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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-11-25
OUR HIGHWAYS THE WORST.
Enelishman Declares That He Found
No Such Poor Ones Elsewhere.


No Such Poor Ones Elsewhere.
While on a visit to this country re-
Gently Robert II. Jackson Of Walburn
Lodge, London. had during al inter-
view occasion to crili'iSe the condition
Of our highways. Mr.. Jackson said:
NO country | have visited has su"h
poor roads Ms the CniIed States. This
Is surprising to me. for If there Is any
improvement Il nation can make that
pays for itself II is the building OF
first class highways. ! spent several
weeks III Indiana at Terre Haute-
and as am interested largely in farm
ing | made frequent trips through the
surrounding country. Some of the
roads were six inches deep in dust.
and In the winter | doubt not. this
dust becomes sludge. How the farm
ers can get to market with their crops
is beyond me. Your roads wherever |
have been are generally very bad. In
England we have excellent roads. as in
other countries of Europe.
Road building and road improve
unit system. Nearly every township
has one or more steam rollers. and the
cost Of improving the roads or building
new ones il borne by the property
owners In proportion to the. valuation
of their holdings. Most of the modern
roads of England have foundation OF
brick-not Of ordinary brick. hut brick
Of large size. Upon this foundation are
placed several inches of soil and on
top Of this soil bluestone. which Is
ground into the soil by means OF the
steam rollers. This makes first class.
durable road that will keep In good
condition during all seasons Of the
year. Over here most OF the roads are
made by simply turning the turf and
grading. At least that is how they i'm
pressed me-"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-11-25
WOMEN BUILD ROADS.

Start Campaign For Better Highways
In Virginia, and Interest Is Spreading.
Women Of the country sections In
many parts of the state Of Virginia
have taken up the work Of road build
ing. In Fairfax county as well rs In
other counties this has been reported.
Miss Edith Thompson Of Fairfax
county. II pretty young woman. accom-
panied by her young sister and her
mother. recently reported that they
had built three miles of good roads
single handed while their men worked
on the farm. Other women IN the
state. becoming interested In the caill-
paign for better roads. are folloWtng
this example.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-11-25

WELL KEPT ROAD IN A RURAL DISTRICT.
lFrom Good Roads Magazine. New York.
communities should be educated to
look upon these additions as legit-
innate part Of the road maintenance.
California has its oiled roads over
which motoring is pleasure to the
motorist and not dust path to the
citizen who happens to bs on the road
the same day or who has the misfor-
tune to reside along well Travelled
highway.
Massachusetts has proved that road
treatments are success and more
economical than continuous applk'a-
tions of water. and in England dust
preventing Is always considered part
OF the road problem.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-11-25
Some Good Roads Pointers.

Good roads mean as much as good
crops to the farmers.
If macadam roads are to be main
rained at their best; the sprinkling cart
is daily necessity.
The longer the delay in building good
roads the greater the cost.
Until produce is hauled to market 1t
isn't really produced.
If the road is poor. good horses and
good vehicles count for little.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-11-25

.Ulnirii>ltlou. IT, Superlnienu tue
work
He sent out circulars TO all the ppo-
pie along his route. setting forth uis
plans, and asked them to join the as
sociation.
On one occasion he met large mum
Der that live along this route at prai-
rie Hill. The association was organ
lied. and Mr.. Burnes waS elected man
ager, secretary and treasurer and r.
w. Quebe and Carl Marcus directors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-11-25
A Failure,

"There isn't enough analogy In the
English language" proclaimed the
bright young student. "lt we say
male and female TO distinguish sex.
why not say lion and telion too!
"Wouidn't distinguish" replied the
practical professor, considering both
are felines."- baltimore American.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-11-25
THURMONT FREDERICK COUNTY, MD, THURSDAY NOVEMBE
BUY IN FREDERICK.

There's no town in Maryland that has better stores.
There's no town anywhere in which you can do your
shoppngto greater advantage orgreater satisfaction
There's no town anywhere in which there is keener
competition, and keen competition means up-todate
and complete stocks of goods and low prices.
Fredercks stores fear no competition. They ask only
that what they have to offer be compared fairly with
what the stores of any other city have to offer
And when you cometo Frederick to what its stores
have to offer, you will find cordial welcome at
every one of them
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-11-25
IT WILL PAY YOU
TO DO IT.

