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The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28
HOG RAISING IN THE SOUTH.
Farmers Should Take Advantage Of
Favorable Conditions.

An Illinois hog feeder says in Cole
took an extensive trip through the
south, going as far as the land would
let me go. 1t is not necessary for me
to say that | saw a great many things
which interested me, for this was my
first trip in that direction. In almost
every branch of agriculture. | found
something that appealed to my inter
est. But, being a swine specialist,
my observations were more centered
on things pertaining to that industry.
All localities which / visited were not
highly adapted to hog rasiing, but
most places seemed to be ideal.
My location for a hog farm is not
in the heart of the. corn belt. | pre-
fer a country where land is cheaper
and more adapted to forage crops.
Forase crops are more cheaply raised
than corn and generally bring a lar
ger net income. Good corn land is not
always the best for such crops as cow
peas, SOFA beans, sand vetch, winter
rye and other such crops which l.
might mention. Although | found but
little of the BEST corn land, l hardly
found a place in the south where
the above named crops would not
flourish.
AS a persons is always more i'm
pressed by the failings of strangers
than of his old acquaintances, | was
surprised to see how few of farmers
were ~availing themselves of lAeir
superb natural conditions, but we've
allowing their hogs to make them
selves upon free range with only
go on the market. They would give
as their reasons for doing this that
the grain or growth made upon free
range cost nothing, while raising so
much corn is hard on the land. l
found that oftentimes these free-range
hogs would not weigh 200 pounds at
a year old, while two years was often
required to attain such weight. In
the corn belt hogs are made to weigh
as much at seven months when pushed
and it IS a very easy mater to make
whole droves of them to weigh it at
eight months. AS to the injury to the
land, hogs require a balanced ration
for most profitable results, the raising
of such rations also giving a balanced
ration to the soil by way of proper
crop rotation, to say nothing of the
fertilizer saved by keeping the hogs
on land intended for cultivation. The
proper raising of hogs would increase
the farmers income End would insure
him larger cyops by virtue of increased
fertility.
l am glad to say that l found a
great many farmers who were taking
advantage CT their favorable condi'
lions and are experiencing results by
which l have derived my favorable
conclusions regarding the adaptable
ity of the country for swine raising.
l was much impressed with the ex-
cellent quality and flavor of the pork
produced on these well-managed plan
tations. Yet Notwithstanding this
fact | am informed by a reliable all
thority that a large proportion of the
meats consumed in the south are
shipped In from northern markets. |
have wondered if our farmers here in
the corn belt would be able to COM
pete with their southern neighbors in
hog raising if those farmers would
take advantage of all their opportu-
mites and favorable ~ ditions.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28
GAINING NEW SETTLERS
Constant tide of Home-Seekers Flow.
ing Southwark.

One would scarcely guess that the
south had received in the past twelve
months so many as 100000 immi-
grants, yet the Baltimore Manufacture
ers' Record estimates that during that
period 10000 to 100000 settlers
not mere laborers-have been attract
ed to the south, and that they have
bought between 1000, 600 and 5000, 900
acres of land. AS a mere guess such
an estimate would have very little
value, but when the statement is
made by the Manufacturers Record
that this estimate is based upon re
ports furnished by leading railroads
operating in the south, it appears
worthy to be depended upon.
To the ordinary observer of move
the south, the impressive thing about
these figures is their present size not
only, but also the fact that they are
only a beginning of what is likely
to be, for years to come, a. constantly
increasing tide of home-seekers flow
ing southwark. This mean that with
in the next five years, or a shorter
period even, the gains which the
south will make in population NOV.
ing hither from other parts of the
country will be equal to the addition
of one OF two new states. These peo-
pie will bring with them no small in
crement of capital and other material
things; they will add their own brain
and muscle to the building energies
q the south; and the presence of
these home-makers, their energies and
their capital amongst us can not fail
to influence our farming interests and
our farm values.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28

l have grown tired seeing a farmer
struggling with a plowstock that would
not pillow right because it was not ad-
justed. have seen pillow hands with
no conception of what might be &C.
complished by a display of a attle
thought and skill go on hour after
hour trying to do something by main
force which could have been done in
a twinkling by a simple adjustment of
the pillow. Then there are others. who
go along day after day trying to per-
form with the hands what could be
done twice as easily by employing
some mechanical continuance.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28

