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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22
A CORN BREEDING PLOT.

It would be well IL every farmer who
is seriously engaged in the growing Of
corn had a few acres of the best soil
on the place as a corn breeding plot
On such plot could be raised the
seed needed for the general crop, while
valuable tests in determining the pro-
lductivity of various types of corn
could be carried on and would not
only give a new interest to the farm
operations. but would have a direct
bearing on the financial consideration.
The field set apart for this purpose
should be by itself and separated from
THE main field of corn by twenty or
thirty rods, which would reduce to a
minimum pollination of the breeding
plot from the main field. If it is de-
sirable to produce seed of especial
:vigOr by cross. rather than self fertil-
.iZation Of the stalks in the breeding
plot. this may be done by detasseling
ALTERNATE rows and selecting the seed
for the ensuing year from those stalks
from which the blossoms (stamens)
have been removed. Another instruc-
4 tive experiment is planting a given
number of hills with kernels from
several desirable types of ears, the
seed from each ear being in row by
itself When the corn from such ear
rows is measured at harvest time Il
coed idea is 0btainaDle of the vig0r
and productivity-aEd this means real
ralue-of given types as well as va
irieties Of corn.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22
Equity and Farmers Union.

A joint convention Of the Farmers
Union and the American Society of
Equity Is to be held in st. Louis, be-
ginning May and continuing till May
Is. The Farmers Union has extended
the invitation which has been accept
ed by the directors of the Equity So
ciety. 1t is hoped to make the con-
ventiOn one of the largest gatherings
of the kind ever held anywhere I'm the
United States, and farmers from all
parts of the country will be invited to
attend, including those who are not
members of either association.
In numerical strength these two
bodies represent the principal farmers
organizations now in existence. The
membership of the Society of Equity
Is mainly in the North while that of
the Farmers Union is largely in the
South. Both are working along prac-
tically the same lines, the chief end
being an effective cooperation among
the farm. The advisability and the
possibility of amalgamation will be
considered at the St. Louis meeting.
If a merger should not be effected, it is
likely that efforts will be made to
ICdCu d dSICCluCAL 1OI GA
tending the power of the respective
bodies.
In the event of consolidation, the
resultant organization would be we'll
nigh nationwide. Should there be
obstacles to a combination of forces
an amicable division of territory prob
ably would be the advantage of both
bodies. The Society of Equity has
had State organization in Kentucky
for number of years, with large
membership. The Farmers Union il
of more recent establishment i'm the
State, but has made material progress
in some localities.
The pooling idea appears to have
come to stay. In one form or anoth-
er, 1t IL in practice i'm various parts Of
the United States. AS an economical
method of handling the products of
farm, orchard, garden and vineyard,
and as a means of procuring the best
returns, it appeals strongly to pro-
ducers. The joint meeting Of two
large organizations devoted to the
pooling plan will be of interest as in
dicating the progress that has been
made, or is likely to be made, toward
the elimination OF the middle man"
that ancient enemy of farmers, both
organized and independent.-From
Courier Journal
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22
Demonstration WOOdlOt Forests.

In order to promote by object les
sons the practice of forestry through
out the State, the Board of Forestry
makes an offer to woOdlot owners
that should meet with general ap-
prevail. Under the plan proposed any
one interested may apply to the State
Forester, Baltimore, Maryland, for an
examination of his woodlot with view
of making it one of the model demon
stration forests. The State Forester
will then examine it and IL found suit
able for the purpose, plan of man.
agement will be submitted to the own
CT for his acceptance or rejection
There il no expense to the landowner
on account Of the examination. If the
plan is mutually satisfactory, work
begins. The general scheme is indi-
Gated by the following extract from a
circular that has just been issued X:
'Since the object of this work Is to
demonstrate practical forestry in all of
its phases, the aim will be to treat
each woodlot in the most approved
manner to secure it, greatest pro-
,ductiveness, thereby meeting the needs
of the owner and showing his neigh
bors, who may be similarly situated,
"AOI LiCJ O0A w LII ~
general plan will be for the forester
TO outline the work In detail and to
organize and superintend it, when pos
sible. Where Trimmings and improve
ment cuttings are to be made he will
mark the trees to be cut; where fire
lines are to BE- constructed ne will lay
them out; where planting j. to be I'M
dertaken he will locate the acres to
be planted ard recommend the species
of trees to be used and show how the
plPnting i to be done and 80 with all
parts of the work tl>al may BE- agreed
upon. The owner will be required to
furnish ell the labor that may be
needed and he will have full control
Of the disposal of the products from
the WOOdlOt, and receive all revenues
derived therefrom. In consideration
of the advice and assistance given and
in order that the woodlot may serve
its full purpose as demonstration
forest, the owner shall agree TO carry
out in good faith the plans agreed up
on and to permit the State Forester
to give public demonstrations Of prac-
teal forest operations, while the i'm
provement work il In progress and to
publish such results OF the work from
time to time as he may think proper. Y
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22
WHY JAP BABIES ARE HEALTHY
They Escape the Ordeal of Wearing
Uncomfortable Clothing.

