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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-12-15
Hnioitg Our Patrons
Playing Hard.

When Theodore Roosevelt was Presi
dent of the United States, one of the
doctrines he tried hardest to instil
into the American people was: Life
is a rough matter at best. The only
proper way to live it is to work hard
while you are working and to play
hard while you are playing. That is
what he called living the strenuous
life.
Now there is no trouble about the
farmer as a worker. Hard toll is his
chief lot, and no class of men on earth
know what it is to work hard better
than the farmers. But too many
farmers don't know how to play hard.
They don't know how to fill in their
leisure hours with entertainment.
They lack the relaxation Of fun and
the real rest from hard work which
fun gives to body and mind. Toe
many farmers simply Toll around dur
ing the off season, get bad tempered
and hate the sight of their homes and
the monotony of seeing the same
faces always about them.
No man ever got more out of him.
selfand out of a life of extraordinarily
hard work than Theodore Roosevelt.
He had the secret of making just the
right mixture of work and play to
render himself strong and happy. He
said any reasonably healthy man could
do just what he had done.
But he must have the means to dc
it. The farmer, for instance, must
have the means for lis entertainment
or he will be stranded in the country
init h; 70 afford
him the necessary recreation.
The easiest way possible for a
farmer and his family to start in at
once to play-that is indulge IN
wholesome recreation that will rest
them and cheer them and send them
back refreshed to their daily task-is
through the use of Victor. 10 such
condensed and convenient means for
the spreading of happiness has ever
been known to man as the Victor.
All the tired farmer and his hard
working family have to do is to select
the record they wish to have played,
turn the spring motor crank a few
times and then sit down and listen.
No knowledge of any instrument is
required ''to play" the Victor. No
labor is involved in Victor concert.
10 1SC0n TO IL Is illus Cno moSG oHoII-
less form of 'playing hard" imagin-
able.
But a Victor brought into the farm
family circle will fill all the tiresome
gaps. The cold winter nights will
pass rapidly. Sundays will be filled
with sacred music by the most cele-
brated choirsand soloists. The singers
best noted on earth will bring the
music of the great grand operas into
the coy sitting-room. Minstrelsy,
hymns, the "good old songs" of long
ago, orations, quick, enlivening band
music by the finest organizations all
over the earth, vaudeville, hilarlty-
all of these will come with the Victor
into the farmstead.
With the arrival of the Victor there
will be no more 'all work and no
play' dull ones, but a houseful OF
strenuous" folks who can, when they
want to, quit work and throw their
head back and laugh and enjoy them
selves to their hearts content.
Why wouldn't it be a tirst-rate idea
to put Victor in the sitting-room
Christmas morning and then ''re-
solve" that during the coming year
you are going to sprinkle whole lot
of amusement in with your work?
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az ACRES level shot clay land, cleared,
81 room house, wood house, barn, chicken
house, small young orchard, small fruits, on
good county road, near railroad and neighbors.
Price $4,000. Easy terms. A. l.. Bell, Shell
ton, Wash
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FA r M Err S.
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prize on his essay on "Farm Life.
The ten dollars prize was awarded to
Robert Taylor for his essay on "Dairy
Cattle" John Mustard was awarded
the So. 90 prize for "Succulent Feed
for the Dairy Herd. ~
In the COW judging contest there
were five winners. John Mustard was
awarded SIT; Robert Taylor SIT;
Rufus Nelson Sc. 90 and Claude VaIen
tine S16
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The Dalrymen's Convention.

