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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19
SOME SPRAYING REsUIr,.

With the finishing Of the apple pick
ing in the writer's orchard last week
we are able to give summary of
spraying operations which have been
conducted during the past season. The
work was carried on under the super
vision of the state experiment station,
and such directions as they gave were
carried out as carefully as was posi-
BILE. In order to compare results on
sprayed and unsprayed trees two
blocks containing fifteen trees each
We're left unsprayed, these being select
ed in that portion of the orchard which
this year was expected to be in bear
ing. The early spraying which was
recommended by the department was
not given, because the apparatus did
not arrive in time. The first spraying
was given just before the blossoms
opened, a second just after the petals
fell, third about twenty days later
and the fourth and last about Aug. l..
In the first three sprayings the $3.50
formula of bordeaux mixture was used,
to which pound of paris green was
added for every $50 gallons of water.
For the last spraying half strength bor-
deauX mixture was used. while Il home
made solution of arsenate of lead was
used in place of the paris green. The
fruit from both unsprayed blocks was
carefully picked and measured. This
included the total product of the trees,
windfalls and all. 1t was found that
the fifteen trees in block No. produc-
ed five and three-quarter bushels, while
the sprayed block of trees adjoining,
which were of the same size and varie-
ty, bore twenty-six and quarter bush
els. Block No. 2, unsprayed, yielded
three and three-quarter bushels, while
a similar number of sprayed trees to
the north bore twenty-siX and quar-
ter bushels, and a like block of sprayed
trees to the south bore twenty-nine
bushels. A view of the trees before the
fruit was picked was even more con-
vincing as to the value of spraying
than are the figures quoted above. An
inspection Of the trees showed that
some of the fruit that did mature on
the unsprayed sections was undoubt-
edly due to the fact that in one or more
of the treatments some of the spray
must have been carried to them by the
wind while the men were at work on
the trees adjoining. This, however,
would tend to strengthen rather than
weaken the force Of the above figures.
In addition to increasing the total
product Of the tree the percentage Of
perfect fruit on the sprayed was very
much larger than that on the unspray-
ed trees. A conservative estimate
would put the amount of marketable
fruit on the whole orchard at five or
six times what it would have been had
no spraying been done. Next season
the earlier spraying will be given be-
fore the buds break, more care will be
exercised in the spraying, so as to
more thoroughly cover the lower
branches, while better results are look
ed for from a power sprayer which we
expect to use than from the hand
power sprayer which was used this
year. While the spraying did not ac-
complish all that might be accomplish
ed, it demonstrated not only the neces-
sity, but the value, of systematic spray
ing for all commercial orchards.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19
yIEANNESS.

A man was in hardware store the
other day buying some articles, among
them steel trap. When the articles
were wrapped he told the clerk that he
would have to throw the trap in, and
as he was quite insistent in his de-
mand the clerk, for the sake of policy
and Of keeping the mans patronage.
took no pay for the trap. What does
this mean? Simply that the farmer
had mean, niggardly spirit and would
beat down price every time lie got a
chance, not that he himself intended to
be more generous I'm turn to his Gus
toners. Not SO! The general public
has little sympathy with this kind Of
man, and they have no tears to shed
when he gets taken down a notch.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19
STATE FAIRS.

An index of more than ordinary i'm
port as showing the progress which is
being made along industrial and agri-
cultural lines in the southern states
was tue holding of the first Tennessee
state fair ON Oct S-13 of this year.
True, it did not approach in all re-
spects the splendid exhibits which are
annually held in a number of the
northern states and which have years
of experience and extensive advertis-
ing in their favor, but as indicating a
new attitude on the part of southern
business men and agriculturists the
fair in question was in way more
important than they. The example of
Tennessee is sure to be followed by
other states and will result in immense
benefit to their material interests.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19
POISON IVY.

The noting OF several serious cases of
ivy poisoning this year suggests that
some little account Of the plant might
be in place for the benefit of those who
may not be well acquainted with it.
While poison ivy Is quite often found
in the woods, it seems to prefer road
sides, fence corners and scrub brush
pasture lots. 1t differs from the Vir-
ginia creeper, with which it is often
confused, in having three leaves, while
that has five. The poison ivy leaf is
also broader, of smoother surface and
possesses a more regular edge. A fact
that increases the danger from it is
that it's leaves turn to beautiful va
riety Of orange and red colors in the
fall, equaling those Of any other shrub
or tree, and it is often picked by the in
experienced, who delight In gathering
the highly colored autumn leaves. AS
is true with the sting of bees and bites
of other insects, many people do not
seem susceptible to poisoning from con-
tact with the ivy leaves. With others 1t
is most virulent poison, they being
so sensitive that the presence Of the
vine in lots adjoining the one in which
they live will cause an outbreak on their
face and hands, although there is alb
solute evidence that they have not
come in physical contact with the plant
itself. One who has suffered much
from this method of contracting the
poisoning tells us that he has found
nothing that gave so much relief as
bathing the affected parts in warm
sweet milk. The remedy Is inexpen-
sive, cannot possibly be harmful and
would seem to be worth trying. The
children in the home should have the
ivy pointed out. to them and be given
instructions to let the three leaved
sprawling vine alone, no matter how
brilliantly colored or attractive its
leaves may be.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19
TREE GROWING.

