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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-07-19
Spraying for Potato
Blight and Rot
Success Dependent Upon the Fun
gicide Used--By James
G. Milward.

First, what is carry blight? The
term blight is often very broadly
used among potato growers, even to
the extent of calling any early wither-
ing of the vines blight Early blight
proper is caused by semi parasitic
fungus, macrosporium solani. 1t sell
dom attacks the healthy vine directly,
but gains entrance after the vine has
become weakened by injury. Hence
its prevalence during seasons of seri-
Gus damage from the beetles. The ap-
pearance of yellow leaves and dark
circular spots upon the foliage indi-
cate the early presence of the dis
ease.
Under favorable conditions this APP
pearance may develop to the extent of
giving the entire field a ,peckled
and blackened appearance. The stalks
turn yellow, grow spindly and ripen
prematurely several days jr advance
of the season. During W 'evorable
seasons for fungus development the
disease may exist unobserved during
the period of most active growth and
later multiply rapidly at the expense
e a"ming tubers. microscopic
examination at this stage will show
the presence of thousands OF club
shaped conidia in the tissues Of the
plant. The name, EARLY Eight is
misleading because its effe is may
be most noticeable during the a,onths
of August and Se2tenLe-. 1t must
be remembered so that tie fungus
does not attack the tubers directly,
but tie yield results in an inferior
grade OF potatoes. with a high per-
centage OF culls.
Quite in contrast to early blight.
late hight is caused by an active,
virulent parasitic fungus (Phytoph-
thora infestans). The disease is a ma
tive Of the wild potato vine of South
America. and was introduced into
Europe early in the nineteenth CEN
fury. Ir 1845 it swept over Germany
and the British isles as an epidemic,
causing practically the loss of the en-
tire crop. Due to its economic impor-
lance in these countries, the life his
tory Of the fungus as far as it Is now
known, was entirely worked out by
German and English horticulturists
and scientists. The greatest advance
toward the control Of the disease has
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-07-19

for himself, and still so, the that would
provide for his children and grand children, to
start pretty soon if he wishes to acquire for him.
self and family.
We know that man is prone to look with dis
favor upon proposition, and stay at home
until it has been proven to him beyond doubt as
to whether it is good thing not. These are
the that are obliged to pay 500 per and
upwards for land in the older settled country, in
stead of starting out for themselves and getting
the land at low price, "as their old daddies' did
about 40 or 30 years ago.
Our land lies in Palmer, Deaf Smith, Castro, Hale
Floyd and adjoining counties, in about the same latitude
Tennessee. The altitude is about feet above
level The surface of this land is beautiful gently
rolling prairie, and there is absolutely rough, waste
land Every inch of it be plowed and is susceptible
to high cultivation.
1t is neither flat rough, being gently rolling No
hills wash the country with small clearwater lakes
you it is arid The soil rich black loan
from twoo four feet deep, underlad with yellow clay
sub SOIL There absolutely of alkal, gypsum,
sand gravel in any portion of it, and is covered with
dense growth of buffalo and grandma grass which
in the when ripe and affords good pasture in the
winter we'll summer. In fact when the grass is
ripe is when the stock lay fat and the stockmen claim
they do better it in that stage, than when it is green
Of course, this would only interest that would buy
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-07-19
Repentance.

A teacher in trying to explain to
her scholars the meaning Of repent
ance. used this illustration: Sup
pose bad boy were to steal an or
ange, and his good mother should
catch him with it and take him by the
hand gently and tell him how wicked
1t is and how very grieved she was,
don't you think. now, that this little
boy ought to feel sorry" One Of the
scholars eagerly replied. Eyes, num-"
And why, Marmaduke?" Cause he
hadn't eaten the orange befo' his mo
cotch him and tuck u away from
him. Taller.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-07-19

THE OYSTER SHELL SCALE
The oyster shell scale has Matched in
most locations. Now is good time to
kill it on apple trees with spray of
one pound whale oil soap in five gall
IONS Of water. Try it and watch the
trees first.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-07-19

