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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02
SEED TERMINATION

y nearby reader of these notes writes
inquiring what is the lowest tempera-
ture that Will properly terminate tested
seed corn. In reply to our correspondent
we would say that, while we have new
er made n terminating test at varying
temperatures and have never read re
ports OF such test, 1t will not be diff
hcult TO give him the information that
he really desires. In seed termination
OF any kind II Is well to keep In mind
that In addition to moisture and a seed
bed certain amount of heat is reuulr.
ed to wake the sleeping germ to life.
In the testing Of seed corn IL Is best
where possible TO have about the same
temperature prevail that would normal
ly exist when the seed were placed in
the open ground at planting time.
While such temperature varies with
different seasons, with different DAYS
and from night TO day. it would proba.
bly, run from 60 to 10 degrees Il. A
further fact that should be kept in
mind Is that. while the best seed would
show little terminating power below
90 degrees, seed that are dead or of
weak vitality will not make a respect.
able showing at any temperature. We
believe that II would be safe to say
that 60 degrees is the lowest tempera.
ture at which seed corn could be given
fair and satisfactory test.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02
ABUSE OF PASTURES.

At recent farmers institute whcl,
the writer attended considerable at
tention was quite properly devoted TO
discussion OF farm pasturage. EN-
phasis being placed especially upon the
folly OF overpasturlng, both from the
standpoint OF harm done 10 the pasture
and loss sustained by the stock raiser
through having his animals INSULT.
ciently fed and az consequence stunt
ed I'm their development. One stock
raiser OF experience cited the follow
Ing cases which had come under bis
own observation: One season with
short pasturage n bunch of steers made
gain during the season OF 100 pounds
each. Estimating the animals as worth
81 per hundredwelght, this meant n
gain OF $3.50 per head. Calling the
pasturago worth So AR acre, the rental
value OF the land, there was n profit
or $1.S0 per acre for the season. An
other bunch handled by the same feed
er after he had profited by his earlier
experience were allowed n range OF
two acres each. At the end OF the sea
son they had made a gain OF $50
pounds per head. Being thrifty and of
ANNNtN NuuAAtas Nucst last drought N4.Jl
per hundredwelght. n total gain during
the season OF SASS. Subtractlng the
cost OF pasturage. SO per head for the
two acres, leaves net gain OF 1856
per head and net return on each acre
or $L42. While there might be many
cases In which the results would no.
be so striking as in the instances cited
the underlying truth involved IS one
that every stock feeder should think
over carefully. Added to the handl.
cap OF pastures being overstocked are
often found the other abuses OF turning
stock on 10 them In the spring before
they get fair start and OF allowing
them TO be pastured too late In the fall.
With proper handling there is no piece
| OF land on the average farm that can
be made to give larger return than a
| good pasture, and this. too, with the
| expenditure OF practically no labor and
| with the exhaustion OF none OF its fer.
| tllity, but rather an increasing of It,
| III n pasture gets a good start In the
spring and IS strong, It will carry two
cattle for every three acres. II more
than this number are put on. It will
| quite likely result In financial loss al
the end of the season.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02
How to Make Cheap klndlinn

Spread open sheets OF newspaper up
on the floor. Sprinkle little coarsely
pulverized resin over them, then fold,
roll and twist tightly into strands the
proper length for the cook stove. Place
four or five sheets thus prepared in the
fire box, then sprinkle two or three fire
shovelfuls Of soft or bitumlnous coal
over them. Ignite, and I'm a few mo.
ments you Will have as nice a fire as
II expensive pine kindling had been
used
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02
Message to The VOTER.

To Che voters Of Preston county
THE ARcUs has this message to
send: Take particular notice Of The
vote cast at all the industries con
iro'led by tbe corporations and see
if The vote won't Doe mo. solid
against Sam Montgomery. JHE Af.
Gus knows whereof % speaks The
corporations are not for Sam Mont
gomerY for the simple reason ibat
he has opposed the leqisl1fou which
ev desired.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02
cULTIyaTING FERNS.
How They Can Be Raised and Kent
FIourishino.


