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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07

ley is capable of irrigation The Spo-
kane river, nearby lakes and an under
ground stream, flowing through the
valley, are used by these plants, one
of which raises the water by means of
electric pumps from wells, 81 to .14O
feet in depth.
The extent of operations on irrigated
lands in the northwest will be better
understood when it is known that the
value of the apple and other fruit crops
in tine Inland Empire amounted to $14,-
100000 in 1908. 1t will be $50, 900 600
in 1912, by which time several million
trees, set out in the last two years, will
come into bearing, and others planted
between 1903 and 1906 will have reach
ed maturity.
This is only the beginning of the
fruit industry in the northwest, where
millions of acres of land, now fecked
with the dusty green of sagebrush, is
awaiting the refreshing moisture to
make it blossom like the proverbial
rose. Irrigation does much more for
the growing crops than rain, as the
natural element gives nothing except
moisture, while the waters diverted
from the mountain sides bring with
them new fertility.
Irrigation is no longer an experiment
IN the western country; it is confirmed
success from commercial and financial
viewpoints. 1t has been demonstrated
that under irrigation these lands will
produce paying crops of anything which
grows in the temperate zone The prod
ucts are noted for their brilliant color
ing, unusual size and excellent flavor,
and they command the markets of the
world. Vegetables in almost endless
variety and the choicest vine and tree
fruits follow each other in rotation and
fill out the season. .....
Five to ten acres of land in the irri-
gated districts will provide shelter,
food and raiment for a family and
enable its owner to put aside from $500
to $1,000 a year. Scores of hundreds of
men and women, many of whom came
from the crowded cities, are doing that
much or better today, and the develop
ment of the country, now yet in it's
infancy, will provide safety valves
against the impending dangers of con-
gestion in the cities of the east.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07

daily with an Irish potato, Cut OF one
end of the potato and rub the tumoP
with the pared surface. After each
operation remove slice of the potato.
If the cuticle about your nails seems
tough and there is tendency to "hang
nails" rub in little vaseline or cold
cream every night before retiring Soon
you viii see a marked Improvement In
the condition of the nails
The worried housekeeper should go
out on the veranda for few moments,
take several full breaths of fresh air.
shake the stiffness from fingers, wrists,
elbows and all other joints of the body,
stretch, yawn, smile and laugh IL pos
sible--a good, deep, muscular laugh.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
80!

Keeping the feet warm and dry will
aid In making the cheeks red. Cold
feet will bleach out the skin and bring
color to the wrong place, namely the
nose.
A glass of hot water before break
fast Is a cleanser and tonic for the en-
tire system. For an oily, greasy skin,
squeeze half a lemon into the water,
drink without adding sugar.
Spirits Of camphor dries up fever
blisters when they are just commenc-
ing. 1t is well, however, to cover the
lips lightly with grease, to keep the
camphor from Irritating the surround
ing flesh.
Warts and wens are sometimes cured
by rubbing them two or three times
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
Protect the FINGER.

Every woman who sews or embrOid-
ers objects to the rOughened first finger
of the left hand, which seems impoB-
sible not to prick. Not only Is the
roughened edge unsightIy, but it catches
on the work, especially when doing
silk embroidery, and Is almost impos~
sible to keep clean. There is a new
protector for this finger that seems to
protect without getting in the way of
the sewer. 1t is made In a specially
prepared glass that does not blunt the
needle, comes in several sizes and, best
of all, is cheap enough for every sewer
to own.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
New York.

Bar silver, SO 7-8c; Mexican dollars,
44c.
The tin market was easy at $4,000
1926.
Copper was dull but unchanged, with
lake quoted at $12.87 1908; electro
lytic at $12.50@12.62 1-2c; casting at
$12.37 1-2@12.50.
Lead was quiet at $4.22 1-2@4.25.
Spelter was quiet at $500 100
5.07 1-2.
The iron market was steady. No. 1
foundry northern, $16@16.10; No. 2,
$15.75@16.25; No. southern and No. ]
southern soft, $15.75@16.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
More Lands to Homestead.

Hal J. Cole, register of the United
States land office in Spokane, has re
ceived advices through Richard A. Bal
linger, secretary of the interior, that
IT'S, 176,8OO acres of western lands tc
which the 32O-acre homestead bill ap
plies come within the provisions of the
act, as follows: Washington, $4,000
acres; Oregon, 1904, 100; Wyoming
1921, 76O; Utah, 1904, 45o; New Mexico
4,334, $50; Nevada, 49,512, $50; Arizona
26,65O,28o; Colorado, 2o,16O,OOO, and
Montana, 19,664,6 $40.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
Resigns High Masonic Office.

