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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-02-17

II. R. Morris and family, for
merly Of Nezperce, are now located
at 704 West First Street Los Angeles.
Calf. where they are enjoying the
6ne weather and where Mr.. Morris
health is improving.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-02-17

] am now getting out my Nexperoe
literature and win have same COM
pleted before long. Call at my
office and get supply Of same
to send your friends in the east.
P. b. Sanger.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-02-17

Another letter recently received
from VIM. Larson Of Alberta dwells
much upon the 6ne weather that
country is enjoying this winter, and
Mr.. Larson's many friends here will
be glad to leam that be has found
surroundings and conditions there
as pleasant as anticipated.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-02-17

Be sure to come in Saturday and
complete your sack orders.
Z. Nelson.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-02-17

List your property with P. h.
Sanger.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-02-17

Oranges and lemons at the P. 0.
Store.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-02-17

Sunny Alberta. W. E. Larson,
real estate, Killam, Alberta.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03
nor rAE PROMISED LAND.

From Iowa people who have gone
elsewhere there frequently floats
back some Information as to unfavor-
able conditions which,if known,might
lead to more contentment in Iowa for
the people now here. The other day
John C. Simpson, secretary of the de.
partment of agriculture, received from
a man in Oklahoma letter which
revealed something of conditions
there which are not advertised by the
railroads and land agents. In this
letter he said:
'Wll you kindly send me your
Year Book for 1909? You have been
kind enough to send me one last year
and l hope you will not forget me
this time as the book is of great value
to me and my neighbors, many OF
whom are also from Iowa. We had
very poor season here this time. Our
corn failed completely, owing to lack
of rainfall during June and July.
had seventy acres planted to corn
and have not raised any to sell. Am
paying cash rent and feel rather dis
couraged. The record furnished by
our state board here shows an abund-
ance of rainfall during crop months
for the last twelve years and l had
implicit faith in them, but last year!
and this years experience has made
me doubt the correctness of these rec
ords. Many of the old settlers here
openly declare them to be wrong. If
knew this to be true l would pull
up stakes this year yet and move back
to Iowa, but otherwise would try
again. With just little more moist
ure this would be indeed good coun-
try. | have invested over $4,000 in
stock and machinery and judging
from recent sales could not get half
of il back should | sell out now"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03

Mrs. Chas. Clair returned Saturday
from two weeks visit with Chicago
relatives.
Mrs. Harry Wilson and Mrs. Chas.
Hort were shopping in Oskaloosa on
Saturday
There will be no school on Thurs
day and Friday of this week, as the
teachers will attend the State Teach
ers' meeting in Des Moines at that
time.
Miss Ethel Jones went to Chicago
this week for d visit.
Mr. Mordue's, on First street. are
moving to Oskaloosa and Mr.. Jenni-
sons are moving into that house
from Seventh street.
Hubert Terrell came over from Ed.
dyville to visit his aunt, Mrs. VIM.
Vance. s''
Jas. Watson made a trip to Oska,
loosa Saturday, returning Sunday.
Misses Pearl Page and Janet Wat
son are back at work in the store at.
ter spending their vacations out of
town. -
Mrs. Maud Thomas is visiting in
Ottumwa with her mother.
A. E. Thomas returned Saturday
from a duck hunting trip in northern
Iowa
Howard Chapel, of Eddyville, Wis.
tied friends here Sunday.
The four-months-old babe of Mr..
and Mrs. Clemens on Fifth street
died Sunday evening after only a
brie, illness.
A large crowd enjoyed the Hallow-
cen social at the M. E. church so.
cial rooms Monday evening.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03
BETHEL.

