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The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
TO KILL TOBACCO HORNWORM
Necessary to Keep Field Clean of Weeds in Using Poisoned Bait
 Exclude the Poultry.

In using poisoned bait to kill the tobacco hornworm it is necessary to first keep the field as clean as possi- ble Of weeds, two or three weeks pre- eeding transplanting in order to re- duce the food supply of the worms and render them hungry.
 A couple of days previous to trans planting, spray small patch of clov- CT with paris green at the rate of one ounce to six gallons of water. Cut the clover up into small bits and scatter in small handfuls about the field pref erably on cloudy day and in the eve ning when the cutworms are out for food, and the clover will not dry out too rapidly If these poisoned baits are not more than six to eight feet apart the hungry worms will have no trouble in finding them
 In place of the poisoned clover bait. a poisoned brand mash bait may be used. This is made by mixing one pound of dry paris green, with forty pounds of bran. To this is added sweetened water, or cheap sirup, stirring it thoroughly to get it all moist. This is scattered about the field in the same way as the clover bait and has the advantage in that it appears to attract the worms more than the clover bait. Poultry should be excluded from the treated area for some time, at least until the rain has washed the poison away
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
ROOT TROUBLES OF PLANTS
Alfalfa, Sweet Potato, Tobacco and Watermelon.

Root knot trouble occurs in sandy types of soil in some sections of the United States. Many crops are affect. ed, including alfalfa. vetch. clovers. to- bacco. potato, sweet potato, watermel. on. cIcumbers. cantaloupe and tomato. Many other crop plants are affected as we'll few of the common weeds. such as pigweed wild carrot. purslane and morning glory. are also subject to root knot troubles
 Enlargements of irregular shape and size may appear anywhere on the root system. Affected plants are stunted in growth and their foliage is a lighter shade of green than normal This, however may be hard to detect when a large area is uniformly infected
 The trouble is caused by very small worm belonging to the group of Nematodes. The worm may live in the soil for months. but quickly die in the gals after the death of the plant. A generation, from egg to egg, is about month, and one female usu- ally lays several hundred eggs.
 The worm lives over winter in pro tected parts of the soil or in the gals on perennial plants. They are readily transported to distant places on fig. peach or mulberry trees or in Irish seed potatoes
 Areas can be most quickly cleared of the infestation by keeping the land absolutely bare for two years The next most effective plan is to plant for two years in resistant crops. as winter rye or oats, followed by Iron cowpeas CT peanuts. and repeat the second year Susceptible weeds must not be allowed to grow Some reduction can be accomplished by breaking the land deep in dry weather and allowing it to dry out as much as possible.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
PREPARING SOIL FOR COTTON
Sometimes Necessary to Turn Under Cover Crop Early, Regardless of
 the Stage of Growth.

It is sometimes advisable to turn under q cover crop earlier on account of the soil being in good condition. whereas if put off for a few days or a week dry weather might prevent the work being done as it should be. When the laud IS to be planted 10 cot ton it will be necessary to turn the cover crop under earlier. regardless of the stage of growth This will allow a few days for the land to settle and to be got in proper condition for a good seed bed The blow should be followed closely with the harrow, to pulverize the soil before the wind and sunshine dries it out. Unless the soil Is full of moisture or there are prospects of an early rain t is best to run a roller over the land to firm it. which will aid in holding the mois- ture. The roller should always be followed with the weeder or light smoothing harrow to mulch the top soil
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
HAD A LIGHTNING" SHAVE
How Man Who Knew Human Nature Fooled Barber and Got to
 Dinner on Time.

