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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
PLENTY FROM TIME BEFORE
Old Parishioner Found Way to Cling
to His Original Position About
Miracle.

One Sunday morning certain
young pastor in his first charge an
nounced nervously.
Il will take for my text the words
And they fed five men with five thou
sand loaves of bread and two thou
sand fishes"
At this misquotation an old par
ishioner from his seat in the amen
corner said audibly:
That's no miracle could do II
myself"
The young preacher said nothing at
the time. but the next Sunday he an
nounced the same text again. This
time he got 1t right:
And they fed five thousand men on
Ave loaves of bread and two fishes,
He waited a moment and then, lean
Ing over the pulpit and looking at the
amen corner. he said:
And could you do that, too. Mr.
SMITH"
"Of course could" Mr.. Smith re
piled.
And how could you do it?" said
the preacher
with what was left over from last
Sunday" said Mr. Smith.-Advance
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11

as strong as the foliage will stand
without injury. Though well-made ar
senate OF lead may be used in unnec-
essarily large quantities without injury
to most plants. The foliage of some
fruits. as apple. pear, ounce and grape
is but rarely injured by effective
strengths OF paris green. and perhaps
never by well.made arsenate Of lead.
But the foliage of stone fruits. as
cherry, plum and peach, is on the
whole quite tender, and arsenicals
must be employed with caution.
The principal pests TO be controlled
are codling moth. the plum and apple
curculios. and the lesser apple wcrm
which affect the fruit; and the bud
moth, canker worms and tent cater
pillars. which eat the foliage. While
these several pests exhibit individua
pecuiarities in feeding, a system o
spraying can 10 followed which vii
greatly reduce them.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
. Wnac(hand]o .
Inflammation
SUMMER SPRAYING IS URGED
Among Pests to Combat Are codilne
Moth, Plum and Apple CurcuI'os
and Tent Caterpiiiars.

BY summer spraying is meal' .p-
plications during the period OF foliage.
The work is directed principally
against bud. leaf and frujt.eating In.
sects, and an arsenical is chiefly used.
Contact insecticides. exclusively used
In dormant.tree spraying. are also EN-.
ployed In dilute condition in the con-
troll OF certain insects. as aphides. pear
psylla. leaf-hoppers, etc, but by far
the largest part Of summer spraying
consists In the application OF arsen.
icals. either in water or more general.
ly in bordeaux mixture, effecting in
the latter case, combination treat
ments for fungous and insect troubles
Two arsenicals are chiefly used
namely, paris green and arsenate OF
lead. The aim is to use these about
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
STONY SOILS AND ORCHARDS
Stones Do Not Necessarily imply That
Land 10 Produetive-Possess No
Peculiar Advantage.

A stony loan is often recommended
as a desirable fruit soil. but stones are
advantageous only In that they may
help soil that Is too heavy or clayey
or too impervious, by making It some.
what more pervious to water The
fact that a soil Is stony does not Aeces-
sarily imply that II is productive.
II apples are to be grown with prof.
II, and competition is keen. the soil
must be productive or at least capable
Of being brought to . productive state
and SO maintained.
Much Of the current belief that
"stony" soils possess sosis peculiar
advantage for orchard fruits has un.
doubtedly arisen from the success Of
many orchards located on stony hills
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11

Carmargo. In Dewey county, Ohla.
has dogs-big dogs. little dogs and In
fact all kinds OF dogs. but It has one
that is somewhat OF an oddity. This
Is dog that travels on two legs.
Several months ago a dog belonging
to MIR Storey. section foreman Of Sup.
ply. Okla. was run over by train and
two OF his legs cut of. For some time
he was unable to move around, but
now has recovered so that he can nav
igate quite handily. The two legs on
which NE Is forced to walk are both
on one side. lie not only walks. but
can also run. and seems to be about
as well able to get around as a dos
with -four good legs
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
Chocolate Soldiers.

