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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Caterpillar Of Gypsy Moth.

BILE, all sources of infection. Many dis
eases, as, for example. pear blight
and peach-yellows, can be kept in
check by destroying diseased plants
or parts of plants as soon as the
trouble Is noticed. Wild plants which
can harbor and propagate plant dis
eases should be destroyed. Volunteer
apple trees growing near the orchard
are a constant source of trouble to
the owner. Thorough and intelligent
spraying will reduce the injury arising
from most plant diseases to the min
imum.
The same principle applies in large
measure to the treatment of injurious
insects. Study the habits and prevent,
as far as possible, conditions favorable
to their propagation or wintering over
from one season to another. In treat
ing injurious insects and their destruc-
ton by sprays, we may divide them
into two classes: those which chew
their food, and those which obtain
their food by sucking the juices from
the plants. Nearly all insects Of the
former class are easily destroyed by
some form of stomach poison, while
the latter can be killed only by a
contact insecticide.
Many people fear danger from pois-
oning by eating sprayed fruit and
plants. It is not advisable to spray
plants and fruits with arsenical pois-
ons shortly before using them, but
there is no danger from fungicides.
Analyses in the chemical laboratory
at the New York experiment station
have shown that one would have to
eat, at one time, about thirty thousand
pounds of sprayed grapes, skins in
cluded, in order to get serious dose
of copper. In regard to pasturing cat
tie in an orchard, no apprehension
need be felt with reference to any
spray as ordinarily applied.
The warfare against plant diseases
and insects varies SO much with the
different conditions of climate. soil,
ETC., that no hard and fast rule can
be laid down as to the number Of times
to spray, nor as to the time Of spray
ing.
The spraying should be thorough.
and yet one should avoid using more
than enough to cover trees or foliage
well. In spraying, it always pays to
have a good outfit. The pump should
be large and powerful enough to give
sufficient pressure for the proper
working of the nozzle. The cylinder,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
NOVEL IDEA IN WILL MAKING
French Farmer Had Little Money to
Leave, but at Least He Gould
Show His Good viii.

Two New York business men were
one day discussing the purchase by
one of them Of certain mercantile
concern with which, the buyer ex-
planned, had come the good will"
Il hope this good WILL" said the
friend, lis greater than that of the old
French farmer
i never heard the story"
Here it is: The farmer was dying,
and he sent for the notary to make out
the will Propped up in bed, he die
tated:
To Jean Marcel, our superb Golf
feur, 10000 francs.
81 bequeath $4,000 francs to the
fearless Alphonse Bayard, that he may
continue his valuable aeronautical ex-
periments.
To Pierre Deschamps, chemist,
10000 francs as mark of affection.
To my physician, Monsieur Lee
clair, $4,000 francs.
To our eloquent pastor, $4,000
francs. to continue the restoration
Of
But, my dear sir, interrupted the
notary. i don't believe you have all
that money to leave
" i know very well haven't said
the farmer, calmly, but / want to show
them my good will Youths Com
panion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
BIRDS ON RANGE NEGLECTED
Some Care Is Absolutely Necessary
Feed the Youngsters at Least
Once Each Day.

Many a poultryman who has given
his chicks the best of care during win
ter and spring gets neglectful as hot
weather approaches and let's the old
and growing chicks shift for them
selves
He argues that the adult fowls will
teach the young ones how to take care
OF themselves. However, care is abso-
iutely necessary even though the
chickens have a wide range over the
farm.
Do not think because it is chicken
nature to scratch that they can sup.
port themselves without being stunted
and their future usefulness diminished
Keep an eye on the youngsters and
feed all the chickens at least once a
day.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
lNCREA ] THE CORN YIELD
investigations Show That Much Of
Seed Of Low Vitality i1 the Result
Of Improps Methods.

