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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

quantity ii not too big However. dog
tors prescribe milk. cream. fresh vege-
tables anc fruit and green salads
among the foods for health and beauty
purposes but there Is one diet fol
the fat and another for the lean.
The middle-aged woman must learn
to breathe deeply II she wishes to pro
long her life and keep the look Of Wig
or which Is the basis Of all coed looks;
she must likewise drink plenty OF fresh
water. sit and sleep in well ventilated
rooms and exercise daily in the open
air. The break down in health that
comes SO often at this time IL from
unEy gienic. and lazy habits.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07
TO DESTROY
GROUND HOGS
May be Poisoned with Wheat
Soaked IN q SoIutAOn OF
Strychn4ne-AIso Easy
TO Trap Them.
CIV WALTER 3. LEurz.l

Ground hogs may be poisoned with
wheat soaked in q solution Of strych-
nine, but they can easily be trapped
at the entrance Of their burrows. A
better way 10 to soak bit OF moss or
hay with bisulphate Of carbon and
place It wen down Into the burroW
covering the entrance with ! heavy
cloth. The carbon being heavier than
air It penetrates to the bottom Of the
burrow and kills the animals In
stantly. Great care IN handling
bisuIphate Of carbon must be observed
because II b deadly poison and
must never he inhaled The bottle
containing It should be kept tightly
corked until the moment 1t Il to Be-
used
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

me almost frantic. / was overcome
with dizziness and subject to smother
ing spells. My eyesight became poor
and kidney secretions were intensely
painful in passage. After doctoring
without help. began using Doan's
Kidney Pills. In six weeks was en-
tlrely cured
Remember the name Doan's.
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere. Price 500
Foster ilburn Co. Buffalo. N. T.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

almost anything we are likely to re-
Quire while travelling.
And now word about the cushion
It IL capital idea to tack. at the two
top corners. loop of ribbon. as shown
In the second sketch A piece Of string
may be attached to one OF the loops
tand may then be passed through ne
rack over the seat in the train. and
the cushion adjusted to convenient
height, and the other end ofSthe string
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07
The Peaked Grown.

The majority Of the new midsum-
mer hats have high crowns that grow
to point. These were brought out
during the Mexican war and were
made Of white felt. Of the basket
straw and Of Tagal and chip.
The loosely woven basket straw
ones in different eolors. with the high
drown and the rolling brim. are sold
at absurdiy small prices and used By
young girls for vacation days outside
Of fashionable places
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

the cushion over the upper part OF the
woodwork of deck chair The loops
should be made Of sufficient length to
allow the cushion to hang just in the
right place. and they may be slipped
over the upper ends of the two side
bars of the chair IL a moment
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

tied to the second loop of ribbon. with
the cushion suspended In this manner
no amount OF jolting Of the train will
displace It. and II we should happen
to move forward. the cushion will still
remain In position.
Another use to which the two loops
Of ribbon may be put Is for hanging
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07
Good Face Wash.

A little borax in witch hazel is q
good face wash after motoring. and
Is also of value In so many ways that
Every woman should have borax and
witch hazel on her dressing table A
little bicarbonate Of soda and orris
root in the bath viii be found pleas
ant.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Blue and white striped zephyr is
used for this simple girlish dress. The
bodice has a deep yoke Of plain blue
zephyr. edged with white. the turn-up
cuffs being Of the same. The skirt
has a band OF blue at the foot headed
with white.
Materials required: yards stripe
% inches wide. Y yard plain zephyr.
Ayard white
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

is so near at hand?
Doan's Kidney Pills
have cured thou
sands.
Mrs. A. M. NIL
burn, So. Covington.
Tenn, says: "A ter
rible pain conferred
in my back. Ny
nervous system was
shattered, and noise
OF any kind drove
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

