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The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
By F. H. H1LLMAN.O

In the matter of seed buying the best protection to the purchaser Is be- lieved to be self-protection based on the ability to judge the quality of the seed offered. This belief is supported by the fact that 1t Is both possible and practicable for buyers or consum- CTS of seeds to determine very ac- curately their quality.
 The impurities carried by farm seeds have an important bearing on the real quality of the seed. Their quantity may be sufficient to unduly increase the cost of the good seed and their character may be that of in furious weeds.
 Very few samples of forage-crop seeds are found wholly free from weed seeds. The methods of culture and pf harvesting in vogue operate against pure seed crop. The proportion of he weed seeds appearing incidentally m the marketed seed is dependent on the number and character of the weeds ln the seed-producing crop and the extent to which the seed has been cleaned before being marketed.
 Weed seeds occurring in farm seed are of interest to the buyer of seed in respect to their total quality and in respect to their kinds. In many in- stances low-grade seed contains so much weed seed that the quantity of the crop seed Is thereby greatly re- duced in a given weight of seed. Of the kinds of weed seeds 300 to 400 are known to occur in the various kinds of the common crop seeds. Occasion ally from 75 to 100 kinds of weed seeds are to be found in a single sam pie of red clover or alfalfa seed not exceeding a few ounces in weight. In some instances one or more kinds of weed seed are very abundant in lhe sample. As rule, however, most Of the kinds are represented by only a few seeds.
 The important question in regard to the kinds of weed seed found in crop seed is whether the plants they pro duce are injurious or relatively unim- portant. Some of the weed seeds commonly found in seed produce plants which are very detrimental to the crop or to the land. Everyone making tests of seed should become Admllldr Wllu tue SeeUS Ol luJuTlOuS weeds. Most of the weed seeds found in making tests are seeds of comparatively harmless plants, and sheir recognition as to kind becomes more matter of interest than one of practical importance.
 The seed of certain farm crops is often mixed with seed of especially noxious weeds, necessitating labor and expense in preventing permanent injury to the farm. Seed may have low germinating power due to age or to unfavorable conditions of develop ment or of harvesting Seed of clovers and of alfalfa found on the market sometimes comes from foreign regions possessing a less rigorous climate than that under which the
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
UNCLE SAM TO RAISE HORSES
War Department Plans to Have Gov ernment Buy 100 StaIIions to
 Breed Cavalry Animals.

Uncle Sam is going into the horse breeding business. If the plans of the war department are carried out, the government will purchase 100 stall lions. These will be assigned to a number of stations throughout the country in charge of experienced ex- cavalrymen as stud-grooms. and will be bred to suitable mares, wherever these may be found. The government will have an option on the foals when three years old, at a price agreed on before the animal is bred.
 Two thousand cavalry horses will be available by this plan every year. This is the number of remounts neces- sary for the present strength of the army. The constantly decreasing number of people that ride horseback, and the displacement of the horse car by the trolley, make this step neces- sary, if the cavalry is to continue to be part of the standing army. What the department would do for remounts in case of war is hard to say. Five hundred fresh horses a day was the quota called for in one year of the Civil war.
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
Tickling the Hippo.

Come here and I'll scratch your tongue Calip," visitor to the New York Central Park menagerie heard the keeper say to the young hippopo- tamus.
 The visitor hadn't expected that the hippo understood English, but appar- ently he did. He came up to the edge of the tank, opened his jaws a yard or so and waited. The keeper put his hand into the open mouth and titil- lated the animals tongue with the ends of his fingers.
 That's the way to make a hippo love you" said the keeper. They like to be tickled just as a cat likes to have you stroke it's back. Calip wouldn't close his mouth on my arm, and know am taking no risk. They are the most amiable big beasts in the world, and I would trust them more than I would an elephant"
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
There Is coIor In AndaIusla.


