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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-02-25

INTO Inc past, a few hours off in the
busy whirl of tie twentieth century
&" recall some of The things Of tic
eighteenth.
Twelve prett17 sowned and con,eiy
Young ladies of the student holy
danced the stately mnuet. The grand
march was joined in by all present,
and was led by Prof. Riley and Miss
Clark. many graceful figures being ex-
ecnted. All joined in dancing the Vir-
ginia reel
Refreshments were served in the kin.
dtrsarten ROOM, AMI consisted OF ;"n
cream and waters, a cherry on each
ulsh being rem incer of one I'M
pcrtant epoch in George Wash;ngton's
eventful life The whole affair was
mos. enjoyable
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-02-25
Bible Class Entertained.

blDle ClaSS entertained.
Some thirty men of the Bible class
OF the Baptist church were entertained
last evening at the home of the teacher
Rev. Z. II. Willisford. Part of tht
time was spent in playing games. The
following program was given: 'Celic
solo Mr.. Harry Iverson, vocal solo Mr.
Hosea Harmer, Mrs. lvcrson was
Iaccompanist TO both Mr.. lverson AM
Mr.. Harmer. Mrs. Willisford gave three
readings and the Hayden quartette
consisting of Mr.. Charles Northrup
Mr.. Rces Thomas, Mr.. Issac Griffith
and Mr.. Johnson sang several selections
All that took part were enthusiastically
encored. While lunch was being served
Mr.. Willisford related several amusing
ministerial experiences. Mrs. Willisfort
was assisted by Mrs. ]. ii. Moore, Mrs
~. S. HOlbroOk and Mrs. Harry liver
son.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-02-25

Milbank Herald Advance: Mr.. and
Mrs. c. f.. Barnes celebrated their
tenth wedding last Tuesday evening.
a number of their friends meeting witt
them on the occasion and discussing
the problem of welded life and its
blessings and banc. A very pleasant
time was had and the couple were
given q good start on another ten years
round.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes are former resi-
dents OF MankatO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-02-25
Entertain D. A. R.

EntcItaln d. A. X.
President and Mrs c.. II. Cooper are
entertaining the members of Anthony
Wayne chapter, ID. a. r., at their home
ION Ramsey street this afternoon.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21
OF WORTH IN HIS BUSINESS
BOY Detective con0ratulates Himself
That His First Name 10 Easily
Pronouneed.

Its a lucky thing for me-" said Bin
Butts. In Boy Detective, to himself.
that my folks were plain people and
believed In plain names. Supposins.
for instance. l had been named after
the fashion Of my distinguished kins-
man. Archie Butts. the military facto-
tum of President Taft.
I'm out on the case and I've trapped
my q stand facing him fearless
" with . scowl on my face.
And who are your he asks.
Archibald Willingham De GrafYen.
reid Butts. the Boy Detective.' I an
swer.
Honestly. l believe I'd have 10
laugh saying 1t. Anyhow. before l got
through my man would be on the next
block. That's why I say that my folks
were sensible. plain people and named
me plain Bill. which is of great value
In my profession"
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21
WOULDN'T MAKE ANY TROUBLE
Mrs. Betsy oaxter . rype % Visitor
Many Of Us Have Been Called
on 70 Entertain.

LA. now. Miss Doolittle. don't you
20 TO . mite o trouble on my account"
~ Mrs. Betsy Baxter when abe ar
rived Unexpectedly for dinner 1t the
nome OF Mira. Dorcas Doolittle. "You
Know that I'm = person for whom you
AN just lay down an extra plate an
get before me anything you happen to
nave In the house. II you just fry =
cnicken same ~ you would for your
folks. an make up . pan o. your
tea biscuits that no one can beat. an
open = glass o. your red currant Jelly,
an have q dish o your ounce pre-
serves, an some O. that pound cake
you most allus have. some pipin' hot
apple fritters. with hot maple syrup %
30 with EN-. m some o. your good
coffee an any vegetables you happen
10 have In the house. like sweet po-
tatoes the way you bake EN- nightly.
but. la, just have anything else you
happen TO have. I'm one that expects
an IL willin' to eat what's set before
me. an no questions asked nor fault
found when / go visitin'. So don't
you put yourself out = mite for me.
II you have what I've mentioned an
anything else you want to have I'll be
satisfied. amt one that cares very
much about what | eat, anyhow. A
the sayin' IL. any old thing will do
for me."-Puck.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21
AMERICAN
SETTLERS GO
TO CANADA
THE YEAR 1909 HAS SHOWN An
INCREASE OF OVER EIGHTY
PER CENT IN AMERICAN
SETTLEMENT.

