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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
Left Handed Plants.

Did you know that if you fed your
plants YOU would be much more likely
to have them grow rapidly and strong?
At least this is what a German inves-
tigator has announced. We all know,
he says, according to the Chicago Trib-
une. that human beings and animals
are much better able to resist the cold
when they are we'll fed. And the same
has been found to hold true with
plants. Any infusion of foreign mat
ter, such as sugar, alcohol, glycerin
and like foods, has the same strength
ening effect. That they are right and
left handed, an English investigator
r. Fl. Compton, has thought it suffi-
GENTLY interesting to make an extend
ed observation and study.
For experiment he took eight varie
ties of two rowed barley and set out
to determine the ratios of rights and
lefts. In the front, among leaves Of
seeds of different varieties, he found
that 40 per cent had the first leaf
twisted to the left. 4 varied assert
ment of millet showed the same ex-
cess of left handed seedlings. and the
same was the case with the oats.
When he came to corn the ratio was
apparently almost equally divided, and
there were no more left handed seed
lings than right handed ones.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
Mistaken Idea About Alfalfa.

It is mistaken idea, commonly
practiced, that after the growth of al
falfa is we'll started it requires no
further attention as to fertilizing or
manuring. The considerable quaint
ties of the mineral elements removed
by fair yield of alfalfa Indicate clear
ly that in the case of soil only fairly
fertile the supply of these mineral
elements contained in the soil will be
exhausted to the point where one or
more of them may become the limiting
factor in the growth of this crop
Bulletin, Ohio Agricultural Experiment
Station.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
APES OF GIBRALTAR.
Extinction Of Only Wild Monkeys of
Europe Has Been Averted.

Europe Has Been Averted.
Travellers to Gibraltar are always on
the lookout for the famous apes of the
rock, the only wild monkeys in Europe,
and will be interested to learn that
their threatened extinction has been
averted.
Until about twenty-five years ago,
says the New York Sun, these mon
keys held undisputed possession of the
upper part of the rock and were sell
dom seen, but when the fertilization on
the summit was begun the animals
spread to the lower levels and were
one of the sights of the place. One
locality Bruce's farm, they avoided
for years. The story is that long ago
they became very troublesome to the
owner by raiding his fruit garden.
After various expedients to get rid of
them had failed, some one caught q
young monkey and, tying it to a tree
left it to Starye to death. This cruelty
was resented by the band, which, it is
said, carried away the dead body and
never afterward approached the place.
Ten years ago there were fifty or
sixty apes on the rock. but many were
shot or trapped, and three years ago
only three old females were left to rep
resent the stock. When this came to
the knowledge Of the commandment he
issued orders for their protection and
Imported from Morocco Il male and
four females, but the three old females
attacked and soon killed the newcom-
ers. A second experiment was equal
ly unsuccessful, but In 1911 a third
male was obtained, who became the
sire Of several young monkeys that
will now, it is expected, replenish the
stock
Unfortunately this sire became so
dangerous, viciously attacking the peo-
pie who would befriend him. that he
was condemned to be shot. The SEN
tence, however, was committed to i'm
prisonment for life in the London ZOO,
whittier he was transported on bat
tleship and where he now dwells in an
admired captivity in Regent park.
The Gibraltar ape, which is not a
true ape, but a macaque, is especially
interesting to biologists because of the
isolation of it's species in the north
west corner of Africa, for it is re-
stricted to the mountain Businesses of
the Barbary states.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
SETTING OUT CABBAGE.
If You Must Do 1t In Hot, Dry Time,
Treat the Roots

1T you Must DO It In not, Dry lime,
Treat the Roots,
Cabbage plants for the late or main
crop are usually set early in July. Aft
err or during light shower is the most
favorable time, as when placed in the
dry ground on a hot day many plants
may be lost. When it is necessary to
set during Il hot, dry time, the roots
of the plants may be dipped in a mix
ture Of land and plaster and water of a
creamy consistency. Growers using
this method claim they have very little
loss in the driest times.
In cabbage growing sections the
growing Of plants has become a serious
proposition on account of damage from
maggot flies and flea beetles, which
have become So plentiful that only
small fractions of the seed sown give
plants worth setting.
When the plants are set in the field
they are protected by liberal spraying
with suitable poison. In the early
stages of growth paris green and ar
senate of lead are used for the spray
After the cabbage has begun to head
other means must be employed, some
using salt to kill and keep off worms
Farm Progress.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
"Modern Inventionsv Not Modern.

