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The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
Marjorie in Church.

Marjorie is a very little girl, and
consequently she is all the time hav-
ing new experiences. This suramer
she has seen the circus for the first
time, and shortly after that thrilling
experience she made her first appear
ance at church.
She was very much interested in
the service. During the morning serv.
ice they sang that beautiful hymn, "a
Consecrated Cross I'll Bear" to which
she listened with a very earnest little
face.
When she was asked how she en-
joyed going to church, she said:
81 heard 'em singing about a bear,
but I didn't see it. 1t was a Grated
cross-eyed bear, too, and they didn't
have that kind at the circus"
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12

BECAME AT ONCE POPULAR.
Motor Boat Has Made Really Marvel.
Gus Progress.

1t would be difficult to tell who first
thought of putting a gasoline motor
into a boat; probably the idea occur
red almost simultaneously to a num-
Der of persons in various localities,
but it is safe to say that these pio-
progress which the new power was
destined to make in a few short years,
says the Metropolitan Magazine. 1t
is, in fact, only five or six years since
the motor boat became a practical
proposition, but in that time it has
pursued a steady course of conquest
until now not only is its victory over
the sailboat practically complete, but
steam also has been vanquished in all
but the larger powers, and even in
these the gasoline motor looms up as
a dangerous competitor in the near
future. Already the rapid-fire musket-
ry of it's open exhaust fills our har.
bors and resounds along our streams.
From Alaska to Florida, and from
Maine to California, wherever naviga-
BILE waters exist and civilization has
reached, the s~wift-moving modern
craft may be seen performing it's func-
tons of business or pleasure. In the
commerce of our canals and upon in
land waters generally it is now pre-
dominant, and even in our coastwise
service it is making its way. The
~transoceanic traffic alone remains the
u%ndisputed domain of steam, and the
successful crossing of the Atlantic by
the Gregory, a gasoline propelled tor
pedo boat of American construction,
a few years ago, points the way to
the time when in this field also will
be involved the modern power.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12

Difference .....l90 l3S $2O.OS
How does the above showing strike
the farmer reader who eve investi-
gated the subject? Bear in mind that
the test was not between improved va
varieties. The seels of each were
supplied by a grower, or scotsman, in
full confidence that his would prove
to be n of the best. True it is that
some of the varieties included among
the poorest" may have been no bet
ter than ordinary, unsolicited seed.
But the value of the test is in no wise
affected. On the contrary, it is a les
Sol to the farmer who realizes the i'm
p~ortance of planting the best variety,
but who does not conduct the work
of selecting in a scientific way.
1t will be interesting to compare the
economic results Of two cotton-grow-
ers, n of whom plants only the most
productive and the other the least
productive of the % competing vari-
cites: The difference in value of prod
uct per acre in favor of the best va
iiOtiSo was YAO.OO. oupDOSe we dllOW
$40 per acre as the cost C. preparing,
planting and c%ultivating one acre of
cotton, and S. per acre for fertilizers,
making SIS in all. 1t is clear that the
$20.05 would pay the cost Of produc-
ing an acre of cotton and leave $5.08
ito the good"
Put it a little differently. Two high
~ improved and productive farms
might be fortified and cultivated ex-
actly alike in every particular for
ten years, excepting that on one farm
the best variety only is planted, and
on the other farm only the poorest va
riety is planted. The result would be
that the one farm would produce $40
per acre in excess of the other. or
enough to pay all expenses of prep
aration, cultivation and fertilization
mot including cost of picking).
Or suppose two farmers, of equal
skill and industry, should each plant
and cultivate 100 acres of exactly the
same highly productive quality of land.
and with the same kind and amount of
fertilizer, in precisely the same man.
ner, for a period Of ten years, with
the single difference that one plants
seed of the best attainable variety of
cotton, and the other plants of the
poorest of the varieties tested each
year. 1t is clear that the farmer plant
ing the best variety will produce an
nually $4,000 more cotton than will
the other; or, in the ten years, $780,
900! This would be enough to buy out
the second farmers 100 acres at $50
an acre and have SIS, 900 left for other
Investments. R. Redding, ex-Direc-
tor Georgia Experiment Station.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
EMBROIDERY is MUCH USED.
Linen Coats All O~rnamented With
This Device.

