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The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

three Or four days before the hen
stops laying.
(What model of domestic virtue
is this male OstrichO
IF the weather is cool during the
laying period the male may often be
touno covering the eggs at intervals
during the night to keep them from
being chilled, and oftentimes does the
same to shade them from the sun
when it is hot.
The ostrich is plucked for it's fea-
theirs the first time when six months
old, and then on every eight months
thereafter during its lifetime.
The only feathers removed are
those of the wing and tail.
An average ostrich yields one and
one-half pounds of feathers per year.
These are classified, the finest
sometimes bringing $I4o per pound.
lower quality from 81 up.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

ron is and it's vine also I would like
to know and would like to hear what
others know about them.
If they are of any food value and
the seeds do not have the above men
toned drying effect, there seems to be
no reason why farmers should not be
able to fatten both cattle and hogs
with them, for hogs are also fond Of
them.
I shall be glad to hear from some
one soon regarding these very rapid
growers and prolific bearers.
A. Lamont.
White CITY, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07
Ostrich Farming in the United States.

There is one branch of farming
which has not yet been developed to
any great extent in this country. Ger
tainly not in Florida, as. there is only
one in this state. We refer to Os-
trich farming.
The following account of the con-
dition of the business in this country
is condensed from the Year Book Of
the United States Department of
Agriculture for 1905. 1t was written
by Mr.. Watson Pickrell, of Arizona,
who is an expert in the business:
In the past five years great pro-
gress has been made in the industry,
and there are now (Ioo5) 1900 os-
triches on farms in the United States
Of these over 1900 are in Arizona,
and the remainder in California, Flor
ida and Arkansas. "Ostrich thrive
best in warm, dry climate, but can
be successfully raised in any of our
Southern states.
"A full grown, fat ostrich will weigh
from 375 to 45o pounds. Will stand
eight feet high, but can easily reach
to height of ten or eleven feet.
"Ostriches attain their full growth
when about four years old The fe-
male natures six to twelve months
earlier than the male, but she seldom
lays fertile egg before three and a
half years old.
"The nest is a round hole in the
ground, which the male scoops out
with his feet. At first the female
may not take to the nest, but may
lay her eggs anywhere on the ground.
In this case the male will roll them
into the nest provided. After three
or four eggs have been put in the
nest the female will take to it and
finish her clutch of eggs, which will
be from twelve to sixteen in the
course of thirty days.
"Forty-two days of careful attention
to incubation are necessary.
'Tn natural incubation the male
takes prominent part, covering the
eggs fifteen or sixteen hours out Of
every twenty-four. The male goes on
the nest about S o'clock in the eve
ming, and remains on it until about
3 the next morning, the female
taking her turn during the day.
"It is thought that the color of
the sexes has had much to do with
developing these instincts The male
being black is not so easily seen at
night, and the female, being drab, or
nearly the color of sand, is not so
readily seen in day time.
The male usually begins setting
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07
The Effect of Earlv Picking.

You know that very large proper
ton of the California orange crop is
held on the trees until long after the
new crop is set, in fact oranges are
still being marketed from that state.
The papers are discussing the effect
Of this double crop on the trees and
fruit.
AS most of Our citrus fruit is mar
keted in early winter or at least sew
eral weeks before the trees bloom,
it will not concern such growers at
all; but here are some late oranges
in the state, and it will interest the
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

Now be honest about this matter,
friends, don't you really think it would
help the looks of Our town about three
million per cent. if every property
holder in town would fix up his yard,
plant shrubbery, flowers, etc.? Try
this on land we'll bet you'll be tickled
to death at the complimentary re-
marks made about the improved ap-
pearance of things by the tourists this
winter.-Manatee Record.
(Are there not other towns, besides
Manatee, where the above will apply?)
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07
FREE EXCHANGE COLUMN.

less will be inserted in this column free for
regular subscribers who have products OF
other articles they would like to exchange.
Regular business announcements will not
be permitted under any circumstances.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07
Date and Fig Trees Dropping Their
Fruit.

