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COOLING FRUITS.
Found That They Keep Better 10 ship
ment When So Treattx.

Cooling summer fruits be.cse ship.
ment now seems likely to become tho
general practice for good many for
warding agents have discovered that
it is the proper caper. within q few
years all important fruit-shipping sta.
tons will probably be equipped with
cooling apparatus and the cars will
also be chilled down before taking on
their loads. Two or three years ex.
perience seems to show good profit In
cooling the fruit before starting un its
journey Ia hot weather for the per-
centage OF decay is largely f.tueed by
this process, Experiments thus far
carried on 40 10 show that fruit thor.
oughls cooled before It is started, and
with the Interior ef the ear thoroughly
cooled before Il IL iced, chow a
marked lesaeAias IN the quantity Of
Ice required FER the car to complete
the Journey, At the same stme, says
Field and Farm, the fruit IL kept in
much better condition than when
placed On beard when warm and then
cooled after the ear haa been closed
up. a condition that to a certain ex.
tent eaases aweatiag OF the fruit. In.
duoing decay, tf the fruit Ia thor.
oughly dried and cooled and the car
is also chilled, the decay Il reduced
TO almost minimum and the east of
icing Is practically one.halt.
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Walnut Fore.:s No. c,mmor !.

The walnut is nowhere a gre ari.
Gus tree, but usually occurs in scat
tered groups or as isolated individuals
among the associated species. Within
the limits of its range there are re-
gions where it is almost unknown.
while within few miles it NAV be
common, although conditions in both
regions seem identical In the river
valleys of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and
Kentucky it is found associated with
the naples, hickories, oaks, basswood.
cherry and other hardwoods of the
region, although not always inter-
mingling closely with them. West of
the Mississippi the walnut is confined
to river valleys and moist situations.
In this western region it is found as.
ISOLATED with the coffee tree, green
ash, blackberry, Eastwood and white
elm.
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1EHect
X, potash; p, N,

which it was derived. A very consid-
cradle part, however, has been
changed by the processes of weather
ing from the original form to a Sec
ondary condition. A large part of the
first class is not soluble in even hot
strong acids, while the forms produced
by weathering are soluble in such
acids. Some of this weathered ma
terial has been further transformed
into material soluble in water and, in
deed, the amount in that form would
ordinarily be quite large were it not
that 1t is removed almost as rapidly
as formed, in regions where there is
sufficient rainfall.
2. Organic Matter.-Most soils have
a large or small amount of matter de-
rived from vegetation in various
stages of decomposition. Part of this
Is still in such a condition that the
tissues and fibers of plants can be
recognized, while another part has
completely lost it's form and structure,
and has changed into a black. wax
like substance which forms coating
around soil grains This latter ma
terial is called humus, while the for
mer is simply undecomposed vegetable
matter.
8. Form in Which Material Is Avail
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HORTICULTURAL NOTES,

Spray grapevines with Bordeaux to
prevent rot, etc. We told you about
this before
Beware of the red rust in the black
cap or blackberry patch. When IT ap-
pears, at once dig out and burn tie in
fected plant.
Remove the old raspberry canes as
soon as they have fruited; alsa re-
move weak, superf1uous new ones.
Burn all such cuttings at once.
Continue to cultivate and hos the
strawberry plants set this sgfing.
When enough runners are secured in
each row, cut off all others, Just as il
they were weeds.
Beware of exposing blackberri.s to
the sun after they are picked. Sun
light soon turns the black, shiny fruit
to a rusty, dull, unpleasant-lofking
red. Get the berries into packing shed
or crate as soon as possible, and then
into cool cellar until shipping time.
Extra-fine grapes are securat by
cutting of the weaker, inferior
lunches, or where punches are too
close together, and then encle sing
each remaining bunch in paper bag.
Cheap, ordinary paper bags, pinned or
tied into place, will do. Bagged fruit
escapes insect ravages, ripens letter
and earlier, and is choicer in OF ality
and finer in appeapance.-Farm Jour.
nal
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Water Pumped THROUGH Plants

Few realize how continually the
plants that grow on the earth are
pumping water from the soil into the
air. Every normal plant is engaged
in this work, and the surface of the
earth is covered with them except in
the regions of eternal frost and the
great deserts. Experiments made in
Utah showed that through June, July
and August of one year each foot of
soil lost by evaporation of moisture
through plants over nine pounds of
water. When this is multiplied by the
number of feet in an acre it gives
over 100 tons of water for a single
acre. When this is extended to the
plant-covered surface of the world it
Indicates the fact that a good-sized
ocean OF water is by the plants
pumped up into the air each year and
that for each day a good-sized sea is
80 returned back to the element from
which 1t came-the air.
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FuLLY Or With THE TlMEs.
Oklahoma City Surprised Narrow
Minded New Yorker.

