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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
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(By ]. Fl. SHEpPERD.)
It Is a common belief that potatoes
out or degenerate when grown In
any locality for several years. There
Is no doubt OF the truth Of this state.
ment under ordinary methods Of
growing and selecting the seed. Only
three reasons can exist for running
out" or ~degenerating OF any crop. ID
Degeneration resulting from prolonged
and possibly unnatural propagation by
means OF tubers. (2) Deterioration
caused by change to an unfavorable
condition. ~ Loss Of vigor due to
lack of selection OF tubers. The last
two factors we know are operative
under the usual name Of handling
the crop. However. 1t is not always
true and should never be where con.
ditions are favorable. With expert
mental data ON hand and similar data
secured from other Investigators the
following statement may be safely
made: That in localities having soil
and climatic conditions favorable for
the highest development Of a crop.
there will be no degeneration other
than variations, and variations are as
apt to be beneficial as harmful. BY
changing seed once in a great while
varieties will be developed in other
localities having similar conditions.
which will be Of value for introduc.
ton, but the indiscriminate change OF
seed merely for the sake Of changing
Is a poor practice.
Many potato growers see to think
it necessary to change seed every few
years. They do not consider the pro-
ductiveness Of the variety they are
growing. nor do they endeavor to i'm.
prove its yielding capacity. 1t has
been the custom to change seed pota-
toes every few years and the practice
has been followed without asking the
reason for it.
The potato Is practically a new crop
and the development Of good new
varieties has been rather. rapid, yet
new varieties now seldom surpass the
standard ones in yield or quality. New
varieties should not be grown until
they have been we'll advertised and a
market demand created. =
: The potato breeder and the expert
ment station can better afford to de.
termine the value of new varieties and
exploit their superiority. In cases
where the crop runs out. it is the re-
suit of poor selection, poor soil or the
presence of disease and not degenera-
ton.
Another common fallacious belief is
that potatoes mix in the hill. The
tubers of most varieties vary greatly
as to size, color and shape and this
has led many to believe that different
varieties mix or cross when planted
closely together. Selection should be
made for uniformity every year to
overcome this character. Potatoes of
white and blue varieties have been
planted together in hills at the North
Dakota and other experiment stations
and no mixed or blended color ap-
peared.
Hill selection should be followed on
all potato farms. The n of re-
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02

And the baby will cry and you won't
know it. You are a fine fellow to
grow into a man"
Who are you?" asked George. look.
ing around.
"Oh. l am just the attic Brownie"
replied the voice. and here l am, IL
you want to see me-" Then right on
the window sill beside him George
saw a little brown man, so little that
George thought he could brush him
OF the Sill If he said things he did n 0
like.
Try it and see II you can" said
the little brown fellow. laughing and
dancing on the window sill.
Try WHAT" said George.
See if you can brush me of the
sill. That is what you were thinking
of doing If I said anything more you
did not care to hear
George tried to raise his hand. but
to his surprise he could not raise q
finger even.
"Ha! ha!" laughed the Brownie,
you see l know a thing or two or
three and then some more. and you
will have to listen to all l wish you to
hear without moving until | let you"
We'll. | can talk. and / shall tell
you what | think of YOU" said George.
What are you here for. anyway"
ITO give you a little advice" said
the Brownie.
Il don't need any advice" said
George.
Yes you do" replied the Brownie.
You are hiding from your mother.
and that is not the way to be a man.
Suppose you are a boy, you need not
be afraid to help your mother. Now
listen to me:
The quickest way to become a man
Is to help your mother all you can.
Do the things you know are right;
Show Foolish Pride that you can
fight.
When the boys say Come out and
play"
Don't be afraid to boldly say:
II can't come out for an hour or two,
Because l have some work to do"
Let them laugh and let them sing.
Hes tied to his mothers apron
string" =.
The little deeds you now dare do
viii makes the big ones easy for you.
That's the best way to become a man.
So help your mother all you can.
III
George jumped up. for he heard his
mother after all. and she was calling
that the baby was awake. and George
went down with a pleasant face and
was glad he heard her.
The picnic lunch in the kitchen was
great fun. and George told his mother
he liked it better than the one cook
served.
Il don't know what has happened
to our George" he heard his mother
telling his father that night. but he
was such a help he didn't have to be
told to do a thing. and ! am not a bit
tired tonight, he did SO much"
George felt that he had done some
good deeds that day and he knew 1t
was the attic Brownie who had put
him on the right track to become a
man. but he didn't say O word. He
just kept on doing as the Brownie
told him to do.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02

