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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

IS that all sections Of this republic are
good and all have special fa'dvaYltaEe
"a In the last year the price Of produce
has taken a great jump and the little
farm idea has on this account been
especially boosted. This straightway
shows what advantages the Eastern
farmer has In being surrounded by the
great markets and the numerous rail-
way lines The thousands Of city men
who feel the need OF country home
can see many advantages In the east
At the same time the. newer sections
oner possibilities to young and am
bilious farmers that the old localities
do not seem to contain. This article
Is not to. make inyidious Ecomparisons
but simply to point out that reasonable
energy and fair Intelligence count for
more than the mere matter OF Local
ton.
A new era has been reached In
farming. There Is a new prosperity
which will enhance the wealth of the
rural property owners and add to the
dignity OF the profession. 1t is more
than ever question OF brains,y how
ever. Diversified farming Is a greater
and more urgent proposition today
than ever before. BY this system alone
can the agriculturist strike the market
right and put his affairs on business
basis. We are to see the business side
OF farming from this on and those
who have the talent to swing them
selves into line with new conditions
will be heard from no matter where
-. : it,t r { 3
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01
Anp showing the approximate area
over which lespedeza is now natu-
rallied and within which
(smaller area) it IS
II cut for hay.

ut II adapted only to grazing. Under
Il favorable conditions, however, especi-
lilly in the lower Mississippi valley on
Whertain soils. the plants grow COM
only to a height of IL inches. fire.
reaching IS inches, and in
Ms ceptional cases "a to 80 inches.
gS Here the stand is very thin the
Inn ssuts have a PROSTATE habit, but
aSaAre 1t is thick they grow upright.
the yield of hay from such plants
MFarge. often exceeding two tons per
WE and exceptionally reaching three
w even four tons per acre.
3 Under such conditions lespedeza IS
IN crop of very high value, which has
sKecome more and more appreciated in
$$Xhte years. SO that many farmers now
it in regular rotations. It is
5ssg3t improbable that wider know
ledge Of the merits of the crop will
use 1t to be more generally cult
sHg ted and perhaps over consider
ES ily wider area.
EY{ Lespedeza. grows during practically
|Elhe same season as certain other legu-
4 Ininous forage crops: I. g.. cowpeas,
Soy beans. velvet beans. and beggar-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

B sspAdeza, or Japan clover, Is q
re OF eastern Asia that was first
d in this country in central Geor-
IN 1916. It has spread since then
that 1t now covers more or less
undantly, the whole area from CEN
p New Jersey westward to central
tnsas and southwark to the Gulf Of
xico. A common belief exists In
south that the plant was first in
juced during the Civil War. This
erroneous. though 1t Is doubtless
HI that the spread of the plant was
atty Increased during that struggle
the movements of cavalry.
T.espedeza Is q summer annual that
: rs its growth in the middle part
ring nut does not reach maturity
September and October. It Is
11pAtimes confused with the yellow
\ ted hop clovers, but is readily
y fguished by its purplish blossoms.
|8 do not appear until August or
i while the hop clovers bloom
NJ most of its area lespedeza grows
la,iour to six inches high. and there
MINUS arisen the common idea that
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