An inquiry comes to us from read
er who is undoubtedly interested in
the tree planting gospel inquiripg
whether spring or fall is the best time
for planting the seeds Of the soft and
hard maple and box elder. These seeds
Of the latter two varieties, which are
matured in the fall. may be sown any
time in the fall before it freezes up or
in the spring. In the latter case they
should be put in the ground as early
as possible. With the soft maple,
whose seeds ripen in June, the sowing
may be done in the fall, provided care
has been taken in saving the seed,
which is likely to spoil unless it is
thoroughly dry when put away. If a
good stand cannot be got from soft
maple seed carried over, it is better to
make sowing as soon as possible
after the seed falls in June. when it Is
strong and vigorous and there has been
no opportunity for it to spoil.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19
NERVOUS HORSES.

That skittishness in horses is not al
ways due TO unadulterated meanness
and pure cussedness, as many are wont
to think, but rather to real fright, was
illustrated in an incident noted the 9TH
er day in which horse standing near
a railway depot was literally scared to
death. The mogul engine of through
freight which had stopped at the sta
ton for coal and water gave prolong-
ed, loud and shrill whistle. The horse
In question, three-year-old colt, show
ed great fright, fell to its knees and
expired in few seconds, its nervous
organism having been so affected as to
cause its heart to stop beating. While
instances Of this kind are rare, they re-
veal condition that should be taken
into account by all teamsters and driy-
erS
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19
SHIPPING PROnuCE.

The older one grows i'm the raising of
different kinds of produce for large
markets the more Disguised he as a
rule becomes with shipping on con-
signment. That commission men are
as rule tricky and INSCRIPTIONS the
consignee may or may not believe. but
he is sooner or later quite fully con
WINGED of the fact that the consign-
ment method is form of barter in
which he himself has very insecure
hold on the small end of very large
stick. More and more is the self re-
liant shipper coming to adopt the
T. o. b. home station plan of shipping
his produce. or at least that sight
draft is firmly attached to his bill of
lading.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

Many a home would be better or
dered and more helpful to all members
within it's circle if the mother were
looked upon as the mistress and queen
rather than the pack horse and drLdge
of the domain. Instead of mother be-
ing the one who should always deny
herself and be self sacrificing the ex-
ercise of these traits should be par
ticipated in by every member Of the
family, to their lasting benefit and real
welfare. Only so can the burdens, re-
sponsibilties and privileges of home
life be equally shared and each mem
Der put into and get out of it the most
and best that Is possible.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19
Learned BETTER.

"My daughter has learned one thing
at boarding school," exclaimed the
man, land that Is how to write legi-
BILE hand"
How did it happenT asked a friend
'She kept writing home for money"
said No. 1, land / sent back word 1
couldn't read word of her letters. 1t
soon cured her of that Chinese chirog-
raphy."-Detroit Free Press.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

Not much sentiment can be aroused
in the minds of the general public
against the farmers patronizing cata-
logue houses if the home merchant
makes practice of buying from out
side concerns goods for his private use
which he himself may not handle.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19
Almost an Insult.

THAT suit you have on" said the
chap who always talks whether he has
anything to say or not, sis dead ring
er for one my brother has"
Huh! growled the fussy man.
what do you take me fora clothes
ringerT-Chicago News.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

1t is useless to try to get tenants or
landlords interested in the benefits to
be derived from growing clover when
one year rental Of farms is in vogue. 1t
is not reasonable to expect tenant to
go to the expense of getting start in
the clover rotation when he cannot reap
some benefit as result of his pains
and labor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

This is the time of the year when
prices seem high and the demands
many. New coats, hats, shoes and nit
tens are needed, and coal and -four
must be had. Harvest returns are not
fully realized, and money is slow in
coming In, and II is hard to refuse the
modest demands of your wife and
children. Do the best you can and
comfort yourself with the thought that
you are not alone In the struggle.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

In view of the fact that dairying is
without question the most exacting,
disagreeable and irksome system of
farm management 1t behooves the pro-
prietor to make test of all individuals
in the herd with view to ascertain
ing which cows are bringing in a re-
turn of $50 and which a return Of
only So or less per year. In the farm
bookkeeping, whether actual or the
oretical altogether too many members
of the dairy herd are in red the year
around and never make a deposit on
which the farmer can draw interest.
Weed this kind out and get business
COWS in their places.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

weeds that may be present in the
soil, but puts the soil in much finer
and more mellow condition. More
over, the work attendant upon grow
ing the onion crop is thus vastly sim
plified and much less expensive.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

