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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-05-07
GROWING SUGAR BEETS
Beets Weighing Two Pounds Are
Considered the Best Paying Size
For the Farmer to Raise.
Bv X. II. Mcdowell.

oats Or potatoes viii produce good
sugar bccts. \ heavy clay soil IS
one Of the most unsatisfactory tor
the culture Of beets.
It viii pay we'll III growing beets
any farm crop i'll fact..to have
the soil at seeding time well pulver-
izcd in such a soil the seed germ1-
mates more evenly and the young
plants are pushed more rapidly to
maturity. Taking it for granted
that the land was plowed IN the fall
or winter. a seed bed from IA to 10
inches III depth should be prepared.
The soil should be we'll }OOScned.
as this permits the beet TO grow
down without obstruction for thIr-
teen inches or more; when the beet
AT seven to nine inches finds a com
pact soil the tendency is to fork
and grow large roots; the latter
will carry sand into the Slicer. and
the rough beet has a less per cent
Of sugar than one Of symmetrical
shape.
The model beet called for by ex-
pcrts is usually described as being
symmetrical, about thirteen inches
III length, practically free from side
roots and weighing from one to
two pounds. An Eastern dealer
SAID. with reference to the size Of
heets: we would not refuse a
three-pound beet, but two pounds
IS the best paying size for the farm
er TO RAISE; this weight a be OBJ
tanned by proper cultivation
In all cases be sure TO use seed
enough. This varies greatly by
different authorities. some giving
fifteen pounds per acrc as the right
quantity, others twelve pounds,
and still others claim that eight
pounds per acre Of good seed is SUI
hcient.
It is always desirable in a helc
of sugar bects to have a uniform
stand if every row upon a field Q.
900 acres has a solid stand of plant.
the farmer can thin to definite ant
uniform spaces. With pedigre,
seed. G., seed grown by reputa
BILE persons of long experience
the vitality tested in advance. tn
ground and weather in prime con
dItlou, the question of seeding ca.
be conducted on a closer basis tina
where ON of these factors are nc
we'll settled. With a few wears Q
experience in growing beetS farm
ers cannot only CLOSELY regulate til
amount of seed per acre, but ever
detail III connection with the grow
ing. from thertirst furrow till tt
crop is delivered at the factor
DR.. Wiley said, several years ae
that a model acre should contai
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-05-07

Figs got the thumps: Shut of
the corn and get them on tic grass
as soon as possible.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-05-07

once more, brethren. get the
Shipping material all ready, be
cause there will be no time when
the rush comes.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-05-07

horses that are used exclusively
on the farm and do no road work
should go unshod.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-05-07

The expense Of caring for a mule
IS less than for a horse. He eats
less, requires no blanketing, no
stall and IS more easily kept clean.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-05-07

We must remember that the bugs
1n1ldew and blight work while ne
sleep, but if We keep after them
while We are awake they cannot
last long.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
Memorial Day Committees

A. G. Warner post, G. A. R., has named the following officers and com mittees for Memorial day, which will be of exceptional interest in Putnam this year on account of the unveiling of the soldiers monument as special feature of the annual exercises:
 Marshal-W. B. Whittemore.
 Aids Henry Pierce, Ghauncey Morse.
 President of the day-Joseph Me kaehnie. Committee on music-W. B,Whitte- more.
 Committees on decoration of graves:
 Grove street-W. E. Whittemore.
 St. Mary 's-John Lepire.
 East Putnam and Putnam Heights Members of George w. Child camp, S. of V.
 DayVille-Ja Bowen.
 Grosvenordale, New Boston and Wilsonville-Ira D. Bates.
 East Thompson-John Perrin and w. S. Johnson.
 Woodstock-J. NJ. Paine. Pomfret-Charles w. Grosvenor and Thomas Clemons. Floral committee w. B. White more.
 Transportation committee III. H Pierce.
 Invitation committee-Joseph Me- kachnie. Programme committee-W. B.Whit- temore and H. II. Pierce.
 As usual, the veterans, with George w. Child camp, $. of ", as escort, will laaN hA al t hn morning of Memorial day, proceeding | by Elm and Providence streets to St. Mary's cemetery, where the graves of the soldier dead will be decorated. K, . l turning, the line of march this year will be through Woodstock avenue and i Church to and through Pomfret street to the hall, where a dinner will be served.
 At l.l5 the line of march Will be taken up from the Square to Grove street cemetery, where the usual cere, mony of placing flowers on the graves of the soldiers buried there will take 1 place. Following this, at 2.30, will come the impressive ceremony of un. yelling the new soldiers monument, which will have been erected on Grove street. The arrangements for this have not been completed, but indica. tions are that it will be noteworthy event. IL is hoped to have promi. nent eastern Connecticut man as prin eipal orator of the day.
 lnsaddiIion to what the G. A. K. is doing to make the day one long 10 be remembered, affiliated organizations including the w. R. C., which had charge of the securing of the fund that will pay for the monument, are mak- ing every effort to have the day 8 big ! success.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19

