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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-12
clover Favorlte cover crop.

When the subject Of cover crops for
orchards is taken up at the various fruit
growers meetings it is interesting to
note that the opinion seems to be more
and more pronounced in regard to the
value OF common red clover for this pur-
pose in northern orchards. While NUM-
Der of speakers recommended other
crops, such asAveteh COW peas, soy beans
etc, nearly all agreed that clover Is
probably the best for most conditions.
The cost of seed is becoming quite an
important item on many farms where
cover crops are used for nearly every
thing. especially when sowed in the corn
fields and as a cover crop in orchards.
One farmer mentioned his clover seed
bill as amounting to nineteen dollars last
year. No doubt 1t would pay some OF
these farmers to. let a patch of clover
ripen for seed They could be threshed
out in n rough-and-ready manner for
home use. Even the chaff without spe-
eial threshing or winnowing will give
good results sown in young orchards
after the close of cultivation. say in
july. and plowed under the following
spring
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-12

the<eorn with hot tar to prevent digging
up by crows. When trimming orchards
tar is useful for applying to wounds aft
er cutting the limbs When pruning
vines it is also good practice to apply
tar to the wounds. adding TO the tar
about three times its weight sof powdered
slate or some saeh substance and apply
with an old knife. Ia medical treatment
of farm animals tar is Il faNodte rem
edy with some farmers. II Is useful in
the foot troubles of cattle, sheep and
horses and Is recommended as pre-
yentiYe of grub in the head of sheep
smeanng the tar on the nose. II Is also
given internally to horses and cattle
using one-half to two ounces smeared
on the tongue. Dissolved in water and
used to sprinkle. plants it serves as re-
pellant for many kinds Of insects.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18
Treating a Stained Wall.
Keith "a Maoazine

- helCn MagdZln0. .s.aSg.. - -
j Just why stain acts as it does on
the water color that is applied over it
I never could tell, and it does no partic-
ular good that I can see to ascertain
the cause of the stain. Most all stains
are caused by the action of water, no
matter how it got there. IF it is not
treated in some efficient way it will
come thru the water color. In the
first place, the wall must be perfectly
dry. Whatever will keep back the
stain, just as q pineknot or sap is killed
by shellac varnish, will answer no
matter what it is. There are several
liquids that will do this. Shellac will
do it, but it is too expensive for large
surface. A varnish and cheap one
at that, will do it. Oil and turpentine
paint will answer. If the ceiling is
badly stained, it will be well to coat it
all over with thin, cheap varnish.
Nothing makes as good foundation
for water color work. and by this I
mean all kalsomines, as painted sur
face, or vanished one. It is not
well to have a very porous surface to
watercolor over. [ have been
asked, many a time, will water color
cover over paints Sure, it is the very
thing. The cause Of many failures
with ceilings that are tinted is
that they have not been properly
prepared for the work. Given a good,
solid surface and properly prepared
water paint, it is only necessary to
apply the material skilfully to get a
satisfactory job One coat should be
sufficient. !
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18
ORIENTAL. RUGS PAY
Varieties of Cheap and serviceable
Eastern Floor Coverings. ~.

The problem Of oriental and domestic
rugs is an ever present puzzle to many
people, for those who solve it to- their
satisfaction are replaced by new and
perplexed seekers for knowledge.
Marion Harlond's positive opinions on
the subject will doubtless help many to
crystalline their own opinions. She
writes: , r. > ~ -
The economy of oriental rugs is one
of the chief excuses of what might
otherwise seem an extravaganza. At
$25 money is four times better in
vested in proper oriental. than the
same sum spent for domestic rug.
The small domestic at $25, whether
Brussels or velvet, is made Of less GOOD
wool, and dyed always with ani1ine
dyes, and aniline dyes invariably event.
ually eat or destroy the wool, no matter
how good the wool is at the start.
1t is possible to get fairly good
oriental rug for $25-not the finer rugs.
of course, but a rug that is presentable.
And when you We got it you have rug
made of better wool, dyed with vege,
table dyes, a rug that will outlast your
$50 domestic rug four times, and instead
of deteriorating will constantly inn
prove as it grows older and older-and
always increase in value.
There. are several kinds of eastern
rugs that are better at $25 or there
abouts than. Others: The Shirvan is i,
very good rug and often can be picked
UP in good colors and designs at $40 TO
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18
Bricks for Home Building.

