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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
SWAMP ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands Of distressing cases.
Swamp-Root makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect is soon
realized in most cases It is a gentle,
healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles Of two sizes. medi-
um and large.
However, il you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR.,
kilmer q Co., Binghamton, n Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this Observation-Disclosures.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

"6ut your fianee's salary Is 90
small how are you going to live"
"oh, we're going to eeonomize.
We're going to DO without lot Of
things that Jack wsz.s."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture
II costs as much to plant and cul-
ttvate an acre producing 20 bushels
of corn as one producing 40 bushels
So, with present labor costs. If farm
er could reduce his acreage one-half
and still get the same corn Yield he
would consider Il good business.
Such a program is probably too
much TO expect. but the United States
Department OF Agriculture points out
that the American farmer is getting
altogether too little yield from his
corn land. just about this time of
year good many farmers are real
zing IT,
Prepare for Next Years Crop.
Now, or little later American
farmers have an opportunity to start
increasing next years corn crop by
the selection Of seed. Every spring
there is frantic search for good seed
corn, and much inferior seed is
planted, with resulting inferior yields.
The loss IS largely due TO delay or
negligence. Autumn Is the time to
prepare for a profitable corn crop the
following season.
Any intelligent farmer can go Into
his corn field when the corn Is mature
and select better seed than he can
buy next spring Unless a community
has an experienced and honest corn
breeder, the best place for the farmer
to obtain seed corn is from the fields
on his farm or in his neighborhood
which are planted with a variety that
has generally proved successful in that
particular locality. Too many people
consider seed good simply because it
will grow. To be first class, seed corn
must be:
l. Well adapted to the climatic and
soil conditions where It is to be
planted.
2. OF a high-yleldlng variety and
from high-yieldIng stalks of that va
riety.
3. Well matured and preserved from
ripening time until planting time In q
manner that will retain its full vital
lty
fss;s;ii11 .. I'D Insect h
jury. Such freedom may Indicate re-
sistance to infection.
As soon as the crop natures, go
through the field with a picking bag
and select ears from the stalks that
have nroducad the most goOd cnf-n
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
CLEARLY NOT UP TO DATE
Profiteer Saw at onca What Was
Lacking in Dictionary That
Agent Was Offering.

Archer Milton Huntington, the fam
Gus author and collector. said at a
dinner to Baychester;
when a war profiteer begins to
collect, the spectacle Is amusing
"A New York pofiteer was visit
ed by book agent who tried to
sell him very elaborate dictlon-
AIRY for his library.
"TThis dictionary said the book
agent. has all the latest modern i'm.
proyements, sir. 1t includes the new
est technical and scientific terms. and
there isn't a feature lacking that goes
to make first-ciass work of the kind.
"'Let's have look at her. grun-
ted the profteer
ale examined the dictionary a
moment. then he handed It back.
Young feller,' he said. you can't
work that book of on me-.
whats the matter with the bookr
said the agent.
"'She amt got no copious index
said the profiteer"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
LIME spREADER is FAVORED
Machine Is More EnIcaeious In secur-
Ing Even Distribution Of Mate
rial on Soil.

Lime should always be applied to
the surface of the soil and narrowed
in. This may be done in the fall, win
ter or spring, although many recon-
mend that It be applied in the fall.
When It Is put on the land, however.
is not so important as how 1t is done.
1t should never be plowed under be-
cause it Is carried downward in the
soil very rapidly. much Of It is wasted
and 1t is. therefore, less effective in
neutralizing the acidlty. Even dis
tributlon is, Of course, desirable and
for this reason lime spreader should
be used instead of attempting to dis
tribute 1t by hand.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

If the world is not to be saved this
year try to bear up.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
MOTHER, QUIcKI GIVE
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
FOR cHILD's BOWELS

Even a sick child loves the 'fruity"
taste Of california Fig Syrup If the
little tongue is coated, or if your child
is listless, cross. feverish. full of cold.
or has collie. a teaspoonful will never
fall to open the bowels. In a few
hours you can see for yourself how
thoroughly 1t works all the constipa-
non poison. sour bile and waste from
the tender. little bowels and gives you
well. playful child again.
Millions of mothers keep California
Fig Syrup" handy. They know tea
spoonful today saves q sick child to-
morrow. Ask your druggist for genuine
California Fig Syrup" which has d.
rections for babies and children of all
ages printed on bottle Motherl You
must say california" or you may get
an imitation fig OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
TO sTRAlGHTEN sTAvE slLo
Sometimes May Be Done by Putting
Ropes Around and Pulling
With Fence Stretchers.

