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The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14
Sweet Clover.
(Melilotus Omcinalis

(Melilotus Oflcinalls.)
We have urged the sowing of alfal-
ia, or on soil which is too wet for al
falfa, the trial of alsike or Swedish
clover
The last number of Gleanings in Bee
Culture contains an article recon-
mending sweet clover where alfalfa
cannot be grown. It contains clip
ping, from Farm Press, telling of the
use OF sweet clover for feeding hogs
on the mountains in Colorado, at an
altitude where alfalfa will not grow.
1t seems that this plant has been
found to possess remarkable value as
feed for swine When the sweet clo-
yer stalks get old they are too woody
to be good feed, so they run moving
machine over the pasture, raising the
cutter bar so that it leaves a stubble
three to four inches high, from which
a new tender growth quickly starts
which is greatly relished by the pigs.
A much longer quotation, from an
Australian paper, is given showing the
great value Of this plant as means of
rendering sterile sandy soils fertile.
1t was first introduced into one por-
ton of Australia, known as King Is
land, by shipwreck. Some mat
tresses belonging to sailors were
washed ashore They had been filled
with sweet clover, and the seed grew
and gradually spread until the sand
dunes, which were wholly worthless,
became valuable as pasture for stock
of different kinds. It is said that raw
white beach sand became in five years
a dark brown color, in places almost
black, and it's value as soil was in
creased 100 per cent.
This is strong evidence and shows
that this plant is worth testing in
Florida. There are thousands of
acres of land in this state, the soil of
which is SO light and poor thatgrass
will not grow. If it can be brought
into condition of fertility by sowing
it to sweet clover, it would be worth
an immense sum to the stock men Of
the state
Will not some one test the matter
by sowing a small patch? Perhaps it
might be we'll to add that in Utah
and other parts Of the West sweet
clover is considered one of the best
honey producing plants that they have.
The item from the Farm Press quoted
by Gleanings did not specify which
species of sweet clover was meant,
the white or yellow fowered. We
find in the A B G of Bee Culture that
the white, M. alba is most commonly
grown in the western states. We put
the name of the yellow after the name
at the head Of this article as that is
the species grown in Australia. There
is but little difference between the
two species, but the yellow is not quite
so large and coarse and it seems
probable that it would be the best
forage plant on that account.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

on a few trees this fall myself. It
might on strong land, but not in much
of Florida sand, for I don't see how
we can grow anything without fertil-
izer on much of Our pine land; if We
can, it is something that B. M. Hamp-
ton of Winter Haven would like to
know. B. M. Hampton.
Winter Haven, Fla, Aug. 5, 1907.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

j
ing on the subject, he says that it was
intended when the law was first passed,
that the government should gather
new seeds of all varieties Of useful
plants from all over the world, ex-
pertinent with them, and find out what
ones were suitable in different parts
Of our country and then distribute
them among the people until sufh-
cient quantity could be grown to
furnish seed through private sources
to those who desired them. That
work is still done to a degree, but it
is wholly overshadowed by the much
greater work imposed upon the de-
partment of distributing millions of
packages free throughout the country.
What 1t does, as a matter OF tact, is
to place orders with seed men all
over the country, who agree to supply
certain quantity of the ordinary gar
den and field seeds. The government
has no knowledge of the value of
these seeds except as it gains it from
the assurance of the contracting grow
ers. Last year it was shown without
controversy that the agricultural press
was unit in its election to this free
distribution; that every national agri-
cultural body that had met for the past
five years in the United States had
condemned it; that all the state grang-
es and numerous local oranges had
passed resolutions against it and that
the farmers themselves, so far as they
could be heard from, we're nearly all
opposed to it. Nevertheless the mo-
ton to strike out was defeated by a
large majority and it probably will be
until congressman are sent who have
courage enough to vote their convic-
tiOns"
This statement, coming from
United States congressman, at least
shows where the "nigger in the wood
pile" is hiding and should prove the
means of leading to the eradication of
the trouble. There is no question but
that the department of agriculture is
hampered in it's effort to do more use
full work, by the lack of funds. If the
money spent for free seeds were ex-
pended in bringing new plants and
varieties OF crops into the country, a
great deal more benefit would be de-
rived by farmers than under the pres
ent system. If few selfish congress
men are standing in the way of better
ing the condition of the farmers, it
would seem that the sooner they are
weeded out of office, the sooner the
free seed graft will be eradicated.
According to a current statement,
Isaac Wilbur, of R. l., has the largest
poultry farm in the world. He ships
from 10000 to 10000 dozen eggs
year. He keeps his fowls on the
colony plan, housing about forty in a
house 8xIO or 1ox1e feet in size, these
houses being about $50 feet apart, set
out in long rows over the gently slop-
ing fields. He has 100 of these houses,
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14
FREE EXCHANGE COLUMN.