Not only in color, but in their adap-
tation to, every style Of curve, in wall
and perch, arch and balcony, the bricks
of today seem among the most at
tractive Of materials. They are so
readily combined in use with stone and
concrete, terra Gotta and iron, that
there is no end to the charming effects
to be secured in a building wherein
they are the chief materials.
by the present high price Of lumber
brought 50 close to that in brick that
it is really worth while for. home build
ers to, pause before committing them
selves to the former. i.
Let anyone walk thru new city,
such as is, for instance, the western half
of st. Louis, and, if before unfamiliar
with what has recently been accom-
plished in the architectural uses Of
brick, he will be treated to a succession
Of surprises as he discovers to what an
extent bricks have been made to minis,
ter to the ever growing national appre-
citation Of the beautiful.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18

lonial ma tel requires only two candle
sticks Whetheir" soff, brass Or silver, and
possibly an old luster pitcher or piece
of rare old porcelain The rough-stone
mantelais relieved by plaster cast or
two a dull rich pottery vase and an
old Roman brass lamp. Pottery, brass,
artistic glass, a vase or two Of flowers,
never too much Of anything; in fact,
as little as possible to take away. the
look Of baroness, and. always something
that is worth while in itself and not
merely as a space-filler are desired.
Few original suggestions may be offered
for the space, over the mantel. It must
be a mirror-an artistic one-a picture,
a group of pictures, or a cast. What
else is there, and,what is there more
beautiful This spot must be carefully
studied: and ones choicest treasures
placed there, for 1t is one of great
prominence. Strength, beauty and In
dividuality must charact all that
is placed there. The gilt mirrors are
always beautiful and particularly ,ap-
propriate over colonial mantel, while
some of the plaster bas-reliefs, large
etchings and beautiful paintings and
photographs are, always a delight. In
grouping beware Of a square effect
which would emphasize too much the
lines of the fireplace. Allow the lines
of the group to slant in slightly as they
approach the ;:cornice, keeping always
strong central point for the group.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18
LIVING ROOM WALLS
Quiet, Restful Effects Needed for this
- Largely Used Room.

The living room is different from any
other apartment in the house.. IN that 1t
is essentially for general service.
No other room is SO devoted to the
various interests Of the family, and it
is, in a. manner, the center Of the life
of the household.
The treatment Of its side walls, there
fore becomes at once g. different prob
lem from that of any other room, and
requires considerable taste and expert
ence in the choice of wall coverings.
ffThe: paper of the room in which we
live - says a, writer, has silent but
Irresistible influence upon us.
Admitting this, paper OF some quiet,
restful design and hue should be used
for the living-room. The figure should
not be large and assertive, because If
we are to occupy the room for any
length of time we soon tire. Of bolster
GUS pattern. The small figure is also Of
an advantage in case there are pictures
to be hung, for nothing SO detracts from
the value and beauty of picture as q
riot Of color spread about on the wall.
Usually the apartment chosen for the
living-room has plenty Of light and
natural warmth, but even so, some Of
the luminous colors, such as reds, .yel-
lows, or deep greens, can be used to
advantage.
A frieze is not necessary unless the
ceiling is high, and If, instead, plate
rail is used two-thirds Of the way uI
the wall, a very eozy effect can be
obtained vs. 81.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18

base board, are hinged SO that they
hang loose and fat when the bed is
closed up under a shelf, from which q
curtain may be hung. Two straps Of
leather or webbing buckled to one side
Of the frame, to be carried over and
fastened on the opposite side, by a tie
hitch, keeps the mattress and clothing
IN place. In a small apartment one IS
glad to have the use Of the floor space.
Glass shelves are such an improve
ment. have recently remodeled the
bath room in our house and have sub
stituted glass for the shelving therein,
and also for the shelves in the little
closet that opens out Of the bath room.
The glass is SO easily kept clean and
always looks SO nice, and one can see
more readily what is on the different
shelves. For the pantry and refrige.
rator or wherever food is kept, glass
shelves are also best because most SAM
tary. The heavy glass made for this
purpose is not expensive and is quite
satiSfactOry E g +. 49, r. =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18
JEiFFERSON'S KIND HEART
Rather than Disappoint a Little Bow
Rip Gave Him Seat on the Stage.
Francis Wilson in Scrihnor