Recent advices from Canada, q
next door neighbour. the neighbourly
country cro the boundary line.
are that upwards Of ninety thousand
settlers from the United States went
into Western Canada during the past
year. most Of them for the purpose Of
taking up and settling upon the va
cant lands, 16e~acres Of which are
given free by the government. and
lands adjoining held by railway and
land companies are selling at from
nine to fifteen and twenty dollars per
acre. Even II thirty and forty dollars
per acre were paid. the price would be
low, as the lands produce wonderfully.
and at these higher figures there Is .
large interest on the money and labor
invested. The ninety thousand eet.
tiers of last year. followed about s.ysv
thousand Of the previous year. and for
several years the number has been
running into these large figures. There
must be q reason for 1t. 1t may be
found In the single phrase. they are
satisfied" Nothing attracts people
more than the success Of others, and
the news of this reaching other thou
sands, causes them to investigate. The
investigation in this Ease Is always
satisfactory. The splendid land of
Iowa, of Indiana. of Nebraska, Kansas,
Minnesota, Wisconsin. Michigan. Ohio
and other States has risen to a high
xyal,,n orA t. 10 r,orth o~,nru A0l1nv
asked for it. But there is not room
now for all on these lands. With the
ever increasing demand for grain.
there comes the ever increasing de-
mand for land. Canada Is the only
country on the continent in a position
to supply It. Land there that costs.
say fifteen dollars an acre, produces
on a reasonable calculation, rs bushels
Of wheat to the acre, or about $1,000
The most liberal calculation as to cost
makes the cost to produce $3.50 per
acre, leaving a balance OF $3.50 per
acre. The $3.50 carries good wages
for the farmer, and all other ~conceiv-
able contingencies. With conditions
like this. covering the entire area Of
about 500, 900 square miles, it is read
lily understood why 10000 Americans
should follow the sixty thousand Of
the previous year. Canadian Govern
ment Agencies at different points in
the Union are always ready to give in
formation regarding the free home
stead lands, ready to advise the set
<1or ae - <ho dScxriotc uyhtrh uyo,,1A
suit him best.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

neeo \ more CAsarA y TN 0essna q - snunAy
than Ill cshee dsneanss put tegseh<s. and unsm - -
lsw yeafs wno supposed 10 he ncusAhAA 101 3 Uv0e
nav yeAn docs0ra peonCuncct n . 0rnl 1@on m
peesra .hsd Oca4 resnvdtna aud BY cna1eansly 0Mmg
- cure rtth local trcatn<na. prun0unee4 \ neuFAoAL
Science haA pruvwn CAaAsrA To - = cnns1teutlnnoa -
sAae. and thN-vfpes rsQuira constitutional treatmenA
HAIR CatarYh yurW. nAnufA~suf~d By ]. J. CAseey
. Co. Toicslo. OhAs. y IL only COaoettuttunaf eee q
the mArket. IL y taksa Internally y dOeea do0 y
and Mucous surfaces Of the system. TAeY e4R 90
hundfed dollars ts AAy eAee D hin - eurN -
1R circulars and tcgeim0atAA
Addrrns p. ). CHENEY 4 CO. Toss1a On
ootd By DyuxxbsA ~.
1Aka HAMA Family pm ~ eu0UeDn41un
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21
CHANCE FOR BARGAIN.
a Wsman's o,plomsey.

