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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19
FIRE LOSS IS GREAT
MILLIONS OF FEET OF TIMBER
DESTROYED IN NORTHWEST.
Fires in Some Localities Have Caused
Loss Of Life, as Well as
Property.

That the forest fires of the past
month are but an earnest of worse to
come unless people give more active
heed to warnings, is the tenor OF
review Of the fire situation by the
Western Forestry and Convention As
sociation, based upon advices from
private and official fire fighting agen-
cies throughout the Pacific Northwest.
August has commenced with condi-
tions infinitely more dangerous. for
besides increased dryness of the for
ests, due to prolonged absence of
rain, almost continuous fire fighting
has only kept in check innumerable
fires which still shoulder to be famed
beyond control should strong winds
prevail.
Throughout most of oregon and
Washington, up to the present time
more extensive organizations by TIM
Der owners and the Forest Service
than ever existed before has fairly
well counterbaIanced the unusually
great number of fires. Most of them
have been controlled promptly. Never
theless, the aggregate of small out
breaks in valuable timber represents
heavy loss The Santiam, Klamath,
Wallowa and Hood River districts in
Oregon, and the Gray's Harbor and
Colville districts in Washington have
suffered seriously Three men and
four women have been burned to
death in these two states already and
the season is not half over.
Since all forces are fighting night
and day, with no time to make re-
ports, it is impossible to estimate the
damage done in Idaho and Montana,
though doubtless there has been much
exaggeration. In Idaho, especially
where timber owners fire associations
are highly efficient, what seemed an
almost hopeless situation has been
gotten pretty well in check. In the
Occur d'Alene district but three fires
remain not yet under control, these
being on Pine and Graham creeks,
near Wallace, and on the west side of
Lake Occur d'A1ene. In Western Mon
tana, the situation is about as bad as
1t can be, all available help being en-
listed without any certainty of the out
come il rain does not soon intervene.
The association emphasizes that the
most dangerous portion of the season
is still to come. There are fires every
where that are barely being held In
leash. New ones will overtax all ex-
listing organizations. Since conditions
threaten under which fire may travel
long distances, timber owners are
urged to extend patrol beyond their
own tracts to all danger points. Es-
pecially(-c nhnmioodtiihmo
tablishment of citizens fire brigades Is
advised, organizing in advance for
having help, leadership and equip
ment available without loss of time.
Cities and towns are asked to take
similar steps to supply men when call
ed upon. Every citizen is urged to
spare neither friend nor foe in report
ing violations of the fire laws, espe-
cially by campers, land clearers and
spark emitting locomotives. 1t is
pointed out by the association that If
the warnings widely circulated earlier
in the season had resulted In such
steps, loss of life and property would
have been largely avoided. They still
& pply with even greater force
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward FOR any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. o.
we, the undersigned. have known
r = Cheney for the last IS years. and
oeiieVe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions. and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
MALDlNG. KINNAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. O..
haiis Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally' acting directly upon the blood
ana mucus surfaces OF the system
iestiInonials sent free. Price. 75e. per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family pills for eonsti-
patton.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

few cents per pound. From two to
three pounds is sufficient for an acre.
providing It is sown in drills. which
is the proper way. Any soil which
will produce a good crop of turnips
will give a good crop Of rape. The
preparation of the ground should be
much the same as that for turnips.
although personally | have usually
sown rape on ground so much over
run with weeds as to be unfit for a
spring crop. This is where ] found
one great advantage from the crop.
would work the ground over once
or twice before or during seeding. then
after seeding give II the necessary
special work and SOW the rape 10 drills
about two feet apart BY this means
the ground can be worked with scuiller
or horse hoe until the rape has covered
II over. With suitable growing wealth
er this only requires about a month or
six weeks.
Where the ground is moderately
strong and has been well prepared
iAII NHuAlAe EANhH AAhAu wv ANtA "
thirty inches high and is fully ready to
either cut and haul to the stable or
turn stock on at from six TO eight
weeks after being sown. II intended
for pasture stock should be turned on
to Il at eight weeks. and II the larger
leaves are eaten or at this time
fresh. tender crop quickly follows. I
hnd that more aud better pasture eau
be obtained In this way than II left
untouched until fail
Rape may be sowu with a fair chance
Of success any time from May I until
July I. The crop may be harvested by
cutting with a scythe and throwing in
small heaps. which can be hauled 10
the stable as required. Animals should
not be turned into rape while Il Is wet
with dew or rain unless they have had
freedom 10 Il previously.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19
ALL SHOULD CONTRIBUTE
Products Are Now Being Gathered
For Demonstration Car.

