McCalmont & Co. Bellefonte, Pa., September 4, 1903 FARM NOTES. —Bowel trouble that carries off many chicks when one or two weeks old may be often corrected by taking away their drink- ing water and giving scalded milk instead. —The green crop plowed under is com- posed of three chief parts. About four- fifths of it is water, or from 80 to 88 per cent; abouts one-fiftieth of the whole, or2 per cent., is composed of what is called the ash ingredients, and the rest is the socalled organic matter. This organic matter, which is really the most useful part of the green manure, makes up, therefore, about a swelfth of the whole mass put under the ground. —A well known poultry raiser says that there will be a shortage of turkeys this fall and winger. The crop of turkeys last year was very short, and consequently fewer turkeys were kept over winter than usual. This spring was a particularly hard one on young turkeys, on account of the heavy rains. Young turkeys cannot stand much dampness, therefore the number lost was very great, and even fewer will be raised this year. It is also thought that chickens will be scarcer than heretofore, as they have been affected, though in a less degree, by the wet weather. —Our old barn will be chuck full of clover hay this year, and for pars of it we have a little lime to thank. It isnot a hay year, but half a ton of lime per acre has done us a lot of good. Land can be improv- ed when the first crop of clover is sold from the farm if it is ont early enough to get a big second crop. ‘‘Sell clover bay?’ ex- claims some one. Well, why not? The price has struck the high notes this year, while the cowpea hay is richer, and we shall have more of it than the stock can eat. The peas will fornish the feed and improve the condition of the land and the pocketbook at the same time. Hay is too high priced to feed. —Avoid damp yards where poultry may be confined. A damp yard may be a very good place, as long as the hens are on their feet apparently, but it is one of the best conductors of disease that can be found. Dampness, filth and heat are triplets that work in harmony, and if disease breaks out in a damp yard it is much harder to eradi- cate than when the yard is dry. Roup al- ways comes from dampness, even in sum- mer, and when it gets in a flock itis as destructive as cholera. If the soil is very heavy it should be drained with tile, but the safest mode is to fill in the yard at least six inches above the surrounding surface. Spade up the yard occasionally so as to turn under the filth and also allow the air and sun to purify it. 1 —The ideal method of cultivating straw- berries, according to one authority, is to have the land at all times in about the con- dition it would be if worked with a garden rake, and this can only be secured when tools with narrow teeth are used. If the soil is inclined to hake it will often be ad- visable to break the crust that forms about the plants after a rain, and during the sea- son it should not be neglected whenever necessary to keep down the weeds and pre- vent the formation of a crust. As a substi- tute for the hoe a light potato hook is rec- ommended, as this can be used to work closely about the plants without danger of injuring them and will leave the surface in better condition than the hoe. —Probably never before was so much thought given to the fuel and timber ques- tion as now. It is a matter that concerns every farmer, and we should not stop here, but should take some action in the matter that will result in the starting of timber plantations, groves and the preservation of some of the forest growth already on our farms. | Most cf our farms have a portion of land that is better adapted to the growing of wood and timber than to anything else, and care should be exercised that such places be planted to valuable varieties of trees. It will add greatly to the beauty and value of the farm. Now is the time of all the year to make a start in this direc- tion. Let a few trees at least be set ont,to add beauty to the landscape and value to the farm, and in very many instances it will be advisable to plant trees on a much more extensive scale for the purpose of fur- nishing timber and wood to supply needs that are sure $0 come. The forests of the country are being used up very rapidly,and timber and lumber are increasing in value every year. Hemlock lumber has nearly doubled in price in the last ten years. Are these things not worth the serious consider- ation of the American farmer. —1It does not require a greas outlay of money to prepare for raising turkeys, but to be successful you must not attempt to raise them in your poultry yard. You can- not do it, I am sure. When your turkeys hatch do not put them ont in she yard with the chickens, bus put them in a quiet place where no other fowls, large or small, can get to them. Les it be a place where they can have grass, shade and sun. Do not feed them for at least thirty six hours after they are hatch- ed. For the first twenty four hours I keep them in a basket lined