Americans wonder at the amiable
temper of our Japanese babies; the
real marvel is the measure of good
nature which the American baby man
ages to retain after all he is called
upon to go through in dressing. How
on earth can the most perfect of
saints, let alone baby, be expected
to retain his Christian virtues His
legs and neck are twisted into all
sorts of double knots three or four
times a day, that they may be squeezed
through a tight-fitting shirt. Our
baby clothes are certainly simpler.
Incidentally: they are wide-minded and
wide-sleeved enough to let a baby
grow in them without its putting up
a ring fight.
Baby dresses are cut, along general
lines, the same as the kimono of the
grown-ups. Only for the babies the
sleeves and skirts are longer and wide
in proportion, so that they will cover
the bare feet; besides protecting the
bare hands, the long sleeves save faces
from heartless scratchings.
After the firt bath the nurse takes
out an undergarment, fits it into the
inner side of the outer garment, and
then lays the dresses, thus fitted, up
on the soft-padded mat floor and simp-
~ and naturally puts the baby into the
open folds. No screams. What ex-
cuse can the baby have to yell ?
Simply a matter Of dress-nothing
more. But see what q difference IL
makac ~ life To the American
mother the century-oId hysterical fit
of screaming so terrifying to her; to
the Japanese mother perhaps, the
sweetest melody On earth-the mellow
cooling OF content.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22

ids, MINI.
Brookville, Ohio.-"I was irregular
and extremely nervous. A neighbor
recommended Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound to me and have
become regular and my nerves are
much better. Mrs. r. KINNIsON,
Brookville, Ohio.
Lydia T.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotic or harm
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
of female diseases we know of, and
thousands Of voluntary testimonials
are on file in the Pinkham laboratory
at Lynn, Mass, from women who have
been cured from almost every form of
female complaints, Inflammation, ul-
ceration, displacements,f ibroid tumorS,
Irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
indigestion and nervous prostration.
Every suffering woman owes it to her
self to give Lydia 4. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound trial.
If you want special advice write
Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, for it.
1t is free and always helpful.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22
SETTING FRUIT TREES.