 A trio of Andalusian maidens talk. ing walk is sight to please an ar. lists eye. Their behavior is so mod est, their hair so neatly tied-aIways in the latest Spanish fashion-with the addition of flower. Their cotton dresses, prettily made and spotlessly clean, are nearly always protected by white or colored aprons elaborately trimmed with lace and surrounded by a frin In the country the girls wear no head covering even in the coldest weather, but round their shoulders they generally carry woolen shawls folded in oblong shape, so that they lie straight across the back and hang over each arm These in springtime are sometimes of silk, very prettily embroidered.
 Andalusian girls are as a rule sin gularly. graceful, with small hands and feet. Their complexions are pale, with the exception of those who live by the sea or in mountainous places, such as Ronda, where the women have always been noted for their beauty.
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
HInts for the Hoq Raiser,

If the filters begin to run down fl number and size the fault is seldom to be found with the boar, but 1t gen erally lies with the SOW.
 More small hogs have probably been marketed in the past two years than ever before during the same time.
 When a hog reaches 200 pounds in weight 1t requires extra good care and an expert feeder to continue to lay on flesh at a profit
 Too many farmers have an aversion to feeding hogs in cold weather be- cause it is an unpleasant job and sell of their herd early and then when the weather becomes good haul their corn to market
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
FLOWER IS QUITE POPULAR
eIadIoIus Is One of Best Summer Towering 5uIbs-PIant About Same
 Time as Sweet Corn.
Ry LEROY cApY.l

NDJ A6ftO1 CAO1-l ?
 One of the best summer-howering bulbs is the gladiolus. The bulbs may be purchased from any reliable nurseryman or scotsman for from one to three dollars per hundred, for the conImoner mixed bulbs, up to several dollars a dozen for the more fancy bulbs.
 They should be planted about the same time sweet corn Is planted, and given much the same cultivation as any other garden crop. Plant three to four inches deep, in rows thirty inches apart, and six or eight inches apart in the rows.
 The blooms may be cut when the first bloom opens, and the buds will continue to open for a week or two, If placed in water At the end of the growing season, dig and dry the bulbs until the bulbs and bulblets can easily be separated. Store in any cellar where they will not get wet or dry out. The small bulblets may be saved anI sowed like peas in the spring, producing towering plants in about two years.
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
wlndows In the Horse Rarn.

Many horses eyes are ruined by having the stable windows so that the light comes either from the side or the rear of the horse. If possible, have the windows in the east, west or south side, as the light will be strong CT and the stable will also be warmer in winter The windows should be as near the ceiling as possible, as not only. do they give more light when so placed, but they will not be broken by the stock. When the building is of stone or brick the windows should be larger than in a frame barn.
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
FARMERS USING MORE CHECKS
Gratifying Information Secured From Government Sources Regarding
 Banks as DeposltorIeS.

From a government source comes the gratifying information that more farmers are using the banks as places for depositing their funds than ever before. This is a marked indication that the farmers are becoming better business men. Incidentally 1t also in- dicates that they have more money to put into the banks.
 The use of checks in business is not alone great convenience and a safe guard in the matter of receipts, but tends toward dignity and order. And this we regard as of prime importance, particularly among farmers whose business is too often conducted loosely.
 A clear idea as to how little real money is used in business way can be had from the following figures com piled by the National Monetary con- mission:
 Out of the total retail deposits in five states amounting to $4,S94.1S the proportion of checks was 72.s per cent; currency, 21.8 per cent, and specie 5.4 per cent. The percentage in each state in the order of the high est ratio of checks was: Nebraska, 7S , per cent; Iowa, 75.2 per cent; i; Kansas, 74.4 per cent; Illinois, 70.5 per cent, and Texas, 6S.5 per cent. Other states, like North Dakota and South Dakota, show a similar condi- tion of affairs.
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
NOxIOus Weeds Found In Farm Seeds.

