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The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27
BETTER HASTEN SLOWLY.

Now is the time to think about the price of cotton next fall. By diversi- flying and properly restricting cotton acreage, the total yield can be kept within limits where the price will be satisfactory. That is really the only sure way of playing the game. The speculators have all along tried to frighten the farmers with two bug bears; first, that the mills had sup plies to last for two years; second, the mills would close down. Well, an idle mill is a dead loss to the owner, 1t can not be turned to anything else; whereas the farmer can change his cotton factory to a corn, oats, wheat, cabbage and potato factory, and still manage to get returns for his invest ment and and his labor Hence, if the farmer will but intelligently regulate his prices by the law of supply and demand, there can be no reason, out side of his own lack of cohesiveneSs, why he should not win the day. Nat urally, the spinners try to get cotton as cheap as possible and no one planes them for that. Why then cen sure the farmers when they try to get the best price for their products? -Belton (Tex) Journal Reporter.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27
OPPORTUNITIES IN ONIONS.
Great Profits Are Possible to Careful,
 Intelligent Planters.

Probably no vegetable shows a the onion. Not only is domestic stock largely increased but the importation of Spanish and Bermuda onion is of great volume annually.
 The onion is net only nutritious. but possesses great medicinal proper renovating the system.
 Market gardeners are now giving as much attention to cultivating on ions as in raising cabbage, and al though the volume of production shows reasonable growth, the market has not been glutted with the stock
 The onion is voracious feeder, and thrives best on rich soil: much lands composed largely of humus are admirably adapted to the crop. The land needs to be well underdrained and protected from overflow, as wa ter standing on the crop for any length of time will destroy the bulbs.
 Commercial fertilizers are used. and these fertilizers should be rich in pot ash to insure a good bottoming of the crop. Not all muck lands are natural ly adapted to onion culture, but can easily be made adaptable to the crop.
 Success in onion culture demands industry and vigilance.
 The white and yellow onion require five pounds of seed sown to the acre, in rows fourteen inches apart, to in- sure a good stand.
 The large white globe variety re- quire six pounds of seed per acre The weeds must be kept down be- tween the rows with hand cultiva- tor and out of the rows by hand weed ing. Onion raising is an industry ad- mirably adapted to the farmer on g. large scale, or to truck gardeners who sell their truck around cities. It is an easy cultivated crop. Like picking berries, children ten or twelve years of age can do much of the wedding.
 In raising onions the fashion of the market should be considered In the East the small white and yellow on ions are the most popular. In the West the large white, ~ad in the South, the red onion. l -Ie fiat bulbs are the most popular, and the color can be improved by the proper meth cd of harvesting the crop, which should be stored in a dry shed after having been cured two to four days in the sun. The crop, like the apple, can be made most attractive by prop CT grading and marketing in crates.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27
IMMIGRATION FROM
 SOUTH EXPECTED
U. S. FARMERS ARE RECOGNIZING SPLENDID oPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY WESTERN
 CANADA.

