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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-01-28
RAIL N PHILOSOPHY

Business capacity is developed
by the exercise of rason and judg-
emnt.
Beautiful surroundings influence
the characters that are forming in
their midst.
The motto Of all farmers should
be, United we rise. divided we
stay fallen.
Success is not measured by the
style displayed by a mans wife and
daughters.
The relations between landlord
and tenant are not always like the
brotherly feeling at a Methodist
camp-meeting.
1t isn't fair for parents to light
ly roll off the responsibilities Of
home life upon the shoulders O.
the school teacher.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-01-28
CURING FINE MEAT.

AS b~utchering time is at hand
and since we have the reputation
Of having the best hams IN Our
neighborhood, our methods may
be of some benefit to those inter
ested in the curing Of this meat.
We always kill the hogs early in
the morning, allowing them to
hang on the pole all day SO as to
get thoroughly cooled, as more
meat is spoiled by being cut out
and sailed before it is thoroughly
cold to the bone than from any
other cause.
The day after killing, also early
in the morning, cut out and salt up.
[ say early, that the women folk
may have the best portion of the
day for securing the lard, as it is
quite a job for them when a farm
er kills eight or ten fine hogs.
Befor seating, sprinkle saltpeter
on the hams and shoulders, then
rub in the salt thoroughly, cover
with it and pack the meat in a box.
Let it stay in this condition fol-
from six to eight weeks, according
to the size of the meat. when il
should be taken out, washed, hung
up and smoked. .
Wash nicely in a tub Of hot wa.
ter, using a rough rag to take of
all the old salt and mould. Wher
the water becomes too greasy
throw it out and put in clean.
AS soon as a piece is washed til,
helper stands ready to take it
sprinkling lightly with borax
which keeps it from getting skip
, perry Then it is covered with al
the black pepper that will stick
when it is hung up ready for smok
ing.
Always allow it to drip a day 0
two. Try and smoke it before tn
weather gets too warm, as it i
likely to get over-heated if hun,
anywhere near the fire.
| Never use pine wood in smok
ing meat. Many use green hick
DRY. but | always use wet, rotte
oak wood. This smokes freely an
does not burn rapidly nor make
hot fire. and | consider it best f
d the purpose.-Wm. Hart Harr
e cOl's
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-01-28
A glass front poultry no,

A glass front poultry house
~'lses extremes i'll temperature.
warming up in the day time and
thes turning cold with the setting
Of the sun. This is also art 70
cause disease aM make the fowls
combs and wattles more sensitive
to frosts. The open muslin front
is by far the best and at tie same
time the least expensive. Some
glass may be used. but moi exciu.
sively.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-01-28
WHAT IS RYE WORTH AS A
COVER CROP?

A Georgia reader wishes us to
give the humus and plant food
values of a crop of rye plowed I'M
der, and also the value of the
plant foods saved by the fact thar
the rye covered the ground DUR
ing the winter took up plant foods
that would otherwise have been
lost.
The value of the rye as a cover
crop and for green manure. or
blowing Under, will come from
that part of the nitrogen it takes
UP and holds, which would other
wise have been leached out Of the
soil and lost, and from the hulnus
forming material it supplies. OF
course, it may also prevent the
land from washing and be of value
in that respect also, but all the
plant foods, nitrogen, phosphorus
acid and potash, it gathers or uses
in it's growth, will be taken from
the soil.
| confess that l cannot give any.
thing like a definite answer to these
questions, nor can | find any data
that will enable me to do so. In
deed, no definite answer can be
given, because many conditions
which determine the answers, such
as seasons, soil and the amount Of
nitrogen that is set free in the soil,
cannot be known beforehand.
A crop of rye that will make a
ton Of hay per acre will contain
about 20 pounds of nitrogen, and
if we assume that one-half O. this
or 10 pounds of nitrogen would
have been leached from the soil
and lost, then the cover crop saved
10 pounds, which at 20 cents a
pound is worth S.. | confess that
IL cannot state what proportion Of
this nitrogen would have been lost.
nor can anyone else, for it will de-
pend on the character of the soil
and the climatic conditions. The
hunus value of the crop of rye
! should easily be worth as much
! more, and IN some cases. it will
have a far greater value.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-01-28
TIMELY FARM SUGGESTION
BY TAFT BUTLER.

