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The Notice.

Notices are being prepared and sent
out to those who have had their taxes
raised, from the city clerks Office.
Following is the form of notice and
the names of those parties who will
pay more taxes this year from yes
terday's Encouragement Of the equal
ization board:
Notice is hereby given that the as
sessments of the following named
persons, partnerships. corporations
and associations for city purposes for
the year 1910, and for state and county
purposes for the year 1910, have been
raised or new property added by the
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No Man is Stronger
Than HIS Stomach

A strong man is strong all over. No be
strong who is suffering from weak stomach with its
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of the stomach and its associated organs, which i'm
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For 30 wears Lydia E. PinlSham's Vegetable
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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08

quiring more. Enlarged consumption
lessons the available surplus, and in
relation to total productions exports
have diminished appreciably already.
This is perhaps most strikingly
shown in the instance Of wheat-the
bread grain of the world. For the
fifteen years ending with 1898 on the
average practically one-third of Amer
icas wheat was sent to foreign coun-
tries; since then the proportion has
steadily diminished, and in the five
years ending with 1908, the exports
amounted to about II per cent, or a
decrease of II per cent, from the
preceding five years, although in the
last five-years period the total pro-
duction was increased by over seven
and one-half million bushels annually
1t seems apparent, therefore, that
our steadily increasing population
will, under ordinary methods of farm
ing, in the not remote future, be con-
Stunning the whole of our wheat out
put. As the land in the United
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08

markets were not available for a
surplus, owing to lack of transporta-
ton facilities Even had the ques-
ton of reaching markets been solv-
ed, the crude equipment for tillage
and harvesting practically preculded
the profitable production of any sur
plus. The most primitive methods
were employed; large majority rails
ing their own supplies there was lit
tie to encourage improvement. Fur
thermore, the vicissitudes of the pio-
neer farmers were many and hazard
Gus. Besides the natural wildness
of the country they must subdue,
there were also the wild beasts and
unfriendly Indians to contend with.
These with the lack of proper facili-
ties, and wide variation in soils
and climate were obstacles to speedy
progress.
With the widespread extension of
railroads, however, improvements in
transportation, and the invention and
perfection of machinery and imple-
ments adapted to farming on enlarg-
ed scales, q wonderful traHsforma-
ton was wrought. One single in
ventien, the successful reaper, not
only revolutionized the agriculture of
America but of the whole world, re-
leasing the laborer from much I'M
remunerative drudgery and making
possible our immense production of
breadstuffs. 1t is a far cry from the
sickle and grain-cradle to the pres
ent day reaper, or from the fail to
the modern separator, but these and
like later farm implements, were de-
veloped and brought to their present
efficacy in comparatively recent
times. These together with the rail
roads, and agricultural schools on
every hand, have been potent in de-
veloping the agriculture of the Unit
ed States. For approximately two
hundred years farming in America
was limited to the Atlantic seaboard
and lands adjacent or near navigable
streams, but with the building of the
great Transcontinental railways, and
their laterals the remotest districts
nave been brought within the realm
of profitable husbandry; thus markets
have been made available, and mod
ern machinery has to a large ex
tent solved the labor problem, partic
ularly as applied to the sparcely in
habited regions while they were ir
the process of occupation. Bringing
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08

whether prince or plebian, rich or
poor, saint or sinner, and regardless
OF his calling, all must depend upon
a common source for food and ria
ment-agriculture 1t was thus from
the beginning, from the forbidden
fruit i'll the Garden of Eden to the
soil products of 1909; from the tune
of the airy costume of Eve to the
more pretentious raiment of her sis
tiers Of the present age.
Obviously, then, agriculture is of
universal interest and prime import
ance, for it feeds and clothes the
world and contributes in innumer-
able ways to it's wealth and welfare.
In the Oldest countries and the new
the farmer ranks foremost as the pro-
Queer and holder of wealth, and
while we of this age vaunt ourselves
as progressive, it appears that the
practices Of the husbandman Of some
nations of antiquity were quite SINH
lar to those of the present century.
Early records Of the Egyptians, for
instance, reveal that crop rotation,
and artificial incubation in the rear
ing of poultry were common. Their
higher estimation of land as the
source of wealth, even in that day
Is indicated by the careful methods
followed in the sale and transfer of
realty. The scriptures contain fire.
quent reference to the flocks and
herds and the produce of the fields.
spot, and ancient Romans were pro-
ficient in husbandry, giving attention
to irrigation, thorough tillage and
fertilization. Mixed farming was
practiced, the value of leguminous
crops known, live stock kept, and the
fields enriched by the application of
manure In the United States to-day
our foremost authorities are expound-
ing, as entirely new, doctrines es-
sentially the same.
When the Roman empire was at
it's zenith it was foremost in agricul,
ture, and its history affords a strik-
ing illustration of the fact that nc
nation can neglect to care for the
land and the conservation of it's fer
tility, and prosper The history OF
the world shows that nations disre
garding agriculture have declined and
practically persisted from the earth
The dominant nations have beer
those giving intelligent attention Il
rural affairs; likewise, a higher civil
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08

