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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18
CRIMINAL cARELEssNEss.

A case was reported to US the other
day In which a renter Of a tract Of
land knew a certain portion Of the
meadow was infested with Canada
thistles, but notwithstanding this al
lowed the crop TO get overripe, the
thistles along with the rest, and on
harvesting the hay crop sold II to q
large feeder IN the vicinity. Nothing
but a careful inspection would deter
mine what per cent of these thistle
heads contained mature seed; but, II
any at all, some one, either the owner
OF the land, the renter or the feeder,
ought to be liable under the law. We
incline 10 the view that the first and
second parties certainly are. With
such wholesale carelessness and indif-
ference as this on the part of men who
ought TO know and do better It Is little
wonder that pests like the Canada this
tie, quack grass and other noxiOus
weeds are being scattered broadcast
much faster than they can be isolated
and eradicted. When Il f. clear that
ones neighbors viii not be patriotic
enough to exercise care In q matter 90
vital and one that concerns the public
welfare he Is under necessity OF estab-
fishing, as IL were, a rigid quarantine
against the products-hay, straw and
grain-from such infested farms.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

E'ON SALk.-Sccoud-hand machinery AZ foIIoyvs.
Traction Engines. large and small. C3oycrnrrr
Tubular Boilers. SawE. inherited tooth and aolsI.
aaNmills. Feed Grinders. Water Drills Betting
Rock Crushera. one Wagon Truck. al our ma
cmnery ~ rebuilt repaired, and painted virtually
a. 0oCd a. new. Remember there o. d vaat differ.
cnce between rebuilt machinery and chat rcDiarod
We ere one u the few shops that th0rougbiv re-
build our secondhand machinery We are ala,
general a0ents Tor sale ~ machinery buiif h. pnr
Ell 4 Co, haeaillon, Ohio. This machinery has
no superior and ia admitted ~ b. the best On fhe
market We trade for and buy second hand aionfl
machinery. Another brauch-we are the largest
dealers in vehicles. rood Buckboard ehaffa
20, and lock. 80. best made. a good Buggy go.
TIE market Let 20 have your wants Write be-.
cor1e ard sec Repairs Tor any steam fiarfineg
made. W.. NJ KTNChID
- Cameron w "
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18
a QUERY ABOUT SOUTH DAKOTA.

A reader OF these notes, a young ten
ant farmer living near Hettick, ILL.,,
writes asking about farm lands In the
vicinity Of Pierre, s. d., especially as
to their adaptability to growing corn
and IL this can be counted on as a
sure crop. Our correspondent also In
Quires II there is aIkali water In the
sections mentioned. With n view to
securing more accurate and reliable
Information than was Mt hand regard
ing the locality IA question, inquiry
was made OF Professor G. Willis OF the
state experiment station ut Brookings.
s. D., who writes that land In the vi.
cinity Of Pierre, north, south and east,
may be had at from $40 to $40 per
acre; that this section Is the drfest
portion of the state, the average rain
fall for the past eighteen years being
100 inches per annum. In spite Of the
low rainfall, which Is about half of
that in states lying east Of the Mis-
souri, river. Mr.. Willis states that at
the college substation ffty miles east
OF Pierre he has been able to secure
yield Of sixty-five bushels per acre
from the variety OF corn known rs the
Minnesota No. Is. and at the main sta
ton at Bookings the same variety
yielded 74,5 bushels. This is an ex-
cellent showing and would be consid-
cred so for most any portion Of the
corn belt. but whether equally large
returns could be counted on during q
period OF years we are not In a posi-
ton to state. 1t Is well to remember
that during the past seven or eight
years the rainfall In the longitude of
Pierre, which Is usually classed as in
or bordering on the semiarid section
or the west. has been considerably lar
ger than for a number Of years pre-
ceding. A question that arises is
whether this cycle Of dry years is like
ly to return. Should they do 80 II
would make the raising of corn rs a
primary business In the territory
named somewhat precarious. Nobody
can answer this question with author
lily. Only time can tell. II our friend
rather inclines to the Pierre country.
II would seem wise for him to visit
the section he plans to locate In and
give 1t thorough inspection from as
many viewpoints as possible. II the
system OF dry farming has to be fol-
lowed-briefy that In which the land
has to be summer fallowed every other
season to conserve enough moisture to
produce crop-the prosecuting OF ag-
ricultural operations in such locality
by one who had been used to Illinois
conditions would be fraught with q
good deal of hardship and discourage
ment
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