Our object in presenting you with this ad, is
which is the only large of rich, fertile land
left in Texas which be purchased at such
prices as are within the reach of all; where the
poor man can own a farm as we'll the rich.
While these lands are fertile any lands
in the United States, they still for sale at
prices that will enable to make a small pay
ment down, settle the lands, and not only feed,
clothe, and educate his children and pay for his
land, but insure himself competency for his old
age
The Panhandle, so called, is the northwestern
portion of Texas embracing some $4,000 square
miles in area and think no portion of the
United States is more blessed with fertile soil,
healthful climate, good water, good railroad fa-
cilities and better society, than the Panhandle.
We claim, without contradiction, that this is
the largest tract of absolutely perfect wheat and
general farm land in the United States
In the entire tract there is not single obec-
ton to be found with the quality of the soil, or
lay of the land It is rolling enough to insure
good drainage
Now, kind readers, you all know that the crea-
ton of land has ceased, but also notice that
long human nature remains the same, that the
population will keep increasing, with the in
ey1table result that all of the good lands in the
United States will be needed, and that very soon,
and it behooves the man who wishes to provide
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-07-19

land for stockralsng purposes, but aim to slow p
this country from every standpoint.
The rainfall is abundant for all crops and falno
it does mostly in the when the crops are grow
ing, it nsures abundant harvest And it must be borne
in mind in comparing rainfall here with the minalls
in certain portions of the Mississippi valley and else
where that large portion of the rainfall othe places
comes in the winter and early spring, whereas Texas
rainfall coming as it does largely between April and
October, get the benefit of practically all of it, and
it is of much value in producing crops 40 or So
inch rainfall would be where larger portion of it falls
during the winter months stated above All of us
who have wreste with the elements in trying to save
crop during wet harvest like experienced here in
the year 1900, will appreciate this
The government bureau, which has only been es
tablished Is years. shows average of inches of
rainfall Compare this with the rainfall here and you
will find that it beats nearly two inches.
This country is underaid with a sheet of water at
depths varying from 40 $50 feet furnishing an in
exhausabe supply of the pures and best for man or
beast.
All we ask of you dear reader is to join us in one
of trips down to the balmy South and have mis-
represented the above in any way will cheerfuly
fund you all you have spent in the way of carfare and
hotel bills We intend to leave here the first of ugust
with party of homeseekers, in the meantime call
our office, and let us have talk with you.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-07-19
A Hill of Early Ohios

This is one of the best of the early
varieties, the tubers being of good
size and fine quality The picture
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-07-19

Platter a storekeeper in a small
town and he imagines that b was
cut out for merchant prince.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-07-19

was taken in a field where this vari-
ETY. has been grown for several years,
and greatly improved by seed selec-
ton.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-06

ain sheep abound. 1t is a game para
disc, with rich pastures for ponies.
It was in this valley that the grand
father Of Chief Joseph welcomed the
daring explorers, Lewis and Clark
Speaking Of them, Joseph said: They
talked straight, and our people made
them a great feast All the Nez Perces
made friends with Lewis and Clark.
and agreed to let them pass through
the country, and never to make war on
white men. And this promise the Nez
Perces have never broken No white
man can accuse them of bad faith, and
speak with a straight tongue. It has
always been the pride of the Neg Perces
that they were the friends of the white
men"
Encroachments of the White Men.
1t was not to be expected that the
Indian would be allowed to remain for
ever unmolested in the possession OF
this beautiful vailed. When the western
fever broke out, settlers came at first
In small numbers, and the valley being
large, all lived in peace. But 1t could
not last There came a day when by
means OF presents and fair promises
portion of the hand signed a treaty
dividing their lands. Joseph's father
refused to sign away his birth-right
and withdrew his band from the co1n.
ell. In 1863, another council was held.
A chief, named Lawyer, with authority
OF part of the tribe, sold nearly all
OF the Nez Perces country, including
the Wallowa Valley. The latter was
the particular property of Joseph's own
people; its boundaries, for years, had
been marked by poles; had never been
disputed. The old chief said Inside
is the home Of my people-the white
man may take the land outside. In
side the boundary, all our people were
born. 1t circles around the graves OF
our fathers, and we never give I'D their
graves to any man."
In spite of the treaty, the Indians re-
NAMED In unmolested possession for
eight years, when the white men began
to encroach upon the boundaries. The
conditions threatened to become Sc
rious, and the Government asked for
q treaty council Joseph, owing to his
fathers age and blindness. represented
his people. He refused to remove to
the Lapwa1 agency in Idaho and give
up the valley, SO the council came to
1aught.
From that time on, the white settlers
rave constant offense to the Indians.
Ihey stole their horses, drove of
heir cattle and branded the calves, and
men claimed them. 1t speaks well for
he strong hand Joseph held. over his
eople, and for his desire for peace,
nat the Indians were patient so long.
'inally, Joseph was notified by General
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-06
MARKET GARDEN TYPE.
New Style of Auto Suitable for
Carrying Farm Produce.

