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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
INSECT DOING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE
TO PEAR ORCHARDS IN EASTERN STATES
ProducNeness Of Many Trees Fruit Growing Sections Has
Been Greatly Reduced by ThrpS, New PeSt-MOst Etec
tive Control Is Spraying.

cultivation, fertilizers, pruning and
spraying for other insects and dis.
eases should be carefully considered
in order that the most favorable con
ditions for recovery to health and
productiveness may be afforded to
the trees
The thrlps is a difficult pest to com
bat because of the nature aud sudden
ness OF its attacks. Spraying is the
most efficient method OF control The
period for effective spraying ia during
the time when the buds are breaking
and until they are entirely opened at
the tips. The most promising spray
ing mixtures are the nicotine prep
arations in combination with kerosene
emulsion or soap. Two or three ap-
plications on successive days during
the past year largely prevented i'm
portant injuries to pear trees The
physical features of the locations OF
the orchards, such as the direction
and elevation Of the slopes Of the land,
and character Of the soil, have 9
marked influence on the development
OF the buds and the time of blossom
ing. The time for effective spraying
will therefore vary with individual
orchards.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26

statements of fruitgrowers the most
severe attack of the thrips occurred
during 1910, when the pear crop in
many orchards was much reduced.
Besides losses in yields the trees were
seriously checked by injuries to leaf
buds and leaf clusters; and in some
orchards the season was much ad-
vanced before the trees presented nor
NAL conditions OF growth. The pro-
duotiveness OF pear orchards during
1911 was greater than the preceding
year, but blighting Of blossom clusters
was general and orchards suffered
losses in yields according to the sever
ity Of the attacks by the thrips.
Severe attacks by the thrips are a
serious drain on the vitality and pro-
ductiveness of the trees. In their
weakened state they are also more
subject to injuries by adverse weather
or environment, and to attacks by
various wondering insects. The
needs of the orchard with respect to
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26

made to form a chimney five or six
inches in diameter for ventilation.
Dirt is thrown on the pile to a depth
OF six inches. The roots are piled
as high as possible SO as to shed wa
ter. When wanted for feeding the
whole pit is taken into the barn at
once. For early winter feeding the
layer of dirt should be thicker, and in
addition covering of straw should be
placed over the whole pile.
The illustration shows a pit intend
ed to remain over winter. This pro-
vides for two layers OF straw and two
of earth. A ventilator made OF four
inch boards is placed at the apex.
When severe freezing weather sets in,
the ventilator is stuffed tightly with
fine hay, In such a pit roots will
keep without freezing even in the
coolest winters. If desired, the piles
may be made oblong instead of conical
in shape, retaining the gable form
While pits do very well, 80 far as
keeping the roots is concerned, 1t must
be understood that they are but make
shifts at best. A root house which Is
accessible at all times is much more
satisfactory and more economical.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26


For a number Of years pear bios
SONS in orchards in the state of New
York and other parts OF the east have
blighted, resulting in more or less ex-
tensiye losses in fruit yields.
Careful studies during the past
year have shown that the injury is
caused by the pear thrips, a new
orchard pest, which has attracted con
siderable attention ia recent years in
California because of its destructive
ness to various deciduous fruits.
The adult thrips, which is largely
responsible for the injuries to the
trees, is small darkish brown,
winged insect measuring about one
twentieth of an inch in length. II ap-
pears in destructive numbers when
the buds are opening. attacking the
tenderest of the flower parts. The
eggs are mostly deposited beneath the
epidermis of the blossom and fruit
stems. Matching takes place within a
few days, and the larvae seek prefer
ably the calyx cups, undersides of
calyces and the folds or under sur
faces of the tender expanding leaves.
The larvae feed for about two weeks
and drop to the ground. in which they
form protecting cell. In this cell
the insect completes its transforma.
lions and energies from the ground in
the spring as an adult. The thrips is
single brooded; and the most active
and destructive stages are coincident
with the period that includes the life
events of the swelling and opening of
the buds and dropping of blossoms
and calyces.
Injuries by the thrlps in the Hudson
valley have apparently occurred over
a period of Ave years. During the
past three years fruitgrowers gener
ally have noticed blighting of blossom
clusters of pear trees, although the
nature of the causal agent seems not
to have been suspected. According tc
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
EXCELLENT STORAGE FOR THE ROOT CROPS

