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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
PROPER AND IMPROPER PRUNING.

spring, about the time or just previous
to the beginning of growth, Is particu
larly advantageous with the peach, be
cause at that season, as a rule, all in
jury to the animal growth from win
ter killing will be apparent, and the
primer can take advantage of this to
remove all dead or injured branches
and at the same time modify his plan
SO as to leave a maximum quantity OF
wood in order to secure profitable
crop OF fruit, which might not be pos
sible were the usual practice of re-
moving half the annual growth follow
ed In such seasons.
With apple and pear, which suffer
less from winter killing, the annual
pruning can as well be done In March
in the north as at any other season.
With the grape, however, which is like
ly to produce heavy flow of sap II
the pruning Is delayed until late in the
season, 1t is undoubtedly best to do the
pruning during the late fall and early
winter months.
When the pruning involves the re-
moval of annual growth rather than
large branches, the cut should invaria-
bly, be made Immediately above a bud,
as shown In the first figure at A. New
err cut as indicated at b, G and ID. All
wounds that are made should be left
smooth-that is, If 1t Is necessary to
use saw in removing large branch
the cut surface should be left smooth
and clean, particularly around the
edges.
To obtain best results In removing
large branches two cuts should be
made-that is, the branch should be
sawed off eighteen or twenty inches
above the point Of its origin to pre-
vent splitting down and tearing off q
considerable portion Of the bark. After
the weight of the branch has been
lessened by cutting away the main
part second cut can be made and the
stub held In position until the cut is
completed. This prevents the splitting
down and tearing Of the bark which are
likely to result from the careless re-
moval Of large branches.
The evil results Of splitting can be
overcome frequently by cutting first on
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
From Butler Herald.

S. S. Yeager and family drove over
from the county seat to attend the
wedding Wednesday,
Ed. Weber drove to Webster to
day. Somebody telephoned to the
clerk of the courts. Later: Some
body did all right, and it's sure
thing. Further particulars next
week.
G. III. Ash last week sold his sc
southwest of town, adjoining the
corporate limits, to d. f. Richards,
for the sum of $500. A fifth OF
the crop is included in the deed.
Mrs. Stone came up from Lily
Monday to enjoy visit with her old
| friends before she and Fred leave
| for their new home on a claim 70
miles southwest of Pierre. They
expect to ship their stock and goods
next Tuesday.
L. j. Espland went to Webster
Friday with his daughter Laura,
who underwent an operation at the
Peabody Hospital Saturday. Since
her illness with pneumonia an accu-
mutation of puss had gathered in
the lower part of one lung, in order
to remove it an incision was made in
her side and piece of one rib was
removed to make large enough
aperture. Laura is doing nicely.
Mr.. copeland came home Sunday
morning and drove back that even
ing with his wife who remained for
a few days with the little girl.
"Uncle Jim Thornton has troub-
les of his own. Just as he gets
nicely settled reading the Butler
Herald his wife's voice is heard from
the kitchen: "Jim | hear a young
turkey yipping. Go and see what's
the matter" Mr.. Thornton has set
about three hundred turkey eggs
this spring. Out of those already
Matched only FIVE eggs were lost, and
but one little turkey. Up to Mon
day rs turkeys were Matched and
more are coming right along. Uncle
Jim says that he is going to rent
another quarter section to make
room for these turkery.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
From Andover Gazette.

On Saturday, June 10Th, at $3.50
o'clock, a. M, on the Andover dia-
mond, the Britton and Pierpont ball
teams will cross bats. In the after
noon, the Webster and Groton aggre-
cations will again struggle for sup
remacy and purse of 500. Don't
fail to be on deck and see these
exciting games.
John Norton, a former Websterite,
now from the state of Maine, was at
Waldorf Wednesday and departed
the following morning northward
he says he yet retains consider
bic proerty in South Dakota, and
will always have kindly feeling for
the young state. Father Time seems
to deal lightly with the old veteran.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13

An ordinance or resolution has
recently been passed by the city council
of Canton providing for the construct.
ing of a city Jail to cost 81, 500 bat mans
of the citizens cannot see the necessity
of it and petition has been circulated
and quite generally signed invoking the
referendum upon she subject. Many
are of the opinion that it is an useless
expenditure of the city funds and are
condeming the mayor and council in
the matter. Canton is noted, they
argue as a very moral town and its Jail
is vacant most of the time and the tax
payers do not think it necessary that all
modern conveniences should be fur.
nished to the occasional drank who is
in durance vile. There is little or no
question but that the question will be
submitted to the voters of the city.
They also argue that Jail is not one of
the best evidences Of the moralisy of
the inhabitants of the city.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
EARM&a.:a.se::.:
1sa*CRNBgN
CORRECT PRUNING.
The Right and Wrong Way illustrated
and Described.