One great disadvantage on the aver
age farm is the lack of animals to
work the land. On every plantation
there should be one Or more extra ami
mails, for the farm that is correctly
Conducted which can be much more
easily managed if an extra pillow is put
to work at an opportune time. Then
there are some farmers who think
that in the rush of the season they
can do better by quitting blowing and
using hoes to clear their young crops.
I have found this a great mistake, as
the middle land usually becomes un-
ruly under such a practice.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28

0. Mills & Co. issued their gold notes
about 1858. In getting change for an
old octagon $50, gold, often as many
as four or five nationalities would be
represented in the change.
Greenbacks were never recognized
as money; only as a commodity. They
were used for buying postage and rev.
enue stamps. All mercantile bill
heads and notes had the special con-
tract enforcement for gold. California
even paid the claims Of the federal
government in gold. And it came in
mighty handy to Uncle Sam in 1862
and 1868. The old-style Californian
still has an inclining for the yellow
stuff.-P. E. Magazine.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28

day, had fallen asleep in his rocking
lit the stem of the big cracker and
placed it carefully under his fathers
chair.
The moon shone brightly, illuminat
ing the grin on every boyish face
Every ear vas strained to catch the
faint Kissing of the fuse and every eye
intent upon the sleeping man.
The fuse burned itself out, and the
silence and suspense was deepening.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28
ARE EASY TO COPY
SEASONS HATS A BOON TO ANA,
TEUR MILLlNERS.
Fashionable Headgear Can Be Made
AND Trimmed at Home and Look
as Well as the High Priced
Productions.

So many and varied are the shapes
and styles of the fashionable headgear
of the eason that it is often a per-
picking problem to determine which
is most becoming, and, although most
of the model hats on view at the ex-
elusive milliners are extremely high
in price, a great many of the smartest
shapes could be easily copied at home
if one has any skill as an amateur
milliner
For instance, one of the most desir-
able shapes is on the wide-brimmed
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28

The farmer can not learn too much
about his farm and its a~daptability to
the different crops. Perhaps he will
need to change his methods somewhat
in order to make the farm pay better.
All farms can not be managed the
same. Each has its own characteris-
tics that must be studied to ge: the
best results. I have, in my own case.
studied out some of these problems.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28
ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENTS.
For the Bride Elect.

I am soon to be married and the
serving of refreshments is n thing
that bothers me. This is a small town
and too far away from the cities to
obtain any extras.
l should prefer a morning wedding,
but there is not room enough to seat
all the guests for a breakfast" Is
there any other form of serving suit
able for a morning affair? If so, what
would it be called, what served and
how? sunny SOUTH"
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28

The farmer who feeds the brood
sows all winter on a strictly corr ra
ton is simply counting failure, and
can reasonably expect to lose part
of his pigs. The man who feeds pats
shorts, bran, tankage or some other
protein food along with his corr can
reasonably expect good success at far.
rowing time.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28

The correct way to serve a dinner is
to begin with a soup, then if an infor-
ma affair, the host may carve the
roast, chicken o turkey. The potatoes
and other vegetables are passed, each
one serving himself. The plates are
course with waters or cheese straws.
The dessert follows with coffee. Salad
is often served at evening parties ac-
companied by sandwiches.
MADAME MERRI
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28
Didn't Always Refuse.

"Tve tried to discourage Mr.. Nervie
from calling on you," snapped the
stern parent, "but the young scamp
refuses to be sat upon"
"Why, father, you do him an injus.
tice," Indignantly replied the dear
girl.-Kansas City Times.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28
PELlSSE IN SIMPLE DESIGN.
Garment for Baby Girl to Be Made of
Washing Material.

The pelisse illustrated in this num-
Der is intended for making up in
washing materials such as cottons,
pique, muslins and silk, but the pat
tern is equally suitable for woolens, if
preferred. Our model is in pique, and,
of course, is unlined; the pelisse it.
self has sleeves, and fastens down
the center front. The capes are made
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28

up separately from the pelisse; the
edges are piped and trimmed with a
frill of embroidery; the two capes are
joined at the neck and fasten in front
with a hook and eye.
Bonnet of white silk, trimmed with
lace, ribbon, and a small ostrich tip;
if liked, the bonnet might be in piuue
to match the pelisse.
Material required: Three yards %
inches wide, and about eight yards
trimming.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28

Hens are more apt to become over
fat than are pullets and consequent
iy should be fed less Of the fattening
foods and more of those which are
reckoned as non-fattening.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28
Hot Cloths.

