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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05

a two weeks visit with Mrs. Childs
daughter and sister. Mrs. Fay Stech,
near Bethlehem.
Fred Lorimer of Charlton, attended
the Yankee Robinson circus here Sat-
urday night.
Thos. O'onnell shipped two load of
hogs to Burlington Saturday evening.
Geo. Stacy Of Ottunwa, is visiting
his parents. VIM. Stacy and wife.
Herbert Stote of Colorado Springs,
visited over Sunday with his parents.
Rev. and Mrs. A. II. Stote, at the Bap-
fist parsonage.
Nora Stech returned Thursday from
a weeks visit at the r. S. Lewis
home near Confidence.
Marshall King returned Friday from
Kansas, where he has been the past
few months.
M. M. Westlake and wife and grand
daughter Bessie returned Saturday
from weeks visit with their daugh-
ter Mrs. Mary Morlan, near Conf
dence.
Bertha Adcock of Charlton, is visit
ing her grandfather, VIM. Squirting,
the past week.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05
slGoURN EY.

sigourney, July A delegation of
the Davenport Business Mems club
passed through the city Thursday
morning In special train going east
Word was sent to the city ahead of
time and number of the local peo-
pie gathered together and went to the
station to meet them. They had a
band with them that played several
pieces, and the men of the two places
employed the time we'll in getting ac-
quainted. They stopped but about so
minutes, and thus did not have time
to come to the square and call upon
the merchants at their places of bust
ness.
Hubert Utterbaek of Des Moines,
was in the city a couple Of days this
week visiting relatives and friends.
Willard Cox of near South English
was visitor here Thursday.
George Hermansdorffer of English
River township, was caller in the city
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05
VALUE OF BARNARD MANURE.

A series of fertilizer tests conducteM
by the Ohio state experiment stationE
furnish interesting as we'll as valuableE
data concerning the fertilizing valueF
of barnyard manure as compared with
some of the more concentrated CONF
mercial fertilizers. 1t was shown that
a ton Of average mixed farm manurs|
as taken from the open barnyard con-
ta1ns nine pounds Of nitrogen, ten OIL
potassium and three or four pounds Of.
potash In one of the experimental
made 800 pounds Of acid phosphate
were added to eight tons Of manure and
applied to land on which corn, wheat
and clover were grown In rotation, with
the result that the three crops Of the
rotation were increased In value $38.21I
or $12.74 per annum. The result obj
tanned when the same amount Of acid
phosphate was used with 4SO poundst
of sodium nitrate costing SIP and 26H
pounds Of potassium chloride costing
$3.50 showed an annual increase in the.
value of crops produced Of but $780,
Stated more simply, the eight tons Of
manure produced 30 per cent Ggeaterl
annual increase than clxamicals COSTING
$3.50. The experiment cited simply
emphasizes the value Of fertilizer3
that is available for every farmer and
indicates the necessity Of, 80 handling
1t as to realize It's maximum value.
when applied to the land.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05
OAK RIDGE.

Oak Ridge, July miss Dora Beel-
er visited for few days last week at
the Oscar Anderson home.
Rev. Hightshoe, pastor of the Main
street Methodist church, Ottumwa,
was a caller in this vicinity last week.
Mr. and Mrs. James Randall spent
Sunday at the home of their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jeff Randall
George Yeager spent Sunday with
his mother, Mrs. j. Yeager.
Mrs. VIII Thompson of Dahlonega,
visited last Friday at the home of
Mrs. William Hills.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05
PROMINENT MASON DEAD.

Milwaukee, Wis, July 4-Robert
Hill, aged 66, former well known
banker, recently appointed public debt,
commissioner, dropped dead today. Hill
was prominent in Masonic circles.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05

The mop stick and broom, scrub rag
and buster reign supreme these days.
AT first thought it seems tough, but
think how nice everything will be
when it is all over!
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05

Pieces OF string and strips Of old
cloth placed near trees in which robins
are building their nests will be quickly
utilized by the birds in their work.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05

Don't be longing for an automobile
when you have fine team of horses
at your command. The horses are not
half as likely to land you in ditch and
you can usually count on their not
playing out before you've reached your
destination.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05
RUSSELL.