seed would be grown in this country. For this reason such seed is undesir- able. These results of tests made in by the experiences of farmers engaged in growing crops.
 Seed testing on the farm involves little expense, and considering the little effort and time required, is more than justified by the practical informa- ton gained by 1t
 One of the first steps in testing seeds of the forage crops Is to deter mine if the sample is true to name, and 1t is necessary that these kinds of seeds be recognized with certainty. While most farmers, as rule, can recognize red clover seed, for example. when they see it in bulk, it is not so certain that they would recognize in- dividual seeds of red clover under all conditions, as one must in making tests of this seed. Again, alfalfa seed in bulk is recognized by most farmers, because they contrast 1t with red. alsike, and white clover seed with which they are familiar as these seeds appear in bulk. It Is a question, how ever, if the average farmer would de- tect yellow trefoil seed in bulk or sweet clover seed in bulk were 1t not for the characteristic odor of the lat ter. But clover seed would be found even more deceiving.
 The chances for deception are even greater with grass seeds than with clover seeds, because of the striking similarity between the seeds of differ ent kinds when seen in bulk This similarity and the fact that mere cas- ual examination is usually given seed by purchasers making adulteration, substitution and misbranding possible.
 The remedy lies fin familiarity with the distinguishing characters of indi- vidual seeds. By a careful study of the different seeds one should be able to distinguish the weed seed without much difficulty.
 The most conspicuous of the various noxious weed seeds are illustrated on this page. The general form and structure and the natural size of the seeds are shown.
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
ONE GOOD CIGAR IS WASTED
Man In Arkansas Failed In Ills At tempt to Brlbe Agent Into Civ
 Ing Hlm Lower Berth.

Do you know what time the next train will pass through here going north?" asked a man who had been compelled to stay over night in a small town in Arkansas.
 There will be one in about twenty minutes" replied the ticket agent
 Bully! Do you ever smoker"
 ''Yes, sometimes"
 Here's a cigar that I bought in Dal. las. You can't get anything like 1t in this town. I think you'll enjoy 1t. They charge IT cents apiece by the thousand for that brand"
 Thanks. I'm afraid 1t may spoil my taste, but I'll take a chance on 1t. just the same"
 Say, can you fix me out with a lower berth for St Louis?"
 q can telegraph to have one re- served for you on the train that passes through here at 5:S0 tomorrow morning" that's coming now. Can't you fix me out on that one?"
 Nope. I'm very sorry I can't do 1t"
 "Oh. come onl you can arrange 1t some way"
 No, it's impossible"
 Well. I'll have to fix 1t with the conductor, then, I suppose"
 You won't be able to get a berth from him"
 T won't, eh! You watch me. There's a sleeper on the train. isn't there?"
 ''No."
 What No sleeper? What kind of trains do you run on this line. any howl"
 Well, this one that's coming is . freight train"
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
Contents of Food.

Protein, starch, fat, sugar and fiber are the nutriments that make up .oods. Protein is the only one from which muscle and tissue can be made; the others serve to produce heat, en- ergy and fat Starch and sugar are equal in food value. The fiber in the plant cut green has the same food value as starch-when the plant is mature the fiber becomes largely in- digestible, as in starch. Fat serves the same purpose in the animal body as starch; 1t is more concentrated, having two and one-fourth times as much nutriment i1 given weight
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
care of the Incubator.

If you use an incubator you must practically sleep with it-that is. you must watch it day and night, and after you have thoroughly learned all tbat the manufacturer tells you in the directions on the machine you must use your own common sense and com ply with the varying conditions of climate. When the youngsters come out of the shell they, too, must be watched every day and be cared for in every detail all of the tire. Young chickens cannot be raised by any per son who is frequently away from home for long intervals. One must be on the job all the time.
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
Notes of th. shesnfoId

Sheep do not require much shelter except to keep of the rain. always put my flock up in falling weather ex- cept during the summer when 1t is hot and the rain is a relief to them, says a writer in an exchange.
 It Is best to leave them out in the coldest weather, except of course at lan.bing time when they must be sheltered.
 Lambs will stand the cold better than any other young animals and there is not much difficulty in saving them if they get full of their mothers milk once.
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
Spray, Spray and Spray Again.

