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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04
WEED CROPS.
Many Different Kinds That terminate
In Succession.

Many Different Kinds That terminate
In Succession.
Every successful farmer finds that
he must assert-hiS mastery in no I'M
certain way over the weeds, these
rehe.s of the vegetable world, or they
will work havoc in his little domain
aud eventually his undoing.
The battle with them must be fought
INCREASINGLY, for they are constantly on
the watch to take advantage of every
opportunity. remarks a writer in Amer
lean Cultivator. "We'll fight it out
right here if ii takes all summer
may we'll be the threat of the farmer
to the weed crop.
A Great Variety.
The great difficulty is that great
many give up the fight with the weeds
altogether too soon. Their first attacks
are fierce and spirited enough, but
they soon grow Indifferent and aban-
don them altogether. Now, the fact
Is that weeds are of a great many diff
ferent varieties, which seem to be de-
slKueu " at oSo
sons, one species following on the
heels of another, occupying the ground
as soon as their predecessors have
ripened their seeds. The result is that
wedding vigorous at first, but soon
abandoned, leaves the way open and
unobstructed for the later varieties to
flourish unhampered, and so they are
never conquered or reduced, but their
reign is more firmly established from
year to year.
On UncuItivated Fields.
Then, again, many who WELD the hoe
vigorously are altogether too careless
In their dealing with the weeds outside
Of the cultivated fields, allowing them
to flourish unrestrained about the ma
nure heap all summer and scatter their
seeds broadcast upon it, to be advan-
tageously planted when it is drawn
out and strewn upon the fields in the
spring.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04
LET MOTHERS KNOW

That q warm bath With Cuticura
Soap and a single amounting with
Cuticura, the great Skin Cure, and
purest and sweetest Of emollients, will
afford instant relief and refreshing sleep
fer skin-tortured babies, and rest for
tired and WORKOUT mothers.
Complete External and Internal Treatment for
Ev a., !lumor Of Infants. Children, and Adults con-
SIS a. Cuticura Soap (25c) TO Cleanse the Skin,
C!:icura Ointment (50c.) to Heal the Skin. and
Ciicura ResOlvent (50e). Tor In the form OF Choco-
l,tr Coated Pills. 25c. per vial OF Coz to Purify the
Blood. sold throughout the world. Potter Drug &
Clcn. Corp, Sole Props Boston. Mass
rB- Mailed Free. Cuticura Book on Skin HumoD
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04
Birds and Bollworms.

There are published few records of
birds feeding upon bollwOrms, yet
there is every reason to believe that
bollworm larvae and adults are de-
stroyed by many species. Domestic
fowls are undoubtedly valuable in re-
ducing the number of bollworms on
cotton located near houses and barns.
Several instances have come under
the writer's observation In which cot
ton adjacent to barns where chickens,
turkeys and guineas were kept was
practically free from bollwOrms, while
at some distance out in the fields the
injury was quite severe G. K. Jones
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04
Hay In New England.

Hay is the great underlying crop in
New England. New Hampshire alone
raises 100000 tons. To produce a
profitable crop the essentials are deep
blowing and thorough tillage, says a
writer In American Cultiyator Plow
In the summer and seed in the sum-
mer. Weeds are killed by winter frost,
while the grass survives. Plow land
every fifth year Apply five tons of
manure to the acre
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04
Increase Property Value.

The Pueblo (Colo) Chieftain adds Its
evidence to the cause Of good roads
when it says THE benefits Of public
improvements. especially paving. are
shown In the rapidly increasing value OF
property within the paving districts Of
Pueblo This increase will more than
pay the cost Of the paving. 1t should
stimulate a demand for paving among
property owners In sections OF the city
where this improvement has not been
made"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04
For Dwarf Pears.

