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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-02-28
Depositors Won't Lo.e.

Des Molnes. Ia, Feb. 27.-At the state
auditors office today it was learned
that Cashier st. Clair, of Marshalltown,
examined carefully all the bills receiv-
able of the Green Mountain Savings
his bank to take it at its face value
without
Signers of practically all of the notes
We're known to him.. There is enough
OF this paper pronounced good by him
to pay all the depositors.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-02-28
HISTORY PROFESSOR DEAD

Ne" Haven. Conn. Feo. 2G.-Haward
Gaylord Bourne professor Of history at
Yale university. died this afternoon,
after Il long illness. He was one Of
the best known teochers OF history in
the country.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-02-28

One unc of eggs will produce $4,000
silkworms.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-02-28

punish them
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29

T. ]. Halloran, manager of the Owl
Drug Company, and Miss Ida NJ. Bush
man were married at PocatclIo, Wcdncs-
day evening. Rev. Father Van der
Donckt officiating.
Mr.. Halloran has been here but abou,
a month. but during that time has earn
cd the esteem Of his business associates
and the public generally. Miss Bush.
man is an estimablc Young lady from
Mason City, Iowa. The Press joins
their friends in wishing them smooth
sailing over the sea Of life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Halloran arrived from
Poeatello Thursday and are at home at
the Remington, but will soon move into
a comfortable residence in the south
part of town.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29
SOIL CULTURE OF
utah DRY FARMER
Cultivation That Has Brought
Satisfactory Results
Lets His Lasd Rest Every Third Year,
PIews Deep and Shallow Alternate
ly asd harYows Thesssshly--
Fall Sowing Advised.

J. NJ. Saunders, Of Collinston, Utah,
who was here Tuesday. has been dry
farming for twenty-five years. Last
year he raised 1000 bushels Of Gold
Coin wheat from little more than 200
acres of land He has a farm Of 800
acres and lets one third of il rest every
year.
His method is 10 plow as early in the
spring ms possible. and ss deep as poss-
ible. narrowing the ground Immediately
after plowing, and once or twice more
within a short time. 10 pulyerize the
surface. II find. he says, ''by treating
the ground in this way. that in the fall
the moisture is withen two inches Of the
surface and the seed sprouts at once
and comes up. making q growth Of
two or three inches and stooling out
before winter sets in. When my grain
does this am sure Of good crop, be-
cause il is not checked in the spring TO
form a root system. Where grain does
no, come up in the fall il requires favor
able weather the next season 10 make n
good crop"
As soon AS get my crop of the next
season start the plows on this field
that had deep plo~ing. and split the
plowing. using chain drag To turn the
ssubblc ali under. II the stubble sticks
cu, of the ground !, will dry out the
soil. Then ] harrow thoroughly and
seed as before"
Half of the field which ! have Just
harvested plow shout half as deep as
IL was plowed the year before. being
careful 10 turn all the siubble under
and harrow a, least twice. The other
half lie, rest until spring. when !, is
plowed deep. narrowed thoroughly. and
let is rest that season. SO that one third
Of my land is resting all the time.
never pillow land that is dry and hard,
and anyone who does has a dry farm in
reality"
1T adds SO cents an acre TO the yield
OF land 10 harrow II, ] do not care how
many times IL is gone over. Success in
dry farming lies in saving the moisture
in the soil.
81 have harvested an average Of &c
bushels to the acre some years, but from
twenty TO twenty-five is what figure
upon. The secret Of success is in con.
serving the moisture. and success
follows only careful work"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29
SELECTION OF SEED
FOR DRY FARM PLANTING
Paper BY v. T. Cooke, Director State
Experimental Farm Of Wyouias.

