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Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1907-05-09
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OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER

Twelve years ago North Yakima,
Wash, was a foI lorn looking little
town, dot in a vast plain of sage
brush, where here and there the
pioneers were striving with the
hope and faith of their kind to build
homes in the wilderness. Today
Yakima is city of 10, 600 people,
and is preparing to let contracts for
street paving costing in the aggre-
gate $500, 900. Irrigation has made
the prosperity of this Washington
town. Despite the prophecies of
the early knockers who could see no
good in a dusty stretch of land,
Yakima has grown and prospered,
and solely through the agency OF
water conveyed to land by the hand
of man.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1907-05-09

near the bills to best advantage. A
small stream Of water should then
be turned into each furrow and al
lowed to run until the surface shows
the moisture two or three inches
back of the hills. After three days
rake the SUI face of the hills crea-
fully with a garden rake, taking
care not to disturb the seed. AS
soon as the plants are well up, care
fully hoe and dra the loose soil
we'll up to the lower side of the
leaves. ANY missing hills may be
replsnted and the irrigation is the
same as before.
Then as soon as the ground is
dry enough, which is usually about
three days, the furrow must be cui-
tivated in, and the melons thor
oughly cultivated both ways, shall
low close to the hills, but deeper
away from them. The cultivatur
should be Immediately followed by
harro " to level and leave a loose
mulch on the surface. The hills
must again be hsnd-hoed as before
and if any are missing, replant.
Burrows are again run as near the
hills as possible so as not to cover
the leaves. After irrigating, pIow
the burrows and continue cultiva-
ton until the vines have grown so
long that it is necessary to run the
last burrows which are to De left
permanently through which to ir-
rigate the crop until harvest. The
vines are usually irrigated about
every two weeks. Twin Falls
News.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1907-05-09
The CaSiOr-OlI Plant.

To cut off the too open view from
the street; to separate garden from
lawn; to push the neighbors trifle
into perspective and do it promptly,
are oftentimes difficult problems to
solve, and especially so in small
places.
The castor-oil bean is one of the
most valuable aids in this direc-
ton, and landscape gardeners value
it highly. Yet it is seen but
little except on the larger and finer
estates, which is the more surpris-
ing, as it is extremely cheap, ex-
ceptionally beautiful, highly strik-
ing and pleasantly rapid in growth.
There are practically only two great
varieties. The more common va
riety is green in stalk and leaf,
grows very rapidly, with big stalks
and great leaves beautifully cut
and supported by large stems. On
almost any kind of fair ground it
will 60 up ten feet and more in one
season, and send out flower stems
which are quickly followed by cur
ious seed pods with peculiar bug
like, striped seeds.
The bronze variety is handsome.
1t does not grow quite so tall, but
has larger stalk and leaves and
spreads much wider. The bronze
effect is caused by a pinkish tint
on stalks and leaves.
In general characteristics and
growth the two varieties are suf-
ficiently similar so that the differ
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1907-05-09

Baker City, Ore, business men
have Joined in a campaign of adver-
Using, and besides carrying a year
ly advertisement in magazines they
are to issue 20, 600 copies OF a book
let to be published about Baker City
and county. The progressive Ore
gon town is going 10 spread inior-
nation concerning the attractions
and advantages of that section,
and is proceeding in an intelligent
manner. Money expended in the
publication of an attractive booklet
aud in a campaign of advertising
will we'll repay any community
In this connection the suggestion
has been maze that an appropriate
booklet descriptive of Mountain
Home and Elmore county, properly
circulated, would be an investment
the members of the Commercial
club would not regret.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1907-05-09
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Chas. E. Mason, Pastor.

Chas. E. Mason, Pastor.
Sabbath services at 1900 a. m.
and 500 p. M.
Sunday school at II m.
Junior Christian Endeavor at 4
p. m.
Young Peoples Christian Endeav-
or at 200 p. IN.
Prayer meeting Wednesday even
ing at 500.
The Ladies' Aid society meets
Thursday afternoon at $50.
Communion of the Lords supper
next Sunday in connection with the
forenoon services.
The Ladies Aid this Thursday at
2;3O O'Clock with Mrs. L. c. Bar
rett.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1907-05-09

