gp Bellefonte, Pa., December 16, 1904. om. FARM NOTES. —The deeper the soil the greater the feeding capacity of the roots, while the liability of loss of fertility is reduced, sur- face washing being to a great extent pre- vented. Hard sub-soils, however, serve to arrest and retain much of the escaping ma- terial, but such sub-soils are usunally cold and late in advancing the crops, it being apparent thas they require drainage, which, while warming them, and allowing of the escape of surplus moisture, also allows of the downward flow of fertilizing material. Light soils permit of the greatest waste, and should be fertilized in the spring. If the matter of the use of fertilizers is given the consideration in this respect that it de- serves there would be better results. Plow- ing and sub-soiling may be done very early in the spring or late in the fall. The ob- jeot should be to secure the aid of the frost in pulverizing the soil to as great depth as possible. If the ground is once sub-soiled it may not be necessary to again resort to sub-soiling, as the roots of the crops will, to a certain extent, open the soil for the entrance of warmth and moisture. It is considered by some farmers an advantage to have a hard sub-soil, provided the top soil can be deeply plowed, but the advan- tage of one farm may differ from that of another. It is believed by many progres- sive farmers that the land should be sub- soiled late in the fall, lime applied, and the surface soil cross-plowed early the next spring. — An experiment with fertilizers is more instructive when practiced on the farm than at the experiment stations. Five dol- lars expended on a small plot of ground in the use of fertilizers, on selected crops or plants, will enable the farmer to learn facts that will save him hundreds of dol- lars, as well as largely increase his yields. The only way to break off old practices and improve, without incarring risk, is to ex- periment. —1It is claimed that clover hay may be baled in the field, but the experiments made are not sufficient to show the benefits derived compared with storing clover in the mow. Theclover is cut in the morn- ing, after it is free from dew or rain, and when well wilted the hay tedder is used, so as to give it every chance to cure. In the afternoon the hay is baled and hanled to the barn. If this method is practiced care must be exercised in having the bay properly cared, and in just the proper con- dition for baling, as baled oloveris more lable to heat than simotby or other kinds. — There is always a large proportion of nitrogen in barnyard manure, but the ma- terials of the manure may not be imme- diately soluble, which renders the nitrogen unavailable until late in the season should the manure be applied to the soil for early orope. For this reason a fertilizer rich in nitrogen should be used in connection with the manure, such as nitrate of soda or sul- phide of ammonia, which may he applied to the soil when the manure is spread. —In the use of potash salts on corn ex- periments show that to produce an extra bushel of grain the cost is 19 cents, with also a corresponding inorease in the fodder. As much as 30 bushels’ increase per acre has been secured when sulphate or muriate of potash was used. It is not difficult to secure 10 bushels of grain and 1000 pounds of fodder inorease per acre, while the soil will be left in better condition than before by the use of potash. —Whete meadows show indications of failing, give an application of manure this winter, leaving it on the surface. In the spring apply 50 pounds of nitrate of soda, 100 pounds of sulphate of potash and 200 pounds acidulated phosphate rock. This should be done in April, the bare places to be seeded with seeds of a variety of grasses. Keep the cattle off antil the grass makes considerable growth. —Milk that is unfit for the family is not the kind to give a calf. The attempt to raise a calf by hand is not an easy matter, as it is subject to scours, which soon ends the life of the calf if the disease is not oured. If the calf is provided with milk fresh from the cow and receives it in clean vessels, much of the difficulty may be averted. Sonr milk is not fit for any young animal. —Sheep will not thrive on all kinds of soils. Some breeds are very active and thrive only in large flocks, but the large mutton breeds require good pasturage and will not give satisfactory results if com- pelled to work over a large area for all they get. All sheep should have dry soils. Foot rot will occur in a flock that is kept constantly on wet land. —Every breeder of thoroughbred stock who aims to make a reputation endeavors to cull from the flock or herd any animal that has the least blemish. If the farmer