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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
IMPORTANT CORN CROP
Elimination of Weeds Is Abso-
lutely Necessary.
SoiI-MuIch Theory of TilIase Has
Been Fundamental One in Ameri-
can APPRENTICESHIP Mois-
ture Is Conserved.
CBy T. c. cATEs.)

Corn is one of the most important
crops in the United States. Cultiva-
ton is one of the most expensive op-
erations in the production Of corn. 1t
is also the operation which of all
phases of corn growing, has probably
received the least study or about
which we have the least fundamental
knowledge
The soil-mulch theory of tillage has
been q fundamental one in American
agriculture. it was long ago found
that by means of mulch, crops could
be grown in alternate years on land
receiving such scant rainfall as to
make 1t impossible to grow any salts
factory crop by other methods. In
studying the effect of the mulch 1t
has come to be generally recognized
that In most soils moisture can be
saved by maintaining the top portion
of the soil In a finely divided condi-
ton. 1t has also been found that fire.
quent stirring of the soil promotes
rapid nitrif1cation. 1t would seem to
follow, naturally, that a system of
cultivation which promotes nitrif1ca-
ton and conserves moisture would
be an extremely valuable system to
apply to titled crop. In practice it
has been found that in most cases fire.
quent shallow cultivation gives better
yields than other methods of corn
tillage. Upon this experience tillage
philosophy has been developed and
tillage practice based.
To ascertain the ideal method Of
cultivation for corn In various Sec
tons Of the country, experiments ag-
gregating 1925 and scattered over IS
states, were conducted" These ex-
periments were simply removing the
weeds without stirring the soil or pro-
ducing mulch, as against corn cult
vation. The measure of the relative
merits OF the two systems was, not
In the preservation of soil moisture
Dr. the effect on nitrification, or the
making available of plant nutrients,
but the relative yields of corn pro-
duced.
These tests seem to indicate that it
is the weed factor which makes the
cultivation of corn necessary, or,
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
Ultimate Success.

When a movement or reform pro-
ceeds in its progress past a certain
stage, the dictates of reason as we'll
as the record of history fairly inform
US that that movement or reform will
come to a successful issue. When a
movement abides the buffeting of early
persecution and projects itself from
year to year with persistent and in
creasing power, 1t is only a question
of time when it will win universal
recognition It is thus that all believ-
ers in a saloonless nation are conf
dent of ultimate success.-Northwes
ern Christian Advocate.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
MAKE FINEST FIGHTING MEN
tered by United Kingdom Is
Drink, Says WolseIey.

The recent death and public burial
in st. Paurs Cathedral, London, of the
noted soldier, Lord Wolseley, recall
his outspoken attitude on the tenn
perance question. In 1870 he carried
through his Red river expedition on
rigid lines of total abstinence. OF
the Nile campaign he reported "all
the troops for months without beer or
spirits" the result being that, as one
of the officers declared, they were the
finest fighting men 1t was ever any
mans lot to command" In 1893 Lord
Wolseley said: There are yet many
great enemies to be encountered.
some great battles to be fought by the
United Kingdom, but the most press
ing enemy at present is drink"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
FeazInq the Boss.

What? You didn't let your office
boy off this afternoon simply because
he told you his grandmother was dead?
Don't you know that the moment he
left here he went straight to the ball
gamer"
Yes, but what could 1 do? The lit
tie rascal, taking long chance, looked
me straight in the eye and asked me
politely would I like to attend the fu-
neral. You can't call mans size bluff
like that, can yau?"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
PROPER CARE DURING MoLT
Hens That Have Completed Process
and Reeained Normal Condition
Before Winter Most Desired.

The early-molting hens are the most
desirable ones, because they will have
completed the process and regained
their normal physical condition again
before winter sets in, and therefore
will be in better shape for the arrival
of cold weather and will lay more
eggs. The hens that are not well
clothed with new coat of feathers
by the time the weather turns cold
will not prove very profitable as win
ter layers, because cold weather will
still further retard the mott and the
fowls will suffer quite a bit with the
cold
Melting may be fastened somewhat
by Withholding the greater part OF
the food supply ten days or two weeks
and then give the fowls all they will
eat of rich fiesh-forming and feather
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
Cultivated and uncuItivated fodder and
ears of corn-an experiment In
Kentucky last year. The cultivated
may be seen at the right and the
uncultivated at the left Of the illus
tration.

