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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
Champion Gooseberry. Squares, One Inch.)

From Weekly News Letter, United States
Department of Agriculture.)
Among the farm operations which
engage the attention of the small fruit
grower IN the North during late fall,
winter, and early spring are the prun-
Ing of the plants and their protection
from drying winds, snow, and cold.
Both currants and gooseberries have
stood without injury the extremes of
which prevail in the northern Great
Plains region. These fruits, therefore,
need no protection against cold or
winds of winter. Sometimes, however,
In regions having a heavy snowfall,
branches of the currant are broken
down by the weight of snow and sleet.
This danger may be easily avoided by
drawing the branches together and ty-
ing them with coarse string.
This period between the falling of
the leaves in autumn and the starting
of growth in spring is the season in
which currants and gooseberries are
pruned. The ideal currant bush at
which the primer should aim has six
to eight main branches, while the
gooseberry has eight to twelve. None
Of these branches should be over three
years old. Two or three of the main
branches of the currant and three to
four main branches of the gooseberry
should be removed each season, the
older branches being cut out and
like number of the most vigorous
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
CONTROL or APPLE
SCAB is OUTLINED
Methods Vary Somewhat With
C0nditionS-First Burn All
Dead Leaves and Rubbish.

By M. A. WILLIS, Plant Pathologist,
University of Idaho Agricultural Col
lege.)
The fungus which causes apple scab
lives over winter in the infected areas
of dead and decaying apple leaves.
In the spring it produces tiny spores.
These spores may be carried by wind
or by birds to the young and tender
foliage where they terminate readily
and produce infections which endan-
ger both fruit and leaves.
The first step in the control of ap-
pie scab is to destroy the sources Of
may be done vary somewhat with con-
ditions. If the orchard is small and
cannot be cultivated, the dead leaves
should be raked and burned at some
time during the late fall or early
spring. For larger orchards, early
spring blowing is recommended, AS it
covers the leaves to such a depth that
they are no longer sources Of danger.
The second step in the control of
this disease is to protect the foliage
by the use Of lime-Sulphur testing %
degrees Baume at the rate of 1 IL gal
Ions to so gallons of water. The first
application should be given when the
blossom buds are beginning to sepa-
rate in the cluster and show pink
color. The second should be applied
just after the petals fall; and third
ten days or two weeks later.
Where rainfall is plentiful, a
fourth spraying may prove beneficial
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18

North where low temperatures and
drying winds prevail, especially where
the snow covering is light. Certain
varieties need protection, while others
endure the same conditions without
injury. Experience will indicate which
varieties need this.
AS the canes of the blackberry are
more brittle than those of the rasp-
berry, they must be bent over with
greater care. Often in practice the
canes are bent over so that the top is
alongside the next hill, some soil
thrown over the ends of the canes in
order to hold them down, and the re-
a spade or by throwing shallow fur
row over the canes with a plow. The
canes should be uncovered in spring
before the buds start, but not until af-
ter all danger of hard freezing is past.
Straw and other similar materials
have sometimes been used to cover
the canes, but are unsatisfactory, as
the air circulates through them and
does not prevent winter injury.
When the snowfall is heavy through
out the winter, it may cover the canes
sufficiently to afford all the protection
that is needed. Sometimes, however,
in order to be adequately protected by
the snow, the canes should be bent
over. They may be held in this posi-
ton by placing a few clods of earth
on the tips, or sometimes forked
sticks are used to pin them to the
ground. In other cases rails or poles
are placed across the canes to keep
them in a reclining position The tips,
which are the tenderest part of the
canes, should be nearest the ground
and be best protected.
Usually no pruning is given either
the raspberry or blackberry just be-
fore or during the winter. When the
canes are to be protected with soil,
however, all the weaker canes, as we'll
as stronger ones not needed for the
crop the following season, should be
removed. This thinning out of the
canes will reduce the cost of covering.
In the spring if the canes of the rasp-
berry are long and are not to be sup
ported by stakes or trellis, the ends
should be cut back. If cut back to
height of feet, the canes should be
able to support their crop, keeping the
berries out of the dirt Sometimes
when the canes are slender it will be
necessary to cut them back to 2h
feet in length The side branches of
the blackberries are usually pruned
back in early spring. The length at
which the lateral branches should be
left depends on the habit of the va
riety. In some sections and with
some varieties no pruning at this time
is necessary, and experience in each
locality must be the guide as to this.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
PUZZLED
Hard, Sometimes, to Raise Children.

