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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30

A Kentucky girl claims to have been
shocked by the language which a mag
netic healer used in her presence. Let
US not, however, be too ready to con-
denim the magnetic healer. Perhaps he
merely asked for a drink Of water.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30

Science could hardly sustain a great
er loss than it has met in the tragic
death Of Mons. Pierre Curie He was
the co-discoVerer, with his wife, Of
radium-that remarkable substance the
knowledge Of which has practically
made obsolete all theories heretofore
held Of the constitution Of matter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30

The ten commandments were adopted
recently as the platform of the Nation
al United Christian Party at Rock
Island, H., after being tabled since the
time Of Moses.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30

Although San Francisco had a prop
erty loss Of 800 million dollars, it ap-
pears that every dog, cat and parrot in
the city was saved.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30

A woman who claims to be 40 years
old says she has smoked habitually for
40 of those years. She is probably the
strongest person Of her sex now liY-
ing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30

a Baltimore cynic thinks he has dis
covered three successive stages in mar
tied life: Matrimony, acrimony and ali
mony,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30

If you think YOU are we'll known.
and learned, go thtee miles from home,
and you will find people who never
heard Of you who know things that
you never heard Of.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30

1t is predicted that within the next
i've years 1t will be possible to cross
the Atlantic Ocean in four days. That
will be going some.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30

Nevertheless, every time Cassie Chad
wick threatens to tell all she knows, a
number Of eminent fnanciers wish she
would let them forget II.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30

Now some Industrious scientist has
discovered that the bed bug carries the
germs of leprosy. Boil your bed bugs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30
Has Fun Line of Profanity.

Has q tuII Line OF PrOfunIty.
i've got a copy of the new golf die
tionary."
what do you think Of it?''
'A1ost complete thing 1 ever saw.
Why, there are sixteen full pages de-
voted to profanity alone !'-CIeveland
Plain Dealer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30

The man who is about to marry
Miss Krupp will become associated
with an income Of $4,000 a day. Great
gunsi
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30
Ways and Means.

"He introduced the bill in the Legis
lature, you know"
"The bill. What bill?"
"Why, the bill. Before his time the
grafters were mostly reckless fellows
and used checks Puck.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30
Bent Too Far.

Weeks he'd been pursuing her,
She thought him a joke.
He was bent on wooing her
Now the poor chaps brokel
Leader.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30

There Is a great shortage OF Iaborlng
men in the Northwest, as well as al
most everywhere else. Any man who
has health and disposition to work has
no excuse these days.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30

Part Of supposed lost gospel IN
parthed at Oxyrynchus. The name sug-
gests hidden possibilities.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30

One way to gain lots Of relatives is
10 die rich and leave no will.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30

Perhaps the new system the Gar Is
trying to apply to his navy Is some
thing that will enable it to float.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30

1t sometimes happens with nations as
with individuals that they like each
other better after test of force This
country has not fought with many
countries, we are thankful to say, but
with the few that have opposed their
standards to ours we are on excellent
terms to-day. We never liked Spain so
we'll as now and SPANS regard for us
is more genuine than ever before, be-
cause it Is based upon profound re-
spect. Perhaps, too, she has the vision
to perceive that in freeing one of her
colonies, appropriating another, pur-
chasing a third and occupying a way
station or two on the high seas, we have
relieved her Of responsibilities that
were more perpleXing than profitable
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30

Farmers and husbandmen in many
lands have had their troubles from IN
sect and other pests-of which the To-
gust, the phylloxera, the weeyil, the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-30
II. J. JOHNSON, Publisher.

