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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
A DOUGHTY wEEn pEer

What is coming to be a nefarious
weed pest In many central state and
eastern garden patch Is crab grass,
winch Is also known by the name FIVE
hnger. descriptive of the five SPURS or
sprays into which the seed head is
usually divided. This grass is late in
sprouting and thus escapes much of
the effect of the May and June cult.
Vation. When the garden crops are
laid by it gets basy and by Sept. I,
unless 1t is given frequent attention,
VIII furnish as effective a mat over
the surface of the ground as would
miles Of binding twine secured with
twenty penny spikes. OF course this
Is hyperbolical. but this figure is the
only one that in any adequate degree
hts the case. While this grass does
not live over the winter in its root sys.
TEN. 1t yet has the pernicious faculty
OF sending out lusty roots wherever
the recumbent joints touch the ground
The only way to rid a patch of land
OF 1t Is to hack away at it during July
and August and prevent any of it
from producing seed. If manure con.
tains the seed it should be well rot.
ted and the seed destroyed before it
is applied to the soil.
Where 1t appears in the lawn the
only way to eradicate 1t is to dig 1t
out with jackknife or plow up and
reseed the lawn anew. 1t may be kept
in check in fairly satisfactory man
ner by keeping the lawn grasses in a
thrifty and growing condition by fire.
quent watering during the dry wealth
er. when the crab grass gets in its
work. The removal of the clipped
heads by the use of the grass catcher
will reduce greatly the amount of seed
which will settle among the roots of
he grass TO germinate next season.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
The Best Hour of Life

is when you do some great deed or dis
cover some wonderful fact. This hour
came to ]. r. Pitt, of Rocky Mt, N. c,
when he was suffering intensely, as he
says, from the worst cold / ever had,
| then proved to my great satisfaction,
what wonderful Cold and Cough
cure DR.. Kings New Discovery is. For
after taking one bottle, l was entirely
cured You can't say anything too
good OF a medicine like that" Its the
surest and best remedy for diseased
lungs, HemOrrhages, La Grippe, As
thma, Hay Fever-any Throat or
Lung Trouble. soc. $1.O0. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by all druggists.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
EAR TO THE ROW CORN BREEDING.

EAH TO THE ROW CORN BREEDING.
[Crate on left, row IS. twenty-nine pounds
of good seed corn; crate on right, row
II, sixty-two pounds. The two ears from
which these rows were planted looked
equally good.-Farm and Fireside.l
ideal corn plants are to be found in
his general field. Their selection is
the first step in corn breeding.
In order to do this well the farmer
should go through the field. following
definite rows, at time when the plant
will show its general characteristics
to the best possible advantage. This
Is usually when the corn is in the
milk, as then the leaf, ear and stalk
can be studied to good advantage. We
should select a medium stalk which
puts out one good ear about three feet
above the ground. The stalk should
have numerous broad healthy leaves.
When the ideal stalk is found 1t
should be marked so as to recognize
the plant after the corn has ripened.
After the first plant is found other
plants are selected that conform close
ly to the first selected stalk. In this
way 200 or 300 stalks are marked. and
after the corn is well ripened the ears
from them are picked and husked. The
ears that are not uniform in character
are rejected. and only those that show
good type are saved for the second |
years work. These ears should be
thoroughly cured and put away where
mice will not mOlest them or where |
they will not be subject to frequent
variation in temperature
The second step in corn breeding is
known as the ear to the row method
of breeding. For this we use the ears
selected the previous year. The ears
are tested for termination and only
the strongly terminating ears kept.
or these the butts and tips are reject
ed. and the middle two-thirds of the
Ear is generally used
Ground should be selected upon
which similar crops have been grown
from year to year so that the soil win
De In a uniform condition. Each ear is
planted in separate row until so or
100 ears are used. The hills are an
'qual distance apart, and the same
lumber Of kernels, usually three, are
planted to the hill.
The outcome is astonishing. Some
4 the ears of corn planted have the
nergy, vitality and projected efficien-
Y TO produce rs much as ten times the Z
mount of select seed corn that other )
lister ears are able to produce. The Z
ows that are to be the heavy yielders
good seed corn early become no. Z
ceable for the general uniformity
'hich they hold throughout the entire
NV.
The next years seed corn should be
scured from these high yielding rows.
nd Il will transmit this special func- 3
on Of yield and perfection Of ears to &
5 progeny of the next years crop. ;
In some instances every alternate <
Nv is detasseled. so as to prevent 3
ose fertilization, and the seed corn &
ected then from the detasseled 3
ws. z
Good seed corn does not, Of course. ;
larantee good crops. Poor soil poor z
cared for will give a poor crop no ,
after how good the seed is. But =
ing good seed you are sure good care 3
IN not be wasted by the failure Of <
e seed in terminating or breeding 2
wer x
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
They Have A Definite Purpose