Cross Sections Of Potato Of Good DUAL.
ity, Large cortIcaI and External
MeduIIary Layers and Small Inter
nal MeduIIary Layer.
Deep planting will be found advisable
IN weedy land as the harrow may
then be used freely without endanger-
ing what Is meant by quality in pota-
toes. In some countries a heavy, soggy
cooking potato is thought to possess
the highest quality. In the United
States most people prefer q potato
which will become mealy when cooked.
The potato should not, however, be SO
starchy that 1t will break the skin or
fall to pieces before becoming cooked.
For slicing and frying a soggy potato
Is desirable. From these statements
1t will be seen that quality in potatoes
is dependent upon ones taste.
Mealiness is dependent upon the
variety and the soil, climate and ma
turity. A dry sandy soil produces the
mealiest potatoes. An immature po-
tato seldom cooks we'll and from our
standard Is of very poor quality. II
the tubers are so green that the skin
is easily bruised they will be inferior
In keeping quality. Maturity is indi-
Gated by a corky surface and the pres
ence of lenticles. When the vines are
badly injured by insects or diseases,
the tubers do not mature and such q
crop will have a poor quality.
There are many characters which
indicate quality, percentage of dry
matter, size, specific gravity, appear
ance, favor, surface, s%moothness, color
of skin and flesh, depth Of eyes and
texture. These characters need nc
further description.
Only variety of potatoes should
be grown in any locality. especially II
for market. Where this custom pre-
walls, a reputation is soon established,
and buyers are always anxious to visit
such places. This Is an easy and ef-
fectual way to advertise the crop.
Practically all potato damage done
by disease and insect enemies may be
prevented by a good system of farming
and proper treatment of seed and
vines. The work should be begun be.
fore or as soon as any disease makes
its appearance. Prevention Is the only
remedy, there is no cure for the in.
fected growing plant.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
GOOD IMPLEMENTS
ARE RECOMMENDED
Time Has Arrived for Farmer to
Use Tools and Machines to
Save Time and Labor.

Good implements often represent
the difference between profit and loss
in farming. One man c%ultivates q
field in one day; 1t takes another a
one and one.fourth days to cultivate
another the same size. One man
breaks a field in three days; 1t takes
another mar four days to break one
the same size. The difference is in
Implements. The cost Of the imple-
ments and their upkeep may not be
far from the same.
The time has come for farmers to
seek implements and machines that
save labor and make money.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
Cross Sections Of Potato Of Poor DUAL.
ity, Small cortieaI Layer and Large
Thick Internal MeduIIary Layer.

lty, Small CorticaI Layer and Large
Thick Internal MeduiIary Layer.
production is different than Of most
farm crops. This has led to some con-
fusion as to inheritance of characters.
The tuber grows at the end of a short
underground stem of which 1t is an
enlarged portion. Our commonly cul.
tivated varieties seldom blossom and
produce seed, and this method Of re-
production is not employed except by
potato.breeding specialists. The proper
method for the potato grower is to &c.
lect tubers from the best plants, al.
ways starting with the best variety
possible to secure.
Selection for disease resistance may
and should be practiced. This cannot
be done with entire satisfaction unless
the soil is badly infested with diseases,
a condition which the practical grower
should avoid. Blights and rots may be
overcome to a certain extent In this
manner. Some varieties show greater
resistance than others and should be
grown when any disease is prevalent.
Treatment of the seed and spraying Of
the vines are more effective II the
work is well done. It would be desir-
able. however. for the potato specialist
to develop resistant varieties. There
is at present no such thing as pota.
toes immune to the common diseases.
The time OF planting should be reg.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT
Side Lines Often Are More Profitable
Than General crops-supp'y
Your Own Family.

