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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1905-05-26

Secretary Taft has decided not t.
buy any foreign built ships at presen'
nor to purchase abroad any materia
for the Panama canal construction be
yond that needed for immediate use
This decision does not mean that the
president andsSecretary Taft in any
degree have changed the policy re;
Gently announced to government pur,
chases for the canal work, it being ex'
planned that they do not intepd tt
take advantage Of the present situa-
tion by stocking up in material and
ships in anticipation Of restricting leg
islation by congress at its next ses-
sion. 1t is stated on authority that
the president and Secretary Taft
would gladly receive any instructions
from congress and execute them in the
spirit in which the legislation is con-
eeived. But as the law stands the ma
terial must be bought in the cheapest
market, in the view of the president.
Secretary Taft and Chairman Shonts.
They have discovered that congress it
self practically held this view in the
case Of the Philippine transport SER
vice. Some representations have been
made to the executive that if the exc
eution Of the new policy is delayed un'
til congress re-assembles, directive
legislation will be had Immediately
thereafter. So the decision was reach.
ed to make no abnormal purchases OF
material, while as to the needed ship
ping the canal commission will pro-
ceed Immediately to charter such for
eign ships as may be necessary to
transport material to the isthmus.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1905-05-26

Justice Martin F. Morris, Of the
District Of Columbia Court of Appeals
having indicated to the president his
intention soon to retire, the president
has announced that he viii appoint
former Senator Louis E. MeCombs, OF
Maryland, as Justice Morris success
sor.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1905-05-26

The Comptroller of the Currency has
authorized the First National Bank of
Jasper, Ala, TO begin business.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1905-05-26

E. Portella, who succeeds Senior Me-
rou as Minister of the Argentine Re-
public to the United States in Wash
ington, called so pay his respects to
Acting Secretary LOOmis Mr.. Por-
leila comes to Washington from Ma
Arid. where he was Minister.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-15
Another Valuable Bulletin Issued.
Oh. L. Blanchar

(H. L. Blanchard.)
The writer is just in receipt of
bulletin No. u, from the experiment
station of the State College upon the
subject: "The Chemical Composition
of Washington Forage Crops" by the
college chemist, Prof. r. w. Thatcher.
We had known that Prof. Thatcher
had been working upon this bulletin
for some time past, and we were
greatly pleased to receive it. We re-
gard it as one of the most valuable
bulletins that has ever been sent out
by our experiment station and Prof.
Thatcher is entitled to great credit
for his painstaking effort, which can
not help but prove of great assistance
and value to the farmers and stock
men of the northwest The writer
just receiving the same has only had
the time to make cursory examina-
ton of this bulletin, but notices many
things of deep interest and we shall
take great pleasure in discussing.
through the columns of The Ranch, in
the near future, many of these i'm
portant matters. This bulletin may be
had by all citizens of the state by
applying for it to the director.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-15
HuntIey Emphasizes Cooperation.

F. A. Huntley, state commissioner
of horticulture, is making tour of the
state in the interest of horticulture,
making it point to meet as many of
the fruit growers as possible. With a
view to securing cooperation, he has
put in considerable time in the coun-
ties where fruit raising is one of the
principal industries, and has succeed
ed in awakening much interest among
the producers. They are fast coming
to realize that concerted action is re-
ouired in Kidding the country of the
pests. and Mr.. Huntley hopes he can
convince the orchardists and fruit
growers everywhere in the state of the
importance of working together. He
says cooperation on the part of every
fruit grower in the state of Washing
ton is the one thing that is desired
to carry on the work of Kidding the
orchards of this country of the num-
erous pests that are each year ruin
ing thousands of dollars worth OF
fruit.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-15
Better Get Your Land Now.

