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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17
RENEWING PEACH TREES.

Usually some untoward condition or
accident cuts short the life Of our
peach trees aud makes replanting nee.
essary to keep bearing trees on the
premises. Occasionally. however
there are orchards that stand the ex.
tremes of cold, drought, moisture and
wind, and live to an unusual age. Be-
yond a certain period these trees
often fail to bear. A large number Of
growers, especially men In New York
state, have found that their trees can
be renewed by partially dehorning the
tops and allowing new sprouts to grow,
upon which fruit will be borne later.
To bring this about some growers re-
move from onn-half to two-thirds Of
the top in a single season. removing
the remainder when the new top has
developed. A majority Of our old
trees have high te.ps. In renewing use
the branches that start low to bring
the tops acknowledgment Farmer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17

HINTS TO THE HOME GARDENER.

There Is surely nothing more beau
tiful than fine green lawn. and real
ly not so difficult thing to obtain If
gone about In the right way.
The proper way to start Is after the
lawn has been graded to put in 1t a
top soil Of at least six inches and have
a gradual sloping grade for drainage.
or If the ground is low and damp 1t
will be best to lay drain pipes from
two to three feet below the surface.
Soil that is rich is very often acid.
which can be corrected ~ applying
air-slacked lime in sufficient quantity
to correct the acidity. With sandy soil
the question Of fertility IL Of prime i'm.
portance> after the grading. The en-
tire area should be covered with we'll
rotted manure. Where this is not pos
sible chemical fertilizer should be
used. After this fertilizer has thor
oughly mellowed the soil and smooth
surface has been secured 1t Ia then
time to SOW. &.
A day should be selected when the
wind will not blow the seed. In an
ordinary open lawn a good mixture is
pod pratensis mixed with agnostis
acamna. For under the trees where
1t is difficult to secure any kind OF
lawn, the ground should be covered
with myrtle or hedera ivy. After the
seed has been sownAthe ground should
be raked and gone over with heavy
roller until perfectly level.
When the grass Il is three to four
inches high 1t should be cut with a
scythe until strong enough to bear the
mower Should any bare spots appear
these must be made mellow and
again seeded down.
The best season for making a lawn
is Immediately after the spring rains
and before the heat Of the summer
tends to dry out the ground.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17
NEW SPRING COLORs.

Robert Henri. the noted artist
paused before a landscape at the Phil
adelphia Academy Of The Fine Arts
and said:
"Dawb, who painted this. has sprung
from humble circumstances to great
wealth and eminence.
"Dawb made his first success IN
Paris. He was diffident and abashed
in those days. When he would sally
out from his garrett in the Rue Vau-
girard to a duchess in the Avenue des
Champs Elysees or princess in the
Rue de rUniversite his heart would
be in his mouth.
They say that once, at a dinner
party at Paillard's, DAVID. the guest of
honor, didn't open his mouth from the
marennes vertes to the souffle.
Finally. when the dessert came on,
the beautiful and elegant hostess
smiled and said:
"Come, dear M. DAVID, do say some
thing!'
"Dawb blushed at this challenge.
racked his brain and stammered. With
a bashful smile:
"'Have you noticed, ladies and gen.
tlemen, that this years pawn tickets
are all green?"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17

are doing so, At one time we found
that We had with W. as q student the
SON Of wealthy Chinese merchs mt.
who. without 1t first disclosing his
purpose or identity. had come here
as student In order to get acquainted
with the school from the inside. with
q view to establishing q somewhat
similar institution In his own country.
Before. and since then. we have had
students from India and Japan. who
came here with = Similar purpose IN
view For q number OF years past.
we have had at Tuskegee from 100 to
l25 students from different parts OF
the West Indies. Africa, and South
America. who have been sent here.
net merely to get an education IN the
trades, such as they 90 not have an
opportunity to do at home. bur like
wise TO get acquainted with the plans
and methods of this school. In order
that they might be more helpful 10
their own people, either as teachers
or In some otter capacity. when they
returned home,
II mention these facts here because
they indicate to my mind, not 10 much
an interest In any one particular In
stitution or In one particular form of
education, but rather very wide
spread unrest In regard to educational
matters In general. and at the same
Il Cot,
opportunities for Broadening. imrrov.
ing and applying education to the ac-
tual needs Of life, in ways of which
we are just beginning to realize the
possibilities.
This Is the reason. ! take II. that
SO many OF you have come from DIS
tant parts OF the world: from Europe.
from Africa and the West Indies. to
attend this conference. YOU have
come 10 Tuskegee, in other words, not
SO much because you believe We have
discovered or Invented any new add
specific remedy for the'problems you
have encountered In the diffecen, lines
Of work In which you are engaged, but
rather because you have heard that
We have been trying experiments. and
that We are earnestly seeking to add
something to our knowledge OF wha,
education can practically do. particu-
larry in the solution of some OF these
new and difficult problems. which
have sprung up in different parts Of
the world, as a result of the closer
contacts of the white and colored
races"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17
DON'T UNDERFEED.

