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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-14
SOIL Mpi.6s..

SOIL mulehea are very useful tn III.
conservation * moisture. Thsy 49,
effect ils location. tending ID arv MI,
the lower layers and Keeping ths INV.
face soil more moist A. has been I'M.
gested. mulcheA retain the mo,.,,sa
Forests. BY their mnlches 81 lsaSa :
prevent floods. Dry earth Ii Inc M,
practical mulch that farmera ran M
Experiments prove that shallow sna
not too frequent cultivation prevents
loss OF mich more moisture than ~
cultivation, and also more than d,,i,,
cultivation. Growing crops preysn,
much evaporation by shading ~
ground and lessening the effect !, M
wind. Frozen ground is good mute,
Tor the time being. but It leaves Inc
. moisture 50 near the surface that on
'naWihs' y soon evaporates and is Loaf
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-14
An undertaker,s al.

A well-known Elmira, N. Y, under.
ttaker has an advertising device which
is at least suggestive. The undertaken
is presenting his friends with a cellu-
lioid pincushion made in the shape Of a
heart. the front OF which is adorned
with an excellent likeness Of himself,
and bears these fatefuI words: when
your heart stops beating send for me-"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-14
Eject Of ylrglnia rarthnn.,...

In Giles county, Virginia. the in.
habitants are moving to other parts on
account Of the earthquake, which
there produced cosmic effect not re-
ported elsewhere. The water all leak.
ed out Of one Of the neighboring lakes
and prosperous salt works entirely
disappeared.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-14

Madge-I never thought you would
become engaged to such a bashfuI fell
low. He seldom says more than a word
at time.
Dolly know he is a dreadful con-
Nersationalist, my dear. but It's his
money that talks.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-14
Marlxinnman.

The laborer Of to-day may be the mil
1ionaire of the future in these times OF
changeable fortunes The rich man Is
hard to convert after he has become
rich, and the only sure way to have the
rich is to reach them when they are
laborers. w. s. Fitch.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-14
Success and Failure.

The best achievements come after
many failures and disappointments.
Failures are the stepping stones to the
successes of the world. The success
that comes without failure is as evan
escent as the morning mist.Mrs Or
mission Chant.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-14
I.enel, Yeilnms.

Below is given the ideas on peach
yellows in Farmers Bulletin No II
by Prof. Erwin +. Smith. the gov
eminent specialist and perhaps tho
best authority on peach yeIlows in
the country: There has been much
speculation respecting the nature Of
this disease, inasmuch as climate and
sell do not seem able to originate n
plainly communicable malady. and no
fungus. bacteria or animal paraaita
has been identified as the cause. Az
present peach ycllows seems neareat
allied to that phenomenon In plants
known as yariegation. II IL now ree-
ognized that variegation in manv
plants Is disease manifestinp itaetf
in stunted growth, imperfect aasimI.
lation. fastened development and fen
bic vitality. Moreover, in number
OF plants. @ e. jasmines and abntiIona
this condition IL transmissfbie ~
healthy stocks BY budding or grating
IN the same way as peach yefIowa
The consciousness OF the disease can.
not be proved until the juices of q
diaeased tree be introduced into 4
healthy tree or specific germ il dis
covered and separated into pure cnl-
lures and then introduced into a
healthy stock. thus producing the dig.
case. as is done with tuberculosis IN
animals or the fire blight In tho near
Ihat the disease or condition M arst
appears on one or two trees only nnd
that other trees are affected later. II
70 proof Of It's c0ntagion, for an the
trees will die sooner or later. general
y within y years, unless very care
tully grown, and many Of them OF what
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-14

