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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-04-21
HERBS
is ESSENTIAL
Nothing Can Quite Take THEY
Place In HousehoId-Seeds Of
Annual Sort Should be
Sown Early.
(By R. G. wEATHERsToNE.)

No garden can be considered COM
plete that does not include goodly
variety of herbs, for nothing can quite
fill their place in the household.
The seeds of annual sorts should be
sown early, but of the perennial var
ieties (and many of the best are that)
the seeds sown in midsummer will
produce strong plants that may be
freely cut from the following year.
Make the soil rich, mellow and fine
before sowing the seed. When the
Seeding plants are large enough they
may be transplanted to the border
beds, or the fence-row where they can
grow undisturbed year after year.
When the roots become large thew
may be divided and new plants start
ed If more are wanted, though two or
three plants of one variety will fur
nish all good-sized family will need.
as the leaves should be cut several
times during the season.
The leaves should be cut when full
ly grown and before the plant blooms.
choosing clear. dry day for the work.
Spread In a cool, shady room to dry,
as drying In the sun or by the fire
spoils both color and flavor.
When thoroughly dry powder the
leaves by rubbing between the hands
and store away in tight cans or boxes.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-04-21
GOOD TOAST RARELY FOUND
Patience In Making II ls Necessary
and II Should Be Neither sogsy
Nor Too Crisp.

THERE'S nothing so rarely found as
toast that is well made. Few cooks
are successful with it. yet it is not
difficult to get right.
The chief reason Of many failures
Is lack of patience. 1t is 80 much
easier to cut thick. uneven slices. no;
remove the crusts and do several
platefuls at a time that that is the
usual method.
Appetizing toast should be cut thin
without crusts, cooked over a clear
bed Of Goals until delicate brown on
both sides, then buttered and sprink-
led lightly with salt and put back In
the oven for a minute for the butter
to soak in.
Never let toast stand. Far better
wait for 1t than have too much cooked
at once. II the family is late in com
ing to the table do not start to toast
until they are eating their cereal.
The best toast is made over open
Goals, but 1t can be nicely toasted in
the gas oven If closely watched.
Appetizing toast is neither soggy
nor SO crisp that 1t tastes like dried
chips. The best is made from close
grained bread day old.
Do not serve in great chunks; toast
must look well, besides being properly
cooked, to be appetizing.
Toast that has grown cold can be
served by putting 1t ON an oid plate,
covering 1t with cream. butter and
salt and allowing 1t to soak into the
bread in hot oven.
Where one prefers to butter toast
at table 1t must be served hot in
folded napkin and just few slices
at time
In making milk toast use a little
thickening in the milk, otherwise your
toast will be soggy and thin.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-04-21
Copyright. 1910. by Western Newspaper Union

The death knell OF scrub stock.
whether animals or plants. is sounding
far and wide Where formerly scrubby
parent stock was once commonly used.
they are gradually but surely declining
In popularity. The farmer is awaken
Ing to the value of good blood. In the
live stock industry breeders have edu-
Gated the general farmer to an appreci-
alton of the benefits and greater prof
Its possible through careful selection
and mating Of pure-bred foundation
stock State legislation has aided in
the eradication of scrub and grade
stations. Public sentiment has cheap
ened the erstwhile popularity of scrub
and grade bulls, boars and rams, but
only recently has the farmers atten.
tion been directed to the careful selec.
ton and testing of all his seed grains
end the use of only pure-bred strains
of grains In his crop rotation.
BY increasing the production OF corn
In the United States one bushel per
acre an annual increase of 5000, 900
bushels would result To augment the
oat and barley yields one bushel per
acre would mean annual increases OF
84,000,000 and 100000 bushels respec.
lively. When one considers that the
use of carefully selected seed will not
only increase production one busbel
per acre but will easily render possible
the enormous Importance of universal
knowledge concerning the value OF
pure grain seed is evident.
Importance Of Proper Curing.
When taken from the stalk, corn
usually contains from 20 to 30 per cent
of moisture, which. unless reduced to
lO or IL per cent. is likely to injure
the quality Of the seed. In the North.
ern states, where the seasons are short
we find the most convenient way OF
Kidding the corn of this excessive
moisture is by the use of artificial
heat
Corn should never be placed against
tie south side of a building, where
there is likely to be strong sunlight
as the rays of the sun will injure the
vitality CT the seed or the side of the
ear turned toward the sun. II corn is
cured by hanging under a porch or un.
der the roof of the corn crib, 1t should
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-04-21
lBy r. w. FISHERY