Editor Florida Agriculturist:-
Several letters from Florida convey
the information that date and fig trees
drop their fruit. The dates lose all,
some figs remain on, and there are
very few guavas on the bushes. To
what cause or causes may this be
ascribed !? What kind of fertilizer
would you reccomend for the above
mentioned fruits I would appreciate
an early reply. Mrs. M. P. M.
ST. Louis, Mo.
Answer:-The date palms are doe
cious and the sexes are produced on
separate trees. Unless you have the
two trees in close proximity to each
other hand pollination is necessary
to get any fruit.
Some figs also require artificial
pollination, and as you do not say
what variety you have Ilpresume this
is the cause of their non-bearing.
1t is little early yet for guavas.
Unless your bushes were severely
injured by the freeze last year you
will have plenty of guavas a little
later. You can use any good orange
tree fertilizer on your guavas. The
gttava bushes do not need cultivation,
but spread the fertilizer on broadcast
f. 0. Painter
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

WANTED.-Pair of half grown Angora
goats; price must be reasonable. Address
with particulars. M. E. Beckwith,
Wimauma, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07
CHEAPCOLUMN

Twenty words or more ~ cents Der word.
For three or more insertions / cent Der
word. No advertisements taken for less than
25 cents.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

TO EXCHANGE-Letters patent on heating
device. Will exchange for poultry, live
stock or anything Of equal value. JACK
SON w. FOSTER, r. F. D. No. 2, jack
sonville, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

I WISH to exchange Rhode Island Red
chickens for q Collie dog, or cornet for
the same. c. FRED WARD. Winter Park.
Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

WOULD like to exchange nice, ripe pine
apples for some peaches, pears. plums or
canteloupes. A. LAMONT. White City.
Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

GRATED PECAN TREES "As good as the
best-as cheap as the cheapest our motto.
Try us. BEARS PECAN NURSERIES.
Palatka Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

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., 1907-08-07

FOR SALE-A secondhand upright piano
cheap and good. Reason for selling, going to
leave the city, Address Box 526 Orlando. Fla,
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

TIMBER WANTED-Tract of virgin pine, for
turpentining. Must be within reasonable
tract, location and price, and address TUR-
PENTINE, care Agriculturist.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

CUT-AWAY HARROWS and repairs e. 8
HUBBARD, Agent, Federal Point, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

FOR SALE-6.OOO new Victor Records; latest
Red Seals; phonometers for determining
speed for turntables. $l.OO. The wonderful
Melo-ten tone. $1.OO. Catalogues free
Wholesale and retail. Victors only. Metropol-
itan Talking machine Co. jacksonville Fla
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

BROTHER, I have found root that will
surely cure that tobacco habit and indiges-
tion, let me write you about it. c. H.
STOKES, Mohawk, Florida.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

Choice Budded Citrus Trees improved
strains. best varieties. stocked with Red and
d;ameter R1s up TO eet na ncd nd
Sour Orange. A. ]. Pettigrew. Manatee. Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

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 I6x24;
lot 84x1oo. Price, $4,000. Address, "H"
care Florida Agriculturist.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

NO MORE SAN JOSE SCALE-Red head
fungus sure and speedy death. For in
formation address F. P. HENDERSON.
ArnO, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

FOR SALE-Fruit and vegetable farm. healthy
location. Polk County, 31a miles from railroad;
well improved. bearing grove, poultry and
bees. Address A. care Aqricuturist.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01

worth more than gold and silver. To
give up something when giving up
will prevent unhappiness; to yield
them persisting will chafe and fret
others; to 60 a little way around
rather than 60 against another; to
take an i'll word or a cross look rather
than to resent it; these are the ways
in which clouds and storms are kept
of and a pleasant, smiling sunshine
secured even in an humble home,
among very poor people, as well as
in families in higher station. Much
that We term the miseries Of life
would be avoided by adopting this
rule Of conduct. FIX.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01

business or resident lots in Ramsdell
in the way of advertising, but they
must be occupied. Several of the
lots are already taken, but will
give any lot, not taken, who may per
chance desire to 90 from there and
occupy the lot.
There is good bargains in land
near Ramsdell and if any are inter-
ested in the land question they may
write to The Ramsdell Land and De-
velopement Co., Ramsdell Texas,
Wheeler county, or write to me at
Arlington, Texas.
Yours truly,
Ed. r. WALLACE.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01
HAD AN AWFUL TIME
But ChamberIain's Collie, Cholera
And 0arrhoea Remedy
Cured Him.

