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Bellefonte, Pa., June 20, 1890.
Farm Notes.
W. F. Massey gives his experience
in the use of nitrate of soda on straw-
berries as follows : “In the spring of
1888 I top-dressed an old bed in its
fifth year of bearing with 300 pounds
per acre. I had intended to plow it
up the previous summer, but other mat-
ters prevented, and the bed was in an
exhausted condition and rather foul
with white clover and sorrel. The ef.
tect was amazing, for this bed of an
acre and a quarter, from which I hard-
ly expected anything, gave 7000 quarts
of berries. Variety, Sharpless and
with fertilizing rows of Wilson, Sharp-
less and others. The crop was nearly
as large as the best the plat had made.
This was on moist bottom land natural-
ly fertile.
It is more laborious to cut up the
stalks and straw intended for the ma-
uure heap than to throw them
into the barnyard. But the labor be-
stowed in that manner will be more
than compensated for by the thor
ough decomposition of .the matter
in the manure heap, and the great
er facility with which the contents
of the heap may be handled when the
period arrives for lrauling and spread:
ing the manure on the land. When
farmers make it a point to have ail ma-
nure in the finest possible condition they
will save labor and securelarger crops.
Strawberries are now grown that are
surprisingly large. Mr. W. A. Elvins,
a fruit grower of Hammonton, N. J.,
picked one that measured eight inches
in circumference, the berry being some-
what flat. A box taken, from a row,
allowed only thirty berries to fill it.
This is due to selection of an excellent
variety and the liberal use of fertilizers,
with the bestowal of good cultivation.
The market is never overstocked with
verries of that kind. Intelligent man-
agement gives success.
"l'o renew an old bed of strawberries
plow between the rows as soon as the
crop is picked,and then level the ground
with a cultivator, following with the
harrow. The runners will soon cover
the space. When well set plow ander
the old plants and hoe frequently, so as
to keep the weeds out. In this man-
ner a crop can he secured on the bed
next season.
The lice that infest peach trees in
some sections have been found to be
very tenacious of life, and growers
should not cease work on the trees,
with the objet of ridding the trees of
the pests, by a single application of the
remedy, but apply it frequently. Soap-
suds well sprayed on the trees,is recom-
mended as an excelient remedy.
Plaster has been found to be an ex-
cellent fertilizer for nearly all kinds of
crops, and the best results have been
obtained when the plaster is mixed
with stable manure. Itnot only pre-
serves the manure while it is in the
heap but servesto provide the plants
with lime in a soluable form as well
as attracting moisture.
The hills of beans, tomatoes and
melons will be crusted on the surface
unless there are frequeut rains, and a
hard crust radiates the heat inst®ad of
permitting it to enter the ground. By
working the hills over so as not to dis-
turb the plants, the soil will become
warmer and plants grow more rapidly.
sm Every healthy vine, tree or shrub
has a tendency to produce more wood
with fruit buds than the roots can
properly nourish. Cut back carefully
and liberally. A general rule is to
shorten new shoots about one third of
the year's growth, and to cut out al
dead wood. Trim also for shape, and
aim to produce round, symmetrical
bushes.
Abolish the filthy and wasteful barn-
yard (except for temporary use) and
have in place of it a good and regular
shelter for stock,with manure cells and
sheds for protecting manure until spread
on the field, and that would be another
step to relieve farm depression. Care:
less and wasteful farming is responsi-
ble for much of this depression,
Fruit growing fails largely through
lack of intelligence and care. Tinrely
work is of vast importance, but imany
fruit growers hate exactness and care-
‘ul study of details. The very ques-
tions some fruit growers ask show
their ignorance. Adherence to old
quack remedies is another sign of ig-
norance.
Whether the cow will prove profit-
able or not by being given exercise is a
question sometimes, but that she will
keep in better health and produce
milk more wholesome by being allow-
ed to have exercise cannot be denied.
Hogs will find quite an "amount of
food on fields that are covered with
weeds. Iftoo busy to plow in the
weeds keep the hogs at work on them ;
but the safer method is to keep the
weeds down with implements.
If absorbent material cannot be had
piace the solid manure where the li-
quids can flow into it. Dry dirt how-
ever ig excellent for absorbing the li-
quids of the stable, and assists, in pre-
venting loss of ammonia.
Purselain will now be a persistent
weed to fight. TIvis very difficult to
kill and the proper time to hoe'it is on
a very warm dry day. It should nev.
er be allowed to grow high enough . to
seed.
