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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-21
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Hills speech at the state fair on
agriculture attracted attention all over
the country, and extracts from it have
been widely published said C. c.
Evans of Fargo, N. D.. last night. "a
lot of fruits was contained in his re-
marks. 1t is deplorable fact that
the farmers of the country, particu-
larly here in the West, do not appreci-
ate the full value of their land, and
waste it in a shameful manner. MANY
little things might be done to prolong
the life of the soil that are not done
simply because the owner does not
realize their Importance.
Farmers frequently make mis-
take by not blowing more of their
cultivated fields in the fall than they
do. Some seem to think they are so
crowded with work that they cannot
get around to it. Others are carless
and fail to realize that crops too often
give poorer yield from spring than
fall blowing. Deep spring blowing is
apt to result in dimished crops, especi-
ally If followed by period of drouth.
The loosening of the soil to great
depth admits air and facilitates the
loss of soil moisture. Consequently,
In dry summer, there will not he
enough moisture to support a good
crop. The advantage of blowing, par
ticularly loamy soils, in the spring,
when the land is, still moist, is not
merely that the pillow blade slips easily
through the soil, but rather that the
furrow slice, as it dries, falls down of
itself and forms loose earth.
Fall blowing cannot be recon-
mended for all soils and all localities.
The pillow does not grind its soil to
powder, but merely throws it up into
little ridges or burrows. and while in
this condition in the winter, through
the action of the frost the particles
of earth are loosened and fall apart.
This is especially true of fine clay
soils which run together and of those
that pack easily. Loosened soil adj
mits air more readily, and therefore
Increase chemical action upon vege-
table and mineral natter
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-21

We amt ben keepin' up with tn
parade much o. late an We air afraid
tibet things may hev ben comm too
easy fer us; tn trouble with us is tibet
when we git bottle fastened into our
face we can't see beyond it, an we
have ben gold bricked A stranger
guy come into tn Office yestiddy an
asted us eff we had a negg and we
asted him what he wanted of a negg:
he said eff we'd give him negg an
some whisky an some ice he'd show
us new drink; We went over to tn
grocery an by standin' round a while
we succeeded in swipin' negg; then
we hooked piece of ice FIN tn door
step next door an then We sot out our
rot gut an watched perceedin's; tn
duck cracked tn ice an filled glass,
then he poured in tn Ticker an shook
it around some, then he held it up
you do with tn hen fruit?" we asted
him. This" said he, an he swatted
us In tn eye with it, then before we
could rekiver he he'd drinked tn jorum
an faded away. TIL mainest thing
tibet We didn't like about it was tn
airg which was too ripe an made tn
place smell like a garage. However,
as soon ez we kin find a negg tibet in
our opinion is on tn point o. explodin'
We air goin' over an play tibet joke
on Verb Sappses mother-in-law; she's
always said she likes a JOKE
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-21

CESS legs, as he floated on the calm
sea; but he had made his effort, and
recognized himself as beaten-for the
time. He came out of the water at
1922 a. m, unassisted, and, after the
usual rubbing down, seemed as fit as
ever, except for stiffness
Burgess is certainly an extraordin-
airy type of athlete. He does things
which amaze his frineds and his adj
mirers. When he reached the Esplan-
AIDE hotel at Dover he only had a few
hours sleep, and at 1880 rose to enjoy
mighty breakfast. Walking on the
front. later. the idea occurred to him
that swim in the bay would be a re-
freshing novelty, and he actually went
IN, challenging and beating a local
champion in sprint with the trud-
geon stroke
He had nothing specially interesting
to say about his seventh swim, except
that he was disappointed.
III shall try again." he said, "some
time next year. think the channel
can be swum in about sixteen or sew
enteen hours when all the conditions
are right When I find them so I'll
get across. 1t was the thick haze
"AiSu picSeultu our S6lllnR our bear.
ings that did ME. The tug set course
of southwest instead of southeast and
it was fatal. But we could not helm
it,"
He described his experience in going
over the Goodwins. "They did not like
ME to take the risk. But | thought
was strong enough to ge through
the shoal water and l wasn't going to
give up the swim just because of that.
1t was bad for a time oh, yez, quite
bad-but I managed it. The spray was
bad and the pull of the water was
bad; but managed it,"
Burgess has swum about seventy
miles in four days and-the extra
ordinary man that he is-left by the
evening boat in order to take part in
the twenty-four hour race in the Seine.
He is only "a years Of age, but looks
much older, with his beard and his
large frame; and if pluck and per-
tinacity, combined with great SWIM
ming talent and physique can unite for
success. he will swim the channel
some day.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-21

