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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
A DURABLE WHIrEWAsh.

With need arising for whtewash at
all times of year. some of our readers
may be glad to have published again
the recipe for making whitewash rec
commended by the department OF agri.
culture at Washington. 1t is as fol-
lows: Take one-half bushel unslacked
lime and slack, starting with warm
water, and cover during process to
keep in the steam. Strain LIQUID
through fine sieve or strainer; add
peck Of salt previously well dissolved
In water, also three pounds of rice
boiled to thin paste Stir In boiling
hot one pound Spanish whiting and
one pound of glue which has been
previously dissolved over slow fire.
Then add five gallons of hot water to
the mixture. stir well and Yet stand
for few days covered so as to keep
out the dirt The whifewash Is best
applied with a small brush and should
be put on hot. One pint should be |
sufficient to cover a square yard Of |
surface. There is no whltewash which |
excells this for indoor or outdoor use.
Il may be colored whatever shade one
likes and viii retain its brillianey for
7ears.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
A POSSIBLE CAUSE oE EAlLuRE

A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF FAILURE
i Many a failure with alfalfa and clo-
yer seems directly traceable 10 the
fact that the soil on which the seed
was sown was sour and needed sweet
ening with an application OF lime Al
the rate OF two or thre tons per acre
Where such treatment has followed
previous failure with alfalfa really
remarkable results have been secured.
The lime should be applied to the land
In manure with a spreader or spread
with seeder Of some Kind which viii
Insure an even distribution. While a
sour condition Of soil may be inferred
nom the fact that clover win not
grow snd from the presence OF sOrrel.
u can Be determined much more dea-
nitely By running q spade into the
earth q few inches and Inserting q
piece Of blue ltmus paper. which nav
Be eot 81 any drug store. n the son
Is acid this test paper vii turn from
blue % pink. o. equal Importance
with the line treatment is the Inocu-
laticn q the soil win bacteria IN n.
soil frOm an established alfalfa seid
he irsct infeoded for such use should /
llso b Weu drained and have q p.orous
'nhssn q Eood deptA
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
SO susHEls-wANre nm

reader of these notes living near
Palmyra. H.. writes stating that he
has five acre tract of bottom ground
"a black sandy loan which never
packs-which produces cornstalks big
enough TO yield 100 bushels per acre
but from which he is able to husk
only tifty bushels. He further states
that the tract has been cultivated
about six years, is always well tended
and kept free from weeds He would
like to know what this condition of
things-low yield from apparently rich
land-would indicate that the soil lack.
ed. With several important points not
stated in our friends letter, it Is a bit
difhcult to give an adequate diagnosis.
However, there are two or three sug-
gestions which may be helpful In the
first place 1t is well to remember that
while we have quite habit of associat-
ing richness of soil with black color,
there Is not necessarily any connection
whatever. In fact some of the rich
est soils known are red and green
gray, the latter the volcanic ash of |
western states. Another point that it |
Is well to take account of is that a
sandy soil loses its fertilizing elements
much sooner than do clay soils or
these referred to. This brings us to
the probable cause Of our friends
tract falling to yield as much corn as
he would like-namely. a lack of fer
tilizer. We would suggest that he do
little experimenting with this tract
next season and would like him to re-
port the results. Let him apply about
eight tons of manure per acre to two
acres with a manure spreader. which
Will insure even distribution; on an
acre and half apply the same amount J
or manure and about three tons of I
ground limestone per acre, which may I
be scattered with the manure, and on v
he remaining acre and a half he a
night apply the limestone alone. V
While our correspondent says nothing n
o indicate that this tract is sour. c
le says nothing which shows that 1t o
night not be. In the spring let him
i've these three tracts the same prep
ration, plant them with seed which Il
Eill give an average of three and 6
alf stalks per hill. and at husking b
me let him keep accurate count of Al
ne number of bushels which each pro- pl
uces. He will have conducted a very to
tactical experiment. can tell definite in
just what the soil most needs and
Ill not only have instruction for him. \
IF. but for his neighbors, and for
le readers of this department. If he f,
Ill furnish statement of acre yields tlt
r the three tracts. There are hosts be
farmers all through the corn belt trt
ho ought to be carrying on just such di
perimental work as that outlined H,
'ove. 1t is simple and the result fai
ould be increased yields and larger th
nix account he
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
COURT HOUSE NOTES
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM POLK
COUNTY RECORDS.
List of Claims Allowed by County
Commissioners Court In September
Term.