Washington State Dairy Association
met at Montesano since our last issue
in THAR 10Th annual meeting. 1t was
one of the best meetings the associa-
tion has ever held. Montesano citizens
showed the spirit of hospitality in a
manner that reflected great credit on
them. Mr.. j. b. Calder, secretary OF
the commercial club. had the matter
in charge. He spared no efoIts to
make everything pleasant for the
visitors. The meeting was attended
by most of the progressive dairymen
otthe state, though it was not as
largely attended as it should have
been.
The Ranch will publish from time
to time the best addresses of the
meeting. President Langdon's adj
dress was as usual full of excellent
advice to the dairymen. Hon. Fred
Mess, of the White River Valley,
made an able talk. One of the most
interesting talks of the association
was given by Prof. Nelson on "Con-
tagious Abortion" This is one OF
the most serious troubles the dairy
men has to meet and we believe some
of the conclusions of DR.. Nelson's will
prove of great value to the dairymen.
e. L. Brewer the young dairyman
who has made such a success, gave a
splendid talk. Mrs. Gouchnur gave
a splendid speech on raising calves.
Mr.. Frank Spinning of Sumner, gave
a splendid talk on the advantages of
the dairymen. Prof. George Severance
of the Western Washington Expert
ment Station gave the dairymen some
new ideas of the value Of farm manure
and the best method of preserving the
same.
Prof. Thacker, director of the Pull
man Experimental Station, gave a
splendid talk on economical feeding
of forage crops. Mr.. Scribner, one
of the dairy experts of the United
States dairy division gave splendid
Odlh Ol ULO value VI hOOPlhS lCoOidos
l.. w. Hansen gave the result of the
COW testing association.
Prof I'll. l.. Blanchard, of the Puy-
allup Experimental Station, gave a
good article on contagious diseases of
cattle.
Mr.. S. s. Morse of Montesano, one
OF the best creamery men of the state.
gave an address on caring for cream
on the farm.
j. B. Guchnur gave his experience
with silos. This was one of the most
interesting of all the features of the
meeting as silo building is going to
play an important part in Washington
dairy industry.
PRIZES AWARDED.
There was not as much conception
as was hoped for in the contest for
prizes for essays on Farm Life"
Clyde Valentine was awarded the SIS
1n RQi0xsSnHa 6
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ROYAL SUPPER.

The biggest event of all was the
potlatch which was given the meeting
on Wednesday night. There we're
about 400 people given about the
incest supper they had ever enjoyed.
Supper lasted from $3.50 to near mid
night. There we're lots of splendid
speakers and everybody was given a
pleasant time.
Short talks were made by William
Bishop and Senator Troy Of Jefferson
county; T. L. Davis, food commits
sioner; Ed. Brewer, Prof. Severance,
Prof. Blanchard. S. p. Morse, j. E..
Calder, Supt. b. Dewey, Prof.
Thatcher and othrs.
The following officers we're elected
to serve for the coming year. Presi-
dent, Donald McInnis of Dungeness;
Vice president, G. w. Porter of Sum-
ner; Secretary, F. F. Smith Of Seattle.
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FOR SALE-LANDS

LrOR SALE-80 acres good land, new buildings,
young orchard, one half acre in strawber
dress, H. Johnson, Hartford, Wash, K. l.
Box 96. l2-3tp
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FARMS WANTED.

YARNS WANTED. We have direct buyers
l. Don't pay commissions. Write describing
property, naming lowest price. We help buyers
locate desirable property Free. American In
vestment Association, 62 Palace Bldg, Mime
apolis, MINI.
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Rubber Stamps snd 4 thurman Enam @
Letters, Badges, Numbering Machines, Notary
Seals, Etc Send for Catalog No. 25 Absolutely
eastern prices. Pacific Coast Stamp Works,
Baker Bldg, Second Ave. So. and Main Street,
Seattle.
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LIVE STOCK.