Captain Bean OF the commissionary
branch OF the British army In France
reports, says the Westminster Ga
zette, that Tommy Atkins Is striving
with all his might to live up to George
Bernard Shaw's Chocolate Soldier
Chocolate sweets and. In fact. sweet
meats Of all kinds are in such grea'
demand that British candymakers are
busy night and day.
From Cairo comes the report tina
the Australians stationed there have
absolutely eaten the entire chocolate
supply.
Captain Beans official report says
Our canteen has Ave times the dc
mand for sweets and soft drinks tina
was expected. and one.nfth the dc
mand for beer"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
Guests Forced to Drink.

Compulsory abstinence would have
seemed a complete inversion Of the
natural order to some of our ancestors.
They believed in compulsory drinking.
and in some old country mansions may
still be seen, | believe, a ring let into
the wall OF the dining hall for the pun
ishment of the man who would not. or
could not. drink his allotted share of
liquor.
The culprit's arm was fixed in the
ring, and he was given choice of drink
ing in the ordinary way or having the
liquor he refused poured down his
sleeve. Hence the medieval Jest
"Leaving's sleeving. Chron
icle
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
HELLEBORE TO CHECK PESTS
Currant Worms and Gooseberry sluss
Can Be Controlled by Applying
Mixture Early In Morning.

One OF the best means to check the
ravages CT these pests is hellebore.
Mix one tablespoonful Of hellebors
with FIVE tablespoonfuls OF second
quality wheat -four, these should be
well mixed. When not wanted for
immediate use keep the mixture In a
tight can. Apply this mixture to the
bushes early in the morning when
the leaves are damp. Dust every
morning II needed.
Another method Is to mix one
ounce OF hellebore with enc gallon OF
water and spray II over the bushes.
The worms are mostly found on the
under side Of the leaf.
In buying beIlebore get the best and
freshest. Old hellebore has lost a
part OF its strength and more must
be used to kill the worms.
Examine the bushes few hours
after spraying and see II the worms
are on the leaves or not. II SO. ther
make the material a little stronger
Apply again and the worms can bs
killed.
These little green slugs are srea
eaters and will destroy all the leaves
on a large tOsh in q few hours II n"
checked at once.
For currant borer. cut out thu
limbs with yellow leaves down to thu
frr1 wood and burn at once. II lef
on the ground the worms will escape
into the ground and there will N
more worms another year. KIN then
now.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
Save the Babies.

something fighu We hardly realize that
Of all the children born In cyin countries twenty two Per can't
than third before they are 6ve and onhn before
they fifteen
We hesitate that timely Of Cas.oria would save
Neither
nfano deaths occaoned by the Of narcotic
less morphine They in conseHs; quantities
sickness death Ca,oa operates rates exactly the reveTse SG
cause blood to circulate properly, opens the II
poreso the skin and alays fever. j." xN8ZlA
always the signature Of SzX /<<<
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
NO IDEA
What Caused the Trouble.

l"I always drank coffee with the rest
Of the family. for It seemed a. II there
was nothing for breakfast II we did
not have It on the table.
81 had been troubled for some time
with my heart. which did not feel
right. This trouble grew worse
steadily. "t
Som etimes It would taat fast. and
at other times very slowly. so that ]
would hardly be able to do work for
an hour or two after breakfast. and II
I walked up . hill, II gave me severe
pain.
~ had no idea Of what the trouble
was until a friend suggested that per
haps It might be coffee drinking. !
tried leaving on the coffee and began
drinking Postum. The change came
quickly. = am glad to say that ! am
now entirely free from heart trouble
and attribute the relief to leaving on
coffee and the use of Postum.
"A number Of my friends have aban.
doned coffee and have taken up Post.
um. which they are using steadily.
There are some people that make
Postum very weak and tasteless. but
II made according to directions. II II
q very delicious beverage" Name
given BY Postum Co.. Battle Crsek.
Mick.
Postum comes In two forms:
Postum csrsal-ths original form
must be well boiled. 16c and 26c pack
ages.
instant Pestum-a soluble powder
dissoives quickly In . cup Of het va
ter, and. with cream and sugar. makes
Q delicious beverage instantly. sos
and soc tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost about the srrns per cup.
There's a'ReAsou'' for Postum.
--sold By 0rocsre
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
LAWYER Blind From Birth.

