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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11
TREES polsnnEn

An investigation into the causes Of
the death Of good many trees in or.
rhards IN some sections Of Colorado
has led the state college hortlculturlsts
10 the conclusion that the trees in
question have died as result Of ar
senical poisoning. the supposltlon be-
ing that the poison has been absorbed
into the system Of the tree through
its roots. This points 20 n further the
Org contrary 20 the generally accepted
opiniOD-namely. that arsenltes are
soluble, settle into the soil and In such
form are taken up into the trees
through the root system should this
suppositlon prove with further inyes.
tigation TO be well established u will
mean that The poor fruit grover. hay
ing escaped the nightmares Induced
by worms. scabs and scales. % 10 have
his peace q mind disturbed by q new
menace.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

1t Is well for one who has been
brought up on farms lying east OF
meridian 30 and has become used to
agricultural methods there prevailing
TO remember, I'm case he contemplates
settling I'm a western locality where
dry farming methods have 20 be fol.
lowed, that. since the land Is in ac.
tual use only every other year. twice
or three times as many acres Will
have TO be owned and operated 90 So.
cure the same crop returns Another
point 20 keep IN mind IS that dry
farming operations are more expeu.
sive; hence to embark in II n consid.
erably larger capital IS needed than
in those sections where the rainfall
is ample 10 meet annual needs. Expert.
ment station officials OF several west
ern states have taken pains TO point
out some Of these features on which
the ambitious real estate agent IS 81
lent for obvious reasons. 4 further
feature that Is being pointed out is
that continuous grain raising will ex-
haust the fertility Of tic soil under
dry farming Just as rapidly as undor
the usual type ana that 10 conserve
this fertility stock must be raised az
In other sections II any readers have
contemplated settling IN sections ~,
the west where dry farming must d.
followed they would do well 90 look
these points up thoroughly
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11
AeRIcuLruRE IN ALASKA.

AT the time Of the purchase of Alas
ka from Russia - Uncle Sam its val.
ne was placed at $7,2OO,OO0. 1t being
rated as a bleak and barren region.
having little value apart from its
worth as fur bearing country. This
opinion prevailed until a few years
ago, when vast deposits OF gold were
discovered, which are st1l yielding
immense annual revenues. More re-
Gently the country has been found to
possess still other resources. A repre-
sentative OF the United States depart
ment Of agriculture. as a result Of ex.
periments he has conducted I'm the
Yukon valley, reports that he has
been able TO raise oats, barley and
winter wheat OF as good weight and
yield as are secured in the States and
very satisfactory crops OF grasses and
the harder vegetables. Experiments
ia stock raising show that the Gallo
way cattle seem to be admirably adapt
ed to the rigorous climate and TO give
excellent financial returns.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

One of the interesting features OF
the Wyoming exhibit at the national
corn show consisted OF two punches
OF bright green alfalfa hay. the first
and second cuttings, which, placed end
to end, measured just eight feet four
inches. In this exhibit there was an
authenticated report of yield of eight
and half tons of alfalfa hay from n
single acre I'm one year from an irri-
gated field near Wheatland, I'm Lara
mie county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

One OF the interesting and valuable
short courses which are offered by the
Wisconsin Agricultural college is ten
days OF instruction for the Swiss
cheese makers OF the state. instruction
is given In the use OF the Babcock and
lactometer tests. the curd test and
making starters for cheese.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

The laying hen needs ration DIFF
ferent from those that are being stuff
ed for market In just the same way
that the dairy cow needs n ration diff
ferent from that which Is given the
steers I'm the feed lot.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

The dairy cow will usually do much
better I'm her subsequent milking pc
Rod IL she has a rest OF eight or ten
weeks before her calf comes. the in
creased milk production during the
nine or ten months mounting to more
than the milk yield OF n six weeks
shortening Of the resting period. Sift-
ed down, this means an Increased
profit.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

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Kidney and Bladder Pills are unequaled
for weak kidneys, backache, inflamma-
ton OF the bladder, and all urinary dis
orders. They are antiseptic and act
promptly in all cases OF weak back back
ache, rheumatism, and rheumatic pains.
Accept no substitute. We sell and rec
ommend them. Strickler's drug store.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

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to weed out the loafers IN the hen
house and the Babcock tester en-
ployed TO do the same job I'm the dairy.
Both devices are foes to the shiftless
aud incompetent.
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

