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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05

In a recent speech to the agricul-
tural students at Ames Prof j. G..
Lipman of the New Jersey Expert
ment Station made the statement that
fertilizers are relied upon too much
and that they often form an excuse
for poor farming.
1t is often not a lack of chemical
elements alone that makes soil I'M
productive. Quality in plant food is
more important than quantity. Bac-
terra in the soil are the machinery
that make plant food availa ble-that
improve the quality. The principal
aim Of the farmer should be to pro-
vide the best of conditions for these
bacteria to work.
There is only very limited area OF
coil in this country that needs an
actual addition of plant food. 1t is
q pity to hear western farmers say
that their soil is wearing out. Prop
erly treated, these western soils need
never wear out.
matter in the form of humus if the
soil bacteria are to thrive. The farmer
must make arrangements to put back
vegetable matter into the soil as the
supply becomes exhausted. Flowing
under q green crop once in while
adds to the vegetable matter-pro.
vides a home for the bacteria. 1t is
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05


| impossible to obtain good results
when the bacteria in the soil are
starving to death.
The question of productiveness do
ponds not so much on what the soil
contains as on what the crops can get
out of it. When soil becomes acid
it is no longer favorable home for
the bacteria that make plant food
available. The soil machinery is out
of gear. The addition of lime to such
soils will put things in running order
again.
Proper circulation Of air in the soil
is necessary to bacteria. Thorough
tillage ventilates the soil and provides
this air The whole problem Of keep
ing soils productive is that of stimu-
lating the bacteria to make plant food
available for the crops, rather than
depending on commercial fertilizers.
In New England many of the soils
contain as much as three per cent Of
potash, and yet the addition Of potash
fertilizers will increase the yields OF
crops, for the reason that the bac-
terra have never been given chance
to make the potash that is in the soil
available. In Utah soils that have
raised wheat for good many years
without the addition Of fertilizers or
manure are richer in nitrogen and
humus than the virgin prairie soils.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05
FIGHTING APPLE scAD.
Horticultural Department At Ames
Wants Help Of Fruit Growers.

Experiments which were made BY
the horticulture section of the Iowa
Experiment Station last year seem to
indicate that in fighting apple scab in
this state it may be best to spray
with lime sulphur instead Of the bOr-
deaux mixture in the treatment which
is given just as the blossoms fall,
using the bordeaux mixture for all
other treatments. This avoids the
roughening of the fruit which is some
times caused by bordeaux mixture.
Apple growers who are willing to ex-
pertinent with the lime sulphur mix
ture during the coming season, and
report results, are requested to write
to Prof. S. A. Beach, Ames, la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05

my great pride would have accepted
his offer Of guardian and. under his
supervision. hope. would have been
a credit to the name instead of the
disgrace l am"
Now. you quit these here postmor-
TENS" demonstrated Bunce good ma
turedly, but firmly. "You don't call me
disgrace, do you? And amt your
old side partner? Bosh. II you play
the game straight guess there's lots
Of worse ways Of making living than
gambling. The sawbones said lot
of rest was coming your way. so just
turn over on the other side and for
get it."
mo, | can't, Runce. Don't you re-
alize the position In which am placed
by Mr.. Randall's death? hold deed
to his entire plantation. and | must
sign release without delay. What
il it should ever be thought that ell
tered the game in earnest. with the
deliberate intention of robbing MIR.
Randall? You know my reputation"
he added bitterly. land how easy 1t Is
for dog to earn bad name Bring
me pen and Ink at once Larkin. II you
please, for I won't have momeneo
peace until I sign that paper"
Propped up on the pillows and sup
ported by the still grumblins Bunca.
le wrote the following:
| hereby surrender the absolute possess
sion Of all the property herein described
% the child or children oil John Randall.
EUGENE KIRBY.
"There!' he exclaimed. Now l feel
better, and there is no chance of my
old neighbours children being defraud-
I'd out Of their inheritance"
"You worry Il heap more about them
than YOURSELF" observed Bunce. land
there's no call for it. Even II they
knew you had got this deed you're
reckoned as dead man by everybody.
heard from one of the boys that Mo
reau had skipped to Mexico. but you
know how the river calls, and he'll an
swer sooner or later. When the fine
old buckle does return don't be fool
enough to give him another chance at
your back, for he's painfully modest
,uss and prefers to stay In the rear.
BY rights he ought to get the same
dose he gave you. aud I'D do 1t for the
asking"
You know you wouldn't" said kir-
by simply "The moment ] learn that
Moreau has returned you may arrange
meeting for US. You can leave the
rest to me-"
Bunce nodded. II guess there amt
any one who could get the better OF
YOU. Gene, face to face. ! amt much
Of a hand at the gospel. but I'll scare
IN n prayer or two for Jack Moreau's
sOul"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05

