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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
Her Advice.

Reginald SAYS the beauteous OBJ
ject of his alteration, Il happened to
read in the Taper that sugar has gone.
away up in price, and for that reasonI
candy is more expensive. just think,
YOU are extravagant to keep bringing
me pound every time you call"
II am glad to do it, darling" ayows
Reginald.
II know you are, but you must learn
to be economical Papa told mamma
to buy sugar by the barrel and get IL
cheaper, so maybe you would better
buy candy for me the same way
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
FARMERS, INSTITUTE IN
CECCiNN At nnERnl r.

Odebolt. la. Jan. e.Tht mid winter
meeting of the Sac County Farmers
institute Will open here today for IL
four days session. ending Saturday.
Everything points to very success
full institute Six hundred dollars in
cash prizes is offered to exhibitors OF
grain. fruit and live stock and for
grain and stock Judging. Among the
speakers on the program are DR.. L..
n. Pammel. Prof w. f. Kennedy.
Professor rurpin and J, w. Cover
dale. of the Iowa State college. Har-
vey Inghaul. of the Register and
Leader. and A. NJ. Deyoe, state SUI
perintendent of public instruction. be-
sides "a score Of local talent The In
stitute is given under the auspices OF
the Odebolt Booster club. and nothing
win be spared to make II success
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
HEAVY BONDS FOR
SHOOTING AT SlSTERiNLA W

LeMars, la. Jan. 2..-Mrs. Richard
Lawrence was brought before Justice
Alline Tuesday afternoon and arraigned
on Il charge of assault With intent
To kill his sisternlaw. Mrs. Ernest
Lawrence. She was put under $4,000
bonds to await "A preliminary hearing.
Tho woman is accused of shooting at
her ssterinlaw with a revolver. The
shooting occurred some time ago. but
not hing was done in the matter at the
time Mrs. Lawrence has figured in
two or three disreputable scraps which
have. been aired in puicr courlS
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
DR.. Hartman Says:
Write to peruna Testimonials II You
Want to Know the Truth.

Want to Know the Truth.
The following letter was received
by Or. hartman through his regular
correspondence:
notice the testimonial of Mrs.
Alice Boyle, which you give in your
last article. III should write her do
You suppose she would give me fur.
ther particulars? have heard it said
many times that such testimonials are
fakes; that they are either absolutely
iiclltlous or else the people have been
hired to write them have been in.
cllned TO write you great many
times but these stories about patent
medicine advertisements have dis
collragcd me from doing so | am
afflicted with catarrh and should like
very much to find a remedy such as
Your article describes"
10 the above letter DIR. Hartman
made the following reply.
MY dear Madam do not wonder
'hat you are confused and have lost
an faith in advertised remedies.
mere mas been so much said against
them, SO much controversy concern
ing them. | am not surprised that
some people have lost confidence in
them.
wish YOU would write Mrs. Boyle,
as one woman to another | wish YOU
would ask her whether she has been
hired to write such testimonial,
whether her testimonial represents
the truth
hope YOU will remember that she
is housewife, like yourself. that she
mas something to do besides write
letters, that she is woman of mod
crate means and cannot afford to
write these letters aud pay her own
postage. hope you will enclose
stamp so she can answer you without
loss TO herself. Mrs. Boyle is a very
estlmable lady and no doubt you will
both profit by being acquainted with
each other
should you conclude to try Peruna
Tor your catarrh would be very glad
10 hear of the result can assure YOU
that no use will be made of your let.
ter, except by your written consent.
Mrs. Boyle very kindly consented to
nave me use her letter. which is my
reason for doing SO, and you will be
treated exactly as she has been.
People recover from chronic ca.
tarrh who take Peruna There is no
doubt about that. Some surprising
recoyeries are reported almost daily.
have thousands of them In my files.
Peruna is for sale at all drug stores.
ASK YOUR DRUG
GIsT FOR FREE Pc
r MA ALMANAC
FOR 1913.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
For a Rubber Plant.