with old flannel and cover them well with a woolen cover. I prefer a turkey for a mother, although a quiet, domestic hen will raise a brood of turkeys to the age of six weeks very nicely. Then the poults will generally associate with the other young turkeys if there are any, though unless they happen to be near- ly the same age the turkey hen will some- times fight those that she deems intruders. A Brahma or Cochin hen makes a better mother for turkeys than the smaller breeds beosuse they carry the young longer. One essential point in raising turkeys is to keep the poults free from vermin, for a lousy poult is as good as dead. If they are allowed to become lousy they lose their vitality before the lice are discovered; so in this, as in all diseases, prevention ie better than cure. When the hen is set on the eggs she must be thoroughly dusted with insect powder. I paint the outside of the barrel—for I set my turkeys in barrels— with some good liquid lice killer. This prevents gnats, which are often very trou- blesome and sometimes kill the setting tur- key hen. When the poults hatch I again dust the hen, but I let her shake herself well before giving her the little ones, for the insect powder is very hard on them, as it often causes them to become blind. Just a touch of thick cream on the head, under the neck and on the wing will kill the lice if there are ang on the little birds, but I would not use that until they are a few days old, and then I would use it at night 80 they will get all the benefit. After they are two weeks old the cream oan be used once a week and may be used early in the morning and kept up a short time. I would pever use this or anything else, on a wet morning.—Bettie Glover Mackey in Reliable Poultry Journal. FOR AND ABOUT WOMEN. One of the first things to be considered when you are cutting and fitting the new gown is its outline. A tailor keeps the silhouette of the wom- an he is costuming present, as a whole, in his mind. The woman who makes ber own clothes is apt to lose sight of it in looking after less necessary points. The professional looks first to the gener- al effect ; then to the particular lines. A home dressmaker, although she does not al- ways want the severe tailor lines, should accustom herself to regard her work in the same way. The very long lines of the tall woman may be effectively broken by fluffy trim- mings, while the short woman, if she wears fluffs, should adapt them so that they in- crease her length 1ather than detract from it. By this it is not meant thata short wom- an must confine herself to ‘‘tailor mades.”’ For example, the accordion pleated drap- eries of the present, if of soft, clinging ma- terial, have all the pretty perpendicular lines which add to the height. It the body from the waist up is long in proportion to the rest a belt which does not slope should be worn. The short waisted woman should bave a soft belt, which can be drawn down well over the hips. This curve will make the upper portion of the body appear longer. The dip of a belt should never be too pronounced. There are few uglier things than the girdle which slopes to an exagger- ated degree in front. The long shoulder rine which is so much in vogue at present is beautiful from an ar- tistio as well as a fashionable viewpoint. No trimming should ever be allowed to break in on this line. If a yoke occurs in a dress it should extend to the shoulders. Narrow shoulders can be broadened by wearing a shoulder cape which extends a trifle beyond the shoulder line. The idea that they can be brought to look broad by setting the sleeves in low is a serious mistake. While the smoothly fitting skirt now in vogue is artistic, the tightness when over- done becomes one of the ugliest features of present day fashions. The tightness over the hips and back must not be continued too far. The front line of the skirt is always pret- ty when concave, but the back line should flow gracefully outward. In many of this year’s skirts the incarv- ing back lines make tbe entire costume ugly and inartistic. The sleeves of the presentare a test of good individual taste. For, while a small amount of fullness is becoming and grace- ful in the most diaphanous materials, it is entirely out of place in heavy, unpliable fabrics. A quantity of material clinging at the wrist creates an unnataral bulging line along the hips. Since the obstinate fruit stains as well as those from tea and coffee, can be removed by the use of javelle water, it is well to prepare a quantity for use during the sum- mer. The recipe follows: Pour four quarts of hot water over four pounds of bicarbonate of soda, in a large earthen dish. Stir with a stick until thor- oughly dissolved, add one pound of chlo- ride of lime, stirring again until all is dis- solved. After allowing the liquid to cool and settle, struin throngh a thin cloth into jars or jugs and cork tightly. The sedi- ment will be found good for cleaning kitch- en table, sink and drain, and should be bottled also. For removing stains use one part javelle