To the man who wants home and
independence we submit that the log
ged-off lands of Western Washington
present his great opportunity. Read
the proposition offered. by McGraw &
Kittinger in their advertisement on
page 2. 1t gives the man of limited
means, but with pluck and energy,
great chance to get farm Of his own.
True it will require some effort to get
it in shape for cultivation, but if it
were already cleared and producing
crops it would be so high in price you
could not buy. All that is required by
the land company is small payment
down and the balance on terms so lib
eral that later payments may be met
with ease.
When you buy such tract you
have a domestic of your own. 1t will
never depreciate, but on the contrary,
it's value will greatly increase. Every
stroke of work on it is an investment.
The amount of farming land on Puget
Sound in locations accessible to trans
portation is very limited, and when
our cities double their population 1T
will be worth many times it's present
price.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-15
sumas cannery Seems Assured.

A note from Sumas, Wash, says the
committee appointed by the cannery
association to solicit funds for the
erection and equipment of cannery
plant has been out among the farmers
endeavoring to secure money and at
last reports was meeting with great
success. At the last meeting of the
company, it was decided to secure
subscription of $4,000 for the present
which will erect and equip the plant
The proposition is growing in favor
every day, and even people who op-
posed it at first have been falling in
line.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-15
Successful Marketing of Fruit.

A writer in Green's Fruit Grower
makes the following interesting COM
ments on the above subject-and The
Ranch reproduces the article because
it contains suggestions in plenty that
can be carried out by many of our
readers, where they are situated prop
erly:
A book of large size might be writ
ten on this subject, and yet the read
er might not gather much information
on the subject. The best way to learn
how to market fruit is to serve an ap-
premiership with some fruit grower.
The same can be said of teaching fruit
growing in all it's branches. We can
write, talk or lecture on the subject,
but if a man desires to learn how to
grow fruit, there is but one way, as
it appears to me, and that is to go
into the field, and work with your own
hands, after seeing each operation per-
formed by some competent person.
This amounts to the serving of an ap-
premiership. A friend and subscriber
suggests that this paper begin new
system of teaching horticulture along
the lines of correspondence school,
as it is practiced in teaching law,
stenography and other professions.
Possibly there are men wise enough to
thus teach fruit growing, but l have
my doubts, I find it difficult to teach
how to prune tree by writing on the
subject. The same difficulty would
present itself in teaching how to set
a strawberry plant. Then, again, the
written communication does not make
the impression upon the mind that
the actual operation does, when prac-
ticed in the field.
If all the fruit grown could be
distributed evenly over the entire
country where it is most wanted,
there would be no surplus, and all
good fruit would be sold at profit
able price. The great difficulty is in
the distribution of fruit when market
ed Too much fruit is sent to certain
centers, and too little to others, while
some localities are neglected altogeth-
err | recently spent four weeks in the
mountains on a branch line of the N
Y. c. r. R.. which runs through a
sparsely settled district. l was sur
prised to find that friend of mine
from Rochester N. Y, had supplied
this district throughout the entire
length of this branch road for miles
with all kinds of small and large
fruits grown in his locality He and
his son had visited each station along
this branch for many seasons. He sells
good fruit at reasonable prices, and
therefore has almost a monopoly.
Most fruit growers lack information as
to the best markets for their various
products. I market all of my small
fruits within twenty-five miles of the
fruit farm. 1t pays to build up home
trade. 1t is surprising how much
fruit the home market will absorb I'M
der the best management. Keep 1t
continuously supplied with finest fruit.
| keep in touch with nearby home
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-15

The northwest has wonderful tale
to tell of marvellous resOuces and de-
velopment, of opportunities, of wealth,
of climatic advantages and many 9th
err things which make it country so
much more worth living in than any
other section of the earth; and to tell
this story, a good. high-class standard
magazine, we'll illustrated and thor
oughly representative of the country
from which it emanates. has long
been wanted. This want has at last
been fulfilled by Blackwood's Maya
zine, ''the Magazine of the New North
west" which was issued for the first
time in November, 1905. Not only
does the magazine compare in respect
to typographical appearance, the
quality of it's reading matter and its
illustrations, with the finest maya
zines of the east, but more than this,
it is thoroughly northwestern in scope
and is conducted along lines that will
exploit the new northwestern country
and tell of her resources and devel-
opment in a fitting and able manner.
The magazine is published in Seattle
and is worthy of the support of the
people in this section of the country.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-15

patrons by the use of telephone. The
grocers and others supplied should
know when the fruit is coming. There
are many things you can do to extend
or hold the home trade.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-15