Francis Wilson in Scribner's.
While we were talking there in the
'boxofflce, l saw a little boy peeping in
at the door,. I called to him and asked
him to shake hands with Mr.. Jefferson.
The boys mother followed, and was
elated to find her son chatting with
d" Rip Van Winkle.' She explained
that the boys father had told him ali
about Washington Irving's Grip Of the
Catskll! and had given him book
himself. ~
Now said the mother, pointing to
Mr.. Jefferson, "this is rip: he
doesn't look like a man anybody would
drive out into the mountains. does heqD
And while the little fellow pondered
the matter, Mr. Jefferson IS sons and T
begged" Rip to discard his ferocious
aspect and assume a guileless air if he
had 1t, MOTTO please to look like a
mountalneer whom no one would dream
OF driving out into fearful storm.
The most; aniable of men, he was never
mo more amlable than that day. He bub-
bleds over with good humor. Here.
them. was. one cause Of his great sue
cess-all his attractive personal char
acterlstics he carried over into his dra-
matte portrayals and by his delicate and
| human delineation Of the character of
the sweet dispositioned Dutchman, by
the rare skill of his acting, he had be-
come a classic along with the works of
Washington Irving, Dickens and Cole
man, to whose creatures Of the brain
| Joseph Jefferson has lent personality. a
realization never to be disassociated
from him or from them. III :
Presently the mother returned in de-
spair to tell her boy she could not pro,
cure seat, and he was not to see the
play after all. The boys sobs at.
tracted Mr.. Jefferson's attention and
with God bless his little soul! >
both mother and son were conducted
to the stage, where they were to witness
the play from the wings. How she will
1 tell about it for all time, and how in
creaslngly proud the little boy will fee
| to have been so honOradt .G0'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18
HIS GOLDEN WEDDING
Oldest Court Clerk Celebrated with His
s. Bride and Guests of so Years AGO.
PHILADELPHIA. Ino,,irer

Philadelphia Inquirer
At the golden wedding celebration
Thursday. night Of Colonel Samuel Bell.
eleven of the guests at the original we'd
ding ceremony, fifty years ago. sat down
at the center table with Colonel and Mrs
Bell at the supper which followed the re-
-ception.
They seemed like the bridal party of
half a century ago, for several brides
maids and ushers were among the num-
Der. The colonel as everybody calls
him, altho he is past his 10Th year.
seemed much younger than many Of his
guests. and before the evening closed
more thant200 of his friends had congrat-
ulated him at his. residence, 26s South
Sixteenth street. s8,s H
# Colonel Bells clerk Of the United
States circuit court for the eastern dis
trict of Pennsylvania, and also United
States commissioner.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18
Green in Empire Styles.

In furnishing an empire room, the
decorators have, little by little, led
themselves to believe that what is
known as an Empire green is the only
shade Of green that is correct. On the
contrary, green was used in the period
of the Empire simply because it was
in pleasing contrast with mahogany and
brass. Any green which harmonizes
with the shade Of woodwork used in
an Empire room, is permissible. If
the mahogany is dark, a dark green
if light, light green, so long as it is
warm in tone. ....t - ..Es5@
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18

BY special arrangement with Glenn
L. Saxton, architect 7st-732 Andrus
building, a complete set OF plans and
specifications Of this house, lnclud-
Ing one set OF blue prints. will be
furnished at MIR. Saxton's office for
SIS. These will be complete In every
detail. MIR. Saxton Will also furnish
to The journal readers for 81
beautiful, practical and helpful book
Of plans. entitled "AmerIcan DWELL
ings," of houses ranging from $500
up Portfolio No. z. of residences
costing from $4,000 to $4,000, 5oc;
portfolio No. 8, Of stores. banks and
churches, soc. A church portfolio
will also be given free to any read
err Of The Journa upon appIlca-
tIon to the architect.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18

