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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01
THE RoalN sLAueHTEa

From reports which have nppehrp.
recently In the daily papers the smugh
ter OF the robins continues wiihuu
abatement IN the south. especially !.
portions OF Tennessee. ID seems rha
In the eastern portion Of Rutherfurt
tOiInty. In that state. the robins shurfl!
before their migration north congre
gate by the Thousand In the cedar
groves. aud II has become n custom t.
form hrge parties for the purpose ui
capturing them. In one night one ai
these parties made the record catch uf
2.O3T redbreasts. while 1t is estimated
that l50OO0 were captured on these
roosting grounds alone IN the three
weeks preceding the one nights catch
referred TO. The plan followed In the
capture OF the birds is to have catrhers
stationed In the cedars. while Others
drive the birds TO them. Those sta
toned In the trees are provided with
when caught. one person sometimes
bagging as high ms 325 birds In sin
gle night. And this wanton slaughter
OF these beautiful and useful birds Is
prosecuted for the munihcent reward
Of 10 cents a dozen. which the dead
birds fetch on the local markets. This
case but emphasizes the need OF carry
rying out a suggestion made In these
notes some months ago that those in
terested in the effective protection Of
bird life should lend their combined
influence to secure the enactment Of a
federal law which win exempt from
such wanton slaughter all useful mi
gratory or interstate birds. A letter Of
inquiry sent by the writer to the chief
Of the biological survey az Washing
ton elicited The Information that up TO
that time no legislation Of this charac-
ter had been presented or even given
serious consideration. Il would seem
high time that some such action was
being taken.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01
NanOIeou'S Grit

was of the uncomfortable. never-say'
die kind, the kind that you need mos
when you have a bad cold, cough OF
lung disease. Suppose troches, cough
syrups, cod liver oil or doctors have
all failed, don't lose heart or hope
Take DIR. Kings New Discovery. Salts
faction is guaranteed when used fol
any throat or lung trouble. 1t has saw
ed thousands of hopeless sufferers. II
masters stubborn colds, obstinate
coughs, hemorrhages, la grippe, Group
asthma, hay fever and whoopine
tain remedy for all bronchial affec-
tions soc. $1.0O. Trial bottle free at all
druggists.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01
a. Clean About the Dairy.

According to successful dairyman.
the presence of dirt In milk Indicates
careless and urcleanly methods in pro-
duction aud handling Another COM
mon defect is Off favored milk. which
may be due to variety Of causes. as
feeding strong favored foods. such as
turnips. garlic. etc; second. 70 feeding
certain feeds to excess. as, for exam
pie. silage; third, to odors OF siage or
manure In the stable; fourth. TO parti-
cies of manure and dirt getting into
the milk, and. fifth, 70 not properly
rinsing the bottles after using wash
ing powders. Dairymen. as rule.
have been quick TO see these defects
when pointed out and to appreciate
the Importance from business stand
point OF producing milk as nearly per
feet as possible 81
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01
A Few Short Weeks.

Mr.. j. S. Bartell Edwardsyille, ILL.,,
writes: A few months ago my kid
neys became congested. / had severe
backache and pain across the kidneys
and hips. Foley Kidney Pills prompt
ly cured my backache and corrected
the action of my kidneys. This was
brought about after using them for
only few short weeks and caA
cheerfully recommend them" For sale
by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury

as mercury viii surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing il through the mucus surfaces
Such articles should never be used ex-
eept on prescriptions from reputable
physicians. as the damage they will do
Is ten fold 10 the good you can possi-
bly, derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. ]. Cheney
a Co. Toledo. O. contains no mer-
curry. and is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucus
surf9ees Of The system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine Ia is taken internally and
made in Toledo. Ohio. by r. J. Cheney
a Co. Testimonials free. Sold by drug
gistE Price. 7sc per botue.
Take HalI's Family pms for conSt,-
patton
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

have Tie trnii Gnu3a.. "'A,'ltln's. q u
instance can be credited lhil WAS r"
lated to lis by the uwiitr the otllP'
day. This one WAS bunch grass AN
NAL from eastern Oregon. lie baked
on the road while his owner was Try
ing to fetch him over the mountains
and couldn't be budged by any force
or persuasion that could be brought TO
bear. He kept this fit for five days
and nights. finally dropping dead from
sheer exhaustion without having taken
q step
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01
WIND AND GASOLINE POWER.

The chief drawback with the wind
mill as a furnisher of motor power for
pumping and other purposes lies in
the fact that too often when power Is
most needed it is likely to go on a
strike for lack of breeze to stir It,.
While the gasoline engine has tan
trums now and then, yet If worth any
thing to start with and handled dis
creetly it can usually be counted ON to
do business when needed. while 1t
furnishes enough power to do many
Jobs too heavy for windmill to han
die. AS a general thing gasoline en-
gine will prove useful and satisfactory
quite directly in proportion ta~the
price which the manufacturers ask
for it. and this is fact that it is well
to keep in view when purchasing.
Many fellow buys bargain counter
gasoline engine only to execrate the
day when he was so riggardly short
sighted,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01
K..ninn the Best Mares.