The little things that constitute the
so-called side lines are often more prof
table than the general crops. Every
manager should raise poultry for
home use and some to sell; keep
enough COWS to supply the family ia
BILE with milk and butter and q few
pounds Of butter for sale every week;
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
WOULD MAKE ANY SACRIFICE
caIIow Young Man, Who Had Been
Trying to Raise Mustache, Is
Told to Get It Cut.

I'm prepared to make any sacrifice
for you. dear" said the callow young
man as he knelt at the feet of his
adored one.
do you really near that" asked
the girl, as she thoughtfully studied
his features.
TRY me and see."
Then | will. You have been max.
ing a desperate effort to grow q mus
tache for two years, Algernon. and the
result is-er-rather disappointing.
Go to a barber, dear. and sacrifice that
ON the altar Of love-"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
Strategy.

Hub told Bohrsum that we might
drop in on them tonight.
Wife-Oh, fudge! You know l don't
want to visit those people. and l can't
see why you do.
Hub don't. I told him that SO
that we can stay at home tonight
without fear Of having them drop In
on Us.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
Feed tho Birds.

When the deep snow comes the birds
appreciate feed placed where they can
get 1t easily. suet tied to trees or
grain placed on boards or on pans of
the ground will be visited by many
friends that you perhaps did not know
were here,
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
Mas Too Busv.

"Everybody's sick at your house."
Yep. Pas got the grippe. So has
Aunt Mary and Sister Jane. I'm Just
getting yer it,"
And your mother? Has she the
grippe, too?"
Gee, whizz no! Ma amt got no
time to have it. She's got to wait on
all the rest of EN-"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
Youthful EpotIsm.

Miss F1ivver will read a paper be.
fore the Thursday Literary club on
British Bards.'"
, That's a rather large order. I should
say"
Depends on how you look at It.
She says she can do Browning nicely
in a paragraph"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
GROWING Family.

Taking a cheerful view of life is
all a matter Of habit" said the phi.
losopher.
Perhaps So" answered the man
with a worried look, but so long as
the stork continues to show such par.
TALLY to my household. I fear it's
q habit l won't be able to acquire"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
.Mjoht Be Worse,

"Doppel certainly does look ridicul-
Gus in his motor car"
why so?"
HE wears big goggles, the latest
agony in motor caps, a coffee-colored
coat and a pair of enormous gaunt-
let's"
Well, l don't object to a man dress
ing up like that, just 80 he doesn't
plaster his car with pennants when he
makes a tour through the country"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02

n rune in front to which is mount.
ed a handle by which the action OF
the front runner in controlled in steer
ing. The rear runners are rigidly
mounted in the direction of the sled's
passage, but are given sufficient move
ment to accommodate themselves to
the inequalities of the ground over
which they are passing.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
Rapid Progress.

II understand you have a new
hostler from England"
Yes. I'm giving him a few lessons
in hanging on to his 'aitches.'"
What's the first lesson?'
HE repeats after me. Harry Hast.
ings had q hotel in Hoboken.'"
"How's he getting along?"
Fine. He can say that sentence
now and only drop two out Of the
five '%aitches.'"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
Proae and Poetry.

Lady latter the banquet)-I have
really enjoyed myself immensely in
your company and l shall often think
of this evening.
Gentleman-And | shall. too. dear
lady! As n souvenir put a menu in
my pocket.-Fliegende Blaetter (Mu-
nich).
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
He APPRECIATED COLD DRINK
Farmer. In Enjoyment Of His Refresh.
mont, Calls on Wife and Chill
dren to Join Him.

