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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25
THREE ESSENTIALS.

Among several important conditions
to be given attention In the growing
or good crop OF corn or small grain
and OF nearly equal Importance with
that or soil fertility are the selection.
cleaning and testing OF the seed to be
used, the proper physical preparation
OF the seed bed and the sowing OF the
seed In the best manner. When one
has attended as well as he may to the
matter of good seed he has taken but
the first precaution. and unless the
soil which is to receive this seed is put
In the proper condition but meager
and unsatisfactory results can be OBJ
tanned, no matter how vigorous it may
he. Neglect In this regard Is much like
giving thoroughbred stock scrub care,
In which event only half results can be
secured A proper preparation OF the
seed bed means thoroughbred care for
good seed, and these two things going
hand In hand make for large crop
yields. The dislxing and narrowing of
land for small grain can hardly be car
ried too far. In nine cases out OF ten
the mistake is in the other extreme.
Coupled with a proper pulverizing OF
the seed bed goes the sowing OF the
seed. The old slipshod method OF
broadcast seeding is going out Of vogue
with the most progressive farmers,
who find the seed drill is both more
economical OF seed and also gives a
better stand and a more uniform ma
turity Of the grain. These are not all
the points Of Importance in the grow
ing Of bumper crops, but II all farmers
gave them the attention they deserve
they would be able to Increase their
present average yields from 20 TO 30
nor couf
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25
STARRING A DAIRY

From this on there is bound to be
an increasing number OF those who
will be going into the dairy business.
and for such two or three suggestions
ms 10 the starting of the dairy herd
may not be out of place. Since buy
Ing a herd OF healthy. high grade or
thoroughbred dairy cows is expensive
and usually out OF the question, It is
best to start with common cows OF
good milking capacity, at the same
time getting sire from recognized
dairy breeds. For this purpose Il
makes little difference whether the
breed chosen be Jersey, Guernsey,
Ayrshire or Holstein. as each OF the
breeds in question has produced indi-
viduals OF large milking ability and
with proper care will give excellent
results. When grade cows OF good
milking capacity OF the breed chosen
can be secured It is well to do so,
while one or two thoroughbreds may
be added as the dairyman finds him
self able. For one who has had no
previous experience It is wise to take
up the business on modest scale at
first and grow into 1t. increasing the
size OF the herd as he gets experience.
There are several advantages accruing
to the dairymen In a locality In having
the same breed OF dairy cows. as In
such cases sires OF known merit may
be kept In the neighborhood and used
as long as they prove serviceable. Be
fore the old sire is disposed OF another
should be reared to take his place.
The Babcock test should be used from
the start to show which cows are
making desirable showing in butter
production. IL silo is not on the
premises when the herd is started II
should be built at an early date, as
the largest financial return is only
possible with dairy herd when n
maximum amount Of the feed con
sumed is produced on the home farm,
and the silo makes this possible.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25
DO THEY KNOW I17

A contributor to a Wisconsin agri-
cultural paper undertakes to defend
the much maligned quack grass In an
article In which be states that II he
had land which was run down he
would consider the presence Of the
matted roots Of the grass in the earth
as worth at least $40 per acre In
recent farmers institute which the
writer attended a somewhat similar
view was expressed, the speaker con
tending he had had no difficulty In rid.
ding his fields OF the pest by ordinary
cultural methods. II Is quite patent that
the breed Of quack grass which these
two gentlemen refer TO is a very meek
and inoffensive type different from
that 70 be found IN most sections Of
the country. or else ~ grass they
have supposed was qURk grass was
not quack grass at all Suffice Il to
say that IL viii be well for the mex
perienced and uninitlated 90 paint this
agricultural scOurge I'm the blacklist
colOrs possible aud In no sense view Il
as an evil that can be trifed with
There are many instances where the
value Of land has been cut in two as n
result OF its becoming infested with
this relentless pest Were one 90 take
the above suggestion Of quack grass
roots az a fertilizer seriously be would
End that instead Of having n value OF
$40 an acre az fertilizer he would
have 20 pay more than twice this
amount TO remove the fertilizer"
from the soil
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25

