Brenham Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 179, Ed. 1 Sunday, July 16, 1893 Page: 1 of 8
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brbnham, texas, sunday morning, july 16, 1893.
no. 179
Cultivating Melons.
In selecting a piece of laud for
melons, I choose one with alight sandy
soil; one that is fully permeable
to the air, heat and moisture, says a
writer in an exchange. The land was
planted to cotton the year previous and
made 700 pounds of seed cotton per
acre. The ground was broken broad-
cast in March, and in April was re-
broke crosswise. The earth was exca-
vated to a depth of eighteen inches
and about three feet square for the
hills, at a distance of eight feet each
way, and was filled four inches deep
with corn cobs, then filled to a level of
the surface with rich earth to which
had been added one pound of super-
phosphate, one gallon of hard wood
ashes and two pounds of cotton seed
meal. Double the amount pf rotted
cotton seed will do. The melons were
planted the last of April. About eight
days after the young plants made
their appearance they were thinned
out to one in eacli corner, and the
ground plowed and harrowed thor-
oughly, throwing the dirt toward the
hills. 1 continued to plow and har-
row at short intervals until the vines
had attained a growth of two feet;
then all cultivation ceased except a
small amount of hand weedings where
it was necessary. As soon as each
runner or lateral had a perfect melon
attached to it the end was pinched off,
aud after there were four to six later-
als each with a perfect melon thereon
the end of the main vine was cut off.
I dusted the vines freely with air-
slacked lime to prevent bugs from in-
juring them and watered with liquid
manure when they needed it. From
one of the vines 1 procured a melon
weighing 102 pounds; ten of the
largest weighed 739 pounds.
Intelligent melon culture pays and
pays well; taking into account the
amount of labor and cost ol fertilizers
there are few crops that pays any bet-
ter, bringing in tne money, too, at a
time when for the ordinary farmer
money is apt to be scarce. I am of
the opinion that good melons may Be
raised with as little expense as sorry
ones, and at much greater profit.
Wtiy Butter Does Not Keep.
In reply lo a letter from a correspon-
dent, the American Agriculturist
gives advice to prevent butter from
fading and losing its quality, but as it
was not informed how the milk was
set, the cream cared for, how long the
cream remains unehurned, etc., its
answer cannot be very definite.
It cannot be the feed, as butter color
is used; so the butter fadiug must be
looked for elsewhere. If the butter is
packed in small crocks, the glazing of
the latter may have been imperfect
aud the porous material of the crock
absorbed the finer oils of the butter,
aud color along with it, and so bleach
out a circle of butter next to the crock.
That the butter gets "salvey" would
indicate that the temperaturo of the
cellar was subjected to great extremes,
hot and cold, alternating. This would
cause a chemical change to go on in
the elements not butter, and the heat
would tend to fuse or rather cause the
butter to lose its globular form or
granulation. By some "chance" the
salt may be charged with too much
lime, aud so act upon the butter as to
ca«se it to lose color.
From the fact that the butter is all
right when made, and becomes unsal-
able only after being "made two and
three months," raises the inquiry why
this butter was not sold as fast as
made. In the long run, the butter-
maker who holds butter tor two or
three months for a rise, pays 50 per
cent, interest on the venture. The
market and the consumer do not want
butter that is "old," or has been held
for a rise. The butter that brings the
highest price is that freshest made.
The good butter ;made yesterday al-
ways sells highest and is first inquired
for" Holding butter only clogs the
market when it does find its way to
the city, and its depressing influence
injures all alike from maker to con-
sumer. The most successful butter
makers artf those who sell their butter
as fast as made, and try to make the
bulk of their butter between October
and June.
* BROKEN DOWN
—by disease is the natural result if you allow
your liver to become inactive, your blood
impure, and your system run down.
The germs of Consumption, Grip, or Mala-
ria, wait for this time of weakness—this is
their opportunity.
If you rouse the liver to activity, so it will
throw off these germs, purify the blood so
there will be no weak spots; build up healthy
weight where there is a falling off, you will
rest secure from disease, for you'll be germ-
proof.
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery does
this as nothing else can. That's the reason it
can be guaranteed. In convalescence from
pneumonia, fevers, or other wasting diseases,
it's an appetizing, restorative tonic to build
up needed flesh and strength.
For all diseases of the liver or blood if
"Discovery" fails to benefit or cure, you
have your money back.
No matter how bad your case, Dr. Sage's
Ramedy will permanently cure your Catarrh.
The Legislature of Kentucky has
nt last adjourned, having been in
session 531 days. The session cost
the tax payers some $000,000. This,
so far as we are advised, beats all
past records. Hereafter the length
of a session is limited by law to
sixty days. It has been an induB-
trious, working body of men, intent
upon advancing the best interests
and promoting the prosperity of the
grand old Commonwealth.