For dwarf pears | would not advise
any one to let the trees stand in sod,
says T. G. IN Farm and Fireside
1t will mean ruinatiOn to the trees and
improbable crops right along. The
ordinary run of standard winter pears
arc not 80 particular and we haze
usually grown very good crops on trees
even In sod.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04
MAMIE ROSS PEACHES.

will practically supply all the nitrogen
necessary on ordinary soil. This fruit
Is of the Mamie Ross variety, as shown
In the cut from New England Home
stead. 1t was grown on the farm of
A. B. Howard of Massachusetts. Mr..
Howard grows excellent peaches and
is a strong ADVOCATE of wood ashes for
fertilizer in the management Of or
chards
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04
Build For Permanently.

Land and property, said a speaker at
a good roads convention, were valuable
In proportion to their accessibility to
market or pleasure, and whatever adds
to the accessibility enhances values.
The history of the country, he stated,
bore witness to the most useless and
wasteful extravaganza In the use of
money and labor on Its highways, and
the lesson to be learned was to build
as did the anclents, for permanency
and with the utmost care and thought
for the future
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04
White Feathers In Brown Leshorns.

The subject of white feathers In
Brown Leghorns is quite an exhaustive
one. There Nre many reasons for II
besides heredity. It-often occurs when
the parent stock showed no trace OF 1t.
The appearance of white is no sign or
lmpurity, but 1t Is a very Objectionable
feature. as it Is a disqualification ac-
cordlng to the Standard Of Perfection.
The fact that chicks show white does
not indicate that they will when ma
ture have white feathers, though they
may
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04
Ennd For Rucklinns.

Stale bread Eloistened and mixed
with sand makes good food fol
young ducks. COrnmeal can also be
given. After three or four weeks they
can be fed cracked corn. Animal food
is not absolutely necessary, although g
certain amount Will assist the growth
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04
Rome.

Rome is an eternal study. One or
the popes asked some strangers wheth-
or they had been in Rome for days or
weeks or for months.
"If you have been here but short
time" he said, you may not return,
but If you have been here for months
YOU are sure to come ck."-Boston
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04

awe stopped asking people If my
bonnet Is OH straight" The Husband
Why, my dear? The Wife, love
you too much, John, to disgrace you by
calling a body's attention to an old
bonnet Ike thls.--London Bits.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04

and cheerfulneSS soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out OF order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that il is not uncommon
for a child to b, born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. 1.-THE child URN
ates too often. II the
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04
FINE FRUIT.
Peach Growing Is Popular In Many
New England Sections.


Despite the drawbacks often alleged
In peach growing the crop Is a popular
one In many New England sections,
notably Massachusetts and Connecti-
cut and New Hampshire In lesser
degree. The soil best adapted to the
crop Is one well drained, rich and
rather sandy. Gravelly loans are de.
sirable. Those who have listened to
addresses Of j. II. Hale, New Eng
lands peach authority, know the i'm
portance he places on good air and
water drainage. He often says in ad-
dressing New England audiences, "Get.
up on the hills and you will have the
best place in the world to grow
peaches" Potash and phosphorlc acid
are the most important fertilizers for
the peach, nitrogen taking rather a
minor place. If legumlnous cover
crops are grown in the orchard these
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04
TO TIGHTEN THE WIRE.

wire becomes loose the stick may be
given another twist around the stay,
and your wire is frightened with but
little trouble. With stay every now
and then in fence the wites may be
kept taut with very little trouble IL
this plan is put into practice.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04

"Why does Miss Elder always drop
her eyes when she meets your
'If you will never give 1t away /
will tell you. She drops her eyes be-
cause | saw her drop her teeth one
day"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04
The Corn Cultivation.

II the corn cultlvatOr undergoes as
much improvement In the next few
years as 1t has In the past, ii will al
most be white shirt job to pillow corn.
The dustless feature should be next
given attention by makers Farmer
In Iowa Homestead.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04

Is yet in its infancy In this country,
and many farmer here can add ap-
probably to the receipts from the sale
Of his poultry by putting the birds on
a highly fattening diet in coop about
two weeks before sending them TO
market
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04
A WIRE FENCE.
Convenient Means of Tightening Up
Slack Wire.

