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The Lamar register., 1910-06-22
IRRITATING A CROP
Important to Have Field in Best
Possible Condition.
Should Be Leveled Thoroughly to Elk.
pedite Flow Of Water Later
Eight to Twelve Pounds Of
Seed Sufficient.

When putting in crop that is to
be irrigated. 1t is important to have
the field in the best possible condition
and leveled thoroughly in order to
expedite the flow OF water later on.
Make the lateral bitches before the
crop Is planted and then SOW between
the bitches In order that no seed will
get into them and cause the plants to
come up and interfere with irrigation.
Sow the seed as early as possible aft
er the bed has been well prepared at
the rate OF from eight to twelve
pounds of seed to the acre. Common
practise is to use 20 pounds. but ex-
perience has shown this to be more
than Is necessary, SO that eight to
twelve pounds of seed are now re-
garded quite sufficient.
AS such weeo seeds as dodder,
sweet clover and narrow leaved plan
tain are likely to be mixed in with
the alfalfa seed. 1t is important to
get samples from the dealers and
have them examined to determine the
amount of weed seeds. These sam
pies can also be tested to determine
their termination. Simply place sew
eral hundred of the seeds in a
moistened cloth or paper and keep
moist for five to seven days. As this
will supply all the conditions of ger
mination. the seeds will sprout II
they possess the vitality essential to
growth.
Differences Of opinion exist con-
corning the ACCESSIBILITY of sowing al
falfa with or without a nurse crop.
different growers have been success
full in establishing stand under both
systems IL nurse crop is used,
something that does not lodge easily.
like oats or spring wheat ought to be
chosen and an amount of seed small.
err than Is generally used should be
planted. In the case of oats, so
pounds of seed to the acre will be suf-
hcient. y point recommended by some
successful growers is to SOW bronze
grass. or blue JOINT. around the bitches
" places where the crop is not likely
to be cut This will furnish fall pas
ture and will be better than alfalfa.
II the alfalfa is seeded without a
nurse crop. 1t ought to be cut after II
is up six or eight inches. Do not rake
the hay on the field. but leave 1t lying
there to protect the young root
crowns. The cutting back will tend to
Kill tie weeds and cause the alfalfa
to root more deeply.
When seeding alfalfa on a dry farm.
1t is important that the land be sum-
mer fallowed the previous year in or.
der that moisture may be accumulated.
Sow the alfalfa as early as possible.
and do not use nurse crop. Cut the
crop back as soon as 1t has made a
growth OF six or eight inches. the
same as on an irrigated field. 1t is
good practise to disk alfalfa fields oc-
casionaily In the spring as soon as
they are dry enough in order to admit
air to the roots and to conserve the
moisture by stirring up the surface
soil.
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22
APPLYING WATER TO BETS
Question Of Putting on Right Amount
at Proper Time Not Yet
Determined.

The application Of water To tho Va
rious crops. and especially the beet
crop. is a matter that we have not
yet thoroughly mastered: 1t is a ques-
ton of putting on the right amount at
the right time.
Numerous experiments navs been
conducted at various experiment sta
tons In order to determine the prop
er amount of water to use for irriga-
ton and the different methods OF api
plying the water. writes Prof F. Krou
in Ranch and Range. All Of this work
is but Of little value. Judging from the
results obtained. 1t was thought that
an approximate amount of water could
be used to grow a maximum crop OF
beets. but It was found that the
amount of water used from year to
year varied.
The variation Of the water depend
ed upon the climatic conditions, and
the time when the land Is plowed.
This work showed one feature that
has been Of great value to the grower.
and that is that too much water is in
furious to the crop. 1t would be a
good plan for the grower to study the
soil moisture thoroughly. dig holes in
various places in the field and note
how moist the soil feels to the hand.
II possible irrigate one portion of the
field once more than the remaining
field. but always keeping close watch
on the soil moisture. BY thus making
these observations one may eventually
be able to determine Just when and
how much water to apply.
Last year we noticed in several beet
fields where flooding was practised
that the young plants suffered a great
deal by cooking or scorching. This
was about the first time that this
matter has been called to our atten-
ton by such a strong example. Al
though we often practised flooding
without any apparent results. we at
once made up Our mind that hereafter
we would never flood young beets.
When the plants are large and shade
the ground nicely we doubt II any
damage is done by cooking when the
field Is flooded. We have tried the ir-
rigation of alternate rows. but find
that in heavy soil this is not practical
In lighter soil. where the water moves
through the soil readily. 1t may be
practised. but to no particular advan-
tage that we could see. All OF the
men that helped US in the work were
unanimous in the opinion that we
could do better work and more cheap
ly by running wafer In every furrow.
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22
HORTICULTURAL NOTES.

