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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
INJURY TO APPLES BY SPRAY
orchardlsts Have Taken Up Sulphur
Compounds to Prevent Damage
to Fruit and Foliage.

The most striking thing that has
taken place in apple spraying since
the introduction Of Bordeaux mixture
for the control Of apple diseases, said
an official of the bureau of plant in
dustry of the department of agricul-
ture, recently, is the change from the
copper to the sulphate compounds that
has been brought about largely
through the experiments of this of
fee. The lime-sulphur solution is the
leading one in use, though the self
boiled lime-sulphur and the iron sui
phid are still under investigation.
The spray russeting Of the fruit by
copper poisoning and the foliage in
jury due to the same cause had be-
come so serious that considerable at
tention was devoted during the sea-
sons of 1909 and 1910 to testing va
rious spray mixtures. Exceptionally
beautiful fruit, in most cases free
from funguous spots and diseases, was
obtained from the experimental plats.
AS result, orchardists have taken up
the spraying with sulphur compounds
as a solution of this important diff
Guilty.
Some injury has occurred where
mixture was used too strong or in
cloudy weather. This was mostly on
the tender foliage, and in hardly any
case was it serious. The lime-sulphur
solution, being the most convenient
and satisfactory to use, has been ac-
cepted by orchardists for spraying ap-
pies.
Where it has been combined with
the arsenate of lead, generally excel
lent results have been obtained with
the combined spray; but in a few
cases, undoubtedly owing to inefficient
agitation, there has been some
slight burning of the fruit, and in still
fewer instances, of the foliage 1t Is
now known to be possible for the or
chardists to make the lime-sulphur So
luton by boiling these materials on
the farm, or it can be purchased on
the market already prepared
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
HOW TO COOK RHUBARB
lEALTHFUL AND TASTY DISHES
EASILY PREPARED.
skin Gives Sauce Pinkish Tlnge That
Is Very notwithstanding Water
Removes Sharp, Acid Taste
-Rhubarb Pudding

In stewing rhubarb do not peel, for
the skin cooks tender and gives the
sauce pinkish tinge that is very at
tractive. Scrub the stalks well, then
cut in inch lengths. Put in colan-
der and pour actually boiling water
over them, allowing 1t to drain off i'm
mediately. This removes the sharp,
acid taste of the rhubarb without i'm
pairing it's flavor. Now put the drain
ed rhubarb into a saucepan, with lay
ers of sugar in weight about equal to
fruit Add the least little water, from
| a quart to half cup, cover closely
and set on the back of the range or
in the oven, where a gentle heat will
melt the sugar and cook the rhubarb.
BY the time a good rich syrup is made
| the fruit will be tender, not broken,
and full of sweet, pleasant juice-a
great contrast to the insipid or over
acid compound which sometimes mas
querades as ''stewed rhubarb.'
Rhubarb Pudding.-To make a pud-
ding cut into inch lengths four I'M
peeled stalks of rhubarb Stew very
gently with two tablespoons of sugar
and little grated ginger; cut thick
slice of bread into strips, put layer
in the bottom of a dish and another
layer crosswise on top; pour in some
of the fruit and the juice, then put in
another layer of bread and more fruit
until the dish is nearly full; set aside
to soak. Prepare custard of half a
! pint Of milk, tablespoon of corn
starch, sugar and lemon rind to taste
and when thick pour over the pudding.
Serve cold.
Rhubarb Sherbet.-Wash the stalks
well and cut into inch pieces. To a
dozen stalks add a quart of cold water
and simmer until tender Sweeten to
taste, flavor with little grated orange
peel and stand in a cool place, then
strain and freeze. AS with all frozen
dainties, good allowance of sugar is
necessary, as it loses sweetness in
| the freezing.
Rhubarb Cream Pie.-Pint stewed
rhubarb four ounces sugar, pint
cream, two ounces powdered cracker,
three eggs. Rub the stewed rhubarb
through a sieve, heat the other ingre-
dents well together and just as the
pie is ready for the oven stir in the
rhubarb Pour the whole into a plate
lined with pastry, cover with strips
and bake.
Baked Rhubarb.-Peel the rhubarb,
cutting into inch pieces; fill baking
dish, cover with sugar and set in a
moderate oven for half an hour. 1t
forms its own juice and should not be
allowed to brown at all; stir occasion
ally. A pan should be set under the
dish, as the contents may boil over.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
BEST RATION FOR BROOD sow
Experiments Made at Iowa College
Show That Corn and Small
Amount of Tankage is Good.