Blind from birth, yet successfully
passing the bar examination before
the state supreme court, is the record
Of Ole II. Flow OF Pierce, S. ID. Flow
Is a native OF South Dakota and has
made his way regardless OF his handi'
cap for many years.
Procuring a copy Of Blackstone. he
memorized It from readings by his sis
ter. He then Joined fortunes with an
other young aspirant for the bar, and
they have worked together until both
passed the examination. Flow wrote
out his answers to the questions read
him by one Of the court stenographers
using an ordinary typewriter.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
Men Worth While.

Quite a company OF notables seem
to be gathered here"
Yes. The kindly old gentleman In
clerical garb is a famous marrying
parson."
And the spry little man talking to
him."
That's Lawyer Bicycles, our best
known separator"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
SOFT WHITE HANDS
Under Most Conditions II You Use
Cutlcura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Nothing
better or more effective at any price
than these fragrant supercreamy emol.
lients. A one-night treatment will test
them in the severest forms of red.
rough. chapped and sore hands.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept. ky.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
An Empire Ranch.

We hear often Of captains OF in
dustry." "Napoleons OF finance" and
land barons." but what title Is i'm
posing enough to ut the Australian
cattleman who owns or controls 2S,.
500 900 acres of ranch land-a domain
as large as Pennsylvania?-Youths Q
Companion.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
her countrl'a Need.

Secretary OF Agriculture Houston
said at luncheon in Washington:
AN English hen has broken the
worlds record by laying 2sS eggs In
4 year"
Mr. Houston smiled and adted:
"She must have understood her
country's urgent need for shells"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
A nevoient Refusal.

Senator. l wish you would give
me a job as your private secretary"
oh, my boy" responded the oily
senator, don't get mixed up with the
government service. Nothing to It..
Ruins a young man. Besides. ! have
promised that position to my SON.
Kansas City Journal.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11

The progressive orchardist who fol.
lows modern practical methods Of cul.
ture. spraying and pruning. picking.
packing and marketing will be the win.
ner. The men who are not willing to
follow these methods might % we'll
realize frst as last that there II moth
Ing In fruit growing for them.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
Needed Gift.

The Widow-Wcll, why don't you
kiss me?
Bashful Youth would. only have
some sand In my mouth.
swallow 1t. young man. You need
II IN your ystem."--Life.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
A Natural Question.

Nearly q billion bushels OF new
wheat In America this year. Shall we
refuse to export the surplus because
wheat will undoubtedly help to pro
long the war?-Springiield Republican.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11

Nearly 500 women In Aberdeen.
Scotland and district have enrolled
themselves on the war register at the
Aberdeen labor exchange.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
Whsaevsr You Need . General Tool<
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tastsless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as .
General Tonic because II contains the
we'll known tonic propertisr OF QUlNlNF
and IRON. II acts on the Liver. Drive.
out Malaria. Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
Pojpts Of Similarity,

"That match was the union OF nat
ural mates
'In what way?"
"She was dove-eyed and he was
pigeon-toed."
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
Window Boxes,

Before putting earth In window
boxes whitewash the inside OF the
box. This not only keeps a wooden
box from rotting but prevents insects
--McCall's Magazine.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11

To Prove Her love-and His.
"Why does he look so worried?"
His June bride is beginning TO talk
OF cooking him something to eat"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
An Expert.

Johnny-What Is an expert. pa?
PA fellow who tells others how
to do the things he can't do himself
Kansas City Star.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11

But II is better to quarrel over
trifies than over something Of real
importance.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11

Always sure 10 please, Red Cross Bal
Blue. All grocers cell II. Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11

The worst thing about frionds 10 the
ease with which they are converted
into enemies.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11

Millions Of particular women now u.e
and recommend Red Cross Ball Blue. Al
Rrocers Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11

In most families the property Is In
his name and the religion In hers.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11

Scientists have counted 276 spoken
languages and dialects in Africa.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11

London claims to be the healthiest
European capital.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11

A woman never forgives . man sh'
has insuited II he fails to apologize.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11

Men have a stronger sense Of taste
than women.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
learuln0 ThlnuO.