The other evening about six o'clock l was sitting in a barbers chair get ting dolled up" said downtown man. according to the Washington Star, when a friend of mine came rushing in, threw off his hat and coat, flung himself in vacant chair and cried to the barber standing by:
 Here, hurry up and give me lightning shayel I've got to catch a train; got just two minutes to spare Step lively, now, or I'll miss that train, sure shot!
 The barber busted himself at his swiftest speed, and in short time my hurrying friend was shaved and gone.
 What was my surprise, therefore. when that evening about 9:30 o'clock. as l was strolling about the foyer of theater between the acts, I saw that train-eatching friend of mine leaning leisurely against a pillar there smok- ing cigarette
 Why, l thought you had to leave town in a hurry this evening, I ex- claimed in surprise. You were in
 
 My friend smiled
 There wasn't any train to catch he answered. but l don't suppose you fully understand the psychology of the barber. did want a quick shave; wanted it just as much and just as quickly as though 1 had been hurrying to catch train, for l was going out to a rather formal dinner party with this theater attachment afterward, and l was badly pressed for time wherein to get shaved and dressed
 Now, if I had told the barber that l was invited to dinner and was ill a hurry because I had small time to pre- pare and didn't want to be late it would have meant nothing at all to him. In his experience the matter of bachelor being five or ten minutes late to dinner has never been of any particular importance, and hence it Is beyond his comprehension that one should need hurry to promptly fill any such engagement through any other motive than bald hunger The fragrant breach of good manners. amounting al most to an insult to the hostess, in volved in being late to dinner is as much beyond his understanding as the problems of the fourth dimension.
 But when 1 told him 1 was in a hurry to catch train, that appealed to him, for some time i'll his life he's had to hurry to catch one, and just made it by the skin of his teeth everybody has Accordingly his mem ory of his own feelings and his conse- queRt imagination of my predicament came to my assistance and spurred him on. You noticed how that fellow hustled to get over my face and how pleased with himself he was because he had been so expeditions about it. didn't you?'"
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
President Wilson's Father.

In an address at Washington re- gently before the Potomac presbytery of the Presbyterian church, President Wilson spoke of incidents of his boy hood when he assisted his father, a Presbyterian clergyman.
 He had risky habit of saying ex- actly what he thought" said the presi- dent, habit which l in part inherit ed and of which have had diligently to cure myself
 But he was the best instructor. the most inspiring companion, ven ture to say. youngster ever had. and in facing q Southern presbytery l cannot think of myself as the presi- dent of the United States-I can only think of myself as the son of Joseph R. Wilson, and l only wish I could claim some of the vital connection with the church which he could claim
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
SELL DIRECT TO CUSTOMERS
Geatin9 Producer and Buyer Together, Thereby Eliminating Mddleman.
 Will Help Producer.

The question of getting the pro- ducer and the buyer together in order to eliminate the middleman has had the attention of great many people. It should help to reduce the high cost of living and also secure better prices for the producers.
 In trying to work out this problem a number Of mistakes have been made which really hurt a good system, says Utah Farmer. To be successful two things must be observed-absolute honesty and the right price You can't fool city buyers and hold their trade. They have many chances to purchase the things they require. A standard and uniformity of quality is necessary. Tricky dealing or trying to put one over" will soon destroy the business of any producer.
 Not only must uniformity and high standard of quality be main tained. but the appearance and the way in which the producer delivers his products has more or less to do with this method of marketing Farm CTS should learn how to properly wrap and pack their butter. eggs. poultry and other products so that they will carry well, and reach the customer in the best condition. A little study and planning on the part of the producer will overcome this part of the problem
 There are many farmers. and just as many buyers, who are each looking for the other, and would be helpful to each other if they knew how to get together. One method of doing this would be for farmer or producer tc advertise what he has for sale. A business once established will in. crease, because q pleased and we'll satisfied customer will always tell her neighbor.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Case Hopeless.

Excuse me, maap, but my time IS up and I think I'll go.''
 But, Mamie, you are fine upstairs girl. and I thought you were going to stay. Be reasonable. What is the matter?"
 Well, ma am, when you went shop ping yesterday, didn't you lock up your desk so that not single letter could be read?"
 q did"
 And when the family is at dinner, there isn't decent, comfortable place behind a door for me to sit and listen to the conversation. And when you are out nights. do you lock up the piano and phonograph2 2'
 we do.'
 Then, ma'am. I'm going, and let me tell you as long as you do these things you'll get no decent, self-re- speeting girl to work for you."-Life.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
The Amputation.