Good big drafts seem to attract the
most attention. and yet the perfect
kraft horse is hard 10 find In the
average rural community. Extra fine
Young horses are picked up at good
prices by buyers who want such stun.
and the farmer gets along with less
valuable animals. That is all right
for geldings. but the hest Young Elares
ought to remain on the farm
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01
"Is Life Worth saying2.

Mrs Mollie McRaney, Prentiss
Miss, writes that she had a severe
case of kidney and bladder trouble
and that four bottles of Foley's Kid
ney Remedy cured her sound and well
She closes her letter by saying: so
heartily recommend Foley's Kidney
Remedy to any sufferer of kidney dis
ease. 1t saved my life" For sale BY
Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01
"Foley Kidney Pills Have Cured Me-

The above is a quotation from a
letter written by II. M. Winkler, of
Evansville, Ind. 81 contracted a severe
case of kidney trouble. My back gave
out and panied me. / seemed to have
lost all strength and ambition; was
bothered with dizzy spells, my head
would swim and specks float before
my eyes. 1 took Foley Kidney Pills
regularly and am now perfectly well
and feel like a new man. Foley Kid
ney Pills have cured me-" For sale by
Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01
A Frightful Wreck

of train automobile or buggy may
cause cuts. bruises, abrasions. spraIn:
or wounds that demand Bucklen's
Arnica Salve--earth's greatest healer
Quick relief and prompt cure results
For burns, boils, sores of all kinds
eczema, chapped hands and lips, sore
eyes or corns its supreme. Surest pile
cure. 25c at all druggists.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

The busiest little things ever made
are DIR. Kings New Life Pills Every
pill is sugar-coated globule of health,
that changes weakness into strength.
languor into energy, braip-fas into
mental power; curing Constipation,
Headache. Chills. Dyspepsia, Malaria.
2tc at all druggists. .'
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

In the life of many a girl there comes
the trying hour when she meets ner
first affinity. She is usually from NJ
teen to nineteen when this happens.
She tries to make her mother believe
that If she does not accept the proner
Of this first knight she will die OF 9
broken heart-she just knows she VIII.
OF course 1t would not be considerate
to view her mood lightly, but 1t Is
more than likely she will survive II
she doesn't take up right away the
work of washing dishes and darning
socks for this first conner. This dear
girl should realize that there are as
good fish in the sea as ever came OUT
of it; that at twenty-five the bait VIII
be just as good, and better, while at
that age she will know what fish are
really worth catching.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

When one finds himself under the
necessity of borrowing tools or ma
chinery fairness would seem to justify
the payment of a nominal sum to the
owner for the accommodation This
would but cover wear and tear and
small interest return on the money
invested in such equipment.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

Eallard's snow Liniment cures IL
AIR. Q. H. p. Cornelius. Turner. ore
writes-My wife has discovered that
snow Liniment cures Poison OAK
Poisoning very painful trouble
She not only cured a case Of IL on her
self. but on two Of her friends who
were poisoned ~ this same ivy Price
2sc, soc and f1-oo. For sale BY Conrad
Stafrin-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

The young asparagus bed set last fall
or this spring should not be cropped
this season, as all of the energy the
plants can muster should be allowed
to go toward the development of
sturdy root systems. This will give
largely increased output of the vege-
table another season.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

Kidney and bladder ailments are so
serious in their consequences, and if
unchecked so often fatal that any
remedy offered for their cure must be
above suspicion. Foley Kidney Pills
contain no harmful drugs, and have
test. For sale by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

means that nan and wife have lived
10 a seed -ali AZ and conssquenuF
have Kept heslfhy re 80 uay q
keep healthy > to - hat your urrr
does li's dri1- tsE dzys ort 20 iss ne
oriy raT On a. fhis is O. Keep Bauard's
Herhiue On ths house ard take 4
uhenfVer Fnur lirer EetE lzarure 81
ce1ts per totre rur ais ~ Couraz
st1frll
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

Sheep eat weeds which cattle and
horses will not touch; they Craze
close, assist in making a velvety turf
and their manure is the richest of all
from animals.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

Both internal and external is needed
daily by almost every family. Keep Q
bottle of DR.. Bells Anti-Pain. Coco
for all kinds of bowel troubles. EXter'
nally for cuts, burns, sprains and al
pains. Strongly antiseptic. Sold every
where. For sale by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01
THE Bull A
VALUABLE ANIMAL.

