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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-11-30

1t would be simple matter to ad-
wise you how to handle your velvet
beans provided you had fence
around the area in question. OF
course, it would not pay you to erect
fence If you intend to leave your
present location in so short a time
as your letter indicates.
L have been wondering If Won do
not happen to have a small amount
OF wire or other fencing material
available so that you could put up
temporary fence around a small
area, say one-eighth or one-fourth
OF an acre at a time and move the
renee as often as may be necessary.
This is a common method of prac-
t1ce in some sections of the state
and in many other parts of the coun-
try as well. 1t saves the necessity
OF making large investments in fenc-
ing and answers every purpose 1t
is true that it probably calls for
the expenditure of some. extra money
In the way Of labor, but this is labor
which you can perform yourself.
There are only about two other
methods we could suggest that are
likely to prove of any practical value.
One would be to either herd hogs or
cattle on this areea of land for GER
tain parts Of the day. Children can
sometimes do this after they have re-
turned from school.
uc OluGT pan WOu1Q De DICK
the beans, which, Of course, involves
a good deal of labor, and then feed
them out as necessary. The bean
dries and becomes very hard as you
doubtless know and is not readily
injured by rain, frost or weevils and
so will keep in good condition for
several months. There would be no
objection to pulling up the vines in
the manner you have Indicated. With
wagon beds you could gather large
quantities Of the beans either imme-
diately or just as needed.
In feeding them in the lot we
would first soak them thoroughly
so as to soften them. They can then
be fed in an ordinary trough to cat
tie. One should, of course, provide
some kind Of roughage and not al
low the animals to engorge them
selves.
Right methods of feeding beans
are quite commonly practiced in some
parts Of the state where the crop
is grown on red land. Land of this
character cannot be graZed; hence
the necessity of feeding the beans
in a dry lot in the manner indicated.
I would not gather together large
quantities of green beans and pile
them up as they are likely to heat,
but if they could be spread out in
thin layer in some outbuilding,
they will cure out all right even if
gathered now. Our idea would lie
to haul them in just as needed.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-11-30

By picking meat you no doubt
mean the same thing as corning it.
Meat selected for this purpose
should be fat, and as a rule, the
Of the plate, rump or brisket may
be used, though, of course, any
part of the beef should be corned.
The piece selected should be cut to
the dimensions of about six inches.
The meat should be thoroughly
chilled but not frozen. For each
one hundred pounds of meat take
eight pounds of salt. Place a layer
of meat in the bottom of the con-
tainer. and then a layer of salt,
and so on until all the meat is
used. There should be enough salt
left to entirely cover the top of
the meat. Allow to stand in this
condition over night. For each one
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-11-30
Disposing of Velvet Reans IN
ADVANTAGE

E. s., Sparta, Ga, writes: T
am going to move this fall as
soon as possible and 1 have about
i've acres of bunch velvet beans
which planted between the hills
IN my corn. I have cut and
shocked the corn and want to
shred 1t. Labor is scarce and
it will be almost inpossible to
have the beans picked after thew
are well matured. have thought
or pulling up the vines and piling
ABOUT four rows together and
letting them cure like hay and
use Tor winner COW feed, but
do not know whether they viii
cure or not. 1t is not practicable
% pasture the beans without &c
ing to the expense of fencing the
land. Please advise me how to
save the best to the best ad-
vantage.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-11-30
AND VIEWS FOR THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER =:
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
BY Dr. ANDREW M. SOULE

