Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 October 1907 — Meerschaum. [ARTICLE]

Meerschaum.

Meerschaum is a silicate of magnesia and is to be found chiefly in Asia Ml- , nor, Greece and Madrid. Orchard Pointers. > Young suckers forming around fruit trees should be taken off as fast as they start. I Limbs broken off by high winds and i leaving a jagged surface should be I smoothed with a sharp knife and covered with grafting wax. | In choosing a, site for an orchard, a deep soli, even if not so rich, should be preferred to one that is much richer, but shallower. Root Welcomed in Mexico. Saltillo, Mex.,. Oct. I.—The special train with Secretary Root and party on boasd arrived at 5 o’clock in the evening. Governor Miguel Cardenas welcomed Mr. Root to the state of Coahuila and presented the secretary to the prominent citizens of ti.e city. ’ j .

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