stating the proposition conversely,
that cultivation Is not beneficial to
the corn plant, except insofar as re-
moving the weeds are concerned.
The reasons why uncultiyated land
kept free from weeds should yield
practically as much corn per acre as
that given the most approved modern
cultivation are not clear. The results,
however, point strongly to the con-
clusion that the principal object Of
cultivation is the destruction of weeds.
Where the weeds are kept down by
some other method cultivation seems
to be OF no particular advantage. This
is contrary to the accepted teaching
on this point, and the conclusion is
stated only tentatively.
If 1t be true that weeds make the
cultivation of corn necessary the
problem Immediately presents itself
as to what farm management methods
can be pursued to eliminate or reduce
to minimum the weed pests of the
farm. Our. present implements for
cultivation are designed primarily to
produce a mulch and stir the ground
Weed killing is secondary function.
1t is possible that newly designed i'm
plements made with special reference
to weed control, could accomplish
this end with greatly decreased
cost.
In summing up the results of the
experiments of the 125 corn growers,
it is shown that the weeded plats pro-
duced 95.1 per cent. as much fodder
and 99.l08 per cent as much grain as
the cultivated ones. If there was any
difference between either set of plats
in regard to thoroughness in keeping
down the weeds it was in favor Of the
cultivated plats. Although it remains
to be demonstrated how far this prin-
ciple may be applied in any particular
section, as a general average for. all
the regions in which this work was
done it may be concluded that the
proposition just stated is substantial
ly true. If this be accepted, weed
control becomes the principal object
Of corn cultivation.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
Effective President

"Bosh!" said Mr.. Nervepop, after
Mrs. Nervepop had expressed the wish
that woman might be president of
the United States for just one week,
What could she do?"
What could she do?" retorted the
lady. II tell you this, James, that if
l could get into the White House with
a couple of good Swedes to help me I'd
do more in minute than any presi-
dent we've had in 20 years with both
houses of congress and his cabinet be-
hind him! "-Harper' Weekly.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
remperance In British Army.

Field Marshal Lord Roberts says:
The record of the British army to-
day as sober community is one of
which the empire may justly be proud
Generals and other officers report that
this gratifying state of affairs is in a
great measure due to the Royal Army
Temperance association. They say
that the association promotes the
moral. physical and financial welfare
of the soldier, and consequently it has
been the means of producing a mark.
ed effect in raising the standard of so
briefly in the army"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
Loving and Serving.

If ever we are to labor truly for
the highest good of our fellow crea-
lures, we must learn to take reverent
and loving views of them. The deep
er and higher our estimate of the soul
of man, the more shall we be filed
with the pity and awe that are the
strength of persevering labor in its be-
half. and the more shall we share the
mind and help the work of him, who,
knowing the souls value, died to save
the souls OF men.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
KEEP HENS IN GOOD FLESH
Keep the Fowls Busy, Feed Them All
They viii Eat and They will Make
the Best Records.
By M. PURyIS.)

Hens that are kept thin in flesh will
not make good egg records. Professor
Rice of Cornell, had lot of hens killed
and their laying condition noted, dur
ing his absence. He then examined
the carcasses and was able to pick
QUE the best layers by simply choosing
those which showed the most fat. Keep
the hen busy, feed her all she will eat
and she will make the best record pos
sible,
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
A Fussy Boss.

Where in the dickens is that office
boy?"
Gone down to the corner to look
at the baseball bulletins"
go and tell him to come to me at
once
Don't be- too hard on the boy"
''I'Il fire him on the spot If he can't
tell me exactly how the game is go
ing
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
Bun for Wronn Party.

Mistress oh, by the way, Smithers,
Pye arranged for the breakfast in the
servants hall to be a quarter of an
hour earlier in future.
Smithers-Then, my lady, 1 beg
leave to give notice.
Mistress-Indeed! Why?
Smithers-Well. my lady, it seems
to me that this establishment is being
conducted for your convenience rather
than for that of the servants.-Punch.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
Better for Humanity.

1T would be better for this country
II there were no alcohol in it. The
medical profession does not supply 1t
as it once did. shall be glad to see
the day Of universal prohibition. Even
the German emperor has warned his
army of the dangers of beer drinking
it would be of great benefit to human
ity If all the. saloons and breweries
were closed up."-Dr. Harvey w. WI
ley.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
Test of Gravity.