While II takes year longer to get at
the actual work Of raising the crop,
the most satisfactory way of raising
onions is to summer fallow the piece
on which they are to be sown the year
preceding. This method not only re-
suits in terminating and killing the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

Years of trial with the Northwestern
Greening are furnishing conclusive
proof of the fact that, while it does
not compare in texture, flavor and
quality with the Northern Spy, Spitz-
enberg, Baldwin or Jonathan, it is
nevertheless thrifty and hardy in the
northern ATTITUDES, splendid keeper
and an excellent cooking apple. I'm
less a variety much superior to any
thing in sight is developed, the apple
mentioned is bound to occupy first
place with all northwestern apple
growers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

Pretty good idea to pick up all the
loose tools about the place before the
snow flies. No end Of annoyance is
caused by leaving things lying around.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

There are great many households
In which greater fuel economy might
be secured if the housewife or hus-
band would drop into the local hard
ware store and have the proprietor
give them few primer lessons along
the line of running the kitchen and
heating stoves so as to get the largest
per cent possible Of heat units out Of
the fuel consumed. There's heap of
hot air goes out Of many chimneys
that ought rather to cook victuals and
heat the parlor and sitting room.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

1t is questionable which is the more
hopeless proposition, both from the
standpoint Of his own welfare and
that of the community in which he
lives, the boy who smokes cigarettes in
the back alley or the one who reads
yellow back dime novels in the hay
NOW. Both types are mighty unpromis-
ing propositions and present serious
problems for solution on the part Of
the parent, the teacher and the state.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

The systematic buying Of household
necessities from catalogue houses not
only tends to kill the business of the
grocer, clothier and dry goods mer-
chant, but likewise the town in which
they are located. This in turn reacts
and results in depreciating the value Of
every acre of land in territory tribu-
tary to such town. 1t is mere illus
tration of cause and effect that ought
to be patent to all thinking people.
The Newtown bee., 1906-06-15
EAST KENT.
A SCHOOL PICNIC.

The teacher of the Gear Mountain
school, Miss May Parsons, and Miss
Lena Gables, teacher in the Rack
school, united and gave a picnic and
fine program on the beautiful beach at
South Spectacle lake on Saturday
last. The East Kent school was invit.
ed, making large number of children
present. The Rotations by the chill
dren were finely rendered and showed
the training they had had by their
teachers. Each one spoke without
hesitation. One piece was especially
praiseworthy, "The bouquet, "by the
little girls. Singing by the three
schools, led by Mrs Virginia Barton
and Mrs Edna Benson, and grapha-
phone selections by Fred PARCELS were
enjoyed. The patrons of the school
took special interest in serving a fine
lunch, consisting of many kinds of
cakes, sandwiches, strawberries, ice
cream and lemonade, to which every
one did Justice. The teachers, Miss
Parsons and Miss Cables, deserve
much praise.
The Newtown bee., 1906-06-15
NEW MILFORD.
BUY LITCHFIELD COUNTY RIGHTS II
THE SHERMAN AXLE CUTTER.

BUY L1TCHFIELD COUNTY RIGHTS IN
THE SHERMAN AXLE CUTTER.
George and Anthony Pixley and F.
w. Downs have bought the Litchtield
county rights in the Sherman axle cut.
ter, which will take up the play in the
wheels of buggy or wagon at one
quarter of the cost of SpindleS and
boxing. 1t has been tried locally and
the following prominent business men
give it their endorsement:
PIXLEYs & DOwNs-Dear Sirs:-I
cheerfully recommend the Sherman
Axle Cutter as one Of the best friends
to all wagon axles as we'll as owners.
Saves time and money and leaves the
work same as new.
George E. Ackley, New Milford.
PIxLEYs & DowNs-Dear Sirs: The
several carriages and livery work done
with the Sherman Axle Cutter gives
the best of satisfaction, and we recon-
mend your work to everyone. It's a
money saver.
Beeman & Strong,
Livery and Exchange Stables,
New Milford, Conn.
PIXLEYs & DOwNs-Dear Sirs: The
work done on my bus and carriage
with Sherman Axle Cutters shows
something which is a wonderful in
vention and cheerfully recommend
same to all users of carriages and sur
reyS. Saves time and money.
w. M. Keller,
Livery and Sales Stables,
New Milford, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1906-06-15
THE NEWTOWN BEE, FRIDAY, JUNE Is, 1906.