LANCAs TER, WISCONSIN,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-16
nevvS and UieWS
 For Farmers
MsTtTUTE.

centagc Of lint to seed. even of the same variety. (5) Good root and leaf development of variety tend to in- crease power of resistance to drought. insect and disease ravages.
 Distances of 12, f6, 20 and 2f inches between plants were compared. each of these distances being associated with both three and one-half feet and four feet rows. Taking the average for the three farms and for several years we have results that are quite suggestive, but by no means uniform nor entirely conclusive. With three and one half foot rows on one of the sandy land farms a distance of 16 inches between plants afforded the maximum yield, 1895 pounds of seed cotton. Almost exactly the same yield was obtained when the plants were in rows four feet wide and one foot apart. at which distance the yield was decidedly great CT than where the plants were twenty inches apart in four foot rows: on the other sandy land farm 24 inches be- tween plants was the best. distance when the rows were three and one half feet wide and a still larger yield was obtained when the rows were four feet and the plants sixteen inches apart. In the hilly region with red clay soil the largest yields were obtained when the rows were four feet apart. the distance between plants from twelve to twenty four inches hay ing apparently little effect on yield. Indeed it is natamle in this large col- lection of data extending over four years and obtained from three different locations, that the yield was very slightly influenced by the distance in the row between plants, whether that were 12. Is, 20. or 23 inches. It should be stated that in most of these tests the average yield was form two-thirds of bale to one bale per acre.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-16

ter and has not previously borne leg luminous crops,
 Eff legumes previously grown on the same lands were devoid of nodules
 3.--If the legume to be sown belongs to species not closely related to one previously grown on the same soil.
 Inoculation may prove valuable un- de. such conditions as these:
 1.--If the soil produces a sickly growth of legumes, even though their roots show some nodules.
 2.--If a leguminious crop has made a stand but gives evidence of failure, due to the absence of root nodules. Un- der such conditions 1t is advisable to apply tho culture liquid by spraying or, better by top-dressing the land with soil mostened with the culture liquid. as explained in the directions
 Soil inoculation Is useless under such conditions as these:
 If the legumes usually grown are producing average yields or the roots show nodules in abundance.
 Eff the soil Is rich in nitrogen. It Is neither necessary nor profitable to iuoculate a soil rich in nitrogen: few ncdules are formed under these condi- lions.
 Cultures of nitrogen-fixing bacteria. says the Department of Agriculture. are not to he regarded Tn the Ight or nitrogenous fertilizers. increasing yields under all average conditions. The bac- teria do not contain nitrogen. If con dItions are favorable. they render nj trogen obtained from the air available for the legume
 Under such conditions named below soil inoculation Is destined to prove a failure;
 1.-If the soil Is acid and in need of lime Lining to correct acidity Is as important for the proper activity of the bacteria as for the growth of the plants.
 2.--If the soil needs fertilizers, such as potash, phosphoric acid, or Hines. The activity of the bacteria in secur- ing nitrogen from the air and render ing it available to the legumes will not take the place of such fertilizing ele- ments as potash and phosphorus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-16

the crop to endure drought much bet ter. With the high, sharp ridges which are so common in both cotton and corn fields, all the cultivation must be done with the blow, sweep or cultivator. running at least twice in each row, while flat planting permits one to give the first two or three cultivatings with a harrow. which will cover two rows at once and do better work than Is possible with any other tool. One who has not used a light harrow for early cultlvations cannot appreciate It's value. and 1t Is surprising to see how late In the season It can be used without any injury to the growing plants. We have often used 1t on corn which was eight to ten inches high. and have used if on cotton after third or fourth leaf has appeared. It Is true that a freshly narrowed field looks a little ragged. but by the next morning 1t will look better than ever. Of course one cannot run harrow across sharp ridges with safe ty to the crop, but with flat plant ing even large plants can be run over with a harrow without injury. Where the surface is fine and mellow a weed CT is even better than a harrow as # does not run as deep.
 But 1t is in time of drought that flat planting has it's greatest advantage. It Is not usual to see both corn and cot. ton planted in rows four feet apart and on ridges nine to twelve inches above the adjoining water furrow. If tho ridge is only nine inches high the ex- tent of surface between the rows lE increased four inches, thus exposing B Ia per cent more surface for evapora- tion, which will often make the differ. once between succes and failure when drought comes at critical time Tn the growth of the crop.
 On poorly drained lands which are liable to suffer from standing water. bedding or ridglng is often necessary to assist the drainage, thus enabling the soil to become dry and warm enough for planting few days earlier in spring. Where such work must be done we greatly prefer to make beds two rows, with water furrows in al- ternate spaces. That gives each row water furrow on one side. which Is ample for carrying off surplus rainfall; the beds can be made higher with the same slope. though exposing less sur face than the four-foot ridges. the drainage Is more thorough, and the plants stand up much better in a heavy storm. The entire bed can be covered by a single sweep of the harrow, and SC cultivation is made less expensive Wider beds are still better where they can be used part of our own farm is SO flat that the water used to stand on 1t after every heavy rain, but 1t has been in a perfectly satisfactory condition since we began blowing 1t in 20-foot beds.
 The old high ridges requiring at least four furrows to make and two for each cultivation are wholly unnec- essary on ground with fair drainage. and should be abandoned for the less expensive and more profitable flat n,anting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-16

