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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-10

S Mr.. and Mrs George H. snead. Of
Atlanta arc the guests OF friends in
this city and will later go to
Charlottesville.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-10

Committee on Resolutions
The chairman announced the follow.
ing committee on resolutions: DR.. Z. ~
iGravatt. Of Caroline, chairman; James
Bellwood, Of Chesterfield: Wv ID. Gates
of Prince Edward; j. b. Andrews. Of
Roanoke; j. ]. Prichett,e Of Pittsyl-a
" MI ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-10

Mrs. Edward Willis, Of Richmond.
and her sister, Miss Katherlne Fauntel-
3rey of st. Louis, are spending some
time at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. "A.
H Berry in Gainesboro.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-10

Mrs Joe Strauss and; Mrs. Bertha
#ISirsch have returned to the city, after
"a stay OF. several weeks at the Red
gate cottage, Virginia Beach.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-10

Mrs, George Mason, OF Edge EIill";g
Mrs. Stuart Bowe and Dr.. ] oseph A.
White. OF Richmond, are at the White
Sulphur, rs N. 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-10

Miss Alice Old is registered at the
Sweet chalybeate Springs for the re-
5mainder OF August
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-10

On this subject also spoke James
l3ellwood aud Lyman Carrier, and
there was a general discussion and ex-I
change Of knowledge and experiences
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-10

ISL Miss Florence Page Jones. OF 2O14
Hanover . Avenue, Is visiting friends in
sLynchhurg. Later she wi go to N ont--l
vale and Roanoke being absent from
Richmond abou two months, sS.3355
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Miss Florence Hay, who has been
spending some time near staunton. has.
returned to this city # n
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Soil Improve ment.

Soil Improvement.
State Commissioner Koiner, who was
to have delivered an address at the
morning session, was unable to be
present on account Of sickness. He
sent w. D. linn, an institute lecturer
as his substitute. Mr.. linn made 8
very Interesting address on Soil Jm-8
provement," and the necessity or tho
vegetable matter in the soil to secure
that improvements. He was heard with
close attention. How to improve the
land, how to purchase and use fer
tilizers and lime and manure were
features OF his address, which attract
ed much interest.
The morning session was ended With
a few remarks by Hon. Roosevelt Page
who described farm life as the happiest
of all callings.
Afternoon Session.
Professor w. ]. Spillman was the
first speaker at the afternoon session
his subject being The Improvement
Of the Farm by Growing Forage ana
Lagume Crops Hc told Of the
best method OF Bringing up tho fer
tility Of the soil by vegetable mat
ter, which preserves the humidity az
the soil. He discussed .'temporary,,
and "permanent' pastures ana how
the latter are made. through the feed
ing of rich grain to the grazing cat
tie.
On this subject also spoke James
Bellwood and Lyman Carrier and
there was a general discussion and ex-3
change of knowledge and experiences
by delega tes
The improvement of a farm by 1.-Two
stock was the subject Of an Interesting
discussion by j. H. c. Beverly, OF Es-
sex; DR.. NJ IS, Mayo, of Blacksburg, and
sothers.
At to-night's session the Improve
iment OF the fertility Of the farm was
discussed by Dr., S, w. Fletcher, Of
who gave Interesting
8stereoptican illustrations of h.s sub-
jject.
Agricultural education In the pub
3ltc schools was the subject OF very
fine ddress by Hon. 7, d. Eggleston,
State superintendent OF Public
Schools.
The attendance at the afternoon and
night session was much larger than
An the morning, The general testimony
of sthoOe In attendance was that the
addresses Of tho day were not only
5of high ord err & but OF highly5educ
9tlonal rharaa ter,s ~ 81
NJ s5s In hey esti bule OF the Academy were
.,dlspl9 yea fruit 3gees ana! various kinda
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-10

i Mrs William Storrs, who has been;
the guest$of Mrs. Boxley, In Roanoke
has goneatoE ALE ghanya and Cos hem s..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-10

Mrs y oseph Bell will leay o own his
noon y spe nds several months with her
parents, Col onel land Mrs GrenYille
Gaines Il n Warren ton. & NJ 81 X SsssS s8sSS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-10

At to-night's session the Improve
'ment OF the fertility Of the farm was
who gave interesting
sstereoptican illustrations of h.s# subs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-10

Agricultural education In the pub
3ltc schools was the subject OF a very
fine address by Hon. ], d, Eggleston,i
State Superintendent Of Public
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-10

