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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23
A Hotbed for AN Amateur.

A more ambitious method than that
of growing his early flowers in boxes,
kept in the house, may be tried by the
teur carpenter. A hotbed may be built
at small expense. Old window sash, or
single sash purchased cheaply, and
four boards, one inch thick and one
and one-half feet wide, may be put
together to form the hotbed, the boards
being used for the walls.
Warm stable manure should be put
in the bottom, from one-half to three
fourths Of a foot deep, and firmly
pressed down. The bed should be well
drained. Light soil, to a depth Of one
or two inches should be spread over the
manure and after one or two days,
when the temperature Is cooled down
to 20 or 80 degrees, the bed Is ready
for use.
The plants, In pots or boxes, should
be put in the bed. The boxes may be
prepared as for indoor use, with ordi-
nary garden soil at the bottom, and
lighter soil on top. Large holes should
be left to drain the box. The fine seed
should be sprinkled on the surface, and
fine soil sprinkled over 1t, and the
coarse seed sown in drills, or pressed
down into the soil, and covered with a
thin layer of earth. The soil should be
gently sprinkled with water as soon
as the seed is planted and kept moist,
without becoming soggy.
The hotbed should be shaded from
the hot sun, but there should be plenty
of light The cover Of the bed should
be kept on until the seedlings have
started to make good growth. On warm
spring days the plants should be given
fresh air by raising the sash slightly.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23
Pride.

Eyes, madam" said the physician,
your little daughters foot seems to
have been bruised severely, that is all.
Probably she struck 1t against a stone
or the WALL At any rate, you need not
worry. I would suggest that you ap-
ply the old-fashioned remedy-a bread.
and-milk poultice" aa
"How commonw murmured the
proud mamma, whose husband, by the
way, had just succeeded In turning an.
other million-dollar trick in stocks
"Bread-and-milk poultice! Doctor,
don't you think 1t would be more In
accord with our position in society II
we used poultice of cake and ice
Judge.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23
New Seed Wheat Treatment.

J.. Fl. Wright, farmer residing near
Hennessey. o. T., has made a valuable
discovery that will be Of general inter-
est to wheat growers everywhere.
He soaks his seed wheat In coal oil,
using about one-half gallon to every
twenty bushels of wheat, covering II
over with a blanket and letting 1t soak
over night. He found 1t equally effec-
tive with corn, using one-half teaeup
to washtub of corn. He finds that II
not only preserves the cereal from rot
ting, but preserves 1t from insects. Mr..
Wright has practiced this for more
than three years, and his yield has
been a great deal more than that of
those who had better soil for planting.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23
Points ON Pruning Shrubs.

II those who have shrubbery on their
grounds would but remember the SIM
pie fact Of the period of bloom and that
blossoms come ON the new growth they
would remember when to prune. The
blossoms on the spring blooming shrubs
ire formed on the wood that was
grown after the blooming season Of a
rear ago, hence II these shrubs are
oruned In the spring we simply cut Off
The f1ower-bearing shoots and no flow
srs are had. The time to prune spring
lowering shrubs is just after they have
stopped blooming, SO they may have
the rest of the summer in which to
grow the flower shoots for another
,pring. The fall-blooming shrubs
should. be pruned in the spring, for
hey will then grow the flower shoots
,or the coming fall period of bloom.
One can see how simple 1t Is II they
will but remember.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23

Guinea fowls should find a place on
every farm, as they are profitable and
useful. They are profitable because, as
table fowls, they have few superiors,
being in many ways similar to the wild
prairie chicken, 30 much sought for by
those who love the gamey flavor Of the
wild fowl. Their flesh is dark and
solid, and no matter how cooked,
whether as roast or in a pie, they
are tempting. Their eggs are delight
fully favored, and, though small, they
find a ready sale In all the markets.
They are useful as guardians, because
at the first approach of danger, wheth-
er by day or night, they set up their
warnings that must brighten the In
truder or bring help to their offspring.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23
Much Needed sweet Potato.

A sweet potato that will keep as well
as the white potato Is what Professor
f. ]. Wickson, Of the department Of
agriculture of the University Of Call
fornia, thinks he has discovered. 1t
was picked up In tho Ladrone Islands
by skipper, who took aboard a lot Of
excellent favored sweet potatoes last
April, and, finding them still In good
condition upon his recent arrival In
San Francisco, gave specimens of them
to Professor Wickson. They will be
propagated in the hope of working In
the commercial world of potatoes a
revolution that will be worth many
millions of dollars to California and a
boon to mankind
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23
CLIFF HOUSE SAFE.