grees. Burgess was, according to the
Judgment of Capt, Egalton of the ac-
companying tug Canada, about nine
miles on the South Foreland and in a
good way to win over.
Il shall do it," said Burgess. He
was greatly elated at having fought
the sands, as to which no one on
board could remember precedents for
channel swim, and little later an
incident happened which gave him
heart. The Colonial Empire, Hull
trawelr, bore down upon the tug, be-
cause she was flying the "not-under-
control signals, which is usual on
the channel swims. The trawler want
ed to give assistance, but on learning
that 1t was Burgess trying to swim
the channel, the crew shouted, Good
Old Yorkshire" and gave ringing
cheers. Burgess is more proud of be-
ing Yorkshireman than he is of be-
ing successful business man in Paris
and great swimmer.
He resumed his swimming in the
thick heat haze, ate we'll of chicken,
Bovril, grapes, milk and red currant
tart, and at Z o'clock at night the
lights of the South Foreland, Grisnez,
and Calais showed that he was about
eight miles off the French coast.
The attempt was still possible, but
less probable. A good tide and his
powerful trudgeon stroke got him by
10 O'Clock to within, as far as could
be judged, 4 Ia miles of France. An
hour later the tide had made him lose
half mile. and he was drifting toward
the North sea. 1t was hard to see
the cliffs of Blanc Nez shut out the
lights Of Grisnez, harder still to think
that not until the ebb could he hope
to win the short distance to land.
Burgess was encouraged to persist
by DR.. Watson, Horace New and J. A.
Weidman, who were ACCOMPANYING
him, and in spite of sickness he went
on. The ebb made at midnight and
there was chance of strong dash
to victory. Unfortunately, Burgess
legs were failing him; there were
signs of violent cramp. Weidman
went into the water with Burgess, and
New stepped into the feeding boat.
with the necessary apparatus of res
cue. Hot water was poured over Bur-
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-21

That story of T. w. Burgess
seventh attempt to swim the English
channel is told In detail. The trias
was sensational in many years, and
as trial of endurance it ranks with
the highest efforts of the best SWIM
mers, says the London Daily Chronicle.
There was thick haze upon the
sea, which, while shielding him from
the rays of the sun, prevented a clear
course being taken. He found himself
compelled to swim across the Good
win Sands, where his tug could not
follow him. and there was some danger
that even the feeding boat would lose
him in the mist. This, luckily, did
not happen. He swan on and on until
he got within four and quarter miles
of the coveted coast of France, but
then the tide drifted him towards the
North sea, and he developed cramp
in the legs. When he retired he had
been in the sea, swimming and drift
ing for eight hours and one minute,
and the chart of his progress showed
that he had covered Just about forty
two miles.
attempt at the channel this may not
convey any vivid idea of the physique
and the mafinificent courage which
such performance requires. One has
to follow the swimmer and note how
YEARLY the hours of the morning pass
to afternoon and afternoon to evening,
and evening to night, the tides and
temperature changing, to appreciate
the pluck and doggedness of the man
in tho water.
1t is believed by this writer that if
there had not been such dense haze
on Thursday the pilot might have
picked up his points in order to head
Burgess to victory. Instead of that.
Burgess found himself compelled TO
swim over the Goodwins, and for
about hundred yards had to face
whirlpool of ccntending water. He
did this with the breast stroke, in
order to keep his head clear of the
surf and once through he eased and
took nourishment
This was about half past 10 on
Thursday morning. The sea was calm
and had temperature of over 60 de-
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-21

recently been appointed to organize
all branches of industries employ-
ing women.
Montana miners have inaugurated a
movement looking to the erection of
home for aged and incapacitated
miners OF their state.
According to statitics published by
the department of labor the average
wages of American workme mis- double
that of the English and nearly treble
that of the German workmen.
The last annual convention of the
Pottery Workers association placed
ban on the practice of holding raffles
for the purpose of raising money.
The United Association of Plumbers.
Gas and Steam Filters contemplates
the establishment of a home for aged
and infirm members of the craft.
Pueblo. Colo, is under consideration
as location for the proposed home.
Women cooks of New York are
forming union.
The first insurance against trouble
that children learn about is to get a
promise from mother that she will not
tell father.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-21
PRINT IN ENGLISH.

