tune. 20 which the
bear will dance. but lie warns the par
~ that the animal liz OF uncertaln tenn
per and will try TO catch some one
This the bear constantly endeavors TO
do. the keeper doing his best to pre-
vent him by pulling on the rope. When,
however, the bear succeeds the player
caught becomes bear
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
work In The KITCHEN.

Kitchen work is not dirty when prop
erly done. and one way 10 prevent its
being 50 Is 70 have the necessary things
at hand when cooking. A holder for
pots aud pans and fresh towel should
be fastened 10 the apron by tapes. The
roller for the hand towel should be con
venient 10 the sink, the pepper salt and
-four dredgers should be- on a little
swinging shelf near the stove. and an
nsbestus mat should always be within
reach 10 slip under dishes that are set
for n minute on the back OF the stove.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28

One OF the main reasons why the
Euinea fowl is SO emiDently suited TO
EARNS Is that a free range Is necessary
In order TO insure success. IL IL al
most useless attempting TO rear the
chickens or to maintain the adult stock
In confinement, says "A writer In the
Feather. Guinea fowls are wonderful
foragers. and after the first few weeks
they will obtain nearly sufficient food
10 support themselves. During seven
months out OF the twelve the adult
birds require practically no feeding, as
they are able 10 find n plentiful sup
ply Of seeds. grubs and insects TO keep
them In good condition. and II il only
during the winter that they should be
supplied with much artificial food, two
small feeds a day proving ample.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
w. A. sHEIiRlNn-

other Canadians, Irving Elliott and
George Moore or Hamilton. Ont. OF
the crack eastern runners II IN said TO
be most certain that the following will
be among those TO enter: +. +. Nor
rlssey, NJ. A. G.. Jersey city, y. j.;
Martin ]. O'Neil Roxbury Athletic
club. Boston; Timothy Ford. Hamp-
shire Athletic club, Boston: +. Laf-
fargne. St Bartholomew's club. New
York Ben Mann. Mott Haven Ath-
letic club. New York. and Sammy Mel
Tor, lonkerS n. Y.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28

Ellen Terry stories are going the
rounds apropos OF her recent jubilee
The fair Ellen has a ready Wit. At a
party recently n young officer remark
able for his extraordinary height was
one OF the guests, and Miss Terry, be
ing struck by his appearance learned
upon inquiry that. though now IN the
army, he had been originally intended
for the church "For the church, ex-
claimed Miss Terry, Rather for the
steepler-New York Globe
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
A Crafty cnnninnl ORR.

A carp twenty seven inches long and
weighing twenty.three pounds was
shot with rifle In a small pond nj
Montpelier, VI. not long ago. For
twenty-five years the carp had been
thriving OH brook trout with which the
pond had been stocked at various
times Its presence was not known
until the pond was drained 10 make
the sheet OF water hsbitable for the
fast dying trout. As the water flowed
away the carp tried to bury Itself In
the mud. but was killed by bullet
In the latest consignment OF trout the
mortality rate Is not 50 great
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
RICHARD oLSEY.

contribute money for the campaign.
The balloting for the election Will be-
gin Oct is and last until Dec. Is, and
every policy holder Will have one vote
regardless of the size OF his policy
The policy holders nominees viii not
be announced until September. after ali
the suggested names have been consld-
cred.
Mr.. Olney is a native OF Massachu-
sets a lawyer by profession and Il
Democrat In politics. He was a mem
Der of President Cleveland's cabinet
during the latters entire second term
in the White House, serving first as at
torney general and later as secretary OF
state.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
Tho stallion win he sure.

The pacing stallion VIII BE Sure. that
was raced successfully in the Canadian
provinces last year and took race
record OF 2.i9li. was placed in Lester
Dore's hands some two months ago TO
be conditioned and campaigned In New
England A company OF horsemcn in
Nova Scotia recently bouglS the horse
for S2,75O and he has been shipped
back 90 the provinces again.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28

Howard Maxwell Rogers, OF. was
recently elected captain or the Cornell
track team for the ensuing year. Rog
crs' home IL In Riverton. y. J. lie has
been In the Cornell running squad
since entering college and was quickly
picked out by Jack Moakley as being n
sensational runner. He won the quar-
ter mile M the intercollegiate meet.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
vindicatIon OF Dreyfu..

The recent decision Of the supreme
court OF France annulling the con
domination OF Captain Alfred Dreyfus
acted as complete vlndicatlon of the
accused officer and restored him 10 the
army. The chamber OF deputies made
him a major
Major Alfred Dreyfus of the French
artillery. a member Of wealthy He
brew family OF Alsace. where he was
born In 1863. was on Oct 4. 1894, mr.
rested on the charge OF communicating
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28

The waste pipe from n sink or law
atory basin often gets clogged up with
soapy matter Don't send for plumb
er, but instead pour down first little
parafiin and Immediately after some
boiling water in which "A fairly large
piece OF common washing soda has
been dissolved II will clear the pipi
Immediately.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28

Following II a good remedy for
mango OF dogs: Wash the animal thor
Oughly with soap and water 10 remove
mn scabs and scurf. When dry rub
well IN on all affected parts an oint-
ment made by mixing equal quantities
Of flowers OF sulphur and lard. Apply
once day. but the washing need not
be repeated unless more than four APP
plicatlons shall Dee required ~ effect a
cure. or II preferred apply once a
day mixture OF one ounce OF oil OF
tar and twenty ounces Of whale OIL
Atlanta Constitution, ~-r~-.rs.e 49,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
The SPORTING WORLD
shsrrinx NAY Hun In Chicago.