USOR SALE-One Chester White Boar, best
L Iowa stock, weight $50 to 300 lbs. w. K.
Barnhart, Ferndale, Wash. 1tf
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PRODUCE AND COMMISSION

PRODUCE AND COMMISSION.
WE want your consignments for Christmas
w trade. The market quotations as fol-
lows:
Hens, large, fat, Id and over Is to lie per lb.
Springs, large, fat ........16 to 18c per Id.
Hens, small, fat ..........13 to 15c per ID.
Turkeys, fat, live ....26 to &c per lb.
Geese, fat live ..............1 ID to lie per Id.
Geese, fat, dressed .......... II to zoe per ID.
Fowl, dressed ................T to 18c per Id.
Veal, fancy, edium .. Is to 15c per Id.
Hogs, fancy, medium, dressed. OS to loo per ID.
We guarantee you prompt returns. Commits
sion ten per cent.
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FOR SALE: HARNESS-We manufacture all
kinds of harness; quality guaranteed and
prices reasonable. T. M. Henderson Saddlery
Wash.
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RYWhen writing advertisers please
mention The RANCH.
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nor SALE-One secondhand Brush run-a-
4 about in first. class condition. Will climb
any hill that high grade Automobile can
climb. Price 1915. Reierson Machinery Co.
Portland, Oregon. Aft
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PRIZES AWARDED.

There was not as much conception
as was hoped for in the contest for
prizes for essays on Farm Life. :"
Clyde Valentine was awarded the SIS
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| Y p MASON CO., can sell or trade your
l.. farm If you give them exclusive listing.
| Write 500 N Y. Block, Seattle. 11-2tc
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THO sell your property write Northwestern
Business Agency, Minneapolis. 85tp
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MISCELLANEOUS

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The Southern herald., 1911-06-02

to have a creditable color bearer in this his.
tory-making spectacle that our latest dread
naught" has been ordered to cross the At
lantic
Uncle Sans participation in the coronation
will have preludes Of a social nature in the
United States prior to the departure of the
special embassy for London. The British am
bassador to the United States may be expected
to entertain the special ambassador, and prob
ably all the members of the special embassy,
at formal dinner, provided he follows prece-
dent in the matter, as doubtless he will, for
Hon. James Bryce, the present British am.
bassador to the United States, has earned a
reputation for doing the right thing at the
right time and, moreover, he Is strongly in
sympathy with everything American. This
hospitality will doubtless be returned by Am
bassador Hammond, who is well equipped for
entertaining, having in addition to his spa
cious summer home at Gloucester, Mass, a
rented house In Washington which he has
leased at rental Of upward Of $4,000 a year
and where he is residing with his wife and
children pending the completion of mansion
specially constructed for him at the national
capital
And speaking Of Ambassador Hammonds
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fighting men on the faraway battle
fronts.
Already more than one great mill
tary and naval captain has suffered
disquieting visions of what will hap
pen when, maneuvering unopposed
and unseen in the obscurity Of the
night, not merely one or a few, but
veritable swarms Of light aeroplanes,
in 10000 lots, costing no more than
single dreadnaughts, commence trail
ing asortments of high explosives at
the end Of 1000 foot lengths of piano
wire over cities and palaces and
through fleets and armies.
Many authorities are inclined to dis
parage the fighting ability Of the aero
plane, basing their viows on the fact
that 1t has been demonstrated exceed
ingly difficult to drop bombs with any
considerable accuracy from great
heights. But from slow-moving
aeroplahe flying very low 1t should be
an easy matter to cast generous par
cells Of picric acid or illuminate of mer-
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family 1t may be noted that Mrs. Hammond
is as well qualified for the duties of special
ambassadress as Is her husband for the post
OF special ambassador. Prior to her marriage
she was a resident of the state of Mississippi,
but since she formed a life partnership with
the mining engineer she has Travelled all over
the world-one of her latest 1aunts being to
St. Petersburg, Russia, whittier Mr.. Hammond
was summoned by the car only few months
ago for a consultation regarding the develop
ment of Russian and Siberian mines. More
over, Mrs. Hammond has lived for considerable
intervals In London during the time that her
husband was associated with Cecil Rhodes
and the British capitalists who developed
South Africa, SO that she has had considerable
experience to 1T her for her duties as hos
tess during the gayest social season In the
interim of the worlds metropolis.
II precedent is followed In the case Of the
coronation of King George commemorative
services will be held in Washington land in all
the worlds capitals where Great Britain has
embassies and legatlons) simultaneously with
the significant ceremony in London. Such
commemorative exercises when under the
auspices of British diplomats are always espe-
cially impressive, one Of the most notable
within the memory OF official Washington be-
ing the memorial service in honor of the late
King Edward, which was held In Washington
at the same hour that the funeral was held in
England Such services are attended by the
president Of the United States and the mem.
bers Of his cabinet and by all the members Of
the diplomatic corps in full uniform. When,
as in this case the services are in honor Of a
British monarch, they are always held in an
Episcopal church, that being the denomina.
tion Of the Church Of England The scene Of
such commemorative events in Washington is
old st. Johns church, the famous Court
Church" or Church Of the Presidents" which
is located directly opposite the White House.
Unfortunately the general public gets never a
peep at such ceremonials because the church
Is tiny one, seating only few hundred per.
sons and virtually every pew in the ediice has
to be reserved for the diplomats and public
officials who by virtue Of their positions are
entitled to attend.
The Southern herald., 1911-06-02