DO not allow pigs to drink out OF
mud holes.
TX. Keep the herd healthy.
To get rid of lice, dip in coal tar
or crude oil dip twice in the spring
and twice in the fall. To prevent
worms, make charcoal out of corn c0bs
and other trash, mix in some SALT aud
let the pigs eat it. To prevent chol-
era, vaccinate the hogs with good vac.
cine. Keep the buildings and lots dis
infected and clean.
X. You must love your pigs and
strive to take little better care
of them tomorrow than you did
today.
This last rule is the Golden Rule
of the hog business.
R. K. BLISS.
Agricultural Extension Department,
Iowa State College.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05
SCHOOL CHILD UP.To.DATE.

Mako haste to school. my little child.
Or else you will be late:
Your books are all aseptic now.
And here's your sterile slate.
Your pencil has been boiled an hour
IT'S germless now. I hope:
And don't forget to wash your desk
With this carbolic soap.
And lest about the schoolroom floor
Some unseen microbes Turk.
Just sprinkle formaline around
Before you set to work.
You'd better put. for saNty's sake.
Bichloride In the ink;
And water that has not been boiled
You must not dare to drink.
OF course. when recess comes around.
Some food you'll want to munich.
So In this disinfected box
Ia predigested lunch.
And since tits said that in a kiss
Bacteria may dwell.
I may not give you, as I'd like,
A mothers fond farewell.
Puck.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05
Ito be continued!
Prolonging Life.

While no way has yet been found to
make life perpetual, it is fact that
life can be prolonged. Many people die
before their time because the organs
become clogged and cannot do their
work. To keep the body open. active
and free from impurities there must be
no constipation. dyspepsia. flatulency.
liver troubles, etc. If old or young
people suffer from these complaints they
can find ready cure with DR.. Cald
Wells Syrup Pepsin. 1t is absolutely
guaranteed to do what is claimed, and
If you want to try it before buying.
sem your address for a free sample
bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co., 119 Cald-
we'll Bldg Monticello; Ill. 1t is sold
by all druggists at SOC and 81 a bottle.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05
Passing II Up.

The Argumentative Boarder-But
how do you account for the murder.
GUS instinct in the aborigines? Is 1t
instinct, or is it an inherited ton
dency?
The Philosophical Boarder-My
dear fellow, David the Psalmist asked
the question. why do the heather
rage?" and he seemed unable to an.
swer 1t himself. Why should at
tempt it. Another cup of coffee. If you
please. Mrs. Irons.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05
M. W. A PICNIC.
To be held in Protivin, Iowa, on

To be held in Protivin, Iowa, on
WEDNESDAY,, MAY 10, 1911.
A big list of street sports will be on
the program. Large street parade at
at O'Clock led ny the p. b. Band.
An address will be delivered by
CHARLES PERGI.ER of Cresco.
Bail game, wrestling match and 9TH
er amusements. Merry go-Round ali
day ard evening. A fine dance in
Mikesh's Hail in the afternoon and
evening for those who wish to partici-
pate in the fantastic step. Music
furnished by the well known p. B. B.
Harp Orchestra.
A cordial invitation is extended to.all
to attend Every effort will be made
to make it success. Come one and
all, whether you are Woodman or
not. You are welcome.
A fine dinner and supper will be
served in the Mike>h Building.
BY Order of Committee.
Evergreens.
Those who are in need of evergreens
will do we'll to call on me at my place
q miles east of Protivin. l also have
some fruit trees for sale
| also have few young Aberdeen
Angus bulls to offer. They are out of
such strains as Prince Ito, Baltimore of
Glendale. Aberlour, and Pansy's Black
hawk. the worlds champion at the St.
Louis worlds fair and the Chicago In
ternatiOnal stock show.
Inspection invited.
JOHN J. WALENTA,
Route 2, Calmar, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05
Creamery 1ookkeepino.