Sometimes when the staye silo
leans over without being twisted. II
is possible to straighten 1t up by put
ting ropes around it and pulling on
them with powerful fence stretchers
or with a block and tackle. Where
IT is twisted also the ropes should be
so fastened that they will tend to over
come the twist In general, however.
1t will be found more satisfactory to
take the siIo down. and rebuild IL. re-
placing the slaves that are spllntered
or too badly twisted.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
SEALING OF sILo IMPORTANT
Satisfactory Plan Is to Husk Ears
From Last Few Loads, Tramp
and MoIsten Well.

Proper sealing o. the silo is essen
tial in reducing the amount of waste
silage. An easy and satisfactory meth
cd is to husk the ears from the last
three or four loads of corn that are
to go into the sllo, and run only the
stalks and leaves through the cutter.
When these last loads are tramped
and soaked with 90 to 30 barrels Of
water, the top will be well sealed and
there win be only thin layer of
waste. Moreover, there will be no ear
corn in this waste, because 1t was
hnsked out and made available for
other purposes.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
HOW WOMEN AVOID
SURGICAL OPERATIONS
SumsAs Extremely Necessary, OthsSMsy Not Be
Every Woman Should Give Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Trial First

Chicago, III. --"T was In
bedwith a female trouble and
Inflammation and had four
doctors but none Of them did
me any'good. They all said |
would have to have an oper-
alton. A druggists wife told
me to take Lydia E. Pink
ham s Vegetable Compound
and | took % bottles. never
missing a dose and at the end
of that time | was perfectly
well. | have never had occa-
sion to take II again as |
hsva been 80 we'll well. ] have : :
six room fiat and do all my
work. sMy two sisters are
taking the Compound upon
Experimentation and you
may publish my letter. tits
the gospel truth and | will
write TO any one who wants
a personal letter. Mrs. E.
II. HAYDocK, 6S24 st. Law
renee Ave, Chicago, III.
A Vermont woman
adds her testimony to
the long line of those
fortunate women who
have been restored to
health by Lydia . T..
Pinkham's Vegetable
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Charley. DEAR said young Mrs.
Torkins, .'do you understand relativ-
Ityg"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
PICKED OUT WRONG COLLEGE
Mrs. cassidy's Own Fault That She
Did Not Hear From Her psuah-
ter Regularly.

Mrs. Mcintyre was calling upon Mrs.
Cassidy, whose husband was in af-
fluent circumstances and whose daugh-
ter had, therefore. been sent away to
college.
by the way said Mrs. Mcintyre,
when the two had been gossIpIng Tor
awhile. 'where is Clara? haven't
seen her for an age"
''Clara is at college" proudly re-
sponded the fond mother. and then
added: "And l am so worried about
her. l haven't had a letter from her
for nearly two weeks"
There is where you made a mis-
take" was the prompt rejoInder Of Mrs
Mcintyre. Instead Of letting her 60
to college. why didn't you send her to
one of those correspondence schoolsi"
philadelphia Ledger
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Old DobbIn and the hIgh-wheeled
buggy. long since pushed from the
city streets by the advent Of gasoline
and the filvver, are losing favor In
the rural districts Of the United States,
according 70 the preliminary report Of
the bureau Of census on the 1920
census Of agriculture. American
farmers now possess 2,146.512 auto
mobiles. and this allows more than
a32 machines for every 1000 farms.
Not only Is the one-hoss shay on
the decline In rural centers. but the
report on motor trucks. tractors. tele-
phones. water supply and gas or cleo
trio light indicates a rapidly increasing
adoption by the farmers Of urban con
veniences.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
COWPEAS SUCCEED ON
ALL TYPES OF SOILS
Crop Is Adapted to About Same
Conditions as Corn.


Prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture.
The cowpea is warm-weather
crop; therefore 1t has the greatest
value in the southern states, gradu-
ally lessenlng northward. II is grown
successfully, however. in the southern
parts Of Ohio. Illinois. Indiana, and
New Jersey, and In parts Of Mich
igan. In general, the cowpea is
adapted to about the same climatic
conditions as corn, but Il requires
somewhat more heat. It will Withstand
a considerable degree Of drought, but
under very dry conditions will produce
only moderate quantity OF nay anu
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

$50 you have named new brand Of
cigars after me, have your" said the
celebrity.
Il have taken that liberty, sir re-
piled the manufacturer.
Wen. 1 WISH You WOniu caii II sOlIie-
thing else. have tried one. "-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Select Ears From Desirable Stalks.
ears on stalks standing singly with an
unusual amount Of space around them.
Preference should be given the plants
that have produced most heavily in
competition with full stand of
vigorous plants A well-balanced stalk
bearing two good ears viii usually
be found TO have produced as much
seed as any other stalk. Both ears
are equally valuable for seed, even
though one may be much smaller than
the other.
In the central and southern states,
all other things being equal short thick
stalks are preferable. They are not so
easily blown down, and in general are
more productive than slender ones.
Keep Seed Corn Dry Over Winter.
Since the corn root rot investigations
by the United States Department of
Agriculture, increasing attention has
been paid to termination tests for
corn. The improved rag doll germin-
ator and methods for using 1t, as we'll
as methods of selecting disease free
ears In the field, are described In
Farmers Bulletin ll76, which will be
sent on application to the Department
of Agriculture. The question Of better
seed corn is one which means so much
in dollars and cents that attention
should be given It from now on until
the seed is ready TO go into the ground
next spring.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

