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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-29
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Mr.. and Mrs. w. X. Etter and their
two sons have moved to Topeka from
Newton, Kan. and have taken the
house at SOS Topeka avenue. Mr..
Etter was called to Topeka to be-
come assistant general manager of the
Santa Fe Railway company for the
eastern division. Tho Etter home is
the house formerly occupied by DIR.
and Mrs. Robert Ste Wart.
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Mrs. Georgia Ober, who is spending
her third winter in Topeka as secre-
tary to Justice Bdrch of the supreme
court, entertained Thanksgiving
party of eight at the Virginia yester-
day, her guests being DIR. and Mrs. G.
Miss Helen Foley, Justice and Mrs.
Rousseau A. Burch and. Miss Helen
JorgensOL.
Invitations have been received in
Topeka for the wedding of Miss Mile
B. Rutledge Of Auburn, Ala, to Lieut.
Olin Gustavus Reiniger, jr.. which
ming, December 4, at 8 o'clock. in the
Presbyterian church of Auburn.
Lieut.. Reiniger is an officer of In
fantry in the United States army, sta
toned at a southern camp. He is a
nephew of Mrs. June Chapman and
Mrs. Charles Hardy of Topeka and
has often visited his relatives here
and has met a good many of the
young people of this city. He met
Miss Rutledge after entering army
service. He has two brothers in the
service, both of whom have. friends in
| Topeka-Capt. William Scott Reini-
! ger, who is serving under General
! Pershing, and Maj. Gustavus G. Reini-
ger, who is at Fort Sill, Okla. Lieu
J Of ~
/ City, Iowa.
! The committee to shave charge OF
! the French booth for the Junior Red
/ Cross had a meeting this afternoon
at the home of the chairman, Mrs. L.
/ H. Num-.
\. = = - ~,!ssesr 4 ~ -a-s. :.
+ Miss Marjorie Roby of Topeka. a
fsenior in the Kansas State university
has been chosen editor of the college
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-29
WANTED-MALE HELP

WANTED-5OO Iaborers, steady work; 10
to so cents per hour: farm hands; mar
ried farm couples: cocks; kitchen help
fry cooks; wood choppers; section hands
man and wife. hotel work: carpenters and
helpers: porters; hospital help, dairy
clerk. Furlmans Labor Agency, LOG w. 9Th
PLATEN pressman wanted, the best TINT
: 1925 n week will secure; must be a good
color man. capable of turning out nothing
but high grade work. Apply Superior
Printing CO., 9Th and Jackson.
WANTED-White man and wife, panty
and store room, ship to south Kansas
bell boys: porters, pump man; clerks: res
taurant for sale, $3.50 cash. Furman s
Labor Agency, Jog West Sth.
tWANTED-Boy to carry paper route.
Phone Blue 1872 or call at p. IN. N. W.
corner 18th and Kansas ave. Ask for Star
Agent.
BOY WANTED at Chocolate Shop.
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from an illness of several weeks. She
was in hospital for some time. but for
the past fortnight she has been at her
home.
A good dinner is not complete with
out a good wholesome delicious des-
sert. There is nothing nicer than good
Brick Ice Cream, made by the Topeka
Pure Milk Co. (Two deliveries a day.)
Phone 537.-Adv.
Miss Helen Hunter of Washburn
college is spending the Thanksgiving
vacation at her home in Wellington.
Mr.. Arch Catlin has returned from
Rockford, Ill. Mrs. Catlin and her
daughter, Katherine, will remain for
some time longer with Mrs. Catlin's
father, D. J. Stewart.
Miss Edith Lawson of Russell, Kan,
is visiting. Mrs. Albert T. Reid.
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w AN T S
AND MISCELLANEOUS ADS