This! This Is an unusually well arranged
large iving room Which, has petn se
seat and open stairway. The rooms are
all liberal sized and well lighted. Sec
ond story contains three large rooms,
besides bath and closets. Full basement
Z feet deep. First story feet, sec
ond story 8x6 feet. Rooms in second
story finished full height, closet space
cuts off low part Of ceiling. Size 90
feet wide by % feet deep. First story
finished in birch, second story pine to
paint.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18
Honernaking Pointers,

Ugly furniture, that cannot be put
aside from reasons of economy, may be
rendered more attractive if covered
with slips Of cretonne in good colors
and designs Or, the linen tafeta in
Powered designs may be made up, but
the cost by the yard Of this material is
more than the cretonne. Linen is also
printed now in tapestry patterns and
colorings, and makes pleasing slip
covers for furniture. i.ss
I used to think. that small bedroom,
especially on sweeping day, was about
the hardest thing had to contend with,
but since. I have hinged the bed springs
to tho Dashboard, the small room, SO
far as sweeping is concerned, has no
terrors for me, says a writer in Good
Housekeeping. Two inverted .L'so
made of two-by-feur lumber, are
fastened, one end of the Il to the base
board, the other end to the floor, thus
forming an open frame. To the top Of
these two frames, which are abont three
feet apart, the bed springs are hinged.
The front support, two legs made of
3 two-by four lumber, the height Of the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18
HELPFUL HINTS ON BUILDING AND HOME MAKING
ARE YOU PLANNING TO BUILD?
HERE is a HOUSE TO STUDY
A story-and-a-Half Cottage.

Cost to build, exclusive Of heating
and plumbing, $1,875. BY Glenn L..
saxton, architect, suite 7sl and 1872
Andrus building, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18
Owner Leaving City.
Must Be Sold at Once.

We offer the following places at
greatly reduced prices:
5O18 AIdrIch Ave. S.-Thfs is a Groom
house with summer kitchen; gas,
bath, city water and other improve
ments, situated on large lot. 46xl29
to alley. Price $4,000. On terms.
1901 Grand Ave.-Being a 10-room
house in the best of condition, ar
ranged for two families, with city
water up and downstairs. This Is
corner lot with IS feet front on
Grand Ave. Price So, 500. On
terms.
2e1s Park Ave.-Being a duplex fiat
building, strictly modern and up-to-
date, with separate heating plants,
bath, ETC. Rental $50 per month.
Price $4,000. On very desira
BILE terms.
2725 Grand (Ave.-New 7-room one
and -one half story dwelling with
bath, hardwood floors and finish;
full line of open plumbing, including
laundry first class furnace, gas fix
lures; window shades, storm and
screen windows complete.
LOOK THESE PLACES OVER.
YALE REALTY CO.,
2O7 South Fourth Street.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18
EMPIRE TUNNEL MINING

CUMRANY
stock should be bought at
once, If you intend to get
any of this; this Is the su-
preme moment to get 1t. The
mine is showing up great ore
bodies. and shipments are in.
creasing daily and dividends
will come very soon now. It
is a great mine, and no man
living now will see 1t mined
out. Property is at George
f<,..rx. fxe>lo-.- n.d ne oaAsiI1o
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18

Col. have all the stock there is on the open
curb. and the price is low, but the quantity
will not last long. Come In Monday or early
in the week and see me, and If you live outside
write or use long distance phone tTri-State).
I also offer Arizona Copper Mt. cents Eyolu.
hon at cents, Johnson-Nicke at As. Biseoe
Coppers and others Free market letter.
@. s. DERINGER, Stock Broker,
438 Endicott Bldg, St. Paul.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18
BUILDING A FIREPL ACE
THAT WILL NOT SMOKE,
Atho Delicate Task This Can Be Accomplished with
Due Care and Knowledge The Only Rule for Mantel-
pieces Is Harmony with Their Surroundings Mantel
Ornaments Should Be Simple and Beautiful.

