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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
TIN CANS FOR PLANTS
GROW MORE RAPIDLY THAN IN
ORDINARY POTS.
Great Advantage is That It ls Easier
to Maintain Nearly Constant
Moisture Content Without
Rapid Drying Of Soil.
(By e. wILcox.)


It has long been observed that
many young Seeding plants grow
more rapidly and with greater vigor
in tin cans than in ordinary florists
pots. In order to obtain further infor-
nation on this subject and to deter
mine the cause of the difference in
growth, set Of experiments was car
ried out, by the writer, the general
results Of which will be given here.
Young uniform seedlings were
planted in ten cans and also in ten
pots. Five of the cans and five Of the
pots were coated with parafine to
eliminate any effect which the contain
ers themselves might have on plant
growth. The same amount of soil
was used and the treatment as to wa
tering was uniform and the same care
was given to each. The plants were
as near uniform as possible at the
start. At two months of age the plants
IN two Of the pots more porous than
the rest were 81 inches high, those
in the three medium porous pots AZ
inches, those in the paraffne pots
5A inches, those in the paraffine tins
GA inches, those In the untreated tins
71k inches. The height and vigor Of
the plants showed a regular series of
graduations, increasing in size as the
evaporation from the container de-
creased.
The great advantage of using tin
cans rather than porous pots seems to
rest in the fact that in tins it is easier
to maintain a nearly constant moist
ure content without a rapid drying Of
the soil about the growing roots. This
results in a more rapid and vigorous
growth. Since nearly one-half of the
evaporation from pots takes place
through the side Of the pot. the move
ment Of this part Of water is necessar-
lily in a horizontal direction. Root
growth responds to the direction Of
the water movements in soil. There
fore, the roots reach the side of the
container more quickly and in greater
numbers in pots than in tin cans.
After watering, the soil rapidly dries
by escape of water through the side of
the pot, thus leaving the young root
let's too dry. By the shrinkage Of the
soil away from the side of the pot in
drying, a space is formed into which
the water runs upon the next water
ing. The roots are thus alternately
exposed to the air and submerged in
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
Beat soil.

After the tomato plants start to
grow they should be gone through
very carefully and all of the suckers
removed. so that the strength will go
to the main stalk This will cause the
fruit to ripen much better.
Tomatoes win grow on almost any
kind of soil, but it must be made very
rich by the use of good, well rotted
stable manure, A good grade of fer
tilizer may also be applied to the base
Of the plant and then worked into the
soil.
Muck lands are not at all practical
for growing tomatoes. because they
make too large growth Of vines. and,
consequently, do not yield as much
fruit as when grown on heavy soil
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
Tidal Wave submeroes island.

Iniskeerach, small island lying of
Arranmore, on the Donegal coast. and
having a population of about ninety
persons, has been almost entirely sub
merged by tidal wave.
Reused by the roar of the waters,
the residents were able to escape with
their lives, but suffered severe loss of
property, chiefly in regard to their
stocks Of seaweed stacked ready for
kelp-making. The tidal wave reached
Arranmore also, but the conformation
of the land there protected the neigh
borhood from the rayages OF the wa
tiers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
on-lnfIammahIe Moxies.

Neptune. being the god of the
Seven Seas, very properly comes to
the aid Of the moving picture in ban
ishing the menace of fire, but he does
not offer water sea-weed is the
thing. From this an English expert
menter has found that a product
called ''algin" can be extracted. 1t is
used in the manufacture Of non-in-
fammable films and in the treatment
Of paper to make 1t waterproof,
fame-proof and germ-proof
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
Free Advice from Physician to Rheu
matte Sufferers.

DR.. Chas. P. Woodward. who has
been practitioner for over 20 years,
says there is nothing just as good for
rheumatism as Jones' Breakup. 1t
has cured his own patients and many
others who have come to him after re-
ceiyfng no benefit from other doctors.
So confident are we that Jones Break
Up will cure rheumatism that we guar
antee to refund the entire cost if a
six-bottle treatment costing SIS will not
cure. $1.00 per bottle at your dealers
or sent direct by JONES BREAKUP,
Inc, New Egypt, N. J.Ady.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
Growth Of Seedlings In Different Con-
talners-From Right to Left, Very
Porous Pot, Medium Porous Pot,
Paraffined Pot, Tin Can.