Slack Wire.
In building a wire fence great
many people use small stays between
the posts. find these stays are very
handy when it comes to tightening up
slack wire, says a writer in Iowa
Homestead My plan is to take a
strong stick, make a loop in the wire
and twist it around the upright stake
until the wire is as taut as desirable
The end of the stick then is either
stapled or wired to the wire in the
fence Any time after that that the
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04
Fattenfro Fowls For Market.

The illusti@ ton herewith is all that
is necessary to indicate to the intelli-
gent reader how poultry Is fattened
for market IN Sussex, England, dis
trict which is said TO send more high
class poultry into the London markets
than all other places in England com
bined The poultry fattening industry
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04

urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able 70
control the passage, it is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting, depend upon il. the cause Ct
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Ct
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due TO diseased condition Of the
kidneys and bladder and not to habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble.
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect -oi
Swamp.Root is soon realized. It is sold
by druggists. in fifty EyE
cent and one dollar esjIHss ~ :.:s.ss: stt,,
sizes. You may have /:
sample bottle by mail a ass.:=ss5 "
free, also pamphlet tell Home Of sraurp Root
ing all about It. including many OF the
thousands OF testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing DR.. Kilpel
& Co., Binghamton. N. T., be sure anc
mention this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name, Swamp-Root, DR.. kilmers
Svarnp-Rocs, and the address, 5inghamton'
M on every bottle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04

Reason serves when pressed, but hoH
est instinct comes vOlunteer-Pope
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04
The Weiaht Of a Quart of Feed.

According to figures furnished by me
Connecticut experiment station, the
weight of one quart Of feed Is as fol
lows:
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-09-04

by druggists. in fifty
cent and one dollar
sizes. You may have a
sample bottle by mail
-ou,1kiat tall
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-09
Extravanance in Dress.

Very few persons outside OF the
glittering circle OF our enormously
rich families, who constitute what is
referred to as "the best society" can
understand how any young woman In
this or any other country can spend
upon her wardrobe such vast amounts
of money as are expended by the
daughters of some of these families.
The history of the world does not
show such reckless extravaganza in
the way of dress. Nor, for the mat
ter of that, does the history OF the
world show so riotous a use of money
as that practiced by our very rich In
their strictly social advertisements.
Happy is the lot of the man or wom-
an who is not tempted to such foolish
lndulgences, which take the edge from
lifes real Joy,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-09
LAND WEALTH OF NEW YORK.
Greater in Aggregate Than That Of
Many a Nation.

Few people realize the tremendous
land wealth of New York city to-day,
says writer In Moody's Magazine.
The total land valuations OF the city
by its recent census reached the
enormous figure OF $500, 900, 900; this
Is an increase of s400,000OOO in 1907
over 1906, and 1906, in turn, showed
an increase of s4S0,000,00 over 1905.
Within decade the increase has
been considerably over 100 per cent.
New York real estate Is to-day val
ued at more than one.twentieth OF the
entire wealth of the United States. 1t
Is greater than the entire wealth OF
many states and even of many for
eign countries. 1t Is 20 per cent. more
than the entire wealth Of Holland,
Spain, Sweden and Norway; so per
cent. more than Switzerland, Den
mark or Portugal; 1t is one-third that
of Italy, one-fourth that Of Austria
Hungary, one-ffth that of Russia, one
seventh that of Germany, one-elghth
that Of France, one-tenth that OF
great Britain and Ireland. 1t is In.
deed an imperial city in an empire
state.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-09
Good Substitute for Bell.

n. C. Goodwin, the actor. described
at dinner a Turkish bath that he
once took in Mexico, MY rubber"
said Mr., Goodwin, was strong man,
a very strong man. He laid me on
the slab and prodded and kneaded
and punched and hammered me in a
most emphatic way. At the end,
after I had got up, he came behind
me before my sheet was adjusted. and
gave me on the bare back four re-
sounding whacks with the palm OF
his enormous hand. What on earth
did you do that for?' | painted, stag
gering No offense, boss. said the
man. 1T was only to let the Office
know | was ready for the next bather.
You see, the BELLS out of order in this
room"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-09
PLUNGE ON kEAroR
Bayview Handicap Furnished Good
Sport at New York.

