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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-16
BY r. B. Rushing.

bother at gathering time, or cutting
time, or when you cut 1t for SLIDING.
OF course there IL asgreat difference
OF opinion among men In regard to
the best way OF cuitivating corn. and
In q sense there should be different
methods. Some soils will naturally
need deeper cultivation than others.
In all cases. however, thorough TIL
lage is absolutely necessary to secure
the best results. Some will say. as
have often heard the expression: II
Just plowed my corn twice and /
made good corn. and therefore know
that 1t 10 not necessary TO do 80 much
cultivating."
This may be true. I have seen
corn made with just two plowings. but
/ am confident that the same corn
would have been better had It been
better cultivated.
piece Of land that Il very rich
and In good physical condition might
make very good stuff under such con-
ditions; but on soils that must be
worked to have them give forth their
store Of plant food, such cultivation
would avail nothing.
Therefore, 1T ID absolutely necessary
to know the character OF the soil and
then apply the method which will
yield the largest returns, and this can
only be done when the soil = made a
study.
Many farmers say that II does not
pay to repIant corn because Of the
loss Of time, cost Of seed. etc. Some
think 1t better to pillow up the ground
and put In some other crop, but the
experience Of a good many 70 to show
that It does pay to replant. Speaking
on this subject Mr.. r. w. owsley. Of
Missouri. says: regard replanting
Just as essential az any part OF the
work essential to raising the crop. The
basis OF the crop Is the stand. Of
course, and unless this be full ono
no matter how fertile the soil may be
or how pure the seed you cannot OBJ
tain satisfactory yield.
OF course. replanting 10 often neces-
sary because OF the poor quality OF
the seed, but this IL not always the
case. Wet weather followed by un-
favorable climatic conditions may kill
ont q large portion OF the stand. and
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-16

such material, is because they DO not
have, while in close confinement, the
material their system demands. AT
large they root such material from
the ground.
The farmer who grows q liberal
supply Of roots for his hogs seldom
has much trouble from the ordinary
diseases to which awine are subject
A SOW eats her pigs because she
has been improperly fed during pre-
gnancy. We never knew Of q SOW
having this habit IL she had been all
lowed to run In the pasture Or whose
rations had been varied and which
con tanned plenty OF green and suc-
culent feed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-16
WOULDN'T BE TIED.

A horse owned by a Connecticut
farmer, has been trained to stand any
where without hitching. A new hired
man drove him to town one day and
tied him with rope to post The
horse took this as IN Insult to his
dignity. He chewed the rope in two
and ran away at terrific pace
through the streets. Having satisfied
himself that he had taught the hired
man lesson. he calmly returned to
the hitching- post. where he was found
a little while afterward contentedly
chewing the end OF the rope.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-16

Found In other and unusual locat1ono
a, little study will enable the aspiring
bee keeper to find a way to secure the
swarm. even to cutting q limb 30 20
40 feet from the ground while II =
held up by stout rope, afterwards
letting It down TO the ground. usano'
the crotch OF two higher limbs - .
pulley,
When the swarm Is first put Sntos
the hive 1t must be we'll shaded, but
at tho end OF the first week the hive
can be more exposed to the sun, only
you must see that the midday heat
Is kept from It
Aside from its unsightiinsss. GrA1
In front Of hives interiors; with ehe
heavily laden bees when they aSe -
turning, which ID reason enough -
keep the grass down. Howevof. th11
IL not such an easy thing 70 do, GDs0.
tally when a person has III he caA
attend to In seeing to the beeA anA
vegetation Of all kinds grows rankiy.
The writer has had his share 9
grief. trying to be nest about Ds9
yard, and having finally to gfvs It -.
and when friend said: "Dpc. WY
don't you keep sheep fsds ne
falling on his neck.
I got sheep, = playful little thanv
which proceeded TO butt me ont q ths
yard and then turned it, attention -
the hives. Watched. for onos Te5oso-
ins that I should be revengsd. 6ue.
alas! The bees syvarmed over the
animal. which at once went and HID
Its head In thick clump OF bfusA.
r,ndinr that they could not do mwch
harm the bees soon left ana = wes1
that yard was ~ clean - the oostom
OF my foot--not blade OF sra y
be seen. and the lamkin and ths -
apparently on the best OF tsrnA
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ny a. r. Bonney.

