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The Lamar register., 1910-03-09
ARID SOIL HOME OF ALFALFA
Much Water, However, 10 Required for
the Successful Growing Of
the Crop.

A valuable bulletin on the irrigation
of alfalfa has just been issued by the
department of agriculture. The ma,
terial used in this report is based upon
the best irrigation practiced in the
arid regions and is intended for use
of settlers under the large canal sys.
tens now under construction.
Experience in the growing of alfalfa
for more than 1000 years shows that
1t thrives best in the soil and ell
mate OF arid and semi-arid regions.
The abundant sunshine. the warmth
and the deep rich soil prevailing
throughout the western half of the
United States seem to be well suited
to its requirements.
Alfalfa requires more water than
most crops. This is accounted for by
the character of the plant. the rapidity
with which 1t grows. the number Of
crops produced In one season and the
heavy tonnage obtained. II the
crop is intelligently handled. the re-
port states. 1t cannot be excelled In
value. and a single ton may save the
lives OF many head Of stock by pro-
viding feed during the short periods OF
cold, stormy weather.
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09
MORE PROFITS IN IRRIGATION
Can Be Done II Western Irrigator viii
Exercise More Care and Skill
in Growing.

Notwithstanding its present i'm.
portance and great value in irrigation
farming. the profits on the area now
in alfalfa can be greatly increased IL
more care and skill are exercised in
growing 1t. The western irrigator has
seldom been able. financially, to dig
his bitches and prepare his fields in
such way as to insure the most eff
cient irrigation and the highest profits.
In consequence, valuable water is
wastefully applied to land that is in
no fit condition to be irrigated. On
the large acreage in irrigated alfalfa
this amounts to an enormous loss
This fact, considered in connection
with the Importance of this crop, the
rapidly increasing area devoted to its
growth. and the large number of farm
ers who are settling in the west and
who will be for years dependent in a
large measure on alfalfa for a liveli-
hood. would seem to warrant the col
lection and publication of any informa-
ton designed to improve the present
practice.
In the examination of alfalfa fields
and the collection of the data neces
sary for this publication. advantage
was taken of the organization of the
irrigation investigations of this office,
which is well adapted for such a
purpose. Through the state and terri.
torial agencies of that division and
through cooperation with the mem
bers of state experiment stations and
the state engineers 1t was possible to
obtain with a high degree of accuracy
the conditions and irrigation practice
with reference to this crop throughout
the entira arid rapiop
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09


A travelling man called on the man
ager of large New York concern the
other day and sent his card in by the
boy at the outside gate. The boy
sauntered back lazily and told the
travelling man that the manager
wouldn't see him.
We'll, you go and ask him for the
card sent in" said the caller.
In a few minutes the boy returned
from his second trip. Say" remarked
the boy. the boss told me to tell you
that he tore up that card, but he sent
a nickel to you to pay for it."
The travelling man was deeply in
suited, but he decided to get back as
best he could. He opened his card
case and drew out another card, hand
ing 1t to the boy.
Give this to your boss" he said,
and tell him that I'll keep the money.
My cards are two for five. Much
obliged"
The manager rushed out of the gate
to find the travelling man. but he was
too late. The man had left.
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09