NEW YORK, Nov. Sat the Aque-
duct race track Keator, Frank Browns
Charaxus geldlng was the medium Of
a big plunge In the Bayvlew handicap,
the feature of the card.
At the opening OF the betting market
as good as 10 to was to be had
against Keator. but after Frank Far
rel, Frank Brown. Jimmy Mccormick
and others of the wise set were
through betting the price fell to to /.
The ring was big loser to the race.
Don Enrique was the favorlte, but
he finished three lengths behind Ben
Ban, the second horse.
Keator was very good horse. Even
at the post it was to be seen that he
was really mean, for there the lnnu-
ence to run so moved him that he took
a speed pill gallop of one-slxteenth of
mile, coming back to the barrier
chatting under restraint
After getting off none too well Kea-
tor overran the others in the run TO
the turn, and he came home on the
bit two lengths to the good
In the stretch Ben Ban doomed up
as possible contender for the long
end OF the stake. but he could never
get near the medicine horse, and the
ring learned it in the loss of about
$4,000
Explosion. added from the "also eli
gibles," was a to 5 favorite in the
opening dash. She led all the way,
but ut the end was running her very
best to beat King Sol, who came
from third place very fast In the
stretch. Andri tired badly after run
ming second to the turn, allowing Don
Ontario, 100 to shot, to get up an
easy third. Andri was the best play
ed horse in the race.
Kara led practically all the way in
the steeplechase. Kara Is In" was
heard all around the ring during the
betting period, and so 1t proved. Agio
ran second until the last jump, when
he was passed by Macmillan. Knight
of Elway, who got quite play, ran
a bad race. at looks like the Knight
in the can" as they say when horse
isn't trying.
Druid was real good thing in the
third race The real money was in
on her, and she won after Miller on
I.oring and MCDANIEL on Sister Fran
ceS had a duel The winners:
First Race Explosion, first; King
Sol. second: Don Ontario third.
Second ace-kara, first, Maxlmil-
ian. second: AGio, third.
Third Race. Druid, first; Sister
Frances. second; Loring third.
Fourth Race. Keator, first; Ben
Ban. second; Don Enrique. third.
Fifth Race.-Black Sheep. first; Miss
Delaney, second; Alauda, third
Sixth Race.-Iiooray. first; Summer
Cloud, second; Lotus Brandt, third.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-09
Ruse Didn't Work.

A bailiff, having long tried in vain
to arrest a Quaker, at last resolved to
adopt the disguise Of Quaker him
self, and so get access to the interior
of the house He knocked according.
ly at the door. inquiring If Friend
Aminidab was at home and II he could
see him. The housekeeper said, Walk
in, friend, and he shall see thee" The
bailiff, delighted to have got this sue
cess, was directed to wait; but after
waiting an hour he became impatient,
rang the bell, and said to the servant,
Thou promised me l should see
Friend Aminadab." mo, friend" an
swered she; 81 promised he should
see thee. He hath seen thee, but he
doth not like thee. '-Tit-Bits.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-09
Keeoina Youthful Thinus.

A busy woman once said that she
never knew how much she could &C
complish until she became the COM
panion OF her young sons, sharing
their sports and limiting her own
working hours to theirs. To-day they
are young men and she looks like
their sister. There are other young
mothers of grown men and they are
rather formidable rivals to younger
women. The sons unconsciously make
comparisons, generally in favor OF
mother. 1t is beautiful to grow up"
in this fashion with ones children,
says a writer; to keep pace with
them in new studies and new thoughts,
something like second youth. We
are so quick to put away youthful
things unless we have some such in
centive 70 hold them.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-09
The INCEST Nav He Knew.

A Boston physician has two young
hopefuls, Master Tommy and Miss
Jennie, the latter the elder by year
or two. A few days ago Master Tom
came in, whimpering, with the COM
plant: Papa, Jennies got my roller
skates on, and | want EN-, and she
won't give 'em to me-" Did you ask
her for them kindly, my SOM Yes.
papa" We'll, suppose you 90 back
and try again. Ask her just the
incest way you know, and see If you
cant get them" The youngster trot-
ted out, and the father from the door
way heard him ask in wheedling
tones: Jennie for Gods sake. let me
take them skatesl"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-09
Unable TO Find the Word.