The town people ac cornp:A:r-
ing loud and long because the far.
mel is getting such high prices for
his products. This, to say the
least, is in rather bad taste, since
the farmer has only recently come
into his own and obtained a fair
price for his products but there is
another way the farmer car in
crease his profits, and no one is
likely to interfere or complain. He
can reduce the cost of production
by increasing the frtilitv Of h;se
soil.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-01-28

Farmers in the vicinity of Chi
cago are buying mules in the
stock yards and fattening them to
be sold in time for the spr;no
work. This is said to be 4 most
profitable business.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-01-28

Frank Stacey, of Elwood. Mo-.
was awarded first prize on a corn
exhibit which he raised. The prize
is a fourteen weeks course in the
Missouri College of Agriculture
and is valued at 500. The corn
was Judged by 5. NJ. Jordon, in
stitute specialist at the college.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-01-28

GOOSE Oil is said to be used in
stead OF lard. White potatoes fried
IN the grease is considered a deli
cacy by many.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-01-28

No rams produced are too good
to use on the grade flock and the
higher the class of rams used the
greater the profits.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-01-28

The raising of silk worms IS 10
be undertaken on a large scale on
Long Island by English capitalists.
The United States Department Of
Agriculture will go to an unusual
length to assist in making the en-
terpr'se successful: Attempts to
grow silk WORMS were made 10
years ago but proved a failure.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-01-28

n determination of the grass
hopper, which destroys the thous-
ands Of acres of grain in the NORTH
west, now seems to rest with the
provision of more crickets. The
discovery is looked upon as an i'm
portant one by entomologists and
crop experts.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
What 4 EunnN Taaoher.

An east side lad of six summer has
a child's faculty for seeing things,
often in the way they are not. He
came home from school the other day
and found his father reading the daily
paper.
Pop" he said, my teacher don't
know nothin'!"
why, son, what's the matter now?'
asked the father.
We'll" replied the youngster, "she
held big red apple up in front of US
this morning and said: Children, what
is this / have in my hand?' Indian
apolis News.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07

Nearly everybody Is obliged more or
less to take laxative. There are Of
course a few exceptions. A great many
people also need occasionally to take q
tonic. Probably few households exist
that do not make use of tonics and
laxatives,
The remedy Peruna is a laxative
tonic. 1t not only operates as gentle
laxative, but also as tonic.
The benefit derived from such a
remedy is a great deal more in the
prevention Of disease than in the cure.
After person has really become sick,
either with an acute or chronic all
ment, the rule should be to employ a
physician, or some one who can give the
case his personal attention. But long be-
fore this happens the person win complain
of this or that symptom, which is not se-
we're enough to interfere with his regular
activities. If at this place before the di
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
FOR CALENDAR TEA PARTY
Entertainment That IL Always Enjoy
able and Really Requires Little
Preparation 70 BE Success.

This idea is not new, but It is de-
hghtful one TO carry out in this sea-
son. Invite just II guests and first let
them write set Of good resolutions
beginning with the initial letter Of
their names. Allow is minutes for
this and then collect them to be read
aloud at the "tea," which may be an
nounced at s, 8 or z, according to the
hour the hostess wishes. At the table
outline the names Of the months at
each place and II the guests birthdays
are known seat them at the months al
dotted to their natal day. OF course,
there may be several with birthdays
In the same month and those may be
seated as close to their month as pos
sible. Seating them makes lots Of
fun. The names Of the months may be
in gold letters on strips OF white pa
per. From the overhead center light
suspend gilt stars by fine threads, one
for each guest; at the end Of the feast
the hostess win say that they may pull
q stag and learn their fate for the
coming year, that a notedsastrologer
had cast their horoscope and written
the result on the stars. To make the
table very attractive have individual
unshaded white candles, wipe first
with damp cloth and roll In diamond
dust. They will be- very pretty, and
the marshaIlows may be toasted over
them. The one who made the best set
OF resolutions may receive q reward.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
IrreeIaImabIe skeptlc.

