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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
CROP OF IMPORTANCE
Always Good Demand in Large
Cities for Cabbage.
Considerable Stimulus Given Growing
of Crop in Recent Years by Sauer-
kraut Factories--Disease Re-
sistant Strains.

The cabbage is a native of western
and southern Europe and has been
used for human food from time i'm
memorial All of the types of cabbage,
caulifiower, brussels sprouts, collard
and kale have sprung from the same
original source The wild type is still
growing on the chalk cliffs OF the Eng
lish channel. On the cliffs of south
eastern England is now found plant
similar to the Georgia collards.
The cabbage crop is very import
ant one, large quantities being grown
by farmers and truck gardeners for
the markets of all the large cities,
where it Is used largely for Immediate
consumption. There is always a good
demand in the large cities in late sum-
mer and early fall for cabbage. 1t
is very difficult to get data of the
acreage, yield and average value of
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Permanent Asparagus Bed.

Asparagus may be started from
seed sown in rich, well-prepared sol
In the early spring in rows about tive
and a half feet apart, dropping thu
seed three inches apart in the row
covering one inch deep. These vii
make good plants Tor planting perma
nently the following spring
One-year-old plants are better thar
older ones, for the reason that they
suffer less from transplanting and
will develop cutting bed as soon a:
were older plants used. Select the
best developed plants, with large
buds. discarding all the inferior ones.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Moving Alfalfa Hay in Afternoon.

An Ohio alfalfa grower has con
cluded that the loss of moisture that
takes place in the heavy alfalfa in the
afternoon is more rapid in uncut hay
than in that cut in the early morn
ing while it is full Of the moisture ac-
cumulated during the night For this
reason he does not start the mower
until about noon.
When this plan is followed the rake
is often started to advantage the fol-
lowing morning. as soon as the dew
is OF Especially is this true In the
case of crops harvested late in the
season when the conditions are more
favorable for curing
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Doubtful of Gods Power.

Out of the mouth of babes" fire.
quently come reproaching, regenerat-
ing hints of high spiritual value A
little girl whose father was very i'll
was asked if she had prayed for his
recovery. NO" she replied, her in
nocent eyes wide and solemn. Il did
think of it, but then / wondered if
it would be any use. l know Gods
bigger n wiser than people, but |
didn't know if he could kill germs"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
A Super-Rest.

hold smoker, tools, etc. The upper
one shows super in place. The two
ends of the holder should be about
sixteen inches apart. ] find this a
great help when examining hives, as
can place this near the hive, usually
i'll front, and set the super for supers
on it. 1t saves crushing bees, and
your super will not fall over as they
do when set on end.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
SUPER-REST is CONVENIENT
Found to Be of Great Assistance ig
Examination of Hives-it Saves
Crushing Of Bees.

l am sending drawing of a simple
article which l find very convenient.
call it a super-rest, writes Elmer E.
Waite of Mystic, Conn, In the Clean
ings in Bee Culture. The upper
drawing shows a sawhorse arrange
ment which is easily made by any one.
The lower drawing shows box which
is about as simple to make, and will
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Oatmeal CrispS.

One-fourth cup butter, one-third cup
sugar. three-fourths cup flour, one
half CUP oatmeal. pinch of Sat and
one teaspoon baking powder, sift the
-four, salt and baking powder togeth-
er, rub in the butter. add sugar and
oatmeal, and mix with the egg to a stiff
dough- Add little milk if necessary,
roll out on Toured board and cut into
rounds and bake about twelve min
utes
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
DUTY as a Reformer.

There is no such reformer as an ex-
acting duty. Note the asceticism oil
athletes and scouts. The ravages OF
drink are abated as machinery, with
its demand for a clear brain and
steady nerves, is multiplied on every
hand Each new stress of business
and professional rivalry puts fresh
premium on sobriety and wise re
straint
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Material for Eco Shells.

Hens demand some mineral mat
fer to form the shell of their eggs
no not forget the oyster she'll and the
hard. sharp grit These will furnish
material for the formation of the eggs
she'll and at the same time will keep
the fowls in g. healthy condition.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Square Foot and Foot Square.

There is no difference in area be-
tween enc square foot and one foot
square, though there may be a differ
ence in the shape and dimensions of
the surfaces. For instance, one square
foot may be inclosed by a circular
line. a hexagon, triangle or a rec
tangle. One foot square is an area
of fixed form, the four sides being
equal and the four angles all right
angles"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Forcing Garden In Dry Season

Liquid manure offers one OF the
best means to keep up the Tagging
spirits of the garden In dry season
and whenever growth seems to lag
It is easily made by filling cheese
cloth bag with fresh manure and sus
pending it in tab or cask filled With
water
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Hint to Rural Landlords.