One OF the chief drawbacks to a
newly settled prairie country from the
standpoint OF comfortable residence is
the absence Of trees to provide shade
In summer and shelter from the storms
or winter. As soon as time can be
spared for the job and the sooner the
better, belt OF trees should be set on
the north and west and at such dis
lance from the home site as will give
ample room for the barns. shells and
reed lots. II the trees are desired for
windbreak purposes only, there Is
nothing better than the conlfers-the
pines, spruces. cedars and larches. II
the timber belt Is intended for timber
or fuel purposes also, the belt should
be more extensive and may include the
catalpa, cottonwood. hard and soft
maple or even the despised box elder
IL other better varieties Of trees are
not available. If the young trees are
not propagated at home as Will likely
be true OF the conlfers. they should be
secured OF the nearest reliable nursery
man, who should have given the trees
such care In the nursery plot ms will
enable him to back them with n pretty
good guarantee. After being set out
and this applies to any kinds OF trees
the best results VIII be secured II the
young trees are given careful cultlva-
ton for at least three years, when the
shade they furnish and straw mulch
which may be applied Will answer the
purpose Of conserving necessary mois-
ture. well located and thrifty shcI
ter belt Of trees will contribute not
only to the attractive appearance Of
the farm and comfort Of It's residents.
but viii also add n good sum 20 the
value OF the farm IN case # should be
gOld
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25

Readers OF these notes will soon be
buying grass seed 1t is well worth
remembering that the pure food laws
or the several states give no guaran-
tee OF vitality or freedom from noxious
weed seeds in the case of grass seed
shipped In from outside the state linn
Its, and 1t Is more than likely that 1t
Is grass seed OF this adulterated. in
ferior type which VIII be furnished mt
the bargain counter prices which
tempt so many shortsighted buyers.
Put 1t down as safe rule that that
grass seed which is the lowest I'm price
Is the poorest in quality and there
fore In the long run the most expen-
sive, while that which Is the highest
priced and bought of firms OF known
reputation Will be the best and by
like rule the most economical. This
lesson OF seed price and quality is one
that many learn from the costliest
kind OF experience.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25

The cream separator and milking
machine are modern improvements
which are greatly simplifying some of
the most serious problems connected
with the dairy business. and, rightly
managed, they mean also n cleaner as
well as higher grade dairy product.
Carelessly handled and not properly
scalded. quite the reverse is the case.
as a slovenly dalryman who produces
n filthy product under the old system
OF milking and handling the milk and
cream will produce still fllthicr and
more germ laden article with the de-
vices mentioned. This is n fact that
many creamerymen know and many
more are every day finding out
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25

The question is raised now and then
whether the landlord or the tenant
should pay for the manure spreader.
There seems to be little question that
any landlord could we'll AFFORD to stand
the whole expense simply from the
standpoint OF economic farm manage
ment and the utilizing OF the maxi
mum value OF the homemade manures.
1t would seem to be equally true that
IL n landlord was so shortsighted and
penurious that he would not pay for
the machine the tenant could afford to
do so merely from selfish standpoint.
this being especially true If he had the
farm on long time lease The fairest
way, In view OF the benefits accruing
to both parties. would seem to be for
each one to stand for half OF the ex-
pense. The benefit being mutual. the
expense should be so too
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25

The flavor as well as the texture OF
piece OF boiling beef may be pre-
served IL the piece is scared for few
minutes I'm hot kettle without water
and boiling water then added. I'm which
IL should be allowed to cook brlslxly
for ten or fifteen minutes. This should
be followed by slow cooking for about
two hours. In the case OF soup cut
the reverse course should he followed,
placing the meat In cold water and al
lowing 1t TO come to boil and letting
1t cook for about the same length OF
time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25
) r. SHAFFER, Manager,
Terra Alta, w. Va.

