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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07
lRRIGATE IN VARIOUS WAYS
Current Motors Used to Force Water
From Rapidly Moving Rivers
Other Pumps on Barges.

Irrigation as practiced by the an
clients and in the early days of its ex-
ploitation in this country was purely
a matter of gravity. Though most of
the government irrigation projects are
based upon the gravity principle there
are numerous successful irrigation
districts where various other forces
are employed.
The government has a pumping
plant on the Williston project in
North Dakota in which the pumps are
located upon barges on account of the
varying heights of water in the Mis-
souri, river. Connection is made to
the canals along the shore by f1exi-
BILE pipes.
In the only government irrigation
project in Kansas water is obtained
by pumping from twenty-three wells,
the pumps being driven from central
power station. In certain instances
on other projects water is pumped to
higher benches from canals which are
filled by gravity and which supply a
lower portion of the irrigated tract by
gravity.
In New Mexico and a part of west
Texas the water supply is from wells.
some freely flowing artesian and some
from which water has to be pumped
In Arizona, on one of the government
projects, use is made of large wheel
to elevate water from low line" to
high line" canals
Water distribution is effected in
various ways. Generally the water
flows by gravity in open canals and
bitches; sometimes in pipes under
ground with hydrants at intervals dis.
charging into bitches; sometimes for
truck gardens and the like. in overhead
sprinkler pipes. One system resembles
the rotating lawn sprinkler on large
! and numerous scale
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07

Mrs. Eastside-Now tibet you've got
SO rich | should think you'd be afraid
o. burglars.
Mrs. McSwimm-Sure, I'm not
afeared at all. at all. I've IS alarm
clocks set so that one will go off every
half-hour during tn night. Whin
burglar hears one o. them he niver
SHOPS to take anything wild him.
Mrs. Eastside-But don't they keep
you awake?
Mrs McSwimm-No, indade. us
not us would be walked up by a little
thing like that. Before John got tn
pipe contract / used to be a kitchen
Teddy, and John was a policeman in
Philadelphia York Weekly.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07
INJURY BY OVER-IRRIGATl0N
Costs More to Get Water out Of lrrL
gated Country Than It Does
to Get X ln-

when once the habit is formed"
says an expert irrigator, at is SO
much easier to irrigate than it Is to
cultivate when the crop shows signs
of distress, that the water is turned
ON till the soil as we'll as the crop
are swamped. Alkali, malaria. lack Of
air in the soil and many other trou-
bles common to over-irrigation fol-
lows"
This is all too true, and explains
why dry farming, where the subsoil Is
sufficiently moist, is in 80 many places
showing results almost as good. and
occasionally better, than over-irriga-
ed soils alongside them.
Extensive travel and observation in
the great irrigated sections of Cali
fornia, Washington, Colorado and
Montana has convinced us that where
the country is at all level, the old say
ing is true, that in time, ut takes
more money to get the water out of
an irrigated country than it does to
get 1t into It," When we were in
Fresno, California, last, the people of
that country were holding public dis
>uoSiOH5 vi nOW UeSl 10 TeleNe IL
from the ruinous sub-irrigation which
shows up in lakes in some spots. and
in malaria or ruined vineyards and
orchards in others. 1t was estimated
by some who were advocating appeal
ing to the government for aid, that it
would take several millions of dollars
to rid that and an adjoining county of
surplus water
We believe that dry farming meth
DDS can be used in connection with ir-
| rigation, even in the more level and
slow draining sections so that most
of the evils of over-irrigation can be
avoided; and We believe, too, that the
Widespread interest in dry farming is
going to do much along this line.
1t seems to us that with care to
apply only the amount of water need
ed at the time, too little rather thar
too much, followed by liberal tillage
there should be no more danger Of
souring, alkaling or otherwise water
logging the land than in sections
where there is ample rainfall. But
the temptation to put on too much wa
ter, particularly by the beginner il
irrigation, seems almost irresistible
and all newly irrigated sections pa,
little attention to these warnings, til
sickness or serious loss stares then
in the face, and then the cost of rem
edying is great.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07
POULTRY NOTES.

Oats are not generally fed to fowls
neglected houses.
Some animal food should be sup
piled for egg production.
Moth balls or lime In the nests
will not keep the mites away.
You can keep good hen just as
cheaply as you can poor one.
Farm hen houses are usually con-
structed of lumber but concrete struc-
lures are coming.
Poultry raisers, whether on a
small or large scale. are fast learning
the value of cleanliness.
Winter quarters should be thor
oughly cleaned before the fowls are
allowed to be placed in them.
When fowls seem to have nothing
to do, keep food away for a time.
Keep the chickens busy. Loafers are
no good.
Litter on the floor is all right. If
II is all right. If it is full of filth,
better shovel 1t out and give your
birds the naked floor.
II there is one rule which poultry
raisers would profit by more than any
other It is: Keep but one good stand
ard variety of fowls.
Be your own trap-nest. Takes
bit OF time, but when you get done
you know which are the hens that
are putting eggs In the basket.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07
WORKS WITHOUT FAITH
Faith Came After the Works Had Laid
the Foundation

