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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-02-07


While the cold blooded murder Of
the king Of Portugal is an event that
is deplOred by everv nation on The
earth, Porngal herself not excepted,
vet it is but the legitimate outcome OF
the gears If oppressive and tyrannOus
rule that ning Carlos has INFLICTED
upon the people. 1t is but another
exemplifcation of the truth Of the
time honOred SAYING, "Whom the
gods would destroy, they first make
>naa.' For years the people OF PQr'
tugai have been ground under the iron
heel OF despotic ruler, who was deaf
to the cries of his oppressed and SUI
fering subjects. For years the vol
canic fires of anarchy have been
smoldering under the thin crust of
despotic power. ltis but history re-
peating itself that at last the strain
becomes too great and the pent up
passions of an oppressed people
breaks forth in deed that causes the
nations of earth to cry out in horror.
There is profound lesson in this
tragedy, deplorable as it may be, and
it is not alone for the crowned heads
OF Europe, for an oppressed people,
no matter where they may be, whether
oppressed by q tyrannical king in an
Eastern monarchy, or by grasping in
dustrial corporations of independent
America. will finally reach n point
where they will cease to be held in
check by their oppresS"rS, but will,
by the might of their pe.lt up energies,
blenk ihe sh1ckclS thst have bound
them, regardless of tue disasterous re
suits that NAV follow Wise is tina,
power, whether imperial or corporate,
that bends gracefully before the stream
oi human progress, rather than re,
sistiug it Is broken as it ultimatel y
must he.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-02-07
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Little Known Vegetable.

"A MONG the most easily cultiva; I'd
~ and satisfactory vegetables 10
grow is the kohlrabi and on this
list. The plant Is comparatively little
known in America. but is generally quite
profitable, 10 the market gardener who
grows it.
II partakes of the nature of the cab
hage and the turnip and IL frequently
used as substitute for the latter The
plant is very hardy. often enduring Sc
we're frosts and also resisting d-outh
The upper part OF the EN- swelis into q
large. feslly head above the ground re-
sembling the turnip. The edible part
ranges from the size Of an orange to the
size of "A mans head. It's flavor re-
sembles both the turnip and cabbage. II
be stored away in winter like tur
nps
kohlrabi is best for the table ~nen
about the size of a cocoanut. II is then
tender and of fine flavor. but when IL
becomes larger II is tough and strings
In cooking the veget BILE II is sliced and
boiled until IL becomes soft when il may
he served like turnips.
The plant grows best in deep. rich soil,
and for early use the seed should be
scwn AZ soon as permissible outdoors.
When the plants are three or four inches
high they are transplanted into rows Two
feet apart a foot apart in the row. For
May. and another sowing made a month
later The most commonly grown va
rieties are early white" and early pur-
pie"
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TN making flower bed consider vel
where YOU put it and what you put
in ii. If you want TO grow flowers
for the flowers sake the bed may be
and laid out like vegetable garden. Blu,
If the bed is to be part OF a landscape
picture the flowers should be freely dis
tributed among the border shrubs as
edging.
1t is seldom advisable to put formal
beds on the lawn. The place for carpet
bedding is a park public square, which
is devoted 10 that particular purpose.
Masses of one variety are more effective
than a mixture Of different varieties.
Flowers grown in the middle Of the lawn
have little relation to other planting and
no background to show them off TO good
advantage. They are exposed to tie sun
and wind. and the grass roots absorb
food and moisture. making II hard for
the flowers 10 flourish
Every effort must be made. to keep the
formal beds prim. otherwise they become
dspleasing while if the flowers are plant
ed more or less promiscuously in large
irregular borders or along the edge of the
shrubbery the failure OF one or a dozen
plants is not serious matter
In making flower bed that the
ground is well drained: that the land is
in mellow and fra bic condition and IS
rich Each fall it should have a mulch
OF rctted manure or leaf mould which
must be spaded under deeply in the
spring. Make the bed as broad as pos
sihle. so that the grass roots from each
side will not meet beneath the flowers
and rob them Of the moisture
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A BACKYARD GARDEN.
