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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09
Fertilizers For Strawberries.

AT the experiment fruit farm expert
ments with fertilizers for strawberries
have given only negative results. In
1908, thirteen plats of one-fortieth acre
each were planted to strawberries,
twelve plats with different fertilizers
and the thirteenth a check. The soil
was good clay loan that would yield
about forty bushels of corn per acre.
The experiment was designed to show
the effect of muriate of potash acid
phosphate and cottonseed meal nitro
gem singly and in various combina-
tons. The plants were set in the
spring and given thorough tillage, and
good stand was secured. Expert
growers examined the plats in fruit
during the two following years, and of
the many who examined them only
one man was able to distinguish which
was the unfertilized plat. A record of
the yield of the different plats was
kept, and no pronounced differences
appeared. The unfertilized plat gave
Slightly better results than some of the
fertilized plats, but the results as a
whole were negative. indicating that
this soil did not require manuring for
Strawberries.
In 1905 the experiment was repeated
in a poor light-colored gravelly clay.
The plats will bear next season, but
in the growth of the plants no differ
ences have been observed in the vari-
Gus plats.
A successful market gardener at
Knoxville uses the strawberry as q
renovating crop for soils that have
been devoted to such vegetables as
make a heavy draft on fertility. After
two or three years in such crops as
cabbage he plants a field to strawber-
rles, fruits them two or three years,
then plows them under, and finds the
soil improved by the process.-Profes-
sor Charles A. Keffer.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09
The Care of Fowls.

We may learn much from natures
laws as to how best to feed and care
for our hens, at times when conditions
are such as to deprive them of things
needed.
1t is known that when left to them
selves hens lay the most eggs during
the spring and summer months, sea-
sons when bright days and grassy
lawns, with fresh air, make all living
beings look happier.
The hens have the freedom of the
fields and hustle about. gathering bits
of grass here and there, and leaving
only long enough to go to the house
to lay.
We can learn from this that similar
conditions must be made to exist dur
ing the winter months if we expect
the hens to lay.
The house must be warm, the
scratching shed must be bright and
clean, and the food must be whole
some and so varied that the appetite
will not lag.
Grains should be fed always in the
scratching shed, and the hens must be
kept busy from daylight till dark.
Those that begin first and work the
longest are sure to be the ones that
lay the most eggs.-Home and Farm.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09
DO Won Know the Larers !?

If you do not know which of your
hens are laying and which are not,
you have failed to learn one of the
most expensive items in the cost of
keeping fowls.
In a flock of fifty hens if ten are poor
layers, the cost of their keeping must
be deducted from the profit derived
from those that do lay.
We should study our hens and learn
to select those that will lay. and all
others should be sent to market.
1t is not difficult to learn which are
good layers. They are those with
bright, sparkling eyes, red combs and
lively movements. Those that hustle
around and sing from morning till
night They do not get overfat, but
remain in a good, healthy condition.
and are the kind that make poultry
keeping profitable.
Watch the flock, study them closely
and Gull out those that do not helm
to pay the expense bllls.-Home and
Farm.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09
Fermented Cotton Seed For Hogs. !:

Bulletin 7s, of the Texas Station,
at College Station, is on feeding fer.
melted cottonseed meal to hogs. The
conclusions, from careful experiments,
are:
First: A comparison Of the results
OF this experiment with those Of other
stations at which cottonseed neal was
fed in the ordinary way, indicates
that cottonseed meal may be used in
larger quantities and for longer periods
when fermented and fed in a slop, than
when fed without being fermented.
Second: The report of feeders who
have used cOttonseed meal for hogs
indicate that a light feed of cottOnseed
meal may be continued indefinitely,
and that the consumption of green feed
lessons the danger of death from feed
ing cottonseed meal
Third: In this trial the hogs were
yard-fed during the hot summer sea-
son, consequently they were under con-
ditions making the trial as severe as
possible. Under such conditions fer
menting cOttonseed meal does not en-
tirely remove its injurious effect when
fed to hogs.
Fourth: The results of this expert
ment show that for the first forty
three days of the feeding the mixture
containing cOttonseed meal and corn
gave larger and cheaper gains than the
straight corn ration, while during the
second period of forty days the results
were reversed. This leads to the sug-
gestion that, to improve a corn ration,
it would be advisable to add cottonseed
meal to it for about forty days, pre-
ferably, for other reasons also, during
the first forty days of the feeding.
Fifth: The hogs that received cot
tonseed meal as a part of their ration
in this trial showed less fat and more
lean mea: in the carcass.
Sixth: The carcasses Of the hogs that
received cottOnseed meal, contrary to
the previously expressed opinion of
the packers, were firmer, and therefore
more acceptable to them than those of
the corn-fed hogs.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09
HOW to KIN the Borers.