The editor of country paper en-.
tered his office one morning recently
to be met by subordinate with the
startling intelligence that during the
night some despicable wretch had
stolen every book of reference in the
place. What do you think of a man
who would do thing like that?' an
grily demanded the subordinate. LAS
he has taken even the dictionary"
said the editor, II should say that we
are wholly at loss for words to ex.
press our indignation.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-09
Mncco In Mnnagun Dungeon.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. S.-Selzed
by detachment Of Nicaraguans after
being driven out Of his hiding place on
the Pacific Mail liner San Juan nj
Corlnto, EliZardo Maceo. an American
citizen and son of famous Cuban
general. was captured during the out
ward trip of the San Juan from this
port and thrown into prison at Mana
qua, Nicaragua, despite the protests of
the Brazilian minister to the peace
conference and 200 American passen-
gers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-09
Before Breakfast.

Shall we walk before breakfast!
Assuredly? Why this eternal yearn-
Ing for breakfast? Forget it. DR.. Lat
son says: 1--WE get to-day's strength
(not stimulation from yesterdays
food, not from to-day's have walked
many hundred miles without break
fast. In fact, all the walking l have
done in the last four years has been
without breakfast--for I never take
any" George Sand used to walk in
the daytime and write at night. Dick
ems used to say that ten-mile stunt
afoot was the best preparation for his
daily literary work. Daniel Webster
and George Washington were great
walkers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-09
For National civn service Reform

BUFFALO, Nov. s. The twenty
seventh annual meeting of the Ma
tional Civil Service Reform league has
opened a two days session here Many
persons prominently identified with the
movement for civil service reform in
all parts of the country addressed the
afternoon session. and the night ses-
sion of the council was addressed by
Governor Charles T.. Hughes and
Charles j. Bonaparte, attorney general
of the United States.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-09
Trade Conditions Improving.

NEW YORK, Nov. S.-Inquiry at the
offices of r. G. Dun & Co. elected the
information that trade conditions
throughout the United States during
the past week have shown quite a
marked improvement over the preced
Ing seven day period. The issuance Of
clearing house certificates and checks
in communities where the circulation
of currency has been restricted has
had no apparent effect on the volume
Of trade.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-09
Boston Police OmciaI Dend.

BOSTON, Nov. s. Orrington NJ.
Hanscom, deputy superintendent of po-
lice of the city of Boston. is dead here
after several months illness. Deputy
Hanscom was born in oxford, Me, in
1916. In 1886 he was chief inspector
of the Boston department and for sew
eral years following was In charge Of
the Pinkerton detective agency, He
was appointed deputy superintendent
Of the police department in 1904.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-09
Policy Holders Dissatisfied.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 8. - Policy
holders having policies aggregating ST.
100000 in the Mutual Reserve Life In
surance company organized here and
adopted a resolution calling on all pol
icy holders in the company to contrib
ute one-half of / per cent Of the value
of their policies for legal representa-
ton in New York in an effort ito pro-
tect their interests and legal rights"
Dissatisfaction with the explanations
of assessments advanced by the COM
pany was given as the reason for their
action.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-09
President. Say "Let U. Have Peace

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Nov. S.
Presidents Zelaya of Nicaragua, Da-
villa Of Honduras and Figueroa of Sal
vador were in conference at Amapala
for the purpose of consolidating peace
In Central America. The results Of
their meeting are as follows: They
agreed to forget past differences and
declared that fraternal relations exist
ed mutually.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-09
Storm Hit. Nantucket Hard.

NANTUCKET, Mass, Nov. S.-A
wireless message to Siasconset, Mass,
says that save for wireless communi-
cation with the mainland the island of
Nantucket is stormbound. The storm,
which, according to warnings, was to
have oentered over Block island yes
terday, struck Nantucket hard. Com
munication with Martha's Vineyard
was interrupted, and it is feared that
the cable hut has been washed away
or the cable damaged.