Foley's Kidney Pills give quick relief
in cases of kidney and bladder all
ments. Mrs. Rose Glaser, Terre Haute
Indiana, tells the result in her case.
After suffering many years from
serious case of kidney trouble and
spending much money for so called
cures, I found Foley Kidney Pills the
only medicine that gave me a per-
manent cure. I am again able to be up
and attend to my work. shall never
hesitate to recommend them" For
sale by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
VICTIM OF BUNC0 ARTISTS
Newspaper Editor Victimized to Tune
of $50.

J Friends of ]. E. Montgomery, ed
itor of the Hood River Glacier, were
surprised on reading the Portland
papers Monday evening to learn that
he had been fieeced by a couple OF
sharpers while on a trip to Portland
and the young man has been the re-
cipient of considerable sympathy
The story of Mr.. Montgomery's coin
! loosening mishap as told by the Jour-
nal, is as follows:
Il am going back to Hood River,
obtain a curry comb and carefully re-
move every bit Of hayseed from my
self, declared James e. Montgom-
cry, editor of Hood River newspa-
per, as he departed for his home
men which left him the loser by $50
and the possessor of a gold ring set
with piece of cut glass
Three well-dressed men, brilliant in
conversation and gentlemanly and
genial, set the trap into which Mont
gomery was lured on train coming
from Hood River to Portland After
they had been talking to the editor
for half an hour, one of them suggest
ed card game, but Montgomery,
who is a staunch church member,
never plays, and declined to partici-
pate in the game The other men
then began to play while Montgomery
surreptitiously. in order to avoid de-
lection by any of the trainmen.
Finally one of the men, who lost
about $75, threw down his cards and
declared he was out of funds. Then
ne appeared to think for a moment
Suddenly turning to Montgomery he
leld out what appeared to be a dia-
nond, about karat in size, and said:
This stone is worth $125 and If
'ou can let me have $50 on it l will
AXE it back tomorrow. l know you
re a gentleman, and therefore will
lot offer you any profit on the deal,
nut will esteem it a favor If you will
ct me take you to dinner tom borrow"
The way Montgomery slid into the
rap was what angered him most, af-
er he learned he had been duped.
Without any question he handed over
ne money and took the ring. Then {
ne stranger appeared to lose most of
ne $50 he had borrowed. They part
at the station, the bunko men de-
aring they were going to a hotel !,
started to walk from the h
epot, and on the way merely out Of =
lriosity, stepped into a pawnshop
nd asked what the ring was worth. g
THE setting probably cost 49," Il
i'd the dealer. The piece of glass :,
well cut and therefore worth SO ,,
nts" :,
Montgomery went to police head ~
larters, but after arriving there he =,
'cided to "die game" pay the pen al
ty of being an "easy mark" and =,
It report the case. =,
II intended to make some pur- -
ases here" he said, but / have
st enough with which to get back =,
Hood River. / have been living in a.
tie towns for some time, but when a,
graduated from Stanford Univers- =,
| thought l had learned enough to =,
ep the moss away forever. Appar- -
tly was mistaken" as
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23

Lots of men and women who are
agreeable with others, get cranky
at home. It's not disposition, its the
liver. If you find in yourself that you
feel cross around the house, little
things worry you, just buy a bottle of
Billiards. Herbine and put your liver
in shape. You and everybody around
you will feel better for it, Price so
cents per bottle. For sale by Conrad
Stafrin
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
ANT PROOF HIVE STANDS.
Concrete Bases Which BaIk the Effort,