A contributor to the Practical Fruit
Grower gives the following receipt for
killing the borer and other tree grubs:
The best wash 1 have found to pre-
vent the peach trees worst enemies
borer and woody aphis-is made as fol-
lows: Put in eight gallons of water as
much soda as it will dissolve; then add
one gallon of homemade soap (seft
soap is BEST, and a half-gallon Of to-
bacco juice. Then slack lime as for
other washes, and mix together. Wash
trees from roots to limbs. The wash
should be thin for small trees. so as it
can be put on about a sixth of an
inch. If little salt is added the wash
will stay on longer. / use salt for old
trees. This wash is sure death to the
young borers that have not got under
the bark yet. The best time to wash
is June, about the time the moth de-
posits the eggs that produce the borers.
The above wash applies to apple trees
but is too strong for cherry trees.
The past five years I planted 1000
peach trees. Most all made a healthy
growth. Most of them were set on
new cleared timber land where borers
are the worst. Seven died by planting,
six were broken off in cultivating,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09
Curing Meat.

AS this is the special season for
curing meat, and as we have received
calls for information on the matter,
we shall row discuss ,he business.
A famous and excellent recipe for
curing meat is this: TO one gallon OF
water take one and a half pounds IF
salt, one halfround Of sugar one-half
ounce of saltpeter, one-half ounce Of
potash.
This gives the ratio; in it the pickle
can be increased to any quantity de-
sired
The ingredients named are to be
boiled together until the dirt rises to
the top and is skinned off. Then
throw what has thus been prepared
into a vessel to cool; when it is cool
pour it over the beef or pork.
The meat must be we'll covered with
the pickle, and should not be put down
for at least two days after killing,
during which time it ought to be
slightly sprinkled with powdered salt
peter; this removes all the surface
blood, leaving the meat fresh and
clean.
The boiling of the pickle is some
times omitted. 1t is to be remembered.
however, that the boiling purifes the
article, throwing off, as it does, the.
dirt always apt to be found in salt
and sugar.
This recipe has only to be fully tried
to prove its superiority over the COM
mon way of dealing with the case.
Once thus tried, it is not likely to be
abandoned "The meat" says one who
has put it to the test, sis unsurpassed
for sweetness, delicacy and freshness
of color. Home and Farm.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09
SOUTHERN :. FARM : NOTES.
d-D ODD
T0PcS INTEREST THPANTER SToTMAHAN0 TRUCK GROWER

five killed by borers. where the first
year the paper wrappings came off,
seven by strings being tied too tight
around the trees to hold the paper
wrapping on the first year. The trees
were twice as thick above the string
which killed them. This proves that
the sap goes up in sap wood and in
descending between the bark and sap
wood if checked causes an abnormal
growth.
Young trees should not be trimmed
in the fall or winter, as it makes a
nesting place for mice and rats, who
will feed upon the bark and roots of
the trees.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09
A portralt Of Interent.

NO other portrait has so great an
appeal as the lovely and pathetic
Afkeness of Keats which Severn made
during long night vigil some three
weeks before the end. This drawing
ghas been severally spoken Of as hay.
ding been made the night before
Keats death, the early morning fc,-
flowing the afternoon: of his deceass
SAs a matter Of fact, the original
(thoua! some Of the reproductions
are without it) has the inscription in
SSevern's writing, "2Sth January,
O'Clock mig. Drawn to keep meanwhile
"a deadly sweat was on him; all this
night From William Sharps The
gPortraits Of Keats" IN the Century
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09
Salt on Asparagus.

Increased yields of asparagus are Sc.
cured at the Arkansas Experiment Sta
ton by applying common salt at the
rate of 1000 pounds to the acre. Sailed
areas produce 49, per cent. more than
the unsalted. Salt was applied the
preceding summer and the following
season salt was again put on at the
rate of two pounds per square yard.
applied in two equal applications at in.
teryals of twenty days.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09
TW0 OF A KIND.

