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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 22, 1908)
Once the board are In position onlr few ruinates uw required to finish tba process, and. aa a rale. 1 do bat part at t!;e work myself. The boards are kojit together by a wire book caught act-oxa the two boards on opposite aides of the rows of celery at each end of the boards. This U done, over the entire patch until nothing of the celery is risible but the green tops showing bore the boards. - Four or Ave daya after boarding the celery is ready to hip. Though the shipping time means ex tra bard work. 1 always enjoy it. not only because it comes at a time of the year when I enjoy being out of doors, but because it brings money re lurux You get the fruits of your five month:' labor, and if yoo bare kept up with the market you can cal culate wlthiu a fracitlou of a cent what each Kbiptueut will brlug you. , The wire hooks lire Jerked off the board acd the tall bleached stalks of celery iu:!vJ up bunch by buut-u. A few stroke of a sharp knife, and tbe roots, with the few unsightly outer stalks, drop off. aud tbe transformed plant id loaded iuto tbe baskets, to be taken to the washing and pacVlug shed. Tills final process should be done in fi-esii c-oid water, and the celery should be washed and picked over until each bunch looks as whito and glossy as Ivory. It Is then put a dozen bunches at a time into a woodr n form and tied with tape the color preferred by the grower into a square, compact bundle. All excess top is trimmed away, and the bundles are then packed while drloDing wet with fresh cold water Into paper lined crates. i I hare sold celery as low as 20 I cents a dosen and as high as $1. The : first price, hardly pays, while the latter gives enormous profits from the farm-; ara standpoint In tbe New York mar-. ket a grower can count on getting 40 rents a dosen for good celery and 60 cents ' a dosen for an extras. That gives a good living profit and has ad- vantage of being sure. After paying all bills for labor, fer- ; tllizer, rent on land (which of course goes Into my own pocket and Is only a matter of form), the wear and tear on the greenhouse, garden tools and the boards I always count on having $1,000 a year from my little patch of ground. SHADE TREE PESTS. Ths DsspolUrs sf. 8om of Our Fa- vorfta . Shads,, Tres The nests of the fall webworm are forming unsightly white blotches on tbe rich green.'' foliage" of our shade trees. They are most frequently ound on the elm, 'hickory, . aanV 'apple and plum, but occur only' less v commonly on many other sorts of deciduous trees. The Insect that constructs tfceaet.weba riu wnwoajt, pataea the winter a a dark. . brown helpless -creature, entirely unlike either ..the wvamf from -iwMeh It came or the moth into which it transforms. This dark brown papa, inclosed in a thin cocoon of silk Intermixed with hair, is stored away in .some crftck or crevice, under rubbish or even In the ground it self. In April , or May' the .nearly or quite white moth emerges from 'the co coon, files into the trees .and In some cases deposits as many as 500 eggs.' These eggs are set close together on one leaf, formjng a single tier and cov- eruiK. nu ineEUior .imll-q uii uie Bur- face.. The . larvae pitching, ' construct a tiny , web under which they feed. As they Increase In size more and more foliage Is Included in their web until they may exceed three feet in diameter. When the caterpillars become' fully grown, they crawl down the trees and seek out hiding , places, as already described, in. which to transform and lie during their helpless stage. - From the cocoons thus, formed. In late July or early August, the second brood of moths emerges and deposits Its eggs on tbe leaves for the second brood of "worms." This brood on reaching- ma turity forms the cocoons in which' It passes tbe winter. Ordinarily certain two and' - four winged files parasitize a sufficient per cent of the caterpillars to prevent them from seriously threatening the life of any well grown tree, but this para sitism is rarely sufficient to prevent the formation of some webs. Tbe property owner who values the beauty of his shade trees cannot afford to depend on natural enemies, but must resort to artificial measures. If the nests are within reach, the simplest method Is to wipe them out of the trees and crash their contents. If they are beyond reach, they must be destroyed in any one of three ways they may -be burned out by means of a long handled torch; they may be cut away with pruning shears and their contents crushed or burned: their oc cupants may be poisoned by thorough ly spraying - the foliage immediately about the pest with arsenate of lead