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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09

or other cheap mo1asses. Aftsr the
mash has stood several hours. scatter
It in Jumps Of shout the s1ss Of . mar
BILE over the fields whore injury u be-
ginning to appear and shout the hases
Of the plants set out. Apply 1ato IN the
day SO as to place the poison about the
plants over night. which II the time
when the cutwOrms ar0 active. Apply
a second time II nsceesaFy.
When cutworms OCCUR In unusual
abundance, which happens locally, ana
sometimes generally, IN some Seasons
they exhaust their food supply and are
driven to migrate to othsr fields. THIS
they do. literally IN armies. aagessn1nG
what II called the army-wogn habit.
At such times 4 10 necessary to treax
them as we do army worms. While
the methods which have been advised
are valuable in such cases, these rome
dies may be too slow to destroy an ths
cutworms and We. therefore. have 70
employ other methods. These include
trenchins, ditching, the pJowing Of
deep burrows in advance Of the travel
Ing cutworms to trap them, and the
dragging Of loss or brush through the
burrows. II the trenches can be flied
with water, the addition Of q small
quantity OF kerosene, 50 % to form .
thin scum on tho surface. Will prove
fatal. In extreme cases barfeTs Of
fence boards are erected and tho tops
smeared with tar or other sticky sub
stances to stop the outworms % they
attempt to crawl over.
Clean cultural methods and rotation
Of crops are advisable. az also fail
blowing and disking Many cutworms
can be destroyed where It b possible
to overflow the fields. This = par
ticular1y applicable where irrigation
Is practiced. s5
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09

Breeding corn today has for it, Oh.
jsct moro than the development OF o.
Increase In yield. It has been cleArl,
proven that by proper selection. va.
rist1ss Of corn oan be secured which
have a feeding valus far above tht
ordinary kind grown. This means ar
pscially an increase In protein.
It 10 possible and highly probable
that In the future when corn Will b
more largely used for commercial pur.
poses than at present, sales Will b.
made on tho basis Of protein content
just - milk 10 sold today on the basis
Of fat content.
In fact. some Of the large glucose
factories have already adopted THU
plan. It Is evidently unfair to the man
who produces corn with II per cent
protein to receive no more than the
man who markets an per cent ar
ticle.
There has been much migunder-
standing in regard to the Importance
Of colorins matter in corn. Some
farmers hold that yellow corn IL the
better feed, others maintaining the
opposite But in the light Of recent
Investigations. these theories do not
hold water.
or course yellow corn may be de-
veloped In feeding value above one OF
the white variety but the difference
will not be because Of any difference
In color but entirely protein and OIL
The farmer who starts in to breed
his own seed should have the seed plot
entirely separate from other corn. This
should be placed in q corner OF the
field at least 40 rods from any other
corn. and If 1t could Be surrounded
with grass instead OF other grain. SO
much the better.
The preparation OF the ground Is. OF
course, very important, and 1t must be
put In the very best possible conditic ,.
It means deep blowing. thorough ma
nuring and flning before planting
It has been found that very small
increases come from the use Of COM
mercial fertilizers. particularly in the
great corn growing sections. and moth,
ing has been found better for this pur-
pose than stable manure. In certain
sections where lime must be used, 1t
should be applied in connection with
liberal use Of stable manure, but lime
should never be used for corn except
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09
BY E. F. Phillips.

able for hives to be so placed that the
sun will strike them early In the morn
ing, so that the bees become active
early In the day. and thus gain an ad-
vantage by getting the first supply Of
nectar. It is also advantageous to
have the hives shaded during the hot
test part of the day, 30 that the bees
will not hang out in front Of the hive
instead Of working. They should be so
placed that the bees will not prove a
nuisance to Fpassers- by or disturb live
stock. This latter precaution may
save the beekeeper considerable
trouble, for bees sometimes prove dan
gerous. especially to horses.
The plot on which the hives are
placed should be kept free fr.:n weeds,
especially in front Of the entrances
The grass may be cut with lawn
mower, but 1t will often be found more
convenient and as efficient to pasture
one or more head Of sheep in the
apiary Enclosure. The hives should be
far enough apart to permit Of free
manipulation. If hives are too close
together there Is danger Of bees en-
tering the wrong hive on returning.
These conditions, which may be con-
sidered as ideal. need not all be fol-
lowed. When necessary bees may be
kept on house tops in the back part of
city lots, in the woods. or in many
other places where the ideal conditions
are not found. AS a matter Of fact,
few apairies are perfectly located:
nevertheless the location should be
carefully planned, especially whom
large number Of colonies are kept pri-
marily for profit. ...-.. ..s
Beekeepers are often compelled to
combat the idea that bees cause dam
age to fruit or other crops by sucking
the nectar from the flower. This is
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09