When the leaves urn yellow and
fall off the plant is dying Feed it a
tablespoonful of olive oil every two
weeks. Also wash the plant once a
week with warm soapsuds, letting the
warm suds moisten the earth thor,
oughly. Sprinkle every other day.
This same treatment should be used
on ferns.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
Mans Preference.

Miss Lillian Hill, lecturing on Gu
gencies in Cleveland said
1T is a good thing for the human
race that beauty counts for more than
intellect when ii comes to love. In
tellect too often means nerves in
somnia -hypochondria
Yes. it is a good thing for the hui
man race that, as an old maid from
Vassar put it rather bitterly
Men prefer a we'll formed girl to
we'll informed one.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
BITTEN IN
FAINT AMPurATED

Odebolt. Ia. Jan. CIV r. tiarrels.
a resident of Odebolt. lost thumb
and finger in peculiar manner.
ing town two weeks ago he froze his
fingers Becoming i'll from the effects
OF the cold. he tainted when getting
out of the buggy, after reaching home
He had been holding his fingers in his
mouth to warm them and during the
faintng spell he bit the frozen An
gers so badly the thumb and second
finger had to he amputated to avoid
blood poisoning.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23

i am dDle. l nau
nervous spells, fe-
male weakness and
terrible bearing
down pains every
month. | also suf-
fered much with my
right side. The pain
started in my back
and extended around
my right side, and
the doctor told me it
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
wouLp.BE SUICIDE BY
STARVATION SENTENCED

Logan. la, Jan. 22.-.Deputy Sheriff
NJ. d. Myers took Will Elshire to
Anamosa reformatory Yesterday.
Eilshire was given five years for taking
auto supplies from the Kennedy Bros.
garage at Logan, September last, and
was finally landed by Sheriff Rock.
When first placed in Jail Elshire re-
fused 10 eat from the first to the last
of the week. threatening to starve him
self to death. But at last, roa st beef.
hot biscuit pumpkin pie ani fresh
fruit proved too tempting and Elshirs
made up Tor !ost time.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
Nice Distinction.

PA, what is patriot?"
That depends, my son. In the time
of George Washington, he was man
who walked barefoot on snow and ice
to serve his country. Now he is one
who does it by getting job
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23


ing, was dizzy
and exhausted at
the least exer-
ton. Hands and
feet were cold
and he had such
a dragging sensa-
ton across the
loins that it was
difficult to move.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
WEIGHT, $50.

Duhl-Do you know what Phatasou
specialized in at college,
keene-Judging from his appear
ance. it was gastronomy Judge
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.

l'e4 Mot IA, jar. - The supreme
count This incoming handed down the
piiuWillc s..f.'ifs.a1:
Guardianship, % G'nos. 4. Deck APP
'"sh4t. Ns. 9',9s. (. Volt. Linncnnnt.'
tl.i;Mpu
Dem is o'Neil. appellant. vs.. I. II.
Redfi,ld i).tll.ts county; reversed
Cua. e. Rankin -. City Of Charlton.
t.ncigs county affirmed
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
Oh. FUDGE.

HE is a regular kiesaomaniac 8
And still you intend marrying
him."
Sure. He steals nothing hnt
kisses
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
Rather Formal.

Are You on friendly terms with
Your neiehbor in the apartments o.
Well. no. She's rather formal
Always sends her card when she
wishes TO borrow -four and if she
wants both -four and sugar she sends
two cards"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
Its Popularity.

What public board is most in ia
vor in a municipality -
Il rather think it is the festive
board"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
A CHURCHMAN'S TESTIMONY.

The Rev. Edmund Heslop of Wig.
ton, Pa. suffered from Dropsy for
year. His limbs and feet we're swol-
len and puffed He had heart flutter.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23

DAVENPORT Scott county tn.
h,.rpuiosi; hospital board. which was or.
cai,iz., in Acceptance with the state law.
VS. irfor'n"! by the company which was
% buy $&,fs}' wclth Of bonds tina, defects
IN llm law would MAJ" III bonds Illegal.
Jhe board V appeal I" The legislature 10
r"ctiiy Tie las"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23

DR.. Pierces Pleasant Pellets regulate and
invigoratc stomach, liver and bowels Sugar
coated. Tiny granuics, easy To take. DO no,
grippe Adv.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23

Mrs. winslow's Scouting Syrup for chi.dr-,
teethtng, softens the gums, reduces inflamma.
ton, alays pain cures wind collie. Csc bottle ~
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
FARMERS WIFE
ALMOST A WRECK
Restored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Her
Own Story.

