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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-16

Tor Bengal alone was 931,100 acres.
Now, nine pounds of seed are required
per acre, therefore we We're responsible
for 2,S644 acres.
Besides seeds, we store at the go
down few fertilizers for the use of
cultivators, who may obtain small
Quantities at the lowest market rates.
We must state, however, that artificial
manures are not yet appreciated by
the farmers, and, except by experiment
tai stations and a few planters, very
little seems to be used in Bengal
When we consider that in 1906 more
than 100000 tons of nitrate of soda
alone were used as manure, chiefly in
Europe and America, the development
In this branch seems inestimable. In
addition to seeds and manures a few
improved implements are stocked, but
work in this branch is hampered for
want of accommodation and a testing
place where implements could be prop
erly used in a practical manner before
being sent out"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-16
THE cows SPRING APPETITE

Spring is not by any means the best
season for the dairyman unless provt-
sion has been made for the variable
appetites of his cows. They, like their
owner, are beginning to long for some-
thing green, and let them once get
taste they have no more desire for
their substantial winter diet.
Nature is demanding something mcrs
laxative and he who Is wise has sorrs
sort of root crop-beets, turnips or ar
tichokes-to add to their rations and
will give them regular doses Of soms
good tonic, the formula for which
may be obtained from different sources.
Some of the best stock foods are safe
and good to give, but in the estinla-
tion Of many are too expensive
1t is well to remember, however. that
a keen appetite denotes condition
which. if given the right stuff to feed
on, will make for profit, and nothing
promotes both appetite and digestion
like a variety Of feeds, among which
those of a succulent nature should
furnish the bulk at this time of the
year, balanced by grain, either ground
or whole, or both, not turning on pas
ture until the grass has some nutritive
value,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-16
WASTE IN PREPARING VEGETABLES

IN preparing vegetables for the table
tnere Is almost always a larger or
smaller loss due to inedible matter,
SKINS roots, seeds, etc, and also a waste
Oh good material, which is caused by
careless pairing, etc, all these losses
pelng grouped together in reporting
analyses under the name refuse" The
amount of refuse varies greatly in diff
1erent vegetables, as shown by a large
number of analyses Of American food
materials. The amount may be small
IN such vegetables as string beans, me-
dunn in such vegetables as onions,
cabbage, leeks, lettuce, cucumbers, or
high in such vegetables as beans, pod
pumpkins and squash. With tubers,
SUCH as potatoes, the average amount
or refuse is 20 per cent and with such
roots as turnips 80 per cent.
In preparing vegetables for the table
the careful cook will remove all in
edible portions and will see to it that
the total amount of refuse is as small
as is consistent with good quality.
Thin pairing of potatoes and other
vegetables is an economy which it is
worth while to practice and is an easy
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-16
HOME BEAUTIFUL

Asters have become one of our most
popular late summer and autumn flow
ering plants. No home grounds are
really complete without large assort-
ment of them. They are grown from
seed, which should be started in March
for very early blossoms. For later
blossoms seed may be sown in the open
garden when settled weather comes.
Asters are not only very effective for
massing and border work, but thew
make splendid potted plants and have
few superiors as cut flowers, last
ing many days in a vase of water.
Try some California peoples this
summer. They are grown from seed
and seed themselves after once pl
ed. Their blossoms are the bri.
colors, orange and yellow, anG
really at their best during the
days of autumn after being touched
by frost. Their high coors give a
character that no other plants can to
the grounds.
plant of large size. Root paintings
should be set in deeply spaded, highly
enriched soil. Cannas may also be
grown from seed and made to blossom
the first season by starting the seed
early in the house or hotbed Previous
to planting soak the seed in hot water
as the seed coat is so hard that they
are not likely to terminate other
wise.
A few castor oil plants are effective
on the home grounds. Being very
large and tall at maturity they should
be set well to the rear in the border
and have smaller plants grouped about
them, such as cannas or other medium
large plants with heavy foliage.
GARDEN NOTES
Are the garden and truck patches
well drained?
Wet soils are cold in spring. The
evaporation of surface water cools
them.
To make the garden soil warm drain
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-16
NOTED JUDGE is FARMER
y. Otis Humphrey Well known
as Agriculturist as Well
as Lawyer.
BY ARTHUR ]. s11r,.

