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CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-04-12

to within eight or ten inches of he
surface with tin cans and old punk of
various kinds in order to get drain
age, was, according to Mr.. Wright
the sheerest folly.
The preparation of the ground for
asparagus, said Mr.. Wright, is sim
done is to work it up until it is in
thoroughly good condition, and, in
the proper season, set out the plants
to depth of about six inches If the
soil is rich the plants will soon begin
to grow and the third year the young
stocks may be cut for market without
injuring the roots, which become
more prolific as the years go by If
given dressing of manure each
spring and fall. Asparagus does not
require great deal of water, al
though an occasional wetting of the
ground is necessary to obtain the
best results at cutting time. There
was stretch of seven weeks during
the spring and summer of 1902 that
no water was to be had for irrigation
on my place, said Mr.. Wright, and
during all of that period my aspara-
gus beds did not get drop of mois-
ture, but in spite of that fact 1 cut
new asparagus every day without ap-
parent injury to the roots.
For two or three years Mr.. Wright
rented the Anschick place on which
there is an acre of asparagus and
from which he received a nice in
come. His sales of asparagus alone
netting him last season 1856. There
is an increasing disposition on the
part of local gardeners to give more
attention to growing asparagus for
market and, as soon as the profits
to be obtained from its cultivation is
appreciated, the acreage devoted to
it's growth will be greatly extended.
Mr. Wright expects to convert by
gradual increase his entire five-acre
ranch into an asparagus bed and to
that end will set out several thousand
plants this spring. The experience
of Canon City growers seems to indi-
cate that the white varieties of aspar-
agus are the best for the local mark
ct; indeed, for canning purposes, only
the white varieties can be used.
Among the most extensive growers
of asparagus in the vicinity of Canon
City are F. c. Wright, w. C. Moyle, A.
P. Nelson & Co., and ]. NJ. Priest. 1t
is hardly too much to say that more
money is to be made from an acre of
asparagus than from similar area
devoted to strawberries or small fruit
of any kind
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-04-12

Although in it's infancy as mar
ketable vegetable among Canon CITY
gardeners asparagus is one OF tne
most profitable crops that can be
grown here and the time is not very
remote when it will be esteemed as
one of the most remunerative of our
garden products.
The experience of those who nave
given some attention to the subject
has been eminently satisfactory, and.
it is believed, that in the course OF a
few wears the area devoted to the cui-
tiyation of asparagus will be largely
increased, as the soil here, particu-
larly on Lincoln Park, is admirably
adapted to it's growth. 1t is always
saleable and brings the gardner a
good price, especially to earlier Varie-
ties. which is ready for cutting in
this latitude about the middle OF
April.
The asparagus plant is perennial
and, with proper treatment, lts foots
become more vigorous and productive
from year to year, quality possessed
by few other plants having CONNER
cial value No special knowledge is
necessary for it's successful cultiva-
ton, the onlyfine requisites being a
rich, sandy loan and an occasional
irrigation during the season OF
growth No soil can be too rich for
aspara gus, and the heavier the coat
ing of manure bestowed upon it the
more prodigal will be the yield during
the cutting period.
Aside from the profits of crop of
asparagus there are two primary ad-
vantages in its cultivation which it is
well to consider, one of which is the
longevity of the plant as revenue
producer, and the other is the fact
that no technical skill or experience
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-04-12

his regrets, much to the surprise of
the audience.
Mrs. Linkins. as treasurer of the
w. c. T u. was at the close of the
program presented with the handsome
boquets which had graced the tables.
However. the worthy lady, overcome
by this act of appreciation or, as some
others were, by the effects of too
hearty participation of the choice
viands with which the tables creaked
and groaned, was unable to respond
except by a graceful bow and an al
most inaudible Thank you"
The steady clink, clink Of silver
coins dropping into the contribution
box as the crowd made its way to the
door was another proof that financial
aid is not lacking in the struggle now
on in earnest.
All, we trust, went away with a
better hope and firmer determine
ton to put his or her shoulder to the
wheel and to "do with their might
what their hands find to do" until
Canon shall be free.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-04-12

