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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

A firm in Massachusetts avenue, just
starting into business, Sent UP rubber
balloons in lots Of ten. and attached to
each was ticket calling for merchan-
disc. The news had scattered far and
wide. But the boys did not intend to
let the balloons sail away into the air
and come down in some ones yard
miles away.
When the first ten left the hands Of
the man sending them up there was
twang Of rubber bands and Il flock OF
bent pins was shot into the slowly ris-
ing balloons. -Four dropped to the
ground, burst into bits-and likewise
four tickets calling for merchandise
which the youthful bandits scrambled
for and took into the store for re-
demption.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

fora good garden, the necessary atten-
ton Will have to be given to its neat
ness and general appearance.
In sections where the weather be-
comes extremely hot In summer and
1t is not possible to keep garden crops
growing, the land should be cleaned,
replowed and kept stirred from time to
time until conditions are suitable for
the planting of fall vegetables. Under
ordinary conditions 1t is best to have
some crop growing on the soil, and If
the period between the early spring
vegetables and the fall vegetables is
sufficient, crop of cowpeas should
be grown upon the garden land. This
Will shade the soil and prevent the
sun burning the organic matter out of
1t, aud at the same time will actually
add fertility to the soil
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

The United States department Of
agriculture has Just recently com
pleted IN investigation Of the milk
supplies of the cities and towns of
the United States. OF all of these only
265 report regular dairy and milk In
spectlon. Inspection is generally. least
developed In cities of less than 1O0,-
900. and in cities of between 5000
and $4,000 less than one-seventh re-
port any dairy inspection. and in some
of these the system is only partly de
veloped.
The dairy division Of the depart
ment has valuable information on the
most effective systems of milk con-
troll for cities of all sizes. This infor-
nation, and where necessary the per-
sonal assistance Of federal experts.
are available to boards Of health and
civic organizations for the solution Of
their local milk problems.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

When love and skin work together
expect a Charles Reade
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04
A Feeling Of Security

Ycu naturally feel secure when you
know that the medicine you are about to
take is absolutely pure and contains no
harmful or habit producing drugs
Such a medicine is Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
The same standard Of purity, strength
and excellence IL maintained in every
bottle Of Swamp Root. q r'i it1. sl. .
Il IL scientifically compounded from
vegetable herbs. ui ssai'lI boz b..
Il 10 not = stimnlsnt and Is taken in
teaspoonful doses. nri ,is iatiiii .
II is mot recommended for everything. .
1t il natures great helper in relieving
and overcoming kidney. liver and blad-
der troubles
A sworn statement Of purity is with
every bottle Of Dr., KilmeTs Swamp
Root. q
II you need medicine. you should
have The best. On sale at al drug stores
In bottles Of two sizes, medium and large
However, II you wish first to Try this
great preparation send ten cents 70 DR..
Kilmer q Co., Binghamton, N. Y. for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper. ADV. ''.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04
LIME IMPROVES MANY CROPS
Application Will Benefit Timothy
Oats, Wheat, Barley. clovers and
Garden Truck.

Lime Injuries none of our common
crops, but 1t appears to do no good
directly to corn, millet, rye. carrots.
buckwheat or potatoes. But lime i'm
proves timothy, oats, wheat, barley.
peas, cabbage. onions. beets. cucum-
bers, clovers and alfalfa.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

Many a man climbs the ladder Of
fame only to be rewarded with good
hard fall fl4efi
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

plant 20 acres to potatoes It would be
necessary, to obtain an ample seed
stock, to weed undesirable plants from
at least two aeres Time required for
this work would be comparatively lit
tie. ri-- ~ spec -''ir
If large percentage Of off-type or
diseased plants are found to exist in a
field, tubers from IT should not be re
tanned for seed purposes unless a bet
ter source of seed supply is not avail
able. In that case most careful and
painstaking roguing to eliminate, so
far as practicable. all mixtures and
all diseased plants should be CON
Quoted. It will take a larger acreage
to supply the necessary seed than VIII
be the case where the stock is relative
" pure and disease-free.
All progressive growers Will favor
the home-seed plot plan, which they
say lisa simple and comparatively In
expensive method Of improving the
quality Of the seed stock and will
materially assist in increasing the acre
yield of the crop. thereby lessening
production cost.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04
MAKING SUCCESS
IN HOME GARDEN
Much Depends Upon Interest Of
Gardener Being Maintained
Throughout Season.
WAGE Fight AGAINST PESTS
Man Must Make Continuous Fight
From Start, Never Sinking Duty
and Keeping EVerlastingly or
N'. Job--Easy to XIII Weeds.
prepared By the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture) r

