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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30

have found hat at least rs per cent
of the farmers of this enlightened oun
try put in their crops and do a good
many other things about the farm gov
erned absolutely by the moons
phases. Almost any farmer will tell
you that If you plant potatoes in the
dark of the moo they will run to
tubers, and if in the light of the MOON,
they will III to tops. This is said to
be true of any root crop, and it is
planted accordingly.
There is only one difficulty about
this theory and that is that it Is not
so. The agricultural experiment sta.
tions all over the country have been
defying the superstition for years and
raising just as good crops when the
noon was one way as when it was the
other.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
REMEDIES FOR
SCABBY POTATOES
Two Poisons Are Recommended
TO Prevent Disease, Formaltn
Being Less Dangerous.

Potato scab is a disease of the pota-
to tuber caused by a fungous growth
attacking it in the soil. Spores of the
fungus will remain in the soil from
year to year and on the tubers from
one season to another. The disease
causes the surface of the potato to be.
come rough and unsightly and very
often extends deep into the flesh. In.
juring its food value.
Scab on potatoes can be prevented
by planting unaffected tubers in clean
soil. and the danger of injecting may
be reduced by rotation or by planting
the potatoes in different soil each sea.
son.
To insure a crop of potatoes free
from scab treat the seed with some
poison to kill the scab spores on them
and plant In soil in which no potatoes
have grown for several years. Two
poisons for scab treatment are recon-
mended. Formalin is the less poison.
ous and the one most commonly used.
1t costs about 80 cents a pint and one
pint Is used with 80 gallons of water.
Formalin solution may be used either
in a wooden or metallic vessel, and.
although a poison, there is little dan.
ger In Its use. Let the potatoes soak
in the solution for about two hours.
After disinfection place the potatoes
in bags which contain no scab spores.
Spores of potato scab may also be
killed by the use of corrosive sub
Innate. This is a very poisonous sub
stance and must he used with care.
Do not use for food any OF the pota.
toes after treatment. To use corro-
sive sublimate provide a barrel or
other wooden vessel. as It attacks
metals. Dissolve two ounces OF the
poison in two gallons of hot water.
When 1t was has dissolved mix 1t with
IA gallons Of water and sprinkle or
pour 1t over the potatoes, SO that all
of the tubers become moist with the
solution. What is left over OF the
poison must be carefully disposed Of.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30

Der of the experts of the department
while going up and down in the land
made 1t their business to study the
question and see whether there might
not be a germ of truth, or. at least.
some reason for the general belief that
the moons phases have an effect on
animal and vegetable life. They have
concluded after patient investigation
that the moon myth is one of the com
paratively few myths that dates back
to pure savagery and has absolutely
not a scientific leg to stand on.
Almost every one, even II he has
not reared in the country, has heard
OF the idea about planting potatoes in
the dark of the moon. The field work
ers of the department of agriculture
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
MercuriaI Lotion.

The application of mercurial lotion
will sometimes remove pimp.e scars
1t Is very strong. and must be used
with great care. 1t is best to have
a chemist do the mixing. The formu.
la is ten grains of corrosive sublimate
in half a pint each Of distilled and
rose water. A little is applied to the
skin, letting 1t dry on. Night and
morning is sufficiently often. emitting
after a few days and again using. II
is poisonous II taken internally. and 10
a strong bleach.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
The lasso Game.

the ground. Then. at some distance
from the pole, arrange the company Of
players in a line.
The leader should start OF on a
run for the post, and. passing 1t at a
distance a little less than the length
Of his lasso, make a cast with the
moose. Following him In rapid sue
cession, the other players should
make their throws. When the line
reforms on the far side of the post,
those players who have encircled the
pole with their lassoes take a place
in the line ahead Of those players who
have failed.
Again and again the line dashes for
the pole and the players try to lasso
It. The player who leads the line at
the end of a certain number OF
throws, at a time agreed upon by the
rest of the company, wins the game.
II 1t should be desired. the members
may do their lassoing while running
in a circle around the post.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30

summer. Potatoes grown In this way
are always free from scab, clean and
Of finer quality. Glover chaff makes
a good covering, but should not be
put on SO heavily as it forms a more
compact covering, and with too much
ain will cause the potatoes to rot.
There is nothing in the current SUI
perstition about planting potatoes in
the dark of the moon and similar
pieces of farm lore which have been
accepted as gospel truth from time
i~mmemorial. This is the dictum of the
department of agriculture, which made
a serious study of the o supersti-
ton and laid the Luna wrath at least
to its own satisfaction.
There is usually a basis in fact for
any superstition, and the moon super
stition was so deep-rooted that a num-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
Petticoats for Babies.

