Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 37, Number 155, 4 May 1912 — Page 8

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THE RICHMOND P ATX A T) ITJM A5TD SUNTEIiEGBAM. SATUItD AT, MAT 4, lrJiw.

POOR CORN CROP OFTEH FARMER'S FAULT

BY I8AAC L. TOTTEN. It is very easy to advise a farmer as to what he should do to bring about the best results, but it is not the easiest thing in the world for the farmer to do the thing advised. . For instance, we might say to our

neighbor that he must be sure to plant his corn at a certain time, and that he should cultivate it six or seven times, and he might think that we had given 'him some good advise; yet it is not always convenient to do just as we are told or as we would like to do. There are so many adverse conditions that amy arise to make. it Impossible to handle the croDS as they

snouia De nanaiea. Under ideal weather and other conditions we can expect the best results, but when the spring is backward and it rains almost continually during the spring plowing time, we are practically forced to do things 'that we know are not the best. The man right on the ground, in most cases, knows what he must do to get out his crop. . One corn grower has announced jthat he has raised an average of one

hundred bushel of corn per acre on ninety acres.

. That is a bumper crop for sure and we would all like to have similar ' crops. However, this farmer adds that he raised that bumper crop in 1908, and (has fallen considerably short of that j yield in the years since that time, owning to adverse conditions. In reading or hearing of accounts of how others have proceeded to grow "large yields, we often get the impression that we are considerably backward because we do not do as well. We do not believe that such are the thoughts of the practical corn growers who tell us of what they have accomplished; because they know as well as we do that conditions on all farms are not equal and that there are

so many "If s" to contend with that we can not all harvest bountiful crops. For instance: Last" year It rained so much during the early spring months that it was almost Impossible to prepare the ground as it should be prepared and still get out -the crop in season. . Then too, we had such a continued drought throughout the entire growing season that the crop was cut short. There are many things, of course, that we could do and that we do not do which would greatly increase our average crop yields. The average yield of corn through

out this state and throughout Wayne j county could be greatly increased, and j we should all do more toward better-1 ing our corn crops we must not place j all the blame on the unseasonable weather and other adverse conditions because our crops are not better. Some of our best corn growers have crop failures, not total perhaps, nevertheless they have failures. But as a general rule they have good crops when others report poor yields. As in many other cases we only hear of the successes of these farmers. When we look through our farm papers we find mainly articles that tell of how certain fanners raised good crops, we seldom read of the

failures because no one cares about publishing things of that kind, and few farmers like to tell of their failures either. It is for the best, no doubt that the optimistic be given preference. If it were not, some of us would become too much disheartened to try to accomplish anything. It is owing to the fact that otherb have done big things in certain lin and that we would all like to accomplish as much or more that we buckle down to business in earnest. If neighbor Jones can grow bumper crops, on soil similar to our own by practicing certain cultural methods, then, of course if we follow the meth

ods of neighbor Jones it would seem that we could also grow bumper crops. When a : well known progressive farmer takes hold of a run down farm and eventually has it producing good crops, we often hear the remark: Oh, he can grow good crops on any kind of soil." Jus as though he possessed some sort of magical powers; when, in fact, he only proceeds along the lines that make for success. There are too many "ifs" it seems behind which we can hide our own short-comings. There is no reasonable excuse for permitting land to become non-productive, by proper care, the fertility of the soil can not only be maintained, but it can be improved it would be deplorable to think that it could not. It does not require an extensive scientific education to know how to fertilize properly.

Experiments in five counties of the state show an average gain of 6.6 bush

els of corn per acre due to fertilization.

This has been secured at an average cost of $1.11 per acre leaving a net

profit of $1.55 per acre, or $1.39 for every dollar invested in fertilize-. An increase of five bushels on the average yield per acre would mean an annual increase in the value of the corn crop of Indiana of over $9,900,000. It is not the fault of the season if the crop is poor when the proper crop rotation has not been followed. A twenty year comparison of croping systems on the Experiment Station farm shows that corn in various rotations containing clover is now yielding an average of 24 bushels per acre more than corn grown continuously, and 20.6 bushels per acre more than corn grown in rotation with wheat only. The last two crops in five different rotations on the farm show an average gain of 17.1 bushels per acre from an average application of 4.5 tons of manure per acre. Time, to be sure, is a factor that plays a very important part in the carrying out of plans on the farm, and there are so many things that pile up in the spring and during the growing season that we are at a loss some

times to know which is of the greatest Importance. There are many things, however, that we can do in the fall and during the winter that will help to improve the corn crop yield. Selecting the seed is one of the most important considerations, and so is taking proper care of it after it is selected. The testing can be done daring February and March before the urgent work of spring begins and it can and should be done yet if it has not been done. Our Indiana corn growers who have won world wide recognition because of their efforts and attainments in corn growing have proven that certain cultural methods, proper seed selection, and correct fertilizing will produce the prize winning ears. If these men can accomplish so much on soil similar to the soil on our farms, then it would seem that we should emulate them. It Is not theories that we want although it is through theories that we

get the best in the practical and it is not theories that these corn growers give us. They have found out through experlenoe what must be done to obtain the results that bring the most

profit. Proper seed selection and testing is very important. Correct fertilizing is also necessary. - Right cultivating is absolutely essential and if we keep in mind that the greater portion of this can be done before the corn is planted we can save time and money. Let's all determine to raise Indiana's average yield of corn this year.

