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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-08
THE SWINEHERD.

Tests at the Indiana experiment sta
ton indicate that pigs make better
gains when their grain is fed dry than
they do when II is mixed with water
This would suggest that those who
take the trouble to mix grain with
water before feeding waste their time
and TO slight extent the food value
OF the grain.
The Pispens In Summer.
In summer, II the pig keeper is wise.
a large proportion of his stock will be
running out to grass. Then OF course
Is an opportune time TO give the va
cant piggeries a thorough cleansing
and lime washing 10 set drainage Of
yards and outlets right and attend TO
any structural repairs that may be
necessary. on a dairy farm especially
should the piggeries be kept in a sanI-
tary condition. II neglected. offensive
odors arise from them. In many cases
the dairy is not far away. This is a
point which should be watched. When
building or rebuilding pens let them
" As Tar lSAuNAN1 ~ lN-cAAAe AANtA Aut
dairy. for this is not only objection
able. but really harmful, as few things
absorb the Impurities Of the atmOs-
phere more readily than milk.
Protein Feeds Of the Farm.
For the pig two TO six months old
protein Is the most important feed.
Without protein Il cannot build up the
lean meat or grow to any size. Pro
tein Is found In sklmmIlk. clover and
alfalfa. Corn Is nlne-tenths carlo
hydrntes. Oats have a little more pro
tein than corn. but not sufficient for
the pig Rye contains a little more
protein than corn. BARLEY IL one % the
best feeds on the farm. n contains
more protein than RE. In clover and
alfalfa there Is a large bulk Tor the
required nutrients. and pigs cannot set
enough for a maximum growth.
Even n you have corn and clover u
Is stil neccsSary for the young pig
10 have some protein focd-cowpeas.
soy beaus Or Canada feid peas Thcre
q nothing better grown on the farm
70 balance up the rarsn.-Professor
william Dietrich
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-08
Milk Pomder-

The manufacture of milk powder has
now reached a stage where the process
is considered success in a business
way, and the trouble is to find a salts
factory market for the product. The
greatest field seems TO be in the sale Of
the powder made from separated milk
from large creameries. The skimmilk
can be bought at price which brings
the milk powder to very low cost.
For wholesale purposes it can be pack
ed In bags like -four at very little cost
for handling and light cost for trans
portation as compared with the liquid
milk. Large quantities are expected to
be used by the biscuit and cracker man.
ufacturers; also by the bakers and con-
fectioners In the manufacture of milk
bread, cakes and pies and such prod
ucts. As It will keep for any length of
time. It should find a market on ship
board and for other uses where a sup
ply Of fresh milk cannot be had. 1t is
believed that a large business can be
built up without interfering to any
great extent with the market for fresh
milk
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-08

DALLAS,
A TREACHEROUS TROUBLE
II You Suffer from Headaches and
Dizzy Spells Do Not Mistake
The Cause.

The headaches and dizzy feelings that
trouble so many persons, are often but
symptoms OF kidney complaint. Nature
gives early warnings OF every disease, if
you would but note and heed them
Backache, twinges of pain when stoop-
ing or lifting, headaches, faint spells and
urinary disorders are among the first
warnings of kidney trouble. If these
signals are unheeded, there comes a
steady, dull heavy aching in the back
and loins, a noticeable weakness and loss
OF flesh. rheumatic attacks, weakening
of the sight, irregular heart action, Lam
guOr, attacks of gravel, irregular passages
of the kidney secretions, sediment, pain
ful, scalding sensation, dropsiral bloat-
ing, etc. But there il no need to suffer
long. Doan's Kidney Pills cure all kid
ney troubles. This remedy has made a
reputation for quick relief aud lasting
cures.
Home proof is convincing evidence Of
the efficiency nf Doan's Kidney Pills.
Call at Belt & CherriRgton's drug store
and ask 10 see statements OF Dallas peo-
pie VINO have used this remedy.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Co, Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
no other.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-08

Apple trees do best IN fertile clayey
loan or white oak soil and on
southeastern slope. Varieties should
be chosen which are known to be
hardy In the locality. Information
may be obtained from the state expert
ment stations in nearly every state.
The trees should not be planted
closer than twcnty-four feet each way.
Dirt should be well packed about their
roots and cultivation practiced for sew
eral years.
Between the trees crops of potatoes
or small fruits may be grown. Clean
culture is essential to prevent Infection
by insects and fungous diseases. The
trees should be watched carefully for
borers, which eat In the trunk. These
can be dug out with knife or killed
| by poking wire into the aperture.
The trees give best satisfaction when
headed low, so careful pruning is es-
sential 1t is well to see that the
trunk is shaded on the southwest by
a healthy limb, which will prevent sun
Scald.
When the tree is coming into bearing
spraying with paris green or bordeaux
mixture is recommended. This should
he done after the blossoms fall and
again three weeks later. This treat
ment kills broods Of the codling moth
and keeps fungi In check.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-08
CUTTING TREES.
Economy Dictates That Saplines
Should Not BE Fsllsd.