body and soul expression spoiled by the self
consciousness of trying to hold together SO many
unrelated parts.
The most splendid regalia at the Viennese
court is that of the archduchess Marie Josepha.
wife of Duke Ohio. She has Just had them set In
a neT and massive design by the court teweier
A stomacher give Illustration. The large
emeralds are so arranged that they can be de-
tached and other colored stones clasped in the
same settings: thus the archduchess has rubies.
sapphire. pink topaz anad immense diamonds OF
the same size. she may change to suit her
toilets. Also all the sprays can be taken to pieces
and smaller ornaments or massed to-
gether in different designs. This fashion
introduced by the Empress Elizabeth who de-
lighted in such combination and would cover the
whole front of a court garment with complex de-
sign. Such may be done with modern artistic
design II made by a special jeweler. and is con-
venient to those who may only possess a few
pieces. Thus sirdle may separate into brooch.
pendant cloak clasp. necklace. at will.
There Is vaporous blonde actress at the
Coincide Franchise whose favorite color IL sky
blue. which she clasps with girdle OF emeralds
valuable that q big policeman never loses sight
of her when wearing it on the stage OF. This
appreciation of the charm of related blue and
green and violet Is comparatively to us,
though always known to the orient and to an-
tiquity.
Emeralds are usually cut in simpler form than
diamonds and the corundum. ruby. family of
gems The table cut square or oblons. with
large. fat face and beveled edges. the lower sur
face in long. narrow facets. Their value depends
upon the tone. transparency and especially in the
western world the hawlessness of the gem. which.
II of dark velvet depth may even be worth more
than the diamond. though the price put upon all
expensive gems by the leading American jewel
ers is entirely fictitious. The "fawless emerald
has become a classic comparison for perfection.
nearly every stone is full of little riffs or
clouds discolorations that make 1t unfit for the
split superlatives of modern taste; to the oriental
mind nothing is more beautiful than beauty;
each stone is but note of color in a general
harmony and the eastern jeweler has preju
dice against flaws" "on colors' and finds
thy and dignifed place for manay gem that
Jewel butchers would incontinenty cast OF.
At a recent dinner l noted the chain
beautiful next to me. Heavy links of bright
polished gold. carrying with little relation five
great cabochon emerads. divided by four large
diamonds soldered them.
If the diamonds had been replaced with tur-
quoises violetberyls olivnes peacock
opals. their great value would have suficed to
pay for some real art work in enamel or design
Then the emeralds themselves so perfectly
matched" they might well have been bits of
glass. So equal in tone all mysterious magic
gone-no thought of Druid forehead or impris-
oned spring-right from the factory these looked
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09
POLE FAKER OF LONG AGO

1t is told of titled Englshman that when his
son explained his folly in going down a coal mine
by saying that he spoiled his clothes SO as to be
able to say that he had performed the feat re-
piled: why did you say. that you had been down
the mine and did not go?" This method appears
to have been followed by one James Knox de
Bolduc. monk. who. according to a Paris con.
temporary, says the Army and Navy Journal.
made his polar voyage in 1865. This is the pole
as described by this Bolduc
AT the pole one finds the place where all the
waves OF the sea concentrate to disappear in the
same Whirlpool -Four great islands surround this
precipice. separated by four great canals. sue
ceeding which are the divided seas. An enor-
nous rock, quite black. and % miles in circum.
ference. marks the pole itself
The unfortunate ships which venture into
these iautudes are Immediately lost, II they are
not assisted by favorable winds"
The Civil and Military Gazette OF Lahore In
da, suggests that the account of Bolduc may be
found in the "Teutsche Acta Eruditorium' Q712).
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09
GENERAL FARM NOTES.

Good bedding Is Of value because II
saves the liquid manure.
The best crop to redeem a run down
field is alfalfa.
The old fashioned winter is going
to give us some old fashioned roads
next spring.
The sleighs furnish a very econom.
zeal method of doing a lot OF farm
work.
The gasoline engine can be used to
turn the grindstone. much to the Joy
of the small boy.
Farmers may well invest their sur
plus at home improving the farm and
increasing its earning capacity.
Even when there is snow on the
ground the manure will be better ON
the meadow than in piles in the barn.
yard.
There is a great deal OF real value
In a good fence. II not only protects
growing crops but increases the value
of the farm.
The average potato yield in this
country is less than 100 bushels per
acre. In Germany 1t is said to be
about $50 bushels per acre
The cost Of hauling one ton one
mile on the railroad is IS mills, while
1t costs % cents to haul the same load
one mile by wagon. Is there any need
Of better roads?
The scientific farmer Is the man
who strives to understand the laws OF
nature. who is a close observer of the
soil. plant life. animal life. and who
studies the force OF things. the physics
of the farm.
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09
CHANGE THE VIBRATION
u Makes for Health.

