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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-10-06
HOROSCOPE
THE stars Incline, but do not compel
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1914.

During this day the planets rule
dominating influence Of importance.
,Astrologers find that Venus changes
from friendly to evil aspect, while
Neptune rules for good and Saturn Ia
mildly benefic In aspect.
Love affairs are subject to sinis-
ter guidance and may be most unlucky
under this configuration. There is
prediction, however, that marriages
will take place before the new year,
despite financial conditions and other
considerations usually deemed detri-
mental to the founding OF new homes.
Shipping Is under sign that prom
Uses great gain in certain lines OF
commerce later In the year. South
America will cause increase Of pront
IN short time, but some unusual Cd
stacles will be encountered this month.
There is a sign read as threatening
10 the states on the Pacific coast, for
f'strarSe ships from the Orient will
ancssor in island harbors, the seers de-
cIeSe.
fhe Panama exposition has an au-
&lry Of extraordinary success after
thany tribulations and apparent disap-
pointments. Attendance will be sur
prisingly large, it is predicted
New Orleans is under a government
of stars which promises prosperity.
Dangers from fevers and contagious
diseases should be warded off by
rwatchfulness.
Earthquake shocks are prognosti-
Gated for Brazil and the western coast
OF the United States.
The transit of Neptune through Leo
is held to give warning of excitement
in Paris greater than any that has
thrilled the city at any time in its
history. The stars presage victory for
France.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of rather an anxious year.
Both business and domestic affairs
may present problems. Extreme care
concerning writings of every sort may
prevent trouble.
Children born on this day may be
exceedingly quick-tempered, inordi-
nately ambitious and very industrious.
Boys may not be successful In busi-
ness
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closely allied to the problems of drain
age and moisture. Humus Is quite
as important In bettering the one as
the other.
Pillow the land moderately deep; IL
In grass pillow in the fall and plant to
some clean culture crop the first year
Sod land Is likely to be infested with
white grubs which injure and some
times destroy strawberry plants by de-
youring their roots. The land, after
blowing and narrowing, should be
rolled or dragged to settle and pull
yerize the soil.
There are two systems of planting
In vogue-the hill system and the
matted row. In the hill system the
plants are set in hills and cultivated
both ways, allowing no runners to de-
velop. The growth all centers in the
original mother plants, causing them
to throw out numerous lateral crowns
at their own base. This is an intensive
system and produces more fancy fruit,
being well suited to the supplying of a
home garden or a special local trade.
Varieties which make few runners
such as Chesapeake or Bubach are to
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especially in momentous matters.
of the West, particularly those on the
Pacific coast, may lose their peace OF
mind and display lack of wisdom.
Uranus today is In an aspect that is
believed to foreshadow serious losses
In aerial navigation. Accidents are
indicated
China continues to be subject to ma
lign influences that prevent tranquil
lily. Heavy taxation will be severe
burden to the people for some time to
come.
The Balkans are likely to be the
scene of troubles as terrible as those
of the past.
Sensational revelations concerning
public philanthropies are predicted.
The stars are read as presaging trou-
Bile about finance.
Mars and Saturn are still operating
to produce complications and anxieties
for the king of Italy, the seers de-
clare
Mining In the United States will be
affected by the sinister guidance OF
Saturn, it ie prognosticated. The
Western states will not lose seriously
for any length of time, astrologers
say
Persons whose birthdate it is may
have many financial anxieties. some of
which are unnecessary, during the
coming year. They should guard
against accident and be careful of the
health.
Children born on this day are likely
to have eventful lives. They have the
omen of bad luck in travelling on wa
ter. Boys probably will have difficulty
in saving money. They are subjects
of Libra and have Venus as their prin-
cipal ruling star
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(By ]. OSKAMP.)

(By ]. OSKAMP.)
While Strawberries have been grown
fer centuries, it has been only within
the past decade or SO that their COM
mercial culture has attained the prom
tnence it now holds in the fruit grow
ing industry. Coming into market as
they do early In the season, strawber-
ftes take most important place in
the diet when every one has a craving
for fresh fruit that Is not satisfied with
the fruits that have been on the mar
ket ali during the winter months. The
demand for berries Of high quality Is
always good and is ever increasing
with the annual increase in popula-
don.
Strawberries have a wide adapta-
ton to soil and climate and may be
grown on any soil suited to the ordi-
nary farm crops. Commercial plant
ings are generally located on a light
or sandy soil which is mellow and
quick" Soils of this nature are
chosen on account Of their earliness
and ease of cultivation. Land that
has natural tendency to bake should
be avoided, as it is difficult to keep
down weeds on this type of soil and it
in dry time. AS rule, sandy loans
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-10-06
His First ThouQht.

