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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Ccyion Tea,

Tea plantations in Ceylon have been
in existence only so years, yet the an
nual exports of black tea amount to
nearly $20,000,000 in value. Formerly
coffee constituted Ceylons main in
dustry, but after disease of the plant
in 1880 it's cultivation was discontin-
ued. Many planters, however, re-
couped themselves by tea and rubber.
Thanks chiefly to the former article.
the islands old prosperity revived. To
day Ceylon boasts 1900 plantations.
Plant necessary to tea cultivation is
costly but very labor saving The
work itself is not hard only the eli
mate makes it irksome. What ID
wanted mainly of employees is to
watch mancinery and feed it from the
stock of tea leaves awaiting treat
ment. The workers are not Sing
halese, but natives of southern India.
A laborers wages vary from eight to
sixteen cents day, while a foreman S
salary averages $500 a month.-Har-
per's Weekly.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
CHILD'S FACE ALL RED SPOTS

632 N. 5th ST.. Terre Haute, Ind
"My little nephew, boy of four
years, had a breaking out on his face.
1t was little red spots at first, then
he would rub and scratch and water
blisters would form, and wherever the
water would run another would come
until his face was covered with them.
He would cry and fret. His mother
got some medicine, but it did not do
any good He would scream and cry
and say it hurt. We hardly knew him,
his little face was all red spots and
blisters. SO I begged him to let me
put some Cuticura Ointment on them.
The next morning ] made a strong
soap suds with Cuticura Soap and
washed his face in the warm suds.
The little blisters burst by pressing
the cloth on them. After l had his
face washed, | put the Cuticura Oint-
ment on and in short time his little
face was all red and dry. | kept using
the Cuticura Soap and putting on the
Cuticura Ointment and his face got as
well and it did not leave scar. He
was entirely cured in about one week
and half" (Signed) Mrs. Arthur
Haworth, Jan. 10, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston"
Adv
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
CORRECT SOIL FOR FLOWERS
Seed of Plants Which Produce Very
Delicate Growths May Be SoWn
on Live Sphaanum Moss.

Moisture and temperature should be
carefully considered when sowing
seed. Do not use soil which will not
allow Of perfect drainage and at the
same time hold moisture. Pure s-nd
and leaf mold, or a good potting soil
mixed with white sand will give
good soil for sowing seed.
Seed Of rhodedendrons, kalmias and
orchids, which produce very delicate
growths, may be sown on live sphag-
mum moss. Heavy, coarse soil will
never produce good results, as seeds
usually require a much lighter soil
than the mature plant.
Never drench your seed beds or
pots, as that will weaken even sound
and strong seeds. Water thoroughly
enough to moisten the soil through
out, as a moist surface with a dry sub
soil is an evil. Seeds should never
be allowed to become perfectly dry
after they have once started to
sprout
Good drainage is an essential point.
A layer of broken pots placed in the
bottom of the pot or bed in which the
seeds are started will be found a
great aid to drainage. Do not sow
in deep boxes or pots, as the shallow
flats require much less attention as
to drainage.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
MAKING BARLEY MAIN CROP
Work Up Fine Seed Bed by Double
Dsking in Spring and Drill in
Seed Early as Possible.

The preparation Of the land for
barley varies widely with the locality.
1t is best adapted to the cool, moist
conditions of the north, but may be
successfully grown anywhere in the
grain belt, writes F. H. Demaree in
an exchange. Where 1t Is made a main
crop it will pay to pillow the land pref
erably in the fall. Work up a fine
seed bed by double disking the land
in the spring and drill in the seed as
early as possible.
In the northern zone of the corn
belt barley can be sown after corn.
In this case the land can be double
disked in the spring, narrowed down
and the seed drilled in. Spring barley
is also grown to some extent In the
corn belt, often displacing oats In
this case the above preparation of soil
and seeding will secure the best and
most economical results.
The machinery requirements for the
barley raisers vary with the locality.
In general, however, any man raising
small grain should have a good disk
pillow, a smoothing harrow and o
drill
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
QUITE EQUAL TO EMERGENCY
How ResourcefuI Young School Teach
err Procured Eggs When the Out
look Seemed Dark Indeed.