Eeonony Dictates That saplina.
Should Not Be Fsllsd.
Il Is worth while for farmers to pay
a little more attention TO their farm
timber lots. Any one who has had to
buy lumber lately knows that its price
Is almost prohlbitory.
In fact, building operations on the
farm as well as elsewhere have been
greatly kept back by the high prices
asked for all kinds OF lumber.
Take a trip about the country. and
you win see some things that will
make your heart ache II you care any
thing Tor trees. In the min yards Of
the east and middle west. where hem.
lock and pine grow. you win ind little
trees. hardly as large around as a
stoveplpe. waiting % be sawed.
Some of these viii hardly make a
? by 4 scantling.
II those sapllngs could have been
permitted 10 stand a few years longer
they would have been worth many
times more than they are now. But
the spirit seems 10 be 20 cut the trccs
down now and let them 80 for what
they viii bring. This l. quite In line
with much We DO In other directions az
the prcsent time. The dollar we can
get now Il the dollar We must have.
Tomorow may iook out for Itself.
The farmer has Il IN his power 70
put a check % this waste. Howl By
ruftins only such trees as are dead or
beginning % die Ths best farmers DO
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-08
A SIDE VIEW.

ground and twelve feet to the caves.
The upper floor will hold several hun
dred bushels Of small grain, and the
two corncrlbs by 40 feet will hold a
large amount Of corn.
Sliding doors are provided at either
end, and large ventllating window in
the opposite gable ventilates the entire
building. The driveway is used a part
of the season for farm implements
Farm and Ranch.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-08

cumbers are subject to several dis
eases, the old vines should be de-
stroyed or cleared away in the autumn,
and the crop should not be planted
two years in succession on the same
land. The worst feature Of cucumber
culture is the insect pests. but these
NAV be controlled by dusting with dry
insecticides or even with bone dust.
Cucumbers for picking should be
gathered when quite small. They may
be successfully preserved in brine,
from which they are taken as needed,
soaked in fresh water and placed In
vinegar. There are many varieties,
each good for purpose.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-08

tins themselves. aud II they rent their
lands they insist that their tenants
shall do the same And then they may
set out more trees.
IL they are compelled TO cut any live
trees for building purposes, they may
also set out other smaller trees 10 take
their place. They may also fight fire,
the worst enemy we have In our for
ests. They may work for better timber
laws. And they may educate their
boys to love the woods and try to keep
them growing.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-08
Hn,r,s ThisF

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fos
INV case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
HALLS Catarrh Cure.
F ]. CHENEY q CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known f. ]. Che
nev for the last ID years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any oblga-
tions made by their firm. m.,s. n
WEsT TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, ..
W1IDINe, KEENAN, & MARVIN, wholesale Drug
HaII;s Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, ,actiA9
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces y. e
fhe systeus, Price, 75c. per bottle. sofa ~ -
Drugeists. Testimonials fee.
Halls Family Pills are the best'
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-08

ners are made of by inch or by s
inch scantling Boards are nailed on
TOP of the runners. An iron five
eighths of an inch in diameter is fas-
tened at the back of the runners, SO
that it drags in the soil one to two
inches below the surface. A thin bar
of steel as long as the width of the
implement. about two inches wide and
sharpened on the front, is sometimes
used instead of the iron rod. The bar
Is bolted to the bottom of the back Of
the runners.
The weight of the driver who rides
the implement causes the rod or knife
to run just under the surface of the
ground. When the rod clogs 1t Is
dumped by lifting on the handles,
shown In the cut. 1t works very
nicely when the soil is smooth. finely
pulverized and reasonably free from
stubble and other trash. When the
slicker Is to be used care should be ex-
erclsed in turning the stubble under
well.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-08
Potato BOT.

A man who has tried the expert
ment claims that it is very easy to pre-
vent potatoes from rotting by placing
in different parts Of the cellar in 9'hich
they are kept box containing a Guam
tity of lump slack lime He states chat
this lime absOrbs the moisture which
has such detrimental effect upon Do-
tatoes and IN his case has resulted In
keeping his stock of this commodity
always in good condition. The plan is
simple enough and is well worth a
trial by any grocer who has had diff
ficulty In keeping his pota oss in a
damp cellar
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-08
Z arm an0
Garden
MODERN GRANARY.