Frederick = stores are noted for the
reasonable prices charged ly them.
Rents and other fixed charges are
lower in Frederick than in other
cities, making it possible, for Freder-
ick merchants to put low prices on
their guoda-and they must make the
prices low to meet conp'tition.
I his is true in all lines of trade.
Frederick is W. Il supplied with stores
in all lines of merchandising, and
competition keep prices down.
Frederick S stores are pr repaired to
match prices with the stores of any
other city. They do not fear conf
parison, and if given a chance will
Prove to yuu that it will pay you to
buy in Frederick.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-11-25
Her Very Picture.

He rhapsodi,ally'I adore every
thing that is grand. exquisite. super
eminent. | love the peerless. the Sc
rene. the perfect IN life. She tblushng
coyly,-Oh. t;earge. how ran refuse
you when you put Il So beautituilyf
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-11-25
Our Neiahbor.

What is meant by our neighbor we
cannot doubt. 1t IL every one with
whom we are brought into contact.
whosoever II be. whom we have any
means of helping. Dean Stanley.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-11-25
Add to the Value of Land.

Good roads add value to every acre.
They practically bring the country
and city together so that the present
crowded. unwholesome conditions may
he avoided. and change the dreary
country life by easy visits to the city.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-11-25
The Awakener.

Romantic Giri-Oh. George. what
sweet dream Is love. Cynical Bus
Driver NJ yes. and matrimony is the
slarm clock. - illustrated Hits.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-15

Jane and Bernice Miller, Clemens, and
Van Wyngarden.
The regular tea of the Ladies' Aid
society of the Presbyterian church
was held on Wednesday at the home
of Mrs. Elmer Clark. After short
business meeting, a pleasant social
time was enjoyed by about 40 ladies
present. Mesdames Clark, Buckner,
Merritt, Myer and Miss Mcfarland
were hostesses. Some pleasing vocal
solos were rendered by Miss Price,
and Mrs. Blake, as also some fine in
strumental numbers by Miss Bess
Price and Miss Cruche.
Gem of the Mountains Chautauqua
circle held the closing meeting of the
year at the home of Mrs. John Groome
at Kingsbury. The ladies went out on
the 1925 car and partook of a deli
cious dinner which Mrs. Groome had
prepared, after which the Chautauqua
meeting was held out on the lawn.
Returning, the ladies took the $40
car and memories of their days out
ing will long remain with them.
Invitations are out for Kensington
at the home of Mrs. j. H. Herr on the
afternoon of May Gath.
The U. T. c. club met with Mrs.
Horn Thursday afternoon and a very
pleasant time was had The time was
spent in social intercourse, after
which refreshments were served.
Many little friends made merry with
Miss Dorothea Goldsmith at her home
on Blaine street Thursday afternoon,
May sixth. They were invited to cele-
brate her thirteenth birthday. AS the
little ladies arrived they were made
welcome by the hostess in her charm
ing and inimitable manner. When the
guests were all assembled, they were
led in a gay hunt for peanuts, which
were found in suggestive little heaps
all over the yard. Other games fol-
lowed and the children seemed to vie
with each other in being happy. Then
they were asked to walk into the din
ing room and take seats at a table
loaded with things which were feast
for the eyes as well as the palate.
The browning event came when each
guest, with childish originality, made
wish as the candles were extin-
guished. A round of applause went
up when little Helen Semones piped
up in a clear voice, 81 wish that Dor
othea may marry a minister"
Miss Dorothea was the recipient OF
many and beautiful presents. The in
vited guests were: Misses Alice Glenn
ems, Ruth McNair, Helen Stone, lola
Turner, Helen JUNIOR, Lenora Gartin,
Uldine. Gartin, Zoe Valdair Andrews,
Ada Mea Dorman, Helen Semones,
Agnes Aven, Marie Keller, Ruth Hart,
Elsie Meyer, Inez Galloway, Ethelyn
Hart, Daphne Gowen, Lucy Cakes
Martha Rice, Lois Rice, Sylvia and Nj
ia Hedden, of Ithica, N. Y, Mrs. He'd
den and Mrs. M. A. Roberts.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-15
SOCIETY

