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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30

dishes. add one-half teaspoonful of
baking soda to each cupful of pulp in
all recipes in which the pulp is heat
ed. This removes whatever astrin-
Sency there may be in the fruit and
does away with all risk of a puckered
mouth. A number of practical recipes
calling for the use of persimmon pulp
are contained in the bulletin.
In the propagation of the persim-
mon, certain precautions that are nee
essary in the case OF the other fruits
should be observed. Seeds gathered
for propagating purposes should be
stratified at once. If they are allowed
to dry out it is often necessary to
soak them for two or three days before
they are planted. boiling water being
used for the purpose. The seed bed
in which the seedlings are grown
should be well drained with rather
light soil and good supply of humus.
The ground should be deep plowed in
order to permit the penetration of the
long taproots which are characteristic
of the tree.
The roots of persimmon trees sprOut
readily when the top is semoved and
this accounts for the persistence at
times of clumps of sprouts in fields
where they are not wanted. 1t also
enables small pieces of roots six or
eight inches long to be used for propa-
eating. The ends of the roots should
be sealed with grating wax or pitch in
order to prevent decay. and the pieces
buried in sand through the winter. IL
the moisture supply is plentiful they
will then grow readily the following
spring. Cuttings of branches may be
used in the same way as the root cut
tings.
In cases where is is desirable to
graft, the operation is usually most
successful If 1t is put off until the trees
have definitely started into new
growth. 1t is also of the utmost i'm
portance that the cut surface of both
bark and wood be protected with as
little delay as possible from exposure
to the air. Grating wax, waxed cloth
or similar devices are used to afford
the necessary protection. The various
methods of grating are discussed in
some detail in the new bulletin.
In addition to the value of the fruit
for household purposes, persimmon
wood is used to a large extent by
manufacturers of cotton mill supplies.
who make bobbins from 1t. 1t is also
used for shoe lasts. The live trees
are in considerable demand for shade
and ornamental purposes and one au-
thority states that as a shade tree on
private grounds the persimmon COM
pares favorably with any of the other
species i'm this country.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
The New Belts.

Four-inch belts of soft kid in light
and medium colors are bound with
black or white silk braid. Black rib
bon lacings through black eyelets are
seen on smart models. Ornaments
and buckles to match are used on
belts. the former being placed at the
back. Buckles are also made of Jet,
gilt. pearl. galalith, silver, beads, etc.
A very military-looking belt Of kid
or leather has for fastening buckle
initiating four cartridges made of gilt.
nickel. gun metal or a combination Of
two metals. Embroidered belts are
used of satin, ribbon. soft kid or panne
velvet. With princess fronts the belt
disappeared under the side of the one
piece effect. Sometimes it is worn
at the real waist line. or it may go
an inch above.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30