| 4
| One of the first cable pictorial de
Inscriptions of the useful war automobile
as shown in the illustration, has Just
came to hand. This Is q special farm
er's type 1t can be constructed in any
small power, for jogging along pur,
poses, from 80 to I20 horse. A special
feature Of interest to market gardeners
is the ability Of the wagon to run Tor
twenty minutes after having the tires
riddled with bullets, which makes it
Thoroughly practical. 1t is entirely
bomb-proof when beyond the range Of
the enemy's guns. A starting crank"
is fitted in front, but "the machine can
be started automatically from the
irivers seat" where the principal crank
Is supposed to be located. ION the top
or the rear portion OF the box" the
specifications read, lis a tuFret from
which projects a Hotchkiss gun which
can be trained in any direction"-upon
competing market gardeners" A special
quality of steel has been employed for
armor." At 300 yards Lebel bullets |
fail to pierce but glance off, thus in
surfing adequate protection to loads of |
eggs, live shoats and other tender vege-
tables.
THE machine carries two steel rails,
which can be quickly unshipped and
placed across ditch" This feature
$ OF great import to the average tiIlerl
II soil, as it means that If the machine1
becomes frightened or unmanagableI
iue to the sudden appearance of horse
men or the fight of birds, and jumps
litches or fences, 1t can be quickly got
en- back into the road, and sped alongl
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-06
Remarkable Eject of Vibrations.

From time to time scientists advance
new theories OF the cause OF some of
the miracles mentioned In the Bible,
and now the miraculous fall OF the
walls Of Jericho is said by men of
learning to have been caused BY the
fact that the tone pitch OF the trum-
phets OF the followers OF Joshua was
exactly In harmony with the sensitive
tone OF the walls. When the trum-
pets were blown they set the walls
OF the biblical town to vibrating and
In short time their foundations were
30 weakened that the entire mass fell
to the ground.
This statement was brought out at
q private social gathering the other
evening In Philadelphia where music
was the feature. During the course
OF the evening cello performer was
called on for so many eneores of weird
pieces with minor chords running
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-06


I Howard, that 1t was the purpose OF the
Government to remove the Nez PerceS
to the reservation, as they had sold
their land to the Government.
lncontrovertlble Indian Logic.
Joseph always denied such a sale.
He said: Suppose a man should
come to me and say: Joseph, like
your horses and want to buy them
Say to him: No my horses suit me, r.
will not sell them Then he goes to
my neighbor, and says to him: Joseph
has some good horses. / want to buy
them, but he refuses to SELL MY neigh.
answers: Pay me the money, and | |
will sell you Joseph's horses The
white man returns to me and says:
Joseph | have bought your horses and /
you must let me have them If we sold |
our land to the Government, this Is the
way 1t was bought"
.,,hs,, ~
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-06
PRINCE WHO LIKES HORSES.
Brother of Heir to German Crown a
Rough Rider.


