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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

any size. AS the kernels are sep
arated from the cobs they drop into
a chute below the mechanism and
are carried into bags waiting at the
mouth Of the chute. The cobs are
elected from the other side Of the
machine. AS can readily be under
stood, this machine will save a great
deal Of labor. as the old method Of
Smelling corn by hand was tedious
one at best, and was no gentle opera
ton even for that type Of citizen who
has come to be known as horny
handed"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14
MACHINE THAT SHELLS CORN
Ears Fed Into Hoppe? and Kernels
Are Separated Automatically
Lighters Farmsrs' Burdens.

Another device to tighten the farm.
er's labors has been invented by q
Nebraska man. This is a machine for
Smelling corn, and. with 1t, one man
can do the work of a dozen or more
by simply feeding the ears into a
hopper and turning a handle. Inside
the body Of the machine is a series
Of scrapers between which the cobs
pass and these scrapers are so con-
trolled that they will engage ears Of
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

much attention on account Of It's
unique mounting which closely resem-
bles gun carriage. says Popular
Mechanics. The large wheels Of this
carriage make 1t easily managed
even on rough ground, and two men
can transport 1t from place to place.
The motor is made for gasoline or oil
consumption.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14
care Of the Lawn,

II the season happens to BE- 4 dry
one don't NOW the lawn oftener than
once a week. Frequent clipping
causes rapid evaporation Of moisture
from the soil.
Allow the clippings to remain In a
dry season They help to shade the
soil and act as q mulch.
To do good work with your lawn
mower kept ven oiled and sharpen
Il frequently.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14
STACK HAY IN LARGE FIELDS
Modern Machine Shown Herewith "a.
eiIitates Work Considerably
Labor Of Six Men.

On many western farms hay is
stacked in large quantities, and the
work is done by help hired by the
day. Consequently It is necessary to
push the stacking as fast as possible.
The modern stacker shown in the cut
with the sweep rake facilitates
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

The British admiralty reports the
discovery of a new way of making
armor plate that will be from is to 20
per cent tougher. This, II true. puts
an onus. on the projectile makers to
produce one that will pierce that
much tougher armor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14
Western Way Of Stacking Hay.

Western Way Of Stacking Hay.
this work great deal. says the Farm
and Home. The ebay is picked up by
the sweep rake in punches Of about
1000 pounds and delivered onto the
stacker. The horse attached to the
stacker pulls this onto the pile. Six
men can put up hay at the rate Of Is
tons per day with an apparatus such
as this. using two sweep rakes. an
ordinary rake and one mower.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14
GAS ENGINE FOR FARM WORK
Large Wheels Of Carriage Make Il
Easily Managed, Even on Rough
Ground-shown In Africa.

At the recent agricultural exposi-
ton in Tunis, Africa, the makers OF
the Gnome motor for aeroplanes ex-
hibited a six-horsepower motor de-
signed for use on the farm, which,
while not presenting any novel fea-
lures Of motor construction. attracted
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

The FIRST woman aviator has been
licensed in America Though woman
has long been declared by American
gallantry to be an angel. this Is the
Arst time she has been allowed on.
eially to fiy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

Criminal tactics keep pace with
scientific thief-taking and sometimes
gaIlop ahead Blue-ribbOn experts IN
a recent robbery Of a jewelers. safe
wore KID gloves so no discriminating
Anger-prints could be left behind
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

Dentists say that a good brush and
water are all that are necessary for
the care OF the teeth. This will not
stop pretty actresses from giving
smiling testimonials for powders. how.
ever
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

Electric cars in Los Angeles will
have mirrors placed in their end to In.
duce women to step OF the cars
'.froat face" The company may think
this n brilliant idea until the lady pas.
sengers wreck the time schedules see
Eng II their hats are on straight and
too much powder isn't showing on
their noses
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

A Missouri Judge rules that a man
is at liberty to spank his wife. Like
wise man is at liberty to wallop q
lioress on the nose II he feels that
way.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

In the past six months the plague
killed 65000O people In India and
nothing remarkable is considered to
have occurred. The world is not
shocked.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

II Is too bad that the enthusiasm Of
The souvenir hunters who dug up with
their hands the first earth turned for
New York's new subway could not
have been continued until the tunnel
was completed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14
Consolidation.

