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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-02-01

we must spray with some kind of
poison which they will eat, but if
they belong to the suckers, they will
push their probosces down past the
poison and suck up the juices with
perfect impunity. The sucking class
can only be successfully com batted by
some sticky substance that will close
up their breathing pores. Soap suds
are known to be good remedy for
the suckers, but is not known to be
of any value for combating the
chewers. The chewers are all the
larvae of various insects and are com
monty called "worms, but in a
strict classification, are not worms at
all. On the other hand the sucking
insects are aphldes plural of aphis.
1t is possible that friend Hamlin was
mistaken in calling these insects
worms. If soap suds really destroyed
them they must be aphihes. Besides
soap suds, kerosene emulsion is an
effective remedy for the aphides.
Possibly the soap suds we're too strong.
1t may be diluted a good deal and
still kill the insects. do not believe
that kerosene emulsion if properly
made and sufficiently diluted would
color the fruit. Try it. If, however,
Mr.. Hamlin is correct in calling these
insects worms, that is, lavae OF some
insect, then he must be mistaken
about the spraying doing much good.
If he is right in his classification of
these insects, then he must spray with
some kind of poison, such as arsenate
of lead or Paris green. But in doing
that, be is likely to poison the fruit,
and to some extent damage it for use.
1t is debatable question how much
arsenical poisons will damage fruit
when we spray. 1t is quite clearly
settled that in spraying apples for
the codling moth, no perceptible
damage can be discovered. With soft
fruits like strawberries, the result is
different. 7 With hard fruits like
gooseberries there cannot be much
damage and all this may be obviated
by washing the fruit in pure water
before using.
All mildew are fugous growths.
Webster's definition of mildew is ga
thin, white coating, consisting of
minute fungi" Fungi are not in
sects, but low form of vegetables
By spraying with Bordeaux mixture
now, the malady may be checked or
oblitprated The lime sulphur wash
used so successfully in combating
the San Jose scale. will destroy the
spores of the fungi.
| may add that it Will pay any fruit
grower to getrthe bulletins from the
Experiment Stations and. the Year
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23
ANormER Fon cIRCUIT CLERK.

A. G. pirtle, who NOSE everybody
knows as Gus is out for the Of
ice of Circuit Clerk of Polk County,
and asks his friends Of the Dem
ocratic party to remember him at
the primary in March.
Mr.. pirtle was born and grew up
in Polk county, and is we'll known
from one end of it to the other. He
has twice campaigned for the Of
flee he is now seeking, and has
passed through both without de-
veloping a thing in character or
standing TO discredit him, a mighty
good test. In the last race he came
within aboat 80 votes of securing
the nomination,
Mr.. pirtle desires to say that il
he should succeed in getting the
office he will devote his entire en-
ergy to doing the work well, not
spending any Time in seeking an
other Office or something better.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23
M. n. nARyIN FOR AssEssOR.

Mr.. w. NJ Darwin of Wickes has
announced his candidacy for As
SCISSOR of Polk County, subject to
the Democratic primary. Mr.. OAR
win has lived practically all his
life in this county, and is at pres
ent justice of the peace and en-
gagged in farming and in the mer-
camille business at Wickes He is
IA staunch Democrat, careful,
painstaking business man, honest
and upright in every respect, and
is fully qualified for the Office to
which he aspires. He has always
taken an active interest in coun-
ty affairs, especially as a member
of the quorum court for the past
few years.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23
roR COUNTY, supERINTENDENr.

prof. w. T. Adams. for eight
years head of the Mena public
schools, and a life-long educator, is
first in the field to announce for the
position of County Superintendent
of Schools of his county.
Prof, Adams is well known all
over the county as an energetic,
aggressive school man. He has for
years fought the good fight for
better school organization in the
schools of Polk county, and feels
that he would like to continue to
lead in the work. If long and
faithful service means anything, he
is entitled to consideration at the
hands Of the voters at the DEM
ocratic primaries, before whom he
lays his claims.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23
Much Left to Imagination.