THREEPENNY DAY.

A Curious Old Custom That Is Observed at Eton College. On "threepenny day" a new threepenny piece is presented to each of the pupils in the famous Eton college in England. The custom was founded nearly 400 years ago by Roger Lupton. who was provost of the college from 1502 to 1535. Lupton arranged with the fellows for an annual distribution of money on the anniversary of his death. The provost received 2s. StL. the fellows, headmaster and Lupton's chaplain Is. 4dL, the- other chaplains and usher eightpence. the clerks sixpence and the scholars and choristers a

penny each. The scholars still get this penny in the threepenny pieces distributed to them on Feb. 27. the other twopence being from the gift of Provost Bost, Lupton's successor as provost. There was a tradition at Eton, which has been disproved, but which subsists to the present day. that half a sheep is what the colleger Is really entitled to and that the colleges evsde their obligation by giving the value of half a sheep in the middle ages. Some time

in the middle of the last century a boy named Charles Henry BranwelU on being tendered his threepence by Bethell, one of the fellows, said: . "No, thank you, sir, I want my half sheep." "Bethell flew into an awful rage." says the late Montagu Williams, who tells the story, "and exclaimed, '111 mention this matter to Dr. Hawtrey and have you flogged,' " and flogged the unfortunate youth was. New York Sun.

' Stung! "How fat and well oar little boy looks." VAh. you should never judge from appearances. He's got a gumboil on one side of his face, and he has been stung by a wasp on the other." Pels Mele. The Diffsrenoe. little Willie What is the difference between character and reputation, pa? ta Character is a luxury, my . while reputation is a necessity. Chita go Mews.

Bungatew. The word bungalow Is an AngloIndian version of the Hindu bangla. which primarily means Bengali, or of Bengal, and is also' applied to a thatched hut.

Fitting Trait. Toung Biffins' infatuation for pretty Miss Gladys is merely puppy love." "I suppose that accounts for his doglike devotion." Baltimore American.

Idleness Is the sepulcher of a living man. Holland.

TESTING A PICTURE. Tietwt, the Famous French Painto and Hie Critia. An Interesting story Is toM' ot Jacques Tlssot. the great French painter. While in England be painted a beautiful religious picture and. meeting a countrywoman, asked her opinion of bis work. "Ifs a chef d'oeovre," she replied, giving a remarkably just and detailed appreciation ef the various merits of the really splendid painting. "Are you satiifledr asked a friend. Tlssot answered in the negative. He entirely repainted bis picture, working night and day.

When finished bo sent again for his fair critic who pronounced It admirable and remained silently admiring it wKh smiling criticism. - "Are you satisfied? asked the friend again when tbe lady bad departed. "No." replied the artist, and Be set to work for the third rime. When the Parisienne saw the new painting she gazed at it for some moments with evident emotion and then without a word sank softly to her knees and began to pray. "Are you satisfied now?" whisper the friend, and Tlssot said -Yes." London Saturday Review.

IN PROBATE COURT

Hannibal's Oownfatl. The fate of Hannibal turned upon the result of a promenade. It was after he bad crossed tbe Alps and entered Italy, with winter quarters established at Capua. His residence was on of the best bouses in the ctity. and while walking in the garden be beard a female voice singing net far away. Struck by tbe tones of tbe voice, be Issued an order that tbe singer should be brought before him. He was so greatly Impressed by her charms that be at once attached ber to his household, disposing of the husband by beheading him. Retribution followed closety upon the cowardly perpetration of the outrage. The balance of the winter was devoted to pleasure, discipline and drills were practically abandoned, and with the advent of spring the Carthaginian army was so demoralized by the dissipation of the dry that its prestige was lost, and with it came the down full nf Hannibal.

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THE BIG LACE CURTAIN SALE

Will Be On In Earnest This Week No place in Richmond can you get such curtain values as The Hoosier Is offering this week. 2 yard Ecru or White Curtains at 48c a pair, 2M yard Ecru or White Curtains at 69c per pair. 2 yard Ecru or White Curtains at 75c per pair. 3 yard Ecru or White Curtains, extra wide curtain, 98c, $1.25 & $1.48. 3 yard Ecru, Extra Values, at $1.69, $1.98 and $2.50. Door Panels at 15c & 25c. See them. One lot of Odd Curtains at one-half the regular price.

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MANY MONEY-SAVING ADVANTAGES In Our Ready - To - Wear Dept.