\ Wsman's osplemaey.
II wss the Chicago mans turn. and
he told this one:
Diplomacy. you know. II . remark
able agent. The other day . lady said
to her husband:
lanes. I have decided 10 do with
out = new fall dress. and with the
money II would cost shall have
mother here for \ nice long visit
James turned on her excitedly.
What. wear that old brown cloth thing
another season, guess mott be ex.
claimed. vehemently. You 20 right
down to your taiior's today and order
something handsome. Remember
please. that AZ my wife you have . Ger
tain position to maintain!'
The wife bowed her head In SUD
mission. On her lips played = peculiar
mile."--Iippincott's Magazine.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Better make your digestion better.
The real mint leaf juice of WRIG-
LEY'S SPEARMINT does that better
than anything else.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

u You Are . Trifie Sensitive
About the size of your shoes, many people
wear smaller shoes by using Aliens Foot-Ease,
the Antiseptic Powder to shake into the shoes.
II cures Tired, Sw ollen, Aching Feet and
gives rest and comfort Just the thing for
breaking In new shoes. Sold everywhere, 2sc.
Sample sent FREE. Address, Allen 8. Olmsted,
lie Roy, N. Y.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

The old proverbs depend largely on
he point OF view. For instance, you
can't convince a mouse that q black
cat brings good luck.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21
The Worst OF Il.

oh. she's awful. Whenever she
tries to sting a som she simply muir
ders IT,"
But that's not the worst Of t. II
she'd only murder II outright
wouldn't mind. but she t~ortures II 20
long"
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Though a man may become learned
by another's learning. he a never be
wise but by his own wisdom-Mon.
taigne.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Nothing that was worthy in the past
departs-no truth or goodness realized
by man ever dies, or can die.-Carlyle.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

ing a fashionably attired woman-un-
less he pays the freight.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Welcome kisses! WRIGLEY'S
SPEARMINT makes all kisses sweet
and welcome. Had yours?
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Once there was u COOK who stayed
in one place for mor than months.
She ri In a hospital, p~aralyzed.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Past tense - indigestion. Present
tense-WRIGLEY'S SPEARMINT. Flu
ture tense-good digestion.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Delicious way t keep teeth gleam-
Ing white - delicious WRIGLEY'S
SPEARMINT.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Petite Eye Salve for Over 100 Nease
has been used for congcsted and infiamed
eyes, removes film or scum over the eyeA.
All druggists or Howard Bros. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Hope is a magic lantern which often
shows impossible pictures.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children %teething, softens the gums, reduces in.
AAmEaation, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c . bottle.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

One way to acquire q reputation for
amiability IL to agree with every SIM
pleton you meet.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Spend an hour or two In the country.
Chewing WRIGLEY's sPEARMINT II
like visiting the green fields.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Most of a mans friends are of the
lOng-distance variety.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Let us have faith that right makes
might, and in that faith let us dare to
do our duty as we understand it.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

PILES CURED IN 8 TO IL DAYS.
PAZO OlNTMENTi IS guaranteed To cure ary case
of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protrudjng pile, in
eto IL day 5 or money refunded. SOC.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Wasta-The waata Gazette. a week
ly, has e sold 10 Harry l. Candy.
a practical newspaper man Of Rapid
City.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Enthusiasm is the poultice men ap
ply of their scars.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Money talks in spite of the fact
that lots of men want to keep it quiet.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Miller-An election has been called
for Jan. . sto vote on the proposition
OF bonding tho city and township for
$4,000 10 build q new schoolhouse.
Sentiment seems In favor OF the
bondn.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21
The Stun That kills.

The Stun That Kills.
Mrs. Benham-Isn't my dress a
poem?
Benham-Poetry will be the death
of me.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

What . glorious country this would
be to live In II turkeys we're as easily
raised as cats!
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE."
That is BROMO Look for
the signature of r.. W. ROW Used the World
over to Cure y Cold in One Day. &c.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Did you ever have q good, old fash.
toned boys stomach ache OF course
you have. A little dose Of Hamlins Via.
ard Oil will chase away Z colicky pain
in the stomach like magic.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

DON'T NEGLECT THAT COUGH
Il certainly racks your system and may run into
someths ng s~rfous. Aliens LNwp Nalesss will check
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

How loafers CRATE upon the nerves
of a busy person.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Sam valley-v. p. Dripps has eev-
cred his Connection with the Gam Val
ley Chief. q local newspaper.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21
He Was an Old Hand.
Easily DISTINGUISHED.