These British courtiers will pilot the proxy Of
PRESIDENT Taft all through the intricate prob
lem OF the coronation festivities, telling him
Just where to go. when to go and what to do
when he gets there. In addition Mr. Ham.
mond will enjoy all the privileges and immnnI
Ties which are secured by international Gus
tom to the ambassadors Of all countries
Whereas Mr.. Hammond will be the most
conspicuous American at all the public events
connected with the coronation, he is the head
OF what Is known as special embassy" and
the other members will come in for their re-.
spective shares of glory. The official statf of
the special ambassador will include a military
aid who will be brigader general of the reg.
ular army and naval aid who will be of the
rank OF rear admiral, and in addition there
Will be three secretaries-young men chosen
more for their social qualifications than be.
cause Of clerical ability.
The army and navy representatives in the
special embassy will Of course don their spe.
cial full dress uniforms on all ceremonial occa.
sions during their stay in London, but the spe
cial ambassador, alike to the regular envoy
Will not be asked to appear in fancy court at.
tire of any kind or to make any elaboration
OF the conventional evening clothes such as
There will be this difference, however. thar
Mr. Hammond will have to venture forth at ALI
hours Of the day In his claw-hammer coat in.
stead Of reserving such attire for evening
events as he would do here at home And
being somewhat short of stature anyway. this
plain American citizen in his unobtrusiye cos.
tune can scarcely expect to attract as much
attention in the big public parades as will the
princes Of various nationalities who will be
present in all the splendor of vividhued court
costumes, bedecked with jeweled decorations.
Yet another American who will have official
standing at the coronation events will be Cap.
tain Cove, the naval officer in command of the
U. S. s. Delaware. our newest and most power
full battleship. The Delaware, be It. explained.
is to be sent to England for this special occa.
sion The huge warship 1t may be added,
does not go to afford an impressive convey.
ance for the special ambassador and his suite
On the contrary they will travel on the regular
ocean liners, but Great Britain has invited all
the nations on the globe to send warships to
the coronation marine parades and more es-
pecially to a great naval review of the English
coast. and 1t is to enable the stars and stripes
The Southern herald., 1911-06-02
Vehicles of the Air

In his comprehensive book on We
hlcles Of the air Victor Lougheed, en-
gineer and student Of aviation, en-
phasizes few points on the relation
Of the aeroplane to warfare that serve
to bring out his notion that the day
is not far of when the expenditure
Of millions for dreadnaught battle
ships will be unknown.
The engineer believe many things
are possible with the aeroplane and
compares the aviator dropping de-
structive shells into the vulnerable
works of a modern battleship from
his aerial position to bringing down
ducks with little shOtgun.
"Tf one aeropIane at cost of, say,
$500, does not destroy battleship,' .
says Mr.. Lougheed, why, so or 100
might do the work. The West Point
and Annapolis students may descant
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curry into the 20-foot diameters of =
battleships tunnels.

Fancy for moment the disillusion.
ment to come when in some great con.
flict Of the future a splendid up-to-date
battleship feet of the traditional or.
der, with traditional admiral and ira
dltional tactics, finds itself beset in
nldseas by couple of great, unar-
mored, liner-line hulls, engined to ad-
NIT of speeds and steaming radii such
as will permit them to pursue or run
away from any armored craft yet
built, and designed with clear and
level decks for aeroplane launching.
Conceive them provided with stor.
age room for hundreds of demount.
able aeroplanes, with fuel, repair fa-
cilities and explosives, and with hous.
ing for a regiment or two of expert
afr navigators.
Copyright, by International Press Blu.
reau.)
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upon getting guns that would destroy
the daring aviator If he few low
enough to make accuracy possible in
hitting battleship, and they may say
that If the aeroplane destroyer flies
beyond the range of those guns he
would not be able to drop a shell
where It would do its work.
"They may forget, however, that the
funnel Of great battleship offers a
wide target, and that perfect swarm
Of the little. destructive biplane gnats
might be turned loose over battle
ship and some one Of them might drop
the shell in the funnel. You could
construct a big feet Of these aero
planes for less than the cost Of one
battleship.
Garry the parallel still further.
Suppose a hunter out after ducks
The Southern herald., 1911-06-02

with a shotgun were to understand
that II he left one of the flock that
this one survivor might be able to
annihilate him he would not place so
much confidence in his shotgun"
Particularly interesting is the rela-
ton of navigation to warfare, and the
subject obsesses many now that the
governments are taking up the ex-
periments along scientific lines. This
latest of mans inventions probably
will serve first in adding to the ter
rors and then in laying the grim spec.
ter Of the centuries.
A very few of the military author
tiles have pointed out that in the de.
velopment of the flying machine there
is placed, for the first time In history,
in the hands of the weak and strong
combatants alike, weapon capable
Of as effective and unpreVentable d.
rection against the kings, congresses,
presidents and diplomats who declare
war as It is Of direction against the
The Southern herald., 1911-06-02
The Privilege of
Prayer
B. REV. GEORGE R. LOCKWOOD

TEXT-Be careful for nothing; but in
everything by prayer and supplicaton
Eith thanksgiving let your requests BE-
made known unto God. And the peace ot
God which passeth all understandings.
thal keep your hearts and minds through
Iesus Christ-Philppians l. 81.
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NCLE SAM. In one way and an
other. Is to play quite a prom
inent part In connection with
the coronation in June OF King
George, Great Britain's new
monarch. First and foremost,
OF course. will be the repre-
sentatlon, official and unofi-
eial. Of the EUnited States at
the spectacular exercises in
London. But aside from this
there will be recognition Of the
momentous event in the Amer
lean caDital and while n will
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HARLEQUIN cssKAN !, o.
ACARD.

THE MANY FRIENDS AND AC-
QUAINrANCES OF MR.. A. 3. BAT
MAN WILL BE GLAD TO LEARN
THAT HE HAS AGAIN RESUMED
THE STUDY OF VETERINARY SUR
GEKY AND DENTISTRY AT WASP
INGTON, D. c. AND WILL PRACTISE
HIS PROF ESSION IN CHARLES AND
ST MARY'S COUNTIES.
AS SEVERAL VALUABl HORS S
HAVE DIED THAT MIHGT HAVE
BEEN SAVED IF THE OWNERS
COULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CALL
IN THE SERVICES OF A VETERI-
NARY SURGEON. MI. BATENAN's
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
IN TIE DISEASES OF THE HORSE
WILL BE or GREAT BENEFIT no
THE HORSE AND CATTLE OWNERS
OF OUR SECTION.
the INDBPENDENr WISHES HIM
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