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Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18

exceeds that in Montana by about 20
inches. II the summer evaporation
at one place III the great plains ex-
ceeds that at another by three inches
corresponding increase in the rain
fall of approximately one inch at the
first place is needed to offset the in
creased evaporation. \ rainfall of
II inches in Texas Is therefore really
no better for growing crops than Is
inches in Montana or Dakota, owing
to the greatly increased evaporation
on the Texas plains, says the report.
1t is also stated that Is inches of
rainfall in Montana or Dakota are
equivalent to 20 inches in southwest
ern Nebraska or western Kansas.
Continuing the reports says that
the rainfall has been unusually high
ut Judith Basin and in western North
Dakoat, ranging from to 10 inches
above normal. The effect Of this is
shown in the yields at Judith, or
dinday methods OF cultivation giving
good Yields with a bo,,ntiful rainfall
as either conservation or summer TIL
lage methods.
\ table showing the normal pre-
cipitation in Montana for from three
to twenty-n;ne years, is gwen, Col
umbia Falls having tile highest fig
ure. 22.2 inche and Boulder the
smallest, 9.G inches. The precipita-
ton III inches at other points in Mon
tana given by the report, is given us
follows:
Missoula. 1916; Helena, 12.s; Great
Falls. l4.3; Adel. l7.9; Augusta, 1873:
Billings, l4.o: Bozeman, 17.5: Bus
by. l4.S: Butte, 1871: Canyon Ferry,
l2.l; Chinook, 1871: Choteau, 13.5:
Crow Agency, 14.5: Culbereson. 1875:
Dayton, 1913; Dearborn Canyon, 1916:
Fort Benton, 1872: Fort keogh, l2.1;
Fort Logan, l2.3: Fort Shaw, 1914;
Glasgow, Il; Glendive. l5.4: Aamil-
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18
New Train Schedule.

Although no official report has been
received at the local station, it is gen
orally understood that commencing
Monday the through passenger trains
on the Great Northern will be- run ac-
cOrding tOa new time table. No. ~
arrives half an hour, and No. ~ about
fOrty-iiye minutes earlier than the
present time. 1t is also understood
that the local mail will be carried by
passenger trains No. 24l and .4.,
which will hold the old schedule. no
reasons have been learned for the
contemplated change.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18

PROCLAMATION

The progress OF the country as re-
tiected by the records of population
and harvests and the general condi-
tion OF international peace are things
for which thanksgiving is especially
due for the year 1910, according to
the annual Thanksgiving proclama-
ton issued by President Taft. says a
Washington special. The proclama-
ton is as follows:
This year Of 1910 is drawing to IA
close. The records Of population and
harvest, which are the index of pro-
gress, show vigorous national growth,
and the health and prosperous we'll
being of our communities throughout
this land and in our possessions be-
yond the seas. These blessings have
not decended upon us in estricted
measure, but oyertiowilg and abound
ingly. They are the blessings and
bounty Of God.
I'VE continue to be at peace with
the rest Of the world. In all essential
matters our relations with other peo-
pie are harmonious, with an ever
growing reality OF friendliness and
depth Of recognition Of mutual de-
ppndence. 1t is especially to he no
ticed that during the last year great
er progress has been achieved in the
cause OF arbitration and the peaceful
settlement of international disputes.
The Day
"NOw. therefore, |, William How
ard Taft, president Of the United
States of America. in accordance
with the wise custom Of the civil mag
istrate since the first settlements in
this land, and in accordance with the
rule established since the foundation
of this government: do appoint Thurs
day, November ~, 1910. rs IA day Of
national Thanksgiving and prayer,
enjOining the people upon that day to
meet in their churches for the praise
Of Almighty God and to return heart
felt thanks to Him for all His good
ness and loving Kindness.
''ln witness whereof, | have hert-
unto set my hand and caused the seal
of the United States to he affixed.
''DOne at the city of Washington
this, the fifth day of November. in
the year of our Lord, one thousand.
zine hundred and ten. and OF the i'll
dependence Of the United States the
one hundred and thirty fifth.
tSgned.) William Howard Taft.
"By the President. Alver \. Adee,
"Acting Secretary of State
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18
MOISTURE INCREASES
IN A NEW COUNTRY