Spray, spray and forever spray if you would save the fruit of your or chard, field and garden. Countless days of labor of men and women are lost, hope turns to disappointment and ambition blighted because of the un- checked ravages of insects and dis ease. The vital importance of spray ing Is beginning to be realized by fruit and vegetable growers, but all too slowly. Not one-half of the fruit crop of the country is sound when taken from the trees. The loss runs into millions of dollars every year and this could be minimized by the con- stant and intelligent use of the sprayer.
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
Not for the Cook Aftsr AII.

Madam, have an attachment for your cook"
 Well, call after nine o'clock. and go to the rear door,"
 ''But that is after working hours"
 q know 1t. We do not permit court ing in the kitchen until after working hours, my good man.
 "Courting nothing! ain't no police man! This Is an attachment for the stove, an she said you told her to or der it."
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
somethIno Serious the Matter.

Doctor, I've come to see you about my wife. I'm afraid there's some thing serious the matter with her"
 I'm sorry to hear that What are her symptomsf"
 why, the other day, when I was out of town, she had occasion to go to my ofice, and there she found sev- eral letters marked private that she didn't open"
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
Mexican Corn.

Those who have never seen Mexi- can corn will certainly be interested In 1t. The ripe grain of this novel variety is black or bluish black, but when in condition for the table looks remarkably white. Many consider this the sweetest and most tender variety of sweet corn.
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
EeedInn EnsIIana-

It is essential that after a silo is opened and fed therefrom. its surface he kept fresh and not allowed to mould, as it almost inevitably will do in oue so large, unless the number of the animals fed correspond to the size. Furthermore, the ensilage feed should be given after milking in or der to avoid an undesirable flavor in the milk
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
To prevent seab

Here is the formula for treating seed potatoes to prevent scab: Soak the whole seed for two hours in a mixture Of one-half pint of formalin (formaldehyde) and 15 gallons of cold water; dry the seed. cut and plant in groind that has not recently grown potatoes.
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
DO NOT TELL IT ALL
BEING SILENT NECESSARY TO
 SUCCESSFUL CLIMBING.
Girl Who Submits Her Plans and Airs Her Feelings to Acquaint- ances Displays Sure Signs
 of MedIocrity.

The girl who submits all her little plans to her next door friend, and airs all her inmost feelings to her newest acquaintance, and who never undertakes anything but that she asks for advice in a dozen different places. we seldom include in our list of climbers.
 The girl climber, like her brother, is generally sufficient unto herself when it comes to ideas. convictions and confidence. She never goes around fizzing with emotion because she is afraid So-and-so might go to the wall, or this, that, or the other thing might turn topsy turvy, and what's your opinion, please? Don't you think so,- too? What would you do if you were in my place?
 The strong, capable, brainy girl will never pose as the one who wants advice and assistance. She would think it a confession of weakness. Nor does she boast of what she can do before she can show what she would boast of
 Wearing your heart on your sleeve and your head in that state of care less abandon where 1t will let out most anything just for the joy of wig gling your tongue is a sure sign of hopeless mediocrity
 As Clyde Fitch noted, you can al~ ways see a certain admirable silence about the real climber.
 Who hasn't heard of that railroad president who was known as the si- lent one. and who believed. and proved, that in private plans and per sonal enterprises silence Is not only important, but often, if success is at stake, absolutely essential?
 The arguments in favor of silence in your personal affairs are generally these:
 can laugh in his sleeve when they fall to pieces.
 If you are not given to crow about what you can do failure won't come half as hard as when everybody can wink and grin about it.
 If you want no ones advice but your own you may be saved much self-reproach
 The mind doctors insist that silence in your private undertakings will pro tect you against the adverse mental influence of your neighbors. and will help to reduce your fear thoughts
 The more you acquaint your friends and associates with your intentions and anticipations, the more they ex- pect the climax of this, the conse- quence of that, and the sequel of the last chapter, until finally they have wormed the whole Iliad of your ex- istence out of you. Maybe next time you meet these people with a pang of regret.
 A clever primary teacher I once knew never could leash her enthusi- asms about the puffs received from So-and-So in her career as a teacher. In pretty, subtle way she would al- ways sing her own praises, and re- hearse for your benefit all the com pliments and bouquets received from inspectors. No one enjoyed her con ceited buildings, and instinctively some of her sister teachers wished that something would happen to chill her enthusiasm
 In the end something did happen which made Miss Swagger forget her wonderful traits and abilities, for the time being at least.
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23