A Practical and Economical bUIIuIHs
For Storing Corn, Wheat and OATS
Some writer's tell US that the aver
age farmer annually loses one-twen-
tieth of his entire crops from the lack
of proper buildings in which to store
them and hold them for profitable
prices.
While the writer cannot vouch FOR
the above statement, he does know
that an improvement in the usual
storehouse for grain, etc. on the aver
age farm is not only desirable, but
very necessary if the farmer would
save to himself the profits OH his prod
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-08
Eradicatino Weeds.

In many sections of the west when
the weeds get too large for the harrow,
farmers use what is known as
sicker. The details of construction
are shown in the accompanying Illus
tratiOn.
The slicker is usually about twelve
feet wide. with four runners. The run
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-08
INDEPENDENCE & hONnOUTH
Railway.
FROM INDEPENDENCE.
FoR DALLAS.

FROM INDEPENDENCE.
FoR DALLAS.
Train No. q. Leave Independence daily. 500
a. m.
Train No. 6s Leave Independence. daily.
100 a m; w. Monmouth, li.05 a. m; ar. Dal.
las, ll.p T. m
Train No. %, Leave Independence. daily.
o.l5 p. m; ". Monmouth, go D. m. ar Dallas.
6,& p. m,
FOR AIRLIR.
Trsin No. g.. Leave Independence. dsilv.
- a m; ". Monmouth, 7;4oa m; ar. Airlie,
Train No. a Leave Independence. daiir. s.o
2. m ~ Monmouth, 80 p N; ar. Afrlie as
p. m.
FoR MONMOUTH ONLY.
Leave Independents. daily. s.sop.m.
No. lol arrives Monmouth 5.0am.
From DALLAS.
FoR rNDEFESbKxeE.
Train No. a. Leave Dallas. daily er. sunday.
50 N; ". Noum0uth, SIS 4. n ar Inss,
pendence, SIS N
Train No. lqi. Lv. Dallas. sunday onlr. s.v
a n ar. lndepencence, 7suam-
TrEin No. g. Leave nalias dnflv. .rp--rv
Noumonih- > p N; ar lndeQendence. T. - n
n fThis train counccis al Moumouth ior ~
Trsin Ne. i. Leave DaIlss dsily. 7ssn
" houmouths q n; ar. IndcFsndenos. SIS
FRoN AIRLIE
Train No. O. Leave kiriie. dsiiy.sau N
Acumclths a.la a. n ar. Iui-rs-u1grre -
~ tIhn train cuuuecuE at Mournrff -
Nallzsf
rr.ia Ne. = Lesvs Airiis. a.iiy. snn-.
y. Acumouth. s.N p N a. f-srs--.t -
saat N
rrsiu "a ie iesFes kiriis s.Enm. srrn.v
esle arfizls Aouucuih - ,. n srrires IntF-
rsuitnce s.Nn n
FRoN MONMOUTH ONLY.
lsarss Nounouih ~ Inaspsnssnss. asrru
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-08
cUcUMBERS.
They Need Plenty Of Heat. Light ard
Moisture.


To grow cucumbers to perfection
plenty Of heat. light and moisture are
required. They will thrive IN any
gOod soil not too heavy or sandy.
Seed may be sOwn as soon Is the
danger Of frost is past Six or eight
seeds should b planted IN each hill
the hills being about six feet apart
each way.
In the early spring seed may be
sown IN hills which are protected by
glass covered frames When the
plants have grown 30 about four
inches IN height and there seems % be
little danger of them being injured BY
Insects or other causes they should he
thlnned Out 20 about three plants In
hIL
Frequent cultivating h needed Until
the vines begin 70 run freely. As Gu
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-10
NEW YORK STOCK
AND BOND MARKET