In 1914 the possibilities of the subs
marine were first propounded, while
from the very earliest times men have
conceived the idea of flying with wings
like birds. 'rhere is no reason what
ever to doubt the fact that Archytas Of
Tarentum, about 1874 years before the
Christian era, constructed an automa-
ton pigeon that would fy.'' says Tit
Bits.
Turning to other latter day inven-
tons, as they are generally regarded,
it might be mentioned that switchback
railways were constructed over hun
dred years ago, and looping the loop
was a sensation in Paris in 1888, while
most people will learn with surprise
that roller skating, which came up as
a new invention about forty years ago,
was being INDUCED in by our forefa-
theirs as far back as 1929.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08

in cyclone cave, in nests provided for
laying hens, eggs placed under sitting
hen, under cOrncrib, in nest i'll weeds
u underbrush, in nest in straWStack
and in stolen nests for periods varying
from two to seven days.
The tests emphasized the fact that
nfertile eggs keep better then fertile
One-t third of the annual loss Ill eggs
Is due to blood rings" A blood ring
is caused by the development and sub
sequent death of the embryo of fer
tile egg subjected to heat. No embryo
can develop i'll an infertile egg, no
matter how long it may be subjected
to heat Unless cooled at once and
kept cool, Il fertile egg will spoil in hot
weather almost as quickly as raw
milk.
Some of the loss due to riots" and
spots is caused by contamination Ill
the nest and is largely, if not entirely,
preventable.
Among the results of the tests it was
found that
Eggs kept in the cyclone cave proved
much better in quality than those kept
under other conditions.
Taking the season as a whole, an un-
heated room i'll dwelling is not con-
ducive to good quality in eggs.
Burning the hot summer months the
conditions surrounding the weed nest,
the nest in the straw stack or under
the corn crib and the stolen nest, rs
Well as the keeping of eggs i'll the
house, favor the production of spots.
blood rings and rots.
Infertile eggs. regardless of where
they may be kept, are much more re
sistant to deterioration than fertile.
Two-thirds of the total loss i'll fertile
and infertile eggs takes place on the
farm The basic factors responsible
for this condition are the haphazard
methods of poultry management oil the
farm.
TO assure a high quality of product
and prevent in large measure the
loss now experienced in the value OF
the country's egg production. produc
prs are urged to observe the following
five simple rules:
Give the hens clean nests; gather
eggs at least once daily; keep eggs in d
cool, dry place; market eggs at least
twice week: kill or sell all mature
male birds as soon as the Matching
season closes.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
THE RULES OF WAR.
Regulations Are Observed by Civilized
Nations to Insure Fair Play.

Regulations Are Observed by Civilized
Nations to Insure Fair Play.
It is not generally realized, says the
New York Press, that the game of war
is hedged round by as many restric-
tons as Il boxing contest under Queens
berry rules. These regulations, which
are under the sanction of all the civil
lized countries of the world, are de-
signed to insure fair play for the COM
batantS.
When it is intended to lombard Il
place, due notice should be given so
that all women and children may be
removed to place of safety, and every
care must be taken to spare churches
and hospitals, as we'll as all charitable
or educational buildings.
All chaplains, doctors and nurses are
protected in every possible way and are
not to be taken prisoners or in any
way injured.
Any soldier robbing or mulitating an
enemy is liable to be shot without trial,
and death is the penalty for wounding
or killing disabled man.
The bodies of the enemy are to be
carefully searched before burial and
any articles found on them which
might lead to their identification are
to be sent to the proper quarters.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
Sowing of Red Glover.