A Leroy schoolgirl was told to
write an essay of $50 words about
meten car. She submitted the fol-
lowing: My unsle bought a motor
car. He was riding in the country
and il baked in going up hill. My
uncle tried to make it go, but
couldn't, although he spoiled $25
suit trying. | guess this is about
fifty words. The other two hum
bred words are what my uncle said
as he was walking back to town,
but they are not fit to write down"
Kansas City Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23

The Kansas City Southern
exhibit of Polk county products
now is back in place at headquar-
iers in the show room al the depot
This exhibit was shown this year
at three big fairs, and was conceded
to be the finest of its kind on dis
play. II is safe to say that half the
people of Polk county have never
seen it. Go and inspect it, and take
your friends, neighhors and visit
ors. You and they will think bet
ter of our county when you d
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23

at the hands of the Democratic
voters.
He outlines his platform as fol-
lows:
| want a state banking law that
will protect the depositors.
favor a consolidation of the
state tax commission with the state
railroad commission, thereby saw
ing the taxpayers $4,000 a year.
| favor appropriations for all the
State institutions sufficient to
maintain them creditably but am
against extravaganza.
! am opposed to the National For
est Reserve, and would memorialize
Congress by resolution through the
legislature to abolish same and let
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23

ii be opened to homestead entry.
| am opposed to the convict lease
system.
| favor a law TO campel railroads
to pay all just claims within a
reasonable time.
Mr.. Combs says he will give his
ideas on other public questions as
the campaign goes on. He was
elected member Of the Okla
homa legislature in 1893, and has
been more or less active in politics
since that time.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23

their roads to so TO ruin. Provide
continuous. systematic maintenance
and set aside every year an amount
per mile estimated by the engineer
in charge ne advised. TO be SUI
iicient for the proper maintenance
OF the roads. and you will follow a
course which must make for econ
omy and efficiency
1T is necessary" declared Mr.
Page. that a thorough campaign
Of education be conducted IN every
loeaiity where the burden OF bad
roads hangs ike a milestone about
the necks Of the people
fsossd Roads aud Cost Of Living.
Good reads q relaled % the cosl
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23
POsTOFFICE SAFE BLOWN.
Robbers Got $1,000 Loot at Hoffman,
Ok, and Rode Away.

Muskogee, Ok, Nov. iS.-The
postotlce safe at Hoffman, Ok, 20
miles southwest of here, was
blown open this morning and loot
ed of all money and stamps. Fix
lures in the building were badly
damaged. Postal authorities est-
mate the loss at $1,000.
Two of the robbers stole horses
and rode away.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23

A farmer living near Eureka
Springs, using the methods Of im-
proved farming as advocated by
the government experiment sta
tion,n has just gathered $50 bushels
Of corn from four acres Of land.
Fhe moral to this seems to be that
It pays to use every means at hand
10 learn how TO farm, as we'll as TO
DO other things.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23

explained, for the prompt transfer
daily or weekly of much that the
farmer produces and town people
consume. At present when the
town dweller pays a dollar the
farmer gets half or less. With
parcels post the farmer would get
more, the carrier would get his
freight and the consumer would
get his supplies promptly, fresh
and good. Dairy products. fruits,
meats and vegetables are transfer
red in this way in other countries
with great satisfaction to all con-
cerned, and with less unhealthy
food, fewer ptomained. and less
frequent stomach troubles"
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23
ron COUNTY ASSESSOR.

PROF w r. sHlNN authorizes the
announcement Of his candidacy for the
Office OF Assessor Of Polk County sub
iecf 10 the action OF the Democratic
primaries.
w. NJ. DARWIN authorizes the
announcement Of his candidacy for
the Office OF Assessor Of Polk c0un-
tv subject 70 the action Of the
Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23

Did you ever notice that you gem
orally find the most prosperous
farmers among those who are al
ways looking for information as to
The best way 10 do things.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23

sumner. With the increase in the
good road mileage. the parcels DOS,
ne SAID, would perfect the taeil,-
ties Tor getting from The farm Ia tne
town. - NV
heialions between farmers and
'e"nielAs can be established 5e
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23
ron nErnnsrNrArIvn.

J. r. NEAL, authorizes the announce
ment OF his candidacy FOR the office
~ Representative of Polk County.
subject to the action OF the Democratic
primaries
JOHN COMBS authorizes the an
uouncement Of his candidacy for
the Office of Representative of POLK
County, subject TO the action of the
Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23
FIRST NATIONAL
GOOD ROADS MEET
American Association for Highway
Improvement Convenes in Five
Day Session ut Richmond
Maintenance Problem.

