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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-05-15

well as TO bring all the individual In
fluence of the community into a COM
mon channel, so that they can act
as a unit for the betterment of our
roads, the buying and selling Of feed
stuffs, or for anything for the better
ment of the community"
A. S. CHAMBERLAIN, Secretary.
R. F. D. No. 1, Renton Wash.
Editor The Ranch: Please discon-
tinue stock ad. with the last April
number and mail us a bill of unpaid
account to date. We wish TO insert
the ad. enclosed for an indefinite time
possibly three months, or until stuff
is sold. Your ad for us has brought
more calls for Berkshire pigs and
Orpingtons than we could supply, but
we shall have more to advertise later.
j. HANKS & SONS.
Ellensburg. Wash.
Editor The Ranch: Please find in
closed subscription price for one year
for your paper. We have taken it for
about three years, and we like it very
we'll. A. L. WILLIAMS.
Madras, Ore.
Editor The Ranch Enclosed find
postal order for so cents to renew my
subscription to The Ranch | like The
Ranch very much and the stand you
have taken in favor Of the farmers and
stock growers. | also take Farm and
Fireside and Home and Farm, but The
Ranch suits conditions here.
J. j. NEW.
r. F. ID. 2, Stanwood, Wash
Editor The Ranch: Please forgive
me for not paying you long ago. I was
unable to do anything for myself or
anybody else. l was struck with a
long stroke of paralysis and lost my
knowledge of everything mostly. My
memory was going, but | am imprOv-
ing all the time. Yours truly,
JOHN McKINNON.
Sumner, Wash.
Editor The Ranch: / am much in
terested in the interest you are taking
in helping us farmers to find honest
men to handle the produce and trust
your plan may be help in driving
the unfair dealers from the field.
enclose filled out blank to you of pro-
duce | shall expect to market this sea-
son, and fully appreciate the benefits
I will receive from your plans of in
formation as to reliable parties to con-
sign to. Trusting your paper may
continue to be of much benefit to us
farmes. l am a fruit grower.
N. J. POTTER
Trinidad, Wash
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-05-15

A draft stallion was recently sold at
Moscow, Idaho. to the Grangeville
Stock Breeders Association for $780,
000-a record price. The horse weighs
1850 pounds and stands 1872 hands
high.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-05-15

Whatcom County Commissioners are
constructing a bridge just outside of
Bellingham that is to be 500 feet In
length
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-05-15

Sedro-Woolley has adopted the mar
ket day plan and has added a scheme
of special dollar bargains in connec-
ton Herewith on the part of the
merchants.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-05-15

During the rush of haying the hust-
ling farmer can't afford to bother with
somehow or over to the blacksmith
for repairs. The Louden Hay Carrier
has the reputation of giving good serv-
ice-no binding no kinky ropes, never
out of repair
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-05-15

Yes, It Is True. That much admired
and beautiful S1-piece Dinner Set, with
exclusive violet decoration--ft for
kings table, is free to you for just a
little pleasant and easy work for us, and
the pride and satisfaction having earned
1T, also yours. Why cannot you be the
owner of one of them? You will be sur
prised how easily 1t can be done, and
how liberal our terms. Write for infor-
nation today.
CHAs. Z. HULTINa g. CO.,
Box ESQ Spokane. wash
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-05-15

A healthy coat of soft hair is very
warm and can only be secured by good
brushing.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-05-15

Water is to be- pumped from Snake
River by electric motors.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-05-15

Lewis County is working out plan
for organizing County Fair Associa-
tiOn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
ZIRKLE & MOORE

For saie--we are authorized to sell a splendid six room residence, between Perry and Court streets, near in, at a bargain. It has every modern com venience and is a splendid house and can be bought cheap and on easy
 For saie--s2.sso will buy . good six room house in the Fifth Ward. close in. Has gas and sanitary con nections. and cannot be duplicated. < For Sale--Nice cottage on Jefferson street for s3,250. Property In this ward Is hard to buy, See us if you want nice home.
 For Sale-For only $3.i00 we can sell five room cottage on Holcombe street. The house is neatly papered. has sanitary connection and bath. An ideal home and will suit you. Let us s For sale-We are authorized to sell q beautiful home on Clayton street for s5.75O, part of which can be carried on six per cent mortgage This is modern in every respect with parn and all necessary outhouses. If you are in the market for nice home caii
 l For T sale-ss.sSo will buy nice i've room cottage and twenty four lots near Highland Park, within two block of car fine. There Is no nicer supur- ban location than this place for the money.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08

