Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 293, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 December 1916 — Page 2

THE PROPER CARE OF TREES

Th® greatest service that could be rendered to the American people today, would be to Impress them with the Importance of not only planting trees, but caring for those that are left from the once glorious forests. We can now see plainly that one of our greatest inheritances was the forest wealth, so valuable, so indispensable to the development of our country. Nothing has done more for the destruction of the woodlands than man himself. The insects have not done one thousandth part the damage that man has done. Cutting the trees has not only destroyed the forests, but also dried up the streams, and changed the climatic conditions. Also the damage done by tree trimmers, but in reality tree destroyers, can not be estimated. The only excuse that can be offered for the bad work done in the past is ignorance. The time is at hand when there should be good ■'and efficient wbrk done all along the line. >-■ Trees, like animals, will have their life shortened if allowed to become sick and diseased or crippled. Every time a live limb is cut there is an interference with both the 'circulation and, the respiration. The structure of the ''tree must be understood and wounds properly cared for. The common practice of cutting large limbs 3 to 6 inches from the body of the main trunk, is a bad one, because drouth soon sets in, the bark peels off from the stub, and the stub soon rots and leaves a hole in which water collects. The rotting process soon extends to the main stem. The proper place to cut a limb, is close to the trunk of the tree or the shoulder of the stem. In case of a very large limb there should be two cuts made, one some distance from the trunk so that the limb will not split off near the trunk and leave a bad scar. The weight may also be taken from the limb by cutting some of the brush from the end of limb. Large portions of trees can be taken off but the wounds must be watched and kept well painted. Any paint will do. The paint and oil close the pores of the wound or rather of the wood, keep out moisture, Insects and the fungi until nature can close it with a new growth. In trimming, a serious mistake is often made in the way the trees are headed (back. Not many trees can stand the process of heading back their tops. Unless a dwarf tree is desired and it is un< rstood beforehand that the tree belongs to the class that can stand heading back and still live, it is best not to t< > the trees. Nature does not form th< e beautiful healthgiving tops of shade trees to be cut to (ieces, notwitbsi tiding some tree trimmer needs a job. Trees are often cut off at the top by telephone, tele raph or electric light employes, to enable them to string their wires lon/g the street or road. While this s often necessary yet, in many case? It has not been necessary at all. If the trees need cutting they Should be cut in such a way as that their beauty and usefulness is not destroyed. It is generally understood that the spread of the roots of a tree is equal to the spread of he branches, and that the feed roots unjust to the drip of the outer brant heg. The roots of the trees are trim! ted back but once and that is at the > mp of planting. In getting the young from the nursery you should i isigt upon getting good healthy stock, with straight leaders, untrimined. Th n|you can do your own trimming or > utting after the tree is in the gro nd. The lower branches are to be trimmed first with shade trees. On f trees some of the lower branches ane left so as not to bring the fruit ton far from the ground. In prunin : dr trimming the lower branches, ca e should be taken not to have two >r .three branches close together up and down on «the trunk. If that is tl 3 ease bad crotchets will be formed may cause the tree to split an I become a wreck. “Give fools their gold and knaves their power Let fortune’s b ibUles rise and fall; Who sows a fie d or trains a flower. Or plants a tree s Snore than all; For he who bles esp most is* best. And God and in: a ishall own his worth. Who tolls to lea? 9 f s his bequest An added beauty t* the earth.” —C. H. Goetz.

Noncon nut tai.

( A Sunday Tschool te<cher, after conducting a lesson a the story of "Jacob’s Ladder” oilcluded by saying: "Now, is ther little boy or girl who would liM t< ask a question about the lesson?”' . Little Susie 100 ed puzzled for a moment, and then aiged her hand* •A question, Si asked the teacher. "I would like to knew,” said Susie, “if the angels have wings, why did they have to climb u® the ladder?" The teacher thoigM for some moments, and then, looking about the class, asked: “Is there any lit le boy who would like to answer Su da’s question?" No man ever rea'izeg how attractive his home is until 1 e gets a rpal estate dealer to sell It and wads the dee* eriptoto.