The enormous growth Of weeds
which quite often infest central west
ern farms and sap the soil OF needed
fertility are the well nigh unavoida Bile
accompaniment of type OF extensive
farming in which so much land is
farmed that 1t can only be half done
with the help that is available. About
the only thing that will bring about a
change for the better is an advance In
land values. rentals and taxes, which
VIII not only make the adoption OF a
better handling of the land expedient,
but absolutely necessary if one would
keep out of bankruptcy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

A short time since there was report
ed the case OF n clever angler who
fooled n goodly number OF suckers by
advertising to send twenty-five very
useful articles ON receipt OF 10 cents
In stamps" Those who bit received
twenty-five pins by return mail. The
same useful articles could have been
bought in the home stores at penny
paper.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

One OF the immense advantages
which the farmer in the irrigation dis
tricts of the west has over his fellows
farther east Is that he has almost con-
tinuous sunshine during the growing
season, while the moisture needed for
the maturing OF the crops can be
turned on at pleasure. Particularly is
this true In case Of the growing of hay
and small grains, as the uninterrupted
fine dry weather gives ideal conditions
for the maturing as well as the har-
vesting and securing OF the crops.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

1t is not until one sees the complete
root system Of n stalk OF corn with
the earth carefully washed away that
he realizes the force OF much that has
been said and written touching the
Importance of thorough preparation
or the seed bed which will enable the
roots to go deep for moisture and
great care I'm cultivatlng the growing
plants TO prevent disturbance of the
roots that lie within n few inches of
the surface. When It is realized that
the roots Of vigorous and healthy
corn plant penetrate the soil to n depth
OF five or six feet and extend over a
lateral space Of from eight to fourteen
feet the force of the above suggestions
are realized without need OF further
argument
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

The French people do not increase
In numbers as fast as some foes OF
race suicide would like. yet when It
comes to wealth they make an excep-
tional showing. The value OF their
property. as evidenced in the form of
holdings available for taxation, Is
placed at $45,O00,000OO0 or SLIGO for
every person in the republic. This re-
markable showing is the result chiefly
OF an intelligent and intensive tlllage
OF the soil, coupled with prudent and
thrifty management. and wise invest
ment OF earnings.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

A movement is on foot for the hold
Ing OF a national oats exposition next
winter in some conveniently located
central western city. In view of the
decidedly inferior place which was ac-
corded oats in the national corn show
and the scant attention they received
"A situation which was quite natural
"a move OF the above kind would
seem TO have much TO commend Il.
Considering the large acreage devoted
to the raising OF oats. coupled with
the low yield and decidedly poor quail
~ which has characterized the crop
for two years past, II would seem
high time for all those who are inter
ested In this cereal as one of our sta
pie and most valuable crops to favor
and do all In their power to make
such an exposition a success.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

The recently enacted federal pure
food law has hit the bogus paint and
oil manufacturers as well as adulter-
ators OF food products. AS conse-
Quence a stop has been put to the
thing but fiaxseed, with the very nat
ural result that pure linseed oil has
gone up to 70 cents per gallon. while
iaxseed has advanced I'm price from
% cents a bushel I'm 1907 to Sis In
1908. with the chances good that 1t
will be higher the coming season.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

a reader Of these notes living on an
irrigated ranch or farm In the Boise
valley, Idaho, having read recent ar
ticle In these columns under the head
ing OF Three Propositions" which APP
peared q few weeks ago, writes, Civ
ing somewhat in detail the conditions
under which farming IS carried on in
that section. With 800 days OF sun
shine and no zero weather, they are
able to carry on practically all kinds
OF farming that are followed In the
Mississippi valley. Alfalfa Is the
chief crop, the raising Of which
our correspondent says. is more like
manufacturing than farming, with
sunshine always available and water
at ones command. Five tons Of hay
per acre is the usual yield. the crop
fetching $3.50 per ton In the stack and
being fed mostly to sheep. Wheat on
alfalfa sod produces from fifty to six
" bushels per acre and oats seventy
20 ninety bushels under the same con
ditiOns. Both cereals sell at $50 per
hundredweight. Fruit growers I'm the
section raise apples. peaches. pears
apricots, dew and black berries. rs
we'll as all kinds OF vegetables. Land
with fair improvements. capable OF
producing the above crops. Is worth
500 per acre. while orchards are val
ued at from $500 per acre 10. Our
friend closes his interesting letter
with the further pertinent and orig
inal observation that the school and
church facilities are as good as IN
Iowa (his former home), and the
country isn't wooley." Should any
reader wish 10 learn more Of this
Boise country we would be glad 90
furnish the address Of our correspond.
ant
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