Concrete Bases Which BaIk the Effort,
of the Apiarists' Pests.
Every beekeeper has more or less
trouble with ants that gain entrance
to the hives. They are not only a
nuisance. but cause of less as well.
says Farm and Fireside.
At the request of beekeeper the
stand illustrated in Fig. l. which gave
excellent satisfaction. was designed
The hive is placed in the center of 1t.
entirely surrounded by a groove OF
channel In the concrete, which may be
filed with oil or water, thus making ii
IN impossible barrier to ants and small
vermin, while the part on which the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
The LATEST Man In the World,

would not be contented to be kept IN
the house and doing nothing by rheu-
matism. Neither are you, who are
always busy and active. Then don't
neglect the first twinge of an ache or
pain that you might think is just a
"crick." Rub we'll with Ballard's
Snow Liniment and no matter what
the trouble is, it will disappear at once.
For sale by Conrad Stafrln.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
Gasoline Hay Stacker.

A new wrinkle in farm machinery L
gasoline hay stacker. which takes IN ,
place OF the old horse on the sweeT..
The gasoline In u tank is half buried
In the ground at some distance from
the engine to avoid danger OF explo-
sion.
The small boy may be able to muster
a little more enthusiasm IN the matter
OF wagng war on the weeds 10 the
garden patch II his daddy keeps u gOOd
edge on the old hOe.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23

That lad was certainly an excep-
uon to the run of boys who cried be
cause his father had considerably and
properly made the necessary arrange
ments for him to go to the circus. pre-
ferrlng rather to stay home and plow
corn so that he could be with the
horses. which he had lately learned to
drive, an accomplishment in which he
took a deal of pride. If we remember
correctly said boy was not compelled
to put In duh day at the circus. 1t
may be interesting TO note that this
lad, now grown, is making a nice sue
cess Of his farming operations.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
thousand, Of Dollar. Wasted.

Small grains should be shocked Sc
curely. - sands of dollars are lost
every yea on account Of poor work
In shocking grain. Brace the sheaves
firmly and press the heads together
closely at the top. when well braeed.
cap 20 cover the grain and protect Il
from rains. storms and depredations
Of birds. See that the shocks are put
up in good condition for curing.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
Struck q Rich Mine.

S. w. Bends, of Coal City, Ala, says
he struck a perfect mine OF health III
DR.. Kings New Life Pills for they
cured him of Liver and Kidney TrouD-
lie after 12 years of suffering. They are
the best pills on earth for Constipa-
tion, Malaria, Headache, Dyspepsia,
Debility. 25c at all druggists.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23

With meat products at a high notch
as result Of scarcity OF food ami.
mails and with an ever Increasing out.
put Of gold tending 20 still further In.
date prices. the time would seem 10 he
appropriate for n whole lot OF fellows
to diversity their agricultural opera
lions by making a start with a fiock
OF sheep. With intelligent care they
are easy 10 nise. while a major part
OF their keep Is furnished by the
weeds-the bane and waste byprod.
uct Of most every farm Besides very
satisfactory prices which one may ex-
pect for mutton. the Payne Aldrich
tarii bill. which showed wool duties
10 a still higher level. viii hardly be
changed within a decade. hence good
prices may be counted on for the deece
Of the dock. To a man up a tree the
sheep business looks mighty good for
several years 20 come.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23

The government Crop Reporter for
June contains some very interesting
statistics on the fruit situation by
states aud for the country as a whole.
The condition of apples. which outrank
IN value any other single fruit crop is
placed "a s3 per cent a. sgalnst Gi.4
for June. ia0o. aud Ga.s per cent.
Which is the ten year average yield.
Washington leads With q percentare
ef % Oregon shows 90 per cent. while
OF other Important aprle producing
sates Idaho promises % per cent ~ a
normal crop. New YORK 81 Colorado
-. Michiran 81. Arkausas 30 and Ms
sour 81 per cent Iowa Vas hardest
hii o. au with the April frcezes and
shows but per cent q q normal pros-
pet he estimate On peans for tie
whole country b. PLACED at 6l2 pr
cent o. q ocrmal crup as compared
With els e year aEo. uhne TIE pros-
pect for the peach crop a. placed at g
pef ceoi as agalust Sal PER cenf .
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
Fig 2
[From Farm and Fireside.l !


