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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14
THE CHINESE WAY.

An entertaining correspondent OF the
Rural New Yorker gives very dis
tinct account of Chinese agriculture as
followed in the province of Shantung,
one Of the most densely populated Of
the empire. One farm which he WIS.,
tied consisted OF 2.5 'acres and sup
ported family OF twelve people, be-
sides one work COW, one donkey and
two pigs. A forty acre tract in Amer
lea as dcnsely populated would afford
a living for 1872 human beings, sixteen
cows, sixteen donkeys and thirty-two
pigs. The crops which were grown
on this Chinese farm were wheat or
barley doth Of which crops were Kept
hand hoedl. millet SOY beans and sweet
potatoes. Instead Of hauling their ma
nure afield as here. the Chinese farmer
takes considerable quantities Of soil
from the field to his premises and
there enriches it with stable manure,
night soil and every possible kind of
refuse which. decomposed. Will nourish
plants. When this is thoroughly com
posted and its fertilizing elements
brought TO the right condition # IS
dried. pulverized and applied to the
soil as Is the case with our concentrat.
ed commercial fertilizers The China
man IA behind the American I'm good
many ways. but the latter could learn
many lessonfn soil conservation from
the orient.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14
DAVIS SCHOOL DISTRICT.

John Baker and wife visited the last
OF the week with Mr.. and Mrs. Good
year of St. Louis.
George Veneer of Dakota visited
the first of the week at VIM Hutch
inson's.
Archie Crane of Grand Rapids is
spending a few days with friends
here.
Joe Sartor and family spent Sum
day at VIM. Houser's.
Jennie Crozier visited friends in
North Star part of the week.
Mrs. f. p Felch of Grand Rapids
came Saturday for a several days
visit with her parents.
Dell Hale and family, of Sumner
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Murwin, and Mr..
and Mrs. H. Stadlberger, were Sum-
day visitors at Louis Murwin's.
AT the annual school meeting Mon
day evening, Orson Brooks was elect
ed director, Ed. Struble treasurer and
Iohn Baker moderator.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Kiser spent Sun
day with Mrs. Kiser's parents, A.
Finch and wife.
Enormous profits earned by the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

Than church people have as much
right to yell when they are moved by
religious enthusiasm as baseball fans
have when the home team makes a hit
was argued by Bishop A. Sellow of
jamestown N. Y. in an address before
the Tri-State encampment of Free
Methodists here last mig 2. Bishop Sell
low severely critiEised the local police
for their efforts to check the noisy en-
thusiasm of the encampment. 1t was
announced that forty cures of physical
ailments were effected during twenty
four hours at the encampmeut by re-
vival of the olive oil Amounting Of bib.
lical days. .-..
The sheep exhibits at the state fair,
Sept. 19.24th, will be especially inter
esting. Care will taken to present
only the best stock for consideration
and the competition in this department
will be keen. -, .s..s
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14
A SERIOUS CORN PEST.

The larger cornstalk borer is an insect
pest that does much damage annually
to the corn crop from Maryland south
and as far west as Kansas. 1t was
originally an enemy of the sugar cane
and is supposed to have been intro
duced into this country with cane cut
tings from the West Indies, Central
and South America. 1t is also found
In British Guiana. Java and Australia.
The damage by the worm is of two
kinds-that done first in the tender,
growing stalks when the leaves and
the crown are often riddled and that
which is done later in the season when
the worm bOres about in the base Of
the stalk just above and below the
surface Of the ground. This damage
is not always apparent-in fact, seldom
so unless the weakened stalk is bro
ken over by the wind, which prevents
the maturing OF the ear. In some
southern cornfields losses from this
source have run as high as from 30 to
so per cent. AS in the case of other
pests which work injury to grain crops,
the work OF the stalk borer can be
largely done away by system of crop
rotation in which small grains and
legumes are used. as the pest does not
persist unless there are stalks in
which pupae may spend the winter.
In case corn follows corn the damage
done by them may be reduced by plow-
ing the corn stubs under to a good
depth early in the spring or by remov-
ing the whole stalks from the field and
burning them
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14
2 PARKINSON.