NEW YORK July a--It was plainly 10
be seen that specuiative liquidation was IN
progress in today's stock marKet TO M seoui 9
proits accrued on the considerable advance
which has occurred in prices since last
week. ..,.,.
Ia nrice4 rbere were points OF strength
which had a sustaining erect on the gen
eral list, but they were not IN suen proinl- pil
nent issues as yesterday ana were iess @
spectacular in the demonsuaioh anu 50
had less sentimental 7nence.
Tba outside buyiy orders attracted by
,,asteraav's showing we're taken advantage
OF to supply stocks In proht-taking sales
and this kind of selling .recurred pretty
peculiarly at all favorable opportunities The
seeming change in the temper of the specu-
lation was not based on any new develop
nents Affecting general conditions unless 1t
were the suggestion current at one time
that preconvinced results at Denver might
upset
The tendency of the United States steel
stocks after brilliant display of strength
was a marked restraining influence on any
upward tendency elsewhere There was
obvious profit-taking going on in Union Pa
cihc with favorable sentimental effect on the
whole list. Another rise in the London
price Of copper held the copper stocks
center of strength was the northwest
ern granger group, induced by reports OF
the brilliant spring wheat prospects, inns
revived old runnors of an intended extra as
bursement on Northern Pacific stock Ine
days profit taking was conducted cautiously
and without serious inroads on prices at any
time.
Whatever declines were invoked were
made up before the end Of the day with
the growing strength Of the sustaining
stocks in the dealings.
Bonds were firm. Total sales. par value,
ss.s64.00o. United States bonds, unchanged
on call.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-10
HEAVY DEMAND CAUSES
CANTALOUPES TO RISE
REMAINDER OF CROP TO SELL
AT PROFIT
First Shipment of New Sweet Potatoes
Arrives-Logan and BIackberrles
Advance - Bulk of Crop
Is Picked

A heavy demand for cantaloupes in the
face of a temporary scarcity proves the
strength of that fruit in the Los Angeles
market. There was a general advance yes
terday and the situation, which only rev
days ago looked bad, has completely chang
ed, assuring to the remainder of the I'M
perial crop a profitable market Local
melons will begin to reach market in guam
tity next week and things stand now II
seems as IL the growers will net good proht
Standard crates advanced yesterday to Sl.4V
al .S5 and ponies to S1.OO91.1o. A delay
in transit caused receipts, comprising 3
cars to reach destination not until the
afternoon. The market was cleaned up DUR
ing the early morning hours.
The bulk of the logan and blackberry crop
is now marketed Receipts fell off yester-
day and there was an advance Of seVeral
points Iogans advanced to 3@4c box
and blackberries to &c box. Strawberries
and raspberries were in limited receipt sell
ing at prevailing quotations.
The first shipment of new crop sweet po-
tatoes reached market yesterday. The
sweets were sold in lug boxes for Sl.s9'
Being the first shipment receipts OF course
were limited, amounting to IL sacks.
White raspberries were in small receipt
selling at 4c box. White raspberries have
been scarce all season and the few arriving
from time to time were eagerly sought a1ter
by the trade.
Trading on the produce exchange was
fair Sales amounted to cases OF creamery
first grade butter, II pieces OF Edam cheese
and 25 sacks Of silverskin onions
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-10
San Francisco Mining Stocks
AN FRANCISCO, July e,-FOllOwins were
Pacific Coast Trade

SAN FRANCISCO, July 9.-Flour-Fam-
lily extras, $5.409 500; bakers extras. s5.zC
66.05; Oregon and washington, 81. a 8. 40
wheat-shipping, s1.so@1.65; milling
$1.65@1.T0.
Bariey-Feed, s125@1,3O; brewing. NOM
inaI; chevalier. nominal
Oats-Red, nominal; white. $1.s7h Q1.5oi
gray. s1.45 91.60.
Observation-Disclosures sS4o0 q $500; mixed
feed, $2s.O0@2s.0O; rolled barley s27.5O@
$500; oatmeal, $4.S0@4.5o cat groats, S4.30
Q55O; rolled oats. $4,000 $500.
Hay-Wheat $12.o0@1b.50; wheat and
oat, s12.00Q1400; oat wild. $1o.o0@1s.0
oat tame, s11.5o9145o; alfalfa. $4,000
1850; straw 5o975c.
Receipts-Flour. 1876; wheat, 70; bar
ley, $500; oats 1856; beans. 75o; potatoes,
1855; onions. 175; bran. $50; middiings, s5;
hay, 252; hides. $50; wine. $4,000
Beans-Pink, $s.25@s.S5; lima, $4,s5@
400; small white, s4.5O@4.6o; large white,
$440@4.50
Potatoes-Early Rose, 65@75c.
various-Green peas, 1@ec; string beans
1n3c: egg plant, 4@5c; green peppers, 65c
Ds125; tomatoes 60cQ$1.25; summer
squash 5OcQs1.25 asparagus 2Q5e; rhu-
barb. 6O@ 75c; garlic, 4gSc; cucumeers' soc
Pouitry--Roosters, old. ss.5o@45o; roost-
ers, young, s5.5O@s,oO; broilers, small, $20o
@25O: broilers large. $3.00Q 400; flyers,
$4.50@ 500; hens, SS.50@z60; ducks OLD,
$4,000 500; ducks, young. 5000 Q 500
geese, $1.5oQ1.75: goslings, $l7b9 zoo;
pigeons. old. s1.oo91.26; pigeons young
81 25ml5O.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-10
CHICAGO GRAIN

