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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
CORN ROOT WORM.
Readily Controlled by Following
Crop Rotation.

The beetle may be readily distin-
guished from the southern corn root
worm by its color, which is nearly uni
form. pale. but usually distinctly grass
green or greenish yellow. II is about
the same size as the striped cucumber
beetle. one-fifth OF an inch long or
little more. IL is little more slender
and less pear shaped. The larvae
when fully mature attain lengths Of
only fourtenths Of an inch.
1t occurs from Nova Scotia TO Kan
sas and Nebraska, but injurious occur
rences are limited 10 Illinois, where IL
is most troublesome; Indiana, Iowa,
Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio and Missouri.
Corn is the only known host plant of
the larvae. The beetles show dispo-
sltion to feed on a variety Of plants,
but are more choice of the southern
species. They are naturally pollen feed
ers. are partial to the blossoms of this
tie, sunfiower and golden rod and are
seldom found on cucurbits. Probably
they do some damage to corn 10y eating
the pollen and gnawing the silk and
tassels, thus preventing cross fertiliza-
ton and causing a partial blasting of
ears.
The species is said to be single brood
ed. The beetles occur normally in the
field until November and In open win
ter have been noted abroad as late as
the middle Of December. Eggs so far
ms known are deposited in cornfields
late In the season and hatch the follow
ing spring. Larvae have been seen in
central Illinois the second week I'm
June, and the beetles have been report
ed in southeastern Iowa toward the
end OF June. Eight or nine weeks is
required for a generation 10 mature.
The eggs hatch from about May - TO
July 10 or IA little later. Eggs are de-
posted i'm the earth in more or less
scattered clusters of three TO ten at "A
depth of one 10 six inches, all being
placed about the roots in space of a
few inches around each hill, the larvae
feeding on the roots, which they mine.
They seem able to travel from one root
to another. Pupation takes place I'M
derground. When the beetles begin TO
issue, toward the latter part of August,
they are first noticeably abundant on
thistle blossoms and afterward on 9th
er plants blooming at this season.
This species Is readily controlled sim
ply by following crop rotation. Since
the insect as far as observed feeds in
its larval condition only on corn, the
planting of infested land TO any other
crop leads to the starvation of the
young when they hatch In the spring.
This is no mere inference, but has
been tested time and again. In Illinois
IL Is ordinarily safe to plant corn in
| fields or meadows In which the beetle
has been observed In great abundance
on clover and various weeds In late
October the previous year. One other
measure. to be recommended as a
general farm practice, consists in the
maintenance of the fertility Of the soil
by the use OF manures and other fer
tilizers. Although this does not dmin-
ish attack. II sometimes enables the
plants to Withstand INJURY. II. Chit
tenden. United States Department of
Agriculture.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
Hog Cholera.

For fourteen years we lived in a
At that time we all confidently con-
graduated ourselves on the fact that
hog cholera would never gain much
Roadway on that kind of soil All the
time we lived there we never lost n
hog with cholera. This year reports
from there indicate the loss of large
per cent of the crop raised, with the
disease still unchecked. 1t seems, after
all, that hog cholera is no rcspecter of
soil or climate. No one had better brag
on his herd having been free from the
disease or the first thing he knows he
will lose about nine-tenths of them
III. III. i'm Iowa Homestead.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

This is my third season in what may
be termed experimenting with boxes
for shipping apples. Have shipped TO
commission houses in Pittsburg. Cleve-
land and other points. and without ex-
ception the fruit in boxes has nettec
20 per cent more thar when shipped in
barrels and from 20 to 30 per cent
more than when sold TO local dealers
The box used is made up of II 10y IA
Inch elm head and one-half inch No. 2
pine. the length Qnside) sixteen inches
Three boxes cost less than one barrel.
II. III. II. In Farm and Fireside.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
KICKING PREVENTED.

collar and extends back under the sur
cingle. where 1t is attached to heavy
ring.
Through this ring is passed a rope or
strap (N1), which is attached to straps
on the hind hooks at $. This is made
loose enough so that the animal may
walk comfortably. but too tight to al
low the animal to kick. After wearing
this harness awhile the horse will cease
TO try to kick in harness and may be
driven without dlfiiculty.-Farm and
Home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

The gums and resins obtained from
pine trees have long been recognized as
highly beneficial in the treatment of
backache, kidney and bladder troubles.
Pine-ules is the name of a new medicine,
the principal ingredients of which come
from the pine forests of our own native
land. Sold by Geo. T.. Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
n Scientific Wonder

The cures that stand to its credit make
Bucklen's Arnica Salve scientific Won
der. It cured E. r. milford, lecturer for
the Patrons of Husbandry, Waynesboro,
Pa. of distressing case of Piles. 1t
heals the worst Burns, Sores, BoIls, Ul-
GERS, Cuts, Wounds, Chilblains and Salt
Rheum. Only 25c at Sharrar's drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
WHY SUFFER WITH PILES?