Uncle Upcreek-There hain't been
a trout in thet there creek for thutty
year; now our new boarder is pullin'
'em out as fast as he can drop in.
Mrs. Upcreek-That's what comes
of advertisin our trout fishing in the
religious papefs; they can't lie, no
how.-Puck.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Gree ninO,

Wash handful of young spinach
leaves, pound them in mortar; put
the bruised leaves into muslin and
squeeze out as much juice as re-
quired: Use sparingly until desired
shade IS obtained.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Ruling Habits StronQ.

Well, SO you are worth millions,
eh?"
Yes. struck it rich"
Torn yourself away from all the
old habits of life, / suppose?"
No; | cling to a few. / still empty
the drip pan of the refrigerator every
night"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
The Reward of Honesty.

Sir" said the office boy to his en-
ployer "as you know very we'll that
my family is in perfect health, I ask
you to let me off this afternoon to go
to the ball game"
Young man." replied the boss, you
are entirely too honest. | have my
suspicious of you. You are fred"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Value OF Vegetables

Over two million acres are devoted
annually to growing vegetables in
the United States, the value of the
vegeta bles grown amounts to more
than $216, 200, 900 each year.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
The Latest.

Il wish you'd state that ] am going
to star this summer" said the chorus
girl to the affable reporter.
Nobody believes that stuff any more
about chorus girls. But l will say that
you are engaged to steel millionaire. ,"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Dark Steamed PUDDING.

Two cups -four, half cup milk, half
teas poonful soda, half cup molasses.
mixed; one tablespoon chopped suet,
half cup chopped raisins. half teaspoon
cloves.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Plants for Home Yard

The native wild highbush cranberry
dogwood, Juneberry, black haw and
Wild grape all make good plants for
the home YARD # properly set.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
THIS WOMAN
HAD MUCH pain
when STANDING
Tells How Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound made
Her a Well Woman
Chippewa Falls, Wis.-~I have al
ways had great confidence in Lydia E.

P1nkham g Fegeta-
BILE Compound as I
found it very good
for organic troubles
a nd recommend it
highly. I had dis
placement, b a OK :
a Oh e an d al n 8
when standing o n
my feet for any
length of time, when
i began to take the
medicine, but / am
T.x
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Literal.

Does jumps ever make move at
the club meetings."
Ever make a move? Why, that
mans never still"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
he Re ason.

That boat embraces many points
In its stops
That's why, then, it is always hug.
ging the shore"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
w. N. u, MILWAUKEE, NO. 25-1e13

He is a successful bushes man who
can make more money than his wife
can spend
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

j. takes a romantic girl to write a
love letter that means the same thing
over and over again.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

It's easy enough to win in a walk i
you are the only entry.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Love Eternal.

They that love beyond the world
cannot be separated by William
Penn.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

Riches used to take wings, but at
present writing a touring car seems
good enough for them.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

Mrs WinsfowS Soothing Syrup for Children
teetbing, softens the gums reduces infammar
0ou. ailays pain cures wind collie &c bottletex
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

A physician rarely uses ali his big
words on his poor patients.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

A man can be almost anything If he
has mind to be-in his mind
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Didn't Lose 1t.

Ever lose a surgical case?"
Nope. / thought ! was going to
lose one once, but it came out all right"
THE patient came near dying, eh?"
ooh, he died. But his heirs paid for
the operation"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

man who marries in haste has no
difficulty In discovering what TO do
with his leisure
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

A man may be said to have horse
sense if he declines to mortgage his
home to buy an automobile.
Arizona republican., 1913-10-25
Old Age
BY HOWARD L. RANN

age is that period of mans existence when his enthusiasm and teeth begin to slip away from him. It is becoming quite an easy matter to pick up bargains in teeth. but three score and ten mans enthusiasm for joy rides and the light fan fades faster than the coors in a 6-cent gingham. old is largely state of mind It's outward symbols wrinkles, and mild prefer meal mush. together with q tendency to arise early the morning and shake down the furnace just when the of the family are trying to collect in a little selep. There two kinds Of old age-sWeet and sour The former is the more popular of two, and is generally surrounded by love and a collection of bed slippers. sour old age gives a great deal of pain to all concerned especially at the time of probating the will some people naturally contrary and arrive at old age years ahead of their schedule, sadden- ing the with sarcastic comments relative to the quality of the pie while others trip into the sos like an animated sunbeam scattering unsel- fish service silver threads among the golo along pathway. The old which retalhS US interest in youth flowers and books and pohtIcS is the most beautiful thing in this world, bar none unless it is brightness of youth as Yet uh- spoiled The man of who turns into Old Age alley accompanied by crOws-feet and the sound oL a slipping clutch, had better start repairs on ms men into old age length of years. There are d whole lot of people who laying in supplies TOT d rainy day for relatives who proceed to blow III what is left on bright green limousnes with cigar holuei and reading lamp.
Arizona republican., 1913-10-25
The Arizona State Fair

