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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-06
Handling Market Apples.

The best ladder for ordinary har-
vesting is the three foot, as it will
brace anywhere. A heavy ladder
should have pointed base, as an aid to
firmness in placing. A bag held from
the shoulder for holding the fruit as 1t
is being gathered is liable to bruise the
bruit by being moved about A bas-
ket on a crooked hook which fastens
to the limb and holds the receptacle
is good If care is taken that the fruit
is not thrown in; a flexible wire
makes tie right kind of a pail.
Tests in rough handling like pouring
or hauling show that the utmost care
must be used in handling.
Broken stems In no way influence
the keeping qualities the presence of
coddling moth and scab was injurious
to quite degree, not so much on the
Baldwin as on other varities.
Picking when the fruit was in prime
condition, full Of color, sound and firm,
gave far greater keeping qualities
than when it remained three weeks
longer on the tree. Cold storage pro-
duced better results than cellar, even
If the difference in temperature was
only seven or eight degrees. Some
cellars were too moist, which tended
to rot the apple; others too dry, and
the fruit withered. Another point,
ventilation should be under control,
there should be little circulation of air.
Prof M. j. Dorsey, Maine Expert
ment Station.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-06
Woman and Business.

Certainly the business ability OF wo-
men, when they have had chance to
develop it, is just as good as any
body's. Many man knows that his
wife can manage the family expenses
better than he can, and lets her do 1t,
to his great advantage, says Home
Chat.
In France and Germany the MAORI
ty of the small shops are financially
administered by women. They Keep
q lynx.eyed account of income and out
20, and are very difficult to cheat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-06
Booker Washington Buying Land.

Governor B. B. Conner has sold his
plantation in Barbour and Bullock
counties, consisting Of $4,000 acres,
to Internal Revenue Collector o. F.
Thompson, of the Alabama district,
for 100000, who it is understood, Is
acting for Booker 7. Washington. 1t
Is said to Washington's intention to
establish colonies of Negroes on the
land, nearly all of which is under a
high state of cultivation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-06
Progressive Tar Heel Farmer.

Mr.. Milas Overcast, a young and
progressive farmer of Rowan county,
N. c., has discovered way to keep
from being exposed to the suns burn
ing rays while plowing. Last week
passersby saw Mr.. Overcast hard at
work plowing with an umbrella
strapped to his back.-Atlanta Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-06
Money in Locust Trees.

Farmers who are planting locust
trees declare that there is no more
profitable way of utilizing cheap land.
They figure 1t this way: Two thou
sand four hundred trees can be plant
ed to an acre; in eight years these
trees will be large enough to cut for
fence posts and each tree will yield
two posts. At retail these posts will
be worth rs cents each, or so cents
a tree. That means at retail a crop
worth $1,000 an acre at the end Of
eight years, or an average of $3.50 an
acre year.-Kansas City Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-06
Prevent Potato Scab.

Somebody inquired awhile ago how
to prevent potato scab. find the most
convenient way in planting small
patch is to dust the seed potatoes with
powdered sulphur before planting. The
potatoes should be slightly damp be-
fore sprinlling and should be shaken
up in box with the sulphur. One
pound is enough to treat the seed for
an acre.. F. Kunsman, in the Am
erican Cultivator.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-06
The Grading Cure.

There is nothing, we are told, SO
soothing to the nerves-nothing that
acts as finer emollient for the tenn
per-nothing that takes fatigue so
readily from a body that has been
"on the go" all day as the Grading
cure" 1t is equally good for men and
women, and possesses the great ad-
vantage of being picturesque means
of securing rest. A pretty girl in a
hammock or a swing is Irresistible;
even man does not look ungraceful
Swaying to and from in such a lounge.
London World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-06

Archbishop Glennon, of Milwaukee
has strongly expressed his disap
proval of the raising of money for the
erection of churches by giving ice
cream suppers and dancing parties
He declares that church buildings and
maintenance was duty that should
be met by the parishioners in accord
ance with the dignity OF the respon
sibility.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-06
Marie CoreIIi's Message.

Marie Corelli has sent message to
women in which she says: "When
man begins to understand that woman
is not meant to be toy or drudge,
but comrade-the closest, best ana
truest that God has given him-then
the clouds will clear and marriage VIII
be a blessing instead of (as 1t too Of
ten proves) a curse. Chicago News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-06
Scotch Girls Thrift.

The will of Anna Snow, Scotch girl,
who worked in the Fall River mills
flled at Taunton Mass, reveals the
tact that she and her sister, Margar-
ct, saved $4,000 from their wages as
weavers in the mills in forty-five
years. Most of the money is left TO
Perkins Institute for the Blind In Bos-
ton.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-06
Rule of Horse FeedIno.