Our patrons know that our guarantee
is good add when we that we guarantee
DR.. Colwell's Egyptian Pile Cure to cure
to cure amp case of piles, you may know
thai it will do it. If it fails to satisfy
you, will pay you back the purchase
price. CHAs. RHoADEs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

The best way to rid the system of a
cold is to evsc tate the bowels. Ken
nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar acts as a
pleasant, vet effectual cathartic on the
bowels. l. clears the head, cuts the
phlegm ont of the throat, strengthens the
bronchial tubes, relieves coughs, colds,
Group, whooping cough etc. Sold by
Chas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

81 have been somewhat costive, bu
Doan's Regulets gave just the results de-
sired. They act mildly and regulate the
bowels perfectly. Geo. B. Krause, 600
Walnut Ave, Altoona, Pa.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
Raw orinflamed Lungs.

Yield quickly to the wonderful cura-
tive and healing qualities of Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t prevents pneumonia
and consumption from hard cold settled
on the lungs. Geo. Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

then draw long rope between front
feet and over nose, then back again
over short rope; pull forward over nose
and back again as before and tie. With
this arrangement the hog is in COM
nlete control.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
Winter Pruniu1.

Pruning can be done at any time, at
the convenience of the owner. in the
winter. Good judgment is needed in
this work or the injury may overbal-
ance the benefits from II.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

end, as shown in
the cut. Now tie
the remaining sew
en- feet to the CEN
ter Of the short
rope midway be
tween the loops.
Pass the loops over
hind feet of hog
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

Why take dozen things to cure that
cough? Kenne>y's Laxative Honey and
tar allays the congestion, stops that
Tickling, drives the cold out through your
bowels. Sold by Chas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
To Agents.

There is more business and MORE
MONEY FOR YOU in working for the
North American Life, because it reaches
more people at lower rates than any
other Company.
Write NOW for information as 10 our
agony contract for 1907, 10 T45ot2
+. A. HILTON. State Manager.
9oS Majestic Big. Detroit, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
The Best Laxative for Children

T1Tfs should see 20 N That thelr children have nc
Natural. easy movement Of the bowels each Gay
hey are too powerful in eject. and literally tcai
'neir little insides TO pieces. leaving the bowclf
weakened and less able 70 act naturally than before
he bowels, and stimulate all the little organs 20
ocalthy activity. Chocolate coafed tablets easy 70
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

Farmers will find it profitable to
card their cows regularly. The cattle
enjoy it, and II does them good when
confined In the stable during long
winter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

La grippe coughs yield quickly to the
wonderful curative qualities of Foley's
Honey and Tar. There is nothing else
Just as good" Geo. Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

See that your druggist gives you no
imitation when you ask for Kennedy's
Laxative Honey and Tar, the original
Laxative cough syrup. Chas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

A few books of teachers contracts at
the Record Office at a moderate price.
School directors should remember this.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
To Handle n yicsou. Hog.

An easy way for one man to handle
a large, vicious hog is by means Of n
five-eighths inch rope ten feet long.
says a writer in Indiana Farmer. Cut
off three feet and tie n loop in each
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

A. w. Brock & Co. will make three
cords Of wood do the work of five. See
them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

Physics and Catharties which purge. unload the
and weaken the digestive and expulsive organs
Laxative Iron-ox Tablets are az different In
eject as truth y from fslsehocd. They nourisa
and viGor 20 do the work nature Intended. thus
ffectinea permancnt cure BY perfectly safe and
Chocolate coated tablets, easy take never eripe
On nAuseate. 100. CSC and 100 st all drue stores
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

If yon want to save one-h half Of your
fuel bill see A. w. Brock e. Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
CURING A KICKER.