DF the adornment Of the city ha.
yard of ordinary size nothing

n DFs the adornment Of the city bas K
ward of ordinary size nothing is
more suitable than oid-fa shioned.
mixed borders where anything can he
planted and bouquet cut away every
day without the effect being spoiled The
back yard of city lot of twenty-five or
thirty feet is ample room for garden of
these ANIMALS that are easily grown from
seed.
IL there is little grass in the ward
so that strip be left on both sides
of the walk from the back door toe he
woodshed or the alley gate. it will add
To the effect. Dig border from six TO
eight feet wide along eacn side renee
the entire length of the yard. Leave the
grass strips between the walk and the
border or. better still. take up the walk
In yard thirty feet wide there will be
center.
III the Woodshed is unsisit!v plant
climbers, such as morning glaries TO
cover it. Too much cannot he said about
the proper preparation of the soil. Dig
the border deeply and break up all the
large Jumps. Dig into the beds a good
coat of weil-rotted manure and make
the surface smooth and even.
If the yard is shaded by adjoining
buildings much care should be used in
selecting the seed to be planted. There
are many ANIMALS which will grow well
In the shade. Among the ANIMALS Of
which the seed may be sown directly in
the border are asters. nasturtiums. pc
tunias. misnonet.e. candytuft. zinnas
coroopsis, gaillardias, sweet peas. If
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SAVE TIME AND WORK
Little Homemade Devices to Prevent
Garden Troubles.

DOTH ends Of every row of vegetables
u should be marked with stake, SO
that you will know where TO weed and
cultivate without hitting the line where
the young vegetables are coming up
Wedding before the young food plants are
more than one-leaf or two-leaf stage
high will save many of them from being
smothered and will give all of them such
a good start that the weeds will have a
hard time catching up. But YOU will
find il a sad job TO weed without cutting
off the young vegetables unless the rows
have been plainly marked.
Each OF these stakes should have one
side smoothed off SO that you can write
on II In pencil the name of the plant,
when il should I've thinned and how much,
when il should be ripe, etc.
Always have A long. narrow board near
the patch-narrow enough 80 that IL can
be laid between the rows without touch
ing the crops This Will be found inval-
liable when picking wedding on wet
days or ate: neayy rains. not only be.
cause il viii save your shoes and clothes.
but also because il Will save you from
tranpling down the wet earth and per.
laps damaging whole row.
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30 not set the mower too low. but cut
grass as long possible on new lawns
When the lawn has become well estab-
lished a further application of some fer
ts,izar annually or at least every alter
nate season is Very important. Lawns
are often made by sodding with turf from
other places. This is desirable for inn
mediate effect when the expense is not
prohibitory. and better results can he
got than with sowing seed when perfectly
clean sod can be had. Moreover, s0ddlnS
Is necessary on terraces or other abrupt
~ soping places where tie soil is Liable
to wash down before a turf is formed 1t
Is also a good plan to have a good clean
sod for the edges of the lawn along the
walks. etc. The ground should be pre-
pared for sodding the same as for seed
ing The sods are cut in convenient
sizes about one and a half inches thick.
The ground should be sprinkled with
water just before the sod is laid and inn
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live In Cuba and lower Florida do not
know how to eat pineapples. They should
never be sliced. as that releases the juice
from the pulp and leaves the meat dry
and tasteless. Select small or medium
sized pineapple for in these the flavor
is usually best. ard be sure it has moth
stem and crown. BE sure it is ripe also:
for the juice of green and growing
pine is credited with being almost dead
~ poison Now remove the stem and
throw away. but twist out the crown
and keep for future reference. into the
shallow pit from which the crown has
been twisted drive two strong skeWers
down through the center core until they
just come through Al the bottom. Now
pull the skewers apart and you will find
that the pine is split asunder from stem
70 crown. Then ii is a simple matter to
split the core. and again the quarters. 4
little experience will bring the knack of
thus Remembering the pine without los
ing a drop of the juice. This gives eight
slices, which may be eaten from the
and convenient handles for conveying the
fruit to the lips. BY eating in this fashion
no particle of juice Is wasted ard YOU
can eat right down to the skin
If YOU wish to serve your pineapple
quite decoratively at breakfast or lunch
con. after you have divided the fruit in
this way into its natural lines of cleay-
age. put the pieces together in their
original position. tie ii narrow ribbon
serve by simply untying the little bow.
y connoisseur in the service of the pine
says that the heart OF the crown contains
the choicest bonbouche of all. Pull off all
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slices TO the sirup. cook ten minutes
longer, then put into steriiZed cans.