Priceless hand embroidery lavlshed
on linen coats as it appears to-day
cannot help but call forth admiration.
A pattern of pronounced character and
beauty represents huge daisies whose
metals stand out in relief against the
pale green background, the centers
are of wide mesh net darned with
yellow. Curious little scrolls and con-
.yentional figures that coil among the
flowers and leaves are wrought with
linen soutache braid. The collar and
cuffs are incrusted with smaller de-
signs, as is also the bolero yoke at
the back. The full box plated skirt
accompanying this marvellous coat is
without furnishings. There is no d.
minution in the craze for Irish lace
and linen combinations. Now and
then one sees a sumptuous crochet
coat combined with white or unblee th-
ed linen. Sometimes the value of the
lace will exceed the cost Of an elegant
evening gown. A gorgeous lace coat
that played a prominent part i'll a
fashionable wardrobe during the win
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
First Sketch of Sea Fiuht.

Wetzel Hollar, eminent as an en-
graver, born at Prague, 1907, who
spent most of his life in England, was
probably the first artist tt sketch a
sea fight in action. While returning
from Tangfer, Africa, to England, the
English vessel in which he sailed in
1869, was attacked by Algerine pirates.
The conflict was desperate. The Eng
lish vessel succeeded in escaping with
II killed and II wounded. Hollar,
during the engagement, coolly employ
ed himself in sketching the scene, an
engraving of which he published.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
Potash and Lime For Peanuts.

At present prices peanuts are more
profitable than for years. Lime must
not be neglected, as it is essential to
an average yield. The pods will be
full where there is ar abundance of
potash. Do not allow a bushel of
ashes to be poured out at the back
yard, when they will do SO much in
increasing the crop Of nuts. Where
ashes can not be obtained at the rate
of so bushels per acre, then buy
to 400 pounds of German kainit. One
ton will be sufficient for five acres,
and the increase of crop in value will
far exceed this expenditure.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
.Jellied PruneS.

One-third pound prunes, two cups
cold water, one-half cup cold water,
one-half box gelatin, or "a table
spoons granulated gelatin, n cup
sugar. one-fourth cup lemon juice.
Pick over, wash aud soak prunes for
several hours in two cups cold water
and cook in same water until soft;
remove prunes; stone and cut into
quarters. Add enough boiling water
to the prune water to make two cups.
Soak gelatin in one-half cup cold wa
ter. dissolve in hot liquid, add sugar,
lemon juice, then strain, add prunes,
mold and chill. Stir twice while cook
ing to prevent prunes settling. Serve
with sugar and cream.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
The Liberty Bell.

The most celebrated bell in the
United States is that known as the
Liberty Bell" in old Independence
hall at Philadelphia. 1t was imported
from England in 1752; was cracked
by a trial stroke, and recast in Phil
adelphia by Isaac Norris. On July 4,
1776, this bell announced the signing
of the Declaration of Independence.
During it's tolling on the occasion of
the funeral of Chief Justice Marshall,
in 1885, the bell was again cracked.
Since that time it has been on exhi-
bition in independence hall.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
China,s Code,

The strong web of immemorial Gus
tom and of a traditional code of ethics
would seem to be the chief ties which
keep the Chinese fast in the social
and political frame that has come
down to them. The frame shows signs
of creaking. Who will say what may
happen, were it to give way! The
present systematic system of gov
eminent by the Manchus and an un-
regenerate Mandarinate-is, we are
told, doomed.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
Eialn SIouSeS.

The plain b1ouses with their studs
and separate collar and cuffs are III
qu%estionably more complicated to
carry out, but they are apt to look
trim and fashionable much longer
than the thin lingerie bodices and, too,
they give far more satisfactory wear,
so that they bring their own compen-
sations.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
Cotton Fertilizer.

