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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
SEEDS INJURED
BY MOISTURE
Varieties Like Blue Grass Will
Hea AsQuick1y II Not Dried In
Sun or With Artificial
Heat Of Some Kind.
(By CHAS. X. WEATHERSON.)

(By CHAS X WEATHERSON.)
The drying of seeds affects their
germinability to a considerable ex-
tent. Some seed, like blue grass seed,
will quickly heat and spoil if not
thoroughly dried In the sun or with
artificial heat.
Much of the poor blue grass seed
has been made poor by being too
quickly put in large receptacle1 where
1t does not have an opportunity to
thoroughly dry.
Even when piled in the field after
it has been taken from the blue grass
ficiently to spoil it.
1t is unfortunate that when a man
has a lot of blue grass seed that has
been so spoiled that he cannot resist
the temptation to sell it for good seed.
Many other seeds are injuriously af-
fected by too great a moisture content.
but few so much as the blue grass
seed. The higher the starch content
Of the seed the more necessary does it
appear to be to keep 1t from damp
ness.
Corn. being high in percentage of
starchy matter, must be kept from
dampness or its germinability will be
destroyed. So readily does it heat
under warm, moist conditions that ii
is regarded as very difficult to send a
cargo of corn across the equator.
1t may be accepted as a good rule
that all seeds should be kept from
dampness, most of all such seeds as
corn Just how the dampness affects
the germinability we do not fully
know
In some cases doubtless the damp
ness with a fair degree of heat starts
the germ to developing. which later
when the seed is again dried. is ar
rested and the soft cells harden. anc
the germ dies. Corr especially SHOULD
be kept from dampness.
When the weather in the fall |.
such that the corn fully natures anC
the ears dry out before the fros
comes, almost any amount of cold fail.
to injure 1t.
Not so the seed that has not thor
oughly dried out. The heavy freeze,
destroy the germ life because OF tn,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
A IoQicaI Landlord.

Many a tenant Will sympathize with
the man in this story, from the Phila-
delphia Record. He was renting 4
mall house which the landlord had
refused to repair. One day the owner
came to see him.
Jones'" he said. Il shall have to
raise your rent"
What for?" asked Jones, anxiously-
Have taxes gone up?"
No the landlord answered, but I
see you've painted the house and put
in a new range and bathtub. That, OF
course, makes it worth more rent"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
PROPER DEPTH
FOR FLOWING
Excellent Method Is to P1Ow an
Inch or Two Deeper Every
Year, Bringing Bottom
Soil to s u GAGE
Gradually.
tBy c. NJ. MILLERD


One of my neighbors started his fall
blowing early this year. | saw him
recently scufiling along behind his
two little mustang ponies that were
trying to drag a 14-inch pillow. He
was turning up the soil about three
inches deep. and when he came to a
particularly hard spot he bore down
ON the handles and let the pillow point
skim close to the surface. don't be-
lieve that the soil four inches below
the surface ever saw the light in any
of his fields.
No wonder he is always complain
ing of poor crops. | once suggested
that If he would use a ten-inch pillow
and set it to run even five or six inch
es deep he would get better results,
but simply got snubbed for my pains,
which served me right for meddling.
1t takes big 2,4O0-pound team to
draw 14-inch pillow and get down to
the proper depth. l am a firm be-
lever in deep blowing.
The depth should be lowered gradu-
ally. | do not think it is a good plan
to sink subsoil pillow deep into the
furrow and turn up soil that has lain
dormant for years A better plan is to
pillow an inch or two deeper every year
and in this way bring the bottom soil
to the surface gradually. 1t will alb
sorb plant food more readily and In
the long run produce better crops
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
Couldn't Lose Him.