The general principles of the prepara-
ton of the soil and its after manage
ment, along with summer following
and cultivation for the conservation of
moisture, need not be discussed in a
paper of this scope. should like, how
ever, TO explain briefly what believe
to be the best treatment to give the
different kinds Of dry farm crops which
are mentioned. We must start out
with the supposition that the land has
been properly plowed. kept free from
weeds, and all moisture saved in it that
is possible. Our handling the crops in
question begins with planting the seed.
Unquestionably, however, the old state
ment made that in order to make a
good man out Of the boy you must
begin with his grandfather, is true,
and the analogy holds good for crops.
In other words, good seed is absolutely
essential. and the success of the crop is
profoundly influenced by the hereditary
tendencies wrapped up in seed, as well
as by its physical condition. as indicated
by its purity, maturity and viability.
Begin, then, by selecting the cleanest,
plumpest and heaviest seed, and one
that has been tested to prove its ger
minating qualities have not been i'm
paired. A difference of cost within
reasonable limits should never deter
the farmer from buying the best at a
higher price. For instance, II farmer
buys INFESTED alfalfa seed at l5 cents
per pound, and plants 20 pounds per
acre, his expenditure for seed amounts
to $500. Should the seed fail to grow,
he not only loses the amount of money
expended, but his labor, and what is Of
far more Importance, he loses season
Of time, and the result of not being
able to take advantage of his properly
prepared seed bed and carefully con-
served moisture brings irrepairabls
damage when we consider life is short
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29

American Falls is located on the
main line Of the Oregon Short Line rail
way, rs miles west Of Pocatello and zs7
miles east of Boise.
1t has $4,000 acres of irrigated land
and 100000 acres of dry-farm land
tributary.
American Falls has electric lights,
waterworks, a $4,000 hotel, best
equipped Touring mill in the state,
substantial business buildings and resi-
dences.
1t has the greatest water power in
Idaho, and is destined to become manu-
featuring center ofimportance. It has
about 900 population, has doubled the
past year, and will continue TO grow
radidly.
Building stone of excellent quality
and large deposits of cement clay at the
outskirts of town, and timber within
fifteen miles.
Water rights under the American
Falls Canal cost s25 per acre. There
remains quite body open to entry. and
accomplishments of few desirable tracts
may be purchased for a reasonable con-
sideration.
Abundant water on dry-farm lands ia
obtained from wells, from rs to 300 feet
deep, the flow being sufficient to I'M
small tract
The centralized school spstem is being
adopted, insuring good schools.
Further and detailed information
furnished upon request.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29
Two Ssrprises At Aberdeen.

The young people Of Aberdeen gave
Miss May Wedel surprise Monday
evening, about twenty-five being pre-
sent. Music and games were the order
of the evening. Refreshments were
served. AAashlight A picturne was taken
Of the party by Frank Wedel. Miss
Wedel felt for Newton. Kansas, We'd
nesday. On the 18th surprise for Mr..
and Mrs. ]. II. Matthics was given at
Mr.. Wedel's home. about the same
number participating. The surprise
had been saving for Mr.. and Mrs.
Matthies ever since their marriage,
about the first of the year. They re-
moved to Aberdeen about two weeks
ago. and thus came within reach of the
copspirators.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29
MUTUAL TELEPHONE
COMPANY FORMED
To Build Line through the Ca.
rey Tract.


The Aberdeen Mutual Telephone Com
pany was organized Saturday. at Aber-
deem with NJ. l.. Hsines. president, X.
= A. Stearns secretary and ID. w. Davis
treasurer. These with =. b. wedel.
G. A. Barsel. 7. X. Jones. and Arthur
j. Snider constitute the board Of direc-
tors. A committee consisting Of N. l..
Haines, r. A. S,earns and ID. w. Davis
MAS appointed 10 drAf, constitution
and by laws. and prepare articles Of
incorporation.
Prrsid~n, Hsines. who Was here Mon
day. stated that enough stock WAS sub
seribcd To build the line from American
Falls To Aberdeen. and tha, there would
be little trouble in selling enough stock
company would soon call for bids for
construction Of the system.
The settlers AIN the dry farms are
interesting themselves In the matter
and in all probability ~ill subscribe for
cnoug~ stock 10 build a branch line.
There sru aboa, iftecn families that arc
within easy distance.
The line. as projected. will run from
American Falls 10 BiAekfoo,, and from
there To the hesdgs,r Of the canal
system. I, will parallel the canal.
through the center Of the Carey tract.
and afford service To several hundred
families eventually. I, sil be mutual
company. ard serye only It's stock
hoLiers- Every nan who buys share
simply eonuibulss funds To buy his IN
s,rumcn, and build shout half milo Of
lin.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29
Mutual lapreveaest Asseeiaties's
PvsHYan.