"And the wedding. you say. was a
successf"
II was. The man got woman who
could cook. the woman got a mau who
had something to cook. and her father
got rid of the eldest Of six daughters"
THAT'S the usual thing; what made
It success beside thntT
well, ! used to be engaged to the
bride Richmond Times Dispatch.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

very small number Of seeds, II any.
Both in spring and IN fall the leaves
are injured by the least touch Of frost,
and a heavy frost Is always fatal. The
eowpea withstands moderate shade
sufficiently well to be valuable In
orchards. In heavy shade the plants
are usually much attacked by mildew.
The cowpea succeeds on practically
all types of soil. It does apparently
quite as well Oh sandy soils as on
heavy clays. but will do better than
clover or alfalfa on thin soils or soils
that are poor in lime. No other
legume can be grown so successfully
and on such variety of soils under
edverse conditions as the cowpea. A
very rich soil Is not conducive to the
best results with this crop. On such
a soil an abundant vine growth Is
produced, while the yield Of grain Is
small. Poor soils will produce little
growth Of vine, but will generally
yield a good proportion of seed. Clay
soils will not produce a heavy yield
the first year, but the crop will sue
coed much better the second season.
It may be said that the eowpea will
DO best on good corn land. but will
thrive on all types Of soil that are
well drained. properly inoculated. and
moderately rich.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
ASPIRIN INTRODUCED
BY "BAYER" IN 1900
Look for Name "bayer" on the 7 an
lets, Then You Need
Never Worry.

II you want the true. world-famous
Aspirin. as prescribed by physicians
for over twenty-one years, you must
ask for 'Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin"
The name "Bayer" is stamped on
each tablet and appears on each pack
age for your protection against imita-
ons-Advertisement
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

"That blowout made terrific ex-
piosion."
Yes" replied Mrs. Chuggins; but
1t didn't last long enough. Tires
should be made so that when they
burst the noise will last long enough
to drown my husbands remarks"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Nothing Thin About II.
Il suppose your husband gave you a
thin excuse -
mo. he made stout denIal.n
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

statesmen AND WOMEN. EVERY TOWN.
70 sell manufacturers complete line Of Hos
iery direct to the family. Samples free
We deliver. Part time acceptable JOSEPH
BROS s87 Broadway, NEW YORK
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

A mistress said to her maid: "Just
look at the barometer, will you, and
tell me If 1t is safe to venture out
without an umbrelIs7.
"0h, ma'am, l wouldn't take any
notice of that thing, IL I were you. It's
as changeable as the weather ITSELF
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
MONA BONA s s5sS# POUDRE


"who is really the boss In your
homer inquired the friend.
well, OF course. Maggie assumes
command of the children. the servants,
the dog, the cat. and the canary, but
! can say almost what please to
the goldfish"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Or. Anne Moldenhauer of Berlin has
been experimenting with nursing moth
ers who had various diseases. She
finds that except In open tuberculosis
and dysentery, which are doubtful the
child receives no injury from nursing
and that in few casec is the supply
of milk much reduced.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

WANT IMPROVED FARM CuEAP7 Pay NJ
commissions, Consult the FEDERAL FAM
BUREAU. 17e Warrington ST., Chicago, Ill
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

II was the freak Of a New York
broker to have printed on his checks
the quotation: Riches take unto
themselves wings and fly away"
Later he became NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Transcript.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Don't Forget cutIeura Taieum
When adding to your toilet requisites.
an exqulsitely scented face, skin. baby
and busting powder and perfume. rem
dering other perfumes supernuous.
You may rely on 1t because one of the
Cuticura Trio (Soap. Ointment and
Talcum). Csc each everywhere.-Ad-
vertisement.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

This is my fourth tea this after
noon7
'You must be a confirmed society
man TO go TO so many"
mo, I'm a poet. You have to go
to at least four to get enough to eat
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

". N. U, BALTIMORE, NO. 4i-.1s21
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Brown is a good shot. isn't her
Very good We were practicins
with our guns at my country place the
other day and he hi, the bulls eye the
first time
Every clever"
yes But he had to pay for the
bull
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

