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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02
FLOUR WEEvIL.

Sometimes weevils and so-called
bugs found by a housekeeper In her
-four are there because of carelessness
in keeping the flour bins clean. Gen
orally, however, these pests come from
the mill from which the -four or meal
was purchased. To avoid criticism in
this connection, millers should not
only practice the greatest care in keep
ing the mills clean but resort occa-
sionally to fumigation. Hydrocyanic
acid gas is the best agent for this pur-
pose, since 1t in no way Injuries dry
mill products of any kind, and the fact
that it is extremely poisonous makes
one very careful in handling it.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

the first. Drags should be used after
rains, or continued wet weather to
smooth the earth's surface and pre-
vent ruts from forming to hold water.
The drag not only smooths the road.
but crowns it and puddles the mud so
that it is hard when dry.
These drags have been used with
great success on clay or water-holding
soils. Many stretches Of black gumbo
roads in the west are maintained by
the use Of this implement alone.
Every farmer should own one. and
after rain he should spend few
hours on the road adjacent to his
farm. If there are many depressions
to fill, the drag should be used when
the road is wet.
After it has been used long enough
to make the road fairly smooth, the
drag gives the best results If used
when the earth begins to dry.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02
CULTIVATION OF TREES DURING
THE SUMMER.

As the principal objects Of summer
cultivation are to liberate plant food
and conserve sol moisture, the ground
should be gone over once every week
or ten days according to the frequency
Of rains. The cultivation should be
discontinued about the middle of July
as the trees are no longer in a state
Of vigorous growth. The fruit buds
for the next year are at this time fully
matured and the care Of the trees can
now be ended by the sowing Of cover
crop of, some kind. When plowed
under the next spring this crop sup
plies the necessary amount Of humus,
stores up nitrogen and prevents the
soil from being washed by heavy rains.
There Is a wide variety Of suitable
cover crops. but legumes are the most
suitable. Buckwheat Is one of the
best non-nitrogen gathering crops and
may be sown late in the summer.
vetches are very good cover crops.
Winter rye Is less suitable but may be
used when the earlier sown crops fail.
AS soil protection and promotion III
fertility are the objects In view, theSa
crops should be sown thick enough to
closely cover the ground. These crops
supply the required amount Of nitro
gen in most cases, If not, the trees
will show it by light colored, unhealthy
looking foliage and stunted growths,
Nitrate Of soda, in quantities of from
so to 100 pounds per acre, sown early
In the spring is the best method Of
supplying nitrogen when it Is needed.
Many growers contend that late
cultivation and fertilization promotes
strong growth Of new wood, which
by being frozen in the winter will in
jure the trees, while others claim tho
contrary, and mention the results Of
experiments to prove their argument.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

horses Of no particular use and which
bring low prices.
1t is gratifying to note. however,
that farmers are coming to their
senses and are now breeding more
drafters than ever before. Using stall
lions on mares Of the same type with
proper weight, he can produce type
of animal that will turn out a profit
at three years.
Draft mares will do practically as
much work on the farm as horses, and
If properly handled these working
mares will prove the best breeders
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02
Give The Trees Room

The question Of how much space to
leave between the trees Is one tna1
occasions much argument. This should
be regulated largely by circumstances
If the trees are to be kept we'll pruned
back they may be as near as four
yards apart, while those which are to
be allowed more free growth in the
tops should be at least 20 feet apart
The question of distance depends en-
tirely upon tho system Of training and
richness Of the soil. y"
The common system Of keeping the
orchard in sod practiced by many ap-
pie growers, Is not In favor among
peach growers, and except In very rare
cases, among small growers Is prac-
tically unknown. Thorough cultiva-
ton Is necessary to develop the peach
crop as the tree during the time Of
bearing requil es extremely large
amounts Of moisture and plant food.
Growers differ widely upon the sys-
tenn Of GUILTY. alton but all are agreed
that blowing as earlJ- as possible In the
spring, thorough cultivation during
the first half Of the summer season
and the growth Of a cover crop OF
some kind during the fall and winter
are essential to the proper care Of the
peach orchard.
The disc or spading harrow Is bet
ter than the pillow in most cases as the
side extensions enable much closer
work without injuring the trees. In
the case of gravelly or hard heavy soil
the disc or springtooth harrow is
necessary during summer cultivation,
while the light smoothing harrow is
required on soils that are In fine
state Of filth.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