Children's taste is ofttimes more
accurate, in selecting the right kind of
food to fit the body, than that of adults.
Nature works more accurately through
the children.
Brooklyn lady says: "Our little boy
had long been troubled with weak
digestion. We could never persuade
him to take more than one taste Of
any kind of cereal food. He was
weak little chap and we were puzzled
to know what to feed him on.
Zone lucky day we tried Grape-Nuts.
Well, you never saw a child eat with
such a relish, and it did me good to
see him. From that day on it seemed
as though we could almost see him
grow. He would eat Grape-Nuts for
breakfast and supper, and / think he
would have liked the food for dinner.
''The difference in his appearance
is something wonderful.
"My husband had never fancied
cereal foods of any kind, but he be-
came very fond of Grape-Nuts and has
been much improved in health since
using it.
1--WE are now a healthy family and
naturally believe in Grape-Nuts.
a friend has two children who were
formerly afflicted with ricketts,. l was
satisfied that the disease was caused
by lack of proper nourishment The
children showed it. So I urged her
to use Grape-Nuts as an experiment
and the result was almost magical.
They continued the food and to-
day both children are as well and
strong as any children in this city,
and, of course, my friend is a firm be-
lever in Grape-Nuts, for she has the
evidence before her eyes every day."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
Ever read tho above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
nre genuine, truep and full OF human
Interest.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
Modern Beau RrummeI.

E. Berry Wall at one time was con-
sidered the best-dressed man in soci-
ETY.. but now Griswold Thompson is
said to carry off the sartorial palm.
He has SO many suits he cannot count
them. Being the best dressed man at
this effete day calls for budget Of
at least $4,000 year for clothes
alone. Just a little group of Ameri-
can society men are trying to live
the life consistently, and of these
Grizzly Thompson is the leader. No
mere woman would think Of spending
the money and care and artistic fore
thought on her trousseau that the
beaux put on their wardrobes There
is James Duke, Jr., for example, who
is said to possess $50 suits of clothes.
Francis Roche, the handsome twin son
of Mrs. Burke Roche, is a young but
promising student Of the art of es-
thetic male costuming.-New York
Times
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
STUDY THE CATALOGUES
BY LIMA r. ROSE.

When looking over the catalogues
which come to us for the asking we
are often delighted into covetousness
by the description of shrubs, vines and
perennials, but the price asked, al
though merely nominal, place the flor
lists plants beyond our reach.
In that case, we have but to give a
little time and patience to sowing
seeds and caring for the delicate
plants in order to have our longings
gratified The first thing to do is to
send our order to reliable firm. The
next is to give intelligent care to their
planting and growing.
Seeds OF most of the desirable or
namental vines, shrubs, biennials and
perennials terminate readily, while
others are slow in sprouting, but if
planted in good soil and allowed time
the reward is sure.
We should inform ourselves on these
subjects as much as possible before
undertaking the work.
During February and March is usu-
ally the time selected for getting our
window boxes in shape, and in these
boxes may be planted the seeds, to-
gether with many Dubious and tuber-
Gus rooted varieties of plants. The
seeds may be had in mixed packages
for ten cents each, or single.
Do not overlook the orchid when
planning next years flowers.
These seeds may be purchased by
one person, the plants raised to trans
planting size and sold for a few cents
each to others, thus covering cost of
seeds and care, or several may throw
in and divide the seeds when they
come.
The former plan may be the more
economical, as not everyone makes a
success of growing plants from seeds.
1t is not always we'll to buy your
seeds of your country merchant; your
merchant may be honest, but his mer-
chant may not be. Send to a reliable
firm, send early and get what you pay
for. Do not confine yourself to an
nuals, but SOW the perennial seeds
and after the first year you will have
little trouble
Nothing adds to the attractiveness
of a home place more than thrifty
vines, and for most places, perennial
vines are best. For temporary screens,
annual vines will do. Seeds should
be started indoors early and tranS-
planted frequently in order to make
the plants stalky, and as soon as the
ground gets warm they may be set out
where they are to remain.
Many of these will grow but little
at the top for the first year, but will
be making root growth and be getting
ready to make to progress afterwards.
Some of the shrubs and perennials,
and even the biennials may give a
scant bloom the first year, and some
may wait for the first Towering for
the third year.
If these are transplanted to the veg
etable garden, which is, or should be
protected from the poultry and ami
mails, and allowed to grow undisturbed
for the first season, much will be
gained. They can then be set where
they are to remain, either next fall or
the coming spring, early enough 20
get a good start in growth, before hist,
dry weather comes.
For those who have nothing started
and little money TO buy with, the "col-
iections' sent out by florists are full
of promise. Many of our best seed
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18

men advertise this collection at very
low cost to the customer, as trial or
ders, hoping to keep the customer by
sending out good seeds and plants.
See that you get the trial collection
of reliable firm; otherwise it is
money thrown away.
Study the catalogues, especially the
directions for preparing soil and plant
ing seeds. A good floral magazine is
worth taking and they come now at
very low COST
When your plants come up, refer to
the description and magazine and give
them the botanical name; it is just as
easy as using a nickname.
Do not try to raise fruits, flowers,
or vegetables in happy-go-lucky
style; give time and thought to the
planting, placing and after culture, if
you would reap worthy reward.
You must pay price for everything
worth having, whether the price be
money or intelligent care
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
STOP EATING MEAT IF
KIDNEYS OR BACK HURT
Take a Glass of Salts to Clean Kid
neys If Bladder Bothers You
Meat Forms Uric Acid.

