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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26
AIRsHIP ExPLopEs.
WeIIman Made Good Start, but Acci
dents Bring Failure.

Camp Wellman, Spitzenbergen, Aug.
Is (via Hammerfest, Aug, 2S).-Walter
Wellman's second attempt to sail over
the North Pole in balloon has resulted
in failure. The giant dirigible bal
loon "America," in which Mr.. Well
man and his party Of three set out,
proceeded about 32 miles from the
starting point, when disaster overlook
it.
After a long preparation and wait
ing for favorable weather, the oppor-
tunity came today, and Mr.. Wellman
decided to make the start. 1t was 10
clock in the morning when the great
airship was brought out Of its shed and
the daring explorers took their places
in the car.
When the anchors were cast loose,
the airship assembled beautifully, the en-
gines were set in motion and everything
seemed to work to perfection. The big
air craft was manuvered for some time
and answered the helm perfectly.
Then its head was turned northward,
and it set out at a speed of 25 miles an
hour. Suddenly, after having covered
80 miles, and when everything seemed
to be going splendidly, the leather guide
rope, to which was attached 1000
pounds of provisions and stores, broke
away. The accident occurred just as
the airship was nearing the pack ice of
North Spitzenbergen.
| Released from this great weight, the
airship shot upwards at terrific pace,
until it was a great height above the
clouds. The pilots succeeded, however,
in bringing her down near the earth,
turning her about and set out to fight
their way southwark against a strong
wind.
The airship proceeded slowly south
ward ~ tine edge of the pack ice, where
the steamer Fran was anchored. After
much difficulty, a tow rope was gotten
aboard the Fran, which started imme
diately to tow the airship to Spitzen
bergen.
The strain was so great, however
that it threatened to tear the car tC
which the rope was attached to pieces
and Mr.. Wellman finally decided tC
bring the airship down to the surface
of the water. This was effected with
out mishap and the car rested on the
surface of the water until all the mem
bers of the crew, the dogs and the sci
entifc instruments could be transferred
aboard the Fran.
The America was then towed back I,
the landing stage, and within a shor
distance of where the start was made
But the ill-luck of the expedition wa
not yet at an end. Just as the airshil
had reached the landing stage and ev
erything looked favorable for its reseu
without serious damage, a sudden gus
of wind caught the big bag broadsid
on, and snatched it away from its toy
lines.
1t was carried careening over roug
ice hummocks for some distance an
then it exploded. All the scattere
parts of the airship were subsequent
recovered, but the damage was so grea
as to preclude any further attempt t
fly over the pole this year.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

A good many farmers are still strug-
Cling with the cocklebur nuisance.
1t is possible to rid the ranch Of this
pest in one. year and realize profit
on the operation. Any time before
the weeds have attained much height
take a pillow and harrow to the field
and before the day is done SOW one
and one-half bushels OF good kaffir
corn to each acre plowed. Harrow
well and the next day repeat the oper-
alton until the cocklebur territory has
been thoroughly covered. When the
kafir seed is In the dough NOV or
bind with a harvester and you will
have one of the very best crops or
roughage to be had Remove this crop
from the field as soon as convenient
Two years or so OF this kind Of tillage
will clean out the burs and the opera
ton is certainly worth while.-Denver
Field and Farm.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

Fertilizers may be divided into two
general classes-direct and indirect,
or nutritive and stimulant. A direct
or nutritive fertilizer is one which
furnishes nourishment to the growing
crop. Nourishment means simply nj
trogen, phosphoric acid and potash.
These are the three ingredients which
must be renewed through the medium
OF manures and fertilizers A stimu-
liant or indirect fertilizer is one which
does not furnish an actual plant food
to the soil. but by its stimulating ac-
ton renders available some plant food
which previously existed In the soil
in an insoluble or unavailable condi-
ton
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