The improvement of a farm by 1.-Two
stock was the subject Of an Interesting
discussion by j H. G. Eeverly, OF Es-;
sex; DR.. NJ IS. Mayo. of Blacksburg, and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-10

In nnd Out of Town.
Mr.. and Mrs John Stewart Bryan
and familyI%le town yesterday to-
spend the late summer at Northern
lesorts.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-07
What Farmers Should Be

A farmer should be well instructed
10 chemistry generally, more par,
ticularly as applied to agriculture;
he should;bo well vefsed in mineral.
ogy, geology, botany, and in the
Psychology OF seeds, plants, trees
and animals, including the species Of
btmana; he should lesrp geometry,
mensuration, etc, he should study
political economy so as to. bayea
clear conception of the sources OF
wealth and prosperity. ,
In our republican government DO
should be instructed in his constitn-
tional rights, and taught to v1ndt
cate them byl terse and condensed
elocutlon. II will be a happy event
for our country when our farmers,
so educated, shall have the lscend-
ancy'm our halls of Legislation, and
thereby put a stop to the faliacious
special pleadings Of demagagues,
who have already reduced our coun.
try, possessing all the means Of prot
perity IN pre-eminent degree, 10 Q
most pitiable condition, by their mis-
cradle legislation. North AmeTtcan
, FlTmeT. ...
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-07

day OF July, 1850 Elsewhere is pub
lished a fac-simile OF the front page
OF the first issue. 1t will be noted
that the paper at that time bore the
name Of the Iowa Herald" When
il was started it was one Of the very
few papers published in the interior
part of the state and its circulation
covered practically every postoftice be-
tween the Mississippi and Missouri
rivers. The growth and Importance
OF Oskaloosa, however, soon induced
the proprietors to change the name
of the paper and in less than a year
after it was st.rted it became the
Oskaloosa Hereid
Through all these years. the Herald
has stood mp for the community It
represents and has tried to do its full
share In moulding public opinion and
In encouraging the various enterprises
that have been launched in Oskaloosa
ana Mahaska county II has never
lodged a duty or tried to escape a
Subscription paper and IN Its business
lite has given thousands Of dollars to
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-07
THE PRIMARY,

Ed CHASED. state binder, and an
insurgent newspaper publisher, says
that the primary law should be amend.
ed. His plan is endorsed by the Reg,
ister and Leader. His suggestion is,
that the law works badly. but that it
would be all right if the primary tick.
ct should be fully published in ad,
vance by the newspapers. This
would add perhaps 100000 to the
present high cost of this expensive
political luxury. As the publisher OF
newspaper we would try TO stand II,
though we are also tax payers. But
the tax payers are getting quite rest
less under this costly primary novel
ty. Both parties in their conventions
at oskaloosa unanimously recommend
ed the repeal Of the primary. The
progressive republican delegates all
voted for repeal
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-07
THE LEADING HORSE STATES.

Most people will be surprised to
know that Illinois is the first horse
state in the Union, and not Texas, or
one of the western range states. Ac-
cording TO the estimates of the Unit
ed States department of agriculture
of the live stock in the country, IIli-
nois has 1,665,00 horses, worth $125
each, or total of $205,220,000. Only
six other states have live stock of all
kinds whose total value exceeds the
value Of the horses alone In Illinois.
These states are Iowa, Texas, Mis-
souri,, Kansas, Nebraska and Ohio.
The second horse state is Iowa,
which has 1,447,000 head, valued at
1920 each, a total of STA, $4,000. Tex
as probably to the surprise OF most
people, is eighth on the list, being
passed by the two states mentioned,
and by Kansas, Ohio, Nebraska. Mis-
souri, and Indiana, although the Lone
Star state has more horses than any
of these seven states except Iowa and
Illinois. Texas has 1,369,000 horses,
but they are worth only $73 each, a
total of $99,937 900. Kansas has L.
$4,000, valued at 1927, 100000, or $107
each; Ohio has only $4,000 head, but
they are worth $126,OO3, 900, or 1929
each. Nebraska has 1,045, 900 head
worth $112,S60,000, or sos each. Mis-
souri, has 1,005,000 horses, which at
$103 each are worth $103, 900. In
diana has S47,0 900 head, which at $122
each are worth S103 900.
Following Texas in the population
of horses come Michigan, New York,
Minnesota, Pennsylvania, North Da-
kota, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, South Da-
kota, California, Kentucky and Ten
nessee. These nineteen states have
horses valued at $1,S26, 638, 900, or so
per cent of the total for the country.
Horses comprise nearly As per cent
of the total live stock value of the
country, their figures being $2,276.-
$4,000, as compared with $5,l38, 4S6,.
600 for horses, mich cows, cattle,
swine, sheep and mules. There are
l2l,040,000 horses in the country, of
an average value of $10S.19 per head.
This is an increase of 100000 since
1903 and of $12.55 in value per head.
Horses are most valuable in New Jer.
sey, where they are worth $134 each.
and the cheapest in New Mexico, at
SAT.
The United States and Russia have
about one-half the horses of the
world, Russia having about the same
number as the United States. Ar
gentina is third on the list with g..
100000 head. Asiatic Russia fourth
with about 100000 and Germany
next with 100000. s~
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-07