We need to make a special study OF
combining our feeding crops II we
would realize an increased profit from
feeding them out on our own farms
To make fetch Of our manure crop
and conduct improbable stock feed
ing can never work out as safe pr1n-
ciple in farm management. The man
who grows crops at less cost than they
sell for and feeds them out on his
farm and realizes more for them than
the market price is making two
profits.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

A dark, damp cave of no ventilation
is the poorest place one can keep milk
and butter because milk absorbs odors
particularly bad ones-more quickly
than anything else. However, If the
milk can be delivered to the dairy
house free from dirt it is an easy mat
ter then to keep 1t clean, provided one
uses plenty Of elbow grease, soap and
water and keeps the ventilators open.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

June 9Th was set aside az rooster
day" in South Dakota by the pure
food department of the State. All
persons owning roosters were re-
quested to remove them from their
focks from that date to November
LIST. It is estimated that the loss to
the State through improper methods
Of producing and handling eggs last
year was $1.000.o00. FL 4ta5YS
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

Of these can be placed along the sides
If necessary. They have the advan-
tage that they take up little room and
they can be removed when not In use.
Sorting pens and lots are very useful.
especially if the flock Is Of any con-
siderable size. It is often desira BILE
to separate the different classes Of
sheep. A number Of pens should be
available for this purpose. A chute,
with gate that swings either way,
saves much time and trouble in
separating the sheep. Portable pan
nels are very useful for this purpose.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02
Making a Split-Lo Drag

The halves Of the drag should be
framed together by wooden braces so
that the split surfaces Of the log shall
be In front. The face Of the drag
should lie at an angle Of 45 degrees
with the lines of the road, thus draw
ing the earth toward the center The
rear log should follow In the track Of
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

Keep the wheel hoe going, par
ticularly If the ground is dry. 1t Is
better to give the crop a thorough
soaking once a week than to sprinkle
lightly over it. Light sprinkling tends
to keep the roots near the surface soil.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

Every one knows instances OF more
or less successful poultry keeping
under the most unsanitary and I'M
hygienic Of conditions. so similarly
human beings are able when forced
to do so to live under unhygienic con-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

Do not forget that in the compost
ton of an egg there is great proper
ton of water, and the laying hen can
not produce eggs unless she has all
the water she wants, and at the time
she wants it.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

The manure spreader Is one OF the
most important tools on the farm, NOT
only because 1t saves labor, but be-
cause it spreads the manure over
more land II
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

This ornamental plant attains state
ly growth. producing q sub-tropical
effect. Tho foliage is very picturesque
and the fruit is brilliantly colored.
Used as centre FOR large flower beds,
this beautiful plant has few superiors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

Full-grown green tomatoes may be
kept about two months by wrapping
them in paper and storing them in a
cool place.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

portable panels handy. Temporary
pens are conveniently made OF some
light material and consist Of two sides
that are hinged together. and set up
in a corner OF the barn or a fence
corner by the means Of hooks. Rows
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

Keep the cultivator going IN the
dry season instead Of going to town
to attend the prayer meeting for rain.
You can pray while the cultlvator
moves along just as well.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

A small sewing outfit to place in the
travelling bag when going visiting will
be a great comfort and convenience
1t can be made of linen or silk.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

Some Of the shrewdest bankers In
the country note their clients credit
by their ability to turn off a good
bunch Of hogs each year. r...
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