Representative Anthony, advocating increased ornaments at a luncheon in Washington, said:
 T firmly believe that the opponents of armaments understand present-day conditi ns as little as the Hackney lad understood war.
 Tn Mare street, Hackney, lad said:
 Have ye heerd about Jim? He's been wounded by the Germans. Ain't it terrible?'
 How's he been wounded?' asked girl.
 It seems said the Hackney lad, sadly, that the Germans have cut off his retreat.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Our French.

Professor Poussin, the Belgian ref ugee professor at Harvard, was pained, at dinner in his honor, by the ap- plause and cheers which greeted his description of ruined Louyain and wrecked Liege. But when it was ex- plained to Professor Poussin that the Harvard professors and students had very slight knowledge of French-he had spoken in French-his perplexity vanished, and he smiled
 q sec" he said q see. It is like the case of MT. Smith Mr. Smith, an American, said to his wife at Paris restaurant:
 Strange, I spoke to the proprie- tor in French. and he didn't under stand me
 "'Well, said Mrs. Smith, no won der. He's a Frenchman
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
AS SHE SANG THE REFRAIN
Not Exactly What the Writer Intend ed, But at Least the Singer
 Meant All Right.

John Smith, long known as the lit tie inspector" through his companion ship with John D. Shea, is one of the students of small town sojourning who knows how to make many a thing lead to sale, says the Chicago Herald. Easy enough to figure him as always being there with the cigars and the latest ones told in Chicago's waggish circles More than that he is insidious in getting invitations to dinner, when he always has sure-fre stuff for the womenfolks.
 In South Dakota town his best GUS toner had daughter who had a pas sion for trying out all the newest songs. John never arrived without an armful. Thus, T Don't Know Why | Love You, but 1 Do-oo-oo," got into early Dakota circulation. When daughter tackled it the refrain had her guessing, but she was game and sang:
 "I Don't Know Why I Love You, But do-Double o. Double O."
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Farmers Educational Tn and Co-Operative Il Union of America

Good luck is often another name for true merit.
 Every man who has work to do has job and chance.
 Fortunate is the county that has township organization.
 Cheap money will solve many of the farmers problems
 Two dollars for doctor is cheaper than $10e for a funeral
 Blessed are the children that have a good man for father.
 There is not enough of the commu- nifty spirit among our rural districts.
 The man who is idle usually has a preference for that kind of living.
 Don't allow the field work to crowd Sunday off the map of the week.
 Are the children entered in the boys and girls contests for this season?
 Production must cease when the transportation costs eat up the prof its.
 While great pains from green apples grow, large gains from small savings flow
 Many fail because they never get out of rut. They ignore progressive methods
 A man may not be limited to time, but he who succeeds must be timed to the limit
 The point where comfort is reached is the end of the road to many a prom ising young man and woman.
 Success i'll farming depends largely upon proper marketing methods. cheap money and cooperation.
 Consider now the hen. Her cackle is worth million day to Uncle Sam. How much of that million are you get. ting?
 The man who has always bowed down to one political idol never req lizes how absurd his devotion appears 10 others.
 The man who permits. his boys to shoot prairie owls is in league with the field mice for the destruction of his own crops.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
How u. S. Rose From the Ocean.

An interesting exhibit shown by the United States geological survey at the Panama Pacific exposition in San Fran cisco is the illustration of the develop ment of the surface features of the United States and adjoining lands the gradual rise of the continent from the primal ocean and the accompany ing development of life-a pictorial story of progress from the early fish and the huge half-reptile creatures known as saurians to the higher nam mals such as the great saber-tooth tiger and the giant hyena
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
DlvERsiFlCATl0N IS BIG AID
Southern Farmers Are Profitinq by Their Past Experiences and
 Abandon one-crop Idea.