At the American Berkshire con-
gress, Memphis, Tenn, Prof. c. F. Cur
It's, of the Iowa Agricultural college,
related the results of an experiment
to test the different methods of feed
ing brood sows The aim was to find
the cheapest feeds that would produce
the best litters. Corn alone, corn and
high-priced mill by-products, such as
wheat shorts, and corn and tankage
were among the rations used.
The cheapest and the best ration.
as shown by the filters, came from
the use of corn and small amount Of
tankage There is some prejudice
against the use of tankage among
many feeders. which it seems to us
is purely prejudice. OF course, it is
very high in content Of protein and
for this reason too large quantities
should not be fed, but at the same
time this high content of protein, of
actually the same kind as exists in the
bodies of pigs. is its great recon-
mendation. 1t is high-priced per. ton,
but per pound of protein it contains,
it is not only the cheapest concentrate
we can buy to balance the corn but
probably also the best. For mature
brood sows, one part of tankage and
nine Of corn is a good ration. or
course, If they can have a grazing
crop in addition, that is so much the
better, and in any case they should
be compelled to take plenty of exer-
else. For growing young stock, one
part of tankage to six to eight parts
of corn should be used.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
G.za7,1!s;,,.o,:c..GOTHAlMand
ZlEzss2Mcr CITIES
Deaf Mutes Fling Epithets in Court

police headquarters and came down to
court while the quiet excitement was
at its height.
Complainant Hecker was pretty
weak in the wrists when he took the
stand and related how he had been
insulted and thwacked with the UNI
brella. Quackenbos did not translate
the insults, but informed the court
that in thumb and digit discourse the
language was pretty fierce.
Then Miss Sullivan took the stand
and talked so fast that Quackenbos
couldn't get her. He told the magis-
trate she was having a fit of manual
Mysteries. He made swimming mo-
lions at the witness, g-wagging for
her to become calm There was a
great stiffness in the court and at the
same time a great tumult. All the
deaf-mutes were talking at once and
becoming purple in the face.
At last Miss Sullivan talked herself
into a swoon and was carried to an
ante-room. Brought out again, she
talked herself into another swoon and
came out of No quite limp. Then 1t
was drawn from her that Hecker had
made unpleasant left-handed remarks
to her and that she was entirely justi-
fed in swinging at him with her um-
brella.
81 guess this is all we can stand for
one day." adjudged the court, mop
ping his brow. "Case dismissed"
AS the two silent factions filed out
of the courtroom there was wireless
riot in the corridors until the mann
moth Sergeant Qackenbos interviewed
and waved, them apart.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Substitute for Poles.

be supported without poles in this
manner: Stakes, from which wires OF
strings run, should be driven in the
ground very early, SO the roots of the
plants will not be disturbed. The
beans should be at least eighteen
inches apart in the row and the rows
should be three feet apart.
Wire, of course, makes the best sup
port, but very strong, hard-twisted
twine that will not stretch in the damp
weather will answer the purpose.
The supporting posts may be set at
any distance apart, according to the
strength of the pole supporting the
wire or Irvine. An excellent support
is a gas pipe, but of course this is too
expensive for a large garden, but may
be used to advantage in the average
small garden.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Man Dies After Fifty Years Silence

nIGBY, NOVA SCOTIA.-Within a
Ufew hundred yards of beach where
81 years ago two fishermen found him
with his legs amputated, "Gerome,"
Nova Scotias man of mystery, died a
few days ago, silent to the end about
his identity.
Although he undoubtedly possessed
the power Of speech, "Gerome" had not
conversed with anyone in the half CEN
tury he had been cared for by Didier
Comeau and the latter's sons and
daughters. During all of this time
"Gerome" had remained a mystery to
tie settlers here, most of whom are
known as returned Arcadians," being
the descendants of the compatriots of
Evangeline who returned to this part
nf their adopted country after their ex-
puisisn ~ the English in 1755.
Away back IN the summer of 1861,
according to tradition. a ship different
from those usually seen here put off
q small boat which made for the shore
and deposited above the tide line an
object that several hours later was
discovered to be a man. His legs had
been freshly amputated and there was
a jug of water and a package of ships
biscuit beside the man, who had suf-
tered greatly from exposure.
Wrapped in blankets and taken to
the Comeau house, where, ever since
he has been welcome member Of the
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
FARM NOTES