Milwaukee, Wis, May 4.-One of the
two highest Masonic offices in the
United States has been vacated by Hen
~ L. Palmer, who has resigned as SOW
ereign grand commander of the supreme
council Free and Accepted Scottish
Rites of the northern jurisdiction of the
United States. Palmer IS i'll health COM
PEELED his resignation. Lieutenant Sow
ereign Grand Commander Samuel G.
Lawrence of Boston will take over
Palmer's duties until his successor is
elected.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
A1osSNGSva

HEEL ATTACHMENT liked. A Virginia
woman claims that any high-heeled
shoe or slipper, especially, can be made
perfectly safe for the wearer by the
introduction Of small supporting
plate placed inside the shoe, close to
the heel. This plate is of metal and
curved to conform to the heel of the
foot Of the wearer. 1t is placed in
the plate lying under the heel and ex-
tending upward at each side, ending in
T, which engages the side of the foot
Immediately below the ankle.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
To Clean Shields.

Many think 1t is impossible to WASH
dress shields in other than cold water
They should first be dampened with
cold water and covered with white,
soap rubbed into the covering. Put
them into basin and pour very warm
water over them and let them stand
until the water begins to cool, then
scrub with stiff brush. Rinse in cold
water and let them gradually dry away
from artificial heat. Do not attempt
to press them.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
Washington Wheat Market.

Tacoma.-Milling bluestem, $1.25@
100; club, $1.14; export bluestem, $1.23;
club, $1.13; red, $1.08.
Seattle.-No milling quotation. Ex-
port bluestem, $1.23; red, $1.O8; club,
$1.13; receipts, oats, one car.
Portland.-Track prices: Club, $1.1S@
100; choice milling bluestem, $1.27 1-2
@1.3O; turkey red, $1.1s; red Russia,
$1.15; valley, SLIT.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07

Chiffon broadcloth, in delightful
shade of brown, was used for a cos
tune suitable for informal luncheons,
matinee, ETC., and from which our
sketch was made. 1t employs the pop
ular tunic effect in front with long
trained skirt. The short-waisted
bodice is deliberately trimmed with
navy Russian lace, and the entire
tight long sleeves are made from all
over lace, matching in design that used
on the bodice. The finish at hand is
band of sable. A white-faced brown
satin hat and sable muff complete the
costume,
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
A Candy Pull.

A nice party to have is a candy pull.
When inviting the guests ask each
70 bring an apron.
Boil the candy for an hour. It had
better be put on before the guests come.
While waiting for the candy to cook
q lively game of cards may be played,
such as pit" or "old maid"
When the candy is all pulled put it
on a marble slab to harden.
Refreshments may now be served.
After this a game or two Of charades
may be played.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
Put Thought Into Meals.

One mother of growing sons learned
almost too late the folly Of so catering
to an individual popularity. The hus-
band and father liked neither soups,
dessert, fish nor salad, and the family
meals consisted of a dreary round Of
meat, coffee and vegetable. Then the
mother found that her boys, dissatis-
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
Dry scaIp Cause. Graz Hn,r.

Nothing will SO quickly cause the
hair to turn gray as an absence Of
nourishing oils, and It Is for this rea-
son that tonics containing such ingred-
tents are invaluable. When there is a
decided tendency to wilderness a formu-
la that has been found useful, II mas
saged nightly into the head, is one
dram each of terebone, borax and sui
phur and six ounces of lavender water.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
Mananer Charles Muehlman announces

Manager OHaII55 NJ =
the following attractions for the spo'
k.se theater for the month of May:
May Sc, Richard earle.
May 7-s, Norman Haekett, "Class
mates"
May 90, Lillian Russell in ""ild'
fire."
May ~, Mischa Elman.
NAV 1s-14-15, "The Gingerbread
Man."
May 10, Black Patti.
May 21, Governor johnson.
NAV 24,2s, "The Merry Widow"
May 1890, Otis Skinner.
May 81, Nine. Nazimova.
June 1, Nine. Nazimova.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
Purnone OF Exerci.e.

Exercise should be taken to increase
the circulation and tissue change; to
stimulate the elimination of waste prod
ucts; to develop the muscles; to pro-
mote healthy action of the digestive
organs, and to clear the brain and
head, thus fitting us to do more work
and better work than we would other
wise be able to perform.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
Homemnde CIothe. Hanr.r.