Tiny little sleeves with tiny little
arms, but the latter always slipping
out of the former, make the petticoat
a great nuisance to the mother, and
for this reason the princess, which
simply slips ove the head and but
tons at the shoulders, is preferred by
many. The only opening in the gar
ment is at the shoulders. where a lit
tie button and buttonhole are all that
is needed to keep the narrow straps
together. The new baby's petticoat
affords no elusive armhole for the
struggling arms. which are almost
bound to go the wrong way.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
Rule for Ell and To-.

There have been times. no doubt,
when many Of the boys and girls have
Ell and lie in such words as receive ami
believe. which have the long and y
sound, nor need they feel ashamed to
acknowledge 1t. for many "grown-ups"
confess to the same weakness. There
is a very simple rule. however, easily
borne in mind. that will help you for
ever to overcome this doubt. The con-
conants C and 8 should be followed by
Ell, and all other c~onsonants by lie. o
cept that In two words-'siege" and
"sieve"-the s is followed by 1t. In
% this an easy thing to remember7
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
Eoolscap PAPER.

Doubtless many Wide-Awakers who
have had occasion to write upon fools
cap at school have wondered why this
quality of paper is thus called. The
watermark gives the explanation. and
a watermark. as every m knows, IL
the makers trademark. visible in the
paper when a sheet is held up to the
light. The watermark of foolscap In
supposed to be a figure Of Britannia
supporting a cap of liberty or a pole.
The resemblance of the cap of liberty
to a ounces cap led to the common
use of the name which the brand OF
paper now bears.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30

the features in this way to protrude
through the holes in the mask.
The effect thus produced by the
wearer of the mask is said to be ex-
tremely funny. He can at will force
the tongue and nos to stick out and
the other features to contract or re-
air is supplied connecting with his
mouth. In addition, he can manipu-
late the pupils Of his eyes. The latter
are attached to a string, which is op.
Grated by the hand of the wearer. A
slight pun on the string causes the
eyes to move in all directions. adding
considerably to the ludicrous effect
produced.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
EXAMPLES FOR BOYS.

Christopher Columbus was the son
of a weaver and was also a weaver
himself.
Homer was the son Of a farmer.
Demosthenes was the son of .
cutler.
Oliver Cromwell was the son Of .
brewer.
Howard was an apprentice to .
grocer.
Franklin was a j~ourneyman printer
and son Of a tallow-chandler and
soap-boiler.
Cardinal wolsey was the son of .
butcher.
Shakespeare was the son Of a WOOL
stapler.
Milton vas the son of q money
scrivener.
Robert Burns was the SON Of .
ploughman In Ayrshire.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
In Pastel Colors.

Plain materials are much easier of
construction than are those of striped,
barred and Powered material. Per.
haps 1t is this that has made the deli.
cate p~astel-colored batiste a favorite
with the home dressmaker.
The fact remains that many of the
more expensive sheer linen models in
these delicate tones are copied by the
amateur In the less expensive ba,
tiste.
A favored method of finishing the
batiste frock is the basting together
Of its various parts and the holding
of them in place by a very close and
even feather-stitching.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
FOR AN All-BlACK COSTUME
Service, and Here Is a Spien.
did Model.

