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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29
NUBBINs OF FARM NEWS

William R. Wilcox, postmaster Of
New York city, has a big irrigation
ranch in Garfield county, Colorado.
William Jennings Bryon owns $4,000
| worth of farm property. His hone
place, near Lincoln, Neb., is assessed
at s24 900.
James Oliver, the chilled pillow man,
died recently, leaving fortune of $780,
100000, which he had reaped from the
farmers of this country
Despite the panic and 2-cent fares
thirteen of the principal railroads show
net increase in income of $14, 100000
in 1907 as compared with 1906.
Factories of this country produce
100,O00,000 worth of farm machinery
every year, of which about s6,OOO,000
worth is sent to foreign lands.
About 245,00o acres, or nearly $50
square miles of land, in Missouri that
was formerly worthless has been
changed from marsh and boys to fine
farms.
The Department of Agriculture re-
ports that the general condition in re-
gard to the healthfulness of farm ami
mails is higher now than it has been in
| the past ten years.
| On many Illinois farms in April pack
ages of seeds We're distributed among
the school children and school was
closed for one week to allow them to
engage in planting.
About 100000 acres are devoted to
olive growing in Italy alone. The old
est orchards have existed for centuries.
The average price for oil at the mill is
p cents per quart
California fruit growers recently sent
trainload of oranges for distribution
among the people of Iowa in order te
educate them up to the advantages OF
eating more of this fruit.
giant snail recently brought from
South Africa to England is fully as
large as two-fifths Of an ordinary mar
and lays an egg which resembles that
of pigeon in size, color and texture.
AT the convention of the Western
Harness Makers association in Kansa.
City there were shown buggy whips
worth $125, harnesses worth from $10t
to $1,000, and other horse rigging il
proportionate range of value. The
farmers were not much interested in
this display.
Canada started out to capture the
wheat and flour trade in Japan, but
the government agent there says the
uncertainty of the Japanese tariff will
render the business slow for a lona
time to come. He says the japanese
trader is the most conservative in the
world.
While attempting to relieve CO.
which had swallowed turnip, a Min.
nesota farmer pushed a broom handle
down her throat and broke off twenty
inches of it. Recently the stick was
taken out of the cows back just be-
hind the right shoulder and she is get.
ting well.
The postal department recently
dropped Lorens Speichinger of Mill.
stadt, ILL.,, from the delivery route and
Lorens is going to Washington to see
the President personally about it. He
will save carfare by walking and will
start as soon as he is through planting
his crops.
A vicious goat, while browsing
around a farmyard in Posey county,
Indiana, came across a heavy swing
which the children had been using and
which touched him as he passed. He
Immediately showed fight and butted
away at the swing, which came back
at him every time Half an hour later
the owner found the goat dead, but the
swing was still swinging.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29
LILY OF THE VALLEY

This flower grows best in a shady
position. I have two beds of these
flowers and they are each subjected to
different treatments. One bed is along
the west side of the fence and when
the lawn is dressed in the fall the lilies
get their share of the fertilizer The
other bed is near high brick wall and
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29
GOOD FORAGE CROPS

One of the best forage crops when
the prospects for hay are not very prom
Using, is peas and oats. The ease with
which it can be put in also recom-
mends it. AS soon as the ground is
fit to plant spread broadcast upon the
land a bushel and half of peas to the
acre and plow under to the depth of
five inches. AS soon as the peas begin
to come UP, sow over them the same
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29

age, but this year its ravages were
much less owing to the appearance of
parasite bee which destroys the bug.
The bee lays it's eggs on the body of
the green bug. which are shown in the
picture on the wheat leaf. When the
eggs hatch out the larvae feed on the
bug until they become bees. when they
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29

is shaded from the western and south
ern sun. These two beds have been
in bloom for several years and last
spring from one bed, which was feet
square, over 5000 blossoms were sold.
The first bed blossomed early in May
and were gone by Decoration day,
while the bed under the wall bloomed
as late as June Is.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29
HANDY FOR SORTING PoToToEs

