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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-03-06

Will the Equity movement, which is
being promoted in this state, lead it ever
to adopt the methods of their brethren
in the South? To the lasting credit of
sense of justice and fair play, which the
farmers of this state are possessed of, we
hope not 1t is we'll enough, however, to
note what the teachings OF radical lead
ers tend towards. From daily paper
of the 3rd we clip the following:
w. 3. Hawkins, who originated the
tobacco growers movement in Kentucky
five years ago, publishes warning to
growers of their probable fate If they
disobey the ultimatum Of the Equity So
ciety on the crop of 1908. The substance
of the warning is: when your plant
bed is scra ped or your barn burned, send
to Gov. Wilson and he will let you have
battalion of soldiers and Gatling gun
to protect your property and maybe save
you from a whipping. Flee from the
wrath to come, for il you plant tobacco,
you are sowing whirlwind. Mutter-
ings and mumblings are heard on all
sides and the outraged farmers will not
stand persecution always, and say to
you that in my opinion trouble will come
if you plant crop in 1908.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-03-06

The Connecticut Tobacco Corporation,
whose plantation is located near Tariff
vile, Conn, have arranged TO cultivate
175 acres of tobacco in 1908, and have
recently contracted for shade-cloth for
80 acres. Their crop OF 1907 Cuban
shade grown leaf has been highly COM
mended by those who have seen sam
pies, being recognized as high-grade
product. j. c. Nicholson, Chas. Soby
and Marcus L. Floyd, the leading spirits
OF the corporation, are highly pleased
with the results they have achieved, and
are very hopeful of the future.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-03-06
Resolutions adopted at Tobacco Insti
tnte held at Ianesville Feb 25 and 26:

tute held at Evansville, Feb 25 and 26:
Whereas, The Wisconsin Tobacco Growers
and Dealers Association of the State of Wis
conSin has for its bedrock principles the foS
tering and maintenance of the tobacco indus
try of the State, and,
Whereas To maintain and sustain the ed
ucatiOnal features incumbent upon this ASSo-
clation it becomes necessary for both grower
and dealer to co operate principles OF equity
and justice and good fellowshipin all branches
of the trade; therefore, be it resolved,
That: The tobacco growers OF the state be
urged to make special effort to get their crop
tranSplanted early in June, and that they make
a special effort to secure good pure seed, and
thus keep up the reputation Of our Wisconsin
cigar leaf and thereby make the tobacco indus
try profitable to all branches of the trade.
That: We appreciate the effort of our State
Experiment Station and believe by hearty
cooperation with Prof. Sandsteen and the Ex-
pertinent Workers it would be possible to en-
tighten the tobacco growers through the light
of their scientific investigation, and thus make
this institution profitable to the tobacco in
dustry.
That: We believe that the Tobacco Insti-
tutes that have been held for the past seven
years point to an encouraging outlook and that
this work should be maintained and heartily
supported by all directly interested in this
branch of agriculture.
That: We would recommend holding at least
three Tobacco Institutes in the State during
the season of 1908 closing the seasons work
with general round-ap, Offering extra induce
ments and encouragement to the farmers at
these Institutes.
That: That we believe the State Institute
Workers and the Wisconsin Tobacco Growers
and Dealers Association should unite in put
ting forth their best effort to encourage and
maintain the supremacy of the cigar leaf to-
bacco industry of the state.
That In the light of past years experience,
farmers who grow tobacco with view OF de-
velOping quality are the most successful and
do more to enhance the value of Wisconsin to-
baccO and get larger returns for their invest
ment and labor and keep balance of farm in
better condition than the farmer whose thought
is to raise a larger acreage than he has proper
fertilizer, proper amount of labor and facilities
for handling and raising a crop which IS a
credit to him and to the State.
w II. PONrEROY,
II. E. WELSH,
D. D. BRACE.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-03-06
WISCONSIN TOBACCO MARKET.
EDGERToN. WIs., March 6, 1908

