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The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29
Killing WcrdS.

A great deal is heard about chem. cal weed destroyers and improved methods for eradicating weeds. Some of the improved methods are worthy be the means of destroying many of the weeds. Many of them. however, are not practical and should never be considered by the farmer.
 Professor Beal of the Michigan sta tion comes forward with an entirely new means of destroying weeds which. if followed, is certainly the most prac- tical of all other methods, except the hoe The professor says that where soils are reasonably rich as result of the growth of legume. there are few weeds. Lands which have been in al falfa or clover for a number of years have few weeds. For all weedy lands the professor suggests that the farm CTS seed the land down for either al faIfa or clover and to make sure that the seeding is sufficient to cover the ground. Keep the ground in legume for a number of years and the weeds will nearly all be destroyed This sounds much more sensible than chem ical destroyers.
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29
Holly as n Medicine.

There has been record" kept of holly berries, and some kind-hearted people were needlessly distressed to think that the birds would be de prived of their winter food through the berried boughs being used for decorations, says an English paper. Few birds, except the missel thrush when sharp set, ever touch these Der ries. which are violently emetic" and remain on the bushes for months. Our incorporate ancestors used to swal- low holly berries after Christmas to cure the effects of their Gargantuan festivities. Years ago some French physician pronounced decoction of holly leaves or an extract from the bark. called ''ilicine," to be superior to quinine as tonic. Owing to con- mercial and other difficulties the boom died away. and 'ilicine" no longer ap. pears in the "Materia Medica."
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29

--- would. It would ruin Henry Sim- mons. He owned most of the stock all he had was in the bank, so they said. It would ruin his reputation, too.
 Billy moved uneasily in his chair.
 T reckon fellow might really think he was right when he was wrong," he remarked.
 Mrs. HouclI agreed very readily that he might-too readily, if Billy had mo- ticed. He got up and took from the shelf the little round-faced alarm clock.
 What are you going to do?"
 Wind it." He set the hand at three.
 About midnight he got up and looked at the clock. He went back to bed for half an hour, although he did not go to sleep, then got up and be- gan to dress.
 Billy Houck. what in the world is the matter with you?" asked his wife. What are you going to do?"
 Just going over to Sarvis Point" he answered, casually. T thought I'd get an early start. You go to sleep; I'll get my breakfast over there"
 
 to the bank the next morning the cashier saw he had spent a sleepless night. The cashier had not slept much himself. Simmons was president of the bank, it's chief stockholder, and transacted most of it's important busi- ness in person.
 He had founded the bank four years before, and it had prospered far bet ter than he had even hoped. He had put every cent he could raise into it, and from the profits he had built and paid for a house.
 Simmons was still a young man. hardly past thirty. and he and his wife were very proud of the new house the first they had ever owned. l. had been finished only a month. It was the neatest house in town. stood on a little eminence only two blocks up the street from the bank, and was in plain view from the side window of the banking office. Many times a day, as the young man went about his work, he glanced out of that window.
 Simmons and his cashier had made every preparation possible for the run. It still lacked five minutes of nine. Several times one and then the other had stepped out of the back door to observe the signs. There was no line at the front door-the panic had not reached that stage yet But there was an unusual number of men in town, some sitting on store platforms, some
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29

crosspieces, b, are of 4x4 oak, placed about it. apart Firm braces, c, Of 2x6 scantling, will strengthen the frame The uprights, d, are 14 or IS it. long, as desired. of 4X4 oak. The braces, e, may be 2x4. For the weight, f, wooden block may be used. which is either square or round. It should be about IS inches in diameter and 2h it. long, of solid oak or hickory. Some wood that will not split readily is best. Grooves should be made in the side of the weight to take in the full width of the uprights. It is a good plan to bore an inch hole through the rear end of each runner. through which a peg may be driven to hold the de vice in position while the post is be- ing driven.
 The working of this device is simple. The weight is drawn up by horses hitched to the end of a rope. and when it arrives at the top of the uprights it is released by the hook. 2, striking the block, l. unlocking it from the ring. 3, which is attached to the driver block. Four or five blows will usually drive a pointed post to the required depth. Two men and team will drive One-half to three-quarters of a mile of posts in a day. The cost of such an implement is about s. and will pay for itself in a short time.
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29
SuuII Farms.

