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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-16
SATURDAY. JANUARY 10. 1909.
FARM QUESTIONS.
= Suggestion for Study Of Arthmetio
for Farmers Children.


We wonder how many of the pupils
in our public schools wlen given a
question ga mental arithmetic merely
memorize 10, and whether they could
solve ID 81 apples were substituted for
potatoes. EN-Gov. Hoard told us "a
funny story last year about one oi his
own grandclIilreu who had failed on
simple question I'm mental arith-
meuc says Lditor Wallace, in Wal
laces' Farmer Upon his expressing
great surprise The youngs,cr replied:
III yoWhad given me chat in potatoes
Instead OF lu apples 7 could have
done itt"
We wonder how many teachers in
rural schools frame questions OF their
own on farm lines. So as TO compel
the pupil to work them out by the
rules that should De applied 90 those
in the book. We have o. very vivid
recollection of being CAUGHT up that
way ourse,He one time 10 Gun very
great humiii.uou. and the only excuse
we had TO Cu.r VASE "rba' question
was not I'm uhe book" ne answer
that made our cars burn was. what
els the use oi 4rUdyns sums in the
book if they don't teach you TO do
sums outside oi tle book
AS am example oi the questions
which amy teacher may frame. and the
solution of which voulJ compel pupils
TO think alcus iam lacs. wc quote the
following from au .D Traction bulletin
given out hy the Pennsylvania Agri-
cultural COLLEGE.
81 IL six uccss of wheat are sown
on one acre. hoN much sc,d wheat
viii De required ior a heii go rods
long and 20 rods wiace
=. ~ l6 iuur-nch tile are required
Cor rod how many tile VIII Doe need
ed for ditch mile and quarter
long?
'3. The wagon and wheat weigh
$3.50 pounds. The wagon alone
weighs 1900 pounds. What is the
wheat worth a- SIS cents per bushol?
"a. a row GO corn shocks takes up
space twice the width of The space
between two rows of corn. The leurth
of che space Is 30 rods. How much
ground is occupied by the shock row d?
.. There are 2l0 rows of corn on
the long side of a field and 100 on
the short side. What will The cutting
cost at five cents for each shock ten
hills Square?
g. AT S2S per ton for commercial
fertilizer, what win il cost 10 fertiilze
a field 40 by SO rods If $50 pounds
are used on each acre?
Z. One-half ton OF lime per acre
was sowed ON field 50 rods long and
"A rods wide. How many tons OF lime
were used2
y. IL costs y cents per bushel for
threshing oats and 2lk cents for
wheat. What viii the threshing OF
1880 bushels OF oats and $50 bushels
OF wheat cost?
% field is a half mile long and
Il quarter OF mile wide; if pa acres
are plowed each day, how many days
VIII be required TO plow il?
10 a man hauls at one trip $50
pounds of milk TO a cremery. What
does he receive at 10 cents per hun
dred?"
Questions in connection with farm
business come up day by day. What
more profitable amusement could
there be in the evening than for the
father TO have the boys and girls fig
ure them out for him? His experi-
ence will be different from ours if the
farmer does not say: Tut. TUT Is
that all you can do in the way of fig
ures? What's the use in sending you
TO school If you cannot do better
than that?"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-16
Builds Up a Soil.

Alfalfa is said by experts to be tie
greatst plant known for the building
mp OF crop-worn soils. In Nebraska
this crop Is looked upon as one OF the
snainstays. Alfalfa gathers the nitro
gen from the air and puts It back into
the soil from which It win be drawn
when that land is used for grain grow
ing. Some men hold that this ID the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-16

practical receptacle which may be
made OF scantling of any size. The
roof should be hinged so that the
coal may be put in at the top, and the
floor should be made the necessary
slant so II will empty itself The
doorway should be hinged and the
trough wide enough to admit of the
use OF shovel.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-16
Runs over Snow Easily.

runner. Cut an arc of circle IN the
top and middle of the board with a
radius the same as that OF the wheel
barrow wheel, leaving one inch Of
the material between the periphery
and the bottom edge OF the board.
Place the wheel in the part cut eut
and nail cleat on each side as shown
in the sketch taken from Popular
Mechanics. Cover the under edge
and rounded ends of the board with a
piece Of old tire iron
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-16
Promise Of HInh Prices

