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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

An experiment on the effect of vide
and narrow rations for milk COWS has
been made at the Pennsylvania station.
Nine Guernsey or grade Guernsey cows
about sixty days from calving. were
used. Corn, slower and chopped wheat
were fed with different amounts of
Buffalo gluten meal, cotton-seed meal
and linseed meal, so as to give rations
with certain nutritive ratios.
Seven of the nine cows used In the
trial required less dlgestible food for a
pound of butter In the periods when
the rations richer in protein were fed.
There was a small apparent Increase in
the efficiency of the food In the periods
when the narrower rations were fed
q. e., rations rich in protein). After
deducting the cost of the food there
was also a somewhat larger net profit
from feeding the rations richer in pro-
tein. The percentage of fat vas better
maintained and, In fact, increased
slightly In the periods when the richer
rations were fed.
Our markets are treated to entirely
too much poor butter. The conservative
dealers will not deal In butter grease,
and they complain that really arst-oiass
butter must of necessity remain high in
price, because so little good butter Is to
be found In the markets
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

1415-Henry V. invaded France and de-
feated the French at the battle OF
Agincourt.
1642-Swedes defeated the Austrians at
Leipsic.
164S-Treaty of Munster, first to recog-
nize the balance Of power.
16S5-Elizabeth Gaunt burned at ths
stake at Iyburn. She was the last
woman who suffered death in Eng
land for any political offcnse.
1739-Engand declared war against
Spain to open the ports of Spanish
America to English merchants.
1755-Gov. Shirley abandoned expedition
against Fort Niagara after learning
of Braddock's defeat.
176S-Guy Carleton appointed Governor
of Canada.
1T74-Continenta Congress recommended
the suspension of all public amuse-
ments. /. Provincial Congress OF
Massachusetts took steps to organize
the minute men,"
1775-Amercans defeated Carleton at
Longueuil.
Manhattan Island abandoned by
the Americans and occupied by the
British.
1779-Washingt army went into win
ter quarters near Morristown, N. ].
17S4-Liberty of conscience proclaimed
: in Newfoundland.
17S6-Baron Dorchester took the oath
of Office as Governor of Canada.
1S07-Sir James Henry Craig appointed
Governor of Canada.
1S10-George III. or England became
mentally deranged and the Prince of
Wales was appointed Regent. The
Regency" lasted ten years.
1S12-The American frigate United
States captured the British frigate
Macedonia off the Canary Islands.
1S1S-British defeated at st. Regis.
1819-Erie canal opened from Utica to
Rome, N. Y.
lS20-Spain coded Florida to the United
States.
lS25-Final completion of the Erie canal.
1876 Commodore Perry bombarded To
basco, Mexico.
lS54-The charge of the Light Brigade
at Balaclava.
lS59-Wreck of the steamship Royal
Charter, with the loss of 459 lives.
lS61-West Virginia voted in favor Of
the ordinance to form a new State.
under Garibaldi defeat
ed the Pontifcal troops at Monte
Rotondo.
sailors captured at Manila
released by Admiral Dewey.
S99-Bombardment of Mafeking began.
.900-Great Britain formally annexed
the Transvaal.
905-New Orleans greeted President
Roosevelt
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16


The principal source Of nitrogen in
the soil Is organic matter. We must
have the nitrogen to produce the crops.
1t is necessary to promote growth 1t
is an expensive food - probably the
most expensive Of all the food elements
needed by the plants. 1t Is estimated
that II the nitrogen had to be pur-
chased to produce bushel OF corn, 1t
would cost about "a cents. However,
II the organic matter Is kept sufficient
In the soil, 1t can be supplied without
cost.
Generally speaking there 10 enough
potash In the average American soil to
produce corn for thousands Of years,
but as n rule 1t is not available 10 that
plants can use 1t as food. Many Of the
unsoluble mineral elements are made
soluble and available for the plants
needs by decay Of the organic matter
In soils. 1t requires humus In the soil
to make these unsoluble elements avail
able
1t Is then plain that soils that have
plenty OIL HumuS are not only TiCn III
nitrogen, but in the decay Of the hui
mus the supply Of available mineral
elements Is also Increased. Soils
are ready to farm much earlier In
spring that are rich in humus than
those that are deficient In It. This hui
mus is what gives the soil it's dark col
or, and II Is fact that anything dark
In color absorbs heat more rapidly than
does light color. Soil containing hu-
mus will dry out sooner and be ready
TO cultivate sooner In the spring than
soil that has no humus.
Moisture is better retained in soil
that has the proper amount Of humus
than In one that Is devoid of It, In
other words, soils that contain humus
are rich in available plant food, are
ready to work early In the spring and
have moisture to keep the crops grow
Ing and producing; while, on the other
hand, soils that are without humus dry
out and are unfit for cultivation.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