1t is known that heavy pruning of
the tops of fruit trees in winter or
during the dormant period has tend.
ency to produce wood growth. or
cause the trees to grow larger. This
is due to the fact that when pruning
is done when the tree is dormant the
plant food which is taken up by the
roots early in the spring is concen-
trated into smaller portion Of the
top and results in the very rapid
growth of the parts left Weak trees
are often forced into vigorous growth
by heavy top pruning which is done
in the winter or early spring
When vigorous plants are given a
heavy winter pruning water sprouts
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-04-21
DOUBLE FRYING PAN is NEW
Device Of an Iowa Man That Savef
Fuel, Labor and Space on
the Stove.

Economy of fuel and space is en-
abled by the double frying pan de
signed by an Iowa man. This is MOI
to mention the saving of time ant
labor. The new fry pan is made II
two parts which are hinged at the
inner sides and can be folded over t,
take up the space Of one section wher
hung upon the wall. Divided into two
sections, as 1t is, two things can b,
cooked in it at one time. While mea
is being fried in one side. canned cor
or tomatoes can be heated in th'
other, or If there is no meat to b.
fried. two kinds of vegetables may b
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-04-21

tions OF tens to correspond with tho
sections in the seed tester. which are
usually In tens. A nail should be driven
between each section and the various
sections. as we'll ms each individual
ear of each section, numbered. At least
four kerneis (someliu-es six) are taken
sing.y from different parts of each ear
and placed directly in front of the ear
f.om which taken, until kernels have
been removed from all ears.
ine preferable device lor testing is
box 2Ox4o inches square and usually
six inches in depth. Sawdust is an ex.
cellent material to use as a germina
ton bed, but it should first be boiled in
water In order to kill bacteria or
moIds. The sawdust should be placed
in the box about three inches deep and
should be moist but not soggy.
A piece OF good muslin upon which
t~o-inch squares have been drawn
with an indelible pencil and numbered
to correspond with the sections and In
dividual ears to be tested. is pulled
| tightly over the sawdust and tackled Sc
curely to the sides of the boz. The
kernels of corn taken from ear No. !
are put into square No. l and from ear
No. in square No. 2, until all are
used A plain moistened cloth is placed
over the kernels and muslin sack
made for the purpose and partiaiIy
filled with sawdust about two inches
thick is placed on top of the cloth and
pressed down firmly over the corn.
| The tester should then be placed
where 1t will be held at ordinary room
temperature or LILLE warmer. During
the day the sawdust reaches temper
ature which it holds during the night
even though the outside temperature
drops severa. degrees the germinatio
bed will be fairly constant
After five or seven days have elapsed
the sawdust pack should be removed
end the cloth rolled back upon the
corn. being careful not to disturb the
kernels underneath. The kernels
should be inspected to note II any have
absolutely failed, II each kernel has
put forth both root and growing point
and the vigor or vitality shown in the
termination. All seed which does moi
germinate should be rejected.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-04-21
OYSTER OmeIet,