Exhibits are now being collected for
the oregon car 10 be operated
throughout the East BY the Great
Northern. and an sections Of the state
are urged 20 be represented. Fruits.
grains vegetables grasses. etc. are be-
ing gathered for use on the car. and u
is particularly desired % have fruits
on the limb. showing them exactly In
their natural state. II. y. Wright. ex-
pert processer for thePortland Cham
her Of Commerce 50 FIfth street. is
receivinE shipments Of these products
Tor the Great Northern car. which is
heInE fIied under the direction of n.
". Graham. Western Industrial agent.
lie urges that each community for
ward some Of rs best products. ship
ping them ~ exrress c. @. y. In the
former case expressaEe WI ts re-
funded ~ Mr. Graham. The opporfn-
mtg Oreron has % secure vide atVer-
fielnE in this way 10 ven marked. Not
only wm the EXHIBITS be ahoun %
many thousands of people While they
are IN ths car. but arranrenents have
been made Ger space at a clrcuit o.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

has had one frightful drawback-ma-
laria trouble-that has brought suffer-
ing and death to thousands. The germs
cause chills, fever and ague, bilious
ness, jaundice, lassltude, weakness and
general debility. But Electric Bitters
never fail to destroy them and cure
malaria troubles. Three bottles COM
pletely cured me Of a very severe at
tack Of malaria" writes VIM. A. Fret
well. Of Lucama, N. c., "and I've had
good health ever since" Cure Stomach.
Liver and Kidney Troubles, and pre-
vent Typhoid. soc. Guaranteed by all
druggists.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

USING "a" scRAPER IN BUILDING HEAD
DITCHES.
IFrom farmers bulletin No. 4O4, United
States department of agricultural
ing the loose earth either with shov-
els or a narrow scraper. The loose
earth may likewise be thrown up on
the sides aud top by means of the
homemade implement shown in the
cut. Canvas dams. metal tappoons or
other similar devices are inserted in
the head ditch to raise the surface Of
the water opposite that part of the
orchard where burrows have been
made and which Is about to be wa
tered The chief difficult in this mode
of furrow irrigation arises in with
drawing water from the ditch and in
distributing it equally among a large
number Of burrows \ skilled irrigator
may adjust the size and depth of the
ditch bank openings so as to secure a
somewhat uniform flow in the furrows
but constant attention is required in
order to maintain it.
If the water is permitted to flow for
a short time unattended the distribu-
tion is likely to become unequal. Parts
of the ditch bank become soft, and as
the water rushes through the earth Is
washed away, permitting larger dis
charges and lowering the general level
of the water in the ditch so that other
openings may have no discharge. Some
Of the orchardists Of San Diego county.
Cal. insert in inches cut in the bank
pieces of old grain sacks or tent cloth
The water flows over these without
erOdiug the earth.
Another device is to use board
pointed at the lower end and contain
ing a narrow opening or slot through
which the water passes to the furrow.
Shingles are also used to regulate the
fiow in the burrows The thin euds Of
these are stuck into the ground at the
heads of furrows.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

Tots of men and women who are
agreeable with others, get cranky
at home. Its not disposition, its the
liver. If you find in yourself that you
feel cross around the house, little
things worry you just buy bottle of
Ballard's Herbine and put your liver
in shape. You and everybody around
YOU will feel better for it. Price 90
cents per bottle. For sale by Conrad
Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19
cto0gers Skeptlcs,

rhot a clean, nice, fragrant com, ,
mound like Bucklen's Arnica save eoo,a @
Instantly relieve bad burn cut, s'a,u' n,',
,no"nd or piles, staggers skepties, bu'
great cures prove its a wonderful ho,,s @
or Of the worst sores, ulcers Do,,.' ,c
ea,ons e. ~ eczema, skin eruptions, as also
a,anned hands, sprains and corns' lrS
If 25c at all druggists
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19
Ten Dollars for One