Famous Hotel Stands, Though Re-
ported Destroyed by Quake.
The famous Cliff House at Golden
Gate was first reported thrown into the
sea by the San Francisco earthquake.
but was >afterward found to be only
slightly damaged.
The hotel stands on a rocky bluff
overlooking the Pacific ocean. 1t IL
probably fifty or silky feet above the
water and Is favorite resort for thou
sands on bright days winter and sum-
mer. 1t Is a favorite pastime of visit
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23
A Turkey Coon.

A turkey coop which has been used
with perfect satisfaction Is described
in American Agriculturist as having
several distinct advantages@over ordi-
nary coops. 1t Is built out of a large
packing case. At the top Is a venti-
lator. Suspended by a cord is a drop
door of close boards and beneath this
Is an ordinary door partly Of wire net
ting. Each Is hinged and can be open.
ed Independently. On cold nights ven-
tilator and drop door may be closed,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23
Not After Game.

Once upon time mighty hunter,
armed to the teeth, met yokel In the
highway.
my good fellow" quoth the mighty
hunter, "can yo& show me a tigers
tracksT ~, -
mo-" answered the yokel, II. can't
do that But can show you tiger"
"Fool!" roared the hunter, as he
turned away. "Who said a word about
anything but tracks ?"-Life.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23
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Working Poultry and Strawberries.

Working Poultry and StravSberries.
When one speaks of poultry in con-
nection with any low-growinS plant
most people can see only the scratch
ing birds and the ruined plants, but the
combination has been and is being
proftably carried out If one selects
one of the larger breeds of hens for
this combination the scratching part
of the proposition will be reduced to
minimum, and if the fowls are not re-
quired to obtain their entire living
from the patch of strawberry plants,
they will do comparatively little dam
age. 1t Is, of course, understood that
the fowls are not allowed on the patch
until after the fruit has been gath
cred, but from that time until they go
into winter quarters they will be ex-
ceedingly useful, for they will take
good care of all the insects, do little
damage in the way of scratching which
can be readily repaired by going over
the plot each day, and their droppings
will add materially to the richness, of
the plot. If the plantation covers a
considerable area it will be good plan
to have several small colony houses on
the plot SO that the hens may have
their own quarters and thus work over
smaller area. The profit from this
combination Is good, and neither will
Interfere with the other, especially If
the fowls are raised for egg produc-
ton. Try it on a small scale and in
crease as experience proves it pays.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23
Value of the Incubator.

1t Is hard to get hens to sit In win
ter, and 1t is almost necessary for the
farmer to use incubators to raise broil-
ers in times to bring the best prices.
The incubator on the farm is being
brought to more profitable use every
year. There Is no doubt that the incu-
bator and brooder method Of raising
chickens IL wonderful improvement
on the hen method. It Is cheaper, and
a greater number OF fowls can be
raised from the same number of henA
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23

In fact she fuses over him In the msst
absurd fashion"
After the pretty creature had van
ished to join a party of friends at din
ner, a reflective mood stole over the
friend, and she thought how much bet
ter it would be If there were more old
fashioned wives.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23

While opinions may differ as 20 the
cause Of paralysis In swine, the fact
remains that in nearly every case
where the disease is found it has been
shown that the hog was largely corn
fed. In the sections known as the corn
belt this disease Is more prevalent than
In other parts Of the country; more
evidence that corn Is at the bottom Of
the trouble. Swine afflicted with this
trouble should be given a dose Of
EPSON salts, and after the bowels have
moved freely, fed for a number Of days
On o slop consisting of wheat middlings
and fiaxseed meal, using milk instead
Of water for the mixing. A liberal
quantity Of lime water should be added
to each feed. After the animal i'm
proves the ration should be varied con-
,lderably, and corn form the smallest
part possible. If the afflicted animal
IS with young the pigs should be
geaned at once.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23
Keepsake Gooseberries.

The main value Of this recent intro
duction from the other side seems to
lie In the fact that the variety Is
very firm, productive and ships well,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23
One of the Two Sure.

First Doctor-Have you noticed that
the people who live in a mountainous
country generally have good lungs1
Second Doctor-Yes. II they don't
they die there.-Philadelph Inquirer.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23

Husband Who ''Tal<es No Notice."
Much Is said about the faults and
failings> of the average wife, but a
careful silence Is often preserved con-
corning the trying ways of the lords
of creation.
Having wooed and won "the dearest
girl In the world" man oftentImes
thinks that nothing more Is expected
of him, and before the honeymoon is
well over all the little counting time
attentions and klndnesses are neglect.
Cd
Nothing used to please him better
than to take her out for a walk and
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23

but whether 1t can be profitably grown
over any considerable territory can
only be discovered by experimenting
with 1t. So far. In limited tests, 1t
seems to be better than any other Of
the English varieties, but It's quality
Is not nearly as good as the old IA
vorite with American growers, the
Downing. 1t shows less tendency to
mildew than other European varieties,
although 1t Is doubtless susceptible to
that disease 1t is not advised to plant
this variety largely without first test
ing 1t through several seasons
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23