REMEMBER NO HIGH PRICES IN OUR STORE

Linen Coats for ladles In the very latest, at $1.98, $2.48, $2.98, $430, $5.98. Wool Serge and Cloth Coats. $7.98, $10, $12. Misses' Linen Coats. Big values in Skirts, $1.98, $2.98, $330 to $448. See them. Shirt Waists, 39c, 48c, 75c, 98c, $1.25. An nicely trimmed. Children's Gingham and Percale Dresses, ready to wear, at 50c, 69c, 75c, 98c, $1.23 A. $130. Tou will he delighted when you see them and see what it takes off the tired mothers.

MILLINERY AT LESS THAN COST We bought the full line of samples of one of the big millinery houses and they will be yours at less than cost. Over 300 in this lot and the cheapest sold at $2.50 to $5.00; all nicely trimmed in silk, your choice this week at $1.98. Many nice trimmed hats at $2.50, $2.98, $3.50 Sl $3.98. See them. Children's Hats at 50c to $1.25. Many nice untriiumed Hats in hair-braid, Milline chips, at 98c to $1.98. See them. We save you money on your millinery bill. This is no idle talk. It stands to reason we are not at near the expense to handle this line as the exclusive stores. See our line and be convinced. HOSIERY DEPARTMENT We carry a special line of Ladies' Silk Hose in Black, 25c to $1.00; Lace, 50c; White, 35c & 50c per pair. Ladies' Mercerized Silk Hose, all colors, 25c a pair. Misses' and Children's Silk Lisle Hose, extra good values at 25c Infants' Silk Hose in Sky and White, at 25c a pair. We carry the most complete line of Hosiery in the city.

MY GOODS Pepartaeinill Dress Goods in white or blue serges at 50c Yd. Regular 12c Gingham at 10c. 15c Gingham 122c Many nice things in White Goods at ey4c to 15c Yd. Muslin of all kinds at old prices. CORSETS CORSETS The famous Thompson Glove-fitting Corset, at 98c, $1.25 and $1.50. The best 50c Corset on the market. Gloves of all kinds. Ribbons at 10c, 15c, 20c & 25c. KNIT UNDERWEAR Ladies' Gauze Unions in umbrella and tight knee styles, 25c-85c per suit. Ladies' Separate Gauze Vests and Pants Vests, 10c, 15c, 25c; Pants 25c. We carry the famous "Cumfy Cut" Gauze underwear, made to fit perfectly. MUSLIN UNDERWEAR Ladies' White Skirt, embroidery and lace trimmed, 50c, 75c, 89c, 98c, $1.25, $1.39 $1.50 & $1.98. Special bargains. Ladies' Fine Muslin Drawers at 25c, 50c, 98c, & $1.25. Extra good values. Ladies' Muslin Gowns in both long and short sleeves from 50c to $330. See them. Corset Covers, both lace and embroidery trimmed, 25c, 50c, 75c A $1.25 'None better Extraordinary good values in Combination Suits and Princess Slips from 98c up. We also have a nice line of Misses' and Children's Muslin Gowns, Drawers and Skirts. A full line of Misses' and Children's Summer Vests and Pants at bottom prices.

THE HOOSIER'S OottMinijij Pepi

Men's "regular $10.00 Suits in atass!m.e.re. 7.50 Men's fine Worsted Suits go at $10.00. A good suit, all sizes, at $5.00. Boys' Suits much below regular clothing store prices. Cassimere Suits in new Spring shades, at $1.98, $2.48, $2.98, $3.50 & $4.50. See Them Boys' Knee Pants at 50c, 75c, 98c & $1.25. h Men's and Boys' Hats at 50c to $1.50. Men's Gauze Underwear at 25c to 50c each " Men's Shirts at 50c, 75c & 98c.

SHOE VALUES BIGGEST We have ever offered. Due to a very lucky purchase.

Ladies' $3.00 Nubuck Pumps, $1.98 a pair Ladies' $3.00 White Sea Island Boots, $1-98 Ladles' $3.00 Tan Calf Pump and Oxfords, $1.98 a pair. Ladles' special attention is called to our Comfort Oxfords Just a new shoe, added to our stock. Tou should see it before you purchase your next Oxfords. Has Cushion Bottoms and lets the foot bend with ease. $2.50 values. Special to introduce them $1.98 a pair. Child's and Misses' Strap Pump In Patent Colt or Gun Metals, in sizes 8 to 2. $1.75 original price, now $1.29 a pair. Infant's soft sole Shoes or Slippers in all colors and sizes. 25c ones, 19c; 50c ones,. 39c a pair. Men's Tan Russia Calf Oxfords Patent Colt or Gun Metals. Best that money can buy. and styles that are right up to the minute, now $3.19, $2.69, $1.95 a pair. Little Gent's Oxfords Patent Colt and Gun Metal Oxfords, sixes 9 to 13. $1.75 values, now $1.49 a pair.

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