less will be inserted in this column free for
regular subscribers who have products or
other articles they would like to exchange.
Regular business announcements WILL not
be permitted under any circumstances.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

WANTED.-Pair of half grown Angora
goats; price must be reasonable. Address
with particulars. M. E. Beckwith,
Wimauma, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

GRATED PECAN TREES LAS good the
best-as cheap as the cheapest our motto.
Try u.s. BEARS PECAN NURSERIES.
Palatka, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14
CHEAPCOLUMN

Twenty words or more x cents per word.
For three or more insertions / cent per
word. No advertisements taken for less than
25 cents.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

I WISH to exchange Rhode Island Red
chickens for q Collie dog, or q cornet for
the same G. FRED WARD. Winter Park,
Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

TO EXCHANGE-Letters patent on heating
device. Will exchange for poultry, live
stock or anything Of equal value. JACK
SON w. FOSTER, r. r. D. No. 2. jack
sonVille, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

TEN WEEKS FOR TEN CENTS.
Until further notice we will send the Agri-
culturist ten weeks for 10 cents to new sub
scribers only.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

FOR SALE-Fruit and vegetable farm, healthy
location. Polk County. 3A miles from railroad;
well improved. bearing grove. poultry and
bees. Address A. care Agriculturist.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

NO MORE SAN JOSE SCALE+Red head
fungus sure and speedy death. For in
formation address F. P. HENDERSON.
Arno, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

Choice Budded Citrus Trees. improved
strains. best varieties. stocked with Red and
Brown Fungus, Seedlings, up to half inch
Sour Orange. A. ]. Pettigrew. Manatee, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

BROTHER, have found a root that will
surely cure tnat tobacco habit and indiges~
tion, let me write you about it. c. H.
STOKES. Mohawk. Florida.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

FOR SALE-A second hand upright piano
cheap and good. Reason for selling, going to
leave the city. Address Box 526 Orlando Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

FOR sALE-6.oOo new Victor Records: latest
speed for turntables. $10O The wonderful
Mello-ten tone. $1OO. Catalogues free.
Wholesale and retail. Victors only. Metropol
itan Talking machine Co., Jacksonville. Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

CUT-AWAY HARROWS and repairs. e. S
HUBBARD. Agent. Federal Point. Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

FOR SALE-A four acre celery farm with
two-story seven room house. good barn.
on Celery avenue. Sanford. for $4,000.
Address G. B. H.. care Florida Agricul-
turist.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

FOR SALE - The cheapest little place in
Marion county; 20 acres, all cleared: small
house and other improvements. Will take
$4,000 Address OWNER, care Agricultur-
list.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

FOR SALE--Two-story seven-room house, in
Orlando, bathroom and pantry, hot and
cold water up and down stairs, electric
lights, all finely furnished. Barn 16x24;
lot 84x1oo. Price, $1,000. Address, "H"
care Florida Agriculturist.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

TIMBER WANTED-Tract of virgin pine, for
turpentining. Must be within reasonable
distance of transportation. State size of
tract location and price, and address TUR-
PENTINE, care Agriculturist.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

FOR SALE-A fine piece Of farm land Of
thirty acres, of which fifteen acres 10 Or
ange grove. two miles from Eustis. Lake
Co.. for $4,000. Address c. B. n. care Of
Florida Agriculturist.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

