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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-04
HISTORY OF TAMMANY, NEW YORKS
POWERFUL POLITICAL MACHINE

Grated to the independence, the popu,
lar liberty and the federal union OF
the country" It had for its objects
"the perpetuance Of democratic.repub.
lican institutions and the benevolent,
care Of Revolutionary soldiers and 9th.
ers Of its members and their widows
and orphans" The membership was
composed of those who were known
before the Revolution as "Sons Of Lib
erty" and Sons OF Saint Tammany."
The word "tammany" comes from
Delaware Indian chief who was very
popular among his tribesmen. HIS
name was pronounced something like
Tam-en-aud. s5ts
The Tammany society was divided
into IL tribes corresponding to the Is
original states. The society adopted
Indian titles and ceremonials and the
forms and usages Of the aborigines to
the fullest practical extent. The wig.
wan was the term applied to the so
ciety's place Of meeting. Indian sym.
bols and notices were used to desig.
nate the 13 tribes as follows:
The Eagle tribe, New York state.
The Otter tribe, New Hampshire.
The Panther tribe, Massachusetts,.
The Beaver tribe, Rhode Island.
The Bear tribe, Connecticut.
The Tortoise. New Jersey.
The Tiger tribe. Delaware.
The Rattlesnake tribe, Pennsylvania.
The Fox tribe, Maryland.
The Deer Tribe, Virginia,
The Buffalo tribe. North Carolina.
The Raccoon tribe, South Carolina.
The Wolf tribe. Georgia.
The 13 sachems Tor trustees) an.
nually elected q grand sachem, or pres
ident. The Kitchi Okeinaw. or great
grand sachem. was an honorary once
conferred upon the following proA
dents Of the United States: Washing
ton, John Adams, Jefferson, Madison.
Monroe, John Quincy Adams, and
jackson. The Office was abolished af.
ter General Jackson's incumbency.
The Sycamore was the master OF cere.
monies, and the Wiskinskie the ser.
geant-at-arms. According to the true
Indian fashion the year was divided
into seasons and these subdivided in.
to moons. IS
The organization has always taken
an active part In politics. In 1812ssit
was very insistent in its demand for
a declaration Of war against England
and In every stage of the conflict the
society gave the government full and
loyal support. Tammany hall was Their
located on Nassau street. New York
city, and every American victory in
that war was celebrated at the head
quarters. 1t made an effort in 1875
to boom General Jackson for the pres
idency and kept it up until he was
finally nominated and elected.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-04
DES MONIES CLERGY +,
PREPARE FOR SUNDAY

Des Moines. Il: Oct. 2.-The Billy
Sunday evangelistic meetings which
win be held in Des Moines next Sep
TENDER will be the first series in the
baseball evangelist,s 1914-15 campaign.
Omaha, which was also successful In
getting Mr.. Sunday, Will have him
there in November. 2.
4 A meeting Of the evangelistic COM
mittee OF the Inter church council will
be held next Saturday at noon, and
preparations for the Sunday meetings
Will begin at once. n \ 3
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-04
KINGS DAUGHTERS.
s lat ALBA OCT. 15-17

Alba, Oct. 3.--Albia will be the mec.
ca for members Of the Kings Daugh-
tiers lodge of Iowa, on the 18th, 10th
and 18th Of this month. 1t will be
the eighteenth annual convention OF
the International order, and it is ex-
.pected that there will be several hun
bred visitors insthe city at that time.
The meeting place will be the Metlfo-
dist church Local Kings. Daughters
are doing all In their power to make
the visit. to Abba a pleasant one, and
am attractive program has been ar,
ranged. .f$s i ~,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-04
EDWARD. BLUEUER DIES.

Davenport, Oct. 3.-Edward Bleuer.
cigar manufacturer and manager and
director of Bleuer's band, passed away
at his home, 900 Seventeenth street,
Rock Island, after an illness OF ten
days. Heart trouble was the direct
cause of his death.
Mr.. Bluer has been in the cigar
manufacturing business for a number
of years He also was the leader of the
-,All known Iaeuers orchestra.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-04
,eoYys7lLL AT X. C. !