There are various kinds OF STOCK
dips. and most Of them are good. THEFT
use Is becoming more common because
their value is better known than for
merly. Almost every stockman has
animals that are not thrifty. and Re
don't know the reason why. II very
often happens that such animals are
troubled with parasites OF some kind
perhaps several kinds. They are toe
small to be seen with the naked eye
and the farmer tries different kinds
OF medicines. when an outside appli
cation Of some disinfectant is the only
remedy needed When stockmen once
learn the value of dipping they need
no further encouragement. They keeI
on dipping twice a year. because they
know it pays both in dollars and In
satisfaction.
We have found crude oil one OF the
best and most effective louise killers
and disinfectants. 1t makes an ex
cellent dip for swine. 1t will remove
all Of the old scales and scurf and i'm
prove the general appearance OF the
herd.
When mixed with crude carboli'
acid at the rate Of one gallon Of crude
carbolic scid to fifty gallons Of crude
oil 1t MAKES a cheap and effective dis
infectant for use in the hog houses
hen houses and water holes In the hot
lot where hogs are accustomed to wal
low.
1t will. when used alone, prove I
very cheap oil to use on farm machin
cry when 1t is stored away for winter
1t can be used with safety as a a,
repellant on all farm animals by tn
use Of sprayers. and viii prove as wei
adapted to that purpose as many o
the more expensive dips and mixturei
For cuts and bruises on farm animal
1t is excellent and can be used wit
safety. Use on cows teats when sor'
Agricultural Epitomist-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26
Racing Autos Get Three More.

indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 23.-Three
more lives were sacrificed today in the
speed carnival that marked the open
ing of the new Indianapolis motor
speedway. One mechanieian and two
spectators were today's death toll.
Charles Merz in National in the 300
mile race lost a tire and crashed
through fence into a group of spec
tators. The dead: Claud Kellum, In
dianapolis, meehanieian in the National
ear; Homer Joleffe, Trafalgar, Ind.
James West, 90 years Of age, Indianap
oils. West was a meat cutter.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26
Wheat Prices Tumble.

Minneapolis, Aug. 24.-No. North
ern wheat today broke 10 cents from
the opening price, dropping from Sl.25
to $l.lO. Opening figures today were
Is cents under Saturdays quotations
of $l.35, making total decline of 25
cents since Saturday. New No. l North
ern sold a week ago at $1.45. Satur
DAYS price was $1.35. Today it sold
early at SIPS, but when 445 cars OF
wheat were received, of which los con
tanned old wheat, 100 new-erop Winter
and $50 new-erop Spring wheat, the
market broke wide open.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

A good pump should be part of the
equipment Of every garden. For the
small garden good bucket COM
pressed air or knapsack pump will be
most satisfactory. while for larger
gardens az barrel pump. with an at
tachment for spraying several rows
when occasion demands, or an auto
matte pump geared to the wheels of
the truck, will be found more economi-
cal of time aud labor. The small
compressed air sprayer is handy, as 1t
leaves both hands free for use. and
is. therefore, useful If 1t is desired to
spray two or three small trees. posi-
bly, with the use of a stepladder to
reach their tops.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26
ENTIRE COUNTRY
AWAITS HARTMAN
His Health Is Matter of Utmost Con.
Germ to Wall Street.
Financiers Are Greatly Disappointed.
Having Expected Him to Jump to
Work at Once-Trusfed Lieuten-
ant Says Chief Is Brainiest, Most
Patriotic Man in America.

