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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26

aged IN every possible way to multi
ply and spread over the country.
This little chap who appears so
lonely in the open field or in the rear
OF the stable. is one Of the greatest
bug fighters in the world. He is prowl-
ing around the grass after game and
he gets IL in vast numbers from the
enterprising ant to the lazy slug that
crawls slowly from beneath a damp
stone.
1t is estimated that over $500, 100000
worth of crops are destroyed annually
by insect pests. This great sum
would be doubled if it we're not for the
toad and his allies, who keep up a
constant warfare against the encroach-
ing bug and worm, that are cheating
the farmer out Of his just profits as
surely as the middleman is doing in
the cities.
II is estimated that the average toad
is worth at least five dollars a year to
the farmers, as the creature during that
period has destroyed Insects and thus
saved crops that are worth that
amount. A large toad has been known
to devour 100 rose beetles at a single
/ meal III lue blOu1dCu VI Oic NOdO, -
myriapods were found; in another, 55
army worms and another 65 gypsy
moth caterpillars. At another post
norton IT was shown that the batra-
chan had just lunched upon 81 ants.
10 sowbugs. 3 spiders, 1 caterpillar
and 10 plant lice. At another time one
toad was seen to eat 35 large and full
grown celery worms in three hours.
while another accepted sc flies. fed to
him in less than 10 minutes.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
A Freak In Nest Buildino

Many birds that are shy and retiring
in other respects show very little fear
OF the creaking and grOaninE of heavy
machinery or the thunderous roar OF
heavy trains. recall reading some
years ago of n pair of courageous little
sparrows that started a nest at one
end of a large turntable in round
house. This turntable was the same
ut both ends. and the birds built two
nests-one on each end. working one
day on one end, and the next day on
the other. as the turntable was re
rersed. Here. I'm the midst of din and
confusion. they finally selected one of
the nests and raised n happy brood Of
young.-St. Nicholas.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
Could Shout for 10y

- "a tt, thank YOU from the bot
tom Of my heart" wrote g. b. RAIDER
OF Lewisburg, w. Va "Ior the Won
deriul double benefit l got from Flee
trio Bitters, in curing me OF both Sc
we're ease OF stomach trouble and OF
rheumatism, from which had been al
"a most helpless sufferer for ten years
II suited my case as though nade Just
fer me " For dyspepsia, indigestion
iaundice, and to rid the system of kid
ney pOisons that cause rheumatism
Electric Bitters have no equal. Try
them. Every bottle is guaranteed &c
satisfy. Only so cents at b. II. Cor
rrllS
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
Good Roads
GEdT.mNOleS

Don't forget to plant a few pumpkin
seeds.
A weedy pasture is an improbable
piece of property.
NEEDLESS cornf1eld Is the sign OF a
farmer who is proud OF his calling.
Alfalfa may be put into the silo, and
1t produces a fair quality OF silage.
Celery may be transplanted to the
garden any time from May 26 to
July /.
Rape Is one Of the best annual for
age crops for temporary spring and
fall pasture.
Hen manure IL an excellent fer
tilizer. but II is not the thing for the
potato ground.
The hiyed man who gets up In the
morning without being called is worth
hanging on to.
/ A tanning mill will more than pay
for itself in one year on any 100 acres
Of land farmed.
The main thing Is to decide to build
a silo. After that you can begin to
think about the kind.
Rape or rape with the small grains
for pasture offers an opportunity to
save much hay and fodder.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26

ton OF those who look upon the utili-
tartan side alone Of this beautiful, &C
tive and ever alert bird, says a writer
In an exchange. Its attractive color,
beautiful form and graceful carriage
at once give It a place among the
prime favorites OF the coop, in the
competitive show, as well as on the
table OF the preacher. and the crates
of the egg producer.
have known pullets to lay an aver
age amount OF 259 eggs each per year
for the entire flock. and this in the
cold climate OF the northern states.
They are active and hardy and with
out doubt flourish best In close con-
tinement OF any known breed. Their
eggs hatch the largest per cent. OF all
breeds. because of their superior har-
diness. The chicks run forth from In
cubator or brooding hens as alert as
matured songbirds.
Young cockerels often crow at the
early age of six weeks. Pullets will
frequently lay when Az months old
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
DROP ALL AID. SCHEMES
Lapore (Ind.) Merchants Sign Agree
ment to PatronIxe Nothing But
Newspapers Hereafter.