"The mistake that most farmers
make Is in undertaking their cattle.
rather than overlooking Them" said
DR.. c. H. Eckles of the Missouri ex.
pertinent station, recently.
"A COW should be given all she will
use, so long az she Is using 1t for
milk production. There can be no
ironclad laws for feeding dairy COWS,
but few practical rules may be laid
down which will apply in every case.
The cows should be fed all the rough.
age they will clean up at all times.
Milk animals should be fed all they
will take without gaining in weight.
Grain should be fed at the rate of one
pound of grain day for each three
pounds of milk produced each day or
one pound Of grain day for each
pound of butterfat produced each
week."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17
REMOVE THE MALE FROM THE
FLOCK,

Where the attention Of the male be.
comes a perfect harassme't. the nerv.
GUS arrangement may decrease the egg
product. 1t is, therefore, safest to
have not less than ten females mated
to each male bird, and after breeding
season It is best to remove the male
from the flock altogether. Hens will
lay just as we'll without the atten-
tons of a male as with them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17
POULTRY POINTERS.

Hens that have not laid heavily dur
ing the winter, as rule, will lay
eggs in the spring that will hatch out
strong chicks Forcing for winter
laying lowers vitality.
=. When eggs are tested out Of the
incubator their place may be filled
from eggs under hens set the same
Pure-bred stock with ducks and
geese will pay as we'll as with chick
ems.
Watch chicks in the brooder run
on cold days and do not allow them
to huddie up in pile In one corner
They should either be under the
hover in the warm or out in the run
eating or exercising.
Never scatter feed on the floor OF
the brooder run for chicks to pick up,
In this manner OF feeding they will.
of necessity, eat more or less OF their
own filth and become diseased.
Chicks in the brooder should be
provided with both sanitary water
ing and feeding vessel. These are ar
ranged so that the birds can partake
OF drink or water without stepping into
the vessels. Mixed dry chick feed
may be in the feed box before them
all the time.
Ten or twelve goose-eggs may be
placed under a goose for incubation,
but when hen is used from four to
six will be enough. according to the
size of the hen.
Exercise is a remedy for leg weak
ness as we'll as many other chick all
ments. Give space for abundant ex-
ercse. yet make run dry and clean,
and keep the hover clean and warm
so they can sleep in comfort after ex-
ercising.
After chicks are three weeks old,
they may be kept in tireless brood
er with artificial heat at night, and
on cold days supplied by Jugs Of hot
water Wrap the hot jugs with thick
cloth.
Guineas as table fowls are becoming
popular birds with the decreasing of
game. A few could be raised with
profit on every farm. They are good
foragers and destroyers of insects
and good layers. but their eggs have
a wild flavor and are not desirab BILE
food. The egg-laying season begins
in April. yet the first broods should
not be brought off till warm weather,
az the young are tender and cannot
stand the cold. Four weeks are re-
quired for the eggs to hatch.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17

General
Farm
Notes

Dtsking corn ground before plowinS
Is now practiced by good corn grow
ers. 1t makes the soil fine at the DOT
tom as we'll as on top
In painting corn on billy lana. run
the rows along the side OF the DILL
rather than up and down the slope.
In this wsy water of rains will not cus
he middle of the rows BY forming
guIlies. Each row along the side OF
the hill will act as terrace for re-
tarding the downward flow OF surface
water II will soak into the soil where
needed, and will not wash away 30
much of the surface soil.
The more corn ground Is worked IN
a dry state before planting Is done.
the easier he corn will be to tend and
keep clean
Experience has taught that washed
eggs are liable to rot" In a very few
days. When preparing a case OF fresh
eggs for the market 90 not wash them
II ALSO makes them shiny and look old
A good way to dispose of early sum.
mer manure Is to scatter 1t between
rows of growing corn. cultivating IT,
into the surface soil. Here 1t will not
damage the plants through heating
and with every rain richness will be
extracted to feed the growing crop. II
will make the corn grow SO fast that
you cen nearly see It grow
Green forage is the farmers chear
feed The farmer who expects to
make clear profit on his animals with
the least amount of labor will have
plenty of pastures fenced of with high
and tight-woven wire fences
Build more hay shelter before hay
ing time. Hay has become as valu-
able round for pound. as concentrate
ed feeds A roof for sheltering hay
will pay for itself. and more. the first
year. and It will shelter the crop for
many years.
The silo is simply storehouse for
feeds. Building out means enlarging
the feed storage capacity Of your live
stock and dairy equipment. The silo
is the most economical storage for
feeds that can be constructed. A me-
diminished silo has a storage capacity
equal to a large barn and is cheaper
to construct.
Dairying is a great aid in general
farming. since the monthly cash in
come from cows can be used for run.
ming expenses without necessity OF
borrowing The man who always has
some cash on hand Is on the indie
pendent road. The dairy farmer Is
almost always in good circumstances.
With a good start he Is In position
for continued success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17
Pedigree Was Fine, But.

