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Oct 21^st 1901

just spoken of its being time to houd bean poles
take from the ground & turn upside down; cedar
is considered the best wood for bean poles. Dr. Brooke
spoke of a good white wash that would not rub off
made by the government receipt. Bush Lima
beans are not liked, not yielding well. To the question
would it pay to dig a well for refuse, came
one ans, no.[ ?] are used by some for the purpose
Dr. Brooke again reminded us that we were not
doing right by taking down the receiver to
listen, as it short circuits the line. rules
must be obeyed in order to have good service
someone had heard 3 clocks strike while waiting
for an ans. Pears must be kept in a dark
place, some wrap in paper & keep in bureau
draws, using newspaper as top covering - they should
be carefully packed, it is time now, some
have already done so. Those who dig their
roots now were told to pack in sand in boxes
& put in cellar. Another way is to dig trenches
like cabbages. Those who want a good receipt for
oiling furniture can get it from Sue Thomas.
W^m Moore said he had had better success with
his hams this year than ever before, they were
kept from rusting by hanging in a tight
dark closet made of pine wood. It is thought
best to plant the walnut where the tree is to
grow, altho a tree of one foot could be safely moved