And men relate a tale Of brave
and resourceful little schoolteacher In
one of our suburbs who supports her
mother and three young sisters on
her by no means munif1cent salary.
Last week her mother called her up
by telephone. Listen" walled the old
lady, "a whole bunch Of relatives is
coming to supper tomorrow evening.
I'll have to make a cake, or something,
and haven't an egg in the house. And
the grocer won't trust us any more,
and there won't be any money until
next week and
Never mind, mother-Pn fix it,
answered the young teacher, cheerily
Then she turned again to her class.
Now children she said, "tomor
row we will have the beautiful story
of Columbus, and how he made the
egg stand on end. Each Of you will
please bring an egg to school tomor
row. The class is dismissed. '-Cleye
land Plain Dealer.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Not Altogether Case of Low,

Here is story to illustrate the
point that one never can Judge by ap-
pearances.
"A young boy with golden curls, a
regular cherub in appearance, was on
the front porch playing with little
dog and putting him through lot OF
tricks. A minister passed by and
was struck by the appearance of the
little chap and the celebrity with which
the dog obeyed all his commands.
"'Ah. little boy, he said, you must
love your dog. Are you good to
him?'
'Sure.' answered the cherub.
And | suppose he loves you
too, and that's why he minds you sc
WE'LL?
Well, if he didn't mind me, I'd
knock his blooming block off, was the
unexpected retort of the child
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
TAKE PERUNA FOR
COUGHS AND COLDS

to do great injury. After the expectora-
ton has been properly removed the cough
will stop itself. That is the only proper
way to stop q cough.
Occasionally cough depends upon an
irritable condition of the :arynx or bro1-
cniai tubes, IN which there is little or no
expectoration.
The problem of stopping such cough
is slightly different one. Even in those
cases Peruaa ought to be taken, but some
times it is necessary that local treatment
be added.
But in any case Peruna is needed You
do not have to stop to write me. Get
Peruna at once and commence taking it.
You can get rid of that cough sooner /
believe than in any other way.
Should YOU wish to consult me at any
time while you are taking Peruna you are
at perfect liberty to write me. Your let
tiers viii be held strictly confidential and
You viii receive prompt answer.
I want to stop that cough of yours
want to stop it before it really begins.
/ want TO stop it before it has chance
to injure your lungs, an injury that you
may not recover from during your whole
life. Yes, do. You do your part. /
viii do mine. No. 81.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
BUYING UP OLD IRON
1t Can Be Used to Reinforce Con-
crete Structures.
Cement Posts, Water Tanks and Pig
Troughs VIII Be Stronger If Pieces
of Old Machinery Are Mixed
In When Nodded.

Buy up the old iron, sold at the pub
lie sales next spring, and use 1t IN
reinforcing your concrete structures.
Such articles as old buggies, discard
ed machinery and junk piles usually
are sold at the first bid. This material
makes good reinforcing for concrete
corner posts. Cement posts are be-
coming popular, and there is great
demand for reinforcing material Old
iron, that would other wise be an eye
sore and nuisance about the place.
can be used to good advantage.
The successful farmer of the future
will use much cement. He can make
water tanks, pig troughs and similar
stationary articles about the farm SO
they will be everlasting.
A roller can be made Of cement for
about what the freight would cost on
one shipped from the manufacturer.
Get shaft about two inches In diam
eter and one foot longer than the
length of the roller, and build form
Of one-inch boards, using old wagon
tires for hoops. Be sure that the
structure is firmly supporte5 in the
middle to prevent bulging; OLD now
ing machine wheels which will fit the
shaft may be used for reinforcement
and will aid in centering the shaft &C
curately. Old iron from the junk pile
| may be used in the reinforcing if
there are not enough old wheels at
hand. After the form is arranged the
adding OF cement is simple matter. A
proportion of about one part OF &C.
ment to three parts of sand Is recon-
mended. Crushed rock, or hard Gin
ders, may be used to replace two parts
Of the sand. After the roller is fin
ished the frame and hitch may be
| built according to the materials, and
the ideas, of the user. The hitch
should be placed low so the weight
will be removed from the tongue. That
will prevent sore necks on the horses.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
TRAINING FOR YOUNG TREES
More NeedfuI Operation Than Pruning
and Should Consist Mainly in
Keeping Proper Shape.

Training the young orchard is more
needful than pruning. and should con
sist mostly in shaping the trees OF
keeping them in form and properly
balanced, writes w. j. Green. Very
often the side opposite the direction
from which the prevailing winds
come, becomes heavier than the side
towards the wind, and the removal
of some Of the branches and heading
in of others becomes necessary
Some shoots become too rampant
and need checking to preserve the
balance of the tree and others can be
bent and tied to fill the open spaces
A bushy, or clustered habit Of
growth, is not uncommon even in
quite young trees, and needs to be
corrected by the removal of surplus
branches.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

distance at the top of the uprights.
Bore three or four three-quarter inch
holes at different heights, three inches
apart, to take the lever pin.
Make the lever about feet long or
strong, durable Pinch timber, and bore
a hole for the pin the lower side, 3
inches from the larger end. The other
end is drawn down and, shaped to form
a handle Small bolts through the
lever each side Of the pin will prevent
splitting. A chain attached to the bot
tom of one upright, and hooked into
the lever. will hold the weight of the
wagon in any position desired.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
HANDY IMPLEMENT FOR FARM
Substantial Wagon Jack Easily and
CheapIy Constructed at Home
Directions for Making.