New York, Sept 2O.-At yesterdays
session of the commission on rules
and regulations of the pure food and
drug act, Commissioner Gerry read
the tentative regulations prepared by
the commission for the use of labels
which provide that the principal label
shall be printed in English with or
without foreign label addition. The
type shall be easily read
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-09-07
corporate dominion

corporate dominion.
DO you ask me whether a candi-
date can advance chances for election
by repudiating Sullivan and the state
committee which he controls or
which at least sympathizes with him?
cannot answer but deny any can
didate has the right to make his ac-
ton depend upon eXpendienry. ex-
press the opinion however. that the
man who opposes Sullivan boldly
will be stronger with the people than
the man who either endorses him or
is silent
sullivan asphyXiated the state
convention but | do not believe he
can asphyXiate the voters Of the
state. Some of the political leaders
may be willing to let the Ogden gas
company with which Sullivan is con
nected dominate the Democratic par
~ in Illinois but | will not believe
the people will consent until the is
sue has been made and the verdict
aas been rendered"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-09-07

"Canard" is French word mean
ing duck, but it is frequently used
in English TO signify fabricated
sensational statement. The origin
of this use is interesting Some 50
years ago French journalist de-
clared himself the author of this ex-
pertinent. He procured % ducks,
and. cutting one into small pieces. dis
tributed them among the remaining
10. a second bird was then treated
in the same manner Then the third
and so on, until one duck remained
which. of course, contained in its
inside the essence of the other 10.
This the Journalist claims to have
eaten himself, benefting by the yir-
tues of the whole OF the 90.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-09-07

Though everybody knows the
meaning of the words plagarlst and
plagiarism. few are acquainted with
their derivation. Among the more
depraved classes OF ancient Rome
there exists nefarlous custom OF
stealing children and selling them as
slaves. According 20 law the child
stealers. when detected. were liable
to the penalty of being severely
logged: and as the Latin word
playa" signifies a stripe or lash. the
ancient kidnappers were. i'm Cicero s
time. termed "plagari" that is de
serving of, or liable to stripes Thus
both the crime and the criminals re
ceiyed their names from the punish
ment inflicted.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-09-07

ses' girls and boys. The millinery
pages display autumn hats. and
Fashionable Frivolities" and Fash
ION and Fabrics" describe and Illus
trate many new articles in the dress
line TO be found in the shops. Points
ON Coat Making" instructs how to
make Peter Pan" blouse coat.
one OF the latest styles OF wrap. In
fancywork are supplied directions
for crocheting hood. baby cap.
bootees, bedroom slippers. baby sacks
and hug-me-tight Jackets for lady:
also for making In lace stock hand
kerchiefs. a chemisette and gauntlet
cum. while Miss MORGAN continues
her Lessons in Carrickmaoross lace
An amusing monologue Aunt An
gelina's Experiences Wild de New
Conventions" by Agnes II. l.. Pratt
and Halloween Entertainments"
supply the amusement demand.
Among the literary features are "The
Haunted Castles OF Europe" by
John de Morgan, two short stories
THE Royalist." by John Justin Cum
mings, and THE Face I'm the Mirror"
by leila Margaret Walters. and
The Village Improvement Society"
which comes TO a termination amid
most exciting events. picture
story of 1.-TWO Pumpkins which
Ended I'm a Pie" will arouse the
small folks. Bertha Hasbrook tells
how to he "a Visiting Gift Maker"
and Mary Kilsyth writes OF "The
Modern Use of Colonial Furniture"
Receipts for layer cakes, piccallilli
and catsups are given in THE Kitch-
en- Kingdom" and For Lovely
Women" tells how to have soft white
hands.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-09-07