water. In tin cans these conditions
do not occur. No water can escape
through the tin. The moisture con-
tent of the whole ball of soil is uni
form and consequently the roots dis
tribute themselves uniformly through
the mass.
When used in growing plants, tin
cans show quite extensive disintegra-
ton within a year. Under the influence
OF oxygen, the soil solution and plant
acids, salts of tin, zinc and iron are
formed from the can and solder. The
growing tips of rootlets come in con-
tact with the side of the can, and are
in position to absorb these mineral
salts. Naturally the salts. of the tin
and zinc in tin cans must be in ex-
IRENE dilution. Under these conditions
tin and zinc are known to stimulate
plant growth to some extent.
On account of the faring tops Of
pots, they occupy more space than
tins. The growth of plants in tins Is
faster than in pots, for the reason
that uniform moisture content is
more easily maintained in tins. We
find in practice that plants in tin cans
viii thrive we'll when watered only
every third day, under conditions
where pots require watering every
day. This brings about an economy in
time and labor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
Maxine Charcoal.

Where small fiocks are kept char
coal may be easily provided by filling
the cook stove with hard wood then
shutting it up closely. Take the
Goals out as soon as charred through.
put them in a sack cold, and break by
pounding with the flat side Of an ak.
The dust may be utilized In chicken
bread with good results.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
Hasten Growth Of cockereIs.

Hasten the growth of the young
cockerels by feeding them all they win
eat. Keep them fat enough for the
table all the time and they will reach
the required weight for the market
much sooner. 1t is the earlier mar.
ksts that pay the best price.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
AraentIna ! coed customer.

Argentina is the foremost South
American country as a market for
products Of the United States, our
sales thereto in the last calendar year
having been $55.oOO.000 in value, COM
pared with $40.000,O00 to Brazil and
$52.O0O,00O to the remaining IL coun-
tries of that continent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
style.

Mrs. StylesTo be in style the pa
pers say one must have something
slim about them.
Mr.. styles-Wen, I'm in style. all
right then.
How so?"
Why, my pocketbook looks that
way, all right"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
Rouaht ii for Cash.

Marks What did you gain in your
deal with Brown?
Parks-A great deal Of respect for
Browns business ability.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
His comnlalnt.

Church, see New York has six
blind operators at telephone switch
boards.
Gotham To say nothing of lot Of
deaf ones.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27

That man is playing In luck who
can stretch the truth without break
ing his word.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
Those of Middle Age Especially.

When you have found remedy for the horrors that
Cypress you during change Of life when through the long
hours OF the day seems though your back would break
when your head aches constantly, you are nervous de-
don't forget that Lydia E. Pnkham's Vegetable Compound
Is the safest and surest remedy and has carried hundreds
OF women safely through this critical period
Read what these three women say:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27

Man wants but little here below, but
women are always looking for base
ment bargains
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar-coated, tiny granules, easy to take.
Do not grippe. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
spelIbinders.

Professor Why do college men mis-
spell so often?
Stude Probably because they pay
more attention to the miss than they
do to the spell Ohio Sun Dial.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
She Didn't Scream

Patient May scream if you hurt ?
Dentist Yes, but we charge extra
for that.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27

It's all right to love your enemies.
but don't do it at the expense OF your
friends.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27

Platter a woman and she will be-
lieve you. Tell her the truth and she
won't.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27

Sore Eyes, Granuiated Eyelids and sties
promptly healed with Roman Eye Bal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
Fools and children tell the truth,
and generally at the wrong time.

Or. Peery's vermifuge s.Dead shott kills
and exPels Worms IN q very few hours.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
Literal.

Il say, Jinks, is your wife an anti?"
"Of course. She couldn't very well
be an uncle, could shea''
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27

Hard luck is the kind that comes
easiest.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
From Mrs. Hornu1g. Buffalo. .N "

BggTAIp ~ am writing to let know how your
medcne mas done tor failed terribly during last winter
and summer and remarked about appearance suf
1eled from female trouble and always had pains my back no
appetite and at times very weak. = ' -
was Hng at friends house she thought
eight pounds have good appetite and feeling every day.
Is asking me what doing and lydia
wish and hope others who have the complaint it and
set health your medicine did"-lrs "a HoRNIc %
Stanton st, Buffalo, N Y. = s =
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27

Putnam Fadeless Dyes do not stain
the hands. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
n YOU'RE cRoUcHY

lF YOU'RE GRoUCHY
it is likely that your liver needs stir
ring up. Wright's Indian Vegetable
Pulls will set you right quickly. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27
ONLY One "RROMo OulNINE,,

To get the genuine, call for full name LAXA-
TIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for signature of
z. w GROVE. Cures.a Cold in One Day. 2sc.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27

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, 1914-03-27
Was A Blessing To This Woman.