Mr.. w. A. Stone left for Silver City
on Saturday of last week to appear
as attorney in the VIM case in new
trial.
Judge Bryan left on Monday to
hold court in Silver City this week and
next.
A called meeting of the Forward
club was held on Saturday evening
at the home of the president, Mrs. Ed
L. Bryan. 1t was decided to hold Ca
feteria meals during the convention
of the State Sunday association, in
the building on the corner Of 9th and
Arthur streets. Meals will be served
Wednesday noon and in the evening
and the noon meal Thursday. Every
one come out and patronize the ladies
and help swell the piano Fund" for
the Commercial club rooms.
Mrs. w. A. Stone entertained her
school class of young ladies
evening with a Military
Finch. Fort No. captured the most
flags and the young ladies at that ia
BILE were presented with a dainty
apiece for their success
full efforts. Misses Helen Roadway,
Beryl Snyder, Hazel Bayless, and Ora
Schmalhorst were seated at Table
No. 1, Dainty refreshments brought
70 close a most enjoyable evening.
Those present were Misses Roadway,
Horn, Clements. Snyder, Bayless, Kate
Robertson, Corron, Grifiths, Hawkes.,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-15

acre, after paying all the costs OF pro-
ducing and marketing the crops.
with these as premises it is not
astonishing that acreage in irrigated
Idaho is advancing in price so that
5000 and $500 an acre is paid for
large tracts, nor need any great sur
prise be felt when the statement is
made that farmers engaged in the
production of alfalfa seed in the lower
Wood River valley last year reaped
a profit of approximately 800 an acre.
Idaho possesses a decided advan-
tage over the other arid states in the
development of it's desert lands,
through its state laws. During the
past four years nearly a million acres
of enormously rich lands have been
reclaimed by irrigation, under the d.
rect supervision of the State Land
Board. These lands have been settled
on by several thousands of American
families, and what was a desert waste,
without value in 1904, has since given
a present value of $75,0OO,OO0 and a
value in the immediate future of $780,
100000.
"The state lis still engaged in the
work of making of the desert gar
den. Early in June this year the
State Land Board will throw open to
entry under the Carey Act, $4,000 Of
rich land comprising the Dietrich
tract, Immediately east of Shoshone on
the main line Of the Oregon Short
Line. These lands will be irrigated
by the Idaho Irrigation company,
with headquarters at Boise, Idaho.
The company is now engaged in the
construction, under state supervision,
if irrigation works, that will cost when
complete between $4,500,000 and S.
100000. The lands will be thrown
open to entry by lot, applications to
enter being made with the irrigation
company prior to the drawing. TO the
overflow population of the eastern and
middle western states, a better OPP
portunity for the securing of hope
will never be presented. would
urge on such persons the making of
inquiry of the Idaho Irrigation Com
pany, Ltd, either at Boise, of Rich
field, Idaho"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-15
The PARKER
BOISE CARNIVAL

We have had other carnivals and
other carnival companies, but at no
time has anything ever been offered
which might, by the widest stretch
of the imagination, be classed in the
same category with the c. w. Parker
shows, either in scope, magnitude, or
character, and certain it is that no
other show visiting this city has ever
come so near being the real thing as
do "The Parker Shows" which IT,
tie will ever stand in the estimation
of local amusement lovers as a syn
onym of all that is clean, worthy and
up-to-now in the profession of enter
tainment. The equipment is differ
ent, the shows are different, the man
agement is different. The business is
directed by business men versed in
business methods and each depart
ment has a responsible head that di-
reefs and accomplishes.
When you are invited to visit an
animal show you see an animal show
and not an insignificant bunch of
NANCY nondescripts. The animals are
not perched up in illy-ventilated and
foul odored boxes to be gazed at by
the idly curious and tolerated by the
we'll disposed. Every animal is a
magnificent specimen of its kind
housed in sanitary quarters, and,
moreover, every one has been taught
to perform in some one of the three
arenas with which tn animal circus is
equipped. No more startling animal
act was ever witnessed here than that
of Mile. Altamore and the group of
monster Nubian lions, and while bears
are not much of a novelty out
in this, section, the clown bear, Bar
ney" introduced in conjunction with
the lions is undoubtedly trained to a
point almost unapproachable by any
other forest bred animal.
And what is said of the animals
may be said also of the numerals
other attractions fostered by the Par
ker management. One naturally ex-
poets to find the more pretentious at
fractions such as the animal circus,
"The Broadway Bellies" and Pharoh's
Daugter" meritorious and we'll
worth the price of admission charged,
and so they are, but the one who
imagines that only the larger attrac-
lions are worth while will miss some
of the best and most interesting
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-15