The regular term of the County Com
missioners' Court for Polk County wa
held Wednesday and yesterday, Judg,
Coad and Commissioners Teal ant
Riddell being in attendance. In addi,
ton to the work of auditing claims
the court voted favorably on a petit.
tion praying for a joint school dis
trict to be created in the Grand Ronde
neighborhood by Polk and Yamhill
Counties. The court also ordered the
cancellation of three warrants issued
more than seven years prior to July
l, 1910, and never claimed by the per-
sons in whose favor they were drawn
The County Treasurer was credited
with cancelled warrants in the sum Of
$8476.90.
Warrants issued more than seven
years prior to July 1, 1910, and not
called for, were ordered cancelled as
follows: Henry Fades, $2.4O; T. NJ.
Barr, ST. A. Robertson, $40.
In the matter of the petition of Paul
Fundman ct al for the creation of a
new joint school district, to be known
as District No. SO, by Polk and Yam
hill counties-petition granted
ordered that right-of-way for pub
lie road be purchased from John Itit-
ner for the sum Of $3.50.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

now the /
N the interl
I'D disease
lad that v,
ight against
u agree.
mple thing
e sleeping
ion Of thes,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
A NEW DEAL.

When scheming manufactures
could take a quart OF molasses and IF
~ gallons of ralnwater and make a
barrel of pure cider vinegar" there
was mighty little Incentive for the or.
chard owner to go through the labo
rious process Of pressing the Juice from
his Gull apples. But this state of af-
fairs has changed. Uncle Sam has got
after food adulterators with a big
stick. and now nothing but the fer
mented Juice Of apples can be labeled
pure cider vinegar" The better con-
dillon should give a decided impetus
TO the manufacture OF pure vinegar.
while II should also greatly stimulate
the manufacture Of pure jelliess and
other preserves. as the nasty coal tar
concoctions' which used to be palmed
on on an unsuspecting public no longer
90. The pure food law has put all Of
this trash out Of the running. and both
consumers and manufacturers Of legit-
mate gcOds win be the better for IT,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
\ Reliable Medlcine-Not a Narcotic

Mrs. f. Martl, st. Joe, Mich, says
Foley's Honey and Tar saved her lit
tie boys life. She writes: "Our little
boy contracted a severe bronchial
trouble and as the doctors medicine
did not cure him, l gave him Foley's
Honey and Tar in which have great
faith. 1t cured the cough as well as
the choking and gagging spells. and
he got well in a short time. Foley's
Honey and Tar has many times saved
us much trouble and we are never
without it in the house" Sold by Con-
rad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
bedding and supplies, were taken b

bedding and supplies, were taken b,
the pickers.
AT the Taylor street dock at ga!
the Oregon City Transportation com.
pany loaded the Oregona to her ca.
pacity with pickers. For a week smaI
numbers have been going out daily b,
boat, but the movement this morninP
was a record breaker.
Hop picking will be on in full swing
Monday, and the proprietors of the big
yards have made strenuous efforts to
get enough people to the fields to be-
gin the work with rush. Even with
unusual efforts the hopmen complain
of shortage of help.
1t was a cosmopolitan crowd that
left Portland this morning for Inde-
pendence and Salem. Old men and
mere boys, mothers with hocks of lit
tie ones tugging at their skirts, saucy
misses and careless youths, began
gathering at the depot an hour before
the time for departure of the "hop
train" The train had been Spotted
on track at the east side of the yards
with two engines and helper as mo-
tive power. The baggage had been
loaded as far as possible last night,
so no delay occurred in handling the
tons of bedding and tents.
Daily for the next week men and |
women will hasten to the hop fields in
to the call for help. The work |
Is in the open air and has all the ben |
eficial effects of an outing for the
closely confined city man, while the
youth finds the diversion he needs
while making good wages for all the
work he does. 1t is estimated that 4O,-
100 pickers can be used, as ordinarily
t is expected that two persons can
harvest but an acre of hops.-Portland
rournaI
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