A substantial handy wagon jack can
easily be made at home, says the Wis
consin Agriculturist. Cut block one
foot square from sound IA to 2 inch
stuff, and set into block of 2 inch
stuff inches high and inches wide
at the base. Make a mortise joint.
Cut out two upright pieces from / Y
inch stuff, each inches wide and
feet long, and screw them fast to the
block mortised into the base. See
that these uprights rest solidly on the
base, so that the weight of the wagon
will not be borne by the screws Put
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Chicken Coops,

It is ! good time now to make a
few chicken coops that are sure to
be needed next spring and SO have
them ready when wanted. Get few
coed packing boxes from the store
and carefully take them apart; then
build some neat, substantial. but light
chicken coops, putting on a piece Of
patent roofing to keep them all safe
and dry; and if coat OF paint Is put
on SO much the better, as it will make
them quite ornamental scattered
about the grounds, and they will last
longer, too.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
WHY INCUBATOR CHICKS DIE
What They Trusted.

Having ascertained his weight Oh
the railway station weighing machine
the man said to the porter:
Isn't it lack of business foresight
TO put one of those machines that dis
tributes prizes to persons who guess
their own weight correctly, bang VI
against other scales that they could
get weighed on before hand, and thus
guess on a sure thing? You must
have great faith in human nature
your"
"Oh, no, Sir" said the porter, but
we have in the machine"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Horses eeth,

Guilds of grass, finely chewed and
rolled together, found lying about in
the horse pasture are the result of
trouble with the teeth. No horse
should be permitted to go until his
teeth have become SO uneven. Horse
owners should make it practice to
have the teeth of all their horses, of
whfc-, there is any question, examined
and cared for by capable person
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
British Seamen's Thrift.

For the years 1855 to 1912 the num-
Der of British seamen's money orders
issued at ports in the United Kingdom
and abroad was 3,365,4S9, of the valae
of over 919,000,000 On March 81
last, only 742 of these orders re-
manned unpaid. their value being
G7,060 The total amount of seamen' s
wages trans mitted home between 1878
and 1912 was 6 100000, and the
amount transmitted foreign between
1894 and 1912 was over s. 1,000Ge0.-
Shipping Illustrated.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

Yes, / mean what / say. 1t pre-
vents cough. A cough is an effort to
expel catarrhal discharges in the bron-
chial tubes. There would be no catarrhal
discharges in the bronchial tubes if Pc
Tuna was taken at the beginning Of cold
therefore there would be no cough. Don't
you catch the point?
After the cough begins Peruna will
stop it just as quickly as it ought to
be stopped. To stop a cough before all
of the expectoration has been removed is
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Breeding Stock,

II breeder keeps within the lines
of his own breeding year after year,
he soon has a stock adapted to his
system If he goes out regularly for
new blood he is constantly introduce
ing blood of stock adapted to other
conditions and increasing the proba-
bilities of loss in his flock This ought
to be Of particular interest to those
whose fear Of inbreeding and desire
for a change leads them up to swap
roosters every spring.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Poetry and Music,

If had to live my life again l would
have made rule to read some poetry
and listen to some music at least once
every week; for perhaps the parts OF
my brain now atrophied would thus
have been kept active through use.
The loss of these tastes is a loss of
happiness, and may possibly be inju-
rious to the intellect, and more prob
ably to the moral character, by en-
ture.--Charles Darwin.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

. S''fs''' DER. DOdO'S hIuu6y
Pills cured me of that and the Kidney
Trouble. l take podd's Kidney Pills
now to keep from having Backache.
am II years old and a farmer. You are
at liberty to publish this testimonial,
and you may use my picture in con-
nection with It," Correspond with Mr..
Smith about this wonderful remedy.
Dodd's Kidney Pills, soc. per box at
your dealer or Dodd's Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, n. Y. Write for Household
Hints, also music of National Anthem
English and German words) and reci-
pes for dainty dishes. All sent free.
Adv
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
The Compost Heap.

A few old fence rails, built together
In square in the garden, will hold
all the rubbish that is fit for decom-
posing. Add to it the weeds from the
garden and manure and all ashes
from the house. Pour the wash water
over 1t and allow it to pack thorough
II. 1t will be Of value for next spring
while 1t concentrates now all the
waste refuse and prevents the hens
from roadcasting 1t again.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Charcoal for Hens

Charcoal is good stuff for the hens
digestive tract, just as it is for hui
mans. It has a great absorbtive ca
pacitv for gases, impurities and acids,
and thus acts as corrective when
the stomach is sour and digestion Is
DOOR
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
DEVICE SAVES THE TEMPER
Arrangement on Cellar Door Keeps
1t Up Until LoWered--Quite Easy
of Manipulation.

