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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-05-07
A SPLIT LOG DRAG
Anyone Can Make One to Cost From
Almost Netting to $3.50, Depend
ino on Materials Used.

A subscriber in Latah county. Idaho.
asks us to give him a plan for making
a split log drag for working the roads
In his county, and also wants to know
how to use one. says the Western
Farmer.
The drag may be made Of log, say
eight feet long and IL inches through,
split in the middle, or OF two pieces OF
sawed oak or other substantial wood.
2 by s inches. After log Is split, CIV
ing two nat, faced slabs. bore three
twoinch holes In each slab, as shown
In drawing; connect the slabs. facing
the same direction, with three stakes
or rounded 3 by IS long enough to
leave three feet OF space between the
slabs after the connecting pieces have
been driven into the holes. Two or
three planks can be nailed to these
pieces. affording a place for the driver
to stand, and, at the same time,
strengthening the drag. Use q chain
or strong rope for attachment to the
doubletree. Supposing the drag to
face west, and assuming that chain
Ia used, fasten one end Of the chain To
OF around the left hand outside con
Meeting brace, letting the chain pass
over the top OF the slab. II attached
to the face OF the slab, near the left
hand end, the chain would interfere
with the movement of dirt toward that
end of the drag. The drag is run at
an angle Of about As degrees. so that
dirt can be thrown toward one side.
The other end OF the chain must be
fastened to the face of the front slab
near where the right hand connecting
piece comes through, and not around
The connecting piece. - It 10 in the
illustration.
Shoe about three feet OF the bottom
edge fright hand side) OF the front slab
with q piece Of iron or steel Of the
right length, about three inches wide
and . half inch thick. with one edge
sharp or beveled. Put IL on securely
letting the sharp edge project about
half an inch below the edge OF the slab
This shoe will enable the drag better
to shave the surface and cut down the
hard ridges which are usually met on
roads that have not been kept smooth.
A COED drag will cost from almost
nothing to 81. 80, depending on the ma.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-05-07

destroyed by American Foul Brood,
and does not commonly draw out in
long threads. The cells containing
diseased grubs are rarely capped.
The odor from dead grubs Ia common.
" not very noticeable. Both drone
and queen grubs are attacked.
Treatment For Disease.
Experience shows that foul brood
may be suppressed. at least for a time,
by the simple practice Of removing
'he bees to clean hive in the frames
Of which are narrow strips OF founda
ton. II all the brood Is not out OF
the cells at the time, II can be brush
ed before the new hive later, or can
be kept in a colony reserved for the
purpose until II energies.
The infected combs should be de
stroyed (rendered) by heat, II neces-
sary by burning. and the hive should
be thoroughly drenched, after scraping
away all propolis and comb, inside and
formslin. Any honey present should
be boiled thoroughly, or destroyed.
The frames may well be burned. All
tools used should be carefully disin.
fected with formalin before using
them on other hives. Those engaged
In inspecting colonies can not be too
careful about these matters when 60
ing from one colony to another.
Queens May Be Medium.
There is some difference Of opinion
among those who study bee diseases
as 10 the possibility OF conveying foul
brood by means Of bought queens.
Many practical beekeepers and queen
rearers claim that these diseases are
never so conveyed. People who have
bought queens sometimes claim that
they have introduced the disease in
this way. The fact appears to be that
they are not commonly conveyed by
means of queens, and the postofiice
regulations bearing upon the matter
imply that IL the candy used in the
cages in which the queens are ship.
ped is boiled, queens do not convey
foul brood even when taken from in
fected colonies.
The subject must be regarded as
open for discussion" however.
Pickle brood" and some other OBJ
scure diseases are not at present well
enough understood to warrant any
very positive statements concerning
them.
Note.-A State Beekeepers' Associa
ton, organized at the University, Jan
uary 3, 1914, has for one OF its objects
the control of the spread Of foul brood
in Kentucky. Those interested in this
and other matters relating to beekeep
ing should join. Section vi of the
Constitution adopted reads: ANY per
sons interested in beekesping may be
come an active member of the Asso
citation by paying the annual dues Of
fifty cents"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-05-07

Of three or four dozen, using a special
ly prepared paper box attractively la
beled with the farms name. Hope
WELL" giving particulars assuring city
folk OF their reliability, and sealed
neatly.
They went 20 regular customers who
anticipated their arrival and paid
promptly and regularly.
Persons who have health. land. and
small capital. can, with resolution. do
even more than the dry goods man
did who started without health.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-05-07

You say your land is too stony for
a disk harrow Some one must
gather the stone of your land within
ten years or there will be a mort
gage on II as well as stones. Use
those stones to MI gullies and get
sweet clover started on the washed
hillsides and make the old farm pay
for itself inside the next five years.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-05-07

The best time TO cultivate corn is
before planting. Take plenty Of
time To put your ground in the best
possible condition. II will pay you
well.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-05-07
lIsten and Build.