Mrs Steele of Elwell called on Mrs
John Beery Sunday
Mr. Ray Myers and family of Flint
are visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Will Myers.
Mr.. John Schick was called TO To-
ledo. Ohio. the first of the week, on
account Of the serious illness of his
mother.
Mrs John Beery and son Austin
were in North Wheeler one day last
week.
Quite few from here attended the
baptismal services at the river Sunday
Louis Sperry, who has been visiting
his mother, Mrs. John Schick, for a
few days. returned to his work in Ian
sing Monday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14
Costly Parliament House.

Parliament house, Melbourne, which
has been rushed by the unemployed
of the commonwealth capital, is the
;ostliest legislative palace In Greater
Britain. A million has been expended
on 1t. and 1t is not yet completed. & II
belongs to the parliament,of Victoria,
but since federation il has been the
meeting place Of the, parliament OF the
commonwealth It's owners moving to
wing Of the exhibition building
close by.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14
WILL DELIVER ice CREAM

Walter McMurphy last week purchas-
ed the Blue Front restaurant on West
Superior street. Mr.. McMurphy will
handle ice cream by the dish, pint or
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

rom Friday evening.
Miss Uptegraph of St. Louis is visit
ing at the home of Mrs. Emma
Leonard.
Mrs. |. N. Higgins, who has been
very sick, is on the gain.
Mable Eldridge of Shepherd, who
has been visiting with Mrs. Eta
Leonard, has returned home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

1t is little wonder that a good many
cows contract tuberculosis when one
takes into account the poorly lighted,
poorly ventilated, dusty and filthy sta
bles in which they are housed during
several months of the year. Human
beings who existed under similar con-
ditions wouldn't live as long as the
cows do.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14
EAST coE.

Miss Ruth Dutt of Alma is here.
visiting at her old home, and attend
ed church Sunday.
There will be an ice cream social in
The basement OF the church a week
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

Experiments carefully conducted
show that calves and pigs, like grow
ing plants, make the most rapid growth
when they have abundant sunshine.
1t is a cheap tonic and should be used
without stint.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

Pouring a small quantity Of kerosene
into the hills of ants near the house Is
said to be an effective means Of driv-
ing them away.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

1t bids fair to be a serious problem
what the women will do with their
spare time when they all have vacuum
cleaners, fireless cookers and electric
ity for washing and ironing. Doubt
less they will be out in the back yard
trying the old mans airship.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

AS soon as the breeding season is
over the hens will endure the hot
weather and shed their feathers just
as well If the ROSTERS are put in q
yard by themselves or into potpies.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

The expenditure Of the same inge-
nuity and energy will give larger
financial returns from the raising Of
onions than fussing with ginseng and
from the growing of "murphies' than
monkeying with mushrooms.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

Young breeding animals OF whatever
kind should be given roomy and COM
Portable quarters by themselves where
they will be quiet and unexcited and
have conditions which will be most
conducive to the development Of the
vigor and vitality which are so essen
tial to their usefulness as breeders
when they have arrived at maturity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

1t is bit strange that the chief
movers for the repeal of the present
oleomargarne law before the recent
congressional hearing were representa-
tives from southern states, where for
every dollar which cotton belt farm
ers receive for cottonseed oil made
into bogus butter they receive $107 for
bona fide dairy products. 1t looks as
if these beef trust allies from the
south were putting a small cart before
pretty good sized horse.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

quart and deliver any where in the
city. Union telephone number 81
When you want the best ice cream
made call McMurphy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

Some figures that are worth while
remembering relative to ensilage and
hay as farm rations are that the former
requires but fifty cubic feet of storage,
while hay occupies 800 cubic feet.
Again, it costs SO cents per ton to put
in ensilage and $1.50 TO secure a ton
Of hay. Lastly, the installation of a
silo means the doubling of the value
of the corn crop. These are practical
arguments and should be sufficient to
induce many corn belt farmer to
build a silo this summer for the more
economical disposal of his corn crop.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14
To SUGAR BEET GROWERS

The Economy Shoes store will again
this season, the same as last, offer to
the farmers bringing to their store the
largest sugar. beet in weight, the follow
prizes:
First prize. $500 in trade
Second prize 50 80 in trade
Third prize $3.50 in trade
There are no restrictions to this con-
test. simply bring in your largest sugar
beet get your weight ticket and as soon
as the factary stops slicing the prize
winners will be announced i'll this
paper.
This contest was great success last
year and we hope to make it a greater
one this. Every beet grower should
make an effort to win this prize,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