severity, but with sufficient force to
cause immediate effect. That horse
will never forget the lesson. Never
suffer him to lapse into disobedience.
It is comfort to drive a horse that
knows enough to stop when COM
manded, and lives are saved by this
obedience, too. Once rightly trained
and afterwards Influenced to remain
obedient the horse obeys automatic
ally. stopping at the command whoa"
even when badly frightened by cars or
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09

During the early years Of the life Of
both ornamental and fruit trees a
vigorous use Of the pruning knife Is
frequently necessary. Trees normally
make much longer natural growth
during the first ten years Of their ex-
istence than later. For this reason, in
order to preserve symmetrical form
and to prevent the fruit being borne at
the extremity Of long. slender, branch
es, careful heading-in Is necessary.
With pears and apples the main body
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09
FOR BETTER FARM HOMES,

Secretary Wilson Of the Department
of Agriculture has always recognized
the influence for good farming which
flows from an attractive farm home,
and has developed branch Of the de-
partment which. through Its CORE
spondence and its publications, has
become bureau Of information on
household topics. Bulletins on sub
jects relating to food and to home
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CUTTING orr LARGE BRANCHES

continue their work upon t1ss heart
wood Of the plant, until the hollow
trunk Of the tree only remains. On
the other hand, II the branch p ~
moved at another point the wound d
rapidly covered by new growth, and
in the course Of two or three seasons
1t is practically impossible 10 datsr-
mine where the branch formerly APP
peared. These results, which are %
important to the life Of tho tres and
to the success Of the plantation.
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begins Of course two or three weeks
earlier.
Testing the seed is the most Inn
portant step before planting. There is
fno one thing which will do so much to
increase tho yield as in being abso-
lutely sure that the seed planted is
sound and possesses the vitality to ger
inmate strong, healthy plant.
! After tho corn Is tested. all mixed
kernels should be removed, and then
the tips and butts should be shelled
of, In order to give uniform size to all
the corn that goes into the planter.
The planter should be tested and the
| proper place made for each grade.
After the planter Is tested and 1t ~
known what grades are needed. the
seeds should be shelled. put into sacks
and labeled All this work should be
done before the rush OF spring work
begins.
The grading of the seed Is essential,
because It enables the farmer to drop
exactly the right number Of kernels In
each hill, by adjusting the plates Of
his planter to At the different grades
In no other way can q perfect stand
be obtained than by the most careful
SScU bolcCLiO1, LoStluS dAu SAooAa6'
How often do we find In single hill
two or three different grades OF corn :?
A good ear. perhaps. then nubbin.
and next medium ear.
Ten feet from this hill we find an
other which has produced two or three
perfect ears-butts and tips filled out.
grains plump. well placed, ears hang
Ing downward from the stalk. and all
just as we would like to have 1t.
Why do not all hills in the same
field, with soil and cultivation the
same. produce similar results Simply
because we have neglected the work
Of selecting seed. terminating 1t and
testing 1t.
The corn in 10o-acre field may
produce on the average very good
crop Of corn. but when this entire field
could be made to produce an almost
perfect crop simply by the exercise OF
good Judgment and few days spent
in the selection and preparation OF
seed. then we can begin to realize
what this kind Of work means and can
figure out its advantages In dollars and
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09

making have been prepared which
have had a circulation Of more than
10000, 900 copies. One of these, The
Economic Use Of Meat in the Home.
reached an edition Of million and a
half copies. At the came time this
branch of the department has given
special attention to agricultural edu-
cation. assisting states to plan and or
ganize schools, to secure teachers, and
to prepare courses.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09
TEACH THE HORSE OBEDIENCE.