One good road Is worth a dozen ar.
guments In favor Of better highways,
and therefore the people should listen
70 the arguments and then build.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-05-07

II you have rye TO turn under for
corn, which certainly hope you
have, chop II all up with the disk
harrow before blowing. The rye
will rot quicker and will not dry the
ground out.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-05-07
DISEASES and
foes OF BEES
Birds and Insects Prey Upon
Colonies, But Can Be
Combatted
PREVENTION BEST WEAPON

Honey Makers Subject to Devastating
Mslsdies Caused BY oerms-chsnee
Of Hive and Cleanliness Often A.
ford Relief - Debated Whether
Queens Convey Foul srood-ess
keepers Form Association.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-05-07


No man can afford to allow lice to
prey upon his livestock. Cattle and
colts are likely to suffer most this
season of the year. and In many cases
the poor condition OF these animals
In the spring Is as much due to lice
as To lack OF feed. One part OF any
of the coal tar disinfectants on the
market to so parts OF water will kill
the lice. but II Is as necessary to treat
the stables as the animals and repeat
the treatment In ten days II com
plete job OF destroying the lice Ia to
be done.
The government of Ecuador will
equip two war vessels with wireless
telegraphy and establish four shore
stations.
Boston's new custom house will be
sos feet high and has been designed
TO virtually crown the city's pyramidal
sky line.
The first electric street railway In
any Chinese city outside OF foreign
settlements was inaugurated in Shang-
hal in August.
The United States imported fruits
and nuts worth 10000 900 in the last
fiscal year, twice the quantity import
ed ten years ago
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-05-07
NOTES

Don't get in big hurry about
planting corn because IL is little
late. Haste makes waste"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-05-07

I'll. Ggman, Head OF Division OF En-
tomology and Botany, Kentucky Ell
pertinent station
The best-known enemy OF the Honey
Bee is the Bee Moth, an obscure Insect
that has probably been in this country
ever since bees were introduced. IL
seems to have been a serious pest In
the early days when box hives and bee
gums we're the only means OF keeping
colonies. Since the movable-frame
hive came into use there has been less
trouble In keeping colonies free, and
as a matter OF fact, good colonies OF
Italians, or Carniolans, when properly
cared for, are not troubled by this
pest. The common black bee is more
subject to injury, but even blacks In
movable frame hives, and kept strong.
need not he seriously harmed by the
moth
Combating the Moth.
The bee moth will make trouble in
weak colonies. and any exposed comb,
stored in hives, or elsewhere, is pretty
sure to invite attack and to be ulti-
mately ruined. Such comb should al
ways be kept in screened quarters so
that the adult moths can not get to
the comb to lay their eggs. Once In
comb the young moth should be. cut
out and destroyed and the comb
fumigated with hydrocyanic acid gas
or burning sulphur. Bisulhd OF car
bon, sometimes used to fumigate
combs, leaves an odor for time that
may prove Objectionable to the bees,
II the comb is used at once.
Birds and Bugs Foes.
The Bee Martin or King Bird
(Tyrannus tyrannus) is a well known
bee eater, and recently ! have OBJ
served the Tyrant Flycatcher CMyiar-
chus crinitus) waiting near hives and
capturing bees as they passed to and
fro. These enemies of the beekeeper
are very easily disposed OF by the oc-
cas!onal use OF shotgun.
The Bee Moth-Dinerent Stages OF
Development
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-05-07
PEANUTS