Eating meat regularly eventually
produces kidney trouble in some form
or other, says a well-known authority,
because the uric acid in meat eXcites
the kidneys, they become overworked;
get sluggish; clog UP and cause all
sorts of distress, particularly backache
and misery in the kidney region; rheu-
matte twinges, severe headaches, acid
stomach. constipation, torpid liver,
sleeplessness, bladder and urinary ir-
ritation.
The moment your back hurts or kid
neys aren't acting right, or if bladder
bothers you, get about four ounces Of
Jad Salts from any good pharmacy;
take tablespoonful in glass Of
water before breakfast for a few days
and your kidneys will then act fine.
This famous salts is made from the
acid of grapes and lemon juice, COM
bined with lithia, and has been used
for generations to flush clogged kid
neys and stimulate them to normal
activity; also to neutralize the acids in
the urine so it no longer irritates, thus
ending bladder disorders.
Jad Salts cannot injure anyone;
makes a delightful effervescent lithia-
water drink which millions of men and
women take now and then to keep the
kidneys and urinary organs clean. thus
avoiding serious kidney disease.-Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
Business Man.

Despite his illiteracy, Nose Belt,
leading citizen of an Alabama town,
his Whitewashing and calcimining
trade.
Recently, during the course Of some
business with notary, the latter pro-
duced a document, saying:
Sign your name here, Nose"
Look heah," said Nose, with Of
Tended dignity, 81 doesn't sign nah
name, sub. Use business man, an
has no time for dem tritiing details. I
always dictates nah name, suh."
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
Proved.

"One-eyed" Winston was negro
preacher in Virginia, and his ideas OF
theology and human nature were often
very original. A gentleman thus &C
cOsted the old preacher one Sunday:
Winston, | understand you believe
every woman has seven devils. Now,
how can you prove it?"
well, sab, did you ebber read in de
Bible how de seben debbels were cast
outer Mary Magdalene?"
"Oh, yes, I've heard of that"
did you ebber hear of EN- being
cast outer any other woman, sah?"
mo, / never did,
We'll, den, de udders still got 'em
yet"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
Easier Spraying and Pickinu.

All limbs that chafe or cross each
other should be removed and the tops
made open enough that all fruit in the
center of the tree will be well coIored.
This open top will also enable one to
reach all parts Of the tree in spraying
and make picking much easier. Trees
that are too tall should have the tops
cut back
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
Be Considerable of Cows.

Be considerate to the COWS. During
milking time use no profane language.
Keep dogs and strangers out of the
barn. Become acquainted with and
know your cows. 1t pays. Under no
circumstances permit cow to be
kicked or abused by the hired man
it never pays.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
ALWAYS LOOK YOUR BEST
As to Your Hair and Skin by Using
Cuticura. Trial Free

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. These
fragrant, super-creamy emollients pre-
serve the natural purity ard beauty
OF the skin under conditions which, If
neglected, tend to produce a state of
irritation and Disagreement.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere-Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
Objec- Matrimony.

$50 you don't believe in advertising,
eh?" scornfuliy remarked the up-to-
date business man
NO, l don't" insisted his sad-eyed
neighbor. Il got my wife that way
Judge.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
Feed for Ego Yield.

The dry animal foods such as beef
scraps and animal or meat meals, if
of good quality, are cheap and safe
feeds and can be used to produce as
good an egg yield as green cut bone.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18

canes of the current seasons growth
left to take their place. All other
young canes and all canes bent to or
near the ground should also be re-
moved year after the bushes reach
moved. If this system is followed
each year after the bushes reach the
age Of three years, pruning will be
relatively simple and the plantation
kept in good condition.
Raspberries and blackberries need
winter protection in many parts of the
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
Enforcement,

peace on earth is my motto"
its a good motto. But good mot
toes are as hard to enforce as good
laws"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
SALIVA

The saliva is a splendid plant for
hedges, for massing and for borders,
as well as for general planting. 1t
does best grown by itself
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
Finding Local Market.