AAO~A Ax~2~Elt A/A<4A&1
|CHEARCOLUMN
Twenty words or more X cents per word.
For three more insertions / cent per
word. No advertisements taken for less than
25 cents.
FOR SALE-A secondhand upright piano
cheap and good. Reason for selling, going to
leave the city, Address Box 526 Orlando, Fla,
TIMBER WANTED-Tract of virgin pine, for
turpentining. Must be within reasonable
distance of transportation. State size Of
tract, location and price, and address TUX
PENTINE, care Agricuturist.
FOR SALE-Two-story seven-room house, in
Orlando. bathroom and pantry. hot and
lights, all finely furnished. Barn 16xa4;
lot 84x1oo. Price, $4,000. Address, "H''
care Florida Agriculturist.
FOR SALE-e.OOo new Victor Records; latest
Red Seals: new phonometers for determining
speed for turntables. $1OO. The wonderful
MfllGten tor tone ~ Catalogues 1 tree
tan Talking machine Co.. Jacksonville. Fla.
Choice Budded Citrus Trees. improved
strains. best varieties. stocked with Red and
Brown Fungus. Seedlings up to half inch
Sour Orange. A. J. Pettigrew. Manatee. Fla
FOR SALE-Fruit and vegetable farm. healthy
location. Polk County. 33 miles from railroad
well improved. bearing grove, poultry and
bees. Address A. care Agriculturist.
NO MORE SAN JOSE scALE-Red head
fungus sure and speedy death. For in
formation address F. P. HENDERSON.
Arno, Fla
two-story seven room house. good barn.
on Celery avenue. Sanford. for $4,000.
Address G. B. H. care Florida Agricul-
turist.
FOR SALE-A fine piece Of farm land Of
thirty acres, Of which fifteen acres 10 Or
ange grove. two miles from Eustis. Lake
Co.. for $4,000. Address c. B. n. care Of
Florida Agricultural.
FOR SALE-Banana Plants. The Bananas
will produce more nourishing food to the
acre year by year than any food grown
BEARHEAD FARM. Orlando Florida.
FOR SALE - The cheapest little place in
Marion county; 20 acres. all cleared: small
house and other improvem ents. Will take
$4,000 Address OWNER. care Agricultur
list.
CUT-AWAY HARROWS and repairs. E. s.
HUBBARD. Agent. Federal Point. Fla.
BROTHER, 1 have found a root that will
surely cure tnat tobacco habit and indiges~
ton, let write you about it. G. H.
STOKES. Mohawk, Florida.
GRATED PECAN TREES LAS good as the
best-as cheap as the cheapest our motto
Try u.s. BEARS PECAN NURSERIES.
Palatka. Fla.
TEN WEEKS FOR TEN CENTS.
Until further notice we will send the Agri-
culturist ten weeks for 10 cents to sub
scribers only.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-14

FOR SALE-Banana Plants. The Bananas
will produce more nourishing food to the
acre year by year than any food grown.
BEARHEAD FARM. Orlando. Florida.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-13

root, Unicorn root, Black Cohosh root,
l,ady'ss Slipper root aud chemically pure
glycerine oil proper strength, TO extract
and preserve the medicinal principles
residing in the roots employed, for any
length Of time In any climate. It [.
scientifically prepared By experienced
chemists and pharmacists at the iabo-
ratory Of the Worlds Disponsary Ned
ical Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
In tho carly sixties II was usually the
duty OF a practlcing physician TO ride
many miles every day on his regular
round Of visits upon his patients. In
those days q young man who had re-
ceived a careful medical training In ono
OF tho best colleges Of that day was &C.
customed 10 ride ten, twenty and often
thirty miles OF more, visiting the sick
and afflicted. His success was soon
phenomenal. Doctors and families called
him Tor consultation 10 towns 1t con-
siderable distances By rail. lie becams
especially noted In the. euro OF obstinate
and distressing diseases OF women. lie
had early discovered that by combining
the extracts OF certain native medicinal
plants In Just the right proportion, with
out tho uso OF alcohol. his ~Pre.crlp.
ton" almost Invariably cured such
eases. Later, In order 10 place this rom.
edy before the public In shape easily to
Be procured. he established , laboratory
at Buffalo, N. Y, where regularly quail.
fed chemists and pharmacists were put
In charge 10 accurately prepare his Pre-
scrfptlon" and put II in shape for ship.
mont. This remedy, which he named Dr.
Plerce's Fayorlts Prescription, Is not q
-patent medicine, but Is q real prescrlp-
ton Of real physician In real practice,
and hence the name,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-13
,GRATSBLUE FACED
RIBaA0SED BABOOA
rs "a sGlAN155ilN SIZE WITH THE
= STRENGTH OF A q HUNDRED "
MEN-A CHANCE Z. TO


