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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23
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One Of our neighbors who is an Old
time and very successful strawberry
grower advocates a very long season
of growth the first year for the new
plants. He sets out his strawberry
plants as soon in March, or thereafter,
as the ground Will do to work.
This man has made his living, and
almost fortune, By growing straw
berries and other small fruits. His
berries run on the average from $500
TO $500 an acre, the entire season s
product being sold at the local town,
about one mile from. his farm His
berries are always in demand at the
highest prices, because he always
gyCws good ones.
The secret of his success with straw
berries is in blowing the ground deep
and early, with liberal fertilization in
the form of stable manure. The ma
nUre not only furnishes plant foods,
but also adds to the moisture receiv-
ing and holding power OF the soil,
which is very important during the
fruiting season, when general condi-
lions are dry.
The land for the stra berries is
MANFRED and plowed late in the fall or
early winter This brings up the deep
soil minerals to be exposed to the
elements during the winter for disin-
tegration. During the winter the
.plowed ground is given a good dress
ing OF stable manure, and this is fol-
lowed in the spring with a light dress
ing Of lime or wood ashes. Wood
ashes should be applied just before
setting out of the young plants in
spring, as they have tendency to lib
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23
ALL FEARED WITCHES
WELSH PEOPLE ONCE HAD I'M
PLIGHT FAITH IN POWERS.
Many Stories OF Maievolent Deeds
Have Been Handed Down Through
nerations-Practiced Their
Arts on Dumb Animals.

NJ l.. Lewes, in the Occult Review,
tells some stories about witches. /
must apologize to my psychic readers
for repeating them, as no doubt most
Of them take that admirable monthly.
writer in t. P.'s weekly says. In
olden days Welsh witches used TO put
spells" on the animals of neighbors
who annoyed them. If a COW was the
victim it would sicken of NO apparent
disease, cease TO give milk, and if
the spell were not removed would die
The effect of 'witching" a pig was TO
cause a curious kind of madness,
something like fit; this again ended
fatally unless a counter charm was
forthcoming. Quite recently saw
one of these charms quoted in To-
cal paper by a collector of folklore.
An old witch living not far from
Llangalock Gin CaTmarthenshire
on one occasion when she had witched
pig, was compelled subsequently to
unwitch the animal. She came and
put her hand on the pigs back. say
in 'Duwa'th gadwo 18th berchenog
GOD keep thee to thine owner).
Which seems mild way of calming
frenzied pig.
"A noted witch" says Mr. Lewis.
used TO live about a mile and a half
from my own home. She was known
as Mary Perllan Peter from the
name of her house, Perllan Peter,
deep down in a thickly wooded rayine,
or dingle, as we call II in Cardigan
shire. This way of designating indi-
viduals is common in our part of
Wales, where surnames among the
peasantry are chiefly limited TO Jones,
Davies and Evans. So that a persons
Christian name, followed by that OF
his house, is far more distinctive than
using a surname most probably com
mon to half the people in parish. SO
the witch was Mary of Peters Or
chard' Cperllan' meaning orchard,
though who Peter was ! could never
find out, and she was undoubtedly
powerful one).
"One day she asked neighbor to
bring her some corn which she re-
Quired and the man very unwillingly
cunSCuISu, as the paul GOWN u IAS
cottage was very steep and the corn
heavy to carry On the way he split
some, and Mary was very angry and
muttered threats to her friend when
he left. And when he got back to his
home and went to the table, what was
his amazement to see his little mare
sitting like a pig" on her launches
and staring wildly before her. He
went to her, and pulling at the halter,
tried to get her on her feet, but in
vain; she did not seem to be able to
move. Then the man, very frightened,
bethought him of the witch's threats,
for he felt sure the mare was spell
bound. So he sent off, and when she
arrived she went straight up to the
animal and Moran Each, what ails
thee now?' was all she said, and the
mare jumped to her feet as We'll and
lively as ever
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23
Severe eprain Quickly Relieved.