In thinning beets the extra ones
need not be thrown away. If set out
in fine soil and thoroughly watered
they will grow we'll.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

Economical gains in feeding growing
pigs may be obtained by feeding one
pound of corn meal with one and
a half pounds Of skimmilk.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

Arsenate Of lead Is also death to the
beetles that !njure asparagus and in
fact may be used to advantage for
nearly oil crawling things in the
garden.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

During the first two days Of a chicks
la II ahonld cost and be kept warp
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

It is much easier to prevent diseases
among the stock than to cure.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-02

Keep fine charcoal and grit where
chicks have free access to it.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-11-06
SUFFERED FROM CATARRH.

| have been sick nearly all my life and
hardly knew what it was to enjoy well
day.
Nobody knows what | suffered, and |
tried many physicians, of of whom failed
to give me any relief.
| finally decided try DR.. B. M. Doyle,
and on the 10th day of May | took the
first treatment.
He found | was suffering from bad
case of catarrh of the nose, throat, bowels
and stomach, and these have yielded to the
treatment he gave and | feel like new
man.
cheerfully recommend DR.. Doyle as
capable physician and believe he can
cure any chronic case he undertakes.
WILL FORTENBERRY.
Blairsville, Ca, June Is, 1914.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-11-06
CURED OF GALL STONES.

Editor The PoLK COUNTY REPUBLICAN.
| have been a very great sufferer for a
number of years with singing, burning,
biting, boring agony and torture caused by
gall stone colo. | thought had rheuma-
tism. Doctors examined me and some
pronounced it one thing and some an
other.
finally went to DR.. Doyle to get his adj
vice. After | told him my symptoms, ne
told me my trouble was either gall stones
or liver gall. This could hardly believe
for my bowels wers regular every day. |
insisted on him giving me his wonderful
treatment for rheumatism, but he said ne
would treat me for gall stones or liver gall
or not at all. AS had tried various treat
ments and received medicines from several
doctors and still had iha same old pains,
decided to place myself in his hands.
| can not tell how many gall stones
passed, but they we're many, and | now
feel like a new man. | would not be back
in my old miserable condition for anything
on earth.
Dr. Doyle is my physician from now on,
wherever am. He has had forty years
experience and knows his profession.
would advise every sufferer to consult him.
am writing this of my own volition, be-
cause feel it my duty to my fellowmen.
MAJOR DUNN.
JierceviIle, Ca, June %, 1914.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-11-06
NO OPERATION NEEDED.

was pronounced incurable from gall
stones in September, 1911. Without an
operation, my physician told me that moth
ing on earth would save me. came to
the conclusion that had to die for that is
what all operations mean. was told about
Dr. Doyle and went to see him at Copper
hill. He gave me some medicine and now
am well man, able to work and weigh
$50 pounds. DR.. Doyle saved my life.
ANsLEY PITTMAN.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-11-06
GOOD HEALTH THE AIM OF ALL MANKIND


To be strong and healthy is the aim
Of all, and yet how many we find who
are neglecting their health by putting
off from day to day the examination that
will have to be made at last.
Delays are always dangerous, and if
you are sufferer you owe it to your
self and family to make an effort to be
be restored to health.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-11-06
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
SPECIALIST

Mrs William Burns of Turtown taken i'll on April Ill,
1914 She called physician who treated her until May L with
out results She afflicted with flooding and weak that she
could not turn herself in bed without help.
Dr. Doyle was called May II and by O'Clock the next day
he had stopped the Today she doing all of her house
work and is in perfect health
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-11-06
INDICATED COMPRESSED AIR TREATMENT.