Cow comfort and COW profit travel
together.
A louise is the product of filth. Fight
fit and thus fight lice.
Dark, dirty, crowded stables are
favorable to tuberculosis.
1t is always easy to dispose OF fine
stock, either eggs or birds.
Opinions differ as to the proper time
to remove the pigs from the SOW.
Uncomfortable houses and stolen
nests out-of-dors are apt to go togeth-
er.
Never mind the new breeds. If the
one you have is doing well. stick to
that.
The Russian sunfower is the best
variety to SOW for poultry and for
stock
The right kind of feed and care in
the dairy is an investment rather than
an expenditure.
Prevalence of rats or mice in a sta
BILE sometimes causes horses stabbed
there to kick at night.
If anything of the horse kind eats
well and still is thin and gaunt, look
out for defective teeth.
Rowing hens may get quite lot of
animal food in the shape OF bugs and
things, and still not enough.
Fresh poultry manure is said to
have about twice the fertilizing value
of cattle manure. pound for pound.
Green beans and peas may be had
all through the summer and fall If
seed is sown at different intervals.
The COW that does not pay her
hoard is the COW that somebody else
should be allowed to keep for you.
In selecting a brood SOW watch the
herd at feeding time The thriftiest
always get to the trough first, and
these are the ones to buy.
Bad practice to sell good brood sows
and replace with young gifts. as con-
tinued breeding from immature sows
will produce a weak strain.
The cream separator should be one
Of the most carefully run machines on
the farm. Much is expected OF it and
it should have the best of care.
Never buy brood SOW with short
legs and short. chunky body. She
must have big feeding capacity in or
der to produce plenty of milk.
The soy bean is readily eaten by
hogs and a considerable part of
their growth may be made by sup
plementing the corn ration with It.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28

ton of high class, high priced mules,
the grade draft mare weighing from
1900 to LOO pounds is decidedly SUI
perior to any other type of mares
that can be used.
l am aware Of the fact that many
southern farmers claim that light
mares, weighing from 1000 to 1000
pounds and carrying a dash of trotting
blood, are the most satisfactory but
the results on the open markets show
that the big, well made mules are the
ones most in demand, and bring the
most money. These can be produced
only from good sized, well male draft
mares.
For mule production, therefore; as
well as for farm use, the draft mare is
pre-eminent and l am convinced that
the farmers Of the south are rapidly
coming to recognize this fact and that
progress along these lines will be
much more rapid in the future than in
the past.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Girls to Enforce Hat Pin Ordinance

my no-she amt breakin' the law So
you see, we've just got to have girls
to catch girls-a regular beauty
squad"
Then when the woman with the hat
pins strolls by, fashionably dressed
girl, wearing a tiny star where she
formerly wore the pin Of her sorority,
will touch her on the shoulder and
suggest that, "The captain wants
you"
And herein lies just one fear that
may wreck the proposed beauty squad
before it's organization.
What If the woman shouts: what
for?" and the beauty policeman says:
your hat pins are too long; they
stick out too far; you are under ar
rest" will the arrested one cry Leave
me alone or I'll scratch your eyes
out?"
Will this be followed by real hair
pulling contest? And will the original
gentleman policeman have to cry
break stop the argument, and take
both fighters for ride in the blue
wagon?
These are questions experience alone
can solve. And Chief McWeeny says
he will take a chance on the battles
just to try out his plan.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28

ally converted all men in his regiment
or under his direct command save one
hardened old teamster, who finally be-
came so lonely that he went to the
general and said General, am so
lonely / am the only man left that
isn't converted and l don't know
what to do" WELL" the general said,
my good man, that is easy enough;
just yield up your will, trust in the
Lord and he will help you to do what
is right YES" said the old man,
but, general, if I am converted, who
in the world is going to drive those
mules?"
Now, the mule Is undoubtedly indis-
pensable in warfare. No animal can
take his place in army service, as has
been abundantly demonstrated in the
past 40 years. He is also invaluable
in heavy draft work in the cities, lum-
Der camps, on railroad construction
and anywhere else where coolheaded-
ness, durability and strength are re-
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Device for Holding Basket.