"You say I'm a liar, sir?"
"You claim that I'm thief, sir?"
Say
"Well?"
Lets 60 into partnership. You get
the money and ! will pay the taxes"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

A Bostonese person went crazy
with the heat and tried to give away
money. The fact that he failed leads
uS TO suspect that the money was
counterfeit.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

A practical joker In Iowa is being
sued by a victim whom he presented
with a loaded cigar. We hope his
acute sense Of humor will enable him
TO see the Joke.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

The soda fountain clerk may not
b an important parsonage. but he
generally manages to cause a splash
in the world.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

A million patents on rubber tires
have been Issued Why doesn't some
inventor get patent on broken glass
that will not puncture?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

A Texas town has passed an ordi.
nance allowing only leg!ess men tc
sell peanuts on the Streets. Evidently
the town is controlled by surgeons
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

A new metal 40 per cent lighter
than aluminium will make airships
safer. but not so safe as walking
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

The old theory that there's no fool
like an old fool is demonstrated by
the 70 year old Massachusetts, couple
who eloped and were married
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

II the breach of promise industry
continues to increase, the art OF letter
writing will soon be a thing OF the
past.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

A Connecticut town refused a dona
tIon Of money for the town hall be-
cause the donor stipulated there
should bs'no dancing or other amuse
ment IN the hall. which was to be used
as town building. The blue-laWs
spirit OF New England IN that lOcaiity
q least. g psreepahly On he Vans
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

A German baron has been sentenced
70 two years for killing an opponent
IN a duel. Only safe and sane due.
ing Is countenanced in Germany.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

A taxicab driver who has inherited
$1,000 is going to stick to his job. He
may have meter Of his own to dilate
the legacy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

Mrs winafow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething. softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, Csc bottle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

Among the other exciting events Of
M lo-date civilization the modern fish
story is now due.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

Chicago is to have soul hospital"
The patients. OF course. will come
from outside.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

To be without enemies Is to be un-
worthy Of having friends.-Joubert.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

Some OF our aviators have adopted
the habit Of landing in haystacks.
Enterprising farmers will rent their
available haystacks to aero clubs
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

The New York woman who has a
s26.OOO anklet evidently believes In
saving something for a rainy day.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

European war clouds do not always
presage a storm.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

have lived long enough to wait for
misfortunes till they come without an
tlcipating them.-Sydney Smith.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14
REAuTIFuL POST cams FREE

Send % stamp for I'VE samples Of my Very choic-
est Gold Embossed Birthday Flower and Motto.
Post Cards; beautiful colon and lOvellest designA
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

Keep your vacation within the lin
Its Of your purse.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

The auto and the aeroplane contin.
Ne to be deadly rivals
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

The way to keep boys on the farm
10 to make farm life more attractive.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

II is not too late for you to send q
Riddle or two to the country.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14
Horse Sense,

ale has plenty Of horse sense"
'Why sol"
"He never bets on one"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

Bran is good for both growing
chicks and laying hens.
II certainly pays to keep q BIG
quiet flock Of good fowls.
Seeds Of maple trees have been
known to terminate in ice.
Oats are frequently seeded with
Canada field peas for forage.
Clover and skim milk are almost In
dispensable in the ration Of the grow
ing pig.
Boards should be used for bleaching
early celery. Soil is apt to cause It
to decay.
Artificial heat in the hog pen is
not necessary. Freedom from drafts
is better.
Every farmer should have piece OF
rape to turn the sheep on when the
pastures fail.
A hog could be starved to eat al
most anything; but seldom does well
on spoiled food.
A side line Of dairying that helps
out is to have plenty Of pigs to eat
the skim milk.
Young chickens should not be coop
ed ON land that was occupied by chick
ems last year.
An accessible supply Of pure, cold
water should always be available for
the dairy herd.
Different kinds Of milk animals diff.
fer greatly as to the fat and solid con-
tents Of the milk.
Rape is commonly sown either
broadcast or in rows about 30 inches
apart and cultivated.
Plenty Of hot water must be used in
keeping the dairy utensils clean dur.
ing the hot weather.
The best authorities give the weight
Of one gallon of milk, Of average COM
position, as S.6 pounds.
The silo is now a necessity. and for
you to compete with the man who has
one you must have one, too.
The levelness with which a horse
walks Is one Of the best evidences
that his legs work in harmony.
lOughage for calves should first be
fed at two or three weeks OF age,
when the calf begins to eat grain.
Steel silos are growing in favor, and
seemingly do not hold the frost any
more or even as much as the cement
ones.
Contrary to popular belief more
chickens die from June until Sep
TENDER than in all the rest Of the
year.
The cold storage man makes better
prices for the -dairyman and poultry
man-until the cold storage man is
busted"
The milk should be strained through
one thickness Of clean white flannel
and then should be quickly cooled and
we'll aired.
II eve keeps her lamb in fine fat
condition up to the time Of weaving,
be sure she Is q good mother. and
keep her.
A silo saves labor, as with It you
can feed more stock in much less time
than by any other means and do II
much easier.
When q hog reaches 200 pounds in
weight 1t requires extra good care and
an expert feeder to continue to lay on
flesh at q profit.
Some people claim that q hog Is a
scavenger by nature, but he certainly
thrives. better on clean feed and de-
cent surroundings.
Weeds plowed under add some hui
mus and fertility to the soil, though
in a very much less degree than
clover or COW peas.
Pigs, sows and fattening hogs
should be kept in separate Enclosures.
They viii be healthier and derive
more benefit from their feeds By
such handling.
Make q creep for the little pigs In
which they can get in and eat and the
old hogs cannot follow. BY the way,
do not feed the little fellows sloppy,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

