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The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-05-14
SELECT HIGH VITALITY SEED
Possess Power of terminating Rapidly
and Producing Healthy and
Vigorous Plants.
(By ". W. ROBBINS. colorado Agri,

(By w. w. ROBBINS, Colorado Agri-
cultural College)
Seeds with high vitality" possess
the power of terminating quickly and
of producing healthy, vigorous plants
Seeds with low vitality" spFout slow
ly and produce weak and spindling
plants. The chief influences affecting
seed vitality are as follows:
l. Age-Vitality of seeds decrease
with age.
2. Maturity-Although seeds will
terminate when not fully mature, the
plants produced are weaker than
those from fully matured seeds.
3. Size-Large and heavy seeds
have greater terminating power and
produce plants with more vigor than
small seeds.
4. Percentage-Seed should come
from plants whose pedigree is known
to be good. Strains that are run out"
produce seeds of weak vitality.
5. Methods Of Curing and Preser-
vation-Seeds cured and stored in a
very moist atmosphere lose their vi
tally quite rapidly. Seeds should be
stored in a dry, cool place.
6. Variety-Slmilar storage condi-
lions do not affect all sorts of seeds
the same. Vitality is a variety char
acter.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-05-14
Bees Carrying Pollen.

of woodland, or on hillside. II the
hillside be chosen and the hill be of
considerable height, II is we'll to have
the apiary located about half way up.
Bees may be successfully kept in
houses having entrances through the
sides of the building. Bees may also
3be kept upon roofs Of high buildings.
Several experiments with hive
stands at varying heights have proved
that low stand is preferable. II the
hives are eight, ten or twelve inches
above the ground the heavily laden
bees returning from the field will
often drop to the ground before reach
ing the entrance, losing considerable
time, If they gain the entrance at all.
f hives are on rather high stands 1t is
well to have sloping entrance reach
ing nearly to the ground. The hives
may be arranged separately or in
pairs. We are using low stand con-
tanning two hives with about eight or
ten inches between. Many of the bet
ter beekeepers are keeping bees after
this method and several have the
stands single with from five to ten feet
between.
The hives should all face in the
same direction, and between the rows
there should be sufficient room for
the bees to rise UP out of the way of
the operator.
The hive should be placed on stand
nearly level from side to side, with a
very slight tilt forward to allow water
TO run out in case of a beating rain.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-05-14
BEGINNERS WITH BEES
HealthfuI, Interesting and Profit
able Occupation.
Selection of Site for ApIary of Much
lmportanee-Experiments Have
Proved That Low Stand Is
Always Preferable.

Beekeeping may be conducted
profitably when managed carefully by
putting into practice what has been
found out by experts in the manage
ment and use of modern appliances.
Emphasis, however, should be placed
upon the Importance of beginning in
a small way and developing as ones
interest increases.
The equipment necessary, while
simple, is peculiarly adapted to the
business. Use nothing but modern
hive; one that you may open from
time to time, permitting study of the
condition Of the bees.
The selection of the site for the
apiary is of Importance. The apiary
may be placed in the dooryard, in the
orchard, in the meadow, at the edge
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-05-14
INSECTS KILL MANY TREES
Borers Found to Be Cause of Death Of
Fine Oaks in Sections Of Some
Eastern States.

Last year in sections of the eastern
states many oak trees-some white
oak, some chestnut oak, and a few
black oak-died and from apparently
no cause, except perhaps a season Of
drought. Examination of the bark
disclosed the fact that borers had
been at work in the trees, and these
insects were doubtless the direct cause
of the death Of these fine trees.
The larger galleries found under
meath the bark of the trees were made
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-05-14
ERRORS IN FEEDING PROTEIN
Plenty Of Right Kind Of Feed ls Re-
qulred to Run MIX Machine TO
lite Fullest Limit.