How big an income should a young
man have before he is justified in get
ting married? This question is asked
in various departments Of the Sunday
papers at various seasons Of the year,
and it is variously answered. Condi-
lions change and domestic happiness
changes with the conditions.
The best answer we remember to
have heard was given by a synical
bachelor and skeptic last week. This
person was in the newspaper office
when the woman editor opened her
mail and read forth this question:
Gould a young couple be happy on
$500 a Year,"
Sure they could" answered the
skeptic eagerly. "They couldn't live
together on it"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
ALMOST COT
PAST GOING
Miss Duff Writes Interesting State
ment FOE Publication in the
Behalf Of Women.

Webster Springs, w. Vain an in-
teresting letter from this place, Miss
Agnes Duff says; 4 had been afflicted
with womanly trouble for three years,
and felt weak all the time.
MY back and sides ached 20, al
most got past going.
had used great many different
kinds of remedies, but they failed to
do me any good.
/ had heard Of Cardui, the woman's
tonic, and decided to try it. When /
had used the third bottle Of Cardui, I
felt like q new person entirely. /
gained both in health and weight.
/ praise Cardui for my recovery and
good health, and / feel sure 1t win do
the same for others, as it has me, II
they will only give 1t a trial"
The above letter is an earnest, frank
statement Of Miss Duff's opinion of
Cardui. She has confidence in it, be.
cause it relieved her, after many diff
ferent kinds Of other remedies had
failed, and she believes it will help
you, just as 1t did her, II you will give
It fair trial.
We join Miss DUFF In urging you to
give Cardui trial. It cannot harm
you, and, judging from the experience
of thousands OF others, is almost sure
to do you good.
NJ B.--Wyifs 10: Chattanooga Medicine Co,
Ladies' Advisory Dept, Chattanooga, Tenn, for
Steciai IasyRetfoNs on your case and 64page book,
Home Treatment for Women" sent in plain
wrapper. Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
SPRING STYLES ARE DECIDED
Seasons Models Are Unusually Early
This Year Because Of the
Advent Of Easter.

For spring which, from the eaKly
date Of Easter, win be pushed forward
a little this year, the styles have been
generally decided by the leading de-
signers. Suits and separate coats win
be the Hrst to which attention VIII be
directed, and they VIII fully reward
the eager searcher after new things.
The length OF the spring-suit Jacket
VIII be influenced by the general de-
sign. Getaway models will be longer,
and the simple tailored SUIT viii be
wrist length"-which Is about twenty
seven inches on the averagesized wo-
man.
The skirts Will show no material
increase in width; but it win be there
for the convenience Of walkers. Slight
drapings and pleated panels Win be
used, with fuIlness at the top Of the
skirt. This latter feature gives an
easy line at the back, preventing the
unsightly spanning which was so evi-
dent in the light skirts last year.
Elton and bolero effects win be very
strong. and promise new becoming
ness to slender women. The short,
dumpy one who doesn't tell her weight
any more should shun these short
coats.
The noticeable feature is the lem
iency Of the coming styles All types
Of figures should be given modisttc
chance to appear at their best.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Neck velvets.

The old-fashi0ned black velvet
neck bands and wrist bands are I'm
vogue again this season. The meek
velvet" is worn an inch wide, with
one, two or three slides. These orna-
ments are in gold. plain or set with
stones. This pretty fashion offers a
suggestion for home work. the slides to
be made from tiny pearl steel or GIT
beads. Growing out of the neck vel
vet idea is the use Of black velvet
as an armlet or bracelet. These, too,
have slides or ornamental sections.
and can be used as an .encircling band
to hold the bracelet watch.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
lnfantlIe Paralysis.