would pursue such policy, even with grade stock, he would increase the producing capacity of his avimals each succeeding year. Every inferior animal retained is a drawback to all the others, as success is had by using only the best for hreeding. —Al avimals on the farm prefer foods that may nos be relished by some others. The farmer should take advantage of this fact and utilize all the materials that might be wasted if there were some animals that would. not accept them. A judicious use of the feed cutter, mixing a little bran or meal with the cut food, and tempting the animals with a variety, will render service- able even such foods as wheat straw. There are several modes of serving corn fodder that will make it acceptabie to dainty ani- mals. —The plant known as weeds is the coat- ing which Nature bas taken to cover up her waste places and neglected soil. With- out such a covering the soil would become sterile, nnless cultivated by man. —The draft colt can be reared with less risk and liability toaccident than can colts of the higher classes, says Prof. W. J. Kennedy in a bulletin for the Department of Agriculture, because he is usually a quieter animal than those of the lighter classes and is less liable to injure himself through spirited exercises and playfulness. The draft horse can be made to earn his own living after he is two years old and his education can be completed while he is | doing his farm work. With the coach or saddle horse, the middle man who educates him usually reaps a much greater profit than the man whe produces him. —Pumpkins and squashes will generally keep better in a garres when the tempera- sare is above freezing than in the cellar, where it is very apt to be too damp. FOR AND ABOUT WOMEN. ADVICE TO SHOPPERS. Don’t go shopping yet awhile, Wait a bit. Time ain’t here yet, by a mile; Wait a bit. ‘Wait and go another day: Christmas is three weeks away— Wait, and join the frenzied fray: Wait a bat. Wait till the stores are jammed— Wait a bit. Wait till aisles are packed and rammed; Wait a bit. Wait till salesmen are half dead, Tired of limb and daft of head, Till the shopping time is sped— Wait a bit. Don’t employ a bit of sense— Wait a bit. Wait till everyone's intense— Wait a bit. Wait till you can never get What you want, and have to fret Like a hen with feathers wet— Wait a bit. — Baltimore American, A Daily Thought. — Happiness, like mercy, is twice blessed; it, blesses those who are most intimately associated in it and it blesses all those who see it, hear it, touch it or breathe the same atmosphere each day.—Kate Douglas Wiggill, Gifts for My Lady.—Stock, brooch, hook rack, candlestick, piano bench, crystal bowl, Kayser zinn tray, spoon, pendant, glass tray, celery dips, colonial lamp, drop leaf table, pyro-etched leather mat, heart-shaped corset sachet, portrait paper plate calendar, long string of white coral beads, butterfly lace inset silk stock- ing, basket of ferns tied with holly-red ribbon, slides, jeweled, for a velvet neck ribbon, set of buttons in harmony with blouse waiss,shirred silk belt with or with- out a buckle, old rose velvet work hag daintily pyroetched. For a Girl.—Pin, ring, muff, cbain, purse, locket, hatpin, bracelet, coq boa, portfolio, stamp box, ivory manicure set, embroidered stockings, set antique silver buttons, a cup and saucer for her. 5 o'clocks, an alcohol flagon for her chafing- dish, some desk accessory in glass or silver, a chocolate set in fine china for her den, a dainty illuminated parchment book cover, a cardcase to match her visiting dress, engagement and address book in fine leather, pyro-etched suede leather- covered sofa cushion, strip of Oriental embroidery for gilet or cuffs, warm knitted blouse for extra cold weather, one of the new soft-finish alligator au- tomobile bags, a lace lingerie hat, with a touch of fur if she goes ont much. For a Baby.—-Cap, ring, a rattle, rag doll, safety pin, baby book, gold hib hold- ers, bread and milk bowl, one pearl toward a string, milk glass of cut crystal, hib, book, bib pins, pearl pin, plush bear,silver spoon. Baby dolls are dearest, most dolls are jointed, wooden dolls are jolly, first comes the rag doll, the jap doll is a favorite, little girl dolls are lovely, tiny jointed dolls are delights, an Indian livens up the nursery, a red rubber doll is good for a bahy, grown-up dolls are never as pleasing, celluloid dolls come first for lightness, celluloid-finish dolls are nearly unbreakable. 