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The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
IRRIGATION AN AID TO WEST
Greatest Single Factor In Building Up
and PopuIating Barren Lands
in Many States.

Irrigation, perhaps, can be given
no better tribute than the increase
in population of Colorado, Nevada and
Idaho, recently announced by the
census bureau. Take Nevada, for ex-
ample. Ten years ago, or in 1900,
the state census report showed a de-
cline OF IL per cent. in that decade.
Since 1900, however, the tide has
turned-the state has almost doubled
in population. Here's an illustration:
The old Carson sink, so much dread
ed by the forty-niners, and which was
strewn by the bones of cattle that had
died OF thirst, and also notorious for
its Ragtown, where fresh water be-
yond the waste could first be OBJ
tanned, now lies under a great irriga-
ton system.
The population Of Idaho also has
been doubled in the decade just past,
due in a large measure to irrigation,
and also to the settlements in the
fertile panhandle at the north.
Colorado, which had gained 80 per
cent. in the last decade of the last
century, shows a gain of 40 per cent
in this decade. Of course, some may
question the statement or claim that
these changes can be attributed to
the irrigation undertakings of the
past ten years, but 1t cannot be de-
MED that they have given stimulus
to general industries of these com
munities that has played vital part
in the general results Irrigation,
perhaps, has been the greatest single
factor in the building up and populat-
ing of the barren lands in the rapid
ly growing states referred to above.
The same condition prevails also in
other sections of the country. Take
Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Califor-
MIA, Utah, Wyoming, Washington and
Oregon. All these states have ad-
vanced rapidly in the last few years,
especially in population and develop
ment, due in large measure to the
various irrigation projects that have
been installed and are now in process
of being installed. 1t is by no means
small advantage to any state in it's
social and political aspects to have
sturdy and progressive farmers go
in and fill up a sparely settled region
as is being done in the several states
above enumerated They relieve
these sections of the unsubstantial
character which they would have with
population dependent on ranching
or searching for precious metals for
their livelihood
It is safe to predict that in the next
ten, If not five, years, the phenomenal
growth of these various states during
the last decade will be duplicated and
perhaps doubled through the private
and governmental irrigation under
takings
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
Took His Mothers Advice.

A strong and rather brutal-looking
young man was brought before a mag
istrate charged with committing an un-
provoked assault on a police sergeant.
please, sir. I amt got no defense,
but 1 should like to make an excuse
for myself. What I did I did because
my mother told me to-
Nonsense" said the magistrate,
sharply. ST know your mother, and I
am sure she would not order you to
do such a thing"
But she did, sir,' said the young
fellow, in subdued tone of voice.
''Sam," she said to me, "Sam, you're
no good at book work, and you don't
like the idea of going into the army,
and amt got the temperament for a
music hall artist l tell you what
you should do, my son. You should
go for a policeman. London Chron-
icle.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20


Soil conditions are the prime re-
quisites to successful agriculture, and
the proper conditions are not all the
same for all kinds of crops. A soil
particularly adapted to one kind of
crop may be wholly inadequate for
others. The soil in proper condition
for whatever crop to be grown must
contain the absolutely necessary in
gredient, moisture.
The moisture of the soil which is
available for plant growth is known
as free moisture, or that which is ap-
parent. This moisture or water dis
solves the salts of the soil and is
taken into the plant roots to be used
in the growth of the plant. This mois-
ture is absorbed from the soil and by
the capillary action follows along the
minute tube that extends up the stem
OF the plant and out to the leaves
where the moisture Is evaporated.
This process is continuous and at the
same time the growth of the plant is
increased. We see that there must be
some ratio between the amount Of
moisture absorbed by the plant and
the increased growth produced
Many experiments have been made
upon different kinds of farm crops
and the amount of water required to
produce a pound Of dry matter varies
between wide limits. These tests in
dicate that 200 pounds of water will
be necessary to produce a pound Of
dry matter, while in other cases as
high as 500 or 900 pounds will be
necessary.
This great variation Is due to the
climatic conditions, locality, kind Of
crop, and kind of SOIL In the hui
mid regions less water is required
than in the arid country, and this
fact partly explains why a greater
amount of water must be held in
the soil in our irrigated districts of
the west. Wheat, in all probability,
will require less water, per pound of
dry matter, than oats, and alfalfa
will require more than oats.
If we assume that an average crop
requires 400 pounds Of water to pro-
duce one pound of dry matter and
in the case of alfalfa, which pro-
duced four tons per acre for the sea-
son, will require for the above aver
age about $1,000 cubic feet of
water, or depth of a little over four
teen inches over the entire acre, or
1.175 acre feet. This amount of water
must be held in the soil particles as
free water available for the plant
growth. A good soil must be of such
a nature as to act as a reservoir and
at the same time supply the neces-
sary chemical constituents to the
plant.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
The Hoo Business.