The horrors Of infantile paralysis
will not be alleviated by the note of
DR.. Simon Flexner and two associates,
appearing in the Journal Of the Amer
lean Medical Association, that the
healthy parents of patients may be
carriers Of the disease. DR. Flexner
reports that washings from the naso-
pharynx Of the parents Of a child suf-
fering from an acute attack were
inoculated on October % last In a
monkey, the Macacus cynomolgus:
Recovery from the anesthetic was
prompt and the animal remained well
until November Ii, when it was noted
to be excitable and to drag the right
leg The left leg proved to be weak.
November IL the right leg was def
nitely haccid."
Two days later portions Of the spi-
nal cord and meduIla showed typical
LESSONS of experimental poliomy "
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
A TONIC LAXATIVE
Pe-ru-na, an Up-tO-Date Family Medicine That
Should Be In Every Home

sease has really gained a foothold in tho
system, person was to take dose or twd
Of good tonic laxative the great majors
ity Of cases Of sickness would be pres
vented.
Peruna is q remedy that should be kepA
in the house. Its virtue as preventive
to disease is the thing | wish chiefly 70
emphasize.
A slight condition of constipation may
lead to serious sluggishness Of the boWelsl
biliousness, re-absorption Of poisonous ma
terial and finally sickness. Or apathy %
the stomach in which the food is not rels
ished, may gradually lead to atomic dyspeps
STA or to the acquisition Of some acute dis4
ease. For either one Of these conditions
few doses of the tonic laxative Peruna
would set matters right. This is why the
remedy should always be kept handy by.
When once the value of Peruna as q
household remedy is understood no homg
would be without it. Cathartics, pills an@
powders would be discarded. Irritating
tones would be no longer taken. Alco4
holic drinks would have no place. With 4
few doses of Peruna a vigorous appetite Il
produced and if there be any sluggishneal
Of the bowels their function 10 gradually
restored.
Most laxatives are weakening in theis
effect. A tonic laxative guards againsS
this weakening effect. Until right living
has become so thoroughly established th&A
all medicines are superAuous, Peruna wil
be needed It is exactly the remedy thaN
meets numerous necessities of the houses
hold. Sold at all drug stores,
Mr.. John B. Perkins, % Whiting ST.
Plymouth, Mass, writes: Il think Pc.
runa Is d number one medicine. ! was
troubled with catarrh and bowel conn
plant. / tried several doctors, but could
only find temporary relief. / took Peruna
and am glad to say that It cured my cas
tarrh and corrected my bowels"
Pe-ru-na, Man-a-lin and La-cu-pia manua
featured by the Pe-ru-na Company, Colunns
bus, Ohio. Sold at all drug stores. v
SPECIAL NOTICE,--Many persons inquire
for The Old time Peruna. They want the Pes
runa that their Fathers ana Mothers use@
to take. The old Peruna ssnow called Kas
tarno. II your druggist or dealer does nos
keep II for sale write the Katarno Company
Columbus, Ohio, and they will tell you ala
about 1t.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
ribbon Trimming.

Evening coats have gagged ribboa
borders, plain tailor-made costumes
of cloth and velvet are bound with
ribbon, while ribbon silk floral sprays
and ribbon bows for neckwear have
1ever been in greater vogue. Every
Jay we are hearing Of some new kind
6f ribbon and some new use to which
ribbon may be put, says the Phila-
deIphia Times. Ribbon is extensively
introduced In the evening stole and
muir with excellent effect, and lingerie
is never complete unless it is ribbon
run and adorned with ribbon bows.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07

The new sleeves are long-not the
most comfortable mode for summer
but fortunately they are loose. on the
order Of straight Chinese sleeve.
Some are very noticeable on account Of
their bagginess, while others are close
fitting. When they are not put into
the regulation size armhole they are
attached to an enlarged armhole,
which adds to the general baggy, loose
appearance Of the garment The ex-
2anded shoulder 10 likewise shown on
some OF the new coats.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
When the Peanuts Ran Out.

For two hours an old back country
man, who had never before seen an
elephant, had ben standing before a
row of them in enrapt silence deal
ing out peanuts one at time. When
the last was gone and no more forth
coming, Jumbo, the largest elephant,
reached over and removed the enter
tainer's hat from his head to the top
of lions cage nearby.
For the first time in two hours the
old man expressed his emotions in
words: ''You old two-tailed Indian
rubber nuisance you'll" he exclaimed,
Indignantly. IF I knew which end
your head was on, I'd slap your face /"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Az the Dancer SPOT.

A tippler with very red nose got
q days work as a laborer in a boiler
works. The same day he appeared
before the surgeon at the hospital
with his nose smashed.
Good gracious!" exclaimed the sur
geon. How did you manage to get
your nose smashed like that?"
"Oh, cried the sufferer, Il put my
nose through a hole IL the boiler for
a sniff Of fresh air, and the man out
side with the hammer mistook 1t for
q red-hot rivet. And he only hit once
that's all
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
RrIdal paetlcoat.