of about by 6-inch hardwood. Braces each side of tongue can be made 2 by 4-inches; braces on ends. ? by inches. Have the doubletrees fastened on un- der side of tongue, and there will not be so much down-draft on horses necks. Seat can be arranged on back. which will help balance load. and an old mower seat makes a good roller seat
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23

In reply to a query as to whether a land roller could be made from log $wo feet in diameter, with wooden frame, the following reply Is made:
 A frame for roller as per Illustration can be made of all wood, with few bolts to hold same together. The log sawn in two. put shaft or gudgeon can be left in one piece. or can be all the way through. Make frame out
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-23
10 KIII souash Buos.

It is claimed that squash bugs and onion maggots may be driven away by the use of moth balls distributed at frequent intervals among the plants-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-25
ON A BOOM.
: Traction Promoters Are Max
"a ing Good Headway.

With fifteen representative business
men of Richmond heading the move
ment for the construction of a traac-
ton line between Richmond and Port
land, the project begins to assume
proportions which indicates that it will
be brought to a head in the near fu-
ture. A meeting of these men will be
held soon -
Judge Daniel w. Comstock, who has
been retained by the local business
men in the matter, is now drawing I'D
tentative franchises for the approval
of the promoters when they meet.
Right of way for the line is another
important matter which is being con-
sidered. Richmond will be the south
terminal and Portland the north ter
minal But whether to extend the line
to Union City or to Winchester is a
question which has not yet been work
ed out. Winchester business men are
not as enthusiastic as Union City peo-
pie, who appear to be boosters. How
ever il the route takes in Union City,
then Fountain City, Lynn and a few
other live towns between Richmond
and Winchester will not be reached.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-25
This Evening to Decide on
Park Policy.

Notice has been sent to the hundred
and seventy stockholders in the
Fleecydale park company to meet this
evening at the Commercial club rooms
and complete the organization with
the election of directors and officers
and to decide on the policy of the
company Committees no doubt will
be named, which will report at a gen.
eral meeting of the directors or stock
holders, to be held in the near future,
at which final action on all matters
will be taken.
The question of financing the park
proposition will be one of the most
serious questions up for open discus
sion. There have been. a number OF
methods suggested but the one most
generally approved is for the issuance
of bonds. The incorporation OF the
company, articles of which will soon
be filed with the secretary Of state,
provide $4,000 capital stock.
The date on which the first payment
of stock subscriptions shall be made
will be fixed AS soon as this is done,
the option given by the present ow-
ners will be closed. The purchase
price of the park site is $4,000. Sew
eral names have been suggested for
both the park and the artificial lake
which will be constructed by the er-
ection of large dam near the seven
teenth street extension.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-25
STOCKHOLDERS MEET TO SAFEGUARD CITY
On Water Franchise Com
mercial Clubs Object.

Notifications and recommendations
to the present proposals of the Rich
mond City Water Works company and
the E. NJ Campfield company, for the
franchise to supply Richmond with wa
ter, which will be regarded as for the
best interests of the citizens will be
suggested by the water works in
vestigating committee of the. CONNER
cial club at its meeting on Wednesday
afternoon.
The committee has both PROPOSE
tions thoroughly in hand. 1t has made
criticisms to the proposal of the pres
ent company for a renewal of it's fran
chise on the ground it's rates are high
er than now charged, and to the
Campfield company's proposal on the
ground that municipal ownership as
suggested by Campfield is not feas-
ible. Just what notifications and re-
concentrations will be suggested have
not been mapped out. The club may
offer what it deems a model fran
chise for the approval of the citizens,
and suggestion that the city enter
into a contract with one of the com.
panies along lines suggested by, the
commercial organization.