PA. what are gargOyles?"
They're medicines to use when
your throat's sore. sonny"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
Idaal 99rnv 0ov.

Ideal Spray oay.
An ideal spray dey 10 . quiet. bright
one, when the cir 10 dry end cool.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11
Curious.

Young Fetherhedde has gone In
aau.v
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11

How did they md II out?"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11

The superiority Of Cutter products 10 due to over 10
veArs of specialiring In saeeiass and ssrvms sniy
irsist on Cutters. II unobtainlbls order erect.
The Cutter Laboratory. esrkssy, Cal. o. chleass. ~
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11

II you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Conf.
dential) Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
De Opened. read and answered by .
woman and held IN strict confidence.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-11

In m any homes
once childless there
are now children be-
cause Of the fact
that Lydia E. Pink
hams V egetablo
Compound m ak e 8
W o m e n norm al,
healthy and strong.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-03-12
TO be continued
WELCOME INFORMATION

Most middle aged men and women
are glad to learn that Foley Kidney
Pills give relief from languidness,
stiff and sore muscles and joints,
puffness under eyes, backache, blad-
der weakness and rheumatism. They
get results. Contain no harmful
drugs. For sale by John W. Thurs
ton.
w. T. Azbell, ex-postmaster of
Edwardsport, Ind, writes: Il suf.
fered from severe trouble with my
kidneys and back. First bottle of
Foley Kidney Pills gave me relief. "
Thousands testify that backache,
rheumatism, sore muscles, aching
joints and bladder weakness vanished
when Foley Kidney Pills were taken.
For sale by John Thurston. adv
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-03-12
LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. Charles Petrie has so far re-
covered from her long illness as to
be able to ride out.
The Delta Alpha Glass will meet on
Friday afternoon, March 10, at the
home of Mrs. Fred Boyce, at 2:30 o.
clock.
Mr.. .sand Mrs. Henry c. Whittier
are in East Fairfield, Vt, being called
there by the death of Mrs. Whittier
father.
DR.. Sutton, surgeon dentist, W il
be in town professionally March 16,
II and Is. Office at the Stewart
House.
Don't forget to license your dog
on or before April LIST.
Dearborn Morse is convalescent
after short but severe illness.
&c. Potter of Richmond, Que, is
in town for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin B. Laid of
Lyndonville, are visiting their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Harry B. johnson.
Jean Labounty and wife of Lyn-
donville, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Bullet, the former part
of the week.
George E. and John Murphy, Jr.,
were in Plymouth, N. H., last Satur-
day to see their father, who is i'll in a
hospital there.
w. A. Payne was a business visitor
this week in West Burke.
Wilbur Elliott of Orleans, is en-
ployed by E. E. Blake, painter.
CT Sharney will shortly move
his shoe repair shop from the Davis
Building on Cross St., to that part
of the Rawson Block, previously oc.
cupied by F. E. Russell.
A daughter was born Wednesday
March 10th, to Mr.. and Mrs. James
Weatherstone.
John Murphy, who has been EN-
ployed as supervision of a large lum.
Der camp at West Thornton, N. H.
met with a serious accident recently
when he fell from load of logs
breaking three ribs, and has been {
patient at the Plymouth, N. H., hos
pital since the accident occurred or
the 10th ult. 1t is expected thai
Mr.. Murphy will be home in about {
week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-03-12
Fourth-Class Postmaster Ex-
animation
Saturday, March Is, 1879