IN many cases less attention Is given
TO the bull than TO the COW. Many
farmers desire to POSSESS superior
cows. but from appearances on the
average farm one frequently sees fear
some looking specimens doing duty as
bulls. It forces one TO believe that
there are numerous farmers who do
not care what breed. form. size or 9th
er points they own so long as the AMI
mails can do the work required
This is an extremely unfortunate at
titude. and when put In practice. as Il
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

More than one housewife saves her
self a world of hard work by having
the men of the house put off their
muddy boots and shoes before going
into the kitchen or dining room. This
takes little time, but the reasonable
ness of it win be appreciated by any
fair minded man who will get down
ON his prayer bones and scrub the floor
two or three times.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

Points IN selecting COW: II you are
buying COW. iook for a long udder
lengthwise OF her body. very elastic.
as this invariably means milk; soft
skin. large. roomy digestive organs.
With broad ribs wide apart.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01
,aaa Iaroin -sepenfY.fIYe to a

other weeds. From seventy-hve TO
hundred pounds of the sulphate should
be dissolved in fifty-two gallons OF wa
ter and this solution applied Win
spraying outfit in the shape OF nne
mist. The younger and more tender
the weeds sprayed. the weaker the So
mtion which win need TO be used.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

Hoggng down corn is an economical
feeding practice familiar to dwellers in
certain sections of the corn belt--brief-
ly, turning the hogs into small fenced
portions of field of mature corn and
letting them eat it at will. A Colorado
sheep grower seems to have adapted
this idea to sheep and beets and last
year harvested twenty acres of heets
by turning sheep into small patches OF
the field set off by hurdles. They ate
tops, roots and all, the only assistance
received being a loosenlng of the deep
er rooted beets with spading fork.
The feeder commends the plan as Il
successful one.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01
Two In One

DR.. Bells Anti-Pain is both an internal
and external remedy 1t is an antiseptie
remedy and destroys disease germs,
Sold everywhere on positive guaran-
tee. For sale by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

a CottaEe Grove man started poui-
try raising with one dozen chicken.
and now has over aoo money-makins
hens He says with proper care each
hen vin net 81 a year % the owner.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

against Irregular feeding II lends to
make horses bolt their food.
The hay usually given 20 horses to
supplement the pasture is OF, very poor
quality, either woody or moldy. and
this results in considerable loss.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

Are easily cured with Sutherland >
Eagle Eve SalVe. 1t Is painless ana
harmless and guaranteed. zoe u poN,
Sold everywhere. For sale by Conrad
Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure
lie not beyond the reach of medicine.
No medicine can do more. For sale by
Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

If perchance samples of pills or other
dope should be left at the back door it
would be well to put the stuff in the
garbage can or fire before the young
sters about the house get hold of It..
Most of this peddled trash contains
deadly poison, which will not only
make child sick, but kill it if in an
overdose.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

On the spp~arauce OF auy ump about
the leEs OF horse Il should be bathed
diligently with wafer as bot as eau be
borne What might develop into a
spawn may sometimes IN this way Be
checked az tbe start
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

a little sugar. This dy killer Is to be
commended because 1t Is cheap and js
harmless ii the little folks should drink
some of it. The same solution can be
niaced Ia sauears In the house and
the work Of determination completed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01
cnnrh. A cold

And then no telling what-uniess sou ~
,,se DR. Bells Plne-Tar-Honey - - =
the best, ask your neighbor LOON -.
~ Bell on the Bottle Sold every
where For sale by Conrad Saairih'
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

Two tablespooufuis o. oiiuneQi put %
the horse's gruund fecd earh time wiz
keep the bowels rpiarrd and bearhy.
ne apprriie ano spirit k-en asc the
eosi sir~t. u = better than any cosdi
tion powder.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01
Having is lin full blast
summer Colds

Are harder to relieve than winter o''e'
hut they yield just as readily TO trea'-
ment with DR.. Bells Pine7lar-lhVne,, 4,
SOLD everywhere. Look for the bei, y on
the BOTTLE. For sale by Conrad StairN''
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

Yield readily to treatment with Dr'
Bells Antiseptic salve. We guarantee
it. 25c a box. Sold everywhere for
sale by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

1t is surprising how the showing of
the dog tax up from 81 to So per
annum will alter peoples ideas of the
intrinsic value of members of the ca
nine tribe. Hundreds of small towns
need to have this test applied
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

Are unslghtly and dangerous Dr. be'' .
Antiseptic Salve will heal thei'i
promptly. 1t is clean ana pleasa", y, -
use 25c a box. Sold everywhere fof
sale by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

If any of our readers have been be-
lated. as the writer has been, in the
setting of fruit or shade trees, the
fault may be remedied in part by a
judicious watering, care being taken
TO see that the ground is mellowed
shortly after the watering is done so
as to prevent the formation Of crust
about the tree, while the application
Of a shovelful of well rotted manure
through which the rain or water artl-
icially applied can soak is an excel
lent aid In enabling the tree to make
up for the lost time.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

