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The Raymer enterprise., 1912-09-12
MANY OF OUR COMMON WEEDS ARE USED
IN MAKING MEDICINES AND CHEMICALS
Of Common Plants Which Lay So Heavy Burden Upon Our Ag
cuituis Quite Number Are Cultivated as Money
Making Crops in United States.

That every plant that grows has
Iome useful mission" is now generally
acknowledged. That the human race
has been, on the whole, more largely
the beneficiary than the victim Of
weeds becomes evident to anyone who
will consider what might have been
the condition Of large portions Of the
earth's surface but for the self.propa.
eating activities Of the myriad forms
OF vegetation which we call weeds. but
which deserve that reprobatory name
only when they grow unlimited on
land In which We have undertaken to
give other plants monopoly Of op-
portunity. The seeds Of weeds-borne
by the winds. scattered by migratory
birds. distributed by fiood.waters Of
rivers sown in the dung Of animals.
carried concealed in the cargoes Of
ships and in the lading Of camels. or
disseminated by whatever other means
have been the means Of covering
the bare rocks and deserts Of many q
region. in the course Of ages, with
cultivable soil, and thus preparing the
land for human habitation. A weed"
too. has been the progenitor Of many
a plant now sedulously cultivated In
field. garden and orchard. Our wheat
and oats are simply developments from
two wild grasses; our apples and pears
are the children Of the wild rose; our
melons. tomatoes. beets and cauli-
flower have come to us. through ages
Of evolution. from Insignificant weeds.
And Of the common weeds which lay
SO heavy burden upon our agricul.
ture today, quite a number are cult
waited as money-making crops for use
In the manufacture Of chemicals, med.
icines and dye stufis: and this not
merely In foreign countries. but in our
own land.
Among the numerous plants com.
monty known as weeds are peppermint
and spearmint. which are found not
only In the wild state but the cultiva.
ton Of which for the distillation Of
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-09-12
GREAT ADVANTAGE
IN ANY ROTATION
Barnyard Manure Applied to Crop
viii Give Largest Re-
' turns.

A great advantage In q rotation IL
that barnyard manure applied to the
crop that will give the largest returns
for the application. rather than to the
field most in need Of manure, IRE
spective Of the crop grown. It has
been demonstrated often enough that
manure applied to root and corn crops
will be effective not only for the fol-
lowing grain and hay crops, but more
Of its fertilizing elements are used In
profitable production than II applied
directly to the erin crops.
OF course, It Is VI the best policy to
stick to one rotation for too long q
period. On most Of our farms . short
rotation at first might very prontably
be followed by = longer one, % tho
fertility Of the held 10 increased.
As a sample the following common
fouryear rotation may be cited:
First Year-Hoed crops; Roots
corn. potatoes: balance Of the
quarter section In peas or rape. Ma
nure applied to this section.
Second Year-Grain.
Third Year-Hay (clover).
Fourth Year-Hay and pasture.
A study Of this rotation will show
that It IL In accord with the principles
Of rotation. First hoed crops. fairly
deep feeders, allowing cultivation and
cleaning Of the land. and adapted to .
large application Of nitrosenous ina
nure; second. the grain, shallower'
feeders. on a mellow seed bed. and
with the plant food we'll balanced:
followed by the grasses (mostly
clover) nursed by grain crop. feeding
and obtaining moisture from the, sub.
soil as well % from the surface soil,
and gathering nitrogen from the air.
some Of which 10 used By the succeed
Ing hosd crops.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-09-12
Pettlcoat Problems.

Save for an occasional glimpse Of
white lingerie petticoats are not at
all In evidence. It does not follow.
OF course. that they are not worn.
for short skirts give no opportunity
for their display: but tho aspect Of
the women outdoors Is 80 svelte. not
10 say maigre. that It is easy to as.
sert that their skirts are an unknown
quantity.
Yet the pctticoats Of this season
have been Irresistible things, and
even the last OF the season sales
have fascinating things to show. Silky
satin fabrics. clinging to the figure
and made With little to spare In the
way OF width, arc still the popular
line, and II is too early yet for win.
ter lingerie novelties to put In their
appearance.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-09-12
Raising Sheep.