The hog business may well be d.
vided into two classes, the raising of
market stock and the raising of pure
bred breeding stock. 1t is a regret
table fact that, on the whole, the man
who deals chiefly or solely with mar
ket stock shows much better judg-
ment than do many breeders of pure
bred stock. Excepting the chicken
fanciers, the breeders of no other
class of live stock pay more attention
to useless fads or fancy points than
do many swine breeders
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
FEED YOUNG GIRLS
Must Have Right Food While Growing.

Great care should be taken at the
critical period when the young girl is
just merging into womanhood that the
diet shall contain that which is up
building and nothing harmful.
At that age the structure is being
formed and if formed of healthy,
sturdy character, health and happiness
will follow; on the other hand un-
healthy cells may be built in and
sick condition slowly supervene which,
If not checked, may ripen into
chronic condition and cause lifelong
suffering.
A young lady says:
Coffee began to have such an effect
on my stomach few years ago that
finally quit using it. 1t brought on
headaches, pains in my muscles, and
nervousness.
I tried to use tea in its stead, but
found it's effects even worse than those
I suffered from coffee. Then for long
time drank milk at my meals, but at
last it palled on me. A friend came to
the rescue with the suggestion that
try Postum.
"I did so, only to find at first, that I
didn't fancy it. But I had heard of so
many persons who had been benefited
by its use that I persevered, and when
l had it made right-according to d1-
rections on the package-I found it
grateful in favour and soothing and
Strengthening to my stomach. I can
find no words to express my feeling
of what I owe to Postum!
''In every respect it has worked a
wonderful Improvement = the head
aches, nervousness, the pains in my
side and back, all the distressing
symptoms yielded to the magic power
of Postum. My brain seems also to
share in the betterment of my phys
ical condition; it seems keener, more
alert and brighter. I am, in short, in
better health now than for long
while before, and I am sure l owe it
to the use of your Postum" Name
given by Postum Company, Battle
Creek, Mich.
There's a reason"
Ever read the above Iettere new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full OF human
interest.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
A TeIepathic Shock,

Senator Tillman of South Carolina
has the prize tenderfoot story of the
year.
In the South it is a proverb that
negro's head is hard enough to
break a mules leg if the mule is fool
ish enough to kick it. If he does
kick it, his leg is broken, the family
binds a paling to it, and he is of no
further value as beast of burden
One afternoon a negro girl, about
Is years old, was walking up the road
with difficulty, as her feet were
bound up in immense rolls of cloth.
Her hair on the top of her head
seemed to be little mussed up.
what de mattah wifi you?" one of
her acquaintances inquired
NAH foots is so'e." she explained.
Pap hit me on de haid wifi his ak,
and I wuz standin' on some ole iron"
Popular Magazine.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
Real Tip-Toppers.


Senator Brown, apropos of the mar
ital misadventIres of young multi
millionaire, said at dinner in Wash
ington:
"The trouble is that too many of
our idle rich young men think that
among their many rights is included
the right to do wrong.
"They are, in truth, as foolish in
this respect as the maidservant who
said:
I've got place among the tip-top-
pers for sure this time. They're bang
up aristocrats / live with now
"'What do you mean by bang-up
aristocrats?' friend asked.
"'Oh,' she replied. mean places
where they have three kinds of wine
and the ladies smoke and the men
swear. Detroit Free Press.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
POULTRY NOTES.

