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pencil To Prevent I'otHtn teab. Pots to r.cab fan be prevented by the usp of corrosive sublimate or of for malin on the seed potatoes. In tests made this year at the Vermont experi mnt station the potatoes treated with coirosive sublimate shewed less than 4 percent of the crop scabby, aurt those terated with formalin showed i percent scabby. In the same soil and from the seed, untreated potatoes came out with 41 percent scabbed. An in crease of 37 percent in the measure of first-class potatoes ought to be worth any man’s time. Spring Diet for Stock. If cattle are doing well on dry food during the winter the farmer will us ually ailow the animals on early rye as soon as the spring opens. If the animals are not carefully ohserved they may lose weight from the change. In fact, when steers are to be soid they should not again be allowed co graze. A short time on early rye may do no harm, but too much young rye causes bowel disease, which, though ©asily cured if the steers are kept up, prevents further ncrease in weight. neaaon Why Some Mem Won’t Pay. Some one has said that the reason farmers do not succeed with poultry is that they fail to increase their accom modations in proportion to the increase in the flock; they fail to recognize the fact that large flocks are difficult to feed so that each individual may se cure its allotted share; that various ailments have to be guarded against where large flocks are kept that are comparatively unknown among moder ate sized flocks; that large flocks re quire constant attention. Neglect in the case of a large flock will often be very costly, which with a small fl'vk might not result in any harm. The man who has attained success with a fair-sized flock should be very cautious how he increases it. He should make a careful note of the facts that have resulted in securing his pro fits. How he can increase his flock without disturbing the situation or weakening the factors that have crowned his management of his small flock with success should be his first consideration.—New r York Weekly Wit ness. Barn Conveniences. There should be in every stable a closet large enough to allow the hang ing up of all harnesses, whether for carriage or work teams, and so snugly made that when the doors are shut the closet will be nearly air tight. The cost of such a closet will be more than repaid by the saving of leather from the fumes of ammonia, if there is a cellar for manure under the building, and from the dampness caused by the breath of animals or in other ways. Another and smaller closet, or box with shelves, near the animals, or two, one for the horses and one for the cat tle, in which to keep, currycombs, brushes, cattle cards, sponges, hammer and nails, often needed, and m,tle bot tles or packages of simple remedies that may be needed for a sick animal, to save calling a veterinarian or to save the animal until he can be brought there. We usually had tincture of aconite, saltpetre, powdered charcoal and a bottle of some liniment on hand always. Then a rack in the stable to hold forks, shovel, hoes and brooms for cleaning them out, and another in some other place for forks, rakes and ibroom, as well as other things used in feeding. When there is but one place for each article and that is always in its place, no time is lost in hunting for it, and there is less breakage from their being thrown down, stepped on or run over. The field tools should have a room or place separate from those that are used at the barn nearly every day.—American Cultivator. Mistakes In Wintering Vegetables. It is a mistake to keep some vege tables in the cellar, especially some cellars. Wilted, shriveled, mouldy Vegetables are not good. Many of them can be kept best in the ground. But mistakes may be made here. Pota toes often come out watery, especially during wet winters. They must be kept dry. To make sure I bury mine in boxes with straw in the bottom and top and keep the boxes well covered. Turnips often rot or freeze. The rot comes because they were buried too early or the heap made too large. Make t long and narrow. To prevent freez >ng and keep turnips in prime con lOU requires some care. I cover e heap with a good coating of straw’ o orm a blanket against frost. On Js I put a few inches of soil, then ■*ait until the frost penetrates to the s raw. Then a light covering of ma nure is given and when this is frozen “ eavy c °ating is put on. My pota oes are treated the same way, and I n ' frozen ground in the hill when ani ready to p]p.nt. There are no sprouts on eitbc,- turnips or potatoes. ere is no cheaper or better method °f cold storage. -t Is a mistake to leave the roots or - >ms of cabbages above ground, as is S'nerally done. The freezing and Jawing rots the stems, which convey lc r °t 1° the heads beneath the sroiind. i Ja y fi own and cover stems a B- Often parsnips and horse a ish are wanted when the frost has orked them in the ground.. A supply these should be dug and buried in reaches with a heavy coating of ma re over them, so they can be got at v sn wanted. Beets, carrots and sal y can be treated in the same way. Don’t believe it when you are told that hard freezes will not hurt onions. Don’t disturb them in the least when frozen.