The French wuy Of slnugmprinr
horses after they have outlivpd rIiril
usefulness In the harness has some nd
vanlagps over the practire quite In,.
common in this country of selling
broken down animals To some hrartleSS
brute who will exact the last nun-e of
work from them. quite likely killing
them In tho prucrSs. The old country
way means al least n quick and mer
ciful death.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

his name is bad cough" He doesn't
care for gold or silver but he will
steal your health away. If he appears
In your house arrest him at once with
Ballard's Horehound Syrup, it may
mean consumption if you don't. A
cure for all coughs, colds and chest
troubles.
Price 25c, soc and s1OO per bot
tie. Sold by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
A Burnt Child

breads the fire. The dread is whole.
some, but not the burn; that can be
healed and instantly relieved by APP
plying Billiards. Snow Lniment. BE
prepared for accidents by keeping a
bottle always in the house. Best for
sprains, bruises. cuts, scalds, rheu-
matism, neuralgia. bunions-any and
all aches and pains.
Price Csc. soc and s1.OO. Sold b,
Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

Where snwdusf Is available II make,
very good absorbent for the lipuid,
In stable manurps Fresh snwdusi
contains an acid which tends To npu
tralize the alkalI OF the manure. and
while II adds little 10 the soil In the
way of fertilizer, when denyed il fur
nishes n valuable mold or humus.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

Severe strains on the vital organs.
like strains on machinery. cause
break-downs. You can't overtax
stomach. liver.s kidneys. bowels or
nerves without serious danger to
yourself II you are weak or run
down. or under strain OF any kind
take Electric Bitters the matchless
tonic medicine. Mrs. J. E. Van de
Sande. Of Kirkland. IN. writes: That
1 did not break down. while enduring
a most severe strain. for three months
Is due wholly to Electric Bitters.-
Use them and enjoy health and
strength Satisfaction positively
guaranteed soc at all druggists
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
When Merit Wins.

When the medicine you take cures
your disease, tones up your system and
makes you feel better, stronger and
more vigorous than before. That is
what Foley Kidney Pills do for you, in
all cases of backache, headache, ner-
Vousness, loss of appetite, sleepless-
ness and general weakness that is
caused by any disorder of the kidneys
or bladder. Sold by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

An thought I'D lose my Lex
writes J. A. Swensen. OF watertoUn
Wis. Ten years Of eezema. that 4.
doctors could not cure had al last
AID me up Then Bucklen's Arnics
SalFe cured H. sound and well In.
fsilible Tor skin Eruptious Fez.1,.
salt Rheum- Boils Fever So-es
burns Soalds Cuts and Pnes ase Al
an druEEists
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

A Helix man called at the Pendleton
postoftice with a postal note for the
sum of $1.24 and bearing the date of
July 21, 1891. 1t has therefore been
outlawed for nearly 10 years, as the
notes are not payable after three
months. The note will be sent to the
department at Washington in the
hopes that it will be paid.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
OFF FOR THE HOP FIELDS
Thousands of Men and Women Leave
Portland for Valley Yards.
They're or to the hop heldsl

They're or to the hop fields!
Thousands Of men. women and
children are making the annual trek
TO the upper valley. where $4,000 acres
OF hops are ready for picking. The
work viii continue during September.
The first large shipment OF pickers to
leave Portland went to the Krebs
ranch at Independence this morning.
Eight coaches made up the train.
which left the Union station at 7:2O.
Al Fourth ana Yamhlll streets about
100 people were taken aboard. pack
ing the coaches to the limit Two full
cars OF baggage, consisting OF tents.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
The Lash of a Fiend

would have been about as welcome to
A. Cooper of Oswego, N. Y, as a
merciless lung-racking cough that de-
fled all remedies for years. 1T was
most troublesome at night" he writes.
nothing helped me till 1 used DR..
Kings New Discovery which cured
me completely. never cough at night
now" Millions know its matchless
merit for stubborn colds, obstinate
coughs. sore lungs. lagrippe. asthma.
hemorrhage' Group. whooping cough.
or hayfever. 1t relieves quickly and
never fails to satisfy. A trial convinces
soc, sl.OO. Trial bottle free. It's pos
Iuvely guaranteed by all druggists.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