Oklahoma amazes an fastener. The
wide, asphalted streets, the plate glass
fronts of department stores, the clean
sidewalks, the well dressed, unhurried
shoppers, the finish, the metropolitan
air you find in Oklahoma City, for ex-
ample, seem marvels to find in ter
ritory only II years old. But do not
say so.
A New Yorker who went there on
business complained that fate was
thrusting him into wilderness, and
his Oklahoma associates could not re-
assure him. But coming down to
breakfast the first morning, at his
hotel in Oklahoma City, he stared
around in wonder as he entered the
dining-room.
This" he exclaimed, ''this is Okla
homa!! Why, do you known" conf
dentially, Il even found q porcelain
bathtub In my room"
WELL" said an Oklahoman, drily,
don't you have those in New York;"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28
SOIL COMPOSITION AND
USE OF FERTILIZERS
Land Is Deficient In Some EIenaent-By r
Whitson C. Stoddard. Wisconsin
Agricultural College

A hasty examination of any soil
shows at once that 1t consists of two
distinct parts: First, the particles or
grains derived from the rocks, and
second, the vegetable matter and
humus derived from the plants which
have grown before on this soil. The
frst IL commonly called inorganic ma
tefiaL and the second organic, since it
lie derived from organisms.
l, Inorganic Matter.--The inorganic
part of the soil. consisting of sand
grains, silt. and clay Of various de-
grees OF fineness, includes several diff
ferent classes of compounds or COM
hinations of elements. A large part
of the sou Is In the same form in
which It was In the original rock from
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by the ready separation of the bark
from the wood. The union of the
two, the bud and the stock, takes
place at the edges of the bark of the
inserted bud; for this reason the bud
should be inserted as soon as it is
cut from the twig so as to avoid dry
ing out. In climates having severe
winters budding is most satisfactory
when performed near the end of the
growing season. The buds should be
plump and mature when taken from
the shoots of the current years
growth. The bud stocks" should be
cut the day the buds are to be in
serted, trimmed and wrapped at once
in damp cloth to prevent drying on.
Trimming consists in cutting off the
leaves, saving bit of the stem to
use n a handle in inserting. In cut
ting the buds, use sharp knives; in
sert blade of knife one-fourth inch be-
low bud, cut upward just behind bud,
removing but little of wood, coming
out about one-fourth of an inch above
bud. (See fig. az
To insert bud, make T-shaped in
cision in stock about two inches above
ground (See Fig. b. With the
spatula or budding knife loosen the
lips of bark in angle Of the T cut and
slip in the bud. (See Fig. b. The
bud must be held firmly in place by a
bandage wound above and below, be-
Ing careful to leave the eye of the
bud uncovered. Raffia fibre (wet)
bast, candle wick or waXed cloth may
be used for tying. Raffia is usually
employed. If the bud takes re
move the bandage in about ten days
by cutting loose on back side of stock
to prevent the hindering of growth OF
bud. In three or four weeks cut of
the stock just above bud to stimulate
the growth of new bud
Peaches are budded in the same
year that the pits are planted. As
soon as the seedlings are large
enough to hold bud they are ready
for budding.
After budding, examine the stool
frequently and remove any sucker:
that may start at base Of Seeding.
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shown in Fig. 2, in which the cylinders
were filled with black marsh soil
from field in the university farm on
part of which corn had made a very
poor growth. In this case it can be
seen that the single element, potas-
SUM. is not present in sufficient
quantities in the right form for crops
in the portion of the field from which
the soil was taken. Here again cherJ
ical analysis showed that the ent. &
amount of potash in the soil of an
acre, to depth of one foot, amounts
to 2S,600 pounds while 60 pounds of
potash (K2 o. per acre applied in an
available form will allow the soil to
produce an excellent crop. Many more
instances of this kind might be cited
where the soil contains large amounts
of the essential elements, but one or
more of them are not in the right
form for absorption by the plant, as
shown by the failure of the crops to
make good growth unless the soil is
fertilized with these elements in an
available form.
1t is probable that most of the ma
terial in the soil, in order to be avail
able to crops, must be soluble in
water, at least in the soil moisture
which contains carbon dioxide and
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

able to Plants.-The fertility of the
soil. in the limited meaning above
given. depends upon the amount of
material which 1t contains in a form
available to the crop Soils are fire.
quently very infertile which contain
an enormous amount of all the es-
sential elements, because one or more
of these elements does not exist in
forms which can be taken I'D by the
plant in sufficient amounts. A good
illustration of this fact was found in
the soil Of field in north-central Wis
consin surrounded by very fertile
land. Although this field had produced
but two or three crops since it was
cleared. it had become so completely
exhausted that corn made practically
no growth. This soil was in the very
best physical condition, or filth. and is
a fine clay loan. From all appear
ances one would expect 1t to be quite
fertile. When, however, a test was
made by filling eight four-gallon jars
with this soil and adding to them
different fertilizers, it was found that
the soil contained all essential ele-
ments in a Sufficient quantity to allow
good growth except phosphorus. Fig
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The Proper Cut.