From bulletin issued by the de-
partment of agriculture treating OF
the timber supply of the United
States the following is taken
"Only one-fifth of our forest area
is in national or state forests; four
fifths is either in private hands or
likely to pass into private hands
1t has been shown that the present
annual cut of forest products re-
quires at least 20 billion cubic feet
of wood. To produce this quantity
of wood without impairing the
capital stock our 700 million
acres of forest must make an an
nual increment of 80 cubic feet
per acre. Under present conditions
OF mismanage and neglect it
is safe to say that the average an
nual Incl ement is less than 10 cubic
feet per acre for the entire area.
This means that each years cut at
the present rate takes the growth
of more than three years. The
average age of the trees which are
being felled for lumber this year is
not less than $50 years. The lum-
herman could not afford to replace
them we're he blessed with the
prospect of unequaled longevity,
since such long investments are
Improbable for private capital. In
consequences there arises the need
that the state and national govern
ments, which do not need to look
for so high a rate of interest as the
private investor and which are
concerned with the promotion of the
general welfare, should assume the
responsibility of providing a future
supply of timber. The forest area
of the United States is sufficient,
if rightly managed, to produce
eventually timber enough to sup
ply every Legitimate need. There
is no eason why it should not some
day be brought up to the point OF
yielding an annual increment oil
more than 80 cubic feet per acre,
which, as previously said, would
supply the quantity of timber now
consumed, and which if used eco
nomically will be sufficient for &
much increased population.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1907-05-09

ences, as rule, are not ma! ked by
the majority of persons; hence
they can be grown together.
Where handsome clusters or row S
OF such plants are desired for any
of the purposes mentioned, ard
where an immediate effect is
wanted, this plant will fill the
purpos Sc while more permanent
hedges are growing.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1907-05-09
Black Barley Profitable.

The introduction of black barley
into Baker valley is a great boon to
the farmers of this section of the
state. Hog raising has been carried
on quite extensively by the farm
ers, wheat being used to fatten the
stock Although the industry has
proven profitable with this grain
as a food, it will prove very val
liable indeed with the new product
black barley, which rivals corn in
fat producing powers. The story
of the introduction of this wonder
full grain into Baker valley and its
usefulness is about as follows:
A little more than three years
ago A. w. Swift, an enterprising
young farmer, was riding in the
hills near lower Powder valley
when he came up with an emigrant
from Utah who was seeking home
in the more fertile regions of cast
ern Oregon. He noticed the emil
grant feeding his chickens Pc
culiar purple-black grain, and on
inquiry found that it was black
barley, which wa grown quite
extensively in Utah. Mr.. S@ift
became interested in the peculiar
grain and purchased the enaigrant's
stock for about 10 cents pound.
He found that he had several
pounds of a most peculiar grain,
which was larger than wheat, very
plump, weighed more than any
grain he had ever seen, and added
to these peculiarities was its I'M
common purple-black color.
He sowed his ''find that season
on -plowed strong alkali
ground and Was rewarded with
bountiful crop. The next season it
was again sown on heavy soil, and
although thin, it yielded heavily.
For last season he had enough of
the 81 ain TO seed close to II acres.
1t was planted too thick, however,
and much grain was lost in harvest
ing, but the net yield was a trifle
less than u bushels an acre.
He then found himself in possess
sion of enough grain to make ex-
periments in feeding, which he
conducted under the experienced
eye of H. M. Cottrill, an Illinois
corn feeder. After tests on hogs,
horses and cattle, Mr.. Cottrill does
not hesitate to pronounce the grain
the equal of corn, if not it superior,
in fattening qualities for any stock.
The comparative heavy weight of
the grain, its peculiar oily nature,
and the fact that it is huskless,
makes it imperative that less
amount than Of other grain be fed
to produce given result The
average weight of a bushel of this
grain is 70 pounds.
This grain brings with it the nee
essary embodim ents to make it the
most productive crop which can be
raised in Baker valley. 1t seems
to thrive on allkali ground, and will
thus add to the tillable land of the
valley. All of MIR. S Wits expert
ments have been conducted on the
dry farming plan, and his success
would seem to mean much to the
ranchers of Oregon. This grain
will prove of much value to stock
raisers, combining as it does a pro-
portionately heavy yield with ex-
cellent nutritive qualities. Spokes-
man-Revicw.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1907-05-09

At meeting of the state depos-
itory board, consisting of the gov
ernor, attorney general and state
secretary, held yesterday, the rate
of interest for the fiscal year, Begin
ming May l on state monies on de-
posit in banks was raised from d
to 81 per cent. This means an in
crease for the next year of 40 per
cent in the amount coming into
the treasurer's office as earning
on given amount of state monies
on il tsrest. State Treasurer Hast
ings said
II regard this move in raising
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1907-05-09
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Prayer meeting Wednesday even
ing at 200, and Bible school at
J 80.
Sunday school at 1000 a. nj.
Junior at a 100 P. M, Sunday.
Come one and all and hear the
truth; believe it and be saved by IT.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1907-05-09
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH


Rev. c. Mac Lean, Phi. D., Rector.
Sunday Services:
Morning prayer and sermon at
ii 100 a. m.
Sunday school and rector's class
at 12:15 p. m.
Evening prayer and sermon at
8 100 p. m.
Week Day Services.
Litany and Instruction, Friday
at 7 80 p. m.
Choir rehearsal, Friday at 500
p. M.
Spscial services will De an
nounced from time to time.
Ali, especially such as are with
out church home, are cordially
invited to all the services.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1907-05-09

Dress your boy well. You will
conclude that you can do it both well
ald cheaply when you have seen
the new stock of children's clothing
received by Egkstein Brothers.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1907-09-13
School Board Proceedings.

The Board of County School Commis.
sioners met in their office on Friday, Sept.
8, and transacted routine business.
Oliver B. White, Of Dlckerson, was APP
pointed to fill the vacancy at Washington
College, Chestertown, Md.
The Board accepted the resignation OF
Miss Mildred II. Ricketts,, principal of the
school at Blair's.
Prof. Ira D. Scott, Of Baltimore, was ap
pointed principal of the Jamestown High
School, vice John p. Burdette resigned.
An appropriation of $40 was made for a
school library at Forest Glen, the school
having raised like amount.
Miss Lucy G. Waters was appointed as
an additional assistant ct the GaitheTsburg
High School to relieve the crowded condi'
ton at that school.
The Board decided to purchase water
coolers with spigot attachments for every
school room in the county.
Miss Gladys Brooke, of Sandy Spring
was appointed to ill the vacant scholarshE
at the Maryland School Of Art, Baltimore
Md.
After passing a number of bills, the Boart
adjourned to meet October 9Th.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1907-09-13
Light 3rahma-Cock, hen, J H Clarke 8

Light oranmh-Ooch, heuS q II SiaiA' ~
Bro 1st
Mediterranean Glass. @. Brown Leg
horns-Cock, hen, Marvin Trotter LIST and
2nd; cockerel, Chas A Beard 1st and 2nd |;
pulet, E N Morris LIST, 3nd ard 3rd; pen, .
B Williams 1st; Marvin Trotter 2nd.
Il. Q. Brown Leghorns-Cock, hen, Ii
Jansenn Let; cockerel, pullet, pen, II Jan
Sem 1st and 2nd.
s. q. White Leghorns-Cock, Marvin
Trotter 1st; II p Hines 3nd; hen, X 7
Hines 1st and 3nd; cockerel, Clarke y
Bro LIST; r P Hines End pullet, Clarke
& Bro 1st; r p Hines End /; pen, II Hines
LIST; Melvin Atchison and.
8. @. Buff Leghorns-Cock, Calvin HICKS
LIST; W L Rutherford 2nd hen, W Ruth.
erford LIST; Calvin Hicks 2nd; cockerel, Gal.
ford LIST; Calvin Hicks and and 3rd pen,
Calvin Hicks LIST; W l. Rutherford Snd.
Indian Games--Cock Melvin Atchison Let.
Pitt Game-Hen, Geo Peter 1st and 2nd.
Bantams-Buff Cochin-Cock,J b Clarke
u Bro LIST; Calvin Hicks 2nd hen, Calvin
Hicks LIST; B Clarke 81 Bro 2ndi pullet,
j b Clarke & Bro 2nd cockerel, U Hicks
LIST; pullet, B Clarke 1st and snd; pen, q
Hicks LIST.
Partridge Cochin-Cock, B Clarke &
Bro Let; hen, Clarke 1st and 9nd.
Bronze Turkeys-Pair OF old turkeys, Il Z
Hines LIST; pair Of young turkeys, II +
Hines LIST.
Ducks-White Pekin-Pair of young,
b Clarke s. Bro 1st; colored muscoVy, pair
OF old, Miss Bessie Peter LIST.
Hares-White, pair of old, Robert Brown
LIST and 2nd pair Of young, Robert Brown
Let and End; Belgian, pair OF old, Edwin
West, Jr, 1st; Harrison England 3nd pair
Of young, Harrison England 1st and 9nd.
Japanese Pheasants-Pair OF old,
Edison LIST
Peacock-Pair of old, j E Poole let.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1907-09-13
Religious Notices.