In tests at the Delaware experiment
station poor land seeded to mixture
of red clover. alsike clover and timo-
thy in September was top dressed dur
ing each of the two succeeding years
with nitrate of soda, acid phosphate
and murate of potash, singly or in va
rious combinations and amounts. Nj
trate of soda gave the largest returns
when used singly or i'll combination,
and no application without nitrogen
paid for the fertilizers used.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
MILLET GOOD FOR HORSES.

Stewart, an authority on feeds and
feeding, has the following to say about
millet: "Millet meal is Il highly appro-
pirate food for either young or ma
ture horses. 1t contains d higher pro-
nutritiye ratio than oats, but having
less OIL When we'll ground (and it can
not be properly fed without grinding)
it is found to be one of the best ra-
tons for horses, being particularly
adapted to the development of mus
cular strength
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
A Pickup at Sea
BY CHARLES NJ. BURROWS


avoid any possible mistake and de-
struction of real baggage l suggest
that we lower the thing into my boat
and let it drift 200 or 300 feet astern."
go ahead and do it," said the cap
tain impatiently.
The man seized the box, carried it
gingerly to the deck, tied a rope about
it and lowered it into his boat that
was tethered to the vessels side. Then
he permitted the boat to drift astern
to a safe distance.
There he said to the captain. IF
it goes off it won't hurt any one. And
now, captain, I will explain. | have
brother in New York who belongs to
gang of anarchists. They have deter
mined to destroy every large steamer
sailing from that city. My brother
knew of this attempt and wrote me
about it by a previous steamer. AS
soon as I received his letter / deter
mined that there was q chance of my
saving you. l went to Gibraltar, took
boat and pulled out here to meet
you"
"Why didn't you inform the police
and have them come out in a stea merw
MY brother, captain, how could l
bring my own brother to the gallows?"
But this anarchist-why blow him
self up? He might have shipped his
machine and stayed ashore
Are you sure he is aboard?"
NO"
4nS, %4
purser to know if John Ramsden was
| aboard and learned that his name was
on the passenger list, but that his room
| had not been occupied. This was
| strong confirmation of the mans story,
and the captain grasped him by the
hand and asked him what he could do
to show his appreciation Of his brave
and hazardous effort.
Save me from testifying against my
brother. Do not inform the police Of
this matter when you arrive"
II couldn't do that" replied the cap
tain. I'D be accessory to a crime"
| The next morning when the Euphe
mia was putting into the strait of Gil
| braltar the picked up man was missing
His boat and the Internal machine
were also missing. A police boat met
the steamer and an officer came aboard
to arrest John Ramsden. who was sup
posed to have in his possession $780,,
600 in stolen bonds.
"Umph"' said the officer in great dis
appointment. This is the neatest job
ever heard of. The pickup learned
that we had been cabled to make the
arrest and came out to warn his pal.
They're gone together with the plum
DER
The police boat put on all steam and
| hurried to the nearest point on the
coast, hoping to intercept the fugitives,
| but got no trace of them. The captain
of the Euphemia has since lacked en-
| thusiasm about picking up strangers
at sea.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
The Weekly Farm Budget
FIELD CORN SELECTION.
Successful Pennsylvania Farmer Takes
Seed Directly From the Land.

Seed Directly From the Land.
A remarkable example of the bene-
fits that may be derived from the care
full selection of seed corn in the field
may be found on the farm of r. w.
Anderson in lower York county, Pa
Mr.. Anderson has used considera bic
care in the selection of his seed for a
number of years and has been able to
change the type of stalk and ear al
not we'll be classed as a standard va
riety. 1t has not been bred for show
purposes, but to produce the greatest
number of bushels Of shelled corn to
the acre.
Mr.. Anderson will not use for seed
an ear that grew SO near a barren or
a smutty stalk that it might have pol
lenized it's immediate neighbors.
His results are being recognized by
his neighbors. He simply shells few
of his very best ears for his breeding
plot. The next best ears are planted
along one side of the field. From
these the bulk of his seed is selected.
He always goes over this part of the
field just ahead of the cutters and Sc
lects plants that approach closest to
his ideal, and puts them in small
shocks out of line with the regular
rows.
Of course, he selects in the field con-
siderabIy more than he wants, but the
ears are reselected closely at husk-
ing and again at Smelling time.-Amer-
lean Agriculturist.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
BAD EGGS COSTLY
Lose the Farmers Millions of DOL
lars Every Year.
INVESTIGATION OF CAUSES
Government Puts Blame on improper
Keeping Conditions, Too Many Fer
tile Eggs, Lack of Cleanliness, Etc,
and Suggests Remedies. 49,