St. Paul, Minn, Feb. g, 190S.-Pres ent indications are that the Canadian Northwest will draw an exceptionally heavy movement of new settlers from the United States this year It should surpass the banner record for 1907. This is not only based on the fact that the Americans have come to realize generally that the Canadian Northwest offers splendid opportuni- ties, but also because the railroads have awakened to the fact and are offering rates to the Canadian North west which are exceptionally favor able.
 The lines which lead to St. Paul from the east and south are offering homeseekers' rates to the Canadian Northwest this year which are on a parity with those in existence to the southwest for a couple of seasons.
 These rates can be obtained from any agent of the Canadian govern ment, who will be pleased to give all information possible regarding those districts which offer the greatest in ducements to settlers. The weather throughout Western Canada has been remarkably good this year. A tele- gram from the winter wheat belt of Southern Alberta dated at Cardston, Alberta, January 29th, says:
 This winter up to January 25 was nothing short of a marvel, in fact, it was the finest anyone can remember for twenty-five years though there have been others nearly as good. The days were fine, sunny and warm with light frosts at night. Overcoats and gloves, etc, were discarded by most people in the day time. There was so little frost in the ground that post holes could be dug without any trouble after the first inch was broken through. Winter wheat remained fresh and green although there has been no snow since the September storm. If there is an early spring, winter wheat should gain great start"
 Amongst the reports of the yield of last year the following extracts are taken:
 H. Howe, of Magrath, Alta, writ ing on November, 1907, says: T have 70 acres in crop, 50 acres of wheat and seven acres of oats. My average yield of oats was 35 bushels to the acre, and of wheat 45 bushels. The value to me was $35 per acre.
 J. F. Haycock, of Magrath, writes in November: T had 65 acres in win ter wheat, which went 60 bushels to the acre; oats averaged so bushels. l also had 12 tons of hay worth $10 per ton. I got 600 bushels of pota- toes from three acres of land; I got eight tons per acre from five acres of sugar beet.'
 J. F. Bradshaw, of Magrath, had 1,030 acres of winter wheat last year which averaged 39R bushels to the acre. The value of his farm products per acre was: Wheat, $31.60; oats. $11.20 and barley, $25.15.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27
FARMERS EDUCATIONAL
 AND COOPERATIVE UNION - OF AMERICA
PREPARATION FOR COTTON
Flowing and Fertilization Will Be
 Found Advantageous Just Now.
OF AMERICA

The average cotton planter has but little conception of the necessity of thoroughly preparing cotton land. Most of them regard blowing as sim ply a necessity only when the land is overrun with grass or weeds. How ever, many are getting out of the idea, and realize that blowing at other times is a prime object in securing good crops, and in this connection they are particularly realizing that fertilization or feeding to the plant certain plant food at the time of blow ing, is also a very important item nee eSsary to the successful out-turn of a crop; especially at this season of the year, when there is little else to do. blowing can be carried on to great advantage. and it will lessen the amount of work necessary later in the season, when there is a rush on the farm.
 There are certain rules which must be observed on the farm in blowing at this season. There is a possibility that the new soil will be too wet and should not be turned up and allowed to sun-dry. This permits the plant food to escape, and more than this, 1t practically deadens the soil so ex- posed in it's wet state.
 Narrowing the soil is practically un- heard of in cotton farming, and yet there are tens of thousands of acres of corn and other grain land in the great grain belt that is always thor oughly narrowed before the crop is planted Farmers who will harrow a small piece of cotton land will find the experiment very profitable. The idea to be carried out under the pres ent conditions is to accomplish as much as possible with the least ex- penditure of labor To do this it is necessary to have a half dozen things, but early blowing is one of the most ssential-thorough cultivation, a good season, and above all, high fertiliZa- tion and proper handling of the crop will work wonders Try the plan of special preparation on a few acres. Look out for the difference in prof its and see if it will not justify fewer acres.-J. C. McAuliffe, in Farm and Home"
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27
ECZEMA FOR 55 YEARS.
Suffered Torments from Birth-In Frightful Condition-Got No Help
 Until Cuticura Cured Him.

T had an itching, tormenting ecze- ma ever since l came into the world, and l am now man 5 years old. l tried all kinds of medicines I heard of but found no relief. l was truly in a frightful condition. At last I broke out all over with red and white boils, which kept growing until they were as big as walnuts, causing great pain and misery, but I kept from scratching as well as I could. I was so run down that 1 could hardly do my work I used Cuticura Soap, Oint- ment, Resolvent, and Pills for about eight months, and I can truthfully say l am cured. Hale Bordwell, Tipton, la, Aug. IT, 1907"
 II cheerfully endorse the above tes- timonial. It is the truth. I know MT. Bordwell and know the condition he was in. Nelson R. Burnett, Tipton, Ia. !"
 A Necessity of Life.
 The liquor men say that Americans every year spend less money for liquor than for chewing gum, proprietary medicines, candy, perfumes and hair oil. However, Americans simply must have hair oil
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