Richmond, Va, Nov, %. The only
circumstances to mar the opening
Of the American Association for
Highway Improvement is the abb
sence Of President Taft, who was
prevented by illness from opening
the convention with an address up
on 1.-THE Improvement and Main
tenance of Public Roads" Hundreds
Of good roads boosters are in at
tendance at the convention, which
viii continue five days.
Twent-three state and interstate
roads associations are now afliliat-
ed with the American Association
for Highway Improvement, and the
work of organization is being push
ed in all other states. Many Can
adam associations have also joined
with the association. A big exhi-
bition of road machinery and ma
Iterials is being held as feature
of the convention.
Gen. II. Coleman Du pont, the
powder magnate, who is financing
ia 100000 road across the state of
Dakota. is one Of the speakers on
the program. Congressman J.
Hampton Moore of Pennsylvania,
long identified with waterway i'm
provement, has become Interested
in the highway movement, and will
deliver an address.
Maintenance Important.
"The most important subject in
connection with the whole question
of road Improvement is 'mainten-
ance," declared Logan Waller Page.
director Of the public roads. United
STATES department of agriculture,
today in addressing the association.
THE people IA many countries
are filled with enthusiasm for road
Improvement, continued Director
Page. "and are Fastening to spend
enormous sums Of money in the
construction OF superb roads. and
yet almost without exception they
are making TO provision for caring
for the roads after they are built
Mr. Page said il required a eon-
siderable annual outlay 10 keep
roads IN good condition. but that
this outlay was definitely less than
The loss which must fall nnon the
people eventually Il they allowed
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23

A man can sometimes be excused
for feeling sympathy with those
who allow their rage to lead them
into lynching a human brute, but
there is a difference when that man
is a governor and openly approves
such acts. And the chief executive
Of South Carolina seems like to find
this out.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23

Scooting from ocean TO ocean in
an aeroplane is thrilling to think
about. but Rodgers fall when with
in sight Of the Pacific makes us all
love the solidity of Mother Earth.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23
COMBS FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

John d. Combs, long known as an
active and progressive citizen of
Western Polk county, desires 10
represent his county in the state
legislature, asking for support
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23

II living was discussed By United
states Secretary OF Agriculture
James Wilson, IN an address. He
declared the cost Of living would
be reduced when there was esiab-
lished a more intimate relation be-
tween he producer aud ms con-
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23

OF course all are sorry that Beat
tie was so depraved as to murder
his young wife, but If he would do
it it is not unpleasant to know that
his wealth could not keep him from
paying the penalty.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23
non COUNTY, SUPERINTENDENT

PROF w T. ADAMS authorizes
the announcement of his candidacy
for the Office Of County Superin-
tendeut of Polk County, subject to
the action Of the Democratic pri-
maries.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23

JAMES ID. SHAVER authorizes the
announcement OF his candidacy for
the Office of Congressman OF this, the
Fourth Congressional district, subject
10 the action OF the Democratic pri-
maricR
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23
ron STATE SENATE.

ELMER J. LuNDY authorizes the
announcement Of his candidacy for
Senator OF this, the Thirty-third SEN
st0rial district, subject 20 the action
Of ihe Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23
ron sHmnTrr.

y. a. THORNTON authorizes the an
nouncement Of his candidacy for re-
election 70 the office OF Sheriff OF Polk
County. subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23
rnn COUNTY cr.rnK.

w T. PARKER authorizes the an
nouncement OF his candidacy for
County Clerk OF Polk County. subject
TO the action OF the Democratic pri-
maries
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23

A. q. (Gus) pIRTLE authorizes
the announcement Of his candidacy
FOR the Office Of Circuit Clerk of
Polk County, subject 10 the action
1f the nemoeraIic primaries.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS


OTIS T. WINGO OF De Queen au-
thorizcs the announcement Of his
candidacy for Congress ia the Fourth
district, subject 90 the action OF the
Democratic primaries. s&d
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23