So RcHMoND var troubled with bearing down pain
female weakness and could stand long my feet OF all
medicines took nothing helped like Lydia Pnkhams We
table compound am now regular and getting along fine
cannot praise the Compound too much been blessing to
and nope It viii be to other Mrs D. TYLER % w
Clopton St, South Richmond, Va. = "
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-27

FOR sALE-1BS A. HOLLAND CO.. CONN;
Is a. cult. dwellings. barns. outbldgn..
etc AIFA A. Werner. R. 1. Rockville. Conn
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-23
ATHENDALE SCHOOL,
LIBRARY FUND
SEVENTEEN SCHOOL IN THE
COUNTY RAISES TWENTY
DOLLARS.

The Athendale school in the second
civil district Of the county has raised
$40 for the library fund of the school
This amount added to the sum provid-
ed by the state, will make $40 that
will be invested in books for the IL
brary of the school. Mrs. Ella Tim
mons, head of the school, was instru-
mental in securing the contribution.
This is the SEVENTEEN school in the
county to take advantage of the
states offer to add dollar for dollar
to all sums raised for school Libraries.
More than 500 of the Maury county
schools have availed themselves OF
this liberal offer.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-23
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

State Phosphate Co. to Swift & Co.,
of Illinois, 3611a acres in % district,
Consideration not given.
Keltner heirs to w. M. Blaylock ct
Tx, 2 lots in Ord district, $3.50.
William Hoops ct ux to Lima Flow
ers, one-sixth interest in % acres, $50
Margie Word ct III to Lima Flowers
one-sixth interest in % acres in old
18th district, 800.
Halle Wade ct al to Lima Flowers
one-sixth interest in % AGREES, in ole
18th district, $50.
]. F. and Louise Beckwith to T. B
Bond and E. H. Ayres, Jr., lot in Src
district, $1,700.
J. F. and Louise Beckwith to T. B
Bond and e. H. Ayres, Jr., lot in 5rc
district, $3.50.
Dave Miles ct ux to Louis Miles e
Tx. 40 acres in 3rd district, 5000.
J. S. Shapiro ct ux to j.. D. and I
J. Pigg, 76 acres in second district
$2,5Oc.
w. A. Southall ct ux to j. X. rank
ersley, 214 acres in 9th district SIS
4Sc.
w. l.. Kincade to Elenor Kincad
ct al, 100 acres, no consideratiol
named.
B. E. Regen ct ux and r. P. Thu
man ct ux to J. R. Aankersley, 14S1
acres in 9th district, $1s,S46.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-23
FAVOR GOVERNMENT
OWNERSHIP RADlUM
EMINENT DOCTORS CLAIM 1T Is
THE SOLE CURE FOR
CANCER.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22-The most
dramatic public plea that ever fell
from the lips of scientists was that
made before the house mines and min
ing committee today in favor Of gov
eminent ownership of radium.
The greatest cancer experts of this
country-Dr. Howard A. Kelly, of Bal
timore; DR.. Robert Able, Of New
York; Director Harvey r. Gaylord, of
the New York State Institution for
the study of malignant diseases, and
DR.. C. F. Burnham, of John Hopkins
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. radium as the
only cure the medical world has dis
covered for cancer, disease for
which no cause has been found, a
rebel against all the laws that govern
human tissue.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-23
Twenty Years
Ago in Columbia