High-priced corn is working Just as
IT always does in forcing cattle out of
the market. Now is a good time for
every man to hold fast to every crea-
ture he can possibly winter. Next
spring will see some prices that will
make ones hair stand on end.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-16

Every day that is born into the
world comes Ike burst Of music,
and rings Itself all the day through /:
and thou shalt make 1t dance a dirge,
or a life-march. as thou wilt.-Carlyle.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-16

best forerunner Of the corn crop. som1
even going so far as to say that 10 pre-
cede corn with alfalfa is even more
important than selecting seed corr
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-16
A wHEELsARRow RUNNER.
Makes the Use Of Barrow in Snow an
Easy Task.

Secure a board as thick as tho
Neutrality-suspicious. six inches wide
and three feet long. Round each end
OF the board in the shape of a sled
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-16
HANDY COAL BIN.
The Sianting Floor Makes II Easy to
Get the Coal Out.

The accompanying illustration taken
from Prairie Farmer shows a really
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

H. L. Bonham of Switzerland,
land, Nebraska, has taken up
work in Julesburg. Mr.. Bon
ham is an experienced coronet
and tuba player and the band
as we'll as the citizens welcome
him.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

The Wheat Grove RS Land
company, which in an enterpris.
ing manner has established it,
self in our midst, will greet us
with a concert next Tuesday
night.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

If the party. who borrowed my
wheelbarrow from the court
house some time ago does not
return the same at once, the
sheriff will be given a job. j. w.
Johnson.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Rev. and Mrs. Giller went to
Pueblo last week, where Mrs.
Giler was operated upon for ap'
pendicitis. The operation was
so successful and the patient is
doing so well that Mr.. Giller
will return home next week.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Albert Miller was brought
home Tuesday by his brother,
George. He has been suffering
from severe attack of intiama-
tory rheumatism.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

The sewer gang is working
from the river towards town,
and arrived at the railroad cross
ing Wednesday. The rainy
weather is delaying the work.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

A heavy rain Monday after
noon washed out the Union Pac-
itic tracks between Bushnell and
Smeed, in western Nebraska,
necessitating the running of
trains around by the branch
line,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

o. S. Thunderstorm is again in
charge of the mail route between
this place and Holyoke, having
made his first trip this week.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

The local order of the Lady
Macabees have been paking ar
rangements for the proper OBJ
servance of Flag Day, next Mon
day, June II, in the evening.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Mr.. and Mrs. S. X. Conover
left Thursday morning for a
weeks visit with the aged father
of Mrs. Conover at Beaver City,
Nebraska.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

The latest from J. G. Nc
Crery, who underwe mt an oper-
alton at Pueblo last week, re-
ports him as doing well, and
suffering from no after effects.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

No. II encountered high water
at Crook Wednesday evening.
The rain was very heavy in that
vicinity. Cottonwood Creek bot
tom was flooded.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

The Smelser water guage re
corded another half inch of rain
fall Thursday night.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Several of the boys in the band
have secured new instruments
which are fine. There are two
instruments belonging to the
band which may be had by boys
who wish to join the band. Any
desiring should see Mr.. Miller
at once.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

The head waters of the North
Platte river are running bank
full, and great damage is expect
ed as the snow melts.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Mrs. H. A. Schoenberger ar
rived yesterday from Iowa to
visit the home folks, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. r. Drake.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Mrs. w. III. Wallace and Miss
Ethel are visiting with friends
at Greeley and Fort Collins,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Miss Lydia Frederick and the
twin babies left Tuesday even
ing for visit with relatives and
friends in Iowa.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

j. T. Twomey has SO far ne
covered from his recent illness
as to be out on the strets.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

c. K. Cuttings of Superior,
Nebraska arrived yesterday. He
reports very heavy rains in
southeastern Nebraska, and
damage to listed corn.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Mrs. S. X. Hartman is very
low, general breaking down
caused by old age.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Attorney G. NJ. Robson was
looking after legal matters in
kearney, Nebraska, Wednesday
of this week.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