RUSSELL, July 3.-R. T. Huston and
> returned Saturday from Corydon
re they had been visiting friends.
RS. Florence Childs and daughter
nnie returned home Thursday from
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05

The presence of good crops, fine
stock, neat and shipshape house and
outbuildings and well kept premises
constitutes an example that is conta-
gious, while shiftlessness and dilapi.
dated surroundings constitute an evil
whose very ugliness causes it to be-
avoided.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05

The habit Of the fruit or shade tree,
like that of the child, is most easily
fixed by careful attention in the first
few years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05

Unlike the pillow, the mower and har-
vester, the King road drag is popular
and in season during every month in
the year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05

1t is pretty hard to make bait suf-
ficiently tempting to get the average
granger to give up his riding corn cul.
tiyator for job on all fours in patch
of sugar beets. A fellow has to be
trained for this occupation from his
youth up.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05

How many of the bright boys and
girls who may now and then read these
notes can tell whether the root or stalk
sprout starts first in the termination
OF kernel of corn and also whether
the germ side of the kernel faces to-.
ward the tip or butt end of the ear?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05

In general way 1t may be said that
a man is respected by his neighbors
when he feels n justifiable respect for
himself, and the reverse is equally
true.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05

The development of tractable and
desirable harness or work horse de-
ponds almost as much upon the dispo-
sition and character of the person hav-
ing the care Of 1t as upon the original
temperament of the horse itself. A
careless driver can spoil mighty good
horse.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05

These are the days of the merry.
whistling, barefoot farmer boy as he
tolls cheerfully all the day School
books are thing Of the past, and he
now gets his knowledge first hand, I'M,
polluted by the hand Of man. Appe-
tite, growth and manners run riot all
the summer long unmolested.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05

1t is now time to begin to make plans
for that silo that is bound to prove a
most important factor in realizing the
best type Of agricultural prosperity
for you to attain. If possible visit one
OF your neighbors who, has silo in
successful operation, get the details
OF the plan and have 1t ready for the
reception Of the corn crop in early
September.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05

The supply Of horses in some west
ern localities has been so closely bought
up that a number have thought they
could secure better bargains to go to
Chicago and make their purchases than
In buying at home. There has not been
time in the past ten years that a good
horse would fetch better price than
now. The claim that the introduction
Of the automobile would practically
ruin the horse business seems to be
proving harmless fiction.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05
THE SPRAYING cALn.pAn.

A"D SrHthI lNS CAANNDAHs =.
The state experiment stations are do3
ing a most helpful and practical ,serv{
Ice for all lines Of Agricultural and hori
ticultural work, and as an old to thei
latter there Is none which exceeds that
having to do with the proper and scien.
tiflc handling Of the orchard and gar-
den. Many Of the experiment stations
have issued bulletins on the subject,t
while others have put in condensed and
concise form directions for spraying
the orchard, fruits. vegetables and
flowers. This spraying calendar should
be In the hands Of every orchardist,
gardener and florist. Besides giving di1
rections for making the different sprayl
Ing solutions, the proper time az
method for doing the work are also
Dictated. One Of the latest and n
complete calendars Of this characte
be issued Is that which has beat
pared by the Iowa station q 9
under the direction OF Profe !.
Beach. the head Of the hort. W 8 &
partment. Residents OF the -aaY
secure the same by applying . -. gl
Curtis, director Of the experiment sta
ton, while those living outside the state
can doubtless secure the calendar at a
small cost in case their own station
does not issue them.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05

The era is past when 1t is safe to say
that the man who can't make go of
it in any other line of business can
succeed at farming. Brains and In
telligence are now required In this, as
in any other occupation, and he will
be disappointed who takes it up as
last resort.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05

An item is going the rounds Of the
country press to the effect that two or
three grains Of flaxseed planted in
each hill Of potatoes will keep away the
potato bug. We are somewhat skep-
tical in regard to the efficacy Of this
preventive, being tempted to classify
it with that other agricultural super
stition which recommends planting in
the full Of the moon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05