If any of the garden flowers or berry
bushes should be attacked by mldew
the matter may be remedied by sprin.
king the leaves with flowers of sui
phur, preferably when the dew is on.
so that the powder will stick.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01
Hay Eever and Asthma

Bring discomfort and misery to
many people but Foley's Honey and
Tar gives ease and comfort to the suf-
fering ones. 1t relieves the congestion
in the head and throat and is sooth-
ing and healing. None genuine but Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar in the yellow
package. For sale by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

Recent feeding experiments conducted
by the Massachusetts experiment sta
ton at Amherst in the matter of feed
ing alfalfa meal and bran have demon
strated that there is no disadvantage
In feeding the former unless it can be
got at the same or a less price than
bran. Analyses showed the bran to
have a triae larger protein content,
while II was eaten by the cows more
readily and resulted I'm manures Of a
considerably higher fertilizer value.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

Many fine cherries are being ship
ped from Eugene to California ana
Puget sound.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

The California poppy, which grows
IN greatest profusion on the Pacific
coasL exhibits as does no other flower
pure yellow and orange coiors. the
outer portions Of the four pefaiei
Cover showing the former color Uhue
the inner portions. near the ceuter.
show the latter color with great %
rity. The flower has q SPREAD u from.
one and q half % three inches. while
the leaves. although larger. closely ~
semble those of the eastern wood
fouer the Duichnan's breechss.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01
Legal blanks for sale at this oirlce
Everybody satisfied.

who has tried Or. Bells Pine-Tar.
Honey for coughs, colds, grip or any
throat or bronchial trouble Get 1
bottle today. Look for the Bell on thu
Bottle. For sale by Conrad stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

II the lambs are intended for early
summer they should receive grain
daily in addition to good pasturage.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

A majority Of the soothing sirups at
present ON the market and frequently
used by tired mothers 70 quiet crying
babies contain considerable quantlti 5
Of morphine or cocaine. both Of them
deadly poisons. and many Of the so
called cures for several drug habits
contain the very drugs a craving for
which these cures are supposed to re-
lieve the drug victim Of. Farmers
bulletin No. 39s. put out short time
ago by the department Of agriculture
at Washington. goes very thoroughly
into the subject of these death deal
ing nostrums. There should be one In
every home.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

Hardships, lack of feed and i'll
health in the sheep are invariably in
dicated by weakness in the staple.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

Beyond freating dirt roads az the
riEht time and keeping them wei
crowned - as 20 she'd rainfall quickly
there = probahiy no factor that WIN
tend better 10 keep them IN god con
ditiun than TIE use of brad tired
wagons In place of the narrow tired
ones whieh have been IN 40 general
use n he past. There = aluays q
reriod vhen . ruad has ben worried
lrta a1a1z. Int h1a n1t- hela- -nackcd
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

The Eugene Register has fine new
press and has been enlarged and I'M
proved.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01
THE HORSEMAN
Don't wbip or Jerk the Horse.

1t Is II shaIfle to whip Or jerk a skit-
tish horse that has SHE'D or been
frightened by an unusual obstacle.
Soothe him rather than try to unnerve
him
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

A rcsuit Of spraying eKrrrireufs
enrricd On IN some of the miduo1eru
states irun soiphate has been fuunl
e1ectire IN kniinr wa uusfart e.
Ezl .l dsndelQls and q uguie- q
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

Fifteen thousand cans of milk day
is the business done at Delphi, N. Y,
the largest point of shipment of milk
in the United States.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

II the piece Of lowland dries out
sufhciently so as to be put in it shape
as a seed bed by July sorghum will
give excellent returns as a forage crop.
The seed should be sowed a. the rate
Of bushel and a half per acre. The
crop should be cut at about the time %
the 6rst frost and put in large cocks
In the field. where Il may be left until
needed. Sorghum does not pun heav-
ily on the soil and may BE- grown on
the same land several seasons with
good results.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-01

The Satsuma orange. introduced info
the United States from japan twenty
five years ago and thither from Chins
800 years prior. gives promise of beinf
valuable addition TO the citrus fruits
commercially valuable. II is unique
In that it Is the only citrus species
which is deciduous. casting all It's
leaves In the autumn. as do our com
mon forest trees 1t Is both the ear
liest and hardest variety of orange
grown. its fruit ripening early in o.
tober. 1t is seedless. like the navel,
and fine favored A further Interest,"
ing fact concerning it. recently brought
TO light. is that II is absolutely worth
less as a fruit bearer unless budded o.
grated on trifoliate stock. This Is a
fact that the settlers Of new orange
,x,oxoS x,,n,1Id do we'll to l1D in mind.