among the branches on the inside OF
the tree.
One difficulty with the basket is that
it is awkward to handle when hung on
the usual double wire hook. To obviate
this difficulty the device illustrated
herewith has been found effective, says
the Orange Judd Farmer. Both ends
of stout manila cord of any con-
venient length are fastened to hook.
The cord is then passed around the
basket handle and the hook thrown
over a limb and caught around the
now vertical cord, as shown
The hook, while secure, can be in
stantly released, either from the limb
or the basket, and yet they will "stay
put" as long as desired.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Clocks for Travel Bans

Have you seen the very latest thing
in travelling clocks? They are as fat
as quare envelope, yet the watch it
covers is an eight-day one, warranted
to keep time
Flat clocks which can be carried in
a small handbag have been used, but
they were not eight-day affairs. Be-
sides the added convenience of not
winding each night, the face of the
clock, in different colors of enamel to
match the leather, is exceedingly ar
tistic. Some have Illuminated faces
so it is possible to tell the time in
the dark by the mere touch of a
spring.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28

quired. Where inefficient or careless
labor must be employed in teamings
the mule is decidedly superior to the
horse on account of the fact that he
will take care of himself. regardless OF
the desires of the hobo who may hap
pen to be driving him.
In many lines Of work, there, and
particularly in those just mentioned
under the general head Of railroad
construction and grading, the mule Is
decidedly superior to the horse, and
have no quarrel with those who claim
a mule is more economically fed and
a more efficient work animal than
horse of equal weight.
At the same time, it must be adj
mitted that the mule is without pride
of ancestry or hope of posterity and
valueless for any purpose other than
labor.
1t is manifestly inadvisable, there-
fore, to retain marketable mules on
the farms when work can be as satis-
factorily done by draft mares, which
can be used for production of other
marketable mules. For the produc'
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Why Small Flock Pays Best.

It Is often asked why a small flock
of hens pays better than a large flock
The answer is not hard to find. 1t is
because better care and attention are
given to the small flock than to the
larger one. The feed of the small
flock is generally composed of table
scraps. which is the best egg produc-
ing ration that can be fed to laying
hens. If large focks could be fed the
same kind of feed that comes from
the table, and given the same amount
Of attention. there would be no doubt
but the profit would be as large.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
HORTICULTURAL
AMls ,zgN NOTES

The currant worm makes it appear.
ance as soon as warm weather sets
in.
Pears should not be cultivated. Best
to keep them in grass after the fourth
year.
Hellebore is excellent for the de
struction of slugs, worms and cater
pillars.
Growing grains or allowing stock to
pasture in the orchard is not good
orcharding.
SCOT busted on melon plants when
the leaves are wet with dew discour-
ages insects.
For most fungous and insect enc
mics spraying is q prevention rather
than a remedy,
The presence of the currant borer
may be known by the leaves whitening
and turning yellow.
Tools to be used in cultivating the
orchard should be determined by the
kind of soil in the orchard.
Experienced growers do not pick
berries for market when the fruit is
wet, and they keep the crates in a
cool place. out of the sun.
Surplus suckers in raspberries or
red raspberry patches should be treat
ed just like weeks. leaving only enough
shoots for next years fruiting.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28