ADVERTISING RATES: he rate foI
Inserting Want Ads in The Topeka state
journal is / cent a word each insertion
minimum 10 cents by the week B cents q
word minimum so cents
COUNT THE WORDS of your ad tnclud
ing four words for State journal address.
When address is used count each initial
letter and each number or combination of
figures as one word.
CLOSING HOUR: Want Ads to be
classified properly must be in The State
Journal office before II 90 o'clock. Want
Ads received after II 90 till rs p. IN. will
be inserted under the head: TOO Late to
Classify"
OUT OF TOWN Advertisements must be
companied with cash or check In full
payment of the same. Note the foregoing
instructions about counting the words and
the rate per word for The Topeka State
journal. er-t-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-29
Looking Blackboard In State
Journal Society Column
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Holman entertained
their club Monday evening at their home
West Tenth street. The evening was
spent in playing a game called the Five
Senses" Prizes were won by Miss Roberta
WATSON and Mr.. Matthew MacfeFrnn. The
organization is now complete and Will be
known asst the Nominate club. The menu
bership Of the club is as follows: DR.: and
Mrs. WATSON, Miss WATSON, Miss Roberta
WATSON, Mr. and Mrs. A. A Scott, DIR. and
Mrs. L. NJ. Powell, Mr.. and Mrs. harles
McCabe, Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Wilton, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Holman. Mr.. and Mrs.
William Macferran, Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew
Macferran, and Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Bowman.
Mrs. A. A. Robinson and daughter Meta
have returned from Chicago, where they
have been attending grand opera.
Mrs w. J. Black is visiting friends in
LeavenWOrth.
Miss Marie Morris, who has been visiting
Miss Lucille Mulyane, has returned to Law
renee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-29
LOST AND FOUND

IF THE PERSON holding the pocketbook
lost a week ago last Saturday will take
1t to the State Journal, no further steps
will be taken to recover it if its full con-
tents are returned to money.
LOST-Envelope containing certificates OF
deposit from State Savings bank. Emil
A. Carlson Phone Red 4511. Reward.
LOST-Wednesdayn night, Majestic theater
velvet bag, containing money and oDefa
glasses. Phone 1851 for liberal reward.
LOST-Ladies' small gray pocketbook at
II. /. station. Reward. Call Black 2J67
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Observation-Disclosures
FOR RENT-HOUSES

FOR RENT-915 Western Avenue, rooms,
garage, strictly moderp, high class resi-
dence, fuel supply IN Cellar. Rental $50
per month. The Shawnee Investme 1t 90,
53f Kansas ave. Phone $3.50.
HOUSES for sale and rent for the rich
and poor. j. e. Gibson, phone 1926.
81? WEST 6TH-7-room house and barn
Red 2461.
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BUSINESS CHANCES

FOR Satisfactory store, invoice about
S110O, located in shop district, low rent,
Old established business; no tTade. A l..
Furman, Real Estate, log West Sth.
FOR SALE-Furnished rooming house of
10 rooms, low rent. close in, $3.50 cash.
A L. Furman. Real Estate, LOG West 9Th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-29
BOLSHEVIKS IN GAIN
Reported To Have Taken Pskoff,
Dvinsk and Narva.

Stockholm, Nov. 20. - Bolshevik
forces are reported to have captured
Pskoff, Dvinsk and Narva, important
cities in northwestern Russia.
A report from Lemberg says that
Poles destroyed 500 Jewish houses
there, killing thousands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-29
FOR RENr-rURN1sHED ROOMS


NEWLY papered md painted sleeping
rooms, board If desired. Reasonable. iu9
Van Buren,.
81 MADISON-Light housekeeping rooms
for rent. furnace heat and electric lights.
FURNISHED ROOM, suitable for gentle
man, close in. Phone 1888 w.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-29
FOR RENT-sTORE ROOMS

FOR RENT-Store room, 1858 Kansas ave-
nue.. $25 per month.
THE SHAWNEE INVESTMENT CO.
oSi Kansas Ave. Phone 1850.
FOR RENT-One Of best locations in city
for corner grocery, occupied for such Tor
20 years and surrounded by good cash
trade. +. S. Thomas, SO Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-29
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FOR SALE-Corn pepper and peanut
roaster. It is A Creator" moyabe.In per-
feet workirg order and good repair Priced
right. Phone 26G.
WANTED-Watch repairing. Main springs
15c; cleaned. &c. All work guaranteed.
Armst:ong 1eweIrI Co.. 40 Kansas Ave
FOR SALE-Ear corn, high grade, at crib,
21st and College ave. Telephone $50 and
1881 XII
TURNIPS-75c hushel, 1 block west 2nl
house north Of Shorey school. f. NJ.
Ward
GOOD Early Ohio potatoes for sale 81 p
bushel, delivered In Topeka. Phone 1857
K-2.
kINDLING-911 Adams street. Tom
Smith
1852 HASTY AUTO EXPRESS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-29
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

s~~>-o~>>- $4,000
POSITION by experienced (marriedl man
on farm Apply ZIG North Van Buren,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. as Waterman. H.
Reno ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-29
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
SANTA FEE

Four rooms. bath room, pantry. cellar.
electric lights. cement sidewalks, IL east
front lots, within < minutes walk of shops.
Price 81 100. Terms
The Shawnee Investment Co.
534 Kansas Ave Phone $3.50
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TYPEWRITERS