: ( Davenport. Oct. <3.-In a letter to
Chief .of Police Schramm, DR.. E. L.
Martnas,. chief probation OFFICER OF the
Juvenile court Of Kansas City, Mo-, to-
day asks what he shall do with Frank
Young the seven year old Davenport
boy who was caught in Kansas City
two weeks ago after. he had run away
from his home here. .s3'
The boys parents reside in the 400
block on West Second street, but have
SO far failed to make an effort to bring
the lad back. according to DR.. Mart
mas letter. The police will investigate
the case and notify the probation Of
5ficer, as to what action to take at once.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-04
CRESTON ELKS PLAN
TO IMPROVE HOME

Creston, Oct. 3.-Lodge No. sos B. p.
o. E. are planning quite extensive inn
provements on their home on West
Montgomery street in the future.
They recently acquired an additional
frontage by the purchase OF the resi-
dence lust east Of their home. This
gives them the full space east to Mont
gornery street. The house on this lot
has been sold and will be moved off the
lot 49, 1880 @ -5 Z. srs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-04

e. p. Bracken as chairman of the
advisory board of the Burlington Vol.
untary Relief association, has set aside
Nov. 3, 1913 as the. date of the annual
election Of members Of the advisory
committee to represent the members
of the relief fund for the year 1914.
The Burlington, Ottumwa and Center
Vile divisions comprise one OF the
electoral divisions which vA
represented.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-04
LEWIS NEAR lNDIANOLA.

Des Mo'nes. Oct. 3.-P. M. Lewis,
1437 Southeast Eighth street, tele-
graph orerator for the Western Union
company who wandered
from his home last Sunday was found
yesterday near Indianola by Sheriff
Grant Kimer of that place. He was
returned to Des Moines this morning
by Pearl Garfield, deputy sheriff.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-04

M = D. Holloway, 221s South Waru
.,raa+ "a snending the day with rela-
tites in Beacon.
M and Mrs. Harry Connors 3ao
North Sheridan avenue are preparing
to move to Centerville.
j, Mrs. 2. B. Davis, sos West Wape,lo
street, left today for visit win rei t'
tiyes in Chillicothe, MO.
Miss Nav Davis; 514 West Mill street
leaves this evening for SIX weeks
visit with friends in Chicago
Mr. and Mrs. John Moon, 302 Albany
street are visiting relatives IN CAFES
burg.
Mrs T. r. Vince, OF Red Oak, mas
returned after visiting at the nome OF
Fred Carter, on North Jefferson street.
M and Mrs. C.. E. Yount 1os South
1ararson street, left this morning Tor
Ins Angeles where they will make
their future home.
y. Cook, 1901 West Second street.
and W. W.. Miller, 1040, West Second
street left this morning for jackson.
Vile Florida. where they will spend
the winter. a
M and Mrs. Albert Lumsdon, 445
South Ransom street, left last evening
for visit with relatives IN Tarklo'
Mo- .,S
Mrs. III. C. Underhill and Mrs. G. K.
Tower, 1887 North Court street, leit
this morning for short visit Win
S.;.-A. L., fHho vitOn - -Frs. s
Mrs. Charles Bircher of Hedrick. re-
turned this morning after visiting az
the home OF Mrs. Lavina Right, 1913
Castle street, s%,. :
Mrs. George Pierce, 22S East Maple
avenue, left this morning Tor raw
huska, Okla, for Q visit, with her
daughter, Mrs! Paul B. Mason.
Mrs. Charles J. Harlan has returned
from Keosauqua where she visited her
father Curtis Chisman, who Is taking
treatment at that place.
Mrs. M Kirkpatrick and daughter.
Mrs. Frank Hart, 507 North Sheridan
avenue, are visiting relatives In Eddy
vile. :.
Mrs. Joseph Greener of Gilman. re-
turned home today after a short, visit
with her daughter, Mrs. E. F.>Rose, 521
Lillian street. I,
Miss Kate Lester formerly secretary
Of local Y. w. c. a.. who is enjoying
a. years furlough at her home in Vii
lisca. is visiting friends in this city.
Mrs. j. IS. Rector, s15 West Fourth
street and Mrs. Emma lgoe 315 East
Fourth street, are spending the day
with friends in Eldon.
Mrs. C: S. schafer, Of Eldon, has re-
turned home after visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Clyde Mcclure, on Adella
street. 5..%
Mrs, J. C. Ash, of La Harpe, ILL.,. re-
turned home this afternoon after visit
ing Mrs. ". L. Wilson,. 222 North Wa
pello street. 4....
Mrs. Anna Richards. Of Springfield,
Mass, left today for st. Louis after
short visit at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. W. Hale, 165 East Court
street.
Mrs. John Hannsman. AL South
Willard street, left Wednesday for a
six weeks visit with relatives and
friends at Nicola, Carson and other
points. ~ ,E:E
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Peterson and
son Gerald. Of Freeport, ILL.,, are visit
at the home Of Mrs. Peterson's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Lindsay, corner
Davis street and Finley avenue.
Mrs. R. S. Thomas, 319 West Fourth
street, Mrs A. c. Cremer. 1913 Lincoln
avenue. Mrs. Morris Williams, $50
West Fourth street, Mrs. Kate Miller
who resides east of the city. and Mrs.
S. G. Rayl, Of Lawton, Okla. are
spending the day with friends and rela.
tives in Hedrick
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-04
A Fierce Attack