Eitel Frederick, prince of Prussia
and younger brother of the crown
prince of Germany, is considered one
of the finest horsemen of Europe. The
German people love him greatly for
this, along with his kindness to his
animals, a quality sometimes wanting
when great daring is possessed by
boys.
When the prince was sixteen he was
given the freedom of the royal stables
and told that he could select one OF
the fine Arabian ponies for his own
use. He asked IL he could look after
him just as boys in lesser stations in
life do with their ponies, and his
fathers reply was:
II want my boys to know how to
work and care for everything that
belongs to them"
Eitel did care for his pony and spent
many moments learning all about the
needs and nature of horses. He dis
covered that his Arabian could jump
and, riding him one day, he cleared a
feur-barred fence, which greatly de-
lighted the emperor, who was riding
with him.
"A ohOit t4nlO altOI IulS ldL4Ct
gave him a powerful hunting horse.
The boy looked like a midget on him,
but would not ride him for three or
four days.
"A horse needs to know you," he
gravely said. before he makes up his
mind whether you will be kind and
reasonable with him, or harsh"
After boy and horse had, become ac-
quainted he invited hts father to take
a ride in his company. The two set
out for gallop through the forests. |
Emperor William Is regarded as a |
splendid horseman, but he told circle |
Of friends after this ride, that Eitel
had given him ride for his life. Hel
leaped bitches and hedges, took the
toughest roads, held his horse under
perfect control and won the greatest
praise
It is told Of this boy that he cannot
90 into the royal stables without every
horse in the stalls turning his head
and whinnying glad welcome.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-06

AS the chief and historian of hi
tribe, Joseph's plea for the NeZ Perces
has often been heard in Washington
In its deep sense of eternal righteous
ness and of the deadly wrong suffered
at the hands of the white man: In
| its smothered fire and In its hopeful
longing for the coming OF justice and
better times for the tribe, 1t was the
most powerful and pathetic appeal ever
made by an Indian.
From the viewpoint of close asso-
citation with the red man. his faults
are magnified and his virtues forgot
ten. From the viewpoint of the reader
of Cooper and other romantic writers
on Indian topics, his vices are obscured,
and his virtues unduly exaggerated.
Judged from the impartial standpoint
Of a rather long acquaintance, which
contains meetings in camp and city,
In the writer's opinion, Chief Joseph
was the finest type of the red man
this country will ever know.
He died of inconsistencies, and that
statement will provoke no sceptical
smile from one who knows the Indian
character. The earth that contains
the ashes OF an Indians dead Is sacred
and hallowed The longing in an In.
dams heart for the land OF his birth
Is as strong as that which turns our
wandering footsteps back to the old
home. When Fate in the shape of an
unkind Government forclbly wrests
from him the land of his fathers, his
grief, though repressed and concealed,
is as poignant as our own would be, II
we. were SO treated.
Loved Home of the Tribe.
l recall one expression of Joseph's
In this connection. MY father Is
buried in Wallowa Valley. love that
land more than all the rest of the world |
A man who would not love his fathers |
grave is worse than wild animal"
Have you ever been in Wallowa, that |
beautiful valley of Winding Waters?
Il is Americas Switzerland. It's
ofty mountains rear their heads so
Ugh that a snow mantle rests there
III the year round. Their feet are in
axes which rival Luzerne. Down the
teep slopes, through narrow walled
anyons which the sunlight never en-
ers. the streams come rushing like
attracts. In their cold ripples the
'amey trout turks expectant eager to
i've battle for his life when the angler
empts him to the hook In the autumn
he salmon, in countless numbers. leap
he waterfalls, and are caught and
ried by the Indians for winter food.
N the forested slopes, in shadowy
avines, and over the rolling hills. the
eer and elk. the caribou, the grizzly ,
nd the cinnamon, and the wary mount
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-06
ExAMININo New Pam TYpe Of AuToMosILe.

for the early morning market. The
cost of this little delivery wagon is only
$4,000; which Of course places it with
in the reach Of any farmer and every
editor of paper-that is if he happens
to be close enough so that he can touch
1T. 1t is estimated that If all the
garden and farm produce could be
marketed by means of this simple and
inexpensive device the cost to the city
consumer would not be increased over
2009o at the most.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-06

