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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02
TO USE ALTON BRIDGE.
Burlington Makes Joint Traffic Ar.
rangement With the Alton.

BLOOMINGTON, I'LL, July 27.-By a
joint traffic arrangement, effective
August l, between the Chicago s. AL
ton and Burlington, the bridge at AL
ton will be utilized for the movement
of freight for East st. Louis and points
beyond. All tonnage which originates
from points southwest of the Missis-
sippi river and destined for points east
of the Mississippi will be handled by
the Burlington from Francis, Mo-, to
Alton via the bridge at Alton and
thence over the Chicago s. Alton
tracks to East St Louis. Burlington
engines and crews will run between
Francis and East st, Louis. Delay
to Alton tonnage by the Roodhouse
route and delay to Burlington tonnage
via the Eads bIidge will be avoided in
the new arrangement
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02
IS, 20 and 10 Years Ago
This Week.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO THIS wEEK
VIM A Morris, O o Morris and Red
man Galloway attended a shooting
match In Moberly.
/ The Santa Fe band played at pic
mic in Mexico.
Mrs John MCGEE was very sick. Hel
brother, W Fl Smith, OF Monroe coun
ty, was visiting her.
Thomas Armstrong was very sick
Stanley Pearson was home from Col
orad0.
Joseph Crockett died at his h me In
Audrain county.
Mary, the infant daughter 0f Mr.
and Mrs T NJ Grange, Of Laddonia,
died, The inGerment took place In the
Mexico cemetery,
TWENTY YEARS AGO THIS wEER
The funeral OF Mrs Dorothy Bur-
hop took place at the home OF Frank
Wheeler.
Alfred Guy, night watch at the
State asylum, visited In Mexico.
There were 7,4ls school children In
Audrain county, and So, 392. 40 was ap.
propriated as Audrain's share OF the
State funds.
Rev ] A Gauss and wife, of Brazil
s A, visited the family OF ] J Gill.
Robert Browns barn, east OF Mexi.
co, burned. Loss something over
1000: insurance 5000.
SW Davis, of Mississippi, who was
visiting in Mexico, died very suddenly |
1T the home of T J Holt
OM Lakeland was recovering from
severe illness.
Ed Pitcher, Of Mexico, opened
ewelry store at Sturgeon
A son of Mr. and Mrs Leabler died
II Inflammation Of the brain.
Mrs Sarah Obern, wife Of L Cl
)bern, Of Rush Hill, died.
Willie Byrns, OF Union neiQhbor-
ood, was thrown from a mule and
adly hurt.
J Engled, father-in.law OF Fred
leckman, visited here from Germany.
Mrs James Garner, living just west
Mexico, died. .
TEN YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
Harold Cluster had position at :
,okane, Washington. u
Farber Wells, son of Mrs NJ e Wells,
ed Of consumption.
W X Roberts was visiting here from
frica.
John Dyke, engineer at the water :"
'rks, was badly injured by stepping y
a temporary flooring and falling "a
TO cellar.
nc
Miss Maggie Cleaver, of Perry, died fr,
consumption. he
Reuben II Hill, aged 81 years, died M
the home of G W Petty, near Rush es'
II. I'M
Hiss Edna Bryarly, of the Salvation A.
my, of Mexico, Joined the singing or,
gade at st Louis. -,
irs J T Harrison, of Benton City Ar
very sick.
irs Ellen Mason, of Mexico, was Ioi ~
tied matron Christian College, Co. 80 =
lbia. bnt
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02
Old Settlers Annual Reunion.

The annual Audrain County Old
Settlers Reunion will be held at the
Mexico Chautauqua grounds one day
next month. The day has not as yet
been set 1.-THE annual affair will take
place sometime during the Chatauqua.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Arnold Edmonston will leave Mon
~ 70 accept a position with the Bux.
Ia " Skinner printing and publish.
Pg concern Of St. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Miss Edith Cunningham and Miss
Maud johnson returned to Mexico to
day after visiting Miss Marguerite
Rodgers. s.-Columbia Daily Tribune.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

