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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
MAKING WAR ON THE RAT.

oevernmsnt Advises Farmers to Use
conens,s In Building Construction.
The United States department OF
agriculture, discussing the extermina-
ton Of rats. strongly advocates the
using of concrete for the construction
Of every class Of building. The I'M
poriauce of this precaution cannot be
overestimatrd When the Immense
loss caused annually by these vermin
= oousidertd the ueed of stopping their
deifr'-dations l. more clearly realized
u has been repeatedly stated on good
authority that every rat IN the conn.
Try cauSes an annual property loss OF
over 81 The total Gust of this pest 70
The couniry viii never b. known. as
their uumhrr eannri D. even roughly
estimated The department OF arri
culture says.
Tie hezi usy 20 kccp rats IRON
buiidinEs. whether On TIE city a. in
the cuuntry. b By the use OF cem-ur
consiruciion In cor~lrnrfinr dwell
lng huu~es fhe adfiiiouai cosi of max
ile t1s- fonndatioss rat proof i slighi
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
THE VALUABLE SEPARATOR.
Care Should Be Exercised to Keep
This instrument Clean.

The cream separator enters into the
matter OF the production of pure cream
as one of the greatest factors of clean.
illness TO insure the production of
cream free from bacterial infection to
any marked degree IL Is necessary to
exert the grentest care In the keeping
clean OF the separator. Although the
average housewife on the farm may
and does use good Judgment and pride
In taklng care OF the separator. there
are n sufficient number OF housewives
that do not to require much agitation
Of the subject.
The separator must he washed after
each and every separation II the great
est care Is to be exercised and at least
once n day II freedom from expensive
bacterial Infection IL desired Many
cases are familiar where no further
washing IL made other Than that Ot
tiushlng The machine out with hot Ol
cold wnier With this manner OF wash
ing Il Is impossible 10 keep clean ana
free from bacteria any separator.
Not only does cleanliness IN The mat
ter OF washing exert great influence,
hut II is necessary 10 locate the sep
aratOr. in n place that Is sanitary rs
well as convenient. Too often The for
mer factor Is forgotten: too often
does the farmer place his separator
where II will be the handieSt for him
With no Thought whatever OF the SAM
iary conditions surrounding
Not only do undesirable bacteria
putrefactiye In their nature. fail into
the milk and cream. hut the odors OF
nm unclenn stable are absorbed by the
cream. The volatile fats OF butter fat.
\ per cent nf the entire |
quantity. absorb very readily any odor
hat may be associated near The cream
Thus TO insure n cream free from |
DdOrs or taints Il Is impossible to place |
The separator anywhere but In clean
place without lnJurlng the quality of |
he cream. Thus the separator exerts
much Influence 10 the keeping clean
n cream Since It's Introduction the
separator has revolutionized the cream
but Il has not eliminated that
yreat factor OF cleanliness.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
NaDOleOn'S Grit

was OF the unconquerable, never-say-
die kind, the kind that you need most
when you have bad cold, cough or
lung disease. Suppose troches, cough
syrups, cod liver oil or doctors have
all failed don't lose heart or hope.
Take DIR. Kings New Discovery. Salts
faction is guaranteed when used for
ed thousands of hopeless sufferers. 1t
masters stubborn colds obstinate
coughs, hemorrhages, la grippe, Group,
asthma, hay fever and whooping
cough and is the most safe and GER
tain remedy for all bronchial affec-
tions. soc $1.O0. Trial bottle free at all
druggists.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
BURDENS LIFTED
From Dallas Backs-ReIief Proved
by Lapse of Time,

Backache is a heavy burden;
Nervousness wears one out.
Rheumatic pain; urinary ills.
All are kidney burdens
Daily effect Of kidney weakness.
No use to cure the symptoms.
Relief is but temporary if the cause
remains.
Cure the kidneys and you cure the
cause
Relief comes quickly-comes to STAY
Doan's Kidney Pills cure kidney ills.
Prove ii by your neighbor's case
Here's Dallas testimony.
The story of permanent cure.
Mrs. John p. Byers, Oak Street nal
las, ore, says: The public statement
| gave in praise of Doan's Kidney pills
IN 1907 still holds good. Although 7
never used this remedy myself. know,
that it can be depended upon to bring
relief from kidney trouble. One Of nv,
relatives has used Doan's Kidney pine
with great benefit"
For sale by all dealers. Price ga
cents. Foster-Mmburn. Co. Buffalo
New York. sole agents for the limited
States Remember the name-Doan's
and take no other.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
A ErlghtfuI MrecI,