Lice will destroy the young chickens
during the warm weather unless their
quarters are kept very clean. The
large lice that prey on the heads and
necks are the most destructive,
The fence corners must now be look-
ed after, as they are the harboring
places for weeds and insects, being seed-
beds trom which the whole farm~ may
be stocked with pests, :
If weeds are in the grass intended to be
eut do not wait for the grass to mature,
but mow it, in order to cut down the
weeds.
Pop-corn is profitable, as the grain
and cobs are sold together by weight.
A New York farmer raised 100 bush-
els per acre last season, which he sold
at 81 per bushel.
“Use plenty of manure and cvltivate
well,” should be the rule tor young
raspberry canes. The first year is the
time to push them. 5
The Indian game fowlis now havt
ing a “boom’ among poultry men, it
being considered superior to all others
for the table.
To Preserve a Necktie.
Fred Hewen, who now deals in gen-
tleman’s furnishing goods in a whole-
sale way, and who used to cater to the
immaculate youth of Chicago in the
same line, was in a party when a mem-
ber of the group stepped to the adja-
cent mirror and attempted to adjust his
stubborn necktie. “I can’t make 1t
stay in place,”” he complained. “and I
guess I'l] have to throw it away. It's
about time, I think, because it is worn
and all covered with fuzz.” Ilewen
stepped toward the young man, and re-
garded the four-in-hand scarf with a
critic's eye. “Take it off a moment,”
he said. *“ and I'll fix it for you.” The
young man removed it and handed it
over. Hewen struck a match, and,
when it was burning well, he held it
near the necktie. The flame lapped
off the fuzz in an instant, and the tie
was returned looking as good as new
almost. “Never throw away fuzzy
neckties,” said Fred. “Burn off the
fuzz in that way and you'll get twice
the wear out of them.”---- Chicago Herld.
An Onion Tart,
But the German cooking averages
well. It is essentially heroic. The
German viands appear to be com-
pounded no: for the purpose of ravish-
ing the eye nor for the purpose of en-
chanting the olfactories; they are
made simply for the stomach. Who
but a German would have invented the
savory thing known as the onion tart?
Pri‘thee, do not recoil ; this is really a
most delectable viand. You make it
in this wise: The pastry must be ex-
ceedingly “short” and light ; spreading
this crust over the baking tin or dish,
you cover it with very thin slices of raw
onion, plentifully sprinkling these Jat-
ter with pepper and salt. Then haking
the whole in a hot oven you will find
that the onions are as soon done as the
pastry, and this fragrant delicacy
should be eaten as it comes from: the
oven, further seasoned (as the taste
shall require) with buiter. Many who
dislike the onion served in any other
way are reconciled to thay homely,
modest and healtful frait when it comes
to them in a tart.
——Little Annie was one day play-
ing out 1n the yard with Tabby and Tip
when a swallow entered upon the prem-
ises and began circling about.
“What is it 7” asked she.
“That is a swallow,” said mamma
from the window.
Annie picked up both dog and cat
and ran breathless into the house.
“My,” she said pantingly, “its’s lucky
we escaped. He might have swallowed
us all.”
———There are 32,000 ot what we call
“Mutual Benefit Associations” in Eng-
land and Wales, with funds amount-
ing to $55,000,000. Over there they
call them “benefit and burial clubs.”
Famous WomEeN.—It is a significant
fact that most ot the women who have
achieved fame in art, literature, or “af-
fairs,” have enjoyed vigorous health.
This shows that she is never capable of
the severe and continued application
necessary to creative work, unless the
body is at its best. The woman who as-
pires to fill an exalted place among her
associates, must be free from nervous de-
bility and female weaknesses. Dr.
Pierce’s Favorite Prescription will ban-
ish these, and it is warranted to restore
those functional harmonies which are
indispensible to health. As a specific
for all those chronic weaknesses and
ailments peculiar to women, it is un:
equaled.
Business Notices.
Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria.
When baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Cas-
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Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after first day’s
use. Marvelous cures. Treatise and $2.00
trial bottle free to fit cases. Send to Dr. Kline,
931 Arch St., Phila., Pa. 34-21-1y.
One Thousand Dollars.