A time saver can be made of boards
and common wire. The best wire
should be smooth and about the thick
ness of ordinary clothes line. The side
boards should be about Is inches wide
to keep the potatoes from rolling off
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29
THE FOE OF THE GREEN BUG

Last season farmers Of the southwest
were greatly alarmed over the appear
ance OF the wheat plant louise, COM
monty known as the green bug. They
caused a tremendous amount of dam
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29

The Stock Breeders association of
Grangeville, Wash, paid $4,000 for
Percheron stallion. He is dark brown,
8 years old, weighs 1850 pounds and
stands is hands ! " inches. The asso-
citation is composed of ten farmers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29

j. Sterling Morton was the father of
the day known as Arbor day, which
was first celebrated in Nebraska in
1872. In one year thereafter 1000 900
trees were planted in that state alone
and since that time 350,0O0,0O0 have
been planted. They have helped to
change the climate of Nebraska by
breaking UP the hot winds which for
merly proved so disastrous to crops.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29

the sides. The wires are fastened to
pulley at the top to tighten them so
they will not sag and let the large po-
tatoes through. Shovel the potatoes in
at the top and the small potatoes will
drop through the screen into the box.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Our Brave Firemen.

Orangeburg owes a great deal to
her brave and gallant firemen, and
she should make it as easy as posi-
BILE for the self-sacriicing young
men who compose the fire department
to fight the fire f1end. Those Of US
who are not on the active list as
fire fighters, had a splendid exhibi-
ton of nerve and gallantry on the
part of our brave firemen on Friday.
Notwithstanding the intensely cold
weather they did not hesitate or
falter one minute in the discharge
of their dangerous duty. They mount
ed the ladders and went into the
burning building and literally drove
the fire out of it. Many Of them
were drenched with freezing water,
yet they stood to their posts manfully
and discharged their self-imposed
duty like men. The City Of Orange
burg owes much to her gallant fire.
men and she should give them every
reasonable facility to Tighten their
burdens in the discharge of a self
imposed and dangerous duty to the
CITY,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
That State House Carpet.

THE closing of the State House to
the ladies and gentlemen who usual
ly attend the State Ball was a small
thing when the grounds on which
the action of the Legislature was
based is considered. If the Legisla-
ture had of put the refusal on the
ground that dancing was a sinful
amusement, and that they could not
allow the State House desecrated by
being put to such a use, we could.
while not agreeing with such posi-
tion, give them credit for being con-
scientious in their action; but when
they base their action on the ground
that the carpet must not be taken
up, it sounds ridiculous. We do not
dance and take no part in the State
Balls, but really we cannot see any
reason why the ladies and gentlemen
who attend the State Balls should
not use the State House the same as
political conventions and other gath
erings of that kind. Besides it
would do that carpet good to take it
up occasionally, especially about the
time the aforesaid political conven-
tionS meet.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
How to Destroy Moth MilIers.

If moth mlllers be found in the
house be sure and kill them If pos
sible, and look carefully for the eggs
or worms. In every case where there
Is the slightest suspicion Of their ex'
istence pour naphtha all along the un
der edge of the carpet, having the win
dows open and no light or fire In the
room, says the Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune. Do this with any stuffed
furniture which may have traces OF
the moth about it. Nothing is cleaner
or more effective than naphtha, but
great care must be taken to have the
windows open, that the gas may es'
cape, and there must be neither a fire
nor a light in the room for several
hours,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
They Evade the Law.

From the first Of July to the first
of January 1S,7S7 whiskey prescrip-
tions were filled by the drug stores
of Charlotte, and yet some people
say they have prohibition over there.
Putting the average charge of the
doctors for writing prescriptions at
ten cents each, this will show that
the abolition of. the barrooms has
added to their income during a pc
riod of less than six months just ST.
528rSo, or a yearly average of S15,-
O37.60.
Placing the amount purchased on
each prescription at eighty cents,
this will show that the drug stores
have done weekly business in the
same length of time of SIS, 5,O37.6O or
an annual trade Of $50, o75.2O. Com
bining these amounts paid to the
doctors and the drug stores. it will
show that $45, 1920 is spent annu-
ally for whiskey in the drug stores
alone.
Such farces in the way of prohibi-
tion as they have over in Charlotte
makes great many people oppose
that disposition of the whiskey ques-
ton. If we are to have prohibition
we must have it in the drug stores,
and everywhere else, or it will
amount to nothing. To shut up the
barrooms and make tipping places
of the drug store issa backward step.
Prohibition to be successful must
prohit in the drug store as we'll as in
the barroom.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
The Age of Chiyalry.

