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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

When buying sprayer, get one
that throws mist spray, as no other
Will get the solution uniformly distrib-
uted over all parts Of the plant.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Corn grown to rid land of weeds
should be check rowed. On clean
land drilling is satisfactory.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

There are some excellent dry chick
feeds on the market at the present
time, ones that are both cheap and pos.
sess good feeding value.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

A fully ripe tomato taken from the
vine will weigh 20 per cent. more than
one pulled and ripened indoors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

If chickens are confined in the hen
house until late in the morning they
are sure to fly OF tho roost as soon
as 1t. Is light and scratch around In
the filth, thereby laying the founda-
ton for disease.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

A blanched ration. In poultry diet.
means a sufficient amount of car
bonaceous material in a mixture to
counterfeit any bad results that might
arise where an entirely heterogeneous
ration Is given and vice versa
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

=
man can freely talk
of her private III
ness to q woman ;
thus has been es-
tablished this con-
1dence between
Mrs. Pinkham and
the wo men of
America which has
never been broken.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

The white grub. or larva of the June
beetle. is found in sod land; hence the
best preventive Is not to plant straw
berries on freshly broken sod.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

CareIessness is the greatest cause
of failure In farming.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

No man or woman to whom the
chickens are mere machines to swaI-
low corn and shell out eggs can ever
hope to get best results.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

The best dairy COW is the one that
will convert the forage raised on the
farm into the greatest amount of but
ter fat-- -s--------zsa4~,t-az4-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Horses that are clipped dry OF fast
at night This is better than having
them stand around In a heavy wet
coat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Protein. starch. fat, sugar and nber
are the nutrients that make up foods.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

The chief value of alfalfa meal
over alfalfa is that It Is all fed up,
and thus saves the waste impossible
to prevent In woody or coarse alfalfa
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Farmers make more clear money
from a flock Of hens than from any
other livestock, but they are more
careless with them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

A rest just after foa1ing fs worth
more to the brood mare than just be
fore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

White pine is one of the most profit
able trees to raise, and can be planted
to advantage on cutover land or worn
out pastures.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Much may be done to increase the
value of woodlot by cutting out the
-unsound or unlikely trees which are
crowding more valuable ones.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

The Holstein COW has made such an
enviabIe record and Is such useful
animal. and is filing her place so well.
that it will behoove all other dairy
breeds to change the old order that
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Brush the mud on the cows udder
and flank, then wipe on with damp
cloth. You can't strain mud out of
milk. Keep it out
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Every step taken to make the sur
roundfngs of the homestead more at
tractive is one step further toward
keeping the boy or girl at home. In
stead of wandering to the city, and
toward the. attainment of rural i'm
provement. Ifthis step be both orna-
mental and useful, it is the more
worthy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Groom the horses in the morning
and rub down at night; battle the
shoulders with cold water both morn
ing and evening; the horse collar
should be scraped clean before putting
on In the morning.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

For black loans. clay and limestone
lands, the sod should be deeply
plowed in the fall or early part of
winter to the depth of six to eight
inches.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Watch sweet clover 1t begins to
look as II 1t had very valuable place
among our farm crops
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Government whitewash win pre-
serve the wood of old buildings more
cheaply than paint.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

a teaspoonful of coal tar to peck
of corn. moistened with little wa
ter, is said to be a protection against
gophers-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

now rules in breeding, else they will
be outdistanced by the Holstein in the
big dairy race now being run In this
country AS things stand now, the
Holstein In this race Is in the lead
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

= The horses and oxen should be kept
In good. thrifty condition, not too fat
nor too thin, and this can only be had
by regular grain feeding throughout
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

For the thrift and product of the
hen-to keep her i. good, healthful
condition and produce many eggs
both carbonaceous and heterogeneous
foods must be used with proper bal
ance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

The production of pure milk means
obtaining the milk under scrupulously
clean conditions and handling 1t In a
cleanly manner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

To be on the safe side cabbage
plants should be started in soil which
has not been previously used for cab
bage culture
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Following is an approved formula
fo< commercial fertilizer for sweet po=
tato: Nitrate Of soda, 100 pounds:
bone meal. 100 pounds; acid phos-
phate. $50 pounds; muriate of potash.
$50 pounds Composition; Nitrogen.
1.S per cent; phosphoric acid (avafl-
able). So per cent: phosphoric acid
total, ILL., per vent: potash. 12S
per cent Application at the rate Of
500 to 1900 pounds per acre.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