Avoid exciting the geese; let them
alone.
Leg weakness in ducks is usually
caused by dampness.
There are several insect enemies Of
poultry-lice, mites and feas.
Lice may be found on the bodies of
fowls at all seasons of the year.
Geese grow better with age and are
just about in their prime at twenty
months.
Roup may be apparently cured, but
it cannot be entirely eradicated from
the system.
At all seasons of the year it is a
good plan to burn out all nests every
four or five weeks.
Liver troubles are caused by lack
of sharp grit or by feeding too rich
or stimulating food
AS soon as setting hen comes off
the nest should be burned out and
fresh nest material supplied.
Cayenne pepper is most powerful
stimulant. That 1t will induce egg
production there can be no doubt.
1t is a bad move to change the
quarters Of pullets or hens while lay
ing. 1t is very apt to check egg pro-
duction.
While 1t is desirable to set eggs
while they are as fresh as possible,
it is not always possible to do so,
particularly when an incubator is be-
ing used.
If the duck Is compelled to sleep
in a damp house she is likely to be
attacked with rheumatism or cramps,
for which there is no sure remedy.
Overfeeding will also do it..
The turkey hen is an ideal setter,
but a bad mother unless confined, as
she drags her young after her and
does not wait for those who fall out
by the way so long as one is left
A thorough drenching of the poul-
try house with kerosene emulsion to
which little crude carbolic acid had
been added will prove very effectual
against the red mites if done every
week.
When setting hens it is never ad-
visable to apply any grease to their
bodies, but they may be busted with
some good insect powder, while the
nests may be busted with powdered
lime or sulphur.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
Keep GosIinqs Dry.

Keep goslings dry and moderately
warm while "downy"; conf1ne them in
small, movable pens and change to
fresh grass daily. For Sc to 48 hours
give nothing but tender grass, then
feed every two to three hours one
third corn meal, two-thirds shorts,
wet up and squeezed almost dry;
avoid sloppy food and feed sparingly
After a week give scalded cracked
corn and a grass run.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
Difficult to Answer,

Explaining the happenings of the
sixth day of the creation, Miss Fran
ces Hartz read to her Sabbath school
class: And the Lord God formed man
out of the dust of the ground"
WELL" spoke up one kid, that's
nothin new. Did he put him in the
sun to dry, the way we do our mud
pies?"
Miss Hartz discreetly slurred the
answer and proceeded with her les
son.-Cleveland Leader.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
KipIinq,s Interrogative Answer.

Rudyard Kipling, the we'll known
anti-suffragist, said at an anti-suffrage
dinner in London:
Haven't the women enough? In
addition to all their other privileges,
why should they now have the vote?
Il was talking to a suffragist the
other day.
why should woman she said
disdainfully, take a mans name
when she marries him?'
Why said l, should she take
everything else he's got?' ?'"-Detroit
Free Press.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
Circumstances Alter Gases.

"Why, Tommy" exclaimed the Sun
day school teacher, don't you say
your prayers every night before you
to to bed?"
Not any more," replied Tommy
II uster when I slept in folding bed,
though" Philadelphia Record.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
Hadn't the Material.

81 really never saw such an impu-
dent man as that Mr.. De Borrowe, .
said Miss Wrathy. "He actually had
the nerve to ask me the other night
how l managed to get that lovely
tinge of auburn in my hair!"
Really? Well, why didn't you box
his ears?" asked Miss Slimm.
"Why, | only had my Easter hat
box handy, and that wasn't big
enough" said Miss Wrathy.-Harper s
Weekly.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
Uses for the corncohs.

Save all the corncobs. They are
good for smoking meat in absence of
hickory wood, and they are splendid
for burning to charred condition for
hogs. The surplus cobs should go
into the manure. They are good abb
sorbers of liquids and improvers of
soil texture, besides supplying some
fertilizing elements and adding humus
to the soil
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
The Loved and Lost Hint.