at the rate of three pounds to fifty gal lons of water. Paris green mixed with twice its weight of .unslaked lime and usea at toe nice oi bis ounces to niiy j gallons' of water may be substituted for the arsenate of lead., but doe? not stick to the foliage so well. ' i "0 HORSES FOR. -' THE FARM. There are several types of horses that are excellent types for farm use. Wp are not going to undertake to say which Is the very best type because we don't know, says a writer In Farmers Advocate. If some one else thinks he knows we have no quarrel with blm. With some the, so called general pur- " " TYPICAIi COACH HOUS K. . - , . - pose horse is the -favorite farm horse; while others reject this type with scorn. There Is no agreement as' to what Is the general purpose horse. The writer Is familiar with a certain community In Illinois where ' the by farmers. Horse buyers go there from Chicago and other dtiei to buy . "" - ; these horses for the city markets as tude that all the mites cannot anck carriage horses. We know of a geld-! their bloody breakfast before tte ing from this community which was a dawn. In such , ease they especially first prise -winner at the New Tork leech the layers and often bleed the horse show. This fellow had beep altting hens to death. sold for $3,000 to' go to New Tork. K- Mr. Header. atviilght you lore a The farmers In that community have ' eleap,; white,' comfortable i and. per a right to, be proud of their coach fecf aBence. .'. " ."" hrM And von couldn't convince ' Jersey skeeter serenade, a p-flat them that the French coach horses are not general purpose horses. They are sonata are an nnappreciatea. ow, used for all farm purposes and fan In if to you "cleanliness is next to god none. They weigh from 1,100 to 1.400 -liness" and "silence Is golden." do you pounds. They are heavy enough to apply the Golden Rule In putting your nnii th nlnw ln the field or a load of hens to bed? hay or grain to town. And, when It comes to hitching to the buggy or car riage to drive to town on any day of the week, surely no better horse can be found. Moreover, these horses are usually docile and breed unusually true to type. Who can dispute their title to being classed as general put pose horses? But that is far from say-, ing that they are the best general pur pose horses or the best farm horses. We have no quarrel with, the man who la partial to them. ' ; ; -'As for heavier horses,-' the Belgian, we are glad to say, la- becoming in?; creasingly common In' this . country.? He is the extreme type of draf t . horae-. He cannot be called a general purpose horse.' There are some things he cannot do to the best advantage, but for the purposes to which he is .adapted (he Is a very valuable horsed 'Even in draft horses there are several types. i?.The Percheron ' is the most- popular draft ' horse In this country; and he deserves ; about all that can be said In his fayoA. ! tie u wn quiw w unuuuiug,. ua.uy.v . always quite 'so Impressive a; Vway of going" as ' "the " best Shires t- iiaye. Neither, on- the other hand. Is he so massive," ' so wide, so " lose ? to.' '.the ground; not always so strongly - mus cled as the Belgian, but tbe Percheron is, of course, a true draft horse and deserves all his popularity and more. The Shires are attracting more and more attention at our great fairs and live stock shows, and their popularity Is certain to Increase. ' 1 - It pays to raise the draft horse on the farm. But every man to his trade. Some men can handle one- kind of horse and some another kind. -. Much depends on the kind of horse one. has been trained' to handle, and much de pends also 'on one's taste in horse flesh. If you don't like the heavy horse, let him alone. Dipping Shsep. All sheep are troubled with external parasites unless thoroughly dipped at shearing time and again shortly after ward. Besides ticks, sheep' are often seriously Injured with iice. - On ac--count of tbe wool and the small size of the lice, it is almost impossible to see them. Many sheep are worried to death, with lice when the owner has not the slightest Idea of what the trou ble is. It is easy to dip sheep; and it is per fectly safe in the summer time.' If they are thoroughly cleansed in warm weather they are not likely to become badly Infected during the winter un less they are permitted to run with other sheep that have not been treated. ' Very often showing sheep at the fairs will lead to trouble unless the exhibition stock Is ' very , carefully guarded and taken care of before mix ing again with the home flock. There .are so many advantages from dipping that every farmer should -build a tank, a small, cheap affair for a few sheep and a Jarger and more convenient ar rangement 'for a larger, flock. Things Dairymen -Should Know. The cost of prodaclngr.'one gallon of milk. .' . ' , " ;."' . - The cost of producing" one' pound of butter fat The cost of feeding a cow one year. The coat of labor in caring for one cow one year. The number of pounds of milk each cow in tbe herd yields each year. The number of dollars each cow's milk brings each year. Which is the most profitable cow in tbe herd, and why? . - " . Which is tbe poorest cow in the herd. and why?. now many ooaraers were are in tn the women and then say "I am it." herd. . 