The farm unit is gradually becom- ing smaller with the advance in the price of land. A well known real es- tate agent in a certain locality told us recently that he had ten times as many calls for 40 acres as for 160 acre farms. The small farm is the best farm, all things considered, and peo- pie are gradually coming to realize it and to lock for small farms when pur- chasing. The farmer of to-day is be- ginning to learn that it is better to tramp over less ground and grow more to the acre. The taxes and fences on a large farm sometimes amount to more than the crops. There is great economy in all lines in the cultivation and management of a small farm When the farmer knows that he has but a few acres to plant to corn, or any other crop he will use better seed fertilize more heavily and cultivate better. If he grows seventy to eighty bushels to the acre, say on ten acres, he is much better off than the larger farmer who cultivates twice as much and gets only thirty to forty bushels of corn to the acre.-Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean.
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29
EMPRESS EUGEN1E's MEMOIRS.
Has Not Written "Reminiscences and
 Will Not Now or Later.

Has Not Written ReminiSccn ces and will Not Now or Later.
 In view of the persistent reports in circulation concerning the alleged memoirs of Empress Eugenie, for the publication of which it is said nego- tiations are going on in Europe and America, the Herald correspondent asked -Signor Franceschini Pietri, sec retary of the empress, what founda- tion there was for such rumors, a Paris dispatch to the New York Her ald says.
 "Ncne whatever" declared Sigaor Pietri, emphatically.
 The empress has not written any memoirs and has no intention of writ ing any I am well aware of the re- ports you mention. but they are abso- lutely false. A well-known publish ing firm in New York has been credit ed with the intention of issuing, on the death of the empress. work pur- porting to be her memoirs. I wrote 10 the firm in question in October in- timating that any book of memoirs at tributed to the empress could be noth- ing but rank forgery. To the letter I received no answer.
 "A British publisher is also said tL possess a manuscript of alleged mem oirs of the empress, ready for publi- cation at the proper time. Letters are constantly reaching me from all parts of Europe inquiring about trans latiou riphtS and 0thar details ahout such a work. which according to Tu- nor, is to be published simultaneously in London, Berlin, Paris, Madrid and New York.
 Once for all let me amputate the wings of this vigorous cauard. I re- peat, that the empress has not writ ten and never will write her memoirs. Any such work. if ever published, can, therefore, be only blatant forgery"
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29
CACTUS IN MICHIGAN.
Supposed to Have Been Taken There
 by Migrating Zunis.

In the northern part of Muskegon county, Michigan, in the township of Blue Lake, is an extraordinary vege- table growth whose origin is puzzle to scientists and has been the basis of many stories and legends that are fa- miliar to every one in that region. This strange phenomenon, writer in Harper's Weekly says, is a large patch of cactus, of the prickly-pear variety, and covers an area of several acres. The plant is native of a warm eli mate and grows naturally in the southwestern part of the United States. making it's presence in northern Mich igan all the more remarkable.
 The cactus patch is not of recent origin, but probably has been there for several centuries, according to the Indian legends. Some forty years ago a member of the Agricultural Depart ment, while driving through Muskegon county, came across the strange prick ly-pear growth. After a thorough ex- animation he stated that undoubtedly the plant was a native of Arizona and had been introduced into the north by Indians in their migrationS. This SUD- position has been borne out by the tales which the Indians living in the Blue Lake region were accustomed to tell the early settlers.
 In a general way these stories all recorded the wanderings of band of zuni Indians who were driven from their home in Arizona by another tribe, and were forced to settle in what is now the state of Michigan. The year 14OO is approximately the date of this migration. These h. dians, it is said, brought with them some of the cactus plants which were so plentiful in the southern deserts, and, although the Michigan climate was very different from that in Ari- zona, this strange form of vegetation flourished. In proof of this story the Michigan Indians would make palata- ble dishes from the tender shoots of the cactus, according to recipes handed down from their ancestors.
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29
The Art of OverIool<inx.

