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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-10-04
PLANT TREES FOR WIND
BREAKS.

A double row of evergreens as q
windbreak is of equal value for pro.
lection with "A board fence Of the same
height. The general method of plant
houses, gardens and small fruit pr,h
houses gardens n small fruit orch
ards is to plant the trees in double or
triple rows, s. that there win le no
space between the trees for the wind
to find it's way thrugh.
When planted on the west side u
the yards or buildings they soften the
rigors of winter and d many dollars
value to the appearance Of the farm.
A large number have been uusuc-
cessful in growing these trees. but
with proper are and the right meth
DDS Of starting the young trees il is
quite easy to start an evergreen tree
The only condition of success is that
their roots must be kept moist
Foreign varieties, when imported.
are not so sure to thrive and d. az
well as the native trees. When trees
of small size are started they should
be set in small beds convenient for
watering in case Of drought, shad-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-10-04
MUST KNOW HOW TO FARM.

Some men have the idea that a man
can make a good hand on the farm
II he is big, husky and active without
having learned the business. but il is
a great mistake. Last spring a fine
looking SWede came out to our place
ana wanted to work. He was SO years
Ola, strong, willing and evidently ,sed
% hard work, but his life had been
spent IN railroad work and In dr1vina
d Team In one Of the big cities. He
Understood h care Of horses pretty
wen out knew absolutely nothing else
ABOUT farm work. The boss offered
MN *l8 a month and board to start
Tor the first year and then promised
MN $50 per month, summer and
winter. "iu
Inc young man had heard that mon
were paid from $50 to $40 per month
and could not understand WIN he
could not get top wages from the Sta IT
however, he had the good sense to
make a try at it and after two weak.
thah he knew nothing
ABOUT the use of farm machinorv
painting, milking COWS or any otber
oranch OF farm work and had tha
sooo sense to accept the proposition
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-10-04
KILL THE WEEDS \oU

Pillow and give the Weed seeds ,
chance to germinate before r,,f
weather and to be killed by frost
Pillow about two inches deep, harrow.
and disc the land. 1t will cooeer,,
soil moisture as we'll as DESTROY wees
Plow again later in the fall. and .ata-
the weeds not killed by frost If g
important to encourage the germina-
ton Of weed seeds now.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-10-04

made by the boss. He is aao,~
learn, keeps everybody on the ,,.'
busy answering questions and w. 49,
time he has gone through tho t-h1I1-
routine Of a years work at farr,fr--
he will be a pretty fair farmer go
able to earn his $50 a mor.n ra ,t
year.-A Hired Man.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-10-04

ed with brush or CornsIaIks a lew
inches high-above the tops of The
plants-covering the surface WIN
leaves or straw or old hay-al9o d
covering over the tops Of the young
plants in winter will insure Their wan
tering in good condition.
When they are firmly established
with new and fibrous roots they are
ready to be set out for good ana IL
will be found best to
rows about six feet apart and from
three to four feet in the row and EI..
good care and cultivation as W'u|H w
given a garden for two or three .@a''
until the trees shade the ground
In all cases cultivate well tn '"Ft-
part of the season and Keep t'""
the weeds and grass. BY close pan
ing an upright growth IS P'''II5i,
and as the trees become ter lh'lH
they may be hinned out and th1 ''s,
ones left until they have '''l-'h''
their growth.
Nut trees are also worthy jh" A..
tention of all farmers M III u'-4o
cases they will be found pT"fia''
the grower and easy to get 7ttfl.-
Black walnut, chestnut, h'.r,.S,
and butternut trees are propaE- -
gathering the nuts in the laI+
they become dry and mixing them rtly
a layer of dirt, of a depth SO ina rrI
will not freeze, and planting III 7F."
in nicely prepared ground as G'.
the diameter of the nut, either .1a
they are to grow or in a 70"
garden-in the latter case they S'
be taken up the first W1n''-
buried beyond the power OF N"
If one-half of the tap-r""-S
pruned before setting the young 100
the lateral roots will put forth '"-
vigorous growth and the re, .r,rv
more sure to make a good. A''-'
growth.
1t is to be hoped h a tree IN
kind will receive more att"hc. ..e-.
the future than they have III not
as there are few farms that .-.-
have fence rows or waste ~. y
could be made useful by Il@-
some variety Of nut-bearIn2
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-10-04
WHY LATIN AND GREEK
SHOULD BE STUDIED
Six are offered by the Dean
of the Elon College Faculty Why
These Time-HOnored Studies should
Be Kept in the Curriculum.
nv w VIa~-nr