should be check rowed. On clean
land drilling is satisfactory.
A fully ripe tomato taken from the
vine will weigh 20 per cent. more than
one pulled and ripened indoors.
The new born colt must have milk
during the first half hour OF its life. or
the chances are that it will die.
Apple trees should be sprayed I'm
medtately to kill the eggs and the
Matching young OF the apple aphis.
The west has probably reached its
limit In sheep production. Now the
native lamb will get better attention.
The churn should be thoroughly
scalded and cooled with clean, cold
| water before the cream is put into it.
It is said that 20 acres OF corn put
into the silo Is worth more In feeding
dairy herd than 80 acres In the
! crib.
The best dairy COW is the one that
will convert the forage raised on the
| farm into the greatest amount of but
1 ter fat. -
avs 100 ~ aise' ano eau De pit1ue le'
- ~ q. ~ soso.e Aea'e =. "' =
p-,.. 3,
49, -, - ..,4t -
LII - - 49,
= =
~ n1n " woAn ~ "non eno
,an q mel ,, s. ~ a.
nopo ~ 60. Dese iesoA.s'
rh .o,,a a.,,a.,4 -, o1,i<,1,
-. -
s...,s' .s - s saad,n 49, 30
lne Wnite slup' " ialva Oh tue 1u ~
- - 30 Asene 80
80 y 2 % - ~, - 90
70 too - = osA.y = : 80 eou
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plo~eo - 10 "a. " -
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TINS particular demand VIII never pc
salisneo-
ABOUT o'ooo Dutcn farmers are COM
Ing TO America 70 settle upon farm
lands IN iowa. Illinois and Wisconsin
nave large Iamlles-
For the tnr1it ana proouct OF the
nen-to keep ner i: good' nealtntui
condition ana produce many eggs
both carDonaceous ana heterogeneous
FOODS must De4used with proper bal
ance.
house until late IN the morning they
are sure-to. ny on tho roost as soon
as II. rs nght ana scratch around IN
the min, tnereDy laying the Iounda-
a Olahchea ration m poultry olet,
means sumclent amount OF car
Donaceous material IN q mixture TO
counteract any pao results lnae might
ration IS given. ana vice versa
Groom the norses'.ln lne morning
ana ruD ooWn at nlgnt; Oalne the
snouioers WIN eoio water Dotn morn
ing ana evening; me morse coliar
snould oe serapea clean DeIore putting
On IN tue nnorhins
Every step taken to make the sur
roundfngs OF the homestead more at
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22
IMPORTANCE OF KNOWLEDGE OF
REQUIREMENTS OFMEATM MARKET

With Understanding Glasses OF Beef and
Pork Breeders Feeders JrIk carca
Yield Requisite f ing Ae-
al EactoSr RS
Appreciated.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Very few farmers take enough time
In fitting the field for planting either
corn or potatoes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

The fertilization of the crop is only
one of the several important consider
atoms In growing crop: seed. prep
nration of the soil and cultivation are
equally important.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

the stomach. into which food had entered 1t was
shown that the digestive fluids of stomach flowing
freely, exactly If the desirable food had entered
This proved that it was not the presence of food
which caused the digestive juices to ow but the flow
caused entirely and alone result of the action
OF the mind from anticipation"
One dog. continued to eat the food liked for
an believing he getting it into his stomach,
through the opening and yet all this time the di
gestfve juices flowed to the stomach, prepared to
quickly digest food response the curious orders of
the mind.
Do you pick up the lesson?
Unappetizing food that which fails to mental
anticipation does not the necessary digestive
juices to flow. whereas food that is pleasing the
sight the mind will the Complicated
machinery Of the body to prepare in wonderful way
for its digestion
How natural then, to that should sit down
toia meal in peaceful happy state of mind and start
of the breakfast say with ripe delicious fruitA
then follow with bowl of crisp lightly Drowned, thin
bits cornlke Post Toasties add sprinkle of sugar
and good yellow cream and the attractive appettz
ing picture eye and will produce the
condition Of mind which the digestive juices
has hidden in mouth and stomach to come forth
and do their work
These digestive juices can be driven back by mind
oppressed with worry, hate anger or dislike of the dis
agreeable appearance of food placed before one
Solid facts that worthy the attention OF anyone
who esteems prime health and human happiness
valuable asset In the game of life.
= sMo,,,r,.,, n ;r,rarc,, YnF,ar, hroo foct 10
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Keep on eurtIsatIns the corn.
The foolish man sells his best cows.
Electricity is coming to be a farm
possibility.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Tender chickens for table use are
rarity in the cities at practically all
seasons in the year. and It seems that
this particular demand will never be
satisfied.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

About 5000 Dutch farmers are COM
ing to America to settle upon farm
lands In Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.
About $50 have already arrived and all
have large families.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Weeds In many cases have been
blessings in disguise! They have
taught US how to cultivate the soil
and they never allow US to forget the
lesson" solomon went by the field
of the slothfm and by the vineyard Of
the man void OF understanding. and,
10. it was all grown over with thorns.
and nettles had covered the face there
NJ %
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