One OF Polk County's wealthiest
farmers, now retired. once told US that
every advertisement published by him
in the Observers Wanted" and For
sale column had paid him $40 for
every 81 he paid us He is now one
of Portand's heavy property owners.
Is not his experience worth consider
ing the next time you have anything
TO buy OF sel2
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19
They Have A Definite Purpose

Foley's Kidney Pills give quick relief
in cases of kidney and bladder all
ments. Mrs. Rose Glaser, Terre Haute,
Indiana, tells the result in her case.
After suffering many years from
a serious case of kidney trouble and
spending much money for so called
cures, I found Foley Kidney Pills the
only medicine that gave me a per-
manent cure 1 am again able to be up
and attend to my work. I shall never
hesitate to recommend them" For
sale by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19
Every up to date farmer should
have his own printed letter heads
with the name Of his farm home
printed thereon. Its business.
New Way to Grow Pole Beans.

II is apparently not necessary to use
poles in growing lima beans. 1t has
been found by accident. says Southern
Orchards and Homes. that II the vines
are clipped off when they are about
two feet high and new runners are
slipped MS soon as they appear the
vines will produce immense crops ana
continue to do so until frost This is
IN marked contrast to brush limas.
which have n comparatively brief bear
ing period. Give the limas plenty Of
room. two feet or even three feet each
way
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19
DAIRY NOTES

The work required to spoBv.
"a uank and udder Is bot 4 tris.
~ sfeat improvement can Be- -.
On the mix and It's prOducts
Peer NiRiss.
van cream should never h rnir.s
Nltn cod The result q ulrinr 4 .l
seys quick sOurinE- The b,r,s-s. -
ee-e cream are dormant or f.s-.,,--
-1a Nil remain 80 Il ksTt chmsd
ssttsr stiski.s ts Ut.-.a.
4 ae stiekiness q butter 60.
noe q Uood nay b arois.s -
.asnilz vel i1 rsry hot Oar -.
20 sco1ri1E vel With ssrt srr.
"ofli NsE ho-ksr corrsspouss-t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

Dr. Bells Anti-Pain cures collie, fiux,
diarrhoea, cramps and all bowel com
plants
hAIERNALLY:-Cu sore breasts,
coTns' bunions, toothache. neuralgia,
and all pains. Sold everywhere. 1t is
antiseptic. Sold by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19
RAPE FOR FORAGE.
Not For Milk Cows. but Excellent For
Dry Cattle. Sheep and Hogs.

Not For Milk Cows. but Excellent For
Dry Cattle. Sheep and Hogs.
have given rape II thorough trial
and have found il a most valuable
crop for summer ana fan pasture.
partly on account OF its providing eS.
cellent pasture until lale IN the fan
and also because IL is very useful IN
cleaning the land. says correspondent
Of the Orange Judd Farmer II d"es
not. however provide II proper food
for milk cows owing 10 its ilavoring
the milk and butter somewhat similar
ly to turnip tops Rut is food foI dry
cattle, sheep and hogs il Is most eX'
cellent. furnishing au abundant pas
ture from the middle OF July until very
late in the fall If cattle are given their
liberty.
The expense of growing rape is
very trihing. as the seed costs but
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19
o,,,. ,.avlest Man in the World,

would not be contented to be kept IN
tba bouse and doing nothing by rheu-
matism. Neither are you VINO are
always busy and active. Then don't
nagleet the first twinge of an ache or
main that you might think Is Just a
,.crtck" Rub well with Ballards s
Snow Liniment and no matter what
tbe trouble is, it will disappear at once.
For sale by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