Though nepotism has been known
to get good railroad jobs for young
men, there is one passenger official In
Kansas City with whom family con-
nections do not go very far.
A few days ago the official IN ques
ton was in quest of an additional man
for his office.
A friend, learning OF his desire, took
occasion to write letter indorslng
young man of his acquaintance.
The letter contained some glowing
testimonials of some of the things &C.
complished by the young mans an
cestors and relatives. But 1t didnt
get very far with the passenger ON
cial, when sent the following laconlc
dep!y to the young mans indorser:
Judging from your letter. the young
man you recommend must have
good pedigree. However, | merely oe
sire a clerk now. but If | conclude 70
start a stock farm later Will ie'
you know and will be glad to give tne
young man a chance."-Kansas CITY
Journal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17
planting the Peoples.

When the daffodils are IN hover
the garden begins to regain the al.
fractions which it lost IN winter anu
the tasks which the spring imposes
are entered on with zest Among the
most important is the sowing OF al
nuals. Two very common mistakes
should be avoided. One Is sowing tco
thickly and the other sowing too deep
ly An annual such as a Shirley pop
py. when we'll grown, will occupy
square foot OF ground at least ye.
in that space dozens, If not scores, Oh
seeds are often sown. The result Is
tremendous waste. not only Oh seeus,
but also of plants. for all that 90 elo"
must be spoilt, unless they are 'nlnneu
quickly and severely.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17
VALUE OF GulNEAs.

A good point about guineas Is that
they make good watch dogs" Every
person who writes Of these fowls men
tons this fact. but good thing will
bear repeating. In common with wild
birds. they are always on the lookout
for enemies, and quickly detect hawks,
dogs, strange persons, etc., that ven
ture near. Their wild cries on such
occasions soon put the intruders to
rout, and also put all the fowls on the
place on their guard. II hawks are
numerous, a few guineas in the flock
will prove a great help In preventing
their depredations. a'%I s'-~'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17
BRIDGET Nonplussed.

Mrs. Jenkins had retired to her ROOM
to tr yto sleep OF headache. quo
had a particularly devoted MAUI
Bridget. Bridget now annoyed MIS-.
jenkins greatly by tiptoeing to ner
door every little while and peepins ID
at her.
Finally Mrs. jenkins called to br'uses
and asked her not to do 1t as II "as
disturbing her, to which Bridget 70
piled: -. .F-... >.
"Shure, Mrs. jenkins, PLAT am ~
do? When yez makes noise tninH
yez wants me, an whin yez is que.
rits to thinkin' maybe yez 10 oeau'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17
WHEN MUIR REJoicED
NATURALLY WRITES ABOUT A
"NosLE EARTHQUAKE"
impressive Description Of Shocks n
Yosemite Valley Which Gave Birth
TO New Mountain Avalanche
TaIus While He Looked.