Nevada's regular population of
about $4,000 was greater on July 4.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

The work in many a home would be
immensely llghtened were some plan
carried out by which an abundance of
water could be available under pres
sure. In towns this problem is easily
solved by tapping the city water main.
On farm or ranch Il means the install
lation OF pumping plant and tank of
good capacity. together with necessary
plumbing TO send the water where Il is
needed. The same system can be used
to carry water TO the barn aud feed
lots and TO the garden patch In case
water is needed for irrigation. The
writer Is firmly Of the opinion that u
water plant OF the above description
would be worth going into debt for.
as would be true OF a kitchen stove
or a cream separator.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

The western rancher is not bothered
with Canada thislles or quack grass.
but he has in his grain and alfalfa
fields an annual. the freweed. that
causes him much annoyance. 1t grows
to height of from one to two feet and
bears numerous yellow blossoms on a
fiddle neck blossom stalk. the leaves
being covered with numerous short
spines. which. brittle and dry at hay.
ing and harvest time, irritate the skin
as much as do 6eas and chiggers.
When the freweed gets in possession
of a field, about the only way to eradi-
cate it is clean cultivation of some
titled crop.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
FOR cHURNING RESULTS.
Close Attention Always Necessary 10
RsaliEs the Bsst.

There can be no definite rule laid
down as TO the temperature az which
the cream should be churned. as diff
ferent creams require different TEN
perntures. The TAT Is IN the form OF
microscopic giobules. and they must
have q certain degree Of softness n
they are 20 unite.
When the cream enters the churn
that n properly ripened and contains
&c 20 50 per cent fat the temperature
should be such that the cream viii
ehurn IN thirty 70 forty-dve minutes.
This Win give an exhaustive churuing
and leave the butter IN a condltiou IN
whicb Il can BE- easily handled with
out iniurinE the texture
Before pufting the cream IN the
churn ths churn should b tborouEhly
scaided and a. thoroughly chiied with
cod water. TIE advantare % TITS b
that 4 VII freahen the churn and fll
the pores IN the w0od - that The
cream and butter wl1 noi Efick TO h.
Ihs outslde temperature q TIE clurn
lnr room should - e. neariy as posst-
t,s fba sana ns the cturninE temper
raurA- if a n warn the crenn uin
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
Horse Manure Best, Cows Wors,

Horse Manure Best, Cows Worst.
1t may be desirable to know the why
Of the individual richness of the ma
nures from farm animals. The horse
is at the top on this account That of
the hog comes next, then that from the
OK. The manure from the COW Is at
the bottom Of the list, this being due
to the enriching substances in her food
going to the formation of milk. leav.
Ing the manure comparatively weak
ened.-HOme and Farm.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

No animal on the farm is better
adapted to turning good feed quickly
into marketable meat than the hog.
and none eau better repay from a mar
ket standpoint discriminating system
OF feeding. This Is particularly true as
10 nrst cost, for the hog Is by nature
planned TO utilize the least expensive
feeds aud will manufacture into tooth
some pork much that might otherwise
be reckoned OF little value. II not
waste. In any phase Of farm economy
the bog h a feature. aud his proper
feeding has In innumerable Instances
been the factor that kept a farms
profit on the right side OF the ledger.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
OF GENERAL FARM INTEREST.
A neat farm home is of value to the
children because 1t will instill in them
IN admiration for the farm

