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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
ROTATING CROPS.
Such System Improves the Land II
Many Ways.

The rotating OF crops improves the
land in several ways. One way Is by
adding nitrogen to It. II leguminous
crops are grown in the rotation. 1t
Is an error to suppose, however, that
all kinds of fertility are added to land
by the rotations. The rotating has its
limitations, but with that understand
ing, It is a good thing.
One advantage of rotation is to
clean out noxlous weeds that may get
into the land in various ways. Some
times a field devoted to the growing of
wheat becomes filled with mustard
and other weeds injurious to the pro-
duction of crops of commercial value.
Mustard is not a weed except when II
is out of place.
Old hay meadows become so infest.
ed with worms that the hay crop is
often greatly reduced. Changing TO
some other crop for a few years makes
1t possible to eradicate the worms.
Wireworms especially can be gotten
rid of In this way.
There are other advantages of ro-
tation that We perhaps do not under
stand at this time. says the Farmers
Review. Thus, sometimes certain
crops are rotated with each other and
show an increased yield due to rota
tion, while the food requirements OF
the crops are quite similar.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
MAKING ALFALFA HAY.
Some Comments on the Most Success
full Methods Of Handling.

The first cutting should be made
when about one-tenth of the plants
are in bloom. This usually comes In
May or early June, and at time
when 1t is difficult to cure the hay.
Start the mower in the morning of
what promises to be clear day, as
soon as the dew Is Off
In the afternoon, II the weather
has been favorable, rake the alfalfa
and put into small cocks. These
should not be left standing more than
two or three days without moving,
or the plants underneath will be par
TALLY or completely smothered II
alfalfa is exceedingly green when
cooked, or rainy weather sets in, 1t
will heat, unless the cock Is opened
every day or two.
In favorable weather no more
difficulty will be experienced in cur
ing alfalfa than In curing heavy
growths of clover, says the Farm and
Home. The leaves are rich in nitro
gen and fall off readily when dry.
therefore the crop should be
cured with the least handling pos
sible.
Every alfalfa grower in districts
where rain is frequent should pro
vide hap caps. These may be made
,of light cotton duck one-quarter TO Ia
yards square. Hem the edges to pre-
vent raveling and make eyelets in the
corners for strings. Cut heavy wire in
1Sinch lengths and make loop on one
end In which to tie the strings at
tached to the pegs. These wire pegs
can be either run into the ground or
pushed into the sides of the cocks OF
hay or alfalfa. Alfalfa cured under
hay caps is of much better quality
than when cured in cocks or In the
windrow.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
RED GLOVER FOR SEED.
Method Of Growing to Secure the
Proper Results.

The ordinary method of growing
red clover is to cut the first crop as
soon as it is in full bloom, and then
taking chances of getting a seed crop
from the second cutting. This is gen
orally chance and only a chance.
Frequently the condition of the
weather and the press of farm work
delays the first cutting until the heads
are all brown and sometimes dead I;
and then, unless there is very
favorable season, there is not time to
mature second crop before frost,
which sometimes happens in the lati-
tude OF central Iowa by the middle of
September, earlier north and later
south, but generally not until about
October 1. Immense crops are
sometimes grown in this way, but
after all Il Is a chance. When clover
seed is FIVE dollars bushel or
under, the farmer will usually get
more clear money by using this sec
ond crop for pasture; or, If the season
is favorable. for roughage. by which
we mean a second crop OF clover hay.
When clover seed rises to eight and
ten dollars, or, as this year, $14 a
bushel, It is worth while to take some
special measures to secure a seed
crop.
Two or three ways have been sug-
gested. One is to pasture the first
crop until about two weeks before
1t would ordinarily be cut, which in the
central portion OF our territory would
be about the 10th OF June. This
while II will not insure seed crop.
will make II much more certain than
the method usually adopted.
When the acreage is small and the
farmer will give the time and atten-
ton which II requires, says Wallace's
Farmer. II ID possible at least In the
southern half of our territory to take
crop Of clover hay and add ten
or is days to the time allowed
for maturing the seed crop. The
ordinary methods OF curing this clover
hay will not be applicable at all. II
contains too much water and will have
to be cured by curing It FIRST In the
Gun, stirring II frequently with the
tedder, then putting II up In cocks,
putting on caps and letting 1t cure out
in the cock. The only question is
whether It is worth enough more for
hay than for pasture, and this will
depend on the condition prevailing on
the farm.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
Head Lettuce.

