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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and told my husband about it. l
said / know nothing will help me but
will try this I found myself improv-
ing from the very first bottle, and in two
weeks time l was able to sit down and
eat q hearty breakfast with my hus-
band, which had not done for two years.
i am now in the best of health and
did not have the operation" Mrs.
JOHN A. KozN1G, 502 Flushing Avenue,
Astoria, n. Y.
Every one breads the surgeons knife
and the operating table. Sometimes
nothing else will do; but many times
doctors say they are necessary when
they are not. Letter after letter comes
TO the Pinkham Laboratory, telling how
operations were advised and were not
performed; or, if performed, did no good,
but Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
poundwas used and good health followed
IF you want advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkiam Medicine Co.
(coDfidentiaD, Lynn, Mass.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

CFrom the United States Department of
Agricultural
Watermelon growers in various sec
tons of the country frequently suffer
loss from a disease which blights the
foliage and spots the fruit. The
leaves are covered with irregular dark,
dead spots and may die before the
melons are ripe. The trouble develops
OIL the fruit in the form Of water
soaked and later sunken spots of vary
ing sizes, which come to have a pink
center made up of masses of the fun
gous spores. AS the disease progresses
the melons decay. This is anthracnose
and is caused by parasitic fungus re-
lated to those which produce the apple
bitter-rot and pod-spot of bean. The
fungus causing watermelon anthrac
nose attacks cucumbers, cantaloupes
and squashes, but probably not as a
rule any other cultivated crops Warm
and moist or rainy weather is especial
ly favorable to the spread and develop
ment of anthracnose, and for this rea-
son it was more prevalent than usual
last season. The losses were particu
larly severe in some districts where
melons are grown on large scale for
carload shipments.
Spray With Bordeaux Mixture.
The department of agriculture has
found that the disease can be con-
trolled by spraying with bordeaux mix
ture, and trials of this treatment are
recommended. The methods TO be en-
ployed are substantially those in use
for potatoes, cucumbers and other
truck crops. The following points
should be observed to insure success:
Use fresh homemade bordeaux mix
ture. In preparing it follow directions
exactly, as much depends OH the way
the ingredients are combined. Use a
good spray pump, operated at pres
sure of 100 pounds or more. Spray
thoroughly. The time of application
depends on the weather and the devel-
opment of the crop. The disease usual
ly appears when the fruit is nearly
grown. Watch carefully for the leaf
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
PROTECT THE FACE
WHEN USING SPRAY
VaseIine or Lard Will Prevent
Sore Eyes and Cracked Fin
qerS-AISo Use Gloves.

In dealing with strong solutions of
lime sulphur, the fruit grower must
protect himself. After his eyes begin
to smart and his fingers crack open,
he learns that goggles and rubber
gloves are splendid protection. Vase
line or lard smeared on face and
hands affords relief Heavy leather
gloves are serviceable when creased
or soaked with machine oil. Some
men prefer miscible oils for dormant
spraying as they are more pleasant to
handle Arsenate of lead and bor-
deaux sprays in the summer are not so
disagreeable.
The man who sprays for ten or
twelve hours and runs between trees
to save time, studies out many little
tricks of saving his strength. A
change Of position, and an occasional
rolling of the head keep the neck
from stiffening. A change Of hands
or shifting of their position tends
to keep the arms from paralyzing.
like to separate my hands widely, let
ting the rod balance loosely in the
right hand and sliding it in and out
for different limbs, twisting the pole
with the left hand, which rests on the
shut-off valve of an improved leakless
type.
When dragging the hose about, it is
easy to drop the hand down to the
end Of the hose itself. This saves
many a bursted hose connection, and
broken stop-cock or extension rod.
Never pull on the rod. Hug the left
elbow in close to the hip and drag the
hose by the weight of your whole
body, not simply by the power of your
arm. Pull the hose up this way a
little farther than you need it each
time, then back up one step and take
advantage Of the slack. A half-inch
hose filled with water is no joke to
drag about quickly ali day, often
through the mud, but the experienced
sprayer soon learns the knack of
handling it on the run. A smaller
hose, while much lighter, reduces
pressure by giving too much friction.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
WEIGHT OF VARIOUS
BREEDS OF CHICKENS
Rhode Island Red Weighs Ounce
and Half at Hatch-Reason
for Profit in Br0iIerS,

A Rhode Island Red weighs an
ounce and a half at the hatch. At two
weeks old it weighs over three ounces;
at four weeks, five ounces; and at five
weeks it should tip the scale above
the half-pound mark.
Rocks will weigh nearly an ounce
less, at the different ages. Chickens
probably make weight at less cost at
this age than any other, which is why
some people find profit in selling the
broiIerS.-Farm Life.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

Something is wrong with everything.
We live upon the planet of mistakes.
Most of US are misfits. The rest are
excuses. L know of no ideal condi-
ton except the condition of someone
else. No human being ever had things
just exactly to suit him. The sooner
we awake to this truth and make up
our minds that if ever we are to find
contentment at all, it will be among
things as they are and not among
things as they ought to be, the better
it will be for us-and also for the I'M
fortunate people who have to live with
uS-Frank Crane.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
Investigate tho Onion.

The homely onion has been the sub
Ject of an inquiry by British COM
mittee whose duty 1t was to go into
the matter Of its high cost. The re-
port Of the committee reveals the fact
that the present high rate Of the onion
is due to the stoppage OF import from
Holland and Belgium and to the dimin-
ished import from Egypt and Spain.
It Is pointed out that onions can be
grown In England, and to woman gar
deners Of even quite amateur expert
ence the contemplative cult of the
onion is to be recommended as real
and useful war work.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

barrel of water Stake SO pounds Of
lime III another barrel Add water to
make 80 gallons of lime milk When
bordeaux mixture is needed stir both
stock barrels and take from each as
many gallons as the formula calls for
in pounds. Dilute the copper sulphats
in one barrel and the lime milk in an
other, each with half the water, and
let the two run together into the
strainer of the spray tank.
To those who expect to spray on a
large scale more detailed instruction
about fungicides and their application
than can be given here is available in
Farmers Bulletin No. 243.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
The Effects Of Opiates.

INFANTS peculiarly susceptible to opium and Its various
smallest continued these opiates changes in the func
which likely
bec mental craving for alcohol rect IN later life
result Of dosing with oaes or narcotics to children quiet
in the smallest doses for more than day at Hme and
Onyth
The administration of Anodynes Drops Cordia Soothing suEs and
children
de and the druggist should not be party to it. Children who are
them wlluly with narcotics.
If
signatu o. Chas H. Fletcher. ~ NII1LA
the signature oflLd<IX [E<C<<G
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

Beware the Gossypol!

Before cottonseed can become a
suitable food for human beings, the
gossypol it contains must be extracted
or neutralized For gossypol is poi.
son. Stock raisers in the cotton dis
tricts know how cottonseed meal often
poisons their animals. Gossypol is a
substance allied to carbolic acid, but
It's chemistry is unknown. W. A. With
ers and F. E. Carruth, in a report in
the Journal Of Agricultural Research,
prove it is gossypol that causes the
poisoning.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
Ronk! Honk.

The fatalities due to automobile &C
cidents are distressing enough, but
one encouraging fact In connection
with them, as stated in a government
report, is that during the last five
years the number of fatal accidents
has not increased nearly as fast as
the number of cars. The cars nave in
creased us per cent, while fatalities
have increased only 25S per cent. This
seems to indicate more careful driv-
ing at present.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
Unfinished Product.

Four-year-old Marjorie was sent by
her father to get the egg from a nest
in fence corner, where certain hen
persisted in laying each day. To her
great establishment she found a soft
shelled egg in the nest, and leaving it
she ran back to her father, eXclaiming,
breathIessly: 90, papa, didn't bring
the egg cause 1t isn't finished yet"
Cleveland Leader.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
The Magic Washing Stick

am perfectly delighted with the
Magic Washing Stick. 1t makes the
clothes so pretty and white and it
saves time and labor. I would give it
for nothing L have ever used. 1 can
recommend 1t highly as labor saver
as you don't have to rub the clothes
at all writes Mrs. M. A. Graham, Dus-
tin, Okla. Guaranteed to contain no
lye acid. alkali. or any injurious in
gredient. A truly wonderful article.
Three Magic Washing Sticks for Csc
Is washings Csc. Sold by all grocers
everywhere. ROundy, Peckham & Dex-
ter Co., Milwaukee, Wis, Distributors.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
The Difference.

"This poet speaks of the 'circumam-
bient air. What kind of air is thatf
ooh, he means ordinary air, as dis
tated by electric fans, patent systems
of ventilation and thunderous appeals
for preparedness"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

Tommy wanted to go to the movies,
but his mother objected.
Jaw, you never let me go no places
he whimpered.
"Why, Tommy" exclaimed his moth.
er; what shocking bad grammar you
usel Can't you speak more correct.
ly7"
"Sure cam" said the boy, 'ff you'u
only give me a chance. You ought to
hear me say: Yes, mother, you let ma
20 wherever I want to-"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

hHUW any SuCCtSO-
full business man
who keeps no &C
count of his in
come and outgo?
He is just as rare
as is the house
keeper who does
record her daily eX-
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

spot and spray as soon as any appears.
In any case, make an application two
weeks before maturity and a second q
week later.
Homemade Bordeaux Mixture.
Ingredients: Copper sulphate, 4
pounds; quicklime, 4 pounds; water to
make so gallons.
Prepare the copper sulphate by sus-
pending it in a gunnysack just below
the surface of several gallons of water
in clean barrel. When the sulphate
is dissolved, which requires three or
four hours, remove the sack and stir
into the barrel enough additional wa
ter to make exactly 25 gallons of the
copper solution
ly and thoroughly in a clean barrel,
strain and add enough water to make
exactly 25 gallons of lime milk. Stir
thoroughly
Pour the two ingredients together
into another barrel, or better, directly
into the spray tank, if it will hold so
gallons. 1t is highly important to stir
the mixture very thoroughly and to
strain both ingredients before they are
combined, as otherwise clogging of the
spray nozzles might result. Use a cop
per or bronze wire strainer of IS
meshes to the inch. Do not put cop
per sulphate or Bordeaux mixture into
tin or iron vessels; use wood or COP
per containers. Mix the Bordeaux as
needed and apply at once. 1t is never
SO good after it has settled.
Stock Solutions.
Everyone who uses bordeaux mix
ture frequently and in quantity will
find it convenient to keep concen-
trated stock solutions on hand, as
these keep indefinitely if the water
which evaporates is replaced.
Build an elevated platform to hold
the barrels. Suspend so pounds of cop
per sulphate to dissolve in a 50-gallon
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
HEAL YOUR SKIN TROUBLES
With Cuticura, the Quick, Sure and
Easy Way. Trial Free

Battle with Cuticura Soap, dry and
apply the Ointment. They stop itch
ing instantly, clear away pimples,
blackheads, redness and roughness, re-
move dandruff and scalp irritation,
heal red, rough and sore hands as
well as most baby skin troubles.
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, 1916-07-04
Musicale

Bacon-I understand your new
neighbors are musical.
Egbert-Are Whatl
Musical"
"Who said thatW
"Oh, / heard it. Is 1t not soY'
well, l reckon he likes to fiddle
and the wifes like to yell, If that's
what you mean."-Yon kers Statesman.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

onlcs. l was get
ing worse every day.
1 had chills, my head
would ache, | was
always tired. I could
not walk straight
because of the pain
In myback and I had
pains in my ston-
ach. / went to a
doctor and he said |
must go under an
operation, but j. did
mot go. I read in
the papar ahout
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
Good Cause.

what leaden color your hus-
band has, Mrs. Jones'"
"Yes'm; he's don got de plumbago,
ma'an."
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
Il THE
"a KITCHEN
CABlNETE

The budget is to the housekeeper
what the blue print Is to the builder.
The average housekeeper may reduce
expenditure by keeping accounts each
month Of amounts spent for various
food products.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
IF YOU OR ANY FRIEND

Suffer with rheumatism Neuritis, acute
chronic, write for my FREE BOOK on Rheuma-
tism-Its Cause and Cure. Most wonderful book
ever written, it's absolutely FREE. Jesse A.
Case, Dept. G. W, Brockton. Mass.-Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

be thoroughly beaten for
five or ten minutes. The
frying pan should be
very smooth and fairly
hot so the cakes may
cook quickly without get
ting soggy.
Plain Pancakes.-Sift
one cupful of flour into a
basin; add a quarter of
o. tnacnnnnf1l of salt
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
Euyinu a Tractor.

The farmer who buys tractor
should be sure to get one with power
enough to do all his work without
overlooking it.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
Cultivation Is Essential.

Frequent, deep and thorough cult
walton has been found essential to
large production Of potatoes.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
Snaadu

Speedy.
Does that new watch Of yours keep
good timer"
"You bet 1t does There isn't clock
In town that can keep up with It'll"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

The Bible Is q good book to read. If
you doubt 1t, brush the cobwebs off
your copy aud look INTO 1t.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
Disappointed Hopes.

~ told that invegterate gossip, Mrs.
Gabby, that l saw young Highly TAX
ing lunch with a married woman in
the fashionable restaurant"
"And was he?"
"Sure. 1t was his mother"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
Testinu Garden Seed,

Testing garden seeds for germina-
ton is really very simple matter and
is well worth doing.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
For Agile ACHES OF The FEET

Sprinkle one or two Aliens Foot-Ease powders
in the Foot Bath and soak and rub the feet. 1t
takes the sting out of Corns and Bunions and
smarting, aching feet. Then for lasting comfort
shake Aliens Foot-Ease into your shoes. All
dealers sell 1t, 25c. Sample package FREE
Address, Allen S. Olmsted. lie Roy, n. Y.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

"Why do you want to get divorceY
Because Tn married"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
DAY WITH PANCAKES.

If pancakes are to be light, mere
mixing will not do. The batter must
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
HOYT'S HEADACHE AND
NEURAL GIA Col OGNE

harmless and refreshing remedy that quickly
heyes headache neural gta, nervousness, sintness,
exhaustion sIeeplessness; used only by inhaling
and outward application. For sale By ali druggists.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
WOMAN AVOIDS
OPERATION
Medicine Which Made Sur
9eon's Work Unnecessary.

Astoria, N. Y" For two years I
was feeling Ill and took all kinds Of
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

Every dreamer expects to accons~
plish wonders--when he wakes up.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

Blessings Of poverty only look good
to milliOnaireS.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
HELPFUL HINTS.

In the first place every home keep
er should keep accounts. Do you
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
Avoid 1egey Sheep.

Avoid leggy sheep; it will take
years to get rid Of them.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
Erui. Trees Need Cal

Do not plant fruit trees, then forget
all about them. They need care.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

Luck and laziness never go together.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
Strict Neutrality.

HAS the war caused you to econo+
miZe to any extent?"
"It certainly has," replied the cau-
tious man. Whereas l used to exc
press my views rather freely, ! have
lately become quite parsimonious In
that respect"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
Do Not Plant Too Deep.

Do not plant seeds too deep. Small
seed should be just barely covered. A
piece of paper, wet cloth, or even
shaded glass, may be put over the pot
or box 10 keep in the moisture.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
Manure for Garden,

Manure Tor Garden.
Wel1-rotted manure is good for the
garden.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
LOSSES SURELY PREVENTED

1t is easier to lead than to drive.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

Air and water are nearly the only
necessities OF life not yet regulated
in Germany. for, under the latest rules,
in each month, the purchase is careful
y noted on the customers bread card
and the quantity used is restricted.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

Nothing boosts the value of bless
ings like their removal.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04
Fine Specimens.

spot and spray as soon as any appears.
In any case, make an application two
weeks before maturity and a second q
week later
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

Ontario's area is 1862 miles.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

Reports have reached Zurich from
RomanshoTn, a Swiss town on Lake
Constance. that new super-Zeppelin.
$50 feet long, has been seen making
trial flights over The lake. The total
capacity Of the airshir is $4,000 cubic
meters
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-04

New proposals by the German gov
eminent to the United States concern
ng American relief in the parts of
Poland occupied by the German army
Tor Gerard. according to semiofficial
news agencies. 'They embody," says
he agency. the utmost concessions
which Germany is able to make"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-30
LOSS OF YOUTH BRITISH PERIL.
speakers Discuss Economic Value
~ the Disabled soldier.

LONDON. April b,--rhe loss % the
youth OF the nation In perhaps the bit
terest blow to the countries engaged In
the war.
AT this moment We are threatened
with a man shortage greater than any
we ever before knew In our history
writes the medical correspondent OF the
Times. g..
English must set their house in order
lest in the DAYS to come they find II
tenantlcss and so become Il prey To
foes who have shown q wiser foresight
and a trurr appreciation of values.
ON the other hand pr. Murray Leslie.
lecturing Yesterday at the institute OF
Hygiene on 1.-THE Disabled Soldier: His
Future and Economic Value said the
present marriage ate II the highest ever
known. Present marriage s for the most
part have been confined to Young.
strong and active soldiers, although
there were numerous instances where
girls had been only too glad to marry
the men of their choice after the latter
had been d~istigured ar disabled. From
that point OF view war engagements as
we'll as war maruages are greatly to he
recommended. the speaker believed. Ad-
mlration for disabled war heroes should
be encouraged. lie continued:
1.-THE economic question Ia the dini-
Guilty yet how any women there are
In this country with comfortable in
comes who spend large sums on pam
pered lapdogs! Such incomes could be
better utilized In other directions"