Parboil dozen oysters in their own
liquor; skim them out and let cool,
add them to the beaten eggs either
whole or minced. Cook the same as
plain omelet. Thicken the liquid with
the butter rolled in -four. Season
with salt, cayenne pepper, and a tea.
spoon of chopped parsley. Chop up
the oysters and add to the sauce. Pu
few spoonfuls in the center of the
omelet before folding. When it is
dished pour the remainder Of the sauce
around 1t.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-04-21

be stored away In some dry room
where 1t will not absorb moisture from
the outside atmosphere before hard
freezing weather begins.
Where kitchen or furnace room can
be used for curing corn small hanging
devices may be used for the holding Of
the corn. A simple and practical
method is to use cord. tying the ears
30 they are a safe distance apart for
drying. Another device is to use dou-
BILE cord, placing ears between them so
they can be held securely and hung on
o nail or hook by loop.
Ar attic which can be ventilated
and has chimney passing through 1t,
or is directly over heated room. 80
that 1t can be kept at fairly uniform
temperature through the winter. is an
exceedingly good place to cure corn.
Testing Seed Corn.
Each ear OF corn should be tested
before planting and all ears rejected
that do not germinate and show lach
of vigor or vitality. Fifteen average
ears OF corn will plant one acre, using
four kernels to the hill. placing the
corn three and onehalf feet apart be
tween the rows.
The most perfect seed ears having
kernels OF uniform width should bs
used for seed. These should be Sc
lected from the store room and laid
out on the floor or on tables to bs
convenient for making the test Care
should be taken to place the ears in 9
building where they will not be dis
turbed during the period of the test
otherwise. II disarranged before com
parison can be made. the results will
be for naught
The ears should be arranged In sec
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-04-21
MAKES HANDY
FIRE ESCAPE
Stout Knotted Rope Makes Excel.
ent Substitute for Ladder
Any oI-Headed Person
Can Use It.

1t is not feasible to have a ladder a.
every window, and In case of fire peo-
pie in the second story are often in
danger of their lives. For safety, tie
large knots in strong rope, coil it
neatly on the floor or some place
where it can be found Immediately in
the dark. Make loop at one end SO
1t may be looped around bed post
or stout hook placed in the window
frame. In case of fire throw out the
loose end OF the rope and scramble
out. Any cool-headed person can
wriggle down rope of this kind, al
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-04-21

cooked in it. The advantage Of 3
utensil of this kind is manifest. In
the first place, it saves fuel because
two things can be cooked over one
lid Of the stove. In the second place,
it gives the cook fewer pans and pots
to watch and leaves her freer to at
tend to the manifold duties Of prepar-
ing dinner. 1t also takes up less
space on the stove than two single
pans.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-04-21
Caramel.

Many women who do not venture to
prepare caramel at home because of
the danger of burning instead of
browning the sugar do not know that
the druggist has T. at its best. De.
licious custard is made with maple
sugar for sweetening and caramel for
coloring and the two flavors blend
excellently. The caramel is useful for
coloring sauces as we'll as for flavor.
ing custards and creams.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-04-21


should be cut out, making the cut
near the main stem and parallel to
1t. The remaining branches should be
cut back to within three or four buds
of the main stem, making the cut just
above strong bud.
In the spring Of the third year all
but three or four branches are cut
out, including the terminal branch.
and the others are cut back to within
three or four buds fthe stem from
which they grow, the idea being to
produce three or four well developed
and well situated twigs on each
branch each year, and having the
branches SO placed that the tree will
grow into symmetrical form nnd be
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-04-21
To Remove a SPOT.

An excellent way to remove spot
from dark woolen skirt is to rub 1t
hard with piece of soft old linen.
In nine cases out of ten the spot will
be absorbed by the linen without any
cleaning fluid being applied.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-04-21
Old OjIcIoth.

A good way to use up worn oilcloth
is to cut 1t into squares and use 1t for
table pade to put under hot dishes. II
the color or the pattern is not orna-
mental, use the oilcloth for the under
side and cover with kid or raffia.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1911-04-27

demands were satisfied with an APP
pie of less high coloring and perfec-
tion than now. There has been a
practical revolution in the industry
and today, to make it a success, the
grower must be a shrewd business
man, acquainted with the many diff
culties he will meet with in the pros
ecution of the industry. Orcharding
is coming to be a specially that de-
mands the growers undivided atten-
ton. and as such it PROMISES highly
remunerative returns to the man who
conducts it along the right lines.
At the same time the population
has increased and the number of ap-
pie eaters is larger by far than it
was dozen years ago. The indica-
tions today are that there is little.
if any, danger of an over production
of marketable fruit at prices within
the means of the great mass of con-
sumers. 1t is an undisputed fact that
our apple growers will have to do
a good deal of planting of trees dur
ing the next few years to be in posi-
ton to meet the demand as it in
creases in the immedite future Not
only is the demand growing among
our own people. but foreign countries
are coming to appreciate the splen-
did fruit grown here. and particul-
arly that from the northwest. The
demand is increasing from across the
water, and at the same time our peo-
pie are clamoring for more and bet
ter fruit
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1911-04-27