saturday, March IL, 1919
The United States Civil Service
Commission announces that on the
date named above an examination
will be held at Lancaster, N. H., as a
result of which it is expected to
make certifcation to fill a contem-
plated vacancy in the position of
fourth-ciass postmaster at Guildhall,
Vermont, and other vacancies as they
may occur at that office, unless it
shall be decided in the interest of
the service to fill dhe vacancy by re-
instatement. The compensation of
the postmaster at this Office was $245
for the last fiscal year.
Age limit, 81 years and over on the
date of the examination, with the
exception that in a State where
women are declared by statute to be
of full age for all purposes at Is
years, women 18 years of age on the
date of the examination will be adj
mitted.
Applicants must reside within the
territory supplied by the post office
for which the examination is an
nounced.
The examination is open to all
citizens of the United States who can
comply with the requirements.
Application forms and full inform
alton concerning the requirements
of the examination can be secured
from THE postmaster at Guildhall,
Vermont, or from the United States
Civil Service Commission, Washing
ton, D. c.
Applications should be properly
executed and filed with the Commits
sion at Washington at least seven
days before the date of the examina-
ton, otherwise it may be impractic-
able to examine the applicants.
United States Civil Service Com
mission.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-03-12
Historical Sketch es
Continued from Page y

NOOiiSiAoSN tNiiA L etSoS -
division was lotted by A. E. Jude
vine, Henry Coe and Charles Cum
mings, each lot Ill acres.
The first public road was the old
Magog road which connected Bruins
wick on the Connecticut river with
Derby or Magog lake, and was built
by, Hon. Timothy Human, of Derby,
and was the: scene of much strife
during the war of 1872, in conse-
quence of attempts to smuggle cattle
into Canada from New Hampshire.
While Mr.. Human was at work on
the road, in the northern part of this
| town, being some distance from
their camp, at the close of the day
he concluded not to return to it, but
built fire, and with his men num-
bering in all thirteen, lay down in a
ow upon the ground. During the
right the wind arose and blew down
n large hemlock treesswhich fell be-
tween the men and the fire. so near
as to throw the embers completely
over them, and had it fallen but a
few inches the other way would
have instantly destroyed the whole
company.
Sometime previous to building the
road Judge Human started alone
upon snow-shoes for Connecticut
river; in the early part of the day it
was quite warm and the snow melted
sa as to make it very heavy travelling
and completely saturated his mocas-
sins before night, land it became very
cold. when Mr.. Human found both
his feet were frozen, and he travelled
in this condition some distance till he
arrived at the Nulhsgan river where
he removed the mocassins and sat all
night with his feet in the water, be-
ing unable to remove them on &C.
count of the severe cold. In the
morning he bandaged them up, put
on his snow-shoes, and succeeded in
reaching his destination in safety.
TO be continued
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-03-12
Y.P.C.T. u. Meeting

An enjoyable meeting of the Young
Peoples Christian Temperance So
ciety was held Wednesday evening
in the parlors of the Congregational
Church, when seventeen of the
members were present. A social
hour was enjoyed at the close of the
program, which was furnished by
several members, and light refresh
ments were served. The next meet
ing will be held April 7th with Miss
Edith Sadleir. The program render
ed was as follows:
Piano Solo, Dreaming"
Edith Sadleir
Dialogue, MRS. Snodgrass Reads
the Locals"
Louise Lawton and Vivian Mcnamara
Reverie, Dreams of the Deep"
Mable Osborne
Reading, "Too Well Prepared
Raymond Harrington
Vocal Solo, Where is my Boy To-
night"
Irene Lougee
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-03-12
Road Commissioners Meeting

The annual meeting of the Road
Commissioners and Selectmen for
Essex County will be held at Guild.
hall on Tuesday, March 16 at 1876
O'Clock in the forenoon and at 1:3C
o'clock in the afternoon.
The statutes require the attend.
ance, and provide for the per diem
and expense charges of the road
commissioners.
Special attention will be given in
the meetings this year to the question
of maintenance of our roads, which
is the great problem Immediately
before US. We can all learn some
thing from each other as to new anc
better methods.
Road conditions in Vermont will
be illustrated by aid of the stereop.
tican whenever possible.
A cordial invitation is extended tc
everyone who is interested in gooC
roads to attend the meetings and tt
participate in the discussions.