Southbury visited D. Burnham anc
wife here, over Wednesday night Of
last week.
Mr. and Mrs A. G. Caskey left here
by morning stage, last Saturday, for
three weeks visit at their former
home in Detroit, Mich.
Mrs Ives and young daughter OF
Bridgeport visited Mrs Mary Carter
the latter part of last week, and ovel
last Sunday. Her husband came with
her on Wednesday in an auto and
again joined her on Sunday. Mrs Car
ter's sister, Mrs Millard, and daugh.
ter Of Buffalo babe adieu to this vii
lage on Monday Of the present week
to return to their home. Mrs Carriers
brother, Lyman Avery, of Cornwall,
who was here all of last week, return
ed to his home on Sunday at Charles
Johnson's.
George N. and F. Raymond Boards
ley of Bridgeport passed last Sunday
with their parents here.
Eli Judson of Bethel was at Edward
Hull's, last Friday night. He return
ed to his home on Saturday afternoon.
The only child of Mr. and Mrs r. H.
Armstrong was seriously i'll, the lat
ter part of last week and over Sunday,
with whooping- cough and its attend
ant weakness.
Ned Lyman is the possessor of q
typewriter in his store, to do his CORE
spondence and make out bills and
statements.
Miss Evelyn Lyman suffered, last
week, with tonstlitis.
The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs
e. M. Taylor was baptized during the
church service, last Sunday.
A. P. Smith, the genial editor of
The BEE, passed last Friday night
here, and with bis smiling face, vari-
ed the monotony of this village during
the evening and the following morn
ing in mingling with his friends and
to them bis cordial hand
shake of greeting and most friendly
interest.
The Newtown bee., 1906-06-15
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Miss Fannie Shaw of Redhank, N.
J., is visiting Miss Emma Reid.
Mrs Marshall Sanford and Miss
Florence Sanford have been spending
a few days in Westport with Mrs San
ford's parents, Mr. and Mrs Henry
Sherwood.
Marshall briggs of New York and
Mrs George Sheffield of New Haven
were entertained by Miss Julia San
ford on Sunday.
Attorney Samuel G. Shaw and fam
lily have returned to Bridgeport after
having spent two weeks in town.
Silas briggs and wife and Miss Alice
briggs of Brooklyn were among the
guests at The Inn on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Ernest Jennings of
Deep River and w. o. Swan of Fl0ri-
da were entertained at 4. p. SanfordS
on Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Jessica Sanford closed her
school, last week, with appropriate ex-
ercises and q picnic for the children.
The Newtown bee., 1906-06-15
tion, but by the town.

Brookfield and Newtown Oranges
were the guests of our local Grange on
Wednesday evening.
Mrs E. L. Condit and her daughter,
Mrs Emma L. Mohr, returned to their
home in Orange, N. j., last Sat
urday. Mrs Mohr came to transfer
her real estate here, which II. w.
Treat had sold for her. The house and
about four acres we're decided to j.
Coleman Smith and Edwin A. Strout
of New York City. The balance Of
the farm was sold to John w. FitZ-
simmons, one Of our enterprising
Bridgewater farmers, whose homestead
adjoins this farm.
The present owners of the J. NJ.
Phippeny house intend to improve the
property by painting the house and
making the place more attractive.
Mrs Rachel Warner and Miss Bessie
Dickinson are visiting relatives in
Derby, this week.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Hurd and family
from Bridgeport are at their summer
home on Falls Mountain. Mrs Hurd
and daughter, Miss Catherine, called
on friends in the village, recently.
Mr. and Mrs George Murphy of Ha-
vana, ILL.,, are the guests of Mr. and
Mrs j. B. Pitcher.
1t is so years this summer since
Bridgewater was set off from New MIL
ford as a town. The event is to be
celebrated in connection with Old
Home day, which occurs Thursday,
September 6.
The village schools close with a pic
mic in Grange hall, Friday, this. week.
Mrs Grace Housal of New Britain is
a guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs j.
B. Pitcher.
The Newtown bee., 1906-06-15

lory's from Monday until Wednesday
evening.
Rev Mr. Byles of Gaylordsville holds
services at the chapel 'every Wednes-
day evening.
Ralph Peet and F. Miles were in
Dover Furnace, Sunday.
Mrs Henry: Post Of Macedonia and
Mrs Charles Wolcott of Waterbury
called at A. E. Mallory's, Sunday
morning.
The Newtown bee., 1906-06-15
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
TRUMBULL.
MRS HANNAH NJ. WAKELEY.

MRS HANNAH NJ. WAKELEY.
Mrs Hannah Melinda Wakeley, wild
ow of David A. Wakeley, died at her
home at Chestnut Hill, Sunday, June
10, aged 80 years and months. The
funeral was held from her late home,
Tuesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock, Rev
J. E. Cross officiating. The burial
was in the Long Hill cemetery. There
was a number of handsome floral
tributes. Mrs Wakeley was born and
brought up and had lived her long and