1t is with pleasure that l give you
this unsolicited testimonial. About a
year ago when l had severe case of
measles got caught out in a hard
rain and the measles settled in my
stomach and bowels. had an awful
time and had it not been for the use
of Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy l could not have
possibly lived but few hours longer,
but thanks to this remedy am now
strong and well. l have written the
above through simple gratitude and l
shall always speak good word for this
remedy.-Sam H. Gwin, Concord, Ca,
For sale by ]. H. Orme the leading
drug store in Western Kentucky,
Haynes & Taylor the enterprising
druggist of Marion.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01
Dies at Dawson.

Col. Isaac H Trabue. in ante. bel
lum days leading citizen and bust
ness man of this place, but recently
Of Punta Gorda, Florida, died last
week at Dawson Springs and was
buried in the state cemetery at Frank
fort, Kentucky. He was the last
survivor Of noted Kentucky family
which claimed Hawesville as Its
home, all of his brothers and sisters
having died before him. He was a
man of affairs and laid out and own
ed most of his home town in Florida
Before leaving Kentucky, he had a
state reputation as lawyer, and
later acquired fame as an author, by
the publication of his book, THE
Black Wench. '-Hawesville Clarion.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01
CaretuIness And CareIessness.

Ii is easier to avoid mistakes than
to correct them after they have been
made. 1t takes less time and energy
to stop and think and question line
Of action wisely, than it does to rush
ahead thoughtlessly and carelessly do
the thing wrong, and then have to
undo it and do it over again properly.
Worse yet if it Is thing that cannot
be uDdone, that must stand as a monu-
ment to our lack Of care and thought.
Either carefulness or carelcssness
can soon be made habit. What
habit is better, that of making mis-
takes or the habit Of getting things
right? The answer is not hard to
guess. Neither is the right habit so
hard to form. Every repetition Of
the mental acts of choosing the right
thing to do and the right way to do
it, helps to fix the habits and avoid
mistakes. Each triumph leads JOY
fully and easily on to the next one
just as each mistake of the careless
person opens the gate for the next
one to slip in.
Better far, had We avoided mistak-
es. than wasted time and strength
making and correcting them. FIX.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01
Letter from Geo. \. Crider.

Mt. Whitney, CAL, July II, 'O7.
Dear Marshall: Come out and
spend few days in the mountains.
Mount Whitney is 100 miles fro m
the Railroad. There is lots of bear,
deer and turkey, also grouse IN the
mountains. Trout fishing is fine.
am 200 miles from my family.
will 60 to the Ocean tonight. Cali.
fornia is fine for scenery. All kinds
Of wages are high here; living ex.
penses very reasonable IN the frui,
belt. I never hear from Kentucky
any more, not in one place long
enough.
Your friend.
Geo. II. Order.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01
Chamber|ain's Collie, Cholera And
Diarrhoea Remedy, Better
Than Three Doctors.

Three years ago we had three doc
tors with our little boy and everything
that they could do seemed in vain At
last when all hope seemed to be gone
we began using Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and DIarrhoea Remedy and in
few hours he began to improve.
Today he is as healthy a child as par
ents could wish for. Mrs. B. j.
Johnston, Linton, Miss. For sale by
j. H. Orme the leading drug store in
Western Kentucky, Haynes & Taylor
the enterprising druggist in Marion.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01
Letter From Texas.