Why not buy a couple OF high.class
ewes A few years hence you will
be able to give ytrr boy a nice little
nock OF ewes, In the meantime rails.
Ing your own rams. selling the surplus
to your neighbors, doing n little mis-.
sionary work and they cost no more to
raise than the kind that are lust
sheep.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-09-12

the oil constitutes an important Amer.
lean industry. Especially is this true
OF peppermint. thousands Of acres be.
ing devoted to the cultivation Of this
plant. principally In the states OF
Michigan and New York. A number
Of other plants furnish useful oils
such as oil Of wintergreen. pennyroyal.
fieabane. tansy. wormwood and fire.
weed. The soothing properties Of
witch hazel we're known among the
Indians. and 1t is still employed for
the relief Of infammatory conditions.
The medical uses Of the weeds OF
herbs described are referred to In q
general way only. since 1t Is not with.
in the province Of an article Of this
kind to give detailed information In
regard to such matters. Advice con.
cerning the proper remedies to- use
should be sought only from physicians.
The statements made here as to the
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-09-12

Horshound: thrivss In waste places
where plants are protected oil winter
by snow.
pectorant. The Juice has been en-
ployed externally for warts, corns and
some forms of skin diseases.
Horehound grows In dry sandy or
stoney soil. in waste places along road
sides and near dwellings. In fields and
pastures. 1t is found from Maine
southwark to the Carolinas, Texas and
westward to California and Oregon.
It Is very abundant In pastures In Ore
gon and California, and especially In
Southern California. where It Is q very
troublesome weed. covering vast areas
and in such dense masses as to crowd
out other vegetation.
The leaves and tops are the parts
used In medicine. These are gathered
Just before the plant is In flower, the
coarse stalks being rejected. They
should be carefully dried In the shade.
The odor is pleasant, rather aromatic,
but diminishes in drying. The taste Is
bitter and persistent. The price Of
horehound is about one to two cents a
pound. 1t is well known as a domestic
remedy for colds and is also used In
dyspepsia.
Motherwort. commonly called lions
ear and lion's.tail. Is found about
dwellings and in waste places. Its
range in this country extending from
Nova Scotia to North Carolina, Min.
nesota and Nebraska. It belongs to
the mint family.
The leaves and Towering tops are
collected during the towering season.
They have an aromatic odor and
very bitter taste. The price ranges
from 2ik to five cents a pound. Moth
erwort has stimulant. slightly tonic
properties. and is used also to pro-
mote perspiration.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-09-12
GAIN MADE BY COOPERATION
Movement That Has for Its Aim De-
velopment Of Modern Industrial
Ism Strikes Canada.

Ism Strikes Canada.
tBy ALEX M'NEILL, Chief of Fruit d.
vision. Department Of Agriculture. OF
tawa. Ont)
No treatment Of cooperative apple
selling In Canada would be adequate
that did not connect 1t with the world.
wide movement OF cooperation. which
Is working revolution In agriculture.
1t would leave wrong Impression II
we were to take the view that coop
eratiye apple-selling associations in
Canada are sporadic affairs. originat-
Ing in local and individual causes and
wholly unconnected with worldwide
movements. AS matter Of fact. the
fundamental agents that developed CO.
operation in Denmark. Germany.
France, Italy. Sweden. Scotland. Ire
land and the United States. are at
work here in Canada; and. though
local causes have modified the partic-
ular lines that cooperative associa-
tions have taken in all these countries.
yet they all owe their origin to the
one great cause. namely. the develop
ment OF modern industrialism which.
In Its turn. originated In the develop
ment OF the steam engine and. later.
In the developments connected with
electric power.
When the village handicraftsman
migrated to the factory, one source
OF temporary farm labor was removed
from the neighborhood: but modern
industrlalism claimed more than this
and began to draw from the farm la.
borers. and soon the less successful
small farmer yielded to the magnet
ism OF the town and left the country
And SO the movement has gone on.
not In one country alone but In all
countries. and Canada is no exception.
In writing some years ago, ! enum.
Grated the advantages Of cooperative
marketing under IL heads. as follows:
!. Large stocks may be controlled
BY sellers who act as a unit
2. Uniform packing. grading and
marking will be practiced.
3. A reputation associated with q
permanent brand or trade mark will
be established.
4. The cost Of picking. packing and
marketing, including transportation,
will be reduced.
s. Fruit will be picked and packed
at the proper time.
6. Less common varieties will be
utilized.
I. Storing facilities will be provid.
ed for in better shape.
8. Direct selling at the point Of pro-
duction will be encouraged.
9. Packages will be brought In
large quantities or manufactured on
the premises. with a material reduc-
ton In cost.
10. The placing Of the purely com.
mercial part of the industry in the
hands Of competent men whose inter.
ests are connected with those OF other
members Of the association.
II. Spraying by hand or power out.
fits comparatively. In some cases will
be adopted.
~. The manager and the better
growers among the patrons will have
every inducement to stimulate the
less progressive members to better
work.
1t is unnecessary to enlarge upon
each individual point. l may be per
mitted to testify, however. to the fact
that the experience Of many success.
full cooperative associations has borne
out this enumeration of advantages.
They do not all work with equal force
In every society. but their truth will
not be denied.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-09-12