Only a few days more, and the big State Fair will be in full swing. Never before condi- lions so good in Phoenix and the Salt River valley and all Arizona is in the mood and has the money, to enjoy every phase and of this big "edu- cationaI instructive amusement-a affordng institu- tion Of course. many records will be broken; best of all the attendance record is to set high water mark With the best track west of the Mis- sissippi bigger purses offered and more good harness horses coming than ever before, we are sure to see some of the ceanest, fastest track events the history of the fair.
 Many improvements have been made for the comfort and convenience of fair visitors the fair grounds present a more attractive appearance than ever before This is the of the year when many our winter visitors and tourists be- gin to arrive when prospective land buyer through with his fall work at home, comes here a trip inspection. behooves all Arizona to put it's best foot foremost and make the this opportunity win the attention of visitors with the great variety of products him their surpassing quality. Our climate will speak for itself aided by Harry Welch. it is up to the and women of the state to prove their pride and confidence in this fine young com by making every effort have the fairs exhibits complete in department.
 The Salt River Valley with over forty-five suc- cessful agricultural industries make a in
 
 many entire states in the east midde-west. Things that commonplace us remark able indeed when from the viewpoint of the Iowa Indiana Our ripe oranges and grapefruit, almonds, olives dates. sugar-cane Egyptian cotton all him. Our al- sfafa-fed cattle. in show condition, without being stall fed. another surprise. Until he sees. he believe that ostrich raising is we'll established here dairying any other standard industry.
 The fair brings home the wealth and ina portance of mining industry, and too, makes the mining realize what attractive pro- sent here for investment by Arizona's mining men. each year many homes built and ranches pur- chased. by this desirable class The miners themselves well the mine-owners and engineers, have been attracted by Phoenix real The past three years of moderate priced building lots have been sold easy pay ments to the mine workers.
 So the fair only gives all O thoroughly sirable opportunity native resources and the developed wealth of the only does it immediate dividends but a great factor in the continued prosperity commun- ity. Better than all these, the fair develops d heartfelt spirit fellowship between all the peo- pie of the state, which Arzona's best
Arizona republican., 1913-10-25
INDIVIDUALITY IN wIIIs

In drawing his will as in everything else Inc wrote, Mayor GaynOr showed the individuality which set him notably apart other men, He used, indeed. many the involved and pIeonastic ritate the layman, though the lawyer knows these IofhnS 10 be the product of experience in many legal contests and that their laborious redundancy often has its important in making significance unquestonable well queer. But though the mayor knew the ancient locutions, cIung O some of them that younger lawyers have abandoned. his was no slavish subservience convention. for thlckly scattered through the document phrases and sentences simple, homely colloquial as he would have employed in talking live stock with his rustic neighbors.
 Very human instance, as far as possible from the usual testamentary dryness lack of color, was his description of of his "a good boy always, and without bad habits, but may be too and liable O let go he has, not knowing how hard it accumulate property It took Mayor Gaynor to put that in will planation of a trusteeship which under no obligation all to explain One notices also that the mayor in dividing his estate considered enough to write now, T give" and T leave" with apparent distinction between the and rcsorting to the long accumulation cf form the accustomed beginning of such para graphs wills The antiquated issue of his body occurs several times but curously enough there s single mention of the familiar theirs and signs"
 At two or three points in the will one is moved drawn by for distinguished lawyers, is going prove, if controversy it's provisions should arise, that they do themselves well "s they do other clients. read and revise what influences and lucidity It is probable however that so few wills are broken" simply because the great majority them not attacked-New York Times.
Arizona republican., 1913-10-25
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The Banker and the Farmer