When as in cases of sickness one
wishes to wiring cloth from very hot
water, try using a vegetable press and
thus save the hands and use very
much hotter water.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28

Dock and trim the lambs when they
are about two weeks old, then when
the weather has become thoroughly
warm dip all the sheep thoroughly,
both old and young.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28
Givinn a Dinner.

When giving a dinner for about ten
guests, should the menu be served on
individual dishes or on the large din
e plate? Should platters be used
for meats and carving done at the
table, or should all be served from the
kitchen? Is the salad a separate
course? ABBIE.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28

Have the shelter places about In
the chicken grounds where the chicks
a run to shelter from showers and
from birds Of prey.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28
FOURTH OF JULY DON'TS.

Don't allow the children to bend
V e fireworks which will not "go off"
They sometimes do it Unexpectedly
with unfortunate results to the little
meddler.
Don't neglect to send for a physi-
clan at once in the case of a serious
burn, to prevent a possible scar or
worse still, blood poisoning, from ig-
norant or improper treatment of the
wound.
Don't forget to have some remedies
for burns at hand. When the skin
is not broken by a burn scrape a raw
potato, place on a piece of soft linen
and use as a poultice. Bicarbonate of
soda-the ordinary baking soda-is ex-
cellent for burns whether the skin
is broken or not. If broken apply the
dry soda, if unbroken dampen the soda
with water to make a paste and apply
to the spot. The pain will be instant
ly relieved.
Don't leave the windows of a town
house open if it is to be left for the
day. Stray rockets and sparks may
find an entrance.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28

Certainly you can have the morning
ceremony and refreshments all right,
too. Do not try to seat the guests at
the table. Have coffee, sandwiches,
olives, sailed nuts, chicken patties or
croquettes, a salad, ice cream and
wedding cake.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28

Little girls between three and five
wear these hats with wide ribbon ties
bowed under the chin, but the ties are
not worn by girls older.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28
What He Wants.

When a man seeks your advice he
generally wants your praise.-Chester.
field. :
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-28
Good Advice

Good Advice.
Keep the wound open and send for
the doctor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-07-26
GETTING READY TO SELL.
Valley City, N. D., and Souderton, Pa,
Tired Of Their Electric Lighting
Plants.

Valley City, N, D., and Souderton, Pa,
Tired Of Their Electric Lighting
Plants.
Valley city. y. D., has decided by Il
vote of nearly three To one to sell its
electric light plant. every ward in the
city voting in favor of the sale. |
explaining the cause of this action Il
local banker writes that, like most
such enterprises, the Valley City plant
has become a burden to the city" and
has been furnishing poor lights for the
past two years. For this reason and
because of increasing prices many
have deserted the service.
The dissatisfaction with the service
has been growing a long time. Two
attempts We're made to dispose of 1t
three years ago. The first bids We're re-
iected as being too low. The next bid,
accepted hy the council, was not in
accordance with the specifications, ana
another bidder secured an injunction
restraining the sale. Many business
houses have installed private gasoline
lighting systems of their own.
According to the Electrical World,
the town council of Souderton. Pa. Is
considering the proposition Of aban-
dOuing the borough electric light plant
ana purchasing electricity to operate
the borough li~htinG system. the West
Tclford Electric company having offer
ed to furnish electric energy at low
er price than the borough can manu-
facturp II,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-07-26

solately through the patch, be saw
Corinne WootUarl "crpss the fence
among hey pumpkins. Their eyes met.
"Why don; you send your canta-
loupes tu marhct. Mr.. Brill:' the girl
asked. with q miSchicyous cadence in
her voice. Her eyes were twinkling.
II was the lirE time since the talk on
Ge porch about the peach trees that
she had said 50 much 10 him.
Barney looked half ashamed. To
tell the truth. Miss Woodward, there's
somethin' the matter with them. and
they won't SELL" he hlurtrd ont. Folks
fancy they taste of pumpkins 1t beats
me, Maybe" he went on, looking the
girl STRAIGHT in the eyes. 'hciu' as
you're So well read up in scientific
farmin', you can tell me- how it is:'
All at once Cpriune Woodward loo1
ed little guilty and r'-rrtful Size
came closer 10 the fence Yes Nh
Brill" She said. Il can tell you WHY
it is and who is To blame for it,"
You don't say" Barney thought
himself wise in the ways of women.
but he didn't understand this one.
We'll, | wish knew who was tu
blame Do yUu mind tellm'f"
"No, think ought 60 tell YOU. %she
answered without hesitation. # lid
it,
"Jc rudy" exclaimed Barney. for
,rnttibv tlIat 1lr,-I .vrI.ff. as ,.nrr mt
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-07-26