—Last Thursday night, near Ben
Franklin, Jack Turner was shot and
killed while asleep in bed. He and
his 13-year-old wife were the only
oocupants of the house, and she was
arrested and the cornors jury ren-
dered a verdict that she did the
murder. She is frantic and has told
two different tales concerning the
killing—she being subject to hyster-
ical convulsions.
A Curious Method to Take Foul Air Out of
a Well.
I saw, Hays a writer in the (ilobe-
Democrat, a curious method used the
other day iu Illinois, to take the foul
air out of a well. The well was to be
cleaned, but the man that took the
job was afraid to go down until he had
ascertained the quality of the air at
the bottom. He let down a lighted
candle, and when it descended to
within six feet of the bottom it went
out as suddenly as though extinguish-
ed by a whiff of air. That was all he
wanted to know. He was then sure
that the well had poisonous gas In it,
and took a small umbrella, tied a string
to the handle and lowered it open Into
the well. Having let it go nearly to
the bottom, he drew it up, carried it a
few feet from the well aud upset it.
He repeated tliis operation twenty or
thirty times, with all the bystanders
laughing at him, then again lowered
the light, which burned clear and
blight even at the bottom. He then
condescended to explain that 'the gas
in the well was carbonic acid gas,
which is heavier than air, aud there-
fore could be brought in an umbrella
just as though it were so much water.
It was a simple trick, yet perfectly
effective.
The iionham News says : "Tho
man who is out of debt and raises
his own meat aud bread at home is
independent of Wall street, and
financial fluctuations and hard times
can't hurt him. But there are so
manv who are not in thaWix."
—A man named Bumbroth, of
Fort Worth, has been captured near
Valley View, while chasing an
imaginary balloon in which he
thought his wife and children were
sailing away.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
For Rent.
A small cottage on east Main streel.
Vor particulars apply to
Simmons & Wanoemann,
Ileal Estat® Agents.
For Kent.
Residence formerly occupied by Dr. J. I).
Rogers, on Main street. Possession given
August 1st, i8W5. Apply to
Al»x Simon.
For Sale.
A 4-year-old graded Jersey bull.
Apply to
E. L. Sali.y
For Kent.
The Flewellen homestead, on south
West street. Apply to
H. Fisher.
Milk Shake! Milk Shake!
at Ed. PITSCHMAN'S.
Dr. Marbo's Celebrated Cough Drops
are a sure cure for coughs aud cold.
Manufactured and for sale by
L. Z. Hakkison
Consultation free.
ICE! ICE!
On and afler this date Ice will be sold in
quantities to suit customers at the meat
market of KORFF & CO.
Next door to A. Werner.
E. P. Rankin, at Bannek office
will Enlarge your Pictures and Tut
them in a nice frame for $l.J)o each.
Samples can be seen at Post Office or
at Bannek office.
LIQUORS I LIQUORS ! LIUUORS!
Just received—Two car loads liquors, con-
sisting of Brandies, Gins, Blackberry Brandy,
French Cognac. Whiskey (all grades) in bar-
rels, half Narrels and 10 and 5 gallon kegs.
F. Krentzlin,
Wholesale Liquor Dealer.
VELASCO.
Go to Velasco for health, sea air, and
comfort ; where deep water la a ffcetaud
not a promise; where ships too deep for
any oth^r Texas port sail into the nar-
bor with ease; where the cheap soil is
the best in America for fruit growing,
gardening and farming. Fast daily
trains over Velasco Terminal R'y.
Excursion each Saturday from Hous-
ton, return Monday. Write the Com-
mercial Club, Velasco, Texas.
ANOTHER BIG BUST •« BRENHAM
A Surprise
To Everybody.
One of the largest
firms in Brenham
BURSTED THE BOTTOM
Out ©I Prices and are
JUST OUT
With one of the Finest and Largest Lines oi
DRESS GOODS AND TRIMMINGS
All the Latest Novelties in
Laces, Embroideries, Hats, Ladies' Underwear
and ready-made Dresses, Gowns, W aists, etc.
A Large Line of the Best Makes.
CLOTHING & GENTS'FURNISHING GOODS
' R It i||
A Eine and Extensi# kine at $ery Lo# Prices
elivery to all Parts of the City
We also carry a stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries ahd Country Produce^]
We are Agents for the World-renowned White, alio fwthe Domestic, UnTSn, Star, Singer, and other
Sewing Machines. Now Remember that all these Goods will be sold at Extremely Low
Prices, and with a guarantee of satisfaction. Respectfully yours,
BROCKSCHMIDT & HOHLT,
—Mr. G. W. Lee, a few days ago,
rode from McGregor to Waco, a dis-
tance of 24 miles, in one hour and
forty minutes upon a wager, not-
withstanding the road in some plaees
was very rough and heavy.
lifk, ukaltii an1> 8tkkngthf.
Apalachicola, Fla., Feb 17, 18891
Messrs, Lippman Bros., Savannah, Ga:
Dear Sirs—I will write to inform you tkat
I whs afflicteH with Blood disease. I tried
one bottle of * * * and it gave me no relief.