Soak the injured member for 20
to 40 minutes in lukewarm water &C.
cording to the severity of the sprain
AS soon as the water is applied give
the patient something to eat TO stay
his stomach" Let this be a glass OF
milk, an eggnog, cup of cocoa, baked
apple, a generous slice Of bread and
butter. or anything on hand that the
patient viii relish. This food forti-
fies the system against nausea.
After The soaking and the eating
has been duly dispensed with, apply
arnica, or any other good Hniment, to
the sprain and bandage carefully with
flannel bandages. Repeat the process
two or three times daily, and you will
be sui prised how quickly the pain will
subside.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23
Expression Is Old One.

The expression the devil to pay
and no pitch hot is of nautical origin,
according to Brewers Dictionary Of
Phase and Fable. which says: The
devil is a seam between the cardboard
strake and the keel. and the pay is to
cover it with pitch. In former times,
when vessels were often careened for
repairs, it was difficult to calk and pay
this seam before the tide turned
Hence the locution, the ship is car
eeped, the devil is exposed, but there
is no hot pitch ready, and the tide
viii turn before the work can be done
{French payer, from paix, polk, Pitch
Here's the very devil to pay is used
in quite another sense, meaning;
Here's pretty kettle of fish, I'm
in a pretty mess, etc. a. T. C
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23
New Stamps in Australia.

Another change is to be made in the
form OF the Australian postage stamp,
and the design, in which the outline
of white Australian with a kangaroo
in the center, is evidently to be dis
continued. The halfpenny stamp is
TO be exactly similar to the western
Australian design, with the black
swan in the center The penny stamp
is to be printed in two shades Of red,
while the halfpenny stamp is to be
green. The twopence-halfpenny issue
viii be almost similar to the penny
stamp, but will be be printed in blue.
For the siXpenny issue kangaroo will
form the main feature. with the tails
Of lyre-birds at each side. There viii
be a boomerang below the kangaroo.
and underneath that again a platypus
This is copied from the second prize
design which was submitted in the re
cent competition. The kookaburra
will be in the center of the new shilL
ing stamp.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23

At a tea given at the Ruhl in Nice t.
the officers Of the Mediterranean fleet,
E. Royal Tyler, the well-known au-
thor. said, nodding toward a sign, The
Dansant," which might be translated
Tango Tea"
"A French maid. when I refused tea
the other afternoon exclaimed:
But monsieur is not like his fellow
countrymen, them
Not like them? How so?' said l.
Why said the maid, picked up
one of your American novels the 9th
er day, Howells novel. and. though
can't read English, l saw that there
was nothing but tea, tea" Tea
on every page. Now. people who talk
so much about tea must be inordinate-
" fond of it, nest &c pas. monsieur?
She thought, you see. that our ar
ticle the had the same meaning as
the in French.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23

i'll Missouri is past the manageable
age, and is what they term a bachelor.
Having no wife and children he kills
the time, SO to speak of evenings Wis
iting neighbor farmers. Being too
close in money matters to carry a
lantern and burn up precious oil, he
takes with him his white dog OF these
nocturnal trips. 4 halter strap is fas-
tened to the dogs neck, the owner
holding the loose end. The dog fol-
lows the beaten paths between the
bachelors farmhouse and the houses
Of the neighboring farmers, leading his
master safely home on the darkest
night The oil companies of America
should have this stingy farmer arrest
ed, and compel him TO purchase and
use a good lantern and refined oil He
should be taught that the Other fell
low" must live as we'll as he.
Speaking OF making q living, the
man who cannot make and save money
at farming, gardening, dairying or any
of the side lines to general farming is
a fit subject for pity, as he could not
make a living at anything Foodstuffs
of all kinds have become as market
able as -four, and at remuneratfve
prices.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23

