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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-05

field from which the corn was taken. a
brief description Of the soil stating
particularly its peculiar qualities. the
time of planting, the method OF prepa-
ration and cultivation, the amount and
kind Of fertilizer used, the total cost
OF cultivation. and final statement
as TO what crop was grown upon the
land last year. it's quality and net
value.
The awards in this contest cannot
be made until later in the year. but
the judges VIII select the three best
exhibits. and before giving the special
the respective exhibits We're grown. see
weighed.
Single Ear Contests.
Another contest of unusual interest
is that between farmers competing for
the single ear prizes. The exhibits In
this contest are the very finest to be
seen In the building. and have been
pronounced by experts to be as fine as
any corn ever raised in the United
States.
In the selection OF these champion
ears the farmer has considered every
thing-maturity. vitality, Smelling per-
centage. and adherence to the breed
y
ear was examined before the exhibits
were sent. and even a casual inspec
ton shows that the farmers chose
wisely and well. while a critical ex-
animation reveals the fact that many
Of the ears rate close to the 100 point
mark, as corn IL averaged.
Many ears are TO be seen more than
IL inches in length, with from twenty
to twenty -four rows. each row run
ming from fifty to aixty grains to the
cara corn which will shell nifty and
sixty ears to the bushel-something
very rarely seen.
Gillian. dAmonstrator from the United
States Department OF Agriculture for
Prince Edward, and Charlotte coun-
ties, and acting ~ feld agent for the
department. the Boys Corn Club ex-
hibits, while less extenslve than those
Of the men. are no less excellent.
Boys Careful.
Like their fathers, the boys-and
about sixty OF them are represented
at the fair this year--exercised the
most careful selection, and some Of the
ears shown by these young farmers are
a. good A. anything seen anywhere.
In apparent quality they are equal to
the best. and examination only proves
that they do not belle their appear
ance.
The boys also compete for An aero
yield premium. and when the final
measurements are taken the older
farmers viii have 10 look we'll to their
lAurels lest their sons show higher
points IN both quality and quantity.
for. following strictly the lines laid
down by the United States and the
Virginia state Departments OF Asri-
culture. the boys have worked with
intelligence and dissemination to
succeed until they have now produced
crops which are far above the average
tor the 0tate.
Boone county special 40 taNofate
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-05

tremely pinched dent and show i'm
maturity.
Starchiness-~Generally large
amount OF white starch indicates i'm
maturity. This may be present on
the back Of the kernel
Chan adhering TO tip CAPT the
chaH adheres to the tip cap in she'll
ing. 1t indicates inlmaturity The
shrinking kernel has drawn away the
chan with it in the process of dry
ing
Adherence OF tip cap TO cob-Such
adherence In Smelling leaves the black
tip OF the germ exposed. This IL one
of the surest signs OF immaturity.
Plumpness of kernel tips-Shrunk-
en- tips indicate immaturity; that is,
they were fun OF moisture when
stored. They also indicate a lack OF
vigor. low proportion OF corn TO cob
and very low feeding value
Depth of kernei-As a general rule.
deep kernels require more time in
which to mature. The depth will vary
with the soil, however. and the eli
matte conditions. Extreme depth in
dicates starchiness, though all deep
kernels are not necessarily starchy.
Vitality.
Color and embryo-An amber or
brownish embryo indicate. thar the
grain has been frozen. II consequently
has no vitality and is worthless. Pale
ness in color usually means loss OF
vitality due TO long storage. Inyesti-
CATION shows however. that occasion
ally only one of the sprouts are effect
ed.
Condition OF embryo-A very large
and swollen embryo indicates that II
Is full OF moisture and liable thus to
freeze II exposed to low temperature.
when shrunken, It is weak because OF
proionseo storage.
nons ssne,a OF TIP Pc caps to sah-Fip-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-05