prepared By the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
The ultimate success Of home gar
den depends largely upon the inter-
est of the gardener being maintained
Throughout the season. Many persons
have gotten the idea that when the
garden is planted and cultivated two
or three times their work has ended,
aud as a result the garden soon goes
to weeds or is destroyed by insects and
diseases. The successful gardener, de
clare the specialists of the United
States Department Of Agriculture, Is
the one who wages a continuous fight
against the enemies Of the garden
from the very start, never Sinking his
duty and being everlastingly on the
job.
A crop Of weeds can be destroyed in
a few moments by means Of a steel
rake or a hoe. II it is used when the
weeds are Just coming through the
ground. IL allowed to remain, the
weeds become firmly rooted and a
thorough renovation Of the garden is
necessary to rid 1t Of them.
Seem Innocent, but They're Not
A few oid-fashloned hardshell potato
bugs may not appear to do any great
harm, but the crop of soft-shelled bee
ties they produce viii eat the leaves
from the potato vines almost before
you know they are present. A few
spores OF some mildew or other dis
ease may not do any great amount of
damage, but If the weather is favor
able for the spread of the disease, it
will soon cause the loss of the entire
crop.
The old adage of "a stitch In time
saves nine" applies with double force
to the care of the garden. Keep up
interest In the garden and make sue
eessive paintings Of various crops, so
that a continuous supply Of vegetables
may be provided for the table. There
Is nothing gained by having the land
lie idle. and it is easier to keep 1t clean
If there is a paying crop upon 1t.
"seedy" Gardens Show Neglect.
Too often gardens with "seedy"
appearance are seen In the middle of
the summer. The brush on which the
peas were grown or the wire trellis on
which they were trained is left with
the remains Of the crop upon 1t, and
general unsightliness rules the entire
plot. 1t is a little more trouble to keep
lhlngs neat and attractive, but 1t pays
in the long run; and If you as a gar
dener want to maintain a reputation
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04
GREATER ATTENTION
10 SEED POTATOES
Every Grower Should Remove
Plants Not True 10 Variety.



prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agricuiture.l
To hold the cost Of potato production
at Reasonable figure, department Of
agriculture officials advocate thai
greater attention. be giveE by growers
especially in the northern states. to
the production of their seed stock.
They believe that every grower would
derive benefits from giving special at
tention 10 the removal Of an plants not
true to variety, as well rs all dis
eased. weak. or abnormal plants from
a sufficient number Of rows in his field
to provide an ample supply from the
remaining plants to plant the acreage
desired the following year.
For example. II the custom Is 10
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

An East Cleveland Sunday school
teacher reports this remarkable in
stance of youthful philosophy.
"Why,r asked this teacher of her
class, do you love your father and
mother?"
One of the little ones answered very
prettily, Because they are nice. and
because they are my father and moth
er. and because they are good to me
and love me-"
"And why" pursued the young WON
an. do you love God? Cecil, you may
answer" s III .
"Got tor said Cecn.-Cleyeland
Plain Dealer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

44t y. lSIWeTp lAliuf SPWaEu' II ~
"Bliggins says he always works with
the highest motives.'' ~
eIt's true. He's a regular prohteer.r
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04
PARTIAL SHADE FOR BERRIES
This Sometimes Can Be Provided by
Planting, Between Fruit Trees
tti In Orchard.

Currants and gooseberries commonly
do better, especially in the southern
limits of their range, If grown where
there is partial shade. This sometimes
can be provided by planting them be-
tween fruit trees. Raspberries and
Dlackberries are sometimes planted be-
tween trees; but the practice is not
advisable unless the soil is naturally
moist and fertile.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04


- Peonage has been abolished in Ecua-
doI through Legislative decree, which
also ends Imprisonment for debt, &C.
cordlng to information recently re-
ceived from Consul General Frederic
w. Cooling of GuayaQull, Prior to this
decree peon was compelled by law
TO remain on an estate as long as he
was indebted to the owner. who ar
ranged that the peon was always ow-
ing more than he could pay. condi-
tion that was practical slavery. The
decree also forgave all debts owed by
poems. thereby making their emancipa-
ton complete.
The members of this class may now
work for whom they please, come and
go at Will, and enjoy equal rights with
other citizens OF this republic.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

Suffering is not necessarily a bless
Ing in disguise. Sometimes II is sim
ply an undisgulsed evil. On evil that
we have no right to be carrying about
with us. Self-denial for its own sake
is only foolish refusal of pleasures
that we might thankfully enjoy. Cour-
age and faith when trouble comes are
no more our duty than is grateful en-
joyment of our blessings when the
DAYS are bright.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04
cUTWoRM coWARDLY RASCAL
Rarely Does Any Damage In Daylight,
Waiting Until Night and Destroys
Garden Plants.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.) 'n
The common cutworm. Is cowardly
rascal and rarely does his work In day
light when folks can see him. He
watches and waits until the gardener
has. planted his cabbage, tomato or
pepper plants, then sneaks out In the
night and destroys the plants.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