III y 4 s /, y IS il
The capture Of swarm OF bees
looks like formidable undertaking,
while there 10 nothing easier VI one
knows just how to 80 to work.
While swarming bees will not sting
unless they have been away from the
parent hive long time, It y not con-
.sidered safe for tho beginner to work
with them without protection for the
face. and possibly the hands. A veil
a wire one Is best, q pair of gauntlets
to tie above the elbow. and fasten the
legs OF the trousers down with bicycle
clips--thus equipped. we will look at
your swarm. 81
II we and It on the .limb OF q tree
four feet from the ground and not far
from the hive, set down barrel Or
box put cool. clean hive on that.
then bend down the limb and shake
the bees down on the alighting board
of tho hive when they will go In. and
may then. or In the evening. be taken
to where they are to stand.
II they are in similar position far
from your yard. sprinkle the swarm
with water. which will make them stay
until you can get around to them
and I have held swarm whole
day. In this way. Then proceed as be-
fore. only you cur of the limb and
take 1t to the yard.
If the bees are on . limb high up
in the tree. you will need ladder to
get them, or you can use swarm
catcher, bag fastened in wire loops
on the end Of long pole. or one made
OF wire which can be bought OF
doa Jora IN hAA allpDli00, sg&
II the bees are on the trunk OF
tree on the side OF the house or on
fence post. put the entrance OF hive
.or a hole in a box In contact with the
swarm, nrst wetting II. and by morn
10 tha bees will have all gone m
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-16

Each cows milk should b taksa
from the barn separately asad net y
allowed TO remain In the barn unels
q I, whole herd IL MIXED. = MIX -
- ba separated on tho farn u showsA
be run through the separator while
warm. Cream should be cooled -
az soon as possible and warun crsasn
should not be mixed with cream AZ
ready cooled. Cover cans with 9 Mghl
clean cloth which will admit AZ pns
keep out dirt. Keep the sepAratoS
clean BY the use Of plenty Of wafAs.
Air Ill vesse.., after cleaning.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-16

bay -colored animal Is always more sal
able than black. or any OF the
lighter colors.
When buying, every precaution
should be taken to ensure soundness--
that IL. absence OF all hereditary dis
ease. and a few dollars extra should
not prevent bargain being made II
the mare approaches anywhere near
the idea above described.
z A man who intends to breed on q
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-16

What is known as the mule-foot hog
resembles the common hog in every
way except they have the solid hoof.
Most OF them are black and white,
while few are red. They came from
the South Sea Islands many years ago.
Some people believe they never have
the cholera but they are subject to
the disease just the Same ~ any athar
hog. D. B.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-16

The man who shores in his sleep
has good excuse for not going to
church
The blows Of fate that we believe
have sent US down for good often
prove to be the force which enables
us to rise and land . knockout blow
that wins 8a,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-16
TIMELY SUGGESTIONS.

The best time to fight weeds is the
very first day they show their heads
above ground.
II blossoms appear In the newly set
strawberry beds. pick them of; this
will make the plants stronger.
Run q little light wire fence around
the orchard, particularly the plum
orchard, and turn the chickens I'M;
they will destroy thousands OF insects.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-16

r. young hogs are kept IN close con-
fnement fed heavily on corn alone.
they will most likely develop leg weak
ness, as. they require heterogeneous
q large part. in order to grow good.
solid bones.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-16

all the pail with water nearly to the
level Of the milk. Put the pail on the
stove or over q gas flame and heat It
until the Thermometer in the milk
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-16

Some young men are hunting farm
Jobs by looking through the bottoms
Of beer glasses. This II not the way
70 look for job on farm.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-16

The boar should always have 8
large lot to himself and never be con-
fined In dark, damp quarters
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-16

II 10 just 40 necessary g nave sns
SOIL In a state Of high fertility for tree
planting a. It - for corn planting.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-16