Excellent shirt waist and coat hang.
ers. can be made by cutting small barred
hoops In two. Half-barrel hoops are
the best. Wrap the hoop with eambrts
and fasten in the center Of same a loon
or wire to hang 1t up with. The ad.
vantage of these over the wire ones il
that they do not crease the garments.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
Frank Boyd, Aged Pilot, Is Dead.

San Francisco, May 4.-Captain
Frank Boyd, oldest of the pilots in
this harbor, to whose skill are entrusted
the lives and goods aboard the ships
that pass through the Golden Gate, died
at his home in San Mateo Sunday after
so wears of active service.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
Colonel CASTLE of Illinois Dead.

Quincy, ILL.,, May 3.-Colonel Chaun-
cey Castle died Sunday, aged &c. He
was delegate to many national repub-
lican conventions. He was formerly
president of the state manufacturers
association.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07

them w / t h o u t
spraining or injur-
ing the ankle. Shoe
makers know that
the high-heeled shoe
is much preferred
to the low heel--in
fact, the higher the
heel the more it is
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
manuel Amador Dies, IS.

Panama, May 3.-Dr. Manel Amador,
first president of the republic of Pan
anna. died Sunday, after a lingering i'll
ger;ng illness. He was rs years of age.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
For High-Heeleh Shoes.

High heels ON shoes and slippers lost
their favor with the women simply be-
cause they found they could not wear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
SENATORIAL CONTROL.
New Material Incapable of Wrestling 1t
 From Old Leaders.

E. G. Lowry, in the New York Evening
 Post.
 It is true that the control of the Senate is in a few hands. It is equally true that the disposition of affairs is not wholly dsinterested or lacking in faults. Some of the men who are now In control have been in almost undisputed power for so long that they feel sense of proprietor ship over the branches of the government for which they particularly legislate. Sen ator Hale regards the navy much in the same light as a great shipowner regards his fleet of freight steamships. He brought them into existence, he grants the money for their building and upkeep, and his manner has long indicated: Why the deuce shouldn't they be run as l wish them to be run, and made as l wish them to be made?"
 But would the navy be any better under the control of La Toilette, or Bourne, or Burkett. or Brown (natural query: "Who Is BrownTo, or Cummins? A greater diffusion of power in the Senate would be helpful One-man control in af- fairs of Legislation is not to be admired or upheld But these western and middle western senators who have banded them selves together to demand larger share in the work of the Senate have not sus- fciently demonstrated their ability to i'm prove present conditions if they were given a working oar. They have not made any deep impress upon the Senate or upon the disinterested observers at Washing ton.
 It is worth while observing that Bever-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
be remedied by constructing artificial reservoirs.


 Water wheels of the very latest pat tern are now made in all sizes from the little fellow which fastens on the house. tap to drive the sewing machine to the giant turbine capable of turning Nigga ra's thousands of horsepower into cleo tricity for Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Ro- chester, Syracuse and Toronto. The water-wheel Is connected so as to drive an electrical generator which changes the energy into electricity so 1t can be transmitted any reasonable distance to be used for power, light and heat
 Of course one hears a great deal about the water-power developments at Nigga ra and along such rivers as the Hudson, Susquehanna; the Kern and Feather. rivers in California: the Wenachie, Co., lumbia, Catawba, Yukon and other large streams where thousands and thousands of horsepower are available but the smaller cities and villages are harness ing the small streams for light and pow er and even the farmer is slipping an electric bride on the meadow trout stream and bringing the six to ten avail able horse power to his house and barn to do the work about the farm and to give him the comforts of the city in his rural home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
What They Make Judges Out Of.

From the Philadelphia Press
 Justice David Brewer of the United States supreme court, during recent ad- dress before the students of law at the University of Pennsylvania. told them one of the experiences of his judicial career at his own expense.
 Tt happened was sitting at one time on Q number of cases in which good friend of mine was interested as coun- sel, and it also happened that in many of them my decisions were rendered against my friends clients. One day after the completion of such case we sat together talking. when a very bashfnl young man from the rural districts came in to see me bearing a card of introduc- ton. to obtain my advice upon the choice of a profession. What do you think you want to do?" asked him. T kind of thought I'd better study law he replied. not that I want to very much. but be- cause I guess I'd like to be judge They
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21

idge is not taking any part in the present movement. He is finding his place in the Senate in his own way With all Of his superficial faults and irritating qualities, he has forced the senators who dislike him most bitterly to take him into account and consideration. Beverdge was not made a member of the steering commit tee because of any engaging qualities Of heart or person. He had harder row to hoe when first he came to Washington than La Toilette or any of the others have had. But now he has come to place where when the wise old heads begin count of noses before doing any thing, they try to make sure of Bever- idge before preaching the proposals in open Senate Beveridge has worked un- der a heavy handicap or personality and initial dislike. yet he has won place for himself What he has done others can do if the right sort of stuff is in them. If they have any real place in the Sem ate, it Is theirs to find it. One thing Is sure. 1t will never be handed to them on a silver salver
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
CASES OF LONGEVITY.
Russian Peasant Reackea the Age of
 f36 and Is Still Hale.
From the Literary Digest.