From W. F. Eddy, a veteran of the civil war, we have received an article reminiscent of early incidents of his history while residing in Dudley, his native town, printed in the Webster Times. It includes a poem by Lizzie Clark Hardy, written at the death of Ellen Jewett, one of the noted person ages of whom he speaks as worthy to be remembered. This poem he thinks worthy to be read by every one, and is therefore hereby quoted. MT. Eddy in past years has written various articles for the PATRIOT. Some time at eve when the tide is low 1 shall slip my mooring and sail away, With no response to the friendly hail Of Kindred craft in the busy bay. In the silent hush of the twilight pale, When the night stoops down to em-
 brace the day, And the voices call in the waters
 flow
 Some time at even when the tide IS low l shall slip my mooring and sail away Through the purpling shadows that
 darkly trail Ger the ebbing tide of the Unknown
 Sea,
 l shall fare me away with dip of sail And a ripple of waters 10 tell the tale Of lonely voyager sailing away To the mystic isles where at anchor lay The crafts of those who have sailed be-
 fore
 Ger the unknown sea to the unseen
 shore.
 A few who have watched me sail
 away
 Will miss my craft from the busy bay; Some friendly barks that were anchor
 ed near Some loving souls that my heart held
 dear
 In silent sorrow will drop tear But l shall have peacefully furled my In moorings sheltered from storm or
 gale
 And greeted the. friends who have
 sailed before Ger the unknown sea to the unknown
 shore,
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
HIPPO ATE A MINCE PIE
But Bill Snyder the Keeper, Said the Confection Was Wasted on
 Miss Murphy.

It is throwing money away, accord Ing to Bill Snyder, head keeper of the Central park menagerie, to feed a hippo on pies, especially on the mince variety. This observation by the keeper was elicited after he had tossed a beautiful mince pie into the yawning mouth of Miss Murphy, one of the hippos in the menagerie.
 The hippo had been promised the pie by man on the upper West side fully week ago. He said he wanted the kids" to have a laugh. When Miss Murphy gulped the pie down yesterday more than score Of per sons, as well as the kids laughed
 It was a conventional 30 cent pie, but Miss Murphy looked more impor- tant than 30 cents when she began to crush the deiicacy in her seesawing jaws. According to the man who car ried the pie to the menagerie he had soaked it well in brandy. He was ac- companied by two lads.
 Snyder tickled the hippo's chin with the edge of the pie. and as she opened her mouth, he sent the whole thing in at once. as if il were a straw hat.
 Some bugs in this towni" said the keeper. "A woman came here yester- day and wanted 10 know If she could get permit to give the lions catnip. New York Tribune.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
LIMIT" IN SHORT WEIGHTS
Indianapolis Man Finds DumbbelI That Is Four Ounces Less Than
 1t Is Branded.

Dr, W. F. King, assistant secretary of the state board of health, has found what he terms the limit in short weights. He wrote to sporting goods house a few days ago to buy some dumbbells for his daughter, and
 in "hefting' a pair found that one was lighter than the other He called the attention of the salesman to his discovery and the dumbbells were placed on balance and weighed, and one found to be four ounces short of the branded weight.
 "I don't believe the misbranding could be handled under the pure food law said Dr. King, but Isidor Wulf- son might take the case"
 Dr. King recalled that when Ben Hur was a slave on the Roman galley he represented to the overseer that keeping a galley slave chained to one side of the ship al. the time developed him on one side only and that the owner was not able to get full value received from his price for the slave, and that as a result the slaves were shifted regularly from one side of the ship to the other. In this way, Ben Hur was enabled to maintain rugged health and strength until he escaped.
 Since dumbbells are used for phy- sical development, pair ought to be of equal weight. in order to balance the development" said Dr. King.-In- dianapolis News.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19

filled with women who passed the coal baskets from hand to hand from hour to hour. The figures on the sides of the boat reminded us Of a swarm of bees; neverto-be-fo forgotten sight.
 The greatest impression made so far k that Of the great, tremendous need Of Japan for the gospel and the ex- ceeding fewness of the workers.
 Truly the harvest is plenteous but the laborers are few. "Pray ye there fore" Yes, pray for us, and pray for more workers.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
THE GAY DECEIVER.

