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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31

John Forbes, who fell with a break
ing scaffold, is slowly recovering.
Nearly everybody in this vicinity
was at Bancroft Sunday where the
the new German Lutheran church
was dedicated.
The news of the death of Mrs. ID.
Basart came as a shock to this vicin-
ity She was a fine woman and a
loving mother and Mr.. Basart and
family have the sympathy of the
community.
Every farmer is busy cutting grain
and a binder that is not fit to do fif-
teen hours of clicking is brought to
the dump ground.
Henry Sprang, who has been visit
ing relatives in Illinois, came home
Wednesday night,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31
DRAKoLA.

This station reports one and three
fourths inches Of rainfall on Saturday
last. Five miles northeast of here a
slight fall of hail came with the rain.
Ed Page reports damage to his crops
by that storm to be thirty five per
cent. He carries insurance.
Some Of our people are binding the
best of the hailed grain, others are
trying to save something by moving,
while others are blowing it under.
T.. j.. Jordon, of Sioux Falls, is
spending a few weeks at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Wilkinson, and
in the mean time making himself use
full on the farm.
If our information be correct, John
and Gus Thornhill have bought a
steam threshing outfit and propose tc
go outside the hailed district and put
in a falls work along that line, j.. N
Tripp is to run the engine for them
May they be successful beyond THEN
anticipations.
Mr.. aud Mrs. G. N. Rostad are
happy owe the arrival Of a new boy
at their home on Monday of this
week. Mother and child are report
ed to be doing nicely.
One Of the professional men Of De.
Smet recently madea call to this local
ity. He came with his auto to within
i mile and a half of his destination
left mis- auto, Gin a mud hole and walk
ed the rest of the distance. A team wa:
necessary to get the machine on dry
ground for the return trip
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31
explosion and the scream, picked up q
blanket and rushed to the house, but

explosion and the scream, picked up q
blanket and rushed to the house, but
before he could reach there, the CLOTH
ing was completely burned from the
unfortunate woman's body and she so
badly that recovery was impossible.
DIR. Dyar was summoned Immediately
and relieved the suffering women
from her pain but nothing could
be done and at 4:45 she passed away.
Clara E. Close was born in Wyota,
Lafayette county, Wis, August "a,
1874, and died July u, 1908. She
came to Kingsbury county with her
parents in 1883 she was married to
David A. Bassert November %, 1895.
She is survived by her husband, three
children, her father and one brother.
Mrs. Bassert was a kind faithful
wife, and loving mother, and respect
ed and loved by the entire community
whose deepest sympathy goes out to
the bereaved husband and children.
The funeral services were held at her
late home Tuesday afternoon at2 p. m.
The services were in care of the Royal
Neighbors and conducted by Rev. j.
Z. Booth, remains inferred in the De-
Smet cemetary.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31
PLANTING Along County Roads.

TIE stockton, Cal, Arbor CLUB a
commenced an active campaign 10
raise funds for the purpose OF saving
the fourteen miles of trees planted
along the roads leading out Of STOCK
ton.
The scarcity OF moisture TINS sea-
son makes ii necessary that the trees
be watered several times and addi-
t,oraI funds are necessary to carry
the many fine trees hat haVe peen
growing through the coming summer
II is also the intention OF the ArDor
club to later extend the tree piantins
on the four roads already lined win
trees. Officers of the organization
hope before many years to nave the
main thoroughfares leading to StocN
ton nice shady lanes.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31
NOTICE TO coNTRACToRs.

Sealed proposals will be received by 7 ne
school board of Esmond at Estnond' >:
D. I'm TO August 20th, 1908, at 1 p. III; OF
such day. for the furnishing of all labor
and material for the construction of a two
story frame school building all in strict
accordance with the plans and specinca-
tions for such building, prepared by Geo.
Issenhuth, Architect, Huron, ). ID.
The successful bidder will be requIred
TO furnish an approved bond for So,0Oo,,
Likewise enclose with bid a certified
check of 2 per cent and, if successful, will
enter into q contract as per conditions
act forth in the specifications.
The right Is reserved to reject any n
all bids.
Dated July 22nd, 1908.
Plans may be seen at Clerks ONCE at
Post Office.
BY l.. r. Wigton,
District Clerk.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31

