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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25
FIGHTING THE PLUM cuRcuLIo.

The chief enemy of the plum family
% the culcniio, one of large family
of beetles and weevils which makes a
small. crescent shaped incision in the
green plum when 1t is about as large
as pea and in this lays its egg. Here
the little worm matches and works to-
yard the middle until maturity. Since
the exterior wound makes the fruit de-
3ective, whether the worm survives or
not and the curculio does not in the
process eat the flesh Of the plum, the
ordinary poison sprays, effective In the
case Of leaf eating worms and insects,
are OF little use. The method usually
followed by plum raisers and one fea-
Rible for few trees Is to sew together
sufficient white sheeting to equal the
area Of the fruit bearing portion Of
the tree, leaving a slit in 1t from one
edge to the middle to allow for the
trunk. This should be spread beneath
the tree. and each morning during the
period when the curculio Is at work the
trunk should be given repeated jar
rings, which dislodge the beetles and
cause them to fall to the sheet below
Being sluggish in the cool OF the morn.
ing, they may be gathered and doused
in kerosene or burned. Where the
number of trees to be treated Is lar.
ger. time may be saved by fastening
the sheet on a circular and broadly
funnel shaped frame mounted on
wheels, so fixed as to permit of open.
ing and closing on one side to admit
the trunk. With such a contrivance
n large number OF trees may be gone
over in comparatively short time.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25
BRACE EN- Up

A good turn may be done orchard
trees which show signs Of splitting
down the trunk by boring n hole With
a three-sixteenth inch augur just below
the point where the trunk divides and
at right angles to the crack and In
sorting bolt Of the desired length
and the size mentioned and screwlng
things mp tight with good sized
washer at both ends. The thread end
Of the bolt should extend through the
tree far enough to accommodate the
washer and just catch the bur.
which will make the bolt about the
right length when the bur Is screwed
tight. The ends of the bolt viii heal
over in two or three years and the
tree be as good as ever aud proof
against many a windstorm which II
would not otherwise weather The
same plan. using fve-slxteenth or
half inch bolt. works nicely on large
shade trees.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25
The CORN ROOF InllsE

The corn root louise is recognized as
one of the worst enemies OF the corn
plant OF themselves they could do
but little damage. but It seems that
they are used as dairy cows" by a
variety OF ants. which place them on
or near the roots of the corn plant and
at intervals, by pressing the backs OF
the lice, extract FROM them honc.s
dew. One Of the most effective meth
DDS OF coping with this louise problem
is to give the field In which the corn
Is to be grown thorough blowing and
harro~ing before the seed Is sowp
and frequent cultivation during the
growing season. In this way the nests
Of the ants are broken up and their
operations In herding and placing their
dairy cows" greatly interfered with.
In handling this. as a number Of other
problems a system OF crop rotation Is
q great help
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25
A COMMEMORATE CHARITY.

Acting on the sensible theory that
the best way to aid the poor of the
large cities is to give them an oppor.
tunity TO help themselves. a benev.
olent organization in Chicago has pur.
chased 100 acres Of land near that
city which it has allotted to 100 needy
families. who are to plant and tend
the garden stun which It will grow, a
small sum to be paid the board for the
use Of the land. An expert gardener
has been hired to superintend the gar.
den operations. look after the tools,
etc. The families who take advan-
tage of this opportunity will not only
have something with which to stock
their lardprs next winter, but will
have had the advantage OF sunshine
and fresh air while at work, which
should be a powerful factor in uplift-
ing them
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25
aovERNMENr wnIrEwAsu

The whitewash which the govern
ment recommends for the interior Of
COW barns is made according to the
following recipe: Take half a busheI
Of unslaked lime, slake with boiling
water and cover during the process to
keep In stean, Strain through a fine
gieve or strainer and add to It n peck
OF salt previously dissolved in warm
water. Add three pounds Of ground
rice boiled to thin paste. stirring in
while hot. Add FIVE gallons of hot
water TO the mixture, stir well and
let stand for a few days, covered as
nearly mir tight as possible. When
ready to use the wash may be coiored
by adding ocher, lampblack or bluing
10 suit
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