FREEMAN L. JOHNSON authorizes
he announcement OF HIS candidacy for
the Office OF Circuit Clerk OF Polk
County. subject to the action OF the
Democratic rrimaries.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23
BOSTON STORE
BOSTON STORE
BOSTON STORE

NOTICE OUR SPECIAL BARGAIN OFFERINGS FOR
ONE WEEK ON DEPENDABLE MERCHANDISE, AT
pp1cFs THAT ARE UNEQUALED. REMEMBER, WE
DELIVER THE GOODS AS ADVERTISED.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23
Poplin Special

Cravanette Poplin, fast
color, rainproof, colors,
dark red, black, blue
and green, extra special
at o9c
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23
SOC Underwear sec

SOC grade Mems Under
shirts and Drawers, a heavy
fleece garment, all sizes, ex-
ira special at. 3oc
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23
35c Suiting Csc

35c grade Japanine
Silk; comes in lavender,
pink, black, gray and
blue, just the fabric for
waists, special. Csc
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-24
PATTERSON VALLEY.

GeorgeYetter left forOklahoma on two
weeks business and pleasure trip,
Mrs. KEEPER, superintendent of the
cradle roll in the Presbyterian Sunda y
school. was a welcome visitor to the
Vroman S. S. and her interesting talk
was greatly enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Joe Hill, who was so seriously
injured in the runaway last week. is on
the road Of recovery.
The singing club of the Vroman S. S.
will meet with Mrs. Louis Maddox Fri
day to practice.
There will be preaching service at the
Vroman school house next Sunday by
Rev. Bird of Manzanola,
Miss Hulda Larson spent a couple of
days with her sister Mrs. Sylvia Wilson of
Rocky Ford.
Mrs. Herbert Green of Ordway spent
few days with her mother. Mrs. George
Winchester.
The school grounds have been greatly
improved by the addition of a base ball
basket ball and foot ball grounds and a
Maypole.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-24

All who are interested in the Sunday
School are invited to meet at the home OF
L. J. Morgan on Friday evening for song
practice.
William Kelly is daily expecting about
5000 sheep which he will feed this win
ter for Robert Beatty Of Manzanola.
The True Blue Sunday school class
was very delightfully."- entertained by Miss
Ruth Gregory last Friday evening. After
the usual business meeting various games
we're played and dainty refreshments
served by the hostess. The evening will
be remembered by those present as a
very enjoyable social occasion.
Rev. Beaver of the Rocky Ford Bap-
tist church willpreach at the school house
I at 8 p. m,
Robert Henry has been very seriously
i'll the past week but is now rapidly i'm
proving.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Harris of Rocky
Ford spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
Gregg.
Mrs. E, R. Masters returned home on
Friday from an extended visit with her
daughter, Mrs. L. D. Wylde, in Prineville {.
Oregon.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-24
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CORRESPONDENCE.
EUREKA


Dan Boyle is threshing between Avon
dale and Pueblo this week.
Alex Yant, John W. Edgar and J. M.
Sbaulis were in the bunch of Otero Agri
cultural Club members who made visit
of inspection to the beet dumps of the
upper valley on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Herman Cornelius and mother and Alex
Yant and wife took a trip to the Purga-
toire on Monday.
Mrs. j. c. Fleming on Wednesday en-
tertained Mrs. Floyd Hawley and mother.
Mrs. Dye of Colorado Springs; Mrs. Cor
nelIus and Mrs. Fleming's daughter. Mrs.
Carrie McElroy, who is spending the
week at home.
On account OF the illness of Mrs. Nc
Intosh the meeting of the U. A. Club has
been postponed to Dec: z. when it will be
held with Mrs. Rolander.
Because of break in the big dpper
on the High Line dredge. j. c. Pryor and
his dredge gang are resting this week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-24
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES
Adopted By The Taft Republican
Club of Colorado.