one OF the new speakers whose ear
nest thought of agricultural develop
ment and the part the scientist, the
young people and the schools are to
nave IN 1T found hearty favor with the
audience at the Illinois Farmers Insti-
tute at Peoria. 1t was Judge j. Otis
humphrey of Springfield, who has been
farmer all his life, even while prac
.lclng law or sitting on the federal
bench. He said in part:
In decade the population of the
cities has increased over 60 per cent
while that of the rural sections has in
creased only IA per cent. This means
that every man and woman who leaves
the farm and goes to the CITY becomes
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-16
NUBBlNs OF FARM NEWS

deluge of rain and hail at Laredo.
Tex, did great damage to the onion
crop. 1t is estimated that fully one
third of the crop will be a total loss.
The st. Louis Hunting club has a
game preserve of 100000 acres, on
which are over 100000 wild deer. be-
sides mountain lions, tigers and owner
wild game.
According to a ruling of tn. super
visor of Stony Creek National forest
no sheep will be allowed to Craze on
the national forests unless they are
dipped before July Is.
Iowa State college win hold d short
summer course in agriculture at Shell
don. Iowa, in July, especially for pub.
lie school teachers who wish to learn
something OF the subject.
A dairy farmer of Kansas is report
ed to have mixed lard with his cream
to make 1t appear as having more but
ter fat and he sold it at rs cents per
pound, but the pure food department
got after him and he is having trouble
now.
The United States Department OF
Agriculture. in cooperation with the
American Association of Trottine
Horse Breeders, has inaugurated new
classification for the American car
riage horse which will be used at the
state fairs this year.
Dealers in garden and field seeds
from many sections of the country are
protesting to congress against thu
passage OF the Mann pure seed bill,
which is designed to prevent entry into
this country and the carrying in com.
merce Of i'm 1Aara and adulterated seeds
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-16
TYPES OF DAIRY UDDERs

Types of udders more or less desira-
BILE in the dairy COW. At (a) is shown
as clearly as possible an ideal udder.
The udder need not be over large 1t
should have sufficient capacity, how
ever, to allow the continued growth
of numerous cells for the manufacture
of fat and it's emulsification with the
other constituents of milk. 1t should
be evenly quartered, SO that the same
amount of milk will be secured from
each teat. It should be evenly bal
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-16
THE AWAKENING OF SPRING
BY EMILY HousEMAN WATSON.

BY EMILY HoUsEMAN WATSON.
Spring Is awake! She has slept so long;
Hear the note of the woodbrd's song;
See the fresh, young grasses peep
From the softening earth where they lay asleep
Spring Is awake! Hark. the brooks at play;
over the pebbles it speeds away;
freed from the Frost Kings chill embrace;
Joyous 1t leaps in its merry race.
Spring Is awake! The forest now
throws mantle green DER every bough;
Mhile meath its shade In glad SURPRISE
Violets open their sleepy eyes.
Spring Is awake and the world is bright;
vanished the gloom of the winters night;
Flown its grief, forgot its pain,
And the heart is glad and young again!
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-16
CATCHING HOOK FOR POULTRY

In a recent bulletin Of the New York
Cornell experiment station r. C. Lawry
says: Every poultry farm should have
several catching hooks. They save
time in catching fowls and prevent
much of the fright and injury which
usually occurs on such occasions"
He describes catching hook which
is an Improvement of an old invention.
The improvements described consist in
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-16
FLORAL NOTES