—W. L. Anderson, m American Agriculturist. Strawberry Culture. , Li | :e ths onion among vegetables, so lS tilß strawberry among fruits a .great, money crop f or the skilful n’ro uueer, but a source of annoyance, dis appointment:-, and even loss to the --hi.tiess manager, m-ro is scarc dv an overproduction of good berries, well colored, perfect berries are always in. demand,, bring good prices and prove profitable to the producer. Tne best, soil for growing strawber ries is well drained clay loam, but a ;a,r crop may be grown on any ground that will raise corn. The lay and na ture c. tne soil have much to do with the season of ripening. A grower of strawberries can generally lengthen his berry season, and conseouentlv get more money from his crop by select ing a sandy composition of soil with southern exposure for an early crop, and a clay soil with a northern expo sure for a later crop. The best ground ior planting strawberries is soil which is well manured, well cultivated and previously worked for one or two >eais with crops of corn or vegetables. The veryp best berries, can only be grown on rich, fertile soil. Well de enmnosed stable manure is a reliable fertilizer and should be free, as near can be from foul weens, as they are an injury to the strawberry plant, and a great annoyance to the grower. If the strawberry patch once becomes a bed of weeds, the sooner it is plowed down and anew one planted the bet ter it will be for the berries and the grower. The ground should be loosened up to a considerable depth as the roots of the strawberry usually go down deep into the ground, without spreading a great deal, strawberries should be planted in the spring, as soon as the frost gets out of the ground and can be worked into proper condition, and when the plants commence to show signs of new growth. When the ground is in proper condition mark out the rows tw T o feet apart. Berries planted in the spring should not be allowed to fruit the first season. All such fruits should be picked off and the soil kept clean from weeds if you wish to obtain good, strong plants and a good crop the following year. The best results can be obtained in raising strawberries by planting a bed every year, but never plant, anew- crop on an old bed.—Louis Campbell, in the Epito mist. vriiy Dead Furrows Are Not Wanted. Upon the character the soil and lay of the land depends the manner in which land should be plowed to give the best results as regards production and ease in cultivation. By far too many farmers do not give these im portant matters sufficient considera tion. Some practice plowing nearly all the land in narrow strips, leaving deep, dead furrows about 35 feet or less apart. When the soil is naturally wet and heavy, this proves beneficial, as it gives good surface drainage, but it leaves the surface in an extremely bad condition for use of crop gathering ma chinery, as the jolting and wear and tear of machinery and jerking about of team and man are wearisome to say the least. Besides, when any portion of the crop falls into one of these deep furrows it is difficult to secure. Land that requires deep, dead fur rows for drainage should be thorough ly underdrained, then dead furrows would not be required, and 9 times in 10 it is only a portion of the field in which dead furrows are necessary. However, unless plowed in patches, the whole field is cut up with furrows, re sulting in a greater loss than if the whole field was plowed level. But lit tle grain or other crops grow in the deep furrows, and what does is usually stunted. The whole field should be plowed level or without dead furrows. When harrowing and seeding has been com pleted. take a one-horse plow and fol low along the lowest portions or the natural water course. This will prove effective and you will have only one shallow furrow to contend with instead of a perfect network of them. One other great mistake many farmers make is to throw the furrow several years in succession toward the fence, often leaving the soil at that point a foot higher than where the fence is located. This earth is usually thrown in so far that it cannot be turned back with the plow. The only true way is to at one plowing turn the furrow to ward the fence, then at the next plow ing turn it all back. Do not crowd the fence too closely. It takes years to again get a field level that has been plowed in this hit-and-miss way. If a field is nearly square, or two sides are parellel, it is but little trouble to commence in the middle of the field, turning the soil at all times to ward the centre. The next plowing, throw toward the fence, but going around the field, commencing at the side. If it is absolutely necessary to plow in strips or lands, make them as wide as possible, and after plowing each dead furrow at once turn back two light furrows, one on each side, into the dead furrow. The process of harrowing and drilling will make the land quite level. Gf course this is only possible w’ith stubble land or land free from scd. A side-bill plow is a good implement to use for level plowing. You can commence at one side and throw all he land in one direction. Some of ’hese equipments are very simple, and ;.he moldboard con be changed from right to left or vice versa while the team Is turning around. To level up an unequal surface they are just the thing.