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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10

In replying To- am inquiry ass To the
use OF Certain fertilizers for strawber-
rs plants Dr. H. j. Wheeler of Rhode
Island has tie following in New Eng
land Homestead.
No doubt the application of muriate
Of potash this winter would be helpful
TO strawberry plants another season
unless there is a sufficient supply of
potash already in the soil At all events.
if the potash is not applied this winter
it should be applied quite early in the
spring Ii is generally recommended
i'm Europe 10 apply these salts the au-
tumn previous 10 the time when GER
tain crops are TO be grown, but i'm this
country this is seldom done no doubt
on account of our heavy rains and the
fear Of possible losses. In the case Of
potash it is apt TO be held quite secure
ly 10y the soil unless it be Of very
sandy or grayelly character.
So far as concerns lime IL much Of 4
Is used it is doubtful If 1t will be help
full. In some cases very small amounts
have been used to advantage in
stance. not more than from half a ton
TO n ton per acre-but Ii must be work
ed into the soil rather than applied TO
the surface.
If phosphate Is to be applied 70 the
surface, it should 10y all means be the
acid phosphate and not the pulverized
phosphate rock known as floats" II
floats are TO bee used for strawberries
they should by an means be worked
into the soil most thoroughly before
the plants are set I'm fact. the same
advice is good IN the case of bone.
IT viii doubtless be wise TO apply
both muriate Of potash and acid phos-
phatc in the carly spring. ! should
apply a small amount Of nitrogen in
addition either In nitrate OF soda or IN
dried blood and observe whether or
not it gave good or poor results No
one can predict beforehand without n
full knowledge OF the soil
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10
Winter Wheat and Rye.

The crop reporting board Of the de
partment Of agriculture finds that the
newly seeded area Of winter wheat Is
estimated as being IL per cent great
or than the area sown In the fall of
1905. equivalent to an increase OF 353,-
600 acres and a total acreage Of 81
$4,000 The condition of winter wheat
on Dec l was 81 MS compared with
94.1 ON Dec l. 1905. SO at the CORE
spending date in 1904 and a nine year
average of 90.
The newly seeded area Of winter rye
is estimated as being 10 per cent less
than the area sown in the fam of 1903.
equivalent 10 decrease of $4,000
acres and total acreage Of 2,06l 600
Tie condition Of winter rye on Dec. !
was 96.2 as compared with 1914 on Dec.
1. 1905 800 at the corresponding date
in 1904 and a nine year average of 9j.S.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10

Mart Hoover years ago, WHOM Kan
sas was not the cultivated common
wealth it has since become. had sent a
consignment of corn TO n commission
merchant in Kansas city The mcr-
chant telegraphed. feline the con.irl
or: "Your credit is S27.i0 Draw on
me at sight"
Put Hoover was mad lie had e--
pected his money. and none came. &c
felt he had been duped. and he trea 3.
ured up the grievance one time.
about six weeks later the commission
man came to Hoover's town. got ont
Of the bus and started TO walk down
the street Hoover saw him and in
stantly drew his revolver and fired.
His eye was fairly good. The bullet
cut away the merchants necktie and
unfastened his collar.
Then Hoover put up his gun
That's expensive shootin," said he.
but I reckon you're as sorry as | am"
what do you mean demanded the
town constable. arresting the gun man.
He told me to-" said Hoover, sur.
prised.
Told you to-" demanded the white
checked city man. Il never Gid any
thing of the kind"
you did" said Hoover And. draw
Ing ont the telegram, he read:
DRAW on me at sight
81 done 10. said he
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10

The main thing is TO cool the milk
quickly TO temperature Of 80 de
grees or less. and it would pay the
dairyman to provide ice for this pur-
pose. I'm driving through the country
in the early morning you VIII observe
near the well at different farms q can
of milk placed in half barrel. whero
there is not room for moro than a cou-
pie of pals of water. which would not
be sufficient TO properly cool the milk.
and unless this is quickly done the
germs that may have got into it Will
have chance 10 develop before it gets
cooled 90 that point where their growth
IS retarded. g. Moore Wisconsin.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10

In rotation experiments which have
been In progress on the university
farm Of Indiana for eighteen years the
continuous grain growing plats in 1906
gave au average of DOG bushels per
Rcre as compared with 2G.G bushels per
mere for rotations with clover 4 ro-
tation OF corn. oats wheat and clover
gave an average return for the three
last wheat crops OF 2l1 bushels per
acre. while rotation of corn and
wheat gave hut 1919 bushels.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10