1t Is claimed that percent of the
horses weight of good, nourishing food
is all it should eat in day. BY this
rule horse weighing 1900 pounds
should receive thirty pounds of food,
but it must be considered that some
thing depends upon the amount of la
Dor performed, as well as the digestive
capacity and appetite of the animal
Farmers Home Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-06
Farm Products Higher.

According to figures compiled by the
American Agriculturist the value of
the products of American farmers this
last year will be s1,OO0,O00,OOO more
than last year, on account of higher
prices for farm products.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-06

Homesteading has about run its
course in Missouri, Kansas and Okla
homa. In the last three months only
about 1900 persons made homestead
entries on public land there.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-06

Emperor William is going to make
a crusade against the introduction in
to the German language of SO many
words from other languages.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-06
Burr and Crimson clovers.

1t is better to sow burr clover in
the hull rather than SOW the clean
seed, for when sowing the seed in the
hull, it is quite certain the hull con-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22
What He Needed.

Here, clerk, I'm in hurry, want a
book for my husband. It's his BIRTH
day. And I want 1t for present.
Show me what you have and be quick
about it. Nothing too expensive, mind
you. and don't want anything too
cheap. either; doc you hear? He's u
mild-mannered man. and not fond of
sports. SO don't show me anything in
that line. For goodness sake, don't
offer me any Of those trashy novels,
and no matter how much you try to
persuade me, won't take anything in
the way Of history or biography. Come,
now. I'm in dreadful hurry, and I've
already wasted too much time here.
OF course, You don't know my husband,
but from all I've said can't you sug-
gest something appropriated"
Yes, ma'am. Here is a little volume
entitled. How to Manage q Talking
Machine."-Tit- Bits.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22
Rubber.

"A few years ago every time we
would pass that sign there would be
a mild commotion in the car. Some
would turn on their fellow passengers
expansive grins, as though they had
Just accomplished huge joke; others
would be convulsed with suppressed
laughter, and once as we passed the
place man behind me poked a long
bony finger into the small of my back
and then chuckled gleefully:
II was thinking of this as we ap.
preached that town this morning, and
took pains to note what effect the sign
would have. Most Of the passengers
were looking out of the windows, and.
OF course, all Of these saw the sign.
There was no indication, however,
that it received more than passing
glance, and doubt If any of the pas
sengers thought Of the vogue this
word had several years ago.
Strange. isn't it? They all have
their day and then oblivion. I am
waiting as patiently as possible for
the same fate to overtake the lemon
Joke"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22
Etching From Car Windows.


Passengers on Southern Pacific
overland trains are having rare sport
trolling from car windows for fish in
the salton sea and good catches have
been made. About midway on the sea
an arroyo extends back into the noun
tains. The track crosses this on a
trestle. The water is fifteen to twen-
ty-five feet deep, and it has become a
custom of the dining car porter to
throw scraps overheard from the ia.
bles there. Thousands of firsh of all
sizes lie in wait for the train and can
be easily seen.
A few days ago an irrepressible fish.
erman prepared his hook and line, and
as the train slowly Numbered over the
long trestle swung it far out over the
water. This the fish mistook for their
customary meal and voracious carp,
three feet long, seized the bait and
was drawn aboard the Pullman.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22
SCHOOL TEACHERS
Also Have Thing. to Learn.

For many years have used coffee
and refused to be convinced of its bad
effect upon the human SYSTEM" writes
q veteran school teacher.
''Ten years ago was obliged to give
up my much loved work in the public
schools after years of continuous la
Dor. 1 had developed a well defined
case Of chronic coffee poisoning.
1.-THE troubles were constipation,
fiutterings Of the heart, a humping
In the top Of my head and various
parts Of my body, twitching OF. my.
limbs, shaking Of my head, and, at
times after exertion, q general gone"
feeling with q toper's desire for very
strong coffee. Twas nervous wreck
for years.
"A short time ago friends came to.
visit us and they brought package Of
Postum with them. and urged me to
try it. ! was prejudioed because some
years ago had drunk q cup Of weak,
tasteless stun called Postum which /
did not like at all. q I,
"This time, however. my friend
made the Postum according to direc-
tons on the package, and IL won me.
suddenlysJ found myself improving IN
. most decided fashion.
'The odor Of boiling coffee no long
ser teinptss me. am 90 greatly bene-;
1ited by Postum that IS IN continue to
improve 90 + am now, I'll. begin d to-
think ! have found the Fountain OF
Perpetual Youth This II no oncy
letter but stubborn facts which I am
'Slad to make known. II
Name given ~ Postum Co, Battle
Creek, Mich. Read the book ~ me Road
~ Wsliyills. . - pksl s. r,ersis T. r.
,oo I. I'M " m
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22
FREE TO OUR READERS.

Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chi
cago, for 4S-page Illustrated Eye Book
and If this paper is mentioned they
will send you Free Bottle Murine for
Your Eyes. Write all about Your Eye
Trouble and their Oculists will. advise
as to the proper Application of the
Murine Eye Remedies in Your Special
Case. Your Druggist will tell you that
Murine Cures Eyes. Makes Weak
Eyes Strong. Doesn't Smart. Soothes
Eye Pain. Aids those Wearing
Glasses and Sells for soc.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22
ENCOURAGING FACTS
ftloSE CONTEMPLATING CHANGE
or RESIDENCE SHOULD
READ THEM.

The other day the writer was in the
Once Of the Canadian Government at
st. Paul, Minnesota. On the windows
Of the building were signs to the erect
that homesteads Of 100 acres were
given free to actual settlers, and In
the windows were displays Of wheat,
oats, barley, other grains and vege-
tables, which he was told were grown
In Western Canada. This could be
readily believed for in no other coun-
try on the Continent would it be pos
stble to grow such splendid specimens.
The world is now pretty well advised
that In the growing Of such cereals
as have been named and vegetables as
we'll the Provinces of Manitoba,
Saskatchewan and Alberta have no
competitor. For several years past
specimens have been exhibited at
State and County Fairs throughout the
State. and these exhibits are looked
upon as one Of the chief attractions.
They have demonstrated what can be
done in the climate of country pos
sessing a soil that will grow things.
But that It was possible to grow vege-
tables such as were seen there seemed
to create some doubt. But it was
the case. And apples too. Not of
course the splendid fruit grown in
countries more congenial to such cul-
ture. but they were in evidence.
Throughout Indiana, the hoosier farm
ers were forced to stop and think,
When similar exhibit was placed be-
fore them during the past few weeks,
many of them were forced to stop and
remark: "That is much ahead of any.
thing we can do. The quality of the
grain we have conceded, for has not
so-and-so sent us samples grown on
his own farm the like of which we had
never seen before. But to think of
the vegetables-and such vegetables.
Why, we thought everything was
frozen up there, and these turnips,
cabbages, caulidowers, beets, man
Colds, pumpkins, and squashes are
away ahead Of anything we ever saw
grow" That is the story everywhere.
Thousands of Western Canada home.
steaders, formerly United States citi-
zens. are growing just such grain, just
such vegetables, which yield them a
splendid profit with little outlay on the
farms that they have secured from the
Government of the Dominion of Can
ada at the nominal cost of $40 for 100
acres. II adjoining land is wanted it
can be secured from the railway COM
panies or from private individuals at
moderate prices and reasonable terms.
By placing your name and address on
postal card and addressing it to the
Canadian Government Agent, whose
name appears elsewhere, a copy of
Last Best West" telling you all about
it will be sent you free.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22
PASSING On a SLANG WORD.
Once che slsn sRubbsr" Provoked !
s,. Laugh, but Not Nov.

Once The 9isn sRubbsr" Provoked !
laugh, but Not New. Nj
Curious how ready we Americans
are to adopt alang words" said the
man who had fnished reading a Bos.
ton paper. .Aad we drop them quite
asssuddenly after they have penetrated
INTO remote sections Of the country
and seemingly boone q part Of our
daily speech.
was reminded Of this while com.
ing through on the train from Boston
this morning. For a number Of years
! have travelled back and forth at regu-
lar intervals between New York and
Boston, and have become more or less
familiar with the country along the
route.
AT one point the train passes close
by large rubber manufacturing plant
Auditing on the railroad is long
stretch of neatly-kept grounds, and
in the center, in full view Of passing
trains, is erected a sign bearing the
single word:
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22
A Mater Of DISPOSITION.

De candidate he come along
A talkin' to de crowd,
He shake yoh ham SO good an strong
It sho'ly makes you prouu.
His ways de s1ickest ever wuz,
He. tells de lates' jokes
An stops to ak you how you does,
An how is all de folks.
II amt fob his intelligence,
Although OATS somethin' neat,
Nor yet de way he meets expense
When it's his turn to treat,
Dat causes us his praise to sing
Fun early until late.
De disposition is de thing
Dat makes de candidate.
Warrington Star.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22
READY 10 WEAR GARMENTS
INSIDE. .a,';