H'Ok SALE Second hand machinery a. folisyys.
- traction Engines. large and small. Governor.
upuiar Boilers. saws Inserted tooth and solid.
naWniilA, Feed Grinders Water Drills Betting
ROCK Crushcr3. one Wagon Truck All our ma
ehherg is rebuilt repaired. ard painted. virtually
af g",d az now Remember there 81 n vast differ
enco between rebuilt mac inory and that replaced
We are one ~ the few shops that Thoroughly re-.
build our secondhand machinery. We are aIao
general agents Tor sale 81 machinery built by Rus
'eli a Co. Mae7iilon, Ohio. This machinery has
no supergr and "a admitted % b. the beet on the
market We trade Tor and buy second hand steam
machine ~ Another branch-wo are the largest
dealers in vehicles a g0od Buck bard abarts.
top, and lock, $50. best made. a good Ruggy 40.
both trimmed boo genuine leather. heat make On
TIE market Let gs have your wants Write uq.
come and see us Repairs Tor any steam rnachinery
made. WM. NJ KINCAID.
- Cameron W Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25

A poor stand OF clover is often due
to careless preparation OF the seed
bed and only half covering the seed.
which is the case with much broadcast
seeding. 1t can be asserted with con-
siderable certainty that seed of good
vitality will terminate and grow IL Il
is covered with n sufficient depth Of
earth so rs to give needed moisture
Clover seed is expensive. and its value
as soil renovator is so great that the
greatest care should be exercised in
sowing II properly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25

Western Canadian farmers are al
ready planning TO ship their wheat 20
Europe by way Of the Panama canal
as soon as the big Glitch Is completed
II is quite clear TINT many products
now produced or manufactured on the
Atlantic coast will be sent TO the Pa
cific coast and points In the orient by
the canal route
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25

The landlord will be doing a kind
ness TO himself and his land II he I'm
sists on n long time lease when he
rents his farm. This Will enable his
tenant to take some pride and interest
In improvements and methods OF crop
rotation which cover n period Of two
or three years. 10 may be added that
the tenant also Will be dollars as well
as satisfaction ahead under such n
system
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25

During the year 1908 the state OF Ar
kansas raised 1900 acres OF rice.
which was substantial increase over
the acreage of the preceding year. II
Is probably not generally known that
rice is cultivated so far north. They
have been doing some strange things
since Secretary Wilson took charge Of
the department OF agriculture.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25

Poor seed u usually an index OF
like type OF farming, while two other
earmarks are inadequate cultivation OF
the soil and a surplus of weeds. The
three things together make pretty
bad agricultural mess.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25

Better fencing Is quite usually an &C
compartment OF an Improved type Of
farming. In any case the more effec-
lively a farm Is fenced the better the
system OF management which can be
followed
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25

California dalrymen are up against
the proposition this winter OF paying
SD ton for the alfalfa hay which
they have TO buy, which results I'm
serious reduction in profit. notwith-
standing the high price which they re-
ceive for their dairy products.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25

A rather unusual fact OF natural his.
tory was noted recently by the resi-.
dents Of n Mississippi river town in
the flight OF thlrty-flve big snowy
owls in one flock. their large size and
nuffy snow white appearance making
a most interesting sight. Owls are
usually unsoclable birds and not gre
garious, as are other species like the
crow, blackbird and n few other IA
mlliar kinds.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25

One Of the really serious problems
which confront the young man of to-
day is the difficulty OF being able with
small means TO so manage as to ac-
quire a farm OF his own. There are
two ways ont one Of which is for him
TO go to section Of the country where
land IS new and lower priced. The
best chances along this line are get
ting fewer every day. The other is to
hire out TO a man who is carrying on a
progressive and intelligent type Of in
tensive agriculture and work for him
two or three years. in the meantime
exercising prudence and economy. and
little later 10 secure the long term
rental Of such farm and continue In
this way until means are I'm his hands
10 buy small farm, which he should
work on the same Intensive plans. IL is
as plain as the nose on a bOdy's face
that II Is out Of the question FOR the
young man with but 81 900 or so 10
negotiate the purchase Of n $4,000
farm. lie must content himself with n
lesser stake, say forty acres. costing
one-fourth Of this amount. and he will
find n he works this wisely that he
VIII have az much in hand at the end
of the year az n be skinned over twice
as much a9d. u must be admitted
that even THIS way out for the young
man IS much easier 20 outline than 10
carry out in detail. yet it Is a way that
IL not being given the emphasis Just
now that II ought 20 receive.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25