hundred pounds of meat used, take
four pounds of brown sugar, two
ounces of baking soda and -four
ounces of saltpetre. Dissolve this
now be weighted down and the solu-
ton poured over it. In warm wealth
err the water used should be boil
ed and cooled. Remember that san
itation is an important matter in
corning beef successfully. You
to time and if there is any evil
dence of the brine becoming sour
or ropy, pour it off and either re-
boil and cool, or prepare new
brine. The meat should be cured by
the corning process in from % to
40 days.
Destroying the Granary Weevi1
D. k, Douglas, Ca, writes:
I am sending a bottle contain
ing several flies. have a friend
who has six thousand bushels
of seed oats and the flies are
in them by the thousands. What
can be done to kill them? The
oats are in a good tight barn
and could be fumigated if you
suggest this as remedy for
their destruction.
The oats about which you write
are undoubtedly badly infested
with what is known as the An
derives its name from a province
IN France and was found in this
country in 1928. 1t does it's great
est damage In the south where
climatic conditions are more to it's
liking. 1t not only attacks stored
grain, but is very partial to break
fast cereals as well. The moth is
brownish in color and very closely
resembles the clothes moth in both
size and color and general appear
ance.
Grain attacked by this moth
should be fumigated with carbon
plsulph1de at least two or three
times at intervals of about two
weeks. You should use not less
IMAM six pounds of carbon bisulphide
per each one thousand cubic fnet
OF space to be treated. This par
Cacular insect requires intensive fu-
with yigor in the manner indicated ID
II Will destroy the oats in ques-
ton. Its work is evidenced nv the
appearance Of tiny holes in the
kernel Eventually, the entire con
tent of the kernel will be destroy
gu Inns Inns renders the grain useless
destroy this moth proceed as fol.
lows: Put. the grain either in one
or more bins that are relativeIv
6ight. Pour the carbon bisuIphide
out gu at the rate indicated and place
1t in shallow pans on top of The
gram. Cover the grain with a heavy
cioth; The carbon bisulphide viii
quickly evaporate. 1t is heavier thar
ar and will sink through the mass
OF grain to be treated. Leave the
cover on, the bin for at least TWEEN.
tty-1our hours. Then stir the grair
to aerate it. Carbon bisulphide is
not poisonous to handle. It vii
not burn the hands or injure thu
Clothing. 1t is quite inflammabIe
however. in the presence Of light
II II should be handled therefore IL
the daytime and not in the pres
ence of a lantern, pipe or cigar. I
IS best not to store it in or abou
IN the premises. You should be abb
TO get It from any drug store. Thi;
IS the best, simplest and surest
treatment = for the destruction O.
the moth in question: 1t will Civ.
you the desired results if handled
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-11-30
8. Wannamaker Cleve-

s11OWTHg the nIgnEST
total yield do not consistently give
the greatest yield to October 1, as
ferent strains Of the Cleveland va
riety were all at the top of the list,
Texas Bur gave the highest yield mn
to this date, but it stands seventh
in the total-yield column. The diff
ferent strains of Cleveland and Cook
snow considerable variation in total
F. H. SMITH, Chemist
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-11-30
Studying the Elements Of Plant
Breeding.

S. r. c., Rome, Ca: T want
to take up the study of plant
breeding at home, and wish you
to suggest the first one or two
books 1 should start with. Is
there any periodical devoted to
this subject?
It would be difficult for one to
make much progress in the study of
plant breeding through the agency
of purchased books. Practically all
the publications on this subject are
more or less technical in character.
Judging from our experience one
would need to have elementary and
basic courses in botany and biology
in order to get the fundamental prin-
ciples of plant breeding clearly in
mind. If you have had work of this
character, then you could quite likely
use some of the various books to ad-
vantage which are now recognized
and used as standard texts in the
various colleges and universities of
the country. There is magazine
published at Washington, D. c..
called the Journal of Heredity, which
gives a great deal of valuable infor-
nation relative to plant breeding
1t is, however, a highly technical
publication, and, therefore, might not
be of much service to you. I believe
the subscription price is\$2 per year
There are some farmers bulletins, of
course, which give suggestions about
the selection of various types of seed
such as corn and cotton, and a peru
sal of these would no doubt prove
beneficial. You can secure the list
of available farmers bulletins by
writing to the Secretary of Agricul-
ture, Washington, D. c., and such
of the bulletins as you may wish to
have can be furnished you free of
cost on application to your congress-
man or senator.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-11-30

Corning Beef on the Farm
w. S. K, Alma, Ga, writes:
Please give me a recipe for
picking beef.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-11-30

nips that will make good greens
in the spring. What varieties
would you recommend?
A considerable variety Of turnips
may be planted in the south, the
roots and also the tops being used
for food. Some of the varieties grow
and develop better at one season
than another; hence a collection of
several varieties will probably give
you more satisfaction than the use
of a single variety. One of the varie-
ties primarily recommended for use
as greens is the seven-top or salad
turnip, and you should have no
trouble in getting a supply of seed
Of this variety and if you expect to
grow only one strain in your garden,
it will probably prove more satisfac-
tory for general use than any other
sort. The Extra Early White Egg,
the Purple or Red Top, the Strap
Leaf, the Early White Flat Dutch,
the Purple or Red Top Globe, the
Yellow or Amber Globe, the I'm
proved American Rutabaga, and the
Seven-top turnip are all standard
varieties. These strains may be
planted from early summer until late
fall, and will provide a succession of
greens throughout a very consider
able part of the year.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-11-30
Varieties of Turnips Suitable for
Greens