crate and waste valuable elements in
the stable manure.
AS early in the spring as the ground
is dry enough to work the land is
again plowed, disced and dragged
down smooth and fine. Two plowings
of the ground, one in late fall and the
other in the spring, pay large divi
dends on the time used, and the man
who expects a very large crop of fine
berries must work his ground over
several times. Three or four deep
plowings of the soil for trawberriea
would be better.
In central and southern ATTITUDES
strawberry plants can be set out from
March on through the spring and early
summer. The earlier they are planted
the more sure are they to live, as at
that time the ground is well supplied
with moisture, the days are cool and
new roots soon begin to grow and take
hold of the new soil. With later plant
ing there is too much danger of the
plants suffering for moisture, with
consequent stunning Of growth.
But the chief reason for fall plow-
ing of the ground and early setting is
that the plants will have full benefit
Of all growing weather from early in
the spring till late in the fall This
not only insures deep and strong
root system for the plants, but perfect
branching with solid matter hills or
rows is effected, and large number
of strong buds are formed for the first
crop the following season. The long
season of growth makes large and
strong plants. capable of developing
very heavy crop Of the most perfect
fruit.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23
Soft Answer.

A New Jersey teacher who had
been greatly annoyed by revelry in
the hotel where she had spent part
of her last vacation took the pTecau-
ton this time, in writing to another.
hotel which had been recommended
to her. to inquire whether it had a.
bar. She received the following re-
ply:
NO, We haven't any bar. and IL
that is the sort Of woman you are We
don't want you. The place for you ia
at Yardley's, farther up the road
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23
Pic is a Gentleman

That the pig is naturally one Of the
finest gentlemen" in the land and
should be treated as such was the
statement made by DR.. Austin Peters
of Harvard. Doctor Peters was talk
ing on the raising and care of poultry
and swine.
The pig is naturally q gentleman, :"
said he, according to the New York
World. 1T is man who has made him
as he is. The popular idea that broken
glass. empty cans and tin covers are
appreciated as a diet by swine is one
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23

Washington, Georgia.
Il herewith reiterate my conmen-
dalton OF Peruna- It certainly has
benefited our daughter in every in
stance when she was suffering from
cold. I have frequently used Peruna
in my family and have found 1t an
excellent remedy for colds and also as
o tonic. ] often recommend 1t to my
friends. Peruna seems to be fndis-
pensable in my family. az no other
remedy has been so effective In cases
of cold"
EVERY FAMILY wishing to be
protected from cold should have Pc
xuna in the house constantly. Also a.
copy of the latest edition OF the Ills
OF Life" sent free by the Peruna Co..
Columbus, Ohio.
Those who prefer tablets 20 liquid
medicines can now procure Peruna
In tablet forns
ASK Your Druggist for Free Peruna
Lucky Day almanac for 1914.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23
Many Children are SIckIp.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Break mp Colds In "a hours. relieve Feverish-
ness, Headache, Stomach Troubles, Teetbiu@
Disorders move and regulate the bowels, and
Destroy Worms. They are SO pleasant to take
children like them. Used by mothers for "a years.
At all druggists, pc. Sample mailed FREE.
Address, A. S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Z. ADV.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23

of the popular fallacies. Neither do
they appreciate lemon rinds, orange
peels and banana skins. The pig
should have clean. dry bed to sleep
in; its pen should be kept clean. and
It should be properly fed
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23
Feeding Fodder.

While fodder, when given out of
doors should be fed in feed racks not
on the ground it is imperative for the
ground surrounding the racks to slope
away in all directions and often II
would be better still if tile drained.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23
Removing Insect Pests

Clean soap and water will remove
scale and the white mealy bug from
palms and ferns. The treatment must
be applied often and the plants thor
oughly rinsed with clear water after.
ward.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23

When two girls of the same dimen-
sions and general style of architecture
are chums they syndicate their
clothes
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23
His Number

What was Wiggie on the college
crew."
II think he was what they call the
joke Town Topics.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23
Solid Appreciation.