Prairie du Sac, Wis, were here to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. Stone.
Nels Nelson spent part Of last week
in Garden City,
Mable Murphy went to Huron Fri
day to visit at the Steel home for a
few days.
G. l.. Barker is visiting his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Barker, for a few
days.
Nj. and Mrs. /. j.. Flanders came
up from Oldham Saturday to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Stone and remain
ed to visit friends for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. GILES came down
from North Dakota to visit for a few
days.
Rena Nettum, of Lake Preston,
who has been staying at Severt John
sons for some time, returned to her
home Tuesday
Among those from De Smet who
attended the funeral of Mrs, Stone
were ID. III. LOTUS and wife, Adolph
ADJUST and wife, Frank Andrews and
wife. VIM. Robinson and wife, L, /.
Robinson and wife, S. Root, Mrs
Remington, Mr.. and Mrs. Knudson,
and Fred McCaskell.
T. X. Graham and wife were in
Erwin the latter part of last week
Mrs. A. j. Hilton visited friends in
Arlington last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Crawford, of
Clark, were at the home of A. w.
Stone Saturday, remaining till Mon
day.
j. II. Wills was in town Monday
shaking hands with old friends.
Misses Cora and Marie Ostroot, of
Lake Preston, are spending a few
days at the home Of their uncle, Gust
johnson.
w. G. Hanson of Lugby, N. d., Wis
tied over Sunday in Erwin.
Chester Blackwell and Martin 10
hannesen attended the dance in
Bryant Monday evening,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31
A A ACCIDENT.

Monday about 1:30 while Mrs.
David Bassert was endeavoring to
start q fire in the kitchen stove, she
picked up a two gallon ran of kerosene
and thinking the fire had D start pour
ed on some oil to hurryit. The fire was
just smoldering and a terrific explosion
took place, scattering the oil over her
entire body, which was Immediately
envcloped in flames. Mr.. Bassert had
just gone 70 the barn and hearing the
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31

Having found it necessary to remove to
a different climate ON accountofthe health
OF wife and daughter. l will sell the fine
property within the city limits on the
west. Property consists of Ga acres, so
acres under pillow. 3 acres pasture, balance
into grove and orchard and yards. House,
30x:4, two stories, and modern in every
respect, hot water heat. Good barn, hog
house hen house, granary; good well and
windmill. All improvements made with
in the last two years. For price md terms
inquire of owner.
f, p. HANDY, De Smet S. d.,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31

Harvest is in full blast.
August Berger was home over Sun.
day.
Many from here drove to Lake
Preston on Friday last to see Camp
bell Bros. circus.
Jennie Cornelius was busy sewing
for Agnes and Julia Anderson last
week.
Martin Paulson rides in h Of these
auto goes now a-days,
p. G. Smith visited at the r. Peter
son home on Sunday last.
Morris Jenson helped Barstows
harvest barley this week.
Johnny and w. G. Anderson drove
to Arlington On Wednesday last.
The school election over in the
Anderson district, which was to be
held July 18th, was postponed and
held July 26th, as a secret affair,
Well BY and BY maybe we win have q
secret society. Anything to keep
away the voice Of the voters.
.t.Z
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31

One led yearling heifer, at my farm >
miles west and / mile south of De Smet,
Sec. ~3-11O-57,
Dated June goth, 1908,
l.. NJ Wade, De Smet, $, ID
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31
DUROc JERSEY SWINE.