A well-known athlete says that on
entering a Turkish bath one night he
found a stranger struggling in the
swimming pool. There was nobody
near, and the man was evidently un-
able to swim, having jumped in prob
ably without ascertaining whether the
water would be above his head The
athlete swan to the assistance of the
struggling man. Grasping him by
the hair, he towed him to the side OF
the tank and assisted him to hang
on until he recovered his breath.
What were the first words uttered
by the rescued one? Did he stammer
out thanks to his human preserver?
No The human mind is a curious af-
fair. AS the half drowned man strug-
gled back to consciousness memories
of an old jest seemed to fit through
his brain, for he said
Lucky for me | wasn't bald
headed"
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1914.

Fair fortune smiles on p world
today, according to the readings of the
stars. Uranus, Jupiter and the Sun
are all strongly beneflc in influence,
Neptune alone being adverse.
1t is a time in which to push all
business affairs, planning and taking
action without delay
Buying is under a sign held to be
particularly lucky and speculation
may be successful, if it is concerned
with quick transactions.
Uranus gives confidence in schemes
that demand daring and foresight
while this sway continues whatever
IS unique, original or curious may
bring immense gain. The rule is most
propitious for new inventions. Air
ships will concentrate attention, it is
prophesied to such an extent that IN
edreamed-of gains will be made in man
ufacture.
All who command, all who hold
places of power and all who bear
large responsibilities should benefit
today. .
The conditions are good for politi-
clans who desire to seek favor from
constituents
There Is a prophecy that the No
vember elections VIII cause surprises
that will greatly affect the status of
women.
The visit of Mars to Sagittarius, the
sign ruling Spain, may cause trouble
to that country or to the king.
Death that touches the royal family
of Great Britain again is presaged by
the stars.
The seers announce the need OF
cultivating the virtues of thrift and
economy. They prophesy general
reaction against the growth Of waste
and extravaganza
Mercury and Mars in the fifth house
at Delhi give warning of trouble In
India. The destruction of a railway
with loss of life is a possibility, &C
cording to the Interpretation of Lon
don astrologer.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
happy augury for the coming year
Prosperity in business is foreshadowel
and success through travel and change
is probable. Those who are employed
will be lucky.
Children born on this day may b.
self-willed and high-tempered, but the.
will enjoy success and progress il
life. Cleverness in handling other per
sons is often trait of these subjects
of Libra
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cred more encouraging than 1t was q
month ago Chicago should profit by
the position of the stars next month.
Saturn gives great gains to those
who deal in coal in the United States.
There is prophecy that immense
drafts on the seasons supply will be
made from the Orient
Persons whose birthdate it is have
rather an anxious year before them.
so far as business and financial at
fairs are concerned. Man should be
careful of new enterprises. Those
who are employees should be extraordi-
narily diligent
Children born on this day may be
rather unlucky. They should be
trained most carefully to business
or professional career. Girls may
marry worry These subjects OF
Libra have Venus as their principal
ruling planet.
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Properly Pruned.
will produce early fruit, but the
sitter loans usually produce larger
yields
Locate the patch on the higher
lands so as to avoid injury from late
spring frosts resulting from the set
Ting of the cold air into the lower
lands from the higher elevations.
Berries will ripen their crop several
days earlier is given southern expos
ure where they have the full benefit
of the sun Likewise, If it becomes
advantageous to lengthen the season,
select northern aspect.
Varieties vary considerably in their
soil requirements, some being particu-
larly adapted to certain localities and
while in neighboring sections these
same varieties are not held in high
esteem. There are varieties, however,
which are very cosmopolitan and en-
Joy wide popularity These are the
safest varieties from which a pros
pecttve grower can choose.
Berries draw heavily upon the soil
moisture in maturing a crop of fruit.
Humus is the great reservoir of soil
moisture, holding water much as a
sponge. BY turning under barnyard
manure or green crops we eventually
add humus to the soil. The improve
ment of the fertility of the soil Is
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-10-06
Is Tobacco a Drug?