Did the count promise to love Miss
Millions forever?'
No; for her money. Cornell
Widow.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23

Putnam Fadeless Dyes do not stain
the kettle. Adv
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23

81 suppose some country sites ara
very inviting"
And unlimited, if they're para
sites.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23

When a woman runs across the
street to a neighbours house for just
minute she stays All hour.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23

A simple protection against dangerous
throat affections are Deans Mentholated
Cough Drops; &c at Drug Stores.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-23

Pennsylvania has 10000 feeble-mind-
ed women.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-18
GERMANS SUDDENLY
 ATTACK Inf RUSSIANS
France Prohibits Sale and Con- sumption of Absinthe
 in Colonies
GERMANS ATTACK RUSSIANS

LONDON, Nov. 18.The Germans have suddenly resumed offensive against the Russians and attacking ferey the Russian line and threatening Warsaw The great battle progressing the west of Russian Poland be- tween Vsula and Warhe It is admitted that the Rus has brought halt but it feared by many that nothing less than the Germans nave once gained great victory although the military authorities
 deny that has reached any decision It has been main by many military experts that when the Germans retired from they did for the purpose of drawing the Rus sans into trap the Austrian armies in Gaca and the
 German army Prussia and the sudden attack made seems this opinion Should the Russians be defeated the center may endanger the communications of the Russian left which operating the direction of Cracow but there IS yet real reason to believe the German attack will succeed be- yond checking Russian advance In the meantime the Rus
 an are advancing East Prussia Cracow and on the Carpa
 an mountains They have reached of the Cphan pas again unless the German attack succeeds they will soon the threshold of Hungary once more
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-18
BRIEUX PITIES
 FRENCH TROOPS
Member of French Academy has Thought For the Friend
 less Hero

PARIS, Nov. 16.-A well-known member of the Acadmey has written a letter for the man who never gets one," to be distributed in the French trenches. In it he says
 Apparently there are very few amongst our soldiers who never re- ceive any letters. But if there is such a one it is to him that address this letter.
 "I see you from here, my dear young fellow, l see your disappoint- ment and your sadness when the quartermaster appears in sight with a number of letters in his hand and calls out first this name and that, and deals out to eager hands envelopes which contain the good wishes of the family and a mothers kisses. Every one is grave, and everyone listenes for his name to be called out. Nothing for you.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-18
TERRIFIC BATTLE RAGING
 AROUND SOLDAU CITY

pETROGR4D teyc batIe u1eramBI rOleRce Ror raeo fofur d0y$ oroRd Sda" R the $0h" erreny The caRnOR0di"g tSDo"ot"ed n@ a"" ""y 0reRe te cheek $a1Re@ 5au rhe the Germans "cceeded n op'"9 T vrijabe and ha c0rTted t0 0Jfe blood T0Ced like T0 op both sides
 the front t struggle t the most | depend the most Se7o% co"Se- De9 9 Wbh fqIno interior Ger"0ny M recent ghHne big 0dama@ed condition" and so t"T aScan De cIeayned tide t7olrRo n tarOr
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-18
!. s. THAT ALASKA
 MIGHT BE CAPTURED

Washington, Nov. lS.-"That we can retain our valuable territory of Alaska against a military power by maintain ing there, in it's isolated position, a garrison of less than five hnndred men verges on the ridiculous unless we have ample forces at home to occupy that territory in the very earliest stages of an impending coniict.'
 This is statement contained in re- port issued by General Witherspoon in a report issued by him on his retire ment as chief of staff of the United States army.
 In the same report he recommends the increase of the American army to two hundred and five thousand enlisted men. He also recommends the eStab- lishnent Of system of reserves giy- ing altogether mobile strength ot five hundred thousand first line troops equipped for six months. He declares that it would be impossible 10 protect the Panama canal or the territorial possessions Of this country with the present or proposed garrisons unless they could be rapidly reinforced,
 The report is evidently due in a great measure to the generals study Of war conditions in Europe. In addition to his report several other military and public men have come to the conclusion that the United States can afford no longer to depend on chance for its de- fenSe.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-18
AMERICAN WARSHIP HAS BEEN FIRED ON BY TURKS
MARYLAND FINISHED THE
 COAL TEST