J. +. Cutry of Yuma was in
town on business the first of the
week.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Some of the Union Pacific
trains were delayed the first of
the week on account of floods.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

E. H, Rood had large delega
tiOn of land men out yesterday
for the Parker brothers.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Chappell has appoin ted com
mittees and otherwise made
preparations for the celebration
of the 4th of July.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Kinds are
enjoying weeks vacation visit
ing friends at Fort Lupton and
other points.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Mr.. w. M. Smelser informs
us that his rain gage showed a
fall of one half an inch between
dark and daylight Wednesday
night.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Childrens Day program at the
Congregational church Sunday
at II o'clock a. m.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

All trains from the east We're
late Thursday owing to a wash.
out near Paxton.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

A camp of horse traders are
stationed near the tracks east of
the elevator.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

The Julesburg band gave a
concert Thursday evening in
honor of the Colorado National
Life Association.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

John W. Rider of Sedgwick
was on our streets the first of
the week.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

The new merry-go- round be-
longing to to H. s. Hartman is
being placed in position. After
making stay at Julesburg the
machine Will be moved to Sidney
and other points west.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

At the meeting of the school
directors Saturday j. A. Daw
son was elected as a member Of
the high school board.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

E. 5 Bush, o. s. Corpe, ]. H.
Parker and J. F. Wren, accom-
panied by their families, made
up fishing party the first of
week. Mr. Jackson was one of
the party.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

j. w. Broadhead of Sedgwick
was he re on business the first of
the week. o
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

The heaviest rain of the season
fell Wednesday afternoon and
night.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

James Carter, representing
the Denver Post, was in town
Tuesday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Misses Bess Law and Addie
McNew are home from their
years work at the Greeley Nor
NAL.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Mrs. 7. w. Ewing of Wonder,
Nevada, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs V. P. Harris of this place,
arrived in Julesburg Tuesday
for a visit with her parents and
other relatives.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Alta meeting of the school
board Satu rday evening Miss
Josie Morgan and Miss Cordelia
Hamilton wele re-employed as
teachers.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Worden of
Sidney, Nebraska, were guests
at the: home of Mr.: and Mrs.
Frank E. Fischer last Sunday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Miss Bessie Hileman is visit
ing with relatives in Nebraska.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

W. r. Scott was looking after
Cheyenne county, Nebraska,
land deals last week. He is will
ing to trade his town property
and his personal effects for table
land.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Mrs. 7. A. Smith returneo
this morning to Boulder.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Mr.. N. H. Cummings, owner
of an irrigated eighty west of
Ovid; and section of table land
south of that place, has been
playing farmer for several days.
Mr.. Cummings will make Jules
burg his headquarters during
the summer.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Sunday school at the usual
hour at the Congregational
church. The Childrens day ex-
ercises will be held at eleven
o'clock.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

G. G. Bliss, manager of the
Wheat Growers Land company,
made a business trip to Elm
Creek, Nebraska, the first of
the week.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Bigspring Lodge No. 339, l. o.
O. F., will observe the annual
memorial day of the order with
appropriate exercises Saturday
evening, June II. A. F. Perrier
of this place will deliver the ad-
dress. 1t is likely that num-
ber of the Julesburg lodge mem
bers will attend the exercises.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Mr.. B. D. Parker, jr., left
Friday evening for Chicago and
other eastern points in the in
terest of the Julesburg Land
company.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Ed Humblestone, the railroad
pumper at this place, while re-
pairing the pump last Saturday
had his foot caught in some man
ner and narrowly escaped what
might have been serious acci-
dent. He is able to get around
with lin ping and by aid of a
carpet slipper on the injured
member.-Chappell Register
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Charley Morgan and family
have moved onto the ranch south
of Ovid. Charley Brooks and
family will occupy the Erickson
residence.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Miss Coatney returned from
Denver to find some one had en-
tered her house and borrowed(J
a half ton or more of coal, which
she will greatly appreciate if the
guilty party will refund the
price anonymously or other
wise. Five dollars will cover
cost; coal 1915, delivery 81. A
word to the wise, or otherwise,
should be sufficient.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Frank Miller, living near Hax'
ton, son of Judge Miller, had a
runaway few days ago, doing
considerable damage and bruis-
ing Frank. about the head. A
boy in the wagon with Frank
was thrown against a wire fence
and received several severe
cuts.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Holyoke will celebrate Mon,
day, July 5.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