"A noble earthquake! A noble
earthquake!" exclaimed John Muir
when he was awakened at half-past
two O'Clock Of moonlit morning In
tho Yosemite valley. For years he
had believed that the many great ava.
lanche taluses leaning against thu
walls of the valley at intervals Of 4
mile or two. had been caused by an
earthquake at least three centuriea
before, and here was his chance to
make some observations. Never b.
fore had he enjoyed a storm Of thi,
sort, but the strange, thrilling motion
could not be mistaken. and so he ran
out of his cabin. both glad and fright
ened as he made his exclamation.
THE shocks were 80 violent and
varied, and succeeded on another 80
closely" he writes In the Century.
that I had to balance myself care
fully in walking, a. II on the deck
Of a ship among waves, and 1t seemed
impossible that the high cliffs Of the
valley could escape being shattered,
In particular I feared that the sheer.
fronted Sentinel rock, towering above
my cabin, would be shaken down, and
! took shelter back Of large yellow
pine, hoping that 1t might protect mo
from at least the smaller outboundinx
boulders."
The most impressive part Of his de-
scription is Of the sounds 1T was a
calm. moonlight night" he says, and
no sound was heard for the first min.
ute or 80 save low, mumed, bubblinx
underground rumblings, and the whls.
pering and rustling OF the agitated
trees, as II Nature were holding her
breath. Then suddenly out Of tho
strange silence and strange motion
there came a tremendous roar. Tho
Eagle rock. on the south wall about
half 4 mile up the valley. gave way,
and I saw 1t falling in thousands Of
the great boulders had 80 long been
studying, pouring to the valley floor
In q free curve luminous from fric-
ton, making q terribly sublime spec.
tacle-an arc Of glowing. passionate
IRE, fifteen hundred feet span, as true
In form and as serene In beauty as 4
rainbow in the midst Of the stupen.
dous rock storm. The sound was 50
tremendously deep and broad and ear
nest that the whole earth, like liv-
ing creature, seemed at last to have
found voice, and to be calling to her
sister planets. In trying to tell some
thing of the size Of this awful sound,
It seems to me that II all the thun-
der Of all the storms I had ever heard
were condensed into one roar. It
would not equal the rock roar at tho
birth Of a. mountain talus. Think,
then, Of the roar that arose to heaven
at the simultaneous birth Of the an
cient canyon taluses throughout tho
length and breadth Of the range!"
The Indians and many Of the white
men left the valley in terror Of this
earthquake, the final rumblings OF
which were not over for two months.
but Muir remained to study Its ef-
fects. Among other things, he Kept
a bucket Of water on his cabin table
to learn what he could Of the move
ments.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17

Tea and coffee are best avoided, es.
pecially In the latter part Of the day.
On theoretical grounds alcohol Is best
abstained from, but In people over
fifty II Is seldom wise to change q
habit which may have become second
nature. Extra pillows are useful. The
patient should spend as much time as
possible IN the open.
Here are q few words to those who
say their nights are fairly good until
Q a. m. They should be urged not to
lie thinking, but to read on waking.
Let them have books at their bedside
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17

dark and quiet at night. Ventilation
ia also important. Cold feet will keep
some people awake. In habit cases 1t
may help to advise change OF bed.
room or even Of house for time.
The evening meal is an important
matter, but no general rule can be
given. The lste dinner OF the full.
FLOODED, over-nourished man needs
cuurtailing- while the thin, dyspeptic.
nervous woman requires more nourish.
ment. For such some easily diges,ed
milk food the last thing ct night p
useful 3
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17
TREATING INSOMNIA.

Insomnia IL . condition which Il
met with almost daily, yet it Is one
which Is treated only to frequently IN
some routine fashion, and often
enough bames treatment altogether.
II some persons there 10 family
tendency, In others habit has grown,
perhaps, from small beginnings. These
are exceedingly dinicult TO manage
successfully. M "; i:I29:-5;a5-@3 v
~ Id this class Of sleeplessness one
should have the bedroom absolutely
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17
ParadoxicaI Display.

!; Miss Mary Garden, at dinner -
sherry's in New York, said OF oesu
tiful girl who was wearing one OF tns
ultra decollete dinner gowns OF IN.
1912 season: ~
\ when you see a pretty girl IN sus.
a low cut gown as that you nass -.
remarkable paradox before you 80
paradox Of a person who displa. =
simultaneously very bad taste 49,
very good form"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17
IN THE SUNNY SOUTH.

: HAS youah nephew stahted his
spring plowin' yet, Bill?
"Waal, no. Jim amt stahted his
fahm work yet-he's powerful far be.
hind Ia his fishin'!"-Puck. -.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17
DIM SHADE OF SUSPICION.

Are you convinced that George
Washington couldn't prevaricate"
"Oh, yes; at the same time I'm glad
he was never put up against the die.
tograph test"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17

to which they can turn. To replace
the sleep missed at night, those pa.
tients should lie down for an hour or
SO after lunch. The afternoon nap is
a habit to be encouraged.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17
EXPLAINED.

"What're ye comm home with your
milk pail empty for?" demanded the
farmer. Didn't the old COW give any
thing?" i..3 NJ 5
Yes" replied the boy; mine quarts
and one kick. Stray Stories. N
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17
LITERARY POINT OF VIEW.