For a hardy. early cherry for the
west. plant Early Richmond.
Spray as well as pray II you wish a
good apple crop this year.
Dye House is an earlier cherry than
Early Richmond. but It is not so
hardy.
The soil should never be stirred
deeply close to the trees after they
have been set out.
II spraying is done late and the
fruit has formed. never use paris
green In the spray.
The more closely you cut pansies.
sweet peas and nasturtiums the more
you will have to out.
las the twig is bent. SO is the tree
inclined" While the tree is young,
give 1t the shape desired.
busting white hellebore over the
leaves while wet with dew Is the best
remedy for the currant worm.
Make a smooth even cut when pru-
ming. Never saw away part Of the
branch and break OF the rest
II the rabbits have only gnawed the
outer bark. cover with dirt and wrap
a cloth around It to hold in place.
When trees commence to bear. use
a fertilizer rich in potash. Wood ashes
can be used to advantage at that time
Rotation in the garden is as neces-
sary as with the field crops to secure
the best results and maintain the best
fertility.
White hellebore is a substitute for
paris green. 1t may be applied to
the bushes dry. mixed with three
times its weight Of flour.
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22

It has recently been found that but
ter can be made from sweet cream
without starters. Such butter has q
milder flavor than most people like
and are accustomed to. yet the butter
has better keeping qualities than the
product made from cream. 1t is not
practical to make this kind of butter
to be sold for immediate consumption,
yet about a dozen creameries in the
country are making 1t for special trade
where long keeping is an object. This
butter made from sweet cream with,
out starters will keep in cold storage
for more than year in perfect condi-
ton. while butter made from sour
cream. even held at very low tempera-
ture. will develop Objectionable flavors
within few months. A tub Of sweet
cream butter has been in storage for
IA months without the development Of
fishy flavor.
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22

An officer tells this good story:
"A French sentinel in Algeria had
for colonel very tall. lanky. round
shouldered man.
night was making a quiet inspection.
Passing the sentinel. he found. to his
rage and Indignation. that he was not
challenged. So he returned to the
man and reared:
"'You didn't challenge mel
"'N-no. SIR faltered the sentinel. sa-
luting.
"'why didn't your the colonel de-
manded.
EXCUSE me. SIR said the sentinel.
but I thought beg your pardon, sir
Il thought you was a camel Paris
Figaro.
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22

An old darby named Nose White. in
one of the southern states. walked
down the main street one morning in
his best black broadcloth suit. with n
white rose in his buttonhole and cot
ton gloves on his large hands.
why. Mose." said the proprietor of
large store that he was passing.
ARE you taking a holiday"
'Dish yere." said the old man. in q
stately voice, "am nah golden weddin'
sab. Ah'm sallybratin' hit
But your wife," said the storekeep-
err. lis working as usual. saw her at
the tub as I passed this morning. Why
isn't she celebrating. too?"
Herr" said Nose. angrily. "She
hain't got muffin to do with hit. She
am nah fou'th."
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22

Each variety of fruit or ornamental
tree when it reaches maturity under
reasonably favorable conditions has
its established size or spread Of
branches. Among the better shade
trees this reaches 40. so, and even a
greater number of feet in diameter.
In dense forests We see the trees
stretching up after air and sunshine.
losing their side branches and becom-
ing a collection Of giant telegraph
poles with pitiful punches OF green at
the top. nothing beautiful about them.
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22
paIrymen Should Know,

The number of pounds of milk each
COW in the herd yields each year.
The number of dollars each cows
milk brings each year.
Which is the most profitable COW in
the herd, and why.
Which is the poorest COW In the
herd. and why.
How many boarders there are in the
herd.
How much feed each COW will con-
sumo during the feeding period.
Which is the best and cheapest
feed
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22

Great Scott. old mani" exclaimed
his best friend. coming upon him in
detected attitude and with pale and
haggard face. whats up?"
"Upk" he responded. why. Shocks
had bad fall last night and hurt his
head"
Sorry to hear it. old chap" said
the best friend carelessly. But 1t
won't do him any good for you to
worry. And who is Shocks. anyway?
Never heard of him in my life be-
fore"
"Snooks!" he repeated. dolefully.
well, / don't know him personally,
very well myself"
Then why on earth bother?" quer-
led the friend.
why. you idiot" roared the defect
ed one, "Snooks owes me $40 and the
doctor says he'll probably lose his
memory. "-London Answers.
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22