Smut Is an enemy OF the oat crop
that In many sections exacts a toll
running all the way from 3 to 10 per
cent Of the value OF the crop. Unlike
the damage from rust, this smut loss
can be absolutely prevented wherever
the farmer will take the pains to treat
his seed oats with n formalin solution,
which Is both inexpensive and easily
made. The seed may be treated by
spreading 1t In n layer n few inches
deep on the barn or granary floor, APP
plying the solution with common
garden sprinkler and shoveling the
grain oyer until all OF ii is thoroughly
moistened, or the seed may be very
effectively treated by machines which
have been designed for the purpose,
costing $40 or SO, which handle n
large amount Of grain day and could
be purchased Jointly by three or four
neighbors. In this connection It is
well to remember that, while one may
not have suffered serious loss from
smut, he is liable to this injury at any
time with thrashIng machines han
ding so much seed that Is badly In
tested with the disease. A solution of
proper strength is made by diluting
one pint OF 40 per cent formalin in
thirty gallons OF water.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

SO. connects with & o. No vest
bound and NO eastbouui
No connects with IS. & O. Nos a and
stp0tnd and No IS wesibotnd
HENRY tIANSI. General Manager.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

A reader OF these notes living in
Erie county, n. Y, writes asking for
n repetition of the directions given
some weeks ago for removing stumps
by the use OF acids. Since there may
be some other readers who have for
gotten the details we will restate them
In brief. Bore a hole two inches in
diameter and to a depth OF about two
feet In the center OF the stump, and
Into this pour a pint OF n mixture OF
concentrated nitric and sulphuric
acids. Plug up the hole with n plug
previously coated with paraffin, which
will prevent the acid attacking It. The
farmer who tried this method says 1t
Will eat up the stump, roots and all.
within thirty days. If this time was
required for pine stumps n somewhat
longer period would be needed for the
hardwood stumps.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

The Kansas experiment station has
been conducting some interesting
corn breeding experiments. Among
these was one I'm which all OF the kerr
nels OF ears OF two types were planted
In separate rows. 1t was found at
huskiDg time that seed from the poorer
ear. which was selected at random.
yielded Mt the rate of 72.7 bushels per
acre, while that from the better ear
produced at the rate OF 9o.5 bushels
per acre. There should be sugges-
ton here for every corn grower who
may have been careless In the selec-
ton of his seed ears. The test re-
ferred to is very simple and easy, and
any farmer can make n similar test In
separate rows In his own field.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

T. Stops onIy on signH OF notice to Con
iuctor
Corn 'ctions at Morgantown-No Is will
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M. so Tor Fairmont at I7:oI m. sui with
Nos tor Piusburg a 40 y m. : No 10 with
B x O No for Eau mont at o "a q ~ lex.
cept sundays and with No. 4 at 8 40 p. m
Inc os at 8'S4 M. on Sundays)
Connections AZ NJ. x K. Junction No IL
with Is & o No. 6 for east ate :If A. M and
WITH No. n Tor west at 1914 a. M. No ~
with B & o No - Tor east at ~ y m. No
"a Tor east az 3:4o IN. Except Sund tys)
and No. s. from west At 4:It p M: No 10
WIN B.N y. No - Tor east az 7:33 D. m and
No tor west az 3 "a p ~. mo. ~ Sundays):
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K BRtIL Gen raj Manager
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

Trespass notices Tor sale at this office
Joe pr dozen.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-11

nv l.Nf VIRGINIA NOR IHERN Y K
w ln eject October q. 1907.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-05

A dainty spring luncheon Tuesday
was given by Miss Joy Wiibeck, when
she entertained ten Young ladies in
honor of Miss Meryl Taylor, who viii
leave soon for California, The rooms
were bright with spring flowers. Pink
and white carnations were effectively
used in the parlors, while the dining
room was in pink roses. \ cluny lace
piece over pink satin covered the table,
q large crystal bowl Of pink roses
graccd the center Of the table, the place
cards were hand painted in the roses.
and pink bonbons IN crystal dishes
added 10 the color scheme of pink Be
side the guest of honor, covers were
aid for the Misses Alice Spry, Mildred
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-05
NEW SKIN REMEDY
STOPS ALL ITCHING
Skin Troubles Of Adults and Infants
Quickly Cured.