II does not cost much to get a pure
bred sire when the benefits to be de-
rived from bis use are eonsidsred. and
the Ownership 81 . good animal has
an educational valne which g practic-
ally sure 70 lead 70 3 desire to own a
good herd.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

Fan fairs have already begun. Ell
hiblt your poultry at a. many Of them
az possible. You win learn much that
WIN benefit you In many wayL RI
change ideas with the poultry breed
ers you meet there. The poultry n,
dustry has never Jet been completely
mastered ~ hhy ona man
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-09-14

Clover and skim milk are almost in
dispensable in the ration Of the grow
ing pig.
The Paonia newspaper., 1911-05-05
Wrong Construction On
Teachers' designations

The eager supporters OF a school
bond Issue have assiduously circu-
lated the false statement that Mrs.
Breeden and Professor Mccormick
had resigned from the city school
force because Of the defeat OF the
bond issue. The facts are that Mrs.
Breeden was turned down for reap
pointment by the school board more
than five weeks ago and had given
up her work here and had left town
for another school in the morning
before the bond election took place
In the afternoon. Knowing she
would not be employed another year
she left before the term was out in
order to make sure OF her school for
the coming year.
Professor Mccormick has long ago
notified the board that he did not
desire to teach another year. In fact
he will not teach anywhere the COM
ing year. as he will go TO ranching.
possibly In order to escape the tur-
moil Of school politics.
1t may be all right. but we have
always doubted the propriety OF
paid school teachers dipping too
strong into politics In the effort to
control the selection OF their county
superintendents and school boards
and the carrying OF bond issues.
That would appear to be the vital
concern OF the taxpayers and the
school patrons. and not the hired
help. In the words of the immortal
Grover Cleveland when he was ex-
tending civil service and protecting
government workers. "Pernicious
political activity" must be curbed II
they were to lie immune from politi-
cal removal.
II any teacher or set of teachers
get II into their heads that the
school system VIII be seriously
hampered by their departure from
the valley. they have another think
coming TO them. There have been
designations, departures and teach
ers fired at the close of nearly every
term. and the school system has
gone on without "A ripple and stead
lily increased I'm efficiency, better
teachers coming with each change.
The Paonia newspaper., 1911-05-05
School Bonds Defeated
BY a Heavy Majority

The proposition to vote $4,000
school bonds was voted upon last
Monday and defeated by a vote OF 80
to ~, n maioIity OF so against the
bonds. The reoson for this vote is
not hard to find. A large number OF
those who voted against the bonds
know the necessity of new building
for the High School and would gladly
vote for II under different conditions.
John G. Curtis was reelected to the
school board by n majority OF 20. At
the last moment friends took liberties
with the name OF George Merchant
and started to writing in his name
on the official ballot. The vote stood:
Curtis l02, Merchant The voting
got tangled up in some way. as there
were l5 more ballots in the box than
names OF voters on the ltst.
The Paonia newspaper., 1911-05-05
Examiner Stone Checks
Town Treasurers Books

Ed. :. Stone of Delta has sub
mitted to the Town Board his report
OF an examination OF the books of
the town treasurer for "A period OF
eight months. from August |. 1910.
TO April I. 1911. L. view OF Its ex-
treme length we are unable to print
IL In full. and 1t does not seem peces-
sary, as IL conveys no real informa-
ton to the average taxpayer. 1t
shows that the receipts for the eight
months period were S31 ,3s3. .l6 and
the disbursement were S35, 1876,
and that there was s2.2i6 20 on hand
April |. which showed the books bal
anced. Warrants were In the hands
of the tressuaer showing from which
funds these payments were made.
but the report does not give the
public any detailed Information as to
what 1t was paid out for. The first
item In the report is Received from
former treasurer $11. .s43.sI." Balance
on hand. $2.246 20. showing that
81. .597 "a in excess OF receipts was ex-
pended for the eight months.
In addition to the above receipts
there was received from the sale OF
reservoir bonds $12.I0S.33. making
total receipts $40. 3.6S3.19.
In addition to the above there was
paid out on account Of reservoir
12,S7I.3l. leaving n balance of ~
cents in the reservoir fund.
Total bonded debt. $67 1000 To-
tai warrants unpaid. $9,0io.45. Total
debt outstanding. $76,2io4e. In ad-
dition to the above there Ia issued
and outstanding unpaid warrants
drawn on the sidewalk fund amount.
ing to $5, ,2l4.l3.
The Paonia newspaper., 1911-05-05
Great Need of Fair
System of Distribution