A very few people in this locality
have tried growing peanuts, and all
who have given them a fair trial
have succeeded admirably, as dem
onstrated at our corn show last fall.
] would like 10 see dozen or more
plant them this year for there will
be prizes offered for them at the
corn show this fall. To encourage
some 20 start this valuable crop on
your farm, ] am giving this week
directions for carrying on the work.
There are about 100000 bushels
(22 pounds per busheD grown year
ly in the United States. The supply
Is always below the demand, so there
will be a ready market for them for
years 10 come besides their value
as hog feed and soil builders.
Soils
A sandy loan soil best suits the
peanut, but they do quite well in the
lighter clay soils Of our locality.
Gray colored soils that are loose and
porous and not too rich are usually
advised. The peanut being lcgume
draws considerable portion OF its
nitrogen from the air. Soils very
rich In vegetable matter produce
vines rather than nuts, and the
quality Of the nuts is inferior. II
will pay you well to fertilize with
acid phosphate at the rate Of 800 lbs.
per acre mixed with sulfate or
murlatc of potash at the rate Of 20
lbs. per acre. Or good grade OF to-
bacco or potato grower will do well
Planting
The ground should be deeply
plowed and thoroughly pulverized
In fact II should be as mellow as an
onion bed. Planning should be done
Immediately after corn planting
Peanuts are generally planted in
hills or drills % 10 Is inches apart
depending Upon richness Of soil and
variety planted. n in hills two
seeds IN place are sufficient and il
drilled seed should be about one foot
apart IN row.
Before planting. hull the nuts
carefully 50 as not Ia break the in
ner husk. Cover seed about two
inches deep.
While the crop is growing Civ,
shallow civilizations frequently with
flve-shorl cultivator. Do not dis
turb wing at all after they begin t.
bloom.
Harvesting
II you raise peanuts for the hog.
they should be turned into the flelc
about the time OF the first frost. II
for market and for hay they should
be harvested just before frost comes
Where raised extensively they ar,
loosened from the ground by spec
ial kind Of pillow. The vines will
nuts hanging TO them are ther
thrown into windows and il this /.
done in the morning they can b,
shocked ! feet high around a pol,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-05-07

Read the article on peanuts in
these columns and raise a few this
year and get the prize for them at
the corn show.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-05-07

II you still have stubble land TO
pillow go over il with disk harrow be-
fore blowing; il will pulverize much
better and will hold moisture better
later on. II will pay you well for
the extra work.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-05-07

Speaking Of disk harrows-There
should be one for every rs acres Of
cultivated land in Eastern Kentucky.
II you have less than that rent your
nelghbor's harrow II he has none,
you buy one. and next year he will
want to rent yours.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-05-07
INTERNATIONAL
SUNDYSQlOOL
LESSON
LESSON FOR MAY 10
THE UNJUST STEWARD.
CBy r. o. SELLERS, Director Of Evening
Department, The Moody Bible Institute.
Chicsgo)

LESSON TEXT-Luke 16:1-i3.
GOLDEN TEXT-"He that IL faithful
In a very little Is faithful also In much:
and he that Ii righteous In a very little
is unriRhteous also In much" Luke 1910.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

Rev. j. w. Nurse, the genial pastor
of st. Stephens Baptist Church, gave
a sumptuous dinner to a few OF, his
friends on last Tuesday evening at
his residence, 1906 Garfield avenue.
The good doctors splendid wife not
only demonstrated she was a woman
of brilliant intellectually, but a
splendid cook as well, and from the
oyster cocktail and roast turkey on
through the frozen cream and de-
licious cake, the menu was everything
that an epicure could desire. Those
present we're: Attorneys G. H. Gallo
way and w. Clarence Hueston, Doc
tors G. w. Brown and ]. H. Williams
Editor N. G. Crews and Rev. Moses
Williams, the evangelist of st. Louis,
who has been assisting Rev. Nurse in
his revival. After the delicious re.
past, DR.. Nurse stuffed e~verybody's
pockets full of choice ten-cent cigars.
and after half an hours exchange OF
ideas, the guests departed satisfied
that DR.. Nurse is the real stuff.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31
MASONIC.