An interesting case of splitting
hairs has arisen in Ireland in the
administration of the national insur-
ance act as to whether tobacco is a
drug, a necessity or luxury, all three
views being taken by different authori-
ties, says London Tit-Bits. 1t appears
that the experimenting medical OFF,
Ger of the Dublin district recommend
ed that a consumptive patient coming
under the provisions OF the act be
given tobacco for smoking to comfort
him in his last days, offering to pay
for the weed himself, but the insur-
ance committee decided that the to-
bacco was necessary to the patients
treatment and sent in the bill to the
insurance commissioners. Two weeks
later the local authorities received a
lengthy communication demanding an
explanation of their action IN charging
the government with a shilling's worth
of tobacco. Their reply was that to-
bacco was recognized as a drug in the
British cOdex under the title of nico-
tiana tabacium and that it had been
prescribed by registered practitioner.
Thereupon the commissioners consult
ed learned K C.'s and they are still
wrestling with the subject. Mean
while the patient is dead, the tobacco
has been smoked and the expense of
the disputation has already reached a
hundred times the cost of the original
tin Of shag.
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No loafinQ Allowed.

A well-known theatrical manager,
more famous, IL possible for the
breaks" he made than for his many
successes, attending the rehearsal OF
one of his plays, noticed that man
In the audience who had to play the
trombone was holding the instrument
in front of him and doing nothing.
Mr.. Stetson at once called him to
account.
Say" said he, what do you mean
by not working along with the other
fellows?"
why, Mr.. Stetson," said the must.
clan, ~ can't play; I have 10 bars
rest"
mot on your life." replied the an
CRY manager. Il don't pay anyone for
resting. Either you play when the
other fellows do, or you clear out
See?"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-10-06
BUILDING "CASTLES IN AIR"
Proceeding That Seems Foolish, If Not
ReprehensibIe, TO Some, May
Readily Be Explained.

Those who build castles in the air
are occasionally spoken of by more
matter of-fact persons with brutal and
noisy derision, but oftener with kind
or tender pity which they find, not un-
Justff1ably, far more exasperating. It
implies so complete misunderstand-
ing of the builders frame of mind
they are supposed to live in vale Of
disappointments. but if they be out
and out workmen with a love of their
art they do, in fact, nothing of the
kind. Long before one castle has
actually fallen, sometimes even before
so much as a telltale crack has ap.
peared In the walls, they are planning
the foundations of another on a larger
and more gorgeous scale. When the
crash ultimately comes it is unheard,
for the din of cranes and hammers al
ready are hard at work again. We
have 1t on Sam Weller's authority that
to take to building houses is &c med
1cal term for being incurable," And
very fortunately that is, a fortioVi,
still more true of castles. 1t is not,
made up of establishments that is the
most difficult to bear. Rather it is the
suggestion that those who indulge in
day dreams are so besotted as to be-
lieve that they will all of them come
true. This is at once a slur on their
intelligence and on their ability to play
their own game properly it shows
that the sympathetic and stupid crea-
lures who make it could never acquire
the rudiments of the game If they
were to try for thousand years. AS
long as the player is trammeled by
doubts and wonderings whether any
thing SO beautiful could ever really be-
fall him, he must almost of necessity
curb his fancy and turn sadly back
from some glorious flight; but, once
he has as much as half admitted to
himself that he is moving in the realms
of fantasy, he can soar away to
heights unknown.
Putting altogether on one side the de-
light that they give in the making, 1t
may well be a question whether any
material profit is to be derived from
castles in the air.
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be preferred for this system as they
greatly reduce the, labor of cutting
runners. The matted row is the rule
among commercial growers. The
plants are set fifteen to twenty-four
inches apart in rows three or four feet
apart
Work should be begun in the spring
as soon as the ground is fit Plants
Set out early before they begin growth
VIII sustain less shock in transplanting
and make better start Shorten the
roots In to four or five inches and
remove all leaves but one or two. Set
the plants so that the roots are well
covered and the crowns are level with
the surface of the ground
Frequent and shallow tillage the
nrst season is one of the secrets Of
successful berry growing. Cultivate
often enough to keep a continuous
dust mulch on the surface to conserve
the moisture; this will vary with the
soil and season, from twice a week to
once every ten days. Decrease the
cultivated area between the rows as
the season advances, allowing the run
ners to set, making matted row four
teen to twenty inches wide. Then
keep the runners cut. OF course hand
hoelng will be necessary to keep the
weeds and surplus runners down.
as 1t is desired that the plants put all
their energy into growth this first
season.
In the northern states and all sec
lions where the winters are apt to
cause trouble by alternate freezing
and thaWlng a mulch of two Or three
inches Of some rather fine material,
such as clean straw or marsh hay
should be applied to the patch in the
fall as a protection In covering a
considerable area the manure spread
er Is most economical way OF apply
ing this mulch. 1t is advisable to leave
the mulch undisturbed during frosty
spring to retard blooming and thus
avoid frost injury AS growth pro-
ceeds the straw can be raised In
places where it Is too heavy for the
plants to push through, letting the
mulch remain during the fruiting sea-
son.
The mulching Of strawberries in the
South is considered by many to be an
unnecessary and expensive operation
By others it is looked upon as a nee
essary part of the work In the pro-
-
no doubt that there are several good
reasons why mulching can be prac-
ticed to good advantage Aside from
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER II, 1914