The location Of some diseases Of the
horse is shown in the illustration here
with, which is taken from the North
west Homestead:
1. Poll evil; 2. swelling by bride
pressure; 8. inflamed parotid gland:
4. inhamed jugular vein; 5. carries of
the lower jaw; s. fistula of parotid
duct; Z. bony excrescence; 8. fistula4
Of withers; 9. saddle gall; 10. tumor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07
HANDS WOULD CRACK OPEN

About two months ago my hands
started to crack open and bleed, the
skin would scale of, and the good flesh
would burn and itch dreadfully. When
my hands first started to get sore,
there were small blisters like water
blisters which formed. They itched
dreadfully, 1t just semed as though
could tear the skin all of. would
scratch them and the skin would peel
OF. and the flesh would be all red and
crack open and bleed It worried me-
very much. as l had never had any
thing the matter with my skin. was
so afraid would have to give up my
employment.
my doctor said he didn't think It
would amount to anything. But 1t
kept getting worse. One day saw
piece in one Of the papers about a
lady had had the same trouble
with her hands. She had used Cuticura
Soap and Ointment and was cured.
decided to try them, and my hands
were all healed before / used one
cake Of Cutlcura Soap and one box of
Cuticura Ointment. | am truly thank
full for the good results from the Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment, for thanks
to them was cured, and did not have
to lose day from work. have had
no return Of the skin trouble"
lSigned) Mrs Mary e. Breig, 2523
Brown Street, Philadelphia, Pa, Jan.
Il, 1911. Although Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are sold by druggists and
dealers everywhere, sample of each,
with 32-page book, will be mailed free
on application to sGuticuras Dept. 6
K, Boston.
Incident Overlooked.
A New England farmer, noted for
his uncontrolled temper, became con-
verified, according to the st. Louis Re.
public
A month later he was holding forth
to a number of friends and relatives
gathered at the Thanksgiving dinner
table on the subject Of his religious
principles, his entire change of char
acter and his kind and forbearing dis
position
Finally growing enthusiastic in his
description, he called on his wife to
uphold his assertions.
Jane" he shouted, you haven't
had an unkind word or deed from me
since got conyerted-now. have
you? z
There was a dead silence: then
came in meek. yet reminding tones
from the other end of the table.
jerome. Jerome, you've forgot the
time you bit me-"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

caused by collar; IL. splint; IL. ma
landers: 10. treat on the coronet: IA.
sand crack; Is. quittor; is. knee
bunch; II. clap on back sinews; 18,
ringbone; 10. foundered foot; 20, ven
trail hernia; 81. rat tail: ~. SPAWN
%. curb; "a. quarter crack: rs. thick
leg; rs. malanders; q. capped hook;
20. swelled sinews; 20. grease; so.
sand crack; 81. tumor of elbow.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07
WHY BE wEAK9

Why suffer backache, headache.
dizziness, WEAKNESS, urinary irregu-
larities and other troubles that arise
from dfsordered kidneys when relief
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Steel silos are growing in favor. and
seemingly do not hold the frost any
more or even as much as the cement
ones.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

The 1evelness with which hors
walks is one of the best evidences
that his legs work In harmony.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

The silo is now a necessity. and for
you to compete with the man who has
one you must have one. too.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Roughage for calves should first be
fed at two or three weeks, Of age.
when the calf begins to eat grain.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07
Letter. -
DFs KIiner = O.
Wnyhanfoa, n. Y.
Provo Wind Swamp-Root WiIl Do For You

Send to DIR. Kilmer 4 Co., Bingham
ton, N. T., for sample bottle. It win
convince anyone. You will also receive
. booklet Of valuable information, telling
all about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing, be sure and mention This paper.
For sale at all drug stores. Price fifty.
cents and one-dollar.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

The best authorities give the weight
Of one gallon Of milk. of average com
position. as SO pounds.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Mrs. Wtnsiow'u Soothing syrup 0Dr ChiIdfen
teeshinK. sofEens the gums reduces Innamma-
lion. nllAys pain. cures Wind collie. - h0ttia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Contrary to popular belief more
chickens die from June until Sep
TENDER than In all the rest OF the
year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