LOOKING ON THE BRIGHT SIDE. !,
The poet Longfellow expresses in his
lines, Into each life some rain must
fall; some days must be dark and
dreary," generally recognized truth
that finds confirmation in the life Cd
every one. 1t is because Of the dark"
and "blue" days, lonesome hours and
the presence Of physical ailment and
financial distress that the necessity
arises Of looking on the bright side, Oh
dwelling in the sunshine rather than
In the shadow and in being bearer Of
good cheer rather than dispenser Of.
encouragement and depression. 1t is
in their capacity to promote brightness
and cheer that the chief human mission
and worth of the flowers, the BIRDS
sunshine and fresh air are to be found.
Chtldhood's years, too, are full Of this
same unconscious radiance Of buoyancy.
and happiness, and blessed beyond
measure are those who keep their
youthful endowment intact and as the
autumn Of age creeps on sweeten and
grow mellow In its golden rays. There
is probably no trait of character or
habit Of mind that contributes so much
toward making life worth llving--that
Inspires youth, steadies mature life and
sanctifes old age-as looking ON the
bright side.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-05

In view Of the practical failure Of an
appeal to sentiment alone as an in
centive in securing cooperation in the
matter Of practical forestry, or, more
exactly, tree culture, bill has been
introduced in the Iowa legislature
looking to remission of the taxes for
period Of eight years on ali areas set
out to forest trees and orchards con-
tanning more than seventy trees.
Should plan Of this kind be generally
adopted IN the different states or fed
eral law be adopted granting the same
exemptions, the gospel Of tree planting
would receive an impetus the like Of
which has never been known. It is a
matter of regret perhaps that suffi-
Gent interest cannot be aroused in the
matter purely from the artistic and
aesthetic standpoint and that an ap-
peal has to be made to the pocketbook
to secure necessary cooperation; but,
since the situation is as it is, some plan
like that suggested would be very vel.
come. The main thing is to get the
trees planted, the means by which the
result is accomplished being Of second
ary importance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-13
NEW YORK STOCKS And BONDS
Days Market is Largely in Hands Of Room
Traders.
PRICES BEGIN TO SAG PROMPTLY
Prospect Of strike In Hard Coal
Regions and Passenger Rate
War UnsettIe COndI-
lions.

NEW YORK. March 12-Today's stock
market was left very largely in the hands
OF professional operators and those APP
paIentiy OF the smaller class of boom
traders who are satisfied to close up OPP
eratlons on price movement of a moderate
IIacuon. The Saturday movement had
pacity OF the market for further extended
advance, in spite of the appearance Of ami
nation after the middle Of last week. AS
consequence new buying orders by COM
mission houses were in moderate amount
with the opening of the week Trading was
or a mixed complexion from the opening
and prices began to sag pretty promptly
Notwithstanding a considerably higher level
LOT Americans in London before trading
began here
The threatening aspect taken on the la
Dor controversy in the anthracite field was
market. The character of the reply Of the
operators to the proposition of the miners
was SO uncompromising that II seemed to
and the anticipation gained force that a
strike would result. Stock market comment
on the outlook was confined largely to es-
would be on stocks. No notable effect was
produced today outside of the persistent
sagsing of Reading. This stock started the
York closing on Saturday and opened here
a fraction lower than Saturday. The pres
sure which carried it of 3A points gave no
sign Of urgency, but the stock was with
out effective support at any time. The sym
pathetic effect of this movement on the
/ The announcement that gold had been Sc
cured in London for shipment to New York
/ fulfilled the speculative hopes Of last week
/ but had no influence in reviving the mar
/ ket.
The dispute over Chicago and New York
passenger rates and the stormy weather In
/ the middle west was subject to discussion
as bearing on railroad earnings Occas-
/ sional advances during the day In stocks
| which are responsive to deal rumors, did
not affect the general tone OF the market
| and the closing generally was near the
/ lowest level of the day with slightly
! irregular tone.
Bonds were irregular Total sales, par
value, $3.50, 900. United States q and IS ad.
| vanced 4 per cent on CALL The old IS y
! and the new As a per cent on call.
! Quotations on the New York Stock eX-
| change today were as follows:
/ enIn. Ilnh L. Ina
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-13