The growing Of vegetables for the
local market offers profitable returns
to the mai who produces good prod
uct and places it on the market in
neat, attractive form.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
Seed Planting Rule.

Small seed must not be planted as
deep as large seed. A good rule is to
plant seed four times as deep as they
are long
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18

Remember This, Fellows.
One may forgive foolishness, but
that doesn't overcome the annoyance
it imposes-st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18

Every time some people bury the
Ratchet they dig up a hammer.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
Strictly Modern.

She-Do you mind If | smoke?
He-Oh, please do! l like the smell
of it. All my sisters smoke.-Puck.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18

The success of a nurse girl depends
on her attention to little things.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
House for Stormy Weather.

The poultry house should be roomy
enough to be used as playroom dur
ing stormy weather.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18

If love were contagious, girls would
work overtime to catch it.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18
The Quiet Sheep.

Sheep are the quietest and easiest
handled Of all the farm stock.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18

important 70 Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
Signature naal se Of IHAzzzM
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-18

When all others fail to please
Try Denison's Coffee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-31
Shrap11el Sholoers Country, Del4ges
Statue of Liberty and Dynamite
Shakes Ne1U York
$15.OOO.OOO LOSS TO
NATIONAL STORAGE co
Loss of Life Not Yet Determined.
Mysterious Fire Causing
Calamity Being Probed.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York. July 30The property loss is estimated at
twenty-five million dollars, caused early today by series
of terrific explosions of ammunition, awaiting shipment to
the Entente allies, and stored Black Tom island small
slip of land uttng into New York bay off Jersey City.
The loss Of life will not be known definitely until there
opportunity to check up the workmen employed on
the island and the boats moored near by. Two are
known to be dead and at east missing while
scores are injured some probably fatally.
The detonations which were felt in five states began
with the continuous rapid fire of small Shells the blowing up
of great quantities of dynamite nto tun1ne and other
high explosives followed by the bursting of thousands OF
shrapnel Shells which showered the country and waters
for miles around in all directions.
The FIRE starting soon after the first great crash de
stroyed thirteen huge warehouses of the National Storage
Company Black Tom island, in which was stocked
merchandise valued twelve to fifteen million dollars
The flames shooting into the Clouds reflected against
New Yors sky line the towering office buildings which
only few minutes before had been shaken the founda
tions as if by earthquake.
Miles of streets in Manhattan srewn with broken
glass and shattered signs.
The of the disaster had not been determined to-
night Officials of the National Storage Company and the
Lehigh Valley railway which also suffered heavy prop
ery damage declared all reports showed its fire started
shortly after o'clock barge belonging to ndepen-
dent towing company which had been moored alongside
dock used by the railway transfer ammunition ship
ments from trains to vessels in the harbor.
The barge, it said, there without the author
ity of the railway or storage company The officials
fused disclose the of the towing company saying
they investigating to ascertain whether the barge
purposey had been set on fire as result OF plot.
In addition the ammunition destroyed there were
also thousands dollars worth of sugar tobacco pork and
other provisions intended for the allies and eightyfve
loaded cars here burned
rushed to the scanty alfred while with hour
900 telephone calls went to the police from excited
persons.
about $50 900 worth and every window the pedestal OF
the Statute of Liberty was broken but the
hurt except he rain of shrapne which despatched it
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-31
PRESBYTERIAN RELIEF
FUND OF MINISTERS.
AND STUDENTS $353,OOO
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Montreal, N. c., July 30.-A con-
ference on Christian Education and
Ministerial Relief in connection with
the summer assembly of the South
ern Presbyterian church here began
today under the direction of the Rev.
Henry H. Sweets, D. D., of Louisville,
secretary of the executive committee
of the Christian Education and Min
istrial Relief of the Southern Presby-
terrain church. The meetings will
continue through August 2.
Reports to be submitted to the con-
ference show that during the past
few years the loan fund for aiding
worthy students has increased to
more than $4,000 and the endow-
ment fund for ministerial relief to
more than $685., 900. There are IS
retired ministers, 144 widows Of min
listers and q orphans Of ministers
dependent upon the Southern Pres
byterian church for support.
Besides the emphasis to be placed
on the ministerial relief fund at the
meetings, interesting and important
facts regarding the ninety-five edu-
cational schools conducted under the
direction Of the church viii be pre-
scented.
Among those taking part in the
program are the Rev. J. S. Lyons,
D. D., Of Atlanta; the Rev. Walter l..
Lingle, of Richmond: the Rev. w. F.
Hollinggworth, Of Glade Valley, N.
c.; the Rev. W. w. Azers, Of Black
shear, Ga, and the Rev. Charles R.
Erdman, D. D., professor of English
Bible in the Princeton Theological
/ Seminary.