The friends Of humanity VIII de-
precate want whatever II may ap-
pear Washington
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Plenty Of hot water must be used in
keeping the dairy utensils clean dur
ing the hot weather.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

not hurry the mare that is with
colt when she is eating. She ought to
have plenty of time to chew her feed
we'll.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

II the pig is stinted in its food at
any stage Of Its life. 1t can never be-
come perfect pork producer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Clover and skim milk are almost i'm
dispensable In the ration Of the grow
ing pig.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Change pastures often to give the
grass chance to start up fresh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Gather pumpkins and squash before
hard frost and store away in dry
place (not in a damp cellar).
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

when q man proposes to Z woman
his words have double meaning.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Rape is commonly sown either
broadcast or in rows about 80 inches
apart and cultivated.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

When grapes are bagged at an early
stage there. Is hardly any work In the
fruit line that pays better.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

The cold storage man makes better
prices for the dairyman and poultry
man-until the cold storage man Is
busted"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Oats are frequently seeded with
Canada field peas for forage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Corn silage is an excellent calf feed
when fed In moderate amounts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Seeds OF maple trees have bee
known to germihate in ice.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

The comfortable COW is usually one
that produces the best profits.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Allow no weeds to go to seed This
will make. cultivation easier next
year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Cut out sprouts about shade trees.
plums and apples. They only take
strength from the main plant
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

NOTES al
MEADOWBR0OK
B3ss,. syl ,AR B.
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See the land before you buy It
Apples should be carefully assorted.
Cool the cream as soon as possible
after separating. -zti"
Prepared dips kill lice. A lousy
COW is a hard keeper.
Oats should be made a part Of the
ration Of the growing colt
1t is often good plan to turn wean-
dang lambs into the corndeld-
Don't give the pigs a setback BY a
day or two OF carelessness.
The comfortable COW is usually one
that produces the best profits.
Change pastures often to give the
grass chance to start up fresh.
Corn silage is an excellent calf feed
when fed In moderate amounts.
Allow no weeds to go to seed. This
will make cultivation easier next
year.
Spring pigs can get along very we'll
without shelter except from rain I'm
til fall.
Tainted, muSty or mouloy FEEDS
should never be served in the dairy
herd rations.
A silo should not be less than 80
feet deep or more than IL or IA feet
In diameter.
There is always much difficulty in
keeping cans clean and sweet in very
warm weather.
= - The hog on pasture requires 20 per
cent. less grain to make gain Of 100
pounds In weight.
The most profitable pork Is pro
duced by using as largely as possible
other feeds than corn.
Rape will stand vast amount of
stable manure and give q surprising
growth of green feed
The only hog pasture crop that
may be sown now to furnish fall feed
is cowpeas or sorghum.
When grapes are bagged at an early
stage there. Is hardly any work In the
fruit line that pays better
Cut out sprouts about shade trees.
plums and apples. They only take
strength from the main plant
II the pig is stinted in its food at
any stage OF its life, 1t can never be-
Gather pumpkins and squash before
hard frost and store away in dry
place (not in damp cellar).
The best corn-cutting outfit for the
average farmer Is a portable engine
with silage cutter and blower attach
ment.
Hogs will not thrive on sour and
decomposed food any more than men
will. See that they get fresh, clean
water to drink.
A shed that is warm and poorly
ventilated will often cause the sleeps
wool to loosen. besides injuring the
animals vitality.
Quality in form. disposition and gem
eral conformation must be coupled
with the size and style to get the best
in each class of horses
Cabbage will sometimes cure slob-
Der In horses caused by eating white
clover. but 1t is better to keep the
clover away from the horses.
Be sure that you furnish proper
quarters for the narrowing SOW. You
can't afford to lose single one OF the
little "squealers" this season.
In real warm weather 1t will pay
and pay well to round up the young
pigs every ten days or two weeks and
give them q thorough wetting.
The farmers whose corn fields are
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