A neat farm home is of value to the
children because 1t will instill in them
IN admiration for the farm.
If you expect the hired mans con
fidence you must put confidence in
! him. You will find that 1t pays to
talk matters over with him
The best bank is the soil. In 1t one
may deposit his energy and his seed
and be sure to have both returned with
more than compound interest.
For the first time In its history of
forty-eight years the Kansas State
Agricultural college has created de-
partment Of instruction which will be
devoted entirely to farm mechanics.
Ever figure out what percentage of
profit you are receiving from the
money and labor invested in the farm2
The business man of the city knows
this about his business. and the bust
ness man on the farm should do so
The last annual report Of the presi.
dent of the American Jersey Cattle
club contains some interesting statls-
tics relative to this popular dairy
breed. II shows an increase In regis
trations during the past year Of 1863.
an increase Of p per cent over those
Of the year preceding. while the num-
Der Of transfers recorded was 21.930.-
which was an increase Of 20 per cent.
From the time of the organization of
the club. April |. 1888. to April 30.
1910. the total number Of animals reg
lstered has been 329.67l. The club has
plans under way for a still more thor
ough advertising Of the merits of the
breed among dairymen of the country.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
A Eew Short Weeks.

Mr.. J. s. Bartell, Edwardsvilie' ln''
writes: A few months ago my A'u-
news became congested, had severe
backache and pain across the kluiiey'
and hips. Foley Kidney Pills prompt
ly cured my backache ana correo'eu
the action of my kidneys. This was
brought about after using them lor
only a few short weeks and l can
cbeerfully recommend them" For sale
by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
Farmers Buying Autos. Not Bonds.

dTTISTS DuJTHg FUHOSI NOI DVITus'
Wall street has been watching with
growing envy the success of the auto
mobile makers in disposing of their
wares to the farmers For the mo
ment, at least, securities are out of
favor, although, If the figures just
made public by the department of ag-
riculture regarding the growing pur-
chasing power Of the farmer may be
taken as a criterion, after each farmer
has his stable of motors there ought
to be something left over to squander
on stocks and bonds. According to the
statisticians of the department, the
growth in average farm value per acre
for each crop covered is as follows:
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

OF train automobile or buggy may
cause cuts, bruises, abrasions. sprain.
or wounds that demand Bucklen's
Arnlca Salve-earth's greatest healer
Quick relief and prompt cure results
For burns, boils, sores of all kinds,
eczema chapped hands and lips, sore
eyes or corns, its supreme. surest pile
cure Zoe at all druggists.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

warm up rapidly ana lne Durter VIII
likely be soft and will require more
washing to remove the buttermilk.
1t is useless to lower the cream rap
idly to the churning point just before
churning. 1t should be there at least
two hours before churning. The rea-
son for this is that fat is slow con-,
ductor of the heat, and, although the
serum has cooled and the thermometer
reads the right temperature, the fat
has not actually reached it, and the
results would be the same as If churn
ed at an actually higher degree.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

however; hence the destructive spread
of the disease does not begin until the
plants have passed their stage of great
est vigor. This occurs soon after the
blossoming period and when the plants
are forming tubers rapidly, the inroads
made by the early blight at this time
being very disastrous. This fungus
does not attack the tubers directly,
however, and never causes them to rot.
The appearance of the leaves affect
ed by this early blight is shown in the
illustration.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

bed. The cavity is deep. broad. rus
seted and slightly wavy. The stem is
short and heavy. The basin is narrow.
abrupt deep aud wavy. The calyx is
half open 20 closed.
The color Is yellowish green. faint
y mottled with reddish purple In sun
ny side. Dots are large. irregular
green and rasseted The 6esh Is yel-
lowish white. mellow. juicy. coarse
grained. Of a mild suhacid to sweet
devor and Of fair quality.
The cup Is cOnical. stamens me
dium. core large. closed seeds. few
DARK brown and plump. The season
& early % medium winter
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
ma f,ssf ana This has referen,

Ime PAST. ana this has reference
| practically all cereals in which grades
are recognized One of the big termi
6al elevators in a Minnesota city. thf
destination of the wheat shipped from
the small local elevator. took in in the
course Of one year 3.O00.00O bushels of
No. wheat. 100000 bushels Of No
and 100000 bushels OF No. 3. This
wheat must have been subjected TO
some marvellous process Of improve
ment, for when this total of 15.0000e0
bushels of wheat was forwarded there
were 5000 300 bushels of grade No. l..
4.00O.0OO b1shels of No. 2 and 100000
bushels of No. 3. This kind of skull
iuggery robably passes under the
name Of business. hut in reality is
wholesale robbery. and II should be
giewed ard treated as 81 n
Keep Celery Growing.
Celery should be kept growing rap
idly and without interruption. A check
in growth will often make the plant
go to seed instead of producing edible
stalks.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
cabbaqe Cultivation.