For a summer head lettuce there is
none that surpasses the old-fashioned
Deacon, or California Butter, says
Farm and Home. 1t has the finest
flavor. have not been able to find
any other variety that comes near It.
1t should be planted early and thinly
in the row, and thinned to stand six
inches apart. The rows should not be
less than IS inches apart 1t stands
the drouth well. and remains long
time in prime condition before running
to seed II you have never had sue
cess with head lettuce try the Deacon.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
"Jolnted" Wool.

One of the defects in wool which
the buyers very carefully look for Is
what is known as 'jointed" wool
which means that there are certain
portions of the wool fiber which are
weaker than others. This can be
usually detected by breaking a sam
pie of the wool in question. The pres
ence of weak portions in the WOO
fiber generally means that at some
time or other the sheep experienced
sickness or the growth was stopped
for the time being. To prevent this
condition the sheep should be kept IL
a constantly growing condition anC
sickness prevented as much as pos
sible
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
The Handy seraper.

wood. about six inches wide. and IS
inches long. and it must be thick
enough In the middle to hold the han
die firmly, For handle, use an old
fork handle carefully fitted and wedge
1t firmly, then bore hole down
through and put in a wire nail TO pre-
vent the handle from pulling out after
1t works loose, as 1t is sure to do in
time
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
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A SEED CORN TESTER.
One by Which the Seed Can BE Tested
In the Garden.

Place two 12x16 boards together
making separate block two inches
thick. Bore two onshalf-inoh holes,
one in each end as indicated in the
accompanying illustration and at in
two short bolts with washers on each
end. Then bore 30 thrse-quarter-inch
holes IN inches apart. Letter each
horizontal row and number each per-
pendicular row as indicated.
Then take out the bolts and slip the
top board over to the right until each
hole has q bottom Bore the two end
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
HUMPHREYS

Veterinary Specifics cure diseases
of Horses, Cattle, Sheep. Dogs, Hogs and
Poultry by acting directly on the SICK PARTS
without loss of time.
cTas; lions. fsav FsSss. Mie Fsv.is.n snN""'
D. D. lePRAINs, Lamenos.. Iniuries.
CURES Inflammation.
Q. G: lsQRE THROAT. Quinsy, Epi.oo,io.
e1Ie: q; 2; WORMS. Bots. Grub..
E.R. lCOUGHs, CoId.. InnusnIs. Innases
CURES SLunss' 'Pleuro,Pnonmonia.
F.lCOLIC, Bellyache. wind-BIown.
CURES SDiarrhea, Dysenterv.
G.G. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
GuIs. gia; IKIDNBY a BLADDER DISORDERS.
IL. leKIN DISEASES, NANCE, Eruptions.
cunrs Ulcers. Grease, Farcy.
ak. Trad CONDITION, starips Coat,
cun1 indigestion, Stomach stsesers.
ooc each Stable Case. Ten Specifics, Book o., q.
At druggists, or sent prepaid on receipt OF price.
Humphrey Medicine Co., Cor. William and John
Streets, New York.
~ BOOK MAILED FREE.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
preventing pear Blight.

Twig and leaf blight will make Its
appearance soon after leafing out be
gins, For leaf blight, which is caused
by fungus and is readily detected by
the small, round, dark-colored spots on
the leaf, nothing is better than spray
ing with bordeaux misture. II gives
satisfaction also in twig blight. but
should be used several times In the
season. For FIRE or malignant blight
the best remedy Is to burn the tree as
soon as discovered, for 1t Is only Q
matter OF few days till It will be
dead.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18

~ observe" said the editor of the
magazine, looking over the manu-
script that had been submitted to. him
by the aspiring author thereof, Chat
you have used the phrase, 'lean
hours. How can there be such a
thing as lean hour p"
"Why not?" demanded the other.
"There Is such thing as a spare
moment isn't there P"-Chicago
Tribune.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18

Grubb-I hear your last novel has
already appeared In its sixth edition.
How did you manage to become so
phenomenally popular 4?
Scrnbb-Very simple. Iput "per-
sonal" In the papers saying that |
was looking for wife who Is some
thing like the heroine of my novel,
Within two days the 6rst edition was
sold out.-Tit-Bits
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18