There Is quite a return to the once.
popular fashion of having a black frock
for genuine service. Every woman.
even with an elaborate wardrobe.
knows there are some hours when
everything seems to be in need OF
cleaning or mending.
For just such occasions she has a
smart one-piece frock of black hang.
ing in the closet. 1t is made of fine
silk wolfe, for there has been found
no better fabric for this purpose. 1t
fits the figure, has an added belt of
patent leather run through slides Of
watered silk, and Is fastened down
the back with hooks and eyes.
The skirt clears the groun by two
inches and has a hem of black wa
tered silk. The sleeves are elbow
or three-quarter length. Each woman
Is in a go-as-you-please race concern.
ing sleeves, and knows she is In tho
fashion as long as she keeps them
small.
The top of this frock is laid in
small folds from shoulder to belt, has
a round yoke of black chiffon cloth
covered with silk soutache braiding
In Egyptian design and a shallow up.
per yoke Of that heavy Venetian lace
that wears so well.
This lace Is repeated In a narrow
pear-shaped armhole hat runs half
way to the waist. and the black sleeves
have a wide band Of it around the
middle.
|. With a black, purple of grass-green
hat and patent leather shoes, any WON
an Is smartly frocked.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
GOVERNMENT in
WILLOW BUSINESS
Free Distribution Of Best Varie.
ties Made from Nurseries
Located Near Wash.
tnGton

The government is right in the
midst of the harvest of a most unique
crop at it's experimental farm lear Ar
lington, just across the Potomac from
Washington, where a corps OF laborers
in charge Of trained fpresters are pre-
pairing for the annual free distribution
of 100, 900 basket willow cuttings.
Uncle Sam is encouraging the grow
ing Of high-grade willow rods in this
country, and in the five years since
the establishment of the hollis at Ar
lington approximately a half million
select cuttings have been distributed
among farmers, with directions for
planting and preparing for market.
Particular attention is given to Sc
Iecting the varieties and strains best
suited to the soil where the paintings
will be made.
Willow craft is an industry which
is constantly growing In Importance
in this country, yet the culture Of bas-
ket willow in the United States made
very little progress until five or six
years ago.
Even now, practically all of the best
grades of basket willow are imported
from Europe. chiefly from France. Elk.
periments have shown that the best
grades of willow can be grown in this
country at a good profit.
This years harvest began early in
March. Four approved varieties are
being Sent out. and only the best and
most thrifty rods are selected for dis
tribution. Cuttings for experiments,
planting and information on manage
ment of the willow hollis are furnished
those who make the request of the for
ester at Washington.
The government recognizes the im-
portance of good cuttings, a point
more commonly overlooked than the
matter of cultivation. Only the best
and most thrifty rods are selected for
each seasons distribution.
The forest service is receiving a
constantly increasing number of re-
quests for basket willow cuttings,
These requests came from farmers
all over the country. many of them
coming through members of congress.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
GROWING POTATOES UNDER
STRAW MULCH BENEFICIAL,
It Will Bring About Good Results On HiIIy Land Where
the Moisture Often Does Much Damage.-Bv
T. NJ. CiseI.

Fol growing potatoes on hill land
or where they are often damaged by
moisture the straw mulch will be
found to bring good results. For
straw covering the potatoes should be
planted the last of May or the first of
June. We have the soil well prepared.
Mark of the rows two feet apart and
not too deep. Straw potatoes require
only about half the row space that cul.
tiVated ones need, as the vines are
never so large and cultivation is not
required. Cover the seed with two
inches OF soil and then with about ten
inches of straw. or enough to make
four inches when well beaten down by
rain. This will keep the weeds down
and hold the moisture throughout the
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
FriUs of Eoetjnu.

Plated frills of white tulle footing
are much in evidence on pretty blouses
of colored foulard. They are intend.
ed. it is true. to be worn with the sep
arate skirt, but the colors should
match, thus making the dress at least
harmonious, If not a true example of
the one-piece frock.
The footing frill usually is edged
with a little strip of straight or bias
silk like the blouse. and its covered
buttons and small bow tie are of plain
foulard to match the general color
scheme.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
Advert Game.

One person must go out OF the
room while the others choose an ad-
verb, such as pleasantly. GROSSLY. slow
ly or haughtily. When he returns he
asks the company questions In turn,
which they must answer in the man
ner of the adverb they have chosen.
For instance. II they have chosen
'sweetly" for their adverb they must
put an extraordinary amount of sweet
ness into their replies, but II they
have chosen "snappily" they must an
swer in an equally d~isagreeable man
ner, or in a spiritless way. The OBJ
ject is for the person who asks the
questions to guess from the answer
what adverb has been chosen
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
TWISTERS FOR ALL TONGUES.
Sentences Arranged That VIII Prove
Difficult In Repeating Quickly
and Correctly.