San Francisco, Nov. lS.-The crusier Maryland has arrived here after mak- ing her tests of the Alaska coal The result of the test will be told to Wash ington but until that time no intorma- lion can be given out. It will probably be only few days until the tests be- come public property, but 1t Is quite probable that Washington will not be in possession of the full report until IL can be forwarded from San Francisco by mail. It is understood rather gen erally that the coal has proven itself, but it would be premature to say so until the fact is given out officially.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-18
CARRANzA ONCE MORE
 REPUDIATES PROMISE

Washington, Nov. lS.-Carranza has repudiated the telegram sent for him by General Gonzalez to Guitterez stat
 ing that Carranza would retire in favor of the new provisional president. and once again the Mexican republic seems to be threatened with continu- ance of the disturban;e. The news of the repudjation was received here with regret as it seems to indicate that Car ranza has no intention of bringing about peace unless he is compelled to do SO by force. There is every reason 10 fear now that the same old trouble will break out anew Villa and his army are still at St.Luis Potosi and the latest announcement by Carranza may
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"YOu fight, however, just as well a

"You fight, however, just as well as your comrades. And whilst you only do as well SIS they do, you really do something rnore. The other soldiers are fighting for the homes of their an cestors and for the defence of their property. You have neither home nor ancestors nor property, and you fight with as much courage as those who are getting letters by every post.
 Don't be ashamed because no one has written to you. Be proud. Others have been born in a family whose position is made. You will have the satisfaction and the pride of making your own. Thew have received; you will give, and your part is by far the best.
 "Once more, my son, courage and good luck. And let me send you kiss l who have no son, and you who have no farther.
 (Signed) Brieux,
 "French Academician.'
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-18

The very strong wind which blew last night caused an interruption of the lighting service. The Gateway finds it necessary today to set the paper by hand owing to the lack of electric pow CT. While the wind blew last night the launches belonging to NJ. J. Doyle and Al Taylor were badly broken by the waves. Some loose logs were washed away at the wharf and few panes of glass were also broken. The blow was such Q stiff one that it is SUD- posed to have been severely felt out side the secure shelter Cf our harbor.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-18
PRESIDENT TO
 OPEN CONGRESS
Is Preparing Address Which lie Will Read in
 Person

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S.-Presi- dent Wilson is now preparing his ad- dress which he will read in person at the re-Opening of congress in Decemb- CT. Needless to say the tenor of the adress is not yet publicly known but that it will deal with the European situation in it's relation to American affairs is assumed generally.
 There is also rumor that the address will deal particularly with the ques- ton of taking foreign ships under American register and also with the question of the seizure of neutral ships by belligerent powers.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-18
SHOW MOVIES
 NEXT SUNDAY
Dick ThOrne Will Not Charge But Will Pass Around
 Plate

Dick Thorne has decided Co give a moving picture show in the Casino next Sunday, but will live within our holy laws by refusing admission fees. During the show-o, service-he will pass the plate so that all devoted wor- shippers eau, fl they so desire, chuck any thing into it with the exception of that old standby ot the penuriouS pious brass buttons.
 The show Co be given is a splendid one for which the admission fee is half a dollar on occasions when it ispreSent- ed in beuigh,ed heather lands that don't know as much about Sunday as COW does about holiday. The pic lures to be shown will be ones repro duced at great expense from Sacred history. This is no irreverout remark or dippaut. The pictures will be taken from one of the sublime stories chat form the foundation and bedrock of Christianity stories which may not be shown on Sundays in Seward if they are charged for, according to our sanctt fed masters
 So, Dearly beloved Brethren, you can go to a show next Sunday with oI without ex-Spence.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-18
DIRIGO SANK
 IN BIG GALE
Telegram From COrdOya Says She Had Twenty One
 In Crew

Itis stated here that when the Dirigo sank of Cape Spencer she had large cargo of ore from LatOuche. A tele- gram from the Cordova Alaskan says she had tweuty-one men aboard when she went down The following is the