I was in bed seven months. I tried promin-
ent physicians, and they could not do me smy
good I saw your advertisement of P. F. 1*.
in the Apalachicola Times, and thought I
would try it. The bottle I got to-night makes
seven or eight, and, oh, how good I feel I
have beer, up ever since and at my business,
lumber,inspector. You may publish this if
yon desire. I have informed my Iriends t&at)
P. P. P. is life, health and strength.
M. P. BOLDEN.
Sold by all Druggists and genera! s tores.
Lippman Bros., Proprietors and Druggists,
Savannah, Ga.
Ddhant, Mi-s„ Dec 12, 1S9O. >
Office of J. S. Rosamond.)
Messrs. Lippman Bros.. Savannah. Ga.:
Gentlemen—While in San Antonio, Texas,
last spring, I saw your advertisement of P. P.
P. (Prickly Ash Pok Root and Potassihm) in
the paper for the cure of rheumatism, and
thought I would try a botlie, finding such
great relief from it, on my return home I had
my druggist. Mr. John McClellan, to order me
a supply. After taking, I think ten bottles, I
have not had a pain or ache since, previous to
that 1 suffered for twenty-live (25) years, and
could not get the least benefit until I tried P.
P. P., and therefore, take pleusure in recom-
mending it to all. Yours trnly,
J. S. ROSAMOND.
—Druggists who dispense alco
holic mixtures in local option towns
are required, under the law, to pay
occupation tax as liquor dealers.
A Sound Liver Make* a Wril Man.
Are you Bilious, Constipated or troa'&led
with Jaundice, Sick Headache, Bad Taste in
Mouth, Foul Breath, Coated Tongue. Dys-
pepsia, Indigestion, Hot Dry Skin, Pain in
Back and between the Shoulders, Chills and
Fever, &c. It yo» have any of these symp-
toms, your Liver is out of order, and your
blood is slowly being poisoned, because your
Liver does not act properly. Herbine will
cure any disorder of the Liver, Stomach or
Bowels. It has no equal as a Liver Medicine.
Price 75 cent>. Free trial bottle at Luhn's
Drug Store.
being made a
a North Texas
—An attempt is
Greenville to form
press association.
Mallard"** Snow I.iiiiwnt.
This Liniment is different ia composition
from any other liniment 011 the market. iAis
a scientific discovery which results in it being
the most penetrating Liniment ever known.
There are numerous white imitations, which
may be recommended because: they pay She
seller a greater Droflt. Beware of these r.n 1
demand Ballard's Snow Liniment. It posi-
tively cures Rheumatism, Neuralgii», Sprains,
Bruises, Wounds, Cuts, Scialic and inflam-
matory Rheumatism, Burns, Scalds. Sore
Feet, Contracted Mnscles, Stiff Joints, Old
Sores, Pain in Back, Barb Wire Cuts. Sore
Chest or Throat, >nd is especially beneficial
ir. Paralysis. Sold by R.E. Lubn.
—The Southern Pacific Railway
gave the town of Luling ninety car
loads of gravel and now that town
is to have splendid gravel streets.
—ifoman Johnson, an escaped
convick from Limestone county, hae
been captured at Waco.
Motlners ! Mothers!! Mother#!!!
Mas. Winhlow'b Soothin® Siaup has been
used for over fifty years by millions of moth-
ers for their children while teething, with per-
fect success. It soothes the child, softens
the gums, allays all pain ; eures wind colic,
and i9 th« best remedy for diarrhoea. Sold
by druggists in every part of the world. Be
sure and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other kind Twenty-five
cents a bottle.
—The public square at Victoria
is to be enclosed by a handsome
iron fence.
What a l'rovnlnent lnaurmcc Man Say*
H. M. Blossom, senior member of H M.
Blossom & Co., 217 N. Third street, St.
Louis, writes: I had been left with a very
distressing cough, the result of influenza
which nothing seemed to relieve, until I took
Ballard's Horehound J-yrup. One bottle
completely cn ed me. I sent one bottle to
my sister, who hnd a severe cough, and she
experienced* immediate relirf. J always rec-
ommend this syrup to my frisnds.
John Cranston, 908 Hampshire street,.
Quincy, 111., writes: I have iound Ballard's
Horehound Syrup superioi to any other
cough meditine 1 nave ^ver known. It nevec
disappoints. Price 50c. Sold by R. E.
Luhn.
—Beeville has received its first
bale of new cotton.
—The Galveston sewer company
has increased its capital from $40,-
000 to $'80,000.
—In the burning of Mr. L. A.
Trice's barn last Saturday night at
Whitehall, he lost 2,000 bushels of
oats, 600 bales ot hay and a large
quantity of corn, upon which there
was no insurance.
Mefilree's TVine of Cardni
and THKDFORD"3 BLAOK DRAUGHT
sre sold by all Washington County dealers
Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. Gov't Report.'
—The penitentiary board are said
to be seriously considering the ad-
visability of purchasing additional
farming lands upon wbich to work
con/icts.
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