Harness Arrangement to Restrain n
Horse.
An arrangement such as shown In
the cut has been suggested as effective
to cure n horse which kicks in harness.
A heavy strap (P) is attached to the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

WANTED Potatoes at J. L. Miller
and Sons.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
Friends Of Study Religions.

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug 3O.-Members
Of the society of Friends are looking
forward with much interest to school
for religious and social study which
they have arranged to conduct for two
weeks, beginning tomorrow at George
School, in Bucks county.
This will be a new venture on the
part of the so-called liberal section of
the society in the United States. The
proposed school is, however, natural
sequence to the rivival that has been
In progress among the Quakers of this
branch. for several years along lines
of religious philanthropic and educa-
tional activity. The purpose Of the
school is to inspire and equip members
Of the society for practical and effect
i've work in the presentation of the
Quaker messages to the world whether
1t is in the line Of distinctively relig.
ious. educational or social endeavor
The arrangements for the school have
made under the direction of the gen.
eral conference committee for the ad
vancement of Friends principles.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
CHANNEL
is BEING
CLOSED
DANGEROUS CUTOFF THROUGH
TURKEY ISLAND WILL BE BAR
RlcADED WITH STONES

The dangerous channel cut by tne
swift-running stream which bore the
occupants Of the ill-fated Powell
launch to their death atthe edge of the
dam, is to be closed up. Extensive
preparations are being made by the
Water Works company to effectively
shut off the river from this cutoff and
permanently restore the current to Its
old channel. Large bundles of willows
are being cut In Duck Island two
miles up stream, and foated down in
sbargas.
Alread about one e-tnird-enough brush
has been collected on the bank to
make the dam, which will be construct.
ed of the willow bundles sunk and Gov
cred with rocks. AS the river is very
deep and the current swift just at the
point where this dam will be placed q
little difficulty may be experienced in
It's construction the workers say, but
they hope to have it completed in a
little moro than week When this
barricade has forced the current Of the
river back to its former swing past
the boat club the danger to boating
parties will be considerable diminish
ed. those In charge of the work say
and no more fear need be entertained
in venturing on the water than in pre-
yious summers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31

WILL GOLF
OTTUMWA a
TEAMS FROM THE TWO couN-
TRY CLUBS WILL MEET HIRE
MoNDAY-PuRLlc MAY WIT
NESS CONTEST

a golf contest between the Country
club Of Oskaloosa and the ottumwa
Country club will be played on the
course Immediately north Of the city
Monday, September q. A. G. steck OF
the Ottumwa club is in receipt Of a
letter from Grant Janney, president OF
the Oskaloosa club, accepting Ottum.
was Invitation and challenge.
A team composed of ten or twelve
players from Oskaloosa will arrive In
Ottumwa early Monday and the con
test will start promptly at ten O'Clock.
The visitors will be entertained with
dinner at noon by the local club and
with supper in the evening.
The contest will be against bogey
thirty six holes. The game will close
at six o'clock In order that supper may
be finished In time to let the visitors
catch an early train home. During the
contest the grounds will be opened tc
the public and those who wish to wit
ness the game may do so. 1'hs play
ers for the Ottumwa club will be
chosen from the following team:
H. w. Merrill, Capt; F. B. Clark
Roy Smith. Nelson Cowles, Harry Har
per, Dwight B. Baker, John Stoltz
VIM. G. Hengen, r. w. Simmons
Frank Won schrader, Walter McNett
VIM. B. Swan, A. G. Steck.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
NJ NSFIELD
MOST NOTED
! ACTOR DEAD
HAD BEEN ILL FOR SEVERAL
MONTHS SUFFERING WITH A
DISEASE OF LIVER WITH COM.
PLlcATioNs-eoRN IN 1867

