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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08

Many farms in the corn belt have
Il ditch running through or part way
through them that could be made the
best land on the farm. writes E. ".
Lane in Farmers Voice. These bitches
often make triangular fields or small
pieces that cause much Inconvenience
in farming.
have noticed a number OF such
places here in Marshall county. ILL.,
nois. that have been filled in and
farmed over by simply damming up
the ditch and tiling out the land. Many
dams have proved a disappointment.
however. because of improper con-
struction.
I therefore give you my idea Of
constructing such dams. and the same
rule will hold good for any body Of
water or for any height. viz. first dig
trench for dam to solid earth and as
far in the solid earth as at least one
sixtb the height the dam Is to be. Also
dig trench as wide as dam Is to be
hjgh; dig well into bank at both ends.
Row. then. construct the dam in
the shape Of a pyramid. as shown in
the drawing. II Is not necessary to
the walls at the bottom should be at
least one-fourth as thick as the en-
tire height (see cut): the rest can
be filled with small cobblestones or
coarse gravel. ! would not use earth
on account Of frost expansion.
Where sluice gates are not used the
dam should be enough lower in the
ceoter to carry water over In case of
floods without washing out at the ends.
Place q large rock on the lower side of
the dam to retard washing a deem
hole below dam.
Orhe cost Of material would be about
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08
In Demand.

IAN infant in a Pullman car set up
a loud wall. and would not be com
forted," narrates n high railroad Of
fetal. 'and l came forward and told
the young mother that l had helped
to raise five. and that I thought I
could secure a quietus. put the little
tum tum across my knees. and with n
gentle jogging achieved beautiful re-
suits.
Instead of giving me the credit !
deserved. some drummers In the car
showed stern disapproval OF my but
ting in
AT 2 n. m, the baby woke up and
stayed awake. and kept every one else
in the car awake. Finally grun
voice asked:
where's that fool that put 1t to
sleep this afternoon. I wonder?'"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08

soil under them and give good soak
ing with manure water early in Sep
tember and you will have abundant
bloom until frost.
Sharp pruning and good feeding Is
the sure means Of getting fall roses.
Keep down all insect pests with spray
of sulphotobaeco soap.
A tendency to blight Of rosebuds
means insects at the roots. Dissolve a
peck of fresh lime in a barrel OF
water and give the ground a good
soaking with the solution. using only
the clear water on top.
When pruning roses use all cuttings
four or five inches long for roofing
Insert the cutting in well worked soil.
leaving one eye above the surface.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08
Farmers should eat more oatmeal.


Although the farmer of today is able
to buy almost anything he wants ito
wear or eat he isn't paying enough
attention to food values when 1t comes
to his own table.
He feeds his stock carefully. avoids
over-feeding and selects the stock food
that he believes will give the best re-
turns in strength and general efficiency.
If he has been watching the extern
sive researches and experiments on
the question of the best human food
for muscle and brain he will heed the
advice from all sides to "eat more
Quaker OATS
Quaker Oats is mentioned because
1t is recognized in this country and
Europe as the best of all oatmeals.
Feeding farm hands on Quaker Oats
means getting more work out of them
than If you feed them on anything
else. 61
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08

Money and expense are not essential to
artistic homes and attractive rooms. One
dollar and fifty cents worth of material
will completely transform a crude, inar-
tistic room into graceful, dainty apart
mcnt.
Really it il good taste and skill that
makes the home homclikc. That dainty
touch is worth twice as much as money.
Wall paper is expcnsive-it costs money
to buy it, TO hang it and again to re.
move it. With the Use of the alabastined
wall there is only the slight cost of the
mnterial-any one can brush it on-and i
il not necessary to wash it of the wall
when fresh coat is required.
1t is very easy TO mix, very simple to
apply, but the results are simply beauti-
full. A whole house can he done at just
a little more than the cost of n single
room when ordinary materials are used.
And this is true. that now that we have
SO much better materials for use in the
decoration of our homes, that wall paper.
common kalsomine and paint are now as
much out Of date ns the old time white
wash, tallow candles and rough hcwn
floors. Mere money is no longer an cs-
scntial in good housefurnishing in artistic
home making.
The new materials and laborsaving ma:
chimes are most welcome to Us all-and
every thoughtful woman. every woman
who cares for her home, is quick to utilize
them,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08

and the miners quit the coal pits. de-
manding that their new contract must
provide for a wage increase OF 5.55
per cent. a ton on screened coal and
an equivalent increase on run of
mine" coal.
Conferences between the miners
organizations in the several districts
and the corresponding operators asso-
Citations have been arranged. Adjust
ment of the difficulty may be matter
OF weeks or days.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08
Only a Vacation; Will Enjoy It..