Tie following shows conclusions ar.
rived at as result OF experiments at
the Minnesota experiment station:
The loss OF nitrogen from four grain
farms n ten years amounted 10 from
three 10 five times more than was re-
moved by the crops This loss was due
to the rapid decay of the humus and
the liberation OF the nitrogen. which
forms am essential part OF the humus.
The losses of nitrogen from these grain
farms were practically the same as
from the experimental plots at the uni
versity farm The results of the tests
on the small plots are In accord with
the field tests in different parts of the
state
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10

II, 2, are apple, pear and peach trees
A. T.. g. terrace. house. greenhouse and
hotbeds; u. T., j., flowers. grape arbor
and shed. Between grapes and trees
tie rows of bush fruits. strawberries
and vegetables are indicatcd.l
especially with spade. hoe. etc, is re
duced 10 minimum. We want the
garden in one block. not iu beds ana
the small and bush fruits as nearly
as may be- u few and long rows.
My own vineyard of about 100 vari-
ctIos of grapes is ina almost "a square
block, each row having about ten or
twelve vines. and this almost in the
center of other cultivated lands This
was one OF the great mistakes made I'm
planning the planting The improve
mcnt would suggest on This plan is
given in the accompanying sketch.
The arbor might just as wellvbe most
Is grape arhor and If the two rows
are not considered sufficient another
might be added Next TO this wine
yard" 7 would place the berry patch.
consisting OF currants gooseberrics.
blackberries raspberries. redcaps and
blachcaps. then asparagus, rhubarb
and other perennials. then strawberries
and finally the garden vegetables Such
an arrangement would economic In
Dor. reducing tie expensive part Of it,
labor 10y spade and hoe-tO the lowest
possible limit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10
BUYING FEED.
Experience with the "Feed Only
what You Raise" Theory.

experience WIN the "Itfu OntN
what You Raise" Theory.
The advice so often and persistently
given TO farmers by the agricultural
press that they should raise all the
feed they use has done and Is still do
ing vast amount of harm A large
number of farmers regard the buying
oil feed as a sign of improvidence, if
not actually criminal, says a writer in
Ohio Farmer.
Visit almost any farm and one finds
stock OF some kind that, so use the
general term. is being "roughed' for
lack of time, shelter or feed or the lack
of proper feed, and the excuse given is,
as a rule: I'VE feed them only corn.
We know they should have some bran.
oats or oilmeal, but we cannot afford
to buy It. and we have plenty of corn.
We grow this ourselves"
The most important lesson the writer
ever learned was from his experience
in feeding dairy cows. We had for
years fed and practiced the feed only
what you raise" theory, and at the end
of the year found but meager, if any,
profit. and were forced TO change our
methods or work for the fun we could
get out of raising feed.
Instead of continuing to play at a
losing game we discarded this method
and raise such crops rs are best adapt
cd 10 our soil. no matter what they are
and then buy the elements lacking i'm
our home grown feeds.
buy a load of bran. oilmeal or cot
tonseed meal knowing that when fed
10 balance ration with our home
grown grains. etc. it enhances the feed
value OF our grain from 80 TO 100 per
cent
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10

Seeds of catalpa locust. mulberry
and Usage orange should be sown in
the spring about corn planting time.
Catalpa seed may be kept over win
ter in the pods or i'm bulk and needs no
treatment - soaking or scaldlng be-
fore sowing The young plants make
a satisfactory growth II they stand az
an average distance Of an inch apart
In the row and will grow very well in
rich soil II rtill closer-Ohlo Expert
ment Station
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10
CARSON APPLE l.

color pale yellow, washed, splashed
and narrowly striped with bright Grim
son: dots rather large. conspicuous and
protruding; cavity medium, regular
deep, russeted; stem of medium length
and rather slender; basin very large
deep. abrupt furrowed and sometimes
russeted. calyX scgmcnts converging,
eye large. closed skin thin, tough
flesh ycllowish, with satIny luster when
fresh cut, te ture fine. tender juicy;
core small. broad, oval, clasping. near
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10

Mr. T. w. Coodloe of iO7 St Louis
ST. Dallas. Tex SAYS: I'm the past
wear have become acquainted with DR.
Kings New Life Pills, and no laxative
/ ever before tried so effectually dis
pose&of malaria and billiousness. " They
don't grind nor gripe. 25c. at Geo. r.
Sharrar's drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10