No phase of the corn question calls
for more attention than does that Of
securing corn of strong vitality. Upon
this depends the stand of corn in the
field, which in turn is directly respon-
sible for the yield.
In all parts OF the corn belt it is
felt that the average yield is far too
low. This low yield in most instances
is attributed to poor seed corn.
Therefore, recognizing these condi-
lions, one can readily understand why
farmers should be urged to give at
tention to this subject.
Investigations show that much OF
the seed orn of low vitality Is the
result OF late harvesting and improper
methods Of storing.
Corn should be allowed to mature
on the stalk. In this way the trans
ference of all plant food from the
leaves and stalk to the ear is permit
ted, and the vitality of the corn is
strongest. n
Corn picked when immature is DIFF.
ficult to preserve, due to the large
amount Of moisture contained.
However, corn should not be al
lowed to remain too long in the field.
During the early part Of November
heavy frosts may be expected.
At this time the corn on the stalk
contains a high per cent Of moisture
and If subjected to heavy frosts has
its vitality materially injured.
Seed corn should be selected from
the stalk in the field. BY this method
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Ruzzard Carries of Don.

Eagles are said to be game enough
and strong enough to carry off almost
anything from man to a cat, but
the first instance known when buzz
card carried off dog was witnessed
on a recent afternoon. The incident
happened a few miles from Bessemer.
A very brave little fox terrier was
endeavoring to chase off large buzz
Yard that had alighted on the ground.
He only succeeded in making the
buzzard fly close to the ground for a
short distance. The buzzard stopped
on a short stump and waited for the
dog, which came barking around the
root of the stump.
The buzzard, seeing his chance,
jumped from the stump, seized the
dog in its mouth and claws, and few
to thicket near Birmingham
(Ala.) Dispatch to the Atlanta Jour
nal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

the parent stalk can be studied, and
ears from stalks that are broken, dis
eased, bear the ear at an abnormal
height, or in an upright position, or
that have suckers attached, can be
avoided.
The stalks from which seed ears
are selected should be of medium size,
strong at the base, and taper gradual.
ly to the tassel, and should have a
large leaf development, as the leaf is
the laboratory of the plant.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

stinate peach stain, cream of tartar
moistened and well rubbed in and al
lowed to stand in the sun a while,
will make it disappear in the washing.
When entertaining without help,
chocolate or cocoa may be made and
kept hot for two hours in fireless
cooker.
An old whisk broom is a fine sink
brush after it is too worn for clothes
brush.
Leather stain on white stockings
will be easily removed by using borax
in the water when washing them.
Dust cloths that are both conspicu-
GUS and serviceable are those of a
common red bandanna handkerchief.
They only cost five or eight cents and
can always be seen and told from 9th
er cloths.
Cook steam buildings by putting the
batter in a tube angel food pan, and
setting this in steamer. This allows
the center to cook as well as the sides
and does away with the sticky center
80 often found in large solid pudding
molds,
Candles to harmonic with any de-
sired color decoration may be made
by dipping them in melted paraffin in
which oil tube paint has been mixed
for the desired color. White candles
should be used for light shades and
to pour the melted parafin down over
them when standing upright gives a
better finish.
A Jar of sausage may be partly
cooked, hot lard poured over it and
1t will keep indefinitely. Simply finish
cooking it and it will be ready to
serve.
/. Iekkx- ZHaz<>.xN-.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
FOUND OUT.
a Trained Nurse Discovered It's Effect.

No one is in better position to know
the value Of food and drink than a
trained nurse.
Speaking of coffee, a nurse in Pa,
writes: II used to drink strong cof-
fee myself, and suffered greatly from
headaches and indigestion.
while on a visit to my brothers /
had a good chance to try Postum. for
they drank it altogether in place of
coffee. After using Postum two weeks
l found was much benefited and
finally my headaches disappeared and
also the Indigestion
Naturally have since used Postum
among my patients, and have noticed
a marked benefit where coffee has
been left IF md Postum used.
II observe - curious fact about
Postum whom used by mothers. It
greatly helps the flow of milk in cases
where coffec is inclined to dry it
up, and where tea causes nervousness.
Il find trouble in getting servants
to make Postum properly. But when
1t is prepared according to directions
on package and served hot with
cream, it is certainly delicious bev-
erage."
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read 'The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well
boiled. 15c and zoe packages.
Instant Postum-is soluble powder.
A teaspoonful dissolves quickly in a
cup of hot water and, with cream and
sugar, made a delicious beverage In
stantIy. soc and SOC tins.
The cost per cup of both kinds is
about the same.
There's a Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Elv Hloher.