For saie--s4,S0o will buy a two story seven room house with modern inprovements. with an immense lot, on paved street. We do not know of d better bargain than this property. We will carry s2,25o at six per cent for you.
 For Sale---As an investment We have a cottage at West End renting for ei20 a year; can be bought for $s5O . This is a clear ten per cent net invest ment. Will loan you $500 on 1t.
 For Sale--se00 will buy three room house on South Holt street; rents for t7a a year.
 For Sale--On South Hull street, near Dexter avenue. we have a cottage with lot 50xl5o for s2.50o. If interested see us. Monday.
 For Sale-Beautiful lots at Clover dale. This Is the best suburban resi- dence section of Montgomery; more im- provements and better ones are g2ing on In that section than any othef Y Lots are sure to advance in price; buy and get the increase.
 COLLEGE PARK---Get our price list on fots at College Park. The college will be built and these lots are beau tifully located and cheap now. Ihey will double in value In the next few years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08

will reap a golden harvest We have have some unusually attractive properties on our books, which. If you are look ing for an investment for future profit' cannot fail you.
 FOR SALE-Choice Residence Lots in different parts of the City, we nave some special Inducements to offer on south Hull, South Lawrence streets Burton Avenue and Cloverdale,
 FOR SALE--For Sf,S00.00 Nice cottage at ChishoIn located on half acre lot. If you want q suburban home. we have a proposition. here that will interest you.
 FOR sa,S0o. 00--An exceptionally desr- able residence on beautiful lot. near in, five rooms with modern convenience throurhout Easy terms If desired. FOR ss.500.0o--Two story residence practically new, with all modern con veniences renting 70 good tenant TOT sseO. co per annun1. Choice nome or profitable investment
 WANTED MoNEY--We. have several applications from parties who desire 70 borrow from ss00,o0 up on improyed City Property. If you have money 70 loan see us.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08

eoes A long way, we know, but in order 10 get a better IMPRESSION of the Real Estate that Is being offered ior sale. take LOOK at s.,, t we ,re aavertise. and will consider the op- portunity a pieasurel
 TOR sALE--S4.2b0, will buy twenty room house, with two stores attached renting for s5i.5o per month. splenuid renting property.
 FOR gAIE-$4,750, will buy splendid nieee of investment property renting for sSz.Bo per month. Will loan half thA money at six per cent
 FOR sAIE-s3.oO 900. three houses in Eth ward renting for es,seo per month ,..s,,, house: s250 cash, balance at the rate of S25.00N per month.
 FOR sALE--sS50. Two. three room houses in good repair renting Tor s96. 0o year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
1lb
Real Estate Bargains

We have for sale q pretty. elevated vacant lot on Highland Ave, 5oxi5Q with alley in rear, that we will sell to quick purchaser for tz7s.oo. This is a snap.
 If you want to buy pretty piece Of Chisholm property on good street. at a genuine bargain price, see us as once.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08

We have for sale nice room cot- taRe, corner lot, close to car line. We will sell this place for si600.0o. only si00.0 .00 cash. balance on easy payments.
 We have for sale a new fye room cottage, with cabinet mantels, etc. Rented for s1S0.00 8 year. We will sell this place for si4oo.o0. and will loan s7S0.00 on 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
FOR SALE.
I4 s. PeIry st.

No. 705 South Court Street. It will make you an attractive home. The street and neigh borhood. as you know cannot be beat. Price, $7,s00.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
Davidson Holt e Strauss Real Estate & Insurance
Phones sz and $.
FOR RENT.
Real Estate & Insurance

s We have few very desirable offices for rent in the Vandi now to October fs Elevator anor service lights and steam heat fufnshed free
 L< FOR SALE
 We offer for sn within blocks of the Fountan Square, most desirable one-story cottage, all modem i crov.ents House in Hrsas condition and desirable resi- dence from every point of vicw We will self this property $0oo cash balance on very easy fife opportunity to obtain nice home easy payments.
 As an investment we offer you tenement hoses rent for $500 per month eaeh We offer the entire esty for $soooo which you readily perceive big inter est on money invested.
 vANDIvER BUILDING.
 We offer for rent in this buding reasonable price, sute of offices well suted parties needing vAU splendid feproo vau security of books and of office
 FOR SALE
 Corner lot Dexter Avena s2xtt5 splendid business oea- tion Price low.
 FOR SALE
 On Ferron street. near Whitman offer vAluabe piece of property at low price, The lives another state and wants to close out here Lot 27xJ6oa five hcse on part of lot. A bargain in this. For few days only one of desirable pieces of resi- dcnce properly in Montgomery. Thh property situated somh coat Street Lot JO4x76o Thh property shod sen for great deal more offer it. bat the anxiou to make qsek sale and will therefore offer ba gain Aa.E oo nI
 1r. ls I 4 < E.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08