See II your friends can say these
correctly and quickly three times:
a glowing CLEAN growing green.
The bleak breeze blighted the bright
broom blossoms.
Two toads, totally tired. tried to
trot to Tedbury.
Strict, strong Stephen Stringer
swiftly shared six sickly silky snakes.
Susan shineth shoes and socks;
socks and shoes shines Susan. She
ceaseth shining shoes and socks. for
shoes and socks shock Susan.
A haddock. n paddock, a black-spot-
ted haddock; n black spot on the black
back OF n black-spotted paddock.
Oliver Oglethorp ogled an owl and
an oyster. Did Oliver Oglethorp ogle
an owl and an oyster? II Oliver Ogle-
thorp ogled an owl and an oyster.
where are the owl and the oyster OH
yer Oglethorp ogled?
Theophilus Thistleboneu. the nsuc
cessful thistlesifter, In sitting a sieve
full Of unsifted thistles, thrust three
thousand three hundred and thirty
three thistles through the thick Of his
thumb. II, then, Theophilus Thistle
bones. the unsuccessful thistle-sifter.
In sitting a ~sieveful Of unsifted this
ties. thrust three thousand three hum
dred and thirty-three thistles through
the thick of his thumb. take care that
thou, in sitting a sieveful Of unsifted
thistles, thrust not three thousand
three hundred and thirty-three thistlss
through the thick of Thy thumb.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
Partisan Cat Exchange.

Paris has a cat exchange. a "bourse
aux chats" This establishment is
situated In a big chamber at the rear
Of a wine ship. Here are legions Of
cats of all sizes and color, which are
to be seen jumping and heard ''miau-
lent"
1t is said that the customers are by
no means tender-hearted old ladies.
but for the most part furriers. glove
makers and cooks. A good sleek
"matou" realizes 2h to 20 cents. The
skin has n number Of usages.
and the flesh, according to the
story, finds its way into the stewpans
Of certain restaurants possessing
mere enterprise than scruple.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30

for GOODNESS In appearance. nothing
is better than pale green, Of which
this dress Is made.
The front panel is In piece embroid-
cry; it may either be laid over linen
or left transparent. The bodice is I'M
lined, and is cut off at waist and sewn
to a band to which also the skirt is at
tached. ..
Tucks are made on the shoulders,
and a panel of embroidery is carried
down front. The sleeves are composed
of bands Of embroidery, and fine tucks.
Hat of white spotted muslin with
frill of muslin falling from the brim,
roses and leaves form the trimming.
Materials required for the dress:
81 yards AZ inches wide. IN yards
embroidery 1S inches wide.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
Veil Adjustment.

To arrange a veil easily and smooth
ly fold 1t in the middle and gather
for about an inch and a half to each
side with a stout thread. Gather
ends into small knots and sew secure
ly. Fasten ends at back of hat with
$eil pin or pin on nape of neck with
q barette.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
IN SOFT QUALITY OF LINEN
Model That Would Make Up Well In
Any Light Color, Preferably
Pale Green.

Linens are made in such delight
fully soft qualities this summer, that
they adapt themselves well to fine
tucks such as are made at the top of
this skirt. The number of colors suit
ed to a summer dress are many, but
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30

.R N-EY -ST
@i&~
ODD ANIMATED FALSE FACE.
Flexible Bag Filled with Air Produces
Extremely Funny Expression
on C%ountenance.

Novel animated false face is the re-
cent invention of a Pittsburg man.
AS shown in the illustration below the
mask has openings in the positions of
the features. In each opening is a
flexible and extensible bag. formed to
simulate that feature. Also with the
mask is a rubber pipe. by which air
al be blown into the bags. forcing
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
That's Easv.

A little girl was engaged in making
an apron for her doll. Looking up to
her mother. she said, Mother. l be-
lieve that | will be a duchess when I
grow up"
"Why, Molly, how is 1t that you ex-
pect to become a duchess?"
"Why, by marrying a Dutchman. u
course"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
GAME OF LASS0 is AMUSING.
Piece Of Rope and Stout Pole
All That 10 Needed.