future food supply Undoubtedly the
United States is awakening to the
necessities of her agriculture, and in
the world of improvement the agricul-
tural colleges and experiment sta
tons will be mighty factors, as they
have been in the recent past in meet
ing and helping to solve problems
presented by the variant conditions
of the newer regions as the pioneers
have gradually brought them under
dominion of the plow. In the indus
trial occupancy of America those en-
gagged in each successive westward
movement were confronted by dis
similar conditions and problems from
those encountered previously. Each
new outpost of civilization was in
way an agricultural experiment sta.
ton. The great variety of soil and
climate found in this vast expanse
required methods adapted to meet
ing their peculiarities, as we'll as as
certaining the crops particularly suit
I'd to their environment. 1t is in this
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08
The Supremacy of Agriculture

luton. In the early days many came
to Idaho, took up claims and be-
gan farming along lines followed in
the East" These were not adapt
ed to win in our state and through
lack of knowledge, that only expert
ence and study can bring, failure was
often the result. Many abandoned
their lands, and moved on" while
those who preserved and learnSA the
secrets of success have prOspered,
and become well-to-do, not to say
opulent, as did thousands who came
after The lesson learned was that
Western methods must be adapted
to Western conditions.
Using Idaho as an example of the
new State in achievement and pres
ent-day Importance in industrial af-
fairs, it is history that few years
ago Idaho was unheard of as an ag-
ricultural state
1t captured only one prize for a
fruit exhibit at the Buffalo Exposi-
ton. At the Chicago Columbian
Worlds Fair, however, the older
states of the East were surprised to
hear that Idaho apples were award
ed first prize. Again amazement was
widely expressed when at Ogden
Utah, meeting of the National Irriga-
ton Congress, Idaho captured the
$4,000 sweepstakes prize for the
best fruit exhibit
The height of state achievement
was attained few years later when,
at the st. Louis Worlds Fair, Idaho
was awarded the Grand Prize for her
agricultural exhibit. These victories,
gained on sheer merit and without
| influence in the centers of older civ
ilization, have excited the wonder of
farming experts over the country.
With the long days of sunshine and
the moisture that is easily applied
at the right time for growing crops,
the results secured from rich soils
of these formerly arid lands are so
great as to stagger the credulity of
the old-time farmer in the Eastern
States. An authoritive statement
from a government expert makes this
assertion:
An intelligent utilization of the
soil, sunshine and water of Southern
Idaho will produce 80 to 125 bushels
! of oats to the acre; so to 100 bushels
of wheat; 400 to 600 bushels of pota-
toes, and other crops in proportion"
Such conditions have already
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08

insignificant units in the great army
of rases-nonenities so far as
vigorous, virile citizenship, or leader
ship is concerned-drones, engross-
ed in earning meager subsistence,
who call the cramped quarters of a
modern flat or rented cottage home,
and from which the greatest of all
assets, children, are not infrequent-
ly debarred. The city field is already
overcrowded and many in business
or the professions either fail or at
tain no more than a scant subsis-
tence, whereas the farmer has an
abundance and to spare. The mar
gins between conditions, financial
and in other ways of the rural and
urban inhabitants are constantly wild
ening in favor of the former. The
young man who went to town is now
paying tribute to him who stayed
with the old farm; the one is doubt
less strenuously engaged in the mel
ancholy task of making both ends
meet while the other is sharing in
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08

ization has been contemporaneous
with advanced husbandry.
The value of stable, well ordered
system is shown by records OF two
of the worlds foremost nations, Ger
many and France. Their fruitful
soils have been titled for upwards of
eighteen centuries, yet Germany, by
following methods that conserved the
lands, is harvesting infinitely higher
average yields than are common in
the United States, supposedly more
fertile region, and France, through
the frueality and thrift of her hus-
bandmen, is regarded as financially
one of the soundest Of nations.
Progress, however, in the United
States. has been swift and sure
The marvellous development of the
resources here has excited the ad
miration and envy Of the world
Ever since the landing Of the Pill
grim fathers the march onward has
never ceased, although times ant
conditions have greatly changed sinc'
that eventful occurance. In th'
early days, even down to the eigh
teenth century, the greater proper
ton of our population were farmers
ON tracts comparatively small, cult
waited sparingly and principally TO
support Of their occupants. Their
was little incentive to produce NOR
than was needed in the home, a
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08