1t should be n source OF great en-
enlargement for the hosts OF boys and
young men who have the major part
Of their lives before them to remember
that today more than at any other
time in the history of the country is
there recognition of the influence and
responsibility Of the young man well
equipped for some special line OF
work. In many lines Of work today
the men who are at the head OF affairs
are the comparatively young, clean
shaven fellows who have force, enthu-
siasm and capacity for work While
the population Of the country is grow
Ing Its needs are also increasing and
becoming more complex, a situation
which gives abundant assurance that
there will always be work to do for
those who flt themselves to do II effec-
lively
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25
WTkSI VIRGINIA NOR IHERN r K
w la fleet October a. 1907.

No. connects with Is & O No 4 vest
bound and No eastbound
No 3 connects with h. & o Ms ., and
J - stborni Ard No & weStbn1ud
HENRY iiANST. General Manager
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25

There is no way In which the weed
pest on the farm may be more eff
fectively held In check than by the
keeping of flock OF sheep, which In a
very real sense are weed scavengers.
eating all.but forty or fifty of the 800
odd varieties Of weeds common to this
country. On farms where sheep are
Kept clean pastures are the rule, which
means fewer weeds befoullng adjoln-
Ing cultivated fields. IL the stubble
field can be fenced Off they Will pro-
vide a range and abundant feed for
the flock at time when the regular
pasture Is often short. The food CON
sumed is usually waste. and whatever
is realized from wool and mutton, bar
ring the cost Of It's simple winter ra-
ton, is clear gain.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25

Some one fond OF statistics has fig
ured out that II the $4,000, 100000 eggs
laid In this country I'm the year 1907
were all packed for shipment they
would I'LL 69.3o5,O00 crates. allowing
thirty dozen eggs to the crate, and, al
lowing 800 crates TO the car. would fill
19s,257 carloads. Placed end to end.
these cars would extend n distance Of
1900 miles, or from New York to
Omaha. The American hen is surely
justified in doing n little cackling in
view OF the above showing.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25

The desirability of cement and plank
for stable floors would seem to be OF
about equal rank II the amount OF
bedding used in both cases were what
1t ought to be. and this would seem to
be true Of hogpen floors also. With
little or no straw on either, neither
plank nor cement is comfortable or
sanitary for the animals that are COM
PEELED TO stand or lie thereon. In the
latter case It would be nearly n Hob
sons choice. with the advantage pos
sibly a trihe in favor OF the plank
flooring
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25
Preston Monumental Works
DEALERS ~
Monuments,
Headstones,
Tablets,
Iron Fencing

4nd an kinds Of Cemetery work. Price,
reasonable and work guaranteed Your
orders res peCtfully solicited
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-02-02
Too Many Bills.

Washington, Feb. 1t Is feared
by those Interested In legislation
for eastern Oklahoma that there are
too many bills being introduced Gov
ering the same subject and that the
committees on Indian affairs In the
house and senate will not be abl"
TO report any of them for passage
There Is one bill that covers all
five tribes and has provisions Tor
winding mp the affairs OF all or
them. There is another bill that GOV
crs only the Cherokee, Creek ana
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-02-02

between squadrons and battle man.
euvers in which squadrons and divi.
sions will participate There also
will be gunenry practice under prac.
tically battle conditions and so OK
collcnt have been the scores of the
individual ships heretofore that some
new records are confidently expected
The chief interest Of naval authoi.
itics. however. lies iu the Problem of
how 'nt" the ships will be- after their
long trip and exciting finish when
they steam into Hampton Roads for
inspection 10y the president Calling
on the vessels for such gruclug WORK
at the end OF their globe-griniug
cruise is recognized as being as
searching a test as could WEI, ho
imposed Reports from Admiral Spcr
ry indicate. hoveyer. that the war
ships may Dee expected TO come
through the ordeal iu excellent con
dtion
Great soliciudc is shown at wash.
mrton over the quality of the fuo.
The furnaces win D.. ,hohcd with
fuel supplied as fast as s'okers can
corg, with safety the yawumg mavs
beneath the boilers
Crews. fired with pride am con.
fidcncc in their vessel. will bet
their last dollar ON the issue
\ twelve or thirteen day trip from
the Straits of Gibraltar 10 Hamp.
on Roads at a clip of AT least be.
tween 16 and II knots is expected
Wise ones look for the road race
10 be between the sister ships Con
nccticut, built al the New York nav,
yard, with an official record on a
four.hour test OF 1878 knots an hour
and the Louisiana. built at the New
port News Dry Dock and Shipbuild
ing company's yards with an officla
record under the same conditions or
1S.S23 knots.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-02-02