OF malaria, liver arrangement and kid
rev trouble, is easily cured by Electric
Bitters. the guaranteed remedy. SOC.
For sale by your druggist.
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Tri-Weekly Courie e;
CHANGING ADDRESSES.

Subscribers Wishing their auurss =.
changed VIII please givo tine nAIne ~.
been sent 40 we'll as tho poston.cs
where they desire It to be changed TO-
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/ LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

pr J. D. Holloway, 22l Soutn way var
street, is spending the day WIN fe'"
tites in Beacon.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23
Poultry, Pet and Live Stock

glossy greenish black. free from for
eign color, such as gray or purple
sheen the latter so often being scat
tered throughout the plumage. The
more there is Of il the more defec-
tive in color the specimen becomes.
In general shape the MinOrca is long
In body with long back sloping
slightly downward to where the tail
begins with a fun flowing tail on
males and well expanded tails on Re
males. The carriage should be rath-
er erect. although not too much so OF
course. The comb is what the novice
would call very large, but IN stand
ard description is known as large
In males it stands erect and per
fectly straight upon the head with
the comb turn over to one side It dis
qualities. In females the comb is Of
the same general shape as that Of the
male only thinner and smaller and
turns over TO one side Of the head
An erect comb on the female Is as
defective as one that lops over is on
the male The ear lobes should be
something Of An oval in shape
smooth and free from wrinkles and
pure white in color. Amy red show
ing is a defect and a serious one,
according to how much red there Is
In old cocks the red often appears
from result OF scratches from
fighting, etc. and does not detrsct
from the value Of the bird. except n
the show room It would not affect
his breeding qualities providing, Of
course that they were white when
he was younger. In summing mp,
then the value Of the specimen de-
ponds upon how near to the Minorca
type Il Is in general form, carriage,
shape OF comb, and the quality in
color from head to tail Any one who
gets an idea in his head that a black
fowl is so easy to breed because ii is
solid color usually gets his eyes open
ed before he has bred them very
many years. All kinds OF little ir-
regularities come TO the surface that
had not been dreamed Of before 80
that you might as well make up your
mind that you have something Of an
undertaking. right from the start,
just as you would handling any par
ti-colored breed, and be prepared to
work II out for the best there is In 1t.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23
Correct Color
and Type Of the
Black MinorCas
Giving a Fine Idea OF the Shade Of
Chicks When Hatched, When
Feathered and Full Grown.
Edited BY JUDGE FL. MARSHALL.

Edited BY JUDGE FL. MARSHALL.
JUDGE +. J. MARSHALL-Wm
you kindly tell me what should the
color be Of Black Minorca chicks
when matched? Also a description
Of them when well fcathered, that is
grown fowls; their size. shape and
color OF body. etc. ordered a set
ting Of eggs from a firm IN Georgia
which was highly recommended. al
though ! got a good hatch. eleven out
Of fifteen, the color did not come
up TO my expectations Mrs. J. r. c.
Palatka, Fla
Reply Young Black Minorcas are
like all other black breeds. they show
a good deal Of white. which. to tho
novice looks mighty bad, and II they
are Matched from purchased eggs they
very naturally conclude that they
have been badly treated. one can
hardly Judge as to color in black
breeds until they are pretty well ma
tured; the changes are so great, and
individual specimens differ so much
from each other in their feathering
processes. Some change rapidly to a
good solid black and others hold on
10 their white in wings and tails un-
IN they are almost fully developed
For this reason the culling process
should be carefully handled and not
attempted too early in the season
OF course the specimens showing
glaring defects, such as red ear lobes.
feathers upon the shanks. red feath-
ers in the plumage, etc. in Minorcas
can just as well be culled out one
time as another for one cannot hope
for Improvement along these lines
no matter how much time is given
We would be infringing upon the
rights Of the STANDARD of perfection
should We give a detailed description
Of the Minorca. We viii say, how
ever, that prime color should be
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23
RoomU WANTED.

