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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1910-10-15
The Valley Fair, PuyaHup.

Deatry, who took first on Clydesdale
mare under four and Clydesdale under
two. The prizes for the Sweepstake
stallion went to K. II. Parker of
! Sumner.
In the cattle department. the beauti-
full Devons herd owned by George
Simeral of Oregon took a lot of prizes.
He had the best three year old, two
year old and one year old bull, best
COW and best heifer The Jersey
herd owned by F. Fl. Halves of Span
away took most of the Jersey prizes.
He took best on yearling bull, three
years old COW, and two year old heifer
Mrs. Award took first on three year
old COW, one year old heifer, yearling
and baby calf. The best COW of any
breed went to M. ID. Jensen. Mr.. and
Mrs. Strader displayed their beauti-
full herd of Dutch belted cattle and
took all the prizes.
In the swine department A. j.
Porter took best on Berkshires and
L. Curtis of Tacoma took second.
The best for Poland Chinas went to
John Cubby of Tacoma for one year
old boar and one year old SOW.
William Bishop of Chimacum took
first on Durocs, both boar and SOW.
Mr.. Bishop had some magnificent
Holstein cattle. The balance Of cattle
prizes could not be obtained.
POULTRY
The poultry show was certainly
worthy of special mention and great
praise. It was unquestionably the
best of all poultry shows held in the
state this year, 1900 birds of remark
able average quality for this time of
the year is certainly going some, and
Supt. Fred A. Johnston of Tacoma is
to be congratulated for the manner
in which this show was managed. AS
an example of the way the Pierce
county boys pull together and sur
mount difficulties the matter of judg-
ing the show is in evidence. A noted
eastern judge, Miller Purvis, had
been engaged to judge the show, but
failed to show up, nor did he notify
the officials of his inability to be
present, so it was up to the local men
to make good, their promises. FL. A.
Durr and Seth Geer placed the awards
on the whole array of birds in sinlge
day. and entirely to the satisfaction
OF those concerned.
A most commendable feature first
introduced into the show, was the
children's judging contest. The
youngsters judged the various vari-
cites giving in all instances their
reasons for placing the awards, and
some of them made a very high aver
age. Little Helen Purvis an eleven
year old girl Of Puyallup and the
youngest contestant, made remark
able series of decisions in the Ham
burg class. She was awarded $500
first prize in the girls class, and Miss
L. Purvis So 90 as second.
Similar prizes in the boys class
were won by Alfred johnson of Ia
coma and M. o. Gundstrom of Ia
coma second. Many visitors express
ed their disappointment because the
state experiment station located at
Puyallup had no exhibit.
| FPIIIT DTSpIAV
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1910-10-15

Continued on page III
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22
SOIL SICKNESS IN GARDENS
Liberal Dressings Of Freshly Ground
or sIaked Lime Will Prove an
Excellent Tonic.
Ry W. r GILRERT.l

Complaints are common from COM
paratively small and constantly crop
ped gardens anent the poorness Of the
produce. Even such q thing as cab.
bage is so faint-hearted as To run
away on lanky legs as no well-bNhaved
cabbage should.
All this is very annoying to those
who take infinite pains with their gar.
dens and 90 to some expense In get
ting reliable seeds. All this may
occur, and does occur, where ample
manure of the barnyard is applied
to keep the soil in fertile condition.
It is in fact a kind Of soil sickness
which ordinary manure cannot over
come, but actually aggravates.
One sees far less Of this in large
gardens for the simple reason that the
larger area gives much wider range
and rotation of cropping. yet even here
comparisons may often be drawn be-
tween the produce Of the large areas
and vegetables under field cultivation
to the distinct advantage Of the latter.
There is fortunately an antidote, for
freshly ground or freshly slaked lime
is an antidote for this. In liberal
dressings it will prove quick and
lasting tonic to the sick soil, and not
only should this be administered when
spring opens, but as far as possible
dressed through crops Of cabbage and
similar things during a dry day and
lightly hoed in.
When lime can besreadily obtained
in the best condition there is really no
excuse for the bad state Of things de-
picted, and even II an extra price has
to be paid It is still the cheapest be-
cause the only satisfactory thing for
the purpose. and whatever may BE-
spent in ordinary manure. II expended
on time for several seasons would
work wonders.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22
LIGHTNING RODS ARE CHEAP
u 10 Mistaken Idea to Think That
They DO Not Protect Buildings
Wire Fence Danger.