When it is known that poslsm, the
new skin discovery, will stop the tor
turous itching attending eczema with
first application and bring immediate
relief and comfort to sufferers from all
skin troubles, its merit will be appre-
ciotcd and its wonderful success under
stood. On the tender skin of chafng
infants. poslam may be used with sooth
ing and beneficial effects. II is applied
externally, and its remarkable healing
powers begin at once.
All skin diseases including eczema,
acne. herpes, rash, letter, etc, yield inn
mediately 10 poslam. Occasional appli
cations. in small quantities, will quickly
Danish pimples. hives, blackheads.
blotches, and will relieve and cure itch
ing feet. scaly scalp, humors. etc. A
special 5o-cent package is prepared for
those who use poslam for these minor
skin troubles. This, as well as the regu
lar two dollar jar. is on sale at the F.
j. Hill Drug Co, and other leading drug
stores, in Salt Lake City, Utah,
An experimental supply Of poslam
may be obtained free of charge by
writing 20 the Emergency Laboratories,
80 West Twenty fifth street, New York.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-05
CALENDAR.

: Nj. and Mrs. w. E. Lake
!. have issued invitations for a
!. card party. TO be given at their
!. home. CobbIecrest, )" Saturday
: evening, May -.
!. Mrs. Charles A. Quigley will
: entertain twenty FIVE at Il matt
!. nee party at the Colonial on
!. Saturday, to he followed by 4
: luncheon at Franklin s. in honor
: of Miss Emma Quigley of Chi
: cago. H.. who is here to spend
: the summer
!. Maj. and Mrs. A. s, Rowan
. will entertain at dinner at the
: post this evening for Mai.
. Charles G.. Morton. who is on Il
. tour Of inspection at Fort
: Douglas.
Mrs. Bryan Conrad will enter
. tain twelve at luncheon at the
Country club today, and Mrs. n.
J.. Charles will have covers laid
. for six at luncheon there.
Mrs. Glen Miller will he
hostess at a second bridge tea at
her home on + street this after
: noon.
A table hote luncheon will
he served al / o'clock at the
Country club today.
The regular r1onthly meeting
of the Daughters of the Pioneers
will be held at 3 o'clock this
afternoon at the3Lion house,
Miss Helen Allen will enter
tam Thursday for Miss Halle
Ferron, who viii be married
May II to Mr.. Dickerman. Fri
day evening Miss Ferron ard
Mr.. Dickcrman will be enter
tanned by Mr. and Mrs. Hugo
Druehl, and Monday evening
Miss Carrie Sappington will
entertain in their honor.
Mrs. J. Fred Daynes will
entertain at cards Thursday
afternoon.
Mrs. M. A. Peters will enter
tain the Strolers' Bridge club
Mt a | o clock luncheon on Fri
day Of this week.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-05
SOCIETY

IN order to prevent imposi-
tions and mbarrassments, Tho
Tribune requests that persons
leaving social notes. and espe-
cinlly marriage notices or en-
gagoments, for publication,
leave with them names through
which the source Of the same
may be traced if the matter is
called in question.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-05

Mrs, Fl, S. Knight and three childre
will be home this evening from speuc
ing the past three months at Lon
Beach, Cal
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs f. y. Taylor and daurh
ter, Miss Meryl, will leave this even
ing for southern California, where they
Will spend the summer.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-05

Mrs. Mckay of Los Angeles, Cal,
who has recently returned from trip
abroad. IS here TO spend week or so,
guest of Mrs. NJ. A, StingIey.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-05

Mrs, Harold Jennings of Los Anpcle
Cal. who has been the guest of Mr.,
W. w Ritter, viii spend this week !
Logan.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-05

Maj. and Mrs. A. s, Rowan
will entertain at dinner at the
post this evening for Mai.
Charles g. Morton. who is on
tour Of inspection at Fort
Douglas.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-05

Mrs George r. Hancock returned
Tuesday noon from spending the pas,
week in Redlauds, Cal. with her motbe,
and sister, Mrs. Ferry and Mrs. Allen
of Park City, who will be home carly il
June.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-05

Mrs. j. D. Wood. who has spent til
past three months in southern Cal
fornia. is now at the Hotel York i
San Francisco, Cal. where she will Y,
main until the middle Of June Mr. an
Mrs. Frank Hagenharth. who have bee
with her, returned here the last Q
April.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-05

Mrs. Elizabeth Shaver and daughters,
Mrs Susan B. Davies and Miss Vara
shaver, are at home to their friends at
9l3 East South Temple street.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-05

MI. and Mrs. w. E. Lake
have issued invitations for a
card party. 10 be given at their
home, "Cobblecrest, " Saturday
evening. May u.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-05

Mrs. Scannell, who has spent the win
ter with friends in Philadelphia, Pa
Will meet her son. Robin. who is in bi!
second year at the Jaurenceville school
and together they will go to summer
resort in Michigan to spend the summer