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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20
MOISTURE IN ORCHARD SOIL
Water Is Of Prime Importance While
Tree Is Fruit Maklng-chlef Ele-
ments Of Success.
Ry WALTER B. LEUTz.)


As water is the means of circulation
OF plants as we'll as Of animals there
fore II is of prime Importance that
water be present in the soil, in order
that the plant food in the soil may be
taken up by the trees.
Many orchards have sufficient avail
able plant food. but lack water at that
critical period while the tree is fruit
making. II a soil lacks water some
form Of fertilizers are a positive de-
triment II they are present in abund'
ance.
The chief elements Of success in pre-
pairing an orchard soil for the best re-
suits may be summed up as:
Removing surplus water from the
soil. The conservation Of plenty Of
moisture. The judicious use Of manure
and cover crops. The use Of potash
and phosphoric acid in available forms.
Cultivation to keep q mulch. Reduc.
ing the number Of trees per acre. b
Withholding nitrogen, and increasing
the amount of mineral matter. BY the
use of wind breaks. BY mulching. By
keeping the soil In the best physical
condition possible. II Is not wise to
stick TO the exclusive use Of any one
practice, but to employ various meth
DDS to maintain the fertility Of the
orchard soils.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20
REMOVING PLANT FROM POT
Method Shown In illustration VIII En-
able One to Re.pot Plants With
out lnJurlng Roots.

A lady gardener once said to me:
Il have no trouble in taking a plant
out of a pot in which It has been
growing for some time. as simply
take a table knife and cut around the
inside Of the pot. end the plant drops
out when the pot is inverted" But
That method cannot be approved. as
the knife will ruin many Of the roots,
,rd so irjure the plant that 1t will not
recover its normal growth again for
several weeks after shifting, says
writer in Parks Floral Magazine.
But 1t is not only in repotting that
We wish to take a plant from the
pot Often we wish to examine the
roots or the soil or the drainage,
and the easiest way to do It is to
place the fingers over the soil, In
vert. and tap the edge against the
ledge OF the table. The manner Of
grasp!ng the pot is shown in the IL
lustration. Before doing this 1t is
wei! to thoroughly water the plant.
as this adds to the weight and act'
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20
HORTICULTURAL
,E..ES5IIlt5 Igs:s::Gl,,

Practice clean cultivation in the or
chard.
A grape vine should bear only q
limited number OF clusters.
No other fruit plant requires 30
careful pruning as the grape vine.
Poultry manure should be freely
used for both fruits and vegetables.
There is danger of sunscald II toe
many large branches are removed in
June.
Set the chrysanthemums where they
can be protected from cold winds and
transforms.
The apple worm is the larva Of the
codling moth. and It gets into the ap-
pie at this season Of the year.
You cannot raise a young orchard
without spraying any more than you
can raise apples without spraying.
San Jose scale. codling moths. cur.
culios and other pests rob US Of 20
per cent. Of our annual $1S5.000. 900
fruit crop.
As soon as new shoots appear on
the young grape vines choose one or
two Of the strongest shoots and leave
them for growth.
Chrysanthemums, planted in good
soil and carefully cultivated through
out the summer, viii flower abundant
u late In the fall.
Remember. that good cultivation
with fruit bushes or vines during the
early growing period is as essential
as with corn or vegetables.
In transplanting plants It Is much
better to all the hole after the plant
Is set, the soil added gradually. then
TO water after the hole Is filled.
Young grapes win bear some fruit
the second season after planting II
they make q good growth and are
otherwise well cared for during the
nrst growing season.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20
Doctors Said He Would Die
A Friends Advice Saves Life

wish to speak of the wonderful cure
that / have received from your noted
Swamp-Root, the great kidney and blad'
der cure. Last summer was taken with
severe pains in my back and sides. !
could not breathe without difficulty and
was nearly wild with the desirc to urinato.
Was compelled to do so every ten min
utes with the passage of pure blood with
the urine. / tried nll the different doc
tors from far and near, but they said u
was no use to doctor as / would die any.
way. I was at the end of my rope and
was so miserable with pain and the
thought that must die that words can
not tell how felt. One day friend told
me Of the wonderful help she had received
from DR.. Kilmer's Swnmp-Root. She gave
me one Of your pamphlets which read
and determined to try Swamp-Root. After
taking half a bottle ! felt better. Have
now taken ten bottles and am well Is ]
ever was, thanks to Swamp-Root. / wish
to tell all suffering people that have kid
ney, liver or bladder trouble, that DR.. XII
mer's swamp-Root is the best medicine on
the market.
All persons doubling this statement can
write to mo and will answer them d.
rcctly, Yours very truly,
CLYDE F. CAMERER,
Rosalie, Wash.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
23rd day of July, 1909.
VERNE ToWNE, Notary Public.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