It is a mistake to believe that
lightning rods do not protect build
ings. They do when properly put up
and no farmer can afford to 90 with
out them unless he chooses to carry
his own insurance. In any case the
cost of lightning rods is 30 small COM
pared to the protection they give that
It is doubtful whether 1t is good poll
cy to take any risks without them.
OF course we cannot put lightning
rods on hay and grain stacks but we
can put the hay and grain In our
barns and protect the buildings with
lightning rods.
Speaking Of lightning, all danger
Of death to farm animals coming in
contact with fence wires heavily
charged may be avoided by attaching
a wire to the strands Of the fence for
two or three hundred feet, running
one end Of It into the ground about
four feet deep. This will AFFORD an
outlet for the electricity and render
the wire fences as safe as any other.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22
SEND POTATOES TO MARKET
Crop Should Be Graded and Packed
In Barrels as Soon az Possible
After Dug.

Potatoes, although one Of the most
important of our truck crops, are
usually badly handled by the average
grower. Instead Of being sent to
market in bulk by the wagon load. 20
tatoes should be graded and packed in
barrels. The packing should be done
as soon as possible after they are dug,
for II exposed too much to the sun
they will become soft and the skin will
turn green.
It is very good plan to grade and
pack potatoes in the field as they are
lifted, although when very large crops
are grown and It is desirable to grade
them more carefully, this can be done
better by first sending them to the
packing shed. where they can be run
through graders and the work done
more rapidly. It Is just as important
to grade potatoes as fruit or any other
vegetables.
Early potatoes should be shipped in
barrels with holes cut in them for
ventilation, and covered with !'urlap.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22
Let posterity help pay for the roads

Let posterity help pay for the roads.
The log drag is the best dirt road
maker.
For successful rotation clover should
be one Of the crops.
Careful breeding is the foundation Of
the best results in bee keeping.
On the farm, the best time to do
4 thing is just before 1t is needed.
Letting weeds go to seed means that
you are laying up trouble for next
year.
II dry weather sets In do not neglect
to stir the soil and mulch. This is i'm
pOrtant.
Curing honey simply means a
proper evaporation Of the water 1t
contains.
Adjust the knives of the lawn NOW
ar TO cut within two inches Of the roots
Of the grass.
Although the watermelon is a sue
culent fruit, wet Is more damaging to
Il than drought.
Halt the plants which refuse to
grow for amateurs are starved to death
or killed by kindness.
Manure viii not waste as much
fertility in the field as It win in the
average farm barnyard.
Cabbags and all other plants Of the
cabbage family require q very fertile
and cool, moist soil for good growth.
Carrots are splendid for folks who
need iron in their blood. One Of the
best ways to get It Is to eat these nice
roots.
Sunshine, rainfall and temperature
are three important factors IN canta.
loupe culture beyond the control Of the
grower,
II your beet rows are too thick. pun
ont some and boil them for green's.
Nothing better In the world For this
Never sava beans for seed from
rusty or diseased pods. and do not sen
them for seed. This same rule applies
"a some other seeds.
After the ground is plowed for
wheat Il e 4 good time to haul out
ana scatter al Of the manure that Il
i possible to gather up.
Many growers % not attempt 70 con
tr6I Ire melon apllis, but leave Il b it1
natural snemies. q which he l41y
hsotlos ere he most important
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

drain tile and covering up the top with
q coarse cloth or litter.
Persons contemplating growing cell
cry for the market should not attempt
to do so until they have visited one Of
the large commercial celery gardens
and learned from observation exactly
how the work Of seeding, transplant
Ing. cultivating and marketing is done.
But the farmer who simply desires to
grow enough celery for his family
use, may, II he follows instructions,
grow good crops, always providing
that his soil is very rich and well
drained.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22
PRESSED HARD.
coffee's Weight on Old Age.

When prominent men realize the In
furious effects Of coffee and the changeG
in health that Postum can bring, they
are glad to lend their testimony for
the benefit Of others.
A superintendent Of public schools
in Southern state says: MY moth
err, since her early childhood, was an
inveterate coffee drinker, had been
troubled with her heart for q number
OF years and complained Of that weak
all over feeling and sick stomach.
Some time ago was making an Of
fetal visit to a distant part Of the
country and took dinner with one Of
the merchants Of the place. / noticed
q somewhat peculiar favor OF the cor
fee, and asked him concerning It. He
replied that It was Postum. / was so
pleased with It that, after the meal was
over, bought a package TO carry
homo with me, and had wife pre-
pare some for the next meal; the
whole family liked It so well that we
discontinued coffee and used Postum
entirely.
II had really been at times very
anxious concerning my mothers con-
dition, but we noticed that after using
Postum for a short time, she felt 90
much better than she did prior to It's
use. and had little trouble with her
heart and no sick stomach: that the
headaches were not 30 frequent. and
her general condition much improved
This continued until she was a. wen
and hearty e the rest Of rs.
Il know Postum has benefited ny
SELF ana the other members Of the lam
ny. but IN more married degree ~
TIE case Of my mother. aa Hho Was .
victim Of long Standing"
Deor rca1 a. akops lrtleEl go
80 nuDo0Eu lEow lI1l q lIo 4.4E
lr1 9lEu1no lE1a, nn1 1uN g ArN1
Dlll
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22
Vermont Thrift,