Preserved Pineapple
If one has a good cold cellar or store
room the fresh pineapple may be grated
and preserved uncooked. for culinary or
each pound grated fruit and let stand In
he ice box for twelve hours. Then pack
into steriliZed jars. screw tight. and
an additional precaution cover the -
with sterilized cotton batting and tie down
firmly Keep in cold, dark place.
Pineapple Marmalade.
Peel core and chop the pine. Weigi
and allow a pound sugar TO each pouni
fruit. Mix well and let stand III a coil
place over night. In the morning cco<
about half an hour. then run Though a
sieve. Return to preserving kettle AMI
simmer stirring almost constantly for
halt or three-auart ,rs of an hour UNI 1
clear amber-colored paste that will b.
firm when cooled. Pack In small jars
Pineapple Eirup.
Slice. peel and dice enough pineapple to
make about three pounds. Place in a
preserving kettle with a pound of sugar
and quart of water and cook until very
soft Mash and strain Return to the
kettle, and to each pint juice allow a
pound OF sugar. Cook Ia "A rich slrup
and bottle while hot. Use patent stor-
pers or sealing WAX to make airtixh,
This will be ready for use at any tino
Tor sauces or cooling drinks.
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GARDENING IN MAY.
Making Preparation for June and
It's Blossomings.

D UsT and mildew will begin 10 appear
~ mere and there now. Be ready with
the Bordeaux mixture. and in severe cases
dig in little dry Bordeaux around the
crown of the plant. not the root. Give
roses light spray of Kerosene emulsion.
whale oil soap or common yellow soap.
even IL you see no insects. If insects have
appeared give ful.-strength application
and watch constantly during the next
three weeks. in order to repeat the dose
If the pests persist.
The place 10 look for rose lice Is on
leaves.
Whitening dropping stalks mean cut
worms at the base of the plant just I'M
der the surface. as d rule. Look about
half an inch deep. Kill the worm and
dig in finely sifted coal ashes.
Mulch sweet peas we'll now and water
them freely. drenching the row thorough
" Just before sunset. tina. as little as
possible shall evaporate.
Bulbs of dahliaS. cannaS ana gladden.
may be set out AT any Time now and
during the next two weeks. These are
the last ANIMALS TO sow down.
BY the beginning of next month il vii!
be time To bed out the tender ANIMALS.
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no" stalwar; competitor in the pine
apple It's latest champion. DR.. David T.
Day we'll known scientist of the United
states geological survey lays his own
>p!"ilaid health to the free use OF pine
apples. and advises all who can to fol-
-" his example ard be We'll If you
nave one foot in the grave and are
nervous wreck from the attacks of dSs-
peps'a, says Dr. Day drink pineapple
juice. II is the grandest tonic mat ma
'uie mas Yet offered poor man. and Is
tV-h better as weapon against old age
ana decrepiiu de than the sour milk diet
mat has made the Bulgarian peasants the
longest lived people on the face Of the
earth. The juice of the pine contains
Inc natural ferments of healthy digestion
10 a remarkable degree. 1t is far better
even ttan sour milk. because. unlike the
milk. 1t does not nave 10 digest itself
Sour milk. containing much fat and
|" q" disposing Of itself before it can
assist in the digestion of other food III the
stomach. | really believe. concludes
III. Day, who is certainly Il Jealous
preacher of Ills propaganda, that Il We
adopted the pineapple juice as national
beverage. the Americans would be tpe
healthiest people the face of the
earth. We would never know what dys-
pepsia and indigestion were. When iced
and properly sweetened there Is no drink
on The face of the earth that can he com
pared To il. and the beauty Of the pine
apple tipple is that it does not violate
the laws of health or of prohibition. and
one drink OF it Indefinitely without
becoming tired of it,.
How to Eat Pineapples.
Americans, as rule, say those who
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usually the heavies; on t'he list of food
supplies. Shrinks materially when fruit
and vegetables are substituted. For those
who like variety the list of defect a bic
dishes and combinations mainly composed
OF fruits is "A wide one that never safes.