Westwood, Md. am a farmers
wife and do most of my own work when
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
The Process

~ am a bankrupt in love-"
Then it is time for supplementary
proceedings"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23

Anyway. the man who contradicta
himself may he right.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23

1t is easier to write history than i
is to manufacture it.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23

Every married man should keep a
stock of ready-made excuses on hand.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23

About the only inc the average
married man has amy peace in his
HON" is when his wife has her mouth
full of hairpins.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
New Ambition.

I3id you see whore the bomb hurled
at the yiceroy of India was full of
talking machine needless"
! suppose the would-be assassin
Wanted To make record
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
FOLEY KIDNEY PILES

Are Richest in Curative Qualities
FOR 6AckACHE. RHEUMATISM. i
KIDNEYS AND BLADDER
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23
DEA 7 HIS.
Observation-Disclosures

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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23

ABERDEEN Floyd a. Pemberton of
Marshalltowm, la. has arrived here 10
take the place of A. \. Willard as man
ager of the local branch of the Marshall
OIL company. l.. a. Towne. formerly with
the Continental Oil company q Denver,
is here and Will take charge OF the sales
forces for the company in the two pa
l,nt;lS.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-23

COAL. sPRlNGs-coal Springs lodge,
No. Gla6 Modern Brotherhood of America,
gave a public Installation Of officers and a
banquet al which The following officers
We're installed: Eme Hanson. president:
Albert Stahosky. vice president: Mrs.
Josephine Stahosky. secretary; j. IL. Rob
enu!t. treasurer, Sherll cazer. conduct
rcss; Vernon Cazer. guard; A. W. Gazer,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-03
FARM HELP.

There is no doubt that the condition
Of the farm workman has been great
iyimproved during the last few years.
That this better condition is the re-
suit Of the scarcity Of help nobody can
deny. The plain truth is that there
were too many farmers who did not
know how to use help of any kind.
They imagined that $40 per month
entitled them to the last ounce Of
muscle in mans body without re-
gard to hours, decent food. bed or
any of the ordinary comforts of life.
These men have done more to drive
good workmen from the farms than
anything else. Good workmen with
self respect refused to labor under
such conditions and the result Is that
thousands have left the farm to work
in the cities where they at least be-
lieved they would be better off. Now
that farm ers are learning that 1t pays
to give their help fair treatment and
better pay the tendency of many good
workmen Is again towards the farm
and for one believe that If the con-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-03
HARDY FLOWERS FOR CUTTING.

There u large demand for long
strong-stemmed flowers for cutting for
vases. We want light, graceful fiow-
'ers for the dinner table and this is one
Of the reasons why Sweet Peas are 50
popular.
When we'll grown there Is both
length and strength in the stems and
one can select almost any color re.
Quired and II sown In single pots they
can be planted under glass afterward
and the plants will flower early.
Among the flowers for cutting are
the single and double Pyrethrums.
Here also II fair range Of suitable
coloss and the plants can be raised
from seed. The hybrid Columbine
are nice Nr cutting and these. too. can
be raised from seed.
Gypsophilla IL q very useful plant
for decorative work. The hybrid
Gerberas Jamesoni are charming
greenhouse plants and we have seen
them grown IN the open. They are
splendid for the dinner table or the
drawing room. Carnations and Roses
! need not refer To-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-03
BUYING SEED CORN.