ALL STANDARD MAKES. Sale or REM,
Repairs by factory-trained mechanics
We lead: others follow. CRANE & CONs,
PANY. SO years in business. %aS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-29
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.
SALE TRADE

Quincy street, North Topeka, . lots,
house, Z room, cellar. porches, gas, barn,
we'll, sewer, shade, cement walks. No en-
cumbrance. Want south side, or q room
with bath and pay difference.
Buchanan ST., IN lots, well finished cot
tage, rOom cement cellar, cistern, pump
in kitchen, gas, sewer connection, garden,
shade $780, Terms. J. Z. Torrington,
100 w. 9th. Tel. 228.
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FOR RENT-ROOMS

100 KANSAS AVE, 7 modern living ROOFS.
2nd floor, well ventilated, gas and elet tric
lights, bath, not and cold water, newly
papered and painted turnout. Live in th:.e
rooms and rent four which should more
than pay rent. One half block south Of
X. 1. depot. Call phone G1O.
929 AND 935 KANSAS AVE.-Unfurnishc
rooms. Tel. 2i61 Red.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-29
WANTED-TO BUY
HTGHEST PRICES

for rags, iron ans. metals: will buy old
auto and sell The parts. Our wagon will
call anywhere IN the city.
TOPEKA IRON AND METAL CO.
FRANK LANGLEY, Mgr.
go Kansas Ave. Phone 460
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FURNISHED APARTMENTS

4-ROOM furnished cottage or 3 rooms fur.
niShed or unfinished. West of PotwiI
on State Hospital car line. Phone 43IOw
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-29
FOR SAi.hi-PET STOCK

FOR SALE-Sfx Rufus Red rabbits, 81
Black 1865.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-29

for office work. Topeka
Laundry Co.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-11-12

them. Last Saturday the trustees of the Sons of the North hall turned their institution over for the care of these little waifs. Harold Neilsen and the boys from the Life saving station assumed charge of the work of getting the building heated up, and in a few hours had the place ready. Today there are about forty Eskimcs comfortably housed and en- braces not only the children but also adult cases suffering from the dread mala.ly. All of the dangerous cases shcw signs of improvement while the iiddics under the tender care of the assistants arc feeling fine. Too much praise can not be giveG to Mir Neil sen and his boys from the Coast Guard station for the splendid ser vices they have rendered. Today fresh volunteers Chas. Mason and Joe McArthur have volunteered their services. Barney Coggins and Mark Carey having been standing the night shift More volunteers are needed for this deserving and necessary work so the hours of labor may be shorten ed so as not to keep men too long in the building and also give those in charge an opportunity to get a little fresh air during shifts
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-11-12
ROBERTSON

After a tough trip 10 Cape WcoleY Dave Kenny arrived last night bring ips in Duncan Mclean who was llyin seriously ill at the native village
 The trip was hard one owing to the fact that no snow was on the ground and the beach in many places nothing but bare rocks The journey was effected, however, successfully, the old saving where there is d will there is a way always holds good-and Dave Iande his charge safely. He arriv- ed there none too soon to rescue the sick man and with the aid of what medicine he brought with him got Mr. Mclean pretty well reviewed.
 lie is still d sick man but on the mend and will he alright in n few days. The disease according 10 Mir. Mclean is raging at Wooley and of the four families residing there he tkiuks all will be wiped out At Sinrock the government nurse is doing fine work in checking the dis case and the returning men say the conditions at that point are better than at any other place along th" coast It is too bad the government has not got more nurses and hospi- tsis for the care of the natives and the fearful mortality would not le so destructive as it has been during this epidemic although the cry for years has been raised for this much needed brapch of the public service no re sponse to the appeal has been made.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-11-12

Pete Sather received the sad uaWs of the death of his son Erie in S at lie hy wire today Erie was known to everybody in Nome, having lived here from childhood He was am- ptoyed as clerk in the postoffice for the past two wears. He was a young man full of promise of gentle and kind disposition and the news of his death will be received by the people of this community with the deepest feelings of sorrow and the affHc ion which has visited Nr. and Mrs. Sa her win be shared by the people of Nome and their sympathy given to then in thx hour of their bereavement
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-11-12
INFORMATION WANTED.

Information wanted regarding the whereabouts of Ralph Richards, for mer resident of Independence, Ore 5on Last heard from at Port Towns end .nd now supposed to be somewhere in Northwestern Alaska. The mis5ina man is wanted in connection with the settlement of an estate. Anyone hav- ing knowledge of his whereabouts vii confer a favor by communicating WitN the Nugget.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-11-12
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS :!