A Bay State belle talks thus about
coffee:
while a coffee drinker l was SUI
ferer from indigestion and intensely
painful nervous headaches. from child
hood.
Seven years ago my health gave
out entirely. grew SO weak that
the exertion of walking. II only few
feet, made 1t necessary for me to lie
down. My friends thought l was
marked for consumption-weak, thin
and pale.
81 realized tho danger was In and
tried faithfully to get relief from med
icines, till, at last, after having EN-
ployed all kinds of drugs, the doctor
acknowledged that he did not believe
1t was in his power to cure me.
while in this condition friend In
duced me to quit coffee and try Post
UNI, and / did so without the least
hope that II would do me any good.
did not like 1t at first, but when 1t was
properly made, found 1t was mos'
delicious and refreshing beverage.
am especially fond of 1t served at din
ner ice-cold. with cream.
I'm a months time / began to i'm
prove, and in few weeks my indiges
ton ceased to trouble me, and my
headache stopped entirely. l am 81
perfectly well now that l do not lool
like the same person. and 1 have 81
gained in flesh that 1 am 10 pounds
heavier than ever before.
This is what Postum has done fo
me. l still use It and shall always d.
So" Name given by Postum Co.. Bat
tie Creek. Mich.
There's a reason" and 1t is ex
planned In the little book, THE RoaS
to MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever resd the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. The,
are genuine, true, and full OF human
interest.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07
WASTE IN IRRIGATING
Extensive Swamps Are Being
Created in Some Sections.
Irrigation Of Crops Is New Science,
and 1t Is Logical That Perfection
Is Not Being Reached In Its
Application.

In many sections of the irrigated
districts extensive swamps are being
created by the excessive use of water.
Unless some effective measure is pro-
mulgated to check this excessive use
Of water a loss which can hardly be
estimated is sure to result. This COM
mon mistake can be corrected by au-
lucrative state or national government
restriction of the use of water in IT.
rigation
The irrigation of crops is a new sci
ence, and 1t is logical that perfection
has not been approached in its prac-
teal application. The excessive use
Of water is a natural tendency under
the conditions which have developed
this science. The farmer does not at
tempt to determine the amount of
moisture his land carries under nor
nal conditions, nor what degree of
moisture certain crop requires. The
men OF science have demonstrated
that an excess over 20 per cent. is det-
rimental to almost all crops This ex-
cess of moisture excludes the air from
the soil and at the same time, car
lmpoverishes the land permanently.
II the best results in physical condi-
ton and fertility of the soil are Sc
cured there can be no waste of irri-
cation by a sub or surface flow from
the field. The system of irrigation
which creates swamp conditions not
| only wastes the water but wastes the
fertility of the land that is being irri-
gated. This double waste should be
effectively stopped by the authority
of law.
While we are expanding millions OF
dollars in redeeming plants we are
making extensive swamps by an ex
travagant waste of water. When lanC
is correctly irrigated there can be nc
waste of water to overflow or make
swamps by capillary flow. These new
swamps are presenting serious engi
neering problems of drainage. The re
lease of water from subterranean ba
sins is expensive and uncertain. The
drainage proposition can be simplifieC
by an effective control of the watei
which is supplied at such great ex
pense, and which is in demand for the
| TtutHlpllOu Vi excessive desert areas
It will be a blessing to the land own
err who is constantly putting the nat
sral mineral fertilizers of his sol
into solution and sending it to tn
twamps and the so-called alkali bed
10 become a menace and a waste
Any restrictive measure which coul,
De enforced to prevent the excessive
ase of water would be forth million
10 the farm owners. That same meas
ure would redeem the millions o
dollars worth of land now in swami
wastes.
Unless the irrigator can be induce,
or compelled to retain all the vast
gater on his land the well-draine
land will become an impoverishe
waste, and the land into and upo
which this water flows will becom
worthless alkali beds.
The excessive user of water-an
his name is legion-should be save
from self destruction: and his neigl
p Dor should be protected.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07
CUTICURA OINTMENT HEALED
BAD SORE ON LIMB