Collective Action Among Farmers

To Improve Their Borrowing Capacity

Washington, D. C. —What cooperation among farmers can do to improve their borrowing capacity at banks is thus described in Bulletin No. 409, ‘•Factors Affecting Interest Rates and Other Charges on Short-Time Farm Loans,” recently published by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. “In some plirts of the country where farmers, if they obtained loans at ail as Individuals, were compelled to pay very high rates o- .at 'St, plans have been tried out under which groups of farmers have been able collectively to establish relations with banks. In several localities of the Central Western and Rocky Mountain regions, farmers have formed temporary agreements under .which they act collectively as guarantee associations for apt.oved loans of members. The added security from these associations has enabled members to obtain loans at reduced rates of interest. Another plan, illustrated by what has been done in a Texas community, involves a temporary agreement between a t group of farmers and a bank, but disZ fers from the plan previously mefti tioned in that the added security consists of a reserve fund left with the banker. Each borrower allows the bank to retain 5 per cent of his loan for a reserve fund, which is held as a guarantee for all the loans made under the agreement and is returned to the farmers at the termination of the agreement. “Under another plan, which has been employed in several communities of the Northwest, a group of business men agree t<? deposit 8 sum of money with a bank and guarantee the loans „ given to farmers for some specific and approved purpose. In all such cases farmers have been enabled to obtain credit on more favorable terms than usual. “In a number of localities in this country, groups of farmers have organized cooperative credit associations or credit unions. Usually each credit union makes definite arrangements with some bank which the lat--1 acts as a depositary and furnishes loans on specified terms. Thus one of the unions in North Carolina reper cent interest from its bank on deposits subject to check an.. 4 per cent on savings accounts left on deposit three months or longer ana pays 5 per cent interest on its loans from the bank. The credit union in turn pays its own members 4 per cent on their savings accounts and furnishes them loans at 6 per cent. Such a credit union, not only accustoms its members to the use of check and savings accounts but also enables the members to obtain loans for approved productive purposes on better terms than they could obtain elsewhere.”

One at a Time.

At a charity bazaar in a small provincial town a- great attraction was a tiny gray suede glove, which lay on a rose pink satin cushion. Above it was displayed a notice which read: “The owner of this glove will, at 7 p. m. this evening, be pleased to kiss any person who purchases a ticket before that hour.” , It was such a sweet little glove that it could only belpng to a lovely girl. At least so thought the long queue of young men who were waiting eagerly as the clock struck 7. Promptly to the minute old Maydock, the local butcher, appeared. Maydock is a worthy person, but not a beauty. He calmly picked up the glove and remarked: “Well, gents, this glove belongs to me. I bought it this morning. I’m ready for you, so don’t be bashful. One at a time, please.”

Evidence Against Him.

“ “Not guilty, sir,” replied the prisoner. “Where did you find the prisoner, constable?” asked the magistrate'. “In Trafalgar Square, sir,” was the reply. ' “And what made you think he was intoxicated?” “Well, sir, he was throwing his walking-stick into the basin of one of the fountains, and trying to entice one of the stone lions to go fetch it out again.”

Wished to Speak to Him.

Having been shown the speaking tube and had its uses explained, Flynn, the new porter, blew a mighty blast in it. Hearing the whistle, Mr. Hobart came to the tube and inquired: "What’s wanted down there?” “ ’Tis Oi, Paddy Flynn. Ar’ ye the boss?” h “I am,” said Mr. Hobart. “Well, thin,” yelled Paddy Flynn, “shtick yer head out av th’ secondshtory windjt|woile Oi sbtep out on th’ soidwalk. 01 want to talk t’ye!”

It, Was Only Fair.