II is a great mistake to give the
COW Indifferent eare until her milk
flow has greatly diminished, then try,
by feeding her heavy, to get her back
to her full flow.
The dairyman who withholds pro-
tein foods until the cows have cleaned
up all roughage will soon learn the
folly of his ways when he adds the
figures OF his milk checks.
A worse mistake than high protein
feeding is made by many farmers.
That mistake is not feeding enough Of
anything.
The man who goes into the dairy
business thinking that selecting good
cows and compromising balanced IA
tons is all he needs to understand
Is sure to wake up a sadder and wiser
man.
It requires plenty Of feed to run the
COW machine to its full limits. This
limit varies more than most people
seem 70 think
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-05-14

health and comfort may be promoted,
and the results quickly show In the
increased profits from the business.
Take, for instance, the item Of
stanchions and stalls. Many patent
stanchions and stalls have been placed
upon the market and some of these
possess points of merit. The principal
objection to them is their expensive.
ness. Many of them sell at from S.
to $40 each.
While this patented equipment adds
to the neatness and beauty of the in.
terror of the stable, It is by no means
indispensable.
A simple chain tie costing 20 cents
is just as comfortable for the cows
and will answer all practical pur-
poses. Such a tie should appeal to
those who are just beginning In the
dairy business and do not wish to In.
cur the heavy expense of installing
high priced equipment.
The old style rigid stanchion is still
used by many diaries, and their use
indicates little or no bad effects re.
sulting from their use, but undoubted.
ly swinging stanchions are more com.
Portable, and are greatly to be pre-.
ferred.
The Kentucky experiment station
uses a most excellent stanchion, with.
out the iron framework. These can
be purchased for about s1.35 each and
can be hung in a home-constructed
wooden frame with entirely satisfac
tory results and at low cost.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-05-14
cow MUST BE COMFORTABLE
Fact Must Be Borne In Mind In Con.
structlon Of Stalls, Sanctions and
Managers In Barns.
(By w. D. NIcHoLsO

The fact that the COW must be
comfortable must be borne in
mind In the construction of stalls,
stanchions and hangers in dairy
barns. Usually, too little thought is
given to the construction of dairy
buildings, and many mistakes are
made which are not discovered until
1t is too late to correct them. By
careful planning and study, the cows
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-05-14

The grass should be kept short around
the hive so that the bees may have
free access to the entrance.
AS In the case Of the site for the
hives, every step of bee culture should
be carefully studied. DON'T go too
fast. First, BE sure you are right,
then go ahead"
DR.. e. F. Phillips of the United
States department of agriculture says
that 1t is a conservative estimate to
claim that the honey bee does more
good to agriculture in Its office as q
cross-pollinator than it does as a
honey gatherer. Many orchardists
realize this, and keep bees solely for
the benefits derived from cross-fertili-
cation Of the fruit blossoms.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-05-14

The ideal place for the peach. plum.
and cherry is the poultry yard. Here
some shade is needed for the fowls.
and the fertility Of the soil favors the
trees, and insect infested fruit is de-
voured Is it falls with the larva or
other forms Of destructive life.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-05-14

be broadcasted or planted in rows. but
best results will be obtained when
planted in rows and cultivated. The
rows should be four or FIVE feet apart
and the hills two to three feet apart
in the rows. Plant about three beans
to the hill.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-05-14
TWO EXCELLENT CROPS.
Benefit of Use Of Leguminous
Crops lust Appreciated.
Aggressive Campaign Waged for Past
Few Years in Interest of Better
Farming Has Not Been With
out Its Reward.
az 7. pARKERl

(By T. PARKER.)
The soy bean, also known as ia
pan pea and sofa bean, is one of the
many good things that have come to
US from Asia. The writer first grew
It in 1872, but its real worth and value
have not been appreciated by us until
within the last few years.
AS a forage crop, especially for
hogs, 1t is exceptionally fine. For best
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-05-14
slIo Insures Great Profit.

The silo increases the live stock ca
pscity Of every farm, and it means bet
ter methods Of feeding which means
greater profit to the silo owner.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-05-14
Remedy for FeatherEatInu.