The Young Men and Young Women's
Mutual Improvement Association will
hold a joint session tomorrow evening
at Z o'clock. After the preliminary
opening exercises the following pro-
gram will be given:
Recitation. John Howard.
Song, Millic Moench.
Review Of the Young Ladies last
months lesson. Florence Bcnnion.
Recitation, Joseph Derbyshire.
Address. 8. NJ. Mcbride.
Essay, Mrs. Charles Allen.
Historical Events, Wilfori Bennion.
Reading, John Allen.
Reading Of the Mutual Improvement
Searchlight, Grace Reed.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29
ldahe Gets valuahle Lands.

Attomey-General Guheen is in receipt
Of series Of five decisions from the
interior department deciding in favor of
the state Of Idaho the contests involving
about Is, 600 acres of land in the north
ern portion Of the state. The lands in
question were claimed adversely to the
state by the Northern Pacific railroad
company and by certain entrymen who
were working to secure title to the land
on account Of the timber. The track
includes some of the most valuable tim
Der laslh Of the state. estimated to be
worth between $500. 900 and 400. 600.
Quarter sections Of timber lands in that
part Of Idaho have recently sold for
from SIS, 600 to $1,000.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29
EARLY DAYS IN AMERICAN FALLS
How Cilnere's Basd Played for Edifi-
cation q Cowboys.

An amusing occurrence took place at
American Falls in the early days, which
WAS heralded over the country and made
the subject Of lurid pictures in the Police
Gazette. The first train was being run
over the completed Oregon Short Line.
and an invited company of distinguished
people, with Gilmore's famous band,
were the guests of the railway officials.
Stops were made at different points of
Importance. the band would render
choice selections. speeches would be
made by representiye citizens Of the
town and fluctuations exchanged.
The Scimitar serap-books have many
clippings of the episode which occurred,
and they run as follows: American
Falls had been left out of the stopping
places. Large herds of cattle ranged in
this vicinity. and il WAS the days or the
typical cowboy" long since passed
away. When the train of gsily decor
sted Pullman ears WAS prepared to rush
through the Falls at rapid speed the
engineer saw distractions on the track
and crowd Of men waving r-d flags.
coats and other signs TO stop. When
the train slowed down at the station.
there WAS discharge OF firearms. and
= demand for music. After q brief
consultation the band emerged from the
cars and took their places on the plat
form Of the station. While they were
adjusting their music stands the cow
boys. threw bottles in the air above
their heads and sho, a, them. The band
played beautifully and earnestly and
exhausted their repertoire. When the
cowboys were satisfied Sam MeGa,lin.
the most famous of all the early day
cattle foreman. and always gentleman
stepped forward and said: I'm behalf OF
the boys desire to thank you for this
splendid treat. !, has been a long time
since We have heard real band music.
and VIC couldn't afford To LET this oppor-
sunisy pass US by"
The boys were invited into the Pull
man for ''smile. and fired a salute
with cheers As the train pulled out.
American Falls Is now one Of the very
ambitious tp~ra of South Idaho. The
waters there NJ they rush over the rocks
have been hsrncesed and supply cleo
,rici,y 10 Blsekfoot and the towns Of the
upper Snake River. Ii is the terminus
Of grae, irrigation system. has one of
the bcs, hotels in the state, is filing up
with energetic, prosperous Americans
and is destined To fine future. A few
Of the old timers. W. T. Oliver for
instance will recall the means employed
by the Sparks and Tinnin. the Burke
and the Rand and S,~iman cowboys"
TO hear good music. The Idaho Scimitar.
Judge Oliver remembers IL. aud says
the band played like i, was in real ear
neat.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29

A well attended school meeting was
held at the Aberdeen school house last
Saturday to consider the boundaries of
the district. The petition calls for a
territory about twelve by fourteen
miles. The boundaries were left un-
changed, but the decision WAS reached
to build q school house in or near the
center Of each township. with \ high
school at Aberdeen later. The smaller
schools will take the pupils through the
lower grades, and possibly to the eighth.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29