A reckless young chauffeur Of XII
Was speeding his automobiel.
When a venturesome calf
Tried to use half
OF the road. Now he is vieI
A handsome young maiden Of Isle
Resolved to be dressed up in st4sIe;
So she purchased Isle hose.
Lisle shoes and Isle close.
Then wondered what made the mon
smisle.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09
@1OO Reward. @1OO.

The readers ofthis paper will be
learn that there is at least one dr.
ease that science has been able to
its stages, and that is Catarrh. Hal
Cure is the only positive cure nov
the medical fraternity. Catarrh b'
stitutional disease, requires a CON
treatment. Halls CatarrhCure is t.
nally acting directly upon the bloS
cous surfaces of the system, theret
ing the foundation of the disease,
the patient strength by building
stitution and assisting nature in
work. The proprietors have so mi
its curative powers that they o41el
bred Dollars for any casethat it fs
Send for list of testimonials. Adj
F. J. CHENEY & Co., tt
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for co
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09
MInerva,a Wisdom.

The following sanecdote is being
told Of Miss Helen Goula: Miss
Gould, who is noted for her wit, re-
Gently entertained, at luncheon a party
Of little girls from some charitable
Institution Afterwards, Miss Gould
showed the children about her house,
pointing out some of It's interesting
contents.
This" she said,- stopping before "a
bronze in the hall, !" is-.a statue of
Minerva"
WAS she marrled?" asked "a little
girl
"oh no my dear" replied Miss
Gould you know Minerva was Cod
.desscof Wisdom. -Harper's Weekly.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09
How II Worked.

When L first came to Kansas
found that the State had no G
Jury system 7 thought surely I
beyond the limits of civilian
said Col. Bill Hackney the other
so 1 Immediately became a re
er and started an agitation for
creating Grand Jug,ies. I was
to the Legislature two or three |
and at each session tried to
Grand Jury law through. but !
Then went to the Senate.
couple Of terms and kept U
fight, but failed.
Then as a member of the
house for couple Of terms I
my influence in favor OF a {
Jury bill every time one shove
Finally, after seventeen yea
ceaseless toll, I was amply re
ed. A Grand Jury Law was p
I went home happy. 7 nad he'll
do something to protect the
of the people.
In order to see how the
worked the people Of my own
where the agitation had been Il
cest, had a Grand Jury called
was the first man indicted. "
cused Of betting on election
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09
Cures RheumatfsVn and CataFrf--EFedfei
Sent Free.

Sent Free.
Send no money--simply write and
Botanic Blood Balm at our expense. J
tanic Blood Balm g. b. B.) kills or
stroys the poison in the blood which eau
tie awful aches in back aad shout
blades, shifting pains, difficulty IN NOV
fingers, toes or legs, bone pains. swo,
muscles and joints Of rheumatism, or
foul breath, hawking, splitting, dropping
throat, bad hearing, specks flying
fore the eyes, all played out feeling OF
tarrh. Botanic Blood Balm has cured l
dreds, Of cases of 80 or 40 years stant
after doctors, hot springs and patent N
cines had all failed. Most Of these CT
patients, had taken Blood Balm as a las
sort. 1t is especially advised for chrt
deep-seated cases. Impossible fer any
to suffer the agonies or symptoms Of
matism or catarrh while or after ia
Blood Balm. 1t makes the blood pure
rich, thereby giving healthy blood SUI
Cures are permanent and not q patching
Drug stores, 81 per large bottle. samJ
Blood Balm sent free and prepaid, slsOi
ial medical advice by describing your
BILE and writing Blood Balm Co., A*l
Ga,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09
TERRIBLE SCALY ECz
EruptiOns Appeared on Chest, q
and Neck Were All Broken
Cured by CutiCura.