Water cutleura improve Your skin.
On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash. on Ointment IN i've. minutes
with Cutcura Soap and hot water. It
Is wonderful sometimes what Cuticura
will do for poor compilations. dandruff,
itching and red rough hands.@Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

The first regular aero mail service
in the world was started by the Unit
ed States government, May 10, 1913,
between New York and Washington.
The actual flying time made was three
hours and twenty minutes, Including
six minutes stop for relayIng at Phil
adelphIa. At that time the fastest
railroad train record between the two
cities was five hours. The airshlp time
has since been reduced to two hours
and thirty minutes.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04
SHAKE INTO YouR SHOES.

Aliens Foot= Ease. the anuseptic powder
IN the foot-bath. 1t relieves painful. swol-
len, smarting feet and takes the sting out
OF corns and bunions. Aliens Foot = Ease
Is a certain relief for sweating. cailouss
tired aching feet, and makes walking q
delight Sold. sverywhere.-Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

Aren't those Sentences q yours
rather longg' s,s,,.,m lG.s r
> - made 'em that way on purpose"
replied Senator Sorghum. i've seen
a similar trick worked by fancy mer-
chants, I can't always deliver a big
thought and many a small article is
made Impressive by being put in a
large bundle" rs .lssi.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04
KEEPING HARNESS IN REPAIR
Tools and Facilities Are Comparatively
inexpensive and sImple-speelal
Devices Needed.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF AgricuitureJ
The tools and facilities required for
keeping harness in repair are compare
lively simple and inexpensive. A con-
siderable portion of the repair work on
harness can be performed by the aid of
tools required for other purposes, but
there are few special devices that
are desirable.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04
TO RENOvATE OLD ORCHARDS
May Be Brought Back to Their For.
mer Productive State In Three
Years II Vigor Justifies.

Neglected and unfruItful orchards
may be renovated and brought back
TO their former productive state in
three years if the age and vlgor of
the trees justify their renovation in
the first place. i,,l
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

During a discourse on individuality
as expressed in the countenance. a
schoolmaster held up portrait Of
Charles Dickens. Here" said he. "is
the face Of celebrated author and
man of genius. Do you see anything
particularly noticeable about the fen
lures" YES replied one of the
brightest scholars. "a lot Of whls-
kers y --.- Il ~
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

An old Irish coachman had just fin
ished a wet and cold drive. Nov,
Pat" said the young lady he had
driven, drink this glass of toddy,
and you'n feel like another man"
Later on. when preparing to start on
the return journey, Pat said, Sure,
and the other man would like a drop
of something hotl"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

The war may be over but It hasn't
been over long enough for some PEG
pie TO regain their former manners.
That's how it was with jerks, the
waiter. t'ai F' "sF ~ ealt
look here" said the irate diner,
''there's a fly In the butteri" 'saH7
e THAT isn't a fly" said Jerks sweet
ly; at is a moth. And that isn't but
ter; it's margarine. Otherwise your
assertion is correct" "%
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

swell, Brown, how i'll you look
What's the matter?"
"0h, nothing much; losing weight.
that's all. Lost hundred and thirty
pounds of flesh in one day
"Imposslblef p
Fact assure you. My wife has
eloped with the next-door neighbor. -
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

Mrs. Youngbride-Yesterday l tried
some of those simple Dishes for
Luncheon"
Caller-How did they come out
Mrs. Youngbrlde-I got them done
In time for dinner-Boston Evening
Transcript.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

Manure is part of the circulating
capital Of the farm. 1t contains plant
food which has been taken from the
soil and which has no salable value as
food for man or beast.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04
WORSE THAN
DEADLY
POISON GAS

Kidney disease is no respector Of per.
sons. 1t attacks young and old alike.
In most cases the victim Is warned
OF the approaching Danger Nature fights
back. Headache, Indigestion, insomnia,
lame back, lumbago, sciatica, rheuma-
tism, pain in the loins and lower abb
domen, difficulty in urinating, all are
indication Of trouble brewing In your
kidneys.
When such symptoms appear you win
almost certainly find quick relief in
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules.
This famous old remedy has stood
the test for two hundred years in help
ing mankind to fight of disease.
It is imported direct from the home
laboratories in Holland, where Il has
helped to develop the Dutch into one
of the sturdiest and healthiest races in
the world, and 1t may be had at
almost every drug store. Your money
promptly refunded II it does not re-
ieye YOU. BE sure to get the genuine
GOLD MEDAL Brand. In sealed pack
ages, three sizes.-Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

