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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15

pedeza has been recognized as ono
of the best hay crops OF the south.
This is true not only from point of
quality, but in the yield and sureness
Of production.
Being very low in moisture content,
the hay is more easily cured and han.
died than any other legumes. This Is
a very important factor in hay max.
ing, where the rains are so frequent
and excessive as in many sections in
the south. The writer considers oats
and lespedeza, grown together, one
of the most valuable crops for the
southern farmer This is undoubted-
ly true when the expenses of the pro-
duction and harvesting are considered.
The two fit in nicely together, and one
preparation of the land answers for
both crops. Growing both on the
same land will not only prove profit
able, but if properly handled will build
up the soil 1t will also help to solve
the question of farm labor, now one
of considerable worry in all agricul-
tural sections of the country by
utilizing large part of the farm in
hay and oats, much of the work may
be done by the use of laborsaving ma
Chinery. The mower rake, binder,
thresher, seeder and several other
high-class implements can be used to
great advantage and profit.
After thorough preparation of the
seed bed, apply fertilizer when it is
used just before or at the time OF
seeding, except nitrate OF soda, which
should be used as a top dressing in
early spring. Oats should be drilled
in with seeder, two and one-half to
three bushels to the acre, between
September Is and November the 1st,
according to the locality. If the land
is not already seeded with lespedeZa
from a previous crop, it should not
be sown until the latter part of Febru-
airy or in March, after all danger OF
killing frost is past Twenty to %
pounds of seed per acre should be
used. Sow on the oats, and follow
with section harrow, set slanting.
This will give sufficient loose soil to
cover the seed and prevent drifting
after rain. termination will be rapid
after when moisture is present The
plants will grow rather slowly until
after the oats are taken off, after
which the growth will be rapid. In
case weeds should get a start. run
mower over the land to clip them in
July.
The oats will be ready for the binder
by June l. The lespedeza is ready
for the mower in September and Oc-
tober The period OF harvesting can
! be extended over a longer period than
for any other hay crop. The seed
forms in September, and when the
| land is to be continued in lespedeza
enough seed should be allowed to be
mature so that in handling enough
will scatter off to reseed, thus saving
q buying and reseeding. Where only
| hay is desired, cutting may be done
when the plant is in full bloom. in
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15
ON
! SOUTHERN FARMS
| ,spedeza Destined to Become
important Feed Crop.
vIeH.GRADE HAY AND FORAGE
,,.,t Is to South What Glover and Al.
,,.a Are to other Sections
Crows on Any Soil and Needs
Little Attention.
Try G. II. ALFORDD

potanists and experimenters are
..,stantly searching the world for ag
Srultural plants, especially of the
,.gume family, that will furnish
.hundant crops of high-grade hay and
image. Lespedeza, or apan clover, a
w,,e plant of Asiatic origin. and un.
n quite recently little known, is des-
,ned TO become the most important
AROUND crop for large areas of the
,outhern United States.
Iespedeza is an annual, appearing
,nsr killing frost is over, and lasting
,,ul freezing weather in the fall. 1t
,,y always be distinguished from 9th
~ small wild clovers by a small pur-
,s bloom, which does not appear un-
"a August. The seed resembles I'M
JAILED clover and are sold and planted
h this shape. 1t has long tap roots
and a profuse system of lateral roots.
The plant maintains a vine-like ap-
Ioearance when thin on the soil. Over a
barge part of the territory covered the
Xrr0Xtu IS uNdlhoh, liOhi iOui W Ola
Ylnches. which leads to the impression
that Il is only fit for grazing In the
\ ,outhern part of the belt it attains
royth of from IL to 80 inches, and is
a thick Oh the land as to yield from
,vo to four tons of dry hay per acre.
Lespedeza is to the south what
,oyer and Alfalfa are to other sec
ions. 1t has the advantage over them
AZ growing on practically any soil
| and with much less cost and attention
than either of the others. The plant
d equally hardy and at home on poor
elay soils, sandy hillsides. alluvial
bottoms or crawfish fats; the growth,
Of course, corresponding to the fer
tlty of the soil In feed value vt
EQUALS red clover and is little inferior
10 alfalfa
As a soil renovator nothing sur
masses lespedaza. from the fact that it
makes considerable growth on the
poorest lands and will increase in size
| and denseness each season, while
nearly all other legumes must be
| PLANTED. fertilized and doctored to
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15