Following is extract from Il letter
from Mr.. Frank \. Meyer. Agricul-
tural Explorer of the United States
Department Of Agriculture, to Mr..
Geo. II. Haynes, Chief immigration
Agent Of the Chicago. Milwaukee, X
Puget Sound railway, regarding the
above subject.
|. The surface of the soil is stirred
by cultivation, the contact of the low
er layers of soil with the evaporating
crust broken Herewith, the moisture
of such layers prevented thereby to
escape int" the air. and is therefore
retained and reserved for growing Of
crops.
,. Wells being dug, and water
from lower strata being pumped on
the land or brought from neighborng
mountain streams, or lakes, slowly
increases the total amount Of water
in the soil. and even in the air.
(NOte: Riverside, in Southern Cali
tOrnia. formerly sought by sufferers
from pulmonary trouble for its dry
air, before orange growing and sub
sequent irrigation was inaugurated
on such Il large scale as nowadays, is
Stunned today by the same class Of
sufferers on account Of its having air
which has become heavier and more
moist, especially at night time. and
growers there also note that water is
much nearer the surface than last
year, and that less water is needed
for irrigation than fOrmerly.)
3. Large areas being sown to green
crops and trees planted in group or
orchards, absorb Il great deal Of the
sun, thereby sending up relatively
cool currents of air which attract pos
sible rain clouds and force them to
precipitatr at least part OF their sur
plus moisture. On the other hand,
barren or uncultivated lands with Il
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18
At Judith Land Office.

The number of settlers filing on
land in central Montana during the
month of October was as large as the
corresponding month of year ago.
One hundred and seventy homestead
entries were made under the old law,
involving 26,5i7 acres. and six entries
under the enlarged homestead law.
involving l.2OO acres, and twenty-siN
desert entries, covering $3.50 acres.
The total cash receipts of the office
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18

baked surface send up strongly heat
ed currents of air, which dispell and
absorb any moisture bearing cloud.
I. The cool nights, experienced in
most arid and semi-arid regions,
bring. in the form of heavy dews, a
deal OF moisture back to the land
again, that has been evaporated in
the hot day time by crops and trees.
(Note: | may mention, as a proof Of
this, the we'll known fact that in sew
eral sections of the western United
States, before cultivation and settle
ment had commenced, dews were ex-
ceedingly rare or unknown, while lat
er on. as large areas of land were
brought under cultivation heavy dews
became Of frequent occurrence, and
are adding much growth of crops. As
the precipitation of water, caused by
dews. is exceedingly difficult to
measure, the general tendency is to
ignore such precipitation though
every cultivatOr knows that the effect
of heavy dew is almost as beneficial
to his plants as light irrgation.)
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18
PAMPHLET ON DRY
FARMING RAINFALL

For the information and guidance
OF settlers in regions Of limited rain
fall. II pamphlet on dry farming in
relation to rainfall and evaporation
has been issued by the department of
agriculture. Tables showing he
normal rainfall for the western states
are appended. and also includes II
rainfall map for Montana. In evapo-
ration tests at Judith Basin in 1909,
for which tank was used from April
to September, 32.6 inches of the wat
er III the tank evaporated. The de-
partment says that the distribution
Of native grass is Il good index of
the rainfall required in the different
sections Of the great plains. Short
grass, which consists chiefly Of buf-
falo grass and grama grass, is well
suited for this purpose, as it occurs
from Montana to Texas. In each sec
ton the grass grows rs far west as
the opposing influences Of rainfall
and evaporation will permit. Its
growth to the east is check ed by COM
petition with the prairie grasses.
Thus there is a strip Of short grass
extending from Montana to Texas,
limited on the west by drought and
OH the east by competition with other
grasses. 4 he increase in annual
rainfall from north to south in the
short grass region represents the adj
ditiOnal amount Of rain needed to
offset the increased evaporation. In
Montana, short grass unmixed with
other grasses, occurs in districts hav-
ing an annual rainfall or approxi-
mately II inches. The same type of
native grass requires in Texas seven
inches more of rain a year than in
Montana. This gives measure of
the additional amount OF rain req,,ir-
ed for grain crop in Texas as com
pared with Montana. The evapora-
ton III Texas during the six months
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18