C. S. M, Waycross, Ca, writes:
am interested in growing tur-
nips that will make good greens
in the spring. What varieties
would you recommend?
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-08-06

make folks not understand ut all wlat
you mean. or course, you did say, 81
to speak, aud that was u great bt'p'
"Well,' Mrs. Eland said, I'm dad
to hear that much. Anyway as 30
say we're the big Glands and we're
as large as any antel0pes going
that's a great help" She grinned At
Mr. Eland.
You're such q tease, Mrs, Eland,
such a tease Especially today, Some
thing must have gotten into you"
Something did" she said. "My
foodi"
"One thing" laughed Mr.. Eland, ais
that what I've been saying you can't
deny"
Just what do you mean when you
say cannot deny III" asked Mrs.
Eland.
II mean" said Mr.. Eland, that you
can't help but say that you know what
] mean"
"oh, yes, perhaps that is So" said
AIRS. Eland.
"Perhaps?' questioned Mr.. Eland.
Dear me, how fussyl" said Mrs
Eland. Then l will say 1t most GER
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-08-06

tainly is so. ! do understand you
There, how does that suit your
ITO perfection, absolutely and en-.
tirely," said Mr.. Elsnd.
"You use three words where one
would do If you were thinking Of saw
ing time" said Mrs. Eland.
I'm not thinking Of saving time"
said Mr.. Eland. Thine makes no DIFF
ference to me. Some rush and hurry
and try to save minute or two or a
second or two or an hour or two, or
Something or two-but l don't bother,
anot here in the ZOO.
"My meals are given to me when
! am hungry and so I needn't worry.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-08-06
pADDYJ EVENING
"A FAIRY, LALfHs
W. @MAVN QAHAM5NW'1
BOWER S&CT
BIG GLANDS.

"We're the big Glands and we're as
large as any antelopes going" said Mr..
Eland.
Are we as large as any antelopes
standing stillT asked Mrs. Eland,
grinnlng at Mr.. Eiand.
snow, Mrs Eand," he said, you
know what mean and you can't deny
It,"
"Ah," said Mrs. Eland, tive might be
very much smaller when we were still.
We mightht spread our wings SO
much, SO to speak"
I'm glad, Mrs. Eland," said Mr..
Eland, shat you said so to speak, for
you might make people horribly con-
fused who didn't know much about
Glands"
"Are there such peopleY asked Mrs.
Eland.
"Of course, there are" said Mr..
Eland, land they're really bright pee
pie in every other way"
'It's hard to believe" said Mrs.
Eland.
"Well look at it from your stand
point" said Mr.. Eland.
whats my standpoint" asked Mrs.
Eland. "a hind foot or a horn or
whatY
"Your point of view" said Mr..
Eland.
my view isn't pointed. My view
Is nice and round or square or some
thing-but its not pointed"
II mean," said Mr.. Eland, that You
should look at the fact that people
don't know much about Glands from
the way that Glands don't know much
about people" =,
"0h, yes, that is So" said Mrs. |
Eland.
"And so some people mlghtn't know
but what Glands had wings"
Gracious" said Mrs. Eland,
wouldn't they know / was only jok.
ing and that, Of course, we hadn't
wings, that we were great, big beaud.
full animals and not birds at ALL"
u think they would" said Mr..
Eland. But IT'S well not to joke and
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-08-06
Rose to Fame Unalded.

On the 23rd of October In 1925. Pliny
Fisk. q jealous American missionary,
died at BeyrOut In Syria. Born In ex-
IRENE poverty. Fisk managed to edu-
cate himself by his own labors. He
was remarkable linguist and preach
cd In italian. French. modern Greek,
and Arabic. For two years, while he
was working to get his education.
Fisk subsistsd entirely on bread and
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-08-06

They say we're rare now and they
Ike ~ and take good care Of us
though | will say that they even do
that about creatures not rare az all.
am from eastern Africa and you are
from southern Africa, and that's finer
than to be home products!
"l'ut to return to the words used.
They're friendly, chummy words, they
are. And they don't mind doing a
favor for me like that and making my
sentence very fine"
"Oh," said Mrs. Eland. "How nice
Of them"
"Very,' said Mr.. Eland, shaking his
great head with its two fine, hand.
some horns.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-08-06
The Superior Air.

rs your boy Josh settling down to
work."
Not SOS you can notice It," replied
Farmer Corntossel I'm willin' to
bet that after the prodlgal son got
settled back In the old home he soon
had the old folks klndo worried an
shamefaced because they didn't smoke
his brand O. cigarettes an couldn't
name the really pitcher sthrs."
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-08-06
BEGINNING or A ROMANCE.