10 when Won do some great deed or dis-
cover some wonderful fact. This hout
came to ]. R. Pitt, of Rocky Mt N C'
when he was suffering intensely as ne
saws from the worst cold l ever had'
then proved to my great satisfaction
what a wonderful Cold and Cough
cure DR.. Kings New Discovery Is FoF
after taking one bottle, I was entireiy
cured. You can't say anything 100
good Of a medicine like that" It's the
surest and best remedy for diseased
lungs, Hemorrhages, La Grippe, AS
thma, Hay Fever-any throat OF
Tung Trouble. soc. $1.00. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by all druggists
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

state fairs, and large exhibits will be
made at the Land Show this winter in
Chicago. The exhibit car will be ac-
companied by a lecturer and will be
on tour from early fall until next
spring. Oregon people should respond
literally with specimens for this car.
Exhibits must be complete in order
to make the show effective, and here
is a chance for cooperation between
the state and the railroad interests
that will be of great value to BOTH
Oregon Agriculturist
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

The thinning of apples on horizonta,
limbs shows the best shaped as wen
as the largest sized fruit to be on tne
underside of the limb. This is doubt.
less due to the fact that as a result Oh
the law of gravity a major portion Oh
the sap flows along the underside. For
the same reason a wound VIII nea'
over more quickly on the under than
on the upper side of limb.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

No matter if your kindney trouble
is acute or chronic Foley's Kidney
Remedy will reach your case. Mr..
Claude Brown, Reynoldsville, ILL.,,
writes us that he suffered many
months with kidney complaint which
baff1ed all treatment At last he tried
Foley's Kidney Remedy and a few
large bottles effected a complete cure.
He says, ut has been of inestimable
value to me-" For sale by Conrad
Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19
o.,,o1, ReIIef From Hay Fever

Astbma and summer bronchitis
.ota Foley's Honey and Tar. Il quick
=. ralIeves the discomfort and suffer-
inc and the annoying symptoms as
@ nnnear It soothes and heals the in
aan,ed air passages of the head throat
nnd bronchial tubes. 1t contains no
Totes I and no harmful drugs. Refuse
substitutes. For sale by Conrad star
rim.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19
GETTING in THE HARVEST.
Practical Details Of Great Business Of

Practical Details Of Great Business of
Providing World With Bread.
Cutting should start as soon as the
most advanced grain is mature enough
to finish filling IN the shock. Perhaps
one side Of field may be day or
two ahead of the rest. A start as soon
as a reasonably large area is ready
means a gain of-yaluable time in han
ding a large acreage. Wheat is right
for cutting when the field has slightly
greenish hue lingering in the yellow.
There is still some life in the. straw,
the heads stand up straight, and the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

s. w. Bends, of Coal city, Ala, says y,
bo struck a perfect mine OF health N II
DIR. Kings New Life PMS lol - st'
anred him of Liver and Kidney TrouO-
Ia after 12 years of suffering. They are
the best pills on earth for Cohstipa'
tion Malaria, Headache, Dyspepsia
Debility. 25c at all druggists
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

In selecting a site for the orchard II
is perhaps natural to make the mistake
of choosing soil which Is In reality
too rich and fat for the best production
of apples. On such soil conditions
seem to exist which tend to produc'
ton of wood rather than fruit growth
thus defeating the object one has IN
view. Pears will produce fruit on
rich, moist soils, while peach trees
should be set on the thinnest soil on
the place.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve for any
thing but the eyes. 1t is a speedy and
harmless cure for granulated lids,
scrofulous sore eyes, styes, weak eyes
and dimness of vision. Sold every
where 25c. For sale by Conrad STAFF
rim
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19
Heeke0pers, Attention.


Be sure to wash your hands
and face in vinegar before you
try to rob the bees.
When you want to take out
5 honey, cut out all the white and
leave the dark for the bees.
Bees viii make just as much
Z honey In a box hive as they
5 would In a costly patentedone.
Sprinkle salt under and around
your hive to keep away the
moths. the enemies of the bees.
The bees business end strikes
every one forcibly. No product
now wasted can be more easily
saved than nectar which bees
work up into honey.
The question is frequently ask
ed why extract honey is sold
cheaper than comb honey. 1t
is because the comb is OF more
value than the honey. 1t re-
quires twenty pounds Of honey
TO make one pound of comb.
To hive bees when they
swarm throw water on them
} while they are swarming, and
they will not leave or settle
high. If 1t Is a large limb they
settle on. saw II Off and let 1t fall
on a sheet. then sprinkle them
with water, so they won't
swarm again, and pour them in
hive and let them set until dark.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