Arlington, Texas, July 26, 1907.
Mr.. j. B. Kevil,
Dear Sir: had letter from you
dated the 9TH, which | answered.
have decided to write to you again,
but ON a different subject.
My father moved from Marion in
1878, an early day. and | never heard
him assign but one reason for coming
to Texas, and that was, that his boys
could get land. He never owned
more than 100 acres. But he got
where his boys had chance. There
are two Of us, John and myself. We
have handled quite lot of land, we
have several hundred acres yet. up
into the thousands.
But what | want to say to you is
this | have a town site in Wheeler
county, a new town, and some land
near the town and | want some set
tiers for the land The land is good
farm land and anyone should be able
to make a good living on the land.
While the land sells for only SO. to
$50. per. acre, yet it is certainly
worth $40. to $50. per acre. want
four families that are of good moral
character, | would prefer that they
be differently religious. | want four
families 10 settle on $40 acres in two
miles of Ramsdell, Texas, Wheeler
county. You can look on the Rock
Island maps and see Ramsdell to be
SO miles east of Amarillo, Texas.
| will give them all they can make
on the land for two years, and pay
them for their wire, lumber and posts
when they get ready to leave, after
the two years are out that is. will
pay what the stuff cost. they can
take receipt for what they are out
and then take good care Of the stuff.
/ will want them to set out a few
trees, but that will take but little
time and | will furnish the trees.
The land Is extra good level farm
land. | will not want to get the
land adulterated with johnson grass
or cuckleburs.
Will refer you to Mr.. Order, of
Canyon City, Tex, and if they would
like for HIM to come to see my prOpo-
sition, | will pay his way to see the
land. will say this, that think
this liberal proposition am max
ing.
| am giving away the first fifty
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01

Sit by a window and look over the
way to your neighbours excellent man.
sion which he has recently built and
paid for and fitted out, and sigh, 20
that | were a rich mani
Get angry with your neigh tor and
think you have not a friend in the
world. Shed tear or two and take
walk in the cemetery and keep con-
tinually saying to yourself: "When
shall | be buried here?'
Sign a note for friend and never
forget your kindness, and every hour
in the day whisper to yourself: 81
wonder if he'll ever pay that?"
Think everybody means to cheat
you. Closely examine every bill you
take and doubt it being genuine until
you have put your neighbor to a
great deal of trouble. Put conf
dence in nobody and believe every
man you deal with to be a rogue.
Never accommodate If you can possibly
help it, Buy as cheap as you can
and screw down to the lowest cent.
Grind the faces and hearts of the un-
fortunate. Brood over your misfor-
tunes, your lack Of talent and believe
that at no distant day you will come
to want. Let the poorhousc be ever
in your mind, with all the horrors OF
distress and poverty.
Follow these recipes strictly and
you will be miserable to your heart S
content, If We may so speak, sick at
heart and at avariance with the world.
Nothing will cheer or encourage you,
nothing will throw a CLEAN of sun
shine or ray of warmth into your
heart. You will be an isolated
creature, a perfect picture of woe,
discomfort and despair. FIX.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01
A Happy FAMILY.

j. j. Mann, of Fordyce, Ark, writes:
Use Carlstedt's German Liver Power
for ten years, cured my wife of female
troubles. Haven't had a doctor for
six years, formerly paid two or three
doctor bills year. Would not be with
out it. Worth its weight in gold
Guaranteed under the Pure Food and
Drugs Act. Price Csc. Sold by all
druggists.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01
ECLIPSE Of the Moon.

The partial eclipse of the moon
on the night Of the Gath, was an
object of interest to many people.
The moon entered the earth's dark
shadow at 9:04 and at 1922 the
eclipse was at its largest, about fve-
eighths of the moons diameter being
hidden. The moon left the shadow
at IL Al.
The night was clear and the eclipse
was visible with the naked eye almos,
as we'll as with telescope.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01
How to Avoid Appendicitis.
Ed. r. WALLACE.

Most victims of appendicitis are
those who are habitually constipated.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures
chronic constipation by stimulating the
liver and bowels and restores the nat
ural action of the bowels. Orino Lax
alive Fruit Syrup does not nauseate or
grippe and is mild and pleasant to take.
Refuse substitute. J. II. Orme.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01
Be Kind IN Little Things.

The sunshine of life is made up of
little beams that are bright all the
time. ln the nursery, on the play
ground and in the schoolroom, there
is room all the time for little acts of
Kindness, that cost nothing but are
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01
Hunting For Trouble.