Judging from reports which come
from various sources, It f. apparent
that a word Of warning should be
spoken In regard to the use Of cement
tile which are shoddily made-that
is, which do not contain n SUFFICIENT
per cent Of cement 10 give needed
strength and In the manufacture of
which proper care has not been taken
In the selection OF the raw materials
which are TO be mixed with the ce-
ment. Should these contain but a
small per cent Of clay or other earthly
material which viii not withstand the
action OF the acids and moisture OF the
sou II Is money and time absolutely
thrown away to buy them and put
them into the ground. as IN a very
short time they are sure TO 20 10 pieces
and render the drainage system of
which they are q part worthless. II
the right kind OF sand IL mixed With
the proper amount Of strong cement a
tie can be made which is probably as
good as the burned clay tile, but the
greed Of irresponsible manufacturers
OF cement tie 10 make a larger profit
than IL consistent with good quality
has resulted IN the manufacture Of nm
inferior grade Of cement tile that f. a
reproach 70 the industry and a worth
less as wen as costly proposition for
the man who puts them into the soil.
Zone state experiment stations are
making tests Of cement tile and are
IA position 10 designate those manu-.
faeturers who are making a stand.
ard and durable article. II these
or other trusted authorities cannot
commend q given brand Of cement tie.
they would better be let alone.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

The annual loss from insect and ro
dent pests in the United States annual
ly Is placed at about $500. 0O0, 900. The
hrst pest largely and the second to
quite an extent are held In check as
much as they are by the bird life OF the
country. Keeping the above facts IN
mind, 1t is with a feeling of humilia-
ton that one learns that the National
Association OF Audubon Societies OF
America, whose chief business it IL to
spread the good gospel OF bird protec-
ton, last year received but the paItry
sum Of S24, 900 with which to prosecute
Its most valuable and farreachIng
work And when IL is known that this
amount had to be apportioned among
several branches in forty-four states
1t viii be realized at once how made
quate this sum must hive been. II
the amount placed at the associat tons
disposal were S2,4O0,o00 instead of
$4,000, Il would not be out Of proper
ton to the vast economic Importance of
the work in which II Is engaged. Per
sons of wealth who desire to perform
a real service to humanity, and in par
tcular to future generations, could
hardly make a bestowal of their money
that would accomplish this result in
larger measure than by placing a GEN
erous endowment at the disposal of
the National Association Of Audubon
Societies.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

The difference in cost between a
brick or wooden house or other struc-
ture OF like character is said by those
who have made careful study of the
subject to be the coat OF paint on
the latter. Considering the fact that
wood must be painted frequently tn
properly protect 1t from the action Of
the elements and the likelihood Of rot
and decay the brick structure would
seem to be by far the most economical
In the course of a long period Of years.
The use Of the hollow blocks for all
but the facing Of structure gives
both lightness and strength, and the
dead air spaces in the wall mean a
much warmer building. Those intend
Ing to build should look into this mat
ter Of the cost and durability OF build
Ing materials thoroughly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

Mr.. Henry Wallace, editor of a lead
Ing western agricultural magazine and
q member OF the country life commits
sion. who has taken some pains to
look into q number OF western irriga-
ton projects carefully, sounds word
OF warning that It would be well for
all prospective purchasers of land in
the vicinity Of such enterprises TO take
into account-nameiy, that before I'm
vesting the settler should have an alb
solute guarantee that the land he buys
supposedly under ditch, Is so located
that he can get water on Il at those
seasons Of the year when water will
be most needed. He calls attention to
the fact that IN a number Of private
irrigation enterprises land is being
sold at high prices outside OF the area
which could ever be adequately irri.
gated By the water available. He cites
the fact that Uncle Sam f. straight
forward enough with settlers TO state
the truth about the amount OF land
which can be supplied with water
from a given drainage enterprise. not
Offering for sale more land than there
IL likelihood Of supplying with an ade.
qusts amount Of water. Mr.. Wallace
states that few Of the privately own
ed Irrigation schemes are being man
aged as commercially as those which
are backed By the government, but
that they are the exception.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