ofiicials OF the new Illinois Athletic
club want William Sherring. winner
OF the olympian Marathon race. 20 run
In the distance fixture la Chicago Sept.
%.
Secretary Charles II. Genslinger, who
recently returned 10 Chicago from the
east aud Canada, met nearly every
Marathon runner OF prominence and
received assurances from majority
OF them that they would compete IN
the coming event.
In addition 10 Sherring the Chicago
man got favorable replies from two
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28

What is that. II you take away its
eye, only leaves Its nosey The word
noWse.
Why should turtles De more pitied
than any other animalI Because theirs
Is very hard case
Why does a baby boy always get "a
hearty welcome In family Because
II never comes a-miss.
Why Is a coal miner Ike canary
Because he IL brought up In cage
and has 10 peck for living.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28

That fine old English fowl. the Dork
Ing has long been pre-emlnent as the
best table fowl. II Is a very fair layer,
too, and is altogether most useful
breed Houdnns and Crcve Occurs are
excellent table birds. flesh white. well
favored and or line grain. Those com
bining both table aud egg producing
qualities IN fair proportion are Plym-
outh Rocks. Wyandottes. orplngtons,
Ieghorns. Minorcas. Faverolles. Hou.
dams. Langshans and Scotch Grays.-
Poultry Keeping and How 20 Make II
Pay"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28

French military secrets 20 foreign
power. Two months later Dreyfus was
tried by court martial and found gull.
~. and Jan .. 1895. he was publicly
degraded and deported 10 Devils Is
land, near Cayenne, French Guiana.
on June 3, 1899. a fresh court mar
tial OF Drcyfus was ordered, and the
prisoner was brought back from Devils
island 90 be retired and after long
and sensational trial Dreyfus was
again convicted and sentenced 20 ten
years Imprisonment IN fortress.
Later he obtained q full pardon and
was set al liberty
The friends OF this unfortunate cap
tain were not contented. They kept
hard AZ work hunting for fresh cvi
dcnce IN his behalf and finally got the
case before tie supreme court.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
Lime Fer Land.

depends upon the land, writes Alva
Agee In National Stockman. | have
used 1000 pounds per acre on heavy
ebay with good results. This soil was
too acid for clover. and the half ton
Increased clover growth. / believe
that one ton per acre would have done
more good on this heavy soil but the
half ton cost less and gave quite salts
factory returns. Our Wooster station
uses a ton per acre. All depends upon
the amount OF acid I'm the soil. Try
half ton on clay soil and even less on
lla,ht sand --1-~eesyspIVy-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
Feeding strnr 20 mor.rs.

In feeding cat straw 10 horses II
should first be cut, with wheat bran
aud middlings added 10 It, More di-
gestible nutrients are contained In fifty
pounds OF bran than I'm an equal weight
OF wheat, since bran contains the great
or part OF the protein OF the grain.
which IL worth more than twice AS
much as the starch. mostly contained
In the wheat kernel The same Is APP
plicable Co middllngs In all these
feeds protein may be- bought at renson-
able prices. Either combined with cut
straw makes AN economical feed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
Cleaning Hack Lace.

Black laccs OF all kinds may bc clean.
Ell by alcohol Throw them boldly into
The liquid; churn them up and down I'LL
they foam. IL very dusty use the sec
ond dose OF alcohol, squeeze them ont
"spat" them. pull ont the edges. lay
them between brown paper smooth and
straight and leave under heavy
weight TN dry. 10 not iron.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
FLY CATCHER

opposite directions. fhe wires are Gov
cred with fabric material which is
coated with a glutinous, poisonous sub
stance. 10 which the fles adhere with
great tenaclty The coils OF wire af-
ford plenty OF surface TO attract the
flies. and wien the catcher IL hung
from a chandelier or other convenient
place II serves its purpose fully.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
Feeding the stallion.

Raw eggs afford very nourishlng.
cooling and easily dlgested food for
stations when doing n large business
IN the stnd. a half dozen may be
broken and stirred into the grain ra-
tion night and morning. with great al.
vantage IN many cases The grain "a.
ton may be somewhat diminished
when eggs are fed.-Farm Progress
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28

Natural shade Is always the best pro
lection for the growing chicks. Full
grown trees or underbrush furnishes
the best protection. IL II remarkable TO
note how the growing chicks will take
TO the shade OF an asparagus bed.
gooseberry or currant bushes. This
leads ono to consider the advantages
Of combination OF fruit with poultry.
Feather.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28

Handkerchiefs and even pieces OF
washing sllk used for dresses and
houses should be considered valuable
possessions even when they are very
shabby. for they make better busters
for polished wood than any which one
could buy. An old white silk handker.
CHIEF laid across Il sore caused 10y long
lying In bed will sometimes give relief
when nothing else will
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
Nut. FOR Rh.um.,ie.

Nowadays doctors forbid equity pa
TENTS TO eat any kind OF sweet food.
but recommend them 60 eat AT least
dozen walnuts day There IL no
doubt that wainuts are most useful IN
equity subjects or ia cases OF chronic
Swelling goes down and
pain decreases.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28

Never permit yourself to comment
unfavorably upon a friend II you
have complaint carry IL In person to
the individual concerned Loyalty IS
the life breath Of real friendship, and
II there was more loyalty there would
be fewer broken friendships.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28

4 horse IN training NJ Murfreesboro.
Tenn. lately trottcd mile in 2.27 and
at the finish shifted 20 pace and did
the distance In 2Isi5 Since then he
las been shod 10 pace and has worked
in 2.1s. 2.1Gii 215 lie Is by Cuckoo.
son Of Ponce 10 Leon
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
Reno,a,inx Rusty ,<id Gloves.

Ink and olive oil MIXED In equal pro
portions, painted on the glove with a
feather or soft brush and then allowed
70 dry. will improve shabby Kid gloves
Suede ones also may bee
treated In the same way. Remember
20 use as little OF the mixture as posi-
BILE or you viii do more harm than
good