Relinblc mikes 81 gasoline englnsa
are coming more and more into favor
NJ a substitute for windmill and tread
power on the farm Not only are tbey
not at the mercy OF windstorms. but
they do not pctcr out IN periods Of
calm. An additional advantage IL That
they can b. moved from place 10 place
and used FOR variety Of purposes
The oil consumption Of a Ave or six
horsepower machine should not exceed
20 cents per day Of ten hourH' coutinu
GUS running. For farm uses the oil or
air cooled cyitsler machines are pref
erable In that there n no danger OF d
freeze up Of the cylinder jacket in cold
weather A few additional dollars IN.
vested In the purchase OF first class
bngine In the long run effects a con.
siderable saving in repairs and lessons
che tax on a fellows nerves and reli.
Rfon.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

A good many dairy states might we'll
follow the example Of Kansas. which
has inaugurated a vigorous campaign
against tuberculosis. An appropria-
ton BY the state legislature Is to be
used for the purpose. and the plan is
to have all dairy herds in the state
examined during the next two years.
AS fast as herds are examined all In
feeted aniI7eis win be tagged on the
ear with aluminium buttons, which
means that the owner must either kin
the animal or ship II to market at once
for immediate slaughter.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25
rnIlhfnI Glrl.

You know. Miss Blank" said the
proprietor Of railroad station restau-
rant, there Is great deal IN having
your sandwiches look attractive
Yes. sir, ! know II" replied the
girl. Il have done everything | conid
have busted those sandwiches every
morning for the last ten dayse,---fIar-
per's Weekly.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

The jungle fowl Of Australia builds
a nest that is in class by itself. II
Is in the shape Of n mound. being often
10 feet IN height and 100 In circum-
ference at the base. The nests are
Usually placed In secluded, sheltered
spots and hre built OF leaves. grass
and twigs woven together.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

Instead OF driving around wagon
or cart with milk in large cans, the
Italian milk vender drives his flock OF
goats from house to house and milks
as much as his patron may want. Milk
delivered IN this way has the merit OF
being fresh and undiluted.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

The prevailing price q milk In Eng.
land is 8 cents a quart. the English
quart being one and a quarter times
the size OF our measure. On the basis
Of the difference in the value Of a
penny in the two countries the price
for an American quart In terms of our
money would be about 10 cents.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

The man who has n bunch OF dairy
cows which he Is not milking Just for
the fun Of II and won't invest dol.
lar year in some good dairy paper Is
a good deal like the small boy who
thinks he can get an education without
going TO school In both cases there
is a lamentabIe failure IN the adaptn.
ton OF means 10 end.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

The COW can overload on most any.
thing that Is not In Itself Injurious and
not have her digestive apparatus put
out of whaek. Not 80 with the horse.
which often. gets out Of condition sim.
ply by Inc continuance OF hearty
working rn;ion into a comparatively
short period Of idlcness This dIfYer-
cnce suggests the wisdom Of exercising
an especial oversight in the case Of the
hnrse
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

The next worst thing to occupying a
lot In the cemetery Is for the boy from
eight to sixteen to get snagged with
the cigarette habit Fact Is, he is a
more useful member Of society In the
former than in the latter capacity.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

Destructive processes are always
much more rapid than constructive.
This is why a profane, careless and
brutal hired man can do more harm
with herd Of dairy cows or the farm
horses in six weeks than the ownc :
careful man can Offset in twiu
many months.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

A characteristic which seems 20 dis
tinguish the tiller Of the soil from
those engaged In many other pursuits
a his willingness and even eagerness
to share good things which he discov-
ers with his fellows.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