Mrs. Dan Matthews and Miss Sarah
Hart were Saturday and Sunday call
ers in Oskaloosa at their parental
homes.
Willie Jones, from near Oskaloosa,
is a caller at the home OF Richard
Davis at No. 6, White City, Mrs. Da-
Wis being his sister
Robt. Mcdowell, of No. 6, moved to
Durfee No. one day last week. He
will be employed as blacksmith at
said mines.
Lloyd Alexander has quit work at
No. 6, White City, and has returned
to his home in Givin, where he has
employment.
Joe Young and brother were OF.
tumwa callers Saturday on a pleasure
trip.
Several friends and neighbors OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Belzer, who reside
near No. IL, Buxton, came in on them
with we'll filled baskets Thursday
Oct. 81, and very pleasant time was
enjoyed by all present. Grandma
Zornes was also present. She is 81
years of age and is very active for
one so old.
A party was gotten up at the Grant
Barnett home Saturday evening, Oct
29th. About 80 young folks were
present to enjoy the event. Refresh
ments were served, games played
and all guests departed at a late
hour, we'll pleased with the evenings
fun.
S. w. White, of the Crescent Goa
Co., was present at mine No. 6 Satur
day in the interest of his mines.
Frank Traister and Geo. Decoop
man were Bussey and Durfee callers
Sunday.
The moving picture and opera
shows at Buxton, also the politica
meetings the past week were we'll at
tended by everybody in general-po
litical meetings especially.
Miss Margie Barnett, from neal
Eddyville, is a guest at the Grant Bar
nett home for few days.
ALT Thomas, druggist at Buxton
has gone on a hunting trip up neal
Fort Dodge with some friends. Coco
luck, AL"
Oct. 81. GOLDEN ROD.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03
CEDAR.

Fred Garrett. bought new auto
mobile Saturday. .&+
MISS Anna Yenney has returned
from a visit with her brother at Ce-
dar Falls. '..l
Mrs. H. d. Brubaker and son BStl
are visiting at Bonaparte with Mrs.
A. W. Palmer.
Miss Mabel Mohler and Mr.. Chas.
Vermillion, of KirkviTle, were married
at the M. E. parsonage at Cedar on
the evening of Oct. 20.
Mrs. w. A. Stephenson, Mrs. Lydia
Brubaker and MI. and Mrs Rhinehart
from Oregon visited Thursday at
Mrs. A. L. Brubaker's.
Mrs. Sarah Knott gave a reception
for her son on Friday, Oct. %. James
and Miss Christenia Werner of Ed
dyville were married on Thursday at
the brides home. Quite a number
were present at the reception.
Mrs. Davis gave a party for her
daughter Bertha Saturday evening.
1t was surprise planned in honor
of Miss Bertha's birthday. A two
course luncheon was served and a
delightful evening was enjoyed by all.
Nov. l. Nedra.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03
WEST ADAMS,

Sunday visitors at Carl Anderson
were Charlie Anderson, John Wilson
and Mrs. Kelley.
George Keels spent day this week
at Ernest Sarver's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens and daughter
Hazel spent Wednesday night at
George Shirley's.
A few from this vicinity attended
the funeral of Aaron Phillips.
Ernest Day and Carl Anderson at
tended Mr.. Stuots sale at Rose Hill
last Wednesday, both purchasing
hogs.
There were two Halloween parties
in this vicinity; one at Mr.. Everett's
and one at Lou Mitchel's.
Carl Anderson went to Rose Hill
on business Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Mitchell sent out
invitations for a Halloween party to
be given by them and everyone at
tending surely enjoyed themselves to
the fullest extent. Most all wore
masks. There were almost all kinds
of people represented, Japanese bride,
negro farmer, grandpa Frenchman,
witch, Gypsy ghosts, Chinaman, nurse.
doctor and five or six Indians. Mr..
Mitchell, after all had had lots OF fun,
passed cards cut in two to have part
ners. Then came the unmasking'
which caused lots of laughter. Then
Mrs. Mitchell served "a two-course
luncheon, assisted by Ira Steddom
and Eva Wickersham. Those present
ere Ed Anderson, Frank Crispin, Carl
Anderson, ALI Bunting, Frank Everett,
Mr.. Shangle, M. S. Downey, Mr..
Strom and Charles Steddom. All de-
parted at a late hour vowing them
good entertainers. DAISY.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03
osKALoosA, IOWA.
600 o.