No one can appreciate what this treat
ment will do and actually does until it
has been seen in operation. 1t is the
only treatment for pulmonary diseases,
such as nasal catarrh, consumption, Ca
of the stomach, bronchitis, etc.
Come to my office and let me give
you a trial treatment and you will soon
be convinced of it's merits.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-11-06

If you have any pains and your family
physician can not cure you, come to me.
have made special study Of all chronic
diseases.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
By CLAUDE GRAHAME-W WHITE

borne a machine through the air without halt or respite
for thirty consecutive hours Is there any reason why
il should not2 No. Bench tests may be adduccd to
show that a nonstop such this one longer, Is
within the power of a modcrn-typc engine But trial
on the bench is not flight through the air, and pilot
must not deceive himself The motor IS the heart Of his
machine the keynote Of the problem, and he IS asking
it. if he uses only one in an Atlantic flight to do
thing has done before. OF course such ques
tons are asked; the pioneer is always asking them
And here, as a matter of fact, the airman has what
seems fair sporting chance But it is a chance,
the less and the first and perhaps the most important
Personally were to build a special craft for this
fight | should employ larger machine than have
mentiOned one with perhaps 800 square feet OF lift
ing surface and driven by series of motors developing
500 or 900 horsepower With one motor should 1t fall
there is nothing do but plane down into the water
but if machine has several, arranged that each is
separate unit then the Stoppagc Of one of them may
mean nothing more serious than diminuon in speed
really large machine could also carry the weight Of
couple Of mechanics in addition to its pilots, and these
mechanics besides tending the motors constantly while
the craft was in the air would be able to repair the
breakdown say Of unit, while the other engines
would continue to sustain the machine in flight.
"Why, it may be asked, IF pilot Is to use a sea-
plane, doesn't he arrange to aght once or twice upon
the water when route, to repensh petrol tanks
and give the motor rest and overhaul But to
such a suggestion the practical man may object Ex-
listing types Of seapanc with light hus and widespread
planes are not suitable machines for alghtng upon the
Atlantic, unless the water should happen to be ex-
tremey smooth and the reilling Of petrol tanks II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02

lance.' These things can be done, and are done,-a
icory snatchcd by daring, while men who are cautious
ak Of ways and means
But special type of man is needed for these forlom
.pcS,-a man bold and yet with method in his bold
ness and with power above all TO grasp salient detail
whether IL tells in his favor against him. Such men
fearless instant in their decisions, and lovers IN
.eratc of the sporting chance-they II Is who reach
Poles and discover continents and write pages in
-. book of history: and 1t may be such man, men,
.Ha VIII the Atlantic by air while others merely
wonder or total up the risks.
chance this if ever there was, chance of wind and
$50. .t mechanism and mans endurance with an array
. -.erhapseS7 and "butS,' all of which might spell
..-. There Is a fascination, means 20 the whillng
.r at many hour, in the mere setting upon paper
- .. and white Of all these pros and cons these
..,cs and doubts these heavy odds against, with
-iona CLEAN that speaks Of hope, Of that elusive
..e 81. which the wise would shake their heads.
Can .tc flight be NADER Is the plane possible that
ascend a, Newfoundland and fly the 800 miles to
...r.5 The expert will answer, 1t can; it is
.- n.uuging from the direct query into a sea Of
'a.ln we weller among ditficultics,-take this for
granted and that assume something here and something
..-. I'D, the man with the machine, who is preparing
-'i for flight, will lose all patience and say, Fill
81. rv tanks, Cease talking mean to start
=. money is forthcoming. and the man. the machine
g.. events can be built upon that there IS agreement
b.. g. VIII be a new machine, must remember; and
Go. means that il is experimental, and must needs be
..r.l- before II is ready for its test-aS athlete
. trained. say, for some great race But assuming the
..- .0r building have been set aside, and the plans
..- -.l and the project is really serious 10 win its
$1,000 from the Daily Mail, what can be obtained in
Obi. a.- IF an ocean-going craft;
Dr. -.aemcs most widely discussed, and those which
promise an attempt, perhaps within the next few
- -.s 90 win this cross-Atlantic prize, the type Of
.-. favored may be described approximately thus:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02

IERE is always a lure in what we call "the
sporting chance" BE the risks great, the
odds heavy, the task one that has for
centuries seemed a dream, then forth will
come the pioneer with eager eye, sweep
ing difficulties aside, laughing doubts TO
scorn. And perhaps he may win through:
there is the chancc,-th sporting
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-08
SWEDISH VESSEL
SUNK BY MINE

STOCKHOLM, Dec. S.-The Swe-
dish steamer Nvora-Sverige struck a
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-08
NATIONAL LEADERS
CONSIDER MENACE
OF FED INVASION
BY FRANK G, MENkE.