Since trees in crooked rows are I'M
slightly and make trouble in blowing
and cultivation of. any crop put in
rows it is just rs well to set them
straight. While there il more than
one way of doing this, there is no bet
ter method than the running Of three
rows of sighting stakes both ways
across the area to be set. Of course
If the tract Is very large or the sur
face quite rolling more rows of stakes
should be set. 1t is we'll to begin at
one side. measuring off the distances
for the stakes and at the same time
sighting them, 50 that they will set
true and straight. A row should then
be run in the same way on one of the
other sides at right angles to the one
already set. Two rows should then be
set near the middle Of the tract paral-
lei to the rows already set, and, lastly.
two other rows should be TIE through
ON the two edges Of the deld not al
ready staked. These last rows may
be quickly set by sighting those al
ready in From this point on no meas
uring stick is needed, it being possible
to quickly determine the location Of
all the rest of the trees to be set by
sighting from the rows Of stakes al
ready placed. While the work Of
planting is expedited If two work to-
gether, one person can sight both ways
alone and do very good work. Anoth-
er aid in setting the trees true Is
board about four inches wide and four
feet long. in. the middle of both ends
OF which notches have been cut about
an inch square and a third cut I'm one
edge at the middle and extending half
an inch beyond the exact center Of the
board, so as to make an opening about
an inch square at the center. A long
straight stake should be used for the
center-the one which will mark the
location of the tree-while two pegs
considerably shorter should be used
for the ends.
When the tree stake has been prop
erly set the board described should be
slipped on to it so that the stake will
be at the middle. The end pegs should
then be put i'm the notches referred to,
when the middle stake may be pulled
and the board removed while the dig
ging of the hole is in progress. When
the hole is ready the frame should be
adjusted over the end pegs and the
tree held in place in the notch ut the
center Of the board, where the long
peg was. This equipment will work
best If the three pegs used are rounded
somewhat and are made trife less
than an inch in diameter. SO that they
will not stick in the notchcs Of the
board. If this method is followed care
fully straight trees can be set so true
that Il rifle ball shot from the c-d row
would strike more than half Of the
trees.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22
ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that under the
new charter for Westminster, an cleo
ton will be held on
MONDAY, End DAY OF MAY, 1910,
between the hours Of 12 o'clock noon
and o'clock in the evening at the for
mer residence of the late Mrs. Mary
E. Grumbine, No. u E. Main Street,
for one person to serve as
MAYOR AND FIVE PERSONS
to serve as members Of the Common
Council of Westminster, Maryland.
The person elected Mayor, and of the
candidates for members of the Common
Council, the two receiving the highest
number of votes, will hold Office for the
next two years; the other three mem
bers of the Council elected will serve
only for the ensuing year.
JOHN B. SAYLOR, Mayor.
SIMON u. WEAVER, CLERK. ap Is st
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22

1t would be better for folks sto-l
achs as well as their pocketbooks If
they should reduce their meat ration
and substitute therefor as a breakfast
ration some of the excellent cereals
which are to be had at reasonable
prices. One of the results of this
change in diet would be much great.
er relish for the meat rations of thu
other meals of the day.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22

The untitled orchard or berry pn:t
means not only checking of T..
growth and a reducing of the u
ductive capacity of tree and bush, III:
1t also means an unmolested harLu
and place Of retreat for their man.
insect enemies.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22

While q cypress or cedar heL-y
about a place has its drawbacks. i
furnishes an ideal retreat for Mali
species Of interesting birds that f.
quent it continually, making IL
nests and rearing their young the.,i
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22

Light weight in seed grain usually
means a shriveled berry and low vi
tally. Herein lies the justification Of
the use of the tanning mill in the
cleaning OF all small grain intended
for seed
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22

The service which birds render I
man as insect destroyers can har1.
be measured. For this practical sel'
ice alone, if there were not othr
grounds, some pains may we'll be tn.
en- to see that nesting places are pr
vided or left for them about the prem
iSeS
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22

The scrub farmer viii do well to
conf1ne his attention to scrub stock
and not launch into the business Of
raising full bloods, which to do well
must have first class care.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22
AFTER
SUFFERING
FOR YEARS
Cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
Park Rapids, Mimi was sick fl

years while passing
through the Change
of Life and was
hardly able to be
around. After TAX
ing six bottles of
Lydia T.. Pinkham's
v e ge t liable Com
pound / gained 20
po DIS, am now
able to do my own
w ork and fe Ell
w IL" - Mrs. ED.
LA DoU, Park Rap
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22