As men of to-day account for our
boasted civilization they raise their
glasses and toast woman, for the
higher civilization the more exalted
woman. And yet all men do not
toast woman; there are some
who roast her. Perhaps these are
exceptions to the rule.
The other day Judge Keeler, of
Cleveland, ordered 200 women out
of his court room. They were there
to hear sensational proceedings in a
divorce suit, a case Of interest to
them, and in excluding them he is
reported to have said:
"All women are cats. They will
turn suddenly on their best friends,
and spit and claw. and scratch
them"
What a chivalrous remark,
even though just! But is it just?
Isn't it probable that Judge Keeler
had to explain when he arriI ed
home, if he is a married man? But
the judge didn't so the limit. That
distinction was left for Prof. W. H.
Taylor, of the Medical college of
Virginia, that state that has alws VS.
boasted the chivalry of its sons. He
told his students:
"Woman is inferior to man, ply
sically, mentally, and morally, and
must be classed' as infantile. Man
excels woman in simple modesty.
Woman lis perverse and cunning,
and her capacity for telling the
truth is rudimentary."
One wonders how Prof. Taylor SC
soon forgot his mother, his sisters,
his wife, if he has one; what can he
be thinking of to instill such ideas
into the minds of students? But lest
we wonder TOO long, let us all raise
our glasses and drink to woman.
the inspiration and guide to all that
is pure and noble in mankind" nev-
er forgetting that if they are any
thing else, men make them so.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
South Carolina in War.

In his address before the legisla-
ture last week Gen. S. D. Lee said;
s.That the records showed that
South Carolina had lost more than
.23 per cent Of her transferring
citizens in the struggle between the
States, and this did not consider
those crippled and manned. South
Cardinals record is indeed marvel
lous. South Carolina has always
made history, The writer's of the
New England States were in the
habit of magnifying their Reyolu-
tionary skirmishes into battles and
minirnized real battles in this State.
That South Carolina had sent 81 out
of every AZ arms-bearing citizens to
the Revolutionary war; while Mass
achusetts sent 33, Connecticut 20
and New Hampshire IS out of the
same proportion" South Carolina
can always be depended on to do
her duty in war as we'll as in peace.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
How to Clean White Straw Hat

How to Clean a White Straw Hat.
The following materials are needed
for cleaning a white straw hat, says
the Cleveland Plain Dealer: White
soap, a quarter of pound oxallc acid,
6 cents worth; hot water, sufficient to
entirely cover the hat. A lather Is
made Of white soap. This is put In
fat bottomed utensil large enough to
admit the shape without curling up the
brim. The hat Is scrubbed the way of
the straw until quite clean, rinsed
first in clean water in order to free 1t
from the soap and second in solution
Of oxalid acid and boiling water to
bleach it. The hat is then put in the
air, but not in the sun, to dry. An
other method, especially good for
Panama, Tuscan and Java as well as
white straws, is to make solution OF
one and a half teaspoonfuls Of am
monia to two quarts Of boiling water.
Dip the nat in the solution. Sprinkle
sulphur over 1t. Soap we'll with nail
brush and scrub the hat, dipping the
brush very frequently into the water.
Rinse in tepid water and dry in the air.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
How TO Tint Photoqraphs.