The best way to start in the poultry
business is to get few hens and set
them on good eggs. These should al
ways be bought from a reliable breed
er and should be from pure-bred stock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Twenty acres of good corn put in
the stlo viii feed 80 COWS for a whole
year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

The currant must not be cultivated
deeply. for it is shallow-rooted plant
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Care should be taken that the COW
does not have to wade through filth
In the barnyard.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

In building dairy barn one OF the
main points Is to see that It is light
enough.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Water the horses before feeding
When fed first there is often more
danger of collie
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

The feet of the horse should be
cleaned every morning before he
leaves the stable.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Raspberries are propaSated by seeds.
sucker plants and tip plants.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

The raspberry and blackberry, like
the strawberry, will succeed on any
good corn soil.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

A good tomato plant should yield 50
pounds or one-half busheI. at low
estimate
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

the stomach, into which no food had entered It
shown that digestive fluids Of stomach flowing
freely exactly as if the desirable food had
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22
Tea lime in Chile.

Say, what's Proxy's first name?%,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22

Is f e. 10
Potatoes should not be MANFRED in
the drill. Plant on clover sod ground.
and apply 800 pounds Of high-grade
animal bone and potash compound to
the acre. This will be at the rate of
one large handful to every three feet
of row. For tomatoes and cabbage
use both manure and phosphate Mix
with the earth; make low. fiat hill
It is important that the eggs for
Matching receive consideration from
the first Every male that is not
active and full of life should be
sacriflced for one that is better Be
careful in feeding the hens. as eggs
from very fat hens seldom hatch and
II they produce chicks at all the
chicks viii be weak and ,puny. Much
time can be saved in selecting only
strong and healthy hens for producing
eggs for Matching.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-22
Spray potato plants for bugs.

No kind Of young stock grows so
fast as draft foal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
BILL VINES ON PROHIBITION
 AND THE LEGISLATURE

We wot not but as a principal we be- leeve it is rite. The peepul air slow on reforms, especially reforms of there ,hrsts and it was rushed too much, it should have been given in broken doses, and thus do we see promising infant killed by too much doctoring. I am afraid we will drift back into the old plan of open saloons and there attendent evils. We will If the legislature has the cour- age to put it over.
 We must be frenzed about sumthing. It is a frenzied age. The last legislature had bad case of railroadeetis, as we'll as prohifobia, so frenzied were they over railroad wrongs committed upon the peepul that several of them had to be restrained frum wandering down into the yards in Muntgumery and biting switch engine, the result was a lot of laws too frenzied to hold watur, and so it was with the prohibition laws. Nor will our trends of the present term be the uther extreem? It remains to be seen, but look ovver the bunch will confirm most enny kind of suspissions.
 Yours trooly, BILL VINES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

NANTED-Postion;a any kind work; will ing to work; willing to start on low sal ary; wanted at once. Address PAS care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

Materials assembled for the manufac- ture of the gavel to be used at the third annual convention of the Southern Commercial Congress, Atlanta, March s to 10. Each block of wood comes from a separate state and the sixteen blocks represent the territory covered by the activities of the Southern Commercial Congress. The long branches are from an elm tree in the White House grounds, planted by John Quincy Ad- ans. The heavy block at the back of the picture is piece of live oak, planted over two hundred years ago near the House of Burgesses of Will iamsburg, Virginia. The dark block to the right of the picture is piece of heart magnolia from Mississippi. From each block small piece will be taken
 so that the head of the gavel, used at this historic gathering will be made up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

Sewer System and Sewage Disposal
 Works for the Town of UniontOwn,
 Ala.
 Sealed proposals will be received by the mayor and councilmen of the town of Uniontown, Ala, until S:15 p. m., Febru- ary IS, 1911, at the town hall in Union- town. Ala, for furnishing materials and constructing a sewer system and sewage disposal plant for said town, in accord ance with plans and specifications there- for on file in the office of the mayor.
 The work includes the construction of a disposal plant and approximately 1S40 lineal feet of 15-inch pipe sewers; 5000 lineal feet of 12-inch pipe. sewers; 7500 lineal feet of 1O-inch pipe sewers; 15.200 lineal feet of S-inch pipe sewers; lamp holes; manholes
 Each proposal must be accompanied by certified check for $2OO made payable to the town of Uniontown, Ala.
 Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of the mayor Hon. D. P. Cole man. Uniontown,s Ala, or at the office of the engineer, Edgar B. Kay. Tusca- loosa, Ala.
 Copy of the specifications and bidding sheets can be secured on. application.
 The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. EDGAR B.. KAY, Engineer,
 Tuscaloosa. Ala.
 D.-M. COLEMAN, Mayor.
 J. L. POPE, Town Clerk. 1-24-6t-tu-th
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