An Irishman one day bought pis-
toll and took to the road. A little way
on he met traveller
Your money or your life said Pat.
"I'll tell you what" said the other.
I'll give you all my money for that
pistol"
Agreed" said Pat And they ex-
changed.
Now" said the traveller, hand
back that money or I'll shoot"
Blaze away, my hearty" said Pat
mot bit of powder be there in it,
Jester.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20

that the minute particles of moisture
are expanded in the freezing and
burst the cells Of which they form q
part.
The drying of corn is therefore a
necessity II good seed is to be had.
The worst feature about this expert
ence with corn is that 1t leaves no ex-
ternal mark to show what has taken
place in the germ.
The farmer picks out the nicely ap-
pearing ears and shells the corn for
seed Not till 1t fails to come up the
next year does he begin to suspect
that It's germinability had been in
jured before he selected it for seed.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
Sick Mans Choice.

What shall have to do with you"
said the doctor. shaking his head.
seriously. lis TO put you on a soft
diet"
Say. doc" begged the patient, who
had never been sick before. If it's all
the same to you I'd prefer to stay here
on the old bed; 1t may take me longer
to get well. but I'm leetle shy about
sleepin' IN any of them new-fangled
things"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
Time Alone Will Tell.

The father of four boys. discovering
the eldest, aged 10, smoking cigar
cite. called the four together for a
lecture on teh evils of narcotics.
"Now, Willie" he said, in conclu-
sion, to his youngest. ARE you going
to use tobacco when you get to be a
man."
Il don't know" replied the 6-year-
old. soberly. I'm trying hard to
ouit."-Success Magazine.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
American Hoqs.

Five distinct breeds of hogs are
credited TO American skill, and every
one of them is better adapted to Amer
lean conditions than any foreign
breed, barring the Berkshire. The
Berkshire seems to be a good hog
anywhere.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
Official WarninQ.

The first heat Of the famous Hare
and Tortoise race was a matter OF
history.
The bookmakers we're up in the air.
The Tortoise-a 100-to-1 shot-had
won under a pull.
The entries were at the post for the
second heat.
Calling the Hare to the judges
stand, the official starter spake thus:
Take it from me. Hare. If you lose
this time that gag about being
drugged won't go. See,''
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
Professional Courtesy.

Don't you charge that man any
thing for your services, doctor?'
mot in cash. He's my butcher and
[ take 1t out in trade"
"Ah, / see. Professional courtesy.
cleveland Leader.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
Before and After.

Dawson-"The facial features plain
ly indicate character and disposition.
In selecting your wife were you gov
erned by her chin?"
Spenlow-"No, but l have been
ever since we married
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
Champion Shorthorn.

ness should take the Shorthorn or
Holstein cross. The dairyman living
on his clay or rough mountain farm
should take the Ayrshire bull and
raise the choicest female calves to
keep up his herd. This he can do
much cheaper. as his expenses are
much less.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
Artistic Temperament.

Suddenly the gifted cornet soloist
stopped playing.
Although | cannot see the person"
he said. his features working con-
vulsively. Il know that somebody In
the audience is sucking a lemon,~
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
Doing His Best.

Joiner Ito his apprentice) -"Well,
Willie. have you sharpened all the
tools?"
Willie-"Yus-all out the and saw,
and | haven't quite got all the gaps
out of it"-Sketch
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
SupcrstItion.

Percy-rm going to-aw-propose
to Miss Smythe tonight. doncher
know.
Jack-Think she'll accept you?
Percy-Cawn't say, deah boy. She
has a dozen NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Jack-Being the unlucky thirteenth
you'll probably get her.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
CescrIblno the Barber.

Attles-What kind OF a barber Ii
that new man on the corner?
Callerson-Well. sir, II he shaves
you, you won't know there's a razor
passing over your face.
Attles-Is that so?
Callerson-Yes, sir; you'll think it's
a gui.lotine.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
Moral Support.

Every time the automobile breaks
down | notice you examine your state
license"
II do that for encouragement. The
license says | am competent to oper-
otto the machine. "-Detroit News.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
Do it Now

Tomorrow A. M. too late. Take
q CASCARET 1t bed time; get
up m The momms feeling fine and
dandy. No need fs sickness
from ouer-eating and drink
ing. They surely wosk while you
deep and help nature help you.
Millions take them and keep well.
CASCARETS Ioc . box for . weeks
treatment, all druggistA Biggest seller
In the world. Million boxes Z month.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
Eleas and Mites,

1t is said that crude carbolic acid
dissolved in boiling water and sprin
killed. about the barn or henhouse Is
sure death to feas and mites. Use
Is cents worth of the carbolic acid
to a bucket of water.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
A Double Fall.

did the aerial acrobat who was to
give the manager an exhibition of his
ability make good?"
mo In his best act he lost MS
balance"
what a pity! And it was his trial
balance. too"-Baltimore American.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
Hone.