When you boys again play Cowboy
and Indian" don't forget to try this
lasso game. in which there's a lot Of
sport:
Have each member make a lasso
out Of a rope like clothesline. Set a
stout pole Of good length firmly in
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
Brood Coops Face South.

See that your brood coops face the
south at this time Of year SO as to give
the chicks as much Of the suns raw,
as possible, but reverse this methoo
as the season advances and the heated
months approach.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
Lice Infection.

II is a mark of poor farm manage
ment to allow any animals to become
infected with lice. Hogs al not
thrive when their vitality Is sucked
away by these insects. There are sew
eral good dips on the market. and
kerosene and grease. mixed warm. are
\ good common remedy.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
Exercise for the Horse.

1t is a mistake to keep either young
or old horses stabbed several days at
a time. They need daily outdoor exer-
else for development of muscles and
bones. If the pasture is too short for
them to run in. allow them daily ex.
ercise In an open lot.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30

Model for a Cow of white chiffon cloth; II as a n eccentric put 1T
tractive arrangement of heavy fht lace touched with gold and silver bullion
around the shoulders and on the skirt The hat is a Gansboroush of white
lace rimmedw with aigrettes ofra raspberry pink. The scarf is lin the IA color
Gown of pale lavender batste with long narrow skirt ohong panel
back and front made of net with vermiceli design of heavy floss over it's SUI
face: This is outlined with twisted soutache between two straight bands of
black velvet ribbon. Under arm pieces are of net with trimming o. black
velvet ribbon Shallow yoke and high stock of white net. Hat of black with
Henry VIII. crown of lavender velvet. Hat pins Of amethysts set tin fhgree
silver
bow OF Jade green
4-Frock of dull pink linen with embroidered lingerie collar M cunn
1t is trimmed with linen covered buttons and the sashis of black satin. Hat
of rough straw trimmed with large wired bow of black satin.
5-Chids frock of white atste with bertha of lace and rosdte Of pale
pale blue satin.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-09-30
RrIaht Tommy.

Tommy" said the teacher Of the
juvenile class, when water becomes
ice. what is the great change that
takes placer"
The change in price," replies
Tommy.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-24
RULE. NISI.

Georgia. -GlYan County
j. n. Anderson, for the Use Of Is. Bor-
chardt & Company, VS.. Louis White
Sr., Louis White, r., Raymond
White and Thomas White Mort
gage Force .osure.-GIynn Superior
Court, December Tenn. 1903, held
February 18th, 1909
1t being represented to the court
in any by the petition of the plaintiff
in the above stated case, that the
said defendants are indebted to the
said plaintiff in the sum of $149.75 for
principal debt III per cent inter.
est per annum on the same till paid
from May 30th, 1915. in and by Thai
certain mortgage in said petition de-
scribed;
II is tbereupCn ordered by III" cour'
that the said defendants do pay into
the registry of this court on or before
the first dav Of the next tern hereof
the said sum Of $14975 princiI al debt
with 8 per cent. interest thereon from
May 30th, 1893, until paid, or show
cause to the contrary; or in default
thereof that said mortgage be finally
foreclosed ard the equity Of redcmp-
ton therein forever barrel.
In open court this the 12in day Of
ferurary, 1909 T. A. Parker,
Judge s. G. B. c.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-24
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SHERIFF SALE.

VIII be sold on the first Tuesday in
April next before the courthouse in
the city of Brunswick, Glynn county,
during the legal hours of sale, the
following property, to-wit: That GER
tain lot or parcel of land containing
6 IL acres more or less, situate lying
and being in the 1855 district, G. NJ,
Glynn county, aud bounded as follows:
On the north by lands of D. c. Bacon,
Sterling and Evelyn public road;
south by lands of Robert Allen; west
by land of Richmond Brooks, and
east by public road, running from
Sterling to Pyles marsh. Levied on
as the property of Mrs. NJ. Isaac I'M
der and by virtue of an execution is
sued from Glynn superior court in
favor of the Mccall Company and
against Mrs. NJ. Isaac.
VIM. n. 5eriie,
Sheriff, G. Co., Georgia.
Eareh 10Th, 1909.