SHEEP-lt was a case OF too many
lambs this morning, 20 TO So per cent Of
the receipts consisting of that kind OF
stun. While a portion of the receipts
showed some quality large percentage
was very much on the trashy order. Early
In the morning buyers picked out few
loads of the beet kinds, which were wanted
for immediate slaughter and paid steady
prices for them, Aside from that the
lamb market was slow to l0c lower, pack
ers evidently wanting only a very few
loads Common kinds were especially dull
Very few sheep Of desirable quaiity were
on sale. At the same time there seemed
TO be considerable inquiry for that kind
and under the influence of the good de-
mand and the moderate supply esirable
kinds OF sheep sold stronger. Good year
lings sold up as high as $780, with quite
a string of ewes at 1925
Quotations: Good to choice native lambs
Sc. 40I6.l5; good to choice western lambs
s. 40d6. Go; fair 70 good lambs, $o.voq640; Gull
lambs, S4.50Q5.t0; good to choice light year
lings, {5.55Q6.90. good to choice heavy year
llngs, t565l5.90; fair TO good heavy year
lings. s. 4ea5.50 good to choice wethers,
t5.5OG5.9O fair TO good wethers, s5.25d6 20;
good to choice ewes, A.75Q5.lO: fair to good
ewes. A.25dA75; Gull sheep and bucks. $500
n4OO
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-13
Train AND PRODUCE MARKET
Various FACTORS OOntribute to Strength
in Wheat.
CLOSING PRICES ARE A CENT HIGHER
signs of Improvement shown I'm Cash
situatiOn-Corn DraEs, but Re-
action Sets in at Close
Oats Easy.
LOSING PRICES ARE A CENT HIGHER


OMAHA. March L., 1906
Wheat closed ic higher today after
very active session, In which prices at one
time were NC better than Saturday BY
reason OF the bullish sentiment which de-
Veloped Saturday on receipt OF the govern
ment report, the market was in position
TOT a reaction. Cables were strong, world 8
shipments we're ightr than expected. with
shorts buying and cash demand showing
Signs OF Improvement prices we're easily
aavanced. weather everywhere is favor
able for wheat. The visible supply showed
an increase Of $4,000 bu., against a de-
crease OF 10000 bu. last year.
oats opened firm, but under pressure
eassd on. The close was &c lower.
the bearish Interpretation placed by many
on saturdays government report on re-
serves. The market was firm at the start,
IN sympathy with wheat, but It soon be-
came easy. A bearish feature was the in-
crease in visible. although II was small.
Receipts are running light. A reaction set
~ near the close and prices were a little
higher.
bushels, against l050f,000 bushels the previ-
Gus week and l1,24O,0o0 bushels last year.
Wheat on passage increased $50, 900 BUSH
els, corn decreased /, 43S 600 bushels Min
neapolis wheat stocks Increased 30 odO
bushels for two days this week. The visible
wheat supply increased 1880 bushels corn
increased 5000 bushels and oats decreased
1900 bushels.
Clearances were 10000 bushels wheat. 20,
900 barrels flour, S54, 900 bushels corn and
$4,000 bushels oats. Primary wheat receipts
were $1,000 bushels and shipments $4,000
bushels, against receipts last year Of 657, O0C
bushels and shipments of $4,000 bushels
Corn receipts were $4,000 bushels and ship
ments OF $4,000 bushels against receipts
last year of S6S 900 bushels and shipments
Of 366, 900 bushels.
Liverpool closed Nd higher on wheat and
hQhd higher on corn.
The local range or options:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-13
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS
Features of the Trading and Closing
Prices ON Board of Trade.