4 CNShS
through them, that he had to stop IL
tune up several times. Just previous
to one OF these picture which wal
suspended at the far end OF the room
came tumbling down without warn
ing. Many of the superstitious turn
ed white with fear, but a scientific
man In the room went to some length
to explain that the fall Of the picture
had been caused by a vibration of the
wire set up by a note of a particular
pitch made by the cello. He stated
that every stretched string has some
particular musical pitch which will
set 1t vibrating. To emphasize his ar
gument he asked the performer to
strike different tones and In q short
time other pictures In the room were
set vibrating so violently as to make
the movement perceptible to the eye.
The 'celloist also succeeded in set
ting up vibrations on a piece of glass
ware on the mantel, which caused it
TO give out musical note.
Affected Building Foundations.
A couple OF days after President
HooseveltS Inauguration, last March.
the whole body of Rough Riders from
Minnesota called on Secretary Taft In
the magnificent State, War, and Navy
Building. Accompanied by their brass
band OF some fifty or sixty pieces they
lined up before Secretary's Office
and with ragtime music serenaded the
Secretary. Upon ,aripg the music
the superintendent of the building at
once asked the leader to refrain from
playing any more In the building as
there was tendency to weaken the
buildings foundations. In fact, in
this instance, the vibrations set forth |
were plainly perceptible, not only TO
those in the vicinity OF the band but |
Q clerks on other floors OF the build |
ng.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-06
GREAT CHIEF JOSEPH.
A NOBLE AND BELOVED AMERI.
CAN INDIAN WHO DIED OF A
W0UHDED HEART.
Pathetic Tale of Governments Bro
ken Promises.-His Ancestors MEL
coined Lewis and Clark in Their
Western Explorations.
c. J. BLANCHARD.

western Explorations.
c. J. BLANCHARD.
The most picturesque character of
the western frontier passed away last
year when Chief Joseph OF the Nez
Perces. or, as they knew him, In-mut-
too-yah-lat-lat Thunder travelling over
the mountains), folded his blanket
about him and passed beyond the Great
Divide The members of his tribe,
all Of whom were singularly devoted
to him, and the privileged few OF the
white race who knew him Intimately.
believe that this great leader, perhaps
the greatest Indian leader of the
period, died Of inconsistencies and heart
ache.
To know Chief Joseph was 70 have
revealed to you a glimpse into van
ished past. There was a loftiness and
dignity mingled with a charming
naiVete in his manner, ana a tender
pathos in his speech, that made you
forget the Indian and recall the old
Hebrew prophets Of the days Of the
Captivity.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-06
A railroad is being built between
Damascus and Mecca.
WnIing % be- Shof.

Sehott and Willing did engage
In duel fierce and hot.
6chott shot Willing, willingly,
And Willing he shot Schott.
The shot Schott shot made Willing quite
A spectacle to see
While vikings willing shot went right
Through Schott's anatomy.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-06

Many railroads are setting out tree
farms to provide cross ties fifteen or
twenty years hence
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-06

American chewing gum has been In
troduced in Thibet and the habit Is
said to be rapidly growing.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-06

In the war which followed. Josepl
led his little band, as only a great gen
eral could lead them, but; the Me-
Perces never had a chance to WIN
Joseph surrendered to General Miles
and for years the tribe was moved back
and forth over the country regardless
OF promises made when they sur.
rendered. After one of Joseph's visits
TO Washington, where he met the Pres.
ident, the Cabinet officers, and mum.
erous congressman, he remarked /:
They all say they are my friends, and
that l shall have justice. but while
their mouths all talk right, do not
understand why nothing is done for
my people. / have heard talk and
talk, but nothing is done. Words do
not pay for my dead people. They do
not pay for my country overrun by
white men. 1t makes my heart sick
when / remember all the good words
and all the broken promises. You might
as well expect the river to run back
ward, as that any man who was born
free should be contented, when penned
up and denied liberty, to go where he
pleases.
aNhGNiS Y lCd IOE EIGGQOns
oh let me be free man. free to
travel, free to stop, free to work, free
to trade where chose, free to choose
my own teachers, free to follow the
religion of my fathers, free to think
and talk and act for myseif-and | will
obey every law~or submit to the pen
atty"
Gradually as the years passed away,
Joseph grew to understand the hope.
lessness of achieving his hearts desire
"a return to Wallowa, though ne never
ceased to make his plea for Justice.
When the end came a year ago, he was
surrounded by the remnant of his band,
who stood beside his deathbed in silent
grief.
On the goth of September last, these
same devoted members of the tribe
stood around the grave of Joseph and
listened to the funeral address deliv-
cred by his successor and friend. On
this occasion monument was unveiled
"a most unusual Indian ceremony.