Robert Lincoln o'Brien, editor Of the
Boston Transcript. is a great admirer
Of the thrift Of the Vermonters, but
thinks sometimes they carry 1t too
far.
. o'Brien was up in Vermont last sum-
mer and went to dinner with friend
who had some political aspirations. As
they came to the door he heard the
lady Of the house say to the hired
girl: II see Mr.. Jones has somebody
with him for dinner. Take those two
big potatoes down to the cellar and
bring up three small ones"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22
BLARCHING BY DRAIN TILES
Most Important Part Of Producing
Good Celery 10 to Have Plants
Firm and Tender.

Blanching Is very important part
Of producing good celery; because. un-
less the plants are white. firm and
tender. they are not only unpalatabIe
for the farmers family, but are, Of
course. unstable. Excluding the light
induces a solid growth in the heart Of
the plant and this growth is very
rapid. It also turns a plant from
green to pure white.
Some growers blanch their celery by
placing over the plants q section Of
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22
Outlining Treatment.

II want you to take care Of my
~practise while l am away"
But, doctor, have just graduated.
Have had little experience"
you don't need 1t with my fashion
able patients. Find out what they
have been eating and stop it. Find
out where they have been summering
and send 'em somewhere else."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22
Poorly Packed Potatoes.

The barrels should be frequently
shaken while being packed. in order
to settle the contents firmly, because
being heavy, otherwise they will be
sure to arrive at market, after long
distance hauling, in very bad condi-
lion.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22
Smelling Beans.

After beans reach the stage for
Smelling they mature quickly. Keep q
sharp lookout that some are not
wasted before you are aware. The
little white field beans are especially
prone to scatter their seeds as soon
as the pods become dry.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22
SThe Wish Is Father to the Thought

DR.. Robert L. Waggoner, the presi-
dent Of Baldwin university, said, In
the course of an address on peda-
gogy at Berea, o.:
And one of the most -emarkable
changes in the last 30 years Of teach
ing is the abolition Of corporal pun
ishment. A boy Of this generation Is
never whipped. But boy Of the last
generation-well!"
DR.. Waggoner smiled.
"The boys of the last generation"
he said, must have believed that
their instructors all had for motto:
1.-THE swish Is father to the
taught"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

The aeronauts are going to drop
Bombs on mimic warships at the New
Jersey meet. They win discover how
dimcult It Is to lift a mark from above,
60 evidenced By the falling Of the
rain upon the Just and the unjust
alike.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Generosity does not consist in CIV
ing money or moneys worth. We owe
to man higher succours than food and
fire. We owe to man, man.-Emerson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Some fault-finders complain that the
paper on which the new $1,000 billI
are printed is not as good as they
could wish. How do you like the new
$1,000 billsH
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Assertions that hitherto disregardod
rodents and reptiles are good to eat
arouse but little apprehension in the
minds Of those who have their money
invested In the beef business.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

.Avlators are to be prevented by law
from flying over German country
towns. We have not heard what PEN
atty has been provided for aviators
who ~ 80 high above German coun-
ny towns 40 to be indistinguishabls.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Experts say that all the Zeppelin
airship needs is a series Of lofty struC'
lures that win permit It to tie up now
and then. This is simpler than pro
Viding It with a concrete foundation
and an elevator.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Maine wants 10000 housemaids and
promises to pay them. from three to si1
dollars q week apiece. We suspect
hat Maine is destined to have long
lelt want.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

A lunacy commission is trying to de-
termine whether an insane man is Q
resident Of New York or New Jersey.
Why not ask him which state he be-
longs to? His answer may determine
fhe extent Of his delusions.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

When he became the father Of trip
lets the other day Chicago man made
80 much noise that the police had to
be called. Some men get excited 50
easily.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

America d not only producing big
rsr and better guns than any Other
nafion, but she also produces mors
ana louder advocates Of peace than
IN TIE rest 81 ths world put together
We'rs bound 70 win. Armaggodsun o.
flonniura
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

An Albany man wants the state Of
New York to pay him for cherries that
The robins took from his trees. When
he was a baby he probably cried for
ne moon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Those South American republics
may agree to arbitrate all right, but
what viii their sport-lovIng citizens
really do when a real lively little reVo-
luton comes their way?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