Rape can be grown With sassem 4
far aaFth ~ csntrai AeN Yoga AB
used principally A. crop ID faFsssa
pasturase for aheer. Ii bescags n
the cruelteFas family. and rss<msss
the mnaiata# The only sagsssy Rasa
d0rs sell IN this locality il ina psr.
Es1e1. This il ! biennial vafsasy. IA
Il taueh su9Fe valuable shan ths a.
naaI NaFisgtrs. Plant tbs sseA "a o.
tile. weii-agAlaed Lands ahoas lNsy Z
10 drills abgls thirty lnehsa alxs
and af she rate u one Ia 0ns ans ~
half pounds per acre. g'altlEass l.
heun - the rows can - legsHss
tkape Il recommended AZ 4 p4ksafs Il
sheep ard lambs. when sown III sas
time menslonssi il Ii usually FeAAf ss
paatuFsns by September H. Ii ii sa
recommended Al freed for dairy sasSs
~ Il II aald - salnt the milk. sAam
and esiac % specially we'll on III TIT
shunld not. howcssr. ia tasnssi lRss i
rapr held until after haslag hssa ssa
fcsl. u turned IL and allowed il xmFx
Themselves with tho green food, hSssr.
ms i likely To suit. The pastasix
san continue from about September u
70 Npsrmhsg Is. Al the time 81 Ts2g
Which Fape tnasnren II waalA ~ slz
cult e care /, for fodder and 4 Gao .
recommended only AZ plant mss
valuable saF fall pastHfaKe az ahsss u
tNiae u corn gruwA veil Ia ysaf sR-
lloa. yau cannot Improve upsa sAH
~ = fodder crop T. A. G. il Rsfal
itcw York;
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-14

Well Bred sheep I'm establishing
small flock of sheep pure bred shss
can now be got so reasonable In prsss
that the difference IN the cost betwsss
pure bred registered sheep and grsss
or common sheep II but trifIing As com
pared with the many advantages .
pure bred flock has over the Others
a pure bred sheep IL always a. so9a
rs a grade for the drovcr or butcher
and an extra good. well brcd sheep viii
always command an extra price. "a
airy event. the sires used in every lcss
should be some Of the pure breeds O.
sheep. Of which there arc so MANY TO
select from. It Il the little extra cars
and attention TO breeding and feeiias
that makes the profit. -Ex.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-14

Educated Farmers. II poraon 80.
take the trouble to investigate the mo,
ter he will find that the prognasa ,,s
and successful farmer Is the ednca,as
farmer. About century ago the ,n,.s
Of the people thought that n Krnhh,n,,
hoe and jumping shovel plow 49,
about all the tools necessary for az
farmer TO possess. And IL he was ~
owner q wagon and a yoke az ca,,ta
with which to haul his produce ~ 49,.
kf", that he was right in tho nraaa.
sion Such farmers with their ~,
time ideas and ways are fast falling -
the rear OF the procession when h. ~
come N competition with the ad,,
Gated farmer. Tho old-time fsr,as.
VIII reason thus In regard IA Ma naaa.
Now William don't seem 20 laLa i.
interest 10 the farm. so / euess ~
better send him TO school. give hin, !
good education and make n lawye, - !,
doctor out of him. while John s,ta,s.
TO the farm like q bee to a sweat e, I,s,ss
blossom. so II will not be WORTH 49,
70 waste any money sending him =,
school, as he will be farmer i,at ,,, 3
his dad. Elk. 49, .'ee
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-14

and he was the smartest man / ever
saw"
"Shoo?"
YES, an he beat 'em ALL"
"Do telI?''
Yes, an he was just like picture.
an sech curly hair
Dent say?"
Eyes, an / vas introduced to him !"
Joe's underlip dropped. but In an
Instant he pretended he didn't mind
and as Mary Ann pursured her way he
hoped that the Champion OF Every
thing might not come to town with
the approaching circus.
1t was three weeks before the cIrcus
came to town, but In that time Joe ex-
pe.ianced at least three months Of ex-
istencs, but wnen the show did arrive
the young carpenter was probably the
Aappiest and proudest man in town as
he escorted Mary Ann Dickerman to
the much heralded performance.
The performance had not long
progressed before his fair Communion.
quite forgetful Of the presence OF 9TH
ers, exclaimed:
Good! There he is--the Champion
of Everything@
Joe was nettled at his companions
delight, and made as If not to notice
It. but as the star artist was such a
versatile fellow, and wIthal the master
of everything, he continued to draw
from the delighted Mary Ann the most
enthusiastic expressions Of favor. To
repeated outbursts Joe expressed him
elf:
HE 70 conceity chap
II Mary Ann had heard the remark
she would have resented It.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-14