The world standing Of a nation Ia
quite accurately measured by the eco.
monte status Of It's rural population
the class which tills it's fields and
raises the products which sustain its
life. II is because of this that coun.
try like France is more powerful than
India or the United States than Rus
sia.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

An Interesting illustration Of what
may be- doJe Ia the line Of plant de.
velopment rsnd breeding IL found IN the
case u sugar bcets. whose sugar con
tent has bcrn Increased from or 10 20
Ms high as 20 per cent. Where bust
ness Il made Of raising the seed all Of
the bects intended for seed arc given
the sugar test. and only those found
TO possess a high per cent nre used In
seed production
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

A breeder OF blooded cattle whom
We came across the other day In Civ.
Ing description Of a bunch OF young
bulls which he had for sale said that
with the pedigree of each animal will
be given certificate Of health. signed
by veterinarian. stating that the ami
mai Is free from tuberculosis infection.
This IL sensible plan and one that
should be universally adopted by
breeders OF full blooded stock. an they
more than the scrubs seem TO DO sub
toct 20 the disease.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

Owing 10 the generally recognized
truth That the average man VIII not
work as well for another ns be win for
himself, be should aim as soon M pos.
sible 90 ow the land which he WORKS
On the other hand, many men owing
20 lack % ability 10 plan and manage
never do well when working for
themselves AZ when under the super.
vision ~ another In such cases one
does better 20 continue 10 the employ.
mcnt Of another making his service
as effective ms possible. that ho may
get the best return possible for e.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

Eight glasses af water taken just be-
fore retiring Is said to be the boss
method for curing cold The writer
has not tried this, but has heard It
recommended as cheap and perfectly
harmless.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

Tho most effective blow can be dealt
Cahnda thlstles that may be on the
place II they are allowed to grow and
get well into blossom. but moved
down before any seeds develop. This
takes them of guard. as II were, the
plant being engaged In a supreme ef-
fort to reproduce Itself and the root
systems being taxed to furnish the
necessary plant food for the process.
Any shoots appearing after the patch
Is moved should be dug out root and
branch and burned.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

tendency which f. bound 20 affect
not only future wheat prices. but even
more vitality the agricultural welfare
OF sections ai present growing this
staple, Is noticeable IN a material re-
dnciion Of acreage IN the wheat grow.
ing sections and the substitution Of
other crops IN rotation which do not
mean 80 heavy pun on the fertility
OF the soil, with nm ever increasing
number OF mouths TO feed this means
Of necessity higher breadstuffa. but Il
also means a better typo OF agriculture
where tho change IL effected.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

Buttcrmaking Is 10 be- recommended
In preference 10 choesemaking as n
special phase Of dHirying In that when
butter is sold only the fats and no
protein elements ARE removed from the
farm. the skimmilk, containing the lat
ter. being kept and fed to the farm an.
finals. In the manufacture OF cheese
the reverse IL the case. and tiIis f. truo
whether Il be full cream or skimmnk
product
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

Milk production is had at cheapest
cost when pastures are flush IN the
early summer. The recognized best
and cheapest substitute for pasture
grass Is ensilage. II this Il to be taken
advantage Of the coming winter che
plans for the silo should be looked up
now.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25
50 Head Of Horses and Mules

SO head of horses and mules at nv
stables ct Littlestown, on Monday.
March %, 1909. Number Of good single
line leaders. From $50 TO $i75. Each
weigh from 1000 to 1900 piece. Come
and see this stock. Win also pay the
highest cash market price for fat horaes
and mules suitable for the southern
market. H. Al. SPAULDINC.
mar rs Littlestown, Pa.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

Last year there weS = produced liz the
United States 28S22. oU2 barrels OF salt.
weighing $50 pounds eacb ara valued
at 7,568, 632
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25
vIE0L CURES CHRONIC COUGHS,
COLDS AND BRONCHITIS

