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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23

piled with the same food and salt
peter, a form of nitrogen easily alb
sorbed by plants. The third he fed
like the first. and in addition inOculat-
ed sand with his radiocola.
The result was extremely interest
ing. The beans all came up, and for n
few days grew alike. Then the first
lot. having no nitrogen. turned yellow
and died. The second continued to
grow in normal fashion But the third
although it got no nitrogen in the soil.
tiOurlshed far beyond its neighbor and
developed luXuriant and healthy
growth. showing that the radiocola
had enabled it TO draw it's nitrogen
from the air
Professor Noble carried his expert
ments much further. He showed that
while in neutral soil radiocola are all
alike once they have associated them
selves with a given plant, as clover.
they become very nearly useless for
other plants. such as beans and
lupines. Accordingly he has labored
to produce highly specialized bacteria
fol each crop-gardening germs
trained to grow their speciality.
Having done this. his next move was
to place them in the farmers hands.
He grew them by millions and packed
them in bottles of gelatine. All that
the farmer needed to do was to dilute
! the gcatine with warm water, mix ii
with the seed and a little soil. partially
dry the mixture and SOW it. The
germs did the rest.
There was much opposition to the
new "fertilizer.' and one old farmer
who did not believe In 1t planted in
"A big field lot of the inoculuted seed
In a big letter ~" Professor Noble
having named the gelatine compound
"Nitragen" The farmer was amazed
and convinced when above all his 9th
or beans that year there stood out the
letter IN" in luxuriant and healthy
plants.
Professor Mobiles glass jars are In
convenient to handle, so the United
States Department of Agriculture, fol
lowing up his experiments, has hi
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23
! GREAT ACRiCUl IURAL DISCOVERY


FOur-h fths Of every breath OF air
which the lungs inhale is pure nitro
gen. 1t Ia one Of the commonest of
the elements. Aud yet. says writer
IN Harper's Monthly. 1t is the one thing
for the lack OF which wheat fields.
cotton fields and corn fields are aban-
doned as worn out because it is the
most expensive plant food for man to
supply to the soil. and one which most
plants are unable to absorb in its pure
state from the air. TO remedy this
the Department Of Agriculture at
Washington is preparing to distribute
among farmers substance resembling
compressed yeast which will raise. not
bread, but crops; for when applied
to certain pants it will enable them
to take abundant nitrogen from the at
mOsphere The yeast" Is really a
mass OF gcru,s. which bid fair to be
come most efficient gardeners
1t has long been known that clover
and other leguminous crops flourish in
"worn-out'' soil, and when powed into
1t partially restore the fertility of il.
Studying this phenomenon. scientists
have found that In such a soil the
plants have nodules. little punches or
swcilings. on their roots. which they
do not have when grown elsewhere.
These nodules are formed by bacteria
called radiocoa.
Professor Noble German investi-
gator. found that lupines which had
the nodules would grow in soil devoid
of nitrogen. without the nodules the
lupines would not grow. He obtained
some of the radlocola from the nodules
and propagatei them in gelatine till
he had many millions Of the germs.
He then put into three jars equa
quantities Of sterilized sand contain
ms no nitrogen whatever. In each jal
he planted beans. The first he fer
tilted with all the usual plant foods
except nitrogen. The second he sup
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23
As OUR GIRLS 90 IT.
Seventy-fve Bouquets Counted a. .
Dcbutautc's Share.


The way American girls come out"
seems to be regarded as curious in
English society, and is thus described
by a London society paper:
"Debutante teas occur in the after
noon from to g. and although bril-
liant sunshine may reign without.
blinds are drawn and curtains closely
pulled, while electric lights. excessive
floral decOra tons and a general sugges-
ton of something more substantial
than bread and butter and tea pervade
the esta adjustment. The heroine of the
afternoon, accompanied by her mann
ma. various female relatives and
bevy of her favOrlte friends. who are
also of the debutante order. assemble
in the reception room. all clad in the
most elaborate ball gowns. The spe-
cial bud Of the afternoon stands in
front Of piied-up background of huge
bouquets that have been sent her as
form of congratulation from her va
rious admirers. A debutante OF any
social Importance or personal attraction
will not be In the least satisfied or
happy until she has counted about
seventy-tive bouquets as her portion Of
the days ciyilities. After handshak-
Ing necessities of the ordinary 'recep-
ton formula have been accomplished
and the crowd has gone. the debutante
and her friends their numbers now
augmented by a specially selected
crowd Of young men. have an elaborate
dinner, which Is usually followed
either by dance or by a visit to the
theater or opera. after which supper
with what appetite they may and
the debutante's first day in the great
world Is over"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23