The first dress suit that ever came
to Kansas came with the "aid" from
Boston during the dry summer of 1880.
Some rich man in the East contribut-
ed 1t, having outgrown 1t, and farm
er named Paswell, in Kapioma town
ship, in that county, plowed corn in 1t
all summer.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18

There was a record "show day" of
fish for Good Friday at Hull, England.
Trawlers landed between 10000 and
$4,000 kits of fish, representing 700 to
900 tons.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18

An international congress on polar
exploration was held at Brussels May
20. 1t tproposed to establish an inter
national polar bureau to centralize
all available information on the polar
regions.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18

"Here 10 my seat, madam, but can
dor compel me to say that you are as
well able to stand as l am."
"Politeness compels me to say
Thank you, sir. '"-Chicago Tribune
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18

"Seems to me you look younger
than ever"
"Why not AS grow older / be-
come more and more expert In avoid
ing trouble. Life.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
Keen Them Separate.

Put the young ewes that are not
lambing this spring. and the barren
ewes. in separate lot from those
heavy In lamb They are likely to
ihjure the pregnant ewes, especially
at feeding time. when AL run to
gethsr.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18

'iOh, baby" exclaimed the Boston
mother, "what does make you cry
90 ?"
II really cannot saw" was the un-
expected answer. "I have never in
dulged In introspection. ."-PittsbuFg
Post.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18

Little willie-say, pa, what is a
connoisseur
Pa-A connoisseur, my son, is an
ointment authority who admits that
anything you treat him to is the best
ever. .--Chicago News.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
Notice Of Appointment.

Estate of Martha J. Gilmore, deceased.
The undersigned has been appointed aud
qualified as executor Of the estate of Martha
.. Gilmore, late of Highland County, Ohio,
deceased.
Dated this bth day OF June A. d. 1908
j. A. GILMORE, Executor.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
Paan. Than Alfalfa.

An Ohio farmer says he is plowing
HE old alfalfa fields, and win grow a
crop OF peas for a canning factory,
seeding again to Alfalfa when the peas
are on.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
A STABLE scRAPER.
Ssrvleeable Device for Use In Hand
ling the Manure.

A handy scraper for cleaning the
stable is easily and quickly made by
boring a hole in the middle Of a piece
of board. The board should be hard
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18

Burroughs has happy faculty of
making new friends wherever he
goes"
"He has to. He owes all the old
ones s."-Philadelphia Press
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
Notice OF Appointment.

Estate of Elzle Vaughn. Deceased.
The undersigned has been appointed and
deceased.
Dated this Goth day of May A. D. 1908.
Amy @. vAuGHN, Administrative.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18

In proportion to its size, beetle is
stronger than 100 horses.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18

Living expenses in New York have
increased IL per cent In one year.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18

az BOOK MAILED FREE.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-31
HARSH FOR COMMISSIONER.

We are glad to announce to the 900
colored voters one OF the rising young
business men OF the city in the person
Of w. F. Harsh, now the junior mem
ber OF the city board Of public works.
MT. Harsh was for years connected
with the large implement house of
Gaar, Scott & Co.. on East Fourth
street.
He was for eleven years connected
with the c. Aultman company of Can
ton, Ohio, and for seven years con-
nected with the schools in New Berlin,
Ohio. He Is member CT the Com
mercial club and was for some time
president of the Implement Dealers as
scciation.
He says: 81 believe in keeping with
in the city income, and II elected will
do all in my power to decrease the
city's debt"
Friends of Mr.. Harsh believe that his
experience and business ability will
make him a successful commissioner
under the new plan If elected. and that
he has scores Of friends among the
business men as Is evidenced by the
flood Of over two hundred letters from
prominent men, urging the mayor to ap-
point him to his present position.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-31
HAPPENINGS AROUND CLINTON.

