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PRUNING CORRECTLY INCREASES
SIZE AND IMPROVES QUALITY
Important to Know Which Limbs are Useless and Which
Valuable —Apple Trees Should be Kept Low and
Open so Spray and Light May Reach
Everywhere—Aid in Picking.
Pruning done correctly will Increase
the size and improve the quality of
most common fruits. The expense of
picking will be lessened and the ex
pense of handling will not be so great,
because there will be more of the first
grade and less of the poorer grades
of fruits. Then the results of spraying
will be more satisfactory and, if the
tree has been pruned, injuries to the
wood ’and fungous pests are not so
likely to be present. This was the in
formation given a few days ago by D.
E. Lewis, assistant in horticulture at
the Kansas Agricultural college.
The object of pruning, Mr. Lewis
says, is to obtain as much good fruit
as possible from as little wood as pos-
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To Plant Straight.
are borne on wood two or more years
old; while peaches grow only on one
year wood.
The apple tree should be kept low
and open so the spray may reach all
sible; to change the tree from an un
desirable to a desirable shape; to rid
it of disease spots and dead wood,
and to open it to admit light and air.
Fungous growths develop best in
dense shade. Pruning makes condi
tions unfavorable for them because
light is admitted. But care must be
taken that direct sunlight does not
Pruned and Protected.
teach the larger limbs for too long a
period every day. That may cause
“sun-scald.”
It is important, before trying to
prune, to know where and how the
fruit is borne. Then enough bearing
wood to produce a good crop the fol
lowing year should be left. This may
be done and the tree made the de
sired form at the same time. Apples
SOUTHDOWN BD IS UNEXaUB)
The Southdown breed belong to the
short-wool class and for quality it is
unexcelled in the markets.. Each year ।
the butchers select these lambs as be- i
ing the best for the market. Indeed, :
the mutton from this breed of sheep
commands the best price in the mar- ।
ket on account of its quality.
jhis breed has been used to im- 1
prove the quality of some of the other 1
Down breeds of sheep to a larger ex- i
the limbs easily and the fruit be gath
ered easily.
You may take advantage of a year
when cold has killed the fruit to rid
peach trees of all surplus wood. They
will stand a great deal of pruning and
should be cut back so as to have just
as little” useless wood as possible.
The larger limbs may be left as stubs,
but there should be plenty of one-year
limbs left to renew the top.
Cherry trees do not need so much
pruning, but it is well to keep the
tree in the preper shape with the top
fairly open so that Insecticides and
sprays may be applied if necessary. A
knowledge of the variety is needed to
insure a proper pruning of the plum
tree.
FARM WORKSHOP
IS INVALUABLE
Place WBere Many Honra are
Spent That Otherwise Might
Be Thrown Away—
Good for Boys.
It is hard to estimate the value of
the shop on the farm.
It is the place where many hours
are spent that otherwise might be
thrown away, or even worse than
throwfraway.
The room should be well lighted and
of such size as to accommodate a
portable forge, two sets of trestles and
a long workbench with two sides to
it.
On the joists overhead may be
stored lumber for repairing the differ
ent parts of wagons, sleds, plows and
harrows.
Some may say they have no one to
do that sort of work so whht is the
use of having a shop. If there are
boys in the family teach or have one
of them taught to do repair work
such as wood work and blacksmith
ing.
The shop should be at such a dis
■ tance from the other buildings of the
farm so as not to endanger them from
sparks of the shop fire.
In our shop on rainy days during
the fall we assort and clean onion
sets, get out seed beans and peas and
make our sauer-kraut. * *
On winter days that are not fit for
working outside a few new single
trees are made and ironed’ off, the
1 broken clips mended on the old ones.
1 A few gates are made each winter and
• set up and braced against one side of
the shop so as not to warp or settle
crooked.
If the gate stuff is thorough sea
soned they are given a good coat of
paint; if the material is sappy or
green the gates are not painted until
the next summer.
All shavings and chips made in the
shop are carefully put in boxes and :
used as kindling for the fires in the
dwelling house.
, Just build one and stock it with :
i some good tools and material and you
will wonder how you ever got along i
। without it.
The support for the work bench
; which may be easily made of ordinary
■ dry goods boxes makes a nice place
■ to keep the tods, nails and bolts.
■ Set shallow boxes on top of each other
i until the required height is obtained.
tent than has any other distinct
breed. Its low set, broad back, well ,
sprung rib, full leg and stylish appear- .
ance make it attractive wherever
found.
This breed has a comparatively
dense fleece of good quality, but short ;
in staple. The cross on the western !
bred ewe was a good one, the lambs
being good feeders, but were smaller ■
than other breeds when finished. |
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THE Republic of Haiti, occupying
the western portion of the is
land of the same name, has an
area of 10,200 square miles,
and a population of 2,000,000.