brittle stems arising from reddish
brown. branching root, Is biennial
belonging to the poppy family, and like
other members Of this family. contains
an acrid juice. The entire. plant Is
used In making medicine. 1t should
be collected when the herb is in flower.
The fresh plant has an unpleasant.
acrid odor when bruised, but in the
dried state 1t is odorless 1t has per-
sistent acrid and somewhat salty taste.
Celandine is an old remedy. 1t has
cathartic properties. promotes per-
spiration and has been used as an e1.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-09-12

medicinal uses Of the three plants de.
scribed are based on information con.
tained In various dispensatories and
other works relating !, to materia
medica.
Celandine. also known by several
other names. such as tetterwort. wart.
weed. Jacobs ladder swallow.wort,
etc. is>common throughout the entire
northeast section Of our country; In
fact, throughout the whole Of the
north temperate region.
This plant, which has rather weak,
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-09-12
Secret Of Success.

A laudablc pride to maintain the
fertility OF the land, to keen the
fences and buildings In good repair
and to improve the home surroundings
should lead TO contentment.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-09-12
Determines Chicks Growth.

It Is the care the chicks receive at
the time they leave the brooder that
their growth.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-09-12

A pretty little dress Of cambric en-.
broidery flouncing Is shown here.
The skirt Is gathered In at waist
and the bodice Is tucked on each
shoulder and cut Magyar. no that the
fancy edge Of Houncing comes at
lower edge Of sleeves. A strip Of in.
sertion to match trims centre front
Of bodice, and the square neck Is
outlined with narrow insertion to
match.
Materials required: 2,i yards hounc.
Ing 81 inches wide, ~ yard wide
and Y yard narrow insertion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-14
NEW YORK CURB.

The curb exhibited an irregular tone ol
trading yesterday in All active market
United Cigar Stores was the feature anu
showed an upward move. which was ad-
yanced outside buying as well as PROBES
sional trading. United States Motor Sc
curities also showed Improvement due 10
the new financing which was supposed 10
have been arranged at Wednesdays meet
ing of officials and bankers. Fair activity
was shown In the market in the general ist
Yesterday. and after some early heaVihes9
"A frmer tone developed on what looked u
be 4 better buying movement The inuus-
trial list continued the principal features
under the lead of United cigar stores
which rose points TO a new high marx io'
the movement Brltish-American Tobacco
was slightly higher. r. j. Reyholds I'M
proved points. Standard OIL Subsidiaries
commanded more attention with strength Ill
spots Union Tank Line rose about points,
due to the improved condition OF the COM
ranv. which IS understood to nave accu-
nulated a handsome surplus. Other lhuuS-
trials were comparatively quiet, WIN
somewhat firmer tone i'm United SlaIe9
Motor developing. The copper stocks w
dull with small price changes. SILVER lssue'
we're irregular Bonds were duli anu "ei'
uhout steady,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-14
STOCK MARKET REVIEW
Market Was Dull but Firm
Some Stocks Advanced.

4 quiet opening, with fractional gains
over Wednesdays close, marked the be-
ginning Of Yesterdays trading on the
Stock Exchange. The sentiment eN-
pressed, which is always subject 10 sud-
den change. was that the day would be
a dull one. and for the time traders dld
not seem inclined to increase their COM
mitments. Colorado Fuel seemed to be
the shining light. and showed an open
ing gain of q over Wednesday IN the
expressed expectation Of favorable
annual report. American Beet Sugar
was also strong and was quoted % above
the previous days close. Guggenheim
Exploration made its initial bow to the
big market. and was cordially welcomed
with an advance Of Il points above its
last price of 12S as it bade farewell to
the curb. Strength was exhibited In the
general tone of the market. and the IN
terbOrough issues attracted some atten-
ton bv coming out more actively during
the morning. The reason assigned was
that sentiment is being put In condition
to float the new bonds OF the INTERIOR
ough Rapid Transit Company. Cast iron
Pipe preferred was also In the lime
light accompanied by gossip that An
thony n Brady. who is prominent in
the company's affairs, has announced
that he Is optimistic and believes that
the country has a prosperous OUTLOOK
Baldwin Locomotive, a recent importa-
ton from the curb, did not attract much
attention as an opening stock. sales
being made at 81, as compared with "a
to 81 on the curb Wednesday.
During the forenoon Guggenheim E4-
ploration and Cast Iron Pipe issues were
the leaders in price movements Read
ing showed some improvement, as did
Union Pacific, and Steel presented firm
undertone. There was some weakness
in Virginia. Carolina Chemical and TINS
stock declined nearly 3 points: around
in the late forenoon American Cotton
Oil in sympathy also sold down. and
the market dropped from its trend of
activity into a waiting position. Inc
money trust" investigation then came
into use as a topic Of debate and fore
cast, and there was no special action
on either side OF the market. Such ten
dency as was exhibited in the early af-
ternoon was toward a betterment In
prices, but there was no special activity.
Virginia Chemical showed a recovery
the Copper issues were firm. ard some
strength was shown by Pennsylvania,
which seemed to indicate an eventual
amicable settlement Of the present DIM
Guilty between the railroad and its en-
ployes. American Can exhibited some
recuperat!ve power, and gossip was
started that Daniel G. Reid was still
supporting the market.
The late afternoon trading developed
nothing to change the general position
Of the market. There was little trad
ing, and the buying in evidence came
from investment sources or accumula-
ton. There was some Irregularlty, but
the undertone seemed to be firm. For
eign reports were of little Importance
except that sentiment in London showd
Improvement on the expectation OF bet
ter labor conditions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-14
FOREIGN FINANCIAL FIELD
Money Market Easier in London,
but More Stringent in Berlin.
fBy Cable to The Tribune J


London, June 13.-The volume OF ous''1
transacted to-day was not great pul se"'
ment WAS more optimistic. 1here was Q
Failing that The labor troubles are hedii"e
a settlement. and this, together VIII"
improved outlook in the money 'i" nv
gave a rather cheerful tone 10 u
American shares were flrmer. but ued"he'
were small. Canadian Pacific durihs WV
day experienced quite an advance o''
closed below its highest figure.
ConsoIs we're firm till toward the emo Oh
the session. closing 1-16 lower on the gay
az 7ss. for money and 49,. for the account
Canadian Pacific was 2ls hlgher ~
Grand Trunk advanced - to 2Ss'
The premium on gold at Madrid is boo
compared with $50 yesterday. and at us
hon remains unchanged at ll.0o.
Paris June l3.-Trading on the Bour"e
to-day was very limited and there was '''
leadership among the securities dealt III.
prices were fairly steady, with no deciueu
trend.
Tbres nor cent rentes closed b confines
higher at % francs 2ls centlmes for the
account.
Exchange on London, o francs u cen
times for checks.
Private discount rate. rs per cent.
RerIin. June iS.-Money rates were hi8h
and securities were weak to-day. Boerse
trading was limited in volume.
Exchange on London. 90 marks " prem
nigs for checks.
Money per cent
Private discount rate, per cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-14
STANDARD OIL SUBSIDIARIES.
U. S. TREASURY FINANCES.

Washington, June 13.-At the beginning
OF business to-day the condition OF the
United States Treasury was:
743,50 ''N''' w.
-. In d, banks and Philippine Treasury, 49,
was s12S.5G9059. '"'''
81, with ordinary disbursements of SCI
5s2 - '-''''
The deficit to date this fiscal year is 50.
2sooSo; as against a surplus OF s7965,554 at
These hgures exclude Panama Canal and
public debt transactions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-14

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that tho Col.
lateral Trust Gold Notes Of The Cumberland
Corporation. dated June IL. 1908, and ma
turing June IL. 1912. will be paid on presonts-
ton at the office Of THE NEW YORK TRUST
COMPANY, No. 90 Broad street, New York
CITY, on and after JUNE H. 1912.
THE CUMBERLAND CORPORATION
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-14

MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

THE MONEY MARKET. Money on call
opened at 2N per cent; highest. ; per cent;
lowest. "a per cent. closing rs per cent.
ruling rate. pa per cent. Time money
was trihc hrmcr. Rates. per cent
for sixty days: 3a3. per cent for
ninety days; 34d3is per cent for four
months; 3isa3a, per cent for five months:
81, per cent for six months. Mercantile
paper was rather quiet Rates 3a.T4 per
cents for sixty to ninety days Endorsed
bills receivable; 4d4iz per cent for choice
four and six months single names; a., per
cent for others.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.-The foreign
exchange market opened dull but firm. The
market was exceptionally dull throughout
the day, closing practically unchanged
from the opening figures. Final quotations
were: Demand sterling. 4S20q4s1 2j. cables.
IS7iJn $3.50: sixty-day bills. 1880: short
francs. 5.1sl. plus 3-5i: short reichsmarks,
9jit plus l-32
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-14
HUNDRED-DoLLAR BONDS.

Quoted by Boyer & Co.. No. so William street)
(And interest)
Bid. Asked.
Aberdeen 1t & Power first SIS. 81. .1oOh IO2
.Arner r & T coll tr p Gifts, 20. 92A 93h
Amer Typefounders 6s. 1899. ..1O1 1O4
brandon Gas & Power LIST 6s, 1929 .lO2 IOJ
sCentral Leather first S. 1928. ...... 94A 06%
Central Vermont first ~, 1920. .... 81
&C B, Q X X Denver Ext As, 1922. 80 1902
sCol g. South Ref and Ext AVS. 1898 80 9SK
Erie On Y & Cd Lake. first IS, 40. 102 100
beaver Gas & Eiec first SIS, 1949.... 90 ssh
Evansville a. II Ref 81. 194i. .... 50 02
General Electric 3lzs. l9l2.......... s3h sc
Gimp Chinese Govt 81, 1851. ......... % 1914
.lnter Steam Pump LIST IS, l929..... 81 "a
jackson (Nich) Cons Trac rs. 1884. .. 81 100
jackson Miss 1t & T LIST y 5s, % 80 80
sKeokuk a. Des Moines first IS. 1923 100 103
.Kings Co Elec 1t g. COW 6s. '22.123 100
sI>aciede Gas first 6s 1919. .l02A
.IIggett & Myers Is. 1851. % 90
sP LDriilard IS, 1851. ............... 94h g6X
sNational RVS Of Mexico Is, 1871. 10 IS
edo, 4Hs. 1851 ......... ........... so D2
.New York Air Brake 0s, 1925 go. DsA IOIX
~ Y, n II e. II COW 5ks. 1886. so g3
edo O., 1915. ............s.........l 1872
North Carolina Pub Serv first IS. % 81 10
Ohio g. Little Kanawha 5s, 30. 80 102
spocahontas Cons Col first S. 81. 81 80
j. Corp OF y j Perp ctfs =. .109h I1lh
$50 Pacific s r Term first As 1880. 9Oz
seattle Cons g. Dry Dock first 6s. %. 81 100
,roiedo Term II X first A1zs. 1884,. 80 90
-nlted Water g. 1t 6s 1925. 90 10f
Virginia Ry FIRST D. 1862 ........... 9S 100
western Pac first 5s 1888. ..,...... So 80
sIIsted on the New York stock Exchange
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-14
FOREIGN BANK RETURNS.

London. June l3.-The weekly return ot
the Bank Of England shows the following
changes. Total reserve increased $1,000;
circulation decreased f29S00o. bullion IN
creased 100000, other securities decreased
100000; other deposits decreased tj2s.c';
public deposits increased $4,000; gov
eminent securities unchanged The pro-
portion OF the banks reserve 10 liabilities
is now 1881 per cent, against 1910 per cent
last week, and compares with an advance
from $3.50 per cent to 52Ss per cent in this
week last year. The Bank of England
minimum rate OF discount remained IN
changed at per cent. The clearnss
through the London banks for the week
were t2iS $4,000 against f3t4970.00o last
week. and f2ll. coo i'm this week last year.
Paris. June l3.-The weekly return of tho
Bank of France shows the following
changes: Gold on hand increased ;.025.0o
francs, silver on hand decreased 100000
francs, notes in circulation decreased 81
80. 600 francs. general deposits increased
80 l75, 600 francs, bills discounted decreased
TO- 100000 francs. treasury deposits increased
$4,000 francs, advances decreased S525.-
co.. francs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-14
SAVINGS BAN KS.
DIVIDEND NOTICES.
THL AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL
CHEMICAL COMPANY.

New York, June 18th, 1917
quarterly dividend of ONE AND ONE
half PER CENT. on the Preferred stock OF
this Company mo 2S) and quarterly dlVi-
dend Of ONE PER CENT on the Common
stock 90. 81 have been declared, payable
July 18th. 1872. to stockholders of record at
tho close Of business ON June 24th. l9l@.
THOMAS \. DOE, Treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-14
THOMPSON sTARRETT COMPANY

III w All street. new 1OIh Clly.
The Board OF Directors OF this Company has
declared the semi-annual dividend OF four per
cent. go on the Common stock OF the Com
pany, payable July LIST 1912, to stockholders OF
record at the close OF business June 20, 1912
Checks will be mailed by the Title Guaran-
tee & Trust Company. 17G Broadway, New
YORK CITY. CHARLES B. POND. Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-14
AMERICAN CAN COMPANY.

4 quarterly dividend OF one and one-quarter
QUO per cent has been declared upon the
Preferred stock OF this Company. payable July
st 1912. TO stockholders Of record at the close
81 business June 18th. 1912.
Transfer Books will remain open. Checks
1, IEMON SecrAfarY