times, and said that l ought to have an
operation. would not listen to that
and when q friend Of my husband told
him about Lydia E. Pinkham's Hege-
table Compound and what 1t had done
for his wife, / was willing to take It.
Now I look the picture Of health and
feel like II, too. I can do my own house.
work, hoe my garden, and milk Q COW.
I can entertain company and enjoy
them. lean visit when I choose, and
walk as far as any ordinary woman,
any day In the month. / wish ] could
talk toevery ufferingwoman andgirL"
Mrs. DElIA BETHUNE, Sikeston, Mo.
The most successful remedy In this
country for the cure Of all forms OF
female complaints Is Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
It Is more widely and successfully
used than any other remedy. It has
cured thousands Of women who have
been troubled with displacements, In
fiAmmation, liberation, fbroid tumorS,
irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
that bearing down feeling, indigestion,
and nervous prostration. after all other
means had failed. Why don't youtryitp
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20
SET OUT STRAWBERRY PLANT
Several Methods In General Use, but
Matted-Row System Seems Best
Keep Weeds Down.

There are several methods Of plant
ing in general use~ which may be mod
flied to suit the planter. Tho method
which seems best adapted to ordinary
conditions in the matted-row system.
In the spring, when the land is In
good condition to work, harrow smooth
and mark out rows four feet apart and
as long as possible. Then set the
plants at IS or 24-inch intervals in
the rows, and cultivate often enough
to keep the weeds out and the soil
loose until September. when. If the
plants are vigorous growers, the rum
hers should be about six inches apart
1t is desirable to train the runners
the long way to the rows, cutting out
plants that crowd. In ordinary plant
ing trowel or spade is used to set the
plants. A spade is an easy implement
to open the ground with. Strike 1t
into the ground and work It back and
forth, draw out the spade. spread the
roots of the plant, and set 1t so the
crown comes just to the surface of
the ground. Firm the soil we'll about
the roots Of the plant. AS soon as
possible after setting the. plants. Cul-
tivation should commence. and 1t
should continue at frequent intervals
till fall. Keep the weeds down and
the top soil loose. II the runners get
too thick, cut out part of them, leaving
about six inches between them. Run
ners may be encouraged to root by
putting an inch or two Of soil over
each one near the end.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

dripping, on one side Of the tray.
Have the tube long enough to clear
the post or part of the porch where
the flower pot is set. The tube may
be placed to the rear SO It cannot be
seen from the street, If desired. Place
some small pieces Of wood beneath
the tray to allow the passage of air.
thus preventing moisture. The tray
can be made in any shape to conform
to the shape Of the pots.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20
Buying Trees.

The inexperienced planter thinks be
is getting a bargain when be buys
trees three or four years old, but ex'
perience will show that yearlings are
better and be should never plant any
thing over two years old.
Always buy clean. straight trees
with short stems, and even then do
not be afraid 10 prune before plant
Inc.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20
Blue EIowersd Hxdrannsa..

The application to the soil. when by.
drangea hortensia is growing. Of eth
er alum, aluminium sulphate or iron
sulphate have been found to induce
the formation of blue flowers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20
Exactly.

Noting that another piece Of valu-
able china had been broken. Senator
Allen asked his housekeeper how the
breakage occurred, and she hastily ~
piled:
1T fell down and Just broke ITSELF"
Merely an automatic BRAKE" quiet
~ commented the senator.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

Tor -FOUR or nVe Gays
at q time every
month, and so weak
I could hardly walk.
/ cramped and had
backache and head
ache, and was so
nervous and weak
that I dreaded to
see anyone or have
anyone move In the
room. The doctors
gave me medicine to
oaca mo at thOaA
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20
Letter %
Dr.. Kllner 3 CO.
ninRhamton, X. Y.