Frank Smith, who has been an eff
cient employe of J. N. Hancock, left
for his home in Detroit last week,
where he will remain indefinitely.
Rev. and Mrs. Birt had the sad mis-
fortune to lose their two-day old baby
last week. They have the sympathy Of
their many friends in their bereave-
ment.
A number of our people are troubled
with the ills of winter.
Rev. A. J. johnson Of Dubuque con-
Quoted the meetings at the A. M. E.
church last week. .
A hard times social will be given by
the Y. P. S. C. E. of Bethel A. M. E.
church Friday night. Supper will be
served at $50.
Miss Carrie Hayes of Detroit is the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. ]. N. Hancock.
Mrs. Wright Of Marshalltown is in
the city, called here on account of the
illness of her daughter, Mrs. S. L. Brit.
Once more we ask Bystander delin-
quents to call and settle their obliga-
tions. ...... ..... 80, 70
Grand Master w. H. Milligan OF Ced-
ar Rapids was In Clinton last week on
his annual tour of inspection Of the
Masonic lodges. On Thursday night he
was the guest Of Clinton lodge. At the
conclusion Of business all repaired to
the home Of H. G.. Williams, where
social evening was spent. While in the
city the grand master was the guest of
M. O. Culberson. 81
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-31

At the meeting of the board of d.
rectors of the Negro Republican club
Of Polk County Tuesday evening the
following committee chairmen were ap-
pointed for the ensuing year: On FL
nance, Rev. H. McCraven; on Member
ship, Chas, Cousin, on City Affairs,
Jesse Graves; on Hall, E.. T. Banks;
on County Affairs, C. F. Topson; on
State Affairs, w. H. Humburd; on
National Affairs, Rev. w. S. Brooks;
on Printing, Geo. H. Mason and on
Library, Elbert R. Hall. Several new
names were added to the membership
list and resolutions were adopted de-
nouncing the alleged declaration of Mr..
Ben Parker, exsaloon man, to the
effect that all the colored men of Des
Moines were going to support his can
didacy for mayor 1t was also decided
to hold an oren meeting of the club
Thursday evening, Feb. 20, to which
all candidates for nomination at the
city primary will be invited to come
and address the club.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-31
A. X. STEWART FOR COMMIS-
SIONER.

1t is with pleasure we announce the
name of Mr.. A. K.'Stewart, lawyer OF
East Des Moines, for one of the COM
missioners. He is self-made man and
one Of the best men in East DeS
Moines to assist in making the new
plan work. He has lived IN our city
TOR Is years and has always worked for
Its success, but has never asked or held
any office. He has the requisite knoWl-
edge, experience and ability, and il
chosen as one of the new councilmen
he will prove himself to be the right
man in the right place. He has for
years been identified with East Des
Moines and while fair and liberal with
all portions of the city, he will see to
it that his people are fairly and justly
treated every time-and this Is all they
ask Of the CITY,"
Following is his announcement:
To the Citizens of Des Moines:
will be a candidate for the Office Of
one of the four commissioners or coun-
cilmen to be elected at the coming city
election. Fl
"The whole body Of voters will make
I.these nominations, and on them are
placed the duty Of selection. If proper
men are selected, believe that the new
system of government will give more
efficient service at less or no greater
cost than under existing conditions.
Every legal voter is stockholder, with
one share of stock, in this business cor
poration, and it is his duty to vote that
share of stock in person, for no proxies
are recognized. The opportunity of Des
Moines can hardly be realized. The
eyes of the whole country are upon
us to see if we can make good.
''If shall be elected it will be my
single purpose to so conduct the af
fairs of the Office as to give an eff
cient business administration, not mig
gardly, not extravagantly, but that the
people shall have full value received
for the taxes collected and expended.
Six years experience on Des Moines
school board convinces me that this can
be done.
at is my hope and belief that under
the Des Moines plan "that government
of the people, by the people and for the
people can be established and MAIN
tained in our cities, efficiently, honestly
and economically, and that Des Moines
can furnish an object lesson to our sis
ter cities now looking toward US for an
example of business municipal govern
ment. A. K. Stewart"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-31
GEO. DIXON, DEAD.

The death Of George Dixon
last week was announced; that
he died in a hospital to the use
of whisky He died in abject
poverty. Some of his friends had
to pay the funeral expenses.
This is a great object lesson for
our young men today. Geo. Dix
on once the champion light
weight prize fighter of the world
held the undisputcd champion
ship for years, won over fifty bat
ties and received large amounts
of money. 1t has only this par
ticular effect upon the race, that
the race is producing a good
man as the best, but upon the
other hand if his energy and
same amount of labor had been
applied in same worthy direction
ultimate results would have been
lasting. III gotten gains seldom
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-31
ALBA NEWS.