Recognizing that the basis of true national pros pory must rest upon the firm foundation of the land, the American Bankers Association at Boston recently, devoted several sessions the discussion of agriculture and it's problems Among the most Interesting addresses the convention that uf James J. Hill Agriculture in the United States. Of the relation of the banker to the farmer, MT Hill said,
 Sound economic policy and business sense aI wise to increase the number of those engaged in farming; educate them in better methods; insist the and improvement of the soil; in- production per and, in particular pro- mote the raising of live stock by which money be made industry diversified product en- larged and the soil raised a higher degree O fertility. In far the banker assist change by granting agricultural wherever is wise to do and especially by conditioning loans upon the right farming methods, he will strengthen and safeguard his interests at the time that he helps up the country and to give it's industrial fabric a firm and consistent future"
Arizona republican., 1913-10-25
RED TAPE RUINS ALASKA

Suppose for instance, that you cannery Southeast Alaska and have built expensive wharf One day you walk out it and find that the tmbers which support it rotting in the and the wharf has list to starbOard; unless you prop 1t up quickly, of those winds that rush down from the mountain tops in winter at the seVetny-fVe miles hour may tOppe it Do you send support it? You do not not if you wise.
 Every within reach probably included in forest reserve, and is precious in the Washington if it species yield ing costly ointment of spikenard. You first make formal application to Sub-official of the forest service. who is probably somewhere down the coast. if he is not off on hunt for moose mountain sheep If the forest mans digestion happeins to be good, there is possibility that the application may not only, be acted favorably but the desired permission may arrive before the wharf col lapses. But suppose there is unbroken silence, and you become desperate that you go ahead and down the necessary trees? Answer: Fine q imprisonment. both,' unless you square your self with the majesty the service. of any
Arizona republican., 1913-10-25
Mead to Return to America

ElwoOd Mead, chairman of the Water Supply Commission of Victoria, Australia, has filed his resignation, and will to the United States next season to accept the 'professorship of rural institutions" offered him by the University fornia. MT. Mead has many n the south west who will be pleased hear his coming re- turn As chief of drainage and irrigation investf- Satlon for the Department of Agriculture MT Mead won a splendid reputation, know him. can realize that his influence will be helpful one In reclamation and conservation questions. MT Mead in his work in Australia has thoroughly made good and has into effect many of the practi- cal policies which he supported while in America lie has received full cooperation while in Australia from the people and the Lawmakers of that pro- gressiVc commonwealth but the yearning for Amer lca has evidently been strong for him
Arizona republican., 1913-10-25
A Record In Economy

We have already referred splendid con- structiOn and thorough maintenance which have made the concrete roads of Wayne County Mich- gan famous. For several years this county has only has record been quality of the work done, but for the efficient economical manner in which the work has supervised The em- ploying housing feeding crew that averages 1000 men month of purchasing, un- loading and distributing 1900 of material per month, and keeping s1OOOOO O equipment in trim, is usually regarded a combination of tasks that requires staff of high -salaried officers as- sisted by large number clerks, boo1keepers in spectors and foremen When Is learned that only one cent, s6225 be exact, was expended in 1912 for supervision, another important apparent for the high standing that Wayne County methods have among all interested in road building.
Arizona republican., 1913-10-25
The POOrhOuse
By WALT MASON

The poorhouse, naked, grim and bare, stands in valley low; and of headed there fast The paupers sit behind the gate, d solemn thing see and there all patiently they wait, and wait for you and me We come, we come, Q sad-eyed wrecks, we're coming with will! We're all in debt to necks, and going deeper still! We're buying things can't afford, and mock the old time way of sating down little board against the rainy day! No more afoot the poor roams; in gorgeous he scoOts we've mortgages upon our homes, furniture, our boots We've banished all the ancient cares, paint the country red, live like drunken million
 aires, and never look ahead. The paupers the poorhouse lawn, waiting in group; they know we'll all be there anon, share their cabbage soup; they in costly garb and say: Their course $ brief; the harbingers that harb of bankruptcy and grief Be patient, paupers for span ye friendless and danes! We're coming. blithely to join you in your games.
Arizona republican., 1913-10-25
WHERE SCIENCE FAILS

Science has wrougt many achievements, but it not cleared up a single elemental mystery, and it has a thousand lesser mysteries that gined until science Science has demonstrated that this oak of a world used to be acorn but how that acorn came into exs- tence whence obtained the latent elements that have become oak, science has not suggested Science made it possible for manufacturer to three trees in his forest at 7 35 in the morning, to have them made into at 934 and have them selling the street as newspapers at 10: 25 but whether the manufacturer, himself. is a that has a mind. is a mind that has brain. science cannot guess.-Harry Emerson Fosdick in Atlantic Magazine