thanks are given to the Creator for
the year of blessings.
After this meeting" the families re-
turn home, where a wonderful feast
is spread.
The first Thanksgiving feast lasted
three days. We of the present usually
spend three hours about the 'groan-
ing board" filled with all the delicacies
the season affords. Try to make this
dinner as interesting as possible. Any
original feature introduced is always
well received
Colonial costumes may be worn or
the dinner served in an old-fashioned
manner.
Pewter dishes or rare old china
should be used for this event, if for
no other. The table decorations may
be of flowers, fruit or anything which
is appropriate.
Brass or colonial glass candlesticks
should be used without shades.
For souvenirs of the dinner make
pretty place cards. The hostess will
find this a comparatively easy matter
if she follows these suggestions.
The designs given here are especial
ly attractive and can be duplicated by
placing a sheet of carbon paper be-
tween the drawing and the card or a
piece of watercolor paper Now care
fully trace each line with a sharply
pointed pencil The design will be
perfectly reproduced ready for color
ing with crayons or watercolors.
Closely associated with Thanksgiv-
ing is the turkey. Wild turkey was a
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15

principal dish at the Pilgrims dinner,
and has continued so down through
the years.
Color this place card in the natural
coloring of the turkey or with black
as pictured here.
The pine tree design recalls line
from the Pilgrim song, THE trees
against the stormy sky their giant
branches tossed" The stern. rock
bound coast of New England boasts Of
its sturdy pine trees. Here are two
majestically silhouetted against the
sky.
They can be colored dark green with
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15

make ahy growth whatever on much
Of our lands. It's roots system pene-
tates the hardest soil, makes them
porous and stores up vegetable matter
and nitrogen and renders the natural
elements Of the soil more available for
plant food. On the poorer soils the
growth increases rapidly, and in very
little time washed away hillsides will
have their gullies checked and be pro-
ducing luxuriant growth which will
furnish choice food for the stock.
Most legumes must be planted by
the hand Of man and many require ex-
pensiye preparation and fertilizing and
always must be planted on the richest
part OF the farm. Another valuable
feature Is that it will hold its own
with any Of the native grasses or
weeds, and frequently runs them out
entirely.
No plant in the south, except per-
haps the Bermuda grass, will give
more or better pasturage from May
until frost. Growing, as it does. on
Ne toughest and poorest hill soils and
% the richest bottom lands, it adds
untold value to the pasture lands
throughout the areas which it covers.
NO other plant will stand so much
hard grazing or dry weather through
ue summer period. 1t has been
mined. and with good reason, that 1t
aeds Is per cent. to the earring ca
ncity Of any pasture Of which 1t is
apart.
L 10 only In recent years that les,
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15
blush gray background or black II

blush gray background or black II
preferred.
No Thanksgiving dinner is complete
without pumpkin pie. This vegetable
has reached perfection by Thanksgiv-
ing time.
These suggestions should prove
helpful to the woman who cannot
draw or the one who lacks time to
plan original place cards. 1t requires
only a very few minutes, and the re-
suits speak for themselves.
Do not think of having a Thanks
giving feast without supplying place
cards for the guests. 1t adds just an
other touch of loving thoughtfulness
to the table and gives the guests one
thing more to be thankful for.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15

most cases about September Is. The
yield varies from one ton, on poor
uplands, to three or four tons on
rich lands and bottom lands. One
days sun is sufficient for the hay.
Rake and let stand in windrow or
shocks for four or five more days. then
put into barn or bale. 1t cures quick
ly on account of small stems and low
water content.
When saving seed for use or for
market. the poorer portions of the land
will be found best suited. There will
usually be a heavier crop of seed and
less straw to run through the thresh-
er. When moving for seed alone, the
moving should be delayed until the
larger number are matured. Cut be-
fore the plants are killed. however.
Rake while still moist and let cure in
windrow. Handle carefully to pre-
vent shattering, as the seed fall on
easily. The cheapest and best method,
IL weather permits, is to haul directly
from the field to thresher. Adjust
sleeves and wind of machine carefully
to prevent blowing out seed. The yield
varies from 6 to IL or more bushels
to the acre
The market for hay is growing by
leaps and bounds, and anything like
| a good quality can be sold for good
prices. ranging from $12 to SIS pei
ton. Seed saving has not yet become
general anywhere in the lespedeza ter
ritory. The supply does not equal the
| demand so far.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15
PRETTY PLACE CARDS
THANKSGIVING DESIGNS THAT
MAY BE REPRODUCED.
Feast Would Not Be Perfect Without
These, and Little Effort Is Neces-
sary to Prepare Them for the
Guests.

Thanksgiving is one of the purely
American holidays. Since the Pill
grims invited Massasoit and his ninety
braves TO share their first Thanksgiv-
ing feast. every family in this broad
country has annually observed a day
Of Thanksgiving
Aside from the family reunions,
there are meetings of worship where
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15
Soil for Plums.