What proved to be peculiar trial"
as attorneys termed it, and interesting.
judging by the crowd present, was
heard before Judge Jones and jury of
six at the school house Thursday night.
The plaintiff was Mrs. Sorensen. of
Neeley, through her attorney, Mr..
Creighton, claiming assault and battery
on her person by Mr.. Stout. He was
defended by Attorney E. Watson, who
claimed that Mrs. Sorensen entered the
defendants home asking for the sum of
six dollars which she claimed was due
from defendant. This led to hard words
until Mr.. Stout had to use force to put
her out of the house
The jury retired to deliberate at
about II O'Clock and a few minutes later
brought in verdict for the defendant
of not guilty.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29
Fine Carey Farn Hone.

w. S. Alvond, of Aberdeen, has the
addition to his residence up to the second
story. About weeks work will com
plete the walls, which are of lime con-
crete. Last year he built two stor
concrete residence, l4x24. and the
addition is l6x26. which will give him
one of the best houses on the tract. He
has up about twenty tons of ice for his
own use, and is preparing to enjoy the
hot weather. As soon as the weather
settles he will begin planting the first of
what is to be an eighty acre orchard
Apples will constitute the main orchard,
but he will have peaches enough for his
own use. and small fruits.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29

b. the year 1912 one of tho chief
planks Of ono Of the gren, parties will
be prohibition. II the signs Of the time.
are worth anything. The south Is going
to be for prohibition. the days Of saloon
licenses are swiftly passing away there.
The churches are all a, work and public
men are joining them. BY actual tes,
IL has been found tha, where promss-
euous liquor drinking has stopped. the
jails are empty. there are no more street
brawls, even rsee-difcrvnocs no longer
lead tn violence. II was begun TO stop
the troubles in the low sections where
the lower elaNs Of negroes with the
degraded class of the whites met ard
elashcd. Now they meet and there arc
no elashings. Could the whole negro
population be suddenly transported to
some other country. the movement
might stop. but now II is growing and
spreading and at the present momentum
the whole south will. in four years more
unite in a demand for national pro-
hibtion. II is a marvellous change and
IL Is in the hands of cool and n brave
race that when it thinks 1t is right, does
no, turn backward. When IL becomes
a reproach to be seen drinking. men will
give itup. Then southern people always
work together and when certain class
approves of anything. II is but step to
suspend the rules and make II unanimous.
--Goodwin's Weekly.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29

You can reach the Presbyterian
Church by sidewalk now. and after you
get there you will see that We have IN
organ. We expect to have better music
than heretofore. You will find that we
have very interesting Sunday School
which meets at 1890.
The study of the book Of Romans is
profitable. The 9th chapter as it repre-
sents "Bsptism-s Burial" will be con-
sidered at 1870. Some portion of the
7th chapter will receive attention at
7:30. You will be welcomed.
NJ. f. CoEN. S. S.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29
Applieat;sss fer Crazias Permits.

Notice is hereby given that all ap-
plications for permits to Craze cattle,
horses and sheep within the Raft Riv-
er National Forest during the season Of
1903, must be filed in my Office at Poca-
tello, Idaho. on or before March l, 1908.
Full information in regard to the graz
ing fees to be charged. and blank forms
to be used In making APPLICATION, will be
furnished upon request.
r. T. WRENsTED. Supervisor.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29

The stockholders of the First National
Bank held their annual meeting Wednes-
day. The old officers and directors
were elected as follows: d. w. Davis.
president, G. S. Ellinger. vice president.
w. H. Philbrick. H. P. Frodsham. J. P.
Wedel. G. S. Ellinger. and d. w. Davis,
directors; Geo. P. McBurney. Cashier;
N. j. Davis, assistant cashier.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29