For coloring photographs use water
color paints and either red sable or
cameps hair brushes, says CORE
spondent Of the New York Globe. The
former are more expensive, and the
camel's hair makes an excellent subst-
tute. For platinum prints one can
use paints that are semitransparent
One colorist whom know has had ex.
cellent success with the Newton colors.
For smooth finish photographs 1t is
desirable to use transparent paints,
such, for example, as (the Acme water
colors. These do not fade readily.
They ars cake colors. The least e1-
pensiye water colors are the japanese
that come in paper sheets. A small
piece Of the sheet put In water imme-
diately llquefes. These cost only 70
cents book, and book will last for
months unless one does large amount
Of coloring.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Readinn for Children.

Children should be first taught to
read, how to read. what to read and
to love reading as means of enrich
ing their minds. School work should
center in reading. 1t is the key OF all
learning, since human thought is con-
centrated therein. A great variety OF
reading should be pr pvided, even for
the little children, since the day OF
one reader in the i'wer grades is
past. Inasmuch as the great majority
Of pupils never re-. 2h the higher
grades it is necessary TO inculcate the
reading habit in the lower ones.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28

AFRAID of banks and fearful Of
investments, there is a man walking
the streets of New York with $6O,OOO
in bills pinned to his undershirt. He
has carried the money about in that
manner since the October financial
furry. Ignoring the advice of
friends, he carries the money about
him believing that it is safe only un-
der his eye, or more literally under
his shirt.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Buttons on WRONG Side.

Attention was drawn by DR.. James
Shaw at the Ambidextral Culture So
ciety to the singular fact that the
buttons of feminine clothes are on
the wrong side-or, rather, since ,Wo-
men may maintain that it is mems
buttons which are wrong, that mems
buttons ore on the right side OF the
wearer and women's on the left. This
popularity DR.. Shaw ascribed not to
feminine peryersity but TO the fact
that those who set women's fashions
were supposed to have maids to dress
them, for whom this position was
more convenient.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Time For Fittinu Shoes.

It Is we'll to remember that the feet
are apt to spread little after the eX-
ertions Of the day and so are little
larger at night than in the morning.
If new shoes bought early in the day
feel uncomfortable when they are put
on at home that is the trouble. This
spreading of the feet should always
be taken into consideration when try
ing on new shoes. Also the feet are
larger in summer than in winter, as
they expand when much heated.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
The Matchmaker

It is a common thing to deprecate q
woman for being what is called in
common parlance "a matchmaker"
but if she possesses the necessary
oualiflc2 tions of discretion and tact
she is II almost in Il .en able
iunct to social intercourse and may
prove the greatest boon to lovers who
lack time and opportunity to bring
their affections to a successful issue.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28

Transient advertisements s1.Go per.inoh 10,
frst insertion and so cents for each subsequent
Insertion so- Avs,
Insertion and cents per line for subsequent
S ob;tuariss, Tributes Of Respect, Notice g q
Thanks, and all notices Of spersonai OF pona
cal nature are charged for as regular aoVef 'ise'
lTSsS, Special Notices, entitled Wanted. Lest st.
47nnnJ. Far Rent not exceeding twenty i've
words lime s. cents; two +es @sg sC Sy Genus
liberal contract made with merchants and
Others % who wish to rrn ADVERT. ements 70. Q.
advertising apply at the Office, and they VIII
be carefully furnished: - ohoot,
money orders, regsts red letters, or express Or
ders, payable to 7,,n
Orangeburg. S. q.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
HOW TO ! RELIEVE PAIN.
Hints en- Applying Remedies to Dit
ferent Parts of tte Body.