These Time-HOnored Studies Should
Be Kept in the Curriculum.
(By w. A. Harper.)
Inasmuch as the educational edition
Of The News and Observer carried an
article by Prof. Hobgood setting forth
the notion that our Friend Latin"
should be relegated to a back seat ed
additionally and leave space in the
school curriculum for more practical
81 bjects and as in much as since then
there has been considerable discus
sion Of the value Of Latin and it's COM
panion study, Greek. as mind-develop-
ers and character-trainers, it has been
thought we'll to set forth in small
compass the six strongest reasons
urged by the friends of the old cul-
ture for keeping these time-honored
subjects in the curriculum of study
pursued by every pupil who reache.
the High School grade. The word
.'classics' is used as synonymous with
Latin and Greek in his article and ..
a shorthand expression for thew
both.
Why, then, should the Classics
Latin and Greek-1he one cer+,in,.
the two preferablv-be ret.;nos Lilly
part Of our educational system Is d
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-10-04

It is estimated that there q. All
1000, 600 goats in this count ..es
are practically free from tul.- .,ats
Thousands OF them are M ,-r-
and are used regularly for '''@
pose.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24
er.;, Of N. a...

In German scientific periodical G.
Jonescu gives the results of his studies
Of the brain Of the bee. As might be
expected from Its wonderful instincts.
this is found to be very complex. The
various divisions OF the brain are de
scribed In detail. but perhaps the most
interesting part is the comparison Of
the brains of queens. workers and
drones. The worker has a larger brain
than the queen. and us the difference
between queen and worker Il the re-
suit Of der during the grub stage II
appears that the food which develops
size Of body and fertility b not best
for the growth of brain. The ''royat
Jelly" as mental stimulus Il fall
ure. In the drone the brain is not
larger than 10 the worker. but the oIe
tie lobes are large. corresponding u
the large eyes.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24
CIVIC PRIDE AS
AN INCENTIVE.
CIT Factor N tho Deittineat
Of Towns
BeeM WITH THE HOME FIRST

otrens Community Interest In Public
improvements 10 eeen Aroused and
vaIus Of Property inersasss--He~
School Yards and Highways Can Be
Made Attractive. :.
Who hns not visited town or COM
munlty where everything is spick and
span. where residents keep their build
ings and yards clean and attractive.
where highways are well cared for.
schoolhouses md public buildings re-
ceIve the needed attention and where
the general atmosphere Is one OF In
spiration and real uplift? Did you
ever stop to think what real asset
that is for every property owner In
such community
Entirely aside from the pleasure and
satisfaction Of seeing and enjoying the
surroundings. the financial side is not
to be ignored. Suppose your property
for any one Of many reasons were to
60 on the market Would a prospec-
tive buyer rather come to the well
kept town where there is every EVIL
dence Of civic pride or would be Sc
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24
Saved at Deaths Door

The door Of death seemed ready to
open for Murray w. Myers of Transit
Bridge, N. Y, when his life was
wonderfully saved. II was in a
dreadful condition." he writes, my
skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken,
tongue coated, emaciated from losing
forty pounds In weight, and l WAS
growing weaker daily. Then virulent
liver trouble began pulling me down
In spite Of doctors. Then that match
less medicine, Electric Bitters, cured
me. regained thu forty pounds that
lost and am now we'll and strong -
For all stomach, liver and kidney
troubles they are supreme. soc, ut all
druggists.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24
leaving . Man ,..lp,....

THAT statement made me think"
said veteran newspaper man to the
Cincinnati Times-Star. .of the ceIe-
brnted row between President Cleve.
lands coiored man and Secretary
Hoke Smiths colored man. The two
we're exercising their masters horses
out on country road and got into a
dispute as to what 10 the best thing In
the world. Finally they made bet
Of dollar on It
"'Well. what Is de bes' thing in the
world? asked Cleveland's man.
"'Roas' possum' and sweet taters,
said Hoke Smiths n,oke.
'Whour says Cleveland's man.
dragging Mt the bride. He jumped to
the ground. seized Hoke Smiths mnn
BY the leg and dragged him to the
dust.
Take that says be. lamming him
on the neck. YOU miserable black ras-
cal! You amt leave me nuffin' to
guess at!'"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24
Didn't Wait the. Attack.