Professor Blobbs is serious-mind-
ed man.
Yes
Have you ever seen him at a base
ball gamer"
No. Why do you ask"
81 was just wondering what his
conduct would be If the game were
tied and a player on the home team
whose batting average was joke
should walk up to the plate and slam
out a home run"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
She Had the Preference.

Father (angrily entering parlor at
12:30)-Look here, young man? Do
you stay as late as this when you call
on other girls?
Jack Huggard (trembling with fear)
-N-n-n-no, sir!
Father (appeased, as he leaves the
room)-That's all right, then! (Aside.)
Thank heaven! Mary has caught on
at lasti-Puck
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
Just In Tsne

Pa. here's something in this news
paper about the chorus girl lure.
What does that mean, pa?"
Ahem!" coughed pa, with know
Ing smile that suddenly froze on his
face. 1T means nothing that concerns
you, son. Don't you see your mother
standing in the door? Go to her at
once
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
palry,s Golden Era.

This is the golden era for those who
know how to handle dairy products
Good prices are the rule. All such
commodities have reached high lew
Ell, and the situation is such that farm
ers are assured liberal profits
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
Worn With Tailored Suits.

Very few pure white blouses are
worn with tailored suits. Figured
nets, crepe de chimes and shadow laces
yelled Ia chiffon are more often worn.
The kinlono is still the fayorite style.
and Is SO full that 1t blouses consider.
ably over the waist line.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
LIN To Date

What did she say when you told
her that you were not worthy of herr
"She said she was glad 1 admitted
it; but that her father had been hav-
ing me trailed by a detective and was
quite prepared to prove it If 1 had not
admitted it."
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
OF the Active TransItive Kind.

That's the first time l ever heard
anybody speak of Smidgins as work
ing man.
But he is, just the same; and 4
could give you a long list Of his trust
ing fellow citizens whom he has
worked"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
Mioht Not Be So Bad.

Briggs see the capitol at Albany
was so badly built that 1t is likely to
fall at any time. Isn't that unfortu-
nate?
Griggs- necessarily. 1t might
fall, you know, when the legislature
was in session.-Life.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
Mo QUICK work Tor Him.

Weary Willie This paper says that
curved jaws that may be strapped to
the hand have been patented by a
Michigan inventor to enable man to
husk corn quickly.
Toddling Tommie-Who do you
suppose would want to husk corn
quickly?
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
COMING and aoinn.

Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Green seem
to have little to do but talk across the
fence"
yes, they have plenty to talk about,
Mrs. Brown has just come out of the
hospital and Mrs. Green thinks of 60
ing
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29

But your automobile doesn't turn
turtle every day and seek a mud pud-
die, does it?"
oh! no. Sometimes it turns bird
and takes to the air and then again
1t turns monkey and climbs tree"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
In the Euture.

Have the Smiths any aeroplanes?
mo, they are so poor that they can
not afford anything but an automo-
bile"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
GETTING a Cook,

Her Husband suppose you looked
up the new cooks references?
His Wife-No, dear; l was afraid
they might not turn out satisfactory.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
Main Crop.

There are so many things / wan
disappointed to find couldn't raise
on my farm
Il would be satisfied ii could only
raise the mortgage on mine
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29

The rather Fat, many ribbed para
sol. especially when covered with the
plain colored silk, is rnodish. Often the
ribs am, giK tipped
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
Note Of Alarm,

Landlady-Mr. Snipe, is it true the
papers say there is going to be a re-
duction made in the tariff on prunes?
Boarder (hastily)-I hope not!
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
Literature.

1 haven't time for prose or rhyme
Or matters of the stage.
/ only heed the stuff / read
Upon the baseball page.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
"a SMILES = :
AN1SN aoQs4zsaaAASasssSsfaaf 81 S
Lock Of Roor,

do not in hammock swing.
But don't deserve applause for that;
There's just no place to put the thing
Because I'm living in fiat.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
Plenty Of lime.

Now azure skies above US bend
And nature seems to smile,
But ! would not be anxious. friend,
To picnic for a while.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
It's the Weather.

This morn's he's yawned bout so times,
And ere the day is Ger,
1t seems to be quite likely that
He'll yawn bout 80 more.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29

A very great part OF the mischiefs
that vex the world arise from words.
-EAmund Burke.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-29
stlnaY Thing.