We have for sale a little farm, con- taining 90 acres, about miles from city. With tenant house barn, etc, plenty of water, and nice little nsh est pieces of land in the county, and we will sell it for about one half of the price you can buy any land adjoin- ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
zIRKLE C. MOORE,
 2l Dexter Ave. Phsne i43
The First Impression
2l Dexter Ave. Phoae 443

FOR sALE--Capitol Heights. We have two of the pfettiest lots in the piat that we are authorized to sell .at bargain. Corner lot. FOR sALE--Highiand Park, s2,7So. Lovely five room cottage, corner Toy. FOR sALE--IIighland Ave, near the school. we have five room cottage, corner lot io0x150. Can be had for Ss,000. If sold at once.
 FOR sALE--Two, five room houses rented to good tenants for $500 year Price S2.5Oo.
 FOR RENT-storage room in rear or I1s Monroe Street. Large store on Comerce Street.
 FIRE INSURANCE--we are agents TOT
 the ,.Jeffersonn of Philadiphia, Pa. and will appreciate share of your pat ronage.
 SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN To RENTING AND COLLECTING.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
EOR SALeE.

Within four blocks of Court Square lon the hflD the finest locstion in MontRomery for up-to-date apartment house. Lot i05x2l0. Is there an apart has suite of rooms for rent7 Think of 1t! If you are looking for investment in MontRomery property see us about this. w. A. JACKSON & co. .e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
EOR RAL.Ea

Hestdenees in every ward in Mont
 9onnery--larRe and small-terms to suit, Farms North. South. East and West of Montgomery-~any size--graxel more I,owndes and Macon Counties. In1DroveA or unimproved.- If you want 10 buy Real Estate--city or country property--see us. w. A. Jackson & Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
FOR SALE.

Tn the roo block on the west aide qf South Perry st, a dwelling that Wift suit you. Price, Se.50o.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-09

Many thin, pallid lips are caused by
tight lacing and the incidental impair
ment OF circulation, or the invariable
practice which accompanies 1t of COM
pressing and stretching the lips tight
ly over the teeth and gums.
To cure double chin. massage
daily, using the following movement:
From point of chin with open hand
press firmly downward. throwing the
head backward at the same time.
Battle the chin and throat with cold
water
If you wear a pompadour try this
method after washing your hair be.
fore 1t is dry: Divide the hair across
from ear to ear, then comb the front
portion hack over a coil composed OF
tissue paper. Fasten securely in place
with ha. - This will give it a
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-09
DESIGNS IN CHATTING DISHES.
Very Attractive Are Some Of the Sets
Seen In City Stores.

The newest chatting dishes are fur
nished with tray to match and q
screen that curves three-quarters OF
the way around the flame. Some OF
them are of cut glass, when the set lie
Of gold or silver; others are OF or
binary plate glass. when the dish is
nickel, copper or brass. The screens
protect the lamp from vagrant
draughts, and they hasten the cooking
of the dish SO much that the hungry
guests do not become impatient.
Most attractive sets are shown this
year made of brass and trimmed, as
1t were. with plated band of copper
The colors of the two metals combine
well, and the set is handsomer than
those made of plain brass, which is
really too yellow for the purpose.
Some nickel sets are bound in cop.
per. too, and they are so durable that
it is quite worth while to invest in
one.
A few screens for brass chatting
dishes are made entirely of the same
metal. beaten Ss the Cairo finger bowls
are; and, while they are very hand.
some, they rather tend to exclude the
company from the rites Of rabbit"
making
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-09
Homemade Desk Pads.