alton in April, it had not been leased
for 1910 and was therefore unOccu-
pied and unreported.
The improved acreage of farms al
so decreased, but in smaller proper
tons than the total acreage. The
improved land reported in 1910 mum.
bered 29,467, 900 acres, while in 1900
the acreage reported was 29,S9S, 900;
the decrease amounting to Ia per
cent.
The expenditure for fertilizers in
Iowa has never been very large, and
was smaller in 1910 than at the cen
sus OF 1900, decreasing from 1897 600
in 1900 to S107 900 in 1910, a drop of
6S.2 per cent. The census in 1910 Sc
cured information for the first time
relating to the amount expended by
the farmers for the purchase of feed
for live stock; this was $lS,575,000.
OF the 216,SO7 farms in Iowa, there
were 1O8,034, or nearly One-half, on
them was performed by their own
ers; while the number reporting the
expenditures for labor, as stated
above, was 1O7773. The majority OF
the farms purchased no feed for live
stock; the number that made such
purchases was Sl,269 and the number
that expended money for fertilizers
only LAG.
The land reported in farms consti,
tutes 94.7 per cent of the area record,
ed by the government surveyors OF
the state. The variation between the
surveyed area and the land reported
in farms is quite uniform for nearly
all the counties; the farm land re,
ported being in most counties be
tween and 6 per cent less than the
surveyed area. The counties show
ing a greater variation have consid,
cradle areas of wet or hilly land.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03
BUXTON.
BROWNIE.

J. S. Moon, OF Abba, was in town
Thursday.
Mrs. Frank Munsell was over from
Hamilton Monday.
Mrs. Moss is taking orders for a
very useful kitchen article.
Ted Ishom having been transfer
red to another run on the railroad,he
and his mother moved last week to
Belle PLANE.
Miss Nellie Coops is a new clerk
at the store.
Vance Tenant is out again after
e weeks illness. .t.. 81
Mrs. A. l.. Jordan served lunch to
the Ladies' Aid Society at the regu'
lar meeting last week. ...r
Mrs. w. s.. Jones was quite sick
last week.
Miss Cobb, one of the teachers at
the Center building, has been laid up
with the measles, but is at work
again.
Mrs. John Baxter attended the fu'
neral of Mr.. Long at Service Chapel
last Wednesday.
Mrs. Leiby and children. OF Marys.
vile, are spending the week here
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Del Snodgrass were
In Abba Saturday.
Rev. Cox went to Morayia TUESDAY
morning to attend the Ottumwa Dis
trict Conference OF the M. e. church.
Miss Hazel Crews returned Tues
day from st. Paul where she has
been for two months with her sister.
Mrs. A. L. Jordan and Mrs. Mary
Pollock were Marysvllle visitors Sat
urday.
Miss Hattie Gwin, OF Eddyyille,
who is teaching school at Cricket, at
tended church here Sunday.
Gov.carrolI spoke 70 a large ef EN- 9!
here Saturday night. ' ~ \
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03
LACEY.
r.. w.