The time is not 50 far distant when
New England farms will again be
sought for the native fertility that ex-
lists IN their soil and for the better
profits which they will afford With
the profigate use that has been made
OF our cheap land OF the west the
cream Of It's fertility has been taken
Off A skimming process for many
years has been practiced by the grow
ing Of wheat after wheat and corn aft
er corn until the yield per acre has
been reduced below that OF New Eng
land.-G. T. p. In American Cultivator
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10
The Magic No. 3

Number three is wonderful mascot
for Geo II. Paris. of Cedar Grove, Me,
according to a letter which reads:
After suffering much with liver and
kidney trouble and becoming greatly
discouraged by the failure 70 find re-
lief. ] tried Electric Bitters. and as
result am a well man today The
first bottle relieved and three bottles
completed the cure Guaranteed best
remedy for stomach. liver and kidney
troubles by G. +. Sharrar druggist. soc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10
EARM1&:5;''El85,.,.sosa.,...s,:.
y 9hs1'ss =, s7=i=asi=7ssaaiass
s.-s..aa9g9GsRREN
CARSON APPLE.
It's Record Renders It Worthy Of Tx
perirnental PLANTING.

It's Record Renders It Worthy Of Tx
perimental Planting.
The original tree OF the Carson apple
was obtained from an apple Seeding
nursery In Ohio, owned by "a family
named Carson. It's excellent record for
product.vencss. beauty and quality IN
northern Ohio for half a century ren-
ders IL worthy OF experimental plant
ing throughout the lake region ana the
New England STATES both for the home
orchard and as commercial variety
In commencing this variety Wflin
\. Taylor. bureau Of D. pa inlu ir.-
gives the following descr.p ol
Form obate. sometime s,igHtly cor
ical: size lag. surface sra4.h witt
occasional russell knobs aud patches
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10
ID AN subsoll wlth water.

The value of winter irrigation has
been demonstrated I'm Arizona. Farm
ers in salt river valley provide against
shortage of water In midsummer by
filling the subsoil with water In the
winter and spring This reserve Of
moisture while not as effective as
abundant irrigation at the right time.
brings yields aud profits equal to those
or many humid sections OF the east
ElwOOd Mead
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10
To - 10 lIo.t out Of LIE churn.

Taking the barrel chmn as best for
the farm buttormaker he should know
how to get thc most ont of a. In this
form OF churn the conclusion Of the
cream necessary to do the churnlng is
secured iy ,he Fam OF the cream as the
churn d, revolyed The faster the
chWm is revolyed The greater number
OF conclusions per minute viii DE Sc
cured. But II the churn Is whirled so
fast that The centrifugal force created
holds the cream from falling no churR-
ing will take place
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10

Deterioration Of Frrit Nad Man
Worthless Crcr--l1.

Deterioration Of Frrit Nad NAM
Worthless CcF~-5a
II is no LONGER question hut a fact
apparent TO most of orr apple growers
that we have practically lost Che Wine
nap and Missouri Iipplu MS commercial
apples. IS the opinion expires sed 10y
Philip Lux before the Kansas state
horticultural society. MIR Lux said
For example. | have forty Wmesaps
from fifteen to eighteen years old, and
with one exception they are worthless.
They are Shy bearers. and tic fruit Ia
TOO small for market These trees are
growing on ideal orchard ground
also have about forty Missouri Pippns.
Twenty of them. which are eighteen
years old. bear only diseased apples
unfit for market, and twenty. which
are fifteen years old. bear fairly sound
apples, which are however, too small
for mercantile purposes.
Ben Davis and Some Others.
Our Ben Davis and some others are
following the same road very rapidly
These conditions are common in our
county. and many orchards are in part
or entirely worthless. \ solution must
be found and put into practice nj once
IL we desire to preserve our apple
trees in their most useful and valuable
condition
Spores and Fungcides.
From time to time excellent papers
on spores and fungicides have been
read before this society by our State
Agricultural college experts These
papers were compiled with thought and
practical study and have been great
help to our horticulturists But, while
the study Of the diseases and the de
vlsing OF methods for combating them
are Of great Importance nevertheless if
we do not have trees which produce
good apples and produce them plenti-
fully the successful dealing with the
disease would still leave us with in
ferior or scanty fruit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10

use the press 10 put
I'm the head, have ut
hand a cushion
made Of a dozen
circles Of newspa
per TO lay on top of
the apples before
applying pressure.
advises Farm Jour
nal. This will save
much bruising Of
A.. tn.s. Inrr..rs Of ~.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10