and il is calculated that these will easily be
able throw twelve thirteen inch shell the
Straits Dover. that it would be worth
while for France to take her Channel squadron
much less TO attempt to land in the face OF such
overwhelming attack. But this Is theory The truth
that although the weight and of these have
steadily increasing the human powers which
them have not shown. and not likely to show
responding progress. While gun carry shell across
the Straits of Dover the who could make hit OF
twenty miles is unborn; neither eyesight hneness
equal the task. Nor would the atmosphere
permit they Attacks by fleets made by
weather Air currents, msts. uneven radiation mirage
and dozen similar defect the shot and the vision
which directs It. Moreover nowadays Is likely
a close range in broad day light The PORT
Arthur commandments nearly all at night and
Of them In snowstorms 1t is Ineligible that ship
less locate position land such the
Golden Hill above Port Arthur, town where there
be lights at least; but the fort has
lights guide in locating the ship except the momentar!
flash o the guns. which give hardly any opportunity for
aiming In the of the Vadvostok bombardment, 1t
that the Japanese fleet too far Off to do
damage and therefore. far off to receive 1t Is
likely the object of that attack draw the
Russian fire in order locate their forts the Russians
have OWNED this and naurally abstaned from
frng.-Harpers Weekly
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23
Comrades.


Bobby was len years old and an
aarmingly light-hearted and careless
young person 1t was supposed how
ever that he would be capable Of es-
corting his grandmother to the family
Christmas dinner. one block away from
her home. without mshap.
He was tall for his age. and he Of
tered his arm to his grandmother in a
gallant and satisfactory manner as
they started off together
II hope he will remember that she i
almost ninety. and not try to hurry
her. I'm sure I've cautioned him
enough" said Bobby's mother, as she
began to dress her younger children.
Put when she arrived nj the family
party it appeared that grandmother
bad turned her ankle and was lying
on the lounge.
Bobby" said the mother. reproach
fully, "where were you when grandma
slipped?"
Now | won't have that boy
blamed" said grandmother. briskly.
smiling mp into Bobbys remorsefu
face. I'VE came to fine ice slide
and he asked me IL thought | could
| do it. and told him did. And want
YOU children To remember one thing
when you get to lie most ninety You'll
count Il turned ankle small thing
compared with having somebody for
get that you've outlived everything but
rheumatism and sitting still. Anybody
that likes can rub this ankle a minute
or two with some liniment but l want
Bobby next me at dinner. mind
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23
Official COrruptiOn.

Fl ID great Gov ernments and the great municipal
~ tiles of the world have a problem before them
which as yet they have fairly faced. but
1 u (which they must face II they to make sure
IfxMN times OF emergency Of the efficiency OF their
uSESS9l gents The growing hunger for money as the
one absolute condition of endurable life. the
increasing the competition for great contracts
and adherence of suicide all tend to the de-
veopment corruption in It's official that Is. OF
rbetaking by officials and Of stealing from State and
municipal departments No form of government seems to
protect the It, We have less Of II than most
countries because under our social conditions the class
which really governs has taught early childhood
No regard taking dsonor than cheat
ing at cards those who suffer absolutely
complaint but even here. when the Government Ia
spend millions suddenly rings are formed to get
money and the taxpayer Is heeced through
preDosterous charges and illicit commissions.
1t Is great blot modern civilization which In many
resDects upon efficiency Efficiency and
corruption wholly Incompatible Some think that
rupon produces only waste and that they bear waste
but that false view Corruption. in the first place
arrests employment Of the best In leading posi-
tons for the whole energy the corrupt is devoted
preventing their promotion. If they promoted, to
rendering their positions untenabe In the second place
corruption makes energetic administration nenrly mp'ss
BILE Government loses the hope of preventing
prevent 1t most Of them apply an nhnity OF
checks every Of which occupies Of the time OF
executive officer and Increases the load Of RESPONSE
bity which last he dare do nothing without
vious sanction And the third place corruption is not
only the very idea Of duty but to the habit of
performing it.
perfect remedy corruption is hard find because
1t requires change In the motives of the corrupt which
produce and which society will not be
the pains encourage effectively but two three
pulatives might at least he tried One is to protect those
who complain Another is to all those who have any
thing do with contracts at least deceny rule
often neglected in the experienced but sbor
dinae upon whose Judgment their less experienced
superiOrs Of business compelled to rely And
declare bride giving and bride receiving form of
treason severely punishable whenever is proved-Ionon
Spectator.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23
Magazines on the Table.

When you visit farmers home
and find creditable papers and maya
zines upon his sitting-room table you
are fayorably impressed with that
farmers intelligence. Shiftless farm
ers are not inclined to pay out money
for reading matter. Ignorant farmers
consider money spent for reading mat
ter wasted. There is no better sign
of prosperity than to see upon his
table farm papers, church papers
magazines, etc.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23
Incubator DOu'ts.