A New York man recently ate sixty
one ears Of corn at one sitting. Train
Ing for Wall street, evidently.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Proceedings in the Esperanto con
gress are scarcely more understand
able than the proceedings in the reg
ular congress.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

As between the hobble skirt and the
long hatpin we vote for the hobblt
skirt. The wearer hurts only herself
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

The Chicago blind beggar who spent
seven dollars q day regularly on his
women friends apparently had quite
an eye for feminine beauty.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Evidently the silly season has begun
operations in Europe, Judging from the
excitement over Americas offer to be
Q big brother to Liberia.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Japan Is about to annex Korea ON
cially, having already annexed 1t very
thoroughly In other ways.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Sir John Murray has found tlsh
three miles under water. Most Of the
qsh you 60 after seem to be farther
down than that.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Women should receive early instruO
lions In the art Of alighting from air
ships without stepping backward.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Speaking Of women an earnest per.
son says. There ought to be less
shine on the outside" A little DAT
with the powder rag usually helps.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Because of the use of lead pipes GER
tain drinks are said to be poisonous
This Is a case where death has lead
pipe cinch.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

It would be interesting to watch .
struggle between the two new langu
ages, Esperanto and baseball.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Even though the man beat the bird
flying. the latter did not get discour'
aged and quit.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Keep your face always toward the
sunshine, and the shadows will fall
behind you.-M. B. Whitman.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Flying across the English channel
will soon be as fashionable as appen'
dicitis.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

This Is falling weather for the avS
atofs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

A New Yorker has been robbed IN
France: And he wasn't buying any
thing, eitherl
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

every season and allow stock TO run
In lnclosure where hay or other grain
Is stacked. Use strong wire iance
acting and fasten to posts Of hy (
and put these securely n the ground
Whsn not IN uss the fonca can Be rOllal
% sha PIT sway
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Keep q few cats n TIE barns ana
give them MIX at each milking. Thsy
Wlli destroy the ratn which eat the
gIain that iays . - BAN
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

They are going to give "As You Like
Il" in Esperanto. 10 this as you like
TT
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Man will soon be in q position Il
give the birds lessons In flying.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

IF YOU USE BALL BLUE,
Blue. Large 2 o.. package only cents.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Minister WI apparently can "coms
back" indefinitely in China.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

II possible. keep the bees from cas-
ting more than one swarm, and yOu
are certain. in normal season. -
get q nice surplus Of honey.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

ResInoI Is Appreciated and Highly
Recommended by Intelligent People
In All Parts Of the World.
I highly recommend Resinol oint-
ment to all persons who are troubled
with skin eruptions Of any kind. !
have found these preparations most
useful and effcacious in many cases.
NJ. F. Ryan, Bedford So, London.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Her cooking-school habits are q
good deal Of bother to me-"
How now?"
"She always wants me to taste the
gasoline when the automobile isn't
working right"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22
PROTECTING THE HAY STACK
Excellent Methods Shown by ACCOM-
panyIno lIIusttatioH-Is Quite
inexpensive.

A little wire fence. as shown In the
Illustration viii save it's cost 80 times
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

RAINS scarce ana satableS high.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

A little green corn will help cut
amazingly when the pastures get
short these hot. dry days. Care must
be used in feeding It, but 1t is doubt
full II 1t can be made to bring big
ger profit than when fed green as q
supplement to failing pastures. And
you get full value for the entire crop
when used In this manner.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

It takes two-thirds Of all the good
COW eats to keep her alive and with
out loss of flesh, and the other third
of ordinary good rations to enable her
to give milk. The expense Of two
thirds of the money earning rationl
has to be incurred when the COW ID
earning nothing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Humus is a variable, infinite sort
of matter, difficult to classify. chem
ically complex. sometimes highly nj
trogenous and sometimes nearly nj
trogen free, composed Of mixed AMI
mails and vegetable matter-mostly
the latter In its intermediate forms OF
decomposition, but not complete.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

In raising late Matched chicks It n
always best to have separate quarters
for them where they win not be
trampled down and their feed stolen
by the older and stronger birds.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

BAXTER STRINGS KANSAS
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

In preparing beds for flowers 1t
should be remembered that most flow
ers which produce a yellow bloom
should not have much organic mat
ter In the aoil. Red or purple flowers
will do best on a soil with a reason
able amount of organic matter. and
plants which are grown for their foil
age should be attempted only on rich
soils. We speak Of that now because
this is the ideal time TO prepare next
years flower beds.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-22

Angora goats Of both sexes will
sometimes breed when Eve months
old, and often at six months, but from
the fact that they are at this age but
month or two from weaving time
and are not nearly full grown. It IL OBJ
vious that they should not be permit
ted to breed.