A good trainer and good driver
seldom uses the word whoa" but
when he does use it he means for the
horse to come absolutely to a stand
STILL A horse can understand that,
and will obey that, II he Is taught it.
Begin at the beginning to teach him
that II he does not stop when he hears
the command something painful and
sudden will happen. Do 1t instantly and
with firmness. not with unnecessary
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09

The Jersey COW Is highly developed
milk making machine. She has been
bred so long for this purpose that her
characteristics have become fixed. and
the descendants Of well-bred dairy
coz can be depended upon. The
amount Of milk that she Will make
depends largely on the amount OF food
that YOU can get her to use.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09

The fact that most Of the eounef-
cial orchardists now run to low~head-
ed trees il pretty good evidences that
they are the best because man Who
grow fruit for money seldom tAks any
step without first having proven ~
value. s[s ta5 37s
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A good location for the apiary.

A good location for the apiary.
pays its own way and often produces
no mean profit.
The location of the hives is matter
of considerable importance. AS a rule
It is better for hives to face away from
the prevailing wind and be protected
from high winds. In the North. a
south slope is desirable. 1t Is advis-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09
It is the late blight that does the
most damage to potatoes. Bordeaux
mixture should be used for spraying.

The person who could succeed in
getting up some scheme of interesting
the average farmer in the dairy bust
ness would be entitled to have his
name enrolled among the benefactors
Of the human race.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09
BEES---FOR PLEAS SURE AND PROFIT

to the majority Of people as pastime.
furnishing outdoor exercise as we'll as
intimacy with an insect whose activity
has been subject Of absorbing study
from the earliest times. It has the
advantage of being recreation which
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09

not only untrue. but IN many cases the
bees are great aid in the pollination
possible A more frequent complaint
is that bees puncture fruit and suck
the juices. Bees never puncture sound
fruit. but II the skin is broken by some
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09

Never set out tree with all OF n
roots just a. It comes from the nurs-
cry. Trim the roots as intslligsntay
a. gou would the top.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09

Many likely young calf Is either
killed or badly stunted by the cold
rains Of early spring. Keep them dry.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09

Champion ear, Iowa corn show.
raised by d. L. Pascal, sold for $3.50.
The ear was 1913 inches long, ~
inches in circumference; at q point ;
inches from the butt, and az inches
at q point 2 inches from the tip.
It weighed 10 ounces and carried 20
rows OF kernels. It was raised on Land
that was in corn the fifth year. It ID
Reid's Yellow Dent and has been
grown on the same farm for . numbef
of years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09

A, Feeder set in collar under hive
body. b, Division board feeder to be
hung in hive in place Of frame.
fruit dry. In doing 1t, however, they
are sucking fruit which Is already
damaged. These and similar charges
against the honey bee are prompted by
a lack Of information concerning their
activities.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09

Last springs colts should be well
broken to halter by this time.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09

automobiles. or any other 'scarev
objects.
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Position Of ears on stalks. Ear on
LIST stalk, right height and position.
On 2nd stalk, ear Is not too low, but
shank is too long. Stalk No. 8 carries
the ear about six feet from the ground
and ear is held IN upright position,
which makes IL undesirable. The 18th
stalk has several suckers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09

No scene pleases the eye more than
a beautiful and well kept lasn with .
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-09
BREEDING FoR PERFECTION IN CORN

IF YOUR SEED CORN RIGHT YOUR SOIL RIGHT. tn
PRETTY SURE TO BE RIGHT ALSO.
The Washington times., 1912-01-07
Funeral Services Held
For Morton e. Crane

Funeral services for Morton Il.
Crane, well known among newspaper
men at Washington as the correspond
ent for the Boston Herald. were held
in the Congregational Church. Tenth
and q streets, this afternoon at 2:so
o'clock.
Members OF the Cosmos and Century
clubs. where Mr.. Crane had been a
member for many years. were present
at the ceremonies. The body was taken
to the old home in Bridgewater. Conn.,.
for interment.
Mr.. Crane first came to Washington
more than thirty years ago, serving for
some time under Gen. r. A. Walker In
the compilation Of the census OF 1880.
For three years following 1907. when
the commission was created. he was
secretary Of the Immigration Commits
sion.
The Washington times., 1912-01-07