Walker-The bride was quite popu-
lar girl, wasn't she?
Watkinson-Yes indeed. The Even
ing Sacrificer sent it's sporting man to
report the wedding. He printed list
of rejected lovers half column long
under the heading, Among Those
Who Also Ran" New York Journal.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
Exercise Is Essential.

It should be remembered that exer.
else is as essential as feed. Decide how
much feed your birds require during
the day and feed the smaller portion in
the morning the larger portion at
night This method insures exercise
and prevents sending the birds to the
roost hungry. Always feed plenty at
night
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
Loss by Poor Packing.

A writer some years ago said that
more is lost to the producer OF
dressed poultry, eggs, butter, vegeta-
bles and fruit through sending them
to market in improper condition than
would be required to pay the national
debt
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
The Dodqer.

Redd-I see the greatest range of
vision among human races is said to
be possessed by the Peruvian Indians,
who have distinguished individuals
eighteen miles distant
Greene-Gee! I'd hate to have
Peruvian Indian for tailor.-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
Those Kind Predictions.

The wedding was over
Guests anpounced the usher,
Twill kindly register their predictions
in this book"
what predictions
GAS to how long you'll give EN- to
stay married. Louisville Courier
Journal.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20

of life before / tried
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V e G e t a Bile Com
pound. / was in such
a nervous condition
1 could not keep
S till. NJ y Ii m b $
cold, I had
creepy sensations,
and l could not sleep
nights. / was finally
told by two phys
icians that / also
had a t11mor T read
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
Foolish.

II am going to ask your father
tonight for your hand in marriage" ;"
How dreadfully old fashioned you
are
I'm what way"
Don't ask him; tell him.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20

Red Cross Bag Blue, much better, goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
good grocer.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20

For over fifty years Rheumatism and
Neuralgia sufferers have found great re-
lief in Hamlins Wizard Oil. Don't wait
for inflammation to set in. Get bottle
TODAY
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethng, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton. allays pain. cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20

A man may avoid family cares by
taking care of his family.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
II You Have Money.

That fellow Gotrox is a multimil-
lionaire. He has more money than
brains"
well, what does he want with
brains?"
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20

It's easy to see the blessings of
poverty through the eyes of a mil
lionaire.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20

To save and beautify the
teeth, remove tartar and
prevent decay.
To disinfect the mouth, de-
stroy disease germs, and
purify the breath.
To keep artificial teeth and
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
WHAT
| WENT
THROUGH
Beforet taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Natick, Mass. II cannot express
what went through during the change
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
Instead of Liquid
Antiseptics uPeroxide
100000 people last year used
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic

The new toilet germicide powder to be
dissolved in water as needed.
For all toilet and hygienic uses it is
better and more econ omical.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20

To remove nicotine from the teeth and
purify the breath after smoking.
To eradicate perspiration and body
odors by sponge bathing.
The best antiseptic wash known.
Relieves and strengthens tired, weak
inf1amedeyes. Heals sore throat, wounds
and cuts 25 and SO cts box, druggists
or by mail postpaid. Sample Free.
THE PAXTON TOILET CO., ,EosroN Mass
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
LADIES CAN wEAR SHOES

one size smaller after using Aliens Foot-Ease,
the aptiseptic powder to be shaken into the
Shoes 1t makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
Refuse substitutes For Free trial package, ad
dress Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20
CONDITION OF SOIL
Must Contain Absolutely Neces-
Sary Ingredient, Moisture.
In Irrigated Districts Wheat, In All
Probability, Will Require Less
Water, Per Pound of Dry
Matter, Than Oats.

