Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-03-23
SYSTEMIzING WORK OF
IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE
HOW THE ABERDEEN { IMPROVE
MENT LEAGUE. sYsTEMATizEs
ITS WORK AND ENLisIs THE
INTERESTS OF ALL CLASSES.

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INTERESTS OF ALL CLASSES.
I've take pleasure in repl oducins
here hanger gotten out by the Aber
deem, S. D., improvement League and
supplied to every family in that city
The work of that society last sea
son converted Aberdeen from one o.
the illest kept, into the cleanest city
in the state. The plans adopted tc
accomplish this desirable resul. are
so simple and inexpensive that every
enterprising community can success
fully place them in practice. Write
to the American Civic Association
Philadelphia, for membership blanks
and join in it's work.
with the near approach of spring
the Improvement League desires tc
direct the attention of all property
owners and others to a few timely
SuSSOStAoaS LII JIG liAC VI us pu1 pOSSS
with the first warm days it asks
that every one lend a hand in clean
ing up their premises and in the re
moval of all refuse matter. Clean uI
your own premises and encourage
your neighbors to do likewise. The
appearance of the city, as we'll as the
health of the community demands
that this matter receive first atten
ton.
Tree Planting.
Experience demonstrates that trees
do best when planted as soon as the
frost Is out. Northern grown elm ant
boxelder are the most satisfactory
trees for Aberdeen. The very bes
trees in the city are natives from jim
River. There is no use of attempting
to grow trees unless you proceed will
care and good judgment. Dig yer,
large holes-three or four feet across
and as deep. Fill the excavation will
thoroughly rotted black earth. Waite
regularly, but not too beautifully
| More trees are drowned than Gle iron
thirst. Keep the soil about the trunl
stirred with garden rake. Wit
proper planting and care every ire
will grow. Don't attempt too much
one successful tree is worth a thous
and failures.
All varieties of common flower
thrive beautifully in Aberdeen, wit,
little care. Sweet peas are a never
failing source of beauty and pleasure
Plant them just as soon as the frost
out. If possible let your rows ru
north and south, where both the morr
ing and evening sun will strike then
Plant them in the bottom of trenc
six iches deep, in mellow soil mad
rich with rotten manure. They n
quire great deal of water. Fill tn
trench with water every day after th
| PieeAtS oIeIi u I1oFluC d LfSlllS
chicken wire for them to trail owe
Do not allow seed pods to form, an
you will have blossoms from June ii
hard freezing weather. Let ynornin
glories trail over the fence of chicke
wire to screen outbuildings. Aste1
and nasturtiums require very littl
care. Plant the old fashioned holl,
hooks in the rear of your garden.
very little labor will cover yor
premises with glory.
I Lawns. l.s.s
Lawns require daily attention. 7
begin a new one thoroughly pulveril
the soil and RI top dress with blac
earth and rotted manure. Seed Pile
tifully, and cover the ground with
slight coat of hay. Keep we'll wa
cred. Apply water only morning ar
evening; never when the sun is shi
ing hot. This rule applies to old {
we'll as new lawns. Now in the NOR
ing or evening, and water immediat
ly afterward. >s.-.-~
Street Parking.
"Join with your neighbors IN sy
tenn OF parking along the street whis
, will keep the curb line uniform al
beautiful. Or m 5%E 1.
j Kill the Weeds.
LET the warfare upon the weeds
l unceasing, and extend your operation
!, to the street front and abuttiDg allie
5 .-. IS q PRICES. 1T s 5sS,. )
!, To encourage cur people in kee
8 ing their premises clean and beautifr
the Aberdeen Improvement Leag1
offers the following prizes For Il
2 best kept residence property vaIu,
$ at from one to two thousand dollar
e ten dollars. For the best kept re
4 dence property valued at more TIL
8 two thousand dollars, ten dollar
> Prizes payable September LIST next.
81 " Street front, lawn, trees, foWe
r and gardens will be taken into CO