A system of distribution that gives
half OF the result OF the toll of mil
lions of farmers TO a few distributing
agents needs reforming. BY a reas-
onablc, economical and direct system
of marketing. the cost of getting the
products from farmers to consumers
should not he over twenty-five per
cent OF the value OF the farm pro-
ducts. Agricultural pictures may
picture the beauties of scientific farm
ing and Rockefeller teachers may
continue to exert every possible In
fiuence toward securing greater
yields ON the farm, but as long as
farmers are compelled to buy and
sell I'm an organized market the aver
age farmer Of this country viii he
forced to continue to practice the
most rigid economy to keep limited
balance I'm his favor. and millions
of farmers Will continue to work
under the calling yoke of "A credit
system that stiles ambition and
makes them but little better than
serfs.-Carolinn Union Farmer.
The Paonia newspaper., 1911-05-05
Why Not Consider
This Proposition?

Since the construction OF the new
reservoir. some water users in the
country find they have little or no
pressure In their service pipes for the
reason that the reservoir is too low
to furnish II. The town council has
under consideration two plans to
correct the difficulty. One 10 to con-
struct pipe line some 5000 feet long
and the other is to buy an interest
in a private pipe line and make ex-
tensions. Either will be expensive.
As we understand 1t, the tap that
serves these people is close to the
reservoir. II that be true, It would
appear to be an easy matter to rem
edy the trouble at small cost. The
main supplying the reservoir could be
extended to the middle of IL, turned
up perpendicularly and carried up
high enough to give the pressure. 1t
would overflow into the reservoir
just the same. II the tap supplying
these people is above the reservoir,
nothing more would be necessary.
II the tap ia below the reservoir, the
service pipe could be extended to a
tap above 1t and the same result be
obtained. There may be a reason
why this would not solve the prob
lem because OF conditions above the
reservoir Of which VIC know nothing.
The Paonia newspaper., 1911-05-05
Eros, Danger Averted
BY Mulching Roots

Going the rounds OF the western
slope papers is the story OF "A man
who held back his fruit tree blooms
till danger OF frost was past by wet
ting the ground about the trees in
the fall and letting II freeze solid.
then mulching so as to keep the
ground frozen long after frost was
out OF the ground elsewhere, thus
keeping his trees dormant long
enough to avoid late frosts. Another
advises packing ice about the roots
OF trees and covering the Ice so II
will not melt. The last would be a
rather expensive process. The theory
has a look OF plausibility. However
the writer remembers reading some
years ago the story OF a man who
had n fruit tree growing close to his
house opposite window. The Idea
occurred to him to try an anexperiment.
He pulled limb of the tree through
the window and made the opening
close again. The room was kept
warm with the result that the buds
on that limb opened out into full
bloom quite out OF season. long be-
fore the frost was out OF the ground.
II that story is true, then the theory
of freezing the roots to prevent
blooming is untenable. Some one
should try an experiment to deter.
mine Just what effect can he pro-
duced.
The Paonia newspaper., 1911-05-05
View of \ High School
Pupil ON New Building

Editor Newspaper:-Last Monday
purpose of electing oil necessary Off
GERS and to vote on bonds to build
and equip a much needed High school
building. The question was much
discussed by the taxpayers.
You ask why we need a new school
building? There are may reasons, a
few OF which I will mention.
In 1910 through the able manage
ment OF Superintendent Hussong the
school was put on the accredited
list for the fret time in the history
! of the school. and at present it is be-
ing discussed by the state university
whether we will be admitted this
year. Is 1t of any Importance? 1t
simply means that all students from
our school will not be accepted by
colleges and other institutions with
out first taking an entrance examin-
alton. For a school to be put on
the accredited list for two years and
then again dropped does not speak
well for the school; neither for the
community.
The question of most Importance
is a matter of room. At present we
are using a hole in the ground In the
basement of the grade building and
one room. In our High School build
room. a small recitation room which
is also used for the superintendent
office. Here we also have another
hole in the ground where our labor
atory and recitation room are COM
bined. The equipment Of this labor
atory = not sufficient. At present
we have room for l6 and next year
we have 60 to work In this labora-
tory.
Each day there is a general assem-
bly, of all the students and one visit
tn our school at this time will con-
vince any one that much larger
building is needed.
Our teachers have not at auy time
complained about the room we now
have. but worked to get the best re-
suits from " hat they had.
There is the matter of tuition. The
limit by law is being charged. Over
5000 will be collected this year.
fear next year thnt the districts that
pay this tuition will protest your
right to charge them so. when your
accommodations are far below the
tuition paid.
l ask you taxpayers and school
board to come and visit our school
and see II all that | have said is not
true. | urge you taxpayers and
school board to use every possible
means to give to your district this
building which Is much needed and
will be n help to your community.
WALLACE DECKER