Two of the most beautiful hats of
they belong to those types that with
little variation reappear with each sea-
son. They are picture hats on such
good lines and with so much to recon-
mend them that their welcome is al
ways assured.
The hat at the left is made of black
velvet or of one of the dark shades
which are fashionable in colors The
crown is round. The wide brim is
flexible and cut with a straight edge
at the right side. At the left it turns
up and is bent toward the crown,
showing, altogether. the influence of
the seasons tendency toward eccen-
trio brims. Its lines are wonderfully
becoming.
II remained for this season to show
Just what beautiful effects can be
wrought by the artist whose medium
Of expression is the fancy feather.
This hat is trimmed with fancy os-
trich. 1t seems that nothing else could
look Just as well.
The hat at the right is a wide
brimmed French sailor made of vel
vet faced with striped plush. Its color
possibilities are worth considering.
1t has a round crown and. for trim
ming. another masterpiece in fancy
feathers.
1t is not always easy to recognize
the kind of feather which those clever
people who work in them convert into
the things of beauty that adorn so
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agricultural
DESPITE the fact that the only fruit
which equals the persimmon IN loou
value is the date, many persons WHO
have persimmon trees on their lanu
are making no use of them. and there
has been comparatively little EFFORT
made to develop the trees commercial
ly. In a new bulletin, Farmers Bulie-
tin No. 6S5 of the United States oe-
partment of agriculture, some OF the
many uses to which the fruit can De
put are described and methods OF
propagating the trees discussed.
The persimmon is found in large
numbers over the southeastern quar-
ter of the United States and in some
places as far west as Iowa and east
ern Nebraska. and as far north as
Rhode Island, New York and Michi-
gan. The real persimmon belt, how
ever, may be said to extend from
Maryland, Virginia and the Carolinas
westward through Missouri and Ar
kansas. Where the tree is most abun-
dant there is considerable prejudice
against it because of the persistency
with which the young sprouts come up
in cultivated fields, and also because
of the pickering astringent effect OF
the unripe fruit. There is a saying
that persimmons are good for dogs,
hogs and 'possums," but this is unjust
to a product which can be made very
useful to man.
At the present time few growers
in the persimmon belt who have easy
access to markets in large cities have
built up quite a considerable demand
for persimmons. and the wild fruit can
also be sometimes purchased during
the autumn and early winter. A num-
Der of nurserymen also sell Seeding
trees for ornamental planting, for
which they are very effective, and a
few have special varieties developed
for the production of the fruit.
One obstacle to the more general
use of persimmons is the mistaken
idea that they are not fit to eat until
they have been touched by frost In
consequence many persimmons which
ripen and fall to the ground before
frost comes are allowed to 60 to waste
AS a matter of fact. 1t may be said
in general that the best varieties are
those which ripen just before the trees
shed their leaves. If persimmon is
not edible before frost. 1t is simply
because the variety happens to be a
late one and the fruit is not ripe. In
order to be on the safe side, however
it is recommended in the bulletin al
ready mentioned that housewives who
are using persimmon pulp in the prep
aration of bread. cakes and other
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
new G. A. R. COMMANDER

Capt. Elias r. Monfort of Cincin-
natl. the newly elected commander in
chief of the Grand Army of the Re-
public. enlisted as a private in Com
pany A, Sixth Ohio volunteer infantry,
in 1861. Four months later, after re-
ceiving the rank of second lieutenant,
he was transferred to Company F.
Seventy-fifth Ohio volunteer infantry.
In May. 1862, he was elected to the
rank Of first lieutenant, and in Janu.
airy, 1863, to the rank of captain. By
reason of injuries received at Gettys-
burg, which necessitated his removal
to his home on a cot, he was mustered
out one year later.
Among the battles participated in
by Commander Monfort were Philippi,
Laurel Hill. Carrick's Ford, Monterey,
Shaws Ridge, Mcdowell, Franklin.
Strasburg. Cross Keys, Cedar Noun
tain. Freemans Ford. Waterloo Bridge,
Sulphur Springs, Second Bull Run.
Chantilly, Charlottesville. Fred
ricksburg and Gettysburg. Since the
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30

with full skirt, which ripples at the
bottom, and is provided with a shaped
belt and sash ends of the corduroy.
also lined with silk. Machine stitch
ing makes the finish, and the ele-
gance of the coat is still further en-
HANGED by the lack of any other trim
ming.
The model is ble-breasted. fas-
tening at the throat with a single
large and ornamental button. A sim
liar button in a smaller size appears
on each cuff. The collar is made so
that it may be rolled up about the
neck and fastened with hook and eye
in a high turnover.
Although pictured as worn over an
evening gown, this coat is appropri-
ate for all sorts of wear. The mate
rial is very serviceable, but its rich
luster places it in The class Of dressy
coats as we'll IS among those de-
signed for much wear.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
TREATMENT FOR FlRE-BLIGHT
Only Process Recommended by Plant
PathoIogists Is to Cut II Out
Paint Surface Of Mound.