The Right and Wrong Way illustrated
and Described.
The question frequently arises when
to prune. Among the earlier horticul-
turists this question was often an
swered as follows: Prune when your
knife is sharp. This is comparative
ly safe method to follow with some
plants, but where the problem involves
the management of extensive CONNER
eial plantations II Is not so easy to
prune In this miscellaneous fashion, re-
marks New England Homestead. The
work must necessarily be done at some
particular season and carried on in u
systematic manner after some definite
plan.
With most orchardists and gardeners
pruning can best be done during the
winter or early spring months. and
where the object is the removal of
small branches this season is undoubt-
eddy quite as satisfactory as any 9th
er. In fact, pruning during late
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
From Bristol Tribune.

Bert johnson went to Webster
Friday.
Alfred Moxness went to Webster
to day.
Ole Akerson was at Webster
Tuesday.
Martin Bjerke was at Webster
yesterday.
Thos. McAllen is a county seat
visitor to day.
Thos. Delaney, of Webster, was
in the city Thursday.
Miss Alice Murphy was Webster
visitor Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Meuer were at
Webster yesterday.
Rev. Hafstad was over from Web
ster yesterday on important bus
mess.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c.. Rieger were
over from Webster this week visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. n. j.
Serum.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13

HAY CAPS WITH CORNER WEIGHTS.
splendid foundation for good dairy
ration, and it does not require heavy
grain feeding to produce large flows Of
milk.
1t might be added that the hay cap
serves equally as well in the curing of
clover hay. The advantage of the hay
cap Is not only valuable in protecting
the hay from rain, but from the sun
as well. The hay can be put up into
cocks when 1t is green and cured in
the shade, which is better than drying
ii out in the sun. Hay cured this way
is more palatable and retains more of
the leaves because they do not become
brittle and break Off. The leaves Of
the hay are the most valuable part OF
II, and any system that tends to cure
them properly and prevents losing them
in the field is, in our estimation, worth
practicing.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
Board of Education Meet.

Day county board of education met
at the court house in Webster June IL
for the purpose of adopting text books
for the use of public schools OF Day
county for the next five years.
Almost an unanimous desire on the
part of the members, in regard to the
division of the business among the
several companies represented, seemed
to prevail, and the meeting has passed
into history as harmonious perhaps, as
any held in the state.
Each of the book companies was given
ample time to talk the merits of at least
a few books, after which the county
superintendent gave some idea of the
hooks now in use in the school, and
then some further remarks on the
other books offered for adoption.
The opening and reading OF the bids
consumed some time, after which the
selections were duly made.
The only special changes were the
readers, and arithmetics, the Jones
readers being selected to take the place
of Harpers, and the Smiths arithmetic
to take the place of Robinson's.
The remaining books were the same
as those in use, with the addition
of the Augsburg Drawing, Robinson
History of South Dakota and Teller
and Browns business methods.
The companies securing adoptions
were American Book Company, CHM
& Company. Rand & McNally and the
Educational Publishing Company. All
members of the board were present.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
The Range Horse.

The range horse is disappearing as
a prominent factor In the live stock
industry of Colorado. High prices for
land are partly responsible for this.
Moreover, the past two or three years
have also witnessed very high values
for breeding mares, and many ranch
men could not resist the temptation to
close out. The Horseshoe ranch of this
state had 5000 horses on 1t a few
years ago, but this supply has now
been cut down TO 1000. states n Col
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13

The Webster Reds surely got the
best cleaning up for six out of seven
games team ever experienced. While
these games were the fastest played III
this section this year they were lost
games aud greatly lowered the pei
centage OF the locals.
AT Groton they went down with
three straight and every one fast games
including fourteen inning game.
The first game at Crotch was a i and
game and the second a ! and 2. The
last game with this team was still a
faster game and IT took fourteen innings
TO decide the game when Groton won
by to3.
The following day the boys drove &c
Newark and played a game in the rain,
getting the best trimming of the season
The score to z.
They broke even at Brltton i'll two
games. Britton winning TO 3 and
Webster to /.
Yesterday afternoon they defeated
Verdon on the local diamond for two
games. 1t was a double header and
played to the poorest crowd the team
has played to this year.
The first game was won with Evens
in the box by score of . to 3.
The second game with Egeland in the
box by to l,
Today they meet the Britton team
on the local diamond.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
From Waubay Clipper.