In order to properly extol the
beauties of Masonry each lodge
should provide itself with a decent
meeting place. No detail of equip
ment should be omitted and every
Masonic form n precedent should
be lived up to. There are no short
cuts in Masonry. Anything which Is
not entirely right is entirely wrong.
There are no compromises in Ma
sonry. There is no cut-and-cover
'c0 any of our work Each
detail should be worked out just as
IL was done by our ancient brethren.
This can only be lone by really
good men; by men who are deeply
in earnest.
A Masonic nall should be clean,
simly always neatly furnished, and
It's equipment for square work should
be ample. In such way only can
Brethren should attend the meet
ings for the inspiration which a
proper observance of the rites al
ways carry and not cavil and dis
pute about trivial things. A few
contentious, troublesome members
will soon disrupt a whole lodge and
destroy its usefulness. Meetings
should begin early and close early,
thus conversing at the same time
the pleasures of the service as well
as the time and health of the crafts
men.
-Herriford.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31
In M MEMORIAL

In loving memory of my dear moth
ei,' Mrs. Annie Epperson who was
called away 3 years ago today, Janu-
airy 20, 1911.
Mother l miss you everywhere,
Miss your advice, love and care.
A faithful mother SO kind and true,
[ always pray and think of you.
You're not forgotten in my mind,
To me you were so good and kind;
How my heart is filled with pain
J. hope some day WE'LL meet again.
Sadly missed by her loving daugh.
ter,
HATTIE M. JONES.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

The Yates Young Womens' Chris
tian Association ought to have 500
members in and about Kansas City
who will form it's strength of men,
bership by the expiration of our first
year, which ends March 5. 1914. We
want to shine in dark places, keep
the spirit of Christ for to win His
work we must love. 1t costs just 81
to make you a full member for a
year. Our doors are open daily at 8
o'clock a. m. Come in and join.
Our new members include Mrs. w.
". Montgomery, Mrs. Shad C. Jones,
Miss. Luevelia CARLSON, Miss Ethel
eyne Ransom and Miss Alice Miller.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31
IN MEMoRiAM.

In sad and loving memory of our
dear sister, Mrs. Betsy Potter, OF
Atchison, Kas, who departed this life
January 81, 1918, one year ago:
Gone but not forgotten;
One by one earth's ties are broken,
AS we see our love decay;
And the hopes so fondly cherished,
Brighten but pass away.
One by M our hopes grow brighter,
AS we near the shining shore,
For we know across the river,
Wait the loved ones gone before.
MRS. ROBERT QUARRELS
AND CHILDREN,
MRS. RUTH BROWN,
ROBERT Q~UARRELS,
GWENDOLYN QUARRELS.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31
VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.

Service was very poor last Sunday
morning and evening, but those in at
tendance enjoyed two good sermons
by the pastor, Rev. T. H. Ewing. 49,.
Sister Henderson is improving, after
being on the sick list. The hospital
committee could 10 decide who won
the prize on account of the absence
OF Mrs. Dawley's Battalion. 1t is hoped,
however, that a conclusion will be
reached in the neal future. The meet
ing was opened Tuesday, January ~,
at $40 o'clock p. m, with the presi.
dent in the chair.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

A delightful reception was rendered
Mrs. L. E. Bass, District Grand Most
Noble Governor, H. H. of r, last Tues
day evening, January 81, at Armory
Hall, Cottage and Vine streets, by
Princess Tharah No. 1876, H. H. of
R. Mrs. Bass was elected to this
office last August. A large number
were in attendance. All grand Of
ficers of Odd Fellows and Household
Of Ruth were present.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

The Dunbar Art Club was enter
tanned this week by Mrs. Mercer Viii
son OF 2641 Highland avenue, and she
vas assisted in entertaining by Mrs.
Stella Williams, her daughter. Attor
the usual program, delicious refresh
mcnts were served and the club al
journed TO meet next week at 26S0
Euclid avenue.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

Prof. E. G. Patterson, of Western
University, teacher of a large Bible
class of men and ome in the First
Church, will be the speaker at the
Vesper service in the Y. w. G. A.
Rooms, Fifth street and State avenue
on Sunday, February l, at 3 o'clock.
Come and bring your friend. Mrs,
Ida NJ. Becks read an interesting
paper giving statistics on The White
Slave Traffic" at our service last Sun
day.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31
Stockholders Meetinu.

The Afro-American Investment and
Employment Company will hold its
annual meeting at the office of the
company, Tuesday evening at 8
O'Clock. The board of directors have
declared a 6 per cent dividend on the
capital stock.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

The ladies of Ruth Court, o. o. c.;
gave a reception in honor of their
Worthy Counsellor, Mrs. Eliza Lynn,
at the residence of Mrs. Hattie
Francis, 1412 Vine street, Thursday,
January 29, from 8 to II o'clock. An
enjoyable time was had.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

~ CITY NEWS.


