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eventually rid a place of morning glories.
Lawn mowers like sewing machines are
of many names and from the number mentioned
every row seems to have me that answers the purpose.
A hand to run it at the proper time seems
an important factor in the usefulness of any.

The 1^st of June is said to be the proper time to
plant parsnips. Lima beans may be planted in
a single row if desired. Bush lima beans were
commended but they do not seem to be much planted.

Shrubbery may be planted as long as the weather
continues cool and damp. Would it pay to replaster
the broken places in brick wall? Yes. Cast iron
locks for any length of sink may now to had.

A basement that is damp is not suitable as a
sleeping place. It is worth-while to try planting
salsify in sandy soil. Carpet sweepers have
been found very satisfactory by some house -
keepers - Wannamaker's costing three and one
half dollars was recommended Grand Rapids
also a very good kind No one responded
to the question as to who would attend the Peace
Jubilee. From the asides indulged in, one would
gather that it is considered rather a farce
with the Philippines war in progress.

Opposition to the proposed Dewey fund was
nearly unanomous differing reasons assigned.
Rose bloom is scarce this year. Satisfaction was expressed
with the telephone service.
Adjourned to June 19^th L.W. Haviland secty.