As the result of experiments made laSt
year on strict frtitarians under til" d.
rection of the California agricultural eN-
pertinent station it was borne out that
during tuenty-eight days six persons Of
varying ages and saxes lived comforta-
bly, and satisfactorily on diet composed
solely OF fruits. nuts. olive oil and honey
some of them eating only twice during the
day. while others ate three meals a. the
, regular hours.
During this test the bodies of those who
lived on this diet were supplied with the
needed protein and energy and main
tanned their normal health and strength
at cost OF from 1871 to ~ cents per da Y
in accordance with the amount eaten
From this X may be argued that a
Unitarian diet can be justified on tn.
grounds of economy. and food value as
we'll as palatability are esthetic consider
atoms. With all their food value how
ever. fruits are not recommended. hit or
miss, cures for indigestion and other
Ills that flesh is heir to. but rather as the
proverbial ounce of prevention. In farm
ers bulletin No oG; which was issued
last year by the United States Depart
inert of Agriculture. there is series Of
tables comparing the cost of total nu-
| trients and energy in fruits and other
food materials al certain average prices
F., This will be found both interesting AMI
instructive.
The Pineapple Cure.
The grape cure and the apple cure nave
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in a while with silver fork. When still
quite moist. sprinkle on top half of the
omelet a cupful chopped or grated pine
apple. canned or 'resh. fold over the
other half. sprinkle with sugar and serve
at once.
Another Pineapple Omelet.
Put into good-sized frying pan two
tablespoonfuls each of butter and -four
and cook until melted and bubbly. but
not at all Drowned. Stir in cupfui of
shredded pineapple. sweetened to taste,
the we'll beaten yolks of five eggs and a
half tablespoonful salt. Lastly fold in the
stiffiy whipped whites of the five eggs
and cook moment or two on top of the
stove. Then set in the oven ard bake
slowly until the eggs are set and the ONE
let puffed. Turn on to a hot platter and
sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Preserved Pineapple.
For preserving. the sugar loaf pines are
best Cut in Slices then peel the fruit
carefully. removing the eyes core and
weigh. Allow three-quarters of u pound
OF sugar to each pound fruit. Sprinkle the
sugar over the sliced fruit, cover and let
stand over night. In the morning turn
the pineapple and the thick juice which
covers it into the preserving kettle. add
ing for each pound fruit quarter cup
water Boil ten minutes. then take out
the slices and let stand on platters in the
sun for thirty minutes while the sirup is
allowed to simmer gently. Return the
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THE general idea is that aquatic
gardens are most difficult to make
and maintain. AS a matter of fact
an aquatic garden can te mada at ex-
tramely small cost and il will practically
keep itself. With the exception % the
work necessary to keep up the water
level there is little other labor connected
with it-no wedding. cultivation and
practically no battling with insects.
For the ordinary suburban garden the
best beginning in this line is with q tub
sunk into the earth. 1nis is preferable
to making an excavation. as the latter
will need to be cemented 10 prevent "a
water from soaking away. \ large tub
will offer a perfectly satisfactory sub
stitute.
Sink it into the earth 50 that its top
will be just little below the surround
ing soil. Bore hole in the bottom and
At into this plug made Of a piece of
broomstick long enough so that its top
will be as high as the top of the tub
This is for convenience in handling it
without needing TO reach arm-deep into
the water. :: -
Around the hole pile fiat stones or brick
to act AS a sieve. SO that the earth will
not wash through the opening when the
water is drained away.
hdVlhS prepared the hoie ana put IN
the plug, cover the bottom OF the tub
with very rich. black. loamy earth. Avoid
soil that is too clayey. as clay packs
solid under water. Mix into the soil
some well-rotted manure. broken up fine
l.. Put in enough of this soil to make
bed At least six inches deep in the middle
of the tub. Toward the sides the soil
should rise 50 that there will be only
about fifteen inches of depth left al the
margin.
II ynu can get very white. clean. sharp
sand il will add much to the cl-arness OF
this little pool If the soil is covered with
about an inch of IT.