1 , Don't use all the . Britannic and How much feed each cow will con- standard dictionary to frame an as sume during the feeding period. I and then, get ffiU it It costs 6Ver-a c.M.BAENnrz ylM v SOLICITED : .jlsr.' - (CopyriBht. 190. by C. M. Barnitx. - These articles and Illustrations mast not be re printed without special permission. ..RED MITES. '.,.. : All other, blood suckers. ..from ,. the musical Jersey - skeeter to Jtbi. infamous b-flat, are ; outclassed . by ; .th spider legged burglar red mite,-. .,, This -eigh .legged prowler hangs In red festoons. 4n .poultry, pens of . JjSlig-housrpwytJdes-on tbe backs-of barn swallows; keeps the bald-face calf live ly, worries he mulley pw.: and . a worse nightmare to a horse, than a "red automobile. , ..... ..To the envy of the one 'meal a'" day man, the mite can live a year without food and is seldom seen on a fowl in 1 lo. a tomcat chorus and a snoring Bughouse doesn't His hens are all crawlers, day and night. When his lanky roosters crow cur few his hens not. only mount the roost but swarms of wolfish mites get Dusy. a - .- - ..-.-. it- ;, THE BED M?P- - ........... ..:. Vj3 They-aropin:.bunchs from, .the ceil ing,'' tumble over each other from foul nests ' and; heaps of dssppnxt, ,and dust and dirW strawy and Attn roosts. dropping boslrds, floors cajta and mouse -and t holes, Mtltj!. they cnarge. - - '- - -. .., i;r-.. .n,-; The charge of the rea brigade! ; Now Imagine being covered , with blood sucking crawlers all night! .... Crawl! Crawl! - Crawl! : . Old Nero stayed awake nlghta In venting cruelties' for " flf Christiana, but this is one he forgotr or thought Bat Nero Bughouse doert ie It oar way. , He won't quit his mean ness until, he quits the business, but that won't be long; iter the Utile red mite soon gets Uie profits of the chick en, pigeon and turkey plants, and then comes the sheriff. Ton have never seen red mites? LHoWtluckyJ ...' , .Ordinarily they are. light jgrayrbat when. full, of blood are red.,;"".." ." :If you, see . few .on top of a nest, they may be the outposts of a myriad army, v One . mite seen in a poultry, plant is sufficient reason 'for general cleaning, for. ih.wigh.one swallow does not make a .-summer, , one , pite may , le"" great grandfather to aj million. :. ' J' ' " ,And,, remejnbgr," mites 'belong ' tothe apider tribe; toerefore louse powders, while making it uncomfortable f05 them, are seldom fatal, simply because their breathing organs are' entfrely dif ferent from JJiose of a' louse. . ..It is extremely : dinlcult ; td destroy mites. ln,;a poorjconstruct "plant, as they, -find lodgment, in .,tfee'".creVices. The straw , celling, . dirt hopr,' fixed roosts and. nests, inside lining bf paper and; roosting. .curtains are good hid ing , places. A closely fitted bouse, plastered and floored with cement and a -few movable fixtures. Is bes. - HOW TO ECTERMiNATB, Clean - up . thoroughly and. .burn . litter and droppings. . . . , " ' Dost hens with Persian insect pow der and remove. , , Spray thoroughly room and all fix tures with carbolic, acid solution (1 to 15). being careful to reach, all corners and cracks, and giving the floor, nests and roosts two applications. Follow at once ' with a thorough thick coat of fresh hot whitewash. Dust; hens . twice in "the next two weeks, and if ail has been thoroughly done you art- victor over mites and lice. But keep on your guard. - . DO NTS. Don't fuss with the editor every tlmo you ' get cheated. He -doesn't -know alt the pascals in the rognes' gallery.: Don't expect your homers tO'.eat and drink on return from a Jjard fly.- Tlwy are wise enough to rest , "pon't worry your, wife with an your -little trouoles'or shore all the:work'on CUSSIflED MEBTBttlHTS cLAssirau ADTUTTnotxars; -Fifteen words or leas, 25 eta far three encclTe iaaerUonm. or 60 eta pat soonth; tor all .up tor and including tea additional words. cent a word for eacb For all advertisements over 25 words, I ct per word for the first insertion, and H et per word for each additional inser tion. Nothing inserted for leas than 2b senta. . Lodge, society aad.ehnrcli notices, her than strictly news 'matter, will b charged tor. House Decorating. FOR PAINTING AND PAPERING 8EE W. . Paul, Ind. 488 4lti ATTORNEYS J. F. YATJi8,"ATT0RNEY-ATLAW Otnce up HUfra in"-ZieK)lf ' Building. " 'Only set pi .abstracts in Benton Countv i. K. BRYHON A'iTUKNfiY AT LAW, Office in Post Office Building, Got val ue, Oregon. WANTED WANTED 500 SUBSCRIBERS TO THJz Gaccttx and Weekly Oregoaiaa at . 