The. Carl Hagenbeck and Great Wal
lace Shows combined which come here
Saturday. May is exhibits the only
great blue.faced. rib nosed baboon In
captivity. He Is giant in size and is
possessed Of the strength OF a hun.
dred men. He presents a grotesque
mixture Of fantastic embellishments
and Srepuls!ye feroclty as he grlns at
startled thoasands--a degenerate man
ora redeemed brute, which Is he?
This giant mandrlll has passed
thru the Carl Hagenbeck school OF
trained animals and has thrown aside
many antics and notions Of the brute
creation and taken on many Of the
sidlosyncrasies Of. the finite man.
81 Hejis at once wonder and mys.
! terry. The colors. Of the rainbow are
emblazened on the creatures form
Sbut always in the very spots where
one would least expect to see them. A
bright azure CLOVIS. not In his "eyes
Of. heavenly blue" but on each side OF
Z mis- nose. where the snout Is widely
expanded aud swollen into two enor'
mous masses. The surfaces of these
curious and very unprepossesslne
projections are deeply grooYed and
the ridges are bedlzened with the
cerilean tint above mentioned. Lines
OF brilliant scarlet and deep purple
alternate with the blue and the en-
tremity blazes with fiery red.
~ The general color Of the fur Is Of
an olive brown tint, fading into gray
on the under side of the limbs and
the chin Il decorated with a small
yellow, pointed beard. The ears are
small, devoid Of fur, and Of a black
color with a tint Of blue,
His queer grlmances and wise ex.
Spresslons provoke both smiles and
= reslous reflections. Does he think? Is
the CLEAN Of intelligence which fash
es, from his eye occasionally Indicate
brain power? Or Is 1t merely imaglna'
ton and should this maadrlll be treat.
ed as an animal Of the brute creation?
A special cage was built for the ac'
comodation Of this wonderful spec!.
men OF the, baboon family. 1t Is so
strong that there is no possibility Of
his getting out and still when he
grasps the iron bars in his efforts to
get free the spectators invariably fall
back a step or two.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-13
SEE The ONLY AoasERDINe JUGGLING SEA LION ON EARTH

Full Grown Highly Educated Sea Lion that Rides Arabian
see Around the TIP Speed While Performing the Most
Difficult Fcats of Observation-Disclosures Fire Brands Balls Hats
THEREE COMPLETE CIRCUS COMPANIES.
In Simultaneous Performances filling Rings Elevated
Stages Aerial Enclare and Hippodrome Ellipse
oonernationa anic Champions HsAr creus-f0
Groups Of Aeastc Artists Companies of High Wire ExpeiO
International Riding ChampoasForty Furousy Funny Fools
TFapeze and Flying Ring ExpertsCampon High Horizontal Ba
ieomGrs-Two Score Acobats Leap
ng Tournament
Greatest Acts Of Europe America The Lee Roand Imported
MarveIs. No Equals
conductive Performances of Tigers Lions Pumas Leopars Polar
Bears and Boar Hounds Only Tigers that Ride Elephants
Only Lions that Ride Horses Tremendous Troupes Of Performing
and Working Elephants Arctic Amphbos Seals and
New and Sensational Stunts Trained Mountain Goats Dogs
Monkeys, Birds.
WORLDS FAIR OF FAMOUS FEATURES, FREAKS AND cyRios
tiles.
Do not miss the Most Elaborate Pageant on any Thorough
fare. POSITIVE TRIUMPH OF SPECTACULAR DISPLAY AND
EFFECT. SEE THE TURNOUT OF THE DAPPLE GREYs Two
Performances daily at and nm Doors Open HoH Earlier
Admission to everything with seat, Children under 10
years, % cents
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-13
RHEUMATISM WILL co.

Shake we'll In n hottie the fol.
,ow,ng. Find Extract Dandeliou
oro.ho,f ounce comnourJ Kor.
CON ono o,rce and Commando
syrrn ,s,rso narl,la three OUNCES.
Take for each dose one teaspoon.
A., ,,,er vour mo,,s md at he'd.
,,no drlnkinr n,ou,v of good
na,ar
uo,,.,,owr ou,hor,tv states
th,t any rood nrescrtn,Ion phar.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-13

For the relief Of dyspepsia you viii
find nothing better.
Y or. Fluid Extract Buchu.
| or, BHlse Mixture.
Y or. Fluid Extract Centlan Com,
pound.
Is ozs. water.
Medical men Of wide experience bear
Testimony To the efficiency of this pre-.
scriptlon, not only in cases Of dyspep,
sla but In nearly all sorts Of stomach!
trouble. II there are manifestations
of sour stomach. two tablcsToonfuis
OF baking soda should be added 10 the
ingredients named above, all of which
are obialnable nj any good pharmacy
The proper dose Of this medicine Is q
tablespoonful, taken three times n
day. before meals. Try II.
Pictures for framing at Globe BooE
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-13

Free samples Of "Preventics" and
a booklet on Colds will be gladly mail.
ed you on request, by DR.. Shoop, IA.
cine, Mis-, simply to prove merit. Pre-.
yentics are little Candy Cold Cure
tablets. No Qulnine, no Laxative,
nothing harmful whatever. Proven.
ties prevent colds-as the name I'm.
plles-when taken early, or at the
"Sneeae Stage" For a seated cold or
LaGrippc, break 1t up safely and quick.
Iy with Prcventtcs. Sold by E. A, Bill
lingslea & Co.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-13