Observation-Disclosures for the
Georgia legislators They are coming
in now and will be in session ~ the
State Capitol from June % for FIFTY
DAYS. All of them are on the OutlooS
for nice. comfortable and home-like
places to eat their meals, or to board or
10 rent. Many of the places these legis-
lators had last year did not suit them
ter. All the legislators will read The
Georgian-thats certain. Their atten-
ton will be called day after day to the
Legislators Accommodation" column
on the Want Ad pages of The Georgian.
This win be a big advantage to you.
So II YOU have eating or boarding places
or have rooms, apartments or houses for
rent, your ad should be under the
Legislators Accommodations head
ing. An investment Of a few cents will
keep your house full for the next three
months. Phone or send in your ad at
once.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23
UNFURNIsHE0 APARTMENTS

of 1--WE rooms and bah
in the Victoria, 81 West Peachtres
Street: every convenience; apply on
premises. 35-2l-S
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23

wER-Just as YOU have read mis-
Will others read Your AL II YOU place
= p the Want 40 columns af this pa
PER. "A word TO the wise is enough
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23
FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.

NICE, cool rooms; also light house
keeping apartment. private family
close in. 151 Spring Street Ivy 6640-J
6-21-47
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23
SUMMER RESORTS.
BOARD WANTED.

Accommodations for the
Georgia legislators. They are coming
in now and will be In session at the
state Capitol from June % for FIFTY
days All of them are on the outlook
for nice, comfortable and hOme-like
places to eat their meals, or TO board or
10 rent. Many OF the places these legis-
lators had last year did not suit them
and they desire to find something bet
ter. All the legislators viii read The
Georgian that's certain. Their atten-
lion will be called day after day 10 the
Legislators Accommodations" column
on the Want Ad pages Of The Georgian
This win be a big advantage to you,
SO If you have eating or boarding places
or have rooms, apartments or houses for
rent your ad should be under the
Legislators Accommodations" head
ing. An investment OF a few cents will
keep your house full for the next three
months. Phone or send in your ad at
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23
FURNISHED OR UNFINISHED
ROOMS FOR RENT.

WITH private family, one or two de-
ightful rooms; modern ConVeniences
choice section. to refined couple or bust
ness lady References. Ivy 6970-J. 6-21-5O
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23
TEACHERS WANTED.

uf-dTE for record Of our eight years
work High class patronage IF
6cient service Fosters Teachers Ageu-
Cy. Atlanta, Ga. 64-3-4
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23

ONE NICELY furnished room, board
near by: all modern Conveniences. 1856
Central Avenue Main 1851. 6-2O-26
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23

SEVERAL very desirable rooms and
hrst-class board q z. Third Street,
between the Peachtrees 6-l5-10
-FOUR nicely furnished rooms. an con-
veniences; rates Teasonab BILE. 255 Court
land Street Ivy, 624S-L 6-15-S
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23
THE GEORGIAN'S RENT BULLETIN :
ILLUSTRATORS, RECOMMENDATION

LEGlSLATORS can get two nicely fur
nished rooms. 3 Baltimore Block. Call
Main 1887 6-15-11
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23
HOUSES WANTED.

WANTED-To rent from owner five ~
seven room modern new house with
all city COnvenienCes, with privilege OF
buying If satisfactory after several
monf1p occupancy. A5dx asR - @Gx 9s
cara Georgian. 5s1JeS2
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23

CAN ACCOMMODATE four legislators
or four other gentlemen with nicely
furnished rooms at 239 Capitol Avenue;
all conyeniences. Call Main 1871.
6-2O-25
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23

FURNISHED rooms. with or without
board. 1872 CORTLAND Street. GILES
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23
FURNISHED APARTMENTS FOR
RENT
FURNISHED OR UNFINISHED
ROOMS EOR RENT.

DELTGHTFf7T,, FROM room in Fra 1ces
Apartment. 325 Peachtree Street: pri-
Nate bath. all modern convenienCes. i'm
mediate possession. Apply Room sos
$3.50
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23
ROOMS AND BOARD.

FURNISHED rooms, with or without
board; Jewish cooking. 10S Capitol
Ave. 4g-20-6
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23

Trains marked thus 81 run daily except sun
dAy
Other trains nun daily Central time CITY
Ticket Once, No Peachtree Street
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23
Legislators
Accommodations

TWO nicely furnished rooms for house
keeping, also room for gentlemen. 15S
Street 62l-42
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23

AeENTs & Statesmen WANTED.