To the Creditors of John q. Gordon,
Deceased.
The creditors Of the above named
decedent are hereby notified that the
undersigned was by the County Court
of Carter county, Oklahoma, appoint
ed Executor of the estate OF said
deccdent and that all persons having
claims against the estate Of said de-
cedent are required to exhibit them
to said undersigned w. F. Mcknight
Executor. with the necessary vouch.
ers, at Healdton, Carter County, Okla.
homa, within six months from the
date OF the first publication of this
notice, to-wit. from the 10Th day of
January, 1909.
Dated January 10Th. 1909.
w. f. MCKNIGHT.
l94wks Executor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-02-02
soldier eaIks Death Plot.

II seemed TO J. \. Stone, a civil war
veteran. OF Kemp, Tex, that plot
existed between a desperate lung
trouble and the grave TO cause his
death. 4 contracted a stubborn cold
he writes. that developed cough
that stuck to me, in spite Of all rem
edlcs, for years My weight ran down
to 1870 pounds. Then | began TO use
Dr Kings New Discovery, which re-
stored my health completely | now
weigh l7S pounds" For severe Colds,
obstinate coughs, Hemorrhages As
thma and TO prevent Pneumonia II $
mryaled soc and 500. Trial bottle
free Guaranteed by Ardmore Phar-
macy,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-02-02
The Secret OF Iona Life

\ French scientist has discovered
one secret o! long life. His method
deals with the blood. But long ago
millions OF Americans had proved
Electric Bitters prolongs life and
makes it worth living. 1t purlfies
enriches and yitalizes the blood, re-
builds wasted nerve cells, tmparts
life and tone TO the entire system
It's a godsend to weak sick and de.
bilitated people. Kidney trouble had
blighted my life for months" writes
W NJ, Sherman of Cushing, Me-. "but
Electric Bitters cured me entirely
Only soc at Ardmore Pharmacy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-02-02
MEXICAN SUN DIRlS.
Primitive Method Of Telling the Time
is Still Employed

10 ohll GHp'OJSN'
The sun dial is still In common
use in many parts of Mexico. These
primitive time indicators are to be
seen upon many of the buildings i'm
the towns and cities, the New York
Tribune says. Even in the capital
OF the republic with its many great
clocks, sun dials made of stone are
TO be found upon many of the an.
cient buildings. 1t is in the smaller
towns. however. that the sun dial Is
still relied upon by the natives as
the true marker of time Upon the
high plateau. where the weather is
seldom cloudy, the sun dial is in
service most hours of the day. Some
or these devices are two or three
centuries old and are carved out OF
stone with artistic precision. In or.
der that the general public may oh.
tain the benefit of. the suns mark,
ingS the dials are usually placed
upon buildings having wide and
commanding view.
In towns where there are public
clocks the sun dials are still relied
upon by many people instead of the
more modern method of timckeeping
"The sun never lies" is a tritC
saying of the MeXicans. "Be true as
the sun dial and you will be happy.
they also say.
Not yithsianding the general us,
of sun dials Mexico is noted as {
country of big clocks In many o
the great cathelrals these clock,
are placed, and from the towers o
the edifices they indicate the tim,
Cor the people Of IA wide scope o
territory. The MODEST sun dial still
holds its own, however, and It viii
be probably long time befor
they are entirely done away wit
in Mexico.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-02-02

when II comes to new ideas the
Oklahoma citizen wins the leather
medal without a struggle Now one
of them pauscs amid the daily rusn
10 observe that the crossing of the
Plymouth Rock hen and the white
ant which has established record
Of 10000 eggs month. would be-
well worth while.