2.60 per year. , .'. , ;. . .; PHYSICIANS B. A. CATbEX, at. ' D., PHYICIA5 aauv onteon. Rooms 14. BankBoild- tag. Omce Jioara: 10 to 12 a. m., 2 to 4 p. m. Kesidenoe: cor. otb and Ad mm aim. Telephone at office and rea " (denoe Oorvallia, Oregon W.T. KOWL.KY, M. a... PHYSICIAN '" and Surgeon. Special attention given to tbe Eye. Nose and Throat. Office : ' in Johnson Bid. Ind. 'phone at of- nee and leeidence. UNDERTAKERS M. S. BJVEE. EDNERAL DIRECT- or ' and Licensed Embalmer. Sue . cesser - jo Bovee fc 'Bauer Corvallis, i Oregon. Iud.; Phone 4$. Bell Phone ;'. 241. ,.'' , .... '"" " - - - -9tf HEktje & BLACKLEDGE. UNDER tapers and lieensea embalmere; South r Alain,!si.t jjOoryallis, -Or. y,.v ;' AsvW.. banking; THE . FH ji; NATIONAL BANK. Of : Corvaliis,rvreion, transacts' a.generai' . cooeervative banking business. Loanr money on- approved Tgecurity. Draft bought and told ani money transferred '' to the principal .cities of the - United States, Europe ami foreign countries. . . HOMES FOR ;SALE WE HAVE SEVERAL PARTIES who are looking-, for- homestad locations -- or relinquishments, also' some good timber claims. If you know of any good homesteads or -timber claims it - will pay you to Write lis. Address . 1 JTNA REALTY COMPANY,- 335 Failing Building, Portland, Oregon. WILL SELL LOTS IN CORVALLIsJ Oregon, on instalment plan and as sist purchasers to build homes on them ' if desired. Address First National Bank. Corvallis. Or. " WILL SELL MY LOTS IN NEWPORT, , Or,, for spot cash, balance instal '. jaents, and help parties to build homes ' thereon, it desired. Address M. S. ' V jod otto Ci. -vailie. O r .. - GOATS Any person wanting to iv'ar taki Rra of snmA finn (rnatf while thev eat uh thftir hrnsh tnav :'phoD or call udod Wm. H. Savsge. yorydlrie, Oregon-. . , -u: 26 Thbs. Boulden : ;: HEADQUARTERS ' FOR Live and Dressed Poultry, - Bone, , Grit and Oyster Shells, Prussian Stock ' - and Poultry Tonic Lice . Killer, etc, . Pay highest cash market price for Poultry, Eggs, Veal and Hogs. a 312 Second Street,; ' BVBsjavsv5B4 Portland and.Return, Only $3.50. .The Southern Pacific Company and Corvallis & Eastern Railway are selling round trip tickets to Portland from Cor vallis for $3.50, good going on any train Saturday or Sunday either via Albany or west side and good returning either via Albany or west side, Saturday, Sunday Or Monday. ... , 16tf . R. C. LrNvixxB,'Ageni INVUKMATIOX If KH A r I ' Farm bir BiutlttBam for sale. Not particular about location. Wish to bar Uotn wnar onlrwbo oaacnpnnn ana nan wocn paai mtum Wa ktliaAc Addnu. . . ,1, BAUmnO. SM aVufaaiir. . Y. C Coats - and Suits NEW LOT JUST OPENED HEADY -FOR YOUR CHOSING $I2.00 to $50 . Embracing a very large range of styles, shades 'and ma terials to select from. With our guarantee that, the gar ment you purchase here wiil be made te fit you before it. leaves our store. THE NEW DRESS-SKIRTS AND WAISTS , Are ala taking a Tory prominent place in the wardroba of pltaaad euatomara --.: . v- - - COMK AND - 8EB THBM Established KLINE'S 1864 CORVALLIS Cleaning and Pressing Parlo 1 V , Operated by J. S. RUSSELL & WIFE Steam Cleaning, Chemical lining, Altering and Repairing Ladies' Clothing a Specialty All gentlemen's garments dry cleaned if not soiled. td much: : ; I am connected with the Majestic' Tailoriug IIouse,.of Cb cago. If you conteiuplate placing an order for a new suit, it wi pay you to look over my samples. . . We are hereto; stay.- . Your patronage is solicited. Vhotie 5501 , ' . ; uP stairs - 132 Secitid St. ' Whitehorn B14 Occidental Lumber Co. "rS Sttcoessorsto i Corvallis Lumber Co. ' We are here to supply your needs in the Lumber line. Please '' call on J. B IRVING for information 'and prices. And take notice that if we have not got 'exactly what you want we will get it for you. . ft Benton County Lumber Co. ir i u i i e lviauuiaciurers 01 au it in us ui Fir Lumber, Mouldings, Cedar Posts; Sawed and Split. Gedar Shakes ' -.-c . " Dealers in ' , Doors, Windows, Lime, Brick, Cement, Shingles, etc. M. TILLER Y - At Bid well A Craven's old aland DEALER IN Feed, Seeds and Grain Of All Kinds ' H ' ' Staple and Fancy Groceries I have come to stay and would be glad. to have you Did You See Your Ad? ) av,.Ii. " and French Dry Gleaning, R G. 0. BASSET r, Local Msr. 1 call and see me. j: . . nicnis too oesr ana cneafeij:eea. ' dollar. : Z .. . v -.' ''-iai-'- .