On Board s. s. Kaiser Wilhelm II,
Aug. 24.-The condition of Z. II. Har-
riman has undergone no notable change
He still remains most of the time in his
private cabin owing to the heavy fog
which has prevailed throughout the en-
tire trip. The present Indications are
the steamer will be late in arriving, be-
cause of the delay cccasioned by the
fog.
New York, Aug. 24.-As the Kaiser
Wilhelm ii hourly draws nearer to her
pier in New York, public interest in f.
II. Hartman 3 return grows acute. Gen
eral anxiety as to his health has found
expression in a series of published APP
precautions of his personality and
achievements such as probably never
before has been accorded private cit
izen.
There is manifest disappointment in
Wall street that Mr.. Hartman Is So
iourn abroad has not set him up suf-
fciently that he may resume at once ac-
tive charge of the great interests with
which his name is associated. Tomor-
row both the Southern Pacific and the
Union Pacific directors will meet, but
it has not even been suggested that Mr.
Hartman will try to attend these meet
ings.
Alexander Millar, secretary of the
Hartman lines, one of Mr.. Hartman Z
most trusted lieutenants, spoke of his
chief today with seriousness and
warmth.
"Mr. Hartman, f" said he, "has been
pictured as an ogre, huge spider, an
octopus You don't know what a big
hearted, big-souled man he really is.
call him today the biggest, the braini
est, the most patriotic American either
we have.
elf l should be asked to name the
chief characteristics that have contrib
uted to his success, 1 should say, his
wizardry with figures, his faculty fol
getting instantly into the kernel Of
facts, his Judgment of men and his in
sight into and faith in the future.
''He makes changes, but the very
men shifted will tell you they do better
work in the new positions.
"Like all big men, he is not what
you would call methodical. He jump
to conclusions by seeming intuition. M
doubt the logical processes are all ther'
for Mr.. Hartman is no visionary
: but they elude analysis by their swift
ness.
FDoes he play as hard as he works
To tell you the truth, 1 never saw hin
play, except with his children. His chill
dren and his work-these are his life. :
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26
Earthquake Swallows Island.

Mexico City, Aug. 24.-Dispatches
from Acapulco today say the people of
that port believe Clipperton Island was
swallowed up by the sea during the late
earthquake. No word of any kind has
come from the island and as the neigh
boring bed of the ocean is known to
have been greatly disturbed, the port
officials at Acapulco are urging the War
Department to send out the gunboat
General Guerrero on a search. The be-
lief of the Aeapulcans has not yet fully
impressed the War Department, and no
gunboat has so far been sent in quest.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

The census report cannot give the
real value OF sheep. Outside Of the
value OF sheep as producers OF meat
and wool. there is a benefit conferred
BY them to land. Pastures occprie1
by sheep become richer every year.
and bushes. weeds and briars. which
so readily grow where they are not
desired. are kept down by sheep and
their places occupied by grass. The
poorest kind of land. II given up to
sheep. even II it is necessary to allow
feed to them. will be made productive
In a few years
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26
Carmen Reiact Scale.

Chicago, Aug. 23.-Following the lead
of the North and West Side Streetear
Men S union, the members of the South
Side organizations tonight voted to re-
jeet the wage scale agreement reached
recently by their officers with the street
railway officials. This throws the whole
question open again and the 10000
union men are in more defiant mood
than ever. President Mahon, of the
national union, arrived today and is
trying to prevent a strike.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

which accompanies. This house is Sx
IL feet, floor built on two skids and
accommodates % hens and males in
the winter and half as many more
during the summer. A team Of horses
can draw It to any part of the farm
that may be desired. This gives fresh
ground to the hens. and feed that
might otherwise go to waste, can be
made use Of. For farm use the stud
ding need not be so high. and the
house can be built Of available mate
rial. A loose board ceiling over which
is placed straw provides for the alb
sorption of moisture and even in the
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26
When Orchards FaII.

The ashes from apple, pear and
peach trees contain about 20 per cent
Of lime. and the crops OF fruit borne
every year also contains lime. Wher
orchards fail it is always profitable
to apply lime. and it should be done al
least once in Sve years. Wood ashes
are preferable tC lime for orchards
but the lime is much cheaper. Lime
will also prove Of benefit 20 grass thai
may be growing in an orchard. and +
is destructive to certain grubs anC
other orchard enemies. 1t is best ap
piled by blowing the orchard land anC
broadcasting the lime over the sur
face
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26
Fish lows Boat 9 Miles.