Dust by its own nature can rise only
so far above the road, and birds which
fly higher never have it upon their
wings. So the heart that knows how
to fly high enough escapes those little
cares and vexations which brood upon
the earth, but cannot rise above it into
that purer air.-H. w. Beecher.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
NEvER bad a chilli.

After Taking ELIXIR BABEK
"My little daughter, 10 years old, suffered
nearly year with chills and fever, most of the
time under the Doctors care. I was discour-
aged and q friend advised me to try ElfxaP
Babelk. gave it to her and she has never had
, chill since. It completely cured her." Mrs.
Cyrus Helms, 800 St., N. E., Washington, D. C.
Elixir Mab0k SO cents, all druggists or by
Washington. d. @,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

ing butter, the following is one which
should always be ready: Take cup
ful OF sugar and two cupfuls of wa
ter, boil together ave minutes or un-
til sirupy, add half cupful of lemon
juice and let 1t simply boil up once,
then put into a bottle and set in a
cool place. When wanted to use a
spoonful of this strip in glass of
water makes most delicious drink,
Lemon pie is one which is most
popular, and may be made and put
Into baked crust, then a frosting or
meringue placed on top or the egg
may be put into the mixture, and IL
well beaten will rise to the top when
baking, and make its own meringue.
Lemon Bread Pudding. Soak cup
full Of bread crumbs in a quart of milk
and beat until foamy. Beat the yolks
OF three eggs and add. Crate the
rind Of a lemon. Mix with a quar-
ter of cupful of sugar and the juice
Of the lemon. Mix all together and
bake in moderate oven When
baked cover with a meringue made
from the three whites and three Ia
blespoonfuls of sugar. Set in the oven
to brown.
Lemon Suet Pudding Mix together
three cupfuls Of bread crumbs, a cup
full of suet cut very fine, a teaspoon
full Of baking powder and half cup
full Of sugar. Beat four eggs and add
to the mixture with a pinch of salt
and two tablespoonfuls of lemon juice.
Scald three cupfuls of milk and pour
over, stirring carefully. Let stand
covered for half an hour. Then pour
into buttered baking dish and bake
40 minutes. Any sauce, either Gus
tard or a lemon sauce. will be good
with this pudding.
Lemon Sauce.-A tablespoonful of
butter put into saucepan, and when
hot add a tablespoonful of cornstarch,
when smooth the juice of lemon, a
half cupful Of sugar, and a we'll
beaten egg. Stir until smooth.
The expression of mans face is
commonly a help to his thoughts and
a glossary on his speech.
1t is the duty of man to be just be-
fore he is generous.-Dickens.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

Injudicious feeding of the sow usu.
ally brings on scours in young pigs.
This often proves fatal to the pigs,
and If they recover, there is a loss
of growth that is hard to regain. A
good remedy is a teaspoonful Of cop
peras dissolved in the cows food.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
GOOD SPRAYING HINTS.
Keep Orchards Clean and De-
stroy Sources Of Infection.
Farmers, Fruit Growers and Garden
ers, Should Keep Constantly on
Outlook for Plant Diseases
and Injurious Insects,
(By A. 3. srENE.)

Plant diseases are caused by fungi,
bacteria. careless treatment and I'M
favorable weather. AS in animal dis
eases, the remedy depends, to a great
extent, on the cause. In general, a
constitutional treatment is always in
order Good thrifty plants, well cared
for, are less liable to disease than
neglected ones. Keep the orchard
clean, and destroy, as far as practica-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

valves and plungers should be of brass
or bronze. and should be so construct
ed as to be easily taken apart for
cleaning and repairs. In preparing
most of the spraying mixtures, glass,
stoneware. or wooden vessels should
be used, because the common metal
vessels are corroded by great many
of the chemicals used.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
ST. Petershurn.