Merchants and professional men OF
Laporte. Ind. members Of the Mer-
chants association, to the number Of
over so. have signed an agreement,
In which they bind themselves not
TO patrOniLe any individual scheme Of
advertising other than those offered
by newspapers OF LapoTAe county or
bona fde publications. In the once
or place OF business OF dvery signer
Of the agreement a card has been
posted setting forth the agreement
and being explanation sun cient to the
advertising solicitor why II is impos-
sible for him to do business with men,
bers Of the Merchants association.
The text OF the agreement follows:
I'VE. the undersigned business and
professional men, do hereby agree
among ourselves and with the Mer.
chants association OF Laporte, that
from and after April I. 1912. we will
positively refuse to patronize any in
dividual scheme of advertising. other
than those offered by newspapers OF
I-aporte county or bona fde publica
tions.
Program advertising. donations
tickets and all such similar scheme.
that have been the cause of 80 many
unjust demands upon us are especial
ly referred to in the above agreement
and from the date mentioned We binC
ourselves to the agreement. signed
herewith. pledging our word that n
such scheme VIII be aided by us. eth
er individually or collectively, unles
the same be first endorsed by the ad
vertising committee of said Merchant
association of Iaporte."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
EXHIBITS AT ROAD CONGRESS
Complete Demonstration OF Govern
ment's Work on Public Highways
Will Be Shown to Farmer.

An interesting exhibit at the Ameri-
can Road congress to be held next fall
will be presented by the United
States department OF agriculture Sec
rotary Wilson OF the department has
authorized Director Logan Waller
Page OF the office of public roads to
give a complete exhibit OF the gov,
ernment's work on the public roads OF
the country, showing how unimproved
roads hurt the farmer and how i'm.
proved roads aid not only the farmer,
but the consumer.
-Four OF the biggest associations
which are working for the improve
ment of public roads are consolidating
their forces in order 10 make the next
American Road congress the biggest
affair of Its kind in the history Of this
country; they are the American Road
Builders association, the American
Association for Highway Improve
ment, the American Automobile asso-
citation and the National Association
Of Road Material and Machinery
Manufacturers. All Of these associa-
tons have previously held separate
conventions. 1t is expected that farm
ers' associations and other associa-
lions interested in the improvement OF
public highways will likewise take
part In the congress.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26

Broad Moro and Sharp Nose eels.
There Is the broad nose eel and
then again there is the sharp nose eel.
The great difference between these
two varieties is that the broad uoSed
eel Is the male and the sharp noSed
eel Is the female. both being really OF
one and the same family. When sum-
mer comes young cells by the millions
shoot from midocean to shore and
wriGgle up our rivers. Out at sea
young cells are as clear as glass and
as thin as ribbon. They are about
four inches long. with a little head.
The young eel seems not to eat ut
sea and only loses its CLASSY look and
becomes colored as 1t gets to shore
within reach OF a river.-New York
Press
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
BULB WORM or STEM MAGG0I
Little Pest Works Its Way Down Into
Crown CT Wheat Plant and
Causes Much Damage.

The wheat bulb worm or stem mag
got causes much damage I'm the wheat
field. These little green worms change
to a pupal form In April and May. be-
coming little yellow flies, much 10
sembling a small housefiy. In June.
These flies lEy their eggs OF the upper
wheat leaves The eggs hatch into
the little greenish-white worms with
the small black feeding hooks at one
end. These worms crawl down the
wheat leaf and feed on the stalk, caus-
Ing the part OF the stalk above where
they are feeding to turn white. This
brood OF worms stays IN the straw till
July or August. when It changes into
another brood OF flies. The flies. by
laying eggs on volunteer wheat and on
grasses. produce another brood OF
flies by September or October. II was
this third brood that laid the eggs
which Matched into the little green
worms We speak OF. This brood OF
worms does damage by working its
way down into the crown of the wheat
plant. often cutting of the central
stem and in this way causing consid-
cradle damage.
II II were not for the numerous para
site enemies OF this wheat pest, II
might become more dangerous than
the Hessian fly. which II resembles
very much In its general habits. In
one respect 1t is even worse than the
Hessian fly. IN that II can feed on
many other grasses beside wheat
There are few practical measures OF
controlling the pest. Rotation OF crops
and late planting of winter wheat are
not as effective as with Hessian ny
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
ADVERTISING HOPE Of HOME
Husband Secured Results That
City Ofsclals Denied.