~@A@oE V@kAoI 11GIA00A81 4@1l
Il have been troubled with chronic
cold and bronchitis for a long time
and have tried many remedies without
finding relief. Through the kind sug-
gestion Of friend l tried vinol, and
after taking four bottles. am entirely
cured" A. II. Wilde, 7s3-sth Avenue,
Minneapolis, Minn.
8. Mcdonald, lat w. Congress
st. Paul. MINI, writes: 4 con-
tracted severe cold last winter and
thought I would never get rid OF Il. I
tried Vinol as last resort, and It has
completely cured me-"
Vinol combines two worid-famed
tonics, the healing. medicinal proper
ties OF cod liver oil and tonic iron, de-
liciously palatabIe,and agreeable TO the
weakest stomach. For this reason,
Vinoi is unexceiled as a strength
builder for old people, delicate chill
dren, weak and rundown persons. af-
ter sickness and for Chronic Coughs,
oolds and Bronchitis.
SHAW DRUG co.
WESTMINSTER. ND.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

Analysis shows that n quart of milk
contains as much nourishment ms n
pound Of veal or beef chuck. nine
ounces OF round steak. two pounds Of
Goldfish or two pounds aud ave ounces
OF solid oysters. This would seem TO
show that the milk drinkers have
some pretty good arguments to Justify
their practice
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

Thousands of tons Of powdered milk
are consumed yearly IN Boston. the
growth In the business being nccompn
MED by considerable falling of In the
consumption Of natural milk. whnt
ever may be said Of the powdered mix
product. Il cannot be upbraided with
having been kept too near the pump or
diluted at tho creek on the way to the
creamery
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

One Of The recent introductions Of
new varieties OF plant life by the de.
partment OF agriculture has been q
shipment Of 40 tons Of bamboo plants
from Japan. which have been set out
at the federal plant experiment station
at Chico. Cal They are to be cult.
waited here and later distributed %
other sections where conditions seem
TO be favorable for their growth
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

The reason why 50 many men never
get used to wearing their sets Of false
teeth Is that they put them in their
vest pocket as meaitj1ne. under their
pillow when asleep and most any
where when at work.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

Kansas has recently organized a
state Audubon society. her residents,
farmers and others having come to a
realization Of the value in dollars and
cents of bird life TO horticulture and
agriculture aud an appreciation of the
need OF protecting them from destruc.
ton in every way possible. Kansas
Is the thirty seventh state to organize
Audubon societies. while there are
thirty-five which have adopted the
model bird law recommended by the
federal department OF agriculture.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

IN agricultural journal which prides
fseIf on the reliability OF the firms
whose advertisements appear IN its
columns not long ago carried an al
Turing advertisement Of a paint man
whose bonanza product by an analysts
made by the South Dakota experiment
station was found to contain about 30
per cent aqua pura. which a fellow
can ger cheap by working a pump han.
die. Either the editor Of this pufIica-
tion doesn't consider the work OF ex-
pertinent stations practical and doesn't
scan their bulletins very closely O.
else tho aqua puru chap has mended
bis ways.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

In some sections OF the western and
northwestern states where motor pow.
er for harvesting is furnished by gnso.
line tractors It has been found feasible
to pillow at the same time, the strip
from which the grain is cut being
turned over by the gang Of six or
eight plows attached behind, tho bum
dies Of grain being delivered on the
plowed burrows outside the range Of
operations. The advantages of this
plan are economy In operation. the kill
ing Of incipieht weeds and conserv-
Ing Of moisture. which in sections Of
short rainfall is an important consid-
pration.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25
Alvey L. Conoway,
HARNESS MAKER AID sADDLRR.
gambler, MD.

Buy your Harness where you get the
best of goods as well as the right price.
have now on hand full line Of buggy.
surry and team Harness, saddles and
brides, collar pads, whips, halters, ties,
curry combs and brushes. Repairing
done at short notice and lowest prices
II you are IN need Of any thing In my
line, will appreciate a call
Yours for business,
ALVEY L. CoNowAY.
ap 2 3m
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25
THE SYKESVILLE NATIONAL BANK.