An easy and practical method Of pull
ing fence posts by which all digging
and hand labor are eliminated is shown
in accompanying cut, from the Ameri-
feet long and one foot wide and make
a v-shaped notch in one end, mailing
on several crosspleces to prevent slip
ping. This plank is used to change
the horizontal draft to the vertical.
Place one end of chain around the
post close to ground. Incline the plank
against the post SO the lower end of
the plank will be about one and half
or two feet from the base of the post.
Place the chain in the notch of the
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

Don't hang about the kitchen, with
advice here and suggestions there un
less you give your wife the same priv
ilege al your place OF business, says a
writer in wat to Eat
Don't require an Itemized report Of
every shilling placed in her hands
even should she make an unwise ex-
penditure. consider how many times
you have given her the example.
Don't allow any family disagree
ments or differences OF opinion to crop
out before the children or servants; let
all such things be reserved FOR private
discussion, with mutual confidence and
kindness
Don't use all your kindness and gal
laEtry away from home, and let the
unpleasantness manifest itself in the
family circle; try the other course for
time. and see how that viii work
Don't listen to the man who beglas
TO disparagc his wife. and parade her
real or fancied shortcomings to the
world.
Don't pay couple OF dollars for
lunch "in town, and half ms much
more for cigars. while you think out
plans for greater economy In the fam
lily grocery bill.
Don't forget that members OF the
family have as good a right 10 a pleas
ant greeting. when met, and Will appre
clate 1t as much, as the business or
social acquaintance next door.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16
Destroying ThistIes.

| No weeds can thrive II kept down.
Some are ANIMALS coming from seeds,
and every seed that terminates ends
that particular plant If the farmers will
but stir the soil when such weeds are
In their first stages of growth Even
the Canadian thistle, considered one OF
the most persistent pests known to
farmers, though growing from both
seeds and roots, can be destroyed II the
attempt to do SO is made with effort
and determination. Known AS the Can
ada thistle, the weed is really native
Canada and spreading into every por-
ton Of the United States. Experiments
made at the Idaho station show that 1t
is no, as difficult to get rid of 1t as has
been supposed. although laws passed
for its destruction by several States
have been of no avail. 1t spreads slowly
compared with some weeds, due princi-
pally to lack of fertility In the seeds,
most of the seeds being light, only
the heavy ones terminating. and they
are not carried far. But its progress
by means OF long, white root stocks Is
rapid, large field being covered In
that manner In few years, and 1t then
assumes a strong hold on the soil. 1t
is a perennial, with slender stems, the
leaves being prlckly, the heads congre-
gated ON the top of the stem, while the
flowers are rose purple. 1t may be
carried from one point to another in
hay; on the tops Of freight cars or by
various other modes.
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VIII be found on the outside OF the
screen, while the inside Of the screen
viii be perfectly dry.
Prof Behring speaking on the sub
ject OF tuberculosis at the meeting of
the Agi icultural Union held at Berlin
attacked VI. Pasteur's system of pur-
flying milk. He said Pasteur had
sought TO replace the natural milk by
an artificial product. The professor
similarly condemned the sterilization
OF milk aud the boiling Of water TO
render them lnnocuous. He said boil
cd milk was not suitable food for in
fants, and the boiling of water killed
the clements therein intended by ma
ture to make bone and sinew What Is
really necessary is pure water and
bealthy cows.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

An interesting survival OF the matri-
Archaic has been discovered n India as
result OF study OF the more impor-
tant tribes and castles ordered three
years ago By the government. The
Khasls, numbering 1904, are com-
pletely surrounded by a great popula-
ton with widely different csutoms. Yet
they have preserved. It Is said, one Of
the most perfect examples stlll surviy-
Ing OF the matriarchate. The mother
is the head and only bond Of union In
the family. In the most primitive part
OF the community she Is the only owner
OF real property. and through her alone
is inheritance transmitted. The father
has no legal kinsblp with his children.
who belong 20 their mothers elan. On
marriage the man leaves his father and
mother aud cleaves to his wife, as
seems 10 have been the custom when
the book OF Genesis was written, living
with her In his mother-inIaws house
But sometimes he only visits her there
The principal duties are feminine. and
a woman is high priestess The sun Is
feminine and the moon masculine, and
feminine nouns predomlnate In the
language.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16
ORR. Tor MnshIng.