A. T. Snyder's entertained a few
friends Saturday evening.
Cecil Reynolds and wife are the
happy parents Of a fine baby boy.
The farmers are beginning in earn
est to gather corn. The fine weather
is much in their favor.
Misses Della and Pearl, also Grov
er Cochran, of Wright, were over
Sunday visitors. at the M. s. Downey
home.
Miss Mary Thompson is now in
the Abbott Hospital in Oskaloosa and
will be operated on this (Tuesday)
morning
Election times are very quiet at
this late date. Possibly there will be
a greater interest shown in the next
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garrett Scharff, OF
Wright, were up visiting friends and
attended services at Lacey church
Sunday morning. IL
Miss Emma Thompson, who had
the misfortune to get kicked with a
colt, is getting better and is able to
be around again.
/. G. Shoemake viii have sale
Nov, at his farm west OF Lacey, al
ter which he will move to New Shar.
on. So it is we lose another good
citizen.
X. A.Masteller has rented his farm
to Fred Phillips for the coming year.
Mr.. Lyden, who has been farming
the place, win take charge OF the
Ryk Van Demert farm.
About fifty neighbors and friends
gathered at the home of MT and Mrs.
Lew Mitchell, Saturday evening, to
respond to the invitation given by
Mrs. Mitchell to celebrate the uc
Halloween festivities. A great va
riety OF mysterious looking charac-
tiers in the parsonage Of spooks, fair
les. &C.. hogan to walk in from seven
o'clock and II was fully an hour be-
fore the parlors and dining room
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03
EVANS.

Will Head is spending a few days
at the John Head home.
Mesdames Evans and Hancock
were shopping in the city Monday.
Mrs. Phillips spent Tuesday at the
parental Riggs home in Oskaloosa.
John Melcher, wife and children
were over Sunday visitors in Beacon.
Ben Wilson is home from Norwood
vile suffering with a felon on his fin
ger.
Sam Meister is at the Williams hos
pital, where he has underwent an OPP
Grafton.
Master Rolly Woodcock has gone
to Lockman for a weeks visit with
his sister, Mrs. Ray Harris.
A large crowd of young folks from
here attended the dance in Bolton
Saturday night. They report fine
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Evans and
daughter Mabel, of Loekman, spent
Sunday with the lady's sister, Mrs.
George Reid.
John Lloyd was slightly hurt at the
Ramsay mines Friday by a fall of
slate He will not be able to resume
work for several days.
Sunday visitors at the w. A. Moul'
ton home were Chas. Fox, wife and
daughter Ruby, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Jake Wightman, OF Cedar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Moulton and
Jake Moulton attended the masquer'
ade ball at Blyth Saturday night and
visited over Sunday with relatives.
Mrs. John Lloyd, of Buxton, is
spending a few days with her daugh,
ter, Mrs. Frank Youngburg, and help
ing care Ior their infant son, which
is quite sick.
The East Weaver school is having
weeks vacation. The teacher, Miss
Ida Cox, will attend the teachers
convention in Des Moines and visit
her friend, Mabel Davis. in Norwood
vile.
One of the most delightful social
events of the season was Halloween
party held at the Cox home Monday
evening. Tom Cox and Rob Fisher
were the originators and the affair
proved a success in every way. The
home was beautifully decorated in
Halloween fashion and pumpkin pie
and coffee were served. About fifty
friends came in masks and they were
all we'll disguised Every moment
was enjoyed and they departed at a
late hour, approaching the efforts OF
the young men in showing them such
good time. Guests from Oskaloosa
were Cressia Cox, Bernice Penland
Stella Green and Ollie Tandy.
BROWNIE.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03
WHITE OAK.

Henry Hawkinson sold his driver
to John Alexander recently.
Chas. Peterson sold team. of
horses Saturday to Chas. Brostrom.
S. J. Swanson and family took Sun.
day dinner at the H. Hawkinson
home.
Gus Swanson, wife and baby called
on Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Ignell Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Sanford Heath and little
daughter Eva and Mrs. Trozelius, OF
Buxton, were over Sunday visitors at
the ]. A. Swanson home.
C. o. Sampson has sold his farm
to Herm Larson and bought another
place in the north part of the state,
which he will occupy next year.
Nov. 2. Autumn Child.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03
PILGRIM LOT SALE.
Four Residence Lots in New Addition
Sold at Auction.