which it originated, says Farm and
Home. The wound at this point will
be larger but will heal over sooner;
the food in passing down the cam
blum layer is constantly passing the
wound and, pushing out, csIllus over it.
Large wounds require several years to
heal over. During this time the wound
should be covered with something
which will shut out the rain are dis
eases. Any good paint makes or far
the best covering. Tar, wax, white
wash, etc., are sometimes used but
are poor substitutes for paint. The
picture shows a common way CT cut
ting, which leaves a long stub, alsD the
right way to cut close.
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l shows these eight jars and the treat
ment they received. 1t will be seen
phosphorus was added, either alone
or with other elements, made a good
growth, while that on those jars not
fortified with this element failed to
do so. An analysis showed that there
was present in this soil 400 pounds
of phosphoric acid (P2 O5) in an acre
one foot deep, or $50 times the amount
which would be taken of by good
crop Of corn, and yet an application at
the rate OF As pounds of phosphoric
acid per acre was sufficient to cause
the difference between a very poor
and very satisfactory growth.
Another illustration of this kind is
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Chance to Increase Income.

Selling prepared fruit and garden
stun. such as mustard, canned kraut,
canned tomatoes, horse radish, canned
fruit, preserves and the like, will be
the source of a great deal of income
to the farmer. In the case of fruit,
especially, it will furnish a profitable
market for a great deal that would
otherwise go to waste 1t is very
small town and poor market indeed
that will not consume all the stuff
that can be sold frnm TIE farm in this
way.
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HOW TO CUT WHEN PRUNING.
Don't Leave Long Piece Of Branch
Sticking From True.

When a branch is cut or. the ex-
posed wood has no power to heal
itself as the wood cells are lifeless,
but if the conditions are right, q mass
of tissue pushes out from the cam
blum layer 1.-THE living layer between
outer bark and WOODY and covers the
wound. The covering is a protection
The wound, until covered, Is exposed
to the weather, fungi and insects.
The greatest mistake is usually made
in cutting off the branch too far from
its origin. If large stub it left, a.,
it can never heal over, :as no food
passes out to this point.
The cut should be made as close
as possible to trunk of trees, b, from
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

A man in a small western town
bought quart of milk and on arriv-
ing home found it was adulteratedl
with water. The next day he posted
bills In different sections of the town
reading:
Il bought quart of milk yesterday
which found to be adulterated. II
the scoundrel will bring me another
quart I'll not denounce him."
The next day he found three quart
cans on his doorstep. There were
three dairymen in the town.-Judge's
Library.
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HORTICULTURE
iSaAaAy4MA&aba&&
So
BUDDING.
The Operations Which Are Necessary
to Success.

Budding consists in taking a bud
from one tree and inserting 1t under
the bark of another tree. 1t is used
to take the place of grating. and is
practiced N a commercial way In
propagatng peaches. plums. cherries,
roses anC terrain varieties OF orna.
mental treas and shrubs. 1t Is essen.
tial that the .<rd and stock unite free.
~. To have A's occur the cells OF the
cambium layer OF the stock must be
In state Of active division, Indicated
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Late Already.

Five minutes after the tardy gong
had struck. the principal of the school
was walking through the lower hall
when he saw pudgy little fellow
scampering toward the first grade
room as fast as his fat legs could
carry him. See here, young man, 1
want to talk to you,," called the prin-
cipal to the late conner. 81 hain't got
time to talk to you; I'm late already"
replied the GREATNESS beginner as the
door Of his classroom closed.-The
Circle.
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Pinchino Sack.

Pinching back the new growth is
another way of saving a great deal
OF sap for the formation of fruit.
About the time the peaches or other
stone fruits are half formed, take a
sharp pair of shears and clip of about
half OF this years growth Of wood ,on
all parts Of the t:ee. This retards the
growth - saoot ana leaf and the sap
p saved Sus .ae development of fruit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

BY following the directions, which
are plainly printed on each package Of
Defiance Starch, Mems Collars and
Cuffs can be made just as stiff as de-
sired, with either gloss or domestic
finish. Try it. Is OF. for 10c, sold by
all good grocers.
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A Misooynist,

"Me father" said Mrs. Murphy, cal.
ways gifts up whin a lady enthers the
room.'
1.-THE ould man is too suspicious"
Mr.. Murphy grunted. 81 never seen
the woman yit that 'ud be name
enough to hit We when We was sittin'
down. "-Chicago Daily News.
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Chance for Collectors.