h''' .r court will be held at
.- wednesday of No emhri
.. i.. ....srd the third Wedn sday
..r- .l January aud July. At
t. nr>t : ,turday of eac
ed. .. ..il Ic held at any place in
..H.'rr .., ada c.sed to +. w. Wy
10 Gui dran will r'e''e
rrHEEr ". BLAKE. lrnGE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-07-26

front porch and old style dormer Win
dows loomed forth behind film OF
green LEAKAGE. Sally's hand was on the
latch of the gate. ITS awfully good or
YOU. Jim. to wait for me so good ma
turedly," she went on. Just to think,
we've been engaged for nine years.
Now, If you're tired waiting-and could
get to like some one else-don't mind
me. Speak your mind right out-and
you can be-free"-
Jim caught Sally's -other hand
"Shucks What you talking about sal
ly? don't want to be free that way!
| want most eternal bad to get Barney
off our hands and then we'll both be
free to marry"
Jhn's optimism reassured sally ana
she tripped along the path toward the
house light heartedly. Across the renee
to the left lay the Woodward acres
For years this ground had been neg
lected. Tenants had left 1T without
paving rent. Its fences had tumbled
down, and the buildings were falling to
pieces.
The preceding February, however, q
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-07-26
Breaking a
Deadlock.
BY JANE ELLIS JOY.
Copyright, 1897, by Jane Ellis Joy.
BY JANE ELLIS JOY.

CERNlCES had not begun in the
little white painted wooden
~ church, and the congregation was
goSsipng in the sunshine under
the budding trees and along a line of
posts where the horses were hitched.
Barney Brill is sprucing up con
siderable. Wonder if it amt for the
benefit Of his pretty new neighbour"
observed Jim Stover, shutting one eye
TO give Importance to the observation
Jim's audience of three men looked
at him unhelievingly. 1t was well
known that Barney Brill had passed
through several unsuccessful love af-
fairs.
Il tell you he's gcttin' ready to do
it again" asserted Jim 1T amt only
that he's got II new suit Of clothes. hut
he's taken lately to c0mbih his hair in
IA scallop acrost his forehead Mind
what | say Barney amt maxim that
scallop for nothin'"
Jim Stovcr's partalty for Miss Sally
school days, quite explained to those
who heard Jim's talk this morning the
young mans almost womaniSh interest
in finding a wife for Barney Brill AS
long as Barney remained a bachelor he
wanted his only sister to oversee his
house and would not hear of Sally
leaving home to marry Jim or any one
else.
The Brill property-a ane farm and
homestead had been left to Barney
absolutely, with an unwritten under
standing that he would provide for
Sally, or, in the event of her marriage.
give her a dOwry, provided She married
with Barneys approval.
or course Sally might have married
in spite of Barney and sued for por-
ton of the estate. There We're SYM
pathetic people in Jersey township who
advised her to do this very thing.
But Sally Brill would listen to no
counsel to quarrel with her brother
She would delay her marriage, she
said, until Barney's consent should be
given freely.
I've been thinking, Sally" said Jim
as the two walked home from church,
tagging behind the crowd as lovers
will that Barneys got more than
half a notion of making up to Miss
Woodward"
Miss Woodward, Why jim, it's
quite impossible!' said Sally. Il don't
believe the acquaintance between them
has gone further than bowing and per
haps saying Good day"
."Corinne Woodward is a mighty
handsome girl" said Jim, "of course
not as pretty as present company" he
added, with a chuckle of gallantry.
Sally rewarded the last remark with
a smile. Then her thoughts seemed to
revert to her new neighbor. I'm
afraid Miss COrinne Woodward isn't
the kind Barney would like" she said.
"She was raised in town and was a
schoolteacher but she thinks she
knows more about farming than half
the country people. And to think of
her living there with only her aunt and
hired man"
They had come to the parting place.
The large Brill house with its broad
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-07-26
RATHER BE A HOG THAN MAN
DR.. Evans Persuaded by Amount Of
Money Spent on Swine Diseases.