Bryan still repudiates Sullivan in
Illinois and stands square against
corruption and their influences Mr..
Bryan says:
II do not hesitate to express the
opinion that no man running on the
Democratic ticket in Illinois is led
to support n Democrat in this crisis
who either stands with Sullivan or is
afraid to oppose him. 1t is not time
for towards There are times when
men can slide into Office by lodging
isues but when the life OF the party
and its chances for success depend on
establishing the character of those
who are not with the people but are
against them, those who refuse to
speak out must expect their silence
to be construed as acquiescence in
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-09-07

Leprosy is increasing in both
North and South America. Colombia.
where there were only 400 lepers
40 years ago, is said to have 10000
now, and many find their way into
the United States. Such a medical
authority as DR.. Ashmead. who was
formerly chief of Japan. says the in
crease is alarming. When lephosy
is brought into a new country it
takes so years for the seeds to take
root, and it becomes epidemic after
some 200 years. 1t has been shown
that mosquitoes are active in trans
ferring leprosy bacilli
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-09-07
GRAHAM COLLEGE

VIII opea Tuesday. September 4,
1906.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-09-07

The manufacture of cotton in In
dia dates back to it's earliest history
There are illusions to it connected
with India in the Bible. In old So
skirt records mention is made of its
being used in India nearly 1000
years ago. At the time of Alexanders
invasion of India the dress of the
Hindoos was described as consisting
LARGELY of calicoes, pure white OIL
having figures. Among the imports
into Europe during the first century
enumerated by the elder Pliny, mus
Inns and cHlicoes from India are de-
scribed as OF superior quality.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-09-07
THE WAYS OF THE
POLITICIAN

'Mornin,' Congressman; l."
We'll. it's old Jim Smith. Jim.
how are you? Have a cigar, Jim?"
Thought I'd come around to tell
you that I'd moved OUT or your dis
trict. but"
Indeed, Mr.. Smith"
you see wanted to find out IL -
Eyes Smith"
IF you could use your influence
to"
Sorry. my man, but ] can't stop.
Good morning. Puck.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-09-07

The imperial kitchen OF the Sui
tan OF Turkey is more like fortress
than a place TO cook meals. for II
has an armor plated door and IS fit
ted with locks which can be opened
by only one man.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-09-07

II the shah of Persia were to be
deprived OF his income he could still
make sure Of being one of the rich
est men In the world. He would only
have to sell his ornaments. gems and
precious stones to become possessed
of about S35.OOO.OOO. the sum at
which the magnificent collection is
valued.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-09-07

In the Designer for October are
shown, in addition to many other mp
to-date patterns, the newest designs
for coats and iackets for ladies. mir
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-09-07

Prospective Boarder-There's one
thing I insist on. / must have my
meals on time.
Landlady-Then, sir. / cannot &C
comodate you. My terms are strictly
cash. Boston Transcript.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-09-07
HERBERT B. HAYES,
Attornsy'and Counselor.
No. o Tslsp nm one BUILDING.
BluEFiEID. WEST VIRGINIA

Prompt personal attention given 10 claims
in Mercer and Mcdowell couusos. w Va,
and Tazewell county, Va. Commercial and
corporation Law speciality.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-09-07

Greatest Among all of the States
Fields
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-09-07

Read the Daily Leader.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-10-04
Exciting Novel by oppenheim.

Novel readers everywhere will be
glad to have tip on the brilliant new
romance, "The Great Secret" by e.
Phillips Oppenheim, author Of ga
Prince of Sinners'' 1.-THE Mysterious
Mr.. Sabin" and other noted books.
1t is one Of the most fascinating tales
of mystery and action in recent fiction
If you read the first page you simply
can't get away from the magic spell
OF the story till the mystery is solved
in the last chapter.
Suppose you were quietly undress-
Ing in your room at London Hotel
when suddenly terrified man rushed
IN, locked your door and told you
that the men outside were going to
kill him. Suppose you like the mans
looks, 80 that your fighting blood was
up to defend him. What would you
do when his enemies burst in your
door and tried to drag him off with
out law or warrant? And suppose the
man possessed some momentous Sc
cret which made him the victim of an
international conspiracy, and that q
beautiful American girl seemed to be
one of the conspirators. Interesting,
is it not? Well, that is only q hint Of
the first chapter, and the story carries
one along in whirlwind of mystified
excitement to the end.
Mr.. Orpenheim is wizard with the
pen. Americans are only beginning to
realize that he is one of the greatest
masters of exciting narratives in this
decade. He is an Englishman with
an American wife, and characters
from both countries figure in his
novels. 1.-THE Great Secret is a mar.
vel of its kind. The first installment
will appear in the Sunday Magazine
Of the Chicago Record Herald,
September 30.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-10-04
BEST EIGHTY ACRES
In Audubon County Offered Below its
Value Because of Owners Re-
moval from County.