water to four parts of soft wa- ter, allowing the article to soak in the pre- paration for several hours, then thoroughly wash and rinse. This applies only to white goods, however, as javelle water is likely to fade colors. A cupfal of the preparation added toa boilerful of water occasionally will keep clothes very white. New tailored skirts fitting snugly around the waisi, flaring toward the foot, swing- ing clear of the ground—most of them, es- pecially the tweeds and zibelines. The longer skirts are of broadcloth and smooth cheviots, strapped and stitched and button- ed in many pretty ways. A hat and bonnet party is something of a novelty, and may serve to amuse members of a house party for an evening. Every woman invited must wear a bonnet and every man a hat of some old fashion or characteristic of some race or set, age or na- tion. There can be nun’s bonnets and hoods, bridal ‘‘top-knots’’ of all ages and countries, Gainsboronghs, Pamelas, bel- mets, Shaker and Quaker headdress, calashes, ‘‘fascinators,’’ ‘‘clouds,’’ old bell crowns, Scotch Glengarrys, Tam o’ Shant- ers, Balmoraes, even a bonnet rogue or lib- erty cap, as well as Turish fez, high point- ed Tyrolese, Indian feather headdress, a three cornered Continental and a G. A. R. cap. Guess cards may also be distributed and prizes awarded to those making a com- plete and correct inventory of the apparel worn. The effect of the commingling of all the colors and shapes and fashions is mest striking and entertaining, and the first one to introduce the hat and bonnet idea in the community is sure to ‘‘make a hit.”’ An exercise for the nervous girl who can’ sleep and who thinks she is the chief of martyrs and the saddest of mortals is to stand erect and very slowly relax every musole of the body. Drop the shoulders forward on the bust. Then very slowly and gradually raise the chest, letting the shoulders and head go back until the head rests on the back. Sway the shoulders for- ward, and in that way bring the head in position without any force or tension. There must be no muscular movement of the neck. It is the swaying of the shoulders that takes the head from one position to another. Drop right shoulder and lift lef, allowing head to drop to right. Back slow- ly to position. Of course all the muscles of the face must be completely relaxed. : Chicken Tamales.—Joint a four pound chicken, cover with hot water and simmer until tender. Add to the water four onions, a clove of garlic chopped fine, a stick of cinnamon, ten whole allspice and cloves, three red Chili peppers, ope and one half teaspoonful of salt. When the chicken is cooked remove from the pot and cut into very small pieces. Strain the lignor and put the chicken meat into it. Then add enough yellow meal to make a thick mush, boiling about ten minutes. Have ready green corn cut from two dozen ears, two pounds of seeded rasins (if you desire you can also have string beans, ent small, and peas), put into the mush and mix. Add one teaspoonfal of red pepper. Take corn husks and fill with the mixture, tying up securely at both end. When the husks are filled throw into hot water and boil for half an hour. Then serve. Dainty green ribbons tie the bread sticks and cakes where ferns are used in table decorations. Castoria. Castoria. a a SS cececee A SSSSss TTIIT 0000 RRRRR II A Cc A A Ss T 0 0 R E H AA C AA S 'T oO o R R II A C A 8SSSSS gr 0 0 RRRRR II A A C AAAAAA 8S T 0 0 R R II AAAAAA Cc A S T 0 0 R R II A A cceece A A SSSsSs T 0000 R RH A A The Kind You Have Always Bought, and which has been in use for over 3C years, has borne the signature of and has been made under his per- CHAS. H. FLETCHER. sonal supervision since its in- fancy. Allow no one to deceive you in this. All Counterfeits, imitations and “Just-as-good’’ are but Experi- ments that trifle with and endanger the health of Infants and Children—Ex- perience against Experiment. WHAT IS CASTORIA Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Nar- cotic substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrhea and Wind Colic, It relieves Teething Trob- les, cures Constipation and Flatulency. 1b assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. The Children’s Pana- cea—The Mother's Friend. GENUINE (ASTORIA ALWAYS Bears the Signature of CHAS. H. FLETCHER. THE KIND YOU HAVE ALWAYS BOUGHT In Use For Over 30 Years. THE CENTAUR COMPANY, 77 MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK CITY. 48-30-3m EE ——————————— Singular Snake Story, Ex-Mayor Eby, of Harrisburg, its Author, Vouches for It. emmneen Ex-Mayor M. C. Eby, of Harrisburg, re- cently reluctantly consented to have pub- lished the most remarkable snake story that has ever come out in the State,and one which easily places him in the front rank of snake arfists. It relates to a 4 year old child living within five miles of Harris- burg, who was ten years ago bitten by three different kinds of venomous reptiles, and at the same time a marvelous transforma- tion was affected in the child’s appearance, which, under certain conditions, is