Don't pay any attention to the man who is offering panacea for all that troubles that annoy you along the pathway of life. We are not going to have any heaven here. This is place to work out your own salvation with fear and trembling but it is easy to do this if you confine your own eff forts to your own welfare and to those in your own class. Let farmers interest themselves in farms; the oth. CT fellows are already organized- against us, too.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27
Tie
 General Demand

of the Well-Informed of the World has always been for a simple, pleasant and efficient liquid laxative remedy of known value; a laxative which physicians could sanction for family use because its com ponent parts are known to them to be wholesome and truly beneficial in effect, acceptable to the system and gentle, yet prompt, in action.
 In supplying that demand with its ex. cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, the California Fig Syrup Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies on the merits of the laxative for its remark able success.
 That is one of many reasons why Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna IS gwen the preference by the Well-lnformed. To get it's beneficial effects always buy the genune-manufactured by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Co.,, only, and for sale by all leading druggists. Price hity cen" per bottle.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27
A Necessity of Life.
FINE RECIPE FOR COLDS.

Mix two ounces of glycerine with one half pint of good whiskey and one half ounce of Concentrated Oil of Pine. This latter is a product of the Globe Pharmaceutical Go. of Dayton, Ohio, and comes in one half ounce vials and packed in tin screw top cases. Any druggist should have it. This simple mixture is to be used in doses of a teaspoonful to tablespoonful four times a day The bottle should be well shaken each time.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

Following a rain use the split log drag and add to the pleasures of the traveller. The value of the property along the road will be increased. The whole community will take pride in it and much good will come of the effort to improve conditions in your com uunity.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

Doan's Kidney Pills to persons suffer- Ing from kidney disorders, backache, etc. It is the best remedy I have ever known and l will gladly answer any questions about it."
 Sold by all dealers 30 cents a box Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

This is one of the weeks that you ought to help in the fight against the vehicle and implement trust. Put your things under a shelter when not in immediate use.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27
Action of Animal Charcoal.

Why animal charcoal removes the color from colored liquids while wood charcoal has no effect has not been un- derstood. A European chemist now finds that the action of the former is due to the presence of five and seven per cent. of nitrogen.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

Peanuts, poultry, pigs and prosper ity make a singing quartette that any body can enjoy, and anybody can have this sort of music with very little ef- fort. Try 1t.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27
Don't 1t Jar You?

To have cough that you cant leave off-even when you go to bed? Put it away for good by using Simmons Cough Syrup. It heals inflammation of the throat and lungs-gives you rest and peaceful sleep.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27
Ivv's StrenQth,

An ivy plant which established itself in crevice of the tower of St. John the Baptist church at Marlborough, England, undermined the foundation and lifted stones out of place until it will cost $3,000 to make repairs.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27
Catarrh and Headachs.

Mrs. Z. E. Goforth, 2119 Holly Street, Kansas City, writes: After using a sample bottle and two 25c bottles of Hunts Lightning Oil, am almost well of Catarrh. It stops my headaches. It is the best medicine I ever saw and just cant keep house without it." She is right.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

Don't consent to pay s5OO,OOO for a court house for the use of lot of highly paid county officials and a bunch of lawyers, while you have to haul cotton through mud belly deep to the mules to pay for it. Build first some good roads for yourself.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

Had you noticed that in spite of the fact that the Jumpers had sold the major part of the cotton and crowded the market for all that was needed right now and for some. time to come, that the 15-cent price was coming steadily along?
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27
lt Will Stay There.

Tn my family medicine chest no remedy is permitted to remain unless it proves beyond doubt the best to be obtained for it's particular purpose. For treating all manner of skin trou- bles, such as Eczema, Tetter, Ring worm, etc, Hunts Cure has held its place for many years. l have failed to find a surer remedy. It cures itch ing instantly"
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27
Make Ideals Practical.