There is nothing that can be done to
cure or remedy the pear or fire-blight
after it has once started. The only
process recommended by plant patholl~
ogists is to cut it out, and thus stop
its ravages. The out should be made
at least foot below the blighted area.
in order to be sure b cut below all dis
eased tissue.
Paint the surfaceIpf the wound with
lime-sulphur or forn{ hlin solution. One
quarter of pint o formalin solution
to five gallons of vi tier makes a good
sterilizing solution o be used at any
place where disease germs OF plants.
trees or bushes are % be killed.
Where the blight has reached the
bark of the larger branches or trunk
it should be neatly trimmed away
wit knife, then std rilized and paint
ed Eth ordinary pa tnt. Dip knives
a pruning implemf ents into ''e''
Burn the twigs al nd cuttings iioM
biighted trees as sd pom as they i'
removed.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30

A Badly Pruned Peach Tree-The
Bearing Wood Is Near the Extremi-
ties of the Limbs, and Even a Small
Crop of Fruit Would Be Likely to
Break the Limbs.
by taking off a moderate number Of
branches when the leaves are on. in
spite of the fact that the removal OF
leaves debilitates a tree. If done early
in the summer the injury is less than
after the summer growth is nearly
completed.
The removal Of dead branches can
not affect the vitality Of the tree, no
matter when done. Nor can there be
any serious effect IL here and there
branches, which are too close, or
which cross, are removed. The thin
ming out of small, twiggy branches for
the purpose of thinning the fruit Is
not a harmful process in carly sum-
mer. The drain on the tree is less
than it would be to bear an abnormal
ly heavy crop Of fruit. There are a
great many trees which might be re-
lieved of a surplus Of fruit during May
and early June to good advantage.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30

Two favorites of fashion for this
season enter into the composition of
this handsome coat; they are the
corduroy velvet of which it is made.
and the opossum fur on the collar.
Corduroy n a good quality is about
the best choice one can make among
materials designed for coats for gen.
eral wear, and the high favor Of
opossum fur threatens to thin the
ranks of the little animal, whose fine
markings have lately sprung into I'M
precedented favor.
The coat is long, ample and grace
full. 1t is cut with the long arms
eye and easy adjustment which makes
1t practical for wear over evening
gowns.
Innings selected for coats of this
kind are of thin, supple silk or crepe.
In order that the coat may fall in
good lines about the figure. 1t is cut
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
PRUNE IN DORMANT SEASON
Removal Ct Dead Branches Cannot A.
feet Vitality of Tree, No Matter
When Work Is Done.
By W. ]. GREEN. Ohio Experiment


By w. ]. GREEN. Ohio Experiment
StatiOn)
In practice summer pruning on a
considerable scale is not advisable. 1t
is difficult to see, when the leaves are
on, just which branches should be re-
moved, except in the case Of dead
branches. One must be on his guard,
also, to avoid peeling Of the bark when
it peels readily. Pruning is less expe-
ditiously done in summer than when
the treas are dormant.
There are occasions, however when
one desires to complete work of prun-
ing begun early in the season. There
need be no fear of injuring the trees
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
FAVORS MONARCHY IN CHINA

1t seems bit strange that a citi-
zen OF this great republic should de-
clare himself in favor of the restora-
ton of monarchical form of govern
ment In q country which only lately
has become republic, but that Is
what DR.. Frank L. Goodnow. presi-
dent of Johns Hopkins university. vir-
tually has done in the case of China
For some time DR. Goodnow has been
adviser to President Yuan Shih-kai
and recently he submitted to that
exalted individual a memorandum
concerning the best form of govern
ment for the Chinese.
Though not an unqualified ad-
vocacy of the proposal 10 restore the
monarchy in China. the memorandum
is a historical and analytical review
OF the progress OF the republican
movement throughout the world and
an exposition of some of the reasons
why he believes that such a form of
government is less suited to the pres
ent-day China than a monarchy Doc.
tor Goodnow finds that governments
accordance with the effectiveness ~ -
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
Safety Pins.