and time is fieeting. In addition to
poor seed, should he plant noxious
weeds, there is sure TO be long contin-
ued vexation and loss. On the other
hand, if he should pay rs per cent more
for an absolutely reliable seed, the diff
ference in expenses gives him insurance
which will, one year with another,
return many fold.
One of the basic principles in dry
farming is the maintenance of surface
soil mulch. In general it may be said
small seed should be planted as deeply
as can safely be done. This will be gov
erned very largely by the condition of
the soil. Where the press drill is used,
small seeds like alfalfa can be planted
shallower, as the compacting of the
soil helps TO bring the moisture around
the seed, and therefore insures its ger
minstion. Perhaps the mistake more
generally made in depth of planting is
getting such seed as alfalfa too deep.
One cannot apply the same rule TO all
conditions. have known of one in
stance where man planted his pota-
toes eight inches deep and secured an
excellent crop. This was done near
Greeley. where the average depth of
planting is four inches. and undoubtedly
there are many soils where planting
deeper than four inches would result in
partial or total failure. Absolutely
no rule can be given which will govern
the amount Of seeds per acre to plant
in order TO obtain the best results. II
II always safe 10 recommend minimum
amount of seed, either where the soil
moisture is small in amount, or fertility
Is low. The sizes of seeds vary in wide
limits. There will be twice as many
germs in pound Of one variety of
wheat as there will be in another: again,
there are some wheats, like the drouth
resistance sorts, which produce few or
no tiller, while another variety may
have ninety stems on single stool. If
soil conditions are right, and the seed
beo in perfect condition. 80 per cent of
the seed planted may germinate. On
the other hand. in poor seed bed per-
haps less than half the seed will grow.
Every crop used by the dry farmer
should receive that treatment which
best conserves the moisture. Small
grs =, alfalfa. corn and potatoes may
be and should be cultivated with the
harrow or weeder. II had choice of
the two l would select a weeder for this
work. The weeder with wheels and
lever can be made to do better work
than the harrow: that is. two horses on
i2-foot weeder, perhaps, will no, cul-
tivste quite so much ground as a three
section steel harrow with four horses.
but will pay the best. on account of do
ing more effective cultivation.
To sum up the discussion of the treat
ment Of drouth resistance crops, we
should first plant those which have ac-
quired the quality Of drouth resistance:
second. give them that cultivation
which will most effectually prevent the
unnecessary loss of moisture.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29

In runaway between Aberdeen and
Yuma, Saturday, Joe Cutting sustained
a broken arm. May Abcrcrombic and
Mr.. Cuttings nephew were with him.
both being thrown out, but escaped
injury. The buggy overturned, break
| ng In two, the horses still attached "a
the front wheels, ran into Big Hole
where they became entangled In the
saRebrash and were captured. Mr..
Alvorsis's sons rescued the stranded
passengers and conveyed them to their
homes.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29
American Falls Coach Horse Company.

The American Falls Coach Horse
Company held meeting recently and
elected the following officers: RIB.
Greenwood, president; ]. L. McKown.
vice-prcsident: X. c. Allen, secretary:
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29
N. E. Church.

Sunday School, l0:S0 a. m.
Preaching, 1880 a. m.
Epworth League, 6:45 p. m.
Preaching, T:S0 p. m-: subject, The
Discouraged Man and the Undiscour-
aged God.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29

Nash & Son. of Aberdeen. are ready
to take grubbing contracts. They arc
equipped to grub and clear about ten
acres a day. Parties wishing clearing
done address them as above.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29

become an expert in 8 months. guaran-
teed. The most wonderful shorthand
ever known. simple. can b learned
quickly. legible AS common longhand.
Lesson free. Pernin School. Denver.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-29

w. A. West, treasurer; w. II. Philbrick,
A. N. Abbott, w. S. Sparks, C. c. Rob-
inson and E. ]. Twomey, directors.
The company owns Arabello No 1857, a
fine animal with distinguished ancestry,
and are doing much to increase the grade
of horses in this section.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1908-07-18
New Business Locals.

Any young man or woman who is a bona
fde patron of this paper may secure free in,
struction in Music or Elocuton.
The Ithaca Conservatory of Music, with
the desire to stimulate the study of these
arts, offer two Scholarships to applicants
from the State of Maryland, valued at SlOO
each and is good for the term of twenty
weeks beginning with the opening of the
school year, September 10, 1908, in any OF
the following departments: Voice, Violin,
Piano, and Elocution. These scholarships
are awarded upon competition which is
open to anyone desiring a musical or liter.
airy education. Anyone wishing to enter
the competition or desiring information
should write to Mr. GEORGE C.. WILLIAMS
the General Manager of the Ithaca Con-
servatory of Music, Ithaca, N. Y, before
September l. 1908