At Boulogne during royal reception
some years ago lumber OF English
Indies In their anxiety to see every
thing pressed with such force against
the soldiers who were keeping the
line that the soldiers were forced to
give way and generally were. as po-
iicemen say. "hindered In the execu-
ton Of their duty" The officer In
command. observing the stnte of af-
fairs. called out: Zone roll of the
drum: II they don't stand back kiss
them aIl.' After the first sound of
the drum the ladies took to flight.
''lf they had been French" said a
I'nrIsian journal. "they would have
remained to u woman"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24


Children often are highly logical.
though not quite 10 the adult manner.
They attain combinations by those pr0e-
esses Of pure reason which. being
quite unbiased b. the opinions Of
others. somstimes result In startling
truthA.
Almost every body. for instance. has
heard Of the little lad who. listening to
the questions OF 40 irreligions friend Of
the family NJ to what would happen
xupposing that one good Christinn
should pray for 40 east and another
for a west wind at sea. innocently ap-
swered that Of courss there'd b an
awful tempest. but not every one has
heard Of the equally pertinent and
Datvs solution recently offered BY a
thoughtful youngster for the ever per.
picking problem Vt Are prayers an.
swerpd?''
The child WAS talking With another.
who asked the vexed and puzxling
question. explaining at the same time
that he didn't believe that prayers
were answered. because be never got
anything be asked for.
-You DOM pray for the right things"
answered little MIR. Wiseman. "Of
course all prayers are answered. but
sometimes the answer IL Yes and
sometimes It's 'N0.'"-Chicago Record
Herald.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24
Notice!

Effective with the new time card
Of the Denver & Rio Grande, which
took effect Sunday, December 4th.
passenger train No. l will make all
stops between Glenwood Springs and
Grand junction upon flag. This will.
be appreciated, as it will enable thu
travelling public to reach its destina-
ton over an hour earlier than for
merly when obliged to walt for No. 8,
Very truly,
B. w. ROBBINS, Gen1 Ag't.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24
Paid For What He Got.

At twenty minutes to the genial
citizen. rcsplendent in fresh linen. sail-
ed into the telephone booth. 1t was n
bot day.
At fifteen minutes to the somewhat
less genial citizen in somewhat less
fresh linen finally managed to attract
the attention of the sweet voiced hello
girl. 1t was, you will recall, a hot day.
AT ten minutes to 0 grouchy citizen
In white linen got his party on the
wire. 1t was hot.
At Ave minutes to 0 the wreck In
question discovered that he Ind al Ell
tire stranger on the line. The day
grew warmer. 4a
At 0 o'clock the hello girl Informed
tho drivellng wreck that he must moi
use the telephone as plaything.
At little after there issued from
the booth dilapidated remnant who
drew from his pocket a dollar bill and
Arst squeezing from It the moisture i
had collected, laid 1t on the druggist,
counter.
whats this" inquired the hausht,
drug clerk. +
"one Turkish bath, a." said tn
wreck. ~ pay for what get"
oh. the Joys Of modern civilization!
Boston Traveller.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24

II went tor bath yesterday" said
an Auvergnat. II had been in the Wa
ter some time when suddenly per-
relved an enormous shark advancing
toward me with its jaws open. What
was to do. When he was n yard Oh
! Owed. took out my pocketknife and
Ripped up the monster"
What: Then you are in the habit
Of bathing with your clothes on" said
one OF the listeners.-Erom the French
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24

When your feet are wet and cold,
and your body chilled through and
through from exposure, take n big
dose of Cbamberlain's Cough Rene
dy, battle your feet In hot water be-
fore going to bed, ana you are almost
certain to ward of severe cold. For
sale by all dealers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24
A Dream and a Reality.