(From Weekly Herald Jan. 10. 1S94)
(Some time since we published ex-
cerpts from The Daily Herald OF
twenty-one years ago. These met
with such hearty approval and COM
mendation that we have decided to
make similar extracts from The
Weekly Herald Of twenty years
ago. These will be published on
Tuesday and Saturday afternoons.)
On last Friday evening Mrs. A. A..
Hodge gave a very pleasant enter
tainment to a number of young
friends. Among those present were
Misses Mamie Hodge, Lena B. Smith,
Virginia Carpenter, Susie Sheegog,
Linda Frierson, Emma Harlan, Louise
Dobbins; Messrs. Matthews Gordon,
William Sheegog, W. B. Wooten. Wal
lace Wilkes Joe Dixon, Samuel Har-
Ian, Martin Cox and John Clopton.
A sale of dry goods has just been
contaminated in this city that is prob
ably without a parallel in the amount
of goods sold in one bill in the his
tory of the town. 1t was the puf
chase of the stock of Walker & Frier
son by McKennon Bros. & Anderson
The inventory of the stock OF goods
CHI no yn1t RI rJJn
neighborhood of $4,000. Yet these
gentlemen had the nerve to buy the
whole output for cash. There is no
in the whole state of Tennessee
more progressive, wideawake hrn
than Mckennon Bros. & Anderson
They are now selling out these goods
and are offering the greatest par
gains of the season.
Mr.. Clabe Taylor, of Culleoka, Kill
ed hog last week which welghe'
$40 TBS. net. Next!
The museum of the Athenaeum ma
recently received a vey interesting
COHIIlUuliOH lToW III " a. AN-oO
in the shape of instruments for e'
tracing teeth. One is a turnkey
or "twister," the other gouge, whic
was used by DR.. Forgey's father for
number of years before the art OF del
tistry was so advanced.
Williamsport has a flourishing IL
erary society. 1t is that much ahea
Of Columbia.
DR. Henry Long, of Mt. Pleasan
has recently been appointed penslo
examiner and surgeon.
On Wednesday, the 18th inst, M
A. R. Orr, of Mt. Pleasant, and Nil
Matte Mathis we're united in ma
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-23
LOCAL MAN WINS
GOOD PROMOTION
FARES FLEMING GOES TO BlR
MINGHAM BAGGAGE DE-
PARTMENT.

FARES Fleming, who has been con-
nected for several years with the bag
gage department of the local railroad
station, has secured a deserved pro-
motion, and left Wednesday night for
Birmingham where he will engage in
the same work. He has been faithful
and efficient in the performance OF
his duties in the local Office, and the
numerous friends that he has made
here, while regretting to hear Of his
departure, will be glad to learn Of
his advancement in his work
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-23
GILL
COMPANY IS NOW
MAKING VEHICLES
ALREADY TURNED OUT SEVER.
Al VERY HANDSOME
BUGGlES.
TO MANUFACTURE WAGONS ALSO
Those Of the Delivery Glass Will Be
a SpeciaIty-Repair Department
Has Also Been Materially Added
ROBUSTNESS Growing Fast.

Extensive improvements have been
made in the big repair and buggy
house of the Robinson-McGill Com
pany at the corner of South Main and
Eighth streets. From repair bus
mess this store has evolved until now
it is entitled to be classed with the
manufacturers.
All the machinery has been install
ed for assembling the parts of bug
gies and several buggies have recent
ly been manufactured by the firm and
a number of others are in the course
of construction. Persons desiring a
particular buggy can go to this firm
and explain their wishes in the mat
ter and get just the sort of vehicle
they have in mind.
To the buggy factory will be added
at an early date plant for turning
out delivery wagons, which the firm
expects to make one of it's particular
specialties. Light running spring
wagons will also be made here and
other similar vehicles are in the
course of contemplation.
The plant is under the direction of
F. NJ. Mount, an accomplished carri'
age builder with more than twenty
years of experience. Only the best
of materials will be used and none but
thoroughly competent workmen are
to be employed.
The paint department has been add
ed to and the task of making ole
job into new and stylish vehicles al
the minimum of cost will be one Of
the chief objects of this department
of the firm.
During the past six years the bust
ness of this firm has grown by leaps
and bounds until it's business nov
makes a notable asset in the com
mercial life of Col1mbia. Under thu
capable direction Of ]. NJ. Robinson
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-23
LITTLE GRlST
AT COURTHOUSE