Ferns are among the most graceful
and beautiful OF foliage plants. For n
shady nook in the yard during sum-
mer. for shaded window or for hall
decoration In winter the ferns VIII DO
found desirable plants, says Garden
Magazine.
They Ike cooler atmosphere than
most plants grown for the window. and
for this reason cool room or hail
suits them best. A temperature OF
from 30 TO 60 degrees IL warm enough
for most OF the greenhouse species.
Keep In light. moist, shady place and
as soon as the young plants are large
enough pick them out and pot I'm three
inch pots, placing half dozen I'm each
pot. AS they become larger they may
be potted slngly.
When the ferns once are established
In pots do not repot them more than
once a year and that Invariably when
the plants are I'm dormant state. I'm
| der no circumstances should the roots
be disturbed while growing. As the
plants become larger the soil should be
more lumpy and coarse and should
consist Of one-slxth part OF charcoal or
broken crockery, which will keep the
soil porous and sweet
1t is mistake 10 use large pots for
ferns They VIII thrive with less root
room than the majority of cultivated
plants, and II is not unusual for florists
to allow the plants to remain I'm the
same pot for more than one year. In
this event, however. the soil Is en-
riched during the growing season by
liberal applications OF liquid manure.
Great care should be taken that the
plants do not suffer from dryness mt
the roots. This will stunt them and
seriously injure their vitality.
| Ferns are not attacked often 10y in
sects. The young fronds sometimes
are troubled by green fly, but this pest
can be erectually destroyed by fumi-
eating, Swinging and washing with
tobacco water. The scale insect is the
worst foe and Is difficult to dislodge.
Repeated washing with camphor wa
ter or diluted alcohol when the plants
are at rest will be found effectual.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

- - aEc0ND-nAMD MAcHarnY

t'ok 5ALE eECOND-ffh MACHINERY
We have in stack traction cnvinar. ono q T.
Carc ono fricE.on Auitman Taylor. rarhI2fiP.
orc ase 70 tf. one Russell add ono 20 erf0 ffP.
y 800. ore ~ 1872 two i3 HP ..1v.a cylinder. ei.a
tr.e. 9Eh boiler - 800. Ore h.r..iff etrfof.cranr
n iiF cnEinn. mounted on boiler. ir Ira alabe.
Portable. One HP E1s-eH. ono 500 isrr.
one ~ ... compound 41 iiP. one fart Tubular
nHi'"r and rontcr-cranE engine. - Up. half arch
if'nl WIN ODD HEluror and lINrgH except stack.
n'o1 but ItHo One HGs.oN aawriI. ifcaiIy
new Icft hand. AIi iho above machinery j. be-.
built thoroughly repaired. end b. Dr1e frlIIg ragra
aa new machinery. One pair III Frsrrb 4nIrr.
runner bHrra, bl-inch. repaired and Dol gseg nuns
hinF order. almost new. one No q KELLEY dupie..
Frindcr and cfuahcr one SET n wagon frgrrr. will
carry "a iong .evcla solid tooth saws 50 To- "a inch.
~ N rood hand wheels. various si1oe un 10 G0.
inci. Nuf eli new fhrc4hcra. traction engines ard
portable Tor HaIe. we can nt sou out with any.
tninE you need. nov and second hand We avait
your commands W. 49, kmckTD.
y Cameron W. Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02
How to Loosen a Glass stoppor.

There are several ways of loosening
the gloSs shoppers Of bottles or de-
cauters. One IS to stand the bottle In
hot water; another is to drop a little
oil between the stopper and the de-
canter with n feather and set near the
fire. After a time strike the stopper
gently on all sides with a piece of
wood and II It does not move repeat
the process. a strip of flannel around
the neck Of the bottle. pulled back
ward and forward TO produce friction,
VIII sometimes loosen shoppers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

Ii Is but human nature in the hired
man TO kick II his work Is so arranged
by his employer that he is at II from
3 in the morning until $50 p. m. day
In and day out While even the con-
siderate employer cannot always avoid
these long hours at busy seasons OF the
year he will see that they are the ex-
ception and not the rule.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02
To- 10 M.nd nn orientaI Rnn.