Belleville, Ill.-"Don't be alarmed
over the outcome of this affair; don't
be afraid that we will not be able to
sign up an agreement. II will all be
over within thirty days. Anyhow. this
is good fishing weather"
This was the advice OF Thomas l.
Lewis. president OF the United Mine
Workers Of America. in addressing
5000 Of the $1,000 Illinois mine work
ers who have quit work Friday after
noon.
1T is not work we want" he contin-
ued. We're willing to do our part.
but We want a full and complete share
OF the results Of our labor and We will
never be satisfied until we get it"
In an interview Mr.. Lewis expressed
absolute confidence in the outcome OF
the present suspension OF work and
said the miners will win all their de-
mands within thirty days in all the
fields. with the possible exception Of
Illinois and western Pennsylvania. In
these latter fields he says the condi-
tions are different than in the others
and more time may be necessary.
Il want to say again." he said. that
this is not strike. It is Just a vaca-
ton and the miners really will enjoy
1t. I do not look for any shortage of
coal. nor for any suffering among the
men. The mines throughout the coun-
try have had a big run for the last
four months and hundreds Of tons OF
coal in excess Of the usual output are
now stored by the operators.
The men are prosperous and the
unions with few exceptions have large
reserve funds on hand. SO I fail to see
where anybody will suffer because Of
a temporary shutdown"
Several Of the most extensive oper-
ators In the country already have
made offers for a settlement. accord.
ing to Mr.. Lewis. but in each instance
he has refused to negotiate or permit
them to reopen their mines. even
though promising to pay the new wage
scale from April 1st.
This question must be settled as
general proposition and not through
individual operators" he said.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08
Forclnu Mixture.

1t has been found by experiments a,
one Of the New York stations that the
soil mixture best adapted for forcing
head lettuce is of a rather compact
texture and contains a good portion Of
fine sand. clay and silt, moderately
lightened with fairly well.rotted horse
manure. It was also found that after
a heavy application Of stable manure
any further addition OF chemical fer.
tilizers is only thrown away. Chemi.
cal fertilizers gave best results on
sandy soils. fairly well-rotted stable
manure on clay soils.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08
ROSE TREE REQUIRES --.....
MUCH CAREFUL ATTENTION
Sharp Pruning Glass Manure
n Securing Best

Every plant, regardless of its size
1t maturity. requires certain
amount of free and unobstructed soil
and air space in order to grow and
mature perfectly. When seeds or very
young plants are set in the soil they
seem unusually far apart, but when
they grow up and expand in root and
branch they seem too thick and
crowded.
Tea roses must be fed literally: old,
rotted COW manure is best. but bone
meal is good.
Dig several big spoonfuls of fertil-
izer about the roots of each rose
bush. replacing the mulch.
Cut back the blooming branches as
soon as the flowers fade; work the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08

firm the earth about them. give a
good soaking. and turn over them a
glass fruit jar, pressing it into the
ground. Draw the soil up around the
jar. but not over it: keep the ground
moist.
Rose cuttings may be rooted in
moist sand in any warm place, but
the sand must not be allowed to dry
out at any time. When the rootlets
are half an inch long. transplant to
soil and give good care. They may
be set in the border and a glass GOV.
ering set over them.
Most cuttings consist Of three OF
four joints, or eyes. with a healthy
leaf at the top. Discard every cutting
that does not hold the leaf until the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

By local applications they cannot reach the Dis
eAs~d portion Of the There u only one way "a
Deafness Is caused by innamed oondtl OF ths
mucous lining OF the Eustaehian Tube When this
tub l. innarned you have . rumbling round Inn
perfect hearinx. and when s entirely esosd. Deaf
0exs IL the result and unlcs the Inflammation D.
taken and this tube restored 70 It's normal eondi
tion. hearing will be destroyed forever: nine easss
out Of ten are caused by Catarrh. which h nothing
but tnnsmed ooadition OF the mucous surfaces
We viii give One Hundred Doiiars fof any ease OF
Denfn--s tsAa-r-i Dy eatarrhD that cannot BE- cured
By HArs Catarrh Cure. send TOR eireularzI FREE
p. }. CHENEY CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold By Drrrgists. 1se.
TAke Halls Family Pnls for constipation.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08
5000 Out In Northern Colorado.