| kinds become intensely acute. There are few operations so painful as this. for the reason that the generative or gans are highly sensitive. as will be easily understood when the nature of the functions are considered. It Is by reason of this acute nervous sensation
 that the sexual desire is manifested. and were 1t otherwise the function of reproduction would become a mere la bor which would be avoided and not sought by the sexes, and then the func- ton of breeding would become mere task to be avoided as something labo- rious and irksome.
 We may thus recognize the fact that such highly sensitive organs should be obliterated at the earliest possible age so as to avoid the inhiction of unnecessary pain on the animal. and extra labor and loss on the part of the shepherd. Having operated altogether on some thousands of lambs and taken careful and special note of the circuin- stances connected with 1t from the first operation to the final results of 1t am free to say that the earlier it is performed the better it is in every way | it is easier to the shepherd, least painful to the subject and the results of it are purer and safer. A lamb of a weak old may be so operated on that | 1t feels only a slight inconvenience, | scarcely to be called pain, judging by | its actions.
 At a week old lamb may be taken Up and held under the left arm with
 its trump in the front of the operator
 who by a swift cut by a pair of sharp stout shears separates the whole scro- tum with it's contents and then inmedI- ately cuts off the tail at joint if pos- sible, but anyhow 1t matters little about that. as the bones are quite soft and almost as easily cut through as flesh Is, and the nerves are yet but lit- tie developed, so that there is only a slight pain felt. but the healing takes place more quickly if the tall is sey- cred at joint. This should be the third below the root of the tail. for
 the shorter the tail is left. so that there
 is sufficent of 1t remaining to protect
 the anus from the flies. the better 1t
 will be in the end. To stop the slight
 bleeding the cut is covered with a pinch
 of an even mixture of finely powdered
 bluestone, sulphate of copper or alum.
 and the skin previously drawn up for
 the purpose Is returned to its place
 and thus covers the end of the bone
 The lamb is then released to It's mother
 to whom 1t immediately returns and
 gets due consolation by a drink of
 milk. That the lamb has not suffered
 seriously will be shown by the usual
 wiggling of the tail as the milk Is
 swallowed by the lamb-American
 Sheep Breeder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-16
Soil InOcuIation.
L,YchanRa.

EiACndHkc.
 So much attention has been given to the matter of soil inoculation by certain writers in the monthly maga- haps some government bulletins. that an impression has gone forth among farmers which apparently has led them to believe that all that they have to do is to inoculate their soil and the ills that their land is heir to will have been cured Regarding the possibilities of inoculation 1t is interesting to note that some directions have been lately re- published by the Department of AgrI- culture that are worthy of attention.
 Here are the conditions under which soil inoculation Is said to be desir- able:
 l.-U a soil is low in organic mat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-16
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The operation of castration Of lambs is only slightly painful when the young animal Is under the age of month
 The nervous system by which sensa- tion is carried to the brain, which is the center of it. is only slightly active in a lamb week old. But at month the nerves are more developed and the sensations are more acute and as age increases the sensation of pain becomes stronger until full age, after which operations of this and other similar
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-16
Called tn a Fire

The Fire Department was called at 1O:S0 o'clock yesterday morning to the residence of D. Lewy. 4o3 Monroe Street. small blaze on the roof had been caused by sparks from a chimney but it was speedily put out with chemicals. The damage was trivial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-16
Soil Analysts. Fertilizer for New Groun.