The buying Of last seasons crop is
progressing with more deliberate meth
DDS than for some years past. We learn
that the buyers of the American Cigar
Co. have commenced riding, but the
movement everywhere is quietly done
and time taken in making selections.
Buyers claim there is but little trouble
experienced in agreeing upon terms and
growers quite generally anxious to dis
pose of their holdings at the going prices.
So far the effort is largely to pick the
most promising crops, and prices seldom
get much above the cent mark for the
wrapper and binder grades for bundle
delivery. Sales coming to notice are:
Geo. Hall, liza at 71s&2c.
G. G. Moen, 311sa at 8&2c.
CLAUS Swenson, 3a at SAFE.
Fred Lintvedt, Aga at s, 6 &2c.
Mont Painter, 3a at Gaze.
Antoine Strom, IA at 715&2c.
Martin Halverson, 71aa at 8, Z, 5&2c.
julius Jaeger, IA at Z, 5&2c; William
Sorrow, IA at 7, 5&2c; Fred Lippke, "a
dG fC, ID per C6ut. UOuuS, UNdlu LOoudi
and w. B Wilt, 8a at 8&2c; VIM. Hen
sci, Ia at 6&1c; w. L. Selck, 3a at 7&2c;
Frank Bennett. Aga at 71s&2c; Ole G.
Gunderson, 5a at s, 4&2c Sized; Bur
Curtis, la at 7&2c; j. G. Hansen and
Walter Hansen, 31sa at Gaze; Royal
Parr, la at 6&2c; VIM. Lidman, "a at 6
SIC.
Deliveries have been coming in quite
freely during the week at receiving
points and warehouse handling is now
we'll under way at most of the packing
points, though at no place is the usual
complement of help yet employed.
The market for old leaf continues in
the same unsatisfactory condition. An
occasional sale is made around former
prices but the general tons is not as en-
couraging as packers would wish.
The shipments out of storage reach
1044 cases from this market to all points
for she week.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-03-06
Campbell Peterson Tobacco Co.,
Dealers in and Packers of
Leaf Tobacco,
OrfOrdville, Wisconsin.

manufactured and consumed and for
these the market will have to furnish
the supply. Naturally the efforts to sell
will have to be more strenuous now than
they were year ago. journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-03-06

The board of directors elected at the
annual meeting of the Wisconsin To-
bacco Growers and Dealers Association
were: j. M. Estes, s. B. Heddles, San
ss-d Soverhill, A.. L. Fisher and r. w.
Coon. At subsequent meeting the old
officers were re- elected as follows: Presi-
dent, J. M. Estes of Stoughton; Vice
President, S. B. Heddles of Janesville;
Secretary, A. L. Fisher of Janesville;
Treasurer, f. w. Coon of Edgerton.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-03-06
NOTE BOOK SKETCHES


The warehouse handling of the '07
crop has now proceeded far enough to
determine in a measure what it is ex-
pected to yield for the purposes of the
domestic manufacturers. As whole
the crop will grade up poorer than any
that has come on the market for some
years past. 1t contains all qualities OF
leaf ever produced, with an extraordin-
ary percentage that must be classed as
low grades that must find market
either for export or stock used by the
''scrap" manufacturers. From appear
ances, more green, unripe and frosted
leaf was harvested than ever before in
this state and for what purpose this can
be used has not yet been fully deter
mined. Packers have already discovered
that in order to secure anything like a
fair proportion of serviceable binder out
of the crop the tobacco must be assorted
and the green leaves packed separately.
The usual method of "sizing" will not
do, SO additional expense of asserting is
employed BY careful handling, pack
ers inform US, they believe that 30 per
cent or more of fairly good binders can
be secured from the better classof crops,
bringing a class of tobacco equal to that
of other years. A few orders for export
grades are now being filed, which, it is
hoped, will open up larger trade that
will eventually take liberal share of
the crop. But for this class of goods
prices are necessarily low. The export
market takes our leaf only when it is
cheap, otherwise other countries supply
their needs. Then, too, there is de-
mand for some new filters that promises
to lift another portion of the low grades,
and contracts are being placed by local
dealers to fill some good sized orders.
So there is a market for the cheaper to-
bacco at price.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18
Larch 1000 Years old.