Denver.-More than 5000 members
OF the United Mine Workers Of Amer.
ica, in District No. Is. which repre-
sents the northern coal fields Of Colo
RADIO. have ceased work as a result OF
the decision reached by the executive
board Of the organization at its meet
ing held at the headquarters Of the
union Friday morning. and by joint
conference which was also held dur
ing the day with the committee rep
resenting the operators OF northern
Colorado.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08
Fresh Sawdust.

1t is claimed that fresh sawdust
contains an acid which. when used
heavily. may injure soils which are
deficient in lime. The liquids of ma.
nure are alkaline and will neutralize
the sawdust II well soaked into II
The chemical action in the manure
pile Is also alkaline. SO that sawdust
used for bedding and well mixed with
the manure is safe to use on the soil
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08

well at night. believe there is moth
ing like the Pinkham remedies"
Mrs. CLARA FRANKS, R. F. D., No. 8,
Knoxville, Iowa.
The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. made from roots
and herbs. is unparalleled. 1t may be
used with perfect confidence by women
who suffer from displacements. inflam-
nation. liberation. fibroid tumOrs, ir-
regularities. periodic pains, backache.
bearing-down feeling, tlatulency. indi-
gestion, dizziness, or nervous prostra-
tion.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has been tho
standard remedy for female ills. and
suffering women owe it to themselves
to at least give this medicine q trial
Proof is abundant that 1t has cured
thousands of others, and why should 1t
not curU you?
IfyOu want special advice writo
Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, for it.
It Is FREQ and always helpful.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08
Alcohol chiIIs the Body.

DR.. Yates OF st. Bartholomew's hos.
statement that when a person takes
alcohol It brings the blood to the sur
face and produces n pleasant feeling
Of warmth. but in reality the body
becomes one degree colder.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08
Number Of Saloons Closed.

1t Is estimated that during 1909 sa-
looms Fave been closed throughout the
country at the rate OF 40 per day: that
100000 Of our people are now liv-
ing in dry" territory. and that 20 per
cent. Of the area Of the whole coun-
try has forbidden the license liquor
.rafic.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08
PRESIDENT LEWIS THINKS THIR.
TY DAYS WILL SEE IT
OVER.
MANY MEN INVOLVED
THREE THOUSAND IN NORTHERN
COLORADO JOIN IN DE-
MANDS.

MISUNDERSTANDING the anni-
eight-hour day in the mines of the
country, 100000 bituminous coal min
ers face an enforced idleness OF un-
known duration.
In many states two-year wage con-
tracts expired Thursday at midnight
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08
Successful Breeder.

The breeder Of to-day who sue.
ceeds must be breeder. a feeder and
an all around stock man.
The popularity Of the show ring is
educating the masses to quality, and
nothing but the best will Justify the
breeding enterprise.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08
Studies In Still Life.

II want n few colored illustrations
of beets and tomatoes
Life size?" inquired the artist.
Catalogue size" replied the seeds.
man. with a significant smile.-Louis-
vile Courier-Journal
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08
A Pretty Specimen.

plant begins to grow. Ms the falling o
this leaf means a delicate plant. eveI
II 1t lives and roots.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08
DAM RECLAIMS DITCH LAND

one dollar per cubic yard Of concrete.
II you had on hand the sand and
gravel. These dams usually pay for
themselves in a very few years. to
say nothing Of satisfaction and con.
venience.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08

WTOCe TO MrS. flnk-
ham and took Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vege-
table mpound d
and Liver Pills, and
am glad to say that
your medicines and
kind letters of di-
rections have done
more for me than
anything else and I
had the best physi-
clans here. I can
do my work and rest
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08
AFTER
DOCTORS
FAILED
LydiaE. Pinkham's Vegeta.,
bic Compound Cured Her

Knoxville, Iowa. .-"I suffered with
pains low down in my right side for q
year or more and was so weak and ner-
vOus that could not do my work. I
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-08
Don't Persecute
your Bowels

Gaa e..h.rss ..d Rrr..s'-- Thy .s.ki
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-21
PalniSt