Will<not let him hold her hand
VIII not IL him kiss her;
Bet when she goes out of town
He will hardly miss her.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-31

N penetrating application after The for
nula OF noted family doctor. and lubri-
Gates every muscle, nerve. tissue or tendon
Affected. IL goes directly to the strained
portions and gently but surely relieves all
tendepcy TO soreness OF strain.
BY its daily use there will be no pain. no
distress. no nausea. no danger OF laccrauoa
az other accident. and the period VIII be ono
OF supreme comfort and joyful anticipation
To all young women Mothers Friend Is
one Of the greatest OF all helpful Influences.
for II robs childbirth OF all It's sgoules and
dangers. dsrels sll the doubt and dread.
all sense Of fear. ard Thus enables the mind
and BODY 10 await the greatest event in n
vomsn's Hfc With untranmcled siadness.
Mothers Friend Il most cherished
remedy in thousands ~ homes, and is ~
such peculiar merit and value "a 10 make Il
essentially one to DO recommended By all
Wem-n.
You VIII end Il on sale az all drug store,
~ tl.oo bottle. or the druggist will gladly
get II for You II Jon insist upon e. Moth
ers Friend IL prepared only by the Brad
ned Regulator 60. 13T Lamar Bldg, At
hnta. Ga, who will send you by mail.
sealed. a very Instructive book 10 expeetans
mothers. Write fos it to-day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-31
Boon, for Real Estate.

II appears az n the food OF the past
Jew GAYS will cause an awakening OF
Wheeling peoples interest IN local
real estate. As early as yesterday
several parties ~ Hood sufferers visit
cd WarwoOd looking Tor vacant houses
81 viewing sites for building This IL
practically the only desirable suburb
al town mat is not affected by the
annual floods, and with the other az
uaciiNo features offered to homeseek-
crs, II appears to bc the most feasible
pace for the ones determined 10 es-
cape any future hish water to locate.
!. buta tenth OF the resolutions made
yesterday b. the families located in
the flooded districts of Wheeling are
kept there will De u large increase in
the local population.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-31
Warwced Briefs.

Nearly everyone In WarWOod went
10 Wheeling yesterday TO view the raw
ages OF the Hood WarwOoders could
be distinguished ON the streets Of that
city By the broad SMILES they wore in
appreciation OF the fact that they live
high above the food stage.
Mr. Harry Kennedy s. visiting in
Woli,burg.
Mrs Mary Kellar. ~ North War.
wood. las been ~ al her home for sew.
crIl days
Two wagon loads % household
goods arrived In town yesterday. IL
Gems that some people could hardly
vait until the water went down.
Mr. ". y. Connolly. Cf North War.
wood is reported 10 be quite Ill
Mrs Toward Vandeyccr. OF New
Nariin-burg. y. Y. e. expected 70 ar.
riso .E N.rwcod IN q fcu days 10 b.
the guest of Airs. Harry Kennedy. She
has been slightly delayed on account
co. the fo0d
Miss Bertha C0rnr-1 has been
forced 20 remain ia Wheeling for the
rnst iow days because Of the high
wat,r
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has removed the debris from their
tracks and repaired the waehout near
Tho Packard Motor Company build ug.
SIR John WeIzel was ~ ro.sr. .i-.t.
or % tho homo 80 Nr ifa~- Kennedy.
Frank Kr' nolds. small no, living
.r rao 90 the lo,aI bcrf house. be-
Iuit" ODD With fhc mcaslev
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-31
WELLSBURG
" your piano was damaged by
water, Il will pay yeu to read Banner
Cos advertisement on page 9.