During the rain Thursday eve
ming there was considerable hail
three miles west of Sedgwick.
Small grain looked a little dam
aged, but nothing serious.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

J. d. Warner of Denver was in
town Tuesday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Lew Spelts, Chris Wosten,
berg and Emil Henni came in
from the south table land this
morning. They report about
five inches of rain fall on the
south table land during the
present rainy spell.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11
Alfalfa seed at Miller'>.

H. V. Styer-Undertaker.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11

Miss Emma Carlson and Miss
Jennie Twomey will graduate
from the State Normal school at
Greeley today. Miss Carlson
has taken the regular normal
course, while Miss Twomey has
taken the post graduate work in
art and music.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-11
Local Mention

Local Mention |
Alfalfa seed at Miller's.
"
H. V. Styer-Undertaker.
j. ID. Warner of Denver was in
town Tuesday.
Miss Bessie Hileman is visit
ing with relatives in Nebraska.
J. +. Cutry of Yuma was in
town on business the first of the
week.
The heaviest rain of the season
fell Wednesday afternoon and
night.
John W. Rider of Sedgwick
was on our streets the first of
the week.
James Carter, representing
the Denver Post, was in town
Tuesday.
j. w. Broadhead of Sedgwick
was here on business the first of
the week.
A camp of horse traders are
stationed near the tracks east of
the elevator.
All trains from the east were
late Thursday owing to a wash.
. out near Paxton.
Childrens Day program at the
Congregational church Sunday
at II O'Clock a. m.
E. H, Rood had a large delega
tion of land men out yesterday
for the Parker brothers.
Mrs. w. III. Wallace and Miss
Ethel are visiting with friends
at Greeley and Fort Collins,
Some of the Union Pacific
trains were delayed the first of
the week on account of floods.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Kinds are
enjoying weeks vacation visit
ing friends at Fort Lupton and
other points.
Miss Lydia Frederick and the
twin babies left Tuesday even
ing for visit with relatives and
friends in Iowa.
The Julesburg band gave a
concert Thursday evening in
honor of the Colorado National
Life Association.
Mrs. H. A. Schoenberger ar
rived yesterday from Iowa to
visit the home folks, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. r. Drake.
The head waters of the North
Platte river are running bank
full, and great damage is expect
ed as the snow melts.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Worden of
Sidney, Nebraska, were guests
at the home of Mr.: and Mrs.
Frank E. Fischer last Sunday
Mr.. w. M. Smelser informs
us that his rain gage showed a
fall of one half an inch between
dark and daylight Wednesday
night.
Sunday school at the usual
hour at the Congregational
church. The Childrens day ex-
ercises will be held at eleven
o'clock.
Charley Morgan and family
have moved onto the ranch south
of Ovid. Charley Brooks and
family will occupy the Erickson
residence.
Mr.. r. D. Parker, jr., left
Friday evening for Chicago and
other eastern points in the in
terest of the Julesburg Land
company.
G. G. Bliss, manager OF the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15
CHARGED WITH ADULTERY
Shoreham Mother and Hired Mnn Are
the RcspOnd~nts.