sights on the runway. Taking them
individually it may be stated that
each is representative of the best in
its particular field, and there is some
thing in connection with each one
that either amuess, interests, or in
structs. Collectively they undoubted-
ly comprise one of the cleanest, big3
gest, most comprehensive and best
amusement organizations ever foster
ed by any individual management.-La
Grande Observer.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-15
NOTICE.

The partnership heretofore existing
between o. NJ. Van Duyn and John ].
Plowhead has this day been dissolved
by mutual agreement. All persons
knowing themselves indebted to Van
Duyn & Plowhead, are respectfully re-
quested to call and settle up. Bills
payable to either o. M. Van Duyn or
Jno. ]. Plowhead.
Dated, May 1, 1909.
o. M. VAN DUYN.
JNO. ]. PLOWHEAD.
MIR
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-15
MASTERS OF THEIR DESTINY.
Why Idaho Farmers are Independent
to Varying Weather Conditions.

why 1UhuO EhrIueFS are Anu0pcuuOuO
to Varying Weather Conditions.
Mr.. c. B. HURT, of Boise, Idaho,
commissioner to the ST. Louis expo
sition from Idaho, while in Chicago
recently, in conversation with num-
Der of newspaper men, brought out
with great clearness one of the rea-
sons why Idaho has succeeded so won
derfully in developing its irrigated
lands. In the course Of conversation
on western affairs, Mr.. HURT express
ed the belief that Idaho was growing
as no other western state had ever
grown.
Not only is our population increas-
ing rapidly" he said, "but the increase
of our material wealth is proportion
ately very much greater.
This is accounted for, in large part
because the Idaho farmer on irrigat-
ed lands is the master of his own des-
tiny. He can supply moisture to grow
ing crops at just the time and in just
the quantity needed to secure perfect
results. The growing season with him
is one of almost perpetual sunshine
with the air SO dry and warm that
plant life appears to delight in the
opportunity for growth. Where far
mers depend upon rainfall for suffi-
Gent moisture to insure development
Of vegetation, rains may come a day
or week too soon or too late, and q
crop may be lost. AS a matter of fact
it is almost impossible to imagine a
perfect season for the farmer who is
dependent upon rainfall. With the
farmer on irrigated lands the very re-
verse Is true. From seed time to har-
vest he makes his own conditions.
Moisture is furnished to plant life on
the very day and hour when most ben
eficial, in exactly the right quantity,
and 1t is withdrawn at precisely the
right time. 1t is not to be wondered
at then that where fine lands in the
rainhelt produce crops Of grain vary
ing from IS to 80 bushels per acre.
practically similar lands in irrigated
Idaho are producing from SO to 10
bushels an acre.
TO carry this argument little fur
Their" said Mr.. HURT, I'VE will sup
pose that an 1S-bushel crop per acre
of wheat will pay the cost of produc-
ton and moderate interest charge on
the investment. Any greater yield is
regarded as almost entirely profit.
Then the farmer in Iowa or Kansas
whose wheat averages rs bushels an
acre may say that his land is earning
him from five to seven bushels an acre
annually, besides furnishing him en-
ployment. The cultlvator of irrigated
lands in Idaho, with a crop of 40 BUSH
els to wheat to the acre, is also fur
nished employment, and his land Is
earning him from 20 to % bushels an
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-15
County Warrant Call.