Alfalfa Alfalfa IA gradually gFs~
s1k N favor ia seetiens farther sA&
tian The arid aud nssni-aria re9iesa.
sasEg II Is 81 largely relied On taf ~.
ase. The extension Il proceeding a
safe, conservative way NuFshY Il
encouragement First prepare ths sss
deep and thorough. and keep doaa IN
weeds. tin0d results are 0htainea sge@
frequent hish moving. leaving The sss.
lugs 90 tbp ground az mulch. D.
the selection II the soil care should ~
taken not 70 choose land whera shs
plant will sss.ud with sts fees ID tAs
water nor whege the water ranses ntN
the surface, Tho amount os seed
ranges from IL to 10 pounds PEI asssl
few sowing M little as the girst named
quantity. unless intending TO gr0s
seed chiefly and no. many EFUuea
SOW As much "a 50 pounds. Ex.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-14
CHAMPION OF ALL

III 1 AAAlEq = > =
tentions to Mary
Ann Dfeker man
had been SO de-
voted TIA, ii was
the general remark
at Union Center.
looks As IL sun
tain was goin' to
come from il" and
everybody appear
ed 10 wish them
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-14
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
AoRicuLTuRIsTs.
Some Up-to-Dats Hints About caiiisa-
tion of the SOIL and Yields Thereof
HORTICULTURE. Niticaitarc and fters-

VERY one knows
that plants require
for their life-pro-
cesses a consider
able amount Of wa
ter; that they saf-
fer and die when
1t is not present in
sufficient quantity.
Ii seems TO be ser
y.csahle, 70 u 2
plant as food, and
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-14

Farm improvements. ft seems MOI
very difficult 10 draw the Tine In this
matter Of farm improvements between
those that AFFORD the farmer pleasure
and those that yield a profit. The
farmer who 10 dependent upon bic
yearly income for support will need %
adopt the latter class. while he who
has sufficient capital to do things with
out regard to an immediate financial
return viii be able TO make more ex-
pensiye improvements which may 30
moro profitable than many financial in
Featments have proven. Elk.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-14

Agricultural Education Popular
Agricultural colleges and farmers In
stitutes are far more popular than
they were a few years ago. Thoy have
demonstrated their usefulness to such
m extent that few. II any. Intelligent
FARMERS would be willing TO have them
abandoned. But while tho merit d
THESE aids to profitable farming y
more clearly and more generally rec
oghized than ever before, there Is a
good deal Of misapprehension as to tho
expense that Is involved In theft
maintenance Xxx.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-14

II, after giving all the separated MIN.
they can dispose Of to your calvos MIX
and poultry. you atill have some L ias.
feed It back 70 the cows themsely Ives NJ, -.
TO the brood sows. or
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-14

to the postoffice. When | was visit
ing over to Republic, year ago last
summer. show came there and 1t had
the Champion Of Everything with it,
and he was the smartest man / ever
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-14


4
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-08

A CARD.-I have just received complete
line of the improved Knickerbocker Shoul-
der Brace for men, women, boys and girls.
The cheapest and only reliable combined
and examine them. -. Lester Ii. Greene,
druggist
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-08

ORDER your envelopes, note heads, bill
heads, statements, ETC., Of the WATCHMAN
job office. Stock and workmanship Away
The hest, prices the lowest
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-08
DON'T HESITATE!

When you decide to purchase
anything in the Fishing Tackle
or Base Ball Goods line, do not
hesitate, but come to us di-
rectly. We will treat you we'll,
and give you what you want at
a fair price. You make no mis-
take in buying at our store.
Come now, while we are offering
inducements on above goods.
You won't regret the time spent
here.
FINE WATCH REPAIRING
skillfully executed.
EYES EXAMINED by COM
petent optician, free of charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-30
New York Herald.)