Several fail boais of individuality and
breeding fit to head pure bred herds.
Prices in reach of farmers. Our herd car
ries best blood of the breed. Terms, cash
or ~bankable paper. E. H. Dunklee
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31
REGgsTERED BREEDING STOCK

The K~ingsbury Valley stock farm has
Herefords and Durocs of both sexes for
sale, sired by my grand champion sires
and dams same quality. Bulls, Lordanus,
i33304 and Jaspar 1S9395; herd boars.
Champion knight 53919, and Royalty,
1881. L am preparing a catalogue of ali
breeding stock which will be SEM IN re-
quest.
G.. A. SMITH E18 5-111-55, Z miles
norteast of De Smet, S. ID.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31

In all Il state there is not one
mile Of street railway nor any paved
streets" said Prof. Frederick G. Beel-
or. the state ~geo.ogist Of Wyoming.
There Is a population Of $4,000 In
Cheyenne. but being q very compact
town 1t has not needed street cars.
As for pavements. nature provides
them. There is a gravel that washes
down from the mountains and over
spreads the thoroughfares, making an
excellent roadbed. Over this there
forms q fine white dust. II Is some
times annoying, so ! am investigating
Kansas City's system OF oiiing houle-
Yards"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31
BARLEYFOR SALE.
TAKEN LIP

200 bushels of barley for sale. Inquir
OF Pete O'HaIa.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31

a red Durham bull, dehorned, lame in
one hind leg; and one yearling Hereford
bull, hog ring in top of each ear.
w. l.. HOWARD, Manchester, S. D.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31
FIRST AMERICAN GLASS.
Made at a Factory Built by a Boston
Man in New Hampshire Town.

Made al a Factory Built by a Boston
Man in New Hampshire Town.
The first American glass factory
was erected in the town of Temple,
N. H. Washington. In his diary,
speaks of glass being made in New
Haven. Conn, IN the year 1889.
One would suppose by the language
he uses that he considers II a new
and quite extraordinary affair. 1t
was nine years previous to this, and
during the very war whose issue first
enabled the country to it's
own manufacturing, that Robert
Hewes of Boston began to carry Out
the project which he had long con
ceived, but had hitherto found imprac.
ticable, If not impossible, under Eng
lish rule-that of making glass in
America for America.
In 1880 Mr.. Hewes selected a site
for his factory secure from the British
forces CHS glassblowers were Hes
SLAMS and Wal ieckers-soldiers who
had deserted from the British army,
duu lt iluSlt idNC udu III Cy0 III liiC
beautiful in nature. He chose a spot
on the north slope OF Kidder Noun
tain, ne T its base. To the northwest
Mount Monadnock rears his granite
crown, standing like a giant sentinel:
to the north. and running east. are the
Temple mountains. bold and precipi-
tous; to the east a beautiful valley
holds In its embrace the towns Of
Wilton. Milford and Nashua, while to
the northeast Joe English Hill and the
Uncanernucks mountains conceal the
city OF Manchester.
The place is now reached by a two
mile walk over an old road, long q
stranger to travel other than by graz
Ing cows and nature loving tourists.
The stone work about the ovens and
the foundations of the building are
| all that now remain to remind US that
here was another example Of the
American peoples struggle FOR indie
pendence.
taA&4 < +44S< tH-r 4&@.aE*4F
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31
Wanted.

around the barn. Steady job for the right
man. j. III, Bouchie, DE Smet s. ID.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31
FoR SALE.

80 bushel potatoes for sale. Hay fC
sale $500 per ton delivered.
p. e. Belden.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31

FINE PROPERTY oR Sale.

Ny 3 Ia. p. gasoline engine, in first elias
condition. Inquire of 1 J, E~ndersby.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31

8 NAP s
81
@ SALE CHEAP.

A choice young mare, ready for work to-
gether with fine sucking colts. Inquire
at once of Fred V. Kundert, al.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31

Mrs. Anderson, Of Ramona, is visit.
Ing her HITTER, Mrs. Andrew Bjordal.
4. y. atonsls two broshers, q
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-07-31

Registered hereford STOCK

Ihave on hand some of the best blood
of the breed. Young stock, both sexes,
always on hand Call on, phone or ad-
dress o. S. HOOVER
TI-3 BIN Bancroft, S.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21
Don't Be Irritable.