Fellow Citizens-ln this hour of our supreme trial every man shoulc do his duty. Each can render some service. Let there be no stacking and no proftccring.-Give full evidence Of your faith in the brotherhood of n an. Volunteers for the service, leaver your names and addresses with A. B. fiil- fer Of the Marshai's Office, H Ugh o'Niell, U. S. Commissioner or with the undersiened: .... .... .......
 c. J. LOMEN, Mayo.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-11-12
SPANISH INFLUENZA

This disease begins with suo den feeling of sickness and weakness, with
 pains in the eyes, ears Lead or back, and perhaps soreness all over. Many patients feel dizzy, and some vonite. Most patients complain of feeling ohil-
 ly, which accompanied by a temp 'ra .
 ture of from 100 to 104 F. In most cases the pulse remains normal Tho patient looks sick. His eyes and in- ner side of the lids may be blood shot or congested. There may be running from the nose or some cough. The signs of "cold" may not be marked but the patient looks and feels Tery sick Ordinarily the fever lasto three or four days and the patient recoNers. Death is usually the result of con pll- cations.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-11-12

Of tue many problems confronting the community none had sadder as- beet than the caring and nursing of the unfortunate native children who wsra scattered all over town father less and motherless. In some cases as high as six or seven little tots were huddled together in freezing ca qwnAs their parents Lay dead arsuns
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-11-12

Just before going to press Jack Kinney from the Cape Nome Road house informed the Nugget that all the adult natives at the native village at Cape Nome were dead except two. Kinney came to town to try to get some emans of bringing the children to Nome
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-11-12

AIr Kinney of Council reports that all Those who were ill in that : ers are now on the road to recovery. No sew cases having developed. rle roSn is still under quarantine anu no one is allowed to go or leave Council without permission from the Health Committee
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-11-12

The following telegram from Saat- tlr speaks for itself:
 Seattle, Wn., Nov. 10, ,9lS H. .. NELSON, Coast Guard. Nome Epidemic of inhuenza broke out oue day south of Unimak Pass o. percent Of the passenger list taken ill. few died earoutc, sixteen died >'ncc arrival Names and complete data will bc wired Nome papers by Asso- ciated Press Mass meeting was hcld last night by Victoria passengers. Following died: Mrs. Ruby Lewis Ralph Tapia. Dad Williams, William Anderson Tobia Reid, Tootsy Ilcrin- ger Mrs. Al Bratton. <. A. Grifiths Jack Ohrem is very low. Nome peo- ple are dying daily here. am in tne health. Signed:
 ROBERTSON
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-11-12
NEWS NOTES

Mail from l'nalakleet will arrive Friday and will contain matter from the upper Yukon and way points, according to announcement by lost Master Walsh.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-11-12

The death toll exacted by the in fiuenza epidemic is quite large up to date as evidenced by the death list which comprises the following names:
 WALTER SHIELDS
 MARTIN ANDERSON
 CAPTAIN ERICKSON
 MRS. HARRY CLARK
 GENEVIE BROWN
 FIRED LARSON
 JOHN MILNE
 FRED SAGER
 GUS NORSTROM
 FINN ROSNOLD
 SAM BOICH
 IDA STENMAI;E
 The following have died at Fort Davis:
 MORRIS PASCOt'F
 TACITUS MAHERAS
 OSCAR HENDR1CKSON
 GEO. HAEDIEY
 ANDY THOMPSON
 The above deaths have occurred since the Victoria left here. It is safe to say over seventy five percent of the population has heen affected more OF less since that date. The number at present on the sick list is quite large The Holy Cross and Maynard hospitals arc full but all cases at a late hour today was report cd to be on the mend. Although a number are sick enough 10 be con sidered serious, however. it is believ- ed the back bone of the epidemic Is broken and by everybody employing the utmost care and using good sound judgement it is believed that the death rate will be minimized. Child ren should be carefully attended too, see to it mothers that their bowels he kept in good order, and the same ad- vice applies to adults as we'll keep houses we'll ventilated plenty of fresh air is absolutely necessary to successfully combat the disease. Eat sparingly, and have food well cooked, soups. fruits and well cooked meats are highly commended by the medi- cos, be careful and dress warm going outdoors, so as to avoid rela pses. With carefulness we can all help, men and women that are well should show the fine Alaskan spirit of good will and cheerfully give what available time they can to the succor of the afflicted. Let there he at least ! good corp of volunteers for the hos pitals where already the willing ones are worn off their feet. Every body volunteer and we will have our com munity back on its feet in a short time.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-11-12
ANNOUNCE M ENT.