Almost every one knows that clear
urris root imparts scent or yiolets,
and that It Is not as expensive as Il
WIS formerly Either the whole root
or the powdered may be used, ana once
the perfume has made It's way lngo the
woods Of chlnouiers and dressing ta-
bles everything kept there will be
sweet Girls who Ike extremely dan-
" scents viii find that blt Of the
root boiled with handkercuiefs and
stocks after the latter are washed Will
make them exquisite
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

II Is said that American women
spend annually on powder, lotions
creams, extracts, etc, S6000,000
phllanthroplc woman who is con
stantly being asked to contribute to ba-
zaars, has hit upon the expedient OF
buying things at one function and send
ing them on TO another.
The oldest white woman In America,
1t Is claimed, is Mrs. Mary Wood of
Portland. Ore, aged 100, who on July
was crowned Queen Of Oregon. She
left Missouri in 1852. but was born at
Knoxville, Tenn.
A 1G-yearold Hungarian girl, living
In Denver Is said to be the only fe-
male maker of viollns IN the world.
She has Just completed her fourth, and
all of them are said to be of fine work
manshlp and excellent tone.
One of the English delegates to the
international Red Cross convention
was Miss Ethel McCaul. a nurse who
was sent to the seat OF the Russo-Jap-
anese conflict through the influence Of
Queen Alexandra to observe the Japan
ese arrangements for saving life.
The Interior Department has given
women teachers notice that If they
take up claims In the West they must
obey the homestead law and live on
them. This came about through a de
clslon In favor Of Minnesota teacher,
which was construed wrongly and has
given rise to the opinion that teachers
are exempt from ordinary rules,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

WHIP STRIKES HORSE ed by means of a
whip dropping and striking the animal
when, he shows tendency to exercise
his legs too freely. The necessary
parts Of the apparatus are a kicking
board, an adjustable holder and a
whip. Assuming that the parts are in
operative position, the horse kicks
against the kicking board and forces it
against the wall of the stall. The whip
holder Is thus forced against the wall,
the upper portion causing the whip to
descend and strike the animal a sharp
blow. When the whip has reached its
limit of movement 1t returns to its nor
NAL position.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

life; and, in so far as his own PERSONA
comfort Is involved In this, he has a
right to expect 1t. But that does not
carry the right to expect that his per-
sonal comfort shall be the first consid-
Grafton, and that the woman's duty is
primarily to minister TO him. The part
nershlp formed for mutual help and
support is a serious undertaking, and,
when either partner tries to make 1t
subserye his private ends alone, that
party is virtually guilty Of breach Of
contract.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16
T,yo-story Beds.

Among the new inventions for New
York fats, where room is Mt a pre-
MUM, are the two and three-story beds
or cots OF enafneed iron. They GER
talnly have the advantage of being
room savers whatever their defects
from the standpoint of beauty may be.
In width they are about the size of
ordinary single beds Each bed is fur
nlshed with woven wire spring, mat
tress and pillow.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16
MAY he Very u.erur.

Don't throw away old stockings, a
wise woman advises A stocking leg
placed over chIlds broom may be
used 10 advantage on cleaning day, a
stocking leg may be slipped over the
iron holder with advantage, and when
slit It makes good dust rag. Some.
times stocking legs are used TO protect
clean shirt waist by being slipped
over the arms.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

plank ana start the team, and the post
will start upward with surprising
speed and In few seconds will be
clear Of the ground.
In moving fences the chain should
be attached to the rear axle of the
wagon, so the posts may at once be
loaded and hauled to the new location
of the fence.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16
Job for 1o.,p.s. women.

Margaret Hubbard Aver in the New
York World. says that It will be the
business women Of America, the wage
earncrs. making large enough salaries
TO afford maids. who win solve the do
mcstic problem Of the country. The
business woman understands the neces-
stiles. physical and mental. of the wom-
an who works, whether she work in an
Office or IN kitchen.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16
nnter Her nnttonn.

A well-known lady in society keeps
button from every gown she wears.
Her mother had previously done the
same thing, and the present collector
has now a very curious and Interesting
stock of these common dress "ingre-
dents" They are all ticketed and
dated, and serve to-recall many events
IN their owners llfe.-Tatler.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

Many wrinkles are caused by contor-
lions Of the face In talking, or even
when 1t Is supposed to be in rep0se.
Not one woman in a hundred is with
out some more or less disagreeable fa-
cial twistlngs. If you doubt this try
keeping your eyes open the next time
you go downtown in the street car. Cul.
tiyate repose of manner.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

A well-ordered household is a wom-
ans first duty toward the predominant
partner. her husband. 1t is this which
she tacltly undertakes when she enters
into partnership with him Cor the Inn
portant business of carrying on family
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

Kansas clubwomen want state trav-
cling library, a state travelling art gall
lery and zee kindergartens in the pub
lie schools. They have bills before the
Legislature, and the way in which the
women are working for them indicates
that enough men must be Interested In
the bills TO pass them.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

II baby cannot stand on his new
shoes, rub the soles with sandpaper
until they are rough.
Children who have tendency to
asthma or throat trouble are often I'M
able to sleep with the window open II
the weather is damp. Make a wooden
frame to ct the window and cover II
with a cheap grade Of flannel Place
this In the window at night when the
sash is raised. It win allow the fresh
air TO pass through, but not the damp
nSaA In the morning drops Of water
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