Your recent letter is at hand. Analy
 sis Of your soil would throw little or no light on it's present fertilizer re- quirements. It Is impossible to give you general formula suitable for all crops put would say in general that ground recently cleared usually needs for most farm crops but little nitrogen but an abundance of acid phosphate. It is quite probable that formula, con sisting of three-fourths acid phosphate and one-fourth cotton seed meal would give you good results on cotton and on
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-16
FIat aud RIdge Planting

Commercial-A
 Where the ground fs sufic;ently roll ing to insure quick drainage we greatly prefer flat planting. because 1t makes cultivation less expensive and enables
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-16
Alfalfa i'm wisconsin

A bulletin issued by the Wisconsin Experiment Station gives some inter- esting data concerning this wonderful forage crop.
 The Turkestan alfalfa was tried but found to be inferior to the native al- falfa grown beside it.
 Different quantities of seed were tried. from fifteen pounds to thirty-five pounds per acre. with the result that twenty pounds of seed per acre yielded as we'll as any larger seeding, but with a seeding of only fifteen pounds per acre the yield of hay was about one- third of a ton per acre less for the season than where the larger quanti- ties were sowed.
 Oats and barley were both used as nurse crops and the barley proved su- perior.
 The alfalfa was cut four times on inc following dates: June 6, July 12. August 12 and September 16.
 Tn comparing the yield of alfalfa hay with red clover. timothy and brome grass hay the result was as follows:
 Pounds per
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-16

The Southern Railway Company ans nounces very low rates to Chattanooga, Tenn. on account of the "S0uthern Baptist Convention,o May 10 to 15. Tickets on sale May sth, 9th, and 10th, limit 10 days from date of sale. Extension of limit may be had until June 18th, by depOsiting ticket and payment of fee of 30 cents.
 For further information call on oH address,
 Jn0. MetcaIfe, T. P. A.,
 Montgomery, Ala, If. Telephone 20f.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-16
How to Get Rid of Ants.


 I saw in your paper a short time ago how to get rid of ants. I have a very simple remedy which I wish every one knew who Is bothered as have been. It is this: Take a round stick from two and half to three feet long. about inch In diameter at the big end, and have it round and smooth. and some what tapering; and when you see a nest of them, no matter how large or small, just push your stick down where they come up out of the ground. In large nest. push your stick down from eighteen inches to two feet, leaving a. smooth round hole. and you just watch them tumble Into their last resting place. They can't get out because the fine particles of sand which they try to cling to give away and back they go. On large beds one should make hole wherever they make one and a. few around on the edge of the nest. It never fails. and one can clean out thousands of them in a short time.-- P w Swan, Plymouth, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-16

High officials in the United States service have come to think that the paths of glory lead but to misunder- standing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-16

Alfalfa ia especially rich in protein which builds up the bone and lean meat in animals and the casein in milk. It also contains a fair percentage of fat. but not enough to make 1t a balanced ration for fattening animals, which need grain in addition.--A. D. M.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-16

most other farm crops growing on new ground.
 I F n
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-16
Intensive Fertilizer For a Prise Patch
 of Cotton.

correspondent on sandy land in the eastern part of Alabama wishes to grow a bale of cotton per acre on well prepared land but which heretofore yielded only IS to 20 bushels of corn per acre. He asks for fertilizer formula.
 Replying to your letter. I suggest the following kinds and amounts of fertilizer as likely to give A bale per acre on your sandy land. It is pos sible that even three-fourths of these amounts in the proportions here indi- cated may give you bale.
 200 pounds kainit.
 200 pounds cotton seed meal.
 100 pounds acid phosphate.
 The above in laying of furrows as usual.
 In addition. would use in the fur row with the seed. to hasten the early growth.
 50 pounds pirate of soda.
 100 pounds acid phosphate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Hosiery and Gloves