ton, ll.2; Havre, l3.7: Hogan, 1875;
kalispell, l6.o; kipp, 2O.2; Lewis
town. 1914: Livingston, IA; Martins
dale. 1862: Marysville. 1876: Miles
City, 1872; Ovando. 1872; Phillips
burg,l5 Plains, Is: Poplar. 1913;
Red Lodge. 2l.l; Renova, Ill;
Springbrook, 1872: st. Pauls. ISL;
st. Peter. ls.7: Troy, 40: Twin
Bridges. 24.l; Two Dot. I6; Utica
1873; Virginia City, l5.l and Yale
1922.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18
Desire Stricter Game Laws.

NimrOds Of the state are beginning
to agitate the revision and amend
ment of the present game laws. the
chief change advocated being a per-
manent closed season OH does and
female elk. As the Legislative body
will assemble in less than two
months, plans are being rapidly for
m,lated among the true sportsmen of
the state to see that more protection
is afforded the big game Of Mont; ma,
and it is hoped that the proposition
will be supported from all parts of
this great hunting ground. 1t is
claimed that If Montana is to remain
big game field that it is absolutely
necessary to secure more protection
for the game animals.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18

Tn addition to these cars. permanent
exhibits are maintained at st. Paul. Chi
cago, st. Louis, Boston and Philadelphia.
For the first three days Of the Boston
Exhibit the attendance ranged from lO.-
600 to l2.500. It will require about two
million pieces of advertising matter to
meet the demand for literature created
by these exhibitions.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18

convict ions is demonstrated bv the ao.
gressivc "homcscekcrs' campaign" the
opening guns Of which were fired at
Pittsbnrg. Pa. during the Western
Pennsylvania Exposition.
The Great Northern secured space in
the main building and installed an ex.
hibit of fruit. grains and grasses from
Montana. Oregon and Washington. Nearly
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18

Ioo.ooo copies OF literature were di,trb-
uted describing the various districts.
lhe Great Northern will start three
exhibition cars on circuit of Eastern
States within the next two weeks,
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18
TAKING THE NORTHWEST
TO THE PEOPLE

The way to get people into the North
west is to take the Northwest to the
people This is the firm belief of l.. w.
Hill, President of the Great Northern
Ry.. and that he has the courage of his
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
Was Here in Early DAYS

Bill Donovan of Whitewater, who
has railroaded for more than thirty
years, and known from the Lakes to
the Pacific coast and from Canada to
Mexico, dropped into town today and
met a few of his old time WATERFOWL
friends. Bill is replele with reminis-
cences of the young days on the Mil
waukee road, at that time being resi-
dent of Watertown. Although getting
on in years, he likes travel and en-
joys telling some of his experiences
while working for the different rail
ways now stretching out to the sett-
ing sun.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
DOINGS THURSDAY
Case Was Dismissed

The case of the state VS.. DR.. A. J.
Berger of Johnson Creek was dismiss
ed in Justice Stacy's court this morn
ing. The action was commenced
against the defendant for not report
ing a case of smallpox to the board of
health of the town of Pennington.
The case was dismissed for lack of
sufficient evidence. This is the same
complaint which was dismissed on a
previous occasion, District Attorney
Lueck refusing to prosecute because
he was satisfied there was not suffi-
cient evidence to warrant prosecu-
ton, but was compelled to commence
the action by the state board of
health, to whom complaint had been
made
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
THOUGHTS BY THE WAY