giles. These are three inches wide and
are laid on the concrete already placed
at each corner. so that a square form
is made there. into which the concrete
Is tamped, thus molding the legs to
the stand. as illustrated In Fig. 1.
A number of these stands can be
nodded in a day. it being possible to
provide several pallets and use one set
of outside and leg forms on all of
them.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
.RESCEN'T MFG. co.
Makers Of MAPLEINE
nhetter than Maple.
Stag@ars SkeptIcs.

That a clean, nice, fragrant COM
mound like Bucklens Arnica SalVe VIII
instantly relieve a bad burn, cut scaid'
wound or piles, staggers skeptics, But
great cures prove its wonderful neal
er of the worst sores, ulcers, bolis'
felons, eczema, skin eruptions, as also
chapped hands, sprains and corns. Try
it. 25c at all druggists.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23

The bee moth is a pest that is like
iy to lay Its eggs In comb honey that
Is stored and not properly projected.
and also does so In hives In whcn the
swarm has made headquarters for too
long a time, The super of a hive into
which we looked the other evening
was literally alive with lusty larvae
and the newly hatched moths. When
this state Of affairs exists the swarm
Is usually done for. and the moths and
larvae should be given sulphur
smudge or dose of carbon bisulphide
by placing a few drops OF the chemical
on piece OF cotton and inserting It
into the entrance TO the hive.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23

With the north pole tagged by Peary
and the battle against the air seeming.
iy won. as shown in the remarkable
performances OF aviators In America
and Europe during the past few weeks.
there would appear to be little else to
achieve along the line Of accomplish
Ing the seemingly impossible and won
derfuL Yet large place in public cs-
teen waits for the man who may be
able TO catch and conserve the swell
tering heat Of summer for use during
the winter season. rs We already do
winters cold when We store cakes Of
Ice. Experiments have been conducted
along this line, but so far they have
been without result
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
Ten Dollars for One

one or Polk County's wealthies,
farmers. now retired. once told US tha,
every advertisement published by him
IN the Observers Wanted" and For
sale column had paid him $40 for
every u he paid us. He is now one
oi fortiand's heavy property owners.
Is not his experience worth eoBsiser-
ing The next time you have anything
TO buy or sen2
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23

Inherited vieOr and hardness as
well as care determine both the ION.
gevity and usefulness Of a horse. While
the average horse Is considered past
Us prime az twelve years old. one now
and then runs acrOSs q team that are
remarkably well preserved and doing
their daily stint Of work al twenty
I've.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
SutherIand's Eagle Eve Salve

Is creamy snow white ointment put
up in air tight screw cap tubes. Will
cure any case of sore eyes and will
not injure eyes of babe. Sold every
where rs cents. For sale by Conrad
Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
Group.

People with children should keep a
bottle of DR.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey on
hand at all times. Group is worse at
night when it is sometimes hard to
get a physician. Look for the bell on
the bottle. For sale by Conrad Staf-
rim.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
A Cola

Is not necessarily serIous
is taken care of. II h p'els
starting point of manv ds. quslII
eases. When it comes uss sSl' I
Pine-Tar-Honey. Look for 4 =
the bottle. For sale bv ~. y
rim. NVnllt
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
We Do Not Recommend

Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve for any
thing but the eyes. 1t is a speedy and
harmless cure for granulated lids,
scrofulous sore eyes, styes, weak eyes
and dimness of vision. Sold every
where 25c. For sale by Conrad STAFF
rim.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23

u Is a mighty poor adoption Of
means 10 end TO cut cut With a hasd
Doe In hot weather weeds that can
Just as well be upJurned With a single
horse plOw- J, Is quite lIkely that IN
the case Of the small home garden
there s q steady old horse 90 the
place that needs Just this stint Of work
TO keep q In good rir
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23

a. his busy ssason of the year.
when cropa livestock and other per-
sonai properly is changing hands hnis
of sale are On temand The ohscrver
carries a complete STOCK q these
blauks. neatly printed ard IN legal
form Can or teicphcne
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
We Guarantee Every Box

of DR.. Bells Antiseptic Salve to do
what we claim. Try it for ulcers, bolls,
running sores, letter, ringworm, ecze-
ma, salt rheum, fever sores, cuts,
bruises, pimples, black heads, chaps,
felons, burns or any skin disease. 25c
a box. For sale by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23