Advertising does pay. \ woman IN
Seattle has a husband who had formed
the habit OF beating her. abe did not
Ike the treatment, but saw little
chance OF alimony, 80 she advertised
In Seattle paper for "a man to
thrash a wife beater; ten dollars re-
ward: easy work"
A young man applied, administered
the prescribed treatment. 'eceived his
wage and went OF smiling.
The woman said she had applied for
relief to the mayor. the chief OF 20
lice and the prosecuting attorney
without satisfactory results. but when
she advertised In the newspaper she
secured instant Response. All of
which goes TO show that II you want
. thing done advertise fos some one
to do It for you.
The business OF beating wife beat
ers is one that should appeal to
husky young men who carry "a
kick in either mitt" and. likewise.
"the punch" comments the Wichita
(Kan.) Eagle. II Is a foGm OF chiv-
airy, and we might expect soon TO see
established in large centers OF popu-
lation an order. the knights OF the
Ready Fist. or the Society for the Dis
couragement OF Wife Beating The
newspaper columns may carry many
advertisements, not only those placed
by wives who have been beaten, but
by active and progressive human
thrashing machines. whs Will appeal
thus:
''Wanted-By enterprisinG and ready
young man. the position Of thrAsher OF
husbands who beat their wives Hus-
bands weighing under 14S pounds pre-
ferred. No wives with husbands
weighing over 169 pounds need apply.
Can punch with either hand"
or course. II there is too much OF
this wifely retaliation and hired "a
botage introduced into domestic life,
husbands addicted to the habit OF wife
beating may form a combination and
hire their own defenders.
The moral OF the whole matter is,
however. that 1t pays n advertise
Jet any maltreated wife now say to
her bully OF a husbands IF you are
not good I'll ADVERTISE
The end OF wife-beatinE is In sight
And yet some say the newspapers d.
no good
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
Drives OFF a Terror

The chief executioner of death in the
winter and spring months lie pneumonia
Its advance agents are colds and grip.
In auv attack by one OF these maladies
no time should be lost in taking the
best medicine obtairable to drive it off.
Countless thousands have found this TO
toe DR. Kings New Discovery. MY
husband believes it has Kept him from
having pneumonia three or four times, -
writes Mrs. George w. Place, Rawson-
vile, VT, and for coughs, colds and
Group we have never found its equal. "
Guaranteed for all bronchial affections.
price 50 cts. and Sl.C0. Trial bottle
free at b. Ii. Gorrell's.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
Had to Agree With Sladston..

In his "Recollections of a Court
Pointer" Mr.. Thaddeus relates that
when Mr.. Gladstone sat to him at
Florence he was accompanied by Mrs.
Gladstone who whispered to me as
she entered. Above all things. my
dear, agree with him in everything he
says" This true story might be
capped by the remark OF one Of Lord
iBeaconsfelds' characters in 'Endy-
mion" that IAN agreeable person is a
person who agrees with you" But
one would like to see what Thaddeus
thought or Gladstone disagreeing.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
|DOUIM NOIF(
go aaizST,V
Ek8MSSSSAa$S$SSS4s

Feed lime and charcoal literally.
Do not breed from fowls that are
too old.
Millet seed is an excellent egg pro-
ducing grain.
Many poultrymen raise lettuce just
for hen feed.
An incubator will not trample on
and break the eggs.
A few undesirable eggs will lower
the price Of whole crate.
Cut clover hay has helped revolu-
tionize the poultry business.
Feeds rich In protein should make
up a large part of the ration.
A male bird Is past his best stage
after he has seen two breeding sea
sons.
A lousy hen never thriyes and daily
attention should be given to keep lice
and mites down.
Alfalfa, green or the dry leaves. pro
duces an ideal color In the yolk when
the hens have an abundance of 1t.
All eggs used for eating should be
from hens that have no male birds
running with them. Such eggs are
infertie.
1t will pay the poultry grower to
make a careful study of the color and
quality of yolk that is demanded by
the high-class trade, and then learn
! how to produce 1t.
The poultryman should endeavor tt
feed all that the hens will consume
and return a profit for 1t, and skill
and experience are necessary to de
termine this amount.
Eggs are bought by the dozen. bu
the poultryman who always markets
large. heavy eggs soon gets a premi
um of cents or more a dozen abov,
the price for ordinary eggs.
The wisdom Of giving the fowls {
well balanced ration may not appea
to many, but a practical demonstra
ton Of what the well balanced ratiol
will do will convince the most skeI
teal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
The "One-IImen AID.