means Smelling percentage. cob OF
/ woody texture is always heavy.
Filling of butts and tips-other
things being equal. ears with we'll
filled butts, and carrying their size
well out on the tip. viii shell the high
est percentage Of corn TO the cob. The
depth of kernel should also be main
tanned over the tip.
Space al cob-Space between the
lower part of the grains and the cob
is very definite indication Of a low
Smelling percentage. Ears apparently
sound on the surface may have this
fault. which should be carefully looked
for.
burrows between rows---A wide open
furrow between the rows indicates
low Smelling percentage and lack of
breeding. Closeness at the crown. or
lack OF furrow. usually indicates space
at the cob. There should be sufficient
furrow To permit the corn to dry readi
ly.
Starchiness--This is almost always
an indication OF low Smelling percent
age and often indicates lack of breed
ing.
Breed Type.
Size and shape of ear-The shape OF
the ear SnCulu dlWaNs CONFORM 10 the
variety type II should be full in the
central portions and hold its size Well
out to the tip. In general. cireumfer-
ence should be about three -fourths of
the length.
Shape of kernel--The shape OF the
kernel should conform to the variety
type. The tip should be full. since such
condition indicates more strength,
high proportion Of corn to cob. and
higher feeding value. The edges should
tough well up TO the crown. which
necessitates a more or less wedge
shaped kernel. A rounded crown gives
smooth appearance and indicates
lack Of breeding. When the kernels
are too close at the crown. lack Of
maturity Is shown.
Color Of srain--In color. the grain
should be free. from mixture and true
to the variety type.
Color of cob-Any variations OF
color, as light red cob In yellow corn.
or redish cob In white corn. should be
cut, when rating, In proportion 70 the
amount Of variation
Arrangement Of rowsThe arrange
ment Of the rows on the ear depends
upon the variety: for example, Reia's
yellow dent IS distinctly paired. while
golden eagle il arranged in single rows.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-05

high agasns; the walls. the entries of
this exhibit constitute the Mecca to-
wards which every farmer turns as
soon as entering the grounds.
Corn is everywhere. Ii is displayed
on the stalk. In the shuck and on the
clean ear II Is shown singly and in
piles. All varieties are represented.
and each exhibit represents the high
est type OF its variety or breed.
The general exhibit is In two parts
one showing what the farmers of
Virginia have done during the year,
the other representing the work Of
the boys corn clubs scattered
throughout Virginia. some OF the en-
tries In this second division being
among the very best to be seen in the
building.
Careful Breeding.
Every stalk and ear shows the most
careful breeding ard selection. and
hfbfts this year with those shown at
previous fairs very remarkable con-
trasts would be noticed, as the corn
this year is far better than il has ever
been. the ears are, the grain Is fuller
and more uniform, its quality and
feeding value are higher. while the
percentage of corn to the cob is sur.
prisingly large.
Competing for prlxes and special
premiums aggregating several thou
sands OF dollars, farmers from every
corn-producing section OF the State
have sent In their best products. Their
tallest and strongest stalks were Sc
iected: their most perfect ears were
chosen. and the result IL that a gem
eral exhibit 10 shown which stands
nxh
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-05

also with the Boys Club. and this breed
is more largely represented. There
are, however excellent exhibits OF
white and yellow dent and yellow lean
ing, this last variety being prominent
as some or the largest ears lii the
building are In this class.
Two judges. among the most com
petent and skilled in the United States
Will make the awards-Prof. j. X
Campbell. one of the general held
agents connected with the Federal
department Of agriculture. and Prof
c. r. Hutson. also connected with the
United States agricultural department
and being in charge OF demonstra-
ton work in North Carolina.
Judging Corn.
Before finally passing upon any ear
or pile or ears the most minute ex-
animation Is made. To be sure that
the corn Is mature. tests are made
mess adherence and ether. character
isties OF the green grain
Then the question OF vitality Is
brought up. and the embryo is exam
ined, the germ Is studied and the
general condition OF the cob Is noted
80 closely that nothing affecting the
rating of the ear escapes.
AS affecting its market value and
its value as 4 breed, the percentage
Of corn 10 cob Is next taken up. IL
the cob is too large in proportion to
The weight OF the grain. the ear IL
thrown out as an exhibit scoring zero
under any heading 10 disqualified
: Follows then the adherence to the
, t,nt
cellent an ear may appear. II Is value
less as breed corn unless 1t conforms
to the type. White corn on a red
cob or Vice versa indicates an utterly
undesirable and practically worthless
mixture of several breeds, from
which. in the opinion OF experts. but
little good may be expected, AZ the
grain. II planted. might produce corn
which would be merely reversion to
one Of the original and poorer types.
Under the four headings printed be-
low IL the list Of the qualifications
which an ear must possess to be
rated perfect. The list Is published
30 that those interested In corn de-
velopment may be assisted In judging
their own corn, practically every test
being given which il necessary In rat
ing the ear.
Maturity.
Sappiness--Containing high per-
contage Of moisture. In this case the
ear IL heavy and can be easily twisted
out OF shape.
MoldinesE--The tip or butt of the
ear may show = blush or moidy APP
peArance duo 20 immaturity. A white
mold may be present near tho tip Of
the kernel. r. this can be brushed
on without injury to the huh Of. the
kernel. It 10 not serious. Tho char
Of moldy ear ID usually discolored.
Chafliness--Whcn the hand il pass.
ed roughly over the ear. = rafting
sound denotes ahAninsss. The kernels
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-05
ADVISES UNITY
FOR OEMOCnI
Ex-Governor Aycock 81
Warning Against Bond As
ment Among Republican,