Piums need a light. open soil and
mesoil. 1t is rather difficult to clas-
sly them, owing to their belonging to
Inherent species. with different re-
auirements. Cherries are quite adapt.
aole In the matter of sub-soil. but all
me districts in which cherries are
markedly successful have light, open,
saesoil. Grapes stand in a class by
themselves. Our native grapes grow
hrsely by streams and in poorly
erained. damp places, while practical
y all our cultivated grapes demand
open soil.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15
The New Collar.

A feature noted particularly in
wraps, but also appearing in suits and
dresses, is the collar, which in its
original form is nothing more than
awkward uprising of a straight piece
of goods, heavily encrusted with en-
broidery or jewels, which stiffens it..
In using this, however. designers make
use of stiffenings of collar bone or
wires.
This thick-neck, almost hump-shoul-
dered effect, will be very fashionable.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15
HUMORS OF THE PULPIT
consented. and chose the text, Lord,
have mercy upon my son. for he is a
lunatic."
1.-THE BURLESOn" IS LATEST
Baltimore Postoffice Clerk Names New
Variety of Dahlia for His OFF,
cial Superior.

Washington. - Fame sought out
Postmaster General BurlesOn and
cloaked him when it produced a new
variety of dahlia and named it the
Buleson." w. II. Harvey. a clerk in
the pOstoffice at Baltimore, was the
humble agent through which the in
vestiture was accomplished. Mr.. Har-
vey dug and delved and produced the
new bloom.
And it's a corker," he said proudly.
It's worthy of the distinguished name
it bears"
The postmaster general evidently
subscribed to Mr.. Harvey's views, for
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15

duce the authorities to include cage
in which to take her new purchase
away This meant more money, how
ever, and she took the young lion
away in her arms. and boarded tram
car with it. The animal scratched
her, however. and made her release
her hold.
1t then scampered away playfully
into the Bots de Bolougne, and before
It could be captured It had killed fox
terrier and a deer hound.
The ex-dancer now realizes that her
economy was a false one, for she had
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15
still More DUMB.

A lady saw IN a newspaper a para
graph to the effect that, in an effort to
save his cat from being run over by an
omnibus, a little boy had been knocked
down and seriously injured by the We
bicle. and had been taken to the hos
pital.
The lady. who was fond Of cats,
greatly admired the boys affection for
the poor dumb animal" and wrote
to the hospital. inclosing some pres
,ots and a sum Of money for the
lave little sufferer"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15
ONE LION CUBS HAPPY HOUR
Savage Young Beast Escapes From
Owner and Kills Two Dogs Be-
fore Being Captured.

Paris.-A former favorite in the
Paris music halls. who in the decline
Of her glory, acquired a wild beast
SOW. had a singular adventure when
he came up from St. German to buy
l lion cub at the Jardin a 'AcclimatG'
ion-:he Paris Zoo
In striking a bargain she tried to IL
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15

the "Burleson" dahlia rested proudly
in a vase on the official desk today. 1t
has come to be recognized in govern
ment circles that a public man must
have a rose or a chrysanthemum or
cigar or something named for him be-
fore he really can be placed in the ex-
allied list.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15
JeIIied Grapes.

This is good way to use the loose
grapes in a basket. Wash the fruit
and put two cupfuls in a deep dish;
sprinkle among them half a cupful
each of boiled rice and sugar. pour
over them a half cupful Of water, COW
er close and bake two hours in a
slow oven. Serve very cold with
cream. A delicate dish.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15
Material for Eco Shells.

Hens demand some material matter
to form the shell Of their eggs. Do
not forget the oyster shell and the
hard, sharp grit These will furnish
material for the formation of the
eggs shell and at the same time will
keep the fowls in a healthy condi-
ton
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15

2y return Of post came letter a"
knowledging receipt Of the money al
thanking her for her kindness. but -
planning that the cat which had b.
the cause of all the woe was eve
more dumb than she imagired-i
fact, It was the little boys wooden til
cat!"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15
Didn't Like Husbands Town.

Jersey City.-Because she did La
like the town of Vulcanite. N. j.. WHERE
her husband had decided to live, MIA
Agnes Keller applied to the couH
here to compel her husband to give
her alimony. Her application was -
fusef
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15
Lice on Hous.

whenever a pig has good feed and
.afroundings and is not thriving, look
- nee. Vermin will usually be
eno to be the cause Of the lack Of
h Many Of the losses laid to
sao'era, worms and mysterious dis
are actually the work Of lice.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15

moisture Is absorbed that its quality
is impaired. but there is a difference
of opinion as to how long cheese may
remain in the water before it shall
be branded as soaked curd cheese.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15
Doc Is Sentenced to Death.