Illustration. from pipe and fttings
The tUo hinEcd joints were made -
peciaiiy for this purpose. The haudies
arr sllpred over the tlrrci aud thea
llffed hy a aerson at each cui The
uftinc % the ends uil cause tn
hinEcd joints O. bcud thns bringing
the two cruss bars Together On the bar
reL-Popuiar Mechanics
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19
From sickness To Excellent Health

From Sickness To Excellent Health"
So says Mrs. Chas. Lyon, Peoria,
ILL.,: 81 found in your Foley Kidney
Pills a prompt and speedy cure for
backache and kidney trouble which
bothered me for many months. 1 am
now enjoying excellent health which l
owe to Foley Kidney Pills" For sale
by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19
We Guarantee Every Rox

of DR.. Bells Antiseptic Salve to do
what we claim. Try it for ulcers, bous,
running sores, tetter, ringworm, ecze-
ma, salt rheum, fever sores, cuts,
bruises, pimples, black heads, chaps,
felons, burns or any skin disease. Csc
a box. For sale by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

Bert Knight, helper in a logging
camp near Gresham, was struck by
a log last Wednesday and his right leg
was broken and splintered between the
hip and knee.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

The western ranchman is not tempt,
ed to use his orchard tract Tor d c",,
pasture because there is no grass In 1t
only the finely mellowed SOIL result m
ing from frequent CIVILIZATIONS. Inere
is a scad of calf pasture orchards tna'
ought TO be handled in this same way
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19
Dr ReIl,s Plne-Tar-Honey

Is the best for coughs, colds, Group
grip whooping cough, bronchitis, asth-
ma and all throat and bronchial troub-
les. Sold everywhere. Look for the bell
on the bottle. For sale by Conrad Staf-
rim.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19
Group.

People with children should keep a
bottle of DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey on
hand at all times. Group is worse at
night when it is sometimes hard to
get a physician. Look for the bell on
the bottle. For sale by Conrad STAFF
rim.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

Anv one who wages relentless wal
on tha common houseny along any one
of the many lines which are reVon ~
mended for their extinction not only
greatly safeguards his own heaitn anu ~
naace of mind, but may properly pe
termed a public benefactor'
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19
sutherlands Eagle Eve saIve

Is creamy snow white ointment put
up in air tight screw cap tubes. VIII
cure any case of sore eyes and will
not injure eyes of a babe. Sold every
where 25 cents. For sale by Conrad
Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

Tonic in quality and action, quick
results. For backache, headache, dlz-
illness, nervousness, urinary Irregular
titles and rheumatism. For sale by
Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

One appreciates more readily tne
possibilities of destruction by forest
fires in parched sections where the
conifers abound when he sees no"
like gasoline a small cypress will mare
I'D and burn. What takes place wnen
a forest of these pitchy trees catches
fire and is famed by high wind Is
simply beyond the power of words to
describe,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

when one Is contemplating the rur
Chase q fruit or agricultural land IN
new section n = uot only q god
plan % take a SPADE and lnveStiEzte
THE character cf the suhson ard iook
into THE exact status o. the water
riEht n the tract is IN en- irriEation
section- but 10 take the troubie q IN
Quirfng into the business integrity and
fnsncial rating q ne chap With
whon the farm o. rHnch b listed fOr
ualA
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19
A Clean Shave

Is desirable. DR.. Bells Antiseptic Salve
is creamy snow white ointment and
guaranteed for all skin Diseases such
as eczema, salt rheum. chaps. etc. 25c.
For sale by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

The fellow who invented the word
elodhopper was certainly on 10 his JOB
and must have studied and hounei
over held nlov-ed IN the Wronx Guar.
ter q the moon and allowed 10 Iie
bit too long before harrowinz.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19
The Cost Is Small.

Buyer and seller can be brought to-
gether at a cost Of only few cents by
placing an advertisement in the OBJ
servers Wanted" and For Sale"
column. Try it the next time you
have anything to buy or sell.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-19

The Eugene Register SAYS that the
n. 81 byliesby company has not only
Z kea over the junction electric light
plant but they have recently acquired
TIE Harrisburg plant also