The liking for boots. to match the
walking suit In color Ia widespread and
great effort Is being made In some
quarters to give them an established
vogue.
The lace coat has come to stay and
to make sure that we will not weary
of 1t soon it has a dozen forms and is
one of the most serviceable and versa
tile as we'll as fashionable garments of
the day.
Hats with strings, either scarfs or
lace or tulle, or tiny bands with bows
at the sides, are far more picturesque
on brides attendants than any other
modes can possibly be, and are always
greatly admired.
Black, white and pale blue combina-
tions are numerous, and there are, too,
some particularly pleasing effects in
brown and white, a color scheme that
pleased Parisians last summer and has
been used more or less this winter.
Slippers In every case must match
the gown and one can expect to see
pretty pink slippers, blue ones in the
latest shade of dull blue, butter-color.
cd yellow slippers and green ones, with
pretty rosettes to match all of these
hues.
The new variety of line In the coats
Of the newest street costumes Is one
of the most interesting features of the
season, and SO far 1t is not humanity
possible to tell what particular style
will capture the fancy Of the fastidi.
Gus few who speak the ultimate yer.
dict on the modes.
1t Is to be noted that very small
roses serve to form pretty designs quite
as effectively as GALLONS and are In
softness. prettiness and originality a
new and fetching way to trim the skirt
or bodice of a ball gown as we'll as
the outer upturned brim of a turban
toQue or other hat models with up,
turned brims.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23

There Is no hope for the man who
knowingly persists In acting the fool
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23

on ordinary nights the ventilator open
ed, on hot ones both. In warm wealth
er the drop door suspended as shown
In the cut forms a good shade for the
birds.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23

The liking for boots. to match the
walking suit in color Is widespread and
a great effort Is being made in some
quarters to give them an established
vogue
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-05-17
CHAPTER II.
In the Sewing Room.

Three women occupied the sewing
room with the splendid outlook: moth
er and her two daughters. The mother
sat in low rockingham, a picture of
mournful helplessness, her hands list
lessly restingt on her lap, while tears
had left their traces on her time-worn
face. The elder daughter paced up and
down the room as striking an example
of energy and impatience as was the
mother Of dependency. Her comely
brow was marred by an angry frown,
The younger daughter stood by the long
window, her forehead resting against
the pane, while. her fingers drummed
idly on the window SILL Her gaze was
fixed on the blue bay, where rested the
huge British warship Consternation, -
surrounded by section Of the United
States squadron seated like white swans
in the water. Sails of snow glistened
here and there on the bosom of the bay,
while motorboats and what-not darted
this way and that impudently among
the stately ships Of the fleet.
In one corner of the room stood
sewing machine, and on the long table
were piles of ffimsy stuff out of which
feminine creations are constructed.
There was no carpet on the floor, and no
ceiling overhead; merely the bare raft
ers and the boards that bore the pine
shingles of the outer roof; yet this attic
was notable for the glorious view to be
seen from its window. It was an ideal
workshop.
The older girl, as she walked to and
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-27
PUBLIC ADVERTISING

thence northerly in a direct line to the
thence southeasterly In a direct line to
the northwesterly corner of lot As, said
tract thence southerly In q direct line
70 the southwesteriy corner of lot IS,
said tract; thence easteriy in a direct
line to the southeasterly corner OF lot
20, said tract; thence southerIy In a
direct line to the northeasterly corner
of lot 49,. said tract; thence westerly in
direct line to the northwesterly cor
nor Of lot 81. said tract; thence south
erly in direct line to tho southwest
erly corner OF lot 80, said tract; thence
easterly corner OF lot ii, said tract;
thence northerly in direct line TO the
northeasterly corner of lot 6. said tract;
thence westerly In direct line to the
northwesterly corner of lot s.. said
tract; thence northerly in direct line
TO the point of beginning.
Sec. 2, That the exterior boundaries
of the district of land to be affected by
said work or Improvement are hereby
specified and declared to be as follows,
to wit:
ner of lot l of the Odwarker Tract, as
easterly in n direct line TO the north-
easterly corner Of lot &c., said tract;
thence southerly In n direct line to the
southeasterly corner OF lot 49,, said
to the southwesterly corner of lot IL,
said tract; thence northerly I'm a direct
line to the point of beginninng, ex-
cepting therefrom any land therein
contained which is now a part of any
public street or alley.
Reference is hereby made to said
Ordinance, on file In the office OF the
City Clerk of said city, for further par
JAMES HANLEY,
street superintendent of the City OF Los
Angeles. 2-2O 81 lot
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-27
Notice InvitIng street Work PropOsaIs