8 Doll jewelry is of the most gorgeon sort. A little girl doll wears a clever taffeta coat. Bisque dolls have not been beaten for beauty. Servant dolls of the most correct possi- ble sort. Smart dolls dress so fine as to quite scandalize left-over dolls of a bygone day. There are so many character dolls that the narsery may assume the aspect of a doll village. : Individual Plum Padding. —Three- fourths pound each of fresh bread crumbs, sugar, currants, seeded raisins and beef suet chopped fine; grated rind of one lemon; one-fourth pound each candied orange peel and citron cut into thin shav- | inge; one-half teaspoonfal each pulverized | cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and allspice. Mix all 7 -y ingredients together, then add six eggs one ab a time, and one-half cup- ful orange juice. If too soft, add more crumbs. Wet squares of strong cloth in | cold water, wring dry, butter inside and ! flour; two tablespoonfuls of mixtare in each cloth; gather up and tie, leaving | room for swelling; then drop into absolute- ly boiling water to cook unceasingly for two hours. Remove, let stand five minutes, untie, garnish with blanched almonds, bard sauce and holly. This amount serves twelve persons. — 1 Half a dozen little scented bags for: carrying in the pocket or placing among personal belongings would make a charm- ing present for a friend. Of course the bags should he made very nicely of good silk or satin, and the monogram should be artistically worked on them in colored silks. When the bags are ready, prepare the composition for scenting them as fol- lows: —Florentine orris, a quarter of a pound ; rose wood, three ounces; calamus aromaticus, a quarter of a pound; yellow sanders, one-eighth of a pound ;gum Benja- min, one ounce and a half; cloves, a quarter of an ounce; cinnamon, half an ounce. Grind all toa fine powder, mix thoroughly, fill the bags and sew them up. Plaid silk waists are quite she thing this season, and do wonders in brighten- ing up the mannish tailored suits so much worn. There are sober plaids combining greens and blues, and gay plaids showing | taste. | plain shirtwaist style. rma immense squares of black and scarlet; in between, enough variety to suit every Most of these silks are made up in That, Holiday Goods CT ——— Christmas Present If it, is for Man or Boy, you will be sure to find just what, you want at, Santa Claus’ Headquarters for Good Things to Eat. FAUBLES’ Castoria. McCalmont & Co. N A 8. .T O BR 1:4 c 4A. 8 T O R 1 A C AST O BR! aA C A'S Tre IR 17% c AS T OR I-A ccc For Infants and Children BEARS THE SIGNATURE OF THE KIND YOU HAVE ALWAYS BOUGHT In Use For Over 4) Years, CCC A S T 0 R 1 .:A C A Ss T 0 R 1A Cc A S T 0 R Ii. A C A S T 0 R 1. A Cc A S '* 0 R IGA ccc A S T 0 R Lk A 8-4-2lm The Centaur Co., New York City. Accident Insurance. THE PREFERRED ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO. THE $5,000 TRAVEL POLICY Benefits : $5.000 death by accident, 5,000 loss of both feet, 5,000 loss of both hands, 5,000 loss of one hand and one foot, 2,500 loss of either hand, 2,500 loss of either foot, 630 loss ef one eye, 25 per week, total disability; (limit 52 weeks.) 10 per week, partial disability; limit 26 weeks. PREMIUM $12 PER YEAR, payable quarterly if desired. Larger or smaller amounts in pro- portion. Any person, male or female engaged in a preferred occupation, in- cluding house-keeping, over eigh- teen years of age of good moral and physical condition may insare under this policy. FREDERICK K. FOSTER, 49-9 Agent, Bellefonte, Pa. PATO TO TA NALS MINE EQUIPMENT. CATAWISSA CAR AND FOUNDRY COMPANY, CATAWISSA, COLUMBIA CO., PA. BUILDERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF Bituminous Mine Cars. Every type. Mine Car Wheels. Plain, Solid hub oiler. Spoke oiler. Mine Car Axies. Square, Round, Collared. | Car Forgings. Brads, Draw bars, Clevices, Brake, Latches hain. : Rails and Spikes. Old and New. Iron, Steel and Tank Steel and Iron forged and prepared for any service. We can give you prompt service, good quality, lowest quotations. Distance is not in the way of LOWEST QUOTATIONS. TRY US. Bolted cap oiler, Recess oiler. 48-26 But During WE ARE HERE ALL THE YEAR the HOLIDAYS we strain a point to please you Exclusive right for the justly celebrated Huy- | ler Candies, half 1b. up to five 1b. packages. All flavors of Ice Cream, Sherbets and Ices. Our Bread is too well known to particularize. FRUITS, NUTS PURE, FRESH AND HEALTHY. Infallible recipes for making the C CEADER’S OLD CEADER’S ANNU = i ee TT Please send in | {i i we make them to { i MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS WHILE STOCK'S COMPLETE RELIABLE B AL HOLIDAY SUGGESTIONS Christmas Holidays. The usual stock of Plain and Fancy Cakes, or AND CANDIES hildren happy—Adults, too AKERY vour orders in due time for the order. . BELLEFONTE THE IMPROVED BELGIUM DOUBLE BARREL SHOT GUN. Twelve gauge, best quality, blued steel barrels. Pisto grip, circular hammer and rebounding locks. $12.50 qualities, $8.50. SINGLE BARREL SHOT GUNS. Western Arms Co.'s celebrated gun, blued steel, all improvements and war- ranted. Regular price $7.50, now $3.95. GUNNING COATS. Large shell and game pockets. Corduroy collar, lap sleeves, strongly made and reinforced. $3.50 grade now $2.00, REVOLVERS. Hammerless, blued or nickled, 22 and 32 calibre. $6.10 grade now $4.95, LEGGINS. 