Experience has taught the most sue
cessful cotton growers to mix 1000
pounds of acid phosphate, rs pounds
muriate of potash and 700 pounds of
c~ottonseed meal as the proper proper
tons for cotton. Acid phosphate is
of more Importance than the other ele-
ments. Mix these so as to apply as
much as 400 pounds of the acid to
each acre. An abundance Of %barnyard
manure will help loosen tough soils.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
M uIe Colts,

Every farmer should get him a good
brood mare and raise at least one mule
colt a year. The tremendous revenue
that is being paid by the south to the
north and west for mules alone is as
tonishing. A hundred million dollars is
paid out by the cotton growing sec
ton annually for mules and horses.
This estimate is far too small, and ii
actual figures were at hand to quote
from it would be found that this is the
very minimum.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
When Hogs "Stagger."

Hog Staggering is either the re-
suit of kidney worms, or some dis
cas- of the nervous system. Take
some turpentine and rub along the
back and loins. Give one ounce of
castor oil, into which you have added
eight or ten drops of ~turpentine. In
three days, if not decidedly better,
give a tablespoonful of sweet oil, into
which put three drops Of fluid extract
of nux vomica an dffteen drops OF oil
of gaultheria; give this for three days.
The above is good for any partial par
alysis in hogs.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
Richest Class In the World.

You farmers, men and women, think
yourselves too poor. You belong to
the richest class in all the world, the
land-owning class. Stick to it, even
though you do have to work hard to
hold the land, and though luxuries do
come very slowly. Those of you in the
possession of a small tract of land
should have the same ideas, the same
ambitions as he who has titled for him
hundreds and hundreds of acres of the
richest bottom lands.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
Couture lmportant.

A faultless couture, without any
doubt whatever, is a sine qua o of
the modern elegante's equipment. And
the lack of it can spoil the daintiest
toilette. The textures of the hair, it's
sheen and its snoothness of arrange
ment are the essentials. Careful
treatment, the delicate use of brillian-
tine. and the wearing of an invisible
net over careful waves a achieve all
these essentials.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
If Thew OnIy Would,

If every farmer of the south could
be persuaded to have as many cows
on his farm as he could, then the long
looked-for time would be here when
prosperity woulu spread her wings
over all this beautiful heaven-blessed
land. The fatted calf would not longer
be a figure of speech, but a veritable
reality on every homestead. Debts
would be well-nigh abolished and a
joyous content would smile on every
face.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
A Great Blessing.

So above all thing remember that
the cowpea crop is a great blessing.
1t provides pasturage to get cattle in
good shape to stand the winter, i'm
proves land, makes valuable hay, and
is profitable as a seed crop. Nothing
else can equal it and nothing else re
quires such little labor, or will grow on
such poor land.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
THE coNeo's BIG cRocoDlLEs.
Most Dreaded of the Pests OF Gen.
trail Africa.

On the giant rivers like the Nile
and the Congo there are two serious
pests, the one animal and the other
reptile. The animal is the unwieldy
hippopotamus, who is so happy
as when he is upsetting dugout Ca
noes of fisherman or warriors.
1t would seem as though he were in
league with his sinister friend he
crocodile, who is perhaps the most
dreaded pest of central Africa. The
Congo especially swarms with croco-
dies; and many a night when he
white mist settles at dusk on the
bosom of the stream, a sudden scream
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
Strictly Hypienic.

Roderick, the three-year-old hopeful
of a Chicago physician, had from The
period of his earliest understanding
been impressed that he should never
drink unfiltered water. He listened
attentively to tbs Bible story being
told him where Moses smote the rock
and the water flowed out to quencn
the thirst Of the Israelites, and inter
rupted his narrator to ask graveiyi
Was it filtered?"
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
Broom Corn,

Broom corn belongs to the sorghum
family and should be planted and culti-
waited about the same as sorghum.
The price is good If the heads of the
straw be turned down when they are
straight and stand up. While the
straw is green the top of the broom
corn is turned down so the straw will
remain united. From 600 to 700 pounds
of cleaned is about the average yield
per acre. The price is from $50 to
$50 per ton.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
Learn About Fruit and Truck.

Through the commercial club of
Huntington, Tenn, arrangements have
been made whereby the farmers of
the county will be addressed on the
first Monday in each month on the
subject Of truck farming and fruit
growing by speakers who are familiar
If you will put salt on the backs Of
your cattle, they will lick each other.
This causes the salt to strike in and
kill the grubs.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
Rape Plant For Hous.