THE Civic improvement League Of
the D. A. RS OF the city Is contributing
much towards making Mexico city.
Encourage them by fixing up your
property at once.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Boom the County Fair and the
Chautauqua. Both are Mexico pro-
jects and are calculated to be OF great
benefit to the city
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

arthur Crawford left this week for
Inicago and Put-in-Bay, where he will
pend a few weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

DR.. e. FL. Tincher Homeopath,
stomach trouble and mal-assimilation
specially. Office hours: 9-12 a. m.
and to 4 p. m. Dec.2SwU
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02
Hoods

WHAT convenience to the loafers
are those comfortable red seats in the
court house yard.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Haskell are
visiting their son, Ben Haskell, and
family in st. Joseph.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Mrs. Eliza Marshall and daughter,
Miss Jennie, are home from a -four
weeks visit with relatives and friends
at Santa Fe.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Miss Mayme Adelotte, of Troy, is
here the guest of her sister, Mrs. f.
W. Buckley.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

sediment CT set
Ting indicates al
unhealthy condi'
tion OF the kid.
neys: il it stain:
your linen It is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire tc
pass It or pain in
the back is also
-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Mrs. Fes LaRue is home from
visit with Mrs. Dubray, near Lad
dOnia.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Itch cured in 30 minutes by Wool
ford's Sanitary Lotion. Never fails.
Said by ]. f. LlewellYn Drug
gist. J5wtJuly Is.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Miss Grace West, of Auxvasse, was
In Mexico Friday en- route home from
Little Rock, Ark, where she has been
on an extended visit
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

ms l.. r. Denham, of Centralia
.ill arrive Saturday to be the guest 0
elss Bessie Hopkins
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Mrs. M. L. Taylor is home from q
visit with Mrs. w. d. Bush In Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Sam Cowan and wife came up from
Vandalia Wednesday evening for q
Visit with Mr.. Cowan parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Cowan.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Miss Margaret Quisenberry is visit
ing Miss Hattie Gillaspie in Martins.
burg.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

]. e. Jessie was down from Thomp-
son Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

A. W. Nesbit and daughter, Emily,
OF Fulton, were in town Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Miss Martha Tinsley is the guest OF
friends In Centralia this week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. d. L. Edwards, OF
Fulton, were In Mexico this week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Mrs. J. 0. Tinsley is visiting in
Benton City.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

X. d. Rodgers is home from Denver
and other points In Colorado.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

DR.. Patterson is able to be out after
several days illness.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Dave Fitzgerald, Of Farber, was in
Mexico this week on business.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Mrs. John Cowan is recovering
from serious spell Of illness.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Miss Leta Pease was the recent
guest Of Miss Pearl Parker of Farber
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

A. G. Armstrong is having fresh
coat Of paint added to the Planters
Hotel
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Mrs. F. P. Van Ness is visiting /
Hannibal.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Harold Buckner was in Mexico for
short while Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Walter Burch and sister returned
from Laddonia Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

The sells-Floto advertising car was
here Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Hon. Champ Clark passed through
this city Friday en- route to Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02


Mrs W. FL. Brown is visiting in
Centralia.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Col, Thompson, of Montgomery City,
was In Mexico Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Mrs. Maggie Dnrbin, 1877 Water st.
Little Rock, Ark, writes:
~ was troubled for FIVE years with a
chronic disease.
~ tried everything 1 heard Of, bui
nothing did me any good.
''Some doctors said my trouble was
cafarrh of the bowels, and some said
consumption Of the bowels.
"One doctor said he could cure me. 1
took bis medicine two months, but II
did me no good.
"a friend of mine advised me to try
Peruna and did so.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Miss Mary Purdy is spending the
week with her sisters In Mexico and
Centralia.-Sturgeon Leader.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

M. B. Guthrie is in the East on
business.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02
convincing proof that the kidneys and blat
der are out Of order.
What to Do.


What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed. that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain In the
back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. 1t correcis inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
It, or bad effects following use OF liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 20 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won>
derful cures Of tho most distressing cases.
fyou need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and 81. sizes.
You may have sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery E
and book that tells Ai57z u Az -
more about It, both sent Il ss:.:.,.:
absolutely free by mail ~: ELY Y Y
Address DR.. Kilmer & Home Of swAmpRous
Co.. Binghamton. N. Y. When writing men,
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name, Swzmp-Root Or. Kilmer',
Svamp-Root, and the address, Binghamion.
NY. on every bottle
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.


