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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
PARAGRAPHS OF WISDOM,

No one ever heard of the time wheA
the best fruit would not sell at a fair
price somewhere within days drive
of the grower.
The primary object of cultiyatine
crops is to keep the soil in good condi
ton, but If it were not for the weeds
a lot of farmers would neglect this i'm
portant work. Sometimes our bless
ings come in disguise.
The sunrise farmer will scarcely
know hard times if they come. say,
ten years hence; but the never-get.
busy-till-afternoon chap will be calami.
ty bowling about every day.
Keeping cow because she is pretty
may be all right as far as it goes, but
it is not good business.
Farmers are the only producers who
allow the buyer to fix the price of
their property. But they are rapidly
changing this state of affairs by or
gan1ation.
An old mower run up and down the
sides of the public road around the
farm will get away with the weeds.
Not your business? Perhaps not.
strictly; but the satisfaction of a cleas
highway will be yours.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
'os WOULD KEEP HIM BUSY
HsS ss,Ior Realized the Captain
7aa Given Him . Bio '
Contract.

mn, n the height Of the recent wheat ~,
r,r1ae broker Patten, DISCUSSING tbs
sosernment's wheat estimates Win .A =
reporter, said calmly. " Win =
sut some of the men the goverr
h nent takes its figures from are ERE green.
norns. Perfect greenhorns As si1 has
as ..s me Dutch sailor, you know, ~
me captain said to the sailor
".pr the snip came to port:
Take boat. run aehor. 49,
w" ..,r dollars worth OF vegetables
4.,, me sailor didn't know what vege.
.apies were, SO as soon as he s+r,,ol,
A@n a.r ne said to a 'longshoreman:
What is vegetables, mate"
on' dried peas, for instance the
SO the Dutch sailor snent n,s +wo
dollars on huge sack of dried meas,
When ne drew near the shin again
with his load the captain called him
from the bridge: +-'--'
tables?' ee 'NoS0 'ese'
Aye, aye, SIR said the sailor.
fhen, said the captain, hand
ehem up to cookie one at a time
SILVER my timbers!' said the
sailor, I've got job before me now
and no mistaken
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
Cultivate Sweet Potato.

Sweet potatoes should be grown in
every home garden unless the space is
very limited. Twenty to so feet of row
will give nice treat for many meals,
and larger space can often be devoted
to this crop. Sweet potatoes are at
their best on rich, sandy loan, but
they can be grown on other kinds of
soil nearly as well as on sand. The
requisites of a suitable soil are that
it be friable, we'll drained, and rich in
plant food. Sweet potatoes will not
grow we'll in a soil that is water
logged, or which is stiff, tenacious. or
badly run down, says the Agricul-
turist.
Plants can usually be purchased at
80 to 80 cents per 100. Unless person
expects to plant several hundred 1t is
not advisable to grow them.
AS soon as the plants are secured
they should be planted. A good way
to plant is to make holes with a
pointed stick, place the plants in the
holes and pack the soil firmly about
the roots. Be sure that no open
spaces are left at the bottom of the
holes. A spade may be used.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
a PROUD PAIR.
What makes that peasant so proud
today"
"0h, he has the biggest rooster in
town-and his wife the biggest hat"
F1iegende Blaetter.
Not Lackinn In planftY.

There was once upon time coun.
try lawyer who was noted for his Sc
date manners and his judicial bearing.
In the course of time he was elevated
to the bench, where he conducted him.
self and the court with becoming de-
meanor, and where he won reputa-
ton for sagacity based nearly alto
gether upon his solemn accents and
his corrugated brow.
One who knew him well was asked
BY stranger who saw the Judge pass
upon the street whether he was really
an efficient arbiter.
'Well," said the acquaintance slow
", Il think may say that John pre-
sides with more dignity and less abil"
ity than anyone else ever knew
Louisville Courier-J ournal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
Not That Kind.