Don't use oil less than 100 test.
Don't help the chick out of the shell.
Don't fail to fill the lamps every
evening.
Don't set the incubator near the
window.
Don't use the same wick for more
than one hatch.
Don't worry with moisture gauges or
hygrometers.
Don't turn nor cool the eggs after
they are piping.
Don't neglect cooling the eggs; it
makes strong chicks.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23
GrindstOne Fra m e.

My grindstone frame is made OF two
inch plank with hole cut through for
the stone, and wide enough to fnsten
on the bearings. The legs are made OF
pieces of 1x4 mortised in. They are
long enough so the man who does the
grinding can stand upright. An axle
IN inches in diameter passes through
two of the legs, and there are two
wheels made OF inch hardwood board
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23

under adverse circumstances. 1t is
well for the farmer, his wife. daugh-
tiers and sons to slick up in the matter
of dress after the days work is done.
SO they may appear at the supper table
and during the evening in clothes
suitable for receiving any one who
may happen to call. Very likely no
one may call. but for the sake Of the
family 1t will pay to give this atten-
ton to dress.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23
A Sim pIe Hog Hanger.

Here's n sketch of hog hanger,
which Is good one for the farmer.
Take three 9-foot poles, 2is inches in
diameter. Put h-inch bolt through
the top and two 3-S-inch bolts in the
outside poles. as in the cut. IS inches
from top. SO that they stick out 3
inches. Lay the hog on its back. slip
the little holt under the cord. and raise
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23

Since rural people are isolated the
tendency is for them TO become care
less in dress. l am sure that l be-
came careless and that WAS fright
full object to look upon when | was
striving for a foothoid upon the farm
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23

to coerce the Dominion into union with the Republic.
II Canada should her will such union
the United States would probably be cordially responsive
but, if Canada does seek ii. the United will
regard with entire unanmity and satisfaction the
continuing for all time share this continent
other English speaking commonwealth and will only
hope for constantly increasing sentiments
constantly strengthening bonds of friendship between
these sovereign natons-New York Tribune
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23
He Had Twenty.scyen Wives.

In the course Of murder trial at
Cape Town recently the defendant. an
aged Malay trader admitted that he
had twenty seven wives.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23

hammer, pliers and staple puller. In
the illustrations A shows top view OF
frame, b an end view. and the com
plete side view.-J. Il. Crookston, IN
st, Louis Republic.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23

Our idea of a mean man Is one who
spends two-thirds Of his time in get
ting money and the other third In keep
Ing It
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23
No THOUGHT Of Annexation.

HE United States regards Canada as under
British Imperial suzerainty. an Independent
sovereign nation whose title Is as valid as that
|of any nation on the globe. 1t has no though,
OF annexing Canada against her WILL nor does
lit, indeed regard annexation necessary or
ineYitahle Ii Is not sitting LID o. NIGHTS to Goa
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23

will continue strongly favor the country Population
will still and differentiate from the In
fact, the coming deal be rather evenly dis
trbued sutrbanism covering the whole country; while
the cities will remain gangla. Following this ideal the
city will grow countrywide while the country will
steadily acquire those privileges which have heretofore be-
l0nged to the city.
According a bulletin l59 towns show
increase of 81 per during the last years. which
the the of the whole country
The relative gain cities from 1850 1890
to 20 cent cent positive inrreasebut from
1890 to 1900 this increase only about 2a cent.
This the story with accuracy. 1t does not
assuming that cities will but that
lively they will to fast as the country 4
for depopuating the country in with
Improved machinery Farm work could he done with few
hands A single reaper would replace ten Costly
machinery could he proitably used only large farms
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23
forts and Naval Attacks.

NE Of the surprises Of the Far Eastern war Is
the failure Of the fort guns to do more damage
in the attacking fleets. 1t was matter Of faith
among the authorities that not even the strong
lest modern battleshp could safely attack all
effective modern fort. armed with long range
heavy guns. England Is at present making Il
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23
Social GravitatiOn.

HE census proves lncontestably that the drift
Of population cltyward reached It's maximum
some years ago and has begun to recede. Some
one has said thereafter the city and the coun-
try will march side by side. with even step"
Even this is hardly probable The change of
drift is owing to economical conditions thai
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23

upon the compressed yeast cake
plan" az simple and satisfactory.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23
Swelled Leg Treatments.