New London, Conn, Aug. 30.-Rich-
ard Mansfield, the best known actor
on the American stage died this morn
ing at his summer residence Of dis
ease Of the liver, aggravated by COM
|plications. During the last moments
Mansfield was in condition of coma
and unable to recognize the family at
his bedside. He leaves wife and
one son.
Born In 1857.
.Mr. Mansfield was born in Heligo-
land. in 1857. He first stu
died art. opening in a studio in Bos-
ton for time, but later returned to
England, and entered the Theatrical
profession. He at first played small
parts in the comic opera and first ap'
peared In America as Dromez In Les
Manteaux Noires" at the Standard
Theatre, New York.
He was very successful IN wide
variety Of plays, and was the head
of his own company. He created such
parts as Beau Brummel, Baron Chev
rial, Dr.. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde and
Monsieur Beaucaire.
| Among his own most successful
roles are Cyrano de Bergerac, Shy
lock in "The Merchant OF Venice
Henry v. Brutus in "Julia Caesar
and Prince Karl In "Old heidelberg
Els own acting, as we'll as the worh
of his company which he carefully
overlooked, was of a high artistic
standard, carefully worked out in de
tails.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
LIGHT ON MEDIUMS LIFE.
Girl Explains Many Things concsrss-
ing the Mistress OF
HBrjuht EvesS

New York, Aug. 30.--The Vanderbilt
lunacy commission yesterday heard
stories of the past life of Mrs. May
s. Pepper-Vanderbil given by neat
ly dressed young woman about whose
identity there was a lot of mystery un-
til the commission informed her that
she could be imprisoned until shs
told her name. Then the petitioners
counsel asked that the commission d.
rect the press not to use her name.
Commissioner Ketcham did SO, but
the papers were not impressed and
said she was Miss Caroline Boynton
Darrell of Manhattan.
After Mr.. Vanderbilt had testified
that Mrs. Pepper-Vanderbilt was du.
tiful wife, the star witness was called,
she told about her intimate acquain.
tance with May 8. Pepper and related
many alleged experiences the latter
had had with men other than Mr..
Vanderbilt. particularly Mr.. Allen.
"Mr. Allen had given Mrs. Pepper
furniture, diamonds and wedding
ring with Bright Eyes to Eternity
on It," she said, and then she declar-
ed that Mrs Pepper had asked her:
Suppose he should tell old Mr.. Vas
derbilt about it?''
did May Pepper ever tell you her
views on love?" the witness waa
asked.
ooh, yes. She told me once she
loved any man she chose to until her
sentiments wore off and then she
loved some one else"
A further investigation into the past
of the little Indian spirit Bright
Eyes" showed that Mrs. Pepper com
menced to use her in about 1906, soon
after Mrs. Minnie E. Williams, the To-
cal spiritualist, was exposed In Paris.
This coincidence leads to the conclu-
sion that it is Mrs. Williams Bright
4 Eyes" on q new job.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
Topics Of international Law.

Portland, Me-, Aug 30.-The princi-
pal topics discussed at this, the second
day Of the international Law associa-
ton conference, were contraband OF
war, treaties, and neutrality as discus
sed at The Hague.
Papers on these subjects were pre-.
sented by such eminent authorities on
international law as Sir Thomas Bar.
clay OF Paris, the Right Honorable
Lord Justice Kennedy of London
Judge Charles B. Elliott Of MINI.
eapolis, Hon. Everitt P. Wheeler Of
New York, and Mt. CASTOR de ,Leval Of
Paris. The conference will cnnelude
It's deliberations tomorrow.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
is BURNED
BY EXPLOSION
MRS. DELLA POND sUsTAINs IN
JuRIEs IN TRYING TO START
FIRE WITH KEROSENE.

Mrs. Della Pond Of 542 West Second
street was painfully burned last even
ing about the face and hands in an
explosion caused by kerosine being
poured over live Goals and ignited
with match. The accident occurred
at the home Of Mrs. j. T. Fullmer on
North Court street. Mrs. Pond start
ed the fire and in order to make 1t
burn faster poured the oil on. At the
touch Of the match an explosion re-
suited. burning her about the face
and hands. DR.. G. e. Huband was
called and dressed the wounds.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
CHINA ANGRY
AT FRANCE
JAPAN TREATY
DOES NOT LIKE CLAUSE WHICH
PROVIDES FOR INTERVENTION
IN AFFAIRS AT PEklN--NEW
MOVEMENT STARTED