Especial TO The Richmond yirxit
RALEIGH. \. c.. Oct. 5.Ex-<
ernor Charles e. Aycock adtlree 113
/! representative crowd last night
filled the county court house IN @
issues of the compaign. presentfnA
Democratic doctrines and p0rtS3I
the faliacies OF Republicanisn al
and national policies In the cnArI
istically direct way that he -
doing 1t. Getting Down to Walks ~
ty matters and the independent I1l0
cratic movement cropping cut. m
clared that this was no time fofS
pendenttsm in the ranks OF Den10x
In this county. The fact that ene1H
publican leaders as Colonel u
Harris, ''the god of war;" and G1a
Bernard were wearing broad Atx4
isfied smiles should be enough u r.
up every dissatisfied Democf1fAA
within the Democratic fold for tG
preaching election. He sounded
Of waEuing TINT Republicans 1tys
ing with favor 10 holders Of frAN
bonds OF North Carolina WIN
saddle on the state liability fG
or sixty million dollars 1t frat
bonds scattered broadcast tns
struction days. and declared that
Republicans deny that they a11
any relations with them OF Wos
any steps TO commit the RI
burdenink the people with Inc
ment OF these bonds. X u ! f
cannot be denied that biz sa
tons from these bondholderx m
agents are coming into the
fund of the Republican paft
State.
Following the speech ~
Aycock. there was the nrgaui
Wake County Democrats ~
more than one h,Indred
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-05
CHINAMAN STUDIES TO DE
ENGINEER AT BIG PLANT

Especial TO The Richmond vtrgintan !
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Oct. 1T.
Yuen. q young and intelligent China
man, has located here for the purpose
Of studying engineering al the New
port News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock
Company. IT u Snticipated thar
China's relations with Newport News
viii Be quite cloee during the cnxnins
ysar ~ two - NeMpeEt lleNlt q +
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-05

believed. will build at least one I
for the Orient.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-10

A WI losN AN oH S"H HiMPaoVEp HeSG ESTATE. Just now we have some we can place on buildings under con, struction. We have a well-located lot on which we can build you . house to suit you and you return the price of both on monthly pay ments.
 MOORE. vANNEHILL q CO,
 8 East Adams.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-10
FOR sALE-aeAL ESTATE
running than month bs paid n advane

 West of Phoenix. in l6O-aere tracts or more: so acres in alfalfa and house and outbuildings on one of the l60S. All ot 1 balance in grain. Fenced, has been iii cultivation for years.
 Five. miles southwest of Glendale, level fenced. Terms: One-fourih down. balance to suit, with interest at $ per ato 20 ACRES. sss Two miles from Glendale. all clea red and leveled and ready for plouGhing. Terms: One-fourth down. balance to 1so ACRES. SIPS One-haif mile from Peoria: . 70 acres in improved. House. barn, granary. wind mill. fenced. etc. .- .-.. teo ACRES. SIPS One and one-h half miles from beet su- gar factory at Glendale. All in grain; has been farmed for years
 Two miles from Glendale. so acres in alfalfa balance in grain. Fenced, small house. 1eo ACRES. s2o0 Three miles northeast of Phoenix; all in alfalfa. Small house
 60 ACRES. 3f5o Five miles west Of Phoenix all in al falfa; good house and well improved.
 one and one-half miles from Peoria All cleared and level Easy terms. Three miles from Glendale Has been in alfalfa for years. Half mile from one of the best orange groves Tn the valley. Terms: $50 down and s50e per
 THE H. |. LATHAM COMPANY,
 Real Estate, Loans. Insurance. Hotel Adams Phoenix, Arizona
Arizona republican., 1910-02-10
FOR SALE-REAl ESrATE
.GREENE R GRtEElN