Nobody can live in the world ana not admit that the words Nothing for nothing contain a sad amount of truth. He is of course a fool who does not count the cost so far as the future is concerned; but scarcely less fool is he who does not overlook past costs. If we have any good or d. lightful thing in this life, at all haz- ards let us not taint our enjoyment by considering what we gave for it. Was it more than we could affor1? Never mind; we have afforded it, we have made our purchase. Let us take off the ticket with the price and burn the receipt. There are items in life's ledger which must be overlooked un- less we would spend all our days in balancing closed accounts.
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29
AFTER ALL.
After death. what?-cesare Lombroso

After death, what?-Cesare Lombroso. After youp and have ceased to care The April winds will blow across the
 hill. The rose will spread its fragrance on
 the air. The swallows twitter round the
 chimney still; The brook will wind its leisure way
 along And right will still be right and wrong
 be wrong. After you and have ceased to fret Because our planning sometimes
 comes to naught The foolish still will foolishly regret When home the spite they vented
 has been brought; They will be needed most who give
 delight And wrong will still be wrong and
 right be right. After you and have ceased to toll It may be that we shall with joy ar
 rive Where none shall be undone and none
 despoil, Where no one for another's gain
 shall strive But here the wise men still shall be
 the strong; And right win still be right and wrong
 be wrong. -S- F. Riser, in Chicago Record Her aid.
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29

tlgntiy, and his hand ana eye were steady as he counted out coin and currency to frightened depositors.
 Twenty minutes past eleven, and only two thousand dollars left The sum would not last until noon. line had formed now. reaching from the paying window through the door and down the steps outside.
 Billy Houck came to the door, walk ing leisurely, large old leather valise in his hand. They let him pass, for they knew he had no money there to draw out, and they craned their necks ! along the line to see what he was go- ing to do.
 Excuse me, fellows" he said to those nearest the window, won't you let me have a turn for a few min utes, so can get rid of this money? I'm sort of tired carrying it round, and it's nearly dinner time"
 They gave way, and Billy set the valise on the ledge, and began to lay out stacks of bills.
 T want to make a deposit"
 Simmons hand shook slightly as he reached for deposit slip.
 At sight of the bills-it was an en- couraging-lool1ing pile, looking larger than it really was, for most of them were five-dollar bills-the line wavered and broke up, the men scattering round the office. They still held their checks, but watched the transaction at the window wonderingly. The word had quickly passed out at the door and down the street that Billy Houck was making a deposit, and the deposit grew with the report.
 Four thousand?" Simmons looked up from his pad when the stack of bills was counted. For an instant his eyes looked straight into Billy's, and said things that made lump rise in lis throat.
 All right" And there was much more in Billy's tone than any guessed but Simmons. Good weather for corn gathering. isn't it?"
 "All right, fellows" said Billy. as he moved away. Much obliged for the turn"
 But not one approached the win dow.
 Hello. doc!" said Billy, noticing Graham. the horse doctor, who had been in line with a check for his bal ance of sixteen dollars and thirty cents. How is your confidence work ing?, Little spavined, isn't it?
 And here's Latimer, tool" He suuintcd his left eye at the dentist Reckon you are getting your money out to build an electric line-to Sarvis Point?"
 Billy fingered few minutes. eying the crowd one after another quiz zically. not one of whom approached the paying. teller. Those nearest the door began to drop out When the hands of the clock reached ten min utes of twelve only two men besides Billy remained in the outer office. One of these approached the window q reckon I won't need this money, after all. Mir. Simmons" And he redepos- ited five hundred. The other man put back his two hundred.
 Simmons stepped to the side window. threw up the sash, and as he put his handkerchief to his face, gave it quick little f1utter.
 Billy Houck. who was passing down the front steps, glanced up the street in time to see little woman on the front porch of the new house wave her hand ultantly.-Youth's Companion.
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29
SQUEEZED ORGANS THE MOST
 FREQUENT CAUSE OF DISEASE

The vital organs heart, lungs, stom7 ach, intestines-all do their work by means of vigorous motion, writes a physician. The heart expands and con tracts about seventy-five times a min ute. The lungs go through the same operation from twelve to sixteen times 8 minute. The churning motion of the stomach and the worm-like action of
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29
DairyinE and Price oq Land.

Dairying in Holland is the principal occupation. The land is worth from $500 to $1,000 an acre. yet the people pay their rents or interest on the in vestment by producing butter and cheese, which they place on the Euro pean market in successful competition with that produced in America on land of less than one-ffth the value. The secret is-efhcient COWS. excellent care. cooperation and superiority of butter and cheese.
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29
to got a minutes peace from mIts.

to get a minutes peace from mites and other pests is not the right kind of exercise" The truth is obvious.
 Give the fowls plenty of encourage ment to scratch for their grain feed by keeping a portion of each pen deep ly bedded with leaves or straw. There is nothing like it for promoting thrift and contentment among a flock of fowls in the winter. and it is also a great aid toward getting fertile. hatch able eggs
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29

with a canthook can do as much or even more than two without it. The handle should be about , feet long and the iron hook about 12 inches. Or if very large logs are to be used. 15 inches. The hook should work loosely on a bolt through the handle and the business end" be slightly curved in. ward and always kept sharp.
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29
Swing for Loading Fodder.