By r. L. PARSHALL, Colorado Agri-
cultural College.)
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20

DkTEUT& Fortunes made in patents. Pro-
"a EuHO y tect yourideas Our "a page book free.
fitzgerald & Co.. Box X, Washington, ID. c.
The Winslow mail., 1911-05-20

Ever read the above 1ettere A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full OF human
interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-18
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gust and if the season is rather wet and cotton rank and thrifty. then there is great likelihood of extensive damage from the second crop, which may appear in
 Iron, 10 to 15 days after the worms of the rirst crop spin up. Every preparation should be made in sadvance when such conditions occur so that the whole cot ron crop may be treated without A single
 houi of avoidable delay. Make the dust poles, have the bags ready and the stock
 of poison on hand. Such preparation is
 essential to the best success in con-
 trolling these worms. One dollar expend- ca Tn poisoning caterpilars during Au-
 gust may save from $10 to s1O0 loss in the crop. It pays to kill the worms early.
 Is There Danger in Poisoning?
 Freduently we hear the idea expressed
 that 1t is dangerous to use any such t.ol-
 son Fortunately the danger involved Is
 Tar more Imaginary than real Of course
 any poison should be kept safely stored where children and farm animals cannot possioiy get to 1t. There is no great danger to a person in handling such drv poison provided they keep 1t out Of their
 mouths so as not to swallow it, If
 sores or scratches are present cover then, ciotey With plaster or with a greased leloth 10 Keep the poison out The o.Iy erect or poison on open sores is to agBravate them but there would be no oanser or fatal results in such a case 1T breeze is blowing so that considsra- pie or the dust must be breathed. tie a.
 nandkerchief closely over the mouth and nose 10 keep the dust out Do not swal- low the saliva after clearing the throat when applying poison. With these ,mple precautions there is no danger whatever to the user The only serious result. pos Se hus' come through the stoinlcn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-18

After the work each day, curry the dust out of the mules coat and rub him over with wet cloth to guard against sores forming from the retained poison. There Is little if any danger that stock may bs poisoned from eating the treated foliage and no danger at all after a few weeks time. There is very little danger of rains carrying the poison into streams from
 which cattle may drink and no chance
 whatever of injurng the soil.
 Fires or Trap Lanterns
 Light or fire traps may be used as an aid in reducing the numbers of moths, but can never be depended on to take the place of poisoning. Bonfires will attract many moths, but the heat is great enough to repel most of them before they get singed and killed. Trap lanterns work better than bonfires. Ordinary lanterns may be used for this work. On barrel or some other arrangement to hold the light higher than the tops of the cotton plants, place a pan half full of water and with kerosene or coal oil enough to cover the surface. Put block Of wood. brick or similar arrangement in the mid le of the pan to set the lantern on and let 1t burn all night. Start these lights
 within a week after the worms spin
 up and continue them as long as num- erous cotton moths are caught. Be sure that you are getting cotton worm
 moths. To prove this, put few of the leaves in which worms have spun up
 under a tumber in a shaded place and watch for the moths as they come out
 of the webs. A great many kinds of
 moths are attracted to lights and so there are certain. to be many moths caught which are not real cotton worm
 moths. Close comparison of those
 caught in the trap with those bred in the tumblers will show whether the
 traps are really worth continuing. In
 any case they can bes only helps in
 addition to poisoning.
 Summary s
 Have ready two dusting poles for
 each rider, the supplies of poison, four. etc.. funnel to fit into the holes for filling the bags with poison and a spring balance or other provision for weigh ing to keep track offsthe amount of
 poison being applied. Secure a supply
 of poison and keep itron hand ready
 for immediate use. Use one pound of
 Paris green and two pounds of -four per acre or three pounds of arsenate of lead alone Apply immediately when
 and where the worms beginN to rag the leaves The most prompt treat
 ment Is most profitable. There Is no real danger of poisoning to the person
 using these insecticides unless some of them get into the stomach.
 Stock will not be poisoned even by eating the foliage after few weeks and there IS very little chance of poison being washed into drainage streams in sufficient quantity to affect stock drink ing the water. Trap lanterns may help by catching moths, but the main thing is to be ready to poison without delay when the worms appear. Only prompt poisoning will save the cotton and pre- Ivent great loss.'