Children's Serviceable Hose at
1OC, ~ lie, 15c and 25c.
Ladies' Hose ar 1Oc, - 1-2c,
15C, 25c, 4Sc. z5c, csc and $3.50.
Ladies' Suede Gloves at 25c
and 4SC.
Ladies' Short Kid Gloves at
Csc, Csc. $3.50 and $500.
Ladies' Long Gloves. special
numbers, in real kid. at
12-button ..... $500
16-buttOL $3.50
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Gifts for Men

A full line of Four-in-Hand
Ties at DC and 48c.
Mems Mufflers. all the latest
designs, soc. zoe. CSC and SI.4S.
Mems initiated Silk Handker-
chiefs. 25c and SOC.
The right kind of Suspenders-
the kind men like-at 25c and
4Sc.
National Negligee Shirts. white
and colored, SOC.
White Shirts, linen bosom.
plain and plated. open front, Csc.
Mems Umbrellas at csc, $500
and S1.08.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

In addition to these index items
we carry full and complete line
Of Handkerchief OF every kind.
ranging in price from sc 70 SOC
apiece.
Children's Handkerchiefs, 9 in
fancy box, 15c a box.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

Ladies' Sheer Shamrock Linen
Handkerch!efs. hemstitched, a 19c
value, for only IL f-2c.
Ladies' All r. Linen Handker-
chiefs. cross bars and initials;
bargain AT IL 1-2c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Christmas Handkerchief Specials

Men Mufflers. all the latest
designs, 5Oc, 75C, Csc and S1.4S.
Mems initiated Silk Handker-
chiefs, DC and SOC.
Ladies' Linen Handkerchiefs,
very sheer, embroidered, 25c
value, 15c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

Dear Santa Claus: You viii please read
my letter so that you may know what
I want. I cannot write yet. but I am
getting some one 70 hold my hand. Please
Dear Santa bring me a pair OF boots.
horn. watch, some tin soldiers and
Noah's ark. a large double slate. Now,
dear Santa, please leave me something
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
The Latest Line of Ribbons

We have all the newest things
in Taffeta Ribbons, specially de-
signed goods, including the sea
sOnable Holly Ribbon" for sc,
1Oc, II lie and 25c per yard
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

Dear Santa Claus: Please come out to
Chestnut Hil and see me Xmas morning.
/ will tell you what I want so you may
not forget: A drum. fire engine and a
game, large double slate and a horn.
and please bring me a pair OF rubber
boots, and please leave me something nice
TO eat l VIII sleep late and be good
boy. Please don't forget Your little boy.
JOHN LAMBERT.
Nbocfrr,f Yrgt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Xmas Jewelry

Side Combs and Back Combs,
plain, silver mounted and jeweled.
at prices ranging from 1Oc to
S1.JC.
Gun Buttons. Rings, Brooches.
Hat Pins. Scarf Pins. etc.-A
complete line of Solid Gold Jew
elry, suitable for gifts. all guar
anteed pure gold. ranging in
prices from 23c to S1.5O.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

Queen Louise doll, with black hair. that
viii go to sleep, and want 1t to be dress
ed in pink, a cradle to put her in,
set OF dishes. an infant doll. a trunk 20
put my doll clothes in, a big high chair
and a little clock. Don't forget to bring
me n big Christmas tree and lots OF good
things 10 put In my stocking Please
Santa, don't forget my friends. Clara and
Paul. I viii be good little girl and go
to sleep real soon.
Your little girl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

nice to eat. and anything else you may
like to bring me. as I live in the coun-
try. ] shall sleep late Xmas morning
so that you may have enough time to
find me. Don't forget your little boy
CHARLIE COLLIER,
Chestnut Hill. CITY
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Beaded Bags and PincushiOns

a special line OF Beaded Bags
at Csc, S1.4S. $3.48.
25c Pincushions reduced 10 1Oc.
Only a small lot left.