pruning, so that each year there will
be no canes more than four years old.
The red raspberry is propagated by
shoots which grow up from the roots.
One-year-old shoots are preferable for
planting. The rows should be at least
three feet apart, with the plants two
feet apart in the row. Frequent and
thorough cultivation is necessary to
keep down the suckers which grow
from the roots. 1t is a good plan to
plow the ground between the rows
every spring.
The blackcap requires summer prun-
ing. The tips should be pinched off as
soon as the shoots get to be two feet
high, in order to induce side-branch-
ing. If these side-branches grow too
long, pinch them back Allow no canes
higher than six feet. In the spring
reprune, cutting out weak and 'ex-
cessive growth.
Black raspberries do not send up
root shoots. They are propagated by
burying the tips of the shoots in the
ground some time in August. These
take root and produce new plants,
which can be transplanted the follow
ing spring. The black raspberries are
more rank in tha4>al habits of growth
and should be planted further apart
than the red varieties. Planting every
three feet apart is a good distance.
They should receive thorough cult
walton in the Same manner. &C tho rod
sorts.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28

Brown. STUFFED it with paper and rags
and hung the effigy on the high oak
in the front yard of the university
The effigy was discovered early In
the morning by Miss Gertrude Schnei-
der, vice-president of the Juniors. Aft
er heroic efforts she managed to cut
1t down. The question was what to do
with it before the entire school saw it.
It was then that Miss Brown decid-
ed on the visit to grocery up the
tracks. None of the seniors saw the
disposal of the efigy, and all were
mystified at seeing the oak tree re.
li0ved of its burden
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
PRODUCTION OF MULES
One of the Most important In
dustries in Southern States.
No Animal Can Take His Place in
Army Service and He Is Also In
valuable in Heavy Draft Work
Ills Superior to Horse.
(By Wayne Dinsmore.)

The production of good mules is one
of the important industries in all
southerns states.
4 | have nothing but commentator
for the mule In his proper place. al
though cannot but recall the story
OF General Howard and the old
teamster. General Howard was
very religious man and his influence
on the men under his command in the
Civil war was SO great that he eventu-
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
CARING FOR RASPBERRY BUSH
Old Canes Should Be Cut Out Imme-
dIately After Fruit Has Been
PIcked-Cultlvate Often.

The red raspberry should not be
summer pruned, excepting that the
old canes should be cut out at once
after the fruit has all been picked.
In the spring the weak shoots should
be removed, and not more than eight
canes allowed to plant. The best
berries will be found on one-year
wood, and they should not be allowed
to fruit more than three years. This
may be managed by using method in
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Strawberry Creams.

Line deep saucers with some nice
pastry, crinkle the outer edge and
bake a delicate brown in a quick oven
When baked, slip the crusts from the
saucers and allow them to cool They
will form shells or cases. Just be-
fore serving fill with either strawber-
ry jam or else the fresh berries. Cut
the berries in pieces to make an even
surface and cover with whipped cream
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Bees and Fruit

Bees and fruit go well together. The
bees gather honey from the blossoms
and in return fertilize them. The hum
of these Industrious workers in the
orchard foretells rich harvests. Under
the trees is a good place for the hives.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
EertiIizinn the Orchard.

Barnyard manure is, in general, the
best fertilizer for the orchard, says
G. M. Buritt of the department of agri-
culture. This should be applied at the
rate of load to from three to five
trees, at least once in three years. The
use of commercial fertilizers is hardly
advisable, except where careful expert
ment has demonstrated its value.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
EiIlinn In the Orchard.

The vacant places in an orchard
caused by poor stock, injury in cult
walton or borers, it may be well to fill
in with younger trees up to the age Of
about eight years After that time
the older trees viii occupy the ground
so fully with their root systems that
young trees set make very little
growth and seldom amount to mucn
when they arrive at bearing age.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Sheep for Brush.

Is the farm growing up to brush In
the pastures? Invest in few sheep
They can cut the bushes cheaper than
you can do it, and will make the land
richer wherever they go.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
GOOD SUBSTITUTE FOR POLES
Wire Makes Best Support for Beans
and Other Plants, but Strong,
Twisted Irvine Is Good.

1t is every year becoming more diff
ficult to obtain poles for beans and
plants of that kind and very often
crop is greatly reduced because of
lack of proper support. Beans may
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Raised pouahnuts.

Add to one pint of milk bread dough
one egg, one-half cup of sugar, one
quarter teaspoon of soda and half pint
of warm milk Add -four enough to
knead and let it raise until morning,
when it should be cut and fried with
out remolding.