The city of st. Petersburg (recently
renamed Petrograd by the czar) was
founded by Peter the Great in the
year 1903. He called 1t the window
through which he could look out upon
Europe
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

When a girl looks miserable even a
wise man can't tell whether it is be-
cause of broken heart or an aching
corn.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
MONEY! for christmas.

Selling guaranteed wear-proof hosi-
cry to friends G neighbors. Big Xmas
business. Wear-Proof Mills, 5000
Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Her Reason.

Tom Why were you weeping in
the picture show?
Jess-It was moving picture
Judge. s
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Storing Onions.

AS soon as the tops of the onions
are dead they should be pulled,
Thrown in rows, allowed to cure 9 few
lays and then be stored away.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Waived.

Tommy. how often must tell you
to wash your hands?"
You needn't at all, mother
Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

Once in about seven thousand years
I'd man manages to hit the mark when
hN shoots off his mouth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

convenience for In It
may be written the spe-
cial likes and dislikes OF
your friends SO that the
tragedy of serving a
meal with the important
dishes not liked may be
averted.
For the supposedly OBJ.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Keep the Pics We'll.

1t is easier to keep a pig we'll than
to cure him after he is sick. A sick
pig is very poor piece of property.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

They say it's good luck to pick up
pins, but you can't make the boy who
works in a bowling alley believe it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
ErN Murine Rye Remedy for Red, Weak, Watery
igft Eye Comfort. Write for Book of the Rye
81 mail Free. Murine Rye Remedy Co.. Chicago.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put I'M
10 years ago. They regulate and invigorate
stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar-coated'
tiny granules. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Value Of Pornolsa reefh-

The Bogotu Testament. published
for the natives Of the Solomon
islands. is sold in exchange for por
p0lae teeth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

The mule that gets in the first kick
usually wins the scrap.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Location for Duat eath

The dust bath in winter should be
located where it viii get all the sun.
shine possible.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
So delightful is an act of true hui
mainly, and so glad are mankind to
remember it.-Dickens.
LEMoN AIDs IN cookERY.

For Ices, drinks and uses in the
sick room the lemon is invaluable.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

A mans house is his castle-unti
he puts it in his wife's name.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

1t Is appetizing, re-
freshing and health'
full as well as me
dicinal.
For a lie m o n
strip which may
be used as a drink,
adding cold water,
nr as q sa1Ica add.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
War Observe.

War Observer.
What's the matter; scared O. that
boy that's chasing you?"
NO"
Then what are you running away
from him for?"
I'm not running away. I'm just
retreating for strategical purposes
Detroit Free Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
HELPS FOR HoUsEkEEPERs.

For those who entertain week end
guests often. guest book is great
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Disappointed wife.

Just my luck! SEE e can't go to
the front because 'e's married man
-Lohdon Opinion
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Mo Need to Hurry.

No Need to Hurry.
You're not 'urryin' to work this
mornin'?"
I'm not that"
"s'pose duke like you don't mind
losing arr an our"
Look ere, Bill, our timekeeper's
daughter was married yesterday, and
tell you if 'e's there to time this morn
'e's no fathers cart. london Tit
Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

You can't judge womans disposi-
ton by her telephone voice.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

It is too common in all Of US, but is
especially in the nature of mean
mind to be overawed by fine clothes
and fine furniture Dickens.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

important TO Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

The expression of a mans face is
commonly help to. his thoughts and
a glossary on his speech.
1t is the duty of man to be just be-
fore he is Recommendations.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-25

Southern cowpea Also improves
Worn-Out Soils-EconomicaI Way
of Feeding to Hogs.