d
 -160 acres, with a good house, well and outbuildings, highly improved, all in al falfa and grain: well fenced and cross fenced; lots of shade for stock. Price s125 per acre. Good terms.
 As an investment, we have an excel lent proposition in the best of soil, & Maricopa sandy loam, miles southwest of Glendale: one of the best pieces of soil in the valley. Price s75 an acre. We can sell an so or 166 of this at this figure. e.--.
 GREENE ( GRIFFIN
 l6o acres, all in grain, crop is all up SO you can. see it. Good house, good well. windmill tank. granari and stable. Highly improved in every respect and regular water. Price si05 per acre.
 16O acres, so acres of alfalfa, so acres of grain. all fenced. One of the best pieces of alfalfa in the valley. The grain is all up. Price s125 per acre.
 GREENE 6 GRIFFIN
 20 acres at 5000. with new house. good we'll all seeded to alfalfa and , l.: acres of new fruit. This. will make you good self-supporting home, with a few cows. chickens. etc. 5000 down and good terms on the balance
 10 acres at sl750. New house. good well. 1-2 acres of new fruit, all seeded to new alfalfa. Just one mile from school. Good soil and q mice country place. We can give you good terms on this, too.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-10
AUCTIONS.

AUCTION SALE-Big stock Of jew elry., To reduce my large stock of jewelry and holiday novelties. I will sell at my store, No. 5. West Wash ington street to the highest bidder for cash. Thursday, Friday and Sat urday, February 10. II and l2, from to o'clock D. m. watches. clocks. diamonds. jewelry of all kinds, solid gold and gold filled goods-no brass or worthless limitations; sterling sil- yer and contemplated table ware and novelties; manicure and library sets. brushes combs, mirrors. art ware, Japanese ware, cut glass and every
 thing to be found in a first-class jewelry store. All goods guaranteed as represented. Also a large stock of musical instruments has been sent in for this sale and will go to the highest bidder without reserve. CIR. French & Co.,, jewellers. B. W. Get singer, auctoneer bd
 :AUCTION-List your auction sale with C. O. McMurtry, auctioneer. Headquar- ters at. Valley Realty, 34 W. Adams Phone, Main 366. bb
Arizona republican., 1910-02-10
~. J. NANlEN & CO.,,
 43 WEST ADAMS.

splendidly located grocery store; 5-room residence. windmill. water piped to house and barn; necessary outbuildings. Good
 investment. See owner, 1923 East Van Buren St r
Arizona republican., 1910-02-10
WANTEp-hElp.

WANTED-Fifteen we'll dressed young men to sell official programs at .Avif- tion Meet. Apply Aviation Hesdquar- ters,; at 9:30 this morning.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-10
FOR RENT-REAL ESTATE.

FOR RENT-REAI ESTATE. -~~~~~~~>~~~~~~~~~~~~-~-~
 TO RENT. Is acres in alfalfa; good house; 10 head milk cows. horse, wagon and inn pienents. all complete: ! miles out.
 10 acres in alfalfa; good house; 1-2 miles out. F--S.- L.t-rs'. +''
 Good 5-room brick, SIS per month
 See Johnston at Erolman's Real Estste office. 42-4 N: 1st St. f-- bd TO RENT-20 to 48s acres of land suitable for vegetables. Address P. 0. BOX I4o. Glendaie. ds FOR LEASE OR RENT-6-acre chick en ranch. Enquire 39 ". Wash, at Joe Bush meat market. If FOR RENT-Close in: 16O acres. Fine -,ncA Tor d-trv. Call on T. G. Prescott. Creighton Bldg. dr
Arizona republican., 1910-02-10
wAnrsn-MlscellAnsous.

1sWANTED-Five horses to pasture; all
 Page wire fence: good feed: good water: close in: S3 per ,uonth and up. Leave ordere'at the Walker Stable. North Ceu- ter,St. ibn
Arizona republican., 1910-02-10

FOR SALE-lo, 20 or 40 acres. ad- joining Hadsell's Addition to Glendale on the north; sl1o per acre: good terms, See Chas. A. Stauffer, at E. J. Bennitt & Co.'S gs
Arizona republican., 1910-02-10
FOR sALE-MlscELLANeous.