Early. in 1909 1t was discovered
that nests of the brown-tail moth.
filled with hundreds of small hiher-
mating larvae, We're being Introduced
into this country on imported Euro
nean nursery stock--chiefiy from
Northern France--and distributed in-
to. many states9 These y hrown~taiI
moth nests were first reported In con-
nection with a consignment of seed
ltngs shipped from Anglers. France. to
New York. The nests were discovered
BY the New York state inspector, and
the information was communicated
to the Bureau of Entomology, by the
commissioner of agriculture OF that
state.
Warming letters were promptly sent
out by the chief Of the Bureau Of
Entomology. to the different ento-
nologists. and special arrangements
were made with the customs Office
and by agreement with the railroads,
$50 that this bureau wa to be informed
OF all cases Of plants received at
customs or subsequently, handled by
the principal railroad companies. BY
tbs means the receipt and ultimate
destination was .scertained- OF much
Of the imported stock Of that year.
Information Yves secured concern
Ing nearly eight hundred Shipments.
divided among IS different states. In
shipments to 15 OF these states. nests
OF the brown-tail moth were found,
ranging In number from one nest 20
many nests In each shipment, These
brown-tail nests-little webbed pack
cts OF leaves containing the very small,
ALTERNATING larvae to the number Of
500 or 400 in each nest-were found
on the Seeding and other nursery
stock IN enormous numbers, some
1000 nests Approximately 100000
larvae) being found in shipments TO
New York state alone. s
Shipments Of nursery stock from
France In 1910 again brought to this
country enormous quantities of nests
of the brown-tail moth. filled with the
one-fourth grown larvae.
All of this imported European stock
was again followed up as far an DOS
sible in accordance with the arrange
ment Of the previous year with the
customs officers and by agreement
with the railroads. and all reported
shipments were inspected at their des-
tination.
OF the shipments Of 1910 not less
than 291 different lots were found n
be infested with nests Of the brown
tail moth.
AS a result Of a thorough inyestiga.
ton of European conditions, a much
bet r effort during the last year has
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01
RROWN-TAIL MOTH a DANGEROUS PEST

been made, notably In France and
Belgium. to improve the conditions 81
export stock, and as result the Inn
portations Of the present season 20 IA,
have shown notable improvement,
In amount OF infestation.
I'D In addition to the great monetarJ
loss. the brown-tail meth exercises 4
very deieterious effect on health. TIL,
hairs which cover the caterpillars OF
this moth are extremely netting, and
not. only are they, SO from accidental
contact with a caterpillar which may
fall on clothes, neck, face or hands
from an infested tree but also from
the myriads OF hairs which are shed
by these caterpillars when they trans
form to the chrysalis state. Tho lat
ter fall and find Judgment on clothing
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

firm, but it can be nailed with soft
nails clinched.
BY using bolts to fasten the first
piece from the post to the next side
piece. or If the connection is made at
each post. the fence can readily be
taken down and moved to any part Of
the farm. without difficulty.
OF course this involves making
every length between posts separate
section, but this takes very little more
time than to build the ordinary wire
fence. and some poultrymen will say
II Ia 1raof oo~~Aniance
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01
NARROWING VS.. PRAYING FOR
RAIN.

''If I were to come onto your farm
.ssnd set $50 teams to work for week
iSssaling water onto a quarter section
III the rate of four tons day would
Ahen only put on as much water as
in week when there is
MOOD moisture content in the SOIL"
SlfMts is the striking illustration that
f@esident Worst Of the North Dakota
AGRICULTURAL College gives Of the ire
HAAndous amount Of water that es-
Mes by evaporation. He then con-
I Rtes: "a thorough narrowing will
8s this evaporation anc save that
y&yunt of water"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01
A Fence Without Post-Holes

1t is often desirable to move chick
en-yards from one part Of the farm to
another, but If post holes have to be
d: and posts set, 1t becomes a Job
which many people dislike to under
take.
poultryman Of Grants Pass. Ore
go1. builds his fences without post
holes. The posts should be attached
to the cross pieces by heavy screws or
bolts. in order to render them more
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01
TO RID YOUR GARDEN OF GRUB
WORMS.

Un1er no circumstances should you
use the same garden spot again until
you have rid the soil Of the worms
and grubs. To do this pillow the land,
roll, drag and roll again to hold the
moisture SO all weeds will start to
grow. Then give It another thorough
working.
In September go over the ground
again making sure all weeds are
destroyed. and next spring you may
again use the space for garden.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