Safety pins must be at premium
In France today. Industries which
formerly turned them out by the thou
sand dozen now are forging shrapnel
and shells. Therefore one woman col
iected safety pins by the bushei in
the United States for distribution in
french hospitals to be used in surgr
cal dressings. Another American won
an sent over 1000 sewing outfits to
refugee seamstresses that they nigh,
at least have the tools with which 4,
earn their bread
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
GATHERED FACTS

Orders for 100000 tunics for the
Russian army have been placed with
Leeds firms.
The English language Is spoken by
Just about ten per cent Of the worlds
Inhabitants,
Lake Erie produces more fish TO the
SQUARE mile than any other body OF
water In the world.
The total amount Of property In
New York city not subjected to taxa
tton II valued It el.673,Ss6. 900.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
BEST ORCHARD COVER CROPS
Largely Of Same Composition as Farm
yard Misunderstanding Com
parison Is Given.

Cultivation is the cheapest and most
valuable fertilizer at the disposal Of
the grower. The best cover crops are
largely of the same composition al
farmyard manure, and with the excep-f
ton of being unable to seed the soil
with germs Of decay, may take their
place in every particular. A compari-
son of the three most popular cover
crops with manure is shown herewith:
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
Classic Styles for Girls.

When she helps her young daughter
with suggestions for dress designs, the
mother who recognizes how we'll youth
and simplicity blend gives a favorable
verdict to these models based upon
the simple classical lines and drape-
ries. An artists design for a frock
that would serve the double purpose
of late afternoon and evening gown
shows the classical influence strongly.
Made of that softest of soft pink nous
seine de sole. the color of which il
known aptly as foxglove. it has upon
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
FERDINAND THE STATESMAN

The career OF Ferdinand, car OF
the Bulgarians, has been a Pandora's
box of surprises from the August day
twenty-eight years ago when he Sc
cretly left his home in Coburg, sailed
down the Danube with a few faithful
companions and entered Sofia with
out asking permission of any of the
European powers for liberty to &C.
cept the offer of the people OF this
Turkish province to become their
ruler. But the greatest surprise has
been his ability to hoodwink the
statesmen of Great Britain, Russia.
France and Italy for over a year with
the idea that any arrangement could
be devised through which he could be
persuaded to join them in carrying
out their plans of this war.
A perfumed dandy, his long. slen-
der fingers carefully manicured and
loaded with rings. credited with spend
ing $500 upon a dressing gown. con-
noisseur in the dainty garments Of
ladies and an authority on precious
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30

the crossed shoulder band and round
the waist, as well as upon the triangu-
lar pieces in the front and at the back
of the corsage. embroideries done in
bronze and aluminium threads. which
contrast exceedingly we'll with the
rest.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
Need for.ThinnIno AppIes.

There is the same need for thinning
apples as for thinning vegetables No
one would think of leaving 20 melon
plants in a hill nor beets as thick as
they come up. Good. smooth and
large apples can be secured only by
thinning the overloaded branches.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
unkind Thrust.

First Author-"Have you heard that
Scribbleton has taken a wife?" Sec.
ond Author suppose he
wanted to double the circle Of his
readers. Transcript
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
Phos-

Vetch and red clover are legumes
and take a large part OF their nitro
gen from the air, and when they decay
give it to the soil. Rye has the power
Of breaking up and absorbing large
quantity of potash. They are all lack
ing in phosphorus, which is easily and
cheaply supplied by 200 pounds of acid
phosphate or fine bone meal.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
Disposing Of Surplus.

II your eggs and chickens have
reputation for quality you can readily
dispose of the surplus. Keep books
and see If you are making anything
above expenses. II your eggs are not
paying the ever-pre5ent feed bills.
there is something wrong.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30

automobile
knowing promptly about their
each hen ald only
aburdy low
hatch
o
haye many around the place
can he
ship them to market along VIII"
prevailing prices would have SO much money '
a
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
BELIEVES IN CHICKENS

Representative Charles X. DAVIS
of Minnesota is a level-headed fellow
with few superstitious notions; but he
believes nearly everything he hears
on the subject OF rearing chickens.
There is absolutely no doubt in the
mind of Davis that, with a tritiing III
vestment. a man could clean up not
less than $4,000 annually, out OF the
chicken business. with practically no
work TO do except count money
Davis explains it plausibly enough.
You buy a dozen or so hens and build
a few coops and roosts at trivial cost.
Every morning you go out with 1T
tie sack containing some prepared
chicken food, such as one can buy al
any canary bird store. and call IN
shrill tones: Chick chick chick
chick" like that. at the same time
scattering the Battle Creek-looking
food
After the hens have eaten hearth
". and dispersed. their proprietor
may go on back into his study "nd
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
Lime for TURKEYS.