FIN bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours; a
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

AFTER had taken two bottles
found fhaffwas helping me, so I con.
finuedh us use and IL has cured mo
sound and we'll
III can recommend Peruns to anyone.
and II anyone wants to know what Pc
runa did for me, II they will write 70
me, l win answer them gladly.n
Mr.. d. A. Gebhardt, 57s 9th avenue.
Brooklyn, N. Y, writes; "owing 10 the
strain and worry of business my nerves
were In q bad shape. tried many
nerve tonics without result. I gave
Peruna q trial. Six bottles made 4
marked Improvement In my condition.
have remained well ever since.n
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Miss Lola Powell is visiting her
sister, Mrs 7. +, hampton, in Cen
tralia.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

L. Fl. Hannah was in Montgomery
Friday.
Wire screens are being put in at the
city hall.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

safe remedy We offer Of proof S s. cOuisias
particle mineral instructions an dies
vice without charge I'VE sFT Specific CO., AlIANYA e.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02
MY Wife and ! Consider Pe-ru-na
a Household Remedy"
Victor Patneallde.

In different seasons of the year, ca.
tarrh assumes different phases. Sys.
temic catarrh is. very common during
warm weather and is sometimes the
after-effect of some acute ailment OK.
perienced during the preceding winter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1906-08-02

Mr. Victor Patneaude 3 Madison
penter and member OF Knights and Ladies' Security writes;
Twelve OF Ia rooe and never .v
recovered my health
unable - 1855 -'s' 'eA' VIZ" .
"Iwo bu up INV ,eovfb
tnai 20 couple OF months was able
my wife andf consider II remedy -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-16

husband said ghcodosa' like clock striking, but the ticking
And that isn't the cunningc- yew hedge ever saw She
SAD win doors cut IN It, Just if wall that you
through from where you're sitting. change places With
Lord hqrso because want him the river through Ayl
what " I Dug WIN "9 10 you e@1 mem on YES butterfly
tame as that Are they Slas?"
who had asked TcoGosa Ic and She did mot for ' mot
Lent repent having done but she began oesee that would
sord take her for little walks punt
shpwre IIcavc that Maud was coming who
impossible convrsat in manner that was quite
marvellous Clearly also was by direct dealing of Providence
talk She was perfectly happy sitting
opposite somebody who talked simultaneously so long as She
@ oPfG h by VlIen hl3g IKE direct qqestlons Iheodosa
@eu uner one ASKED qqos,s by the scoTe but meyer
So She took Theodosia now the river and puned her about
punted her around odosa subsequent phrase for it,
gn ty returned was to md that ebody who was excoted
dvmely and dinner take place Of doors
ten Tses to spare after She had shown Theoiosia to her room
Maud betwixt and between with Of hair flowing godeny
town her back and much e&cuTsve gcnialiy
DaTesi dy she said 6u WAS too awful Of me and
% ana as there were other people song TO ap9V 42toTed
you like lightning many you: Three
Is it; oh. what all week has bcen You really give
your relations good time And its odeablished for
you smoke cigarette while wait till it's time for you
LADY Thurso lit cigarette and catching Mauds eye nodded
Send her away for a few minute She said
"1ba bad language to choose She said because Hortense
is French Aren't YOU IIonense? VIII please and
I1 The" Maud L,l turn to her s5n LAVA isT
do be very and away on
all possible occasions that She Thuos little
M3s1 brqus, Long b. q hair around gsr s5ouer
"TAeodosia first. and atcrearl'"
down. sure y. he been having
DAD lea0aGhes up i" Scotla'io,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-16