The Sewing Circle club met at the
h~ne of Mrs Henry Jones on Monday.
The Normal class met with Miss
May Davis last week and with Mrs.
Nellis Esters this week.
Mrs u. A. Davis entertained ct
dinner Sunday Miss Francis Parker
and Mrs. Bessie Grayson.
Mr.. John Ages is in Abba again.
Miss Henrietta Jones spent part Of
her vacation in Chicago with her sister
Mrs. Maggie Nelson.
There was an explosion of Gar of
dynamite in Hooking Friday night,
which burned the store, restaurant.
and shook all the window lights out
Of the houses.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-31
SIOUX CITY, IOWA.
Especial to Bystander.)

In the hcme of her sister, Mrs Rev.
knight, 500 West Seveneh street, Mrs.
Myrtle Taylor, entertained at 7 o'clock
dinner Rev. DR.. Reid and wife, Rev.
Newman and wife, Mrs. Abe Cason and
wife, Dr. w. Norris and wife, MIR.
Crawford, and W. P. Shields. The
dining room was abloom with pro-
fusion of pink roses and carnation.
Menu: Cream tomato soup, celery,
dainty flakes, baked halibut, holiday
sauce, fakes, goose, oyster dressing,
cream corn, putfed potatoes, cranberry
sauce, hot rolls, coffee, french salad,
baked house rolls, olives, black coffee,
ice cream, cake, bananas, bonbons,
oranges. "
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-31
eALEseURo NEWS.

Mrs. Corinne Brown of Chicago spent
Sunday in Galesburg visiting her
parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Solomon and
other relatives.
The Misses Pate entertained at din
ner Sunday.
Invitations have been issued an
nouncing the wedding OF MS. Mary
LYONS and Mr., Park Rhodes, to take
place at the residence of Mrs. Lyons
Thursday Jan. 80.
Mr.. Bolder is suffering from an
attack of lung fever.
The Allen Chapel held their quarter
ly meeting Sunday. Owing to the
absence of Presiding Elder II. d.
Thompson, who is i'll in Chicogo, an
interesting sermon was preached by
Rev. Sandy Mcdowell of Monmouth.
Mr.. Henry Wells is imp, owing after
serious spell OF sickness.
Mr., and Mrs. w. D. Ousley entertain
ed number of young people at their
home Friday evening. A musicale was
given during the evening by those
present.
Miss Matte Mason and brother de-
lightfully entertained q number of
young people at their home Friday
evening.
Miss Beatrice McGill is confined to
her home by sickness.
Mrs. John johnson died Saturday
morning, jan 10, at her home on s.
Cedar street, after aa illness of Sc veral
months. Mrs. johnson left surviving
her son, Andrew b. johnson and
sister Mrs. Fleming. The funeral
services were preached Monday after
noon at the home by Rev. Moore, pas
tor Of the "A, M. r. church, assisted
BY Rev. n: Alexander. 4-s.....s s..4.s-sa
Mr. Chas. Fletcher is suffering from
an alta. .k Of la g.ippe..
The Misses Little and Holly Of Mon-
mouth have returned home after 4
visit here with Mrs 5. Holley.
Mrs, John Logan is on the sick list.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-31
DEAD.

Mrs. John Waller, formerly Mrs.
Morris, died at her home on East
Second and Walnut street last Sunday
at 10 o'clock of heart trouble and dropsy
She was about As years old and is sur
vived by one daughter, Miss Delpha
Norris.
The funeral was held last Monday at
the A. M. E. church, preached by Rev.
T. l., Griffith of Corinthian Baptist
church. The remains were lad to rest
in Woodland cemetery. Quite a few
friends attended the funeral. She was
a good woman, church member and
an earnest worker.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-31
GOOD FOR BUXTON.

Rev. A. L. DeMond and Rev. M. D..
Willis were greeted with applause as
they presented their contribution Of
$40, from the Christian Workers ALI
ance of Buxton, to the State Temper
ance Convention in Plymouth Congre-
gational church. These men were sent
as delegates from the Alliance in Bux-
ton to represent the people of that city
who are in favor of temperance, and
who desire to cooperate with the other
temperance people of Iowa in driving
the saloons out of the state as they
have driven them out of Buxton.