e. j. Delwiche of the Wisconsin sta
ton makes the following recommend
atoms regarding the storage Of roots
for feeding purposes:
The best place to store roots is in
a root cellar near where they are to
be fed. Such a cellar may be part
OF a barn, basement, or 1t may be
built conveniently near to the stock
barn. In most places the root house
can be built most economically of con-
crete. Ordinarily cement is the only ma
terial that has to be purchased. The
gravel and sand are usually available
at no great distance on most farms
While the temperature in root house
should never fall to the freezing point
1t should be at low point for best re-
suits in keeping roots.
When no cellar is available, roots
may be stored in pits. For fall and
early winter feeding they need not be
covered to any great depth. The roots
are put in conical pile about four
feet in diameter on bed of clean
straw, then covered with a layer Of
two inches of long straw. Clean rye
straw is preferred for this purpose
The straw at the apex of the pile is
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
The Remedy.

Not long ago Lord Kinnaird, who is
always actively interested In re-
liglous work, paid a surprise visit to
mission school in the east end of
London and told a class of boys the
story of Samson. In concluding his
narrative his lordship added:
He was strong, became weak and
then regained his strength, enabling
him to destroy his enemies Now,
boys, IL / had an enemy what would
you advise me to do?"
A little boy after meditating on the
secret of that great giants strength
shot up his hand and exclaimed: Get
bottle Of air restorer. The Tat
tier.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
TOTS IDEA OF REFINEMENT
Children Of Parents Who Had jest
Moved Into Neiehborhood Were
Owners Of Automobiles.

Little Virginia, seven years old, re-
Gently started to private school and
is hearing many things about culture
and refinement. Her mother is very
careful about the children With whom
Virginia plays and wishes to know all
about them before intimacy is permit
ted. The other day Virginia had been
playing with some children.
what children?" asked mother.
she was told about some new chill
lren that has just moved into the
neighborhood.
But" said mother. you know
have told you not to play with chill.
dren unless know them and say ii Is
all right I don't know anything about
these children"
But, mother, they are perfectly cul.
tured and refined"
How do you know they are cul
tured and refined?" asked the mother
amused
We'll, they have two automobiles In
that family" replied the small one
with decision.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
WHY BACHELOR DIDN'T MARRY
One Incident In His Life Had Made a
Deep and Lasting Impression
Remains Single.

81 will tell you why l don't marry"
said a confirmed bachelor. 1T is be-
cause of one incident in my life which
has made a deep and lasting impress
sion on me-"
His lady hearers were all attention,
seeming romance.
81 once went to sale. Never mind
what went for or whom | went for.
| went. OF course, there was a ire
mendous crush, and one had to push
to get to a counter and shout like fury
to attract attention. Well, acci-
dentally stepped on a lady's skirt and
nearly tripped her up. She turned
quickly, and the scowl on her face
would have made a more timid man
bolt. She was evidently about to ad-
dress some fierce remark to me; then
a change suddenly came over her
face.
oh, beg your pardon she said,
sweetly; 4 thought you were my hus-
band'"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
A DAY WITH LEFT-oVERs.