Two Irishmen were working on a farm. When dinner time came they were called to dine -off a basin of troth. The farmer’s W'tx had only cue spoon, so she gave Tat a fork. Poor Pat was getting noth• ng. while Mike was very busy. When the bictn was abort < ne-third gone Pat said: “Arrah now, Mike, you dig a bit nqw and I’ll siwveV* _

EDUCATION OF THE COLT

Never break his spirit bj' I’qny wear 1 some drives, when lit, bec.imin so* tired that his mind becomes so t . llr.i that he sees but does no! observe,. i<nd the same objects later, win n : e< 11 with fresh eyes, become the cause of a ninaway. When th£ colt' training is dope as It sbotild be, eight or ten hfflf hoilr lessons given in systematic order wTtlj nceopiplish more, and put a colt in condition to star 1 more sever? tests, than the haphazaid go as you please . methods now commonly practiced can do in two years. The trainer should put his whole mind on the work at hand, and strive io keep the attention of the colt that he may get the ideji of what is ex ! pected of him.' As soon ps he gets the Idea, repeat always in’ the same way untiF.M understands his lessons thor oughly. No one can do this correctly until he has his mind on his work, and perserves until he has gained the end sought. Whoever does this will find that he has enough to keep him lJusy without any other matter ou hand.

There are several reasons why it is not good policy to train a colt by hitching it by the side of an old horse. • The old horse is slow in starting, and plodding in motion probably, while the young one is impetuous and lively. Soon the young horse, if it be very am? t itious confused when the old one holds it back, and this confus-. ion ends in balking. if the old horse starts before the colt this leaves your lines slack and gives an opportunity for the colt to leap forward, and soon the habit of bolting is formed, and the plbasure of , a good steady driver forever vanishes. There are very few old horses that are so free from bad habits that you would desire a colt to be just exactly like them. Whatever their peculiarities may be, they will be learned by the (?olt if compelled to endure the same conditions. When a colt is trained alone, you bavp more of its attention than can be had otherwise. There should be nothing to divide his attention. Every attempt should be made to impress upon his mind that a certain signal means a certain action, and not al'ow that action to become confused with another signal. A very common mistake is to attempt to’train a horse <0 do too many things at a time. No horse and but few people, can comprehend more thap one thing at «> time.

Select Fruit for Storage With Care

It would be hard to overestimate the value of cold storage for fruit. The difficulty is that very few growers, except in localities where there - are large commercial orchards, nave access'to cold storage. But many might keep apples in cellars for a few weeks at least. Apples for cold storage should be picked when fully grown, but while still firm- and well colored. They should) be placed in cold storage promptly and all unnecessary delay in grading and packing avoided. Storage direct from without grading and grading at leisure, is good practice. For long period storage only the best fruit should be Selected and it should be free from disease or blemish of any'sort. If the fruit is immature or poor quality it will naturally decay more readily. If overripe it will dry out and evaporate and become what is known as “mealy.” Overgrown fruit is not desirable for storage as it lacks firmness. Medium size, well colored fruit is the best.

A Powerful Fertilizer

Nitrate of soda is a powerful fertilizer when properly used. It becomes plant food as soon as dissolved and _enters immediately into the- composition of the plant. Care must be exercised that it is not used too freely. When too much of this salt is applied, the roots are injured and the plant becomes stunted or dwarfed. Upon examining the root system of such plants it will be found that the roots are very short and the ends are stubby. There is little tendency of these stubby roots to form fibrous laterals. 1 Growers who are not familiar with - the use of nitrate of soda should not attempt the use of this fertilizer .until they have learned how to use it properly. A very slight sprinkling of salt about each plant will serve the purpose. Liquid manure is a safer fertilizer and equally valuable when properly applied. An excellent method to prepare liquid manuie is to p'ace a bushel of old unleached cow manure in a tub or half barrel and then fill with water. Stir occasionally and in three or four days the liquid Will be ready to apply. It should be used in the proportion of one quart to four gallons of the water and any quantity of it may? be poured about each plant.