Prove What Swamp-Root VIII Do For You
Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ten, N. Y, for q sample bottle. 1t win
convince anyone. You will also receive
4 booklet of valuable information, telling
all about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing, be sure and mention this paper.
For sale at all drug stores. Price fifty
cents and one-dollar
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

A Chicago professor advocates =
school in which to teach the art OF
eourtship. ls this not already an i'm
portant part OF the curriculum OF
9very coeducational institution In the
iand2
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

Accidents cannot and win not deter
ehe aviators. With such prizes before
them they will continue to risk their
own lives and the lives Of others IN
their efforts to become masters Of the
afr.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

Germany is building a dreadnought
10 be called The Peacemaker. How
inappropriate the name will seem II
she is ever called upOn to 60 into
battle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20
DRAINAGE FOR FLOWER POT
90 Arranged That Staining Of Wood
work Of POrches by Dripping Wa
ter 10 Prevented.

The staining Of woodwork On
porchos and posts caused by the drip
ping Of water from flower pots can
be prevented In the following man.
ner:
Make a zinc or galvanized tray Of
suitable shape in which to set the
pots. as shown in the illustration.
Solder a tube for the overflow, or
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

That man why played q plano 81
hours without stopping may have
broken the worlds endurance record.
but he would be a mighty inharmoni-
Gus chap 70 have for a neighbor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

The city person may prate about
the opulent farmer who rides hither
and yon in his motor car. but he would
hesitate before following pillow In
this weather.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

A Massachusetts preacher says
gray hair is a punishment for sin.
This IL probably the corrollary Of that
other theory that badness Is q sign
Of early piety.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

Still. II chorus girls get in the hab
Il Of carrying pistols, won't 1t dis
courage the millionaires?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

The doctors have condemned the ole
Oaken bucket. Next thing we know
they will put the ban on Casey
Jones"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

20 not. go through are washed down
to the lower edge Of the sieve thus
leaving the rest free for the strain
ing of the mixture.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

According to a Pittsburg paper. blue
paint will keep away the flies. A SCI
"a swat with a swatter Is more per.
manent. however.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

Despite the weather. this appears
20 be a normal summer. The sea ser.
pent has been giving seances again.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

For the benefit Of the picnickers lei
rs remark that sand in the food Ia
not necessarily unhealthful.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

Necklaces Of glass beads have been
found on Egypti0A mummies 1900
years old. A woman is never too old
20 "prink up"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

The circulation per capita is Is
cents more than a month ago, OF
RS4.7O. Most people have the IL
cents. anyway.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

It is declared that women live longer
than men. That is probably the rea-
son there are so many widows.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

And in the meantime don't forget
20 empty the pan under the icebox
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

News comes that the chaufIeurs OF
Of Paris have struck. But It does not
mention whom they struck.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

Lots Of Joy riders realize after the
accident that they would have got
there quicker by slow freight
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

An old bachelor is a man who hns
fallen into the habit Of counting q
hundred before making up his mind.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

This weather is hot enough without
getting hot at the weather man. Keep
cool
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20
Fine old clothes weather.

The reckless driving of motors must
10 stopped.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

big feet, good understanding" is
q new maxim that is widely accepted
IN the wild west
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

We see By the pagers that a farmer
A Ohio stayed IN bed three days with
q dock Of eggs and Matched Is chick
-. The peculiar part Of the story
~ that It did not come from WInStsd
cosn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

We could uG a little Canadian
weather now. but not too large q con-
Segment
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

The successful borrower is as quick
as lightning. Also he never strikes
twice in the same place.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

Our idea Of a genuine pessimist Is
the man who worries today because
be fears that he will be unhappy TO-
morrow.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

Beside helping to exterminate foe
20 mankind. swatting the fly affords
good exercise.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

The inventor Of dynamite never In
tended that It should take the place
Of the earthquake.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

Marriages are not made in heaven,
according to a Chicago highbrow. At
any rate. they are unmade in Reno.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

Mrs. winsIow's Soothing Syrup for Childroa
teethinR, softens the gums. reduces inhAmmA-
lion. Allays paine cures wind collie. Csc bottle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

AS soon as one trust prosecution is
ended another. or perhaps two. ID
begun.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

An Indiana woman whose husband
q fond OF onions and limburger
cheese is suing for divorce, Place
your bets.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

II strikes US that DR.. Grant. who
declared the Jonah tale a myth. is
not a fisherman.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

Last weeks weather was splendidly
adapted to frying eggs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

Death continues to take frightfu'
AOll Of the bird men.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

Sometimes the straw bond shows
which way the wind blows.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20
HANDY FOR SPRAY MIXTURES
StrcIner Allows Heavier and coarser
Particles to Wash Aside, S.eaV.
Ing Rest Free.

This strainer is excellent FOR the
reason that the heavier and coarser
particles OF the spray mixture which
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20
SEVEN
YEARS OF
MISERY
All Relieved by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.