If you were to travel from Canada
to Florida hunting for a feed to Reep
pigs and hogs in a healty condition
there is nothing that can be found Nat
will equal the rape plant. 1t will grow
in a cool climate. 1t will be ready for
stock in fifty to sixty days from time
of sowing seed. Seed can be sown in
drills and cultivated.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
Break the Land Well.

Good plowing-that is, to have land
well broken-is also essential to a
maximum corn crop. AS a rule, farm.
ers of the south do not attach enough
Importance to the thorough breaking
of the land. No work should receive
more attention that the first breaking
for a corn crop. The good results "a
be traced throughout the entire sea.
son.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
BARNARD

There will be no loss of heterogeneous
gas in mixing stable manure with acid
phosphate. If carbonate of lime be
mixed with barnyard manur the ac-
ton on the manure would cause a rap
Id escape of the ammonia, and the
barnyard manure would be greatly re-
duced In strength. The commercial
phosphates and potash can be mixed
with the manure and turned under to-
gether without any loss.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
Keep Calves Clean and prv.

1t must be remembered that calves
are easy victims to parasites and dis
eases, and as such organisms thrive in
moist, dirty and dark places, we see
it is necessary to furnish the calves
with comfortable, dry and airy quar-
tiers.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
SOUTHERN AGRICULTURE
IMPROVED COTTON SEED.
The Importance Of Careful Selection
for Planting.

A good many farmers appreciate, In
some degree, the Importance OF care
fully selecting cotton seed for plant
ing. A large number give little or no
attention to the matter, and are con-
tent to plant the same variety year
after year, only taking some pains to
save seed from the best picKings. but
very few indeed are aware of the diff
ference between the productiveness of
the best and of the poorest varieties.
The writer, while director of the
Georgia experiment station, conducted
careful field tests of varieties annually
for a period of II years. During the
ten-year period covering the years 1895
to 1904, inclusive, the number Of vari-
ties annually tested ranged from Is
to 80, averaging %. Taking the av-
erage yields and seed of the variety
that stood at the head of the list each
year, and the yielus of the variety that
stood at the foot of the list eacn year,
the results were as follows:
Yields and value per acre Clint, 10c;
seed, soc, per cwt.)
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
The Garden,

In selecting a garden choose a dark
soft soil with full access of sunshine
and good drainage. Lay it off sensibly
and prepare the ground thoroughly.
Make your rows straight, and don't
plant too soon. Use papers or brush to
protect young plants. Keep the soil
soft and free from grass or weeds.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
APRONS In FASHION
WOMEN RETURN TO WEAR OF
PRETTY GARMENT.
With the Many Embroidery Stitches
in Vogue 1t Is Easy to Have a
Number in the Different
Designs.

Have you got the apron" habit?
Women are now wondering why
such dainty and useful adjuncts as
aprons were ever discarded. To-day
the wearing of these attractive little
protectors has Developed into a sort
of fad, but one we hope that is des-
tined to remain, if for no other reason
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
Important to Consjder.

The most important thing to con-
slider in the making of corn is the
humus in the land. There is no need
for the farmer to buy fertilizers in
such large quantities until he has used
o of the mineral matter stored in
his lands that he bought by the acre.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12

than to impart a becoming air of do
mesticity to the wearer.
If you happen to call very informal
ly upon a friend, taking her unawares,
ten chances to one that she will have
on a most enviable little bit of muslin
and lace, just a mere handful of
beauty.
With the hundred and one en-
broidery stitches in vogue it is posi-
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
Poultry Growers Want information.

At a meeting of the East Tennessee
Poultry association a committee was
instructed by the association to take
the question up with the commissioner
of agriculture, also with the general
assembly, asking that the state secure
statistics on the poultry industry Of
the state.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12

The place cards were tied to the
handles of diminutive doll parasols in
pink, white and blue, and under each
umbrella was a wee doll clad in a
macintosh, and there were also little
baskets of wood violets at each plate.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12

ter has given up its satin and chiffon
plisse Innings for plain bands of coarse
linen. The cuffs and collar carry out
the effect of stitched plaitings on the
skirt and the fronts are finished with
loops and crocheted balls.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
To Cure the Gaps.

Catch the chickens and put a few
drops of %turpentine down their threats
with a feather and it will cure them.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
When Z Horse Eats Dirt.