A raw egg is one of the most nutri tious of foods and may be taken v&ry easily if the yolk is not broken. A little nutrheg grated upon the egg, a few drops of lemon juice added, some chopped parsley sprinkled over it, or some salt and a dash of cayenne pepper, vary the flavor and tend, to make it more palatable when taken, as a medicine. *” .V The white of a raw egg is the most satisfactory of pastes, and. is better than any prepared mucilage or paste you can buy. Papers intended to be put over tumblers of jelly and jam will hold very securely and be airtight if dipped in the white of an egg.

NOTICE! ——— - Holidays are near at hand. There are only 16 more shopping days till Xmasj Our stock is replete with gift goods of every description. And toys We have toys galore. ’ Inorder to induce you to shop early so as to’ avoid the last mad rush, we are offering for this week extra credit in our Automobile Contest Buy now, It will be to your advantage You will find* that you can shop with better satisfaction now than later. t ■ Contest Closes Saturday, Dec. 23rd Not a Ford - . ( — r * • - •

PUBLIC SALE. As I am moving from Jasper county I sell at public auction on the old Brown homestead, % mile west of Moody, and 9% miles northeast of Rensselaer, and 7% miles directly west of Francesville, on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1916, the following property: 13 Horses and Colts—l brown gelding 3 years wt 1420, broke; 1, black gelding 3 years wt 1200, broke; 1 gray horse 6 years wt 1500; ■* brown horse 5 years wt 1510; 1 black .horse 4 years wt 1560; 1 gray mare 6 years wt 1400, in foal; 1 gray mare 10 years wt 1390, in foal'; 1 .gray mare 7 years wt 1300, in foal; 1 bay mare 3 years wt 1430, well broke and in foal; 1 gray mare 12 years wt 1300; 1 bay marc 12 years wt 1150; 1 yearling mare colt and one spring colt. 5 Head Cpws—l large r«ff cow 6 years, with young calf by side; 1 large red cow 8 years, giving milk and will be fresh April 15th; 1 black cow 5 years, giving milk now and will be fresh April’l9th; 1 roan cow 5 years, was fresh Oct. 26; spotted cow 8 years, good milker, will be fresh April 20th. 3$ Hogs—7 orood sows, 6of which are with pig by pure bred Duroc boar and 25 young pigs; 1 pure bred yearling Duroc boar. Farm Implements—3 wagons, 1 a 18w iron-wheeled wagon; 3 discs in good condition; 1 Janesville corn planter; 1 gang plow;- 2 three section harrows; 1 tower cultivator; 2 John Deere cultivators; 2 mowing machines, 1 hay rake, 2 hay racks, 1 low down seeder, 1 hand corn sheiler, 1 mud boat, 1 hay slide, 3 small' rolls hog wire; 4 portable hog houses; 1 new Oliver sulky plow, 16-inch, only used a short time; 1 new Emerson sulky plow, 16-inch-, only used a short time; 1 Dutch Uncle cultivator; 1 14-foot new drag; 1 stone boat; 1 new fanning mill with sacker attachment; 1 new 14-inch Oliver walkjng plow, 1 oil tank, 2 good barrels and other articles. Harness—3 sets good leather work harness, collars, blankets, etc. Hay—About 30 tons good timothy, mostly in batn. Poultry—s dozen chickens; 18 turkeys, consisting of 7 hens and 2 yearling gobblers and 9 young turkeys. Some household goods. Terrns i_Xll sums of, $lO and under cash in hand; over $lO a credit of 12 months will be given, notes to bear 6 per cent interest from date of sale •if paid at maturity, if not so paid 8 per cent from date of sale, 2 per cent off for cash where entitled to credd. EVERETT -BROWN. John G. Culp, Auct ! J. H. > Chapman, Clerk. Hot lunch by Bart Grant.

MILROY.