—L. D. Snook, in New England Homestead. THE WEEKLY NEWS, CARTERSVILLE, GA. . I P-> A' ft, ft - W~-3&JkQOr I fOR.V/OMAbi’s'" Original Hloomer Advocate. Mrs. Mary E. Lewis, the last of the original “bloomer" advocates, who never abandoned the costume until her death has just died in Indiana. Mrs. Lewis was one of the staff of “The Lily,” the fiat woman suffrage organ in this country, of which Mrs. Bloomer was editor. on Nothing fi Year, There is said to be an American woman in Paris who dresses superbly on nothing a year, because she has a fine figure and is a good adveitise ment for the fashionable dressmaker, who clothes her. His creations are so enhanced by the w earer’s charms, that she is besieged by inquiries for the name of her couturier, who thus has secured a greatly increased clientele In the fashionable circle. English Women’s Ornament*. Gun metal links, set at intervals with threaded crystals, have taken the place of “barbaric” muff chains, which are laid aside during the prescribed period of English mourning. Jet combs in the hair are taking the place of tortoise shell. Black silk bov/s for the hair, worn high in front, are the only ornaments suitable for the coiff ure. Satin and tulle a”p being used in stead of velvet neckbands, velvet not, being a strictly mourning fabric. A narrow band is worn tightly clasping the throat, and upon it in front are fixed pendant ornaments of pearls or diamonds. Pearls are accounted mourning gems. Silver will be used later, but gold will not be employed for many moons. Gown of Gray Cloth. Avery striking frock is of a fine gray cloth with a rough surface. The skirt is cut severely tight to the knees, after which a shaped flounce shows Insertions of black Chantilly lace edged with chenille. Two of these inser tions run up each side of the skirt. A tucked gray chiffon blouse, piped with the chenille, is worn under a bolero entirely composed of appliqued lace, with a trelliswork of chenille and mousseline de sole —a most effective combination and an extremelv becom ing one. The sleeves of this bolero come just below the elbow, and under these are seen the gray chiffon and black lace ones belonging to the blouse. A wide, pointed, swathed band of black panne completes this very fascinating costume. Another pretty blouse to be worn with this gown is made entirely of ecru lace over white chiffon and shows long, tight sleeves reaching right over the hands. Tiny, fancy Parisian buttons decorate the fr-ont of this blouse, hold ing together some little straps of turquoise velvet, the blouse pouching well over the waistband in front, as fashion decrees our bodices shall still do. New Wanli Fabric*. • The display of early wash goods is exceedingly interesting in the matters ol coloring, design, and in fabric or weave. The tendency at present is toward sheer rather than thick ma terials, but very thin organdie is de cidedly less popular than it was a year ago. Batiste abo has lost somew-hat of its favor. Swiss in numberless va rieties, dimity, and thin mercerized muslins have superseded all other weaves in the lighter-weight summer goods, while ginghams, in linen, cotton, and Madras, cotton covert cloth, and plain and fancy linens are the fa vorites in heavier materials. The new Swi?s and dimity designs all show a striving after the realistic in the choice of floral decoration, very large designs being chosen, and colored as nearly as possible like the original blossom. On the other hand, embroidered figures on Swiss are often of the same color and shade as the material itself. The especial charaeterisitcs of the wash goods now showing are the in troduction of the satin stripe or dot, the general adoption of a colored ground with white pattern over it, and the universal employment of mercer ized effects. The latter treatment is applied to cotton, linen, silk, and silk and linen weaves of every variety, and to thick and thin materials. Mer cerized cottons, somewhat sheer, are being cpmbincd with Valenciennes lace, while the cotton cloths of a firm er variety are embroidered or com bined with the machine embroideries. —Harper’s Bazar. Ilie High filiation. There are divided opinions upon the new method, which is, of course, only a revival of dressing the hair low in the nape of the neck. Women whose faces have lost the fresh bloom of earliest youth are ill-advised to adopt it without a very earnest consideration of their profile in the looking-glass, when, should they be critical, they will probably decide that the chignon is trying and not nearlv so “smart” as the coiffure built high. There is a droop about the effect that is quite dowdy unless a special concentration j is made upon the tresses on the brow and the crown of the head, tending to raise them, and provide the height and dignity that most countenances re- ; quire. But undoubtedly the fresh ci face and soft and round of count • nance need not hesitate, and shou’i fhei' - hair be short. "’hat prettier nc-wer method is there of drearing it than cn queue? ••’’or th r> long-haired there arc coils: r nr short a’l that is iv i- t -n‘ th > hair be ;u.ud under and cither w th a rib bon has! c- with a jewelled comb. Aim-, tv v , n will always, diny to the high coiffure, and lust no-- it is so becoming with the hair slightly puffed and less waved, arranged from the centre with a twist, forming a cur! falling carelessly on the forehead. The hair looped up to the c r own of the head, having two or three twists interlaced with tulle, finishing in a fanlike bow toward one side, is very attractive and becoming to most faces. A wreath c f smn ll "osc arranged around the crown and interlaced with coils of the hair is another effective evening eoinhire.