Mir. Skeemer Gas he leaves the house)-I have 26 letters to dictate this evening. dear, so do not expect me home very early.
 Mrs Skeemer-All right, don't work too hard now, duckie.
 Mr, Skeemer tan hour later at the poker club)-Just a minute fellows. I've got to keep my word with wife before I take a hand in the game. Here, MT Dealer. take this dictation: A, B, C, D. E, F, c. H, I, J. K. L, NJ, N, o, P, Q, R, s. T, U, V. W, X. Y. z. There, those letters are of my mind.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19

fThe following article appeared in the February Hfhe Helping Hand, the publication of the Woman's Bap. list Foreign Missionary soeieties.) nOceans do not sever
 But unite us-land to land Is brought in contact closer | As the waves wash either strand. II
 The broad highway of the Pacific over which we have just passed Is | now bearing the home letters of our party Of twenty Baptist missionaries telling of our first impressions of the | Orient.
 What happy days upon board the Siberia, especially the day we never lived October Huh, when we crossed the International Date Line For the seasiek 1t was a happy day, for time could not fly too fast for them. Old Father Time, however, kept accounts we'll balanced, for more than once the clock hands had been set back an hour and we, forgetting that We lost time every day, waited for breakfast and wondered why we had arisen so early
 The company of over thirty mission- aries representing a half dozen differ ent Boards helped us pass the hours pleasantly in tue usual deck sports, contests aud races, and musical and literary programs.
 One of the best hours was when we gathered upon the upper deck after dinner in the moonlight and sung the dear old faNorttes,- the "Glory Song, "The Kings Business" My Jesus 1 Love Thee, aud last more softly, "Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me, We had calm and sunshine all the way, splendid voyage, Oh, the rejoicing when we anchored at Yokohama. We wondered If we should be "land siokn The only ele- ment of sadness was that we were to lose two of our party, the Misses Jesse and Hilliard, who are to work in Tokyo and Sendal,
 Never shall we "freshmenp forget 
 we had been born again into new world, although the transmigraion had left us sttli very human creatures. We must use different system of cur reney, be gazed at as If we were curios, and failing to understand what the natives said we had them laugh at our attempts to talk.
 II was a most ludierous sensation to us to be put into our baby carriages, go-carts, or jinnkishas, as they are called, and be bumped about over the rough, marrow streets, We didn't know | where,
 The older experienced missionary put us in our 'dkshaws and told us te
 pass the word along to pay the drivers
 fifteen sen on reaching our destination
 When the message reached me Il had
 uneonsctously been changed from ser
 to ven. Now sen Is half cent and
 yen Is ifts cents. studied m,
 purse sn the time wondering which
 was which, and whether ride woult
 cost me seven dollars.
 After Christmas shopping we visited
 The Mary Colby school al kanagawa
 went 10 Tokyo, while some went O, CT
 land 10 kyete and Kobe. Among tn, interesting sights were visit to th, new Buddhist temple Ia kyoto, to th,
 noshisha, the trip through the inlant
 Sea and cosling at Nagasski. Hen
 We put on twenty fiNe hundred tons a
 coal in seven hoars, task that woals
 ave taken as many days ia San Fran
 cisco.
 Scarcely were we anchored whel scores of native coal harges closed II sscaaa as. Temporary steps ~er quickly pas ap the sides Of ship snS
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19

"I suffered hshitnally from eonstipa- tion. Dosn's Regulels relieved and strengthened the bowels so that they have been regular ever since. s-E Davis, Grocer, Sulphnr springs, Texas.
 Cheapest accident insurance -sDr. Thomas Ecleetric Oil. For burns, seaids, cuts and emergencies. Ali druggists sell il. 25e and 5<Ac.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
Had an Object.