1.-THE report Of one Hawaiian sugar
company, just issued shows record
Fyield Of 56.s65 tons Of sugar in 1910;
the crop was harvested from 6,44S
acres, which was an average OF S.76
tons of sugar per acre. It took only
$50 tons Of cane to make ton e
sugar. The company has declared
dividends amounting to $1.6OO,000.
ind passed s661.000 to surplus ac-
eount.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

or collect on the face, neck, or banda
and frequently cause very disagree.
able and extensive netting. the effects
Of which may last for months.
Breathed into the lungs they may,
cause Inflammation ana become pro-
ductive Of tuberculosis. The brown
tail rash IL well known / throughout
the regions infested In New England
and thousands have suffered from It.
The death Of one man employed by
the government on the work was due
to poisoning contracted In flelc WORK
against larvae. This insect II. there
fore, a mighty undesirable neighbour
even If it, were not responsible for
great injury to orchards and orEn.
mental trees.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

A young woman 20 years old, man.
ages frog farm in Alameda county,
California. It consists Of two acres
OF swampy land. but produces a fine
profit az she sells all the frogs she
can raise at from 81 to SO per dozen.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01
Hog Cots orIndividual Houses

Whether the large house with indl.
vidual pens fisE better than the indiyid,
ual cot is an open question. perhaps
largely a matter OF individual prefer.
ence. Each has Its distinct advan-
tages which can not be secured IN tho
other. Many Of the best hog raisers
are now providing themselves with
both types of houses, and this seems
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

At seven weeks Of age the ducklinRi
should be fattened for market and fed
only three times day. A good fat.
tening food is three-fourths meal
one-fourth -four and Is per cent
beef scrap s., and 81. the green food
t..ey can eat once day.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

Making good. palatable hay is not
simply a matter Of how quickly and
how cheaply we can get it into the
barn or stack. but how 1t can be
properly cured and placed in the
now.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

II the hens are expected to lay
heavily during the winter they must
be cared for every month Of the year
and fed more heavily as the fall
months come on.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01
Work becomes drudgery only when
+ fail to put our heart into 1t.
An Excellent Pasture Grass

This well-known grass is found
I most parts of North America.
It was introduced into cultivation
from Europe, but was probably native
in the northern areas Of this country
as WE'LL 1t thrives best in moist soils.
and while valuable as q hay grass. its
greatest usefulness Is as a pasture
grass. especially when grown with
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

other kinds. It yields an abundance
Of smooth. soft stems and leaves
which give a rather light weight hay.
In rich, moist soils It becomes two to
three feet high, but in dry situations
1t Is much shorter. The open, spread
ing head is usually reddish or purplish
in color when young. but becomes
green or pale when older.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

contained by the sweet clover known
as cumarin prevents the stock that
feed on the clover from being bloated
Hence anything that makes good
food is a good fertihzer.-J. w. Crit
fin.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

sound spanking. Returning to the
kitchen he informed hts wife OF the
cir aurlstance. Well that settles it,"
she said. We'll have to get another
hired girl. Willie didn't come home
last night and had the girl occupy
his ROOM"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

The cause Of mortality among young
ducks may be traced TO overhead,
dampness. getting wet. lack Of grit,
grey head lice, sudden showers. de-
layed matches. exposure to sun. lack
Of fresh water. drinking vessels too
L.allow. breeding stock out OF con-
tition.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01
Lost the Cook

A farmer who had been having con-
siderable difficulty arousing his son
every morning carefully stole up tho
stairs to the darkened room one
morning and administered good,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

The National Assembly of Panama
City. has voted 100000 in aid Of the
proposed Worlds Fair to be held in
that city in 1918.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

'Ihe door and is easily made at home.
One end of the board should be bolted
loosely to the barn, SO that it may act
rs a pivot and the boards be raised up
when the door is opened.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

We can kill weeds by spraying but
they will not stay 4 without rota-
ton, moving and 'urase Of the
lard 1, ~, .rf'aa III r,s
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

The cheapest and best feed for
poultry, next to corn. is skim milk.
Fed to poultry. this by-product will
always bring q good profit
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

1t is sad mistake for man to
make good crop OF grass into poor
hay.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

than large ones for breeding for
market
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01
A STABLE SCREEN DOOR

II the screen door for the cow stable
), Is made of strong material 1t can be
secured by wide board to. drop into
S,hrackets on each side. This protects
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01
of good house with
Touchdown pen. B.-FroDt OF
pen. C.-Stflc Of Dcn.