"If were to hc born again aud my
wishes We're consulted l believe I'd
rather be hog" said Health Commis-
riouer pr William \. Evans OF Chica-
80 the other day upon his return from
20 two weeks trip through the eastern
cities. where lac made careful study
uf the methods lu vogue in the health
departments. says a Chicago special to
the New York Times. Special atten-
ton was given To the federal depart
ment in Washington. where Dr Evans
sld, hundreds of bactrriplogistS labor
daily to find means of preventing dis
ease in hogs.
Tile Diseases of human beings are
secondary considerations" said Mr.
Evans. The government spends more
uu the haclcr.1lugy of hogs in one year
;.lan il does uu ihr hucteriulogy of man
in twenty years. II is true they
are doing something for men. They
have Marine hospital. but rs | wan
o"rri around and looked ut the i'm
ll"u~c buildings devoted 10 the. study
e So. lS and grasses and other foods
decided man was a minor being after
"il and thut ld rather be hog" Dr
LytuS thinks the fault lie, with the
voters themselves. He said the farm
crS are persistent in their demands
upon members Of congress that some
thing be done for hogs and cattle. and
as result experts prepare annually
lTTrs yflr1t4s ~ lyIT,.3t Instinct tl,n fu,tt,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-07-26
THESE CITIES AGAINST II.
Municipal Ownership Turned Down In
Various Places.

Various Places.
The voters Of Colorado city have re-
fused to sanction bond issue for Il
municipal lighting plant.
The proposition 10 bond Willisville,
ILL.,, for an electric light sant was de
feated at recent election
The city council of South Sharon,
Pa, has decided not to issue bonds for
an electric light plant
Lake Forest, H., voted down the
proposition to buy the works of the
Lake Forest Water company The vote
stood 202 to Gs
The Pittsburg Ckan) Headlight states
that at a recent election the PROPOSE
ton to bond the city for the purchase
of the waterworks was defeated by
S36 to 303
The Waterloo Qa) Reporter states
that Strawberry Point in that state.
after employing experts TO investigate
the matter has decided against a mu-
niclpal light plant and in favor Of
franchise
The final abandonment of municipal
ownership by Muncie, Ind, is an as
sured fact. The machinery of the elec-
tric light plant which broke down
year ago after being in operation four
teen years. has been sold at fraction
Of its cost. The city had invested $780,
900 In the plant.
Apparently the voters of Bryan, O.,
do not regard municipal ownership as
so much of a success that they want
more of 1t, for they have defeated an
ordinance providing for a bond issue
of $4,000 for the improvement of the
lighting and water plants. This Illus
trates one Of the evil results of the
system. for the money was needed TO
equip the plants with new and more
economical machinery.
Van W. Welsh, village clerk of Bev-
erly, O., writes as follows in response
to request for the reasons for the
sale by that village of its electric light
plant: will say the greatest reason
for selling the plant was that the VIII
idRe coulu get ut satisfactory StIN ICE
from plant in the manner it was being
handled. The plant has been sold to
local parties with the hope of getting
better service In the future"
Rutherford, y. J., has decided not to
go into the lighting business This de-
cislon was reached at a public meeting
called by the mayor to act upon the re-
port Of committee of citizens which
had been for year making thorough
investigation Of the subject. The re-
port was unfavorable to the establish
ment of either gas or an electric light
plant and stated that study Of the
subject showed that there have been
more failures than successes There
was no hostility to municipal owner
ship as a theory, but grave doubt as
+" its practicabilty.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-07-26
An Old Home Week Feature,

A reproduction of the signal fire
which blazed from hilltop to hilltop
all the way from Block Island to Bos-
ton in Revolutionary times is, to be one
of the features of Providence's Old
Home week few weeks hence. says
Providence dispatch to the New York
Post. The hills in Rhode Island. which
were used as beacon posts 130 years
ago, will again be used to build fires
on the night of Monday of celebration
week which is to be known as His
torical day. During the Revolution a
signal could be sent from Block Island
to Boston in fifteen minutes.