MEN AND WOMEN 70 sell high grade
subdivision. prettiest one in Fulton
County. with an improvements has tho
best car service in city. property sold on
reasonable terms The surest IrDpgSi
ton you ever worked upon. CAN al
1925 Gambler Bldg. Monday morning. De
tween $50 and 1890 &2-2l-6
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23
EDUCATIONAL.
MUSICAL INSTRUCTIONS.

ATLANTA'S Leading Violin School
Summer rates Write for prospectus.
Erwin Mueller. German Ni0liujst
4l9 Wesley Memorial Bldg 6-l7-4S
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23
RAILWAY SCHEDULES.
Southern RAILWAI
premier CARRIER OF THE
SOUTH"

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTIR OF
PASSENGER TRAINS. ATLANTA
The following schedule figures are
published only as information. and are
guaranteed
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23

PORTRAIT AGENTS-Send your work
direct 10 artist and get better work
We get order out on time. Prices 10
suit your trade Stevens Bros. %
whitehall Street, Atlanta. BIB
AGENTS IN every town. best selling au-
fomobile accessory. Large demand for
goods. 2g5 to $50 a week Success as
sured Investigate to-day Mcdonald
Chapman Company, Box go, Atlanta.
ga 51-1S-6
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23
All PEACHTREE.

AN ELEGANT front room. with private
bath. refined neighborhOod. meals II
desired; homelike. Bell Ivy 7010
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23

185 SOUTH PRYOR.
CAN accommodate more table boarders.
Main 1903 6-21-15
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23
IN THE HERBERT.
ADJOINING DRUID
HILLS.

FOR RENT-To accepta BILE tenants two
brand-new siX-roOm bungalows, mod
eTn beauties, stone fronts, electric lights.
cabinet mantels, beautiful fixtures, large
airy bed rooms, pretty baths, hot and
cold water. lovely living and dining
room, large porch. artesian water, pref
ty street, cement walks; splendid neigh
bOrhOOd, good schools and churches; Ona
block from best car line; fifteen minutes
ride from the center of the city: car
t-L-a COX
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-23

CLEAN ROOMS with breakfast in Deca-
tur for legislators. SIS per month.
Phone Decatur 3g9 821-22
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1913-02-28
FERTILIZER MIXING
EASILY MASTERED
Work Can Well Be Done in Late
February or Early March
Equipment Needed.
(BY NJ, ROBERTS coNovER.3

Mixing ones fertilizer is a distinct
advantage as it insures a proper pro-
portion of ingredients as we'll as pur-
ity. Although there are reliable fer
tilizer dealers who will mix up the
desired quantity of fertilizer according
to a given formula at very reasonable
prices, knowing ones soil and how to
augment its plant-growing properties
by contributing the right elements of
plant food lifts the farmer above the
grade OF the blind, haphazard struggle,
to the level of the scientific worker.
Although the proper proportion of
ingredients for certain crops is the re-
suit of experience and research, the
actual work of fertilizer mixing is sim
pie and easily mastered.
The work a we'll be done in late
February or early March Cor the mix
lures needed early and on rainy DAYS
later in the season for the later lots.
The least experienced of hired men
can do the work If one sets the ex-
ample and superintends the process.
The needed equipment is a dry
floor, a reliable platform scale, a wire
screen of half-inch mesh, a SCOOP, a
heavy implement for breaking I'D
lumpy ingredients and some bags to
receive the mixture.
Dried blood, ground bone. acid phos-
phate, tankage, sulphate of ammonia,
nitrate of soda, c~ottonseed meal, etc.
present no unsurmountable difficult
ties. Nitrate of soda and other in
gradients inclined to be lumpv are
easily crushed. They should be sifted
before ADDING them to the other ma
terials.
1t is easier to work up the fertilizer
in half-ton lots. First spread upon the
floor the proper proportion by weight
of any n ingredient and spread the
others upon it in layers.
Portions of any ingredient used in
much larger quantity than the others
should be i~nterspersed through the
heap in several layers. For instance,
finely ground bone. being very light.
mixes much better when layered in
small quantities between the other in
gradients.
After the heap is completed shovel
it over three times, shoveling down
into the mess to insure thorough mix
ing. After mixing screen it by shovel
ing through the inclined screen.
All of the nitrate of soda required
by any formula need not be mixed
into the fertilizer but reserved for an
%plication to the crop upon the surface
of the soil after 1t is growing we'll.
1t is really better to mix the fertili-
ger at least two or three weeks before
1t Is NEEDED than to apply it freshly
mixed