Don't you know that the hairs on
your head are -numbered?'
Il s'pose they are
Don't you know that the number of
your years are entered in that great
book"
"Yep-but these here ottermobiles
is all numbered an registered. too.
What's the use? Them figgers is al.
ways covered up with grease an mud
so that tn recordin' angel couldn't
read en-
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
Mioht BE.

1T must be expensive to get up
these moving pictures OF warfare"
Yes; actors and costumes cost a
lot"
Wouldn't it be cheaper to finance
a South American revolution?"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
Easy Deduction,

1t was in the hotel dining-room.
THAT Boston girl at the third table
is rather pretty, isn't she?" remarked
the great detective.
Yes" replied his friend But
how do you know she is from Bos-
TONI"
That's easy" answered the g. d.
She is chewing her ice cream"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20

The chorus girl is back again.
Oh. see her witching smilel
As for her looks. l can't complain
When viewed at half a mile.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
A Iona Engagement.

Maud-"Are you engaged to Jack
for good?"
Ethel-"It looks so. / don't think
he'll ever be in a position to marry
mo"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
Took Emerson's Advice.

Young Uppson reused his parents rage
When he wed a beauty of the stage;
Thus he vaulted every social bar.
And ''hitched his wagon to a star"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
A New Peril,

THAT woman near us has certainly
got cacoethes loquendi."
Gracious me, Is it ketchin'?"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
Weak on Byoone Sonos.

We cannot sing the old songs,
'Tis just as we'll. perhaps.
Because that's all we're hearing
From all the other chaps.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20

Philomena-Miss Hasbeen came
from a very old family. didn't she?
Virginia-Oh, yes.
Philomena-Well. she looks it.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
Making the Best Of Il.

Yes" said the lady caller. my
husband is a born diplomat, II l do
say it myself"
"A born diplomat" achoed the
hostess.
YES" replied the |. C. "Or. in other
words, when he can't have his own
way he pretends that my way is his
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20
RYoerh @u0A0A spstsasa's SsDeIsa
s'sse" ehsapss thaa sssvAao
LOADING aUu Y KataIss fer 4 Stsno
Single. s3g uUIN PssHI ufnfN a
oeubls, $e1s ~ - - 0srsssd ~
HOWARD E. BURTON. AssAyEa. 4so

Specimen prices: Gold. silver Lead, 81; Goa.
Silver, 75c Gold. 5oc; Zine or Copper. 81. Maiii.6
ENVELOPES and full price Ii ST sent ApplicAttQR
Control an umpire work solicited. Leadvn14p
Col. Ret-ranr O. carbonate National Bank.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-20

Grace-Ethel has married a man
who neither drinks nor CANDLES.
Phoebe-Dear me, How did she
ever happen to meet him?
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07
The Water Users Building.

The great majority cast in favor of constructing d building in this city for the use of the shareholders of the Salt River Valley Water Us- CTS association-in other words the farmers of the valIey-is of course gratifying to the people of Phoenix. and it is evidence of the sound judg- ment of the rancher-.
 The cost of the building will en- tail no individual burden on any shareholder; in fact it will be scarce ly felt It will be a good financial investment. and it's connections hall will be valued and permanent con venience to the ranchers as a meet ing place.
 To visitors the building will be an excellent sign of the prosperity of our ranchers. It will invite the at tention of everybody to the fact that, before many years. the ranchers of this valley will have the best irri- gation system and the best equipment in all the west.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07
The Urgent Sewer Proposition.