It is often good plan to turn wean-
Bng lambs into the cornfeld.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Spring pigs can get along very well
without shelter except from rain un-
til fall.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Boards should be used for bleaching
early celery. Soil Is apt to cause 1t
to decay.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

In real warm weather 1t will pay
and pay well to round up the young
pigs every ten days or two weeks and
give them a thorough wetting.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Artificial heat in the hog pen H.
not necessary. Freedom from drafts
is better.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

The best corn-cutting outfit for the
average farmer is portable engine
with silage cutter and blower attach,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

The only hog pasture crop that
may be sown now to furnish fall feed
Is cowpeas or sorghum.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

A silo should not be less than 80
feet deep or more than IL or IA feet
In diameter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Don't give the pigs a setback by q
day or two OF carelessness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

The farmers whose corn fields are
most likely to suffer this season are
those who quit blowing just because
there were no more weeds to kill.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Oats should be made part Of the
ration Of the growing colt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Rape will stand vast amount of
stable manure and give surprising
growth of green feed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

1t certainly pays to keep . hi
quiet dock of good fowls.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Tainted. musty or mouldy feeds
should never be served in the dairy
herd rations.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Be sure that you furnish proper
quarters for the narrowing SOW. You
cant afford to lose single one OF the
little "squealers'' this season.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

The milk should be strained through
one thickness of clean white flannel
and then should be quickly cooled and
well aired.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Hogs will not thrive on sour and
deconiposed food any more than men
will. See that they get fresh. clean
water to drink.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

A shed that is warm and poorly
ventilated will often cause the sleeps
wool to loosen. besides injuring the
animals vitality.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Keep fewer sheep. better sheep ana
give them better care.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Cabbage will sometimes cure slob-
Der In horses caused by eating white
clover. but 1t is better to keep the
clover away from the horses.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Different kinds Of milk animals DIFF
fer greatly as to the fat and solid con-
tents Of the milk
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Bran is good for both CROWN
chicks and laying hens.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

The most profitable pork Is pro
duced by using as largely as possible
other feeds than corn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Every farmer should have piece Of
rape to turn the sheep on when the
pastures fail.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Quality in form. disposition and gem
eral conformation must be coupled
with the size and style to get the best
in each class of horses.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

There is always much difficulty in
keeping cans clean and sweet in very
warm weather.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

II eve keeps her lamb in fine fat
condition up to the time of weaving.
be sure she Is good mother. and
keep her.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

The hog on pasture requires 20 per
cent. less grain to make gain Of 100
pounds In weight.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Prepared dips kill lice. A lousy
COW IL a hard keeper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

A silo saves labor, as with 1t you
can feed more stock in much less time
than by any other means and do 1t
much easier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

The needs O. the good dairy COW
must be studied.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

A hog could be starved to eat al
most anything; but seldom does well
on spoiled food =---s5.,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Milk should never be exposed to
foul air in the COW stable or in dirty
tanks before it is delivered to the
creamery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

4 side line, of dairying that helps
out is to have plenty Of pigs to eat
the skim milk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07
Incident Overlooked.

Incident OVerIooked. -
A New England farmer, noted for
his uncontrolled temper, became con-
verified, according to the st. Louis Re.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

An accessible supply Of pure. cold
water should always be available for
the dairy herd. ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07


Get some pursttsd stocE
It psts-se spray In,silsgsntiy.
Keep III. lamb. srovins an IN.
time.
Never mi. warn cream WITH cold
cream
Feed corn yer, carefully to tn. pig.
in hot weather.
The needs OF the good dairy COW
must be studied.
Keep fewer sheep, better sheep ana
give them better care.
Bran is good for both growing
chicks and laying hens
7. ..-.atr,. .. L.ac h,v
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Young chickens should not be coop
ed on land that was occupied by chick
ems last year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

Feed corn very carefully 70 the pigs
in hot weather.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-07

When hog reaches 200 pounds In
weight 1t requires extra good care and
an expert feeder to continue to lay on
flesh at a profit