The Record is arranging for summer va
cation trips for two of Canon's popular
boys. Any boy 21 years old or younger is
eligible, and the two who are chosen will
have the time of their lives.
Nothing educates the youth like travel,
but few can enjoy the luxury until they are
well along in years.
Here is chance for two boys of school
age, seldom given to adults.
One trip will be to the Pacific Coast. It
will take the lucky boy out through the
Rocky Mountains with stop-over at Lead
vile. Glenwood Springs and Grand juno
ton, if he wants. But the chances are he
won't stop until he reaches the Mormon
capital-Salt Lake City.
He will surely want to stop here and take
bath in the Salt Lake, the lake so full of
salt that one couldn't sink if he tries. Salt
Lake City has much Of interest and will
keep boy busy two or three days.
Then he will go on to Los Angeles,
where he may stay as long as he wishes.
The summer time is the right time to see
California, for in the summer time every
thing is green and in bloom and the sea-
bathing is at it's best.
The other trip will be to Chicago or ST.
Louis, with stop-over anywhere this side
that the young man may want
These trips will be given to the two most
popular boys in the county, which naturally
means in or near Canon City.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-04-12
SMALL ATTENDANCE
DRY FARM Meeting

Miss Louise Whiteman Palmer OF
Denver addressed small. but highly
Interested and appreciative audience
at the court house last Friday even
ing on the Campbell System of dry
farming. She is a logical. forceful
talker and is greatly In love with her
work She says surprising results are
being attained by the Campbell me-
thod OF soil culture in Northeastern
Colorado and Western Nebraska and
Kansas.
start has been made In Dakota,
Wyoming, Idaho and Utah, and II
continued will ultimately be of great
benefit to those states. OF late Texas
has been investigating the Campbell
system of tilling the soil and through
1t expects to add to the value Of its
agriculture, but 1t Is In New Mexico
according to Mrs. Palmer. that the
conditions are best suited to the dry
system of farming.
Mrs. Palmer was at the time OF her
visit here returning to Denver from
Estrancia, New Mexico, where large
numbers OF people from Illinois and
adjoining states are settling up what
has hitherto been a grazing country
The Dry Farming Magazine,
monthly magazine devoted to the In
terests of the farmer on the one-time
great American desert, II the oficiaI
organ Of the Association which Mrs.
palmer represents, and II in itself Z
helpful teacher Of up-to-date methods
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-04-12
A BIC time AT The
W. C. 7. U. BANQUET

An event of more than ordinary in.
terest and one of inspiration to all
| friends of temperance who were pres
ent, was the annual banquet given
| in honor of the Matrons' Silver Medal
contest, at the Presbyterian church
last Monday night To say that the
supper itself was the acme of the cul-
mary art is putting 1t none too strong
The address of welcome was by
Mrs NJ. ]. Evans. who also served
as toastmistress. 1t is needless to add
the toasts were turned to a finish,
Drowned on both sides.
Mrs. Rogers, in her usual pleasing
way, responded to New Members
and in the course of her talk mention
ed the fact that the w. c. T. U. is
the largest woman's club in the
world, due in large measure to a
systematic working toward a COM
mon end.
Mrs. McRay displayed in glowing
terms "Our Badge"
Mr.. Pressey dwelt at length on the
Anti-Saloon League. Among other
things he said: "The morals, not the
laws of nature, are its chief asset"
His arraignment of the dives" now
existing in our midst was vivid and
to the point.
The Canon City Cannon will have
to hump itself or take back water as
to the claim of being Canon City's
big gun, for Mrs. J. w. Cannon is a
whole battery when she is on the FIR
ing line, and her pet theory, "The
Co. ct Iar
ton.
Obedience to law, the foundation OF
the nations prosperity, was made
plain by City Attorney A. l.. Taylor.
In his remarks Mr.. Taylor referred
to the future obscurity of some of the
little two-by-four politicians Of Fre-
mont county Che might have said OF
Canon City, who are butting In
against the rising tide Of public senti-
ment, when the final rush comes.
Mrs. Burgess told of the successes
of the W. G. T. U. during the past
year.
Mr.. Felter compared temperance
conditions in this and foreign lands.
Some features of the prohibition
fight in Kansas and what Colorado
may expect along the same line ere
success is ours, were portrayed by
Attorney sayre. The applause that
followed the speeches OF both Mr..
Sayre and Mr.. Taylor was evidence
of what the people think Of the ef-
ficiency Of the legal talent which 10
back Of the movement for the sup
preston Of the Joints. "Joints OF
hell" an Mr.. Tavlor expressed IL
Joe Walton reither came nor sent
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-04-12
HOW,s This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F..
J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by his firm.-Walding, Kinnan & Mar
vim. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price
75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-04-12
A Trip to California
For Canon City Boy
The Canon City Record Offers Two Magnificent Vacation Trips
For Two Boys One To Sunny California; Another To St.
Louis Or Chicago.