Revival services at Potomac this week
and next at 7:45 P. N.
Rev. F. F. Neel will preach at Grace
Church, Gaithersburg, Sunday OF II A. M.
and Pm.
Revival meetings every night at Melon
aid Chapel conducted by Rev. H. W. Bur.
russ.
Services at Ascension Church, Gathers
burg, every Sunday at % A. N. and Sunday
School at 10 A. NJ.
At Germantown NJ. e. Church regular
services each Sunday at 8 O'Clock, and Sun.
day School at 2 o'clock. All invited.
The Rockville Union Bible Glass will
meet every Monday at o'clock, p. M,
in the Presbyterian Church.
Rev. T. H. Campbell will preach in the
Rockville Baptist Church next Sunday at
Ii A. NJ. and at Mt. Zion at $3.50 T. N.
Preaching at Redland Christian Church
each night during next week by J. p. Lewis
Everybody invited to attend.
Rev. ]. G. Copenhaven will preach in the
Rockville M. E. Church South next Sunday
atSP.M.
Rev. E. L. Woolf will preach in the
Emory N. E. Church South next Sunday
at 1890 A. NJ. and Goshen at $3.50 p. NJ.
Preaching at the Rockville Christian
Church next Sunday at II A: n. and s P.
NJ :, and at Redland Christian Church at 8
P. NJ. by ]. T. Lewis.
Rev. Geo. Hazel will preach at Potomac
II A. NJ. and p NJ. next Sunday. The
Lords Supper will be observed after the
morning sermon.
Rev. II. w. Burruss will preach next
Sunday morning at Travilah, in the after
noon at Jamestown and In the evening at
Ounce Orchard.
Rev. ]. W. Tamblyn, pastor OF the Free
will preach his farewell sermon Sunday,
September 10th, at 7:30 p. NJ. All are vel.
come.
Rev. J. W. Lacy will preach in the Rock
vile Presbyterian Church next Sunday,
September 10th, and congregational meet
ing will be held after service. 1t is desired
to have full attendance.
There will Mission given at st. Mary's
Church, GAINESVILLE, starting Sunday, Sep.
TENDER 2snd, and closing Sunday, Septem-
Der Goth. Services daily at $50 A. N. and
7:15 P. N. Rev. P. J. Moran, q. =. p, will
conduct the Mission.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1907-09-13
Democrats Decide on Senatorial Pri-
mary,

After session lasting nearly Eve hours
the Democratic State Central Committee OF
Tuesday last formulated a plan to nominate
candidates for United States Senators il
primaries held under the supervision OF thu
committee. All OF the avowed candidates
were present, as we'll as those who are ex'
pected to announce themselves. A decided
difference of opinion developed as to the
conduct Of the primaries, Senator Blair Lee
Of this county, taking leading part in op-
posing the plan prepared by former Attor.
ney General Poe.
Every county, except Calvert, was repre-
sented. Chairman Vandiver called the
meeting TO order. The Poe resolutions, as
well as others, were referred to a subcom-
mittee, which worked nearly two hours, and
heard plans submitted by Senators Lee and
German and former Congressman Miles.
Governor Warfield was also present.
The Poe plan was finally adopted, and
then the contest was continued in the session
of the whole committee. Senator Lee In
sisted the resolutions were too vague, and
offered as substitute the Montgomery
county primary election law, with provis-
Ions inserted to suit. After hot debate,
his plan was voted down.
Then former Congressman Miles offered
a resolution recommending to the Demo.
cratic members of the legislature that they
elect the candidate receiving majority Of
all the votes cast. This, too, was voted
down, for the reason that the resolution OF
the State convention provided that the can
didates should receive the votes of the mem.
bers representing those districts and coun-
ties in which they received the greater mum.
Der of votes.
AS finally adopted the resolutions pro-
vide that the primaries shall be held on the
day of the general election. Polling booths
adjoining the regular polling places are to
be provided, and no person will be permitted
to vote for Senator unless he has first voted
the Democratic ticket on that day.
The State Committee is to appoint the
judges and clerks of election and furnish all
the paraphernalia. The expenses are TO be
borne by the candidates, those for the short
term paying one sixth and those for the long
term flve-sixths. The position of the names
on the ballot is to be determined by lot, the
candidates being present at the drawing.
After the count the returns must be sent to
the chairman OF the committee under seal,
who will promulgate the result.
Senator Lee wanted to restrict the right
TO vote to those who had voted the entire
Democratic ticket, but the committee would
not agree to this and eliminated the word
"entIre." The explanation was offered that
a voter might compliment neighbor who
was a candidate for a minor Office on the
opposition ticket, and he could be debarred.
Gov. Warfleld thought the qualification
should be confined TO the support of the
legislative ticket, but he, too, was overruled
With few unimportant changes the report
was finally, upon motion of Senator Clag-
gett, of Prince Georges county, adopted.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1907-09-13

Fire Near EdnoH.-The large bank
barn, detached stable, hog house, carriage
house, ice house and two silos on the farm
Of Edward p. Thomas, near Ednor, were
destroyed by FIRE last Saturday, together
with go tons of hay and other provender
and 800 bushels OF wheat. II is thought the
fire originated from spontaneous combus.
ton, as men employed on the farm detected
the odor OF smoke during the day. A few
minutes after the men employed had left the
barn one OF them discovered the fire and
found the interior Of the building mass Of
fame. An alarm was Immediately tele.
phoned and large force arrived and sue.
ceeded ia saving the larger part OF the
wagons and farm machinery, bat a con-
siderable number OF implements were de.
stroyed. All live stock was saved.
Mr.. Thomas Is a large farmer and dairy =
man, owning the Belmont Dairy In Wash
ington, and has large separating plant on
his farm in which he separates the milk
brought in twice daily by all the farmers
surrounding. This building, although close
To the buildings destroyed, was saved by th Q
crowd keeping it saturated with water.
This is the second barn burned on this
site within the last 90 years. December last
DIR. Francis Thomas, brother occupying
the adjacent farm, had his entire farm build
inps and dwelling, with 90 horses and cat
tie burned. About two years ago another
brother, John Thomas, also on an adjoining
farm, lost large barn and outbuildngs.
The property was partially insured In th'
Mutual Company Of this county, of whic
Mr.. Thomas is president, and the Hartford
| of Connecticut.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1907-09-13
New Ice Cream Prices.

During the season we will run two Havors
At soc 9 hall. gallon, 36c quart, excepting
on Satu rdsys we will run three havors Of
cream and an ice for Saturdays and Sun
DAYS orders at same price. All other favoor
CSC q half gallon, 4oc quart.
Brick cream 81 rs per gallon, 7bc half gal
lon, in bulk; $l.5o per gallon, soc per half
gallon, for individuals.
Reduced prices for large quantities.
H. REISINGER.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1907-09-13
DarnestOWn Items.

An event of great social Importance in our
little village was the celebration Of the tenth
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Brooke
Vincent on the 30th ultimo. The hours
were from to in the afternoon, and a
steady stream OF visitors were seen during
that time in the spacious parlors and the
charming verandas and lawn. Mr.. and
Mrs. Vincent received, assisted by Mrs. Jas.
DeaIi, Dotn ladies being attired in white
batiste and valenciennes lace. The house
was beautifully decorated with goldenrod
and white hydrangea ,interspersed with green
smilax and the feathery asparagus vine.
Salads, ices, coffee and CONNECTIONS were
served in the dining room by young girls
gowned in pink, green and lavender. The
presents, both numerous and useful, were
displayed in the hall, and consisted of every
variety Of "tin and granite ware; enough
to make the heart Of the housewife joyous
for many years. Among those from dis
lance present were the Misses Bailey and
brother from Newark, N. j., accompanied
by Mrs. Henry Buck from Rockville; Mrs.
W. H. Armstrong and Miss Scharnan, OF
Hagerstown, with Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander
Gassaway; DIR. and Mrs. Stone, DR.. and
Mrs. Nourse, and host Of pleasant people
who wished Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent many
happy returns of the eventtul occasion.
Mr.. J. II. Kelley, one OF our Oldest cti.
zens, entertained the Old Peoples Club on
Tuesday, Sept. 2nd. A large representa-
tive number of elderly persons enjoyed this
social occasion and most abundant and
well served dinner, presided over by Mrs.
Willard Rice and Mrs. William Nelson, the
daughters of the host. Mr.. Upton Darby
and Mr.. Lawrence Darby offered resolutions
OF regret at the loss by death of Mr.. f. A.
Dawson and Mr.. Benjamin White.
The Andrew Small High School opened
last week with about 40 pupils in attend
dance, presided over by Miss Montgomery
alone, In the absence OF the principal.
Mrs Agnes Nourse, Of Washington, and
Mrs. William Nelson, of Virginia, are visit
ors In our village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooke Vincent, with Misc
Ursula and Arthur Beall, will make trip to
Jamestown In q few days.
DR.. and Mrs. Nourse will join the Aedi-
cal Association Of Maryland In Baltimore,
and proceed with 1t to Jamestown for Mary
land Day.
Mrs. Charles LyddAne will entertain the
Woman's Club this week, at her home, near
Germantown.