We may not realize our ideals, but we may always idealize our realities, and our ideals must be practical if we are to make religion of them, and live by them.-Helen Kellar.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

ney and bladder ills. Judge Wills knows the value of Doan' s Kidney Pills a n d will answer the oues- tions of any sufferer who writes to him.
 The judge says: T t a k e pleasure in r Q com m e n din Q
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

At 10 cents pound for cotton cot ton seed are worth SIG a ton as fer ti!izer on average ground. Keep this in mind when the fellow tells you that the Union price of s20 ton is too much.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

The happiest people on earth. the most contented and prosperous, are those who own their homes, who have a place to live in when the winds of diversity blow.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

Don't be satisfied with only one crop off your hands for a whole twelve months. Lands are getting too costly for this slipshod sort of culture. Most land will be all the better for three or even four crops, provided they have been carefully planned.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

Out in the little hamlets men on small salaries are helping to make this Nation what it ought to be- William Jennings Bryan.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

When a dozen farmers get their heads together half dozen politicians mske a break to butt into the ar engagement
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27
R. M. SWAIN, Franklin, La.

To refuse to yield to others when reason or a special cause require it is a mark of pride and stiffness Thomas Q kempis.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

The scheming politician is the curse that all organized farmers must fight or else serve. It is up to you which you will do.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

Every warehouse built is another link in the chain that will draw Us away from industrial slavery.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

Die when I may I want it said of me by those who knew me best that l all ways plucked a thistle and planted a flower when I thought a flower would grOw-Lincoln.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

Many a man has been saved iron foolishness by having a reputation tt live up to.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

Try to get rich quick today, then hunt job tomorrow.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

Of course men are not vain, but just tell a man of 50 that he doesn't look a day over 30 and watch the effect.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

It is not easy to sting a bear with 8 straw.-Danish.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27
WHAT CAUSES HEADACHE.

From October to May, Colds are the most ire
 quent cause of Headache. LAXATIVE BROMC QUININE removes cause. E.W Grove on box 25,
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

There is nothing ill said that Is not i'll taken.-German.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

Mrs. Winslow w's Soothing Syrup. For children teething sOftens the gums reduces fn nsmmston allays pain, cures wind coiC. 25c bottle.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

"Brown's Bronchial Troches" are helpful to singers, teachers and clergymen for clearing the voice. Con- tain nothing harmful.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27
TREATMENT FOR CATARRH

mixture of of D Potes Antiseptic Healing oil with
 applied passages of the and head by of GROVES COMMON-SENSE NASAL DOUCIIE, guaranteed of Chronic Catarrh no of how standing
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27

Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullen is Natures great rem edv-Cures Coughs, Colds, Group and Con- sumption, and all throat and lung troubles.
 At druggists, 25c, soc and $l0o per bottle.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-27
POLICE JUDGE WILLS.
Will Gladly Answer the Questions of
 any Inquirer.

It is a generous offer that Police Judge J. H. Wills. of Cloverport, Ky, makes to sufferers from backache, kid
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-24
Real Estate Bargains.

4 Good building lots, $40.
6Lots, Good new cottage and out
buildings, $1,000.
Nice new 4 room house, l Lot, $1,000.
6 Room residence, 2 Lots. Good
location, $4,000.
Two Groom dwellings. Lots. Well
located, $500.
FaTms-50-acre near Mexico, nice
land, $4,000; s0-acre we'll improved, 3
miles from Mexico, s57, so per acre;
l6O-acre improved farm, 10 miles from
Mexico and 4 miles from Benton City
a good farm belonging to heirs and
must be sold at once to settle estate.
$42 so per acre.
Have a 12O, 240 and a 300.acre farm
all In Audrain county to trade 10
Mexico property. II you want to buy
sell or trade, call or write
ReaI Estate Department
N. Missouri Trust Co,
dl wi Mexico, M.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-24
THOMPSON