The most satisfactory plants for such a
pool are water lilies. Four. or even five
plants may ne put in if such varieties as
nymphaea Laydeker or the pigmy
nymphaea atragona ara selected.
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the leaves carefully 10 the very heart
and there will be found two dainty soft
white leaves In a spike about half an
few drops of ia basco and the favor OF
that hear, of pine will linger on the PAL
ate for many day.
Cure for Diphtheria.
In the south the pure pineapple juice
is used in diphtheria Physicians also
recommend its use as a Sargle for or
binary sore threats and promise healing
In catarrhal affections
Pineapple With Gelatine.
In using pineapple for fruit jellies or
creams it is absolutely essential that 1t
|. he cooked first. If the fresh pineapple is
harden, as many cook has found to
her sorrow Neither should pineap-
pie be cut nor peeled with a steel knife.
as 1t corrodes it almost Immediately. II
necessary to use steel keep a pan of wa
ter by the dish in which you are cut ting
the fruit and dip the knife in every mo-
ment or two.
Pineapple Omelet.
Beat three eggs thoroughly with ia
blespoonful of sugar. adding at the last a
lemon and pineapple juice. Have the
omelet pan hot and we'll creased sides
and bottom. with teaspoonful of melted
butter or OIL Turn in the beaten eggs
and as they cook break the omelet once
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HAIFHoUR GARDENING HINTS FOR AMATEURS c.
4 ~ ~ ". ~. ~ ~ ~ 8R.9@.8a
WONDERFUL GLADIOLUS
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TT ARDLY a plant known has been
changed so wonderfully in all re-
spects-color size, shape. mark
.rss and texture-as the gladiolus. The
most effective beds ina ginable are those
with the finer varieties of these flowers
especially if the bed is round. In some o :
the show gardens the beds OF extrava-
gantly expensive rare plants do not make
50 striking show does simple round
bed with a bronze eayed castor oil plant
in the center and gladioli and canvas
grouped around it.
When ready TO set IN the ground r.
move all loose husks. rinds dead rootiets
and stalks. leaving a perfectly clean.
deep in fine leaf-mold or in mixture of
muck. loan and old manure While this
is the best soil the plants will often do as
we'll in thoroughly rich garden loam.
If the bulbs are planted as deeply as
suggested they vii. probably not need
stalking later on. and this is a point worth
striving for with plants of their nature.
The gladiolus bed must be we'll worked
with fine dust or grass cuttings AS the
plants are thirsty give them an album
dance of water, Do not let the flowers
run to seed. The gladioius makes new
bulbs each year. and if it adds to this
work the work of seed production the
bulbs will suffer in quality
The Childsi varieties are the finest.
Bulbs cost from 10 to - cents according
to the kind. there being more than a score
Of different sorts of this variety The
plants can be raised from seed but will
not flower the first year.
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gy or dry. Give them the same condi-
lions at home and they will probably
thrive.
Wild plants may he moved even while
'h"N are in bloom. providing you are i'm
mensc!y generous in digging up the earth
aroQnc them. 50 that they shall not be
disturbed. and plenty Of their. own favor
lie mo!d remains balied around The roots.
10 make the spot in the home garden
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If you are lucky enough to have soil
that is naturally very rich and black IL
may not be necessary TO do more than to
add several inches of leaf mold and put
in plenty of stones. Let falling leaves ac-
cumuate here and there on such a bed
throughout the year.
During the next two weeks you will find
false Solomon's seal. hepatica. forget-me-
not lupine. columbine, mOccasin flower,
wild laurel and honeysuckle In bloom
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SMALL AQUATIC GARDEN.

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like tuberous begonias. geraniums hello
trope and fuchsias So prepare for them
now. deciding where they are to go and
what varieties You desire
Golden glow and similar tail-grov!ng
plants should have stakes sci for them
now before they attain their full height
Neglect in this particular is one of the
common sins of the anna. eur gardener
who seems To have mania for waiting
till a sudden storm has blown the under
side of the leaves and along the tender
stems just below the leaves or flower
buds. Look sharply. The pests are
green. of the exact color OF the greater
part OF his tiowergarden fat. Delay in
stalking is the cause OF the unkempt an
pearance of so many big bushes OF golden
glow