Born With a Natural Gift. A Re.
n,arkabie UNREASONABLE Nature. Ma
tural Senstiveness, Not Cultivated.
Tho Gift Of knowledge by Intuition.
Seeing the End In tho Beginning.
There are such pennle- Lots of them.
and more are being born into the world
every day. These are natural mediums.
They are not fakes" frauds or impos-
tiers. Their is natural gift, thru
wonderful impressionable nature; very
sensitive: a knowledge by intuition that
enables them to at once see the end OF
human affairs in the very beginning.
Now, II you have never met such q
person, It is your privilege TO do 50 now
Ia real medium. Certainly, such 4
person does not claim to know 1t all.
That would be an empty boast. But IL
you are in trouble, then you want
If you are about to get into trouble.
then you need the counsel of friend,
to avoid II. II you are thinking OF
making an investment, a little word OF
advice, just now. may prove valuable
II your domestic affairs are mixed"
then seek the timely advice OF o kind,
good friend. You can always rely up
on a strictly forward, honorable clair
voyant Hundreds conselt me upon
all AFFAIRS OF life, and the best OF sat
isfaction Is given. This - why my
business Is constantly growing and my
services are in more and more demand.
READINGS 30 CENTS.
Ofpice hours, 10 q. n. to p. m. Sun
day. INCLUDED. REMEMBER, I
will BE MERE TILL APRIL as;
DODGE HoUeE, zoe East CHURCH
oraEET.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-21

was. left to the committee. 10 report at
the next meeting.
+ Councilman Clark reported some
trouble over q new walk In front OF
51s.y Bromley street, which other resi-
dents Of the block reported as being
above grade The question was re-
ferred to the streets and alleys COM
mittee and the city engineer.
J. l.. Williams, who examined the
city's books, reported them in good
condition. The same discrepancy be-
tween the city clerk and city treasurer
in the grading fund, heretofore report
ed, was cited again. In Mr.. Williams
opinion the manner of handling the
city's accounts in the city clerks office
is more comprehensive at the present
time than ever before. and the &C.
countant says that the methods in
vogue; greatly facilitate the work OF
checking.
John A. Bowman was awarded IS as
damages to horse which had become
frightened at a passing fire wagon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-21
Mcbride &. Will Successful.

After q great deal Of effort and cor
.respondence Mcbride & Will, the pop
ular druggists have succeeded in getting
the DR.. Howard Company to make a
special half-price Introductory offer ON
the regular so cent size of their cele-
brated specific for the cure Of constipa-
ton and dyspepsia.
This medicine is a recent discovery
for the cure of diseases Of the stom-
ach and bowels. 1t not only gives
quick relief, but it makes permanent
cures.
DR.. Towards specific has been SO
remarkably successful in curing con-
stipation, dyspepsia and all liver trou-
bles that Mcbride & Will are willing to
return the price paid in every case
where it does not give relief.
So great is the demand for this spe-
cifc that Mcbride & Will have been
able to secure only limited supply,
and every one who is troubled with
dyspepsia, constipation or liver trou-
BILE should call upon them at once.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-21
Total
REPUBLICANS TO MEET.
Central COMMITTEES 70 Fix Representa-.
ton to Convention.

ton to Convention.
A call for the county republican
central committee to meet in east
court room. on Monday, April %, at
p. M, has been made by County
Chairman Devlne.
Under the new primary law the coun-
ty central committee now fixes the
number Of delegates to the county
convention. The precinct committee
men turnout the county compose the
county central committee. The ratio
of delegates from the county was for
merly fixed by the state committee. ut
is expected full committee will be
present.
To the republican precinct commit
teemen: Each and all OF you are
hereby notified that there will be q
meeting OF the republican central COM
mittee held in the east court room,
Marshalltown. on Monday, April Is, at
p. M, for the purpose OF fixing the
ratio Of delegates to compose the
county convention, and to transact such
other business as may properly come
before the committee.
q. "A. MOTE, w. 8. DEvuNE,
Secretary. Chairman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-21
STRIKER ARRESTED
Al Harris, Formp .Lennox Machine
Company Employe, Arrested For Al
legged Assault on John HuIse, !:
Workman, on March 8.