G. e. Flint, proprietor of Hope Farm
near Blaine, Whatcom Co., recently
had on exhibition in the window OF
the Citizens Bank at Blaine, very
fine assortment of garden stuff. There
were twelve varieties of late and early
potatoes, three varieties of squash
and pumpkins, carrots, beets, cabbage
and several kinds of late apples. Mr..
Flint said that as his county held
no fair this year he thought he
would have little fair all his own.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-15

The Okanogan Valley Argus, which
has done much to help develop the
Okanogan valley during the past e1gn-
teen months, has passed into the
hands of H. H. Proctor, an experienced
newspaper man and an enthusiast Ior
the future of the valley.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-15

ers will be present, and a large num-
Der of specialists have been engaged
to deliver lectures on the best meth
DDS of combating fruit pests.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-15

The nations chief executive has
designated Thursday, November So as
Thanksgiving Day for this year.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-15

Address communications to The Ramon
37e Colman Bldg, Seattle, Wash
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-15

Owing to the fact that the contract
ors who are building the big Coliseum
at Chicago have been unable to get
their structural steel on the ground
as early as expected, the international
live stock show has been postponed
from December 20 to December 1928.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-15

Fred Ornes is preaching the right
sermon when he says in his Mount
Vernon Argus: "The fruit growers of
Skagit county need to orgazine into
an association that will stand for bet
ter and more intelligent methods of
growing and marketing fruit. To be
effective, such an organization must
number among it's members practi-
cally all who are engaged in raising
fruit in this county. Farmers who
wish to realize from their fruit must
not stand back and let other people
do the pioneer work of organizing.
They themselves must get in and or
ganize and throw all their influence
and strength to the organization
A farmer can produce a greater
crop from five acres of Puget Sound
loffed-off lands than he can produce
from 40 acres of land in the Dakotas.
Dakota land will produce 10 bushels
of oats per acre. Washington logged
off land will produce 100 bushels per
acre: Dakota lands will produce
tons of hay per acre, while Puget
Sound logged-off lands will produce
5 tons of hay per acre of the very
best quality. For berry culture and
fruits of various kinds, the world pro-
duces no better lands-and there are
thousands of acres of this fine land
lying idle, awaiting the hand of the
tiller Hundreds of men in the east
could be prospecting on these lands
if only the proper steps were taken
to bring this fact to their notice.
There was never a greater opportunity
for small farmers and these lands
can be purchased at a most reason
able figure.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-15

A subscriber asks if there are any
breeders of pure-bred Poland China
hogs in Western Washington or Brit
ish Columbia. If there are they are
hiding their light under bushel. A
little advertisement in The Ranch will
help any breeder to dispose of all his
surplus stock.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-15

On the basis of $1.25 per box, the
lowest price at which the apple crop OF
the Wenatchee valley is being sold,
the yield for this year in that valley
will aggregate more than $1,500,000 in
value. This is on the basis of 20
per cent of the crop being Ben Davis
apples and the balance the better and
higher priced varieties. Competent
judges claim that the Wenatchee will
go more to the acre in value this
year than will any other fruit section
in the United States of equal size.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-15