ownership or pure bred stock yields
a profit. rouses up ambition. stimulates
pride and lifts the man out of the rut
Of average conditions.
What some HoIsteiners Say.
when in doubt put on herd of
Observation-Disclosures. They will do the
rest" remarks an enthusiast
Eight months old and weighing S32
pounds Is the record OF a Holstein calf
owned by Abner Van Hooser OF Port
Byron. y. Y, says Holstcln Friesian
Register. No other dairy COW can dig
so good a profit out of average condi-
tlons as can the lIolStcln. Her vigor-
Gus constitution. great staying quail
ties and capacity for turning rough
age into dairy products eminently ht
her for average conditions -W w. c..
Huntington
Big Factor In n Record.
II is well said there are three impor-
tant factors leading 10 great record
Of a cow first. the man; second the
COW: third. the feed We are not sure
but 10 may be safely said that the man
Is the greatest factor of Tire three says
Maine Farmer
Hitch High.
Lot the average man keep average
COWS and make the average products
and profits Better hitch your wagon
to higher star.
Are You In the Woodss
30. you can't afford TO run a dairy
a
you are probably IN the woods if you
don't weigh the feed and milk occa-
sionally. DO It. It's interesting and
well worth whlle.-A. J. Mcclure.
Far sight Needed.
The dairy farmer must be a far
sighted man. The calves Of today are
the mixers Of tomorrow. II SSzzs
mixers are going TO be up TO par. spe-
clal attention must be given to their
breeding and care. remarks Kim -, -
Dairy Farmer.
The Making 90 High Scoring Herd.
Commenting at a recent stock breed
ers' meeting on certain Minnesota
herd. w i. Hoard said So far as we
can learn. this high scoring herd was
constructed and brought 20 IT'S prcscn
state OF good profit 10y the owner being
a good ldge Of cows in purchasing
ana following that mp 10y most ex
cellent understanding OF how 20 care
for and feed cow after he got her
or course added to this was the proc
ess OF elimination or wedding ont OF
poor cows. which is one OF the most
important Of all processes connected
with the management OF a dairy herd.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10
WANTED.

All kinds of Logs and Lumber, Stave
and Heading Bolts on r. NJ or A. A.
railroad; also standing timber.
Gro. SANDEL, both phones,
i45tf Elwell, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10
CARSON APPLE il.

ly closed seeds few, plump, medium,
brown flavor subacid, pleasant: quail
ty very good Season November to
March jim northern Ohio. Tree vigorous
and upright I'm habit. very productive.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10

pies. When the apples have been press
ed into position. this cushion can be re-
moved and several circles OF newspa-
per or other paper laid on top Of the
apples Then put in the head
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10
Spores and FungIeides.
NEW RASPBERRY.

An Autumn Cropping Variety That
Appears Promising.
The new late frulting raspberry here
shown is a seeding purple cane raised
on the grounds Of the Rural New
Yorker. which says that it made a
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10
LUCHINI BROS.
Dealers in
FRUITS and NUTS
Fresh Home Made Candy, Etc.
ALMA MICH

A prompt pleasant, good remedy for
coughs and colds is Kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup. Children like IT, Sold
by Chas. Rhodes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10

When barreling apples, cut several
circles of newspaper and put in the
bottom Of the barrel When ready to
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10

WANTED-Potatoes and full line OF
vegetables for which we will pay the
highest market price
l469tf LEE MERCANTILE Go.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10
When in DETROIT. Stop at
THE ADDISON

= a NJ ! L v ~ Q 7 r l.
single Rooms and suites 20 rent hy the day
week or month. RATES REASONABLE
The situation b. the most Convenient in the
city for both shoppers and pleasure seekers
q " W~cdW I'd a tNar'otfe avea
write for particulars Telephone Grand 2sss
iI.n-lll
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10

NH NELSON r NcCLIETON 6raduate Cn-
tf iYersiIg OF f'ienI gan. ONCE, New r0llasky
sleek. Office hours, 80 10 4.s0 and ZOO 70 $50
m B2ta Phones
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10

Big shirt waist sale now on at the Var
iety Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10
ALMA BUSINESS DIRECTORY
PROFESSIONAL

II A. BAGLEY, Physician and Surgeon
IA. OMaD. OpeIa House BLOCK. once lour.4
3.3l aud tcs pam. Diseases ~ the eYeand "a
B. 'pecialU
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-10
Dairy Talk of Today

Ownership OF pure bred stock yields
n profit. rouses up ambition. stimulates
pride and lifts the man out of the rut
Of average conditions.
The Washington times., 1907-08-15
KISS At WEDDING
STARTS BIG RIOT
Bridegroom Objects to Rival
Pressing Lips of His
Bride.