Medford is growing by leaps and
bounds, says the Mail-Tribune Yet
rapid as the Improvements are, they
cannot keep pace with the demands.
There is not now and has not been in
five years a vacant building or house
to let. And Medford's future is bright
er this first day of September than
ever
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

klamath Chronicle: Sixty-fve thou
sand ties and rails to lay so miles of
track are now piled up near Hank,
and still more to come. There is also
the material for several big iron
bridges stored at the same place.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

one q Polk countys w.sl,h,...
raerS nov retired. once told rs that
every advertisemeur published bv A.,
p ne uuserveris ~Wauted- and -ro-
S-ie column had paid hin SIC for
eFerF u he paid - He is nov o..
q Portand's heavy properly owner.
= Aet Ms sKperiencs Worth conzse--
ne ne nert tine you have anything
70 buy o. ssus
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

The boys may feel grputpr Interest In
keeping the fields clean If new and
up to date culIivator Is substituted for
thar wnhbly old rattletrap thai has
been doing duty for the past ten oi
twelve yenrs. The growing crops. too.
may give decided evidence that they
appreciate the change.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
Safe Medicine for Children

Foley's Honey and Tar is a safe and
effective medicine for children as IL
does not contain opiates or harmful
drugs. Get only the genuine. Foley's
Honey and Tar in the yellow package.
Sold by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

Your kidney trouble may be of long
standing, 1t may be either acute or
chronic, but whatever it is Foley's
Kidney Remedy will aid you to get rid
of 1t quickly and restore your natural
health and vigor. zone bottle of Fo-
ley's Kidney Remedy made me well"
said J. SibbulI of Grand View. Wis.
Commence taking it now. Sold by Con-
rad Stafrin
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

Sore Eyes of Three Years Standing
cured. Miss Effie Faulkner, New Cas-.
tie, Pa, writes: Sutherlands Eagle
Eye Salve cured me of case of sore
eyes of three years standing. l cheer
need of such a remedy Sold by Con-
rad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

There is not town in the state,
according to population, which is
growing more rapidly than is Central
Point, and all the other towns around
US are beginning to take notice, shake
their rattle boxes and coo, says the
Herald.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

DIR. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey ]. w. Nc.
Daniel Etherton, ILL.,, says: There is
no medicine which equals it TO,
coughs, colds, Grippe, asthma and
Bronchitis. Look for the Bell on the
Bottle. Sold by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

Benton county r. f. D. man
threshed AZ acres of vetch and got
GAG sacks of seed, or an average of 80
bushels to the acre. Vetch seed sold at
40 cents a pound last year. At this
price his land has produced about $50
to the acre, and with the least work
imaginable.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
Conlaln MerrnrN-


as mercury viii surely destroy IN.
sense Of smell and completely de.
range the whole system when enter.
ing Il through the mucus surfaces
such articles should never be use5 ~.
eept on Prescriptions from reputable
physicians. as the damage they win
DO Is ten fold 20 the good You can
possibly derive from them. Hairs ca
tarrh Cure. manufactured BY F. 7
Cheney 4 Co. Toledo. O. contains no
mercury. and is taken internally. act
ing directly upon the blood and mn
eous surfaces OF the system. In buy
ing hans Catarrh Cure be sure you
get the genuine II Is taken internon,-
and made in Toledo. Ohio. by r ]
Cheney & CO. Testimonials free sol5
By DruEgists Price. Tsc Der bottle
Take Halls Family pills for coDs,i,s-
iion-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

= prevented b. applying d. R.lrs
Anu-fain % cuts. scratches -
oreises II destroys an septic matter
-n.anies tie wound % heaI uthouf
-oreness Re SIRE % set d.. Rell-.F -
sale by Conrsa stafrin-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
Read September Sunset.