In the same pasture
with sheep and goats.
An elk is the natural en-
envy of dogs and wolves.
We suffered great losses
to our flocks until we
learned this fact: since
then we have had no
loss, from that cause. A
few elk in a thousand
acre pasture will abso-
lutely protect the f1ocks
therein. Our own dogs
are so well aware of the
danger In our elk park
that they cannot be In
duced to enter It."
Elk thrive best In
preserves having a va
riety of food plants
grasses. b us h es and
trees. Rough lands.
well watered with clear
strea m s and having
some forested area. are
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22

To one who gives thought to the
matter. these accepted principles
may be reversed. and We can say with
all seriousness and truth that there
is no town in this country where the
judicious use Of the AZ among trees
in some neighborhood or other is not
demanded; and. on the other hand.
thousands Of trees are planted where
no tree should be planted.
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22

EVERAL species of deer are
suited for breeding in en-
closures In the United
States: the axis deer. the
Japanese and Pekfn sikas,
the red and the fallow deer
OF Europe. and especially
the Rocky Mountain elk. or
wapiti. and the Virginia
deer. While experiments
with the foreign species
named offer every. promise
of success to the owners of
American preserves. the elk
and Virginia deer are rec
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22

Bookie-So. y see. II the 'orse starts
at twenty to one. you get twenty quid
and your own back; ten to one. ten
quid and your own back. Now d. y
see?
Clarence-Oh. yet. I see perfectly:
but what do | get IL the horse starts
at O'Clock exactly?-London Opinion.
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22
Moisture for Soils.

To produce any crop 1t requires
from 800 to 500 pounds of water to
make a pound of dry matter. 1t is
important that soils have a great deal
of moisture. and that it is not lost by
evaporation. Deep blowing makes
soils hold more moisture and frequent
cultivation prevents its loss by evap-
oration.
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22
Their First Encounter.

Mr.. Pecksniff and Mr.. Turveydrop
had met for the first time.
You look like a person Of some
consequence. SIR" spoke Mr.. Turvey-
drop. but your department is not
quite up to the correct standard
Sir" quoth Mr.. Pecksniff, survey
ing him with lofty scorn. 81 cannot
forget that you probably nave an i'm
mortal soul. but you look like an in
affable ass."-Chicago Tribune.
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22

John, what kept you out SO later"
Didn't tell you, Maria. that had
to go to meeting OF the True Knights
of the Mystic BROTHERHOOD"
Nov that you mention 1t, believe
you did"
well, we had long wrangle. as
usual."-Chicago Tribune.
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22
Trees in Their Right Place

One Writer Who Asserts That Con-
servation Can Be Carried to
the Extreme.
Among persons who use more senti-
ment than reason. or lack knowledge
iof the facts. 1t has become fad to
say It is a crime to cut down a tree
and that it is always. under any cir
cumstances. an act Of great virtue to
plant onN
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22
Demand for Butter.

The demand for butter was never SO
strong as 1t is at the present time.
There is no probability that prices will
fall on materially for long time.
The population is increasing more rap
idly than butter production.
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22
To Get Rid Of Lice.

The best way to get rid of lice on
fowls is to dust them thoroughly with
insect powder. Catch the chicken and
rub the insect powder all through the
feathers. up and down and all over
and the lice will soon be things of the
past.
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22

THE man who WINS" remarked tn
moralizer. lis credited with having
foresight"
YES" rejoined the demoralizer.
"and the man who loses is given a
chance to develop his hindsight."-
Chicago News.
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22

by the way" queried Shortleigh.
(which is proper to say, Lend me IS
or loan me $5'?"
WELL" rejoined De Long, "as far
as l am concerned. 1t won't do you
any good to say either.
News.
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22
A Wonder Worker.