Gypsum Is one Of the interesting
mineral products Of the United States.
Chemically It is known as calcium sui
phate, containing. besides calcium, sui
phur and oxygen. water In crystallized
form. Alabaster is fine, white. mass.
I've variety Of gypsum, while selenite
Is transparent. crystalline variety.
Calcined gypsum. that reduced to a
nne powder by intense heat. appears
az the familiar plaster Of paris OF com
merce.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

In order to clear up some confusion
which may exist In the minds Of few
1t may be well to state that the Swedish
Select oats and the Regenerated Swed-
sh Select are two distinct varieties.
The former has been grown In the
northern states for a number Of years,
70 thoroughly acciimated and Ia rated
BY the department Of agriculture MS
being one Of the best varieties grown
In this country, II not the best. The
latter variety, the Regenerated Select,
10 type developed by an English seed
hrm and. while remarkably vigorous
and giving a good deal Of promise. Is
stu considered In the experimental
stage.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

Considering the expense connected
with the laying Of a system Of tile,
from $40 to 81 per acre for the area
drained, II 10 well to have the work
done'in theAvery best possible manner,
including the surveying and laying
out OF the system. the establishing of
the proper grades. the selection of
good tile and the laying Of them care
fully and evenly. A sag Of few
inches in any section Of the system
WIN likely result in q clogging of this
portion and the putting Of 1t out Of
commission- 1t costs money to tile
well and still more to tile poorly: hence
It Is economy to do the Job as IL ought
to be done.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

Considering the way nax pulls on
the soil, 1t should be a source OF sat.
isfaction that the area sown to this
cereal during 1908 was $4,000 acres
less than in the year preceding. How
ever. because Of better prices the crop
gave q return Of $3o,677.00O against
S24. 1890 for 1907.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

The laws operative In most states
hold the owners Of dogs responsible
Tor the damage done by them 10 the
property OF others. and this Is true
whether the damage consists In injury
to live stock or from runaways caused
by the frightening Of horses.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

The increased prosperity Of the
southern states during the past ffty
years is quite accurately gagged by
tho production Of cotton. its leading
agricultural crop. In the year 1900 the
cotton crop Of the south was 4.009. 700
bales and the price 11h cents per
pound, the highest up to that time. In
the year 1907 the crop totaled 1880.
7e0 bales. the price ranging from 1910
to 1855 cents per pound.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

The total production OF rice IN the
United States for the year was 81 $780,
900 bushels from ESQ. 900 acres. valued
at $1e,06l. 900. In 1908 the acreage
was 900. the yield 1s.73S00 bush
els and the cash value Of the crop &c.
CS1, 900.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

There is little wonder that sections
where alfalfa can be grown are thriv.
Ing in an agricultural way. One Mis-.
sissippi valley farmer whose location
Is none too favorable for growing this
legume had Ave acre patch the past
year. from which he secured three cut
tings averaging a ton and half per
acre to the cutting. He places the
value Of the twenty-one odd tons OF
hay from this patch at $500. while he
hopes to still further increase the value
OF the hay by grinding 1t into alfalfa
meal This Is an agricultural crop II
there ever was one.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

No.. connects with b. & o. No. q vest
bound and No. s eastbound.
No. 8 connects with b. & o. Nos. IA and
ca stboend and No. IS westbound.
HENRY HANST, General Manager.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

The verdict Of those who have had
, good deal Of experience with thing
IL that the installing of such system
VIII not only make wet soil drier.
but also BY drying 1t make II warmer
and therefore better adapted for the
raising OF crops. 1t also seems well
agreed that the presence OF a system
OF tile on high lands by increasing the
absorptive power Of the soil tends to
lessen the surface washing and gully
Ing Of hill slopes. Thus, viewed from
most every standpoint the laying Of
tile seems to result in definite benefit.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