The past year or two has taught us the value of diversified farming The southern farmers are profitrne by their past experience and in the place of one crop such as cotton. are adopting a system of diversified agri culture. This will not only benefit them but Will be help 10 the whole nation
 Furthermore we need to develop manufactures which will utilize the raw materials produced on the farms This will give us greater economic independence. Employment will be given and market made for our crops and by-products
 Don't carry all your eggs in one basket" but practice diversified farm. ing
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
To Kin the Goohers.

Corn soaked in the following solu. ton Is good poison bait for the gopher.
 One ounce Of sulphate of strych. nine dissolved in a pint of boiling wa ter with an equal quantity of sugar sirup added and mixed thoroughly
 After the corn has been soaked in this solution. let it dry and then dis tribute it over the infested areas.
 If gophers have not disappeared at complaining time, seed corn itself may be soaked in the same solution 24 hours without injury.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Strong for Social Center.

We are strong for the social center. It helps to make a community. The fact that number of people live in the same neighborhood does not nee essarily form a community. The req. son they do not is because there is often much jealousy, bitterness and hatred. The community center Is really the get-together place for all of the citizens of community and. when formed and all pulling together, great benefits will accrue
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
REAL SKIN COMFORT
Follows Use Of Cuticura Soap and
 Ointment. Trial Free.

By bathing and amounting these fra grant supercreamy emollients impart to tender, sensitive or irritated, itch. ing skins a feeling of intense skin comfort difficult for one to realize who has never used them for like purposes. Cultivate an acquaintance with them.
 Sample each free by mail with Book. Address postcard Cutieura, Dept. KY, Boston. Sold eyerywhere-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Fruit for Home Use.

The eomnarative scarcity of fruit in many sections of Texas has led both the government and state into exten- sive investigations which conclude that there is little doubt that farmers may. if they see fit. provide them selves with small orchards to supply fruit for home consumption and a sur plus for local markets.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
tiloh Cost of Liuinn.

The cost of living on many of the farms is higher than 1t ought to be. IL can be reduced materially by growing higher proportion of the food of the family on the place. This also will be more satisfactory, for homegrown vegetables are better than the kind one gets out of can any time
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
ENROLLING A SPOOL OF WIRE
Satisfactory Arrangement May Be Made by Use of Old Buggy Axle
 and Small Piece of Rope.

For an arrangement for unrolling wire, drive an old buggy axle through the center of the spool and wedge it at equal distances from either end so that the spool will remain firmly in place. Run small ring over either
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Make Children hannx

If you have children. make then happy by giving them a corner oi the garden for their own Provide them with seeds and they will have a wholesome interest to help occupy their time during the coming vaca tion.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
proqresslve Earn,er

The progressive farmer nowadays IS the one who is looking at the iobs ahead and equipping himself to deal with them. Speed is gained. as rule not so much by faster pace, but by cut. ting out waste of time and looping of useless moments.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Saltinn Butter.

One ounce of pure, clean salt to the pound of butter is the general rule and meets with the demands of most consumers of butter However. some people prefer unsalted butter The farmer needs to inform himself as to the wishes of his patrons in this mat ter
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Enrolling Wire.

end of the axle, and to each of these fasten small rope. Gather the rope in so that it will pull true When everything is ready walk off with the spool. and il will be found that the wire will unwind very satisfactorily.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Greatest Curse.

Constant worry is one of the great est curses that can fall to the lot oi anyone. If cheerfulness is universally used such curse would be removed from the shoulders of care.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Farmer Has Gone Refo,.

When you see a farm going to the dogs" you can be mighty sure that the farmer has gone to the dogs before the farm started to go that way.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Loyal. but Susnicious.

You insist on having everything you use made in American"
 Yes" answered the intensely pa triotic citizen, "even most of my war news"
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Original.

T never repeat gossip"
 Do you make it up as you go along2"
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Children In Contests

Has the boy or girl signed up for the pig. potato. corn, bread and other contests? Better get them into the game.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20

American factories are now entire- ly independent of Europe for the man. ufaeture of ineandescent mantles.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
During the Sermon.

He-I didn't see you at church this morning.
 She-No. was late and went in while you were asleep.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20

What some men regard as a joke would be considered an insult by others.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
It's Kind.