When the Puyallup and Sumner
Fruit Growers association found itself
short of apples for canning and to
supply the demand still coming from
the commission men circulars were
sent out announcing that the associa'
ton would pay so cents per 45 pounds
for good hand-picked winter apples,
the buyers to sort and pack, and an
unlimited quantity of windfalls for
canning would be taken. The result
was that the cannery could not handle
the great quantity of apples of all
kinds that came in, and large part
of the windfalls had to be sold to
other parties.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-15

nlQluS Iu0lI llSuC q OuoAOl' IA
little advertisement in The Ranch will
help any breeder to dispose of all his
surplus stock.
Without fruit inspector the county
of Skagit will have to "go way back
and sit down." so far as good, healthy
fruit is concerned-but it does not
mean that Skagit cannot grow good
fruits We believe there is an ar
rangement with Snohomish county,
by which j. F. Littooy, the inspector
of the latter county, goes into Skagit
whenever called to perform the duties
of inspector there.
There now appears no doubt that
the proposed creamery for Blaine,
Whatcom county, will materialize. UP
to two weeks ago more than $1,000
had been subscribed for the stock,
several shares going to people who
live in Canada, and B. N Kingsley, a
citizen of Blaine, offered to donate
site free of cost. Everything points
to the operation of the Blaine cream
cry early next spring.
1t is said that there has been a
very serious shortage Of cars for
handling the fruit crop in the Yakima
valley this fall. The worst condition
existed at the beginning. of the ship
ping season two or three weeks ago,
when large consignments came into
North Yakima and the Northern Pa
cific railway did not have a sufficient
number of cars ready. After little
while more cars began coming in to
take care of the crop.
The annual meeting of the Wash
lngton state horticultural society will
be held in North Yakima on the 10th,
Ilth and 18th of next January. While
the program has not yet been ar
ranged, State Commissioner Huntley
says 1t will be the best that has ever
been arranged by the society since it's
organization. Many prominent speak
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-07-06
We will pay you the top Of
the market for your wheat.
White & Allen. GaIena, KanS.

About ton of advertising matter
for the big reunion has arrived. and
will soon adorn all the billboards
in the country. A competent ad.
vertising crew has already been sc.
lected, and they will shit the trail"
advertising the only real big reun-
ion held anywhere on earth. The
advertising bills of the Reunion
Association are very large each
year, but the advertising features
are in the hands of men who know
how to make the expenditures
bring returns. The follow up" sys-
tenn is carried out, and the whole
southwest country is always find
ing advertising matter before it, no
matter which way they turn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-07-06
FOR sALRi OUIcKi

We have for sale one of the most
beautiful and desirable homes In
Baxter Springs. II must be sold
al once, but may be had on easy
terms.
The house has seven rooms 100
feet front, lots covered with fruit
and shade trees; good barn and out
buildings; a most desirable loca'
ton. Now 10 your chance to buy II
you want O pleasant home at low
price. DANIELS & PLUME.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-07-06
Watch for coIored lady.
BAXTER SPRINGS, July 4, 10

BAXTER SPRINGS, July 4, 1905.
Preamble and resolutions passed
by Baxter Springs Post, 12S, 6. A. R:
WHEREAS, The 4th of July being
held in special reverence by all
good citizens, and especially by
members of Baxter Springs Post,
G. A. R., therefore be it resolved:
First, That the Post was not re-
sponsible for any of the arrange
ments for celebrating the Attn of July
in our city, and having accepted an
invitation from the committee on
arrangements, and having perform
ed our part az loyal citizens, we de-
clare that we are in no wise re-
sponsible for the farcicsl proceed
iugs caused by the neglect of that
committee in it's self-appointed du-
ty; and we hereby express our dis
appointment and extead our sym.
pathy to the Disguised public.
Second, That the city press in the
next issue be requested to publish
these resolutions.
BY ordor of the Post.
VIM. Callie,
John Cooper,
Lyon Leroy,
Committee.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-07-06
List Of LISTERS


Remaining in the postoffice at
Baxter Syringe, Kansas. for the
week ending with July 5, 1908.
which II not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead
letter Office at Washington, ID. c.;
Mise Dora Carey Mrs Mary Jones
Miss Grace Cannon W Maun
John Thompson + West
A L Cartmitcham Mamie Werner
George Vanhoy Orley Turner
lanes Riddle Frank Mitchell
Mrs Rebecca Grosman
Persons calling for any of the
above letters will please say"Adver
tised," 3 giving date list.
W. S. BANTER. p. NJ.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-07-06
Bring your Wheat to White
& Allen. GaIena, Kansas.
The Fourth of July was celebrated
at the DEVILS Promenade in great
style. The croud present was large,
and the day was enjoyed.
Big sale at C0oper's.