to be the most satisfactory method.
1t is no more expensive in the long
run, for all the buildings can be kept
In use the year around. In such casei
the large houses are used for farrow.,
ing quarters. and as soon as the pigi
are week or two old, or as soon al
the weather permits. the sows and lie.
ters are removed to the individual
cots. During the remainder OF the
year the large houses are utilized for
sleeping quarters.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

1t the even, steady thrift OF our
stock that makes them. pay a profit.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01

A clean corn field honors and pronts
Its owner
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-09-13
MARION BROWN
GIVES PEACE BOND
In the Sum of $4,000 When
Arraigned Before Circuit
Judge Allie W. Young.

For some years whiskey has
been sold contrary to law in jeff
ersonville precinct, despite an ear
nest effort on the part of the Off
GERS to break up this illegal traffic.
Last week, Marion Brown, who
has frequently been convicted for
this offense, was again tried and
fined $50 and costs and ON motion
of the representatives of the Com
monwealth Judge Young required
Brown to execute a bond to keep
the peace for one year in the sum
of $3.50, which he gave with APP
proved security. Under it, if he
violates any law during the next
year, his bond will be forfeited.
There are many good citizens of
that neighborhood who have stuff
cred no little in the past because
of the illegal sale of whiskey
there, and they will no doubt APP
preciate the effort that is being
made to enforce the law.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-09-13
ANSE WHITE
FOUND NOT GUILTY.
The Jury Returned the mot
Guilty" Verdict in Breathitt
Murder Case.

The jury in the case of Anse
White, of Breathitt county, who
has been on trial here for the muir
der of Jason Deaton, near Jackson
several months ago, reached a YER
dict Saturday evening of not
guilty" after being out over two
hours. The defense closed with a
strong address to the jury by A.
Floyd Byrd, of Lexington, the
prosecutor of the Hargises, who
was followed by Commonwealth
Attorney w. B. White.
This case has excited much in
terest throughout this section ow-
ing to the prominence of those
concerned and their connection
with the Breathitt feuds.
Over 100 mountain men were in
town, but everything passed off
quietly and their conduct while
here could not be improved upon.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-09-13
Corner Stone to Be Laid.

On Thursday, September DIST,
the corner stone of the new Gov
eminent building, now being
erected in this city, will be laid.
Hon. Robert X. Burnam, of Rich
mond, will deliver the principal
address. Congressman John w.
Langley will also deliver an adj
dress and Rev. j. w. Porter, of
Lexington, has been invited to he
present and participate in the serv-
ices, but has not been heard from.
The local lodge of Masons
will have charge of the services.
A band has been engaged and a
most ENJOYABLE day is being looked
forward to.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-09-13
Returned Missionary.

Miss Nenie Oldham, of Toxic,
Japan, is visiting her brother, Mr.
VIM. Oldham, in this city. Miss
Oldham, who has been a mission
airy for nineteen years, gave a very
interesting talk to the Missionary
Society of the Christian Church
last Sunday afternoon. Miss Old
ham, after a short visit, will re.
turn to Toxic to resume her duties.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-09-13

In the trial of Henry Clay
Beatty, Jr., at Chesterfield, Va.
charged with wife murder, the
jury on Saturday sentenced him
to the electric chair. The crime
was one of the vilest in the annals
of American history and the jury
is to be congratulated on the ver-
dict they rendered. Beatty will
try for a new trial but even his
own attorneys have little hope
that it will be granted.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-09-13
Resolutions on the Death of NJ.
S. Kelly.

To the Honorable Mayor and
Board of Comet of the City OF
Mt. Sterling. Gentlemen
The undersigned committee
heretofore appointed to draft suit
able resolutions on the death OF
the late M. S. Kelly would mos
respectfully submit that in the
death of our fellow-townsman anq
co-worker, Mt. Sterling lost c
conscientious and efficient officer:
the community an exemplary cit
izen and his family loving hus-
band and father.
To his bereaved ones we extend
heartfelt sympathy and urge them,
as well as the entire community,
to emulate his life and character.
Respectfully submitted,
w. G. HAMILTON
EARL w. SENFF.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-09-13
James Hall MarrieS Accomplished
leXinQtOn Girl.