The "one-time" advertiser abandons
the field right after the sowing. and
the weeds OF publis. forgetfulness grow
over his immaturesblant To be sure,
there are exceptions to this rule. Some
'one-time" advertisements are highly
productive. just AZ some seeds yield
crops a hundredfo.d with practically
no care or attention having been be-
slowed after the planting. However.
these only prove the rule.-John A.
Reddan.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
Lenses.

Roger Bacon knew lenses and that
they were useful for near vision in the
old. For optical purposes they appear
to haye been ground first about 1855
by a certain Salvino degli Armati. said
to have died in 1917. A monk of Pisa.
Alexander della Spina. who died In
1913, also has been accredited with the
invention OF spectacles.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
ACard

This Is to certify that Foley's Honey
md Tar Compound does no. contain
any oplstes, any habit forming drugs. or
any ingredients that could possibly
harm it's users. On the contrary, lis
great healing and soothing qualities
make it a r al remedy for coughs, colds
md irritations OF the throat, chest and
lungs. The genuine is in yellow
package. Ask for Foley's Honey and
FAR Compound and accept no sutsti-
ute. b. ii. Gorrel
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
Perhaps Ignorance Was Bliss.

Mabel have at last experienced the
great, the wonderful event OF my life
Yesterday. when the sudden failure OF
the electric light at the Blanks recep
ton plunged the company into dark
ness, he kissed me paSsionately Julia
Who? Mabel - Whol That's jus
change
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
How She Was Mentioned.

81 met Miss Knox today" said Mis-
Blundrin. by the way. she asked IN,
If ! knew you"
"Is that SOP said Miss Giggles.
Eyes. We had quite an argument. |
happened to remark that Mary Sim
pers was the silliest girl l knew. and
she-er-she simply wouldn't agree
with me-" - Catholic Standard and
Times.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
Changed His Tune.

Counsel for a man charged with
pocket picking pleaded with such ear
nest and pathetic eloquence as to move
the court almost to tears. Even the
prisoner was rubbing his eyes. using
a silk handkerchief for the purpose
Counsel, happening TO glance In the
prisoners direction, stopped abruptly
and then exclaimed. why, the rascal
is using my handkerchief"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26

Mre. NJ. a. Mclaughlin. 5l2 Jaw st.
LaCross, Wis, writes that she suffered
all kinds of pains in her back and hips
on account of kidney trouble and rheu
matism. 81 got some of Foley Kidney
pills and after taking them for a few days
here was wonderful change in my
case, for the pain entirely left Ii V back
and hips and / am thankful there is
such medicine Foley Kidney Pills. -
b. H. Gorrells.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
When Buying, Buy Only the Best

Costs no more but gives the best re-
sults. l. Blomquist. Esdaile. Wis. saws
his wife considers FOley's Honey and
Tar Co npOund the best cough cure on
the market. 'She has tried various
kinds but Folsy's gives the best result
OF ALL" b. III. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
FOils a Foul Pot

When a shameful plot exists between
liver and bowels to cause distress by re-
fusinR to act, take DR. Kings New Life
Pills and end such abuse OF your system.
They gently compel right action OF
stomach, liver and bowels, and restore
your health and ali good feelings. 25c
at b. II. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26

The most practical thing which man
can do to control wheat bulb worms 10
to burn the straw and stubble after
harvest. destroying the worms of the
second brood before they come out OF
the straw to change into the fly form.
The Nebraska station suggests that
wheat planted in October is less liable
to trouble. although not entirely free.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
POULTRY
|QVS'VVV
NOTED BREED OF CHICKENS
Fowl imported From Europe Few
Years Ago, Has Gained Much Pres
tlge Among American Fsnciers.

After studying all the good breeds I
finally decided on the Anconas as COM
ing nearer to Sheppard's standard of
perfection than any other.
This noted breed of chickens, i'm
ported from Europe but a few years
ago. has gained great prestige among
fanciers i'm america. and yet more
has ii found a place in the estima-
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
The Quickest WaN.