After setting out cabbage the plants
require shallow, level cultivation until
tho crop natures. Too much cultl-
vation cannot be glvem and especially
after every rain should the ground be
thoroughly stirred. fine tooth horse
cultivator is one of the most salts
factory implements for this purpose.
At the Maine experiment station
mulchlng the plants with straw or
similar material In dry season tend.
ed TO increase the size of the head
At the Nebraska station also straw
mulch was found very bene6clal.-
Orange Judd Farmer.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
sRESCENT MFG. co.
Makers Of MAPLEIME
fhetter than k1aple).

Occasions often afl.s, El u II ~ hce-
essary that lanIil! nb"erve rather
rigid economy to make both ends meet.
When that time comes the good wire
should not be The only one expected To
practice the virtue. II should eliminate
the smoking tobacco as well as ii new
spring bonnet.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

ballard's Snow Liniment curas q,
Ar. O. II p. Cornelius. Turner. ORE
writes-My wife has discovered tbst
snow Liniment cures Poison Oar
POISONING, very painful troubl.
She not only cured a case Of IL on h..
son 'ut on two Of her friends VII,
were poisoned by this same ivv Pr
-Se, soc and sloo. For sale by conrad
Stafrin. ''i az
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

Kidney and bladder ailments are 81
serious in their consequences, and il
unchecked so often fatal that any
remedy offered for their cure must be
above suspicion. Foley Kidney Pills
contain no harmful drugs, and have
successfully stood IA long and thorough
test. For sale by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

There be many supposedly respcrta-
bic people who wouldn't steal lheli
neighbor's purse or sheep who fall
dsa&sa when il comes to the mora IN
volved in palming off beef surt for
butter fat This is just the same Eind
of cussedness. only smaller and more
contemplate. for it is practiced under
the guise of an activity which is law
full and decent.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
as Life Worth Saving?"

Mrs. Mollie McRaney Prentlss
Miss, writes that she had a severe
case of kidney and bladder trouble
and that four bottles of Foley's Kid
ney Remedy cured her sound and well
She closes her letter by saying: II
heartily recommend Foley's Kidney
Remedy to any sufferer of kidney dis
ease. 1t saved my life" For sale by
Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
4 Golden Wai5,,-

means that man and wife b,v. H.,
20 good old age and eonsa,,,.-.,-
-, ,'-.e Aept healthy The best vav "a
Keep healthy is TO see that your -
oees i's cuty 9ss DAYS out of sss -.
ONLY way to do this is u keep R.n,-s.-
Herbine IN the house ana 49,. !.
=. .-'e'er your liver gets Inactive 81
% e,nis per bottle For sale b. Co5-.s
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
uny Fever and Asthma

Bring discomfort and misery to
many people but Foleys Honey and
Tar gives ease and comfort to the suf-
fering ones 1t relieves the congestion
in the head and throat and is sooth-
ing and healing. None genuine but Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar in the yellow
package. For sale by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

bran. milk and pasturaee are so-.
OF The bulky feeds well adapted "a n.
real Young pig. They helm a 49, --'s
'he uisestive system. which enatl.-
the pig 10 use cheaper and -
'eeus to better advantage than ths
pig raised on concentrates
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
"FoIey Kidney Pills Have Cured Me

"FOIey Kidney PiIIs Have Cured Me-
The above is a quotation from a
letter written by II. NJ. Winkler, of
Evansville, Ind. Il contracted a severe
case of kidney trouble. My back gave
out and panied me. | seemed to have
lost all strength and ambition; was
bothered with dizzy spells, my head
would swim and specks float before
my eyes. l took Foley Kidney Pills
regularly and am now perfectly well
and feel like new man. Foley Kid
ney Pills have cured me-" For sale by
Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
A Pain Remedy