For worms in flower pots, take one
teaspoonful of ground white pepper
to a quart of boiling water, or two
teaspoonfuls of strong, ground mus
tard to a quart of boiling water. Let
cool little and saturate the soil.
In the hands of an experienced per-
son liquid manure is of great value;
but in the hands of the novice disaster
to the plant may result from using
it too strong or when the plant is at
rest.
Begonias must have heat, moist
atmosphere and shade. The dust and
dryness of the air of the average sit
ting room is very unfavorable to them.
To keep the air moist have a water
tight tray of zinc, of any desired size.
md keep it full of water, with a little
harcoal in it to keep it sweet Set
brick in the water and rest the
pots on the brick.
Some roses-the Crimson Rambler,
for instance-seem particularly liable
may be kept in check by using the am
moniacal solution of copper carbon
ate applied faithfully with a sprayer
about every two or three weeks, or
oftener, if the case seems to require
it. Hypo- sulphite of soda, used in pro-
portion of half an ounce to ten gall
Ions of water, is a good spray. In
some cases nothing serves to do any
good.
If the "gude mon" would take more
interest in making the home surround
ings notwithstanding the calves,
cows, colts and other animals out of
the house yard-it would be a good
investment for him, even in a money
sense. Keep the old wagons and bro
keno down machinery out of the yard
and plant hardy shrubs and dwarf
trees in their stead.-"Mack."
Millions Of dollars worth of grow
ing crops and other property has been
destroyed by floods in the Colorado
i ii,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-16

A bill for opening to sale 5000 900
acres of land in Oklahoma is being
urged before congress for passage by
representatives from that state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-16

The eleventh annual session of the
Texas Farmers Congress will be held
at College Station in July.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-16

SO fortifying and bracing the wire por-
ton of the device that it remains prac-
tlcally rigid, and in SO shaping the
hook end that the shank of the fowl
may be easily caught and effectively
held without injury. The only ma
terials required for the construction
OF the hook are a broom handle and a.
six-foot piece of No. 10 steel wire
which can easily be bent into the prop
er shape. AS accompanying cut shows.
the hook end should have a restricted
entrance which makes it difficult for
the fowl to withdraw it's shank, but
it should also have a large aperture
which gives freedom of action while
the shank is held. Rightly of the wire
portion of the hook is obtained by re-
enforcing it for considerable part of
its length from the handle by a second
piece of wire.
In using the hook it will be found
that the wire portion is less conspicu
Gus than the wooden handle and that
the latter attracts the fowls attention
while the shank is caught by the hook.
The fowl is then gently drawn from the
flock, and the shape of the hook is such
that the foot may easily be released.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-16

anced before and behind and the CEN
trail suture should be well developed
and strongly attached to the body. 1t
should be covered with soft, fine hair
and be free from fleshiness 1t should
come well forward on the belly. stand
out well behind the thigh and be car
ried well up on the posterior portion
of the body 1t should of course have
good circumference and if properly
proportional it will add beauty as well
as utility to the COW.
At is shown the udder as it should
collapse on itself, like a glove, after
the milk has been extracted. A poorly
balanced udder is shown at C; it is
hung too far forward on the belly and
the teats are not evenly placed, result
ing in great inconvenience in milking.
At may be seen an udder deficient on
it's anterior face: at an udder that
is lacking in balance; the teats are not
evenly placed and there is not suf-
fcient development of the anterior re-
gion. At is shown a small udder. and
at an udder much cut up, with very
large and poorly placed teats At is
another form Of udder often met with.
which, like that shown at g, is some
what funnel-shaped in character.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-16

The total acreage of wheat grown
in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and AL
berta, Canada, this year will be about
20 per cent greater than last year, and
all indications point to a record yield
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-16

The board of food and drug inspec-
ton of the United States Department
of Agriculture has issued a ruling re-
quiring the proper labelling of barn
seeds and medicine for stock and poul-
try. s
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-16

A hearty meal of greens prepared
from the tops of rhubarb plant result
ed in the death of a woman in Iowa
recently She was attacked with a
violent case of acute gastritis.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-16

Millions Of dollars worth Of grow
ing crops and other property has been
destroyed by floods In the Colorado
and Brazos river valleys ia Texas.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-06
PEACE IN PANAMA A Touch Of

A tomch of elegance is given any table by the use of attractive and china, such as the NIintop. Cauldon, Doulton, Pouyat, Avcnir and Haviland wares.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-06
BIG CLEARANCE SALE.
Davis & Savard Show New Havcners
 Some Real Bargains.