Astrology constTues the aspects OF
the stars today as rather favorable
Although Saturn is strongly adverse
very early in the morning, Mars and
Mercury are in benefic aspect after
noon.
The day is held to be propitious for
intellectual activities Ministers and
speakers are under a fortunate rule
that should impart power and ferVor.
Under this CONFORMATION young folk
should benefit. 1t is believed that the
stars give them earnestness and con-
fidence, by which they can persuade
those who have authority over them to
do what is most desired, provided the
hearts wish is beneficial
Short journeys are likely to be most
successful while Mercury is friendly.
Travel that brings together friends or
provides new opportunities to orators
or lecturers is guided by kindly inf1u-
ences, the seers announce.
Surgery, which is believed to be
ruled by Mars, has brilliant prospects.
Astrologers predict fame for many
men who conduct hospital affairs.
Large endowments to institutions in
this country and Europe are indicated.
Women who give their attention to
nursing will gain great power, it is
prophesied. The war will teach them
new methods of furthering humani-
tartan movements and working for
universal peace.
A London astrologer predicts that
Europe will suffer from the war for
10 months. Then, through 1917, read
justment will take place and 1919 is
declared as the year in which new
area of stable world relations will be-
gin. Disarmament is MENTIONED as an
ultimate accomplishment.
There is a sign interpreted as warn
ing women against the wearing of
mourning for the dead who fall on bat
tlefields. This is believed to affect the
conditions operating toward peace and
happiness.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of troublesome year.
Both men and women should conserve
their means, and avoid lending money.
Children born on this day will be
unusually lucky, except in gaining
fortune. They have the promise of in
telligence, brilliancy and talent. Elk
cess of generosity is often a trait OF
these subjects Of Libra.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-10-06
MONDAY, OCTOBER IL, 1914.

This Is a doubtful day, according to
the reading of the stars, for the Sun
is strongly adverse in its influence.
In the afternoon Venus changes from
evil to benefic aspect.
1t is not an suspicious time for seek
ing new positions or making any move
that carries future responsibility. I'm
der this sign it Is held that just
enough success comes to insure severe
disappointment
There is sinister sign governing
association with persons OF promi-
of power are apt to be exceedingly
arrogant and domineering. 1t will be
well to delay requests for aid or sup
port until more propitious rule oper-
ates
While this confguration prevails Sc
crecy concerning plans should be
maintained. Success is supposed to
attend only those things which can be
kept hidden from the beginning.
Diplomacy and statecraft are sub
ject to conditions said to be most du,
bious Warning of dangers to states
that lie toward the setting sun is CIV
en- by the seers, who declare that they
recognize what has been termed the
yellow peril"
China is under a planetary sway
that appears most powerful for dis
turbances of both an internal and ex
ternal nature. Mercury in conjunction
with Mars is believed to presage
, events of extraordinary moment.
Astrologers in London predict that
| before the end of this month Cali
| fornia will face danger of war and
| increase of taxation" but the indica
tions for the state are good. Better
business conditions are foretold
| The outlook for theaters is consid
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-10-06
Suroery In the Air.

Sitting astride steel beam on the
highest section of new theater under
construction a doctor recently chloro-
formed a structural ironworker, and
snapped into place the bones of dis
located shoulder. When the accident
occurred the workman was left help
less, as both arms were disabled, and
there was no means of descent except
a series of ladders. The doctor re-
moved his hat, coat and vest, and be-
gan the dangerous ascent. A workman
followed with the doctors surgical
case. After the operation the work
man was able to make his way down
the ladder and was taken to his home.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1914.

Astrology finds this a day but light
iy ruled by the stars. All the infiu-
ences are adverse, however, and condi-
tions are not favorable for the pur-
suit of any important enterprises.
Uranus, Mercury and Jupiter are all
slightly evil in their sway
1t is a time most inauspicious for
commercial ventures. Judgment is
supposed TO be impaired while this
sign prevails
Bankers, brokers and financiers
should be cautious, the seers declare,
until after a certain crisis, which they
predict will cause anxiety, although
it will bring immense gain ultimately.
Under this government there is dan
ger of hasty and imprudent action,