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-The most i'm.
portant meeting of the National
League ever held will take place to-
night when it will be decided whether
IT Is to be peace or war between or.
sanized baseball and the Federal
League. In fact, this is the first time
that the magnates have ever officially
taken notice OF the menace of the Fed
eral League. The meeting of the Ma
tlonal commission composed of Presi-
dent John X. Tener, of the National
League. President Ban Johnson of the
American League and Garry Hermann
OF Cincinnati, will be held at the Wal
dorf Astoria hotel beginning 1T 7:3O
O'clock
The entire situation will be canvass
ed tonight. If it is decided to throw
the head gear of organized baseball
into the ring the question of raising
a war chest will be taken up at once.
once.
Talk Of War Levy
There have been rumors from time
TO time that war fund has already
been provided. but if this has not been
done it may be raised by placing a
levy upon each club.
ne commission is expected to ratify
the action taken by the National COM
mission and special meeting of the
league will probably be called for the
same purpose.
The direction Of the league met
early this afternoon but only routine
business was on the program
1t was learned at the Waldorf that
Mike Mitchell Outfielder of the
Washington senators has been turned
over to the New York Yankees. This
deal was partly influenced by senti-
ment as 1t was intended to prevent
Mitchell from going back to the min
OrS
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-08
DEFEAT. :.
EARL HAM SENIORS
First Yearling Team Keeps
Record Clean in Third
Class Game.
CLASS STANDING.
Mondays Results.
Freshmen, 1856; Seniors, IS.
Juniors, 80; Freshmen II, q.

WOnoayS Results.
Freshmen, 1876; Seniors, IS.
Juniors, 80; Freshmen III. q.
The fast Freshmen l team had an
easy time with the Seniors Monday
afternoon winning the game by the
score of SO to Is. BY this victory the
first year team cinched the class Sc
ries as only one more game remains
on their schedule which according to
dope, they should win without trying.
Dunbar and Logan starred again a
the game with the fourth year men.
Their goal shooting was the feature of
the game. Lancaster and Johnson
played well for the Seniors but were
unable to cope with the speed Of the
two Freshmen forwards
The playing of Wallace and Wins
low featured the Junior-Freshmen If
game which was won by the third year
men by the score of 80 to p. Laning
also shared in the victory, making
most of the points in spite of the close
guarding of Williams and Calvert of
the Freshmen.
-Four more games remain on the
schedule of the class series.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-08
BASEBALL BOOKINGS
TO Be MADE SUNDAY
BY LOCAL DIRECTORS

Richmond baseball club will be rep
resented at the open meeting of all
the leading semi-professional baseball
teams of Indiana and Ohio at Cincin
natl Sunday at the Sinton hotel at
2:30 o'clock by Harry Patti and
Charles Eubanks. The idea of the
meeting is to make satisfactory book
ings among these teams eliminating
the chances of getting weak teams as
their opponents.
This will provide the fans with high
GLASS teams the whole summer play
ing season and will provide them with
a faster article of ball. To further
help the sport along all officials of
the league will be independent Of the
backing Of the various sporting goods
houses and ones who will not be
prejudiced in their duties.
1t is not thought likely that the
meeting will have any bearing on
forming league Of any sort although
it is possible that few Of the teams
might mention the proposition. The
local club after their experience Of a
few years back on the league propo-
sitiOn are not very strong on this
phase of the playing and will probably
reject an yOvertures on the subject.