T observe the worm is turning in Europe"
 T suppose you are referring to the army worm. .
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
 Helpino the Wife

If man is too lazy to hoe the gar den. he ought at least to allow his wife to buy wheel hoe out of her chicken money.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20

Happiness can be spelled witA four letters-l-o-Y-e
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Cotton. Money Crop.

The farm is divided into two parts. one-half being devoted to cotton, the other to feed for the stock and food for the family. For Che purpose of the rate sheet it is assumed that the yield of cotton will be one-third of q bale per acre, and Of corn 20 bushels an acre. A farm managed in this way will yield, according to the bankers, an income Of $6647S with cotton at 8 cents a pound. and of $69S.0S with cotton at 10 cents. On the other hand. the all-eotton farm, with the same prices for cotton, will have an income of only $460 or S560.
 The system adopted as basis for credit is not, of course, to be con sidered as inhexible, or as applicable to every section of the cotton states. It does, however, serve as a valuable guide for determining to what extent the farmer is conducting his business on sound principles. It is pointed out that no bank ever cares to foreclose on mortgages, and that it is most im- portant. therefore, to have some means Of judging of the borrowers ability to meet his obligations.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20

Argentina is marketing a govern ment bond issue of $15.000,000.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
CREDIT SHEET FOR FARMERS
Texas Bankers usina Model System Of Farm Management as Basis for
 Extending Loans.

Texas bankers who make a prac- tice of loaning money to farmers have adopted, for their own protection and for the guidance of borrowers, what Is known as Crop rate sheet for safe farming and bank credit" Ia king 40-acre twe-horse farm as a unit, this sheet states the live stock and the quantity of food and feed crops necessary to support on such tive borrower is requested to state in the same way the actual system fol lowed on his own farm. The closer the actual practice approaches the system outlined in the rate sheet. the better is the farmers credit.
 The bankers consider that the fol- lowing arrangement is a safe basis for borrowing and for loaning money:
 Food Crops.
 Number of pigs and weight: pigs for l,o0o pounds of pork
 Number of laying hens: 50 laying hens or equivalent in other poultry.
 Number of mileh COWS: ? cows. one in milk constantly.
 Area in vegetable garden: acre for constant supply fresh vegetables and can ming.
 Cowpeas and other beans; To be grown in corn
 Area sweet potatoes one-fourth acre. Area for sirup: one-fourth acre sorghum or sugar cane.
 Pumpkins and cushaws To be planted in corn for good food and feed Pasture; 1l2 acre pasture. For winter pasture SOW a grain between the cotton rows.
 Feed Crops.
 Acres corn with ooWpeas. corn shocked 240 bushels on 12 acres at 20 bushels per acre. 4S bushels cowpeas, at bushels per acre. corn stover tons Acres in hay crops; 1215 tons, 5 acres sorghum, Sudan, or other hay. Total acres food and feed: % acres.
 Cotton, Money Crop. Acres in cotton: % acres Total acres in crops: 40 acres. two-horse farm.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20

Peanuts Aid Pork Production. Peanuts are a great help in profit. able pork production.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-10-09

News. In essentials it is the same,
to be sure, but tournament players
who achieve national and internation-
al fame are so much faster in their
play, so much more accurate in their
strokes, so much superior in all de-
partments, that they compare with the
average player as an up-to-date racing
yacht compares with a flat-bottomed
rowboat.
One who plays tennis al all cannot
but admire these highly organized
champions for their mastery of speed,
of stroke, of strategy. Few average
tennis players, however, will aspire to
these Olympian heights. Most of the
multitude Of devotees of the game will
continue serenely on the course of
mediocrity, content in knowing that
their play tends to develop and main
tain good health and that it stimu-
lates quickness Of vision and of per-
ception, thus encouraging mental keen
ness and agility-always an asset in
whatever pursuit one may engage in.
For these and other excellent reasons
tennis will continue to find a growing
favor among lovers OF healthful exer-
else.