An freshman and a Scotchman once
went travelling through western prai-
rie. 1t happened that one afternoon
they shot single quail. which would
do for the breakfast Of one of them on
the following morning. Knowing that
the bird was not enough for two. they
agreed to have 1t eaten by the one who
should have the best dream during the
night.
When they woke early in the morn
ing the freshman said to the Scotch
man. ".An' phwat did you dr-ream,
sandy?"
"Well." answered the Scot. Il dream
ell that l saw beautiful basket de-
scend from heaven. and then got into
1t and was borne up to paradise"
AN dreamed" said the Irish
man. ''that ! saw you goin' up an
thought you wouldn't come back, an
30 got M and atc the quail"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24
The
Scrap Book
Mixed.

Mixed.
During q church convention In one
Of our large cities a lady well known
n one Of the prominent hostesses OF
the land was entertaining Mt her home
q number Of ministers. delegates to
tho convention. The second evening.
being very tired, she proposed having
two hours to herself while her guests
were attending the religious meeting
announced. One delegate. however. in
sisted on keeping her company. They
sat for time before the library Are.
the minister talking on in a gentle
stream. the lady growing more and
more sleepy. A cricket was singing
on the hearth. and presently 4 hymn
from the neighboring church reached
their ears. The clergyman. slowly
rocking. slowly fitting the tips Of his
fingers to one another, commented.
'.Hew sweet the songs Of Zion sound
on the evening air"
His hostess, almost asleep. WINS still
responsive. She fancied he was refer
ring to the cricket. "Yes," she replied.
"T'm told they do It with their hind
legs."-Harper's Weekly.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24

lsct a sloveniy kept one7 The most
desirable class Of people and more OF
them locate in the well kept towns.
This helps pay taxes and widens So
cial and educational horizons. The ad-
vantages are all and always In favor
Of . community that takes pride In its
improvements and appearance.
There II great need Of more interest
in rural Improvement by the individual
farmer. ~ well as the resident in n
town. This work can well begin at
home, and few hours well directed
in picking up about the place, getting
the machinery out Of the front yard
and picking up the debris about the
house will have stimulating effect
upon every member of the household,
not to mention the amount contributed
to the pleasure Of passers by.
With very little trouble and at q
moderate expense lawn can be well
kept and made attractive with shrubs
and flower beds. When mans own
dooryard L. clean he can join with 9TH
ers In the Improvement Of school
yards, cemeteries. highways. public
buildings, etc. Many school yards are
n sight to behold" and the teacher Is
not always to be blamed. Children
readily reflect the conditions they find
at home. aud II they are accustomed
to throw all sorts Of unsightiy objects
In the yard at home they will likely do
the same at school.
In many cases the school yards need
AnlI 81, linz
done. There may be lot of powders
to remove and few trees to be set
A ''bee" called for the purpose would
bring in men and women. young and
old. the men doing the heavy work
and the women providing coffee and
perhaps a lunch. Aside from the i'm
provement the occasion might provide
q genuine picnic and be thoroughly
enjoyable. The operations can be con-
tinued to the setting Of shade trees
along the highways. In most rural
cemeteries little time could be well
spent In making them more attractive.
The highways are of all Importance.
OF course. the roads themselves will
be kept in passable condition. rocks re-
moved and the roadbed improved with
gravel or macadam as circumstances
permit. But do not stop there. The
Improvement should extend to the lin.
it, of the highway. Brush. unsightly
stumps. stones, wild growth. ETC..
which do not actually fit into the land
scape should receive attention. II there
il a strong community interest In rural
Improvement the town officials win see
to 1t that things are cleaned up.
This ID where public interest In pub
lie improvements applies. Citizens. In
dividunlly and collectively. should take
more interest In the appearance of the
town and Its progress. Working along
these general lines, not to mention
many minor ones. a community will
soon establish for itself fne reputa-
ton which will travel far-in these days
Of improved means of transportation.
In this general connection never miss
speaking good word for your Sec
tion. II you cannot talk enthusiastic.
ally Of your home town keep still and
let some one else. who can, do the
talking. When prospective resident
Of desirable type visits n community
lock up your hammer" and throw the
keys In the well. In other words.
speak Of the pleasant things rather
than the unpleasant.- Agrf
euIturist.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24
Psrpls.ino.