Where feather-eating is practiced
try giving the fowls some sulphur. one
teaspoonful in the soft feed of every
three fowls, tTo times 3 week.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-05-14

The hens averaged 119 eggs each
that brought an average price of rs
cents a dozen.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-05-14

by the common fiat-headed borer, and
the smaller ones by the two-lined
chestnut borer. Both kinds of larvae
were present in the burrows.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-05-14
FULL ACCOUNT OF 100 HENS
Woman Gives Her Experience With
Flock Of Mixed Fowls-Profit
for Year Was sos.

Many statements are made as to
the profits in the poultry business,
but few of them give much real light
as they are seldom complete. All
give statement Of receipts, but few
say anything about cost or expense
of production, which leaves one In
the dark as to what can or cannot
be made in the business. Here is
statement of the experience of lady
who writes to an agricultural paper
Of the Southwest, with 100 hens, some
White Leghorns, Black Minorcas and
Rhode Island Reds, all ranging to-
gether: M
Expenses: y
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
Daddy Lonq.Leqs.'


Daddy Long-Legs,' the sensational
success of this season and last, is the
big attraction announced by the
Grand opera house for tomorrow
night. Moreover, theatregoers here
are to see Henry Miller in the title
role of the biggest hit he has ever
reduced When he staged Jean Web
ster's beautiful romantic comedy IN
Chicago a year ago he was unable, be-
cause OF managerial activities, to play
the title role that had been written
for him. The success of the play Is
matter of theatrical history. 1t ran
twenty-five weeks to capacity business
in Chicago last spring and summer
and it has been breaking records al,
this season at the Gaiety theatre, New
York. Ten weeks ago Henry Miller
decided, after years delay, to as
sumo the role written for him and
make special tour OF California.
The Sioux City Journal speaks in
the highest terms of Mr.. Miller and
his company. The seat sale is reflect
irg the expectations of the Keokuk
patrons of the Grand and it will be I'M
fortunate If there is single seat let
when the curtain arises tomorrow
evening. Miller is a great actor with
great company. Be sure and order
your seats II you have failed to do 50.
advertisement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-11
De La Sale Council, Knights Of Col
umbus, viii Be Represented at
Initiation a. Fort
Madison.
WILL BE HELD MAY
Burlington and Fort Madison knights
viii Also Take Part in
This Big CeIe- e.
bration.

De La Sale council, Knights of
Columbus. will participate in the tri-
city initiation of the knights which
will be held at Fort Madison on May
8. 1t is proposed that special trains
carrying the delegates and visitors
shall be run from both kcokuk and
Burlington.
OF this event. the Fort Madison
Gem City says:
A grand tri-city initial ton of canii-
dates into the second and third de-
grees of the Knights of Columbus or
der will be held in Fort Madison on
May 9. The councils Of Fort Madison.
Burlington and keokuk will partici-
pate in the big affair which will be
held at the club rooms of the order
In this city.
The plans Of the tri-city initiation
exercises includes an extensive pro.
gram. Special trains will be run to
this city from both Burlington and
Keokuk on that day The list Of can.
didates for the initiation promises to
be large one and the event will
doubtless be one of the most note
worthy events held by the trl-city
lodges in years.
E. G. Dunn and staff of Mason City
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-11