Read Arizona the 47th Star" by
Governor Richard E. Sloan, and
Fremont and the Bear Flag War
by William Simpson in Sunset for Sep
tember now on sale at all news stands,
fifteen cents.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

An Irving, Lane county, man says
the way the pheasants are killed by
law breakers is a fright. He says he
sat on his porch after supper Monday
night and counted 40 shots heard in
the immediate neighborhood and
knows the shooters were not hunting
bumblebees or butterflies.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
A Man of Iron Nerve.

Indomitable will and tremendous en-
ergy are never found where Stomach
Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are out OF
order. If you want these qualities and
the success they bring, use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. the matchless regula-
tors, for keen brain and strong body.
25c at all druggists.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

With barley going better than 80
and wheat 22 bushels to the acre on
dry sagebrush land a season like this
Harvey county isn't so slow after all,
remarks the Burns Times-Herald.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
The Gratitude of Elderly PeopIe

Goes out to whatever helps give
them ease, comfort and strength. Fo-
ley Kidney Pills cure kidney ana blad-
der diseases promptly, and give COM
fort and relief to elderly people Sold
by Conrad Stafrn.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
Best Ever Used.

A. b. Heinleln, Harrison, Idaho, says.
l have used DIR. Bells Pine-Tar-H Honey
for coughs and colds and it is the
best have ever tried. Look for the
Bell on the Bottle. Sold by Conrad
Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

Mayville now has a fine public well.
water having been secured at depth
of So feet by drilling machine. The
flow tests about five gallons per min
ute.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
Best in the World,

j. w. Hyatt merchant of Warren, N
c. writes: Please send enclosed or
der by mail. Sutherland's Eagle Eye
Salve is the best eye remedy in the
world. 25c. Sold by Conrad Starin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
Purpose of Stirring Soil.

A newly stirred soil admits 4he air.
to the roots. conserves moisture and
prevents the growth of weeds. Every
shower tends to seal up the surface
and exclude the air. So aim to stir
up the soil after every rain.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

Hermiston Herald: Everybody re-
marks on the fine quality of our mel
ons. They are far superior to those
raised in the middle and eastern states
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09
Little More Than a Rush.I.

A box 16 by IS by 71a inches inside
measurement holds little over a
bushel of fruit. 1t has a cubical con
tent of 2.160 cubic inches, whereas
standard bushel requires but 2,15O.42
cubic inches.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

S. L. Chapman, Massac, KY, says: !
used d. Bells Antiseptic Salve on my
hands, which were sore, and find it
the best 1 ever used. 1t cured them
completely. Sold by Conrad Starin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

If the skin is broken apply DR..
Bells &Anti-Pain at once and the
wound will heal quickly and never get
sore. Used internally and externally.
Sold by Conrad Starin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

StAyton is talking Of tire construc.
uon q an electric lire from hat plscs
TO salem ans SENS in a fair usv "a
realire the desired convsnienee.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

Adams has spent $500 on its school
house, and employed an additional
teacher; and there are no vacant
dwelling houses in the town.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

The steer should he graduated from
the feed LOT to packing house by the
time She Is three. and the hen should
be made into potpic when she is two
years old.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

The wenthpr never Is to ones liking
all the time, but the way the weather
flerk superntends the department
probably gives as general Satisfaction
MS If the job were turned over to some
other fellow
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

Mrs. Jacob Win
found her way back
She writes: Il suh
trouble and backach
was very poor at til
ago 1 got Foley Kid
them a fair trial. III
relief. so continued I
in perfect health. =
Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

Corvallis is going to pave four more
streets. Corvallis is bound to improve.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

Great duck shooting now in Klam-
ath county.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-09

Dr. Bells Antiseptic Salve is the best.
1t is a creamy snow white ointment
and one 25c box will last three
months. Sold by Conrad Stafrin.