With all that has been said about ths scarcity of money, the people of this city have--ln the past shown that when you offer them high grade clothing at lower prices than ordinary that in some way they seem to take advantage of the opportunity, We have had very satisfactory spring seasons business and It Is in keeping with our long established practice to close out the balance of our lines at this time of year. We have no reason to com plain of business depression. We are going to carry on this sale and give the people bargains as long as there Is single garment of our summer lines to dispose of We want you to take particular notice of the fact that every claim we make in our advertising will be fully carried out and that honesty of purpose marks our every transac- ton. Read our advertisement in this paper, 1t will pay you handsomely to take advantage of our offerings. Davls & savard, S13 and S15 Chapel street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-06
FEDERATION WORK
New Directors Chosen at Meet ing of Religious Educa-
 tion Society.

At recent meeting of the govern ing board of the Religious Education Federation, the following officers were elected for the coming year. Presl- dent, Prof. Charles E. Kent; vice-pres- ident, Rev. James De Wolfe Perry; treasurer, Wells Campbell additional members of the executive committee, Frederick NJ. Ward and Supt. F. II. Beede. Under the chalrmanshlp of Mir. Ward a strong financial committee was organized. consisting of the fol- lowing men representing the leading churches of New Haven: Clarence Bronson, Wells Campbell. r. l.. Hart pence, Thomas D. Jenkins. Josiah Judd. William c. Lotze, James S. Me- Clelland George A. Saunders. l.. NJ, Tarr and Charles F. Walker.
 This committee will take steps to raise the $500 necessary to carry on the work of the federation during the coming year. The federation is also fortunate In being able to secure as director the. Rev. Harold Hunting, now of Rochester. Wis Mir. Hunting is already well known to the people of New Haven, and is intimately ac- quainted with the problems of relle- ious work here in the city. He was born in Berea, Ky, in 1879, and Is tho son of Professor Hunting of Berea college.
 Mir. Hunting Is a graduate of the academical department of Yale, class of 1901 He received the Phi Beta Kappa appointment and later in 190i graduated from the seminary, and was recognized as one If the most brilliant men sent out by Yale in re. cent years He was at once called tc take charge of religious educational work at Plymouth church, Minneap. oils, the leading Congregationa church of the northwest Here Inc gained wide experience in directing the Sunday school in connection with that church and proved himself an in spring and able organizer and leader 1 in educational work. During the past year and a half he has been the pas, tor of the Congregational church of Rochester. Wis, and active in the re. ligious teaching In connection with the Rochester academy,
 Mir. Hunting will take mp his work at New Haven about September 1 Plans for the introduction of uniform graded courses in the leading Sunday schools of the city have already beer formulated and are being worked ou in detail. and will he announced dur 1 ing the course of the summer
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-06
William J. OfNcil.

The funeral of William J. O'Neil took place Saturday morning at S;S0 o'clock from his parents residence. 73 Poplar street. and from st. Roses church at 9 o'clock, where a requiem high macs was sung by Rev Father Fitzgerald. who at the close of the mass spoke consolng words to the bereaved fami- ly. The singing was under the direc- ton of Miss Leona Hines. Mes Han Icy sang Face to Face
 The flower bearers were Thomas Doyle, Thomas Lynch, MT. Burke and Mir. West The pail bearers were John Loftus, Henry Cramer. John Heenan, James Gallagher Frank MeNamara and Charles Canon.
 The funeral was largely attended and interment took place in the family plot in St. Lawrence cemetery. Rev Fa- ther Fitzgerald ofliciated at the grave.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-06
INJURED BY SWING.
Eleven Year Old Lad Hurt in Cold
 Spring Park.

While getting off one of the swings in the playground at the park at Cold Spring yesterday afternoon Daniel Canlan, an eleven year old boy of 27a Hamilton street was thrown under the swing and had his face badly cut. The boy fl seems tried 10 get off while the swing was in motion and was thrown under 1t in such a way that when the swing returned it struck him in the face lacerating it painfully He was taken in the police ambulance to Grace hospital where 1t was stated last night the ooy's condition was not serious al- though the injuries were painful. The accident occurred shortly before o'clock last night.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-06
Threatened Trouble Averted by Withdrawal of Candidate
 for Presidency.
PEOPLES CHOICE WINS
For First Time in History of Central or South America Governments
 Man Is Defeated.