Revivalist-But, MT. Peck, don't you know where you will go when you die, if you persist in your sinful course?
 Hen Peck-You let me alone. know what l am doing. My w.fe joined the church last week.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19

She asked linn t0 cal. in note that was pleasant. sae wrote that she wanted to gase on his face. wbo had half his wit or his ease CT his He know twas leap year and that she had her eye on him This and a let more of logic he knews He feared that her smiles and her WIGS she would try on Linn But when he got her note then o. what could he do?
 I leave Y to you! He called as you gues, and her home was lit dimly. She bubbled wit joy as she elung to (Although all his features set firmly and grimly With stubborn intent all her charms to withstand). They sat in nook-and no nook could An. but her voice had a languishing cool Yes. and her blush, Sure, no blush could be rosier. And when he gazed on that, then. O. what could he do?
 I leave it to you! She talked about art. for a swift-fying second, And they changed the subject to music and books, They shyiy. as one by the sly Cupid She babbled of love and housekeeping and cooks. He knew twas leap year. and that she was aware of it, This. and lot more he certainly knew: T. hnr Ia no snare of it. But when she smiled on him, then, Q. what could he do?
 I leave 1t to youi He rose to take leave. said he must be departing; She urged him to stay In tones mono could deny He thought that a tear was just trem- bling and starting From over the lashes that hid each blue eye He sat down again, and he saw that she was prettier Than all the girls. that indeed there were few Who might claim to be any fairer or witt tier And when he noticed this, then, O, what could he do?
 I leave 1t to you, 'I think I'll get married" she said In q murmur. q thought it was best if I'd ask your advice: The worlds full of men"-her accents grew firmer- But none of them all is as nice as you're nice, I'm sure you'll be glad of this truth I disclose to you That I am thinking the day long of you And surely you don't expect me to pro- pose to youi" And when she said that to him, 1, what could he do?
 l leave 1t to you.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
In snhaerlher. of fhe palrlot


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 A reasonable tlme Wiil De allowed HHbI8#aef tq HaHfe renewals 9t eAA. seriptians. Bgt HHie ripli1nH eve s9l5Fe8sby re0eW9a afhf fHe feTU Tor whleh iheg are paid within lae Lo.loH1 Ing peaods
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Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
Adam,s Luck

Adam never had to listen to people who remembered how cold it was, and how long the snow lasted in win ters that he had forgotten.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
k.lttl.: Needle :n He. socs

Snlttis: Needle h He. sccy-
 Clara Warrillow. two-year-oid Longton child. who died lately. lived for nearly nine months with a knit ting needle in her body. She was operated on few days ago. and the nesdle was extracted. but she died
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
TEAM STANDING
[ Week Ending April is
 Pin Fall Average

Deans Rheumatic Pills tor Rheum asisrn S Neuralgia. Entirely veSe- 1soie- Sale- iSfy
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
The ouestion. -Hoy. uu.h,-

The nillionsire's daughter, even though she is not personally so very prepossessing. is likely to be taken at her par value.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
Great Telexcoce

II fs undoubtedly true that heaven sivays seems nearer vhen v,exed through . cles< conscience
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
JUVENILE

Boys book of Edison, Meadowcraft Child's guide to the Bible, Hodges Four Connors Abroad, Blanchard Four Connors in camp, do
 Motor boys over the ocean, Younge Quest of the four Altsheler Scouts of the Valley, do
 Young Alaskans, Hough
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
A<N-~G1a<~N~
osine and P-oposine.

Posino and Proposing.
 That German photographer who says American girls don't know how to pose must have got an unsatisfac- tory negative from one of them.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
Library Notes

An interesting eolleetionsof pictures Is on exhibition at the library. The pictures illustrate fairy tales and nur- sery rhymes, and are of special inter- est to the children.
 2l57 books were drawn from the Il, brary during the month of March, This iS the largest number of books drawn in one month in the history Of the horaty.
 The most popular books during the
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
From Oeeldent to Orient

BY MISS EDITH oRuFF OF THOMPSON
 fTbe following article appeared in the February "The Helping Hand, U the publication Of the Woman's Bap. list Foreign Missionary soeieties.)
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
Mems Department

will appreciate this invention. The FauitIess Patent cek-Gard Confined Exclusively to Faultless Day Shirts.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-28