50c grade now 25c¢. LOADED SHELLS Per box of 25, Black Powder, 45c¢. Per box of 25, Smokeless Powder, 56c. SKATES. Polished lever skates, usually 75¢, now 4c. THE GUNNING SEASON IS HERE. l The following list of prices shows how low we sell reliable guns and gunners goods. Harness, Blankets, Robes, Carriage Heaters, Whips, ete,, are all here at correspondingly low prices. HAND-MADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOT GUNS. American made, finest qusliey blued s tee harrels; pistol grip. Each guu war ranted. The $20.00 kinds are $14.60. STEVENS RIFLES. Blued steel, cartridge extractor, pisto grip, 22 gauge. Usually $3.50, now $2.25. LIGHT WEIGHT GUNNING COATS of brown canvas with shell and game pockets. Usually $1.00, now 69c. EMPTY SHELLS, Shot, Wads, Loading Tools, Cartridges, ete., ete. SLEDS. Boy's or girl's steel runners, usually 75e, now 55¢. SLEIGH BELLS. Per string of 30, usually $1.50, now £1.25. BOB-SLEDS. Three knee bobs with pole, $23.50. McCALMONT & CO. oy ' Bellefonte, Pa. Jewelry. Green's Pharmacy. So oblate ff wll. ‘ OLIDAY GREETING. ; : : IPRACTIC Our Holiday stock is now complete i P CTICAL and awaits your inspection. i HOLIDAY ri $ PRESENTS. STERLING SILVER TA BLE AND TOILET WARE, FINE UMBRELLAS, PockKET Books. GoLp, JEWELRY, WATCHES, DIAMONDS. F. C. RICHARD’S SONS, High Street, BELLEFONTE, - - - - PENNA. 41-46 Meat Markets. GET THE BEST MEATS. You save nothing by buying, or gristly eats [Yee only’ e LARGEST, FATTEST, CATTLE, and supply my customers with the fresh- est, choicest, best blood and muscle mak- ing Steaks and Roasts. My prices are i) higher than poorer meats are else- where. $3 r, thin | I always have ~——DRESSED POULTRY, Game in season, and any kinds of good meats you want. Try My Snore. P. L. BEEZER. High Street, Bellefonte 43-34¢-1y 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 eatule sheep and calves Comb and Brush Sets, Hair Brushes, Military Brushes, Cloth Brushes, Nail Brushes, Perfumes, Pocket Books, Traveling Cases, Medicine Cases, Card Cases, Cigar Cases, Pass Cases, Shaving Sets, Manicure Sets, Shav- ing Mirrors, Work Boxes, Holders, Ash Trays, Match Soap Boxes, Hand Bags, Tea Bells, Nut Picks, Paper Knives, &e., &ec. We know the quality and price will we yg 1 = suityou. rn yr ma ope GREEN'S PHARMACY CO., Bush House Block, BELLEFONTE, PA. : 44-26-1y PF eile HE Ee ag go TT Groceries. Fok A CHANGE On Breakfast Food—Try our Grape Sugar Flakes, it will please yon. SECHLER & CO. are to be had. 49-3 BELLEFONTE PA WE BUY ONLY THE BEST and we sell only that which is good. We don’t promise | jo He 3 SWAY, Ue we will mish Jou at prices that you have pal elsewhere for Very iy y P JINE BISCUIT, GIVE US A TRIAL Cakes, Crackers, Breakfast andsee if you don’t save in the long run and Foods, Dried Fruits, Ham, have Porter Meus, Ponley and Game (in sea- Breakfast Bacon, finest Cream son) han have been GETTIC KRE, AMER, Cheese at 1214 c. per pound. BELLEFONTE, PA. Bush House Block 2148 SECHLER & CO., emmy a, m— | 49-3 BELLEFONTE, PA. Plumbing etc. : O a —————e Flour and Feed. - on Te Tee ae) (ors Y. WAGNER, YOUR Brockeruorr Minis, BeLueroNts Pa, : Manufacturer, PLUMBER and wholesaler : and retailers of as you ROLLER FLOUR, chose your doctor—for ef- fectiveness of work rather FEED, CORN MEAL, Ete. than for lowness of price. Also Dealer in Grain. Judge of our ability as you Lao . adees Slhiseby the work Manufactures and has on hand at all My very particular Hes the following brands of high grade people have judged us in this way, and have chosen WHITE STAR, us as their plumbers. OUR BEST. § ad HIGH GRADE, : R. J. SCHAD & BRO. VICTORY PATENT, : No. 8 N. Allegheny 8t., FANCY PATENT-—formerly Phe- BELVEFONTE, PA. nix Mills high grade brand. i The only place in the county where | SPRAY, an extraordinary fin rade of — Spring wheat Patent Flour can be r— ET _—_— Gi obtained. x ih ° sceries, bd | 150. TT INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD. abi FEED OF ALL KINDS, Whole or Manufactured. Lemons, ‘Bananas, Pine Ap- All kinds of Grain bought at office. ples, Table oil. Olives, Sar- Exchanges Floar for Wheat, } dines, Nuts, Table Raisins, \ Confectionery. OFFICE and STORE, - Bishop Street, { Bellefonte. MILL - «+ ROOPSBURG, SECHLER & CO., 71 49-2 BELLEFONTE, PA. VAAL TAT PAT AST AVA '
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