Hints en- Applying Remedies to Diff
ferent Parts of tte Body.
For pain in the chest or side use heat,
either poultices or counterirritants,
such as mustard paste or mustard
: leaves or turpentine and yassline. For
pain In the back an alcohol rubbing
WI, tie palm OF t!:e E:2:l !s Eoit
soothing to the nerves and equ:ljzes
the circulation, says the New York
Journal.
A pain in the throat Is often relieved
by a gargle Of peroxide Of hydrogen,
one tablespoonful to half glass of
warm water and used every hour, or
soak a large handkerchief in alcohol,
put this around the throat and cover
it with a dry handkerchief to prevent
the alcohol from drying and evaporat.
ing too quickly.
Pain in the feet can be relieved al
most instantly by warm applications of
witch hazel or alcohol, but first soak
the feet in warm water for fifteen
minutes. This opens the pores and let's
out the dry acids and so absorbs easily
any remedy applied.
A painful toothache should be taken
to the dentist Immediately, Of course
but where this must be delayed heat
also will help this pain. Use a hot
water bag against the face or soak a
piece of cotton in whisky or brandy
and apply it to the spot Of pain.
For a pain in the heart apply cold
clothes rather than warm, as cold
quiets the cardiac disturbance, while
heat stimulates.
For the pain Of indigestion take a
pinch of soda in glass Of water. For
severe intestinal pain-that is, in the
abdomen-take q tablespoonful Of
brandy with little water and exter-
nally apply the hot water bag.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
How to 1--WE Clear LIGHTS.

To keep lights bright soak lump wicks
In VINEGAR before using them in Il
lamp. Wash smoke stained chimIeys
in warla water and soap and rub while
wet with vinegar Or dry salt. They
can also be cleaned, rs may he globes
on cas- lNtureS. in warm water and
soda and then in warm watc" and an-
nOnia.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
THE TIMES AND DEN

EDMOND F. Noel was Tuesday in.
augurated as governor of Mississippi
at jackson, in the presence of one of
the largest crowds ever assembled
at the capitol. Gov. Noel delivered
the shortest inaugural address on
record in Mississippi, his speech
lasting hut IL minutes.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Strayed.

From Berkeley county, Hanove:
place Of T. B. Brandy, traced as fa:
as Eutawvllle, one mouse-coloret
mare mule and one black mare mule
Any information leading to their re-
covery will be rewarded. Information
should be left at the Office Of Hon. T
F. Brantley or at this office. 1-24-2'
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28

THE Democratic National Com
mittee on Arrangements for the
National convention to be held in
Denver, COL, has received plans
which show that the meeting hall
will seat $4,000 persons. Former
Gov. John E. Osborne. of Wyoming,
chairman of the ohtel committee,
states hotel managers will not
charge unreasonable rates for &C.
omadotions.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28

JUDGES Broyles. in court at At
lanta, Ca, this week, ordered Mrs.
John Jackson to assume the role OF
husband ard force her namby-pam-
by husband to wear the dresses. She
declared before the court she had to
take boarders to support her lazy
husband and ten children. The man
brought suit for an alleged beating
given by his wife and was fined for
his pains
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Attention Veterans!

Regular quarterly meeting oi
Camp Thos. ]. Glover will be held OF
Tuesday, January 2Sth, at II o'clock
Camp will assemble at the Hall o
the Young America Fire Engine Co
BY order Jas. f. lzlar,
VIM. V. Izlar, Adjt. Commander
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Don't Sweep LnvaIid's Room.

Do not try to sweep an invalid's
room, but wiring a clean cloth out or
cold water to which few drops or
ammonia have been added and care
fully wipe the carpet, mating or floor,
turning and rinsing the cloth and
changing the water as it gets dirty.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28

THE Charleston Post says: The
Charleston liquor license bill has
been let loose in the General Assem-
bly, but it probably won't run
arouud long before a vote puts it
out Of its misery" That is what
has be endone with it.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Fine Horses.

Mr.. ]. D. Bolen has just returned
from the West with car load
fine Horses. Those who wish to bu.
should call before they are all gone
Sold on easy terms. J. d. Bolen,
1882" Orangeburg, 3. =
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28

CLEARING house certificates are
gradually being retired. They
served a good purpose, and none OF
the dire PREDICTIONS regarding them
have been fulfilled.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Hot Baths Weakening.

Very hot baths are usually found to
be weakening and should he taken at
rare intervals Moreover, hot water
used on the face frequently will make
the complexion yellow and the flesh
fahbY.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28

Roumania is the most illiterate
country in Europe. The last census
shows that in population of abort
5000, 900 nearly 100000 neither
write not read.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28

The Augusta Herald says that
anti-Bryan crowd, small bn tactive is
doing much work on par with that
of a boy who amuses himself by
uitching straws against the wind"