H. L. Northrup. OF Garden Grove,
who will be the new member Of the
board of supervisors after January
1st,, was business visitor in this
city last Friday.
President A. Gunsolly, of Grace
land College,, at Lamont, was in
Leon Tuesday to attend the annual
meeting of the Decatur County His
torical Society. He was accom-
panied by his wife and baby.
Mrs. Sarah Jones, of Davis City,
who had been visiting at the home of
her brother, VIM. Smith, at Mt.
Pleasant, Iowa, came last Thursday
and visited few days in this city
with her sister, Mrs. Margaret Stone.
Geo. E. Hurst went to Des Moines
Saturday morning to attend to some
business matters and witness the big
football game between Ames and
Drake, his son, Raymond (Buck)
Hurst, being the captain of the Ames
team. ...
DR.. James Owens, of Richmond,
Indiana, stopped off in this city
Tuesday for a short visit with his
uncle, Arthur Forbes. being enroute
to Mt. Ayr to spend Thanksgiving
with his parents. His wife accom-
panied him to Iowa City, where she
is visiting relatives.
H. B. Trisler, of Beloit, Kansas.
who is visiting with relatives and
old time friends in the vicinity of
Weldon, was in Leon last Thursday
and called at The Reporter office to
renew his subscription for another
year, as he says The Reporter is a
welcome visitor in his western home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-28

DIR. c.. III. MITCHELL
Surgery and Obstetrics a Specially.
Biggs block, Leon, Iowa. Phone
4S. All calls answered day or night.
Hours 2 to 4 p. m. and z to 8 on
Saturday.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-19
MAN ELECTED
S. OF A. r. REGISTRAR
DR.. Richards, of Orange, Sue
ceeds Nh. HubbeII.

DR.. George H. Richards, of Orange.
was elected to the Office of registrar
of the New Jersey Society, Sons Of
the American Revolution, held at the
society's headquarters, 1872 Market
street, yesterday. DR.. Richards will
fill the vacancy caused by the death
of John j. Hubbell, who had been
registrar for many years.
The deaths of three other menu
bers of the society were reported.
namely. Theodore Halsted Smith
and Marcus Mitchell. of East Or
ange, and George Clinton Paine, of
Newark.
A resolution in recognition of the
French Alliance and the aid of the
French in the War of the Revolution
was adopted and ordered forwarded
to the State Board of Education.
The resolution calls attention to
the value of the services rendered by
the French and recommends that
"our public schools do recognize the
valuable services of Marquis de La
fayette and of the treaty of alliance
with France by a brief program of
the right kind, say on May 5, the
late of the ratification by Congress
of the treaty, it being as appropriate
a time as any"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-19
ooo HOTEL CO..

ALBANY, Sept. 19.-T. Coleman du
Pont, the powder trust millionaire, of
Wilmington, Del, is head of the Du
Point Company. incorporated with
$12,0 0O, 900 capital. 1t will erect q new
building on the site of the Equitable
building, Broadway, New York. The
charter authorizes it to conduct hotels
and restaurants.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-02

INTERESTING LOC
Unidentified negro, about 80
years old, struck and seriously in
jured by Cottage Grove av. car at
E. And st. Provident Hospital.
Car did not stop.
John Wells, Gil N. Clark ST.,
stopped by 2 men on Clark st.
bridge, managed to stab one of
them, but they escaped.
Joseph Shatz, 9, 1917 w. 18th
ST., had leg broken when run over
by motorcycle ridden by Frank A.
Zimmerman, 1923 w. Taylor st.
John Kuhn, BOIL Diversey blvd,
held up by 2 men, who entered
place and robbed him of 50.
Mrs. Katherine Mulqueen, 90,
1913 w. 18th st., seriously burned
when clothing caught fire from
gas stove. Husband extinguished
flames with blanket. County Hos
pital.
Unidentified man run down
and probably fatally injured at
State and Polk by auto contain /
ing 4 men and 2 women that sped
on after accident. St. Luke's Hos
pitaL
Mrs. Louisa Lindloff held by
Coroner's jury to grand jury on
charge of numbering son, Arthur,
Is, to collect insurance.
John Collins, tug captain, shot
in fight at 800 Kinzie st. May die.
Police searching for George Lord,
another tug captain.