It is one of the most populous of the
American republics, taking into ac
count its area, with 186 inhabitants to
the square mile. Haiti is a land of
mountains and valleys, and inclosing
the Gulf of Gonave, around whose
shores are several fine natural har
bors. The principal products of the
island are coffee, cacao, cotton, to
bacco, sugar and logwood. In the for
ests and deep valleys there is a
wealth of flora unsurpassed in the
western world. Haiti also possesses
considerable undeveloped mineral re
sources, amopg them being gold, sil
ver, gypsum, limestone, and porphyry,
A number of small islands belong to
the territory of the republic; Gonave,
about 40 miles long; La Tortue, 33
miles long; Les Cayemites, and a num
ber of small islands.
The constitution of the republic of
Haiti was proclaimed on the 9th day
of October, 1889, and a unitary repub
lican form of government was adopted,
vesting the administration in a legisla
tive, executive and judicial branch.
; The legislative is composed of two
chambers—a chamber of representa
tives and a senate, the two together
forming the national assembly. The
1 cabinet of representatives consists of
99 members, elected by the people for
a term of three years, and the senate
of 39 members chosen by the represent
atives from lists furnished by a board
of electors and by the president of the
republic, for a term of six years. The
senate is renewed by thirds every two
years. The national assembly meets
annually on the first Monday in April
for a period of three months, which
may be extended for another 30 days.
The president of the republic is elect
ed by the national assembly for a
term of seven years and cannot be re
elected’ except after an interval of
at least one term. He receives a sal
ary of approximately $24,000 per an
num.’ A cabinet of six secretaries,
each in charge of some department of
the government, assists the president.
They are appointed by and responsible
io him, and receive an annual sal
ary of about $6,000 each. The depart
ments delegated to the various secre
taries of state as as follows: Foreign
affairs and public instruction; war and
navy; interior and general police;
finance and commerce; justice and
worship; public works and agriculture.
The president, Cincinnatus Leconte,
was inaugurated on August 16, 1911.
Incomplete reports would seem to in
dicate that commercial conditions for
the year were satisfactory, but full re
turns upon which alone estimates can
be based are not yet available. A se
rious effort was made by the govern
ment to balance the budget. In many
directions improvements were begun
or authorized, to show that the coun
try was ambitious to be brought up to
modern standards. A compulsory ed
ucation law, applicable to the primary
grades, was passed, and a new water
system for the capital. Port au Prince,
was aprovved and the contract for
the Haitian National railroad was
signed. Haito has given noticeable
encouragement to foreign investors
during this and former years, and the
advances which will follow liberal con
cessions of this kind are sure to bene
fit the country materially within a
short time.
Products and Industries.
The industries of the country are
mainly agriculture, the' most impor
tant product being coffee of an ex
cellent quality.
Cacao is also grown extensively, the
annual output being estimated at 6,-
000,000 pounds. Cotton is exported in
increasing quantities; of the grade
grown in Haiti the fiber is not so
long as that of the United States, al
though this is a condition that coulfl
be Improved by proper seed selection
and cultivation. Cheap lands and cheap
labor make this branch of industry an
attractive and remunerative one, and
the several experimental plantations
speak most optimistically of the future
of this industry. Apiculture is anoth
er industry which has its Inception on
the island, but a few years ago and
lias flourished to a notable degree.
The culture of plte (American
agave) has been taken up. The culti
vation of tobacco is extending, and
the manufacture of cigars and cigar
ettes has been successfully engaged
in. .
The soil of the country is well suit
ed for tobacco growing. Only a
small quantity of this article is raised,
however. One plantation, conducted on
scientific principles, is producing to
bacco of a fine grade.
The manufacture of shoes within the
Republic has reached a point where
the output is nearly sufficient to meet
the needs of the home market, with
the result that importations of for
eign shoes have almost entirely ceased
within the past eight years.
The mineral resources of the repub
lic, consisting of gold, silver, copper,
iron, antimony, tin, sulphur, coal, kao
lin, nickel, gypsum and limestone, are as
yet undeveloped. Remains of an ancient
gold mine have recently been discover
ed near Ouanaminthe on the Domini
can frontier, and .iron deposits are
known to exist in the same locality, de
posits of copper and iron oxide have
been discovered. Near Les Cahobas
considerable outcroppings of soft coal
are reported, and at Camp Perrin,
some seven leagues inland, there is a
coal mine showing numerous rich
veins. In the vicinity of Jacmel there
are copper and stiver deposits which
have never been worked, and at Ter
reneuve, distant about four hours’
travel from Gonaives, a capper mine
is being worked by a syndicate of
Haitians.
There are numerous sugar planta
toins in the country, bufno refineries.
Rum and other spirits are distilled.
Logwood is the most important of the
many valuable woods shipped ?rom the
republic.
Vanity of the Song Bird.
M. Gatti-Casazza, the manager of
the Metropolitan opera house, was
talking about famous song birds.