The colored Odd Fellows of this
city celebrated the 9th anniversary
Of the founding Of the order in this
county. The exercises were held at
the Nj. Zion Baptist church. Rev. B.
\. Martin, of Mt. Alrey. Md, made
The principal address After The an
adversary services the cemetery was
over the graves Of the departed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-13

VIII Powell, who Is n member o
the Greensburg baseball team. whic'
has been playing here for 4 couple
days Is from East Liverpool, Ohio. ant
enjoys wide reputation as baskc'
ball player. Some people have son,
so far as TO say that he is the hest
pitcher. the best Businessman and thu
best fielder In the West Penn league.
If this estimutc of him Is correct therf
is no disconnting the statement that
he is 4 wonder.
WALLACE PEPPER.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-13

The members Of the two lltertry
societies OF ". and ]. College at
Washington, Pa, will give Harry
Thaw another trial in au effort TO at
tract the attention Of the yellow jour.
nails Of Pittsburg. II is bad taste to
select such n subject for a mock trial
and the faculty surely has no super.
vision of the societies else It wQlfi
not be permitted. For folly the place
10 go Is some college and for a molly.
coddle one need only select some CT.
understanding, gum.chdwing, cane
carrying student.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-13

Why Is II that a homely yellow
mutt Of a dog will always get more
sympathy when In trouble than a dog
Of high breed and clean appearance?
A mongrel whose ancestors were also
Of the cosmopolitan type and whose
blood contains about forty different
crosses. whose matted. coarse hair
and ugly face are so positively homely
that the extreme limit seems to have
been reached somehow or other will
always have champion when IN
trouble. The petei and carefully
nnrtlred beast who lies in "Mnmmns'
lap, with his ugly cross.gnined nat.
IRE would never get helping hand
where the mutt gets everything posi-.
BILE In the way Of sympathy and ten.
aerRess. Yesterday one Of these ours
came down Main street and as he
reached Monroe street he was grabbed
by a bull TERROR and given shaking.
As he yelped and ki.yied away a WON.
an coming down the street called him
to her and petted his NANCY fur and
called him all kinds Of pet names and
rubbed his injured paw until the dog
must have become imbued with the
idea that he had died and gone to dog
heaven. In the meanwhile the terrier
was given u good beating by his own.
er.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-13

"A fast train struck one Of the cages
Of the Hagenbeck.Wailace Circus
street parade at Fl. Wayne, Ind. the
other day, demolishing 1t and two
valuable polar bears narrowly escaped
injury. The excitement was very
high when the animals were loose on
the streets without cage and un.
muzzled, but the trainer had no troub.
lie in persuading them to accompany
him 10 the show lot only block dis.
tant.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-13

The dramatic critic Of the Plttsburg
Gazette.Times takes S. F. Nixon to
task for permitting advanced vaude.
Vile" to be seen at the Nixon Thea.
ter in Plttsburg this summer and init.
mates that he will have whole To-,
more to say unless the innovation Is
for n short time only as Mr.. Nixon has
given out. The Gazette.Tlmes critic
feels that Mr.. Nixon has no right to
change the policy Of his theater with.
out the consent OF dramatic writer's
and will no doubt be terribly wrought
up should MIR. Nixon insist on run.
ming his own business. The dramatic
critic is al liberty 10 Jump on" any.
one who furnished amusement for the
people and is gradually charging his
field. Before long the dramatic crit.
lie will be after" the merchant who
offers cheap goods instead OF costly
articles because his customers prefer
the cheaper makes. He will be after
the preacher who talks In common
language and appeals to common peo
pie who happen to make up his con
sregation. lie will be after the mil.
liner who dares to decorate women,s
hats with cheap pIumes and inexpeu
sivc mOllye0ddies. As yet he has not
undertaken TO conduct anyone's bust.
ness but that of the lhea,cr man;
gers. lint he is getting ready TO rcat
ont and assume control of all bus
ness lines in the city Of pirisbnrg.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-13

nearly; every morning starts up The
electric plano Of that arthly hour
to keep himself awake. The instra;
ment does The work, and also keeps
the guests al the walnut Hotel across
the street, from getting their beauty
sleep. A travelling man who makes
that town again next week, has an.
nounced his intention Of shooting the
saioonkeeper and will appeal to the
"unwrltten law for Justification.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-13

The Gazetlc.Times Illustrated M,
az!ne for Sunday had u good plctul
of the fallen oak at Rock Springs. TIL
State. which recalled pleasant men
cries to many Fairmont people.