Readers who may be interested in
changing their location and have been
more or less interested in reports Of
cheap farms for sale in some Of the
New England states would do well to
write to the States Land and Improve
ment company Of Oneida, n. Y, for
Its descriptive bulletin Of farms which
are for sale In three or four Of
the central counties OF the Empire
State. The bulletin is vouched for by
the state experiment station ofhcials.
The farms are well adapted to stock
and dairy purposes and fruit, vegetable
and poultry farms. There seems to be
little question that In the craze for
western lands eastern farms have been
abandoned or sold for a song when
they were as well suited to the above
pursuits and could be worked with
much better prospect Of success than
many western tracts, to secure which
the former have been passed by. A
hurried perussl OF the descriptions OF
some Of these lands would seem to In
dicate that among them were some
first class bargains that win not 70
begging long.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

An Illinois farmer who evidently
mixes some brains with his work and
Incidentally makes some observations
on his own account has suggested the
possibility Of putting to a new use
system Of draintile which was put In
the ground primarily for the purpose
Of removing surplus water. His idea
Is that In very dry seasons water
might be pumped into the upper end
OF such drainage systems, thus fur
nishing the soil with the moisture nee
essary to q proper maturing of the
growing crops. The least that can be
said Of the proposition is that 1t Is
original ana unique. It Is certainly
practicable II the water needed could
be pumped without too great expense.
The. putting OF the above suggestion
Into operation would be watched with
q good deal Of interest.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

e. Stops only on signal or notice TO Con
ductor.
Connections at Morgantown-No Is with
- q -. No. from Fsirmont at s.S3 a. m /;
No. ~ with Il q. No. so from Pittsburg at
"a 90 y. M. No. ~ with Is. & o. No. 81 from
rairmont at 3;7o p m. No. 70 with Is. & o.
NO. so Tor fairmont at "a ol y m. and with
MOST Tor Pitisburg at 3 40 y m; No Is with
B q o. No. for Farmont at "a p IN tex.
cept Sundays) and with No at $40 %. m
INC. % at e'S4 p m. on Sundays).
Connections at NJ. x X. Junction No. IL
with b. & . No. for east at o:II a. III. and
with No. ~ tor west at 1924 a. M. No "
with B.& O.No.A for east at AZ p IN. No.
"a ior east at 3:4o m. Except Sundays)
and NO. IS from west at 4:TI y. M; No. 10
with 80 .. No. IL Tor east at 7:33 p. m. and
NO. Tor west at 8:72 p m. mo. al Sundays);
NO. 10 with b. & .. No. from east at 1857
am. and No. @ from west at o;II a. M: No
~ with b & .. No II from west at 3;74 p
IN. and No.7a from west at $40 p m.(excepi
Sundays); No. 40 with Is. & q. No "a from
west at Z:33 p. m.
X. BRETT. General Manager.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

England b said to consume annually
400, 900 eggs. Foreign hens do
the cackling for 2,l3ooo0o00 Of this
number.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

WTkSr VIRGINIA NOR IHERN T.. r.
w In effect October ~. 1907.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

A2n Mems Work Shirts;
TOV heavy, we'll made,
good patterns; well worth Soc
to Coo.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

AQn Mems Dress Shirts;
TOO good style, good fit,
we'll made, and nice patterns;
worth Toe.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

Windsor Percale = dark
shades-fast colors. Same
goods last year, 1Sc to zoe.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-12-10
THE CARMICHAEL SON COMPANY

The Carmichael Son Company in all
probability are doing a larger export
business than any othehr firm in
Ocala. Spread out in conservative fig
ures they are carrying a stock that
will easily reach one hundred thous
and dollars.
Their present quarters have grown
too small for their increasing business
and in order to keep step with the on
ward march of Ocala they have given
out a contract for the erection of a
large two-story building, which will be
constructed of brick and structural
steel, and will be as nearly fireprOot
as it can be made. We were permit
ted to read a letter from the steel com.
pany yesterday and it said that it
would have the material on the ground
before the first of January. The floors
viii be of cement and the roof will be
either of tile or metal. The front will
be of pressed brick, and it promises
to be a handsome building.
The Carmichael Son Company have
built up a large business, and perhaps
are better known in south Florida
than any other wholesale house in the
interior.
They bottle their own goods, print
their own labels and give employment
to a number of persons.
They also have a large farm neal
the city and in this direction are do
ing their part in developing the re
sources of the county.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-12-10