First got yarns Of the various shades
found In the rug. examining g care
fully TO become familiar with the
stitch and shades II the piece to be
mended Is only slightly frayed or
worn, work over II with a stitch CORE
spending 20 that in which the rug IS
woven. n there IS n large hole. basic
a piece OF fine canvas on the under
side and work into this the colOrs and
designs which are used I'm the rug.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

1t would seem TO be an equitable
proposition that II the railroad com
pany is justly entitled to charge de-
murragc for the detention OF its cars
past period OF forty-elght hours, the
shipper of grain and live stock Is like.
wise entitled TO damages IL he is com
PEELED to walt longer than n stated
time for cars in which to market his
live stock or produce.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

An advantage which Is sometimes
overlooked In the sowing Of early oats
Is that I'm case clover is sown there
with the grain can be cut n week or
ten days earlier. which viii give the
clover plants just that much time to
thicken up and gct we'll rooted before
the hot and usually dry weather OF
the summer comes on.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02
Knew Than.

ANY particular brandt" asked the
clerk as the new customer leaned over
the cigar case.
NO" said the new customer with an
air OF resignation. Just give me about
? cents worth of tobacco and cents
worth of band, and guess that Will
about average up with what / have
been smoking"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

While money is an important factor
In contributing TO the happiness of
home life, n wise Providence has or
dained that the essential principles Of
happiness are entirely apart from
financial considerations.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

One of the excellent features about n
dairy which gives return of 5000 TO
$500 per year Is that revenue Is forth
coming at stated intervals throughout
the year Instead of in lump sum. as
when grain or live stock is sold.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

In view Of the fact that an early
ripening OF the onion crop Is OF the ut
most Importance. so that the crop may
be properly cured before cold weather
comes on, the seed should be placed IN
the ground as soon as the soil can be
worked. Both the seed and the young
plants are tough and are not hurt by
freeze.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

Don't wait till the last minute 10 order
your castor cards. The demand for them
b. enormous and Our stock may bc rv-
hausici at tbc last. order NOW and be-
sure Oi them, lO Tor ~ cents
TW OWOir Po-r C,rD Co..
30 NaWburg. So. Nd.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

'rno Fellow who This year bugs seed
on the cob frim distant hrms may be
said TO be monkeymg with a sort OF
shell game. which is likely TO prove
more hazardous speculation than that
which gulllble suckers sometimes buck
up against at the county fair.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

Probably reformers would like to be
characterized as people who don't sub
scribe to the slush fund.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02
AEI1v

The most potent factor IN select
ing candidates for the state senate
and the house Of delegates is 10 see
That they are not branded with the
approval Of the gentlemen who held
The owes. Virginia certificates"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

An asset when old age comes on
that is far more satisfying and com.
forting than large bank account and
broad acres IS the esteem, respect and
love of the boys and girls who have
grown up in the home. This state OF
affairs resembles the bank account I'm
that 1t does not come about by chance,
but IS the outgrowth and result of
painstaking care and consideration.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

The Prohibiuomas are utre ,a
prove that So. Lincoln never ..k
a drink Of liquor but they io uo,
seem 10 care 20 tackle tbc habits sf
George Washington in che same of
Yecfion.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

Wonder IL II isn't much the same
Instinct which causes folks TO set
things of questionable worth away
with n possibility of their future use
as causes the dog TO bury in the garden
an old bone from which he has gnawed
every possible vestige OF flesh.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

There is one popularity about subtle
humor, and that is that nobody ever
knows that IL is around.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

The increase ia the tax receipt
for 1897 is sufficient waning to the
taxpayers what they may expect
when the Virginia debt is saddled
on them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