Remember. fresh-slak I'd lime will
kill young turkeys. but lime that has
been slaked a long time is fine for
turkeys, any age. to pick at
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
Secret of Success.

The secret of successful poultry
breeding is to Gull. Unless bird has a
strong constitution 1t is not an eco
nomical producer.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
White Net Gown.

A charming gown is of white net
with blossoms hung from the tabs of
silver braid. Another pretty decora-
ton consists of bowknots of silver rib
bon.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30

much of the seasons millinery. But
some feathers, like those of the bird
of paradise. are too beautiful in their
natural state to be improved upon,
while others are vastly changed and
beautified by the makers of fancy
feathers.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30


in
He has had extraordinary
Many Bismarck
diplomat but that he possessed diplomatic
well be called the Bismarck o he akans
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30

Iodnow nn that governments failed
the OF provide orderly
intelligence the Chinese
possible
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30

Currants and God
Currants and gooseb'
on almost any kind OF
fair crop of corn.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
Cut Out So

Cut out sprouts abb,
plums and apples. q
strength from the main
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30
2 p-ae.ieaA orchardlst.

Work Of Practical Orcna'u
The practical orchar dist must - ,ha
spray and fertilize hi trees ,r,it
purpose of making the m proou'0
of superior quality.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-30

bseberries.
will grow
/ land to raise .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-17
TO RISE PHOENIX like.
The New Palace Building Will Be
-Four Stories in Height.

Plans for the Palace Clothing com
pany's new building, which are being
prepared by Holland & Son, architects,
will call for four story structure, and
work will be rushed so that it will be
ready for occupation by October L.
The plans will be completed this week.
The Palace company owns fifty of
the seventy-five foot frontage oc-
cupied before the fire. Mrs. Warren
NJ. Crosby, owner of the south TWEEN
ty-five feet will rebuild and the
clothing company will occupy the en-
tire Is foot frontage. The new build
ing will be of reinforced concrete with
a facing of terra Gotta. There will be
1 1000 more square feet of floor space
than in the old building. The struc
ture will be up to date in every re-
spect with the latest system of light
ing, modern elevators and other fea-
lures. According to H. A. Auerbach,
head of the store at Topeka, 1t will be
the finest clothing establishment be-
tween Chicago and San Francisco
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-17
For Catarrhal Deafness
and Head Noises

Here in America there is much suffering
from catarrh and head noises American
| people would do well to consider the
method employed by the English to combat
this fnsidius disease. Everyone knows how
dampness affects those suffering from ca
tarrh. In England they treat catarrhal
deafness and head noises cnnstitu-
tional disease and use an internal remedy
for it that is really very efficacious.
Sufferers who could scarcely hear Il
watch tick tell how they had their hearing
restored by this English treatment to such
an extent that the tick of a watch was
plainly audible seven and eight inches
away from either ear
Therefore, if you know someone who is
troubled with catarrh, catarrhal deafness
or mead noises, cut out this formula and
hand it to them and you will have been the
haps from total deafness. The prescription
can be easily prepared at home for about
Zoe and is made as follows:
From your druggist obtain 1 OF. of Par
mint Double Strength, about Toe worth.
Take this home, and add to it u pint of
gar stir until dissolved. Take a table
spoonful four times day.
Parmint is used in this way not only to
reduce by tonic action the Inflammation
thus to equafize the dir pressure on the
drum but to correct any excess of secre-
lions in the middle ear, and the results it
gives are usuualy remarkably quick and
effective.
Every person who has catarrh in any
form should give this recipe trial and
free themselves from this destructive dis
ease.-Adv.