This" remarked Mr.. Cane. is my
photograph with my two French
poodles. You recognize me?"
Il think So" said Miss SOftee. You
are the one with the hat on, are you
not?'
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

DAVIS PAJNKILLER
has no substitute. No other remedy is SO effective
for rheumatism. lumbago. stiffness neuralgia or
cold of any sort. Put up In 25c, 35c and 5c bottles
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

What belle of the season do you
find most attractive?"
The dinner bell"
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21
Evidently So.

Evidently So.
What do you suppose is behind this
refrigerator trust?"
"A cold deal for somebody"
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Men deserve respect only as they
give 1t.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

BROWNS
8RONCHATROCER9
An ammed&sss sslsf To- HaAssnem. Co.wh.. aos
Threat. .beoGchaal and Asshmsec Tsss6tes. A
sstsci: g superior msstt. shsoasssIy 6ss hun any
harmful tngssdasot.
SAr1ple malisd ea ssqusss.
lOhN I. BROWN & SON. BssAsa. nea.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Miller-At the term OF court which
convened here On Tuesday last. Mrs
Catherine DrinG. aged 80 years enter
ed suit for the NTH time TO recover
5000 and interest from st. Lawrence
township.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21
SOFT, WHITE HANDS
May b Obtained In One Nleht.

For preserving the hands a well
- for preventing redness. roughness,
and chapping. and imparting that vel
vety softness and Wilderness much de-
sired by women Cuticura Soap. assist
ed by Cuticura Ointment. In believed
to be superior to all other skin soaps.
For those who work In corrosive
liquids, or at occupations which tend
to injure the hands. II In invaluable.
Treatment.-Bathe and soak the
hands on retiring In . strong. hot.
creamy lather OF Cuticura Soap. Dry
and anoint freely with Cuticura Oint.
ment, and In severe ~ spread the
Cuticura Ointment on thin pieces Of
old linen or cotton. Wear during the
night old. loose gloves. Or q light ban.
dage OF old cotton or linen to protect
the clothing from stain. For red.
rough. and chapped hands. dry. rs
sured. itching. feverish palms. and
shapeless nails with painful finger
ends. this treatment Ia most effective.
Cuticura Remedies are sold through
out the world, Potter Drug & Chem.
Corp, sole proprietors. Boston. Mass.
He Was an Old Hand.
do not anger met" she said.
sternly.
How am | to know when you are
angry" he asked.
II always stamp my feet" she An
swered.
impossible" he said. There isn't
room for "A stamp on either OF them"
That fetched her.-Lippincott's.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Mitchell-Ellwood c. perisho. dear
Of the school OF liberal arts at the stat
university OF vermillion. was operat-
ed upon here Saturday noon for gal
stones. the operation being entirei,
successful.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

White Lake-Prairie chickens. I'M
der the protection Of the state game
law. are becoming 30 tame in this
vicinity that the editor Of the White
Lake Wave reports havin~ seen a Hoe
Of about one hundred in his door
yard.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-01-21

Yankton-Albert III. Smith. inmate
OF the asylum from Lawrence county
since 1884. about so years OF age. II
dead. He was a native Of Rhode Is
land and in the early days was an
employee Of the Deadwood and Sid
ney stage company.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-10-07
200 MEN KILLED
IN MINE DISASTER
Explosion In Mexico ColIiery
Causes Large Death Loss.
SIXTY BODIES ARE RECOVERED
Second Explosion Causes Death Of
Eight Members Of RescuIng Party
Scenes at lII-Fated Mine
Is Heart Rending.

Eagle Pass, Tex, Oct 3.-The coal
disaster near Esperanza, Mex, about
100 miles south of here, late Satur.
day, was worse than early reports in.
dicated. Advices received here late
last evening are to the effect that more
than 200 men were in the chamber
where the explosion occ Tired, aud that
they are still all believed to be dead.
Immediately after the explosion a res.
cuing party entered the shaft, when a
second explosion occurred. Eight
members of the party were killed.
The debris which blocked the en-
trance to the chamber was cleared
away after several hours work and
dead bodies are now being slowly re-
moved. The foul gas is interfering
with the work. At last reports more
than sixty bodies had been recovered.
A force Of government soldiers is
on the ground to preserve order. Mem
bers' of the bereaved families are gath
cred around the mines opening and
the scene Is heart-rending. The gov
eminent has ordered an investigation
as to the cause of the explosion. The
mine is owned by the Coahuila Coal
company, a subsidiary concern of the
Mexican Coal and Coke company,
which Is controlled by Erie railroad
interests.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-10-07
USING POULTRY MANURE.