The one who stands highest in the list Of
votes or credits will have his choice of the
two trips. The one who stands next will
have the other.
The trips may be taken in July or August.
Tickets as above described will be furnished
and $25 in cash given to each boy.
HOW CREDITS ARE OBTAINED
AS in previous contests the object is to
get in some Record subscription collections.
Votes or credits in the contest will be
given as follows:
The coupon in each paper counts FIVE
votes.
For every year paid on subscriptions 600
votes or credits will be given.
For every new subscriber who pays q
year 500 votes will be given.
About this time of year many Record
subscribers ought to pay up for year or
two, and this offers happy inducement.
Amy boy FL years old now, or younger, il
eligible.
Boys who would appreciate such trip
ought not to be slow in saying so. Come
in and talk with the publisher of The
Record.
Any one who knows of deserving boy
who is hustler should fill out the coupon
and send it in at once. You can begin vot-
ing right away, and vote often.
The publisher of The Record wants to
see and talk with every boy who is inter-
ested in these trips. Come in at once.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-04-12
The Original.

Foley C Co. Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy, and on account OF the great
merit and popularity OF Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offered
for the genuine. These worthless imi-
tations have similar sounding names.
Beware of them. The genuine Foley's
Honey and Tar is in yellow package.
Ask for it and refuse any substitute.
1t Is the best remedy for coughs and
colds. The Palace drug store.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-04-12
Asparagus Growers
Increasing Acreage

is essential to successfully grow 1t
Industry is demanded. but it is not
of the slavish kind, indeed, its culti-
walton is not more exacting than that
of growing cabbages, for which a
Roman emperor is said to have laid
aside the imperial purple.
The market for asparagus is con
stantly widening and must increase
with the growth OF population. The
most valuable agricultural lands In
California are those upon which as
paragus can be grown. So it is in
Illinois and New Jersey and so il
must be in Colorado and other states
where the soil and climate are favor
able for it's propagation.
Mr. Turnbull, manager of the Colo
rado Canning Cos business here
remarked to The Record a few days
ago that he would like to contract
for the product of two hundred acres
of asparagus, and would pay good
price for 1t for canning purposes
There is, said Mr.. Turnbull, market
in Colorado for all the asparagus
that can be raised in Canon City dis
trict and it is only a matter of few
years until our gardeners will realize
what profitable crop it really is.
With a view of obtaining some in
formation in relation to the cultiva-
ton of asparagus from the expert
ence of practical gardener the writ
er visited the home of F. G. Wright
on Short street, Lincoln Park, last
Monday and interviewed him on the
subject Mr. Wright modestly dis
claimed any special knowledge in re-
gard to its growth or of preparing 1t
for market. The old notion that it
was necessary in making an aspara-
gus bed to excavate the soil to the
depth of couple of feet and fill up
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-04-12

Vice President and General Mana
ger F. d. Granger OF the Canon City
Florence & Royal Gorge Interurban
Railway company. returned here the
first of the week from brief bust
ness visit to ST. Louis and Chicago.
Calling cards. the very latest styles.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-04-12

in soil culture in dry climates. It is
matter Of regret that more people
did not avail themselves OF the op-
portunity of hearing Mrs. Palmer's
address Friday night.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-04-12
Eye, Ear, Nose and throat.