Claude Martin of st. Louis county
says this really happened: A farmer
in the Creve Occur district whosel
wife greatly deprecates his intermit-
tent cornwall tendency, came to St.
Louis in the holidays and greatly en-
joyed himself. Upon returning home
he was extremely thirsty. desiring
above all things. a drink Of cold wa
ter. and yet fearing to arouse his Wig
liant wife. He put up his horses and
cautiously approached the old draw
we'll. The bucket rose almost noise.
lessly as he pulled the windlass and
he secured a mighty draft.
He drank till he could hold nc moreI
The night a quite cold and the wa
ter splendid.
Suddenly, in the gratitude of his res
freshment, he lifted up his voice.
"Maria!" he shouted. "Oh, Maria!"
Whatever do you want?" demand
ed his wife, from the house. What
are you standing out there in the lot,
bellerin' like a calf for"
"Oh, Maria" the husband pleaded,
you and the children come on out
here and git some Of this good water"
st. Louis Globe democrat.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
MAKING A TRAP OF NETTING
Gate Arranged to Permit Rabbits to
Enter Enclosure, but Prevents
Them From Getting Out.

A rabbit trap of a new type that is
quickly and easily fixed in position for
use consists simply of an Enclosure
formed of wire netting and equipped
with a gate of such form that it per.
ylits the rabbits to enter but prevents
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
Facts and Figures.

well how's the poultry business?
You had it figured that you could
make every hen supply you with a
dollars worth Of eggs for fifty cents
worth of corn"
Il did so. But I think now my hens
have got it figured that l could be in
duced to furnish corn until spring
without any eggs whatever in return.
And they have it right, at that"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
A Roup Preventive.

A Roup Preventive.
We have no cure for roup. but here
is a recipe for prevention:
Clean quarters. which means free.
dom from insect pests, clean floor.
new earth II the floor is of dirt, regu-
lar cleaning. lot necessarily daily.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
Won the Aroument,

"Blinks seems to be in q peevish
mood this morning"
mo wonder. His little boy and the
small son Of Gadsby, a next.door
neighbor, had an argument as to
whether automobile tires were filled
with air or water"
Il see."
And to prove his contention young
Blinks bored into one of his fathers
new tires with an awl."
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
That's the Idea.

Hix-He's an inventor.
Dix-Any of his inventions ever sue.
cessful?
Hix-No. II he'd invent anything
successful he'd no longer be al inven.
tor. He'd be a capitalist.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
.oes he lose much money!"


1.-THE Johnsons seem to think their
baby the most remarkable infant In
the world" said the irascible old gen.
tleman.
"Well you shouldn't blame them for
that. It's only natural"
Maybe so, but what particularly ir.
ritates me is the fact that they expect
me to neglect my business and waste
my valuable time just to study its
good points,"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
Her Scheme.

Mr.. Krusty--Something should be
done to improve the present method of
dancing. Dancing nowadays is nothing
more than hugging set to music.
His Daughter-They might cut out
the music.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
TRIPLE RUNNERS ON A SLED
New Device Which 10 Said to se Both
Safe and Speedy-Under Con.
troll at Al Times.

A couple Of novelties in the con.
struction Of sleds have been recently
introduced. Not long ago there ap.
peared one with q single runner which
is operated somewhat on the prin.
ciple of the bicycle. which is meant
for coasting mainly, but q more re-
cent invention is a sled with three
runners, which is said to have the
recommendations that it Is safe and
speedy and also that 1t is under per.
feet control at all times. There Is
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
Calf Must Have Rouohaoe.

Being a ruminant, the calf will not
thrive unless supplied with some
roughage, for the stomach needs
bulky feeds to develop the capacity
and to start the secretion of the diges
tive Juices.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
Formal, Indeed,

De Outlaws 1t a formal dinner?
De Whiz-I should say &c. There
were so many knives. forks and spoons
that everybody had his eyes glued on
the hostess to see which to pick up
next.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
Very Unusual.

Then you say you have O model
husband?"
Quite. Since we have been mar.
ried he has Ieve. given the neigh.
bors q moments anxiety"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
Mere Mechanics.

my wife," said the celebrated pur.
veyor Of Indifferent sellers. cant be
made to understand that a writer has
his off days"
"No?"
"She thinks I ought to be able to
write freely as long as there is ink
In the fountain PEN"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02

Dirty Milk Means Trouble.
Clean milk cannot be produced with
dirty surroundings, and dirty milk
means trouble all around and is an
abomination.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02

produce fruit and vegetables enough
for the family and some for market;
cure enough meat to last till hogs are
killed the next year; sell q few hogs,
beef, sheep and cows.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
Out of the Ordinary.