Nurse-1f you loved me you
would give UP smoking when you
get over your terrible wounds
soldier-If you loved mo you
wouldn't ask me to give It up.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-08-06
Driven to IL.

MY boy said Mr.. Grabcoin, ARE
you getting ready to settle down."
Eyes, dad. / guess I'll have to-"
"A sensible decision, sir"
Perhaps. Most of the chaps went
to college with are doing some kind Of
beastly work, and one hates to sit
around his club all day with nobody to
talk to but the walters. Ho, hum!
I'll have to go into business to amuss
myself"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-08-06
A Sincere Compliment.

His Wlfe-What did little Mr.. Peck
say when you showed him that portrait
Of his wife7
Psmear, the Portrait Artist-Not q
word. The boob just looked at 1t In 81.
lence.
His Wife-Goodl 1t was so lifelike
he didn't dare to speak In Its presence
without permission.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-08-06
Simple Initiation.

Mother Cooking into nursery just as
little Herman kisses his slster)-It is
pleasant to see how you love each
other!
Herma.f-Oh, no, mamma. we are
playing at papa and governess.--K
par (Stockholm).
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-08-06
Quite Fetching.

"That Mrs. Giddersleigh is a stun
ming looking matron."
$50 she is, and l heard a cynical
bachelor pay her a fine compliment
the other day."
"What was it?"
"lie said she was so good looking It
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-08-06
Preliminary TraInlrn

"Where are you going. Gsraldiner'
ITO court to hear . breach Of prom
Use case tried. It's the fourteenth I've
attended SO far"
I'm surprised at you"
swell. I never expect to have q
breach Of promise suit Of my own, but
II ever do I'm going to shew Just ~
much quiet self.possession In the court.
room as the Judge himself"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-08-06

Lawyer Examining prospective u,
ror In criminal case)-Mr. Juror. have
you any fixed opinion ~ to the guilt
or innocence Of the accusedf
Juror (emphatically)-Nsw, I amt
got no doubt but the guys guilty, but
they amt nobody fixed me.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-08-06

was still safe for her TO heave little
sigh and exclaim, Dear mel I'm get
ting old and uglyv r"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-16
DEATH OCCURRED
IN CALIFORNIA
Frank Barrett Passes Away at Home
Of Daughter in Los Angeles
Was Former Resident
" .,' Of keokuk. - FtHA8E9f

Word has been received in this
city of the death of Frank Barrett,
which occurred at Los Angeles, Calf,
November 8. He was former resi-
dent of this city, coming to Keokuk
in 1851 and living here until 1898.
There are many of the older resi-
dents who remember him.
During his residence here, Mr.. Bari
rett was connected for some time
with the Chittenden & McGavic
firm, wholesale grocers, and later
with the S. P. Pond company. He was
man of more than ordinary ability
and was possessed Of kindly dis
position which made for him many
friends wherever he went. He was
so years old when he died. but was
remarkably preserved man until
death
Frank Barrett was born in Kama
wha county, Virginia, June 3, 1882.
His early life was spent In the&east,
coming to Keokuk in 1851, In 1856 he
married Naomi Barrett, the daughter
| Of Wilson Barrett, once proprietor OF
| the Barrett House, located on Bion'
deau street. Mr.. and Mrs. Barrett
left this city for Kansas City, MO,
in November of 1893, and from there
went to Los Angeles IN 1911, where
he lived until his death. They were
the parents of six children
! The survivors are the wife and
three children: Fred P. Barrett and
Robert c. Barrett, Of Kansas City
and Mrs. e. c. Gates, of Los Angeles
at whose home Mr.. Baretts death
occurred. ..'.s E..
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-16
EXPLAINS HOW TO
CREATE NEW LIFE
|. BY QUICK METHOD
Bloomington Fireman is Con
WINGED Anyone Can Do It
Through Use Of Trutona.