The bride or the girl who wishes
something pretty and inexpensive may
make for herself a dainty petticoat.
Choosing white satin as the founda-
tion, she has simply to sew upon it
from the height Of the knee q founce
OF lace slightly friIled on, but only
slightly, so that the pattern may be
seen. The pettIcoat looks exquisite
when there is chosen for the triIl a
net applique with q scalloped design
that recalls broderle anglAise IN net.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
WHY THE MEAL WAS HALTED
Nothing Seriously Wrong, but Old
Gentleman Had Some Trouble
With the Elusive Onion.

An aged country couple, on the
urgent invitation of a grandson who
lived in the city, were on for a visit.
The grandson's wife was very anxious
that the first meal should be one
which the aged couple would enjoy
after their long ride in the train, and
accordingly the table groaned under
its burden of good things to eat.
In the course of the repast she mo-
ticed several times that the old man
seemed to be making little progress
with the meal.
What is the matter, grandfather? 2"
she asked, don't you like my din
ner2"
mo, no. grandfather" mumbled
the old man, at isn't that, Only I've
a picked onion In my mouth, and
hain't got but one tooth left, so it's
hardern Sam Hill to catch 1t, it's so
lively. Just rest easy a spell til git
a holt on it and I'll be all right"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Watered stock.

Two old Cronies had been sitting in
cafe on Cortlandt street one Saturday
Afternoon for several hours and were
pretty much the worse for their
lengthy tete-a-tete.
What is your nationality, anyway,
Jim?" asked one.
We'll, I'll tell you, Bob. My father
came from Glasgow. 80 you see I'm
half Scotch"
And the other half settler, guess"
put In his companion.--Saturday Eve
ming Post
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
stmlcks Edce.

IN order to get the edge Of table
ainen straight before hemming. says
: contributor to Needlecraft. / End
the place where the deepest cut must
Be made, snd from that point pull one
.or two threads across the goods n
Is very eagy to follow the line thus
made with yoar snissoEa, and he edge
Is made perfectly tEuA
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
EnnInn cnaA

It Il q few years since the man
DARN coat from Japan was introduced
into this country rs 3 handsome outer
wrap. Now they are being imported
IN large numbers. the result being
an opportunity for q vide choice In
patterns. coIorings and lengths. There
Is also . wide range n price. OF
course, the cost ID largely dependent
On the amount q handvork
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Hloh Cost Of Living.

Madam-Were you downtown to-
day, Mary?
Maid-Yes, mum; an things cost so,
mum. spent 81, mum, an only got
a hat, pair of shoes, an some long
gloves.--Judge.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07

1T is an easy matter for an agent
to sell Gupp an edition de luxe set Of
books"
How so?"
"All the agent has to say is: MIR,
Gupp, you look like man Of intelli-
gence.'"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Following orders.

Doctor Ito Mrs. j., whose husband
is very ill}-Has he had any lucid in
tervals?
Mrs. J.-'E's 'ad nothing except
what you ordered, doctor. - Lippin-
colts.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Modern PuuIIlsm.

Father can't understand why
you want to be a prize fighter!
Son-Easyi Because it's all prize
and no flght.-Judge.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
His calihar

He has a heart Of gold. a grip Of
iron and will of STEEL"
"Humph! He must be man Of
mettle."
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Medical Humor.

Patient-I'm troubled with boils of
and on, doctor. What would you adj
wise?
Doctor-Well, shouldn't let those
that are off trouble me.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07

Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
tion, allays pain cures wind collie 25c bottle.As
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07

Query: Is a bride self-possessed aft
er her father gives her away?
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07

Mother (summoned by defeated
hurse)-Oh, Maudie, darling. how
can you be so naughty?
Maudie-Easily Punch.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07

There isn't much use In turning
over new leaf unless you put a
weight on 1t.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07

ITCH Relieved il 30 Minutes.
Wooford's Sanitary Lotion for AL kinda Of
contagious itch. At Druggists. Adv