You can avoid this
possibility if you'll stop
drinking tea and coffee and
drink instead, rich, pleas
ing Postum.
Postum is the deli
cious cereal beverage with
a coffee-like flavor. II
affords the advantages Of
a hot drink, without the
III effects of tea OF. coffee.
Order Postum from
your grocer today. Try
1t with the family for a few
days, and see what a diff
ference there'll be-how
It will permit Nature to
bring sound sleep and
strong, sturdy, quiet
nerves. Sold by grocers.
Postum comes in two
forms; Instant Postum I'm tins)
made instantly in the cup BY
the addition Of boiling water.
Postum Cereal Tin packages Of
larger bulk, for those who pre-
fer to make the drink while the
meal is being prepared made
BY boiling for 20 minutes.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

See that the polished parts of plows
cultIyators and other implements arc
coated heavily with axle grease before
finally putting them away II tneans
The spying Of hours Hext spring
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Since excessive moisture favors oe-
cay, the storage room should have per.
feet drainage. One Of the most i'm.
portant factors is that of cleanliness.
Be careful that vegetable tops are not
mixed in with roots.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

I can eat anything I want and Il does
not hurt me. will always praise this
lnedieine." Pcs MRS. LIZZIE FRED
ERIcK.
You can procure trial package Of
the tablets by sending 10 cents to the
Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

sunfowers in the proper place are
an attraction. Sometimes a few rows
make a good border for the garden.
The ripe seed makes good chicken
feed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
Whose fault is it sDhen your
husband is cross at
breakfast?

If you hit your thumb
with a hammer you
wouldn't blame your
thumb for hurting.
Then why blame your
husband whose nerves
may have been pounded
by coffee, and whose rest
probably has been broken
by the irritation Of the
caffeine 1t contains?
If you stay awake half
the night you don't feel
any too cheerful.
The caffeine of coffee
and the them of tea are
known drugs. If their use
is persisted in, sooner or
later the nervous system
may give way.
Then you may have
insomnia, or disturbed
sleep. Your nerves and
tissues will be robbed of
that stability essential for
normal and happy living.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
orrI. Ree..

0rris root Is the root Of several
species Of iris, which. on account OF
fits violet-lIle smell is employed IN
perfumery and In the manufacture OF
toogh-powder.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Wife ttaking final peek = Very
chic. Harold win think me ravishing
In this gown.
Husband timpatlently peering in)-
Good heavens She's been admiring
her bony old back for at least fifteen
minutes.-Judge.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Corn or barley, being starchy foods,
balance the protein In alfalfa hay, and
are fed with 1t, while oats contain
enough protein to make up for the
lack Of 1t In timothy.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

There Is no exac; date recorded In
history when man first rode horseback,
but II is probable that the time is not
more than 5000 years ago.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
sADelrls--A DISEASE.

~Why do you seek a dlyorce7~
"Your honor, my husband is vic
tim Of badgitIs.r
S0f whatyr
''Badgitis. Every time badge is
pinned on him he forgets all about his
business, his home and his family. He
spends so much time attending com
mittee meetings for the public well
fare and receiving distinguished WIS.,
itors to the city he can't earn a iiv-
Ing
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

No quarter Is shown the common
barberry in the drive now being en-
gineered against 1t by the combined
state and government forces.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

well, doctor. uf got to die, I die
sontenet. My life insurance is ten
thousand dollars"
Il think, with the aid Of stimulants.
[ can keep you alive for a week long
ap -
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

If you cannot honestly obtain all
you want you have an easy remedy
do not want SO much.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

II stamps are stuck together put a
thin paper over them and then pass a
hot iron over 1t. They will come apart
easily.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Clean up the storage cellar before
ualng. Bacteria and fungi flourish
10 FrhAiFh ena dpcsyipg matter.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07


Ind liver trouble. ]
and heartburn and
had headache most
Of the time. After
each meal I was
sick, could scarcely
keepanythlngonmy
stomach, not even
water. I didn /
think there was a
medicine made that
would cure me; but
after using DR..
Pieree's Golden
AF.IIf
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Before we were married you used
70 take me to the Gheater frequently
axes, my dear R~rS then knew
man whq reed to eIYe Re pssRp1"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Some have hard time picking out
car to heaven because the lower
berths all seem to be taken.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Cider and grape Juice can be kept
sweet by pasteurization. The Depart
ment of Agriculture has a circular on
the process.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

When man sneers at a womsn's
talkativeness he makesNn noise like
sour grapes.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Burlington, VT" suffered with female trouble and had number of
thing
induced Pnkham Vegetable Compound
friends publish Mrs
Apple Tree Point Farm Burlington, Vt
and there
nothing breads than the thought Of operation and the
months Of restoration osrengf successful
1t very troubles through reach
but Of the ailments
growths although appear the
disturbing Pnkham Vegetable
Compound relieve the present distress and troubles
health Lydia E. Pnksms Vegetable Compound after have
been advised by attending physicians.
Lydia E. Pnkhams Private Text Book "Alments Pecu
liar to Women" will be Write
to The Lydia Pinham Medicine
This book contains valuable information.