Bloomington, Ills, Nov. Isl
have been convinced that Trutona
will create new life in you, when
nothing else WILL" says Homer Sea
man, well-known Bloomington city
fireman, who lives at 507 Olive
Street
Il was severely troubled with in
digestion" he continued. Gas for
nations in my stomach pressed
against my heart and caused it to
palpitate. I didn't enjoy any of the
food l ate. Ny liver was very slug
gist and my kidneys were out oil
shape, too. l suffered severe head
aches at times, which nearly drove
me crazy.
Il had heard so much about the
good Trutona was doing other people
that decided to try it myself. The
result is that feel like an entirely
new person today. My food digests
properly now, and the former gas
formation and palpitation Of the
heart don't bother me any more. MY
kidneys are acting properly, also
and the headaches have left me.
"I certainly can praise this won
derful medicine above everything
else, and I advise everyone, suffer
ing as / did, to try Trutona at once.
1t is remarkable. yet true, thai
Trutona rarely fails to benefit {
patient. The Perfect Tonic goe:
straight to the seat of your trouble
removes the cause and at the same
time, cleanses and revitaliZes al
other vital organs Of the body. 1
gives you vitality and energy of thu
kind which SCOTS at hardships.
Trutona is sold in Keokuk at FREQ
Warnecke's Drug Store, successor t.
McGrath Bros; In Warsaw, Ills, a
H. A. Brinkman's Drug Store, and il
Hamilton, Ills, at w. c. Hughes Dru,
Store. Acknowledgement
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-16
Stock Market Notes.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-The marker
opened higher on the New York stock
exchange today. Opening prices In
cluded: q. S. Rubber, 61K. UP 1Ss ;
Baltimore & Ohio 40A, up II; Amer
lean It. & r., s91s, unchanged Stude'
baker, up ~ General Electric. 1s1M,
up 4: Baldwin locomotive, 100, up
/: Corn Products. 77ss, up u; Mexi-
can Petroleum, 1874, up IA: Southern
Pacific, 11Oh, up n: q, S. Steel
s27s, up u; Reading, 81 rs, UP IS;
General Motors, IA, up ".
The market sagged Temporarily
after noon with raid on General
Electric which reached new low
for the year at 1854. Other stocks
which went down with it recovered
within half hour
The market closed reactionary
Closing prices included: y. s.. steer
s2% unchanged: Crucible, 1o5Hs: ul
X: Baldwin 1oo1s, up "; Mexican
Petroleum. 1913. MP H.: Pan-American
7sh off -; Studebaker. 4sh: mp IS
u s. Rubber, CO.'S. up a; Northerr
pacific. ss14, off II; Reading w
unchanged; Southern Pacific, IL %
nm u: American Sugar. 97B, up "
Retail stores, Sis, UP y.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-16
IT'S UP TO YOU
CHIEF TELLS men
Mcpherson Takes Over Reins of Pc.
lice Department and at Roll Call
Last Night Announces His
Orders
MEN MUST GET RESULTS
Chief Plans on Changing Calling in
System Which Will Help Greatly
in Checking Some
Crime.

Its your beat as long as you take
care of it. If you don't cover it
properly, someone else will"
This. is the order that Elmer c. Nc
Pherson, new chief of police, gave
his men last night at first roll call.
He told every man on the force just
what was expected of him, and that
was that he would do his duty. II
he did not, then someone would be
found who would.
Every patrolman was told that it
was up to him to look out for things
on his beat. 1t was UP to him to
keep his beat clean. He was told
that he would be given every assist.
ance possible and necessary In en-
forcing order and in keeping the
law, but that it was up to him to
keep order and to enforce the law.
Chief Mcpherson is planning other
things for his patrolmen, and chief
among these will be change in the
method of calling in TO the station
| 1t is planned to change the system
so that anyone who contemplates
crime, cannot tell just where each
man will be at certain time, as has
been the system in the past.
The present system of calling
makes it so that each patrolman
calls in from stated place at a
stated hour This will be changed
the new chief intinlated today. and
he will shortly announce to his men
the new order. The men will repor,
at different times from differenl
stations, and If they cover their beai
/ in half an hour, or in an hour and 8
quarter it will be all right as long as
| they are on the job. sr..,.,tgi,g.,,..,.