W your piano was damaged by
water, il will psy yeu to read Banner
Cos advertisement on page 9.
The work Of cleaning up the city,
likewise private property. is progress
Ing rapidly. considering the slowncss
with which the water reCeded and as
the work progresses IL IS found that
teh loss TO the city. firms and citizens
will reach from 100000 to $4,000.
j. :. Poole. dealer in notions, toys.
etc. lost about all Of his stock: the
PSiace confectionery lost about $500:
the Palace theatcr. about $1,000: the
WeusburE Provision company about
500, while many other stores lost
from 800 10 S5o0. II has been discrv-
cred that many citizens lost AL or
their household goods. pianos. etc.
Few realized that this would be a
flood Of anything like such dimensions.
In TACT II mas been tho general "pin-
ION that a flood like that ~ 1907 or
lhS4. could not occur without n COM
binstion NJ snow and rain. However.
that view 1aS been completely upset.
The committee to look after the sup
ply of provisions. George e. White
head. Judge n. e. Henry. Attorney J.
+. cree. ". BrOzka and W. ~. DuvaL
with William Rome as an able assist
ant. handled the commissary depart b.
inent admirably. while the citizens 81
the county and from independence.
Pa. donated most literally. all kinds
az provisions. All who were able 10
buy did 80 and those who were not
were plentifully cared for. The money
u. .faHH .ra
Tie volunteer FIRE departm eut boys
and others LID splendid work in help
uE people IoG their goods ont OF the
Hood ana In distributing Supplies
one of tn greatest hardshipS was
vn'n The gas failed. many being with
u-t coal Very ~ houses have gas
even 90 this time. bur ~" Tri Sta,c
Gas 'ompaa BEL pattIrr forth every
rIf'r' g." pump tl. water from tho
pipes
I1 r. A. Frost. one ~ w,usburS.s
h5s' ,~nvn cir.z~aS who a.-d ON lr.-
da' r'sHt. was .ur.ed on SUNDAY ait
c.nuon.
II j.. t. Fusner. an aged citizen.
VAS b.rled this afternoon
Services acre held .u Some Of TIC
churches ,ost.rct,. whore the, were
ont 90 n.Fh water mark rr 300 ,a-rr
vn.io thsre wns e second STORY. bl,'
r'aiI th'ra did nor seem go no iuurh
SunG1- for she reason that o, many
had to l'i lftor th ir properf, ami en-
de1 "r Goo make tn,ir homes habit
able.
There u-r0 vorr fCw houses or
places ~ business west rf Commerce
street that were not Hooded to great
o. "r less s1frnf.
I'-.'was'er Albert Snedet,r took
c''r. 9rr'a.fi'n and did i,t lose d
p".'agf stamp nor ono rrrs OF hia
own 1t 'hr ipst.fG.c one .' o.ei.c,
go ~utlal .'suIu= cv.f''rirg was .n
place a'd business su- tro.i sam and
''r 'h' 'N'n." Was running along 81
fI..~f 'l.r. rar i..r o.. r..f The
buFtnf..s tl.Ircfe ve. ..rt.f.fr
.i."ncId'f .lu5i-. Ir OBJ" .sr.,t ~
t.. people
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-31
WARW0OD
Fleod Damsos.

Except for the mud and drtft War
WOOD escaped the food with practi-
eaIly no damage to property. IL was
thought at first that the Foundation
company at the>dain would lose a lot
of vaiusbie lumber but by prompt
work in constructing n boom. hardly
any OF II fioated away The Packard
Motor company also was forced 10 dis
continue operations during the high
water. Aside from this however. 1.
the street car srNice had been regular
Warwood people would hardly have
known there was a food. Many OF the
residents. who formerly lived An
Wheeling and on the Island are ST.
lently congratuiating themselves on
their wise move In locating In this
town.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-31

Under the auspices OF the Elm
Grove High school. an entertainment
viii be given in the First NJ. T.
church OF Elm Grove. Friday evening
April II. An interesting musical and
literary program will be rendered by
the Bryant and Excelsior literary so
cieties of the high school. assisted BY
outside talent. and a feature will be a
debate on the question: Resolved
That Dame Van Wrinkle treated her
husband. Rip. unjustly." The quest
ion will be affirmed by Clyde W. Rice
and Philip Barclay. while Edwin Cart
or and Allen Mckee Will deny IT, AZ
no admission will be charged. doubt
lyess a large audience VIII be pres
ent.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-31
West Virginia Traction G
Electric Company and City &
Suburban Gas Company's al.
thorized pay stations:

mpanys Office come f1fh &
Cnapline street. Wheeling. y. Va
Fank % Fulton. Fuio9. " Va
Toe FRS National Bans. Elm Grove
West Virginia
State Bank % Elm Grove Elm
Grove. West Virginia
Pay your electric light. water and
gas bills A. the mos' convenient ray
station. &. II JUNKINS. Treasurer