“These women, as a rule, are mod-’
est,” be said: “but now and then we
meet a song bird of inordinate van
ity.
“In Milan, in the Arcade. I chanced
one afternoon upon a song bird of the
vain type, and she asked me how I
liked her performance the evening
before.
"‘lt was superb, perfect!’ I said.
“She beamed with such delight that,
to please her still more, I added:
“ ‘lt was divine —like an angel's
song.’
“But at that she bit her lip.
“ T don't see any need.' she said,
with an annoyed air, ‘of dragging in
the angel.' ”
Old-Fashioned Plants.
“That Burbank man is a wonder,"
said Maude.
"1 don’t like a man who tries to be
so smart,” replied Maymie. “The first
thing we know, he'll be undertaking to
invent a kissless mistletoe.”—Wash
ington Star.
The Resemblance.
“The keeper at the asylum who
was pushing the craxy people along
reminded me of a conterfefter."
“How so?”
“Because he wm ihovfng the
queer.” .... ~
We Have Just Completed
The enlargement of our Store, which makes
it twice the original size, and have filled it
with the very best lines of
Hardware, Crockery, Housefurnishings
and Agricultural Implements
Seeing is believing, so we invite the public
to inspect our new store and stock.
BALKCOM HARDWARE CO.,
362-364 Third Street MACON, GA«
I STOVER GASOLINE ENGINES
Th® engine on the market—has lass waring parti than
/SjRA any other, and maintenance cost is less. One rod operates igniter, ex
/ A W! 1 i haus»t and gasoline pump. Extremely economical in the consumption
® v jitiLcA W I / I of gasoline. An experienced engineer not necessary — anybody can
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STOVER ’ S GOOD ENGINE-1 to 60 h.i>.
Steam Engines, Boilers and Saw MiKs
Ciwloj, Sswiig, Shisgle aril Cumpiag Mtfits •
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SIZE DOESN’T COUNT
Size does not always count. The stinger is
the small part of the bee, but you soon learn which
end it’s on.
It isn’t always the size of a bank account
that we consider, it’s the man behind it. We
feel that the humble depositor is entitled to the
same consideration as the man who owns a mint.
Our banking facilities are at the disposal of all
alike. We are here to help you if we can. The
farmer, planter, mechanic, business man miner,
stockman, laborer, professional man, all are
invited to become patrons of our bank. The
size of the account is not of first importance
Come in and let's talk it over.
Wilkinson County Bank
TOOMSBORO, — — — GEORGIA.
DR. J. L. DUPREE, DENTIST
First-cl ass Work
At Reasonable Prices.
36P1-2 Sdcddß St, Macon. Ga.
Danger!
Danger!
NEIGHBOR, IS YOUR LIFE INSURED? YES.
IS YOUR HOUSE AND BARN INSURED? YES.
VERY WELL, THEN. YOU SEEM TO BE TAKING PRECAUTION
AS IF SOMETHING TERRIBLE WAS GOING TO OVERCOME YOU.
SULL THIS DOES NOT SHOW BAD JUDGMENT IN YOU. BUT
RATHER SHOWS THAT YOU ARE A PROGRESSIVE AND SAFE
BUSINESS MAN.
One More Question We
Would Ask You: Is Your
Monev Insured?
HAD YOU EVER THOUGHT OF THAT?
HOW ABOUT THAT MONEY THAT IS LYING BACK IN THE
T*VRUNK? IS IT INSURED? IF NOT, YOU ARE THE PERSON WE
ARE LOOKING FOR.
WE OFFER YOU A SAFE PLACE TO LEAVE YOUR MONEY
WHERE IT IS INSURED AGAINST LOSS. NOT SIMPLY FROM
FIRE. FROM ROBBERS AND THE LIKE. BUT INSURED AGAINST
LOSS.
THAT WORD, LOSS. COVERS THE WHOLE CATEGORY OF
LOSSES. A FELLOW DOES NOT HAVE TO GET HIS MONEY
•BURNED UP TO LOSE, HE DOES NOT EVEN HAVE TO BE HELD
UP AND ROBBED TO LOSE IT. BT OCCASIONALLY HE MAKES A
BAD LOAN AND LOSES. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IF HE
LOSES IT?
IF YOU HAVE MONEY THAT IS IDLE AND YOU WANT
INTEREST ON IT. WE WILL TAKE IT AND KEEP IT FOR YOU
AND PAY WOU FIVE PER CENT. INTEREST ON IT.
YOURS FOR SERVICE AND SAFETY,
J. J. RAGAN, CASHIER.
j. W. LINDSEY. President. GEO. H. CARSWELL. Vice Pres.
IRA B. STINSON, J. R. HUDSON and
I. F. BILLUE, C. M. HITCHCOCK,
W. H. PARKER,
Directors.
IRWINTON BANK
IRWINTON, GEORGIA.
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