Apropos of examination time, Prof.
Carl C. Petersen OF Dubuque related
at a recent dinner some examination
stories.
Once, in a Bible lesson" he said,
II repeated the text:
"'Arise and take the young chill
and his mother and flee into Egypt.
"And then I showed the children q
large picture that illustrated the text
in bright colors.
"The children studied this picture
eagerly. Then they all frowned; all
looked rather disappointed. Finally
little girl said:
Teacher, where is the fear"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
WON'T MIX
BAD Food and Good Health WonT MIX

The human stomach stands much
abuse but it won't return good health
If you give it bad food.
r. YOU feed right you will feel right,
for proper food and good mind is the
sure road to health.
"a year ago became much alarmed
about my health for / began to suffer
after each meal no matter how little !
ate" says a Denver woman.
II lost my appetite and the very
thought OF food grew distastefui, with
the result that / was not nourished
and got weak and thin.
"Mv home cares were very heavy, for
besides a large family OF my own I
have also to look out Tor my aged
mother. There was no one to Shout
lar NV household burdens, and come
what might, / must bear them, and
This thought nearly drove me frantic
when + realized that my health was
breaking down.
Or road an article in the paper about
.ome one with trouble just like mine pc
me cured on Grape-Nuts food and act
ne ne ~ this suggestion ] gave Grape
aT.74s ! trial. The first dish OF this
saIi Ic food proved that had struck
the right thing.
INV uncomfortable feelings in sto %,
.cb and brain disappeared az II Dy
asaa;e and in an incredibly short space
e LET time / was myself again. since
= 49, have gained IL pounds IN
. .nsp I through summer Of hard
49, y.erir and realize / am very different
~, : ~ all due to the splendid food
.,Tbere,s Reason Trial Will prove.
go tba famous little book, Ine
p pad to Wellville," in pkgs.
No. ,aad the above letter. new
Ever rs srs from time TO time. Trey
one one sa.eeRar ui exues and 2an ~ AsAA'A''A
am6cgesss
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
SUMMER CARE OF HORSES.

A great many horses are laid up
every summer with sore shoulders
Hx'his can be remedied in very large
measure with sense and care.
A good horse collar is the main part
of the harness and it should be of the
very best kind and fit the animals
neck perfectly.
Much dust and dirt arise in the
fields and on the roads during the
warm season, and this is caught and
held on the moist and sweaty shout
ders and collar, there to form hard
Jumps and ridges.
Every time the collar is put on the
horse it should be examined for those
Jumps and ridges. If any are found
they should be carefully brushed and
rubbed away.
Hot water is one of the best-k known
natural agents for relieving soreness
due to sprains, bruises and excessive
pressure of the animal body. Salt and
soda are healing and disinfecting
agents.
After each days work, especially In
warm weather, battle and clean the
shoulders with a mixture of warm
water. salt and soda.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
TUBERCULOSIS TEST
INTERESTING TEST OF INFECTED
HOGS AND CATTLE.
Iowa Station Experiments with Tuber-
cuIin; All Animals Suspected of
Being Diseased Should Be
Tagged Until Properly
Inspected.
BY BURTON ROGERS,

Kansas Experiment SLdhloHs
The Iowa experiment station at
Ames tested herd of cattle for tuber-
culosis with tuherculin. Those react
ing, and thus considered tuberculous,
were placed in separate lot, and
those not reacting, and therefore con-
sidered as free from tuberculosis, were
placed in another pen.
Then 26 healthy pigs were put in
each pen with the cattle.
A few months later when the hogs
were mature they were sent to mar
ket for slaughter and carefully fol-
lowed to the government inspector.
Twenty-one of the hogs that had
associated with the tuberculin react
ing cattle were found to be tubercu-
lous, while none of the others were
diseased.
Not only did the tuberculin, but Sc
did the hogs test the cattle.
While a federal veterinary inspector
in 1904 the writer instituted an expert
ment in an Iowa packing house, and
which has been continued since
namely, of tagging all the hogs bought
direct from the farmers.
Recently the state veterinarian or
dered the cattle to be tested on Is of
the farms from which tuberculous
hogs came, and in every instance tu-
berculin reacting tuberculous cattle
were found.
Again the tuberculin and the tuber-
culous hogs paralleled in testing the
cattle.
We are short-sighted, indeed, If we
do not realize that the simplification
of this perplexing problem, in the west
at least, is to require that all animals
entering the channels of trade for a
limited time be tagged with tags that
will remain until the animals have
been inspected.
These are the farms that need i'm
mediate attention; the vast majority
of the others do not. It is the quick
est way to bring many unsuspecting
farmers face to face with the fact that
they need to do something.
For tuberculous cattle mean tuber-
culous calves, tuberculous hogs, tuber-
culous chickens, and last, but not
least, tuberculous babies and tubercu-
lous people.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
ACCENT ON THE "PUs."
Teacher-Now, Jimmy Green, can
you tell me what an octopus is?
Jimmy Green-Yes, sir; it's an
eight-sided cat.
Flies.