Hikeston, Mo. "For seven years !
suffered everything. I was In bed
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

All live stock owners should apply
the tuberculin test to their cattle. and
II any react, which would indicate that
they were tubsrcular. they should be-
separated from the balance Of the
herd. as this win prevent further
spread Of the disease.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

A movable brooder can be placed in
almost any kind Of house but as In
terror arrangements must Be somewhat
different for adult stock and for brood
er chicks, brooders are not often put
ln.houses also used for adult stock 81.
espt colony houses.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-20

Baxter Springs News
CHAs. L. SMITH. Editor & Owner.
BAXTER SPRINGS KANSAS
Fine old clothes weather.
The reckless driving of motors mus
% stopped.
Death continues to take frightfu
boil Of the bird men.
Last weeks weather was splendidly
adapted to frying eggs.
Sometimes the straw bond shows
which way the wind blows.
And In the meantime don't forget
20 empty the pan under the lcebox
This weather is hot enough without
getting hot at the weather man. Keep
cool
AS soon as one trust prosecution is
ended another. or perhaps two, Ia
begun.
We could uG a little Canadian
weather now. but not too large a con-
Segment
Beside helping to exterminate foe
20 mankind. swatting the fly affords
good exercise.
II strikes us that DR.. Grant, who
declared the Jonah tale a myth. is
not a fisherman.
big feet. good understanding" is
O new maxim that is widely accepted
In the wild west
The inventor Of dynamite never in
tended that 1t should take the place
Of the earthquake.
Still. II chorus girls get in the hab-
Il Of carrying pistols. won't 1t dis
courage the millionaires?
For the benefit OF the picnickers let
rs remark that sand in the food In
not necessarily unhealthfuL
News comes that the chauffeurs OF
Of Paris have struck. But It does not
mention whom they struck
Lots OF Joy riders realize after the
accident that they would have got
there quicker by slow freight
1t is declared that women live longer
than men. That is probably the rea-
son there are so many widows.
Marriages are not made in heaven.
according to a Chicago highbrow. At
any rate. they are unmade in Reno.
Despite the weather. this appears
20 be a normal summer. The sea SER
pent has been giving seances again.
An old bachelor is a man who has
fallen into the habit Of counting q
hundred before making UP his mind
The doctors have condemned the ole
Oaken bucket Next thing we know
they will put the ban on Casey
Jones"
Our idea Of a genuine pesslmist Is
the man who worries today because
be fears that he will be unhappy to-
morrow.
! "
An Indiana woman whose husband
q fond of onions and limburger
cheese is suing for divorce. Place
your bets.
Necklaces Of glass beads have been
found on Egypti0A mummies 5000
years old. A woman is never too old
70 'prink up"
The circulation per capita Is Is
cents more than a month ago, or
RS4.70. Most people have the Is
cents. anyway.
According to a Pittsburg paper. blue
paint will keep away the flies. A SCI
"a swat with a swatter Is more per.
manent, however.
Germany is building dreadnought
20 be called The Peacemaker How
inappropriate the name will seem II
she Is ever called upon to 60 into
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-11-23
BOOZE BUYER LOSES BENEFIT

Among the claims passed upon by
the industrial insurance commission
at Olympia last week the now
notorious Ole Peterson claim
in which the report of the special in
vestigator showed that the claimant
left his train at Snohomish 10 get
three bottles of beer and bottle OF
whisky, and, endeavoring to regain
the train, was rolled under the cars
and badly smashed up. AS Peterson
signed a statement, showing that he
was not in the course Of his en-
plOyment, the claim was disallOwed.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-11-23
CORPORATION MEETS ClTY'S RATES

Last week the new electric light
rates in Seattle for residences using
electricity furnished by the Seattle
Electric Company were placed Or
file with the public service commits
sion.
They go into effect without the
usual thirty-day notice, as the new
rates are considerably lower than the
old rates.
The old rates were 9h cents per
kilowatt hour for the first twenty
hours, with reduction of / cent foi
each additional twenty hours up te
sixty, after which there was flat
rate of 5 cents per kilowatt hour fol-
all in excess of that number.
The new rates provide a charge
of seven cents per kilowatt hour fo'
the first sixty hours, with fla
rate of cents per hour for all in
excess of sixty kilowatt hours.
The new rates are the same as the
oity's rates. Lamps are to be furnish
ed as under the old system. The
minimum charge is 81 per month.
The people of Seattle owe the bene
lit OF these reductions to theil
Municipality owned Electric light.
ing system.