still an- accountable, but plainly to be seen. Mr. Eby was strolling through the moun- tains near Rockville, during the berrying season of a decade past. In his ramble he came suddenly upon a spot in the forest where a ledge of rocks denied a foothold to the roots of the trees, and there espied a bare footed family of mountaineers—fath- er, mother and two grown sons—in a great state of consternation, circling frantically around a fifth member of the family, a 4 year old youngster who was writhing in agony upon a flat rook. : The mother had her own superstitions views en the treatment of snake bites and insisted on placing the child in a near by pool of water. She explained that if the bites had been those of water snakes no harm would result and that the skin of the child’s body would not become discolored when he was dipped in the pool. Plung- ing the suffering boy into the water, a weird and startling transformation ocour- red. The flesh upon three different parts of his body changed into as many different hues. The trunk assumed the dull clayed color of the viper, the arms the glossy, glassy hue of the blacksnake, and the legs became plainly tinted with the rainbow shades of the treacherous mountain rattler. The mother was now positively convinoed that the child was bitten by three different kinds of snakes, of which the colors devel- oped. The life of the youngster was saved through the attention of a snake doctor who was promptly summoned and ad- ministered herb potions, the efficacy of which in counteracting the effect of snake bites is well known to most mountaineers. The most remarkable fact in connection with the lad’s recovery, however, is the permanent effect it bad upon his appear- ance. He is now a bright healthy boy . of 14, but every time he enters the water for a bath or a swim the colors of the reptiles appear as distinctly upon the different parts of bis body as upon the day that the three snakes stuck their fangs into him, ten years ago. The Art of Getting to Sleep, All the conditions must be favorable to sleep. The bedroom should be quiet, dark, and airy. In winter it is better to have the window away up than to shut it so that a knife-edged draught shall chill an exposed shoulder. The temperature of the bed should be agreeable. Getting to sleep when the feet are cold is as slow a job as getting to sleep when hungry. A hot-wa- ter bottle in one case and a piece of bread and butter in the other will help things. I leave it to you to decide which is for which. A warm bed in winter is easily got, but a cool bed in summer is not so simple a proposition. However, a sheet made of straw masting, interposed between the regular sheet and the mattress, will be found to mitigate sensibly the horrors of a hot night. It preserves the softness and springiness of the bed’ and yet is pleasant- ly cool, without being too cool. Personal- ly, I find that sleep comes soonest when I have no pillows at all. The next thing is to relax utterly. Re- member that the corner of the jaw is the citadel of tension. While that is clinched no sleep can come. But most important of all is the disposition of the mind so that sleep can come. The reason why we fail in this is the same as the reason why we fail in other things : We do not very gen uinely want to succeed. As we lie stretched out after a busy day, there are so many thoughts we want to chase after that we drop the notion of sleep, though we know that to-morrow is another day on which we can think. It is all very well to say : | “Dismiss these thoughts.” How to dismiss them is the problem that each must solve.—Harvey Sutberfield, in the September Everybody's. ——Subserihe for the WATCHMAN. A Boy’s WILD RIDE FOR |LIFE.—With family around expecting him to die, and a son riding for life, 18 miles, to get Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, W. H. Brown, of Lees- ville, Ind., endured death’s agonies from asthma; but this wonderful medicine gave instant relief and soon cured him. He writes: “I now sleep soundly every night.” Like marvelous cures of Con- sumption, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds and Grip prove its matchless merit for all Throat and Lung troubles. Guar- anteed bottles 50cand $1.00. Trial bottles free at Green’s Pharmacy. Medical. A YER’S You know the medicine that makes pure, rich blood—Ayers Sarsaparilla. Your mother, grand- mother, all your folks, used it. They trusted SARSAPARILLA it. Their doctors trusted it. Your doctor trusts it. Then trust it yourself. There is health and strength in it. “I suffered terribly from indiges- tion and thin blood. I found no relief until I took Ayer’s Sarsapa- rilla. Four bottles permanently cured me.” Mrs. F. R. Harr, Mt. Kisco, No Y. $1.00 a bottle. All druggists J. C. AYER 0CO., Lowell, Mass. —~—=FOR— RICH BLOOD Ayer’s Pills are gently laxative. They greatly aid the Sarsaparilla. [= New Advertisements. uErse If you want a piece of fine Ameri- can or Imported Swiss Cheese. We have it. SECHLER & CO. BELLEFONTE, PA. Wall Papering AN EYE OPENER FOR FARMERS! HIGH GRADE attractive prices. 