Italy can boast Of a larch tree
the age of which is estimated TO be
1000 years. It is situated On the
northern flank of Mont Chetif. in the
direction of the huts Of Plan veni
above Courmayeur. a few steps from
the footpath that skirts the limit Of
the meadow land.
Due allowance being made for the
extreme slowness with which the
larch grows, for the altitude above
sea level (1650 meters) at which 1t
is rooted and for it's northerly exc
posture in the near neighborhood of
the glacier, where the cycle of its
development is barely five months
every year, this venerable larch, un-
touched alike by woodman's axe and
thunderbolt. cannot be less than 1000
years old Scotsman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18


LIVE STOCK AND FERTILITY.
Thes surest as well as the cheapest
way of keeping up the fertility of
! the farm is to feed on the farm the
crops that are raised on it. A ton
of clover hay contains fertilizing ele-
ments valued at between 50 and $40,
ton of oats between 81 and IS, and
. ton Of corn stover between S. and
$6. Now when these feeds are given
! to live stock nearly 100 per cent Of
the plant food elements are retained
in the excrement Of the animals. but
to save 1t all is practically impossi-
bic as the liquids are from one-half
to twosthirds the entire value of the
excrement and are worth by weight
twice as much as the solids. Cat
tie and hogs produce a watery man.
ure which consequently does not
heat readily Horses, sheep and
poultry produce a drier manure and
one which heats quickly. Pfeserv-
ing the manure after 1t is made is
one OF the important problems on
the farm, but it is pretty well agreed
by progressive farmers that the ideal
way is to haul directly to the field
and scatter with manure spreader,
as manure hauled directly to the fed
and scattered there loses but little
nitrogen and carbon dioxide by fer
mentation, and what ingredients are
washed into the soil are taken care
of by the plant roots. 1t has been
clearly demonstrated that horse ma
nure exposed in unsheltered pits will
lose nearly one-haIf of its value soon.
So it seems clear that the way ma
nure is commonly kept on the farm
is great loss of plant food. In
general a light application made fire.
guently will give better results than
a heavy one at intervals. IN a rota-
ton Of crops, as corn, wheat or oats
and clover, the manure is best APP
piled to corn. If possible apply to
the clover sod and pillow under in
autumn, as autumn permits the coarse
material to become well soaked dur
ing winter and the ground can US
ually be prepared earlier in spring
and will hold moisture better during
summer Where ground has been
covered late in winter or early spring
It does not dry off SO quickly as un-
covered ground; but top dress the
pasture fields. as thin coat of ma
nure will not Interfere with the past
uring. especially after the first rain.
So that really there Is no time In
the year but that place can be
found on the farm to spread the ma
nure probably. Walter G. Bibfer, in
the Indiana Farmer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18
Misses, Guinpe.

Guimpe dresses are SO general for
young girls that pretty guimpes are
always needed. This one is novel and
attractive, yet quite simple and all
lows variations of several sorts. In
the illustration it is made of lawn,
with embroidered net applied to form
a yoke and front portion and with
mousquetaire sleeves, but the lace
could be applied to make a yoke only
If preferred. and either plain or NOUS
quetaire sleeves can be cut off in
three-quarter length. All-over lace,
tucked, fancy and plain nets, lingerie
material, chiffon, thin silk and every
thing of the sort is appropriate for
the facing and sleeves; if liked the
guimpe can be made of one material
throughout. When made with the
facings the foundation or lining can
be cut away beneath to give trans
parent effect. The, mousquetaire
sleeves are the most practical when
arranged over the plain ones, serving
as a lining, for this lining can be cut
from thin transparent material If de-
sirable, while 1t serves as support for
the fulness, but they can, neverthe-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18
YELLOW LEAF IN OATS.

Reports received by the Ohio Ex-
pertinent Station Indicate a general
prevalence over the state of an abnor-
NAL condition Of oats, shown by many
of the blades turning yellow, or red
dish yellow, in spots or streaks. and
finally dying at the tips or through
out the entire length.
A similar condition was manifest
ed by the oat crop of Ohio and fartTi-
or west in 1890. followed by a con-
,iderable reduction in yield, and
snch condition is reported by the
Connecticut Experiment Station as oc-
curing in that State in 1906.
The attack of 1890 was pronounced
by the Division of Vegetable Path
ology, U. S. Department of Agricul-
ture, to be due to bacterial infection.
The Connecticut Station failed to
find evidence of such infection last
year. and we have not yet found com
elusive evidence -of such Infection In
the present attack.
In the case of the present attack
plant lice have been mentioned by
many observers as being unusually
abundant on oats. but we have not as
yet found conclusive evidence as to
whether they have. or have not. borne
an important part in the spread OF
the trouble. We know Of no remedy
or, prevention.
In all cases similar weather con-
ditions have been observed. namely:
excess Of cold, rainy weather, follow
ed by hot sunshine, and 1t appears
that these conditions have been the
chief factor in producing the out.
| break
In this connection the following
extract from the report of this Sta
| ton for 1890 Git being then located
at Columbus) may be of interest:
'sThe spring of 1890 was very UNI
favorable to farming operations
throughout the greater portion OF
Ohio, on account of almost incessant
rains. The planting of corn. oats
and potatoes was generally delayed,
and cultivation was much interfered
with until after the middle OF June
On the Station farm oats and pc.
tatoes were planted late. and both
crops suffered so much from blight
that not half an average yield was
obtained. "-Chss. E. Thorne, Director
| of Ohfo Agricultural College Station
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18
Ne Water Clock.