public Institutions, to charities and
the many undertakings that have
promised broader life to our people
or a larger field for trade.
In its long career it has seen no less
than twenty-five other papers started
in Oskaloosa, Many OF these flour
ished for a while, but all save two
have faltered and fallen by the way
SIDE. And in the sixty years the
Herald has missed but two issues.
These two omissions occurred during
the second month Of its existence,
when heavy rains and high water
washed away bridges and made roads
impossible. AT that time all supplies
We're hauled by wagon from Keokuk.
Sixty years is a long time for one
business to continue successfully
Though the Herald has encountered
many storms in that time, it has
weathered all of them and the patron
age accorded the people has grown
from year to year. 1t is one of the
few papers in the west that has not
been consolidated with other papers
or changed its name. Its growth
and stability stand as monument
alike to the founders and to all who
have been a party to its management.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-07
vol j,

4tlinf,oual. without sanction OF law
ii VOCATION OF the act making the
grant. 10 opposiuon to Democratic
nrinr5ples. making the office OF the
BOARD a Bank OF Discount OF WORTH
laas shlu. pIasters, Which t can never
redeem and 10 the end looking Tor
saf,afart,cn from the STATE Treasurer
and calculated TO curse the Demo
cratic party, aud Cypress tue mAss
OF the people With excessive taxes,
and a burdeusome state tax
9Th. Resoicd, That we viii not
sastaia anya.nan IN the ensuing eloc-
ton who Is in favor of this rotten
system Of swindlipg the isboring
class Of the community
10th. Resolved, That capacity,
morality and a pure Democratic faith
are indispensibiy requisite 70 entitie
any man 20 the tree SURFACES Of the
Democracy for political office. that
the mass OF tho people are the only
safe ridges OF these qualities, and
their will, and not the VIII of the as
pirants, should designste the candl-
dates for office, and that We disap-
prove and discouutenance the sys-
tenn and corrapt practice OF aspirapts
electioneering, or sen5iUg their en-
issaries to pack the delegates to con-
vsnuons, or bias their u1inds, as I'M
worthy of any man who has the hon
est, and capacity requisite 10 fill any
office "...s..
On motion,
The Convention ADJOURNED sine DIR
RICHARD QUINfoN, President
RICHARD OGDEN, yicePreside nts
J NJ. CASEY. 49, -. =
SAMUEL BREssLER, s.ora,srv
5. g HARRIS, .
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-07
ITEMS

CHOLERA. --Thirty-eigbt cases from
this disease are said 60 have occurred
in st. Louis during the past week.
The Legislature OF New Hampshire
have elected John L, Hadley Secre-
tary State, and Edison Hin, State
Treasurer. The majority IN favor OF
the revision Of the Constitution was
II, 1876.
The Crescent City, from Califor-
MIA, arrived in N, Y. on the cath of
June. She brings 1901 in gold
dust in the hands OF passengers.
New MExICo.--A convention OF
the people of this territory, met in
Santa Fe on the 18th OF May, and
during session OF S or days
formed constitution, which is to
take effect on the first of January,
Tho Constitutional Convention of
the State of Michigan met on the Sd
ult, at Lansing and was temporarily
organized by the election OF Hon. J.
f.. CASEY. President, d, p BURH-
NELL. Clerk aud ". HUBBARD, Ser
geapt-at aTmS.
MISS JANE PORTER, the we'll known
Authorizes of the Scottish Chiefs and
other works OF romapCs, recently
died at the residence OF her brother
in Bristol at the advanced age Of n
years.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-07
( many Wall street enterprises.