81 had an eruption appear on ]
and body and extend upwards ar
wards, SO that my neck and face
broken out; also. my arms and 7
limbs as far as the knees. l
thought it was prickly heat. ]
scales or crusts formed where ii
ing out was. Instead of going {
stefan I Purchased complete t
of the Cuticura Remedies, in VIII
greaS faith, and all was satisfac
year or two later the eruption
again, only a little lower, but
had time to spread / procured
supply of the Cuticura Remedies,
tinued their use until the cure
plete. l. l. now five years since
attack, and have not seen any
return. l have more faith in
Remedies or skin diseases than
l know of. Emma E. Wilson,
Iowa, Oct. :, 1906"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09
A REPEATER

Nell permitted him 70 kiss me o.
condition that he would not mentio.
it to any one.
Belle-And he did?
Nell-Well-er-he reyeaaed It IL
very next Philadelphia LIE
ger.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09
HAD He EEEN Irs

Geraldine-Pa is always kicking
about something.
Gerald-Not always; sometimes he
kicks something.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09

We have clients vino wish to purchase, for
investment, timber, coal mineral, phosphate
and farm lands and property in growing
towns. Send full description, location price.
English American Loan & Trust Co.. Real
Estate Dept, Atlanta, Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion; never fails. Sold by
Druggists. Mail orders promptly filed
by DR.. Detchon Charlottesville, Ind. 81.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09

The poet Tennyson died with volume
of Shakespeare IN his hand
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09

THE WOES OF THE YOUNG NJ. D.
THAT case Of Jiggers' seems a
very stubborn one"
Eyes, I've only got five dollars out
OF him SO far. "-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09

A Guaranteed Cure For Piles.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding Piles.
Druggists are authorized to refund money IL
PazoOintmentfails to cure in 6 to14 days. SOC
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09

Bacon valued at $50 1000, 900 was imported
by Great Britain in 1904.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09

Numerous arrests of editors in the Rus
sian provinces continue.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09

There are no newsboys in Spain.
sell neWspapers on the street.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09

High-born Siamese walk
elbow joint turned inward
thumbs out.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09

Nearly 5000 miles of railroad WI
here during 1905.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09

To Cure a Cold in One Dag
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Druggists refund money if it fails to
w. Groves signature on each box.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09

Englands first spinning whe
worked by electricity mas been
Pendlebury,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09

Abraham Lincoln was nine years old
when his mother died.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use Of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer, so Observation-Disclosures
DR.. R.H. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch St., Phila., Pa
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-09

for byc worth OF leading IV6 novelties IN Ohoio'
- y est Garden Seeds. I's worth OF Universal Pre-
- MUM Coupons tres with every order.
bOLdIAhO'5 SEED STORE, BALTIMORE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04
BUENA VISTA, VA.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.)
BUENA VISTA, VA. March s.--Mr.
and Mrs. w. It. Baxton are spending the
week in Richmond
Mrs. G. W. Randolph is visiting rea-
tives in Lexington.
Miss Julia Willis and Miss Mary Richie
son have Just returned from n picitsan;
visit to Misc Lille Smith, in Grcenville.
Va.
Misses Pauline Embree and Ethel Pear.
sail returned recently from visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Embree in Bristol.
Va They were called home on account
of the Illness OF their grandmother, Mrs.
Pcarsalii whose condition Is but slightly
improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. showaltcr returned
to the city yesterday after II ten days
tour through Pennsylvania, New York
and Maryland.
The-Fcbruary term of the Corporation
Court adjourned early last week ON ac-
count of the fact that Judge Henry
w. Holt had to appear Thursday III an
important case In the Supreme Court
at Richmond A nuni,er OF eases we:G
carried over for the next term.
Or. G. q. Coleman paid a flying visit
to Richmond last week. 9
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04

are arriving at the Homestead every day
in large numbers. There is now a COM
pany OF more than 20 people. and, regard
less OF the yet cool atmosphere, golf is
universally played.
In March and April the number a. The
hotels here aggregates go or more, but
the requests for cottages and rooms sug-
gests more people than ever before.
Among the. most recent arrivals at the
hotels are: Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.. Green,
Mr.. and Mrs. I. l.. Collins and J. j Ma
honey. OF atasachuset1s; NJ. :: Erady,
Miss E RI. Bennett Charles B. Judson,
Miss Edith II. Hull. Miss Cleveland, Mr..
and Mrs. George C. Gordon, Mr.. and Mrs.
a. Abraham, Miss Hardwie, Miss Leigh
man and Mr. and Mrs. j. r. Marshall.
OF New York State; Mr.. and Mrs. T. Ii.
Shevln, Of New Jersey. Mr.. and Mrs.
George P. Gentlemen. of .ttspurg, Pa;
Mrs, r. G.. Goodman and Mrs j. II.
Mitchell. OF Toronto, Canada: Miss Ger
trude Reagan and Mrs. W. II. Hammond,
OF Baltimore. Md. and Mr.. and Mrs. w.
a. Mason, of Chicago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04
Society In
williamsburg
tspeolnl 10 The DEMONSTRATION,