"I've lived in California 20 years,
and am still hunting for trouble in the
way Of burns, sores, wounds, boils,
cuts, sdrains, or case Of piles that
Bucklen's Arnica Salve wont quickly
cure" writes Charles Walters, Of Al
leghany, Sierra Co. No use hunting,
Mr.. Walters; it cures every case, Guar
an eed at ]. H. Orme's drug store. 25c.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01

Piles get quick and certain relief
from DR.. Shops Magic Ointment
Please note it is made alone for Piles,
and Its action is positive and certain
Itching. painful, protruding or blind
piles disappear like magic by its use.
Large nickel. capped glass jars so cents
Sold by Haynes Taylor.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01

At this season we should eat sparing-
ly and properly. We should also help
the stomach as much as possible by the
use of a little Kodol occasionally. Ko-
dol For Indigestion and Dyspepsia will
rest the stomach by actually digesting
the food itself. Sold by j. H. Orme.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01
Cure For Constipation And
Piles Discovered At Last.

Carlstedt's German Liver Powder;
removes the cause and cures every
case. Never failure reported. Try
it. Guaranteed under the Pure Food
and Drugs Act. Prize 25c. Sold by
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01
That We Could all Dream.

A few nights ago John Vandiver,
prosperous farmer living near Rock
port, KY, dreamed that a large
amount of money was buried in the
hollow of tree on his farm. The
dream seemed so real that he decided
to search for the tree, which he soon
located. A tin can was found in the
hollow which contained over %, 600,
in gold and greenbacks. Mr.. Van
diver is at loss to know who the
original owner was.-Ex.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01
For Sale, or Rent.

House. in Marion, containing six
rooms. Two acres of ground. Well
cistern, stock pond. and stable on.
premises. Write to me at Princeton
or see me at train.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve penetrates the pores and heals
quickly. Sold by ]. H. Orme.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-01

Your friend.
Geo. H. Order.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1907-08-02
Non. Resident Notice.

J. B. Miller, decd. VS. J. P. Withers,
Sheriff, Admir-. D. B. N. No. 27s3.
The State of Mississippi.
To Mrs. Ida Harris and Miss Fannie
Miller, whose residence and post-of-
fee address is 35 Idlewild Ave-, Mem
phis, Tenn; to H. al. Miller, whose
residence and postoffice address is
South McAlister, Indian Territory and
to Landen Miller, Mrs, Evy Turner,
d. w. Miller, Jr., and Miss Lannie
Miller, whose residences and post-Of-
fee addresses are unknown:.
You are commanded to appear be-
fore the Chancery Court of the county
of DeSoto, in said state on the 4th
Monday OF September, 1907, to descend
the suit in said court Of ]. p. Withers,
Sheriff, admir-. ID. b. ~, wherein you
are defendants. A proceeding for
final settlement of said estate. July
81, 1907. ". E. WILRoY, Clerk.
r.. @. Clifton, ID. O..
Holmes & Holmes, Solicitors for adj
ministrator.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1907-08-02
POPLAR CORNER pIcK.UpS.

Boys, all the candidates in DeSoto
county were at Wilson's picnic last
Thursday and not less than one
thousand people besides, and they all
had plenty to eat and drink and
enough left to feed as many more.
Bully for the Wilson picnic.
Well boys, bafore this issue comes
out in print, all we candidates will
know our doom. If we are defeated,
let us take it for our part like men.
We can't all be elected.
Children's day at the corner drew
the largest crowd that has been at
the corner for long time. Standing
room even out doors was scarce.
Mr.. George Thomas was at chill
dren's day at the corner last Sunday
shaking hands,with the boys. All I
have to say is George is good boy
and everybody likes him.
Old Hughey went to Lake Cormo-
rant last Saturday. He saw some
fine cotton in the delta, but corn was
suffering for rain.
Some OF the farmers, I learn, are
done laying by. / wish ] was done.
Boys, the wagon factory at Lake
'Cormorant is the place to buy good
wagon or q vehicle of any kind.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1907-08-02
N. ]. & X. C. Chsnges Hands.

We are informed that the M. J. &
K. G. R.R., has gone into the hands
of the I. 9. R. r. Co., and will be OPP
Grated by said company. This road
has had much work done on it re-
Gently, but stands in need Of much
Improvement yet. We trust that this
company may go right to work and
make it one of the best roads in the
state. When the M. y. & K. c., is
extended north to the lakes, from
Middleton, it will be nearest route
from the Gulf to the lakes by several
miles. New Albany yidette.