No. 1877. This eighty acre farm
is considered the best improved
eighty with the best surroundings
in Audubon county. The owner de.
sires to move out of the state and
has placed it on the market below
its value in order to sell it quickly.
1t is located in Danish neighbor-
hood near a church, creamery and
school, on R. F. D., with phone in
the house and all buildings on the
farm that are necessary. Without
any other improvements, this farm
will be worth 500 in two years or
sooner. Not stone, stump burr or
sand, and twenty minutes drive to
railroad. Call on Journal, Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-10-04
We Offer this at $40 per
Acre. Adjoining Farms
Are Selling at from
500 to $40

No. 30. l6O acres at $40. II mile
from dandy town, mills, creamery, ETC.,
on K. f. d., phone in house, land lays
rolling but not rough, only ten acres un-
der pillow, balance cut off brush and blue
grass pasture. About all can be plowed
whole quarter fenced with woven wire,
very rich soil, large cattle sheds, barn,
hen house, all new. New four or five
room house, stone walled cellar. A good
l6O for some one who wants to invest
his own labor at big profit. Land sur
rounding this is held at $50 to $40 per
acre. You can make this. just as valu-
able bargain at this figure but it will
not last long. Take it now. Write to
Journal office.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-10-04
Twas But a Dream.

An editor who is always jolly,
With mind of mrth, but none of folly;
Who takes all things for what they seem,
Fell asleep, and thus did dream:
The pearly gates stood open wide
For all who would to walk inside
And Paul. and John, and Peter, too,
Stood with open arms to help him thru.
He entered in and looked around,
And the place with music did abound.
Ihere were choirs small and choirs grand
And choirs there from every land.
The music, too. it seemed so queer;
While in regular form it did appear:
But the singing sounded like moan
In other words, twas monotone.
Now the editor did join in song
With big bass drum he had along
And in his mind it was most queer
why this bass drum should here appear
AT any rate. he the drum did pound
And made the streets with noise resound
Until one, who had the choir in charge,
Came and frowned on this editor large.
Who was beating away at his drum most
hard
w ltuout d creScendO or ritard.
Quoth the leader: From whence come
you
With your big bass drum and baton too,
Dost think that you can run this choir,
That should be led with harp and Tyre,
With nothing but big bass drum?
lis not music; but is all pun! punt!
Go away back, kind sir and wait
With the audience by the pearly gate"
The editor, who was filled with mirth,
Replied: 81 was an editor on earth.
And with this drum practiced long
That might lead this choir in song,
And with this drum am going thro'.
For to Old Earth I've bid adieu."
And with that he started in once more
70 lead the choir from printed score.
Thinking that he, and he alone,
Could sing the song out of monotone.
Twas about here the fact became known
That he was an editor from another zone.
They loudly cheered then at the Joke
OF an editor in Heaven. He here awoke.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-10-04
If You are Single and
Want a Wife, Buy This
Farm. 1t Will Get
You One,

No. %. 100 acres at $3.50. Here's a
spot of lowa's rich dirt that will raise
corn and cane" 1t is one of the best
bargains we have on the list and should
demand your attention. Read it.
Seven miles from good town, good
roads, all underlaid with coal, Is acres
under cultivation and go more could be
subjugated, all but 25 acres is covered
with timber, all finely watered. Three
sets OF buildings, good barn, one house
that cost $2400, well painted, coal bank
in operation paying $500 royalty, annu-
ally. The coal under this farm will not
be exhausted for 25 years. Will take a
thousand dollars in good trade. Terms
easy. Journal, Extra.