VI many wan street cHttTpTlbeSs
In more moderate spirit President
J: J. Hill is reminded that his cry Of
Back to the farm" has got It's strong
est seconding from the automobile in.
dustry. Farmers have lately been
among the largest purchasers OF ma.
chimes. 1t Is the automobile which,
more than anything else. has kept the
young men on the farms. Give a boy
a greater radius OF travel" and he
will be better content wherever he is.
Other critics are disposed Of by a
massing Of trade statistics. The fig.
nres are imposing. and they give some
support to the idea that we should
al glory in the country where such
activities are to be found and such
resuIts can be reached. Give the au.
tomobile chance" such il the plea
and ii win become the common
minister Of all =
The general objection I'd the auto
mobile thinks me Chicago Record
Herald. arise< from the abuse Of II,
II wili be Nelcome As a means Of
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-07
THE COUNTY CONVENTION.

When he realized that the minority
to which he belonged, was beaten in
the Republican County Convention
Saturday afternoon, Afr. A. p. Spencer
arose and moved that the action OF
the majority be declared the will Of
the assembly Other speeches had
been greeted with applause and other
motions had been accepted with en-
thusiasm, but none Of them seemed
to go right 10 the spot and touch the
chord Of harmony as did Mr. spenc'
er's. Both factions wanted everything
that belonged toShem ibaa each ut Up
ssa.'s' ss ss ,ss s ,ss, isSl
was inexorpble. and II meant quite a
sacrifice for The minority % abandon
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-07
MATER FoR TnE ANIMALa.

A pan Of fresh water kept in a
shady spot in the yard viii more than
repay the trouble in the interesting
individuals that gather about it many
times a day. These little dumb PEG.
pie suffer for water more than we
suspect. especially during the hot
weather. when water is perhaps more
important than food.
Work horses win repay the extra
care Of few swallows of water al
frequent Intervals during the day.
Frequent baths for horses viii lessen
the annoyance from flies, which is
more wearing IN summer than work
for many horses. Sponge the face
and eyes of your horse daily with
clean water and note the lessening
Of the Hy plague Flies are not at
fracied to clean places, but perspira.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-07
MONEY mn AuroMoRlLEa.

Structures made by railroad presi-
dents, bank officials and college heads
regarding extrayagant ontIays on auto.
mobiles have not been accepted in ST.
lence by the trade. The general man.
ager Of an automobile manufacturers
association IL out with an opinion that
a ID more advisable for man to put
his money into motor car Than into
'oyereapitalIzed companies, with their
manipulated and waterlogged stock
and declares that there can be no
more waste Of capital ia the making
of motor cars than IN tlle promotion
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-07
wHIc coyyENTIoN

AgreeapI. 20 previous can OF tbs
Central Gomputtee OF aiahaska
County, a large and respectable num-
tlr OF Wings from the different
townships met In convention. at the
Cumberland Presby terrain church. 10
osksIoosa, on the 22d day OF June,
and was organized by the selection
OF Robert wilson, as chairman. and
Wesley Moreland as secretary
Certain resolutions passed az q
meeting Of the Wings OF Keokuk
county, we're then read and acted
upon, aieer winch
On motioh' " was
hseoLVEp--i NAT we tuhy concur
ID tne suggestion OF the wings OK
fo"osniek anu heoSuk counties tnat
tne canuiustes Tor senator and heL-
feseneatlse snouio De appearances
among .ne seVsra counteS respeos
tNeiy
no convention tnen proceeded 70
nominate Candidates TO oil the sew
eral county toinces az the ensuing
August election s.
ON motion. 73r
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-07

serving that due regard Which we
should have tor tho opinion o.
others
In each Issue OF our paper VIII be
gwen he latest intelligence OF pass
ing events The dolngs Of our State
and National Legislatures, when IN
session, will be- as FULLY noticed as
spaSe in oar coIumns will admit
The development OF the vast re.
sources OF our country rich in MIN
eral and vegetable products, 10 a
work of no ordinary Importance, and
should receive greater share OF at
.teutioB than has yet been devoted to
1t by the press OF the weet Particu-
lar attention will therefore be gwen
to tho promotion OF Agriculture-
which 10 the great source Of our
prosperity, wealth and indepen-
denCe.
The usual variety OF Literary and
Miscellaneous matter, viii, from time
10 time, be found in the columns %
the HERALD. But without further
IpArticulsrizing, We shall endeavor to
promote The various interests OF this
community, by the dissemination Of
such interests, as may be thought
uscrnl. and by adyoe ating that course
OF conduct best calculated to insure
the happiness OF all.
To our brethren OF the press we
shall ever extend that courtesy and
charity that We wilIexpeet TO receive
at their hands, and nothing We hope,
will ever transplre to mar that good
feeling which should be exercised for
each other.
We have thua gwen bneI outline
Of the course we expect to pursue.
For our support We appeal to the
good sense and generosity OF our
fellow citizens without respect to
party
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-07
oSKAL00SA, ITS L0CA-
TON, ETC.