: That much of the loss in creamery
management is due to lack of definite
accounts is the statement made by
Professor Mortenson Of the Dairy De-
partment at Ames. In a bulletin on
Creamery Bookkeeping" just pub.
lished, the professor gives sample
blanks and forms for a complete sys-
TEN of accounts for creameries. Cop
les Of this bulletin, No. 81, may be
obtained free by writing to the Iowa
Experiment Station at Ames.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05

The boy who does the best work In
oat Judging at the short course at
Ames next winter will be given $500
scholarship, good for any Of the regu-
lar courses at the agricultural college,
This scholarship is donated by the In
ternational Harvester Company.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05
A Burglars Awful Deed

may not paralyze home so completely
as mothers long illness. But DR..
Kings New Life Pills are splendid
remedy for women. They gave me
wonderful benefit in constipation and
female trouble" wrote Mrs. M. C..
Dunlap, of Leadill. Tenn If ailing,
try them. 25c at P. A. Clemmer's.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05
The Farmers Home.

A $l.OO day house Especial at
tention paid the farmer trade. With
more stable room l am prepared to
give farmers better accommodations
than ever, j, w, WENTWORTH.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05

To remove nicotine from the teeth and
purify the breath after smoking.
To eradicate perspiration and body
doors by sponge bathing.
The best antiseptic wash known.
Relieves aud strengthens tired, weak,
inflamedeyes. Heals s"rcthroat, wounds
and cuts. 25 and SO cts. n box. druggists
or by mail postpaid. Sample Free.
THE PAXTON TOILET CO., 6osrom. Mass.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05

To cleanse and whiten the
teeth, remove tartar and
prevent decay.
To disinfect the mouth, de-
stroy disease germs, and
purify the breat',.
To keep artificial teeth and
hridreWOrk Glenn. OdOrleSS
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05
THE HOG GROWERS TEN RULES.
How to Increase Pork Income in Iowa,
illinois, Missouri and Minnesota
430,0OO,0o Annually.

1. Select thrifty, vigorous, we'll bred
breeding stock.
n. Do not feed the brood soWs too
much corn.
The following rations will give good
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05
instead Of Liquid
knuseptics Peroxide
many people are now using
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic

The new toilet gcrmicide powder to be
dissolved in water as needed.
For all toilet and hygicnic uses 1t is
better and more ecnnomical
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05
The MONDAY of Life.

Married people should learn what to
do fer one another's little ills. ard for
the ills of children that may come.
They are sure sooner or later to have
occasion to treat constipation or indi-
gestion. When the opportunity comes
remember that the quickest way to OBJ
tain relief, and finally permanent cure
is with DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
the great herb laxative compound. A
bottle should always be in the house.
1t is absolutely guaranteed to do what il
claimed. and it you want to try it be-
fore buying. send your address for
free sample bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co.
ll9 Caldwell Bldg, Monticello, ILL., II
is sold by all druggists at SOC and 81
bottle.
Ladie. Can War Shoes
one size smaller by using Aliens Foot
Ease, the antiseptic powder for swol-
len, tender, aching feet. 1t makes
walking a delight, relieves corns and
bunions OF all pain. and gives rest and
comfort. Sold everywhere. Csc. Don't
accept any substitute. Sample FREE.
Address. Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy,
N. Y. 65w4
Rheumatism Relieved in s Hours.
DR.. Detchon's relief for Rheumatism
usually relieves severest cases in few
hours. Its action upon the system 10
remark able and effective. 1t removes
the cause and the disease quickly dis
appears First dose benefits. 75c and
$l.O0. Sold by Edward T. Tomas.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05
Zeplly 1
Tour