The advisability Of the government
undertaking to build or purchase an
arTnor plant is questioned by the chief
of naval ordnance on practical grounds.
This will be distressing news to those
hospitable members of Congress who
have been so zealousin their attentions
and so strenuous in their appeals to
the armor board now inspecting the
iron centers of the South. 49,. s.sssi'i1
1t is officially acknowledged that ar
NOR can be purchased more cheaply
than it could be made under govern
ment control and limitations. Experi-f
ence abroad has proved the wisdOfT3 s
RELOCATING it's production to commercaIe
firms, who, in seasons of no demand
are able to retain skilled workmen
utilizing them in other branches Of the
steel industry. =,
A government plant must necessary
be idle great part of. the time, ana
lose not only its trained operators, but
suffer such a deterioration that TINS
loss. added to the interest on Original
cost, would greatly enhance the ex'
pense of the material. Even in seasons
of activity the ordnance bureau De-
lieves that the difficulty Of operating II
would more than offset any advantage
gained by ownership.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-30


| tenn will be safe enough to draw forth
the most cherished hoard. and will be
| right at hand in the most remote dis
| tricts. The whole credit of the nation
will be-back of it.. > rro' "crt"''f"H t-''
| Under this plan any man, woman or
| child over ten years of age may fill out
| slip at any postoffice, pay the pOstma
ter a deposit and receive al bank book.
By application a few days beforehand
he, may withdraw his money at will.
While the deposit is in the hands of the
government it will draw a moderate in
terest. - IL
Thus at small cost the system will ac-
complish a great benefit to the people.
1t will be safe-as long as the govern
ment is safe. Depositors will have an In
terest in seeing that the government is
rot imperilled. Thus the system will
stimulate patriotism.
1t will break up boarding and keep
money in circulation. This has been
proved in England, where the system be-
gan 36 years ago.
The chief disadvantage of the measure
proposed is it's possible effect upon small
savings banks in county seats everywhere
about the country. These institutions
will probably oppose 1t. But their weigh;
can hardly balance the weight of the pop
ular advantages of the system.
1t is now upon a firm basis in England,
France, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland
Italy. Sweden, Russia, Hungary, and even
Japan. In Canada It has proved strik-
ing success. ...
It's Introduction into America is likely
to be one Of the glories OF this admins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-30
SMALL SAVINGS.
Advantages Of the Proposed System Of Postal
Banks.

From the Illustrated American.)
Postmaster-General Gary's plan to es-
tablish small branch savings banks in
every pOstoffice, with d great central de-
post bank In Washington ought to take
mold OF the common sense of the people.
1t settles very simply the troublesome
question: What shall be done with
small savings?" Small savings worry
both possessOrs and public.
The pOSsessOrs, who have deposited
their money. distrust banks. Those who
have not deposited it keep awake over
their stocking-tip boards or dream of
burglars.
In time of plenty bankers do not care
TO receive small savings. Insignificant
deposits do not pay for the bookkeeping
they entail.
Moreover. there are large numbers Of
people who cannot reach banks.
In time of panic small savings do not
get into the banks. They are boarded
and national circulation of currency be-
comes anaemic.
The proposed postal savings bank sys-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-30
John n. Albums.

In the death of Col. John NJ. Adams,
the veteran editor Of the Eastern Ar
gus. the newspaper fraternity of Maine
loses one Of it's oldest and most hon
ored members. While always a Wig
orous and devoted champion of his par
ty, Col. Adams was a man who never
carried his politics into his social life,
or permitted them to effect his per-
sonal relations with men of opposing
views. His home was a model one,
as all who have enjoyed it's generous
and hearty hospitality will bear cheer
full testimony. 1t was here, surrounded
by his estimable wife. and children,
that Col. Adams was seen at his best.
There was in his nature no pretence or
sham. He despised both. He was,
at all times, an approachable man,
genial in his bearing, and straight
forward in his dealings. AS an editor
he welded a vigorous pen, and will
take rank as one of the very ablest of
the editorial writers who have cham
pioned the cause of the Democratic
party in this State.
Col. Adams was one of the charter
members of the Maine Press Associa-
ton, and up to the day of his death,
took an active interest in it's affairs
hor IF uyI,o ;tco
nual meeting was held in Portland. he
entertained it's members at his beautiful
home in Deering, and the pleasant
memories Of those happy occasions will
always be cherished by them. He was.
too. with members of his family,.,a fire.
quent member of the Associations
annual excursion parties and never
failed to contribute materially to the
pleasure of those events. He felt a
personal interest in the comfort and
enjoyment of those about him, and
was ever ready to add to both in every
way in his power.
Col. Adams retained his mental vigor
to the last He was a man who never
grew old. The years passed him by
and left him young. He never lost his
interest in men or affairs. His death
removes conspicuous figure from the
ranks of Maine newspaper workers,
devoted partisan who knew how to
give and take hard blows, but who
never permitted his political actiyi-
ties to embitter his relations with his
feliowmen, and who never did any.
thing to dishonor the profession he
loved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-30