God bless the man who first invent.
ed screens, and God pity the man who
is too INDECENT or Indifferent to place
them between his family and the
spreaders of deadly disease. There is
absolutely no excuse for the man Or
woman whose place of habitation
swarms with flies and whines with
the voices of mosquitoes. They can
be kept out, and 25 cents spent in
keeping them out is equivalent to
keeping out doctor who would cost
$25, or possibly to keeping out much
less welcome visitor
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
SORE EYES CURED.
Eye-salls and Lids Became TerrIt,u
'"aaned-Was Unable to Go About
All Other Treatments Failed, But
cuticura Proved Successful.

"About two years ago nv ewes or,
IN such condition that I was nnab1e
70 go about. They were terribly in.
named, both the balls and lids !
trled home remedies without relief
Then decided to go to our family
physician, but he didn't help them
Then tried two more of our most
prominent physicians, but my eyes
grew continually worse. At this time
: TREND of mine advised me to try
Cuticura Ointment, and after using it
ABOUT one week my eyes were con,
slderably improved, and in two weeks
they We're almost well. They have
never given me any trouble since and
! am now sixty-five years old. shall
always praise Cuticura. G. B. Halsey
Mouth Of Wilson, Va, Apr. A, 1908"
Potter Drug Chem. cosD.. Sole Props, Boston.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
SHRUBS MAKE FOR BEAUTY.
Plants, Like Human Beings, Have
Their Ailments and Need Doc
torina When Not Doing Well.

If you have shrubs that do not seem
to be doing well it is a good plan to
dig out the sod for radius of cou.
pie of feet and replace with rich soil
and well-rotted manure in proportion
of about two-thirds soil and one-third
manure.
We always have heap of we'll
rotted manure in one corner of the
garden or orchard, where it will be
handy for use about the yard, and
when we see plant or tree that needs
nourishment we 60 to this heap and
get a part Of wheelbarrow load, fin
ish filling with good soil and fill in
about the sick plant and keep it well
stirred for few days, and the way
that plant booms is caution.
You should understand that plants
have ailments just as human beings
do, and there is apt to be trouble with
the circulation and assimilative Or
gans, and you should proceed accord
ingly Remember that a tonic is a
good thing for debilitated plant as
well as the human organism.
Sometimes we have tree or shrub
that is too erratic in its growth and
may need cutting back to cause it to
assume more pleasing shape. Where
your lawn is small and not suitable
for large trees there are scores Of
small yet beautiful specimens that
can be used.
In the blue spruce there is an ever
green that grows slowly and will not
crowd the view, and yet its gorgeous
color and symmetry of form make it
the king of ornamentals; then there
is the arbor vitae, beautiful tree that
adds grace to the landscape, and its
vivid green is charming.-J. O. shro-
yer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
Growing Chives.

It is impossible to say how much de
mand there is for chives in local
markets. In some places they are TN.
known; in others always abundant
in early spring. Neither condition
seems to imply much money in grow.
ing the chop. Nothing is simpler to
grow. When planted the little bulbs
soon form thick, turfy masses with
abundant small green tops which are
used far favoring or for eating raw
like young onions, which they re.
semble in flavor. In marketing the
clumps are usually cut in squares.
None of the cultivated onions is so
pretty for edging flower beds. The
flowers are very dainty and attractive
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
rubercuIoels AffIIe&s Japanese.