Is the best for coughs, colds, Group
grip, whooping cough, bronchitis, asth-
ma and all throat and bronchial troub-
les. Sold everywhere. Look for the bell
on the bottle. For sale by Conrad Staf-
rim.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
From Sickness To Excellent Health I"

SO says Mrs. Chas. Lyon, Peoria,
Ill.,: 81 found in your Foley Kidney
Pills prompt and speedy cure for
backache and kidney trouble which
bothered me for many months. 1 am
now enjoying excellent health which
owe to Foley Kidney Pills" For sale
by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
A Clean Shave

Is desirable. Dr. Bells Antiseptic Salve
is creamy snow white ointment and
guaranteed for all skin diseases, such
as eczema, salt rheum, chaps, etc. 25c.
For sale by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
Internally

DIR. Bells Anti-Pain cures collie, fiux,
diarrhoea, cramps and all bowel com
plants.
EXTERNALLY sore breasts,
corns, bunions. toothache, neuralgia,
and all pains. Sold everywhere. 1t is
antiseptic. Sold by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23

Buyer and seller can he brought to-
Ecther al cost of only a Few cents By
placing en- advertisement On the Or
servers Wanted and Tor sale
column Try Il the next time you
have anything to buy or sell
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23

To keep your health sor.,
the ills of advancing years. J,
serve your physical forces :.
and healthful old age, pas' Z
kidneys by taking Foleys W., |,
Remedy. For sale by Conrsa |,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23
Foley Kidney Pills

Tonic in quality and action, quick
results. For backache, headache, diz-
ziness, nervousness, urinary Irregular
titles and rheumatism. For sale by
Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23

Rave your printing done the Oh
server Way-the linotype way.
Lega- blanks for sale at this once
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23

Lumber teamsters at Union make
from $6 to SO per day per team, many
leaving town at a. m, and returning
from 2 to p. m.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23

We think there has ben referrooe
N ths department. IN q previous sea
son 10 the farm owner wbo made n
prae'ice Of paying bis tenant q b
nus for sverJ acre Of stubble which
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23

The Observer job office has candi-
dates petitions for sale at 10 cents
each. Order now.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23

& For the Farmer With Brains.
9 Every lost bolt should be re-
3 placed at once. Manufacturers
2 don't put useless bolts in ma
3 chimes just for the fun of it.
2 At the Minnesota experiment
3 station wheat grown continuous
2 ly on one plot since 1894 has aver
aged 1876 bushels since 1900, and
2 wheat on ground of the same
kind and treated the same. but
3 in a three year rotation. has aver
aged 20G bushels.
Beautiful home grounds are an
investment just as good fences.
drainage. etc. are. They add to
the value of the farm and to the
happiness of the family.
The Wisconsin experiment s.a-
tion has found one acre of rape
when combined with grain equal
to 2,7GT pounds of corn and
} shorts.
Nnen your wire asks you to ,
help pick small fruit for canning
don't growl about it. You will
be cheerful enough about eating
il next winter
Placing Il small heap of rich
stable manure around the base I
of each tree In the orchard will Z
prove to be little time most :
prolitably spent
Some refuse straw scattered
among the small fruit bushes
will work wonders as n fertilizer Z
and In keeping down the un- .
slightly and Improbable weed Z
pests. 6
Drainage must deal with the
maximum, not the minimum nor &
the average quantity OF water :
Tile that are too small fail i'm s
wet seasons. the time you need Z
them most. &
The barn set ON a concrete
foundation looks substantial. and s
1t is so and will last longer than Z.
the one set on wooden posts or 8
blocks.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23

The Albany apple fair 81
November 16 and II. Z"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-23

r. B. Lewis of Hermiston presented
the East OregOnian with 36-pound
watermelon