Newark, N. Judge Herr in dis
trict court here sentenced a dog to
death because II had bitten Sidney
Rosenbloom. thirteen, and his pet par.
rot. Mrs. John Kravarick. owner Of
the dog. testified that the parrot called
her dog dirty purp' and kept 1t up
until the dog got tired of 1t and bit
the bird
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15
Cheese Curd-

Sneese curd may sometimes be i'm
lived BY washing in order to re-
aerects- II cheese is allowed to
ior nye or ten minutes so much
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15
Domestic Tyrant.

whats the conclave at your hous
about?" I'VE are discussing the advis
ability of impeaching the cook
Pittsburgh Post
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15
Excellent Soil Builder.

Sweet clover is an excellent soil
builder. This should suggest to the
owner Of run-out sandy land the way
tn imnroyement
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15

to pay for the two dogs, and had also
to finish the journey to st. German In
a taxicab, with the lion cub lying
safely tied up inside.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15
Stem Backward.

Selling the young heifers that are
from the best cows is moving back
ward in dairying
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15
Csuae of ScourS

Calves can be given SCOUTS by feed
ing too much high testing milk.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-11-15

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
COUNTRY ESTATES
WILL Be LAID OFF
Tract of Valley Land Near
Huffman is Purchased
by New Company

Between 200 and 800 acres OF the rich
fertile valley lying just above Huffman.
most OF which belonged to E. C. Hewes,
has just been sold TO the Country Es-
tates Land Co.
While the exact price paid has not been
made public. the adjoining land was re-
Gently sold to other large interests at
$3l7.50 per acre.
Alvin M. Douglas, who is attorney for
the company is very enthusiastic over
the prospects of the company making this
property one of the finest of country
estates" Among his associates are r. H.
Wright, capitalist, of Birmingham, presi-
dent of the Country Estates Land Co.
Arlie Barber of Barber's Drug and Seed
stores, vice president, and Mant Hood OF
Hood 4 Wheeler, secretary treasurer.
There are several others prominent in
business of the city: II. l.. Wood of Rob
erts e. Son, statoners and photographers;
ii. c. kegley, editor and manager of the
Gull States Presbyterian, and George
Dunglinson of Talladega.
Russell c. Booth of Russell c. Booth &
Co. real estate dealers of this city,
bandled the transaction, and it was large
ly through his efforts that the Country
Estates Land Co. was formed.
The company expects to divide this land
into small estates, three to five or seven
acres each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
BROOKE GOES OVER
CHAMBERS BOOKS
Examiner Declines to Com
ment on His Findings
FINDS CONFER STRONG
Believes if Birmingham Man Makes
Race for Governor He Will Poll
Greatest Vote in States
History

Col. II. Y. Brooke, state examiner of
public accounts, the man who some
months ago made that sensational recon-
mendation to Governor O'Neal concerning
the disposition o. the hopelessly insane
in Alabama. came to Birmingham yester-
day on official business from Chambers
county. He will tomorrow confer with
officials of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and
Railroad company in reference to money
paid by the company to Chambers coun-
ty for the hire of the convicts of that
county.
Colonel Brooke has been engaged on the
weeks. He declined last night to discuss
the condition of affairs of that county,
as he has found them up to the present
time. He will probably be engaged on his
business with the Tennessee company
throughout Tuesday following which date
he will return to Chambers. He said:
''Since the publication in The Age-Her-
aid of my report concerning the incura-
bles in the insane hospital at Tuscaloosa.
have received many letters from people
in every section of the state expressing
tueif sdtiSIdctlOl1 III tldt L Ddu Sioktil
as did, and stating that they agree with
me that action should be taken to pre-
vent the transmission of insanity follow
ing the discharge Of patients patched up,
and to put the incurables out of their
misery by q merciful death.
There is no doubt" he continued, but
that insanity IS increasing-faster, much
faster than population. Give me a min
ute, and I can tell you to a mathematical
certainty on what hour of what day OF
what month of what year everybody in
Alabama will be insane unless action il
accordance with my recommendation il
taken.'
into every section of the state. He is OF
governor he will sweep Alabama frcm
boundary to boundary.
Il was under an impression" stated he
that the people of the wiregrass were
Conner mad But tell you their mad
ness is as nothing compared to that OF
the people of eastern Alabama. I believe
that If Conner makes the race, he will re.
ceive the largest vote ever cast for gu
berna torial candidate in the history Of
the state"
Colonel Brooke is an applicant for the
position of government printer undel
woodrow Wilson, and states that he has
an excellent opportunity to land the job
He is considered a man of fine clerical
and executive ability, and has been In
dorsed not only by papers in Alabama
but by strong editorials in the Key Wesl
Citizen and other influential publications
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
A Days work Is So Much Play to the
Man With stomach Kept Right
With Stunrt's Dyspepsia Tablets

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