There was little doing at the court
house this morning. There were sew
eral cases on the docket, but some
were continued while others were set
tied out of court. Angie Knight,
charged with profanity, submitted the
case and was fined 50 and costs by
the court. The case of Henry Corco-
ran, who shot Mr.. Bird some time
since was nolled. Deece Dial and
George Migrant, charged wiwth aid
ing a prisoner to estcape from the
work house, were cited to trial on
Jan. 20.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-23
HONOR ROLL FOR
MCDOWELL SCHOOL

Following is the honor roll for Nc
Dowell school for the month of Janu-
airy:
First grade-Wavie Crawford, Gra-
Gle Doris, Brownie Lamar, Everett
Derryberry, Alma Hanson, William
Haywood.
Second grade-Nora Byrum, Cath
crime Binkley, Case Hopkins, Charles
Hood, Alison Webster.
Third grade-Annie Ruth Beard,
Elizabeth Gordon, Sadie Lentz, Mary
Russell, Elise Stone, Emma Hayes
Wade, Padgett Bates, William Cor
don, Richard Johnson, Bruce White
Fourth grade-Elizabeth Arm
strong, Helen Hopkins, Hilda Jour
ney, Thomas Joyce.
| Fifth grade-Sarah Burns, Leila
Hardison, Elmira Huckaby, Ruby IF
win, Sue Willie Matthews, Margue
rite Russell, Frances Speed, Mayhem
Derryberry.
Sixth grade-Sam Bates, Tennent
Brown, Mary Porter Dooley, Cora Let
Forsythe, Sarah Fly, Thelma Fly
Kate Johnson Carrie VOORHEES,, Mar
that Yokley.
Seventh grade-EliZabeth King
Orion Roberts, Raymond Reed, Maj
garet King, Annie May Hill, Charlie
Witherspoon, Bonnie Bell Journey
Willie Hardison.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-23

rage The ceremony was solemniz-
ed at the residence of Prof. Bostick,
Rev. w. H. Dods officiating. Mr.. Orr
is a well known young man of Mt.
Pleasant, and Miss Mathis is one of
the most popular teachers of Howard
Institute. The Herald tenders its
heartiest congratulations.
Messrs George and Otey McKen'
non have returned from New York,
where they bought a new stock of
goods.
Miss Mary Wilkes has returned aft
er an absence of several weeks in Lit
tie Rock, Ark. En- route, she stop
ped in Memphis to attend the Patti
concert.
Owen Friel left Sunday for Dyers
burg to assist in the Racket Store oil
Friel and Carroll. We are glad to
know that the Dyersburg Racket
store is overrun with customers.
In the case of M. G. Campbell
against the L. & N. R. R., judgment
for $2,25O was rendered against the
company. The suit was for the kill
ing of a yearling filly belonging to Mr.
Campbell, valued at $4,000, and for at
| torney's fee, $3.50.
Ask George Patton how often Capt
Bif1es dog banks when he goes to SCI
his best girl.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-23
JOHNSON SELLS
HALF INTEREST
OF WHITE SEAL
BAKERY TAKES GlDcoMB AS
PARTNER.

]. E. Johnson, proprietor of the
White Seal Bakery on South Main
street, has sold half interest in his
business to A. L. Gidcomb. Mr.. Gid
comb has been connected for some
time with the Robinson-McGill Co.,
but has severed his connection with
them to join forces with Mr.. Johnson
in the bakery business. The deal
goes into effect at once. Mr.. Gid
comb has already transferred his af
fairs and assumed his duties.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-23
EVELYN THAW TO
BECOME CATHOLIC

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. o.
Stung by criticism by a Catholic
priest from his pulpit, Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw declared today she had already
taken steps to enter the Catholic
church, and that her son, Russell,
would be baptized in that faith.
The Rev. Alexander w. Chapotan
had said: "A notorious woman is COM
ing to theater In Kansas City, and I
hope no church members will 20 to
see her, thereby giving their approval
of her life"
Mrs. Thaw said she expects to be
baptized on her return to New York.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-23
FEATURE AT
SILVER CRESCENT

One on the entertaining features
at the Silver Crescent Theatre this
afternoon and tonight will be the mo-
ton picture dancing by the instruc-
tors to the New York 400. The tan,
go, hesitation waltz and turkey trot,
and other popular dances will be dem.
onstrated by these professionals.
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and John Pigg the business has In
creased every year since the firm
commenced its operationss in Colum-
bia.