| on January /, or two months before
the income tax law became effective
and represented practically all their
income Again there were rich per-
sons who made returns, but whose
returns were small, because large
part of their income was received
prior to March 1, 1913
1.-THE trail of the New Haven rail
road through my Office was distinctly
pronounced" says Collector Murphy.
'i1 the claims for deductions in the
losses suffered for depreciation and
the value of its shares"
Last year il the nation, approx
aately $76000,O0o was collected from
the individual income and corporation
/ taxes. OF this sum about $45,000,0
came from the corporations and $751;
100000 from individuals
Many Made No Return.
There were hundreds of wealthy
persons in Iowa who failed to make
report of their income for 1913" as
cording to the collector. His Office,
he says, found upon investigation
that the income Of these persons was
largely represented in dividends from
corporations and these dividends were
paiG, on January LIST, or two months
before the income tax law became eff
fective, and represented practically
all their income. Again there were
persons who made returns. but those
returns were small, because large
part of their income was received
prior to March 1, 1918.
Very few persons making return OF
income understood correctly the de-
duction for losses they were allowed
to make Hundreds of them took
credit to themselves for losses OF cap
ital assets, that is of the money in
vested by them in stocks or bonds
aid the value Of which was depre-
ciated. The trial Of the New Haven
through my Office was distinctly pro-
nounced in the claim of deductions
for losses suffered in the depreciation
of the value OF its shares. Such losses
are not allowed, nor other losses of
capital assets when they are suffered
outside of the business in which one
Is enga ged from day to day. There Is
letter understanding now OF the deduc-
tions allowed and there, will conse-
ouently be large increase in the re-
turn Of net income.
Ignorant Of Law.
MANY persons subject to the In
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-11

will come to Fort Madison to put on
the work OF installing the candidates
for the second and third degrees.
Many prominent speakers will be
present for the occasion.
The second and third degree work
always follows the first degree In
stallations. The first degree installa-
tons will be given to the candidates
of each lodge at their home club
rooms. Nine candidates will receive
the first degree in the club rooms next
Sunday afternoon. Another class will
be initiated later, and will also be a
part Of the big tri-city class to re-
ceive the second and third degrees on
May 9th.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-11
Combing Won't Rid
Hair OF Dandruff


The only sure way to get rid OF dane
ruff is to dissolve it, then you destroy !.
entirely. To do this, get about tot
ounces of ordinary liquid arvon; app
il at night when retiring; use enough I
rloisten the scalp and rub it in gent
with the finger tips.
Do this tonight, and by morning mos
if not all, of your dandruf will be gons
and three or four more applications wi
completely dissolve and entirely desire
every single sign and trace OF 1t, n
matter how much dandruf you ma,
have
You will find, too, that ali itching ane
1igging of the scalp will stop at ono
and your hair will be fluffy. lustrop
glossy, silky and soft, and look and f.
a hundred times better.
You can get liquid arvon at any dr..
store. 1t is inexpensive and never ia
TO do the work,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-11
MURPHY EXPECTS
TO SEE INCREASE
Revssue Collector for Iowa Takes
Opposite View From That Hela
by Washington sc.
eminent.
MANY ARE DELINQUENT
Incomes From Corporation Stocks ana
Like Are Expected to Bring
Iowa Total up Con-
siderabiy.

Iowa Collector of Internal Revenue
Louis Murphy of Dubuque and the
revenue office at Washington do not
agree as to the income tax receipts
OF this year
At Dubuque Mr. Murphy gave out
statement that receipts will be
largely increased. A Washington dis
patch says: "A survey Of the income
tax returns on file in the treasury
department indicates a falling off of
from 20 to 90 percent because of the
business depression"
Mr.. Murphy thinks there were hun
dreds of wealthy persons in Iowa who
made no report of income for 1913.
According to the collector his office
found upon investigation that the In
come of these persons was largely
represented in dividends from corpor-
atoms and these dividends were paid
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-11
DENVER, Ill.
>>>> -

Thelma Rebecca lodge No. 670 met
on regular date and after the conclu.
sio1 of business the degree was con-
ferred on George Botkins, a former
Denver boy, but who has been up
north for some two years and recently
returned to this vicinity. The staff
was composed OF seventeen members,
Mrs. Louise Vance ofnciating as v.
G., in the absence Of Myrtle Walton.
Perhaps many will be interested to
know that Mr. Botkins belonged to
the l. o. o. F. team in Saskatchewan,
Canada, that has the honor Of winning
the silver cup After the conclusion
of work, the evening was spent in a
social way, enlivened with music. Re-
freshments were then served, consist
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-11