A man tried leaving of meat, pota-
toes. coffee. and etc, and adopted
breakfast Of fruit, Grape-Nuts with
cream. some crisp toast and a cup Of
Postum.
His health began to improve at once
for the reason that a meat eater will
reach a place once in a while where
his system seems to become clogged
and the machinery doesn't work
smoothly.
change of this kind puts aside food
OF low nutritive value and takes up
food and drink of the highest value,
already partly digested and capable
OF being quickly changed into good.
rich blood and strong tissue.
A most valuable feature of Grape
Nuts is the natural phosphate Of pot
ash grown in the grains from which it
Is made. This is the element which
transforms albumen in the body into
the soft gray substance which fills
brain and nerve centers.
A few days use of Grape-Nuts will
give one degree of nervous strength
well worth the trial.
Look in pkgs for the little book. "The
Road to MELVILLE There's Reason"
Ever read the above Ietterf A new
one appears from time to time. They
ere genuine, true and full Of human
Interest. =,
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09
What He Was After.

George Washington Henry Clay Lin
coin Carter. one of Georgia's younger
darkey citizens, was suddenly called
upon not long ago to explain his pres
ence at l a. IN. in the henhouse of q
white neighbor.
Stealing my chickens, are you. you
black rascal?" the owner demanded.
George w. II. C. L. C. rolled his eyes
until they were all whites.
Now. now. lookyeh. Mars. George"
he protested. dat amt no way ter ac'
an please dom pint dat gun at me
dat err way. cunneI. sah." he hastily
added. holding up his battered hat as
a shield. "Ah 'clar All warn't gwine
steal no chickens; no. sab, Abs wri-
tin er dialec' story-an' All des' come
moseyen roun' hyah ter git local color
-yas. sab. OATS all All was after. All
'clar to de Lawd hit was!"
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09

Sheep should be graded according
to size. putting the prime ones in lot
to be fed by themselves; and If you
are determined to keep the poor ones.
put them in a different lot and do
the best you can with them. Better
sell them. though.
If your ewes drop their lambs and
are in need Of attention which their
mother cannot give them. dilute a
cows milk with about one-third water.
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09

brown ore is taken from the earth to
smelt about 200 tons of pig iron
weekly.
There is a reason for the operation
OF this Richmond mine. the only iron
mine now being worked in Massa-
chusetts. where only AZ per cent. of
the ore is metallic iron, while the
ores taken from the great mines oper-
ated along Lake Superior average
from 60 to IS per cent. OF course like
Berkshire papers and other wares
made in the westernmost part of Mass
achusetts. 1t is the superior quality
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09

As soon as I get my manure spread.
er ! shall do as others do who own
spreaders. namely, spread on the
grass land l intend to break up for
next years potato crop. says a writer
in an eastern exchange. They apply
it right after the rush of springs work
is over. SO 1t will get thoroughly
worked into the sod. Just after haying
this sod is turned over. with a good
green sward already started. That IL
the ideal soil for potatoes.
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09

A gentleman who finds great amuse-
ment in telling his wife which lady of
their acquaintance he will select as
her successor when she dies, and who,
one day. had been teasing her with
numberless mock-serious illusions to
the subject, suddenly called their lit
tie daughter to him and asked her,
shaking with laughter at his own wit:
Madeline. how would you like to
have stepmother?"
The child considered for a moment
and then with great earnestness re-
piled:
Il think I'd much rather have a
stepfather."
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09
Avoiding Lice,

The best way to prevent lice is to
begin early in the season and make
the conditions unfavorable for them
Begin before warm weather to kero-
sene the roosts. spray the interior,
use clean material in the nest boxes,
and dust boxes, and dust insect powder
or some of the advertised lice killers
freely in the nests and on the walls.
By SO doing there will be less work
to do later on.
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09
AnaIxxed by chemists,

Apropos of President Taft and his
recent decision about whisky. Richard
lie Caffeine said. at a dinner at the
st. Regis:
while I was living in Liverpool
there arose hot whisky discussion.
Was pot still whisky the only whole
some one. or was patent still whisky
the one non-poisonous drink? Chemi-
cal analyses were applied to every
whisky going.
"A Liverpudlian entered a public
house near the Albert docks one
night and said:
els yer whisky pure?'
well. should think so.' the pub
lean answered. It's been paralyzed
by three anarchists"
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09