Bryce, wife OF the British ambassador.
at the embassy, now IL with Senator
Dupont and his daughter. Mrs. Crown,
lnshield, She will spend the winter here,
having taken an apartment at the Du-
pont.
q
Mrs. Pomerene. wife of Senator
Pomerene Of Ohio, will go over to New
York in day or two for a weeks visit
to. Senator Pomerene's cousin. Mrs.
John Dearling Hsney. who has planned
honor at her. home, on Riverside drive.
Senator and Mrs. Pomerene, who
spent Christmas, at their home, In Cam
ton, returned to Washington Wednes-
day, and are established at the High
lands for the season.
-
Miss Kathleen Eulaiie Weston, daugf,-
ter of Mai Gen. John Weston, ". 8. A.,
retired, and Mrs. Weston, has forsaken
society for the stage, and will appear
in Washington this week in Baron
During her stay in the Capital she
will be the guest OF Miss Ethel Norris,
at 1927 Sixteenth street.
Miss Weston has many friends In
Washington having formerly resided
here for number of years during her
fathers detail as commissary general
at the War Department.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wade Ellis have re-
turned to washington. after spending
the Christmas holidays with relatives
at their home, In Covington, Ky. They
spent New Year Day in Columbus, on
their way home, and were guests at the
Columbus Club for the day. and later
at a theater party and supper.
The Washington times., 1912-01-07
Mrs. Draper and Daueh.
ter Are Hosts In Honor
Of Miss Taft.

Mrs. William r. Draper and Miss
draper were hosts at dinner last night
IN honor OF Miss Helen Taft. Their
other guests were Miss Harriet An
derson, the Postmaster General. Frank
u. Hitchcock. Senator Lippitt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Preston Gibson. Mr.. and Mrs VOL
colt Tuckerman. Miss Elsie Aldrich,
Miss Laura Merriam. Miss Martha
Bowers. Mrs 'Margery CcIton, Miss
Mary McCauley. Miss Sophy Johnston,
Miss Leita Montgomery. Congressman
Rutier Ames, Congressman Catlin, John
Campbell White, Charles C. Glover. jr.,
DIR. Cary y. Grayson, ". S. NJ, Ben-
iajmin Gable. Francis Biddle, Henry
Du Pont, and Samuel Eliot.
Miss Sara Bradlee, Of Boston, who
has been the guest Of her cousin Mrs.
The Washington times., 1912-01-07
Confession Breaks
Up Opium Traffic

SAN DIEGO, CAL. Jan. THAT the
breaking up OF the so-cailed opium ring
In San Francisco Is assured is the rey
port today from the alleged confession
OF two OF the crew Of the freighter Ne,
braska. upon which Capt. O.. 8. Knikft
found opium, on the second days cruise
from Salina. Mexico.
Close search is being made for more
opium today on the freighter. Captains
Knight reported to the customs Offices
that he had discovered fifty-four tins OF
the drug, valued at SIS each, and had
ordered them thrown overheard, ~
The Washington times., 1912-01-07
Thomas Dease Dies
In Soldiers Hospital

Thomas Dease, fifty-two years old,
for twelve years a soldier in the regu-
lar army, died of heart trouble in the
Soldiers Home Hospital last night.
Dease had served three enlistments,
spending most of the time in the
Twenty-third infantry. His last enlist
ment was I'm the Third Artillery.
His wife, Mrs. Margaret Dease, who
lives in Cleveland. Ohio. has been noti-
fed by the authorities Of the home,
and Il IL probable the body will be
taken to Ohio for interment.
The Washington times., 1912-01-07

! and Miss Blake will be at home Mon
o'clock.
-
Mrs. Samuel PannilI Ficklen will be
at home the Tuesdays In February.
-
Mrs. Z. 8. Kennedy, 3o55 Dumbarton
avenue. will be at home informally the
Tuesdays In February.
The Washington times., 1912-01-07
Dinner of Secretary and Mrs. Knox
To Mr.. and Mrs. Taft Sets Precedent
Mr.. and Mrs. Harlow
Entertain At Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Harlow enter
tained q small company informally at
dinner last night for their house guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Van vechten Oicott. OF
New York, who will return to their
home tomorrow, after a brief visit In
the Capital.
Mrs. Norman williams had a small
company dining with her last night.
-.
Congressman and Mrs. Stanley Hubert
Dent will have AS their guest at the
Rochambeau for a short time Mrs ]. t.
Castleinan. Of Louisville. KY, who VIII
arrive in Washington tomorrow.
Former Senator and Mrs. Charles j.
Faulkner, of Martinsburg, w. Va. have
closed their estate there for the WINTER,
and will spend the season at the New
Willard.
At the marriage of Miss Mary Carlisle
and Walter Bruce Howe, which Will
take place at noon, January 16, In 81.
Johns Church, the bride will have as
her only attendant her cousin, miss
Pearson, daughter of Richmond Pear
son, former American minister to Greece
and Persia.
A breakfast viii follow after the cere-
mony, at the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. Calderon Carlisle, on I street.
The Washington times., 1912-01-07
Secretary of State
To Be Guest of Honor.