Three Farmers Express Opinions
About Its Value as Fertilizer.
The following opinions concerning
the use of poultry manure were gath
cred by the Orange Judd Farmer:
''As poultry manure is the richest
and most valuable farm fertilizer I
take special care Of 1t. The most prof.
liable way have found in dispos-
ing of 1t is to use it as a top dressing
for grass. 1t is also especially val
liable for onions and newly set straw
berry plants. Corn and nearly all
garden crops do well with II. 1t is
especially rich In nitrogen and is
quickly available for the use of plants
never mix 1t with wood ashes or any
thing that contains lime. because lime
sets free the nitrogen in the form Of
ammonia. Sifted coal ashes are not
Objectionable, nor is gypsum. Sand
and loan are useful: dry muck is espe-
cially so."-Henry r. ingalls,, Greene
County, N. Y.
II have applied several hundred
bushels Of poultry manure mixed with
twice it's bulk of stable manure in the
fall or early spring to corn land that
was badly run down. The result was a
yield at the rate of eighty-three BUSH
els of corn to the acre. have also used
considerable poultry manure on the
garden, but here it should be applied
in the fall and narrowed or disked in
to give best results. If applied in the
spring 1t often burns tender plants.
My best results have come on the corn.
In my estimation 1t is much better
than any complete fertilizer costing
$24 to $50 a ton, provided 1t is kept
dry by being mixed, as made, with
muck or other good absorber."-Fred
Grundy, Greene County. Ill.
every day I sprinkle the dropping
boards in my poultry house with sifted
coal ashes and clean them off every
morning. The manure thus secured
is spread on the garden in preference
to every other fertilizer. My garden
beats those Of all my neighbors.
B. Leek. Suffolk County. N. Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-10-07
TRANSATLANTIC.

Transplanting such vegetables as to-
matoes and cabbage is of value in
making the plants stocky and In de-
veloping the root system. In trans
planting care should be taken not to
break too many roots. If the ground
is moistened before the plants are
taken up the dirt will cling to the
roots and few of them will be broken.
The garden trowel is the best imple-
ment with which to take up plants for
transplanting The same instrument
may be used to make the hole In
which the plants are to be placed. See
that the roots are spread out well and
not all compacted in one bunch.
Transplanting in the garden had bet
ter be done toward evening or on a
cloudy day to prevent whiting. II the
ends of part of the leaves are pinched
off evaporation will be checked and
the plants chance for living through
the operation improved. A little wa
ter poured into the hole will help II
the soil is dry. A piece Of paper
placed over each plant and held down
with clods for the first day or so will
help them to get start.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-10-07
$500 FOR THREE DAYS WORK
How II Paid Kansas Boy to Use
Disker Before Flowing Wheat.

Last year the extension department
of the Kansas State Agricultural col
lege issued a circular urging disking
wheat Immediately following the head
er, to be plowed two or three weeks
later. Most Of the farmers thought
this would be too much trouble for the
increase in yield it might bring, but a
boy in Edwards county persuaded his
father to let him have thirty acres on
which to try that plan. His older
brother also had thirty acres adjoining
his field. which he put in in the or
binary way. the same as his father did
1000 acres. The soil was the same.
the seed wheat was the same, and the
rainfall was the same.
The only factor that differed in the
history of the crop was the disking Of
the wheat stubble Immediately after
the header. Yet the wheat thrashed
out forty-six bushels and ten pounds
to the acre for the ground that had
been so treated, and the brothers yield
was only twenty-five bushels. That
was about the average for the 1000
acres Of the farm Also Wheat at 80
cents would pay the boy who disked
before time to plow about $500 for
three days work.