Experiments in the use of fertilizer
at an English agricultural college show
the most profitable results from an ap.
plication of $50 pounds of superhos.
phate and 25 pounds of sulphate of
potash as an application for top.
dressing moving land. The use OF
barnyard manure and chemicals gave
a very heavy yield and produced last.
ing effects. but was less profitable in
proportion to cost than the mixture
stated.
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09

A nail driven into oak or other tim
Der oftentimes bends or breaks. To
avoid this all is needed Is a little wax
or soap. The nail. If creased with
either OF these will so straight into
the board. Carpenters who do finish
ing work bore a small hole in the
handle OF their hammers and then
NIL 1t with either wax or soap. running
the nails into It a. they use them.
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09

the diamonds OF the archduchess.
Don't value the emerald account OF its com
mercal value but account of the matchless
value of its tone in relation to other tones. Some
times touch Of enamel. or chrysoprase or tur-
quoise does we'll II you attain to its glory.
II is great privilege to II with other things
that show your right TO such beauty but not
simply in display. II bidding for the prize of
a gem show.
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09

Lands on the Delaware peninsula
that have been farmed for two and a
half centuries are producing larger
crop yields to-day than at any former
time since, they were first turned by
the pillow. Virginia farms that were
old when George Washington was
born are producing bountiful crops
when skilfully and intensively cult.
waited. Commercial fertilizers are only
in small part responsible for these in.
creased yields. Growing leguminous
crops. green manuring. deep blowing
and a better understanding of soil con.
ditions and requirements, are the
prime factors in soil Improvement
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09

Comparative tests OF the furrow and
flooding methods of irrigation at the
Texas experiment station resulted in
estimated gains in yield per acre by
the flooding method of 1900 to 1000
pounds of onions. The increased
yields secured from irrigation, as com.
pared with dry culture, indicate that
irrigation is profitable even in sea.
sons when the rainfall is sufficient to
produce a good crop.
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09

A sprayer that will force kerosene
into all the cracks of the poultry
house is better than a brush.
The tiny mite becomes a mighty
factor in reducing the egg supply pn-
less 1t is constantly kept down. Half
way measures will not do.
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09
ONLY IRON MINE IN STATE

Taghconic hills in the towns of Rich
mond and West Stockbridge.
As early as 1920. iron of high grade
had been smelted from strikes" in
the Berkshires. At Richmond. with a
great wooden water wheel to furnish
power. the furnace which has lasted
the longest was established in 1929.
To-day, after continuous operation
for eighty years. the Richmond mine
IL still being worked, and enough
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09
That at Richmond, Mass, is the Last
Of Many That Once Were
Flourishing.

Before the days when tidewater
transportation and the nearness of fur
naces to natural gas and coal mines
entered into the profitable production
OF pig iron there was string OF iron
mines along the Hoosac and Housa-
ionic River valleys and across the
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09

At the same time an
Indian princess in her
emeralds and fringes
Of pearl looks more
poetic. her grace Just
OWNED through the sa-
ri's veil. for there is a
certain pinched stiff-
ness about even the
best of our modern ef-
fects: all seems mere
millinery with heart.
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09

of output which makes Richmond
mining profitable.-Boston Globe.
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09

IT cured epilepsy. eased the pangs of
childbirth. and brought sleep to tired
brains 1t healed all ocular diseases.
indeed. SO pure was its power that
when the eye OF a serpent met the
eye OF an emerald the serpent became
Immediately blind. or perhaps had
10 wear glasses like the cobra the
rest Of his life. Seeresses Of ED used
to hold an emerald beneath their
tongues so the incoming wave of psy-
chic vibration might be met by its
force and not utterly overwhelm them.
Light seems to traverse. to linger
and caress this lovely stone. whilst
the diamond seems to turn back the
reflection SO violently 1t strikes one al
most as blow.
vert-de-pre-the emerald is sister
The Lamar register., 1910-03-09

cries Mchelet to this souvenir of green
prairies. ocean depths and clear-cleft wells
of peaceful power
1t was occult to all ancient peoples. 1t
shone midst the verbena leaves OF the
crowns of Druid priestesses. In the tangle of
dark hair, above the unutterable yearning
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-14
ACCUSED CONSPIRAT0R
WITNESS FOR G0VERNMEN