Avalon, Cal, Aug. 23.-After a six
hour battle off Seal Rocks, C. c. Conn, a
well-known yachtman, landed a no
pound tuna yesterday. Conn was the
only successful one of scores of sports
men who started as soon as the report
got about that the tuna had reappeared.
The big fighting fish towed Conn IS
launch nine miles before he could be
brought to gait. The sudden reappear-
anee of tuna after an absence of five
years is drawing large numbers of
anglers to Catalina.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

Mr.. wilkins had been sitting quietly
on a nail key. perusing a paper which
he had found on the counter. The
date of 1t he had not noticed. Finally
he looked up with puzzled express
sion.
Whats this wireless telegraph sig
nal, this C. o. D. they're talking so
much aboutT' he asked.
Il guess it's C. Q. D. amt it7'
suggested Holbrook. the grocer. ANY
way. it's a signal Of distress" he
added. moodily.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26
erasshoppsrs psvastale Farms

Cheyenne, Wyo., Aug. ga plague
of grasshoppers has caused thousands of
dollars damage in the neighborhood of
Cowley. Farmers have been compelled
TO cut their alfalfa before it matured
in order to save it from destruction.
All green stuff has been eaten. Around
Cheyenne practically all vegetation has
been destroyed.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26


In some sections many OF the best
dairymen are adapting the Holland
plan of combining and hiring men tc
visit each herd one day in the month
and test the milk OF each COW. thus
giving the owners an idea Of which
cows are the ones that are paying for
their keep. This plan is a very sen
sible one and should be encouraged.
The cost is comparatively small, az
the tester boards with the family
while he is doing his work and is car
ried to the next place the day he has
completed his work. This insures reg
ularity in the work. In Michigan this
plan has greatly increased the average
production per COW. Wisconsin. too
has taken up this matter. 1t is good
business and 1t may become popular
but some Of our dairymen are hard
to turn from the beaten paths Of theil
fathers.-Farmers and Drovers' Jour
nal
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26
Encouraging Forestry.

New York State has taken prac
teal way of encouraging forestry.
During the past planting season more
than 1000, 900 seedlings we're distrib-
uted at cost throughout the state for
planting. Where 1t is desired and is
found feasible. the services OF a fore
man are furnished to direct the plant
ing, the state bearing a share OF his
expenses. The seedlings were Of pine
and spruce and we're supplied to las
persons.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26
Feedin. sheep.

There are several points in feeding
sheep that must not be overlooked.
The feed lot must be dry. with plenty
OF clean. dry bedding; the animals
must have plenty OF Gle l, pure water
and the feed troughs should be kept
clean. These should be arranged SC
that the sheep cannot foul them with
their feet. Another point is to keer
them from becoming excited or fright
ened. To this end 1t is better that one
person feed them all the time.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26
Prosperity Hurts Army.

Washington, Aug. "a. = Returning
prosperity is having its effect on re-
cruiting men for the United States
Army, making it more difficult to keep
ND the standard established during the
time following the panic of 1907, when
splendid material was available from
the ranks of the unemployed The au-
thorized strength of the Army is 81, 800
men, exclu'ive of the ship corps which
numbers $500 men. 1t will not be hard
7 matter, therefore, to redueethe size of
the standing army
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

II will wait moment" said tie tenn
perance lecturer at the close of his
speech, ito answer any questions you
may wish to ask"
"Can a person get drunk on sauer.
kraut?" inquired an earnest woman in
the audience whose husband had signed
the pledge.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

Henry VIII was musing philosophi-
cally in the royal study.
"A man." he muttered. can stand
the marrying habit. but # certainly
does make a woman lose her head
Baltimore American.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

There is no color of horse so insen-
sible to heat as the sorreL There IS
seldom any coat so silky or responds
70 quickly to good care as the sorrel.
and many horsemen claim there is sell
dom any horse with such sound feet
and limbs or possessing the endurance
NJ fhe sorrel
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26
General Booth Nav Go Blind

London, Aug. 23.-General William
Booth, commander-in-chief of the Sal
walton Army, was operated upon today
for septic poisoning of the eye. The
doctors are not yet able to say whether
the General S sight VIII be saved.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

II orchard grass is not sown thickly
II will not be a success Three bush
els to the acre should be used. Or
chard grass is more vigorous than tim
othy, with a stronger root system;
but II a permanent meadow is ex-
pected 1t must be top-dressed freely.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