Il bakes the highest. fastest. most deli.
tious things you or your family ever ate.
Il is ground from specially selected Kan
saS Hard Wheat. Ia the cleanest mill you
ever saw. run by water power. 1t is as much
better than the ordinary -four as the thou
sands OF dollars saved on fuel can make Il.
So you get all the benefit.
Order q 4S-pound sack from your dealer
today. Use half II. If you are not salts
fed with your baking test in every way. send
back the unused half. Your dealer will re-
turn the full price of the sack.
Remember. you are the one we must sat-
isfy. or It costs you nothing. That means ex-
actly what It says-satisfaction to you no
matter how particular you are. and the
largest number of loaves possible to any
-four. You will find the guarantee on every
sack. Zephyr Flour Is the only guaranteed
-four on the market. the only flour of which
the makers are confident enough to take q
chance with anybody. That's because
Zephyr Is fully tested before leaving the mill.
So get sack today of the following:
E D Capper, Chester
Alliance Mercantile Association, Cresc
H. P. Anderson & Co., Lime Spring
Bowersock Mills and Power Co.
Lawrence, Kansas
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05
Husbands
Who Care!

Mrs. Hsssewifs your husband may not
complain of your bread, biscuits and pies
they probably taste all right.
But wouldn't II please him and the family
Il your next baking was the best you ever
djd7
And wouldn't you feel glad when he said
he never tasted anything SO good In his life7
It's easy-just get q sack of the famous
Slchest-in.gluten
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-05

~7OLONEL JACQUES GAS.
PARD DESCHAMP MO.
6SI REAU, to give him his full
M title. doing all things thor.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-08-02
BABE ENJOYS AQUATICS
Prodigy But Nineteen Months Old
and lble to Swim and Dive

LOW ELL. Mass. July 29.--Ar-
thur Romulard, 10 months of age,
son of Mr. and Mrs. William Romu-
lard OF Worthen street. this city. can
he regarded as an aquatic prodigy.
When but year old the boy was
able to keep himself afloat in water
and since that time his father has
been teaching him to swim on Sat
urday, July >, at Lake Mascuppie,
he was taken into pool of water Is
feet in depth, and there started on
his first long swim. His father, who
is an excellent swimmer, was at his
side, and boats were within easy
distance, There was no need. how
ever. of anybody assisting the boy.
for he swan to shore with ease, and
later dived from the boat into the
water. He is good natured boy.
who loves water. His father first
practiced with him in filled bath
tub, and says that he has never had
any trouble in teaching him to swim.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-08-02

More people, men and women, are
suffering from kidney and bladder
trouble than ever before, and each
year more Of them turn for quick
relief and permanent benefit to Foley 5
Kidney Remedy, which has proven
itself to be one of the most effective
remedies for kidney and bladder
ailments that medical science has de-
vised For sale by North Yakima
Drug Store.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-08-02
GEORGIA BABY. AGED =,
WEIGHS HUNDRED POUNDS

ATLANTA. Cra., July 2S.-James
Adolph CODE, aged two years and
8 months. weight 100 pounds, Great
ed a sensation on the streets of At
lanta Yesterday as he walked beside
his father from a railroad station to
a hotel The giant baby lives in
Mount Airy, Ga. His mother is OF
medium size. while his father
weighs 100 pounds. Baby Adolph
stands feet, inches in his socks
and boasts II chest that measures &c
inches. He eats from four to six
biscuits at each meal, and has a pas
sion for sweets.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-08-02
GARDINER BELIEVED
INSANE BY EXPERT
Aged Preacher Who Murdered Hi
Wife With a Club Near
Ellensburg