Every year there is loss of mil
lions of dollars in bad eggs, the direct
result of haphaZard methods of pro-
duction, marketing and shipping
which are now in vogue in many
states. The greatest part Of this loss
Is due mainly to ignorance or indif-
ference on the part of the farmer and
producer, and only a small part is
caused by carelessness on the part of
the buyer and shipper.
With a view to determining the
causes of the great loss in eggs, the
United States department of agricul-
ture undertook il thorough investiga-
ton of the problem. Experiments were
conducted in Kansas to determine
what deteriorati ton took place in eggs
when retained under typical conditions
on the farms, i'll the country store and
during transportation. The tests in
cluded keeping eggs in dwelling house,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
HAS YOUR HORSE WORMS?

For round worms in horses, whether
the large round worm of the intes-
tines or the small white worm infest-
ing the lower part of the intestine
and rectum, a good remedy is found in
the following:
Ounces
Powdered sulphate iron. 4
Powdered quassia wood. ................. 2
Powdered Spanish brown. 2
Dose, one tablespoonful mixed in
half pint of water. For the white
worms in the rectum put two large
tablespoonful i'll half a pail of water,
let it soak overnight, warm it and in
ject into the rectum by tube or syringe.
Country Gentleman.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
~HE American steamer Euphe-

~HE American steamer Euphe-
mia was approaching G1bral-
tar. where she was to touch
previous to proceeding through
the Mediterranean sea to Naples. Cap
tain Price stood on the bridge strain
ing his eyes at some object out on his
port quarter, then, raising his glass,
brought it to bear on the object in
question. Lowering the glass, he dl-
rected the course Of the vessel to be
changed Ten minutes later a man
in ships boat was seen frantlcally
waving to the steamer and the crew
and passengers were soon watching
his lonely craft, far from land OH the
bosom of an ocean. A whistle was
blown to let him know that he was
seen, after which he ceased waving
and took up pair of oars to be ready
to pull for the vessel when she had
slowed down.
'Wonder how he came to be out
here remarked passenger.
"Probably shipwrecked,' replied his
companion.
But we've had delightful weather"
you can't count OIL that. 1t may
have been blowing great guns near
here Besides, there are fires and der
elicts and all sorts of dangers besides
storms
Meanwhile the machinery had stop
ped and the steamer was drifting past
the man. hundred yards distant. He
pulled for her. rope ladder was
thrown over the side and the man
climbed aboard. The captain stood at
the gangway waiting for him.
"Captain," said the man, Il want a
you"
II see no reason why what you may
have to say should not be heard by
every one here. Speak out"
"What | have to say is of very great
Importance. 1t concerns the safety of
this vessel"
The captain turned and led the way
to his cabin. AS soon as they We're
there he shut the door and directed the
man to speak out. He had no occasion
to urge speed, for the man at once be-
gan to talk i'll a hurried, excited man
ner.
captain. | am happy to see this
steamer afloat. You have an Internal
machine aboard Get it out at once
and get rid of it. Then | will tell you
how came to know about it and how
came to be here. There's no time to
be lost How long have you been
out?"
Seven days"
The thing is set for seven days and
six hours Hurry"
what is it? Where is it:''
among the baggage of John Rams
den, box about two feet long. foot
high and a foot broad"
Without a word the captain went
with the stranger to the hold, where
the box was found. The captain called
a man sitting on a coil of rope and or
dered him to throw the box overheard.
"One moment, captain" said the
pickup. This looks like straight
case, but we're not dead sure. To
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
What Wealth Means,

Having our initials embroidered on
our socks.
Being almost run over by banker
i'll Il motorcar.
Having the laundryman leave the
bundle when there is nobody at home
to pay him.
knowing which one Of the forks to
use first.
Being PACED in a cafe.
Riding up in the elevator with the
president Of a trust company.
Driving a hack for a stylish we'd
ding.
Having the butcher ask us if we
want the steak cut thick.-Brooklyn
Eagle.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
His Devotional Attitude.