We make a. serious mistake when
we buy seed corn that has been grown
In some distant locality and plant 1t
for our general field crop. It is better
to grow new variety for two or three
years in our seed plot and test it out
and get 1t acclimated before we plant
It extensively as field crop.
It is we'll known that the corn crop
must have certain climatic conditions
In order to give profitable yield and
wn who live outside of the great corn
belt must devote more or less study
and attention to the selection Of va
fieties that are best adapted to our
climate and soil If we make the crop
proflta bic on our farms. ,...' =
; I have always obtained more satis-
factory crops Of corn by selecting my
seed corn from some variety that has
grown in my own locality for years. A
variety that has been grown in a To-
cality for q few years is already accli-
mated and by intelligent seed selec-
ton 1t can be br into more prolific
character that will reach maturity in
the climate where 1t has been per-
fected. z~.
Changing seed corn is not good
practice. So far as changing is con-
cerned 1t may be necessary for us to
change In order to get better founda-
ton stock. but when the stock Is once
obtained we should stay by 1t.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-03
THE WORK OF THE
FARMERS WIFE.

The work of the farm housewife
has been greatly lessened by the use
of engine threshers. Formerly when
farmers went about from one farm to
another. helping each other to thresh
the grain. the farm-wife was COM
PEELED to cook for gangs Of men, often
for days at time and with seldom
sufficient help, her lot was indeed a
hard one. Now, the owner Of an
engine thresher rides about the coun-
try during the summer days making
his threshing contracts. In the fall
he organizes his force and starts on
his rounds-he provides all the men
necessary takes along a tent. ON
ploys a cook and relieves the farmer
and his family Of all work in connec-
ton with threshing. A counting ma
chine registers the number of bushels
turned out, and when hip work b
ended he receives the farmers check
for his services. hooks up his teams
to the traction engines and goes on to
the next field
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-03

Celery is no longer a luxury WITHIN
reach only of those who can anoro &c
purchase it at fancy price. but can
be had In abundance by every CARA.
ener who will give 1t proper care anu
cultivation. M.r.
While celery may be grown on any
, well-drained, fertile soil. sandy loan
will give the best results. This vege-
table Is a gross feeder and though the
soil selected Is reasonably fertile, OF
10 tons Of barnyard manure should De
applied per acre and thoroughly IN
corporated with the soil before plant
ing Good celery may be grown on
land without barnyard manure pro-
vided there is an abundance OF humus
in the soil. However the application
of a few tons per acre Will always
greatly improve the crop.
If the celery is to be blanched by
earth. the rows should be marked OF
five feet wide and the plants set five
inches apart in the row. requiring
about twenty-five thousand plants per
acre. If the double row system Is
used each set Of double rows should
be six feet wide and the plants set six
inches apart each way. This system
of planting will require about twenty
seven thousand plants per acre. When
the plants are set In double rows and
blanched by boards, each set Of double
rows should be four feet wide and the
plants set set six inches apart each
way. This method will require about
forty-four thousand plants per acre.
If the plants are set In single rows
and blanched' by boards. the rows are
marked off three feet apart and the
plants set four inches apart. This
method requires practically the same
number Of plants to set an acre as
the double row system. but requires
about seven thousand square. feet Of
boards more per acre than the double
row method Of planting. -s
Early celery or that which is to be
before the cool months Of
boards. The boards used should be
from 10 to 16 feet long. ~ to II In
ches wide. and 1 inch thick. When
the leaf stems are about one-half inch
in diameter at a distance of one inch
from the plant the blanching process
may be begun. The boards are placed
fiat side down on both sides Of the
rows with one edge near the plants
The boards on both sides Of the row
are then brought to a vertical position
at the same time, the lower edge of
each board just touching the base Of
the leaves. The boards are held In
this position by stakes driven in tho
ground or by short pieces Of laths
tackled across the top Of the boards
every six feet. Large growers some
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-03

formed deer-like limbs; their neat, in
curvtng horns. large limpid eyes. small
heads and delicate noses: their bright,
attractive and intelligent faces; their
soft yellow skin, long tails and we'll
developed switches; their full.
roundabout udders, straight backs,
and the fine proportions Of their gem
eral conformation. The Jersey COW
looks the high bred lady Of the cattle
race. Well-developed male animals
should weigh from 1400 lbs. to 1900
lbs. and females. from $50 to 1900
lbs. Above all else, Jerseys attract
notice by the dairy" type Of their
bodily conformation. by their large
and well-formed udders, and promin-
ent milk-veins. In color they are OF
various shades Of soft fawn. from red
to silvery. with more or less white.
broken color being unobjectionable
except from the standpoint of indi-
vidual taste.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-03
CLIPPING THE WORK TEAMS.