Consumption among japanese labor"
ers Isl increasing to such degree that
the figures are becoming source OF
anxiety to Japanese merchants and Of
Hcials. A large percentage OF labor
ers who are sent back to Japan by
the Japanese charity associations are
consumptiyes. It Is claimed by the
Japanese newspapers comenting on
THE matter that through the lack of
hospital accommodations in the JAP
anese labor camps tuberculosis In
creases at an alarming rate. They
suggest that new system be en-
ployed in dealing with the sick IN
these camps, as the Japanese are
quite ignorant of even the most sim
ME health safeguards.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
Absent All Around,

The absent minded professor re-
turned home one evening, and, after
ringing his front doorbell for some
time to no effect, heard the maids
voice from the second story window:
"The professor is not in
"Aii right quietly answered the
professor; sTll call again" And he
hobbled down the stone steps.-Lip-
pincott's.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10

Eighth St., Canon City, CoIo.p says:
Three years I suffered with rheuma-
Hsm, dropsy and kidney complaint,
and became utterly helpless. l found re-
lief after using two or three boxes Of
Doan's Kidney Pills and kept on until
cured. Doan's Kidney Pills have
been blessing to me-"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
The Novel Type.

In late magazine story perfectly
lovely girl is described as follows:
"She was very small and dark, and
very active, with hair like the color of
eight o'c1ock-daylight and darkness
and lamplight all shared up together,
and lips like all crude scarlet, and
eyes as absurdly big and round as a
child's good-by kiss"
How do you like it? Would girl
who answered that description be
worth shucks in everyday expert
ences ?-Atchison Globe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
The Rebound.

every time we were alone before
we were married you used to take ad.
vantage of the fact to tell me what
you thought of me-
"And now every time we are not
alone you tell me what you think OF
me."-Houston Post.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
Evidence.

"Hfs wife married him to reform
him"
@'And she succeeded, didn't she?''
ST don't know; / didn't know him
before he was married"
Neither did I; but you can see
that he don't amount to anything
now"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
Great Improvement.

The patient told the doctor all his
symptoms. At the end of the recital
the medical man looked severe. -
my dear SIR he said, you must
gradually give up whisky and soda"
Some months later he met the pa
tient and inquired whether the advice
had been followed
"To the letter. replied the patient,
beaming. ''Why, I've already given up
soda completely"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10

bloating, etc., are
troubles that COM
monty come from
sick kidneys. Don't
mistake the cause
Doan's Kidney Pills
have cured thou
sands of women af-
hicted in this way
by curing the kid
neys. Mrs. C. R.
Foresman, 113 S.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
Her Decision and His.

An earnest stage aspirant dra-
matically announced to the manager
that unless she could obtain an en-
gagement she would kill herself. To
quiet the lady the manager agreed to
hear her recite.
He listened for few minutes. Then
he unlocked drawer in his desk
and handed her a revolver.-Lippfn-
colts.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
resfalIad.

swell, Mrs. Dennis, what are you
going to give Pat for Christmas this
year," inquired the recipient Of Mrs.
Dennis regular washday visits, one
day at the beginning of the festal
season.
Deed thin, ma'am, / don't know"
replied Mrs. Dennis, raising herself
from the washtub and setting her
dripping arms akimbo. 81 did be
thinkin' I'd give him a pair Of pants,
but, Lord bless We, ma'am, only last
night didn't he come home wild
pair on."-success Magazine.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
A Natural Mistake,

"T thought you said that you were
home early last night and didn't drink
a Drop"
$50 was, my dear"
well, it doesn't look like it. This
morning found your dirty rubbers In
the fireless cooker"
Great Scott! thought that was the
shoe box"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
USING A LANTERN IN STABLE
Method of Placing Light In Barn tc
Get Best Results; No Danger
Of overturninq.

A good way to get good light in
stable and avoid all danger of the Ian
tern being overturned is to stretch
smooth wire from one end of the barn
to the other just back of the horses
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
Row He stood Up for Him.

Dolan-So Casey was running me
down an We stood up for me?
Calahan-Oi did; Oh siz to him:
Casey, ye're no coward-and We work
hard an pay yer dibts-an' we don't
get drunk an lick yer Woife-but in
other despects ye're no better than
Dolon!"-Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
NEVER DONE.