There are large number of contri- Vances made for loading shock fodder onto a wagon, some better than others. The illustration herewith shown is one that is in use in some localities where a good deal of fodder is cut up. The rear ladcer is substituted with stout post, well anchored to the rack, on top of which is a pole so adjusted as to be able to reach out to one side for the fodder and the other with proper
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29

the intestines are very vigorous and continue for five or six hours after each meal Napoleon, Phillips Brooks, Roosevelt, Jim Jeffries. Gladstone-all men of power-whatever their line of activity-have expanded bodies If you would be a wholesome and sig nificant figure in life lift up and ex- pand your body so that your vital or gans shall have room to do their work.
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29
Above Her Business.

The tall man came into her little blue kitchen and looked over the shelves which were just beneath the level of his head, but above hers. He ran his finger over one shelf, then showed it to her. It was pretty black.
 You are nice housekeeper," he said.
 This kitchen wasn't made for tall people," she explained falteringly. Tt was made for little ones"
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29

leverage. A rope or a chain attached to the short end of pole is thrown around the shock about half way up, and a fork handle thrust through above it so it will stay there and the whole shock Is lifted on the rack Farm and Home.
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29

picture from Farm W orld, for the purpose of moving heavy logs. It will save a tremendous amount of heavy lifting and one man
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29
Let Her Scratch.

The importance of exercise for poul- try might well be placed subordinate only to good housing and feeding. But a writer in an agricultural monthly pertinently remarks that scratching
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29
A Post Driver.

A homemade arrangement for driv- Ing piles or posts is shown in the sketch. I consider a post driver one of the most useful implements that l have on the farm, writes J. L. Ma comber in Farm and Home. This de- vice is of very simple construction, and aside from the few pieces of iron, pull leys and the rope, any farmer can make it at home
 The runners, a, are g it. long. made of good solid oak 6x4 in. thick. The
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29

Some women make a bid for no toriety by wearing fussy clothes and saying things that sound more surprIs- ing than sensible
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29
( 0W / IA6 LE

The accompanying plan convenient stable and Rolling swing doors be substituted desired Corrugated iron 
  
 
  of will be Would
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29

And occasionally a man who recog nizes his duty at distance dodges up an alley to avoid meeting it.
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29

Talk to any man five minutes, and he will tell you how much better busi- ness was last year
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-29
I.bor-sav:nE LoE-noIIer.

On every farm where there is tim Der of large size there ought to be can:hoot. an implement shown in the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-11

continue next season with the same
cities it contained last year. He came
TO Richmond at the meeting held ear
Her in the year %ith the presidential
bee in his bonnet. Re won. There
was nothing questionable about the
way he won. He simply knew what he
and the men with him wanted. These
men stated what they wanted and were
not unfair in their statement. What
Williams and Mclaughlin and Snead
wanted was not what Consolvo wanted.
Consolvo wanted things, too. but he
failed to line up his ducks in proper
shape, so he was licked-licked gooo
and plenty-and in a spirit Of madness
went off with one or two others and
tried to throw a scare into the ranks
of the regulars by forming a paper
Peninsula League.
Some Norfolk History.
ALI of the above is history. Yor
know it. and 1t is simply retold to a<ad
up TO what is to follow. Some time age
Williams went to Norfolk to look into
| the status of affairs In that section
AT that time the Portsmouth Baseball
Association had not been formed He
| did not go to see Consolvo, Omohun-
dro, Hecht. Margolias and others who
had been holders of stock in the ole
Norfolk baseball club. because, as
suppose, he felt that Consolvo was the
spokesman for those interests, and Con
solvo had already spoken right out II
| meeting and had declared that he want
| ed no more OF the previous medicine.
1 So Williams went to work to sc,
other people in an attempt to get then
Interested in Norfolk franchise i,
the Virginia League. a very wise move
many of us will say. Williams kept t,
himself the result of his trip. Pre-
sumably it was not successful. Shortl.
afterwards Consolvo and those asso
ciated with him applied for a receive
| for the Norfolk club. The receiver wa
named and a sale of the franchise de
creed by order of the court. Consolv
or his representative was present at TIL
sale, and the franchise was purchase
| for nominal sum. though no none,
changed hands, because Consolyo an
his associates had claims against tn