Some time ago I was coming up
some steps when the board crushed
under me like an egg shell, and my
right limb went through to the knee,
and scraped he flesh off the bone
Just inside and below the knee.
neglected it for a day or two, then it
began to hurt me pretty badly. put
balsam fir on to draw out the poison,
but when l had used it week, 1t hurt
SO badly that l changed to --- oint-
mept That made it smart and burn
so BADLY that l couldn't use it any
more, and that was the fourth week
after / was hurt.
Then l began to use Cuticura Oint-
ment for the sore. 1t stopped hurting
Immediately and began healing right
away. 1t was a bad-looking sore be-
fore Cuticura Ointment healed it, and
l suffered so l couldn't sleep from two
days after l fell until began using
Cuticura Ointment.
"Cuticura Soap is the best soap I
ever saw. / have used all kinds of
soap for washing my face, and always
1t would leave my face smarting.
had to keep lotion to stop the smart,
no matter how expensive a soap l
used. l find at last in Cuticura Soap
soap that will clean my face and
leave no smarting. and l do not have
to use any lotion or anything else to
ease it. l believe Cuticura Soap is the
| best soap made" (Signed) Mrs. NJ
E. Fairchild, sos Lafayette St., Wich
ita, Kan, May s, 1911. Although
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are sold
by druggists and dealers everywhere
sample of each, with S2-page book
will be mailed free on application tc
"Cuticura," Dept % X, Boston.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07

From San Antonio. Tex. comes
Harry Boone. itinerant scribe. Harry
drifted into town a couple of days ago.
Introduced as Mr.. Boone" he said:
Yes. call me Daniel Boone. 1t isn't
my name. but I'm always called it, so
I'm getting used to It. Which re-
minds me: / was introduced to a fell
low once and gave him the Daniel
part of it so he would remember the
name. The next time l met him he
said: How are you today. Mr.. Crock
ett!' San Francisco Chronicle.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07

Texas, says: Il was
taken sick about a
year ago. My limbs
and feet began to
swell and my doctor
said l had Bright's
disease. | then con-
suited a doctor who
said | had dropsy and
could not live. Doan's
Kidney Pills relieved
me promptly and !
OWa my life IN thau "
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07
Accurately Informed.

How is it that women seems to
know so much more about Europe than
most Of us7" said the frank and out
spoken lady.
Because" replied Miss Cayenne,
"she stayed at home and read guide
books instead of squandering her time
in travel"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07

Professor-You know that the low
est type OF human beings is found in
Australia. What are those natives
called. Mr.. Tanning?
Student captain of the ball team
Bush leaguers.-Puck.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07
Indefinite.

81 want a puff" suddenly announced
the petted, spoiled star.
Yes, my dear Miss Starlite," meek
ly answered the long suffering man.
ager. Shall call on the confection-
er or the press agent?"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07
Practical SUGGESTION.

A new association proposes to have
all American railroads lined with
flowers and hedges. but what our
railroad rights OF way really need is
to be lined with feather beds. What
good would It do anybody to fall on
a pansy when trains coilide?-Detroit
Free Press.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07
A USEFUL XMAS GIEI

for man, woman or child is good
fountain pen. Waterman's Ideal is
the best pen made and the one that is
most initiated, therefore insist on the
genuine. Sold by all good dealers.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07

am more and more impressed with
the benevolence of the poor who out
of their bounteous penury give the
rich their opportunity.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07

Stiff neck Doesn't amount to much,
but mighty disagreeable. You will be sur
prised to see how quickly Hamlins Wizard
Oil will drive that stiffness out. One
night, that's all.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07
Profit in Calves.

Some dairymen believe 1t doesn't
pay to raise calves. These men are
shortsighted. and II they continue In
the business many years will realize
u folly of their policy.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07

Lady visitor-Doctor, the hurt In
my little dogs paw looks 30 angry.
rinarian-Naturally, my dear
lady, when you consider 1t is in pet
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07

Stella-If the third finger is for the
wedding ring. which is for divorce?
Bella--The finger of scorn.-Judge.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07

Mrs. wmslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07

His heart was as great as the world,
but there was no room in it to hold
the memory of wrong.-Emerson.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07

If thought photography ever be-
comes practical the world will learn
some astonishing secrets.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07

berthe Name-DOAN'S." soc. all stores.
Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo. n. Y.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07
1T WEARS YOU OUT.
Kidney Troubles Lower the Vitality of
tho Whole Body.

Don't wait for serious illness; begin
using Doan's Kidney Pills when you
first feel backache or notice urinary
disorders. John L. Perry, Columbus
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07

Many a small bottle has developed
into a family jar.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07
BEAUTIFUL POST CARDS FREE

Send % stamp for fve samples OF my very choic-
est Gold Embossed Birthday, Flower and Motto
Post Cards: beautiful colors and loyeliest designs
Art Post Card Club TSl Jackson St.. Topeka, Kansas
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-07

than any other dye One l0c package coors all fib
Write for free bookle,-How to Dye. Bleach anS
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25
500 REWARD, s1oo.