nr 4 ] Gerig. the popular and en-
tsrrri.iug proprietor Of the Postofice
~ store. win very shortly open a
transh arag store In the office now oc
eupied ~ Mr. John NJ. Graham as an
at..fraes once. Mr.. Gerig left last
vnhi Or jacksonville to purchase tx
tures and other necessary furnishings
aruEE. etc. Tor his new store.
Ilis store has always been known as
en- Pusiomce Drug Store and MS ne"
Scr gin b. near the new postofiice'
a. n. NAV christen IL the New POST
umoc Drug store -. Mr.
Having two drug stores shows M
60. faith IN ocala's future ana nus
49, -, him abundant success in
me- new venture.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-12-10
A BEAUTIFUL HOME

Dr. Newsom's friends are congratu-
lating him upon his elegant home. 1t
is so nearly completed that it will be
occupied this week. 1t is surrounded
by beautiful oaks and upon elevated
ground, and commands a splenddi
view of the city. The piazzas are
wide and extend nearly around the
building. The hallway is spacious
and the rooms large and commodious.
The floors and wainscoting are of
hardwood and are finely polished. The
mantels and doors are particularly
handsome, and the stairway is most
attractive. The furnishings and find
ings are in keeping with the generous
plans and the home in it's entirety
is one of luxury and comfort. It is
near the Hall home and in style and
beauty is very nearly allied to it.
This paper adds it's congratulations
to DR.. Newsom's other friends. and
rejoices that OcaIa is getting so many
handsome and luxurious homes.
This beautiful structure is the work
of Mr.. D. Gamble, the contractor and
builder. He designed the building
throughout and superintendent it's con-
struction.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-12-10
THE NEW TOWN OF BURBANK

Mr.. H. A. Kramer of the New South
Farm and Home Company. was in
yesterday from the new town of Bur
bank. Three families were sent out
Tuesday and two more will be sent
today. Eight tents are up and occu-
pied. Contracts have been let for a
store and administration building, and
three dwellings. Many new settlers
are on the way Wells are being sunk,
lands staked off and general activity
prevails. All the initial steps toward
the building of a town have begun.
The new people are especially pleas
ed with the cordial reception given
them by the old settlers. Mr.. Kramer
says that they not only lend them ev-
every necessary article, but bring
them 10 them.
The company is selling lots at the
rate of six hundred a day. and the
twelve settlers on the ground are
more than pleased-they are delight
ed
Mr.. A. B. Albritton of Daisy, an
''old-timer," is going to be Burbank's
first stOre-keeper.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-12-10
ITEMS FROM CALVARY
acial Cor. Ocala Banner:

Special Cor Ocala Banner:
Mr.. John Thomas of Holder spent
Saturday night and Sunday with Mr..
J. w. Morrison.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. w. Strickland and
little son passed through Calvary Sat.
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Brass and son
of Holder spent the weekend with
Mr.. J. w. Morrison and family and
attended the fair at Ocala.
Mr. Gay of Holder spent the latter
part of the week with his old friend
Mr.. J. W. Morrison.
Mr.. d. L. Morrison of Holder spent
Monday afternoon with his friend. Mr.
Merritt Morrison.
Calvary was well represented at the
fair, and all said that it was splendid
There is a great deal of sickness in
our little community.
Mrs. Joe Jordan and charming
daughter, Miss Maggie Jordan. passed
through Calvary last Saturday.
Messrs. Ed. Joe and Sam Jordan
passed through Calvary last Friday.
They had been TO the fair
Well, Thanksgiving is gOne-hope
all the readers enjoyed it as much as
the writer did
DI LIZ DIDD
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-12-10

Mr.. John Heintz complains that
COWS are eating up the violets and
rose bushes at the court house. We
must do without one or the other. We
cannot expect to have pretty flowers
and permit the COWS to go at large.
We hope that the authorities will see
thac COWS are kept off the streets.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-12-10

Mr.. John Dering of Shelbyville, ILL.,,
is among the hOme-seekers now visit
ing our county, and so far is very
much pleased with what he has seen
of Florida. His brother-in-law is edi-
tor of one of Shelbyville's papers, and
it will contain Mr.. behring's fmpres-
sions of our sunny peninsular.