The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-28

Miss Cock called attention to the
article In the June number OF Nc
Clure's Magazine by @. s. Grosscup
which Is somewhat in harmony with
the line OF thought entertained Ia the
essay.
QUESTION DRAWER
No. What about the rosebugs?
Is the time Of year past for them to
make their appearance?
f. A Misunderstanding to the late
ness of the season, the time Of the
season for them to arrive is not yet
here. William Rltterspaugh-I think
the bugs will be here by the time the
roses are in bloom.
No. 2.-How would you winter a
rhododendron?
s. II. Rockhlll associates the rhodo-
dendron with the laurel, and thinks
u should be about as hardy. Mrs,
John Wechter-I have one five years
old. I winter by covering with an
open headed barrel filed with straw.
Il Is not a fine, thrifty bush.
~ D. onhiicA ooS ththi BIo"iuE ~
parks as far north as Cleveland, and
they seem TO be hardy. think they
grow In mountain soil.
No. 3.-At what age can II be said
OF man he was raised on a farm7
There was much discussion on this
question respecting the boyhood OF our
great and learned men, of the city and
country school, the education by con.
tact with nature, and the development
of mind and body. In summing up the
the answer was. when he
stayed on the farm until he was
.wenty.one years old, until he arrived
1t manhood.
No. 4.--Who should use the greatest
influence in bringing about the success
" our nation? (Secretary-I think
his question should read, who exer.
Uses the greatest--.)
The answers were various. The
people, the man who votes. The
mother who raises the voter. The in
luence of the parents in the home.
rhe men who are in positions OF
rust. President United States SEN
ltors and legislators.
No. 5.-What is the best mulch for
he ounce?
M. Bitzer-Salt brine is a good fer
Qizer. ! think the ground about all
ruit trees should have some salt.
No. Ga slug is destroying my
abbage. What shall | do for "?
S. II. Rockhill asked the question.
mt no one seemed TO know anything |
bout such a pest. He described II
$ somewhat resembling snail. con
regating on the under side of theI
saf, and devourlng the leaf
No. What length of tirae do the |
operate?
F, A. Hanna-They stay about three |
Ieeks.
REPORTS OF STANDING COM
MITTEFS.
Report on Orchards. r. Roth,
hartman, said he had made inquiry |
'om farmers in different parts OF the
ounty and In summing up a report
ould place apples at rs per cent;
herries and pears lower per cent;
ums few. and peaches none.
Clayton HDll-In my estimation Mr.
oths report is about correct.
M. Bitzer-The few trees about my
'me promise greater per cent OF
uit than Mr. Roth's estimate.
Report on Apples and Berries
layton Holl has on display three var
ties Of apples. Bently Sweet. Smiths
der and Ben Davis. William Ritters-!!
augh exhibits one plate OF wine sap.
] the berries are very nice and Arm.
ne plate Of Downing goosseberries
: Mrs. Eggert. Committee, M. Bitter.
Report on Flowers-The committee
flowers find quite large collection
exhibition. One bouquet OF yellow
lei. and two varieties Of teonies OK
bied by Mrs. J. J. Snyder. A
uquet OF peonies and tree boppies
Mrs. I'D. Meyer. Mrs, Eggert has
sisela. peonies. also for name a vel
v flower from hardy shrub. We
mot name. Miss rlorence Wechter
rings q fine bouquet Of ave varieties
roses, Mrs. John Wechter one