these millions of acres of fresh lands
under cultivation greatly increased
production beyond domestic require
ments, and this resulted in seeking
markets abroad, and the export trade
has contributed vastly to Americas
prosperity.
While, of course, the total arabic
areas of the United States are by
no means under pillow, and consider
able additional lands will be made
productive by irrigation, that great
domain,-that land of promise-the
West, is now practically occupied.
Hence, the increased necessities OF
our growing population must be met,
not so much by increased acreages
in crops, but by increased yields per
acre. In the migration of pioneers
westward, it was demonstrated that
much of the territory previously con
sidered valueless from a tillage view
point was admirably adapted to farm
ing, and where may now be found
some of the most productive states.
In the development of these states
perhaps none affords more inter
esting study than Idaho. At frs
proclaimed by explorers as wholly un
suited to agriculture, it is nov
among the nations foremost farming
commonwealths In It's settlement
aew and unique conditions were me
and new problems presented for SO
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08

changed Idaho from a borrower to a
lender of money!; they have lifted
mortgages, paid debts, educated the
children, provided comforts and COB
veniences for the home and made
possible a larger leisure for the
farmer, in which to cultivate his own
intellect.
1t is owing to nationwide devSl.
opments parallel with those in Idaht
that the United States today car
truthfully boast of leading all other
countries in the aggregate of her
farm productions; in growth and pro.
gress our country has outrun ali
others OF which history makes rec
ord.
With these tremendous yields, ant
the United States standing at the
head of the nations agriculturally, il
seems well-nigh incredible that ever
so recently as sixty-five years age
we produced less than enough tt
meet home needs, but since then WI
have been the worlds heaviest ex
porters of breadstuffs and other kin
bred products.
For the years ending June, 1908
the value of our agricultural export
reached 81, los, 100000 or more thar
those of any other country. Will
in the aggregates we are producing
more as a nation, our constantly
growing population is increasingly re
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08

States must soon be largely occupied,
it is imperative that it's productivity
be increased, and this through en-
lightened husbandry. Machinery has
done it's part already in the revolu-
tion of agriculture, and a higher or
der of intelligence on the farms must
mark the beginning of another epoch.
Present average yields are of course
distressingly, not to say disgraceful-
ly, low, but the resources of new
country, with no early adequate re-
strictions, in its settlement, are
bound to be raped, but with the best
minds of the world now directed to
the question OF increasing yields
from the areas cultivated, and with
the intelligence of the American farm
er, such methods will be employed
as to not only care for the necessi-
ties of a vastly increased population
at home, but give a generous surplus
for the needy elsewhere.
In the early days the farmers prac-
tees were wasteful; the lands fertil-
ty was disregarded; if field failed
another was appropriated. AS popu-
lation radiated in various directions
such practices were continued; when
fertility was exhausted newer lands
were sought on which to repeat the
favishment, even more quickly. The
nj, Tod
encouraged methods not calculated
co bring greatest returns per acre,
and the farmers of America are no.
torious for their "soil robbing" pro-
clivities. 1t is hereditary. For dec
AIDES farming was pursued in the
| United States without any aim eX-
eept to produce the greatest posi-
ole income from the smallest outlay
Of capital and labor, without consid-
Grafton of the soils fertility or fu-
sure. 1t took a hundred years for
their owners to realize that the re-
sources of their lands were limited,
and that the deep, rich soils could
become exhausted.
To remedy the harm already done,
various agencies, aside from those
Of increasing fertility are being
brought into requisition. In Mime
sofa, for instance, such staple crops
as wheat, corn and flax have been
improved by selection and breeding
and their yields per acre apprecia'
bly, increased. In Kansas, too, where
tributed in only the past year or two
yields have been increased more thar
five bushels per acre. The signifi
canoe of this to a State like Idaho
is quite apparent. Methods thai
will not only maintain, but increase
the fertility are being promulgated
and adopted. In creased production
is accomplished through soil treat
ment, proper tillage, seed selection
, fertilization, and judicious rotation
of crops in connection with live stool
and the efficacy of these is shown
by local farms.
Farming must be put on scien
tific basis to endure, and this mean
] following rational system
/ that scientific investigation and prac
: teal experience approve. Hapha2
! ard, slipshod methods will inevitabl
! have to give way to better systems
: | and in this lies the solution of tn
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the beneficence of an enlightened ag-
riculture. When it is considered
that food stuffs have practically
doubled in price in the past few
years, it is apparent that the produc-
er is the one who reaps the greatest
benefits, and the consumer and es-
pecially the man on salary in the
city, is the one who feels most heav-
lily the burdens of increased cost of
living Indications point to even
higher levels in prices rather than a
elimination.
This is causing the townsman to
contemplate the farm in new and
favorable light. while the situation
should cause the city-bound youth to
halt and consider well before taking
the step that may divorce him from
the old homestead and a full dinner
pail.
Besides it's opportunities, farming
no longer means the isolation of
years gone by. The rural associa-
tions, as the grange, farmers clubs,
with the trolley cars, telephone lines,
rural mail delivery, improved roads,
the constantly increasing use of the
automobile, and abundance of excel
lent literature have vastly modified
and benefited the farmers Industrial
and social condition. With these
modern conveniences in the home,
and labor-saving machinery, the farm
er of today and the future may lead
a life of comparative independence,
rather than diminish with the pass
ing of the years. All things consid-
cred, no locality in Idaho-that won
derful land of promise-surpasses the
Bear Lake Valley for agriculture, live
stock, fruits and general resources.
1t is only within comparatively re-
cent times that development of this
valley has taken on new impetus,
1ue to the publicity given to this sec
ton.
The valley nestles between two
spurs of the Wahsatch Mountains. in
Southern Idaho, rich in soil and of a
rare climate charm forming an agrl-
cultural district ideal for the condi-
tions necessary to happy and profit
able existence.
The crops generally raised are
wheat, oats and barley-and all the
1 vegetables common in Iowa and III
inois.
For growing alfalfa there is no bet
ter soil in the United States than in
this same valley, and this priceless
crop, upon which every farmer who
lives where it can be raised depends
SO much, shows especially heavy
yields. Wonderful specimens of ag-
ricultural and horticultural products
| are displayed by the Bear River Val
: ley Land Co. at Montpelier. The
quality and the yield of all these pro-
auctions are a source of wonder to
, all who see them, even to those ac-
customed to displays of the resources
from our entire country.
In other columns of this paper will
be found articles dealing with specific
i yields. showing actual results under
e average conditions.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08