An irritated skin makes an irritable person, and an irritable person gathers much trouble un- to himself or herself, as the case may be. Moral: Use Hunts Cure, one box of which Is absolute and unquallfiedly guaranteed to cure any form of skin trouble. Any kind of itching known IS relieved at once and one box cures.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21
A Household Necessity

l would almost as soon think of running my farm without im- pleueuts as without Hunt lightning Oil. Of all the lIni- ments I have ever used, both for man and beast, Il is the quickest in action and richest in results. For burns and fresh cuts 1t iS absolutely wonderful. l regard 1t as a household necessity.
 ' ours truly,
 S. Harrison
 KoseiuSko. Miss.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21

however, which are simply i'll a stationary condition from a run- down condition of the soil, lack ot pruning, cultivation, etc, off years are the rule and when the trees produce the apples are small and imperfect. Such orchards are we'll worth taking in hand. Feeding, pruning, cultivation and spraying are all part of the work. No one thing IS sufficient. These practices all at least mean pretty much the same thing viz: increased nourishlnent of the tree and fruit Pruning increases the food supplies for the remaining parts; improved fertility promotes growth by a direct increase of available plant foods; cultivation helps to render available food supplies at hand and helps the plant to use 1t; spraying preserves the foliage Ill sense, lungs and stomach in sound working con- dition, which Ill turn means in- creased nutrition of the tree and fruit. But perfect nutrition would count for little if tile orchardist does not get the benefit of the increase. Spraying guar antees him the benefits of in- creased nutrition. There IS no trick about 1t; 1t is simply com- mon sense care of the trees based upon all understanding of theIr needs.
 Any one entitled to call him. self all orchardistcan do It.
 It cannot be made too emphatic that in most instances these things should go together. Some attempts 10 doubt have failed from expecting too much harmonyfrom a single note, and that ole too flat Apple grow ing is not simply business-it is profession. if well done.
 \ very general and great 1nis-  take. has been the ole ef always taking from the orchard the land and putting nothing back. Iii agriculture in al1its branches htis las been the error of tfe ages what tn soil Il as produced we have regarded as al profit. When the or ehafd produted1ooo barrels we have sold and gulped down the entire proceeds, and then waited for the next crop. The orchard was left to whistle, and the soil to grow fat and happy on gener- osity-the pleasure ot giving, giving, giving.
 The writer believes in an or chardist taking sufficient pride in his farm to make the giving it name seem worth while. In accordance with this belief the name Avalon was given to our orchard at Johnson The name Is of Celtic origin, and means a land of blossoming apple trees. To the Celts the eating of apples typified their highest notions of enjoyment. hence to them Para disc itself was a land of blossom ing orchards. We haven't yet allowed ourselves to dream of that place. but We have what the horticulturist would consider the next thing to 1t, fourishing apple orchard.
 \ fuller account of the work with suggestions relating to the eare=of apple orchards and spray ing Was given in bulletins 9l and 95 of the Arkansas Agricultural ] Experiment Station.
 ERNEST WALKER. Fayetteville, Ark.
 A Household Necessity
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21

iAAi'S SN oA4 iiC 'At4 MI s''iN VI V AtA~ dryer.
 The trees were given three to four pounds per tree of commer- cial fertilizer of high grade.
 This amounted to 225 to 300 lbs. per acre-a light application. It contained relatively a high nitrogen percentage, which was we'll suited to the needs of trees not making sufficient growth.
 Thirty tons of hardwood ashes were applied to the ten acre block of oldest trees, i'll addition to the fertilizers mentioned.
 The land was plowed shallowly three to four inches the following spring, beginning as soon as the soil was workable. As nearly as possible the soil was cultivated till July or later according to the season, to prevent the formation of a crust and conserve moisture. X spring tooth or common smoothing harrow aceomplishes this If the work is followed Hp promptly. Cultivation was con- fined to tile fniddles. \ hand pump Was used i'll the spraying the first season. This was found too small.
 The following year a gasoline power sprayer was used. The usual spring sprayings were given. Weak trees and poor spots were given further appiiea- tions of stable manure, some ten to twelve shovelfuls being used around the larger trees and two 10 four about the small, not close to the trunks: two 10 four feet away and broadcast down the middIes among bearing trees. \ car load 6l5 tons Of q high grade fertilizer was also purchased. The two lots of fertilizer cost s575.oo. The usual fertilizers offered contain more phosphate than is necessary and not enough potash. This fertilizer was made to suit. and contained nitrogen Der cent, phesphorio acid . to : per cent. and potash 10 to 12 percent. The bearing trees were given six pounds per tree about 500 pounds per acre. It was applied in the middles broadcast. Some of the fertilizer was sold as a matter of accommo- dation to parties who wished to try it on trees. The balance was given to the bearing trees the next season at the rate of three pounds per tree. The best time for this IS shortly before spring growth begins. when cultivation following will work it into the soil. Resets, in addition to the stable manure. were gwen one half pound applications of nitrate of soda, at the beginning of and during the growing season.
 Each year more prunlng was done along the lines previously mentioned. Weak, interfering and dead lrnbs were cut out, strong ones often shortened in to balance the tops. In cutting such back, care was used 10 cut back to far-sized side limb in a good position to continue growth and assist in healing the wound. \ wound k always healed by the aid of foliage above t not below, since eiaboroted >ap necessary m tie process, moves downward, in .he inner bark. Tins explains why 1t is desirable to cut close to the main timb in removing side limbs, which brings the wound close to tic region of active sap movement. Trees inclined To bleed. having diseased heart wood as | rue, were left for late summer or t4li pruning. when there < no danger of this kind and the wounds take the paint readily.
 In addition to the usual spring sprayingS the past two seasons T
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21
Story of the Improvement of an Old Apple Orchard in Wash
 ineton County, Ark.