A few of the newer tea tables have
the valuable addition Of small draw.
err. 1t is lined with plush or velvet,
and In 1t repose the teaspoons used
with the tray service. Some drawers
are fitted with lock and key to make
the contents more secure.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

Huge tan crowns ana wide brlms
mark many Of the winter hats as al.
most too cumbersome for the ordinary
head Of woman to support, and sug-
gest that with them powdered wigs
should be worn of goodly size to carry
out the Romney model they are I'M
denlably copies of.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

True in regard 10 every human being
as is Schlllers dlctum that 'the price
we challenge for ourselves is given us, )"
1t is more especially true as regards
woman IN her relation TO life, end this
makes self-reverence most vitality
necessary part of every woman's equip
mani
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

paratus recently
patented by an
Ohio man. The APP
paratus was de-
signed with the OBJ
ject Of automatl-
C lily chastislng
the animal imme-
diately consequent
to the act of kick
ing. The chastise-
ment is administer
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

Damascus brass lamp shades lined
with silk of any color and finished
with bead fringe to match are to be had
at 50 In the usual table lamp siza
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

To paper a clothes closet, use any
remnants Of wall paper which you may
have, putting them on wrong side out,
thus leaving a plain white surface
against which to hang the clothing.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16
Down in pacon Ridre.

Silas-And you wouldn't vote fol-
them to put two extra stories on the
schoolhouse, Cy?
Cyrus-No, by gum! am opposed
to this higher education"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

Tommy--Paw, was Adam ever q
baby?
Mr.. Tucker-It seems not.
Tommy-Well, how old was he wher
be was bornf
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16
Cure. Horse. of Kicking.

Horses and other animals possessed
Of the bad habit of kicking can be cas-
fly cured by the employment o6an ap-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-16

The first meerschaum pipe Is now In
q museum at Pesth- 1t was made III
1T23
The Alaska prospector., 1908-01-02
iy considered.

Boston, Dec. 31-Advices from mis- 'ionaries state that thousands are leaving the famine districts of India. Thousands have already died from starvation, and the misery and dis tress of those remaining is beyond 6iie power of pen to describe. A plea for aid is sent by the missionaries to ohe United States, and a hearty res ponse will be made.
 New York, Dec. 31--A story is cur rent to the effect that counsel for the defense will eliminate the theory of the unwritten law in the Thaw case, / and reply upon the plea of insanity. Evelyn Thaw is unwell, and in no condition to stand the strain incident to the fast approaching trial of her husband.
 Washington, D. O., Dec. 31-Secre- tary of War Taft has gone on a speech-making tour to the state of Maine.
 Charlottesville, Va., Dec. BOA courier is hurrying with dispatches for President Roosevelt, who is hunt ing turkeys in the woods sixteen miles from here.
 San Francisco, Dec. 3O-Superin- oendent Kinder of the Pacific Coast steamship Company, has resigned. No reason is assigned for his resigna- 5ion but 1t is thought the control of the company has changed hands.
 Georgetown, Ky, Dec. 3O-The case againet Powers, charged with com plicity in the, e,murder of ox-Governor Goebel, is fast drawing to close The defense has rested, and it is thought the ease will go to the jury Tuesday.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-01-02


 Ottawa, Dec. 27-The Canadian government will send a geological and typographical survey party to the Arctic lands within the Canadian border, to made a detailed survey of that region.
 Washington, D. o., Dec. 27- Many telegrams have been received here. asking if the Teller bill for the sus- pension of assessment work on min ing claims for the year 1907 applies to Alaska.
 Washington, D. o.. Dec. 27-Ad- mlral Bronson, chief of the hospital service, has resigned, due to conflict with the naval bureau over the control of the hospital fleet. He charges that the navigation bureau is continually interfering with the medical arm of the service, to the demoraiization of the latter.
 Goldfield, Dec. 27-The mineowners have hegnn suit in the United States court to dissolve the miners union.
 Seattle, Dec. 27-Steamer Jeanie arrived from Valdez last night.
 Washington, D. G., Dec. 27-Presi dent Roosevelt left this morning for Pine Knot, on a short hunting trip. Pittsburg, Dec: 27-The police made a raid on Slag Alley, a rendezvous for Italians, and arrested forty mem bers of the Black Hand society, all of whom were armed.
 Port of Spain, Dec. 3O-The Pacific bound fleet called in here, and sailed again Sunday. The weather was rough when the battleships started.
 It is estimated that there is about 2,OOO times as 2auch sulphur as gold in the Rand banket In accounting for the origin of the gold, therefore, the sulphur question must be serious