Chop cold roast lamb season with
dish: cover with a cup of seasoned
cooked macaroni. Beat three eggs
slightly, add cup and a half OF milk,
pour over the mixture and bake in a
slow oven.
Hot Potato Salsd.-Cook two cups
OF halfinch cubes OF potatoes; drain
and pour over the following dressing:
Mix together half cup of celery cut
fine, two slices of lemon. two table
spoonfuls Of chopped onion. one ia
blespoonful OF chopped parsley, four
.ablespoonfuls of olive oil, pepper and
salt to taste. Heat until boiling hot
and serve at once.
Water Melon Bails.-Any water mel
on that is left over may be scooped
out into balls, using a vegetable cut
.er. or II this is not at hand a table
spoon will do, making ovalshaped
pieces. Chill and serve very cold.
Hasty Burberry Puddlng-Butter
tour or FIVE slices of bread on both
sides, place in Individual sauce dishes,
vi NS q ilhhiE huNhiCb ONSl NhC oiASC'
and pour over canned berries that
have been heated hot.
When preserving peaches, use the
broken pieces that are not perfect
enough, for spiced sauce. Add vine.
gar, spices and brown sugar and cook
until of the right consistency.
When there is q little cold chicken
but not enough for a dish, add an
equal quantity of cold boiled ham
both chopped fine. Mix together with
a rich, well-seasoned white sauce and
serve on buttered toast as luncheon
Or supper dish.
Any combination of cold meat may
be used with the sauce, varying the
flavor by using chopped green pep
pers or onions.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
Ruined.

Heavens" exclaimed the presi-
Dental candidate. His face went pale
and he trembled as one stricken with
ague. It was clear that he had just
remembered something of distressing
nature.
What has happened?" asked the
chairman of the reception committee.
81 am undone!" the candidate groan-
ed 81 can never be elected, after this.
| forgot to shake hands with the en-
gineer on the locomotive that pulled
my train.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
DIsuraced.

Mrs. Tinkle-They say that Mrs.
Neaurich is becoming more proper
every day.
Mrs. Dimple-Yes. indeed; you
should have seen how mortified she
was a while ago when she learned
that her husband owned common stock
in a railroad.-Satire.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
Appreciative Sol.

Solomon Pitman, backwoodsman,
had been caught on the jury in town
and was boarding with lady who
was running a cheap boarding house.
Astonished at the amount of butter
Sol was eating, she said: Sol, that
butter cost me % cents a pound"
Yes, ma'am," said he, taking an
other large slice, and it's worth every
cent OF it"-National Monthly.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26

You never appear at the parties
given by your wife and daughters"
NO" replied Mr. Cumrox. you
see, It isn't polite to talk about how
money was acquired. But these par
ties need lot of It and somebody had
to take off his coat and hustle instead
OF learning to wear a monocle."
Naturally"
We'll, l am the family secret"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
The Wicked Motorman.

"A motorman played mean trick
on a woman yesterday"
How was THAR"
Just as she was about to get OF
his car backward he suddenly re-
versed 1t, and before she realized what
his fell design was, she got off the car
in the proper manner"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
AlMaYa.

THE course of true love always
ends in a bump"
Not always"
They always either bust the en-
gagement or get married, don't they?"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
A Strain on Art.

Fond Mamma-Here's a photo OF
my little boy when he was a baby,
and l want you to make one OF him
as he is now.
Photographer - But haven't you
brought him with you2
F. M.-No; I thought you would
make an enlargement from this
Pele-Mele.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
Taken Literally.

He who puts his hand to the plow,"
screamed the crossroads orator, must
not turn back!"
What is he to do when he gets to
the end of furrer?" asked the audi
tor in the blue jean overalls.-Youth's
Companion
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
He Knew.

Young Bachelor often wonder II
I'm making enough money to get mar
Red on.
Old Benedick-Well, | don't know
how much you're making, but you
arent!-London opinion.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
A SIGNIFICANT SIon,

Are those two in front OF us hus-
band and wifef"
Il don't think So"
What makes you think they are
not?'
Because when they met, he raised
his hat to her, and then took her bun
dies to carry for her."
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26

Have you ever loaned Brown any
Nancy?
81 don't know"
"I transferred some to him, but I'm
not sure yet whether he considers 1t
a loan or a present"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
In Political 1ralnInn

Pas going to run for ONCE, and
hos training now"
Training? What's he doing?"
'Brrying his past and making prom
tses for the futuro.v
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
Running Smoothly.

NO" said Mr.. Dustin Stax, 81 never
interfere in politics"
why not?"
Because | have the affairs OF my
particular community 80 competently
supervised that don't have to-"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
Crafty Mover.

What makes Bliggins keep moving
further into the suburbs?"
He wants to be as near the begin
ming of the route as possible so as to
be sure of an end seat in the open
car"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
a Diplomat

Il notice that you and your wife al.
ways agree on nearly every public
question. How do you manage it?"
Easily. let her think she had our
ideas on public questions first"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
Bastard MIaht Be Valuable.

II is suggested that the bustard,
kind Of bird in China, be domesticated
in America. 1t weighs from IA to Is
pS4.nds and the 1eeh is well favored.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
Day and Might Boys.

Grandma-Be careful, Glare! don't
think much of the young men OF to
day.
Clare-Well, just wait until you see
the one OF tonight. He's peach.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26

De Quiz-Is the correspondent Of
that publication well informed man?
De Whiz-I should say SO. Half the
time he's the only person in the world
who knows whether what he tells is
true or not.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
Cautious.

WifH-John, dear, please never tell
ANYBODY that walk in my sleep.
Eusband-Why?
Wife-They might think we haven't
any motor.-Satire.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
TekkE- N~,<e.eN-.


A lady who has just been acquitted
Of murder declares that she is tired Of
sensations. A murder trial generally
satiates the gayest of the gay
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26

on GIVE your coffee to the
cat,
You stroke the dog for coming.
And all your face grows kinder at
The little brown bees humming"
e. y. Browning.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-09-26
ZHekTF6HEN


W-F lightly tost
And iufhed without cause; complaining
on
Restless with rest--until being over
thrown,
II learneth to be quiet.
e. r. Browning.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-09-13
VITAL QUERY OF CAMPAIGN
VIII the Business Men Change Ger
taInty for Uncertainty and In
vite General Oepression7

VIII the business man change GER
tainty for uncertainty?
This is the one vital question OF the
present campaign. II business men
do not want a repetition of the dis
tressing times of 1898 they will vote
for the reelection of President Taft.
The decision of the question will af-
feet the business stability OF the coun-
try.
President Taft has given the coun-
try a safe. honest and efficient admin
istration. He has done much to
strengthen business at home and to
extend the foreign markets. He has
faithfully and impartially administered
the laws. II has been his constant
endeavor to improve conditions. In
the four years of his presidency the
country has enjoyed unexampled pros
perity and his continuance in Office
means further progress II he should
be succeeded by a Democrat no one
can tell how far disaster will extend.
VIII the business man exchange
certainty for uncertainty?
THIS is the vital question of the
campaign.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-09-13
MEANING OF "AT HALF MAST"
Al First Universal Symbol Was Tok-
en- Of Submission and Respect
For Enemy.

Perhaps you have noticed that
whenever a prominent person dies, es-
pecially II he is connected with the
government. the flags on public build
ings are hoisted only part of the
way up. remarks the Toronto Mall and
EXPIRES. This is called half mast"
Did you ever stop to think what con-
nection there could be between flag
that was not properly hoisted and the
death of a great man?
Ever since flags we're used in war
II has been the custom to have the
flag OF the superior or conquering ma
ton above that of the inferior or van
pushed. When an army found itself
hopelessly beaten II hauled its flag
down far enough for the flag OF the
victors to be placed above 1t on the
same pole. This was token not only
OF submission. but OF respect
In those days when a famous SOL
der died flags were lowered out OF
respect TO his memory. The custom
long ago passed from purely mill
tary usage to public life OF all kinds.
the flag flying at half mast being a
sign that the dead man was worthy
Of universal respect. The space left
above II is for the flag Of the great
conqueror Of all-the angel Of death.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-09-13
Adulation Pleased Rousseau.