Tank outfits for treating posts with
preservatives are now on the market
and can be bought for about $50 This
is quite bit larger outlay than the
man with average fence building on
his hands will feel that he can afford,
yet way out would seem to offer In
the purchase of such an outfit by him
self and several Of his neighbors. The
equipment could be installed at cen
trail point and the posts taken there
for treatment. With post timber be-
coming scarcer every year and in view
of the fact that the treatment of them
with creosote or other preservatiyes
increases their life from three to five
times. the profitableness Of the opera
ton would seem to be clearly proved.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

A Mr. Archer, who received first
prize for the highest yield of corn at
the Virginia state fair in 1909. raised
III bushels TO the acre on his farm
one mile south of Richmond. on the
James river flats. the land raising
corn year after year and not having
been re-enforced with any kind of fer
filters. The variety grown was
Cookies Prolific, the rows being three
feet apart and the stalks averaging
ten inches in the row. The seed was
planted early in May and given three
civilizations during the season. the dirt
being thrown To the row with turn
pillow the first time. the cultivator be-
ing run close and deep the second
time, while i'm the last filling the earth
wasridged up TO the corn with turn
pillow. To mature the crop In question
required l25 days.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

Investigations which have lately
been made by the commission appoint
ed In New York to look into the opera
tons of the milk trust show that the
dairyman - milk producer - is getting
from 2la to 3A cents per quart for his
milk, barely enough to reimburse him
for cost Of feed and care, while the
consumer in the large cities is paying
from 8 TO 10 cents quart for the
same milk. 1t looks nightly as IL the
transportation companies and the milk
trust were robbing the farmer on the
one hand and practicing extortion on
the consumer with the other. There
will likely be something doing when
the commission gets through with its
hearings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

While hawks will now and then vary
their bill of fare by bouncing down on
juicy young chicken, it is rare indeed
that they do so. Especially is this true of
the so called hen hawk, which spends
the greater portion of its time circling
over field and meadow in search of
mice, gophers and rabbits, OF which 1t
kills large numbers in the course OF
summer season. When the small boy
brings down a hawk (and this applies
with equal force to owls he puts out
Of business one of the best friends
the farmer and the fruit grower have.
Williams news., 1910-02-26

Exclusive local reprcsent- ative of Ed. V. Price 6 Co.
Williams news., 1910-02-26

The convention at Phoenix 4, 5, and 6 of March held by the Lay mems Missionary Movement is the beginning in the west of world wide movement looking to the spread of the Christian religion in fields uncovered. Heretofore the preachers have done all the work and all the preaching, but this Phoenix convention is going to turn a new light on the duty of every Christian man, high or low. It is going to be the greatest eye opener Arizona has ever had; it is going to help Arizona morally and uplift her men; it is going to bring men closer together and show the man of business that there is other work for him to do. Every church man in Arizona should attend.
Williams news., 1910-02-26
Death of William Sanderson

William Sanderson. aged thirty eight years, died in the Williams hospital early Saturday morning of pneumonia. He was a scaler at the Saginaw logging camps near Bellemont, and was taken seriously ill with pneumonia on Wednesday of last week and was brought down to the hospital here on Thursday. Everything was done to save his life but all medical attention was fruitless. The deceased was a native of Massachusetts and had been in the employ of the s. & M. Lumber company for about ten years. He was a trustworthy man at his work and we'll liked by all who knew him. The funeral, took place from the Odd Fellows opera house Sunday afternoon and was attended by many sorrowing friends of the deceased. The Key. David Roberts preached the funeral ser mon. The funeral was in charge of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of which the deceased was a member. The members of the local lodge at- tended in body and followed the remains to the cemetery.
Williams news., 1910-02-26