Alice Yarlv and haze me- , M T y n, must must ''1S n
Tomorrow" W " " '7> ''
Thurso living ON MI, sofa doing nothing Will, ~. hook
md raucrlc II
ewes wtr, Idle and '' '''
"\lh1 should We cIarcc about d .r l.i,t4
in Thcodosia ,ielnbt IN ,.,l.
DON'T les have dinner I'm h,,,st ci,tt Z, aI,,~l ~
eight i'm The summer ap, 1,e 9 At
| don't feel as if / could dre.s vet
walked I'm fine ,,;,L,,, ,r1 , 1;.
He stretched himself l,>,-i,rsf, ~ H..
a cigarette i'm each hand both o which were f,,r,ino ~
"Ycs SO far as am concerned f-t NOT o-nol No. ,,
remember tbc Ti-,+o t-no i, p+er r;,r' -: !'
ciqars tooc+bos ,.+ va ~ '''oe'
good thing One should take one rIca1r fik t bi
am eno,ino myself T. ,ae ~, ,~co1Irn+ tion ~. o
Wonderful the light is! How good mere
by the window with the aIt sinir,, r -, r+ i, '
And. my God how beautiful ,,o5 are Iilv,~ he said
80
felt certain as TO WHAT he had bcDr dr- ,t Ig , ;t i
before when lariar,,, r,,. ,;,, -.f, 80 nm
"Inurso have YOU had am, headache oday.~ ,le askcd
I've FORGOTTEN what headaches
Then have YOU been taking lauda oriur sla+c,c-
it is" she asked
"-havcnt" he said Stumbling moment
She quickly across 10 the Washing stand tool ~, f,e
that ood there and srlclled
"Aherc is the use Of SAVING that - ,be asked
The Delta independent., 1906-03-09
Chsrred Sbr Brains.

A farmers pump having gotten out
Of order, tho owner and his men spent
some hours In an attempt to rectify
matters, but without avail.
Then some Of the farmers neighborl
came On the scene, but after much
tinkering they also had to retire dis
comfted. Finally, young man from
neighboring, farm was asked to try
his hand on the Job. He looked the
pump over, hammered At It for while,
and after q little more tiukering. had 1t
in working order again. The owner
Of the pump was delighted.
"Name your own price. Joe, my lad,S
said he.
Joe thought Q while, and then SUE.
gested five dollars.
Five dollars!" CALCULATED the owner
In indignant tones; why, you didn't
spend fifteen minutes ON It, and any
one Of US could have done what you did
Fifty cents would be an ample price for
the work"
The young man smiled. All right
said he. "Ill make another charge, and
send you my bill" And he departed
And this is the bill that was subse-
quently presented:
For Is minutes work on pump. =. 80
For skill and common sense such
as no one else connected with job
could show. $3.50
-
Total $500
Kindly remit, and oblige,
The Delta independent., 1906-03-09
Trials of a Turkey Raiser.

Members Of the House Of Representa-
tives are having quite a lot Of fun at
the expense of Representative Charles
D. Lands Of Indiana, who has been
making some experiments in turkey
raising.
Representative Landis bought . few
pairs Of bronze turkeys, paying q big
price for them, spent lot Of money In
q turkey house, with all the comforts
Of turkey home. heated rooms for the
expected chicks, ETC., and laid in stock
Of literature on how to get rich on tur.
key raising.
At the outset one of the finest hens
became dissatisfied with the luxuries Of
home and finding the trammels Of the
modern method distasteful made OF for
the woods. The other hens stayed at
home. however, and in due time
brought out i've broods Of fifteen or 30,
nne little chicks. They were being ten
derly reared but one day escaped and
went into q wheat field for q change Of
diet. A rain storm overlook them,
they caught cold and every young
turkey died. Turkey.raiser Lands was
disconsolate over his loss and while
he was bewailing the fate Of the young
brood. in stalked. the insurgent turkey
hen from the woods and behind her
was a husky brood Of woodland raised
The Delta independent., 1906-03-09
'e limited States
bureau at
Wasktngton.

was made in this country was Of an
inferior quality and was sold as such
on the market, being produced from
the bread wheats. Now there are 20
or more factories using American ma
caroni wheat and proudly branding
their products, "Made in America from
American Grown Wheats." Macatoni
flour is also used for the purpose Of
blending. 1t is mixed with low grade
Of bread wheat -four making q most
valuable article for bread making and
pastry cooking. Macaroni -four Ii also
used for ordinary bread making. Tests
made by the Department Of Agricul-
ture and by private families have de-
monstrated that bread made from
macaroni -four II very palatable and
nutritious, many people preferring II
to ordinary wheat bread. The uss Of
the dour extends also to many other
The Delta independent., 1906-03-09