The ball game between the Bax'
ter boys and the Columbus Hoo
Hoos at the driving park Tuesday
was an interesting affair. There
was big crowd out to see the game
and the score stood as follows: Bax'
ter 10 Hoo Hoos 9.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-07-06
Watch for coLoRED LADY

Nadine, five-months old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. NJ. H. Gardner, died
at the family home in Joplin yes.
terday.
N. +. church subjects for Sun
day: Morning, "Baptism and Saliva
tion;" evening, "True Freedom"
Baptism by sprinkling and INNER
sion, with the morning service. All
are cordially invited.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-07-06

Lew Winters lost a fine COW last
week from hydrophobia. Charlie
Karr, living in the same neighbor-
hood, just east of the city, has a
fine bull suffering from rabies.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-07-06

Born, on Monday, July 3, to Nj
and Mrs. Chas. Edwards, a con.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-07-06
Watch for colored Lady.

Ralph Carroll of Vinita spent the
Fourth with his wife in this city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-07-06
Watch Tor coIored lady.

Charlie Haskett's coming "Red
Tag" sale adv. has crowded our
mining news and big lot of local
items onto the fourth page Of this
paper.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-07-06
Big sale at Cooper's.

Miss Addie Cox is visiting in Fl
Scott and Fulton.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-07-06

My fast growing business requires complete remOd-
cling and charging of my store ROOM Immediately
at the close of this sale wOrkmen will be put in charge
tear out the brick wall at the of my room, thus
throwing the two in New shelving will be
installed walls will be repapered ceiling shelves and
counters re-painted, and the entire made
new as is possible. For this reason | want as few
goods in the store as possible when this work
nences, and shall offer the people of this communityfor
Fifteen DAYS ONLY,
commencing
SATURDAY, JULY 8, 1905,
The Cream of the Dry Goods Market at
Buttermilk Prices.
Nothing reserved except the fixtures. Every article
in the store will be re-ticketed with red tag and
new price. Watch for the RED TAGS They mean
a lower price and saving in cash to you.
Every one should attend this sale. Thousands of
articles such as required daily by every family
will be offered at sacrifice prices 1t is impossible to
price stock on paper. want you to come and see
with assurance that cut prices will be in effect
on every yard of wash dress goods in the store.
on every yard of wool dress goods in the store.
on every yard of embroidery in the store.
on every yard of lace in the store,
on every yard of trimming in the store,
on every yard of table linen in the store.
on every yard of ribbon in the store,
on every yard of crash in the store.
on every yard of muslin in the store.
on every yard of outing flannel in the store
on every yard of calico in the store,
on every pair of hose in the store.
on every piece of muslin underwear in the store.
on every corset in the store,
on every pair of mems trousers in the store,
on every hat in the store.
on every piece of clothing in the store,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-07-06
j. w. DeMOSS
PAYS THE
Best Prices

at all times for the following
Hens, per pound........... ...O' c
Spring chickens, per pound. 10 c
Brothers, ~ to 2 lbs, per lb.....l2 C
BOOSTERS, old, each. ...l5 c
BOOSTERS, young, each .........2O c
Hen turkeys, per lb............O c
Young gobblers, per pound. .07 c
Old gobblers, per pound ......07 C
Ducks, per ID. ........... 05c to s C
Geese, per b.................. ..oo c
Butter. packing stock, per ID. ~ c
Eggs, per dozen. ...O9 c
Green hides, per ID ............O6 C
Prices subject to market change
ALSO BUYS HIDES AND FURS.
South of Cooper's. Baxter Springs