He stepped in and accosted the per-
son who seemed to be in authority-a
middle-aged man with smooth face,
hair parted just above large expanse
Of otherwise unoccupied territory on
the north pole of his head, and an af-
fable, capacious, self-acting smile
stretching across his face.
Il beg your pardon" he said, "but
that sign on your window interests
me-"
"Yes?" encouragingly responded the
other.
Eyes. It aroused my curiosity"
Yes? Your are wishing, perhaps, to
look at some"-
1T occurred to me, as was looking
at it and studying it, that possibly it
might be question:
"Oh, no.
"oh. yes. Only it hasn't any interro-
cation point. Then the idea suggested
itself that it must be an assertion, con-
veying the assurance that the person
who painted the sign is ready to wear
gar
THAT sign, SIR" interrupted the mid
dle-aged man, his smile narrowing per-
ceptibly, "is so plain that anybody with
grain Of common sense
"Then the fault must be with me, Of
course. That idea also occurred to me.
ought to understand it. Viewing it in
my laundering way, however, az a
questton-am I ready to wear gar
ments? I unhesitatingly answer yes.
I have been ready to wear garments
for fifty-three years. But to wear
them inside-no, by the bearu of the
immortal Andrew Jackson. no! If it's
going. to be the fashion to wear gar
ments inside, like a blooming toad,
don't you know, that shuffles off its in
tegument and then proceeds to make a
meal
Say, look here
You can count me out every time.
On the other hand, considering it mere
~ as the statement of a fact, that you,
or the proprietors Of the establishment,
are ready to wear garments inside
you'll oblge me- Mr.. -
Civilians. My name is Civilians.
say. II you are ready to wear gar
ments inside, wear them, and be
hanged to you! What does the public
care where or how you wear your gar
ment? What is the use of your stick
ing out sign like that, in all the pomp
and blaZonry of gold Leaf
will you stop Just minute, you
doddering idiot?"
II will, you galvanized mummy"
It'll try to bring that sign down to
the level of your intelligence. You
have heard of garments that are ready
made, haven't you?"
Nov that you mention them, think
I have"
well. garments that are ready made
are garments that are ready to wear
ready to wear garments-and we keep
them here--inside. See?"
The tall. slender, gangIing caller
scratched his jaw refiectively.
Il think do" he said, genial, be-
nevolent smile wrinkIing his lean
features; land am greatly obliged to
you. My only object in coming in was
to get you to diagram that sign. You
have done it the best you could.
Thanks"
Here. he lowered his voice and be-
came confidential. :
And now, my FRIEND" he added, "by
way of conclusion, let me advise you,
as a fellow traveller on the road to the
silent tomb, not to neglect one impor-
tant. momentous duty you owe to this
community"
What is it, sir?"
Get an intelligent schoolboy to edit
that sign and make it mean something.
believe that's all. Good afternoon."-
Chicago Tribune.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22
A Rare ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

A Rare Accomplishment.
The fairy godmother looked after
Cinderella approvingly, as she went of
with her prince.
Concerning that slipper episode"
she remarked to herself, "that girl is
about the only mortal woman I know
who could do the right thing and put
her foot in it at the same time"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22
rue SIGN AND The PURSE

The tall, slim, loose jointed man who
had been strolling carelessly along the
street stopped In front OF an aristo-
cratic looking establishment with q
swell front, which had this sign painted
conspicuously on its plate glass win
dow:
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22

They Like Excitement.
do the trusts really want a presi.
dent who would let them do exactly
as they pleased?"
NAV. They wouldn't make no more
money, and they'd have considerable
less fun"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22
sIkaEaHI)

It may look as though you regularly
get the worst Of it in everything. but
you don't. Fate is too big to fool with
any one individual.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22

You might as we'll take your medi-
cine bravely; If you don't, some one
will hold your nose, and make you
take it.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22

The sighted opportunity becomes no
slight obstacle.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22

Ask truthful man for his opinion
and the chances are that he will hand
you something you dun't want.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22
FootbaII' A..in,,,e,,,,,..,. I

The class In literature was taking up
Longteliow. n,
Mr.. Alfback.'' asked the professor,
what can you say about the Skeleton
4 In Armor?' /" = Il ss5 RI: a 81 !.
He amt very desirab le,'' answered
the captain Of the eleven. What foot
bail needs Is beef,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22

HIDES, PELTs AND WOOL.
To get full value, ship to the old reliable
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22

"GOLD SEAL" OH. CLOTHING.
Best made. II your dealer does not have
the Gold seal'' apply to Goodyear RUB
Der Co.. st: Paul. MINI.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22

SAVE 40 PER CENT OF YOUR FUEL.
Write for price list and testimonials.
Economy Fuel Saver Co.. Minneapolis.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22
H. Wa sI.nprs..sd.s

Fine!" exclaimed the young man.
II TELL me about ~
j i "a. blue eyes, wavy hair, dimpied8
Chez Reuse me. Il was something
about the Corinthians. u bsjtsvS.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-22

The man who vents his spleen on an.
other gets most Of it himself.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-12-07
Should Permit Pooling.

AS / stated in my message TO tns
congress a year ago, railroads should
be given power TO enter into asree-
ments, subject to these agreements De,
ing made public In minute detali aho
to the consent Of the Interstate ON
merce commission being first obtained.
Until the national government as
sumes proper control OF interstate com
merce. in the exercise of the authority
it already Possesses. it viii be lmpos-
sible either to give TO or to get from the
railroads full Justice.