=. B. Gocknauer, Fauquier Co., Va,
writes-T have used your "Souare.
Deal" Chick Starter with excellent re-.
suits. Have lost less Chicks since feed.
ing it than ever before.
PREVENTS DIARRHOEA,
Chas. $. Grason, Baltimore Co., MdI
writes-"1 have found by actual com.
parison that Bolgiano's "Square-DeaP'
Chick Starter has a great ADVANTAGE
over all prominent foods on the market,
it does not give the baby chicks diarrhoea$
BEST HE EVER PURCHASED.
Eli L. Griest, Cessna, Pa, writes
"Your ''Square-Deal" Scratch or Pou.
try Food il the best t have ever pur.
chased at any price. I have no trouble
to sell it, my customers like it."
SQUARE-DEAL
Chick Starter LIST five Weeks.
Chick-Food5 Weeks to 10 Weeksl
Scratch Food Makes hens lay.
DON'T BE FOOLED.
If your local merchant don't sell
"Square-Deal" Foods, drop us postal
we will tell you who does. Send us Sc
in stamps to pay the postage and men
ton the name of this paper, we will send
you package each of Pansy, Nastur.
tiums, Asters, Sweet Peas, Scarlet Sage,
also our Garden and Flower Seed and
Poultry Supply Catalogue.
j. BOLGIANO s. SON,
Seed Growers, Importers, Manufacturers.
Four Generations of Unhroken Success.
BALTIMORE. MD.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22
Admission including GrandStand, $l.OO

II ICENSE NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given to all per-
sons and bodies, corporate or polite,
whom it may concern. that they
MUST OBTAIN A LICENSE
or renew the same, on or before the
FIRST DAY OF MAY, 1910,
according to the provisions of Ordi-
nances Nos. 81, IS, Sc and 80 also in
GLIDING Ordinance No. Isl relating to
by the Mayor and Common Council Of
Westminster also Ordinance No. 165
relating to the sale of Liquors in the
City of Westminster, passed by the
Mayor and Common Council of said city,
April 9th, 1908. All licenses are to be
paid to the Clerk at his Office in the
Firemen's Building, Second Floor.
JOHN r. SAYLOR, Mayor.
SIMON P. WEAVER, Clerk. ap Is st
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22

The state of Minnesota has 10000
quarter sections Of land subject to
homestead entry. Much of this land
Is good for farming purposes, but be-
fore being filed Oh should be carefully
inspected when there j. no snow Oh
the ground. Information regarding
homestead lands over the country may
be secured by writing the department
of the interior, Washington.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22

While IL calf may have nothing but
skimmilk from birth and make Il :"
of it, it will never be the calf it might
have been haG it been started on new
milk and gradually changed to skim
milk ration REINFORCED by q handful
Of oilmeal at each feed and later by
oats and shelled corn. Scrimping the
feed Of the calf in order to sell i little
more cream or butter is not a good
plan for any animal which is being
raised for profit.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22

I'm France on roads which are rs
good as engineering skill can make
them a single horse will haul 500
pounds at a load as against 1.4OO
pounds per horse over the level dirt
roads In this country and 1000 pounds
over billy dirt roads. There would
seem to be abundant evidence in these
figures that it pays a country or com,
munity to have firm and level high
ways.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22

= woman Will work her fingers OF
and be cheerful ard light hearted
about 1t If she Is ROW and then made
to feel that the service she renders
Is appreciated. Spoken appreciation
costs the one who gives it nothing. To
fact, it enlarges his nature and, On the
other hand, is as rain 10 thirsty plants
to those on whom it is bestowed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22

Before the present years growth OF
the shade trees gets well started i
will ID "A good idea to inspect those
bordering the public highway and ~
prune the limbs hanging down over
walks and driveways. It is not cal
culated to induce kindly feelings I'D
the lady next door if she has the feath-
ers Oh her best hat knocked loose by
one of these overhanging limbs nor to
promote the religious instincts Of the
fellow who has his eve punched while
riding by Oh d load Of hay OF double
box wagon
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22
A NEW POTATO DISEASE.

a. if 1t were lot enough for the
murphy raiser to contend with scab
and bugs and blight ard commission
men, a new disease, the potato wart,
fungouS disease which causes IN
slightly warts ard i'm severe attacks
completely destroys the crop. has late
", attracted much interest. 1t was
discovered in Hungary number OF
years ago. is prevalent In many Sec
itions or England, has been carried 70
Newfoundland. and the chances are
that it will spread to Ireland and this
country unless the greatest precau-
tons are taken Once the fungus
glts into the soil 1t H. impossible 70
grow a crop Of potatoes for several
years. 1t is introduced from section
Ito section 10y using affected seed. end
Iit T. ln this respect that great caution
should BE- exercised.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22