Pe11in, Aug. 80.-The Chinese peo,
pie are greatly incensed at the clause
of the treaty between France and
Japan which boldly provides for inter.
vention in the affairs Of the Pekin
government The more outspoken
subjects of the emperor assert that
China is being browbeaten out of her
rights, owing to the cowardice OF the
government. the covering position OF
the throne, and the domineering atti'
tude OF Japan.
China Protests to Nation.
AS result the government has ad-
dressed mild protest to the two ma,
tions. Modified by the board Of for
eign affairs 30 as not to give offense
the protest says that the agreement
Of China's allied opponents is mot to
be considered as right" The protest
has aroused the indignation OF the
japanese, who have ignored It, leav
ing the French here to persuade the
board to drop it.
While China's resentment at the pa
tronage Of Japan, which country is as
suming the position Of her protector
is increasing the government Is yet
too weak and alarmed to take an!
open official action, preferring the
dangerous policy of inactivity.
Foreigners Hostile to Japan.
The attitude Of foreigners here has
reached a stage Of pronounced antag
onism to the Japanese, especially
among those belonging to the nations
which are the allies Of Japan. This
antagonism has been largely provok
ed by Japan's constant success botf
in Corea and .Manchooria.
A new movement headed by Chans
Chin Tung, has been started amonl
the Chinese to promote native enter
prise among the Chinese for the pur
pose of offsetting the efforts of tn,
| Japanese to obtain a foothold In tina
province.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
WORKMEN BURIED
in ST.LAWRENCE:
BRIDGE FALLS

skilled bridge and structural II s
workers from the United States, .$s,c
had been employed in the CT 81
Of foremen and subforemen,
So far as is known no Of
the engineering corps in So of
the work was on the brdgs at the
time Of the crash.
The bee-se when completed would
have beek one Of the largest in the
world. 1t had been in course Of con-
strrction for about two years, and
was being erected Jointly by the gov
eminent and number of railroad
companies who would have benefited
by 1t when finished.
It was a mile and half in length
and was supposed to be perfect in
every detail, having been heralded far
and wide in engineering circles as a
remarkable work.
The half which collapsed was that
extending from the south shore to
midstream
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
TELEGRAPHERS
WANT LABOR
DAY MONEY
RUSSELL SAYS CHICAGO Fedora,
TloN WILL TURN OVER ABOUT
$4,000. THE COST OF 1AE
PARADE

Chicago, Aug. 30.-The absence of
the usual Labor Day parade this year
and the consequent saving Of about
$500,000 to the unions, is to be turned
to the advantage of the striking tele.
graph operators. The telegraph mes
believe that part of this sum should
be contributed to their strike fund,
and they propose to issue an appeal
along that line.
Secretary Wesley Russell said yes
terday he had secured the co-opera-
ton Of the Chicago Federation of La
bor officials in the scheme. If this plan
is successful the money Of the union
lists which ordinarily would be spent
on uniforms, banners and other dis
play will go to the strikers instead
and help to swell the $2,0O0,0OO fund
which President Small lannourced
some time ago he was going to raise.
We expect to get large returns
from the unions" said Secretary Rus.
sell. 'The money can be used to
much better advantage in our strike
than in vulgarlarly displaying labor's
strength before employers In Labor
Day parade"
Pin Hopes on Small.
The strike leaders are expecting
President Small back from New York
at any time and they hope he will
take hold OF the strike and revive II
into some sort Of life. A number OF
complaints, it Is said, are being filed
at union headquarters because the
officers are not conducting the strike
IN sufficiently aggressive fashion. II
was charged that the strike had been
permitted to get into 'rut.'
Supt. T. P. Cook OF the Western
Union company called attention t.
the fact that the strike enters Il
fourth week yesterday and that the
companies are as firm as ever.
THE strike now exists only theo
retically," said Mr.. Cook. "If 1t were
not for the continued agitation Of the
leaders, the public would not know &
strike existed"
Says Brokers are Satisfied.
supt. Cook said he had interviewed
leading board Of trade men, with ths
result that satisfaction with the ser
vice was generally expressed H,
said the company was reaching al
principal points in the countr.
through the branch office and that al
messages were handled speedily.
The telegraphers are plansing
mass meeting rally for this afternoon
| at Brands hall. w. D. Huber an,
Max Morris, both Of whom are vic
presidents Of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor, will address the strik
ers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
Discuss Price Of Cotton,

Columbia. S. c., Aug. 3o.-A dimish.
ed yield and higher price is the gen.
eral forecast for the season, made by
the members of the South Carolina
Cotton association, who gathered in
conference here today in response to
the call of President &. D. Smith. The
purpose of the meeting is to decide up
on recommendations to be submitted
to the executive committee Of the
Southern Cotton association when II
meets at Jackson, Miss, next week.