Sapleigh-Ah. speaking of electric
ity. that makes me think
Miss Keep-Really. Mr.. Sapfeigh?
Isn't 1t remarkable what electricity
can do?-Boston Evening Transcript.
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22

Every tree to be beautiful must have
room to expand and develop to its
proper proportions. and to retain the
side branches with which nature al.
ways furnishes them, unless she is
thwarted by the bungling hand of the
hired man with ak or saw.-Milwau-
kee Evening Wisconsin.
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22
HOWARD {. BURTON, AssAYtR L CHEMIST

LEADv1LLE. COLORADO.
Specimen prices: Gold. silver. lead, 81: gold
silver. 15c. gold. soc. zinc or copper ri
Mailing envelopes and full price list sent on
application. Control and umpire work so
iieited. Reference: Carbonate National Bank
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22

When They Married.
Her husband makes fool of her!"
Il don't make fool Of you. do l.,
dear?"
You did once. but not since"
The Lamar register., 1910-06-22
THE N. J. O'FALLON SUPPLY co

PLuMBING AND STEAM GOODs.
Boiiers and radiators for heating residences
and public buildings General steam and wa
ter works supplies: pipe and fittings, pumps
and windmils, Brass pipe. sewer pipe. ce-
the Kewanes system Of Water supply. In
Write for general Information. OFFICES
WAREHOUSES AND DISPLAY ROOMS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-20
To the Public
I'VE Are Agents For Partisan Sage, and
Know tho Guarantee 10 Genuine.

!Ns Are Agents For Partisan Sage, and
Know tho Guarantee 10 Genuine.
n q. A. Morgan.
Parisian Sage, the quick acting hair
restorer, is guaranteed.
To stop falling hair.
To cure dandruff.
5, To cure itching Of the scalp.
To put life into faded hair.
j. To make harsh hair soft and luxuri-
ant.
To make hair grow. or money back.
|, What Partisan Sage has done for
lpthers It will do for you. Read the fol-
lowing:
7 was told Of your great remedy, Pa
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on the top OF my head, and now have
hair one inch long, with the use Of only
one bottle. shall certainly keep on
using 1t until have good head Of
hair, which have no doubt 1t Will
bring."-Oscar Armstrong, engineer,
Belleville Horseshoe and Rolling Mill
Co., Belleville. Ont, Aug. 81, 1909.
Partisan Sage Is the most delight
full hair dressing made, and is a great
favorito with ladies who desire beauti-
full and l,rxuriant hair. Price so cents
q largo bottle at B. A. Morgans or by
express. charges prepaid, from Giroux
mfg. Co., Buffalo, N. =. The girl with
the Auburn hair is on every bottle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-20
TIMES REPUBLICAN, MXRsHALInowN IOWA. JULY 20. 1910

ing. These were Harry Shreves, q
discharged police officer, and w. A
Whitney. former city fireman. w. H
Heating, J. w. Teller and A. ;. Kobel
also stated that the mayor appeared
drunk on April 80.
H. D. Judd, a real estate agent, was
the star witness for the state yesterday
afternoon. giving minute testimony Of
the gambling houses that he stated
Were operated with the knowledge OF
Mayor Phillips. He said that in one
place he won $40 while the mayor was
watching the game. DR.. e. +. Lowery
and Charles Allen recalled times when
they thought the mayor was dntoxicat-
ed. L. NJ. Darner stated that he heard
the mayor curse passersby while SUI
perintending the cleaning of streets In
Ottumwa last winter. Attorney l.. II
Duke recalled time when he says he
heard the mayor swear at a teamster
for running over hose used In clean
ing the streets
In cross-examining the witness, the
attorneys for Phillips endeavoring to
show that all the evidence given thus
far came as the result Of the alleged
feud between the mayor and the Pick
ler- Grey faction of the party, and ex-
Mayor Picker when on the stand was
taken severely to task in connection
with this
Picker told of the mayor taking five
rounds of Old Taylor whisky, and then
abusing John Gray. When asked by
Judge Mitchell, appearing for Phillips.
if Gray was not antagonistic toward
the mayor because he was not ap-
pointed chief of police, Picker replied
that he had heard something about the
mayor not fulfilling a promise along
this line. When asked If Gray showed
luminosity toward Phillips because
Phillips refused to allow Gray's broth
er, James Gray, to conduct prize fights
in Ottumwa, Picker replied that he did
not know.
Senator Cosson, who is prosecuting
the case, intends to cover Mayor Phil
lips several administrations as mayor
of OttumWa during the hearing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-20
Original Notice.