Horses that have run at pasture are
often troubled with swollen or
stocked" legs when first brought to
the stable in the fall. and others that
do not run to grass are SO affected
when suffering from general debil-
ity" The following is an excellent
remedy for such cases
Powdered sulphate Of iron tcop-
peras) three ounces, powdered gcntian
root three ounces. sulphite mot sui
phate, of soda three ounces. Have the
druggist mix these ingredients thor
oughly in his mortar and then divide
the compound into twenty-four pow
ders.
Give one OF the powders night and
morning mixed in the grain feed. until
all are used. MOiSten the grain slight
ly before putting in the powder
If this does not effect Il cure. give
a tablespoonful of glauber salts in the
grain feed every night for two or three
months. If necessary. Cases where the
legs have been stocked constantly
and quite badly for some time have
been permanently cured by glaubcr
salts alone.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23
DiakinR Land for Corn.

A correspondent writes us that hav-
ing heard Of quite successful corn
growing in Illinois without blowing
the land first. inquiries whether one
can safely disk the corn land, list and
plant without the usual breaking.
Sometimes the lighter prairie soils are
prepared in this way and corn is plant
ed and does fairly we'll without first
breaking the land. This has been so,
however. i'm seasons following deep
winter freezing. and little spring rain
to run the soil together. Only the
Light blank soils mixed with some
sand have been successfully grown to
corn by disking. rather than breaking.
In wet spring seasons some risk is
taken even with these soils to plant
in this way. 1t is far safer to break
the ground first and pulverize il for
corn. And the clay loan should be al
ways be so treated. and it is best to
break them deeply. Disking heavy
soils and listing for planting would he
a great mistake In any kind of a
season. These soils are run together
and hardened by the usual spring
rains more than others are. and our
correspondent would make mistake
to undertake corn growing on his clay
loan lands by merely disking them
Exchange.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-23

ID great Governments and the great municipal
tiles of the world have problem before them
which as yet they have not fairly faced. but
which they must face II they are to make sure
in times of emergency Of the efficiency OF their
gents The growing hunger for money as the
ma ahsOlute condition of pnlura bic life. the
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-07-14


r. D. Coburn secretary Of the state board Of agri-
culture of Kansas is out in statement relative to the
crop situation. He says:
''The showing reveals situation without parallel in
the annals Of Kansas wheat growing in that magnif-
cent crop greater than any other state produces above
the average in quality and far above in quantity has
when ripe for the harvest been largely damaged by
weeks of almost continuous rain make its saving in
merchantable condition either well-ngh impossible or
the grain which may be saved Of grade and quality
greyousy disappointing to not only its producers but
all those interests everywhere accustomed to rely upon
Kansas for supplies Of the largest quantity Of such high
grade breadstufs as is nowhere else obtainable.
t may be said that the time Of making these reports
was when the situation at its worst when after days
and nights of drenching the dripping clouds seemed to
hang lowest and the accumulated waters at their
highest seeking an outlet through and fields
where such nyasons had been before undeamed Of and
submergng pushing before their angry flood whatever
lay in its path Since then however the skies have
cleared sunshine is doing its sautary work. the waters
have rapidly receded harvesting is being resumed and
conditions exist likely justiying, the whole reports
several points less pessimistc than those made in good
truth but few days earlier 1t is nevertheless true
that none nor all of these overcome conceal the
fact of enormous widespread damage while happile hap
PLY against this may be set down that Kansas
before in her history saturated to the CORE and the
with tide"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-07-14
THE WORRIES OF wAsH-DAY
Many May Be obviated by Following
the Instructions Here
in Given.

In 4 season remarkable for the amount
of trimming and haDdwOrk on wash
gowns. there are still some women who
will not immediate themselves on the
altar of fads and fashions. These are
they whose summer will include relief
from the strain of keeping up appear
ances. and instead of supplying the fam
ily with dainty frocks, beruffied and in
set with lace, they are making the most
Of dainty collars and the many materials
which do not require ironing, says the
Washington Star.
The mother who likes to see her chill
dren clad fresh and clean once or per
haps twice a day, may yet have pity OF
the one maid upon whom the weight of
ironing would fall, or she may not wish
to increase the family laundry bill by
the addition Of many white frocks. It
seems as if the looms had never worked
more generally to the advantage of such
house wives.
One woman with a family Of small
children is having their morning dresses
made from crinkled seersucler with de-
fachabie collars and belts Of white linen.
Taa latter only VIII be staTched and
ironed. The dresses and suits Of seer
sucker wilf be hung out to dry with
more than ordinary care so that the
lines of the. goods win hang lengthwise.
They viii not DE sfarched and only the
collar and ou6 bands win need smooth
sng off. before the garments fresh and
sweet-smeiiing from the drying in the
sun. Wiz BE ha1g "a the closets.
Another mother who likes to see ner
two little daughters dressed in while