The measurement of time by the
'eriekzfng OF water or sand from one
gesseE to another dates as far back as
Tie days Of the Babylonians. The
slepsgara, or water clock, was in COM
men use both by the Atheniang and
lRCmAus. and was employed in courts
ar llaW to limit the length eff the
GlendilzEz. Uhas. counsel was al
bowel 30 much water, instead of, as
we ah0uId say, SO much time. to adj
hreEz the court. Clepsydrae were also
used By the Romans in their camps,
sshiefiy for the purnose of measuring
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18
cuLL1NW IS BENEFICIAL

Culling the flock improves it and
makes it better every year, as a
higher standard is constantly being
evolved. By am observation of the
individuals much can be learned. In
stead of running indiscriminately
with culls, one becomes acquainted
with the good hens and perhaps
makes pets Of them and pride In
their individuaI excellence is enter.
tanned by the owner All of which
is very desirable. Then, too, the
young flock will be Matched only from
the best producers and the choicest
specimens, instead of from eggs~tak
en- indiscriminately from the egg
basket and largely from poor speci.
mems.
Even with good pure-bred stock
the matter of selection should not
be overlooked, There is no likeli.
hood of there being such extremely
poor specimens in pure-bred flock
as in flock OF mongrels, but at
the same time in every flock there
are some that are better than 9TH
ers. The object of this, then. is to
impress upon poultrymen and farmers
the importance Of close scrutiny OF
| the stock, and to teach the fact that
by careful selection a profitable flock
may often be built up from what
NAV at first seem to be very un-
promising Epitomist
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18

match the; yoke or Of thinner material
In colbr to. match the blouse as liked,
and the trimming portion can be all
most amy one of the handsome trim
ming materials offered. or be made of
plain silk or otlhH material either
traded with soutacire or embroid-
sred I'm this instance both the blouse
and trimming PORTIONS are braided
with s0Mtaciie, whiae the chemisette
and the long sleeves are of all-over
lace and the gird1,e is of messaline
satin. The color of the blouse and
The gfFdEe is one OF the pretty new
grays. bat the lace is ivory white.
such combinations being very lovely
rs well as very fashionable. Net
tucked, plain and i'm all fancy designs
s much used for the guimpe portions,
however. and cam be used in match
ing color If preferred.
The waist is made with lining
which is smoothly fitted. and on
which is arranged the draped cherais
;ette and the portions of the blouse,
while the long sleeves are joined to
is armholes, the shorter ones being
| 'oined to the blouse only. The LAWYER
edges of the blouse and lining are
| soined to a fitted girdle over which
he draped one is arranged.
/ The quantity of material required
or the medium size is one and seven
| eighth yards twenty-one or twenty
! Jour, one ana quarter yards thirty
.wo. seven-eighth yard forty-four
with three-eighth yard eighteen
inches wide for the chemisette and
long sleeves. fiye-eighth yard of silk
for the girdle. soutache according to
design used
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18

accurately the four vigiliae into which
khe night was divided 1t is believed
Nzak the first water clock was brought
lznfn PANS about the year1 6S5, from
Bf1gundy- The one illustrated will
uxehably be a relic Of those days. It
b dz1eA MDCCX.
e Is three feet sDne inch In height,
ana the framework rs made of oak.
THE e5li1der aand dial plates on the
hpxiEht posts are6f brass. The hours
nfe marked from vi to the following
:hnf nne TX, twenty hours, SO
5aat she cylinder requires to be wound
M once every twenty-four hours. 1t
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18
FARM NOTES.