Rousseau. whose bicentenary cele-
bration occasioned riot In Paris the
other day. created a sensation when
he visited England in 1866. Rousseau
and his Armenian Dress" wrote Lord
Charlemont. were followed by
crowds when he first arrived In Lon
don, and as long as this species OF
admiration lasted he was contented
and happy. Garrick not only gave
supper in his honor. but played two
characters specially to please him.
Rousseau was highly gratined. but
Mrs. Garrick declared that she had
never spent a more unpleasant eve
ming in her life. the philosopher be
3ng so anxious TO display himself.
and hanging over the front OF the
box so much. that she was obliged to
hold him by the skirts OF his coat to
prevent him from falling over into
the pit"
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-09-13
WELL Off
THEY OWE THEIR PROSPERITY
TO BENEFICIAL REPUBLICAN
POLICIES.
ANY CHANGE MEANS DISTRESS
Under President Taft's Administra-
ton Agricultural Interests Have
Received Great Aid and Considera-
tlon-Saved From Tariff Danger
BY His vetoes.

There are millions OF farmers in
day is better of than he was four
years ago.
He is getting more money for his
crops and the value of his farm lands
has increased. In addition to this,
the national government is doing
more today for the practical assist
ance of the farmer than ever before
In the history of the country.
For all the benefits which he en-
Joys today, for all the comforts and
conveniences which he possesses,
the farmer owes a debt OF gratitude
to William Howard Taft. Under
President Taft's administration the
farmer has enjoyed unexampled pros
perity. The contrast OF the condition OF
the farmer under President Taft with
his condition under the last Demo
cratic administration is overwhelm-
ingly In favor of the farmer of today.
Corn was then worth about % cents
n bushel as against rs cents now
and wheat has advanced from IS
cents to nearly a dollar bushel.
Oats. barley, rye and other grains
have advanced in practically the
same proportion. These are facts
with which every farmer is familiar.
1T is also true that under Presi-
dent Taft's administration the amount
of money appropriated from the fed
eral treasury for agriculture has been
greater than under any other admin
istration. About $4,000. 900 a year Is
now being appropriated and every
cent OF 1t is devoted to practical aid
! for the farmer. No other class Of
J citizens receives as much considera
ton from the government. Under
/ President Taft's direction efforts are
constantly being made to improve the
fertility of the soil. to add to the pro
ductive quality OF the seed, to In
crease the value Of stock and to rio
the country of insect pests which de
stroy crops in the field and fruit IL
the orchard. II Is no exaggeration Il
say that through the efforts OF Presi
dent Taft in these various directions
millions OF dollars have been save,
to the farmer and that the value o
crops has been immensely increased
On. the other hand, the record O
the last Democratic house of repre-
sentatives shows that as soon as tn
Democrats came into power they re
duced the appropriations for agricuI
ture and discontinued many of tn
efforts which were being exerted TO
the good of the farmer. In addition I
this. they passed tariff bill, which,
It had been allowed to become a Law
would have placed the America
farmer In competition with cheap fol
eign labor and thrown down the bar
for the admission Of foreign-grow
grain and other products. II ii ha
not been for the courageous actio
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-09-13
ELECTRIC LIGHT IN DENMARK
Every Town In That Country Of Over
5000 Population Has
Public Service.

According to recent Information
about the progress Of electric light
and power industries in Denmark, It
appears that all the towns Of 5000
Inhabitants and over are now provid-
ed with public electric service, says
the Scientific American. Az to towns
having between 5000 and 5000 inhabit-
ants. there are only three In which
electric mains are not installed, 80
that It will be seen that Denmark IL
one Of the most progressive countries
in this respect The largest sized cleo
trio stations are to be found at Co
penhagen and at present there are
three large plants in operation giving
a total Of $1,000 horse power. Cur
rent is supplied for the city mains.
as we'll as for the tramway lines. As
regards the Danish stations In small
towns. in general each town has its
own plant. and there Is but one ex-
ample Of an intercommunal system.
This Is at Skovshoved, near Copenha-
gen. and the central station extends
Its power lines over all the suburban
regions. also supplying the tramways
of Hellerup and Klampenburg. In
most Of the town electric stations the
Diesel heavy oil engine Is used.