Territorial this nrst experience as
sentry going over his instructionsp-lf
any one comes along ! say: Halt!
Who goes there7" Then he says.
Friend" and say. Pass. friend;
sll's we'll" But some silly ASST say
Enemy. and then shan't know
what to do. Rotten job. l call It,
Punch,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24

An Irish school inspector was exam
lining class In geography. He had
propounded question regarding longi-
tude and received correct answer
from the lad undergoing the ordeal.
"And now" he said. what is lati-
tude?" tN
After brief silence n bright young
ster. with merry twinkle In his eye.
said:
please. sir. we have no latitude In
Ireland. Father says the British gov
eminent won't allow us any"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24

Notice to Coal Burners

F. W. Fairfield has purchased an
interest In the old Pollard coal mine
and Is prepared to supply customers
with this fine grade of coal. AIlcoal
from the Pollard mine must be paid
for cash on delivery.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24

EollIugstone Noinoss- Wot does ''su.
psrfiuous" mean? Tatterdon Toru-A
bath robe an cake OF soap.-Phils
dslphia Record.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24
For Sale or Trade

my stock Of undertaking goods, at a
bargain. H. f. HOLLOWAY.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24
Hs Knew.

Look here said one Of the jury
men after they had retired. ''if un-
derstand Alright. the plaintiff doesn't
ask damages for blightcd affections or
anything Of that sort. but only wants
to get back what he's spent on pres
epts, pleasure trips. ETC."
THAT Is So" agreed the foreman.
"well then. vote we don't give him
a penny" said the other hastily. IF
ull the fun he had with that girl didn't
cover the amount he expended 1t must
be lbs own fault. Gentlemen. court
I'd that girl once myself."-Housekeep-
Il.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24

Queer, but the man who doesn't need
credit IL the one who can most easily
ect it--portland ExpresH
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24

NJ. Barbour, the eminent French
lawyer. was well known as m after
dinner speaker and had wonderful
fund of good law court stories. Fer
haps the hest of them is the CONVEX
sation which NJ. Barbour declared that
he overheard in the lobby outside the
divorce court one afternoon.
"Well. how did you get ont"
"Spiendidly. got my divorce and
care of the child. The Judge was on
my side. you know"
"A friend Of yoursY'
"Weli. not friend exactly. He used
to be my wife's first husband"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24

Percy Rigby is home from Boulder
for the holidays.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24

w. A. Tillotson was in from Rifle
during the early part Of the week
buying horses for his ranch.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24

Photographs OF all kinds, at L. A.
Cures; the Stone House, Seventh
and Water streets.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24

Distinction. II No Difference.
"why do you want to marry my
daughter:'
I'm no object Of charity: { wouldn't
accept your money In any olher way
New York Fress.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24

Unlimited money to loan on farm
security. Low interest. For partic-
uiars apply to F. r. Sheridan. (tf)
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24

Or. Taylor, dentist. Meeker.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-12-24
Revenge.

Revenge Is . naked sword.
1t has neither hiit nor guard.
wouldst thou WELD this brand Of the LORD
Is thy grasp then hrm and hard?
But the closer thy clutch Of the blade.
The dcadiler blow thou wouldst deal.
Deeper wound In thy hand 10 made
II Is thy blood redcens the steel.
And when thou hast dealt the blow.
When the blade from thy hand has
flown,
Instead Of the heart Of the foe.
Thou mast hnd Il sheathed In thine
Charles Henry Webb.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-08-04

Persons who at middle age should
feel the full strength and energy of
youth are often rheumatic, nervous,
irritable and inclined to worry too
much. There are spells of utter wear
mess, life is made miserable by
constant lameness and dull backache
and sleep is disturbed with pain
and distressing urinary disorders.
You have tried to shake this off
and wonder why you cant. Probably
you have missed the hidden cause -
SICK kidneys. Prompt treatment with
Doan's Kidney Pills would right
things quickly.
An active life weakens the kidneys
and something must be done to stim-
l9ate the little filters of the blood
to keep them working as they should.
Every day of your life the blood
gathers up a dangerous amount of
uric poison, and If the kidneys do
not pass it all off with the urine,
there is bound to be serious trouble.
Uric acid weights the blood. clogs the
circulation, weakens the heart, dulls
the brain irritates the nerves and
forms little jagged crystals in the
muscles and joints that cause acute
pain when these parts are moved.
These pains you know as sciatica
rheumatism, lumbago, gout or neural