I will forfeit the above amount if I fail to
prove that Floraplextion is the best medicine
in existence for Dyspepsia; Indigestion or
Biliousness. Itisa certain cure, and affords
immediate relief, in cases of Kidney and Liver
Complaint, Nervous Debility and Consumption,
Floraplexion builds up the weak system and
cures where other remedies fail. Ask your
druggist for it and get well. Valuable book
“Things worth Knowing,” also, sample bottle
sent free ; all charges prepaid. Address Frank-
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who
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the people who are mortal
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in consequence of getting
hungry are sensible enough
to try to get what is good,
pure, wholesome ’and nec-
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require them to lay out all
that they earn, to appease
their appetites. We have
been in the hunger, appeas-
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many years. We know
what men want, we know
what women and ehftafen
desire, and we know how
much better and how much
more pleasantit [is toZre-
side in a community where
people enjoy good health,
than among dyspeptic com-
plainers, growlers and suf-
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people pure food must be
used. We understand this,
and understanding it, keep
nothing but the purest of
everything] that can be
found in| the market. To
satisfy the demands of the
many different stomachs
that we try to gratify, re-
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dainties, condiments and
relishes, as well as the sub-
stantialg; and knowing this
there is nothing that is eat-
able, relishable or appetiz-
ing, that we do not keep.
It is for you who want, or
use anything eatable, eith-
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fruits, nuts, relishes, or in
fact anything from a piece
of chewing gum to a first
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If you live in the country
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OFFICE{—
Educational.
Sales.
rye PENNSYLVANIA
STATE COLLEGE.
Fait Term OPENS SEPT. 8TH, 1889.
Examinations for Admission to the Next
Year, June 29 and September 13.
This institution is located in one of the mos
beautiful and healthful spots of the entire Al
legheny region. It is open to students of both
sexes, and offers the following Course of Study:
1. A Full Scientific Course of Four Years.
2. A Latin Scientific Course.
3. The following SPECIAL COURSES, of two
years each, following the first two years of the
Scientific Course: (a) AGRICULTURE; (b
NATURAL HISTORY; (c) CHEMISTRY an
PHYSICS; & CIVIL ENGINEERING.
4. A short SPECIAL COURSE in Agricul-
ture.
5. A short SPECIAL COURSE in Chem-
istry. i
6A reorganized Course in MECHANIC
ARTS, combining shop-work with study.
7. A new Special Course (two years) in Liter-
ature and Science, for Young Ladies. Ample
facilities in Vocal and Instrumental Musie.
8. A Carefully fioded Preparatory Course.
9. SPECIAL COURSES are arranged to meet
the wants of individual students.
Military drill is required. Expenses for
hoard and incidentals free. Tuition free.
Young ladies under charge of a competent lady
Principal. J
For Catalogues or other information, address
GEO. W. ATHERTON, LL.D.,
President,
27 25 State College, Centre county, Pa.
Miscellaneous.
1, uem ! LUMBER!
1— A. GRAHAM & CO., —
of Hecla, have completed their mill, tram-
ways, &c., and are now prepared to furnish
LUMBER AND BILL STUFF
of every kind, or in any quantity.
WHITE PINE, YELLOW PINE,
HEMLOCK or OAK will be delivered
promptly and at very reasonable rates..
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and -
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CENTRE CO., PA:
Gas Fitting.
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(Gras and Steam Fitter, Bellefonte, Pa
Pays perticular attention to heating buildings
by steam, copper smithing, rebronzing gas fix-
urest, &e. 20 26
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HOICE BUILDING LOTS.
Messrs. Shoemaker and Scott offer for
sale seven building lots located on east side of
Thomas street, 50x100 feet.
Also, thirty-five lots located on east side of
ublie road leading from Bellefonte to Belle-
onte Furnace, 50x175 feet.
Also, sixty lots on Halfmoon Hill, 50x150 feet.
For further information call on or address,
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OR SALE.
CHOICE BUILDING LOTS AT STATE
COLLEGE.
The heirs of Robert Foster, deceased, offer
at private sale a number of most desirable
building lots, along the main road at State
College, at prices less than half that asked for
less desirable lots adjoling Price, $150. ‘Ad-
dress. . M. FOSTER.
34 6 tf State Collage, Pa.
In order to settle up their estate the
irs will offer at public sale the very desira-
ble property, known as the
R. M. FOSTER FARM,
adjoining the State College, Centre county.
The property consists of
140 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
upon which is erected a good bank barn,
dwelling house, and all necessary outbuildings.
It has excellent cisterns, choice fruit, good
Soposs, and every foot of ground upon it is til-
able,
It adjoins the State College farm on the
west, and is one of the most desirably located
farms in Centre county. Terms will’be made
easy or to suit purchaser.
For particulars address
THOMAS FOSTER,
222 North Third street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
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All you have to do in return is to show our
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