heavy responsibility has been assumed by some of the local tax payers. These gentlemen. in per suading the city administration to hold the sewer bond proposition in abcyance until it can be determined whether special legislation can be obtained from congress, were liberal with assurances that the proposed legislation will be secured forthwith.
 It is now up to these gentlemen to obtain the proposed legislation. It We don't believe they have half un- derstood the difficulties which lie in the way of new special legislation at this stage of the session.
 Meanwhile, there is no reason at al! why there should be delay in call ing the proposed election for the people to ascertain which plan they prefer-the plan of bonding the city as whole. or the plan of special property assessments.
 IT it shall develop-as We believe it will-that the majority will be for d general bond issue. the necessity for further efforts with congress will of course disappear. The city al ready has full authority under the law to issue bonds for a sewer sys- tenn just as soon as the tax payers at q proper election shall authorize it. The preliminary or unofficial vote that has been proposed will set tie the question of preference be- tween the two systems, and this straw vote. if it is to be taken. should be taken as soon as possible. Every month Of delay in beginning work on the sewer will be a month of great cost to the city. measured in public health and measured in the confidence of investors in the future of the town.
 But while steps are being taken for this preference poll. it will be wise indeed for the proponents of the property assessment plan to get busy with congress Theirs is the respon- sibility of seeing that their ready promises of success at Washington are made good.
 Out of an extreme desire to be fair to everybody the city administration has. we believe, made amistake in consenting to halt in the program previously adopted. The next best thing is to hurry. Let's not lose another precious year in providing an adequate sewer system.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07

Mrs Maud Baliington Booth, hay
 ing fine and unusual appreciation of the value of birds. has suggested. in view of the enormous destruction of bird life by cats. that tiny bells be attached to all cats in order that birds may be warned of their ap- proach. Her suggestion is practi- cal. no doubt, but a wholesale slaughter of cats and a determina- ton in all households to dispense with the company of cats would pro- tect birds even more effectively. Many specias of birds are among the most valuable friends that gardeners and farmers have. whereas nobody is able to give good reason for har- boring the ordinary cat. Natural ists estimate that more birds are de- stroyed by cats than by hunters It is only within the last few years, or since people have begun to learn some of the means by which disease is spread. that it has become gener- ally known that cats are one of the most effective agencies for carrying disease to children from house to house The germs of diphtheria and scarlet fever are given a wide cir common thing for ignorant mothers
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07
THE OLD AMERICA.

In 1850, about the time that Charles Dickens was engaged in his dyspeptic tour of America, c. r. R. James. an other English novelist, was an Ameri- can visitor and wrote a letter. sold at auction in New York last week, says the New York Globe It is a document of interest to those outside the glori- ous company of authograph collectors Wrote James when at New Haven:
 Tn passing through this land one sees no poverty. no squalid wretched- ness, no hobels, and old huts. Great good humor, too, is visible everywhere among the people: each man seems to feel that by industry he can get on as well as another. There is little of that jealous rivalry. none of that irritable envy that we see in older lands, where we are all struggling for that bread which is not sufficient for the whole.
 Here is an echo of the old America. Great good humor prevalent, mini mum of jealous rivalry and irritable envy. general belief that a kind Provi- dence had called the people of this land to dwell in a pretty good place. Would an English novelist visiting
 
 cans today were called on to occupy the houses that satisfied in 1850 they would deem themselves i'll used. In New Haven wages are nominallY four times higher than 50 years ago, and measures in purchasing power twice as high The average American stomach is filled with more and better food, and the average American back is cOV- cred with finer raiment. It is the spirit rather than that with which the spirit exercises itself which has changed for the worse It is now all most unfashionable to praise America as formerly it was deemed unpatriotic to have any doubts Jefferson Brick was a most ridiculous person, but when he disappeared something of great value tended to go out of American life.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07
COLD PROCESS FOR CANNING

< reader asks for the process for canning fruits and vegetables without cooking. It is generally understood that this can be done with some acid fruits by merely placing them in water and sealing the jars. Rhubarb and cranberries have been kept in this manner. but many unsuccessful attempts have been reported. IT any of our readers know of a tested method, possibly she will be glad to give the formula for the benefit of readers. As heating articles previous to canning them has been the usual method, why depart from what we know is successful? Cold processes usually call for the use of salicylic acid and drugs in inexperienced hands are dangerous.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07

to permit children to fondle and kiss cats which may have been in recent and direct contact with contagious disease. Moreover. cats are ire quent victims of tuberculosis. Mrs Booths scheme to bell the cats would be improved by an amendment providing for the killing of them Thereby both the children and the birds will he protected.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07
DEPENDABLE PROPRIETARY
 MEDICINES.