come tax law made no return Of in
come in 1913 because they did not
understand their obligations or be-
cause they thought possibly to evade
the law. Several hundred persons in
Iowa have found out to their sorrow
that federal law means what 1t says
and is made to be enforced. Govern
ment inspectors every week turn up
scores of taxpayers il my district who
evaded the law. With such persons
the government does not deal gently
and besides collecting tax, collects
heavy penalty and where there is evil
dcnce of fraud invokes the criminal
feature of the act"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-11

ing Of fruit salad and cake. Despite
the gloom, weather large crowd
was present
The d. S. G.. club beginning March
LIST will now meet at the homes OF
the demonstrators. The first meeting
was held at the home OF Mrs. Clara
Edwards, the hostess demonstrating
golden pudding served with sauce
and filled cookies and was excellent.
A short program was rendered. The
programs for the new year have now
been completed by the committee and
will soon be distributed. This club
gave Mrs. Maude Erwin Akers Of
Galesburg who was a former member.
miscellaneous shower recently.
The Kings Daughters OF the Con-
gregational church were delightfully."-
entertained at the pleasant home Of
Mrs. Mabel Duffy on the afternoon of
March 6. from 200 until 500 D. m.
Combining business with pleasure,
election OF officers was held. resulting
as follows:
Presfdent-Grace Powell.
Vice presfdent-Minnfe Garner.
Secretary-Helen Mcmillan.
Treasurer-Ada Clark.
MS ehcIsetiC class or laQleS nave
decided to give q concert which will
De rendered at Easter. After the
usual round Of business, refreshments
We're served, consisting of peach
mousse, waters and orangeade. The
social committee composed OF Lucy
Frey, Sarah Frazee and Grace Powell
having charge of this. Sixteen were
in attendance.
At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Grimm occurred the marriage OF Flor
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-11
The Colonial.

G. w. Dunn has taken over the
management Of the Colonial theatre
Mt. Dunn has had sixteen years ex-
perience in show business and Is 60
ing to give the people Of Keokuk the
advantage Of his experience. He is
personally acquainted with all OF the
first vaudeville acts and nom, but the
best will play the Colonial. Come
around and visit, always glad to see
you. dandy good program tonight.
and opening Saturday. ''Gorrel, and
Virgins" in high class vaudeville.
We absolutely guarantee them to Won.
Your moneys worth or your money
Observation-Disclosures
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-11
WHY HAIR FALLS OUT

Dandruff causes a feverish irrita'
ton Of the scalp, the hair roots
shrink, loosen and then the hair comes
out fast. To stop falling hair at once
and rid the scalp of every particle OF
dandruff, get 25-cent bottle of Dan
derine at any drug store, pour a littie
IN your hand and rub well into tne
scalp. After a. few applications all
dandrufr disappears and the hair
stops coming out.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-11
ovERWORKED MOTHER
Finds Health III Our Vinol

CoIlinsvills, Ill.-t'I suffered from q
nervous breakdown and terrible head
aches, and was tired all over, totally
worn out and discouraged but as had
:. large family had co work despite my
suffering. / sew Vinol advertised and
decided to try il, and within two weeks
/ noticed decided improvement, and
now / am a well woman. Mrs. ANA
BECKER.
We guarantee vinol, our delicious cod
liver and iron tonic, to strengthen and
build up weak, rundown, overworked
mothers
McGrath Bros. Drug Co., Keokuk.
a.. and at leading drug stores every
where
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-11
The Exodus In On

Knoxville Express: The Exnress
has been skeptical about industries
leaving Iowa because OF prohibition
but we shall have to Acknowledges
there's something in it The Das
Moines Beer company announces that
it will move to Rock Island.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-11

ence NJ. Hempen and Mr.. Harry
Wright. March at 800 p. NJ, Rev,
Evan Wiggle Of the Congress atio1ai
church officiating. This young coupe
will reside on a farm near Basco.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Graham WIZ
were united in marriage in Chicaso
recently, have returned to the paIen
tai home near this city and will soon
go to housekeeping on their iali1
nearby.