When your horse eats dirt 1t is a
sign of indigestion. He needs change
of food and a tonic. Give him some
bran, turnips and carrots.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
Exports to ENGLAND Increase.

Exports from the United States to
England last year reached $655,025,.
900, a gain over 1906 Of $77.660.0 900.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12

Sulphur and iron are two minerals
that enter into the makeup OF a hen.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
Bean porridge hot,
Bean porridge cold,
Bean porridge in the pot,
Nine DAVIS old

Serve baked beans, bean soup,
brown bread, pickles, molasses candy,
tea and gingerbread. A b~ean-bag con-
test should go with this affair. Make
a board with three different sized
holes, invert and throw the bags into
the holes. The largest hole counts 20,
the next Is, next 10. Have 10 bags,
keep score and award a bag of beans.
MADAME MERRI.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12
a Bean Social.

To the young people who have fair
ly beseiged Madame Merri for new
ideas for socials this should be of in
terest and not expensive, for that is
what all the letters say these affairs
must not be.
On brown paper, written in white
ink, say: Have you ever bean to
a Bean Social? If not, come to the
one at the Pine street parish house
on April 10, Wednesday night. If you
have not bean and if you have bean
you will enjoy the
Bean porridge hot,
Bean porridge cold,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-10-01
sTEFFEN-L1cKTE1G NupT1ALs.
Well Known Young Couple of Howard
County are Married in Cresco.

On Tuesday, Sept. "a, 1907, at st.
Joseph's church occurred the marriage
of Miss Louisa Steffen to Mr.. Frank
Lickteig, Rev. H. ]. Loosebrock being
the officiating clergyman.
The bridal couple were attended by
Miss Jennie Steffen, sister of the bride,
as bridesmaid, and Mr.. Joseph Lickteig,
brother of the groom, as groomsman.
The bride was attired in white China
silk and carried large bouquet of pink
roses; the bridesmaid wore white
Persian lawn. The groom and his
attendant wore the usual black.
Following the ceremony, very
hearty reception was given at the home
OF the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Steffen, living one and one half mile
west of town. The dining room was
beautifully decorated with pink and
white drapeing, where the numerous
guests partook of the sumptuous
wedding repast that had been prepared.
The groom is well known young
man of Howard County and is liked by
all who know him. The young bride
who he has won for his wife is a charm
ing young lady Of this county and has
a host of friends. They were the recipi-
ents of numerous useful and costly
presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lickteig will
commence housekeeping on farm six
miles southwest of Cresco, owned by
the groom, and where the congratula-
tions and well wishes of their many
friends, in which the PLAIN DEALER
joins, will follow this estimable young
couple.
Those from a distance who were
present at the wedding were Mesd.
Rose Studer and Anna Loebig, of
Wesley, Ia, Mrs. Lou Schlisner, of
Garner, Ia, Mrs. Leo Dornes and Miss
Lenora Dornes, of Dubuque, Ia., Mrs.
Samuel Strict, of Epworth, Ia., Mr..
John Steffen and Miss Emma Steffen,
of Lattnerville, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-10-01
Easy to Mix This.

What will appear very interesting to
many people here is the article taken
from New York daily paper, giving
simple prescription, as formulated by
noted authority, who claims that he
has found positive remedy to cure
almost any case Of backache or kidney
or bladder arrangement, in the follow
ing simple prescription, if taken before
the stage of Bright's disease:
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half
ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce;
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
ounces. Shake well in bottle and
take in teaspoonful doses after each
meal and again at bedtime.
A well-known druggist here at home,
when asked regarding this prescription,
stated that the ingredients are all
harmless, and can be obtained at a
small cost from any good prescription
pharmacy, or the mixture would be put
up is asked to do SO. He further stated
that while this prescription is often
prescribed in rheumatic Affections with
splendid results, he could see no reason
why it would not be a splendid remedy
for kidney and urinary troubles and
backache, as it has a peculiar action
upon the kidney structure, cleansing
these most important organs and help
ing them to sift and filter from tie
blood the foul acids and waste matter
which cause sickness and suffering.
Those of our readers who suffer can
make no mistake in giving it trial.