A banquet in honor of the Secretary
of State will be given by the Commit
tee on Foreign Affairs Of the House OF
Representatives at the Pan-American
building, Saturday evening, February
10 The Invitations are to be confined
exclusively TO the Diplomatic Corps. and
the head of each foreign government
represented at the Capital, together
with his wife, will be invited. This is
the frst time in the history of the
Government that a dinner of this Kind
has been given. and 1t will be unique
in many features.
The Washington times., 1912-01-07
Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley
Are Hosts At Luncheon.

Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley
Are Hosts At Luncheon.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Bradley enter
tained informally at luncheon today at
the Chevy Chase Club for their house
| guest, Miss Marion Bourne. of New
York. who will be with them until Tues
| day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Letter are en-
Pertaining at large dinner OF thirty
six covers tonight at their residence, on
Dupont circle, asking their guests to
| meet Mrs. French Vanderbilt, of New
York, who arrived in Washington to-
day for a few days visit to Mrs. Rey.
nolds Hit. After the dinner there will
plano.
"wednesday evening Mrs. L z. Letter
win be hostess at dinner in honor Of
| Britain and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid. and
Saturday she will entertain at dinner
| again, complimentary to the new Rus
sian Ambassador and Nine. Bakhmeteff.
] Henry Jefferson Porter. jr.. of Rir-
mingham, Ala. whose marriage to Mis-
| Alkaline Culp takes place Wednesday,.
ants Preston csem Of FOR M
as bcst man, and David Hendrick, DR.,
Victor lIamn ond, Jerome Graham, and
Norris Mclean, all of Washington:
nam. and Willie Westr,ofeland. OF At
lanta. Ga. as usher;
| Col. and Mrs. Thoma. W. symrns. U.
honor Of Mr. and Mrs. Norman l..
Mack of Buffalo. n: Y. ~
| Mrs. Archibald Oracle will entertain a
] few friends Informally at tea this aft
ernoon. ...- .... ....
! II
Mrs. Edison bradley received the
guests for the csEimittse at the dinner
night. given by several resident baehel.
circles. Major Horton. u. 5. A., was
syrn fna ne g. cse.
ham H. Johnson, U. g A.; Lieut.
! Comdr. CYRUS Miller, Capt. L. Mason
Iulick. Capt. Louis N; Little, Fredsr-
jor Lars,ter. and William: T. Bingham.
There were about 800 dancing.
+
Mrs; John Allen Dougherty is at the
| New Willard for the season.
Mrs. Samuel Paniil Flcklen has cards
out for tea Tuesday afternoon. jan
TssSen e. f1s sl to os sosd at
Lieut.. Ralph S. Keyser. U. 8. NJ. c..
lately attached to the barracks In
Washington, has been appointed attache
of the American embassy at Tokyo.
| Lieutenant Keyser, who Is q native Of
Virginia, will proceed to his post at
| once.
=
! The Navy League, of which Col. Rob
ert M. Thompson Is president, has ar
ranged for a large dinner for Saturday
| evening, January 49, complimentary to
the Assistant Secretary Of the Navy.
The dinner will be given at the New
Willard.
Mrs. Oliver E. Pagan
To Be Reception Hostess.
Mrs. Oliver r. Pagan has cards out
for a reception Wednesday afternoon
January 10. from to 7 o'clock, at her
residence, 1866 Biltmore street, asking
| her guests to meet her daughter, Mrs.
| Charles Francis Miller, whose marriage
| took place last summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Denesre have
arrived in Washington for a brief So
journ at the shoreham.
Col Thomas Lincoln Casey, U. 8. A.,
and Mrs. Casey entertained at dinner
Last evening In their apartment at
| Stoneleigh Court. Their guests were
Col and Mrs Archibald Oracle. Colonel
French. L. S. A.. and Mrs. French.
Colonel Liggett, u. s. A., and Mrs. Ig-
gett. DR.. Joseph II. Bryan and Miss
Bryan.
The Washington times., 1912-01-07
LOCAL MENTION.

1000 Elephants, Delhi Durbar; Cost
100000 Virginia, 8. f, @, Thursday