Great Western Tabernacle No. 80
met at its usual hour with its officers
in their chairs with ten members pres
ent. A great meeting was had, and
the sum of s23.26 was realized. Next
meeting will be in the new hall
Twelfth street and Highland venue
Bessie Guthrie, high p%riestess; Mat
tie Henderson, vice priestess; Gene
We've p. Burton, chief recorder.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31
ApVERrLsE YouR SOCIETY.

We would like to see every lodge
and society in Kansas City put their
cards in The Sun. 1t is the most pop
ular way to let the world know who
you are, when and where you meet
and your object and purpose. For the
next month we will make special an
nouncements to have you put in your
lodge OF society list of of officers in
this paper.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31
GARD on rHANks.

1 wish to extend to my many friends
thanks for their, kindnesses and
beautiful flowers sent me during my
recent illness. l am especially crate
full to the members of Princess
Tharah No, 1876. H. H. of r.
MRS LOUISA POWELL,
1910 Woodland Ave.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

Mrs. M. F. H%ightower left the city
accompanying her husband (who is
quite ILL, to Springfield, Mo. Their
stay in that city will be indefinite.
The Sun expresses a sincere hope for
Mr.. Hightower's quick recovery. Tbs
Hightowers will he located at 622
Washington avenue.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

Mrs. Geo. Howard, the Poro Hair
Grower. Scalp Treatment a special
ty. Braids made from %combings.
For further Information call at her
residence. Hours from 8 a. m. to 6
p m. 567 Harrison street. This
treatment Is guaranteed to grow hair,
regardless of the condition of ones
scalp. Give II a trial.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

The members of the Eighth Street
Baptist Church gave a surprise on Mr..
Thomas Napier and family as a token
OF appreciation for his excellent
service rendered. There was twenty
in number, and they rendered a pro-
gram which was enjoyed by all on
Tuesday, January 20.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

Mrs. Gertrude Fisher, 2107 Camp
bell street, entertained Tuesday after
noon a few friends in honor Of Misses
Alice Clayton and Lulu Foster, who
left for Memphis. Tenn, the following
evening. Mrs. Fisher will give a re-
cital in Parsons, Kas,, February 2.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

Miss Ruth Bishop and w. M. Organ
were quietly married last Monday
night at 2409 Vine street. They will
go to Philadelphia to live, where Mr..
Organ is attending law school. The
bride is a daughter of Mr.. Horace
Bishop.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

The Nine O'Clock School Shoe for
children is absolutely the best shoe at
the lowest price for your boy or girl
In school. Think Of it. From two
and one-half dollars on down, at the
colored shoe store, 1921 East 18th
street.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31
IN MEMoRlAM.

In memory of our dear father, How
ard Washington, who passed away al
Albuquerque, N. NJ. February /, 1908;
A few days shall roll,
A few more seasons come,
And we shall be with those that rest
Asleep within thy tomb.
Sadly missed by
MRS. ROSA BUTORD BROWN,
ESTHER M. WASHINGTON.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

Miss Lena May ~Knonenberg, for
merly of this city, and Mr.. VIM. Hunt
ley, of Shreveport, La, were married
January L. They will reside in
S~hkgSepeS, whaSe-str. Huntley is
conducting d business.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

The community was shocked Mon
day, January 26, by the sudden death
of Mrs. Frye Hoffman, 1915 Ann ave
nue.. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church., Fifth street and Ne
braska avenue. She leaves a daughter,
who is a teacher in the public schools,
and a host of relatives Inc friends to
MOURN her loss.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

Miss Lizzie Wanzer, niece of Mr..
Geo. W. Teeters, was taken to Doug
lass Hospital, Tuesday night, where
she will undergo an operation today.
Members of her society and friends
wish for her recovery.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

cottaee-7araain; 1919 Highland
Ave. Small payment; terms like rent.
Why pay and have nothing to show for
III This property Will grow In value
with the growth Of the city. Address
w. r. Froebe, 5t4 New York Life
Building. or call The Sun; Bell phone,
East 500.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

Mrs. Alice Black now is making
her home with Mr.. and Mrs. A,
Dickens. 1923 Woodland avenue. Mrs.
Black is n of Allen Chapel's sub
stantial members, as are Mr.. and Mrs,
Dickens.