From the Literary Digest.
 An account of a Russian who has reached the age of 186 years without smoking, drinking or using patent medicines is given from data in the Medizinische Wochenschrift of St. Pe- tersburg by the Hospital of London. Says this paper;
 "We need hardly say that our in dormant bears a reputation for the strictest integrity and the highest scientific accuracy. Nevertheless, we must disclaim any responsibility for the astonishing account which follows:
 "Andreas Schmidt was born on Sep tember 5, 1772, and served in the Royal regiment for many years, taking part in the historic campaign against Ma poleon. In 179S he accompanied Suva- rof's brigade across the Alps and later on he took part in the skirmishes which the army of pursuit waged against the French troops retreating from Moscow. His military career is probably unique, as he remained in active service until he was 86 years of age, his final campaign being the Crimean war.
 Tn 1858 he was pensioned, and since then he has lived quietly, carrying the weight of his years well. He is able to go about, and talks and hears we'll During the last few. years, however, his sight has been gradually failing To his medical interviewer he declares thof ha h a d npvar indl11oad In a1oobolic drinks and never smoked. His diet is by no means restricted. and even at present, when he is 136 years of age, he eats his meals with hearty appe- tite."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21

dry months Then any one with head for simple figures can determine the amount of power available and the prob able cost of the equipment
 So important is the development of water-power in this country that the General Electric company and other large electrical concerns maintain large staff of engineers whose duties are to examine prospective water-power de- yelopments for enterprising men who plan to harness the rivers and streams.
 The building of dams in rivers and streams IS very simple matter now compared to what it was a few years ago. All the new dams are made of concrete. Rough board forms are con structed where the dam is needed and the concrete is simply mixed and dumped into the moulds and allowed to harden. These dams do not cost anywhere near as much as stone masonry and can be erected in comparatively short time. It is argued that the destruction of the forests has impaired the water-power of the country. This is true to a certain extent, in that. the forests formerly acted as storage reservoirs, or giant sponges, which held the water back and kept the streams from sudden rises during heavy rains and from becoming very low when it rained not at all This damage can
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Past Aid.
n Youths Companion.

T .
 A woman who can fun" in the face of uncertainties has been discovered by the New York Sun. a
 She had telephone in her apartment, and called up the telephone company and asked that the service be discontin- ued.
 I've are very sorry to lose you, said tba man who took the message. Are won dissatisfied with anything?'
 q am," said the woman, emphadcally.
 1T am very sorry" said the man. Per haps we can help you. What Is it you do not like?"
 "single blessedness,' said the woman. ..I am going to be married tomorrow"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21

make judges out of lawyers, don't they?' he asked, somewhat hesitatingly. Once in while my legal friend replied before could answer. Once in a while they do, but not often''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-20
Foreign Futures
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
future Grain and provisiou.

CHICAGO. July 19.-The wheat market was
inclined TO be weak nearly all day, although at
times some nrmpess manifested owing to
covering. The movement OF wheat on a
large scale the chief factor in the situation
Clear weather generally throughout the entire
wheat belt of the country. which will greatly
accelerate the marketing of the newly harvested
grain, also helped to depress prices.
Total arrivals today at Kansas City and st
Louis were 300 bushels. against g., SS7 the
corresponding day week ago, while IT was esti-
mated that from $50 to 200 carloads of new
wheat were received here during the day Cash
houses also claimed that country shippers in In
diana, Illinois and Missouri were offering wheat
much freely.
Foreign grain markets were weak because of
rain In Argentina and favorable crop reports
from Russia, Liverpool being off sd to ed
During the day July sold between $1.21 and
81 1872. The market closed weak at almost the
lowest point of the day, final quotations on July
being S1.1Ss4.
The corn market displayed considerable strength
during the day, despite strong demand. The
market closed steady, with prices sc lower to
&c higher.
Oats We're traded in a large scale. and.
with the exception of July, the market WAS
weak, Prices at the close were &c higher to
%MAc lower.
Provisions were firm. closing unchanged to 25e
higher.