If the republicans who gather in
Milwaukee on the 9Th inst, for
conference and the adoption of a
platform, do not select a state
ticket, it would be better had the
conference died born in" Nom
mate a good ticket, as the express
ion of the republicans of the state,
upon a platform reafirming the
national platform of 1908 and ask
all republicans in the state to get
on the band wagon.
The slogan of the Taft republic
cans is 1--WE oppose men who are
Republicans for office and Demo-
Gratis in office. We suppose that
has reference to LaFollette, Mel
son, Cooper, Cary and Lenroot.
The five mentioned, do seem to
have mighty strong leaning to-
ward the democracy, and they are
not the only republicans similarly
affected. Party lines in the state
have disappeared to a great extent
and there are thousands Of indie
pendent voters in the state who do
not care continental for party, it
being a question of men and what
they stand for.
The attorney general at Wash
ington has begun lnjunctlonal pro-
ceedings against twenty -four west
ern railroads to prevent the raising
of freight rates. The outcome of
the proceedings will be watched for
with interest by the public, but it
is dollars to doughnuts, that the
railroads will continue to do bust
ness as heretofore, or in other
words do as they please, for the
country is in the grip of the cor
porations and trusts, with head
quarters at 26 Wall street, New
York.
TEDDY" made a speech in Eng
land and metaphorically speaking
stopped over. He gave the public
advice in regard to the English
government in Egypt which was
gratuitous and not received with a
spirit Of thankfulness, and he has
been severely criticised in the press
of that country. Knowing the
American penchant for joking,
many look upon the speech as
joke, although there was more
truth in it than they are willing to
admit and the advice may not come
amiSS.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
WdtertOWn. Wis Friday JU Z


Years ago, GOO; on r
Cooper, the New VI. y...'~t..
pist, now on the other side among
the good, was once asked for his
advice by an acquaintance in a
business matter His reply was,
Do what's right 1t was advice
which should obtain at the present
time in all business affairs. In
stead of taking advantage of others
in our dealings with them, or their
confidence in our honesty and in
tegrity, we should tell them the
truth, the whole truth ana nothing
but the truth, it would in time re-
store confidence and tn men
would not try to Go the other fell
low before : he id .hln,. DO
what's right" should be the gov
erning inspiration in all the affairs
Of life and a mans word should be
as good as his bond. Lack NOR
ais in business matters and the
other relations of life has caused
men to look with suspicion on each
other, and the golden rule, in a
large measure, has disappeared
and been forgotten. Today the
advice Of the Quaker to his son,
Get money honestly if you can,
but get money!" is the spirit which
prevails to great extent all over
the country. Men who claim to be
good citizens, even protesting
christianity, take advantage of
their fellow men and rob them un-
der forms of law enacted in their
interests like the trusts, combines,
corporations and monopolies which
charge practically twice what they
should for their products or SER
vices. There are laws on the stat
ute books against usury, yet the
people are forced by trusts and
corporations to pay charges that
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
WHAT WILL THE HARVEST BE?

Don't argue, but illustrate, is the
policy Of the Socialists, and the
are gaining adherents all over til
country; and none need be aston
ished, if within a few years a po-
litlcal revolution is experienced by
the country and radical change
takes place in the administration
OF the government. At the present
time, the contrast between classes
in this country is too great for q
republic, and a monied aristocracy
has been built uE by theft. The
people do not need argument to
convince them, for they can see the
marked difference, and it is irritat-
ing and annoying them far more
than is apprehended by those who
assume to be leaders, and then, the
marked discrimination between
thievery, by which the poor man
is severely punished and the rich
man sent to congress. Brand Wit
lock, the philosophical mayor of
Cleveland, Ohio, recently said:
1t is as great a crime to steal a
railroad as to steal a ride" but
who ever heard of a man being
sent to prison for stealing a rail-
road? He is generally lauded as
a sharp fnancier, and when he
shufhes off this mortal coil is called
a great benefactor, providing he
gives part of his ill-gotten gains
either to the church or to a hos
pital to perpetuate his memory.
DO not argue, but illustrate" is
the potent means employed by the
Socialists, and the people under
stand as quickly, as they do when
they See a cartoon in a paper de-
picting the difference between ex-
IRENE wealth and extreme poverty.
There is much unrest in this coun-
try and a revolution more than
probable, and thinking men, who
are watching the trend of events
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03

make it possible to pay i'm
mense dividends that would make
usury laws look foolish. In order
to cover up the extent of the div
dends declared, stock is watered
three to four times its real value
and wages of employees kept down
to make'it possible for those inter
ested in such trusts and corpora
tons to become immensely wealthy
in a few years. Do what
right" is never in their thoughts
nor acts, but they take advantage
of the necessities of the people to
rob them, because they have the
power and advantage.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03

anticipate it with grave apprehen-
sions. The writer would suggest,
that our so-called leaders, both
democrat and republican, reverse
their political telescope. They
have been looking through the
wrong end and they see the people
afar off. They should get CLOSER
to the toiling, suffering masses and
possibly they might learn many
things to their advantage as we'll
as to the people.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
Homecoming Club Meet