l will pay on presentation all war;
rants drawn on current expense fund
up to and including No. 939 of January
IS, 1908 issue; and all on the road
fund up to and including No. 91S,
Jan. 20, 1908 issue.
Signed: WILL MUNK,
County treasurer.
Dated, May 1, 1909.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-15


The new building consumes lumber
mighty fast. 1t will require a half
million feet before it is completed.
Charley Wells is quite sick at the
hospital.
John Filkins an architect and build
er has opened offices in this city.
Mrs Kate Darrah, of Shoshone, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Patten.
w. R. Sebree and family will arrive
in Caldwell in a few days from their
California home.
The Caxton printers are getting out
a city directory for Caldwell. The
book will be issued in the near future.
F. w. Ellis, the versatile and pro-
life biographical writer, was in town
yesterday.
Walter Mitchell, of Parma, was in
the city yesterday in the interest of
the Farmers Cooperative Ditch Co.
Mrs. Martha Fuller has just placed
5000 granite monument at the grave
of her mother, Mrs. Lucy Roberts, in
Canyon Hill cemetery.
B. M. Holt has been in Washington
county for several days this week in
the interest of the Colorado Milling &
Elevator company, of this city.
Alexander is offering some special
bargains in clothing, as can be observ-
ed in this issue of the Tribune. He
has the goods and makes the prices.
Frank Fouch, of Parma, was in the
city yesterday. Mr. Fouch is one of
the prominent bee men of this county.
He has 300 stands of bees and is an
authority on bee culture.
Lou Goldsmith is in the city for a
short visit with his family. He has
a grading contract near Gooding.
While here he purchased fine driv-
ing team from Turner, the horseman.
The entertainment to be given by
the Andantino club on the Gath will
be the best ever. The Mems Glee club
will be present and assist in making
the event long to be remembered in
the musical events of the city.
The Caldwell Forwarding Co. has
just received sample threshing out
fit that is a daisy. 1t is of the ]. l.
Case manufacture and has all the up
to-date improvements. There is
some difference in this machine from
the kind used 40 years ago.
The Andantino Glee club are pre-
pairing fine program for the concert
to be given in the opera house, Mon
day, the oath. The members are all
artists, and the entertainment will BIZ
the best that Caldwell people have ha(
the pleasure to listen to for lonG
time.
Many of the residents on the cas-
side of town will regret to learn O
the tragic death of Shady Ddan
which took place near the depo
Thursday, 1t appears that the do
attempted to cross the track at a tim
the cannonball was doing som
switching, when car passed owe
him. He was inferred on the "Di
Pickle" ranch He will be missed bu
not forgotten.
A meeting of the Canyon Count
Fair directors was held Thursda
evening. Those present were Pres
dent Andrews, Secretary Gowen, d
rectors Doan, Dorman, and Mile
and Assistant Secretary Dew. TT
committee on revision of the premiu
hist reported that it had nearly con
pleted it's labors. After devising meal
for paying the interest on the indeb
edness and other claims, the meetir
adjourned.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-15

The Quaker Oats Company is ad
vertising Quaker Oats griddle cakes
They say that these cakes are the
most popular dish served in their New
York cereal restaurant. Children es-
pecially should delight in Quaker Oats
griddle cakes; the kind that you can't
eat too much Of.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-15
IDAHO STAMP WORKS, Caldwell

Our readers will be interested in the
arguments for eating Quaker Oats
which are appearing in our columns
from time to time. The tremendous
consumption of Quaker Oats, increasing
as It does year after year, is evidence
that the public has found it an ideal
food for health, strength and economy.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-15
WHY NOT BUY YOUR RUBBER
STAMPS In CALDWELL?

We make and sell rubber
stamps, daters, inks and
ink pads. You can't get
them for less money and
we guarantee our work.
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-12-28
A POSITIVE cvRs FoN DAMoavvv.

HEMO opsitching instantly and will
scalp. ZEMO destroys the dandruf!
germ and prevents falling hair Itwill
give the hair arich glossy color andleave
the scalp clean and healthy.
For sale everywhere. Write for sam.
ple, l.. w. Rose Medicine Co. st. Louis
For sale by w. B. Frame.