THE NEWS calls the attention of it's readers to the new time card of trains which went in effectTuesday. It is found in this issue. No. g arrives and leaves ten minutes earlier than before; No. 3 leaves at 1O:4O p.m.. instead 100 am. The east bound trains have been chang ed so that No. runs ahead of No. 8, No. 4 arriving at 5:2O a. m. and leaves at 5:3O am.; No. 8 arrives at 5:3O m. and leaves ten minutes later. No. IA leaves for the Grand Canyon at $40 a. m. instead at 5:55 am.
 Tom Farrell is soliciting and will be glad to do your draying and hauling. Household goods, stoves. furniture, etc, receives his special attention. Anything from a suit case to piano is handled with care and dispatch. The charges are reasonable. Call on Tom.
 Prof. Franklin McElfresh spent Tuesday at the Grand Canyon. re- turning at night. Wednesday he addressed the Sunday schools at Prescott; Thursday he spent in Phoenix, and yesterday he was in Tucson, his last stop in Arizona on this trip.
Williams news., 1910-02-26
Anti-Saloon League

The annual convention of the Arizona Anti Saloon League will be held in Phoenix March 3 and 4. The meeting of the board of trus- tees will be held Thursday, March 3, at 2:3O pm. In the evening of the Sd there will be mass meeting and the Rev. Robt. s. Fisher will deliver the address. Mr. Fisher is one of the most eloquent speakers of the southwest, and will take as his subject "The Worlds Greatest Bat tle." On Friday morning at 9:30 the convention will meet to discuss Constitutional Prohibition for Ari- zona." Dr. H. A. Hughes, presi- dent of the league; Dr. Burke, the territorial superintendent, and oth- CTS will address the convention.
 Officers for the coming year will be elected. The convention is 8 general meeting of all who oppose the saloon. regardless of party,f creed, and philosophy.
 w. M. BURKE, Supt.
Williams news., 1910-02-26
M. E. Ladies' Aid Doings

Do you know what they are doing?
 They are working hard to raise enough money to buy new spring coat (of paint) for the church and parsonage. You will observe that the old one has grown very thin.
 They are making beautiful silk quilt, which will be sold at auction when finished.
 Gentlemen, save up the odd dol lars in anticipation of purchasing this beautiful souvenir quilt of Williams.
 The society will meet at the home of Mrs. A. Wilson op Wednesday to sew. All members and friends are invited.
Williams news., 1910-02-26
NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS

Notice is hereby given that all persons owning or harboring dogs within the Town of Will jams. that all dogs found rum ming at large on and after March IS, without a License Tag for 1910, will be killed or impound- ed. If impounded, the owner must claim same and pay all costs and license within three days or the animal will be killed. The Ecense Tags can be se- cured of Ross Marshall, Dep- uty Town Clerk, at Babbitt-Pol- son Co.'S Store.
 C. s. PATTERSON.
 Town Marshal. Williams, Ariz, Feb. 25, 1910.
Williams news., 1910-02-26
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice of Hearing Return and Account of Sale of Real Estate
 and Personal Property.

In the Probate Court of the County of Coco. nino, Territory of Arizona
 In the matter of the Estate of Fernando R. Nellis, deceased. s- s-s +,s Notice is hereby given that Mary M. Nellis administrative of the estate of Fernando R. Nellis deceased, has rendered and presented for settlement. and filed in said Court. her re- turn and account of sale of real estate and per- sonal property;that Thursday, the Third day of March. 1910. ten o'clock, AM, ,at the Court room of said Court at the Court House in Flagstaf in said Coconino County, has been duly appointed by the said Court, for the hear ing of said return and account, at which time and place any person interested in said estate may appear and file his exceptions in writing. to the said return and account and contest the same.
 Dated Feb. F, 1910.
 ROBERT J. KIDD, Clerk. Published Feb. 19, and 26, 1910.
Williams news., 1910-02-26
FOR SALE BY
FOR SALE BY INV. C. RITTENHOUSE...