CHICAGO, March 12.-Firm cables and q
considerable increase in the worlds ship
ments had strengthening effect today on
the local wheat market. At the close wheat
for May delivery was up 1@lhc. Corn
showed gain OF hqAc. Oats were OFF Nc.
Provisions were a shade lower.
Sentiment in the wheat pit was bullish
all day. At the opening the market was
affected by higher prices at Liverpool. due
ment and appearance OF rust last week.
According to official statistics the world s
shipments for the week were 1885, 900 BUSH
correspohdifg Week last year OPENING
quotations on May were up AQ%c at 711kW
77hc. During the first half Of the session
shorts were the princiI bidders. slight
reaction based on rep IS Of heavy snow
in Nebraska, sent May down to 77llDi79sc.
Prices, however, soon rallied and on a
sharp upturn. during which several prom
inent commission houses bought freely,
the price OF May advanced to 7S9sc. A
factor favoring higher prices late in the
day was a much smaller increase in the
vtsiblO supply than had been expected, II
being $4,000 bushels against decrease OF
occurred during the last half hour because
Of proht-taking, but the CLOSE was strong
with lay at. ss LSlAGls7se; July ranged De,
OF &c at 7sAc Clearances Of wheat and
hour were equal to 26l0O0 bushels. The
amount on ocean passage increased bS000(
bushels. Primary receipts were 6S5 900 bush.
els against $4,000 bushels one year age
Minneapolis, Duluth and Chicago reported
week and hS cars year ago.
Despite colder weather throughout the
middle west, sentiment In the corn pit wa
bulliah, chiefly because OF the strength OF
wheat and Arm cables. The demand wal
OF a good character for the greater part Of
the day, but offerings were light. A breal
in oats had a weakening effect about the
middle OF the session but a arm feeling
developed later The close was firm. MAJ
opened 40 to h0hc higher at 43Q43hc L
l3lkc, sold between 42&c and 43lsq43Ac ant
CLOSED at 4Shc. Local receipts were Is
cars with cars Of contract grade.
The bears made a raid on the May option
In oats and forced the price down nearl!
lie. The decline was commenced by tn
heavy selling of several prominent bears
which resulted in bringing out many stop
loss orders. Commission houses were tn
principal buyers. The close was weak
May opened hc to b@kc higher at 29Stl
Sac TO SAC, sold on TO &c and closed a
29Md29Ac. Local receipts were lis cars.
Provisions were quiet and steady. A de
cline OF SC In the price OF live hogs re
stricted buying somewhat. At the clos
May pork was OF a shade at $l5.65Q15.614
Lard was down 2tzc at f.15. Ribs Wer
down PIC at $ 3O6lS 2Ak
Estimated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat
cars; corn. ga cars; oats, 1914 cars; hogs
The leading futures ranged as follows:
1 {, -.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-13
stock I'm sight. tf.
$ of live stock at the six principal
MetnI Market.

NEW YORK March l2.-MET AI4s-spot
tin was us Cd higher, at el65 los In Lon
don, but futures were unchanged, a. fl6i
81. The local market was quiet with spot
quoted at t36.05G3e2O Copper was un-
changed to a shade higher in London, clos
ing al ESQ for spot and e7s Is for futures.
Locally the market was reported steady
to firm. Some OF tho large producers are
said to be sold ahead up to June. Lake
copper Is quoted at SiS.37l4HlS.f5; electro
lytic, SlSl24alS.5O. and casting, at $4,000
1873. Lead was quiet, At $5.356I5.45 In the
local market and closed A. Sd higher, al
els les Sd In London. Spelter was a shade
higher, at ga los In London. The local
was steady abroad, with Cleveland war
rants closing at ass l1zd, and standard
foundry. al AS. Locally no change was
reported. No. / foundry northern is quoted
at SIS 25GI1935: No. ? foundry northern. at
N7.75d1SS5; No. I foundry southern, AT
SIS. &a1s75. and No. foundry southern at
A7.75nl8B
ST. LOUIS, March 2-METALS-Lead
steady, $5.27lz; spelter, steady, $500
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-13
kansas CITY 1--we stool. Market.

" KANSAS CITY, March 2.-CATTLE-
Receipts, "a, 600 head, including 1000 south
ems: steady 10 10c lower: heifers strong;
and dressed beef steers, S5.S5G6OO; fair to
good, a. 00d6 %; western fed steers, Sc 759
$50; stockers and feeders. So. 0O6b4 50; south-
ern steers 81 5000 90: southern cows. 81 2o6f
400; native COWS 322Sd4.5O; native heifers
g. 256f600; bulls. x3.O0d415 calves. t3.0OG7 %.
HOGS-Receipts. 1,20O head; weak 10 Sc
lower: top, 1928: bulk OF sales, S. l0d6,25;
heavy. So aOd6.25; packers, S6.i5a6.25i pigs
and lights, S.25dGl5.
SHEEP AND Lam BS-Reccipts, 1900
head; steady to strong: native lambs, 81
d6sO western lambs. S5,7OlI5 I5; ewes and
yearlings A75d5.90; western fed yesrlings
s550d6.00; western fed sheen, A.25d5.s9;
stockers and feeders, f3.2SffAf5