A desk pad that, with little care
and dexterity. can be made at home
successfully was seen among some
new things not long ago.
Two pieces of cardboard, about 20
by IA inches in size, were pasted to-
gether at one of the longer edges, max
ing what looks like pageless book
cover. This was covered by piece of
lowered cretonne neatly turned at the
edges, and these raw edges covered by
a piece of firm white paper. which ex-
tended over the entire inside of the
pad Two or more pieces of blotting
paper were inserted and fastened by
ribbons passed through both covers
and blotting paper and tied on the
outside. A piece of ribbon of the same
shade, but wider, was fastened SO that
it ran diagonally across each cover
and. tying. held the leaves in place.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-09
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Prunes are greatly improved by be-
Ing stewed in little cider.
To preserve fish sprinkle powdered
borax over it lightly and place in a
good situation.
After using cold-water starch let
it settle, then pour off the water and
allow the starch to dry. When it is
dry 1t can be replaced in the starch
box for future use.
If old keys are kept in box by
themselves some of them will fire.
quently come into play in unlocking a
trunk or other receptacle, the key to
which has been lost.
In papering room, remember that
large patterns and dark colors will
make 1t appear smaller, while a plain
Or striped paper. if light hue, will
give an impression of increased size.
A good floor stain that goes right
into the wood and is very durable is
made of linseed oil colored with
ground burnt umber. Rub thoroughly
into the boards with flannel pad, and
next day polish with beeswax and tur-
pentine.
The under oven in the range is a
most convenient place in which to
keep irons. They may be taken hot
from the stove and placed there where
they are out of the way. They are
usually warm when taken out, thus
heating up rapidly.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-09

Jared blouse with the same baggy
knickerbockers.
Only few faddish mothers this sea-
son are making the boys wear the
snug-fitting knee pants with bare
space between the knee and the top
of the socks. The snug-titting pants
do not wear as well as the baggy
knickerbockers, so dear to the boyish
heart
For older boys, white is little used.
but there is a distinct demand for
black and white check suits. Small
youngsters have these checked suits
set off by collars and cuffs or shields
of the most vivid hues. such as grass
green, bright blue. scarlet. etc. Older
boys wear deep white collars with
bright ties, in the shades mentioned
above.
These checked patterns come in
galatea cloth, imported and domestic.
chambrays. ginghams, madras and
cheviots. Galatea cloth is one of the
most dependable fabrics for small
boys, and 1t will wear an entire season
II care is taken in selecting colors.
oOIle HeW ueSlSiS ShoW otlipeS u
blue or scarlet on a tan ground, many
blues that will surely wash with white
or scarlet stripes or figures, and a
splendid gray and white combination
that will defy summer suns and sum-
mer sandpiles.
Our illustration shows common
sense, everyday suit for boy be-
tween six and twelve years 1t can he
developed in wash fabrics or nom
shrinking flannels, serge or Scotch
mixtures.
A final word to mothers. The day Of
the white shoe and stocking, except
for very small boys on dressy occa-
sions. is past and gone. The brown
shoe and stocking are back. and black
patent leather pumps or slippers are
now worn with fine black stockings.
not white.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-09

on the floor and kissed him on the
lips. A great light came into his eyes
before he closed them contentedly and
slipped into unconsciousness again.
Langford rounded up Jim Munson
and sent him ross with stretcher.
and then ran upstairs for an extra
blanket off his own bed. 1t was bitter
ly cold, and Dick must be well
wrapped. On the upper landing he en-
countered Mary alone. Something in
her desolate attitude stopped him.
Whats the matter, Mary?" he de-
manded, Selling her hands.
Nothing" she answered, DULY.
How is he?"
"All right, trust and pray, but hurt
terribly, wickedly."
He did not quite understand. Did
she love Gordon? Was that why she
looked SO heart.broken? Taking her
face in his two hands, he compelled
her to look at him straight.
Now tell me-" he said.
did kill him." she asked.
xiii whom?"
why, him-Jesse Black"
Then he understood.
Mary, my girl, was it you? Were
those last shots yours?" All the ri
otous love in him trembled on his
tongue.
did II" she persisted.
God grant you did," he said, SOL
EMMY. There is blood outside the
window, but he is gone"
Il don't like to kill people," she said,
brokenly. why do always have to
do it,"
He drew her to him strongly and
held her close against his breast.
You are the bravest and best girl
on EARTH" he said. My girl-you are
my girl, you know-hereafter 1 will
do all necessary killing for-my wife"
He kissed the sweet, quivering lips
as he said it.
"Why, JIM" cried Langford in sur
prise. Il thought you had gone with
the stretcher"
Il did 60" said Jim, swallowing
hard. He shifted nervously from one
spurred foot to the other But
came back"
He looked at Langford beseechingly.
Boss, want to see you minute
ef-Mary don't mind"
Il will come with you. Jim. now"
said Langford with quick apprehen-
sion.
"Mary"-Jim turned away and
stared unseeingly down the staircase
go back to your room for a little
while. / will call for you soon. Keep
up your courage"
Wait" said Mary, quietly. There
were unsounded depths of despair in
her voice, thought it was so clear and
low. There was another shot. re-
member now. Jim, tell me-"
Jim turned. The rough cowboys
eyes were wet-for the first time in
many year.
"They-hope he won't die, Mary,
girl. Your fathers shot bad, but he
amt dead. We think Black did it
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-09

after he run from Gordon's office. We
found him on the corner"
Langford squared his broad Shout
ders-then put strong. protecting arms
around Mary. Now was he her all.
Come, my darling. we will 60 to
him together.
She pushed him from her>yiolently
Il will go alone. Why should you
come? He is mine. He is all 1 have
there is no one else. Why don't you
go? You are big and strong-can't
you make that man suffer for my
fathers murder? Jim, take me to him. y
She seized the cowboys arm, and
they went out together and on down
the stairs.
Langford stood still a moment, fol-
lowing them with his eyes. His face
was white. He bent his head. Jim,
looking back, saw him thus, the dull
light from the hall-lamp falling upon
the bent head and the yellow hair
When Langford raised his head, his
face. though yet white, bore an ex-
preston Of concentrated determine
ton.
He. too. strobe quickly down the
stairs.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-09
The Fool Of the Family.

Prlmogeniture had engaged SO much
Of young Americans hostile atten-
ton that his companion, who hap
pened to be the heir to an earldom. felt
constrained to apologize for II "It
has its advantages" he said. mildly:
ut makes but one fool In family,
you know" "All my younger broth
ers amount to something. as you
Americans put It," he further ex-
planned. lone of them 10 in the army,
another in the navy, and the third
lives and works In the east end O:
London."-Youth's Companion.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-09

thrifty mother can afford to sacrifice
this quality to durability. only the
best grades of factory-made clothing
for children pay. for every mother
knows the long, loose stitchery on
cheap goods.
Another defect in ready-to-wear
clothing Tor small boys Is carelessness
IN cutung' "hlch olteh results IN iii
medlate irayine OF seams.
In buying cheap ready-to-wear cloth'
ing, 1t Is almost always necessary TO
sew on all the buttons ana re"orh all
puttohhoies before permitting 'he
chiio 10 ooh 'he garment. ana IL IS JUST
as easy 10 WORK them the hrst 'ilhe
ana De zone "ith IL.
Some mothers think that embroid-
cred insignia for shields, Guns, sailor
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-09

To one pint of bread dough raised
light and ready to mold, add three
rounding tablespoons of butter. one
cup of sugar, two beaten eggs, and a
yellow rind of half lemon grated.
When these ingredients are thorough
ly mixed stir in one cup of dried cur
rants rolled in -four Fill buttered
pan one inch deep with the dough.
When light bake in a moderately quick
oven: have the heat greater at first to
check the rising and reduce it later
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-09
To Improve AppIes,

The apples that are in market now
are apt to have lost much OF their
original flavor, and it is a good time
to experiment with them. Try remov-
ing the cores and filling them with a
mixture of chopped nuts, dates, prunes
and a little preserved ginger, and
bake. Serve them with whipped
cream When apples are at their best
1t is like painting the lily to try tc
add to their flavor.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-09

Among the newest fancies in lin
gerie and separate summer waists is
one for embroidery trimmings. 1t
must not be thought by this announce
ment that lace Is no longer fashion
able. The finer qualities of the real
and the good limitations are used Law
ishly, yet some of the daintiest nov
elites of the season in this department
OF dress show an equally lavish use of
embroidery
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-09
CHAPTER XXI,
Tho Outlaws Last Stand.

TITO S1k'a" Ease SeS'1u'
In the morning the sheriff went to
the island. He reported the place de-
serted. He made many other trips.
Some times he took a deputy with
him; more often he rode unaccom-
panied. Richard Gordon lay helpless in
burning fever, with Paul Langford in
constant and untiring attendance upon
him. George Williston was a sadly
shattered man.
II met Black on the corner west Of
Gordon's Office" he explained, when
he could talk. Il had not been able to
sleep, and had been walking to tire
my nerves into quiet. was coming
back to the hotel when I heard Blacks
shot and then Mary's. ran forward