The sale of the c. C. Pilgrim lots
at the corner of c avenue and Elev
enth street took place Monday after
noon. The sale was attended by sew
eral buyers. The prices received for
the lots sold were very low and real
estate men state that they sold ex
ceptionally reasonable. The best lot
sold for $3.50 and the lowest price re
ceived was 1855. The corner lot sold
for $3.50 and was purchased by ]. l.
Tony. Lot No. Z, on avenue, sold
for s505, to DR.. Jay G. ROBBERS. David
Eckenbom purchased lot No. 9, pay,
ing $525. Lot No. 1, facing d avenue
sold for s255, S. Dewhurst purchas.
ing It.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03
HOME BADLY DAMAGED.

The country home of c. A. Henry,
seven miles west Of Oskaloosa, near
Des Moines river, was badly damaged
by fire about seven o'clock this
Wednesday q morning, caused by
sparks on the roof from a defective
chimney. The fire was discovered
before 1t had made much headway,
but stubborn fight had to be made
to save the building. Neighbors
came in response to the alarm and
bucket brigade was instrumental in
saving the home. The loss will be
three to, FIVE hundred dollars. cover
ed by insurance.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03

simultaneously. Rigid account is de-
manded of every blank sheet of pa.
per and every ounce OF ink or gum.
After printing sheet of 400 it is
CHARTERED and if single stamp is
torn or mutilated, the whole 100
stamps OF the quarter sheet are
burned. So careful has the count
been that not single stamp has
been lost in over thirty-seven years.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03

were filled We talk about being
afraid oil our shadow, but we believe
ia view OF our real selves" would
make us little scringy on this occa-
sion. OF course the ladies would not
indulge in anything of this kind, but
some OF the gentlemen did look lit
tie queer. Carl Anderson for in
stance Hooked swell" while young
Cochran from Wright was a sumner,
Ringing Bros clowns were not in
it with him. Dr. Straughn was pres
ent and was kept busy advertising
his tablets. which were a sure cure
for all diseases. They resembled
shredded biscuits. Esquire Boyd
was present donned in his Sundays
best and assumed the dignity OF eth
err a peace officer or Soap Creek
Statesman" Mark Shangl-ee took a
leave of absence from his laundr-ee
and run down in his Chinese cos.
tune. We don't know whether he
was trying to build up his trade or
looking after naturalization papers.
During the course Of the evening an
elegant two-course luncheon was
served, which consisted of chicken
sandwiches, salad, coffee, pickles,
cake and fruit. The music for the
evening was furnished by Johnny
Mitchell with the violin and Miss
Cochran at the piano, this adding
much to the success of the evenings
entertainment. At the midnight
hour the guests departed feeling that
they had been royalty entertained by
the good people of the household.
Nov. /. Samantha.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03

day. The entertainment in the even.
ing consisted of a fine program and
box supper.
The Ladies' Aid Society met with
Mrs. Kittie Bowles Thursday. They
quilted quilts for Mrs. Henry Yer
Ploeg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Hilliard
were Sunday visitors at the C. Hale
Home.
The Riverside Grange met Thurs
day evening. They have thirty-seven
members now and several applica-
tons for membership have been
made.
There will be a box supper at Oppo-
sition school house Saturday evening,
Nov. S. Everyone cordially invited.
George Black and Manly Smith, of
near Lakonta have purchased farms
in Colorado, where they expect to
make their future home.
FARMER BOY.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03
Gone After ouaiIs.

Many local nimrods were seen early
this morning attired In their hunting
suits, accompanied by their dogs
bound for their fayorite hunting
grounds. Many walked. some went
in buggies, others in automobiles and
several took the train to nearby towns
The quail will have little rest today
for many OF the hunters have said
that they would not come back with.
out killing the limit. The following
hunters departed thls morning over
the Rock Island bound for Atwood.
Bert Mendenhall. chas. Mendenhall.
cbas Mccall, r. b. Gordon, r. A,
DARRELL. A A. BeDiIlon and Chester
crispin.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03