! It is cruel to clip the work teams
during the winter and allow them to
stand exposed to the cold winds and
storms, but I am convinced that it Is
an excellent plan to remove the old
hair in the spring before they are put
to work, especially if.their coat Is long
and thick.
, 1t makes the horses more comfort
able and it is easier to keep them
clean, which is very important item
to a man during the rush of spring 8
work when his time is limited
Horses that are clipped should be
kept moving and blanketed every time
they are left standing or taken out to
work during the stormy weather g.
On many farms more horses are
kept than are, used for work during
the winter, and consequently receive
very little grooming during the win
ter. Their coats become very thick and
lon and when put to work they
sweat profusely and. it is very difficult
to keep them dry and clean.
Such horses had best be clipped. It
will require less grain to Keep them
IN condition and they will require
much less grooming. We know how
disagreeable 1t would be for us to
perform a hard springs work with
our heavy winter clothes on. Horses
with heavy coats are in precisely the
same condition. . &E- ~ .-r..'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-03

tic. some Of the self blanc hins Va.
rieties are used.
Drain tile inches in diameter and
from IL to II Inches long il some
times used for blanching celery on a
small scale. After the plants have
grown to considerable size the leaves
are held close together with one hand
ana the tile slipped over the plant
with the other Where only a small
number Of plants are grown this
method will be found very salts
Factory. but is too expensive to be ems
pioyed on a large scale.
Late celery for winter use ia
blanched by SOIL The plants are set
IN the Held during July and carly
August. and the blanching 10 begun
about the last Of September. The
celery Is usually ready for use by the
20th OF November. but will continue
to grow rapidly. 1t should be pro-
tected by covering entirely with soil
or straw. or 1t may be stored in q
suitable frame or trenched.
The flrst process in blanching celery
with soil Is called handling" This
consists in gathering all the leaves in
one hand and holding them In an
erect position while the soil Is banked
and slightly packed around them to
about one-half their length. When
this is done the soil Is heaped around
the plants with either tho pillow or
celery. hitler"
Instead OF handling the plants as
described above. they are sometimes
wrapped with paper string to hold
them erect until the soil can be
banked about them. The string IL
fastened to the first plant in the row
and Is then tied once around each sue
ceedlng plant and at last fastened Sc
curely at the end Of the row. As tho
string is covered with soil 1t soon de-
Gays and does not injure the plants.
The soil Is now banked about the
plants with the ''hiller" or pillow. As
the plants grow the soil IL heaped
higher, and after a few weeks the
banks will be so high that the hoe
and shovel will have to be used in
addition to the hitler. ......
After the celery IL sufficiently
blanched It is gathered. washed. trim
med and tied In bundles each contain
ing thirteen plants. II Is then packed
In crates lined with paper.
When celery is blanched by boards
it is usually shipped IN crates In the
rough and is prepared for the retail
trade after Il reaches the market
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-03
METHODS OF BLANCHING CELERY.
BY @. Q. NEWMAN.

times have hooks made Of heavy wire
to slip over the top Of the boards
every three or four feet and hold
them In place. This is decidedly the
most rapid way Of spacing the boards,
but the plants must be large enough
to assist in holding them In an up
right position. AS celery Is blanched
by excluding the light from the stems.
care must be taken that no light may
reach the plants from under the
boards To avoid this the soil should
be slightly banked against the boards
by means Of cultivator or celery
hitler. When the celery Is blanched,
which will. require three or four
weeks, 1t is harvested and the boards
used again the same season. When
the boards are no longer needed they
should be stacked for protection until
needed for the next crop. When
celery is to be blanched by boards or