Eight-year-old Donald was usually
restless in church. so his mother was
doubly gratified one Sunday morning
to see him sitting with clasped hands
and bowed head throughout a lengthy
prayer. When later she expressed ap-
probation of his attentive manner the
boys face softened with a pleasant
memory. THAT fly" he chuckled,
walked in and out of my hands exact
IL 27O times. ''-Harper's Magazine.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
GfVin& Happiness a Boost
Had Cause For REGRET.

I'm sorry | ever married your
shrieked the bride Oh the occasion of
their first quarrel.
You ought to be.'' retorted the bride
groom, angry for the first time. "You
beat some nice girl out of good hus-
band" -Cleveand Plain Dealer.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
Combinations.

The New Clergyman (who has not
yet had time to fathom the sporting in
stincts of his parishioners)-And don't
you think that if, instead of keeping
that useless dog, you bought a pig, for
instance, it would be more profitable
to you and your family?
The Parishioner-Ye-es, an proper
silly kite I'd look, goin' rattin' wi
pig, shouldn' I?-London Opinion.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08

The popular idea that only acid sub
stances attack tin is wrong. Fish, as
paragus. beans, pumpkin and spinach
are not acid. and yet their corrosion of
tin is quite marked. This is probably
due to amino compounds, substances
related to ammonia. In the case of
shrimp the cans are often eaten
through in Il comparatively short time.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
ACTION OF SHRIMP ON TIN.

So alkaline is the methylamine CON
tanned in the shrimp that workmen in
the canneries find the skin peeling Off
their hands and their shoes eaten
through Shrewd observation by some
Gamers led to the discovery that if the
shrimp were iced for a day before can
ming the corrosive action of the juices
was greatly diminished. = Scientific
American.
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Before You Go DRIVING.

Pass a dampened cloth over the she'd
ding horses just before starting out on
a drive with them. The loose hairs
will cling to it, and the annoyance of
having them fly in the face will be
avoided-Iowa Homestead.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
A Pessimistic Optimist.

Hobbs is a pessimist, isn't he?"
"Not exactly. l should call him an
opt-pessimist.' What do you mean?"
He acknowledges that every cloud
has a silver lining, but grumbles be-
cause it is on the farther de."-Bos-
ton Transcript
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
Superfluous Advice,

Clergyman visiting prison)-I hope
that when you are released you will
live so that you can look your fellow
man straight in the eye. The Bunco
Man-That is the simplest part of my
busineSs.-Puck.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
Elusive Genius.

80 you think your daughter has ex-
ceptional talent"
There's no doubt of it." replied the
fond mother, "although we can't exact
ly locate it. The music teacher says
it's for painting and the art teacher
says it's for music Washington Star.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
Exclaimed,

Mother entered the room just in time
to see four-year-old Nerna knock her
older brother down.
'Verna, how could you do such a
thingr
THE Lord gave me strength" Verna
proudly replied.-Harper's Weekly.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
Touched Her Pride.

"Why did she withdraw after recelv-
ing the nomination? p They told her
if elected she would become a mem
Der of the common council, and you
know how particular she is."-Judge.
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Postponinu the Evil Day.

Hes a mean man" How SOP"
when his little girl begs for an ice
cream sundae he asks her if she
wouldn't rather have a gold watch
when she's nineteen. louisville Cou-
rier-Journal
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If You Want to Save Your Trees.

AIuzzle the horses when blowing or
cultivating the orchard. Yes, and pad
the whiffietrees. These, precautions
will prevent much damage to trees.
Another hint: Pad the outer edges of
the harrow-Farm Journal.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-08
PAYS For His Work.

An old farmer | know SOWs lot of
turnip seed every year in his potato
patch after he has hoed it for the last
time, and he never fails to get nice
lot of turnips to pay for his work.
Farm Journal.