Republicans, when you are re-
quested to vote for your home candi'
date and one of the democratic nomi-
nees for Judge, don't do it. Don't
be deceived as to the effect OF that
kind of complimentary vote" The
same appeal will be made in each OF
the other counties of the district and
If successful, republican votes will
elect the democratic candidates and
thereby defeat the man of their
choice.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03

1t is the observation of the Fair
field Ledger that the most Industrious
political agent of these days in Iowa
is the democrat who goes to the reg,
ular" republican and tells him that
every progressive" is going to
scratch" his ticket, and then HES to
the progressive" and cells him that
every regular" is going to scratch
his ticket. NO republican ever got
safe political advice from a democrat
in the past and the rule will hold
good in the campaign OF 1910"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03
CORRESPONDENCE

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OLIVET.
A. P. Anderson, of Nevada, was in
town Saturday on business
James Johnson, of Atlantic, was in
town on business Saturday.
J. H. Nelson. of Des Moines, was in
town Saturday on business. $ta
Charles McCalister, Of Beacon.
moved in the ]. ]. Top house last
week.
Our farmers are busy this week
gathering corn and they report a
large crop.
The mines were idle Saturday. and
the miners spent their time at home
fixing up for winter.
David Perry spent Saturday in o.
kaloosa, and while there purchased a
magnificent heating stove.
We We're pleased to read the very
interesting letter from Bolton, and
note the many improvements being
made there,
William Sugget and son of Blyth,
secured work In the mine this week.
Mr.. Sugget and family were formerly
residents of Bolton. We welcome
them here.
Ollvet is like all other localities.
The town kicker is here and can
never see anything good only in
what they do themselves, and that is
very little.
Uncle John Dolan and wife will
spend the winter with their daughter
Mrs, Ted CoryeIl at Wright. They
have rented their home here to Mr..
and Mrs. B. Morgan, of Bloomfield.
Mr.. Morgan will help his son Arch
in the store, this winter.
The last time we heard Of Uncle
John Thompson and Aunt Martha
they were living in a bed of roses,
having the very best of health and
enjoying life richly in their western
home at Tacoma. They think OF
spending the winter there.
Rev. T. F. Martin filled his regular
appointment in the M. p. church on
Sunday. His sermon on the law was
we'll taken, full of though, and wor-
thy of consideration. We were pleas
ed to see so many in attendance, but
there Is room for more at each ser
vice.
Mr.. Paul, a lumber man from Har'
vey, was a business caller in town
Wednesday. While here in company
with J. M. Ball, they contracted 16
houses. The lumber brick and sand
is now on the ground, and the work
will commence this week. Mr.. Wiser
of Pella has charge of the carpenter
work.
The writer is sorry to learn through
the Bolton correspondence our es'
teemed friend, Al Kaskaden, is con-
fined in the 0skaloosa hospital and
will be operated on. We hope for a
speedy recoveryp as he is sober, in
dustrious young man, with the best
of habits, and a wife and two chill
dren depending on him for their
support.
The Blyth correspondent is a vel,
come addition to the Herald family.
We have a number of old-time friends
there whom we are glad to hear from.
The writer of the letter has taste
for news and gets it up with spice
and ginger, which should be the aim
of all writer's for the press. Anything
good, say it, anything bad, let it rest
Never air it through the press.
| Some time ago the writer spoke in
| his letter of improvements going to
be made here, which was regarded by
them as hot air. but their time has
turned to stern realism, as the ham
mer and saw can be heard all over
town. Now we want them to watch
us grow for the time is not far dis
tant when we will have brick and
tile plant right In town, with all these
! improvements we hope to see the
school house where it belongs right in
! Olivet
X. w.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-11-03

On the question of economy the
Taft administration has made rec
ord. Instead of the gradual increase
in demands for the various depart
ments there has been practical seal
ing Of estimates without hampertng
efficiency until the estimates of the
cost Of government under Taft are
placed at 81 ,096, 952,051, against ST..
1876, 454 ,6s7 under the last Cleveland
regime.