hat the agricultural experiment sta
lions have been helpful
The successful farmer of the flu
.ure must be the educated farmer
the man who knows the WhereforeS
and whys-and in a large measure
the agricultural colleges must aid in
providing them, or at least provide
he leaders. This need not imply
that diploma from colleges is to be
IN absolute necessity, but the short
courses" and correspondence depart
ments," with the farmers institutes,
and local experiment stations for &C.
ular demonstration, must inevitably
greatly elevate the standard of aver
age agricultural intelligence. Thus,
its possessors will become masters
Of the situation, and even the great
est victory that can be achieved-the
conservation of our resources, assur-
ing to posterity that richest heritage,
a fruitful soil
Land, the basis nf all wealth, un.
Questioned as to the permanency of
its value, is perhaps the most wide
ca. The increased cost of living
doubtless has been the cause of es-
)ecially riviting popular attention to
he farm. Aside from safety of in
iestment in land, the profits and at
-ractiveness of farming are appeal
,ng strongly to those in other walks
If life Thoughtful men of today are
more generally contemplating the
arm as a field of endeayor, and as
an abiding place, and as population
Increases and the food supply be-
tnre will command increasing atten.
ton and respect. What, may be ask
ed, is there in the glamour of the
eity to draw the youth? Is it the de-
sire for a good time" the mistaken
conception that it is a life of ease
1r the idea that the city holds great
est opportunities to crafty ambi
| ton? There can be no more com
mendable ambition than that which
attracts one to eminence and sue
cess in the realm of agriculture, as
practical farmer, scientist, investigat
or, or teacher. In agriculture ample
scope is afforded for the exercise o.
the greatest intellect, and no othel
field offers wider possibilities, whil'
the wholesome environment of thu
farm makes it the ideal nursery To-
humanity.
We are all more OF less familiar
with the condition of the unskillet
laborer and artisans of the city
For many, a comfortable living EN-
ployment is most uncertain, and il
the world of trade and commerce
relentless war for supremacy is con
stantly being waged. Examples o
the half-employed, the disappointe
and disconnected millions in oyel
crowded pursuits and profession
should be warning and a guide t
our youth. Every man who farm
has fair and square opportunity t
make geed'' and gain a competency
whereas the thousands in the elite
are practically denied chances, hov
ever worthy or qualified.
The great majority who migrate I
the cities sink their indentities an
Municipalities In the mass, beeon