Tt will readily be seen that the
production Of apples is not on the
il crease, but has steadily decrease +.
To IA. there are undoubtedly more
acres Of heavy bearing commercial
orchards throughout the country dian
ten or twelve years ago. but tile
small wayside orchards. planted nrin-
cipally for home consumption Of fruit
have been neglected and gone ont
of existence to a very great extent.
Insect pests and fungus diseases have
also combined to make the produc-
ton of apples much less than form
erly. A decade or more ago fruit
growing was an easier matter than
it is today. because the orchards
could stand more neglect than they
can today. Then we did not have so
many insect pests and the market
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1911-04-27

The Walter Vacuum Developer
which has found favor with so many
people in this vicinity as a beauti-
fer. bust developer. blackhead Grad
icator. massage devise. etc, is now be-
ing placed on the market through
the drug trade. The Developer is
on sale at the Keener Drug Store
where its many good features will
be explained to you.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1911-04-27

Sometimes liver. kidneys and bow
els seem to go on a strike and refuse
to work right. Then you need those
pleasant little sthrike breakers
DR.. Kings New Life Pills-to give
them natural aid and compel proper
action. Excellent health soon follow
Try them. 25c at r. w. Smith Co. A
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1911-04-27

If Nelson w" wants to come
back and stand by the rubber in
dUstry, in the Senate. he can. Rhode
Island is unconverted.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1911-04-27

The word progressive have come
to mean about as many different
things as there are many different
persons who seek to use il. To SONS
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1911-04-27
The New Idan- ha
Leading Hotel OF Boise
Political and commercial h.
,arfqrs Entirely remOdQlqd

Polltlcal and commercial mead
quarters. Entirely remodeled.
THE IDAN-HA GRILL
Caters to the best. First-class
trade only. Moderate prices. Table
d'Hote Dinners daily.
Two blocks from depot. Centrally
located.
ROOMS ST UP. EUROPEAN PLAN
Running hot and cold water in
every room.
nAN-HA HOTEL Co, (Ltd.) Props
CHAS. II. CIRCUIT, Manager
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1911-04-27
Where's che Apple Overproduction

The Fruit-Grower,. of st. Joseph,
Mo-, has gone to some trouble to
compile statistics relating to the APP
pie industry for the last thirteen
or fourteen years In a recent issue
we find these figures covering the
production of ruit in the United
States since 1896, the total pro1uc-
ton being renresented i'm barre-s.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1911-04-27

Those are FIVE oney-in-your-pocket reasons why
your order should be for Stark Trees this spring
On these liberal terms you can now purchase Stark
Trees al prices no higher than demanded for
stock Of less merit or inferior quality. And Stark
Trees have record behind them for SO years they
section Of the country where trees are planted.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1911-04-27
Stark Delicious

Have ton planted this wonderful apple? Or have
you planted il only ia a small way? in either case
make big order for IL this spnne-as an orchard
owner you owe il TO yourself TO do so. Stark De-
hcous is the greatest proht-producer known in
apple history; IL perfect in tree pasipccciion in
fruii-it is everything apple could be. The
worlds greatest horticulturiss and orchardiss have
unhesiiatngy given il first place among apples tits
the variety that you should plant most largely
We have prepared a new booklet "The Wonder
ful Apple Stark Delicious. that tells The whole
story and gives the record Of Delicious up % Jan.
J. 1911 This booklet also describes and illustrates
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-08-29
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osTEoPAT4tc PHYsfGIASs.
Gay ara NissE Cars Ans~srsas
OFFICE Anderson BLOCK. ilsa 81.
ok'akJmz Avenue
PHONES --alae SO Resiiense Use
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-08-29
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