46-4-13 ACID PHOSPHATE Guaranteed 14 to 16 per cent, Goods, In 167 pound sacks, $11.50 per ton cash at our Warehouse ! We saved farmers a lot of money on Binder Twine this season, and are prepared to do the same thing on Fertilizer this Fall. Choice Timothy Seed and Grain Drills at McCALMONT & CO. BELLEFONTE, PA. eee] New Advertisements. New Advertisements. A FINE ASSORTMENT of Crackers, Biscuit and Confectionery. Sure to please. SECHLER & CO. BELLEFONTE, PA. ENCAMPMENT —AND— 3 O™™ EXHIBITION PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA, Grange Park, Centre Hall, Pa. SEPTEMBER 12th to 18th, INCLUSIVE. Encampment Opens September 12th. Exhibition Opens Monday, Sept. 1jth. The largest and best fair in Central Pennsylva- nia, by farmers and for farmers, Twenty-eight acres are devoted to camping and exhibition pur- Poses. Ample tent accommonations for all desir- ng to samp. % large display of farm stock and poultry, also farm implements, fruits, cereals, aud every pro- duction of farm and garden. The Pennsylvania State College will make a large display of the work of the College and State Experiment Station. ADMISSION FREE. Geo. DALE, J. S. DAUBERMAN, GEO. GINGERICH, G. L. GOODHART. OF THE LEONARD RHONE, Chairman. 48.31-6t Green’s Pharmacy. FonesT PURE OLIVE OIL, Salad Dressing, Olives, Pickles, Sardines, Potted- Meats. SECHLER & CO. BELLEFONTE, PA. Pure Milk and Butter. URE MILK AND BUTTER THE YEAR ROUND FROM ROCK FARMS. The Pure Milk and Cream from the Rock Farms is delivered to customers in Bellefonte daily. Fresh Gilt Edge Butter is delivered three times a week. You can make yearly contracts for milk, cream or butter by calling on or address- ing J. HARRIS HOY, Manager, Office, No. 8 So. Allegheny St. Bellefonte, Pa. The fine Dairy Herd at Rock Farms is regularly inspected so that its product is absolutely pure and healthful. 43-45-1y Flour and Feed. = ctl on a... ott tc celle leet. (FREENS HEADACHE CURE Grows in popular favor every day Easy to take—tastless, and does the work—12 konseals in a box for 260ts—SENT EVERYWHERE BY MAIL ON RECEIPT OF PRICE —The following is an extract from * a letter from D. W. Howard, lead- er of the Boston Ladies Orchestra —being the third one he has writ- ten us on the subject, when order- ing under date of April 24th, he says: * * ¥ “They are the best things I have ever used and as I have had headache for nearly 50 years you may know what it means when I say this toyou. I have tried many things but yours is far away from them for quick relief and cure. GREEN’S PHARMACY Bush House Block. BELLEFONTE, PA. 44-26-13 ett eons emcee ett ec ct tt ect, ctf il | | LU 1 I= MS RE ees and. Painting. ——l Bush Arcade, ECKENROTH THE OLD RELIABLE PAINTER — AN mee PAPER HANGER Our entire stock of Wall Paper, Window Shades and Picture Frame Mouldings. I have the exclusive sale of Robert Graves Co., and M. H. Buiges Sous & Co. Fine Florals and Tapestry effects. They are the Finest Wall Papers ever brought to this city. It will pay you to examine my stock and prices before going elsewhere. First class mechanics to put the paper on the wall and apply the paint to the woodwork. All work guaranteed in every respect. E. J. ECKENROTH, BELLEFONTE, PA. {UBT Y. WAGNER, BROCKERHOFF Minis, BELLEFONTE, PA. ' Manufacturer, and wholesaler and retailers of ROLLER FLOUR, FEED, CORN MEAL, Ete. Also Dealer in Grain. Manufactures and has on hand at all times the following brands of high grade flour WHITE STAR, OUR BEST. HIGH GRADE, VICTORY PATENT, FANCY PATENT—formerly Phee- nix Mills high grade brand. The only place in the county where SPRAY, an extraordinary fine grade of Spring wheat Patent Flour can be obtained. 4LSO: INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD. FEED OF ALL KINDS, Whole or Manufactured. All kinds of Grain bought at office. Exchanges Flour for Wheat. ’ OFFICE and STORE, Bellefonte. MILL, (U=i . Me i 6-19-1y - Bishop Street, ROOPSBURG. Meat Markets. GH THE BEST MEATS. You save nothing by buyin oor, thin or gristly AE Flse Tg > LARGEST, FATTEST, CATTLE, and Supply In customers with the fresh - est, choicest, best blood and muscle mak- ing Steaks and Roasts. My prices are 2 higher than poorer meats are else- where. I always have ——DRESSED POULTRY, Game in season, and any kinds of good meats you want, Try My SHop. 43-3¢-Iy P. L. BEEZER. High Street, Bellefonte AVE IN YOUR MEAT BILLS. There is no reason why you should use poor meat, or pay exorbitant prices for tender, juicy steaks. Good meat is abundant here- abouts, because good catile sheep and calves are to be had. WE BUY ONLY THE BEST and we sell only that which is good. We don’t romise to give it away, but we will furnish you OD MEAT, at prices that you have paid elsewhere for very poor. GIVE US A TRIAL— and see if you don’t save in the long run and have better Meats, Poultry and Game (in sea- son) han have been furnished is : GETTIG & KREAMER, BELLEFONTE, PA. Bush House Block 44-18
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