AS temper-saving device, try the
following if you have an old-fashioned
cellar door outside Of the house,
writes Lee McCrae Of Alabama in the
Farm and Home. Attach the hinges
to the upper end of the door, and In
the lower end bore a hole through
which a small rope may be run and
knotted on the under side. Carry the
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

II you used Pc
|runa at the begin
ming of every cold
you would then sp-
preciate the value
of this great rem
edy. Do not wait
until the cold has
fastened itself up
on you. Take it at
the first symptom
This is the way TO
ward off the cold
so that it does you
no harm.
Peruna used in
the beginning of a
cold prevents q
cough entirely.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Distinction.

Cora was fond of all-inclusive pray
crs, and one night she offered the fol
lowing discriminating petition: Lord
please bless mother and father and
all of US. and give us everything good
and please bless our friends, and give
them what is good FOR them! "-Har
per's Magazine.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Packing Food In Ferns.

In Germany the use of ferns Is COM
ing into more and more favor for
packing food which is transported
either short or long distances. The
practice became common in England
before it gained equal vogue in Ger
many, and the results are said to be
excellent, especially in shipping fresh
fruit. butter, fish and other food prod
ucts which require unusual care.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

not think | would be
alive today If it
were not for Dodd's
K i dne y Pills. I
strained my back
about forty years
ago, which left it
very weak. l was
troubled with inflam-
nation Of the blad-
i
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
A Cellar Door Lift.

other end of the rope up to a small
pulley fastened to the caves or to a
stout scantling, and tie to the end a
sack Of stones or some good weight
sufficient to hold up the door when
given the least lift. The door goes up
at touch and it stays up until low
cred
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
c,uneas In Winter Ration.

There is no better balaneer for
stock wintered on corn fodder than
cowneas. They furnish just the ele-
ments that are lacking in all feeds
like corn. cane or kaffir fodder and
timothy hay.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
VIII Dawn upon Him Some psy.

'Oh, yes; Jack adores me; I've
known it for weeks"
Then what's bothering you?"
What's bothering me! Why I've
got to wait for him to find it OUT
Boston Evening Transcript
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

The right way to brighten the world
is to do a good deal of your shining
at home.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton, allays pain cures wind colo ,25c a bottle Adv
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
A GRATEFUL OLD MAN.

Mr.. w. D. Smith, Ethel, KY, writes:
II have been using Dodd's Kidney Pills
for ten or twelve years and they have
done me great deal of good I do
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
co Dissipation

MnGyon'S PaW-Paw
Pills are unlike all 9TH
er laxatives or cathar-
tics. They coax the
liver into activity by
gentle methods, they
do not scour;; they do
not grippe; they do not
weaken; but they do
start all the secretions
of the liver and stom-
ach in a way that soon
puts these organs in a
healthy condition and
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Reprisai.

jack give my seat only to pretty
girls.
Bella-Then We'll only take them
from handsome men.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

corrects constipation. Munyon's Paw-Paw
Pills are a tonic to the stomach, liver and
nerves, They invigorate instead of weaken;
they enrich the blood instead of impover-
ishing it; they enable the stomach to get all
the nourishment from food that is put into
it. Price IS cents. All Druggists
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Where He Got II.

THE first time my little boy fell
in love he got It in the neck"
"She snubbed him, eh?"
mo, but he started in to washing
his neck without being told"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

Robbery is robbery, no matter
whether it is done by the sandbag. or
a trick in trade.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

The devil considers it safe to sleep
IN the church where the preaching
keeps nobody awake.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

1t never makes sin any whitel
to call it a mistake.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
6stonishcd the Bishop.

1t was an English youngster who so
thoroughly surprised the kindly bish-
op whom he had been directed to adj
dress as My lord"
How old might you be, my child?"
asked the stately If smiling ecclesias-
tic.
MY God, I'm q" the frightened
child replied.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

No Splinter can get over the ground
fast enough to overtake the golden
opportunity that has escaped.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Cold Weather LAYERS

AS rule, hens that lay steadily
during the cold weather are indif-
ferent hot weather layers.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

The man who stands on the prom
Use of God lives in the land of prom
Use.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS
Your druggist Will refund money If PALO ONT
hENT fails to cure any case of Itching, Blind.
Bleeding PTotrudipg Piles in TO IA days. Soc.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invig.
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugarcoated
tiny granules. Easy to take as candy. Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

There Is nothing a man will do
with so little encouragement as fish
ing