Especial to The Times-n rspatoh.)
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. March a,'The
most important social event of the week
was the reception given by the members
OF the Kappa Sigma Fraternity at their
new house on Palace Green Wednesday
evening. Large numbers OF students and
young people from the city were Invited.
Those present were Mrs. Lyon G. Tyler,
Miss sue HundIey, Misses Julia nndAIiz-
Bio Tyler. Misses Pinkie, Agnes, 1latii-
erine and Pnttie Morecock, Misses Mary
and Lucille Foster, Miss Annie Ruiiin
Misses Louise and Virginia Harrison,
Misses Lotena and Margaret DAILY
Mrs. Moncurc, Miss Lizzie Mead, Miss
Harriet Hankins. Misses l3eulah and Edna
Brooks. Miss Nab. Stubs. Miss Jean Mer-
Ger, Miss Catherine Geddy, Miss Bessie
Lamb and Miss Emily Christian.
Mrs II. NJ. Phillips, Mrs. II. II. Geddy
Mrs p, T. southall and Mrs. Lightfoot
acted as chaperones.
The gentlemen present were: Professors
Crawford and Coffey, Mr.. II. M. philips
and Messrs c. ]. Driver, H. n. Tucker
j. VS. Mitchell. Jr., NJ. and f. w. Lew s.
il. w. GHult, j. Goodwin. w. u. SETTLE,
Il. f. West, G.. j. Durphy, j n. Blanoh-
ard Spencer Lane, G.. g. Aaniiir.. !. t.
Christian. II. O'Keefe. o. Il. watson, W..
u. NeNcOfllD. u. Ct. Nillte- ~. J. =.
Shcwincke, Floyd Hughes Jr., q. A.
Douell, H. S. Foster, Jr.. Cyrus Hankins,
]. w. Helm, j. Tyler Ellis. Julien Miller
and r.. +. Hynson.
Midshlpman William Harriss Booth, son
OF Dr. f. g. Booth, who has Just grad
uated from the United States Naval Acad-
envy. ut Annapolis, is at home with his
parents for a short holiday before going
Off on a cruise on the battleship Texts
Bishop A. NJ. Randolph, of the South
nrn Diocese of Virginia, will visit Bruton
Church May 9th, when the rite of con-
firmatfon will be administered. The bish--
ops visit will be later this year tl.an
usual
Miss Ida Henley recently visited her
sister, Mrs. Eugene irving, in HAMPTON.
Mrs. Jean Mercer is visiting her sister,
Mrs II. C. Lightfoot, in Newport News.
MIR. J. w. Gossman, formerly a student
of William and Mary, is visiting friends
here.
Mrs, Burroughs, Wild has been spend
ing several months with her mother, Mrs.
Florence Maupin, has returned to her
home near Washington.
Mr. Thomas Gore, who was recently
operated upon for appendicitis in ST.
James Hospital, Newport News, has re-
turned home, having almost wholly re-
covered.
Miss Ethel Bowen, who has been the
guest of Miss Virginia Braithwaite. has
returned to her home in Hampton
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04
PEOPLE IN CAROLINE
Especial to The Times. Dispatch

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
BOWLING GREEN. VA. March g.
bliss Bessie Ryland, Of Richmond, has
returned nome, after pleasant visit
10 her cousin. Miss Frances Brooke
Broaddiis.
air. Nathaniel Winston. Of Louisa. Is
spending nornc time with his sister, Mrs.
L.. r. Wright.
Mrs. joel Haines has gone to lBaltlmore
aud New York, where she will remain
fur Two weeks
pr. and Mrs. l.. Z. Martin were In
Richmond this week.
Prof. =. II. Phelps and wife and Miss
Reed. of the Bowling Green Seminary,
~ere IN Ashland this week, attending
tbs funeral Of Mrs, Mary Reed Elnco,
who was the mother OF Mrs, Phelps.
Aiiss Bessie Jones left this week for a
tWo weeks trip 10 Baltimore.