CHICAGO, July 9.-Wheat market was
active and strong almost all day.
Firm cables and light receipts in the
northwest, good demand for cash wheat
both in the northwest and southwest and
reports of Improvement in export inquiry
at seaboard were the chief bullish factors
There was little reaction on proft-taking
but the market closed strong. September
opened MONO lower to a shade higher at
$50 @gsKc, sold off to SsAc and then ad-
1%c at poc.
Rapid development of the new crop
owing to favorable weather conditions
caused weakness In the corn market Sep
tember closed SO lower at 71Ac.
Oats were weak throughout the session
September closed 39Kc, loss of lc.
Provisions were firm all day because or
active demand by local packers. At the
close September pork was up 12Ac, lard
2hQ5c higher and ribs TIC higher.
Market Ranges
wheat-July. S9Ac; September, eoc; De-
cember, old 91Mc; new s1Mc.
Corn--Juiy N%c; September, 71Ac; De-
cember. 60Nc; May eoN 6o5sc
Oats-July. old. ASH @4S %c; new. 47tsc;
September, ssAc; December, 4oTc; May,
CASH quotations were as follows:
Flour. firm.
wheat-No 3. s5c9s1.os; No. red. 90
corn-No. 2. Tsx@7sRO; No. yellow
oats-No. white. 52954Ao.
Barley-Fair to choice mating. ss9Toc.
F'laxseed-No 1 northwestern. s1.2S&.
Short ribs-sides Qoose), $3.50 9s:sO.
Mess pork-Per bbl.. Sl5.65 5@15.75.
Lard--Per 100 lbs. s1.S5.
Sides-short clear (boxed), ss.sTQs.oo.
Whisky--Basis of high wines, s1.sb.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-10
SAN PEDRO SHIPPING

SAN PEDRO, July s.-The steamer Manda-
law Cant Sanford. is due tomorrow from
Crescent City via San Francisco with lun-
Ler cargo.
The North Pacific company's steamer
Roanoke, Capt. Dunham, cleared tonight for
Portland via Eureka and San Francisco with
large freight and passenger list.
The steamer Santa Monica, Capt Olsen, ar
irving from Grays Harbor via San Francisco,
brought a full cargo of railroad ties for the
san Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake road.
The steamer Marshfeld, Capt Dettmers,
cleared today for Hardy Creek direct TO re-
load.
The steamer Tahoe, Capt. Peterson, arrived
tonight from Grays Harbor via Redondo with
remainder OF lumber cargo.
The steamer Quinauit. Capt. Christensen,
cleared tonight for Grays Harbor via San
Francisco to load a return cargo OF lumber.
The passenger steamer City OF Long Beach,
which was quarantined last night upon arriv-
ing from San Diego on account Of the expos
ure to smallpox of 100 military cadets from
Los Angeles. who are an board. Will prob
ably be released tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-10
MINING
HAPPY DAY CLAIM Is SCENE
OF LATEST NEVADA STRIKE
Special to The Herald.


GoLDFIELD. July s.-SimuItaneous-
ly with the return from the east Of /.
H. Cook Of the Rawhide Victor Mining
company and the announcement that
he has disposed of 100000 shares of the
treasury stock Of the company to Ohio
capitalists, comes the news of a rich
strike In the company's lease on the
Happy Day claim.
Ben Smith, mine manager, reports
eighteen inches Of high class ore in the
face of both the east and west drifts
on the 125-foot level, which he is put
ting in sacks He sent along samples
of the ore which show a plentiful
sprinklAg of grains of gold Excluding
the pieces of quartz In which the yell
low stuff is visible Cook submitted
samples to a Goldf1eld assayer ana got
returns OF $567 per ton.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-10
SAN FRANCISCO QUOTATIONS

Exclusive dispatch to the Los Angeles Herald
by L. A. crisler & Co, members Los Angeles
Nevada Mining Stock exchange, 305 San Fer
nando building, Los Angeles
sAN FRANCISCO, July 9.-Trading on the
Bush street exchange was more active today
than It has been for several weeks, and quo
tations showed an upward tendency throughout
the entire list. Large buying orders were re-
ceived from the east for Goldheld Consolidated,
sending the stock up to $3.50, which 10 gain
OF 25 points over yesterdays closing figures.
Diamondf1eld Consolidated continued to hold
the center OF the stage today, 10000 shares
changing hands during the call at 2lo and z2c.
Fraction was active at yesterdays figures,
500 shares being traded in during the morn
ing. Daisy and Jumbo Extension held steady
around their former quotations.
Following the closing quotations OF the
San Francisco Stock and Exchange board, to-
eether with the regular call sales: