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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23

escaping boil weevils. Any crossing that may vary the progeny is perhaps caused entirely by insects and is of little or no consequence within the type in general farm selection.
 In this work some hundreds of plants were selected and the seed of each moth CT plant was planted separately in single row of one-fftieth of an acre, with equal spacing and similar treatment for all rows. The plants in each row were uniform in appearance.
 Tn like manner the rows differed in the time of opening their ripened bols and in the yield of seed cotton. The planting was. done between April 10 and B. and the first picking took place on September z, 1906. ~
 'When the seeds were planted from these first-year progeny rows they made plants of the second year like their par ents, thus showing that the plants con tinne to breed true to their type
 "The character of productiveness of fruit in the parent plant appeared uni- formly in the second-year progeny"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23

who was at his own bench. On looking up the law the injured man found that there was no provision whereby he could collect. even his doctors bill of the gov ernment, while the loss of pay caused by his long absence from the shop must be borne by himself It is to cover cases like these that MT. Gillett seeks legislation
 and he will use all his influence, which is not inconsiderable, to get the bill through.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23
Overheard.
From Harper's Weekly.

FTOm I1drpeTS Wt6KIy.
 An amusing story is told at one of the Philadelphia clubs. It seems that an older member thereof. a clever chap, was being frightfully bored by his vis- avis at table in the cafe one night, the latter individual being as dull as the former was bright.
 The talk was fast becoming unendur- able, when the first-named member chanced to observe a man at the other end of the dining room yawning in a manner that threatened to dislocate his jaws
 "Look!" exclaimed the first member, in desperation. i've are overheard"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23
Waste of Electrical Force.

From the New York Sun.
 Have you noticed" asked the profes- sor," how often you get a slight shock these days whenever you touch the fadi- ator or the gas jet, or any other body of metal? It was not so when we were young. Thirty years ago such shocks required long and industrious tramping
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23

Fig. 2-Another late, slow-fruiting, unproductive type of cotton plant. (Leaves removed.)
  In conclusion MT. Bennett gives the fol- lowing general rules for the selection of seed: , "The first fruit limb must be low, not higher than the fifth or sixth joint above the seed-leaf joint.
 "The wood or primary limbs must be low, and it is desirable that they should not exceed four in number. The first limb should not be higher than the fifth or sixth joint above the seed-leaf joint "The joints in the main stem, in the fruit limbs, and in the primary limbs must be short, not exceeding to inches in the lower part of the plant.
 Fruit limbs should grow at the suc- cessive joints of both the main stem and the wood limbs.
 Fruit limbs should be continuous in growth for continuous fruiting until the plant is matured.
 "The largest leaves should not be wider than or inches across at right angles to the midrib
 "Other qualities which do not affect early and rapid friuting, but which add greatly to the profits of the crop, are size of boil, percentage of lint, length of fiber, and storm resistance.
 Picking can be done more rapidly and less trash will be gathered with the cotton when the boll is large. Large bolls are also storm resisting, since the boil cover ing is thick and does not curve backward in drying and leave the locks unsup- ported.
 "A cotton should yield as large a per- centage of lint as possible. About 3S per cent is the general yield of the few vari- cities that give the highest percentage. The proportion of lint, however, seems to vary more or less with the season. By select ing for lint, as much as 40 per cent may be made to grow regularly and on seed of good size and in large boil.
 To secure an early stand of cotton MT Bennett advises preparation of ground in the fall before the winter rains and then planting as early as possible in the spring. covering seeds shallow, less than an inch on firm seed bed.
 Figure l.
 An early, rapid-fruting, productive type of cotton plant, with low friut limbs, short points, and continuous-grow long fruit limbs. (Leaves removed)
 Figure ?.
 Another late slow-fruiting, unproduc- tive type of cotton plant. Ueaves re- moved.) e'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23

up and down the carpet, and could be produced only by certain people. Now they are almost universal after the slightest movement and are felt by every one. The reason is that we use such enor- nous quantities of electrical force. all of which is dissipated into our surroundings, that everything in a large city gradually becomes charged with electricity. It is not so in the country. IF any one could devise means of collecting this wander ing electrical energy, it would be very valuable.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23

Ads illustrated with good cuts are trade winners-The Gawk makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23

l When you feel all tried out and broken
 1 up generally, take Hoods Sarsaparila.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23

You will consider the impor- tance of trading with us if you'll come to 1910 Third aye. MARLEY & BAUMAN VI
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FOR RENT.

One of the best offices in the Title Guarantee Building; i'm mediate possession. Apply Room 506, or to the agent o! the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23
Two Days Wash Goods Sale

beautiful quality of 36inch Dress Percae 5c values;
 special at yard ......................... 121a. good quality of Dress Ginghams 15c vaues special
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 yard .012c Genuine Amoskeag Apron Check Ginghams, in all size
 checks and coors; special at yard .......... 71ac 36-inch Imperial Long Cloth, with soft Chamos finish
 worth $225 bolt of 12 yards special, per bolt $169
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Specials From Linen Department

72-inch Beached Damask, 75c value; special 45c 18x18n Bookfod Napkins $135 value; special dozen 98c 81x90n. Sheets, 85c values special ENTERTAINMENT. 69c 42x36n. Pillow Cases 15c values; special .12%c 45x36n. H. S Pillow Cases 25c values; special 20c 1O4 Brown Sheeting, 281ac value; special .25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23

36-nch Imperial Long Cloth, with soft Chamos finish worth $2.59 bolt of 2 yards special bolt $198
 SPECIAL IN REMNANTS
 A good quality of Apron Check Ginghams, worth 81ac special a yard .................,......... .6c beautiful quality of Dress Gngham, worth 15c yard special at yard ......................... .1Oc 4000 yards Dress and Shirt Percae 36 inches wide worth 15c yard; special at yard d...................7a .7ac 5000 yards Dress Cacoes in fast coor worth 82c yard Special at, yard ........................ 3Bc
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 pair r....................... .............e8 e8t Ladies Pad Hose Supports worth 35c all colors, for
 pair .s....., ........................ .19e Good quality 10c Talcum Powder r................4 .4e Fine quality 10c Toilet Soap per cake ...........4t .4t American Alarm Clocks, guaranteed ........... .75c
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07
The Coming Primary

Candidates for county or legislative
of1ces, or state central committeeman,
must file their nominating petitions
with County Auditor Harter, 80 DAYS
before the primary,ar on or before Nav
8. They must be signed by not less
Than per cent nor more than 5 pei
cent OF the 1906 vote for governor,
being for Union county republicans
not less than 30 nor more than SO
signatures.
On or before May 25, the county
auditor appoints three judges for each
precinct, for the primaries Of June g.,
upon accommodation OF the chairman
OF the county central committees.
On or before June I, the county
central committee fixes the hour and
place OF the county convention OF July
I, fixes the ratio OF representation
from each precinct and issues and
publishes for 30 days the call for the
county convention.
June Q, Primary Election, from s a.
m. to 8 p M, TO nominate candidates
for national, state and county offices.
members Of legislature, delegates TO
state and county conventions, national
committeeman and members of state
and county central committees.
All candidates who comply with the
foregoing requirements and no Others.
Will have their names printed upon
tho official ballet
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07

Our fruit. which had escaped hithar-
TO pretty well, run up against . killing
frost Friday night that fixed every
thing in blossom. Piums were hit bad
ly and also cherries to some extent.
Apple blossoms are being held back by
the cold weather and it is hoped some
Of them will escape. Another frost
this morning, but not so bad. Today
1T is warming up and all are looking for
warmer and more favorable weather.
Next Sunday is TO be Y. M. c. A.
day with the evangelical churches of
Elk Point. Representatives OF the
Association AT Sioux City are TO be here
for three distinct services, The pro-
gram calls for regular services at the
Baptist, Congregational and Methodist
Episcopal churches In the morning, at
each Of which T. M. G. A. man
speaks. At three o'clock In the after
noon a mems meeting is to be held at
the court house. In the evening, at
eight o'clock. union meeting is to be
held in the Methodist Episcopal church
Hear tLese lay men talk and learn some
thing more OF ths Young Meu's
Christian Association
A very pleasant affai was the 6
O'Clock dinner given SATURDAY evening
by Miss Martha Vinson TO the junior
class and their geometry instructor,
NJ SIS Lewis. The party gathered at
the Vinson farm ia time for the elab.
crate dinner which wss followed by
some amusing SORES On the part
OF Miss Lewis. a guessing con-
test then took place, Anna Ward
winning the prize and James Connolly
capturing the BOBBY prize. The
class was then eft TO entertain them
selves. At which they proved their
capabi tiles. Songs, stories and
games followed, until the morn
log, when the boys struck out for the
highway, the girls remaining for the
night at The Vinson farm.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07
Look at The New Map of The Chicago
Milwaukee X ST Paul Railway

A large map showing the Pacific
Coast extension of this Railway
Though Sonth Dakota, Montana,
Idaho aad Washington has just been
received here. 1t is ready for in
specton at the local station. This
new line passes through an excellent
farming. stock raising, dairying and
fruit raising country, where there
are UNUSUAL opportunities for ali.
Descriptive books and maps are free
for the asking.
Fl E. BROCK,
Agent.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07

Wishing to reduce our assortment
OF colors in Blood's Paints, we will
offer them while they last, about six
teen different shades, at about 10 per
cent less than regular price.
We also have about 100 gallons of
Ruchter's Paints that we sell at 81 90
per gallon
MOORE LUMBER Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07
Local News.

eeexAO~N4 - ~ $500
Old papers for sale al this Office,
House for rent. NJ. B. Kent.
Pro-. III. e. French lost valuable
colt this week.
j. q, Stebbins OF New Hampton,
Iowa, was 10 the city Monday.
The w. G. r. U. viii meet next
Wednesday AT Ms. Hatter's.
Candidales cards at the COURIER
Office. Call In ana see what we have 70
offer.
LIE. MorIan, the crack cbecser
ola, Or OF Virginia township, was IN me
city Monday.
Born. Tuesday, April IA, at Beres-
ford a daughter 10 Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Christensen.
A new cement walk will soon go IN
on the block between the depot and the
old Bovee livery DARN.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Low q Bever.
W, Kanras, Visited At g. J. Foxs q
couple Of days last week. Mrs. Low and
Mrs. Fox are sisters.
For engraved calling cards, or the
latest forms In wedding Invitations and
announcements see the COURIER. We
can save you some money and secure
prompt attention.
The latest thing Ia candidate'scards,
with or without your picture, at this
ONCE. We can Ok you out right, Al
prices that will compel vote-win.
ming smile.
Come out next Sunday and hear the
81. MC.A. boys. AT all the churches 10
the morning, NJ The court house in the
afternoon and 1t the M. Il. church In
the evening.
The state Luther League has been
In SESSION In veemillion this week aud
bstweeS trains the Milwaukee station
has bean alive with young people,
60 ng and coming.
Anders Hanson. resident Of Sioux
Valley township for some 81 years,
died at his home. Friday, Apri' "a, OF
diabetes. He was born iu Sweden
and was 81 years 0f age.
There will be meeting Of the Elk
Polnt High school Alumni Association
a. RyAn's Office, n.xt Saturday even
fne, ~ 7:30. All members are urgently
reqoestsd to be present.
Miss Florence Wennbiom Of Sioux
Valley Wa visiting friends 10 the city
yestsrdAy, For some time last wear
shs was deputy register Of deeds here
And II we'll acquainted among our
yoaug people.
ravhitare ~ sale
The furpiturs u ~ ro0ms, belong
i'm u Mr.. g. =. wAhlstedt, viii b
sold y private sale nor the next two
weshs 81 the residence Of Mrs. +. w.
Miller.
All. Ard Mrs. McPsAk OF Gayville,
oId friends II NJ. and Mrs. 9. J. Fox,
visitsd the latter Monday. Mr.. McPeak
Will take charge " the McCanll ele-
sAtor here ID about two weeks. the
family coming hers 70 live early In
Jana.
Miss Clara Hayes returned Monday
from 10 extended visit with Miss Clara
Robne It Csnterville. On her way
home she spent Sunday IL YAnkton.
Her sister, Mrs. IA, Hoffman, 81, met
hsr - ysnkton end spent Sunday also
With her under the hospitahle roof Of
~. Meade
H1SMeath nscA EGna 1os settinG
From thoFouR hbred, barred, Plym-
outh Rock fowls, Wellbred and isolsted.
Cst your setNaes nov Phone ~,
Llss !.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07
The Courier and the Dacotah Ma
Gaxine


We have made arrangements with
the publishers OF the Dacotah Mag
azine TO club the same with the
COURIER and we have very attractive
oftar 70 make. Another monthly goes
With this combination, the Minnesota
and Dakota Farmer. published al
Brookings, $. D. and contributed "a
largely BY the professors Of our own
agricultural college, Il IL q "a page
fsrm Journal published 10 Dakota and
for Dakotans, Here is our offer:
Per Year
Union County Courier. ri. so
Dac0tAh Magazine. so
Minnesota and Dakota Farmer ~. / 90
Total III O.
Our Bargain Counter Price ~. 00
All subscribers 10 the COURIER, new
or old. provided the old subscribers
pay one year Ia advance as now re
quired " the recent governments rul
ine, are entitled Il, the combination ior
just haiti price, e200for ali three one
rear. This should bring ia the.
subscriptions with 4 rush. Don tpay
n $50 for the Dacotxh and Vi for your
farm pepar, bus Day Tie C0uRlER III
even ~ md GET them both, Including
! year'p subscxipsiop y ths CoURlER.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
GROTON.
Death of Mr.. WEIGH.

The entire community was shocked
last Wednesday morning to hear OF the
death of J. A. WEIGH. He had been sick
with pneumonia for several days, but
his condition was not considered dan
gerous until short time before his
death. Austin WEIGH, the son of John
H. and Abigail DUNN WEIGH, was SO
years of age. He was a lifelong resident
of this town, highly respected citizen, a
good neighbor, very kind and affection.
ate husband and father, and will be
missed by large circle of friends. He is
survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs.
David Whitehill, three brothers, w. d.
WEIGH of Watertown, Iowa, c. II.
WEIGH of New York and b. ]. WEIGH OF
Los. Angeles. and three sisters, Mrs. r.
S. Hooper of Hardwick, Mrs. |. N. Fow-
Ter of Lebanon, n. H., and Miss Nellie
Welch of California. The funeral was
held at the Methodist church, Friday
afternoon at O'Clock, Rev. A. ]. Hough
of Montpelier officiating and burial was
in the village cemetery. Among those
from out of town who attended the fun.
eral were Mr. and Mrs. K. S. Hooper OF
Hardwick, Henry WEIGH of New York,
Mrs |. n. Fowler and son OF Lebanon,
and Leonard WEIGH of Peacham.
Mrs. Eliza Renfrew and daughter Anna
of Peacham are visiting relatives and
friends in town.
Livingston Gushing and party of Bos-
ton spent Sunday at their summer home
at Darling's Pond
At the republican caucus held Thurs
dav evening the following delegates were
elected: District convention, H. c,
Glover, T. B. Hall and E. D. Kicker
State convention, n H. Kicker, F. NJ
Page and X. N. Darling. County con
vention, T. B. Hall, J. W. Morrison, A.
P. Whitehill and M. D. Coffrin.
Harry Jordan went to Montpelier
Monday, where he has employment.
A. II. Sargent, a former principal Of
of the High school, was in town Friday
to attend the graduating exercises.
Nancy, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. P. Kicker, met with painful
accident Sunday afternoon, piece OF
rusty wire penetrating the abdomen
causing serious injuries. Her recovery
is reported doubtful.
Prin. Maxfeld's mother aud sister Of
Sunapee, N. H., visited him last week.
Mrs. Sarah B. Rowland Of New York
is spending few days in town before
going to the White Mountains for the
summer
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
Church Notes.

Mrs. B. c. Peters is singing soprano
in the North church quartet during the
summer, while Mrs. Harry NJ. Cross has
d vacation.
The Rev. J. NJ. Frost wants to speak
to as many non-church members as pos
sible next Sunday evening at New Music
Hall, upon Loyalty to the Church.
All thinking of uniting with the church
are especially invited to be present AT
the morning service the theme will be
Christianity as Love Story"
First Church of Christ, Scientist,
Pythian Hall. Sunday morning service
1915. Subject, Christian Science.
Chidren's Sunday school will follow the
morning service. Wednesday evening
meeting at 7.3O. The reading room is
located in the Bank block, corner Main
street and Eastern Avenue, and is open
daily, except Sunday, from 2.30 to p.
m; also Tuesday and Saturday evenings
from 100 to 9 p. m. Christian Science
literature can here be read or purchased
if desired.
Flower Sunday was observed at st.
Andrews church last Sunday, when the
decorations of daisies were very attrac-
tive. The Sunday school session was
given up to musical service directed by
Mrs. B. c. Peters, and the floral contri-
buttons brought by the Sunday school
children were afterwards distributed
among the sick at the hospitals.
The Sunday services of Grace Meth
odist church were given over to the two
ladies' missionary societies of the church
last Sunday, the W. H. NJ. S. being
represented by Miss Mary Mahon OF
Buffalo in the morning, who spoke Sc
effectively that at the close of the service
an offering of 500. As was given for her
work. In the evening Mrs. Lois Parker
spoke delightfully."- upon her experiences
of 40 years in India as a foreign
missionary.
Rev. A. Francis Walch preached at
Manchester, N. H., last Sunday.
At the Church of the Messiah next
Sunday the pastor will preach. Topic
Things that Count in Lite"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
EAST CONCORD.

Albert Stevens of Fitzdale was a guest
of Harry Mcdonald, Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Warren, Mrs. Una Barber
and little daughter of Littleton and Mrs.
Matte Willoughby of Woodsville, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. James Warren,
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Morse of this
place, Mr.. and Mrs. c. X. Lynch and Mr..
and Mrs. Warren Temple of St. Johns.
bury recently held a picnic at Concord
Corner.
Mrs. Henry Hayes of Groveton was a
recent visitor here.
George Reed is doing excellent work in
this vicinity with the road machine.
The many friends of Miss Nellie Sayers
are sorry to learn that she has not been
as well for the past few days.
Lemuel Nichols recently captured four
young foxes.
Samuel and Joseph Maroon of Barre
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Elger-
son over Sunday.
AS Mr.. and Mrs E. A. Morse were
driving through the Isham woods one
day last week they saw good sized
bear walking in the road near the Roar
ing brook, directly in front of them. He
quietly took leave and was soon lost in
the woods.
Mrs. Herman Smith is a guest of Mr..
and Mrs. D. NJ. Smith and expects soon
to 90 to the Profile House, where she
will do table work this summer. Mr..
and Mrs. John Smith OF Lancaster were
also recent guests OF their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. d. NJ Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Carpenter of the
West neighborhood entertained the East
Concord Ladies Aid society last We'd
nesday. Sixty-hve were present, vii
Affair and George Bishop bringing % ii
a four horse team, and it would have
been hard to find a happier party thar
this was when all were summoned tc
dinner by a huge dinner bell. A wei
filled table was placed on the lawn ano
none lett this bountiful repast disap
pointed. Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Carbee o
Boston were present and presented
beautiful cake to the president OF thu
society which Mr.. Carbee made especial
ly for the occasion.
Mrs. Dan Williams and son Clarence
recently visited Mrs. Ogena Elgerson.