- HE building of fireplace 50
q thateit will draw properly is a
very delicate piece Of work, and
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-11-30
ORIGIN OF POSTAGE STAMP.

Bnrmafd's Plot Made It's Need
Plainly to be Seen.
Chicago postal officials have officially
announced that the origin Of the post
age stamp had been definitely discov-
cred after much investigation and
turning of the leaves of ancient official
folios.
The story of the origin of the mod
ern postage stamp is the tale of a lit
tie deception practiced by a serving
woman in a little inn in a remote Eng
iish country many years ago.
Rowland Hill. then postmaster n
eral Of his majesty King George w.
was doing the Haroun al Raschid act
In rural postoffices. He had stopped
one night at the little inn, which, in
the typical Eanner of English inns, had
its ale served by a pretty barmaid.
The postman. entering, announced a
letter from Australia for the wench,
and said the charge upon it amounted
to a shilling. The barmaid took it in
Der hands, and eyed both sides of the
paper. which had come half around
BE world, most wistfully. Then, wip-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-11-30

RockEFELLER, JR- large portion, either
through disappointment or calls else
where. soon leave, and thus the
class is the loser. There are young
men in the class from almost ev-
cry State in the Union; some have
come to study medicine and law, others
to work. One of them, a young man
from Nevada. who is studying engi-
neering at Columbia university, says
that the welcome given him, a total
stranger, when he entered the class
Il Sunday morning soon after his ar
rival in the city. cured him Of his home
sickness and gave him courage to re-
main and finish his three years Of
study.
Mr.. Rockefeller never tires of preach-
ing to the young men on the desirable
ity of %sociability and sincere friend.
ship. Any n coming to the class is
met at the door by either Mr.. TroxelI
the president, DR.. Foote, the vice pres
ident or one of the other officers. and
receives a handshake and a welcome
whose sincerity cannot be mistaken.
He Is ushered to a seat, introduced
to the young man sitting next to him.
and after the session is led out into the
adjoining room and introduced to Mr..
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-11-30
FARMERs' WAYS in JAPAN.
How They Live, Work and h.vc
Their Being.

How They Live, Work and kaye
Their Being.
Straw which American farmers
throw away japanese farmers would
utilize.
Whatever grows or passes to decay Is
of value to him, he managing to get
along n be happy and contented On
very little.
One who is the possessor of a horse
n cart Is considered to be wealthy.
1t seems very odd to us, but most of the
horses belonging TO the wear
shoes made OF rice straw, even the
clumsiest horses.
A farmer taking goods to market will
take extra shoes with him to reshoe the
horse in the event OF one pair wearing
out. The shoes are tied around the
ankle with straw rope made of rice
straw, braided so that they form a sole
for the foo about half an inch thick.
The average shoe usually lasts about
eight miles of travel.
In Japan in former times it was usual
to measure the distance Dy the number
of shoes it took TO cover the distance.
The horses hat and harness is also
made of the rice straw.
They are too poor to buy harness like
American farmers would have.
The farmers wear shoes, hats and
rain coats made of rice straw.
The japanese farmer usually dwells
in a comfortable, inviting, faultlessIy
clean home, without a particle of dust
or dirt.
The transparent paper walls of his
house, made of bark from the mits1-
mata shrubs, floods his dwelling with
light and keeps out the wind.
He enjoys good food served in dainty
but inexpensive dishes made of native
woods.
Even In the houses of the poorest
there are no visible signs of poverty.
There is nd squalor in agricultural
Japan. The humblest peasant farmer
is clean, Industrious and comfortable.
The area of fence corners abandoned
on many American farms to wild mus
tard, pig weed, ETC., would furnish a
comfortable living to a Japanese farm
er.
In Japan, when a Japanese farmer
permits a telegraph pole to be erected
on his land, he has made a great con-
cession to modern reform.
Only the exceedingly rich have fences
around their farms. Not because OF the
cost OF the fence, but the value of the
ground the post and picket would con
sumo.
If a border Is required 1t is custom
airy to plant mulberry trees.
A farm laborer only receives from 10
to 10 cents a day and rice, but. never
theless, Is happy and contented.