—New York Commer cial Advertiser. If You Wish to Book Vnniijj. The face is. without doubt, an index to the heart, therefore if you wish to look always young and charming, be as happy as you can. Dress as well as your means will allow, dress be comingly and dress modestly; give every attention to your underclothing. Always wear nice petticoats, so that when you raise your skirts your ap pearance may be dainty. Wear good fitting corsets; they should be re moved as often as necessary. Never wear soiled corsets and it seldom, if ever, pays to clean them; better pur chase another pair, or. better still, have three pairs constantly on hand, to be worn on alternate days, and all of them will be found to wear better, to keep clean longer, and to be more healthful. Neve: - lace a corset, too tightly, as this will push the flesh where it should not be and cause the wearer’s hands, face or nose to be come red and. swollen. For a slight woman, corsets of medium length in front with short hips and low in the bust should be worn; for a plump wo man a corset nearly the same length all the way round is preferable. Let the corset, whether worn by a stc.ut woman or a slight one, nearly meet at the waist, but open wider at the top and bottom edge; this will keep the figure in trim. A stout woman should clasp her corsets from the top downward, whereas a slender woman should fasten he’’ corset from the lower edge upwards. Wear your hair neatly and becoming ly dressed; if you have very little hair you should, in justice to your self, wear artificial. If the front hair is very thin an artificial fringe may be necessary, but select one that is not heavy or it will not look natural; if the back hair needs to be added to, select a switch that matches your own in color and in texture, and do not have It too heavy or too long. It is the duty of every woman to make herself as attractive as possi ble. and every one should look her best at all times, not alone from a motive of self-respect, but because her friends like to think of her as pretty or dainty. As one advances in years, to have pretty and fashionable clothes it is not necessary to dress like a young girl; the one great thing in dress is to have it well made and well hung and becoming. American Queen. Embroidered Swisses are marvels of beauty. Arabian lace collars are gems for linen suits. Fresh roses last well in the hair a whole evening. Velour crystal is appearing in many pieces of new neckwear. Tucked skirts, made straight, are nearly certain to be clumsy. With a violet silk waist, a set of amethyst buttons is a treasure. A stunning cloth dress has a blouse and flounce of panne applique. White and yellow, with a touch of black, is almost sure to be ’ovely. Materials are in every case cut away from under lace insertions. In the spring a woman’s thoughts lightly turn to thoughts of such colors as gray and violet. One new blouse coat boasts little rear appendages that look like a swal low's tail in flight. Some boleros disappear up into noth ing at the front, while others refuse to cover Beauty’s back. Flounces are either plain, circular affairs, or they are tucked or plaited to a part of their depth. Triple collars, the outer one en ap plique, give a fetching finish to the blouse for the linen suit. Plain goods, wash or otherwise, re joice in borders, which come in handy for edging plaiting3, as well as panels. All-over tucking makes a pretty dress. Cut in narrow gores it is most effective if set together with inser tion. A floral hat may take the shape of the frame underneath, or it may look like a Jot of blossoms caught up by a whirlwind. Under, or lingerie, sleeves come ready to wear. They look curious enough, being sufficiently long to reach the elbow. Those metal tags, which started out mildly enough, have grown to four inches or more in diameter, and in this size are used to finish off the ends of broad ribbon. =9- 1| Vegetable Preparation for As- •§ sibilating the'Food ctullicgula -f; ting the S tamachs and Bowels of $1 PBgpSßpffWWßit I | Promotes Digestion,(deerful ness and Rcst.Contains neither $5 Opium,Morphine nor Mineral. !| Not NAitcotic. JUtapc of Old Br SM'fUEI FTTCJBEJI Pumpkin Se£ii' Alx. Senna * l JtocfuUc. Smlli - I 'lapel Anise SeetC ♦ S /bw/nn/ - ) Sw Jh Curb onabt Sola, * ÜbrnSecd - Cinnfif-d Suyrrr • HmyufWl fUstUT. J Apoifect Remedy for Conslipa tion. Sour Stomach,Diarrhoea, Jg Worms .Convulsions .Feverish- J aess and Loss of Sleep, h Tac Simile Signature of new Stork. I EXACT COPT OF WRAPPER. - : * - -- - M. STONER , 808 Marietta St., Atlanta, Ga., Healer in " 1 BEST LIQUORS. My brandies, peach and apple, are Mountain pro duction, which I guarantee to be the purest and Best made. CORN WHISKEY, $2 per gallon. 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