Liberal treatment and uniform courtesy to every
depositor is the policy Of this bank.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-06-25

you have money to invest wish to borrow money come
and talk TO us.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-02-02
For sale-MisceIlaneOus
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Insure with US, Brownsville Realty
Co Phone 1876. C1-25tf
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-02-02

''pinched" and made to work their
fines out upon the public streets, gave
them "a hours in which to shake the
mud of Brownsville from their feet
forever For the past few days a
great many tramps have been infest-
ing the city and the police depart
ment has been notified by officials of
several cities that there is, a great
number of the outeasts headed this
way. Chief of Police Connor stated
this morning that the policemen have
been instructed to keep a look out
for these ''vags" and to arrest them
on sight.
Five Dos" Pinched.-The city
police force last Saturday rounded
up a bunch of five tramps and
lodged them in the county Jail
Yesterday they were taken before
his honor the Mayor and spent an
uncomfortable half hour under his
frown, while listening to a lecture on
THE evilness of the drOne. Mayor
Combe instructed Chief of Police
Conner to escort the five aforesaid
gentlemen to the boundary line of
the city and give them a pressing
invitation stay away from the vicin-
ity of Brownsville hereafter He fur
Their instructed the chief, if ne caught
them within the city limits again, to
arrest them an@ put them to work
upon the streets.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-02-02


A Good Rain.-A much needed
rain fell throughout the entire day
yesterday and also a greater portion
of today. This rain comes in timely
season and is much appreciated by
the farmers.
One car of cabbage was shipped
from Francisco yesterday by w E.
Harland of that place One car is
also being loaded here today by Nc
Davitt Bros, and in all probability
will be shipped out today Both of
these cars go to Northern points.
Ground Being Cleared.-Two hun
dred acres of land adjacent to the
Ohio & Texas Plantation, belonging to
Ohio parties, is now being cleared by
direction of T. A. Huffman, formerly
of Angleton, Texas, prep 4tatory to
planting it in sugar-cane.
New Purchasers.-Amo the new
purchasers of land in the valley are
Ed. D. D. Jones, Jas. R. Champlin,
Frank ]. Tracey, editor of the Up
switch Democrat and Geo. NJ. 'Engler,
all of Ipswich, S. d. Each of these
has purchased a farm at Mission.
with the expectation of building
permanent home upon it.
Salvation Army Captain.-Among
the many recent arrivals in the city
is Captain E. r. Baldry of the Saliva
ton Army, whose headquarters are
at Dallas. Captain Baldry is here
soliciting funds for the general
work of the army, he being in charge
of this department Captain Baldry
stated this morning that he thought
by next fall a permanent corps of the
army will be established here.
Your Chance is GOod.-Some one is
going to win that prize of $25 offered
by the ST. L., B. & nj. Ry. for the
person suggesting the most approp-
rate name for their new night train.
The entire public is invited to partici-
pate in this conest and every one
stands equal chance of winning. All
communications should be addressed
to VIM. Doherty, general traffic man
ager, Kingsville, Texas. Why don't
you try? 2-2-1
The Learmers-M with Mrs. E.
X. Goodrich, Jan. 30th. Ten members
answered to roll call with the usual
current events. A review of Jane
Eyre was given by Miss Barbour with
the reading of the best passages
from the book, followed by general
discussion of this masterpieces of
Charlotte Bronte's. The usual ques-
lions touching the subject of the day
were answered, after which the club
adjourned to meet with Mrs. Killough
Feb. 9th.
Two More Vags.-Last night the
watchful eyes of of Officer Mercellus
Dougherty spied two "yags" loung-
ing around the streets and at once
placed them. under arrest and lodged
them in Jail. This morning in the
recorders court they were brought
before Mayor Combe, who, after
warning them that if they were ever
caught within the city limits again,
that they would Immediately be