Panama, July 5,-The announcement of the resignation of Senor Arias as candidate for the presidency has re- suited in dissipating the threatening conditions, which Friday were disturb ing the peace of the republic Today the war clouds have disappeared and resentments seem to have been forgot ten all things pointing to an orderly election throughout the country. It is believed that overwhelming major ities obtained by Senor Qbadias partl- sans at the recent municipal elections in most of the provinces is the chief reason for Senor Arias resignation. The people are celebrating the victory as it Is the first time In history that a local candidate for the presidency, backed by South American or Central American government has not suc- ceeded in winning over the peoples candidate.
 It is reported that an important ca- blegram was received by Senor Arias from an official of the United States government advising him to resign, but the members of the Panama govern ment refuse to confirm or deny this re- port On Friday evening Senor Arias requested Senor Obaldia to meet him to discuss the question of the presi- dency Two conferences were held, at the first of which Arlas proposed That both he and Senor Obaldla resign and agree upon a third candidate. This Senor, Obaldia refused to do. Later, Se- nor Aras agreed to hand in his resig- nation internationally giving as his reason patriotic desire to prevent the military occupation of the isthmus by the United States which, he considered would be death blow to the republic, and also to enable the establishment of union of political parties, which he
 believes Is the only means to solve the problems of Panama's external rela-
 tions.
 Both senor Obaldia and Senor Arias are in receipt of numerous congratula- tione, the former for his triumph and
 the latter for his patriotic conduct.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-06
Large Swinging Seat.
"M00DJ" PIAZZA RUGS.

made in India of hemp -artis- tic, very durable. Reduced as fol- lows
 Size 9x12 feet were $10, now SIP. Size 7hX10h feet, were Sl7, now
 $10.
 Size 4x7 feet, were $500, now $3.75 Size 3x6 feet, were $500, now $2.0O Size 1sx3 feet; were 90c, now soc
 Bring piazza measurements with you. A very few of some of these sizes. Hence will not be sent on approval or exchanged.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-06
MISCELLANE0
Administer Rugs Reduced.

Best quality Administers reduced in price simply to get your name on our ledger. It's no more possible for you to go wrong here than for a woman to get off street car face forward.
 Seamless 6X9 Administers, regular $20, this week only $1360. Seamless 1 lsx6 E Administers, rog- ular $10, this week only $G75 Seamless 3X6 Administers, regular $4.40, this week only $3.25.
 No Exchanges.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-06
A COOL CONCOCTION.

A most refreshing drink for warm days Is cold, freshly made tea, sweet ened with orange syrup and scidulat- cd with lemon juice. It is irresistibly delicious when topped off with q spoonful of Ice cream and served im- medlately with Nabisco Sugar Waters. These dainty Sugar Waters are the un- failing resource of every hostess and those responsible for household man. agenent As they set the fashion in style and makeup, so do Nablsco Sugar Waters sete the standard of ex- cellence by which other waters can be judged
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-06
FOR COLLEGE PRESIDENT.
Govfrnor Woodruff May Become
 Head of Wesleyan.

A number of interesting rumors in connection with Wesleyan university are being circulated, Chief of them is that the presidency of the institution Is to be offered to Gov Rollin s. Wood ruff upon the expiration of his present term of office, That the university trustees think well of the governor is shown by their oction In comforting upon him the degree of LID. This ac- ton Is not without precedent, however, for the same degree was conferred by Wesleyan upon Gov. Coffin.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-06
NAIL PENETRlTEs THIGH.
Peculiar Accident to Small Boy on
 Orchard Street.

Leroy Malltin, the four year-old son of MT. and Mrs, Arthur R. Malkln, of 274 orchard street, met with an accident about o'clock Sunday afternoon. Af- ter climbing q small tree, he attempted to descend and in 80 doing encountered a nail which had been driven into the tree, The nail penetrated the boys trousers and buried itself in the in side of the lads thigh and he hung suspended in the air
 MT MalSIn hearing the cries of his son, hurried to the rescue and picked him off the tree. Dr. Charles H. How land of 2s4 Edgewood avenue, was called and dressed the injury, intlmat- ing that he had no fear of serious con sequences