Because land Ia cheaper than II will ever
be again. The U, s Railroad Administration
is prepared TO Furnish free information to
horneseekers regarding farming opportuni-
ties. We have nothing to sell; no money to
lend; only information to give. Write me
fully with reference TO your needs. Name
the state you want to learn about. J. L.
Edwards Manager. Agricultural Section,
=. s Railroad ADMINISTRATION. Room ~,
WashfnEton. d. C.-adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

II one would get fertile eggs that
will produce strong, vigorous chicks.
the breeding stock must be Kept busy.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

Ellis father Is ian authority on 20
llcemen." .oat-l 80 iar
"Why, has he ever been onef'
"No; but'ifes gone with them lots Of
times."-Penn State Froth.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

Rape and rye are among the crops
more commonly seeded in corn which
Is to be hogged down and are perhaps
best suited for the purpose.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04
Ez.e. Copy Of ws.ppsl.


II came mighty near having a fight
with guest yesterday" said the land.
lard Of the tavern at Peeweecuddy.
hum. "He said there was a blue bottle
fly In his huckleberry pie. said there
wasn't, and asked him If he thought he
knowed more about running first
class hotel than did. He said If he
didn't he'd have hIs'head bored for the
simpIes. Itoid him what he could do,
and he paid his bill and left"
swell, was 1t fly?n
''Not by durn sightl 1t was hor-
uet."-Kansas City Star
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

The farmer detests weeds. They
cause him more labor, and often to
have smaller profits from his labors.
They rob his soil of fertility which is
needed for his crops
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

You can buy a purebred sire of any
of the dairy breeds today for less mon
ey in proportion to the price Of dairy
products than ever before. -Ns.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

Kale is not a new plaN but It is
not grown as much 40 1t should be,
for 1t can be left In the garden and
the frost will improve Its flavor.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

Husbands should be frank and tell
their wives everything" says woman
writer. Yes, and wives should be gem
erous and believe II.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04
Halter Tbau the WAL

Old people who are feeble and younger
people who are weak. will be strengthened
and enabled to go through the depressing
heat OF summer by taking Groves tastelesn
chill tonic. Il purifes and enriches the blood
and builds up the whole system You can
soon feel It's Strengthening. InylgorGtinE
Effect e0c.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

health. / believe the Compound win
cure any female trouble. "-kIrs. ALICE
HELLER, Christopher, I'll. 81 se's
Nervousness is often symptom OF
weakness or some functional derange-
ment, which may be overcome by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia
z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, az
thousands Of women have found BY
experience.
If complications exist, write Lydia E.
q Pinkham Medicine Coz Lynn, Mass, for
suggestions in regard to your ailment
The result of its long experience u
at your service. Z
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

Anemone means "windfower," and
is so called because it is so deIicately
poised that it sways with the lightest
motion of the atmosphere.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

Natures EFFORTS to purify the system need
help In Spring. wrighfs Indian Vegetable
Pills are Natures nrst aid in eliminating
impuriten-aav.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

The COW must be kept in clean, com
Portable quarters in order to produce
the largest quantity Of milk and butter.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

The simplest way to prevent the ac-
cumulation of dirt is to make II easisr
TO be clean than to be dirty.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

Farm manure applied as a top.dress.
ing to pasture or meadow Is an ifupor.
tant factor IN increasing tbs hay Yield,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

uefNousnessy q nu
was in a run down
condition. Two Of
our best doctors
failed to do me any
good, 1 heard so
much about what
LYDIA Pinkham's
Yegetab Bile Com
pound had done for
others, l tried il
and was cured. /
am no longer ner-
vous, am regular,
y - -. 4
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

A timber windbreak will prove yalu.
able on the north and west OF the
tetmstesd,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

Il hear strange sounds in my ears.
Doe" swell. where would you expect
to hear themY"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

Learn the luxury of doing good
Goldsmith
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

The tighter the pinch the more
blessed ii is to share what we have
with others. .ttAsl.s 80
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

DC net isays the ruisIVaseFr 90 The
lsPslgEw sEhease ~ fsE sslz, ses
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04

If young man means half he says
during courtship the girl Is lucky. :
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-07-04
HOW This HIS; +
NERVOUS WOMAN
# GOT WELL /.
Told by Herself. Her Sin.
cerity Should Con-
vince Others.

Christopher, 1ll.-"For four yearsI
suffered from irregularities, weakness,