Il does not follow. that tho farmer.
IN order to be prosperous. must b .
drudge. Brains count a. we'll .
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-16

Eggs should always be protected
from the hot sun while being taken
to market.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-16

A mortgage grows while we sleep
and so does a hog. but they produce
different kinds of dreams
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-16
. 70 HIVE A SWA1Hs or BEES EASY
WIT you KNOW HOW

GOODNESS AND GENTLENESS AND SPRAYING WITH
WATER WILL ENABLE ONE TO HANDLE a sa
SWARM EASILY AND QUICKLY-HOW TO
PROCEED WHEN BEES ARE FOUND
IN DIFFICULT LOCATIONS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19
with in such a manner as I make no
doubt would commend itself to YOUR

with in such a manner as 1 make no
doubt would commend itself to your
| scruples. Julien Portel is more than that.
He is the enemy Of my country. Upon
him. therefore, I shall have no mercy
81 will not argue with you." she replied.
There is a palmer issue before us. In
passing my threshold you have broken
your word Of honor. What do you WANT"
II want Julien Portel!'
Nine. Christopher shrugged her Shout
ders.
You have wanted him for some little
time"
Never SO badly as at this instant .
Falkenberg declared, bitterly. He has
set all Europe in a ferment with those
Internal letters. He knows too much. He
knows whence came the money which
bought lie Jour He knows every detail
of my campaign here"
There are surely Others" she objected,
who must have guessed"
But there was no one else" he inter-
rupted, who had the special knowledge
which Portel has. He came from the
foreign Office with the records of the last
crossed swords. He is the only Eng
lishman who has ever caused me mo-
ment'E uneasineSs
Are you sure" she asked. that your
campaign here has been a wise one?'
''The wisdom of Solomon he replied.
grimly, 'can be made to look like folly
by the accident Of failure. There is no
doubt as to its wisdom. No one has
studied these matters as 1 have studied
them. No one has seen the truth more
clearly. An alliance between England
and America is matter of a few years
only. and when 1t comes the progress of
Germany is set back for a generation.
The one absolute necessity before me WAS
to cut the bonds between England and
France. and to settle with England alone
and quickly-diplomatica IL possible:
by force Of arms as last resource. We
don't seek war, Henriette. We are not
really a bloodthirsty nation. We seek
territory. We need new lands-fruitful
lands. trade. the command Of the seas. II
We cannot get what we want by peaceful
means, then Ii must be war. England
for the present is weakly governed. She
is in the throes Of labor troubles. Her
political parties are Unbalanced. There
is puppet at the foreign Office. Now is
the time to strike.
rs 1t wise to tell me your secrets?"
she inquired, colby. Il have no SYM
pathy for you or your country
Il have a bargain to strike with you
and You must understand" HI answered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19
CHAPTER XVI.
Falkenberg's Last Effort.

Madame" Prince Falkenberg declared,
with formal bow. Il owe you a thou
sand apologies for this visit
Nine. Christopher looked at him across
the room and in her eyes there was no
welcome nor any anger-only surprise.
You break she reminded him, 1.-The
word of a prince!"
Falkenberg smiled icily
There are cataclysms in life he said,
"whirlpools into which one may some
times be drawn. Ones will is overborne.
myself am in that unfortunate position. .
Nine. Christopher looked steadfastly at
her visitor. Was it her fancy or was he
really growing older. this man Of iron?
The story of the last few weeks was
under his eyes, a deep line across his
forehead
''Since you are here, be seated" she in
vited. sinking herself YEARLY into chair.
Tell me as quickly as you can what has
brought your
"Portel has brought me- Falkenberg
answered. grimly. They tell me that he
has taken shelter under the shadow of
your petticoats."
Shelter from your assassins!"
Precisely" Falkenberg admitted.
Il do not admire your methods, Nine.
Christopher remarked. They seem TO
me not only brutal but clumsy. You
killed seven men and injured several
others, to no purpose"
Madame Falkenberg declared, Ito Sc
cure the death of that man l would have
destroyed a whole quarter of Paris and
every prison in it.
Nine Christopher shivered.
Thorough, as usual. my dear prince. ="
she murmured. Nevertheless. l IND
such statements loathsome. We should
have outlived the days Of barbarity. / do
not understand men who deal in such
fashion with their enemies
Falkenberg frowned.
There Is something between us greater
than personal enmity," he retorted, fierce
ly. my personal enemy l would deal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19
The Hero Fly-Swatter.
From Farm and Fireside.