The Committee on Declaration OF
Principles reported as follows:
The name of this organization shah
be the Taft Republican Club OF Colo
RADIO Its purpose shall be to assist
in securing delegation from Colora-
do to the next Republican national
convention pledged to work and vote
for the denomination of William IL.
Taft.
The platform unanimously adopted
by this club is comprehcnded in the
private life, personal integrity, and
official acts of William H. Taft,
President of the United States.
We unqualihedly endorse his judi
cial nonpartisan purview of all great
Governmental questions presented to
him, repeatedly demonstrating him to
be president OF all the people; not a
partisan politician, trimming for the
plaudits of the public.
We recognize in him the single
minded advocate OF right for rights
sake. Not demagogue led by the
lright light OF notoriety.
We unqualifedly approve OF his
veto of the hastily improvised exped-
tents, presented for partisan reasons
by unfriendly politicians, ostcnsibly
for readjustment of import duties;
anticipating the pending official re-
port of nonpartisan tariff commis-
sion previously appointed.
A protective tariff is the fundamen-
tai principle of Republicanism, and
the essence of the platform upon
which our president was elected.
1t is the broad line of demarkation
between good food and clothing for
our American workingmen as against
the penury and want OF their artisan
brothers in free trade countries.
We believe there is no vital ques-
ton before the American people up
on which his craftsmanship cannot be
trusted, including the readjustmcnt of
duties where found necessary to meet
changed industrial conditions, so that
industries shall be protected and men
may be employed. Yet prevent an
owners profit beyond reasonable
hire for the energy and capital ex-
pended
The disintegration OF trusts in re-
straint of trade: talked of by his pre-
dccessors and demanded by every
Democratic convention for twenty
years, has been successfully inaugur-
ated by President Taft. and the SUI
preme court he appointed.
We realize that Incorporated capi-
tai is the massed savings OF the many
in moderate circumstances and we
commend his efforts to preserve to
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-24
Notice to NONRESIDENT of Probate
of Will.
STATE OF COLORADO SIS,

STATE OF COLORADO taa
In the County Court, in Probate
The People of the State of COLORADO to
Harry Neely and Clifford B. Nicely,
Greeting;
Whereas. 1t has been made to appear to the
County Court of Otero County. IN the state
of Colorado that you. the saia Marry ~ NeGH ,h
State of Colorado and that their place OF res
tdence is unknown,
Now, Therefore. in accordance with the
provisions of the statute In such case made
and provided. and by order OF Court duly
made and entered you Are hereby nG5eS sa
be the last will and testament OF the SAID
David II. Neely, deceased, was presented to
saiS NdaeGber GGar. A. toE B. Ps Ss HaaeR resd
| ing at Rocky Ford. in the State of Colorado;
| that the decedent was, at th. time OF his de-
State Of Colorado; that the said decedent.
according to the said alleged will devised
and bequeathed his property ~ H. thG h; woras isa
| Alice x. Neely. one half of his entire estate.
| the rest residue and remainder to Clifford B,
| NeeIy Charles Neely and Frank Nicely, share
| and share alike, provided that Indebtedness
existing between the SAID children snail De
| paid of their respective shares
| You are hereby notihed to DO ana appear
| before said Court ut the County Court Room
County of Otero. in tho State OF Colorado, on
| the 18th day of December.sA A. ID. 1911. then
| and there to attend the hearing on the pro
| ment of the said David II. Neely. deceased.
| and further to do and perform what shall
then. by the said Court be required and ad-
| judged.
| In witness whereof have hereunto set my
| hand and affixed the seal of said
| [sEALl Court at my office in La Junta. In
| said County. this 18th day of Nov
| ember. A. D. 1911. ,,.>r,,
Judge and Ex -ohicio CLERK. of the
County Court of otero County. Colo.
| Nov. 17-Dec.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-24
Honor Belong. to Pilgrim Fathers.

Long before the advent of the Pill
grims in Massachusetts all rituals con-
tanned expressions Of gratitude to
God for his mercies. In that of the
Church Of England special prayers
were provided for the Sunday service.
This service. however, must be care
fully distinguished from the Thanks
giving day of the Pilgrim fathers. Fail
ure to make this distinction has led
to the groundless claim that the Pop
ham colonists were "the first to keep
Thanksgiving day" in America. The
service at Monhegan. on which this
claim is based, was the regular Sun
day service of the Church of England;
and while 1t had an element of thanks
giving, the day can in nowise be re-
garded as a Thanksgiving day as that
term is understood. Contemporary
evidence refutes all claim to the con-
trary.