DR.. Sapero. the Denver specialist.
will be in Canon City April 12. 1s and
II. at the st. Cloud Hotel. Consulta-
ton and examination free. Come early.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-04-12

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets.
Druggists refund money IL It falls to
cure. e. w. Groves signature is on
each box. CSC.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-04-12

Utah grown alfalfa seed. The very
best there is. Smith Mercantile Co.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-07-27
Oldest Breed of Dogs.

\ beautiful Egyptian gazelIe hound
(SlughiI was among the wedding gifts of
the young Queen of Spain The dog.
which is Il lovely pale cream color and
named Saadan, was the gift of Hon.
Florence Amherst. who is a sister of
Lady William Cecil, who has been in
waiting on the Queen of Spain in Mad
rid.
These desert hounds are among the lat
est of Societys pets, says the London
Tribune, and bid fair to outrun in popu-
larity even the aristoCratic Borzol, which
is the nearest III character to the east
ern greyhound, ana is probably derived
from him.
The Slughis are. perhaps, the Oldest
breed III the world, not even excepting
the historic spaniel of the palace of Pc
kin. Their form was Sculptured on some
of the earliest of Egyptian mural tab
lets, and some monuments preserve the
names of favorite hounds of various
kings.
for their speed in the chase are current
today, having been traditionally handed
down among SheikS of BedOuln tribes of
the deserts of Egypt and Arabia as from
the days of Saladin. Cne of whose hounds
was named Saadan, while Persian no.
bles claim that strains they own are
older than either, and that the breed
first originated in Persia.
The color of the Slughi is that of the
desert over which he chases the gaZelle
and varies as do the sands from rath-
err deep fawn to the palest cream. which
is almost white. The greyhound form is
most distinctly preserved in the outline
of the Slughi.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-07-27
Nail Wounds in Hoofs.

1t has long been known that nail
pricks and other similar injuries in
the horses hoof may lead to an infec-
ton followed by formation of pus under
the horn of the hoof and serious gen
eral disease of the horse or at least
the loss of the hoof In a bulletin of
the South Dakota Station, Moore has
recently reported results obtained in a
number of cases from applying a strict
antiSeptic treatment to injuries of this
sort. The method consists in pairing
away the horn of the hOOf from the
affected part until the blood oozes out
The hoof is then thoroughly washed
in a solution Of bichlorid of mercury at
the rate of one part to 500 of water,
after which absorbent cotton saturated
in a solution of the same strength is
applied to the wound and the whole
hoof is packed in cotton surrounded by
Il bandage and we'll coated with tar.
This prevents any further filth from
coming in contact with the wound. The
operation must usually be done by
qualified veterinarian Subsequent
treatment, however, can be applied by
the average farmer, since all that is
necessary is to pour q little Of this solu-
ton of bichlorid of mercury upon the
cotton which projects from the upper
part of the bandage. The cotton will
absorb enough of the solution to keep
the wound moistened and hasten the
healing process
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-07-27
diagram is self-eXplanatory.
Summer Cultivation.

Summer blowing Will answer we'll on
ground that has long been in sod, and
which has been turned under il the
spring. Such land is usually planted
to corn or potatoes, and the frequent
use of the cultivator keeps the ground
loose and promotes decay of the sod.
But potatoes for an early stock are
harvested as soon as possible, which
leaves the soil not only rough. but in
an excellent condition for weeds. By
blowing the soil after the potatoes are
off it will be reduced to finer condi-
ton. the weeds will be destroyed and
the second crop Of weeds retarded, so
that by the time the land should be
gotten ready for wheat (When it should
be plowed again) the seed bed for the
wheat can be narrowed down fine and
nice, while all the weeds will not only
have been destroyed, but prevented
from seeding. If the blowing on corn
land is done as soon as the corn is out,
and again the land plowed before seed
ing the wheat, it will be a great bene
fit to the wheat.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-07-27
Miss Waude Mo,ris