public platforms, and has devoted
much Of his time to literary and news
paper work. He had for some time a
connection with the New York Jour-
nal. and was present at the Republican
National convention at st. Louis, in
80, as representative of that paper.
He entered into the present contest
for the mayorship of New York city with
great reluctance, and only at the urg-
ent solicitation of old and trusted
friends. who felt that his candidacy
was necessary to prevent the return of
Tammany Hall to political power. In
all his life Mr.. George has never made
more vigorous fight than in this can
vass. While very large portion of
Mr.. Georges countrymen regard his
economic views as visionary and i'm
practicable, all must admire the
strength and earnestness with which
he presented them, and the rugged
honesty of his own character. Natur-
ally there will be much speculation as
to the effect of his sudden death upon
the political situation in New York
city. 1t remains to be seen whether or
not Henry George, Jr., will be able to
poll the vote that would have been
given his father. In whatever light
the matter is viewed, it is very evident
that the death of Mr.. George will serve
to complicate political situation of
extraordinary interest, and render still
more uncertain the outcome of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-30
The New Governor Of the Tosus Home.

The official announcement, in this
mornings Journal, of. the appointment
of Col. S. H. Allen to succeed General
Stephenson, on the 10th of November
at Togus, will give general satisfaction
to the people Of Maine, and especially
SO to the people of the Kennebec. Val
ley, with whom Col. Allen was so long
associated and among whom he has a
host of warm personal friends.
No better man could possibly be
found for the place. Col. Allen is a
gentleman in every sense of the term.
With rugged honesty of character, he
combines wide business experience
and a close knowledge of men and
affairs. He has been often honored by
the people of his State and has always
been equal to every trust reposed in
him. Col. Allen is a man of splendid
physique. Not only has he unusual
capacity for hard work, but he pos
sesses. in marked degree, the execu-
tive faculty. 1t is everywhere con-
coded that he made one OF the best
wardens the Maine State prison ever
had, and his successful management of
that institution has never been sur
passed.
While Col. Allen is good disciplin-
arian, he is also a man of rare tact
and warm human sympathies. Genial,
and approachabIe in his manners, he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-30
A most unusual offer is that made h,

A most unusual offer is that made by
Elder Joseph Ballou of Lincoln county.
Kentucky. 1t is that he will pay $35
reward for the arrest of every negro
hog theft in the county and $50 for the
capture of every white man who can
be convicted of the same offense. Mr..
Ballou was asked why he made the diff
ference in the amount offered for the
two races for the same charge He
answered: Because there is less ne
cessity for white man, to steal than a
negro, and it is, therefore, much mean
er of the whites to be guilty of such a
depreciation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-30

We confess that we have not hereto
fore noticed the tendency above re-
ferred to and we question whether it is
as wide spread as the gentleman above
quoted imagines. We know of no good
reason why any man should be de-
barred from Christian work in any sec
ton of this great country because he
did not chance to be reared or educated
in it. Certainly any such move would
be sadly out of harmony with the
broad spirit of liberation and fellow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-30

has the happy faculty Of controlling
men without friction.
We feel that every worthy veteran
at the Home will have in him good
friend, and that under his able and
great institution will be administered
wisely and well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-30
Little Boy Suffered.

MY little boy suffered with abscess-
es for nearly three years. I concluded
to give him Hoods Sarsaparilla ana
after he had taken five or six bottles
he was completely. cured. Since then
other members of my family have tax
en- Hoods with benefit" Mrs. NJ. Shall
fer, Lyman, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-30

No NOTICE Whatever VIII b taken Of un-
siGned communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD
IRRESPONSIBLE for the preservation or
return Of rejected communications.
AAArooo all oommunacatitns relating to
ouhoog4pt1ono and advertisements to
DURkM0H q FLINT. Publishers. Au-
0ugta, Maine.