of sixteen pieces, representing new union of the south along lines of con structive business endeavor. The handle of the gavel will be made from the White House elm. thus showing, in em-, blematic form, the conditions of today.
 The branches of elm were contributed by Colonel Spencer Cosby, U. s. A, in charge of public buildings and grounds in Washington. Alabama contributed persimmmon. Arkansas oak, Florida yellow pine. Georgia yellow pine. Ken lucky oak, Louisiana cypress, Maryland chestnut, Mississippi magnolia, Missouri oak, North Carolina yellow pine. Okla homa oak, South Carolina yellow pine, Tennessee oak, Texas yellow pine, Vir- ginia live oak, West Virginia oak. Each block of wood was contributed by the commissioner of agriculture of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

WANTED-Position by 16-year-old boy;
 am willing to do anything and will start on small salary. Address B-50,
 care Age-Herald 2-7-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
Boy Accidentally Kills Sister

Imboden, Ark, February 6.-"I am go- ing to shoot a bird,' exclaimed 5-year- old Luther Brown, son of MT. and Mrs L. D. Brown, who reside in this county near Walnut Ridge, yesterday as he got down his fathers shotgun. Pointing 1t at his 10-year-old sister, the little fellow pulled the trigger with the result that the girls head was blown off and the lad was hurled across the room by the re- bound. He is in serious condition as the result
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
Ely Abandons Flights

Sacramento. Cal. February 6.-Eugene Ely and Charles Willard, who were un- der contract to give three-day aviation exhibition, informed Manager Hawley yes terday that they had concluded to term mate the meet Hawley protested. but was forced to announce the postpone .ment of the flights. The aviators are said to be dissatisfied with the receipts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
MISCELLANEOUS

FOR stenographic piece work or month
 ly contracts apply sol Empire Bldg. or call Bell phone 627. Good work at mod crate prices. 1-17-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
Mems Suits Pressed,
 35 cents. Weekly Call Service. Stoddard, All N. 18th St.
LEGAL NOTICES
Sf0cIc cI0i;iers, NeefinT

Notice is hereby given that the an- nual meeting of the stockholders of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company will be held in the off, flee of the company, in Birmingham, Ala, on Monday, February 13, 1911, at Il o'clock a. m., for the purpose of electing board of directors to serve during the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as the meeting, when assembled. shall deem necessary or proper.
 \ J. P. ROSS, 1-31-13t Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
GERMAN FARMER DOES
 AMERICA IN ONE HOUR
Arrives to Buy Farm, But New
 York Was Too Much
A NEW GLOBE TRoTTER
Vessel Now Made to Circle World In 7S Days-Bui1ding Commercial Vessel With oiI Burn-
 Ing Engines

New York, February 6.-(Special.)-Two unique records for brevity were estab- lished in New York last week. Julius Lorengen, German farmer, holds all records. it is believed, for brief visits to America. With $3500 in his pocket and fixed intention of buying a farm. he
 landed from the 'Moltke'' of the Ham bufg-American line at the Battery and started up town on the subway. He had made up his mind about America by the time he reached Wall street. When he climbed to the street level. the towering buildings in the financial district so over awed him that he at once headed back to Ellis Island and arranged for his turn journey to his home in Europe. His visit to New York had occupied less than one hour. Incidentally the "Moltke" un- loaded her cargo and was provisioned and prepared for her long cruise to the Caribbean sea, sailing in less than 40 holfrs after his arrival
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

WANTED-Position as gardner and trucker; ten years experience; also ex- perience in handling chemical fertili- zers Address w. L. Parkinson, North
 Birmingham. Box 134. 2-1-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

FfEE DENTIsTRY-A. J. Massey, over
 Jefferson County bank Fist st. and 2d
 ave Bell phone 1S44. 1-31-tu-sumo-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
Wells h Unknown

Atlanta. February 6.-Claude Wells, who ia held in Des Moines, Ia., on suspicion of being wanted at Atlanta Ga, as an alleged murderer. is not known to the sheriff's office here John Withrow, the convicted murderer, who escaped with four others from the Fulton county jail in January, was recaptured few days later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
Train strikes Buggy

Temple. Tex. February s,-Frank Scott of Belton was Killed and E. D. Cleveland of Georgetown seriously in iured when a westbound Santa F'e freight train struck a buggy in which the two were crossing the tracks near Midway yesterday. Cleveland, 1t Is believed. will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

as clerk or office as- sistant; have had experience and can furnish references. Address 2130 5th ave.
 2-7-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

CONSIGN your horses and mules to our big auction sale Thursday February 3.
 Fies & Sons, 2d ave. and 16th st. 2-7-St