An oil portrait of j. Pierpont Nor
gan is among the unclaimed dutiable
goods in the government stores at
New York. 1t will be offered at public
sale.
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Care of Dam and coit.-Don't let
the foals suck when the dam is over
heated. It is also good plan to wash
OF the teats and udder with lukewarm
water before allowing the colts to
suck. The grease and filth that col
Iects can certainly do the colt no
good.
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Mrs. winsiow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng, softens the gums, reduces -
dammation allsys pain. cures wind collie 25c bottle
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28
Shake into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cures painful, swollen,
smarting, sweating feet. Makes new shoes
easy. Sold by all Druggists and Shoe Stores.
Don't accept any substitute. Sample FREE.
Address A. S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N.
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Yes, Yes.

'I suppose" said Mrs. .Tartleigh,
when you die you expect to meet all
your husbands?"
you are very rude" retorted Mrs.
Muchwedde. when I die expect to
go to heaven."-Young's Magazine.
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Beautiful is tie activity that works
for good and the stiffness that waits
for good.-Collyer.
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other compounds coming from the de-
composition of vegetable matter. This
is indicated by the fact that crops can
be grown to maturity in water solu-
tons of the necessary elements with
out any soil whatever, and also. that
plants do not grow in soils altogether
deficient in water soluble materials.
although only a small amount Is
needed. Fortunately, processes are
continually going on in the soil by
which the combinations of the differ
ent elements are changed gradually
so that small amounts of water sol
uble salts are being formed from
those which are insoluble. This grad
ua1 change from one form to another
is the chief explanation of the in
creased fertility shown by soils
which are allowed to lie fallow. !.
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My way is to go straight forward
and aim at what is right-Bishop As
bury.
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True wisdom is to know what is
best worth knowing, and to do what
Is best worth doing.-Humphrey
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You always get full value in Lewist~r'
Single Binder straight sc cigar. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, H.
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Old se,l stiIi Tolls curfew.

In the belfry of the old parish
church at Bury, England. the curfew
that tolled the knell of the parting day
300 years ago is still in place, and Il
rung every night at sunset.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

IF. YOU USE BALL BLUE,
Get Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball
Blue. Large 2 OF. package only cents.
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The good man will avoid the spot
of any sin.-Ben Jonson.
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A life in continual need is half-death.
German.
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Fs2-corn Grown on Marsh oil in Cylinders in plant House.

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-22
TO ILLUSTRATE MARSHALLTOWN

scented. the public buildings the schools
and the churches Many pretty homes
would be shown, also group portraits
of the womens club officers, the ira
ternal orders. the professions. the trav-
cling men and business classes, as
well as pretty scenes about the
city. Then there would be special ar
ticles written to inform stranger
what Marshalltown's advantages were
for manufacturing and what its at
fractions were as a home city. Leading
business concerns of all lines VIII be
represented by pictures of their store
buildings or interiors but no display
advertising will be permitted TO de-
stroy the beauty Of the book.
Every citizen buying extra copies
tories supplying his line of ware, prac-
tically every home within trading dis
lance of Marshalhown will receive a
copy complimentary from the Times
Republican and the Merchants Assocba :
ton will send them all over the United
States
Mr.. L. e. Shroyer, special edition
expert from Chicago. has been en-
ployed by the Times Republican TO
make the contracts for extra copies tr
advance Of publication, for the pro-
duotion of the work depends entirely
upon the amount OF copies that can be
sold. 1t will not be undertaken unless
it can be done on so elaborate G. scale
as to give the city high-class and
beautiful magazine entirely different
and above and beyond the usual spe-
cial newspaper edition. This the
merchants committee win insist upon
in its editing The Times Republican
is not obligated to publish unless the
extra copies can be sold, and it will not
publish until the necessary subscrip-
tons are made in advance. If success
full. every concern illustrated in the
book will get the benefit of the entire
circulation, and the city will obtain a
world of valuable advertising.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-22
PARKER'S STORE NEWS
Teddy Bears Have Come to stay-Are
Taking the Place of Dolls With
Most Children.

There is no article of trade receiving
as much notoriety at present a,s the
Teddy Near, and when one stops to
consider the many points in it's favor
they will have to admit that its pop
ularity is just.
Now, it should be understood that
the best bears are the imported ones.
They use a finer quality of bear skin,
with longer fur, are shaped better and
have stronger voices. Another thing,
they require no dressing nor atten-
ton. The large department stores in
placing their orders for fall, ordered
twelve Teddy Bears to one doll, which
shows their popularity with the chill
dren.
Mr.. Parker has just sent us from
New York 100 bears of different sizes.
priced from Is cents to 1925. This
supply will not last long and if in
terested you should take advantage OF
this opportunity at once
THE QUALITY STORE