Notice Inviting Street Work Proposals
Pursuant to Statutes and to Ordinance
No. 12-549 New Series) of the Council
of the City Of Los Angeles. adopted
February u, 1906 directing this notice,
the undersigned invites and will receive
at his office in the City Hall, up to II
o'clock a. m. of Monday, March 5, 1906,
sealed proposals or bids for the following
street work, to be done according to
specifications:
No. 20 New Serics) for gravcled streets,
No - New Series) for cement curbs,
No. % New Series) for cement side
walks.
In the City of Los Angeles, posted and
on file, therefor adopted, or herein men
toned 1st to Fba wit;
TWENTY NINTH STREET,
in said city from the west line of Nor
mandie avenue to the east line of Western
avenue, including all intersections Of
street and intersections as are required
by law to be kept in order or repair by
any person or company having railroad
tracks thereon, and also excepting such
portions as have already been graded
and graveled and accepted), be graded
and graveled to the official grade in ac-
cordance, with the plans and profile on
and specifications for the construction of
graveled streets, Class d. in the City OF
Los Angeles. on file in the office Of the
being No 20 New Series).
End. That cement curb be constructed
along each line of the roadway of said
Twenty ninth street, from the west line Of
Normandie avenue to the east line of
Western avenue (eXcepting along such
portions of the line of said roadway upon
which a cement or granite curb has al
ready been constructed to the official line
and grade), in accordance with specihca-
tons for constructing cement curbs, on file
in the office of the City Clerk said
specifications being No. % New Serles)
3rd- That cement sidewalk four IA
feet In width be constructed along each
side of said Twenty-ninth street. from the
west line or Normandie avenue to the east
line or Western avenue Excepting
such portions of said street be-
tween said points along which a
90 feet in width has been constructed to
the official line and grade). said sidewalk
to be constructed in accordance with
specifications for constructing cement
sidewalks on file In the office OF the City
Clerk OF said city,, said specifications
being NO. 70 New Series).
or bid check payable to the order OF
the Mayor OF this city, certified by a
responsible bank, for an amount which
shall not be less than ten per cent of
the aggregate OF the proposal. or bond
for the said amount and so payable,
signed by the bidder and by two sure
ties. who, shall Justify. before any Of
ficer competent to administer an oath,
I'm double the said amount, and over and
above all statutory exemptions.
In bidding use blanks which will DO
furnished by the City Clerk upon appli-
Los Angeles, Cal. Feb. 20, 1906
city Clerk and ex-officio Clerk Clerk Of the
Council OF the city OF Los Angeles.
2-26-27 Il
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-27

Notice Inviting Street Work Proposals
Pursuant to Statutes and to Ordinance
No. 12,54S CNew, Series) of the Council
Of the City of, of Los Angeles, adopted
the undersigned invites and will receive
at his office in the City Hail. up to II
o'clock a. m. of Monday, March 8, 1906,
sealed proposals or bids for the following
street work, to be done according to
specifica tions
No 26 New series) for graveled streets,
No. % New Series) for cement curbs,
No. % New Series) for cement side
In the City of Los Angeles. posted and
on file, therefor adopted, or herein men
toned. to wit:
LIST. That
THIRTY-SIXTH STREET,
in said city from the east line of Denker
avenue to the west line of Denker avenue.
including all intersections of streets
excepting such portions of said
street and intersections as are required
any person or company having railroad
tracks thereon, and also excepting such
portions as have already been graded and
graveled to the official grade in accord
ance with the plans and profile on file in
the office of the City Engineer and speci-
streets, Class A, in the City of Los An
geles on file in the office of the City Clerk
of said city, said specifications being No
&c (New Series)
along each line Of the roadway OF said
Thirty sixth street, from the east line Of
Denker avenue to the west line of Denker
avenue excepting along such portions
upon which a cement or granite curb
has already been constructed to the off,
cial line and grade), in accordance with
specifications for constructing cement
eurbs, on file in the office of the City
Clerk. r. said Specifications being No. 2
Sd. That a solid cement sidewalk return
be constructed at each corner of the
intersection of Thirty-si1xth street and
Denker avenue excepting such portions
of said intersection upon which a cement
or asphalt sidewalk return has been con-
structed to the official line and grade),
In accordance with specifications for con-
structing cement sidewalks on file In the
office of the City Clerk of said city,
Series).
Bidders must file with each proposal
or bid a check payable to the order of
the Mayor OF this City, certified by a
shall not be less than ten per cent Of
the aggregate Of the proposal, or bond
for the said amount and so payable, signed
by the bidder and by two sureties who
shall justify, before any officer compe-
tent TO administer an oath, in double the
said amount, and over and above all stat
utory exemptions.
In bidding use blanks which will be fur
nished by the City Clerk upon application.
H. j. LELANDE.
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City OF Los Angeles.
2-lC-27 Il