and the Weather Bureau are mutually
agreeable. The value Of the Weather
Bureau records is appreciated and the
thorough cooperation Of its officials is
acknowledged. With the increase In
the number of observing stations and
more comprehensive and complete
meteorological data at hand. theweatbef
service will naturally be q still more
important factor in. the adjustment, Of
claims and the trial Of suits in which
the question Of weather in any OF Its
phases may enter.
Macaro0l Wheat Introduction.
Mention has been recently made OF
the great value to the American farm
er Of the importation Of new variety
Of wheat known - Durum or macaronJ
wheat. A has been stated this grain
has been Instrumental in bringing into
production land which heretofore has
The Delta independent., 1906-03-09

country now reaches more than $1,000,
600 annually.
With 30 many splendid possibilities
in its favor. oficials Of the Department
Of Agriculture believe that macaroni
wheat has great future. Bread and
pastry made from 1t will ind q wei
come addition to the tables of the
American people while the introduc
tion Of the wheat into the Great Plains
region has proved an inestimable boon
to the farmers Of the semi.arid belt,
extending from North Dakota to Texas.
While It may take some time to edu.
cate both producers and consumers to
its excellence and value It is believed
that macaroni wheat and its products
will give 1t high rank among standard
farm crops.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-09

1905 cannot be accurately determined
at this time, estimates run from Is, 900.
900 to 30.000.000 bushels-this IL .
comparatively new crop in the United
States. Instead Of importing macaroni
wheat for the purpose Of manufac-
turing domestic macaroni, the United
States is now exporting annually about
100000 bushels to France and Italy
and other European countries, for It
has been found by the manufacturers
there that the American grown wheat
makes a most excellent product. Sec.
retary Wilson stated that the value of
the macaroni wheat industry In this
The Delta independent., 1906-03-09
Keeping Records on TIE Fseu.

The Bureau of Animal Industry has
published . very valuable book giving
"Records Of Dairy Cows in the United
States." This publication contains
valuable information and excellent
halftone illustrations Of record cows Of
the country. It urges datrymen to
adopt better business methods on the
fsrm-a complete system Of bookkeep-
ing whereby definite knowledge Of the
sources of profit and loss may be ascer-
tanned. In no department connected
with the farm is there more need for
absolute data than in the dairy. While
village merchants and grocers, for ex-
ample average about alike In their
knowledge Of their businesses, their
prices and profits being nearly equal,
the records show that there are pro-
gressive and unprogressive dairymen,
one making q good profit while his
next door neighbor with the same soil
and market may be losing money. The
difference in their, profits therefore
must be accounted for largely by the
difference in the intelligence put Into
their business. Experts of the Depart
ment of Agriculture believe that one
fourth of the cows in the entire coun.
try kept for milk do not pay for the
cost Of keeping and nearly one.fourth
more fail to yield an annual profit. The
object of the book issued by the Bureau
is to show dairymen the importance of
keeping records complete enough SO
that it will be possible to avoid the
Of Improbable animals and
to bring the dairy industry of the coun-
try up to paying basis.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-09
IN Automatic Watering Pot.

German publications have been do
scribing very useful automatic water
ing can which the housewife might
adopt to care for otherwise neglected
plants.
A thick, untwisted cotton wick about
feet long Is inserted In q rubber OF
glass tube about three feet long and Of
" inch bore. which il bent lin U shape,
one leg longer than the other, the
wick being allowed to project at both
ends. The short end Of the frh" ''
left In pail Of water over night. while
the wick takes up the water from the
pail until It IL saturated.
In the morning, the pail may bs
The Delta independent., 1906-03-09

not been considered valuable lor Wnsat
raising.
Tho introduction Of macaroni wheat
into the United States came about
through the pilgrimage to Europe and
Asiatic Russia in 1899 Of Mark A.
Carleton, of the Department OF Agri-
culture, (then the assistant in charge
of cereal investigation.) He waa sent
there by the Secretary Of Agriculture
in order to gain all possible information
in regard to macaroni wheat and to
select such varieties as would probably
succeed in the great grain regions and
especially in semi arid portions where
the ordinary bread wheats were some
times at best but an Indifferent crop.
Mr.. Carleton made thorough explora-