Mrs. Ed. Geddes, of Anita, was visiting with friends and shopping in town the first of the week.
 A few more mems suits of clothes winter weight, going at half price . RACKET STORE.
 Geo. Ballou, the Holmes Supply Co. local manager. made business trip to Ash Fork Wednesday.
 Mrs. o. c. Spaulding arrived Thursday from the Grand Canyon for a few days visit in Williams.
 ,Chas. M. Berkheimer, representa- tive International Correspondence Schools, Box 952, Phoenix, Ariz.
 George Byron came down from Flagstaff Wednesday for a few days visit with his many friends.
 J. s. Amundsen, of the Babbitt- Poison Co.,, went to Flagstaff Tues day evening, returning Wednesday.
 A premium remedy for spring A. D. S. Blood Mixture. G. c. Drug Go. 4.
 Ross Barnard returned home on No. 10 Thursday from Phoenix where he attended the big Shriners meeting.
 Have you paid the 1910 tax on your dog? If not, read the notice of City Marshal c. s. Patterson in this issue
 Note the new advertisement of w. c. Rittenhouse, dealer in mems wearing apparel, in this issue oi THE NEWS.
 Be sure to see the handsome line of Swiss and Hamburg embroidery inst received, at the Racket Store
 Geo. P. Rounseville, manager ci the Williams Drug Co.,, made a business trip to Winslow the first of the week.
 J. E. Nash of Los Angeles is at Supai acting as operator during the absence of w. J. Parker at Hot Springs, Arkansas.
 Cali in at Farrer's tailor shop and see his line of new spring styles He has on display the finest line oi samples ever shown in Williams.
 Charles Mainze, special Santa Fe officer at Ash Fork, was an off, cial visitor in town Wednesday, re- turning home in the afternoon.
Williams news., 1910-02-26
ITEMS OF
 GENERAL
 INTEREST
cocal Hews

Ladies' lace trimmed muslin un- derwear at the Racket Store.
 Ross Marshal made a visit to Ash Fork last Sunday afternoon. Supervisor L. D. Yaeger was 8 business visitor in town Monday and Tuesday.
 Merchant F. o. Poison transacted business at the county seat Tues day forenoon.
 FOR SALE-House and four lots $45O. Easy terms. C.P. .Silvernail. Don't forget the reading room entertainment at the opera house tomorrow night. .. Edwin Johnson is back at his duties at the big saw mill after a few days illness.
 Dance at the Silvernail hall Fri day night. Admission 50 cents.
 Hugh Campbell. the Flagstaff stockman, transacted business in town Wednesday.
 c. E. Howard, of the Howard Sheep Co.,, was in town for short time last Sunday.
 J. s. Amundsen spent Sunday afternoon taking in the sights of the city of Ash Fork.
 FOR SALE Four lots in central residence part of the city. B. Lamb. c. Mainz. the genial Ash Fork peace officer, was in town Wednes- day on official business.
 The local postofice observed the usual holiday hours Tuesday. The bank was closed all day.
 Miss M. Lund visited friends at Ash Fork Sunday afternoon, re- turning home on No. 10.
 Frank Shea, president of the Mint Mining Co.,, spent last Sun day afternoon at Ash Fork.
 The local public schools were closed Tuesday, it being the birth day of George Washington.
 Percy Tyler made a trip to Win slow Monday evening to have some dental work done. Williams needs good dentist.
Williams news., 1910-02-26
Lowest Bidder Gets It

In the decision rendered Monday by Judge Edward Kent in the dis trict court atPhoenix in the Bowers vs. McNeil suit for the Maricopa county printing. many see a far. reaching decision that will revolu. tionize the letting of contracts by the boards of supervisors inArizona counties.
 For years the supervisors in each county have used their discretion in awarding contracts, frequently accepting what was the highest bid in order to get the best service and by reason of the responsibility of bidders.
 JudgeKent's decision means that in future not only will the super visors have to accept the lowest legal bid, but that they must go through every bid and award each item to the lowest bidder, which will result in what are practically the same contracts being held by sev- eral different parties.
 Kent decided the suit brought by Charles G.Bower for a writ of man ,- damus to compel the county super visors to award thePhoenix Printing company the contract for county printing after it had been given to the H. H. McNeil company.
 Kent ordered that judgment be granted to the plaintiff, ,and that the writ issue. The McNeil company will move for new trial, and if this results in failure,will carry the matter to the supreme court.
 Judge Kent probably reserved his opinion of print shop concerns that bid for work at starvation prices.
Williams news., 1910-02-26
HoW'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,. Toledo. O. We. the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years and believe him perfectly hon. orabe in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
 WALDING. KINNAN d MARVIN.
 Wholesale Druggists. Toledo O. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Williams news., 1910-02-26
For Over Fifty Years.

HRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILL IONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN while TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS ALLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLO. and is the best remedy for DIARRHEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. 25c a bottle.