For improving WORKOUT soils, for
pasture. for hay and for green forage
for stock, the southern cowpea Is
of great value
The New Era cowpea is a very
early variety, earlier than the black
eye, the quickest growing of any Of
the varieties. maturing in about sixty
days from the date of termination of
seed. This is the best variety for SOW
ing in the middle states. For the
southern states sow the black-eyed
cowpeas, red ripper or clay peas. For
hay, to pillow down for green manure,
and for midsummer green forage for
hogs and cows and sheep SOW early.
Hogs thrive on cowpeas. Practical
and observant farmers estimate that
one acre of cowpeas, when the peas
in the pod are in the milk, will feed
and fatten ready for market 16 shoats
and 20 half-grown pigs. The most
economical way to feed is to fence of
small portion of the peas and after
this is eaten close, give a second por-
ton. If the hogs are allowed too
much, portion will be wasted The
hogs should have an abundance of
pure water at all times, and a mix
ture of wood ashes and sulphur Mix
one quart of coarse salt in each bush
ell of ashes. This mineral matter will
correct the acid in the vines For
COWS and sheep, cut the vines when
free from moisture and let them wilt
few hours before feeding. Give the
stock little old hay or straw. and
after this is eaten, a small quantity
of the wilted pea vines may be given
This is the safest way to feed, as the
vines contain so much water that they
should never be fed when freshly cut
or too much at a time, as it is certain
to produce hoven, and may cause the
death of a valuable animal
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-25
RAISING CANADA FIELD PEAS
In Combination With Oats and Barley
Valuable Forage Crop May Be
Obtained in South.

A reader wants to know "the diff
ference between Canada field peas and
our native peas. They are advertised
at rs cents bushel cheaper, and if
they are as good want to buy some
for planting in corn at last working,
also for hogs to Craze on"
There is little resemblance between
the Canadian field pea (pisum arvense
Id which resemble very closely the
garden pea (pisum sativum L. and
the Southern cowpea (vigna unguicu-
lsta). The Canadian field pea will not
do well sowed in corn at the last
working. In fact, 1t should be sowed
in January and February, according
to the location, and is then, in COM
bination with such crops as oats and
barley a valuable forage or hay crop
for the South. We know Of nothing
better than cowpeas for planting in
corn, says Progressive Farmer, taking
the Cotton Belt as a whole. The price
of cowpea seed is high, because it is
poor and unreliable yielder of seed
and no entirely satisfactory method
of harvesting the seed has been
adopted Canada field peas are
cheaper because they make a larger
yield of seed.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-25

r HE three simple dresses pictured
/ here, worn by little maids from
six to nine years old, set forth the
most approved lines on which frocks
for children are made. They are of
fabrics most in demand for occasional
wear. They are made in the same de-
signs as the simple clothes for daily
wear, but show more latitude in the
matter of decoration.
At the left of the picture the little
miss is arranged in party frock of
messaline. 1t could hardly be more
simply cut if it were Bingham school
dress. 1t is plain slip with parallel
tucks running lengthwise at the front
and back. They, with the shaping of
the underarm seams, provide the
scant fullness Of the skirt. At the
termination of the uucks small ros-
cites of velvet ribbon are used as
finishing touch The neck and sleeves
are ornamented with an applique of
heavy lace.
At the right plain close-fitting slip
fastens at the left side 1t is made of
q ASuAo Gu SlCpS, III "HlCeI uulSuSu Will
a sailor collar and bow in black sat
in and a sash of black satin ribbon
The sleeves are very short and orna-
mented' with four narrow tucks at the
bottom and finished with a piping of
black satin. The fastening is man.
aged with small crochet buttons and
buttonholes above the waist line. Be-
low this the hem in the material is
stitched down. Very long black stock
ings and low slippers with straps
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-25

been eaten off, and in that case the
lambs may be allowed to run in the
field till they are sold, or brought in
for winter shelter.
Where one has lambs to turn into
the cornfield they will not only make
use of the blades of corn which are
usually wasted, but they will keep
down the weeds that are invariably
springing up after corn blowing is
over, thus seeding the field to the pest
for the following season.
The manure dropped by the lambs
will also be scattered around over the
fields, thereby fertilizing the land with
out the usual time and labor expended
in hauling and spreading the manure.
Another advantage in pasturing the
cornfield after cultivation is ended is
that it will be much easier to get
through the corn at gathering time,
and the ears will be the more exposed
to view.