The emergency currency leolsla.
ton is still hung up congress, and
yet the Republicans boasi that they
do things.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

Those folks are moving too frequent
ly whose household operations do not
result I'm the accumulation OF one rag
bag. while those either do not move or
clean house frequently enough in whose
gnrrets half dozen can be found.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

William q Gist superintendent Of thc
hH2"YDd schools. wiil conduct SUM
m.r norma. at Kingaood. beginning inn
modIa'oIy after the closa Of NJ public
-rlaD. and continuing for Ten weeks. or
lntH tle July uniform examinations.
SPECIAL review glasses viii be- Organized
Odd a'. common school br8nchc Alsp. "a
number Di ucW feature uiU lg added.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

The man who makes a good living il
not TO be depended upon to wash the
dishes clean.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

When nelghbors In n community are
on cordial and friendly terms It not
only makes life more pleasant, but Oft
times less expensive.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

The enriching and preparation OF the
soil viii have very much to do with
determining whether your yield OF po-
tatoes this season is SO or go bushels
per acre.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

There was exhibited last year at the
jamestown exposition n White orping-
ton hen that scored 90 points, which
makes her the most ideal poultry repre-
sentative of her time. An added fact
of interest in connection with this par
ticular bird Is that her owners value
her at close TO 81, 800.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02
About All.

Not everything that's labeled good
Tho spirit true has caught.
Most OF our good intentions
Are really good for naught.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

Light seed not only means poor
stand of grain. but n mighty poor
showing in that which Is able TO get
head above ground.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

What a fine thing 1t would be for n
change If men could be relieved of the
necessity of scratching like mad to
get the whcrewlthal to buy grub with,
If women could be relieved OF the
drudgery of getting said grub ready
to put on the table and washing dishes,
kettles and pans after It was devoured!
Really this would give us little time
to get acquainted with our families and
our neighbors and live trihe.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

Among the real delicacies that have
been enjoyed on the writer's table this
winter are home preserved string beans
that possess n freshness and hneness
or flavor that are but slightly inferior to
those gathered fresh from the garden
In July or August. The beans in ques-
ton were picked, washed and cut as
Tor immediate consumption and cooked
until nearly done. when they were
packed IN salt at the rate Of four parts
beans 10 one Of salt Not only IS the
texture OF the beans put up IN this
way crisp and firm, but the fine ia
yor Is remarkably well preserved.
Sweet corn put up In the same way Is
MS lne as could well be.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02
Miaht Help.

"Well. you have been talking a good
while, but | don't see
"Allow me-"
"EhZwhat is this?"
''The address of my ocullst."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

Adam was the only original thinker
or doer, and we are not dead certain
that he did not have TO defend suits
for infringements of patents and copy.
rights
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

The man who is burning with anx-
iety to DO you favor probably knows
a process whereby he can collect three
prices for It.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

Charlie e.. stone announces that Do,
viii have q carload OF BOwkcr fertilizer
at thc VI. d X. station early boz April
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

Where the family is fond of stock
soups there is probably no more eco
nomical meat that can be got for the
family Harder than choice soup bones
or boiling pieces. The resourceful
housewife viii not only be able to con
trive savory and palatable dishes from
such cuts, but the ration she puts on
the table will be nutritious as well.
Lean meat that may be left over can
easily lie worked into n good hash with
a slight reinforcement TO take the
place Of the nutritlve elements that
have been extracted In boiling.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02
Scandalous.

awful to think that an old man
like the professor should be such a
flirtw
as he?"
isn't he? heard him telling just
a little while ago about being out all
morning with Flora and Fauna, and
he has grandchildren old enough to
maTryw
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

DeWius Little Early Risers. the famous
Hit'e Ilyer pills Sold by Strickicrr drug
store w. W Dent NcWburg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

Sympathy is simply feeling with the
AFFLICTED one. and the natural remedy Is
also simply relieving the afIiiction.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