Attorney Fred Harrison from War shah has moved 10 Nome and has opened offices in the Wild Goose dg. Rooms 9 and 10. Adv.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-11-12

Of a native population estimated at two Hundred and fifty in Nome al ou, one hundred and fifty are dead The disease has surely hit the native leo- ple bard. The vigorous work D ing done for them will it is hoped cl eek
 tho disease. The gathering of the natives in public places where rm quarters are provided and sut.hie food given them will help a goo1 cal. Reports from down tn" coast s95 the natives are alright at l!rala>le"t lu1 St. Michael rigid quarantine is en- forced while at White Mountain and other native settlements every pre,au- ton is taken to hcaG of the disc tsc
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-11-12

Robert James commenced his Mer- making his usual nightly rounds.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-11-12

The Nugget received word over the telephone late this afternon that he Influenza has developed in Candle, R <. Dimmtck the S.Commissioncr of Candle having contracted the 'pi- demic. Dr. Heimlich pronounced it as influenza and as it is the only case in Candle it is presumed that 1t made it's way to the camp thro sh the mails. Candle is under St1ct quarantine as is also Deering.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-11-12

Owing to falling off in adves-is- ng space the Nugget will issue a five column four page pape" until more favorable conditions prevail The same telegraph service which the Nugget used when issuing daily will be continued. An effort will be made to get back to the Tri-Wee kly service just as soon as the meml CTS of the Nugget force recovers from their present sickness. We inten led to publish a paper Monday but was unable to do so on account of the pre- sent force having to cease their lal ors due to not having sufficiently reg; in- ed our strength. However Tuesd y's paper will be issued in lieu of the Monday issue We cannot sate extctly what day the next issue will be published but our patrons can rest assured it will be printed just as soon as We are able to do so.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-20
WOMAN FREE OF
MURDER CHARGE

VlSALtA. Cal. March 20 Mrs.
'orlean II, Howe was free today. and.
with her husband. planned to SO TO
Fresno, following her acauittai las,
night Of tho charge OF numbering
William ". Brooks.
II took jury two hours and a
half Co decide that Mrs Howe was
temporarily insane when she shot
Brooks. November 80. only four
ballots were taken. and on the first
three eleven stood for aeduittal and
one turned in a blank ballot
The sensational trial Of Mrs.
Howe unfolded an ii.year-old tale Of
family troubles and alleged pcrsecu-
ton by Brooks.
Both Howe and Brooks were I'm.
rloyed by the National Cash Regis.
ter company. Brooks met Mrs
Howe. and. according 10 her testi.
mony. attacked her in a San Fran.
cisco restaurant in 1907. From that
time until the tragedy In Porterville
last November. Mrs. Howe averred
Brooks circulated stories about her
and caused her 20 be Stunned by
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-20
SEATTLE LIKED
ITS COMMUNITY
SING TUESDAY

Cheer and life were certainly put
into the people OF Seattle last night
with vengeance. when thousands
OF people gathered In five high
school buildings To ming. Whether
they could really sing or not was be.
side the question. Every one tried
And every Try Hwelicd the volume OF
the music.
Community sings have been a ma.
tlonal movement for many months
Last night was Seattle'a first expert.
mcnt IL was successful. Hundreds
OF people went TO each high school
once there. they sang under instruc.
ton. and they liked II.
Franklin high school voted TO hold
sings every other Tuesday night
Queen Anne adopted the same schcd.
uie. West Seattle liked the idea 40
well that they will sing every Tues.
day. Ballard ana broadway have
not yet set permanent date.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-20
GARDEN LESSONS
Prepared Under Supervision of Floyd RAIDER
County Agricuturist

Garden Lesson No. IS (which should
be pasted in your Garden Lesson
book. Don't be afraid to throw
away the surplus plants. for IL they
are too close together the crop will
be poor. Some may be planted In
other parts OF the garden. Always
permit the stronger. healthier-look.
ing plants TO stand. unless they are
too near each other. Usually by
thinning out the weaker plants you
Will be about right.
The reason for hoeing is not only
to kill weeds. but TO keep the sur.
face OF the soil well mulched. The
ideal garden is the one which has
a thin layer OF dust-finely crum-
bled soil-on top. That helps to re-
tain moisture In the soil for the use
of the plants later on.
Don't hoe while the soil is wet
That makes clods. Hoe after n rain,
when the soil begins to dry out a bit
That prevent baking OF the soil.
which cracks II and permits undue
evaporation. Don't try to hoe too
near the plant stem. Use smaller