Literary Woman-What / hate about
cooking Is the plot. .:..l
Domestic Woman-The Plot!
Literary Woman es--uncerts' nty
% to result. Harrer's Bazaar. n. Z.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-17
WHERE IT BELONGED.
where are you going?"
ITO fetch some water, sor."
what. In those disreputabls trous-

mo. sor; IN, this ore pail"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-10

LEAVE "WANT ADS" AT
STAR BRANCH OFFICES.
II not convenient to cali q The
Star ONCE, 18th street and Fenn-
ssylvania avenue. leave your ~
vertisenent 1T any Of the follow
ing Branch Onices:
WATT ADS. 01N4 4 W01D.
lginimum, Is cents only.
NORTHWEST BRANCHES:
sosiss r Sas.Toes ga and isd:sa
Esed 3, Cs%pb-n. p.us.: 42os e.S:si Sc. sy'.
bn ss = Phsr% sss 's sosa ann and sss
Gentner's Drug store. IAN and y sts.
Geass b.us sse1e e ab sna Ps ave.
Hoitsclaw's Newsstand ISoa Pa ave-
ipt;Ti0. nsns s's and pc;t., r rs,sssses
y. II Davis Drug store. 9th and s.
rnion station. Postal Telegraph.
H!.'e s':ssi s'9''s fs:':
Ouigley's DRUG Store. 2ist ard q ctr.
GEoRGETowN:
O'Donnelrs Drug Store. a2d and n SITS.
fess.i Tees1sDs iss s VIZ %.epu:a ave.
rertin's Pharmacy. 4th and Stanton pI ne ne
j.. X. Richa rdson & Co.. n. Cap ana = SUI
Eenealiy's Pharmacy. N. Capitol and ] sts-
Taylor 4 Lamb. 18th and +. Capitol SIS.
Mooradin's Pharmacy. 18th ard IA as ne
SOUTHEAST:
RradIey's Drug Store. Sth and z SITS. &c
II. s. Fealy. Druggist. tlfh and Pa. ava
SOUTHWEST:
ilth st. wharf. Postal Telegraph once.
Sullivan's Drug Store. 9Th and d sts. e.ws
Charles s. Walter. sol ~ st. s.w.
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1892 New York ave. nv.
APARTMENTS.

Heat furpished.D
is0s-i 5o0 10th 81, l3r. and baths. :. $4,000
The Harford. 1919 Clifton It. NV. No. -.
1913 F Ct NV. rooms and bath. 45.O0
30o ST. n.w.. I'd and Sd d.. ST.. b.. 400
The Hartford. 1915 Clifton st., 6r.. d.. 800
The Tulane. 3i0e 18th st.. 5r.. b........ $3.50
1899 18th IT. NV. ID door, rooms.... A1.50
1873 F ct. NV, LIST door 5r and b.. $3.50
305 ST. n.~.. LIST floor, 81. and 3d.. 4o.N
The Trueman. 1859 Park rd.. Sd d.. Or. 1850
The New Bloomfield. 3l4s Mt. Pleasant
st. rooms and bath: 600
The Kinxsman. 1918 18th st. NV. 5r.. b. $500
The Edn0r. 2116 st. NV, Or. and b.. $500
The SARATOGA, tn and z. Cap. No. iol.
The 0sweso. 1923 ct: NV. Or: and 3. s2.S
The Turin. ioai nth st. nv. Sr.. b.. 800
$500 18th ct. n.w.. Let door. 5r. and b.. $3.50
ia72 Newton st., ID door. Z rooms and
bath. heat and light. .....-........... 1000
80 ID nv. Sd door, 6r. and bath..... 5000
E ss' k s:s st. is g 1 g. Or .ns ss
ms l4th st. NV. End A., Or. and b.. 0.so
second door, DOS d ct. NV. Ar and b.. $3.50
The Bryn Mawr. 1910 U. rooms. 2s.so
I05 II 1t. NV. rooms and bath. 300
The The T Ip,t -s2s i7th e. n.. sr b. 800
1900 U ct. NV, ID door. II. and bath. 300
LAOS 7 st. NV. % door. q. and bath. 800
The Newport. 2164 Fla. ave. NV. Ar. b. $500
1928 LIST ct. NV, ID door. Or. and b.. 300
iis4 4 4. NV. "a door. s.. and nd b.. 49,. 2sso
1900 y st. NV. Sd door. 4r. and 3d.. 22.50
1870 n. Y. ave. NV. rooms and bsth 1000
laos ct. n-w.. % door. lr. and BATH. 1000
The Parkview. $40 Irving St. lr. and b. 1000
TIE RUSSELL. 1924 18th st. NV. 3D. door. - :.
The ssratoxs. III Hs1 and iast Can. r.. $50
BTONE & FAIRFAX, l3l2 New York ave. Nv.