The TIN is beautifully situated IN
the dividing ridge OF uplands, be.
tween the pes Moines ami Skunk
rivers; Distance mile from the one
and four from the other Surround
cd on all sides by prmnes oil nnsur-
passing beauty and fertility, dotted
here and there With nature 8 most
delightful groves, it is one of the
most desirable locations in Iowa.
Possessing the advantages Of both
rivers, which are noted for their
great water power privileges. and
being on the main route Of travel
from the Mississippi through the IN
terror to Council BIufs on the Mis-
souri, it cannot fan 20 be one OF the
beet towns of the west -s,..& ~
The average distance from the diff.
ferent points on the Mississippi---bc-
tween Keokuk in Lee county and
MuscatIne IN MuscstiDe county IL
about 100 miles
The county of which Oskaloosa il
the seat OF justice wac organized in
April 1914, on the Ilth day OF May
following the present site of Oska-
loosa was selected as the county
'sest-. IL wac then an unInhabitod
prairie-it now contains population
Of near 500 inhabitants.
Tho following statistics will give a
tolerably correct idea OF the business
of the place:-It contains niue dry
goods stores. two drug stores, two
groceries, two saddlery and harness
establishments. two tin and stove
ware sbope, one ready made cloth
ing h0nse, three blacksmith chops,
one Runsmith, two wagon and car
rage maker, oUe chair factory, three
cabinet and furniture rooms, one
bakery one hotel. one steam saw
mill and cordIng machine and one
oil mill Height lawyers, nine pbysi-
ciane, one printing establishment,
four or FIVE congregations of the
Christian church, one Masonic lodge,
q lodge of o O F., one division
Of Sons Of Temperance and one
union Of the Daughters OF Tewper-
aHce, all Of which are ~ 4 very pros-
perous ouuGIt.5s.
a large number al good and sub
stauuaI buildings are now in process
OF erection. And Judging from the
enterprise and spirit manifested by
its Inhabitants, its central aud beal.
thy location. the many manutactur-
ing and agricultural advantages Of
the surrounding country and tho
rapid ingresa OF emigrants, We be-
lieve but few towns of The west af-
ford SO many Inducements to the
Merchant, the Mechanicor Farmer,
as does the town Of Oskaloosa
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-07
EVANS.

Mrs. Parr, of Oskaloesa, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. William Miller.
John and Evan Hughes. Of Colfax,
are visiting their aunt Mrs. Reece.
John Melchers are rejoicing over
baby boy which arrived Thursday.
Dave Davis, of Delta, was looking
after his properties here last Satur.
day.
Most of the Evans people spent
their Fourth on the river at private
picnic.
Rena Woodcock spent her Fourth
in Lockman with her friend. Zella
Evans.
Walter White was a business caller
here Thursday in the interest OF the
Herald
Mrs. Irwin Garland and baby Claude
of 0skaloosa, spent Friday with Mrs.
George Reid.
George Reid wife and sister, Stella
Harris. were Sunday visitors with
friends in Monroe.
Broom and Rilla Masters, of Oska.
loosa, were pleasant callers at the
VIM. Miller home Sunday evening.
leila and Mabel Evans, OF Lock.
man, spent a few days last week with
their grandmother, Mrs. A. p. Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rolley Shipley and
two children, OF Des Moines, are al
the w. A. Moulton home for a weeks
visit.
George N. Evans, wife and daugh.
ter Lizzie are spending few days In
Des Moines, guests OF her daughter,
Mrs. John Lenze.
MIR. and Mrs. John Robinson and
children returned from Selma Monday
evening after pleasant visit with the
mother, Mrs. Stump.
Jessie Cruikshank and little niece.
Ruth, came out from Oskaloosa Fri.
day for visit with Lulu Gear. Jess
said she had come to stay as long as
she could find anything good to eat
She returned to the city in the even.
ing.
BROWNIE.