I'm very much afraid my wife is
going to have brain trouble" said the
druggist.
What reasons have you for think
ing SOP" queried his friend. the doc
tor.
Last Sunday" explained the pill.
maker. when she returned from
church she repeated the text and
never said a word about what the
other women had en-"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
Evidence Enough.

When a man overdrives a hired
horse that's all we want to know Of
him.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
Umbrella Like a Pancake.

Why is an umbrella like a pancake?
Answer-Because 1t is seldom seen
after lent (Lent).
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
What He Got,

Bacon-Has your wife q cook book?
Egbert-Oh, yes.
Did you ever get anything out Of
IT,"
Sure! Indigestion"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02

The Farmer-Hev you noticed how
purity Silas C%orntassle's daughter Is
getting to be?
The Parson (somewhat Of ar artist)
Why, she's as beautiful as Hebe.
The Farmer-No; she's a heap sight
purifier than he be. She gifts her beau
ty from her ma.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
Tainted Money.

WiIlie-Paw. when is money tainted?
Paw-When faint coming your way,
ny son.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
SAVING Him From Himself.

I'm going to start right now" re-
marked the serious woman. " to break
my husband Of the gambling habit.
He's got to promise me not to do any
gambling of any kind for a whole
year."
Does he lose much money!"
II don't mind his losing money.
What I want to save him from Is the
temptation to make freak election
BETS"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02

Cold Pigs Are Improbable.
Cold pigs don't grow very fast. II
takes the grain they eat to keep them
warm.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-07-07
The Only Wav.

Trade was bad. At the end of an
other blank day the discouraged sales
man called on another prospective Gus
toner and asked to show his samples.
mo. there Is nothing 1 want today"
said the customer.
But will you just examine my line
of goods?" the salesman persisted.
The customer would not.
"Then," said the salesman meekly.
"will you let me use a part of your
counter to look at them myself, as l
have not had the opportunity for some
time"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-07-07
Speaking His Mind.

Permit me to give you some good
advice" said the meddlesome person.
Go ahead" replied the irascible
man. you can't make me feel any
worse than l do already"
"oh, if you are going to take it that
way. I'll keep silent"
That's right! Shut up like a clam
now and catch me some other time
when o will have a better chance to
spoil my day."
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-07-07
Was II Squeezed?

F~7atbush-My wife is quite mannish.
l found her wearing one of my plaid
vests yesterday?
Bensonhurst-Good for her!
I've been suspicious of her ever
s.nce."
"Why?"
There was one of my cigars in
the pocket, and when l found it it
was crushed"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-07-07
ST
Gathered Smiles
BoNNETS AND HOODS.

Mrs. Flatbush-What's the matter
now?
Mr.. Flatbush-I was only thinking.
"Of what?"
How much easier it is to manage
an automobile than a wife"
We'll, don't forget how expensive
an automobile is, compared to a
wife"
well, / admit it costs something
for the hood of the automobile, but
it's nothing compared to the money
a oma spends for her bonnets."
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-07-07
Too

"Look-a here, SAM"
Yes, Liza"
Us begginnin' to think yer doesn't
love me no more"
Nonsense. Liza; what put dat in
yer head?"
why yer JUS sit thar by the fire
and sees me work"
BLESS yer, Liza! The more l sits
here and sees yer work the more l
loves yer, honey!"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-07-07
Good Advice,

IF l knew the voters wanted me,
l would run for Office" said the mod
est man.
my friend" replied the practical
politician, you have the wrong idea
entirely"
why so?"
Don't wait to find out whether or
not the voters want you. Make them
think they want you"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-07-07
Costly Merrlment.

MY poor man, how did you happen
t. be arrested" asked the sympa.
thetic prison visitor.
1t wuz due to poor judgment,
num-" replied the second-story man.
How was that?'
Il poked a pistol in a cove's face an
he trembled so l laughed at i'm. Dat
made i'm 80 mad he jumped on me,
beat me to a fragile, an turned me
over to de cops