To VIII Chitty:
I You are hereby notified, that there
Is now filed in the office Of the clerk
of the district court Of the state of
Iowa, within and for the county of
marsha all 1.-The petition OF Edith l. Chitty,
claiming Of you divorce on the
grounds Of your DESERVING her on Oct.
81, 1907, and wilfuly absenting your
self since then without cause on her
part. Also asking for the care and
custody of your and her minor son
Delford M. Chitty, during his minority
and for other relief see petition. Also
that q notice of swing out a commits
sion to take dispositions OF s. j. Harrod
and v. o. Harrod and interrogatories
to them is on file in said clerks office
and you can file cross interrogations If
you so desire in said Office on or before
Aug. 10, 1910, at a. m. if you so de-
SIRE Now unless you appear and make
defence thereto, at or before noon Of
the second day OF the next August term
of said court, to be begun and held at
MarshaIltown, Iowa, In August, A. D..
1910, your default will be entered and a
judgment and decree rendered thereon
.as prayed for in said petition.
Dated this 29th day OF June, A. D.,
1910.
EDITH j. CHITTY, Plaintiff.
BY BRADFORD & JOHNSON.
Attorneys.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-20
AGED MAIL CLERK KILLED.
William HipsIey Loses Life on Run Be-
tween Keokuk and Peoria.

Keokuk. July 20.-William Hipsley,
aged IS. veteran mail clerk who has
been running between Keokuk and Pc
oria for years, was instantly killed at
IL o'clock Monday morning in the
suburbs of Peoria by the telescopfng
of his car by several loaded coal cars.
Hipsley has had more than the usual
number Of narrow escapes that befall
the average railroader and at last he
met a violent death. Mr.. Hipsley left
Keokuk at Z o'clock Monday morning
on the T., P. & w. passenger train,
taking his customary run after just
finishing weeks vacation. The acct
dent that cost him his life occurred at
the coal mine track near the Barten-
vile asylum in the vicinity Of Peoria.
His body was horribly mangled. -Four
coaches full of passengers Were badly
shaken UP and several persons were in
jured In the accident. Hipsley is sur
vived by a wife and two sons, residing
at Canton, ILL.,.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-20
Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids.
Two freight trains collided in the
Rock Island yards here, causing the
loss of several thousand dollars in live
stock. Several cars OF stock We're
killed.
Des Moines.
The continued drouth is said to have
killed a large majority Of the imported
pheasants which have been Matched
thruout the state from eggs sent out
by the state game warden.
Logan.
At an ice cream social in the city
park nearly $64 was realized. The
fund will form the nuc1euc Of fund to
be used for the purchase of a soldiers
monument, which the Woman's Relief
Corps will purchase. 1t may be erect
ed in the court yard.
Oskaioosa.
Mr. and Mrs. George Beaver, driving
home in a buggy, were struck by an
automobile travelling at a high rate OF
speed. Mrs. Beaver was thrown high
in the air and fell on her head and
shoulders, being severely injured. The
automobile kept going and disappeared.
Moscow.
Deputy Sheriff Dunkin of Muscatine
came out and arrested Henry Plohen
on the charge of cruelty to animals.
The complaint was filed by Henry
Stoneburner of this place who alleges
Mr.. Plohen struck his horse with a
pitch fork. He was taken to Wilton
for preliminary hearing.
M ontrose.
drowned in the Mississippi river at
Bluff Park. He was In swimming and
was apparently seized with cramps and
went down. The man had been worn
ing as a section man on the extra crew
on the Burlington tracks here. His
body has not been recovered.
Earring.
A deal Of considerable local import
ance was contaminated here when H.
A. Schleier of the Schleier Drug Com
pany bought the entire stock and will
be sole proprietor or the store hereaf-
ter. MT. Schleier recently sold his
building on Main street, which was US
ed by the Schleier Drug Company, to
John Weyland.
Hancock.
uo leStIH VI a MI 1>eteISoIl SOL fOOSc
from the hitch rack on Main street,
tipped the buggy over on it's side and
started on a run up the street, run
ming into the team of Mr. vorees. Mr..
Vorees was thrown upon the cement
walk and knocked unconscious. Several
other people had narrow escapes with
their lives.
Clinton.
The Chautauqua Association is to be
perpetuated. This was settled when
those in attendance responded to an
appeal from the officers of the associa-
ton and subscribed sixty-two and one
half shares of stock to be issued. An
effort at once will be made to increase
this to 100 shares Of new stock, and 1t
is believed there will be no trouble in
doing so.
Dss Moinss.
The police arrested Miss Dottie
Henry. aged 10 years, her cousin, Carl
Dyer. aged Is, and the girls lover,
Morrison MiddobouEh. aged II, when
they arrived home from Preston. They
ran away from home and came here