that OF the Spanish-it was strongly
marked, its features at once promi-
nent and finely modelled. The hair
intensely black, the eyes as dark and
of peculiar fire, the lips broad, full.
and sympathetic. the cheekbones high,
the forehead high and somewhat mar
row: these combined 70 form a
strangely striking ensemble, and
none the less striking for its weird
resemblance to Amber's own cast Of
countenance.
Indeed, their likeness one 10 the
other was nothing less than weird in
that il could be so specifically
strong, yet elusive. Nc two men we're
ever more unalike than these save
IN this superficial accident of facial
contours and complexion. No one
knowing Amber (let US say) could
ever have mistaken him for T..-.:l-.
and yet any one, strange to Sc.h.
armed with description of Rutton.
might pardonably have believed Am
Der to be his man. Yet manifestly they
We're products of alien races. even Of
different clim,s-their Municipalities
as dissimilar as the poles.
"Hiding!" Amber reiterated in a
tone scarcely louder than a whisper.
And you have found me out. my
friend"
"But-but I don't"
Rutton lifted a hand in depreciation;
and as he did so the door in the rear
Of the room opened and Doggott en-
tered. Cat-like, passing behind Am
Der. be placed upon the table a small
tray, and from steaming pitcher
poured him a glass of hot spiced
wine. At a look from his employer he
filed a second.
Amber lifted his fragrant glass.
You're Joining me, Rutton?"
With all my heart" The man
came forward to his glass. For old
sakes sake, David. Shall we drink
a toast?" He hesitated. with marked
air of embarrassment, then impul-
sively swung his glass aloft. Drink
standing" he cried. his voice oddly
vibrant And Amber rose. ITO the
king-the king. God bless him!"
ITO the king!" 1t was more an ex-
clamation of surprise than IN echo
to the toast: nevertheless Amber
drained his drink to the final drop. AS
he resumed his seat, the room rang
with the crash of splintering glass;
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

The fly has four thousand eyes and
six legs. However, no one has ever
thought of utilizing II as chorus in
a burlesque troupe.
Shortsighted people demand the
abolition of the fly, Little do they
realize that without the fly the de-
mand for window screens would fail,
thus destroying one of our leading In
dustries The window screens them
selves are not 30 much. but thiak of
throwing out OF employment the hun
dreds Of thousands of men who charge
60 cents an hour for putting the
screens In each spring. Also the
market for sticky paper and for in
genious fiy-swatters would end.
Besides. what will our political ora
tors do II prevented from referring to
the Fly in the ointment"
The gnat. which comes by the
thousands to visit with you when you
go a-fishing. is the prize pest.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

Rutton had dashed his tumbler to
atoms on the hearthstone.
Welt" commented Amber. lifting
his brows questioningly. You are
sincere, Rutton. But who in blazes
would ever have suspected you OF be-
ing a British subject?"
why not?"
But it seems to me / should have
known"
What have you ever really known
about me. David, save that | an my
self"
''WeIl--when you put it that way
little enough nothing" Amber
laughed nervously. disconnected. But.
seriously now. this foolish talk about
hiding is all a Joke. isn't it?'
NO" said Rutton soberly; no it's
no Joke" He sighed profoundly "As
for my recent whereabouts, have been
-ah-traveling considerably; moving
about from pillar to post" To this
the man added q single word, the
more significant in that # embodied
the nearest approach to a confidence
that Amber had ever known him 10
make: Hunted"
Hunted by whom p
Il beg your pardon" Rutton bent
forward and pushed the cigarettes 70
Amber's elbow. Il am-ah--so pre-
occupied with my own mean troubles,
David. that / had forgotten that you
had nothing to smoke. Forgive me"
That's matter, L"
Amber cut short his impatient
catechism IN Difference to the others
mute plea And Rutton thanked him
with q glance-ons Of those looks
which, between friends, are more elo-
ouent than words. Signing, he shook
his head, hts eyes once more seeking