: GLENDALE POULTRY YARD-Buy and sell chickens. Eggs for matching.
 Plymouth Rocks, white and brown Leg horns. W. c. Welch, Glendale. 3-k
Arizona republican., 1910-02-10

ORANGE AND ALFALFA LAND for sale. Francis Frazier, Scottsdale, Ari- zona- 9-dd
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-10-02

instruction to cripple boys of IA years
and upwards, as will enable them to
earn their own living. The indoor
trades taught at present are leather
bag making, fitted case making, boat
repairing and carpentering.
The college also aims to teaching
these crippled boys not to whine over
the physical deficiencies but to face
the battle of life with confidence and
with courage.
The maintenance of the homes and
college costs about $4,000 year for
which Sir William Treloar appeals to
the charitable public with complete
success.
I'm connection with that appeal"
says Sir William. Il am anxious to
express my sincere gratitude to Queen
Alexandra who has founded a league
OF children who are willing to help
the cause of children who are suffer-
ing. Each member is entitled to wear
badge designed by the Queen. This
league has already attained very con-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-10-02

Empire Machine Works. Quaker City
Machine Company and many smaller
concerns.
The outlook In ! manufacturing
way 10 regarded - very promising.
Conditions generally are favorable
and large forces Of men are employed
1T the present time. Good wages gem
orally are paid in Richmond and per.
haps no place enjoys greater indus
trial peace than this. which seldom u
the scene Of any strike or other dis
turbarce
At the Fall Festival season SPLEEN
did opportunity l. given TO present
the advantages Of this city - ! SPLEEN
did location for new industries. Few.
II any. places have better induce
ments to offer. ~ Richmond Is = mod
ern city In every way. with good rail-
road facilities and everything that ID
needful to assist In carrying on 4
successful manufacturing business.
The advertising that the city ID now
receiving az the result OF such events
rs the festival goes long way In
calling attention to the city's good
points and they can still further be
impressed upon the thousands Of visit
ors who will visit the city. Especially
can this be made to apply to the
delegations OF business men who win
come from Muncie. Dayton. Indian
apolis and elsewhere to attend the
Festival.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-10-02
MOTHERS VISIT.
The Old Lady Meant Well. but Sht
Got Sevsre Shock.

The Old Lady Meant Well. but sht
Got ! Severe Shock.
An old fashioned woman from the
country recently packed some frie.
chicken. bread aul dou;hnuts In :.
market basket aud went 10 see he.
daughter. who lives in II big city. She
was scandalized when the family stay
ed up till II o'clock and decided thai
she wouldn't tell p;i about 1t when sh,.
wrote home next day. He uiGh,
think we have fallen into evil ways.
she said To herself rs she was goin1
OF to sleep.
She awoke ut her usual time. I
o'clock. aud the house seemed strange
" quiet. Town folks do get lazy
she thought. land they probably don't
get up till 81 She dressed and went
downstairs and watched the clock un.
til 5. Not sound. Then she waited
till 6. and at I. between hunger and
alarm. she was almost crazed
They've been murdered In thet,
beds" she yelled at 8 o'clock from the
front steps. And soon the house war
filled with people rushing In to SEQ
what had happened.
The family were surprised and in
dignant when police. market garden,
ers. newsboys. etc. rushed into theil
bedrooms and woke them up. And
this explains why the old fashioned
woman came home that day. Il never
expected" she sobbed to pa. that any
girl would talk to her ma as Jane talk
tn1a
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-10-02

The Father OF Tobaoco 0WnekiN0.
II il quite hopeless 10 trace ont -.
fathers OF smoking IN general and 10
bacco smoking In particular. Who drs<
drew ii smoke Of any kind through y
pipe In England and who nrst ok Cur
countrynen took to tobacco viii II
ways remain disputable. Il y equally
uncertain which western tribs u1a11e
the lublime discovery. There = oven.
dispute 40 to whether tObacc0 takes ~
name from the island Of Tobago. from
the Yucatan province Of Tobacco, noA
Tabasco IN Florida or from y-shApo0
pipe which the people Of Hispantoaa|
smoked with their moses. ONLY 60
name II definitely associated with IT,
great institution. that Of Jean Met.
the French ambassador % rortmGak
who spread the fame Of tho -
through Europe. And Of an Who -
familiar with nicotine today NV
many associate Il with Nicot q Aoys
even heard of hlm!-London Chxoatc1o.