Bobby (kicking)-Arthur' doughnut
fs biggern mine.
Mother-But Arthurs has much
larger hole in IT that yours has, Bob
by.-St Louis Dispatch.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

an this matter of quick thinking.
said the base ball umpire, all the bou-
quets 60 to the players; and yet we fel
lows have to think as quick as they do
if not little quicker. If player works
his thinker too slow all he gets is an
error If do it get a pop bottle
Chicago Tribune.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26


AS we travel through the desert.
Storms beset US on the way.
But beyond the River Jordan
Lies a field OF endless day.
Chorus
Farther on-still go farther.
Count the milestones one by one;
Jesus Will forsake you never;
II is better farther on
Oh. my brother. are you weary
or the roughness OF the way7
Does your strength begin to fail YOU
And your vigor to decay7
Jesus. Jesus will go with you;
He will lead you to the throne;
He who dyed His garments for yorl.
And the wine-press trod alone.
Farther on; oh. how much farther7
Count the milestones one by one;
Know no counting. only trusting.
1t is better farther on.
Harkl voice from Eden stealing.
| Softly in an undertone.
Harkl hear its gentle whisper:
1T is better farther on"
At my grave. oh. still be singing.
Though you weep for one that's gone
Sing it as we once did sing IT:
1t is better farther on"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26
Practical Pntriati.m-

The thing for you to do now Is to
get busy so that you will have an in
come tax to be taxed when all the
States agree to 1t. That's true patriot
ism--IEdianaDo DOLLS News.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

Lame back and Lumbsgo make a
young man feel old. Hamlins Wizard
Oil makes an old man feel young. Alb
solutely nothing like it for the relief
Of all pain.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

coolest days, hens are quite comfort
able. A farmer can add to his equip
ment one house at time, and gradu-
ally work up to the desired number
F. G. Elford.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

There Is such a masculine touch
about the dresses she wears"
You mean that smudgy streak OF
finger marks along the line of buttons
in the back ?''=Houston Post
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

Housemaid-Please, sir. will you
come at once. the drorin' rooms on
fire. Master-Well. go and tell your
mistress; you know l never interfere
in household matters-Punch-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

Tough Looking Passenger (present-
ing ticI1et)-Can l get a stopon on
this7
Conductor inspecting it) - More
than than; you get a KICKOFF.
(Pulls bell rope)
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

He-There was nearly a bad fire at
the theater.
She--How was that7
He-The villain lit cigarette and
tossed the match into the snowl-
Comic Cuts.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

as done had de proof dat dar's luck
in a rabbits foot" said Erastus
Pinkly.
What were de proof"
Il done sold de one rs been carry
In SO long to a superstitious white
lady fob To- bits."-washington Star.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

The United States annually exports
more wheat -four than all the other
countries OF the world combined
$4,000. 900 out of 100000 barrels
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

Experience IN England shows that
in towns supplied with soft water the
death rate is 1872. while in towns that
have a supply OF hard water 1t is only
l65
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

Mothers win find Mrs- winsiowss Soothing
ssyrup the beat remedy TO use for their children
Turing the teething period
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

Investigation shows that girls have
worn shirtwaists upon every occasion
except to be buried In
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

What do you know OF his reputa-
ton for truth and veracity?"
"Nothing-except that he was-er-a
witness in the Gould case"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26
Technically Incorrect.

The Doctor-He's what you might
call walking lamp OF knowledge.
The Professor-Not exactly; he's a
roamin' candle.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26

Il don't see that her college educa-
lion las improved her much"
"No7"
mo. She helps her mother with the
housework Just as II she hadn't been
sducated ."-Tlefroif Free Press
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-08-26
W0yn1s

"cascarets are certainly fine. gave friend
one when the doctor was treating him for cancer
OF the stomach. The next morning he passed
four pieces OF a tape worm He then got a box
and in three days he passed tzps-~orna IS feet
long. II was Mr. Matt Freck Of AiIlersburx
Dauphin Co.. Pa am quite worker for Cases
rcts- use them my self and find them beneficial
for most any disease caused by impure blood
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