Both internal and external is needed
daily by almost every family Keep a
bottle of Dr. Bells Anti-Pain GOOD
for all kinds of bowel troubles. Exter-
nally for cuts, burns, sprains and all
pains Strongly antiseptic. Sold every
where. For sale by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

Ihe busiest little things ever made
are Dr' Kings New Life Pills Every
phi Is sugar-coated globule of health.
lhat changes weakness into strength
l'isuor into energy. brain-fag into
mental power; curing Constlnation
- i'adache' Chllls, Dyspepsia, Malaria.
Pc at all druggists ''''
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

One reason why potatoes have de.
ceneraied IN the past Is that the 20
tato growers q the United States have
planted their culis and screenings IN
der The erroneous impression that snch
methods IN seed selection would pro
duee a. good results as nny other
Farm frogresS
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
irrigation Experiments With Onions

Irrigation Experiments With Onions.
Comparative tests of the fufrow and
flooding methods of irrigation at the
Texas experiment station resulted in
estimated gains In yields per acre by
the flooding method of 1920 to 1000
pounds of onions. The increased yields
secured from irrigation as compared
with dry culture indicate that irriga-
tlon is profitable even in seasons when
the rainfall is sufficient to produce
good crop.-American Agriculturist.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
hon Marketing Record.

An Indiana farmer who recently
purchased a motorcar Immediately put
1t to good use in carrying a 450
pound hog distance of six miles to
market. He claims the worlds hog
marketing speed record.-Farm Press.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
summer Colds

oregon's fruit crop will be pis'
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
FOE OF THE POTATO.
Inroads of the Early Blight or Leaf
Spot Disease

wv
Spot Disease.
The early blight or leaf spot disease
is more recently observed fungous
disease of the potato and allied plants.
In its attacks upon potatoes in the
northern United States and Canada the
spots begin to appear In July upon
early potatoes and become increasing
ly common and destructive from that
time until the plants die.
This fungus does not ordinarily at
tack healthy, vigorous potato leaves,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
Two I'm One

DR.. Bells Anti-Pain is both an internal
and external remedy. 1t is an antiseptic
remedy and destroys disease germs.
Sold everywhere on a positive guaran-
tee. For sale by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

Are easily cured with Sutherland
Eagle Eye Salve. 1t is painless aho
harmless and guaranteed. zoe poN
Sold everywhere. For sale by Conrao
Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

The dairyman win be successful
with cows to extent that he is able and
willing to maintain summer conditions
throughout the year.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

Foley's Kidney Remedy Will cure
any case of kidney and bladder trouD-
lie not beyond the reach OF medicine
No medicine can do more. For sale Dy
Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

- harder to relieve than winter ones
a.. a. thav Weld Just as readily to treat
D'ant D With DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey'
Sold everywhere. Look for the bei, ~ W
the Rottle. For sale by Conrad stairii'
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05
A Cough. A Cold

:. tnen no telling what-unless you
az AaD nr Bell's Plne-Tar-HoneN = z
., use hast ask your neighbor- LOOK ior
I,.D lhe n For sale by Conrad stafrin'
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

Are unsightly and dangerous Dr. bell ~
Antisentic Salve will heal thenl
antIv II is clean and pleasant to
nse 25c a box Sold everywhere roi
sale by Conrad stafrin'
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

Having moved recently from a state
In which the meadow lark is held in
high regard as destroyer OF insect
pests and as one OF the earliest har-
bingers OF spring. the writer has been
Interested In making comparisons with
its far western cousin. which Is a
dweller the year through in the valley
where the writer lives While the
western bind shows a greater variety
of characteristics songs none OF them
seems 20 possess that marvellous iute-
Ike sweetness Of the one song Of the
eastern lark. some bird authorities %
the contrary Notwithstanding. In ap-
pearance both representatives closely
reserfhle each other. the male bird IN
both Instances having the bright y~l-
low throat with the black crescent
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

Yield readily to treatment with Dr
Rel's Antiseptic Salve. We guarantee
# 25c box. Sold everywhere. for
sale by Conrad Stafrin'
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-05

Myrtle Creek towns officers require
all business places to be strictly closed
on Sunday, and will allow no Sunday
shows