They do not realize that the back is
the handspring of woman'S organism,
and quickly indicates by aching Il dis
eased condition of the female organs
or kidneys, and that the aches and
pains will continue until the cause is
removed.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has been for many years tho
one and only effective remedy in such
cases. 1t speedily cures female and
kidney disorders and restores the fe-
male organs to a healthy condition.
81 have suffered with female troubles for
over two years, suffering intense pain each
month my back ached until it seemed as
though it would break, and felt so weak all
over that did not find strength to attend to
nv work but had to stay i'll bed large part
of the first two or three days every month.
] would have sleepless nights, bad dreams and
severe headaches. All this undermined my
health
eve consulted an old family physician. who
advised that try Lydia Il. Piukhams Vege-
table Compound l began taking il regularly
and soon found that | could sleep and cat
better than ! had done for months. Within
two months became regular and no longer
suffer from backache or pain."-Miss Mauae
Morris, Sec Ladies' Aid and Mission Society,
So t. Hunter St. Atlanta, Ga.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-07-27
Chilling Live Stock.

4 great many breeders fail to
achieve the results at which they aim
simply because of their reluctance to
discard an occasional animal which
contains a slight blemish. Wanting
the best, they use what they know is
not perfect to produce it, hoping ma
ture will kindly gloss over and not re-
produce the defect. Such a policy is
suicidal The breeder who would en-
joy the highest success must not be
afraid to Gull. Let every animal which
can not be rated as f1rst-class, and
strictly so, be matured and sold. Breed
from only the best, and on no condition
or consideration let your flock deterio-
rate through failure to reject the i'm
Observation-Disclosures Epitomist.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-07-27
HIDDEN TRAINING SCHOOL.
Making Revenue-Cutter Oficer-His
Paw When a Hadot

The recent address of Secretary Shaw
to the graduates of the school of in
struction of the revenue cutter service
called attention anew to a very useful
institution of whose existence many peo-
pie have been unaware. Hidden away in
a picturesque spot on Curtis Greek, in
Anne Arundel county, Md, known as
Arundel Cove, Uncle Sam has a third
training school, inferior only in size to
the ones at West Point and Annapolis.
At this school young men who are to
command the treasury's navy, known as
the revenue cutter service, are put
through a course of training, both mon
tai and physical, equal to that of either
the army or navy. Comparatively little
is known by the general public of the
revenue cutter cadet school, yet the
service itself antedates the navy, having
been organized in 1890, when it cOnsti-
tuted the nations first naval defense.
The future revenue officer receives
$500 q year during his cadetship, which
covers three years, SO per month being
graduation, have to his credit a suffi-
Gent sum to equip himself with the
regulation dress of third lieutenant
He then receives a salary of 81 400 per
year. Absolutely no pulp is required
when young man wishes to enter the
service. as his appointment does not
come through either the President or
congressman, but is the direct result of
a competitive examination conducted
by the civil service commission through
out the country. When a vacancy oc-
ours, any young man with a high school
education, not less than IS nor more
than a years Of age, not under ) feet
, inches in height. and unmarried, may
win a distinguishes Weekly.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-07-27

1t is very desirable thing to be able
to haul all the hay into the barn the
same day it is cut The worriment and
anxiety consequent upon the liability Of
a storm before morning are thus avoid
ed, and experience has taught that hay
having no more than three or four
hours sun will come out in the spring
perfectly sweet and IN fine condition
for the cattle. In adopting this plan it
is we'll to keep the hay constantly
stirred with tedder. There has been
a fear Of putting hay into some barns
that contain a noticeable amount of
water, but if it is properly packed by
being evenly distributed over the NOV,
each forkful trodden upon, and the
barn kept closed as much as possible,
the result will probably be gratifying.