Slimkins-T-T hope you didn't
mind my putting that little matter of
S. in the hands CT the bill collector
yesterday?
Podger-Not at all; I borrowed a
dollar from him.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10


It is the only relief for Swollen Smart
Ing, Tired, Aching, Hot, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Cures while you walk. At all Drug
gists and Shoe Stores, Csc. Don't accept
any substitute. Sample sent FREE. ADJ
dress, Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. 7.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10

Rough on Rats, unbeatable exterminator
Rough on Hen Lice, Nest Powder, Csc.
Rough on Bedbugs, Powder or Liq' d, 25c.
Rough on Fleas, Powder or Liquid, %.
Rough onR Reaches, Pow'd, 15c., Liq' d ,25c.
Rough on Moth and Ants, Powder, 25c.
Rough on Shelters, agreeable touse, Csc.
e. s. Wells. Chemist, Jersey City, N. +.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10

have always thought that TO make,
to bring order and meaning and use
out of nothing, must be the most de-
Iightful sensation in the world.-o1i-
phant.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
What to Plant.

Planttrees, plant flowers, plant roses
plant smiles, plant good deeds every
day, and above all plant the feet in
the way of right doing.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
Enfant Terrible.

%Come, Max, we must go home; 1t is
two o'clock; dinner is waiting for us. :"
"Oh, won't you stay, Mrs. Gadsky?"
Eyes, mamma, do stay! Our old pot
cheese will t!"-Fliegenre Blaetter.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
NOT the Ely Season.

well, Johnny, having any luck?
What do you fish with, worms or
fiies?"
Worms, O. courst. It amt warm
enough for flies to come around yit."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10

stalls. Hang a lantern on common
harness snap and attach it to the wire
and slide the lantern wherever it is
needed The wire should be high
enough to be out of the way.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
Sowing Fine Seeds.

Very fine flower seeds can be easily
and evenly soWn by the use of
dredge bog.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
knoekina.

''Do you believe in hypotism?'
81 should say / do! Didn't Mag
Smith get married."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10

For Colds and Gripp-capudine.
The best remedy for Gripp and Colds is
Hicks Capudine. Relieves the aching and
feverishness. Cures the cold-Headaehes
also. It's Liquid-Effects immediateIy-10,
Is and 50c at Drug Stores.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
Or They Should

Shakespeare: Welcome ever smiles.
md farewell goes out signing.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
WOMEN SUFFER NEEDLEssLY
Many Mysterious Aches and Pains Are
Easily Cured.

Backache, pain through the hips,
dizzy spells, headaches, nervousness,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
A Difference.

There Is a time in every mans life
when the softly breathed Eyes" of a
pretty woman sounds as loud to his
ears as the notes of Gabriers trumpet.
Afterward there comes time when
she has to yell at the top of her voice:
John, John, it's time to get up"
seventeen times before he becomes
aroused enough to hear it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
pERRY DAVIS, PAINKILLER

A youngster describes heathens as
folks who don't fight over religion. :"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
FOR children teething softens the guras reduces In
lamation, allayB pain, cures wind collie Csc bottle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10

Without Saying Anything.
They always talk who never think.
Pope.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10

A homely truth is better than
handsome lie.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10

For Headache Try Hicks capudIne.
Nervous troubles, the aches are speedily
relieved by Capudine. It's Liquid-pleas-
ant to take-Effects Immediately. TO- Is
and Soc at Drug Stores.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10

Preachers ought to get good sal
Try; it's church money, you know.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10

Teething Children During Hot Weather
Should take DR.. Biggers Huckleberry Cor
iial It cures all Stomach and Bowel Disease,
DiaFrhoea, etc. At Druggists Csc and SOC.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10

8 San ounce Of prevention" as well as
pound of cure" Fer bowel troubles, Skin
Wounds colds, and other ills. 35c and Soc sizes
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
STOP HORSE KICKING.

To prevent kicking horse from
throwing up his heels a hitch like
that shown in the above illustration
will prove eficacious.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
NERVE.

Excuse me, can I speak to your
typewriter moment?"
you cannot; she's engaged
That's all right; I'm the fellow
she's engaged to-