Mr/ and Arcs, fcarl Foulks ate supper with Mrs. Anna Chapman and family Sunday evening. Miss Gertrude Faylor spent Thanksgiving with her parents. Born, Dec. 2nd, to Mr. and Mrs. True Culp, a daughter?', ’ W. E, Fisher and daughters,' Lillian and Juanita, did shopping in Rensselaer Friday. Mrs. Ogle spent Tuesday with Mrs. True Culp. Rev. Livingston will preach at Center school house Sunday, Dec. 10th, at 2:30 p. m.> All irivited. Sunday school before preaching. Mrs. W. B. Fisher was in Wolcott Tuesday. Clarence and Clyde Fisher attended the musical at Lafayette Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Foulks, Martha Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Frank May and daughter,' Ruth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M. French, at Remington. ‘ J. R. Clark and sons, Zelith and Gerald, and daughter, Amy, Martha Clark and Mrs. Geo. Foulks autoed- to Lafayette Saturday.

\Ve are now showing thn swellest line of mouse or smoking jackets for Xmas in all colors at Duvall’s Quality Shop. EA rl DUVALL. A Christmas remembrance they always appreciate—a photo by Parker.

Glando Did It

Interesting Statement Given By Paulding Man Mr. C. A. Hughes, of Paulding, Ohio, said: “I haff’’suffered so much from backache and kidney trouble that I was inardly able to drag ar» Ul \ a - After taking one treatmen'; of Glando Tonic I was so improved that I took another treatment to make it a cure. I Jm nbw a weU. man and can heartily recommend Glapdo Tonic to allsuffering frfih*. backache or kidney trouble.” <- A sluggish glanddlar system is responsible for moss Such a condition should not be n g lecteo. The wonderful cures effected by Glando', the Great Gland due to the fact that it upon the galndular system. The three treatments which each ™ tains being necessary to effect a cur ■ Tre»tn“nt No. One stars glandular SX. Treatment- No. Two throws off the accumulated pouons and preS wide upThe entire system. For sale by B. F. Feadig. ..

FAIR OAKS.

Oliver Bfouhard has 1 had some changes made in his work as maintainer and will probably move his family to Shelby soon. John Deene-has moved into the C. A. Gundy property on Main street. Cecil Gundy, of Gary, was here over Sunday visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Boyle, of LaCrosse, was here calling on old friends Friday. ' Jake Spitzer and wife, Mrs. Wm. Petty and Miss Ira spent Saturday and Sunday in Chicago. Dan Bordwell, of the Lawler ranch, was called away Saturday on account of the death of his mother. Mr. and Mrk Jesse Garriott came home Saturday after a long stay in Nebraska. Dr. Fyfe and family and Mrs. Clark, of Wheatfield, spent Sunday at Walter McConnell’s, Mrs. Alice Huntington, of Moores Hill, Ind., is visiting the Burrows family. • Mrs. Chas. Gundy and son have gone to Rensselaer to spend the winter with her mother, Mrs. McGlynn. Mrs. Wm. Cottingham and children returned the last of the week to her home in Momence. The Monon bridge gang has been here for several days doing some repair work.

Coining Sale Dates. The Republican has printed sale bills for the following dates: Everett Brown, December 12, on the old Brown homestead, % mile west of Moody and 9% miles northeast of Rensselaer, and 7% miles directly west of Francesville. O. G. Baker, administrator’s sale, Dec. 20, at the farm, 6 miles north and three miles east of Rensselaer. This is an administrator’s sale of the estate of the late J. N. Baker. William Wacker and Arthur Miller, Dec. 18, on the Jennie Rishling farm, % mile north of Lee and 6% miles northwest of Monon; 10 miles southwest of Francesville and 12 miles southeast of Rensselaer. Traveling bags, traveler’s sets, pocket sets, make fine gifts for Xmas. At Duvall’s Quality Shop. * C. EARL DUVALL. If you wife is fairly good looking and knows howto cook, don’t holler because she can’t discuss* Ibsen with you. Soul mates are all very fine, but they .make poor wives. Before marriage she believes that he would defy the w’hole world in her defense. After marriage she doesn’t mind- telling him tha,t a worm could whip him. Our Qaasified Column gets results.