This is the time Of the year when the
gullible reading public. and especially
those who peruse agricultural maya
zines want 10 beware the gas bag seed
man, who IS already I'm print with his
stories Of yields OF LOO bushels of Do
tatoes, LOCO bushels OF onions, 100
bushels Of corn and 100 bushels of oats
to the acre. Might as well put him in
the Ananias class at once and take It
for granted that II he Is lying about
the quantity or yield which his seeds
viii produce he IS also stretching the
truth when it comes to quality and
purity. Buy. rather. Of some house
which keeps within forty rows Of apple
trees Of the truth.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02
Kumor ma Philosophy
BY DUNCAN ~. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

When the tools that man is using
suddenly become animated and execute
things OF their own initiative they have
the man at Il decided disadvantage.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02
Fish Oil for Sale.
VEHICLE REPAIRING A SPECIALLY
Main ST., kingwood.
Weak Women

To weak and ailins women. there Is ut least ono
way TO help. But with that way. two treatments.
must be combined. One Is local. one Is constitu-
tional. but both are important. both essential.
Dr. Shops Night Cure is the Local.
DIR. Shops Restorative. the Constitutional.
Theformer-Dr. Shops Night Cure-is topical
mucous membrane suppository remedy. while DR..
Shops Restorative Is wholly an internal treat
ment Tho Restorative reaches throughout tho
entire system. seeking the repair OF all nerve.
all tissue. and oil blood ailments.
The Night Cure, as its name implies. does its
work while you sleep. II soothes sore and infam-
cd mucous surfaces. heals local weaknesses and
discharges. while tho Restorative. eases nervous
excitement gives renewed vigor and ambition.
builds up wasted tissues. bringing about renewed
strength. vigor. and energy. Take DIR. Shops
Restorative-Tablets or Liquid-asa general tonic
10 tho system. For positive local help use "a vol
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

The dog that has its day usually in
sists upon sixteen hour day I'm full
defiance OF all union rules.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

If there is any one precaution that
the owner of n dairy should take dur
Ing the grazing season It is that he
should not scrlmp his cows on their
run or supply Of pasture In just the
same way as the growth OF steer
will vary from $50 to 300 pounds dur
Ing six months season, depending
upon whether the pasturage is album
dant or insufficient, will the dairy COW
vary in her yield Of milk 1t takes
about so much feed TO supply what is
called the maintenance ration. 1t is the
amount of food above this which gives
profitable return in flesh or butter
fat.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

While there is danger now and then
that one will devote himself so exclu.
sively to one occupation or pursuit
mat his faculties become warped as a
result, II is quite as unwise and unsat-
isfactory for one TO spread himself
out over so many things that he
doesn't amount to anything In any one
OF them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

HANNA s GREEN SEAL PAINT
For sale ~ r. r Martin & Co
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

That father is poor student OF boy
nature who gives the lad a pig with
the understanding that It is Il bona
hdc transfer of property and then
pockets the proceeds when the animal
Is marketed This is a snide game OF
the first water, and the boy involved
therein has good grounds for grievance
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

AS the result OF q gradual yet al
most complete deuudation OF many wa
tersheds In the Appalachian mountain
system cities and agricultural lands I'm
the territory referred To are now al
most completely at the mercy OF spring
rains and freshets. It is conservative.
ly estimated that the damage done i'm
central eastern states last season alone
amounted 10 nearly S10O.OOO.OOp. while
similar food damage. n on "a smaller
scale, was inflicted by the fresb.ts or
February and SIS likely 20 Doc repeated
before the season OF spring rains ls
over. Perhaps ln mo- other way is tba
pressing need Of % urescrvotron az Our
wooded areas being emphasized than
I'D this terrible havoc which is being
annually wrought by hooIf and fresh
nfa
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-02

Barring the first few weeks when
the stomach Of the calf is in q tender
and sensitive condition and when no
ration Is so well adapted for it as at
least a part whole milk, fat forming
ration can be fed in the shape of oil
meal and cornmeal that is just as sat
lsfactory and much less expensive than
In the shape Of butter fat I'm the milk.