Mddlohury. July l4-Mrs. Lucy Newell
Wide of Edcar Newell of Shoreham. was
brought here to-day by Deputy sheriff
Howard Burchard OF that town and ar
raiznci hefor, Justice A. W. Dickens
this afternoon. charged with adultery. tho
man In the case being Pascal Lowell The
woman Is the mother Of four children
tho eldest "a and the Youngest born last
January. Lowell who worked FOR Mr..
Newell, Il unmarried. The husband test!-
fed that he was not the father OF the
youngest child
Mrs Newell, who is OF preposses,ing
appearance. and lowell, the other re-
spondcnt. denied the charges against
them IN toto Al nvc o'cioc',. Justice
Dickens placed both under vro bah and
allowed the woman TO 20 on her own
rccorn'zance, this d-po-ition ~ the case
holding only Ill Saturday morning when
II 1. expected that the assistant Judges
viii be here tn hx bail and make further
disposition OF the case until thu Decem-
her term Of Addison county court Lowell
has been IN Jail FOR week,
States Attorney r. ". Tuttlc OF Yer
gennes represented the state and Ira n.
I.aFleur of Mddlebury appeared for both
respondents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15
PLAN LARGEST HOTEL.
Nothing Less VIII DO to Accommodate
Urnftleboro Visitors.

Brattleboro. July li.-At n directors
meeting ~ the BrattlehOro board Of tradc
held last evening II was finally decide ID
TO build n summer hotel in Brattleboro
or vicinity. and already several sites for
tho new project are under discussion.
Since the formation OF Wantastique.
lake ard tho subsequent improvements IN
the surrounding country. which Is one Of
the best regions FOR tho summer vaca-
tionst. the board OF trade has been try
ina to hit upon n plan bv which the in
nuX OF summer people could hc accom-
modated Boarding houses were sought
but these we're insufficient TO supply the
demand
As there - but one hotel in Brattle-
horo this soon became over'axcd. ans
IN company With the other towns In Yer
mont which are attempting 10 mako this
state n we'll known summer resort. sev-
eral RrattlcNoro Non dccid"d upon n
GUNNER hotel Tho directors Of the boa rd
of trade have the matter IN charge and
already several well known New Eng
land resort managers are negotiating
FOR building sites.
While nothing definite hns been stated,
the plans promulgated call for the lars-
est summer hotel In the State Of Yer
mont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15

voted TO petition the public service com
mission for n hearing on tho ground Of
imperfect present telephone rates, high
OF rates In Montpelier than In other
places and that the recent Increase In
rates Is detrimental to the business Of
the community. The Barre board Of
trnde has taken similar action.
The Montpelier board OF trade has left
with the executive committee the matter
Of aiding local concerns who wish more
money to devotion their business and the
furnishing Of capital to outside concerns
with power TO act. Tie bonrd also voted
to invite Senator w. p Dillingham; to
address II on q date TO be later flxed.
on corporation tnxcs ard tho tariff.
EIGHTY ENTER COLE TOURNAMENT
Manchester. July N.-With an entry list
of so golfers, which marks I, a. the larg-
est tournament ever hold in July on the
Fkwanok country club links the 10th mn
nunl open tournament FOR tho Tncoric
and Cndnwn cups and other trophies,
presented by George Orv's proprietor Of
the Equinox House. will open hero to-
morrow morning and las, ont 'ho woet
Among those from Vermont state clubs
who are entered arc Harry g. Clark ~
tho WaubaDakee club NJ burlington; J.
y. Woodnn. lJr. T. " Pond and Or e.
I. Wall ~ the Rutland Country club.
Richard n. Campbell Of the Dorset Fiold
cluh. and c. +. wellington of the Mt An
thonv club AT Pennington
TWO DOZEN LICENSES REVOKED.
MONTPELIER. July a. The state board Of
pharmacy has completed tho examination
81, of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15
AN ELSIE SIGEL YARN.
Chinese Papers Say She Killed Her~rIf
with Poison.

Denver. Col. July IA Chinese
newspaper has reached Denver In
which a report OF ths Chinese consul
NJ New York on the Elsie Sigel muir
dor IL printed In full. This report
followed IN investigation mado by the
consulate under the direction Of the
authorities .. Picking. The report
says she went 70 Loon Ling and In .
moment Of desperation She took her
own lifo by poison.
Ling was absent at the time and
found tho dead body OF the girl upon
the bed on his return. Frightened by
the discovery, he called Chung Sin,
who advised him should he tell tho
truth TO the police he would not be be-
lieved and probably would be lynchcd
"y adopted desperate efforts to dts
pose OF the body and conceal his own
whereabouts.