Len South, of Webster, was here
Tuesday,
w. p. jackson and family went
to Webster Saturday evening
S. |. Dilley and Clint Gibson were
in Webster Saturday.
Miss Clara Schmitt went to Web.
ster Saturday to attend the Catholic
School.
Miss Bessie Abbott came over
from Webster Tuesday and spent
the day with her brother William.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
ve,eh Pasture In sprinq.

In western Oregon and Washington.
where fall sown vetch natures for
hay In June and rains are not infre-
Quent at this season of the year, II Is
quite a common practice to pasture 1t
In the early spring March and April
to keep the growth from becoming so
heavy that 1t will fall before 1t is cut
and to retard Its development so that
haymaking will occur after the rains
are over. If the crop is heavy and
falls during bad weather, 1t is best to
make ensilage of IL Immediately.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
"Col. O. P. Hanson, the auctioneer

"Col. o. p. Hanson, the auctioneer
who was here short time ago and dis
posed of stock of merchandise, got into
some trouble up at Webster a few days
ago by reason Of refusing to put up
$500 day as license for selling ont a
stock of goods in that city for local
firm. Col. Hanson ia an old resident of
the state and as he has complied with
the state laws governing auctioneers
will refuse to comply with the demands
of the local authorities. Dell Rapids
Times. The gentleman has put mp
bonds and will test the case in the next
term of the circuit court.
The sewer system in this city is prov.
ing a great blessing and no one can
properly understand nor appreciate its
full value until ones property, which
has been about drowned out and with
deep water in the basement, has been
connected with the system ard drained.
Then one realizes that the system is
worth all that it has cost. The Review
does not begrudge penny of what il
has cost in extra taxes and expense to
get rid of the water in the basement
where the press room is located, and
which is now dry as a fish bone. 1t
cost about hundred dollars last year
for gasoline alone to keep the engine
going to pump ont the water, to say
nothing of the continual nuisance and
aggravation. Milbank Review.
Mrs. G. Z Anderson met with very
serious accident Sunday afternoon,
which might have easily resulted more
disastrously than it did. She lis fear
less rider and was enjoying canter
on rather wild pony, when the saddle
slipped to one side and the horse, rear.
ing in fright threw her off and dragged
her for a short distance before she
could release herself from the stirrup,
she was quite badly bruised. Assistance
arrived quietly and she was taken home
and attention given her injuries. That
she was not killed is almost miraculous.
1t will probably be some time before
she entirely RECEIVERS from the effects,
but her many friends hope that she will
be able to be out again before long
Ortley Optic.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
A Low Down Coward.

Webster has at least one very unde-
sirable citizen and it is hoped that the
cowardly sneak will be placed behind
bars although it would be shame to
cause common criminals to associate
with the likes.
1t is very evident that there are few
dogs in this city that are annoying to
chicken raisers but there are many
dogs here too that are not in the least
troublesome and to have bats set in
the way of fresh liver loaded with
strychnine is very apt to get the inno-
cent. Five dogs this week have
received such dose and have died.
1t is TO be regretted that this city
must confess to having within its limits
a person with such frame of mind.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
Notice of Hearing.
June i3-2w

Notice Is hereby given that a plan for
sewerage for the district comprising the
City of Webster has been prepared a nd is
now open for inspection at the Office of the
city auditor, All persons owning or
interested in any real estate in such dis
trict are entitled to examine the same at
any time within ten days after the first
publication of this notice, and to file
objections to said plans.
On the 2tth day of June, 1907, at o'clock
y. M. the city council will be in session at
the council chambers to consider oblec-
tons that may have been filed, and all
persons desiring to be heard can then be
heard.
Dated June II, 1907.
J. l.. Harris.
Mayor
Counter signed,
Carl Malmberg,
(seaD City Auditor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
Commits Suicide in Alb,


Bertha Halter, the young woman
who has attained notoriety twice before
for attempting suicide, and who was
arrested and confined in Jail for some
time for threatening to take her life,
took strychnine last night about 900
o'clock, in the hallway on the third
floor of the Dayton block and died
within half an hour.
Coroner Countryman was called. He
made an examination and said that it
was so clear case of suicide that he
will not hold an inquest. The body
was removed to Williams undertaking
rooms.
Bertha Halter would have been %
years of age in July. She has been in
the city about three years, having
worked in a number of restaurants
Her parents are said to be residing in
California. She has a brother, who has
been working in this city but who went
to Webster last evening. The girl is
thought to have been weak minded or
mentally unbalanced and in that state
took the poison. American,
Monday.
The funeral occurred Wednesday
under the auspices of the Salvation
Army. Deceased was born in Morton
township this county and has lived
most of her life in Webster and vicinity
and was known to many of our readers.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
Earmars, Inatitutsa.