SHENANDOAH. Pa, aug. IA fierce
fight took place at a foreign wedding
celebration, in which men. women and
even small boys mixed up In lively
fashion. causing a small riot in the
vicinity. which took the entire police
force OF the town 10 quelL When the
smoke OF the battle cleared away there
were a dozen dangerously injured.
Among the most serious were William
Maconis. Peter Matukas. Andrew Der
sawicz. and Suney Constantly. who will
never forget the terrible beating they
received and viii be under doctors care
for many a day.
One woman, who ran into the hottest
part OF the battle 20 save her husband.
was also shamefully beaten, and one OF
her fingers was bitten OF. The inside
OF the house where the celebration took
place looked as II g cyclone had struck
II. and almost every piece OF furniture,
even the stove in the kitchen. was
broken.
II was all caused by jealousy. II IS
the custom among these people for the
bride 10 be kissed. and then the favored
one shall deposit a dollar on 4 plate.
But in this case a rival OF the new
husband made his appearance, and when
he attempted to kiss the bride the groom
objected and attempted TO eject hts for-
mer rival, when a free fight resulted
The groom viii have 10 refurnlsh his
new home
The Washington times., 1907-08-15
POWDER OF '76
WOUNDS YOUTH
Old Horn, Relic of Revo-
luton, Explodes and In
jures Boy.

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. B-What is
possibly the last wound OF the American
Revolution was inflicted upon nine-year-
old Frank Ash, Of 1860 Fitzwater street
The boy was severely burned about the
face arms and head by a powder flash
from an old powder horn carried by his
great-grandfather in the American Rev
olution.
The old powder horn had been In the
family for years apd had lain around
the house unprized for its historic value.
Yesterday it was decided 70 throw II
away and it was given TO Frank to
throw in the ash heap in the cellar Of
the house Carrying it downstairs. all
the while inspecting It, ne found lodging
about its inside edges, what looked like
caked powder Procuring a match he
touched the flame to the stuff and in the
moment there was a flash full I'm his
face. His cries attracted his mother,
who found the boy with the powder
horn clutched in his hand seated on the
floor of the cellar. Calling for nelp he
was sent to the Presbyterian Hospital,
where It was found that he had been
badly burned.
The old powder horn will not now be
thrown away.
The Washington times., 1907-08-15
CONDUCTS TRIAL
OVER TELEPHONE
Wyoming Judge Uses Novel
Method in Case Fifty
Miles Away.

CHEYENNE. wyo., Aug. I5.-Tried.
found guilty, and sentenced over the
telephone was the unique way in which
Justice W P. Carroll, Of Cheyenne, has
just finished a case, saving at the same
time a trip OF nifty miles over the noun
1ains TO hold court
Albert Bristol and Miles Fitzgerald. of
Bear Greek Ranch. had a fight. and
Bristol called by telephone and asked
for a warrant for Fitzgerald Judge
Carroll granted the warrant and tele-
phoned Fitzgerald 10 come in for trial
Fitzgerald replied that he was too busy.
and asked that a hearing be given him
over the telephone. Arrangements were
made. attorneys retained by both men.
and the case came to trial, the lawyers
appearing before the court in Cheyenne
while both men remained at the ranch.
Testimony was heard over the phone.
ard then both lawyers made their pleas
Judge Carroll fined Fitzgerald SIS and
he agreed to mail a check for the
amount.
The Washington times., 1907-08-15
TURMOIL AT JAMESTOWN,
C0NSTABULARY RESIGNS

NORFOLK. Va. Aug. Is. - There is
turmoil In the Powhatan Guard, the
jamestown Exposition coustabulary.
commanded by Capt Henry w. Carpen-
ter. L. S. n. G.. Five commissioned
officers. Captain House and Lieutenants
Mckay, KunkeL Poper, and Willston.
have resigned, and Capt. J. 5. GarwoOd
has been arrested on a warrant charg-
ing assault, sworn out by Captain
House, who alleges that Captain Car
wood knocked him down.
Captain GaTwoOd is a big man. while
Captain House Is quite small Captain
Carpenter also baked at further service
with the guard, but is again 'on the
job"
The trouble grew out Of the UnpOpu-
larity OF Captain GarwoOd. the senior
Of the officers who resigned. Captain
Carpenter was sick and of duty when
the friction arose. The officers who
resigned alleged that Captain Garwood
worked hardships on them. and asked
that he be relieved OF certain duties
by which the hardships were imposed