Stranger-Can you tell me where
will find your bureau of vital Stats
ucs? Farmer BrOwn-I kin give you
the village dressmaker's address. She
knows the age of every woman in
town.-Life.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
NEW MACHINE FOR THE FARM
Implement for DItching and DIstribut-
Ing Tiles Has Been Invented by
an Iowa Man,

In describing a ditching machine
and tile distributor, invented by A. E.
Hanson of Mason City, Ia, the Scien-
tific American says:
This invention relates to the laying
Of pipes or hollow tiles in bitches,
and its object is to provide q new and
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
Help to Keep Down Expenses

Mrs. J. f. Henry, Akron, Mich, tel's
how she did so: "I was bothered with
my kidneys aud had To 20 nearly tou
BILE tried sample of Foley Kidne'
Pills and they did me so much gO' d
that bought a bottle. and feel that
they saved me a big doctors bill. b.
Il. Gorrell
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26

Mrs. Leila Love. wife of Wiley Love.
l farmer living near Covena, Ga, says:
II have taken Foley Kidney Pills and
ind them to be all you claim for them.
They gave me almost instant RELIEF
when ny kidneys were sluggish and in
lctive. / can cheerfully recommend
them to all sufferers from kidney trou-
bles.n b. II. (iorrell
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
DIFFICULTIES

To conquer difficulties is to IN
crease our pleasures. When ad-
vancins toward any proposed objec,
Of when we see with satisfaction the
completion Of some favorite scheme
the mind feels tranquil and con-
tented and looks forward with
pleasure to the coming day
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
Famous Stage Beauties

look with horror on Skin Eruptions,
Blctehes, Sores or Pimples. They don't
have them, nor will any one. who uses
Bucklen's AInica Salve. 1t glOrifies
the face. Eczema or Salt Rheum van
ish before 1t. 1t cures sore lips, chap
pee hands, chilblains; heals burns, cuts
bruises. Unequaled for piles. Only
% cents at b. H. GorrelPs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26

when properly cared for. 1t is my firm
belief that on account of their phe-
nOmenal growth they will produce
more meat by the end OF ten weeks
after Matching than any other breed
of this class. and even some of the
larger breeds.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26

Charles Sable. 80 Cook ST., Rocees-
er, n. v, says he recommends Foley
Kidney Pills at every opportunity tie
suse they gave him prompt relief from
a bad case OF Kidney trouble that had
on bothered him. Such a recon-
hendation, coming from MIR. Sable. is
lirect and convincing evidence of the
great curative qualities of Fol " Kid
ey Pills. B. II. Gorreil.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
New York's Ciothino Factorie.

1t is said that the production OF
ready made garments within a radius
OF twenty miles Of the city hall. New
York, exceeds by almost $2O.OOOOOO il
value the yearly output of Iron ana
steel plants in the whole country.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
AnsNNar Waa EaaN.

Old ROxleigh-You must be less ex.
travagant How do you expect to gel
along when you are my age?
His SOn-Well, father. / suppose by
that time shall have your money to
get along with.-Boston Transcript.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
RESI- AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

MRS WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has he, II
ased for over SIXTY WARS by MILLIONS u
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHII.R
TEETHINC, with PERFECT SUCCESS. u
SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTRNS the GUMS,
ALLAYS ell PAIN CURES WIND COLO, and
Is the besI remedy for DIhRRHGA. 1t Is alb
soluteiy harmless. Be and AK for MRS
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no okhes
kiud. Twenty-Five cents . bottrc.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
LonQ Lived Fish.

Eels have been known to live in
captivity sixty years. salmon are said
to live in healthy condition 100 years
carp occasionally reach $50. and pike
have been known TO enjoy an even
longer span of life.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26

General debilitated for yeers. Had
SIGH headaches, lacked ambition, was
worn -out and all rundown. Burdock
Blood Buffers made me a we'll woman"
Mrs. Chas. Freitov, Moosup, Conn.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-06-26
A Compensation.

Admitting Relauve-We all think the
baby's got dear James nose. Crusty
Old Bachelor-Glad of 1t Then she
can't go poking it any more into other
peoples business. - Baltimore Ameri-
can