Not the least of the benefits of farm
ers Institutes is that they are teaching
farmers to think when standing on
their feet and facing an audience. The
old fashioned farmer felt bungling and
awkward In public. He could sit and
see holes In the other fellows argu-
ment but he became speedily victim
Of stage fright when he arose to ex-
press his own views. Iowa Home
stead.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
Notice of Teachers Institute.

Webster, S. d., June 7, 1907
Notice is hereby given that Day
county institute will be held in the
high school building in Webster, South
Dakota, beginning at 800 o'clock a. m
July LIST and continuing in session until
the close of July y, 1907
Section GA. New School Law. "The
county superintendent is hereby author.
lied and required to revoke at any time
first, second, third grade, or primary
certificates, and for refusal and neglect
to attend regularly county institute. y
j. Fl Hetley,
County Superintendent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
Strawberry Beds.

IL the beds are In bad condition start
as soon as runners can be obtained and
peg these down outside the hills, where
they will soon root and by the middle
or end of July will he fit to plant out
in their permanent quarters in good
soil. Strong, loamy soil well drained
suits the strawberry best. and south
or southwest aspect should be chosen
Gardening
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
old Settlers, Picnic.

The Day county old settlers will hold
their annual picnic at Bristol June ~
and g. The committee in charge of
the affair are making the greatest
preparations for big event and it now
looks that this year will be the banner
year in the history of the organization.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
Webster Celebrates.

This city has for the past week been
busy making ready for three days cele.
bration beginning July 4th.
The several committees are doing
all possible getting the attractions and
sports arranged for and we hope soon
to be able to give the program.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
Alfalfa In Nebraska.

Alfalfa is the greatest forage plant
grown in Nebraska. Every effort
should be made to extend its culture
through all parts OF the state. This is
a nutritious perennial and produces
permanent meadow. 1t is very palata-
bic and is relished by all kinds of
stock. Its greatest value lies In the
production of hay. For certain kinds
Of stock il is valuable for pasture, but
when used extensively in this way is
likely to kill out In spots.-Kimbalrs
Dairy Farmer
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
Strawberry Plants.

1t is poor policy to let strawberry
plants ramble away at will year after
year, gradually getting weaker and
producing smaller fruit, says Garden
ing Even IL new beds are not made
much may be done by removing use
less crowding runners and at least
keeping the soil free of rotting weeds
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
WRONG AND RIGHT WAY.

the under side of the limb and then
upon the upper side, as shown In the
second figure, so that the breaking of
the tissue occurs near the middle If
the wound instead Of at one size.
When this is the case, tearing and split
ting seldom occur.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
Cos, Of Havlino wbes, bv WAGON,

Transportation Expert Frank An
drews places the average cost to the
farmer Of hauling wheat from farms
to shipping points at 8 cents per 100
pounds; the average distance hauled.
"a miles, and the average wagon load
of wheat, 1893 pounds, thus contain
Ing about fifty-fve bushels.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
Burn the Branches.

Never leave prunings Of trees and
bushes lying round. Burn them in the
garden fire, and you Will know then
that all the insects upon them are de-
stroyed. The wood ash, too, is an ex-
cellent fertilizer for every crop grown.
but especially useful for tomatoes and
all fruits.rGardening
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13

hides is impervious to most insecti-
cides. and during certain season the
louise can crawl about or be carried
from place to place by birds, heavy
winds, etc. Strong, healthy trees soon
succumb to the attacks.-Farm Jour
nal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13

orado man in Orange Judd Farmer. I
could name other large outfits that
have curtailed operations. Some OF
them are turning to sheep. 1t takes
only year to mature sheep for market,
while four years are required for
horses
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
Notice to Town boards.

We wish to announce that we have
now on hand a very full and complete
line of sewer pipe which we are offering
at very low prices. Quantities to town
boards will be furnished at lowest fig.
ures.
Lampert Lumber Co.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
For Sale.

My residence property in the Third
Ward in the City of Webster. Inquire
at the premises.
d d. Wright.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
Webster Gets Poor String.

Following are the games scheduled
June Is, IA, with BrittoD at Webster
June 10. with Groton at Andover
June Is, 10, 20, 81, with Groton al
WATERFOWL.
June %, with Groton at Groton.
June 25, 26, at Bradley.
June 81, %, at Bristol