Ut. Oogswell was in Oentralia Mon.
day to see his daughter, Mrs. W. e.
Mcdonald, who is sick.
Cant and Considine shipped one car
Of hogs Sunday and Monday night to
st. Louis.
Mrs. G. E. Clark, Jr., was out from
Mexico Monday evening.
Miss Mary Greasy is making q brief
visit to her two sons In Texas.
G. W. Wisdom bought four yearllng
steers Of ]. T. Cogswell Monday at
1885 per cwt. and n from Geo. Glldea
at 500.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fox Of neal Fulton
has been the guest Of relatives near
here for several days.
Miss Lucy Jesse was out from Mex
leo over Sunday, the guests of Mrs.
Tinsley and Miss Jesse.
George Cooper took charge of the O.
& A. section again Friday.
The meeting at Liberty Church con.
tinues with increasing interest. Rev.
ST. Clair, of Columbia, is bringing
things to pass. 1t will continue
through the week and over Sunday.
5. A. Pulls and L. A. Northcutt
shipped one a Of sheep of their own
breeding Monday night.
W. w. Thompson and William Jesse
are doing some carpenter work this
week for Sterling Carter. Mr.. Thomp-
son, assisted by Mr.. Furgerson, just
completed the store building of
CANT s. Oonsidine; makes our village
look much better. The post office is
a thing OF beauty since completed.
Mr.. Consldine assisted by Mr.. Under
wood now prepared to handle the
mail on short notice.
Wm. Broaddus and j. Hayes have
finished a barn for e. NJ. Morris, known
as the ID. T. Hurdle place, now
occupiedby II. 5. Davis.
O. Q. Bledsoe will begin the first Of
week to build two barnes on the farm
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-24
MARTINsBURG

MARTlNSBURG
Ruth Peyton left Thursday for Full
ton, where she will attend school.
Miss Hazel Friedman is attending
Hardin College again this fall.
Julius Yelton and family returned
Saturday from a visit to Oklahoma.
Curtis Rodgers and Gene Crisman
came in Sunday from their northern
trip.
DR.. Diven and family we're at Mex
leo, Sunday.
The funeral Of Amos Morse was con-
! Quoted Sunday l p. m. at the home by
| Rev, Moore. Interment vas made at
Wellsville cemetery.
Mrs. Otto Patrick, Of Mexico, visit.
ed at Geo. McDowels last week.
Mrs. Robinson has returned from
Wellsville.
John Watkins and family are up
from st. Louis.
John Bedbury, a cousin of Mrs.
Fred Watkins, died Tuesday in Mon
tana.
DR.. Diven was called to Laddonia
Monday on professional business.
Fred Watkins Is In Jonesburg.
Harry Turner, Of Troy, visited at
Fred Watkins last week.
Joe Niehaus left Monday for Kansas
City. From there be will go to Okla
homa.
| The following stock shipments were
made this week to st. Louis:
Noel Bros. 2 car Of hogs.
A. R. Davis and son, l car hogs.
Fred Crane, / car cattle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-24

Roy McCord had the misfortune to
loose n of bis fat hogs one day last
week, the extreme heat being the
cause.
Things at Mrs. Moore's sale last
week sold well. Her stock was good
and brought top prices.
The meeting at Groves Chapel is
progressing nicely and will continue
during the week. There has been one
conversion up-to-date. All are cor
daily invited to attend.
j. B. Woolery and family spent Mon
! day at the farm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-24

nest, In GAINESVILLE, OhiJ.
Mr.. Paullin, who has been quite
sick, is able to be out again
Mr.. Arthur Paullin, OF Beethoven,
ILL.,, is visiting his brother, A. W.
Paullin,
Mr.. Frank Bush, Of Western Call
fornia, Is visiting his parents, Q. b.
Bush and family.
Mr.. Morrall returned home from q
trip in western Texas, much delighted
with the country. He purchased q
two hundred acre farm in Loving
county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dyson, Of st. Louis,
visited Mr.. Graham and family last
week,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-24
WESTERN AUDRAIN

VIM. Shields and Lloyd Winscott
are 10 Mexico this week on business.
Ora Angel and family, Of Colorado,
are visiting at the home of John Nc
Donald.
Steve Owings sold his fine 100 acre
farm to John Spelman for $40 per
acre.
Cleve Denton and Miss Jennie Nc
Kenzie spent Sunday with Miss Nell
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-24
Hard Coal Stoves

The Radiant Home hard coal heater
is the most easily controlled, the
greatest fuel saver and the best fire
keeper, and therefore the most salts
factory stove to buy, because 1t is also
a moderate priced stove and will last
for years. Don't fail to look IL over
thoroughly and find out what 1t is
guaranteed to do before you buy.
d2w1 Ferris s. Cauthorn.