The fly killer is a greater hero than
the giant killer. Every fly. il allowed to
multiply is calculated to be able 10 pro-
duce family of one hundred and ninety
nine quntillions in a season. If you kill
seven at once you may claim to have
destroyed 1888. COT, 600, coo. DOC. 0O0.OO at a
blow,
Any good, active boy or girl ought to
do better than that in fly killing these
spring days. Remember that every fly
killed now means fewer flies by the
thousands, if not by quintillions, in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19

10 styles Misses Tan.
White, Black and Pat
emit Pumps and Ties,
sizes up to =.
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"Twenty-four hours ago we dispatched a
gunboat to q certain neutral port which
comes under the influence of England. We
paid German to go there and send US
word that he was in danger Wa have
sent an indmation to the French and
English governments. To England II is
an insult. l have taken the chance that
France has had enough OF this entente
Now you understand why I must have
Julien Portel before they can get him
back to the foreign Office before he can
do more mischief. A strong man in
Downing street at this jmcture might up-
set everything"
CTo be continued tomorrow)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19

TO three of the French pioneers of avia-
tion-Ernest Archdeacon. Gabriel voisin
and Louis Bleriot. When working to-
gether these clever Frenchmen fitted
Chanute-Wright gliders with which they
were experimenting with pontoons, after
wrecking several machines by falls on
land. on the theory that falls in the water
would be less dangerous. They had in
different success in various experiments
but the idea persisted with them and
was taken up by others. until today A
great variety of its applications have
practical use. The earlier experiments
failed. Il is said by experts. more be-
cause of lack of appreciation of the power
needed in these machines, which, with the
gradual increase of motive force, have
become successful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19
Craft That Are Boats and Birds.

Ingenuity has been busy in devising
machines which will ride the water as
well as neSotiat. the air Hydropianes
have been under experiment for years.
and something o. the hydroplane idea
enters into tho construction of the pom
toons or boats which. when attached to
the aeroplane. transform IL into what is
now commonly called the hydro-aero-
plane. This machine. although that pur-
pose has been enlarged upon in some
experiments. is simply an aeroplane de-
signed TO rise from the water instead of
the land
The idea OF the hydro-aeroplane is traced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19

CTo be continued tomorrow.)
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055C

year stitched
Brown Willow Calf;
Solid Oak Soles. sizes
up to 2.
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her waist, he drew her even farther back
among the dropping palms.
IT think that like this better than the
last time you asked me!'' she whispered.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-07-30
Big Springs.

Not seeing anything from this
place in your valuable paper for
some time, | will give you a few
of the news items.
Farmers are busy harvesting
oats and stacking wheat.
Mr.. and Mrs. James McKown
and little daughter, Marie, are
visiting home folks at Salem.
Leonidas Snider purchased a
very fine colt of the South PENIS
foreman, Mr.. Bryan, a few days
ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Fluharty
visited at the home of Valentine
Bunner at CORVALLIS few days
ago.
Miss Anna Fox who has been
working at HarrisvilIe for the
past several months is visiting
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. G.. l..
Fox at Tough.
E. G. Connolly and sister, Miss
Roxie, of Tough, who have been
visiting in Roane and Gilmer
counties for the past few weeks,
have returned home.
The people of this neighbor-
hood witnessed the hardest rain
here Sunday eve that has fallen
for some time, and the damage
to corn was considerable.
Jackson Richards has a large
crew of men harvesting his oats
crop. James Fluharty is water
boy Jim is an all right fellow
and we predict he will not keep
the men from working by asking
them if they want a drink.
Wishing the Chronicle and it's
many readers success ] will close
and if the Office goat does not
devour this may come again.
DUMMY.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-07-30
Notice of Trustees Sale.