Good mich cows do not generally
carry a large amount of flesh. 1t
is impossible to produce milk aud
flesh at the same time. But they
need plenty of good feed jrst the
same.
When sows are kept in the stable
continuously, as in stormy weather,
the stable should be kept perfectly
clean and often d'sInfected to pre-
vent manural orders.
A good liniment for all kinds o;
swelling on dairy cows. as well as
on all other farm animals, is made
by mixing equal parts of turpentine
sweet oil and spirits of camphor. APP
ply frequently and literally to the
Bwolien parts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18
= CLEAN poIILrRY HOUSE.

The poultry house should be kept
clean at all times. but it is especially
important that 1t be given thorough
cleaning and disinfecting before clos
ing up for the winter. The whole in.
terror should be whitewashed, adding
about cne-half pint of crude carbolic
acid to each gallon of wash. Care
should be taken that the lime is fore.
ed into every crack and crevice. All
old litter and nesting material should
be. removed and burned. and new
supplied: the roosts and dropping
boards should be painted with some
good liquid lice-killer, new dust-bath
should be supplied and in fact gen
eral cleaning UP is necessary II the
fowls are going to be comfortable
and profitable Farmers Home Jour.
nal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18

is hardly a very Trustworthy time
keeper, but, as an exceedingly inter
esting old curio, 1t has very promiS
nent place in a certain hall.
The small cooper-jug hanging on
the right-hand side is used for filling
the cylinder.-Philadelphia Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18
The SPANISH Main.

The Spanish Main meant the circu-
lar bank of islands forming the
northern and eastern boundaries of
the Caribbean Sea, beginning from
Mosquito, near the Isthmus. and in
cluding Jamaica. st. Domingo, the
Leeward Islands and the Windward
Islands. to the coast of Venezuela. in
South America.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18
Rosettes For buttons.

AS fashionable as big, black soft
satin buttons are, some of the smart
est coats shows rosettes instead
These are placed at regular intervals
and are made OF panneyelvet or satin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18
Waist Smartness.

Crepe de chine of heavy soft tex
ture is. 1t Is said. to be one of the
leading materials for fall waists for
tailor-mades. Net of the same color
as the gown is also to be used.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18
A New Color.

The new color, MANTLE, much seen
in Paris in model hats and gowns. is
a very dark brownish taupe. and has
been seen on hats designed by Pari-
sian milliHers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18

During 1907 the Chinese Govern
ment spent nearly 100000 for stu
dents studying in foreign countries.
Japan got nearly half the money and
the United States sbout opetourth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18

companying sketch. The point ex-
actly midway between the hour hand
and the figure 12 win be due south
1t is we'll to remember, however,
that during the time from in the
afternoon to 6 in the morning our
rule gives the north point instead Of
the south. In the southern hemis-
phere the rule will be reversed.
Good Literature.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18

less, be made unlined and the gath
ers simply stayed If better liked.
The guimpe is made with front and
backs. The facings are applied ON In
dieated Hines, and the high collar
finishes the neck. The plain sleeves
arg made I'm two portions. but the
full or nB0gBsquetaire sleeves ane cut
ain in one.
The quantity of material required
fan the szxteen-year size is two and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18
New Blouses Have Long Sleeves.

Even the new blouses and separate
waists, whether for morning. after
noon or evening use, will invariably
display the long sleeve. Those for
morning wear are in bishop sleeve
Sla. closing with band cuffs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18
Buff Gown.

As rival of white this season for
handsome evening gowns there is a
pale shade Of buff which is exceed
ingly attractive. 1t comes in chiffon
cloth, satin and gauzes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18

There is a lot of poverty In Man.
haitian Island. but the assessment
rolls give $4,000 in taxable property
to each inhabitant.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18

Bavaria's chief manufacturing cen.
ter is Nuremberg which. with the ad-
Joining city OF Furth. now has POE.
,llation OF nearly 100000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18
Every Watch o Compass.

That every watch is compass is a
fact probably unknown to most peo-
Pile. To prove that such is the case,
lay your watch fiat on the palm Of
your hand, with the hour hand point
ing to the sun, as shown in the ac-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-18
let JeMcIrx.

1t is now popular 1t is no longer
reserved for the old.