Last Monday, Sept. 4, Mr..
James Hall and Miss Elizabeth
Graves, both of Fayette county,
were Quietely united in marriage
to the surprise of their many
friends.
Mr.. Hall is a son of Mrs. A. B.
Hall, of this county, and made his
home here until a few years ago
when he moved to Fayette county
where he is engaged in farming.
Mr.. Hall is a yonng man OF
splendid habits, is perfect gentle
man in every respect and comes OF
one of this county's most promi-
nent families.
His many friends here at his old
home join us in wishing the
couple much happiness in their
married life.
Miss Graves has been the guest
of Mr.. Halls sister in this county
and has many friends here who
admire her for her many accomp-
lishments and charming person
alitV.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-09-13
BUSINESS MEMS
CLUB ELECT OFFICERS
For Ensuing NERVOUSNESS Of
Much Local Importance Was
Discussed.

Last Thursday night the Bust
ness Mems Club met at the court
house. DR.. w. r. Thompson was
reelected President, Mr.. G. G.
Chenault, Vice President and Mr..
John S. Frazer was reelected
Secretary and Treasurer.
Many things of interest were
discussed and several committees
were appointed.
One of the most interesting
things brought before the Club
was the statement that the L. & n.
r. r. Co. would like to get into
Mt. Sterling. Mr.. Frazer said
that in talking to one of the Off
clal some time ago he told him
that if the people of Mt. Sterling
would take the matter up with
Mr.. Smith, the President of the
l.. q n. r. r., he felt sure that
we could get their line into our
city. This would be of great val
ne to our city and county and the
matter should receive the careful
attention of the Club.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-09-13
TO Build Handsome Residence.

G. n. Triplett, of Lexington,
has been awarded the contract for
building handsome residence for
Mr.. j. Gano johnson on the Gras-
sy Lick pike.
Mr.. j. w. Triplett, son Of Mr.
G. n. Triplett, an employee of the
Combs Lumber Co., will be asso-
ciated with his father in the erec-
ton of this building.
The residence will be hand
some two story block concrete
structure of 10 rooms. Work will
be commenced Thursday.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-09-13
STAND PIPE CLEANED
SATURDAY NIGHT.
Mt. Sterling Water, Light & Ice
Company Had Large Force
of Men Busy.

The Mt. Sterling Water, Light
& Ice Co. last week had the stand
pipe emptied and thoroughly
cleaned. 1t had been reported
that there were thousands of dead
birds in it. but when it was emp
tied not a single one was found,
only an accumulation of mud
which was removed.
The management had several
men opening the fire plugs all
over the city and it is thought that
in short time the water will again
be all right. The water for some
time past has had a bad color and
odor and the Business Mems Club
had requested the Board of Health
to investigate The matter. Sew
eral physicians were of the opin-
ion that the water was dangerous
to the general health of the city.
There has been quite a number of
cases of typhoid fever in this sec
ton and while some physicians
think the hvdrant water the cause,
others do not; ir fact one physi-
clan said: Il have IA cases of
fever and none of them use by
drant water"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-09-13
''General!y Fair" Forecast for
Week.

Generally fair for the week the
country over is the prediction OF
the Weather Bureau. The weekly
forecast says:
There are no indications at the
present time of disturbance in
South Atlantic waters.
In the United States the COM
ing week will be one of generally
fair weather and normal tempera-
ture over the greater part of the
country. Occasional showers,
however, are probable along the
gulf and South Atlantic coasts and
in the North Pacific States. The
next barOmetric depression of i'm
portance to cross the United
States will appear in the North
west on Wednesday. pass eastward
over the Middle West about
Thursday or Friday and the East
ern State near the close of the
week. 1t will be attended by To-
cal rains and be followed by a
change to cooler weather over the
and the Central Valley.