A meeting of the Homecoming club
was held at H. Wertheimer's office
last evening for the purpose of dis
cussing the preparations for the an
nual homecoming in August. AS Tivoli
island has not yet been leased for the
season a committee was appointed to
investigate the conditions and report
at a meeting to be held Monday ev-
ening, June 6, at the same place, to
take final action.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
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Personal Mention

Mrs. Matilda Mulberger entertain
ed the French whist club at her home
in Washington street this afternoon
Nomination papers cannot be legal
ly signed before June s, ninety days
before the September primary cleo
ton.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
Memorial Exercises

Members of Log Camp No. 401,
Modern Woodmen of America are re-
quested to meet at K. of P. hall next
Sunday afternoon at o'clock from
where they will march in body to
the M. E. church where memorial SER
vices will be held.
The Forrest City times., 1910-05-13

Squire Ellis Trulev attended the Diocesan Council at Helena Wedues- day.
 Fine line nf the celebrated Water man Ideal Fountain Pens just received ar the Newsstand. Guaranteed
 Nlr and Nrs Tom Tarycr and the baby. spent sunday in Widcner. guests of Mr. and Mrs. (. C. Fogg
 When you want any concrete work done see Weier, the Concrete Man, who knows how 10 do il Phone 2aj
 Nr. Jim McKie. uf Wyune. WIS in ite city Tuesday morning mingIiuE "ithffieHas aud calling aH his trade.
 Editor Edwards. tHe Ua4He- laitIeE. w4s iu tHe cItY aa a8slHess Wednesday. and gave a- Il pleasant call
 Mr. Sa' Lewis spent S5tlrIl. night aHi >andav tn Memphis nt-a Hi5 family returning home HH#aF morning
 straw Aats. Stct~a8= =HH~. -aa 5Ha s'if hats, all the ate-t -Iape- 4aa coIors af Russell Graham AlleIz44 Company
The Forrest City times., 1910-05-13

fudge John Gatling went to Helena yesterday To attend the Diocesan Council. '''''
 Mr Geo. r. Taylor informs us tLat liie com paily expects to get the Laun. NJ. Robt Scott will be in cbaroe This enterprise has been sorely miss. ed since 1t was closed down two wears ago ana all will welcome it's reopen
 Judge F, D. Robertson, of Wynne. was Tn the city several days this MeeA, holding the May term of the ~. fIahels Chancery court. The proceedings embraced nothinp of mn. usual interest to the public. and there were the usual number Of applica. tons for divorce from the colored population
The Forrest City times., 1910-05-13

FOR SALE one Alas Engine and one >iugle-Aax friction cotton press Both are oHparltiteIt new, having been used only one season. and will be sold cheap Addres> CT apply f1 Elton F Ferguson Forrest City. Arkansas. f. f n. No
 Ml,- Norma Tucker will give an entertainment on the night oi May 2l. at the Imperial Theatre. Part of The proceeds Will te given to the S4saol improvement Association. MlSs Fucker Nill he assisted by some of the b--zf talent of the community. Admission Pc and 3lc
 9xt2 Japanese Mating Rugs, only $3.75. Forrest City furRi- ture Company.
The Forrest City times., 1910-05-13

A touch of rheumatism or a twinee of neuralgia. whatever the trouble K. Chamberlain Eminent drives away the pain at once and cures the com plant quickly. First application gives relief. Sold by all dealers
 Mr. !. H. IIalbert's new residence in the Russell Addition k nearing completion, and is beautiful strue= ture, adding much to the appearance of that side of the street. We con. graduate him upon his enterprise and good judgment
 MT. s. E. Kelley, Of The Times of. flee, made a flying trip to Lonoke Saturday, having been called there by letter informing him of the se- rious illness of an old friend. whom Burke had not seen for eleven years lie returned the same evening
 Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets will clear the sour stomach, sweeten the breath and create d healthy appetite. They promote the flow of gastric juice, thereby inducing good digestion. Sold by all dealers
 Komi green porch shades are pretty and serviceable- A, 6, s 10 feet lengths. No charge for hanging. $2.25, $3.25, S3.75 and $5.50. Forrest City Furni- ture Co.