Publishers Of magazines and the
reading public would view In better
spirit an increase In pound postage
rates the brunt of which would fall
on the individual subscribers) If con-
gressmen and other folks engaged in
the public service were not enjoying a
ranking privilege which makes 1t pos
sible for them to transport free of
charge anything from private CORE
spondence to poodle dogs, fireless cook
ers, pianos and automobiles.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22
LIME FOR SALE,

Always on hand fresh burnt Lime at
Goodwin" kilns for agricultural or
building purposes
at H. cents per busfeI cash,
or Ia :" I" So credit,
Apply to
THE GEO. w. ALBAUGH,
apr ID ST. r. =. & B. co.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-04-22

There seems to be an extraordinary
decentralization in the spud market,
due to last years unusually heavy
crop and holding of a large per
cent Of it close to the time when new
potatoes will b. on the market. Not
withstanding the slump in prices. no
good reason will exist for reducing the
acreage OF the tubers materially, as
enough will be led to do this to mate
rally raise the price for those who
stay In the business on the same scale
The new era., 1910-03-17
Excellent Garden compost.

The best fertilizer have ever tried
for garden crops is a compost made of
two parts stable manure, one part hen
manure and one part hardwood ashes.
I. usually place the compost heap as
near the spot to be fertilized as pos
sible. so that the work of distribution
can be done at odd times when other
work is not pressing. says writer in
Baltimore American. For cabbage in
our section no fertilizer equals this,
and root crops are equally as good
when the compost is well mixed with
the soil. The work of composing can
be commenced at any time, but the
more thoroughly 1t is mixed the soon.
er it will become ready to apply to
the spot where it is needed.
The new era., 1910-03-17
CHANGE THE VIBRATION
1t Makes for Health.

A man tried leaving off meat, pota-
toes, coffee, and ETC., and adopted a
breakfast of fruit, Grape-Nuts with
cream, some crisp toast and cup OF
Postum.
His health began to improve at once
for the reason that meat eater will
reach a place once in a while where
his system seems to become clogged
and the machinery doesn't work
smoothly.
A change of this kind puts aside food
OF low nutritive value and takes up
food and drink of the highest value,
already partly digested and capable
of being quickly changed into good.
rich blood and strong tissue.
A most valuable feature of Grape
Nuts is the natural phosphate Of pot
ash grown in the grains from which it
is made. This Is the element which
transforms albumen in the body into
the soft gray substance which fills
brain and nerve centers.
A few days use of Grape-Nuts will
give one degree Of nervous strength
well worth the trial.
Look in pkgs for the little book. "The
Road to Wellville." There's Reason"
Ever rend the above letters A new
oue appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
iaterest.
The new era., 1910-03-17
What He Was After.

George Washington Henry Clay Lin
coin Carter, one Of Georgia's younger
darkey citizens. was suddenly called
upon not long ago to explain his pres
ence at a. m. in the henhouse OF
white neighbor.
Stealing my chickens, are you, you
black rascal?" the owner demanded.
George w. H. c. l.. c. rolled his eyes
until they were all whites.
"Now. now, lookyeh. Mars. George"
he protested, dat amt no way ter ac'
an please don pint dat gun at me
dat er way. cunnel, sah." he hastily
added, holding up his battered hat as
a shield "Ah 'clar All warn't gwine
steal no chickens; no, sab! Abs wrf-
tin er dialec' story-an' Ah des' come
moseyen roun' hyah ter git local color
-yas, sab, dat's all All was after. Ah'
'clar to de Lawd hit was!"
The new era., 1910-03-17
HER ONE WISH.

The wandering peddler stopped at
the southern cabin and opened his
pack
NANNY. let me show you some
self-raising umbrellas" he began.
No use. man: no use." interrupted
the old colored woman. as she busted
herself about the pot OF clothes.
"Cyan't use nufiin lax dat"
How about self-raising window
shades?"
No good heah. kase deb aint no
windows wuth talkin' about"
"Self-raising buckheat?"
NO good to me-we eat conn pone.
But. mister!"
We'll. mammy?"
IF yo'll tell me how to tuhn desc
heah fohteen bad chillun into self-rais-
Ing pickaninnies AhIl be yo' frieno
ION life. dat Ah will. sah."