It must be admitted by every fair minded. intelligent person. that med icine could not live and grow in popu- larity for thirty years and today hold a record for thousands upon thou sands of actual cures. as has Lydia F.. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with out possessing great virtue and actual worth. Such medicines must be looked upon and termed both standard. and dependable by every thinking person.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07

The final decision yesterday that the negroes of the Twenty-fifth in fantry shot up" Brownsville may be of interest to such of the negroes and Brownsvillians as have been spared by time and may be of some interest to the posterity of the par ticipants in the affair. Besides, it is a good thing to have things set tied in this world. There will be less to do on judgment day.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07

The dream of Cecil Rhodes of a railroad from Cairo to the Cape of Good Hope will soon be an accom- plished fact By the end of this year the entire line will be finally surveyed, and construction will fol- low the engineers quickly The Cape to Cairo road will be $500 miles long. or this distance nearly half is done. Trains are running from the cape to the southern border of the Congo. 2.lS7 miles.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07
THE CIRCUS

acrobat finds it necessary at all times to keep his muscles and joints suple. That is the reason that hundreds of them keep bottle of BaIlard's Snow Liniment always on hand. A sure cure for rheumatism, cuts, sprains, sore throat. lame back. contracted muscles, corns, bunions and all pains. Price 25c, soc and S1.OO per bottle. Sold by FL vey &, Hulett.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07
A cHANTEcLER LUNCHEON.

Since the universal approval of the chantecler styles and the adoption of the chantecler red in millinery and dressmaking realms. an alert mind has suggested a chantecler luncheon, with American beauty roses as decorations and miniature barnyard fowls as ia vOrs.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07

We are pleased to note the zeal with which Senator Bailey is sup porting the statehood bill and the in- sistence with which he demands it's passage. But pleasure is mingled with regret that the senator de- nounces it as unfair" and "oner- Ous."
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07

We do not say that there is any re- lation between Bourbonism and old Bourbon, but we can not help ob- serving that the set back of the repub- iicans and the shrinking of the dry area last Tuesday were at least coincidental.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07

We gather from the public prints of the last few days that those Ro- man Methodists make up in aggres- siveness of spirit what they lack of meekness and lowliness of heart.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07
THC BLESSED ROAD.

Three roads led out to Calvary.
 The first was broad and straight, That Pilate and Great Caiaphas
 Might ride thereon in state. The second was the felons' road Cruel and hard to tread For those who bore the cross load For those whose footsteps bled. The third road slunk through mean
 defiles.
 Fearing the open sky; And Judas crept the dreadful miles To Calvary thereby. The hishroad up to Calvary
 Was plotted from the land: Where Judas hid, the jackal cries By thorn cursed drifts of sand. But that poor road the felons went How fair it now appears. SmoOthed wide by myriads penitent And flower-set by their tears.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07

At the time when public attention was suddenly directed toward the Seven Crowned Hills, MT. Cooper was talking about displacing Speaker Cannon. He may now resume.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07

Neither the Methodist church at Rome nor the Vatican has emerged from the fray with flying colors But Col. Roosevelt, as usual, ap- pears unscathed smiling and with added popularity.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07

It is fortunate for Col. Roosevelt that his return to this country has been timed so as not to be obscurcd by the Jeffries- Johnson matter.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07

We wonder whether the socialist democrats will make the already widely known city of Milwaukee more famous.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07

There is no cough medicine so popu- lar as Foley's Honey and Tar. It never fails to cure coughs, colds, croup and bronchitis. Sold by Elvey & HuIett.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-07

Seed potatoes s1.50 a sack. 20c cash for eggs. Crump Hay & Grain Co.
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