Al Harris, a former machinist for the
Lennox Machine Company, who is one
Of the men on a strike, was arres ted
this afternoon by Deputy Marsha
Michael Clark for the alleged assault,
Of John Hulse, fellow workman, on
the morning of March 8.
Hulse was one of the employees that
did not go out on the strike. and it is
alleged that Harris and another striker
assaulted and beat him while he was
going to work in the morning A war
rant was issued the same day, but
Harris left the city. He returned but
recently.
Arrangements were being made this
afternoon to arraign him before Mayor
Ingledue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-21
smoke another one. ana I'll give you

smoke another one. ana I'll give YOU
dime" @
so the boy dropped the stub and
promised. .And now" said tho X. o,
G., beaming thru his glasses and hand
Ing over the coin, "tell me what MICS
things you Gun buy for 10 cents
"a package NV Cigarettes" said the
r. L. b., as he ran away.
Next day when the kindly old gent
crossed the bridge there we're ten tough
little boys sitting on the rail. all sn,ok-
ing cigar stubs.--Lippincotts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-21
APPROPRIATIONS MADE
City Council Fixes Schedule, But
Ordinance is Left on Its First Read
ins-lncrease in General Fund APP
preparation s6,2o5 More Than Last
Year.

The ways and means committee Of
the city council, thru Chairman c. H.
Hull, presented the appropriations ord
nance before the council Wednesday
night, but no action was taken further
than to place the ordinance on it's
first reading. The ordinance as now
scheduled carries an increase of S6,205
in the general fund over last year.
In the books and printing the APP
preparation as now made is a decrease
of 500 over last year, and decrease
Of s25 is shown In lighting city build
ing The increases over last year are
81 900 for general expense; $1,000 for
fire, $1,000 for police, and $1,000 for
streets and alleys. The buildings and
grounds and salaries of officers appro-
priations remain the same, and the
firemen's and policemen's pension
funds are In addition to the appropria
ton Of last year.
1>ha anpronria tions for the general
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-21
MOVE TO MARsHALLToWN.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. e. Greer, Of Wagner,
s. D., Come Here to Live.

D. O.I OOTSIO TJoTS 10 EFVSs
Mr.. and Mrs r. f. Greer, of Wagner.
S. D., are to be new residents of Mar
shalltown, Mr.. Greer having arrived
this morning to join his wife. who has
been here for q Isl weeks at the home
of her father C. Cronkleton, SOC
West Church rect. Mrs, Greer was
formerly Agnes Cronkleton. Mr.
Greer has L~.n in the employ of the
electric light company at Wagner for
some time. His plans for the future
are not definitely arranged. For the
present Mr.. and Mrs. Greer will make
their home with Mrs. Cronkleton's
father. Mr.. Greer is a brother OF
Ralph c. Greer of Blunt, S. D.. brother
in-law Of Mrs. Howard d. Wilbur, of
this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-21
A Wave of Reform.

A kindly old gent who was crossing a
bridge was shocked to see tough little
boy sitting on the rail and chewing the
stub of a cigar. He said to the boy:
Sonny, it grieves me osee one 50
young INDUCING in such a degrading
habit Drop the nasty thing into the
water and promise me you won't
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-21
"koRREcT SHAPE" SHOES.
What Do We Mean by "Korrect
Shape" Shoes?

That they're merely correct in style?
No, gentlemen, we mean a whole lot
more. OF course "Korrect Shape" shoes
are correct in style but they're COR
rectly shaped inside, too. Correct for
the ball of the foot. Correct for the
instep, correctly heeled and toed.
They're not freak shoe, except in one
thing, namely-they combine absolute
comfort and ease. We've got the sole
agency for "Korrect Shape" shoes
Come in and buy pair.
LARSON & CLEMENS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-21
ATTENTION FARM ERS
Tho Western Grocery Company Mills
Want Gardeners and Truck Growers
Ia Rad This.

The Western Grocery Company Mills
have secured the required acreage on
corn. pumpkins and cabbage, for their
canning department.
Gould take on some additional acre
age on tomatoes. This product is one Of
the best paying items on our list,
bringing the grower from $40 to SIS
per acre.
Any one wishing to grow tomatoes
should see US In the very near future.
WESTERN GROCERY COMPANY
MILLS. Canning Department.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-21
Miner council Mstters.

Councilman Herman Wednesday
night brought up the matter OF OPEN
ing the alley south OF Arson street.
from Third avenue west to Mitchell,
thence south TO Young street. Some
trouble has resulted, ana different peo-
pie Interested want different things
done, 20 that the chairman OF the
streets ana alley committee hardly
knows where he standA 1he question
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-21
Gard Of Thanks.

We desire in this manner to express
our thanks to the neighbors and friends
for the kindness and sympathy shown
and for the many flowers sent during
our recent bereavement. Mrs. Mary
'remboch and family.