By virtue of a certain deed of
trust made by A. S, Jeffreys and
Francis Jeffreys his wife and Ben
jamin Jeffreys 70 the undersigned
trustees, bearing date on the 9th.
day OF November, 1910, and re-
corded in the Clerks office of the
County Court of Calhoun County
West Virginia, in Trust and Mort
gage Book No. 4 at page 243 to Sc
cure and indemnify w. I. w. Dye
in his endorsement of certain ne
gotiable promissory note bearing
even date with said trust deed, call
ing for the sum of $500, due four
months from date, and negotiable
and payable at the Calhoun County
Bank at Grantsville, West Virginia,
the said Dye being on accommoda-
ton endorser on said note and also
to secure The said Calhoun County
Bank in the payment of said note,
and default having been made IL
the payment thereof, the uudersign-
ed Trustees having been requested
so to do, will on Tuesday, the
18TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1912,
at tue front door of the Court house
of Calhoun county, West Virginia,
offer for sale by public auction a
certain tract of seventy-one and
three-fourth (7l 3-4) acres of land
situate on Sugar Camp IN Sheridan
District, Calhoun County. West
Virginia, in said trust deed more
particularly described by metes and
bounds. to which trust deed refer
ence is here had for more particu-
lar description Of said land.
Terms of Sale Cash in hand on
day of sale
5, p. BELL, Ai's'eeS'
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-07-30
Bull River.

Plenty of rain in our part of
the country.
We hear that Sam Geho will
move his family to Clarksburg
this fall.
The childrens day at Cherry
Fork was a great success a large
crowd and a good time.
M. L. McHenry, of Industry,
was visiting M. w. Trippett, the
latter part of last week.
A. J. Yoak and son Elias, left
for Redwood Tuesday where
they will find employment.
We are inclined to think that
the wedding bells will chime on
the Pleasant Hill ridge soon.
Miss Monnie Osborne who has
been staying at Glenville the
past three months is the guest
of Miss Lucy Trippett this week.
Charley Trippett and Okey
Vanhorn think probably with out
any hinderance they will get
their corn hoed out in time to
cut it.
The Ice cream supper at Will
Johnsons on Saturday night
July 10th was a success, The
proceeds go to the Bethlehem
Church.
We are requested to announce
that Rev. Will Kerby will preach
on the first Sunday in August,
at the Bland School house, after
Sunday School.
SILVER BELL.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-07-30
Engagement Announced.
Judge and Mrs. Reese Blizzard

Judge and Mrs. Reese Blizzard
announce the engagement of
their daughter, Miss Pearl
Regina Blizzard to Mr.. Lee
Shepard of Cincinnati, Ohio, and
the intelligence will come as a
delightful surprise to the friends
|, of the charming bride elect, who
is one of the most popular
girls in the younger set. She is
the eldest daughter of Judge
Reese Blizzard who is one of the
distinguished jurists Of the state
and is young girl of many ac-
complishments and of undeniable
charm of manner and disposition.
She is highly educated having re-
ceiving a portion of her mental
training at Mt. De Chantal,
Wheeling and later graduating
with high honors with this
years class at De Sales Heights
Academy this city. Possessed Of
a delightful originality and liter
airy ability in a marked degree
she is also a brilliant pianist and
will fill with pleasing distinction
the broader path in life which
matrimony will open for her.
Mr.. Lee Shepard is a member
of a distinguished Ohio family
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Vinton
r. Shepard of Cincinnati and
with his father is a member of
the Court Index Publishing
Company. He is a graduate of
Denison University, at Granville,
class of 1905 and of the Beta
Theta Pi Fraternity. He is a
gentleman of splendid character
istics, cultured in manner and
has already attained success in
business life. The wedding will
take place in the late summer
and will be celebrated at Belle
Dale the beautiful home of the
brides parents on the South
Side.
After the wedding a honey
trip east will be taken ard later
the young couple will go to Gin
cinnati where a charming bunga-
low newly built in its suburbs
awaits their coming Park ars-
burg Sentinel.