Portland. ore, Jan. 13.-The CROSS
examination OF Henry Meldrum
formerly surveyor of the state of ore
gon, was the feature OF thc trial in
the United States court of Binger
Hermann on a charge Of conspiracy
to defraud the government of a part
Of the public domain.
Meldrum declared he had never
been promised immunity in two re-
manning conspiracy charges against
him In consideration OF his testi-
mony against Hermann. He said he
had been given to understand that
the charges would be modified.
Meldrum admitted under the ques-
tioning of A. $. Morthington, counsel
for the defendant that he had never
heard Hermann make any statement
indicating that there WAS any cor
rupt intent in the forming of the
Blue Mountain Forest Reserve
In all, four Witnesses We're exam
ined before court adjourned for the
day.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-14
BALLOON NOYAGERS HAVE
THRILLING EXPERIENCE.

Los Angeles, Jan. l3.-The balloon
city of Los Angeles" which ascend
ed at noon with five passengers. three
OF whom were women and which was
last seen above the ocean al Redondo
beach. is safe. The big balloon land
ed % miles north of Los Angeles It's
occupants arrived in Los Angeles at
o'clock tonight
Nothing having been heard from
the balloon for several hours the
alarm was given and scores of men
We're searching the dcsoiate hill
country northwest of the city when
the five air voyagers arrived mere
They had landed nine miles north of
Burbank. village at the upper apex
of the san Fernando valley from
where q rancher took them 20 the
railroad station.
Mrs. Ida Gregory of Chicago. one
of the passengers, became violently
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-14
Attorneys for Ldte Thomas
Swope, Kansas City's
WeaIthiest Citizen, Believe
Client Was Victim Of PoiSoner.
DEATH OF NEPHEW
AR0USES SUSPICION
Declared Prospective Bene-
ficiay InnocuIated Members
of Family With Typhoid
Germs.
IBy Morning journal Special Leased wireI

IBy Morning journal spechd Leascd Wirel
Kansas city, Jan 5.-~Doubtine
that Thomas H. SWopc millionaire
phllanthropist who died here october
3, came to his death by natural causes
relatives have started an inyestiga-
ton
1t developed today that Swope'
body was taken from Il vault in Forest
Hin cemetery on Wednesday to an
undertaking establishment in indie
pendence, Mo. where a medical eN-
animation was held
Attorneys representing the Swope
estate say they are convinced deer
laid plot existed 10 KILL first Colonel
Swope, and then other members OF
his family A person who happened
TO become sole beneficiary of the
Swope millions plotted the deaths
they assert
Suspicion was aroused when Chris
tian Swope. nephew of the million
aire, died on December -. He was
believed TO have died from typhoid
fever But his attorneys assert, both
he and his wealthy uncle were pois-
oned
An arrest i'm the case will probably
be made in a few days. said John II.
AtW ood, one OF the Swopc attorneys,
tonight There Is NOT particle OF
doubt in my mind that both Thomas
and Christian Swopr were murdered
The man under suspicion is said 70
have attempted to inoculate the en-
tire Swope family Vith nphoid bac-
terra. hoping 20 hrins death Dy TINS
means So he would mon Pee suspected.
This falling. however, hr resorted to
poison in the case of the two men
Several members of Che Swope fam
lis were stricken with typhoid follow
ing Thomas n. Swope death.
prior 10 today the public never sus-
pected that there was amy doubt about
tho cause Of Swope's death He was
i'm month before he died. on the
morning of the day De- died ne ate =
hearty breakfast a relapse followed.
He died at night after being uncon-
scious most OF the day The cause Of
his death was given Hs a heinorrhage
Of the lrit side Of the brain.
Mr. Swope was perhaps the richest
man here Ills phiianthropies were
many. His most magnificent gift was
presented 10 Kansas Cip IN the shape
of SwOpe park Of 1886 acres. II IS
/. the second largest park IN America.