oNtI fO llcI ScHt oI tll0 SioPf tiN culls amounting to nearly 60 per cent. Adherence to old tradl- tions cost this man some 500 barrels of apples in a single season i'll addition to at least three out of the four off-yearS mentioned. The next year this orchard had a crop of some 500 barrels. but the bugs and fungi left less than | third of these to barrel The apples saved were worth in the orchard about S4s0. Ninety per cent of the others at the same price, had they been equally good apples, should have brought S91S.o0. It would have cost about S14o.00 in material and labor to have done the necessary spraying.
 Are these off-years necessary? Is 1t necessary to surrender to the worms and fungus pests so large d share of the fruit? Do orchards "play-outH at fifteen years2 Does pruning kill apple trees? Is 1t possible by fnprov- ing the condition of our orchards to get larger yields2 Do apple orchards on poor land flourish without care? Is 54o.0o to a100. o0 all acre proper value for lands in bearing apple orchard2 STORY or FEJTHENATED
 ORCHARD.
 The results in another orchard, upon soil practically identical with those mentioned, will speak for themselves. Prior to 19o4 this orchard was in . very ruH- down condition. The soil was in an exhausted condition from wears of cultivation in corn without rotation, as was formerly not all uncommon style of farming It vas so rundown ZthaZcoW-peas could not De successfully grown. Even weeds and native grasses would not grow well, tie soil re- naining almost naked all the year. Tie land lad been in cultivation since 1s52. with practically no attention to humus or cover crops. The oldest part of the orchard had been planted 16 years. It was supposed to have about lived its day. The trees were small for their age, be- ing about the size trees should be at eight or ten years. They were hide-bound and the bark was scaly and rough; tops were brushy; top twigs in many of the trees showed a tendency to die; the annual growth was about three to six inches; the middle of August commonly found the trees practically naked; there was often a tendency for the trees 10 bloom i'll the fall; resets planted where old trees had died or had been cut out, looked starved and runty; q years growth was small and weak.
 The writer took charge of this orchard August 4th, t9o4, and at once began the work ot improve ment Stable mannres were applied about the weakest trees and on tie poorer spots. The ground wa> plowed immediately and winter cover crops were sowr. These consisted of rye. cowhorn turnipS. and crimson clover. Pruning was commenced at once and continued all winter wHen- ever the weather vas mild. No pruning Wa7 allowed when the wood was in frozen condition. \ moderate amount ot pruning Was done throughout tic 5.lIfta rtll. rather than thorough pruning upon only part q the trees. Some pruning each year as t rule k better than much prnning at one time. Our aim was to get over the entire orchard. Weak. dead. or interfering growth was removed, also all bitter rot cank- D-r ae fnr 0C ,ancGtifa .-J d.