T. H. Gardiner, the travelin
preacher who murdered his Wit
with club and afterward attempte>
to commit suicide, has been under
observation in the county Jail at Ell.
lensburg for the last week by Dr.
John NJ Semple of the eastern
Washington hospital for the insane,
and according TO Dr. Semple is prob
ably insane. Gardiner has been ir-
rational ever since he has been con-
fined in the Jail, and has made re-
peated attempts to commit suicide.
Last week he set fire to his b card
and ate several matches
The man processes no. remorse for
his crime and says that he wants to
be sent to the insane asylum in or
der to escape the hangman's moose.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-08-02

arate directions on their annual
summer vacation, but this year de-
cided to travel together. giving rise
to a revival of the old story that
they intended to get married. Both
denied the report and averred that
their only reason for going abroad
cilitate the preparation of their
plans for next season.
Despite their denial of their en-
gagement it is the conviction of their
friends that they will soon cement
their pleasant professional relations
by the still closer relation of mar
riage. Both have already been mar
ried and divorced, the actor to Vir-
ginia Harmed and the actress to Rob-
ert Tabor.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-08-02

water, is an aid in holding the mois-
ture and preventive of rapid evap-
grafton of it. The salt will stick to
the foliage, and has such an affinity
for moisture as to absorb the vapar
arising from the cultivated lands at
night. The salt seems to promote
the moist conditions.
Not a True Spider
THE red spider, so called. is not a
true spider, it being classified as a
mite by entomologists. 1t is owing
to the fact that it weaves web on
the trees that it is called a spider. As
before stated, it is an insect that prop
agates in the dry and hot conditions
that obtain at this time of the year
when as a consequence it is more oil
less abundant. 1t is found every
where that the conditions are ripe for
its propagation.
Several years ago at Charleston
cherry growers had no crop, and
in consequence neglected to properly
care for their orchards So reports
came that the red spider was ruin
ing the trees In response to a re-
quest ] went there TO investigate ana
found that they had not irrigated OF
cultivated their orchards. | advised
hem to take the same care of the or
them when not in fruit as wher
bearing, and they did so, Since then
they have not been seriously troubled
with the red spider.
While different Insecticides are rec
commended. | have found that the
best remedy ever found for the red
spider is pure water used literally
Water is the saving element, for they
do not propagate in the presence OF
moisture"
Blight in Valley Not So Bad
Speaking of the pear and apple
blight, Mr.. Huntley stated that In
spector Morrison reports that it is not
nearly so bad as first reported. There
is some blight in the lower valley
appearing in spots, but they expect to
get it cleared out before long. 1t is
not on the increase, and Mr.. Morri-
son expects to have the last vestige
of it eradicated. so far as possible.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-08-02

Kidney trouble and the ills it
breeds means lost time and lost pay
TO many working man. M Balent.
1914 Little Penna. st, Streator. Ill.,.
was so bad from kidney and bladder
trouble that he could not work. but
he says: Il took Foley Kidney Pills
for only short time and got entire
~ wen and was soon able to go back
To work, and am feeling well and
healthier than before" Foley Kid
ucy Pills are tonic in action. quick in
rcsrltS--a good friend t. the work
Ing man or woman who suffers from
kidney his. Foley Kidney Pills will
check the progress of your kidney
ANA bladder trouble ana heal 10y re-
moving the cause Try them. For
sale by North Yakima Drug Store
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-08-02
Where She Got EN-

The maiden's cheeks were all aslow:
Her lover said she was the candy"
The maiden's cheeks were all agloW,
Because the drug store was real
handy
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-08-02

Constipation is the starting point
for many serious diseases. To be
healthy keep the bowels active ana
regular HERBINE viii remove all
accumulations in the bowels and put
the system in prime condition. Price
soc. Sold by d. II. Fry and {. w
Camp, Cor. 3rd and Yakima avenues.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-08-02
lrrieate and Cultivate

THE orchardlst. in addition to Civ
ing his ground proper tillage ana ir-
r'r1tion. should spray the trees Dor
dc1'ng on the roadside with water,
Hrl apply literally enough to wash
the dust from the foliage. The
pso of common salt, about one to one
ana half pounds to ten gallons OF