The readers o. this paper viii be
pleased TO learn that there Is at least
ono dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure Il, ,aIl its stages, and
that q catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cufe
- the only positive cure now known
oftlie medical fraternity. Catarrh be.
ing q constitutional disease, requires
a constitutional treatment. Halls Ca.
tafrh Cure rs taken Internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system, thereby de.
stroying the foundation OF the dis.
ease, and giving the patient strength
bytbullding up the constitution and as.
sisting nature in doing It's work. The
proprIetors have SO much faith in It's
curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for'any case that It
falls to cure. Send for list OF testi.
smonials.
Address: y. F. CHENEY 6 CO, To:
sledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
& Take Halls Family Pills for consti.
spations
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OBSERVATIONS OF OLD CAP
WHIppIE

Hank Frlnk, who has ben takin' up
the collection In the meetin' house for
the past nineteen years, has bought
40 acres of fine farm land from time
to time and is now the owner Of a for.
ty candlepower buzz wagon. OF
course, nothing is being said but It is
the desire OF the church trustees to
some time get man for the job who
is not SO ambitious. ~
Outside Of writin poetry, about the
poorest way to get rich quick is to run
turnip farm.
When you see man standing silent
for fifteen minutes with telephone
receiver up TO his ear, you kin make
up your mind his wife Is on the other
end OF the line.
1t may require plenty Of nerve to
embark in some other forms Of bust.
ness, too, but the feller who starts a
glass factory has got to have a lot Of
sand.s
|A6s,The only things scarcer than hens
teeth are nolseless soup consumers.
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sIelssssman sEeilflIo $500


Mrs. Edward Gilhart, Of East Park
avenue was given a surprise party
last evening in honor Of her birthday
anniversary. A delightful evening was
spent and tempting refreshments
were served. Mrs. SGllhart received
from her friends.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25

Mrs. Nancy McAlllster and daugh.
ter, Miss Nettie, OF Bentons Ferry,
Will move to this city next week They
will occupy rooms in the Richardson
property on Market street.
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aren vero SUNDAY Visitors at M. ca.

Slep Stanley's. ss4 X. Z, lssi .s$i
Misses Lena Shaw and Ida swisher
were visiting relatives here over Sun,
day. Z
Misses Madgc West and Barbery
Berry, Of Rosstown, were yisiliny
friends here over Sunday. S
I; Mrs. Jettie Austin and daughter
We're Sunday guests at Mr.. John j
Vests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lonna Vincent were
visiting Mr. ylncent's father satur.
day and Sunday.
Mr.. Atha YanGilder and family were
Sunday visitors at'Mr. B. Boyce's.
Rev. Ira Davis preached at ,samarla
D j 1T. 1.
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Personals

Mr.. and Mrs. R. W. Johns, who
have been spending several days in
this city with relatives will go to
reside.
DR.. Fleming Howell. OF Clarksburg.
was in the city Monday en- route to
his home from a avislt at Ridgedale
and AIorgantown.
Mrs. Emma Sttealey has returned
from a short visit at Grafton. q :
Mr. and AIfss4R. V. Davis moved
yesterday from Ferry Street to the
Irons property on Diamond street.
Mrs. Ida Jolliffe Of Mannlngton,
spent yesterday in the city.
Mrs. Dora Powell Cox, oof Auburn,
was the guests .of.relatiyes here yes.
terhay. Z! < :. :.
Miss Lillian Thomas who has been
Ill OF scarlet fever is recovering.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25
: Entertained at Dinner

lll.trfs l-"sS' saihCo a. SHHer et.alt a
Mr.. and Mrs. T. D. Harden OF Water
street entertained at six o'clock din.
ner last evening complimentary to
Mrs. A. A. Ayers, OF Elkins, and Mrs.
j. R. Barnes of Cardington, Ohio. Mrs.
Barnes WHO has spent several weeks
here returned to her home today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25
Ah.


THE HuskIN' BEE.
There amt nothin' like 1t, fellers,
In this world; take It from me;
Nothin' half so entertainin'
AS the good old huskin' bee.
Every feller asks his sweetheart;
Hitches up the old gray mare.
They they all race fer the huskin'
Fer TO see who'll be fust there.
There they all set in q circle, e;
e IWth the corn all piled up high,
BarEis all trimmed up like sixty, u
4, Ijee the fodrth4dayt Of. Julyi y
Wbea feller finds red ear
Then his gal must buss him sweet
Each one takes red ear with him,
So he will not miss that trsat.
Red ears are'-so doggone plenty s.
Seems like they're the only sort.
And the kissin', gosh all Friday, :
Sounds like Calling guns report.
When the hnskin'ls is all over, 9s&
/" Then they all set down to eat. ii5s
Apple cider and good dunnuts
Z Makes a banquet you can't beat. (
After eatin' comes the dancin'.
Hear the good old fiddle sound!
balance all and swing yer partners;
Gents jine hands and circle round
Drivln' homeward in the moonlight;
That's pleasant job; yes. sir!
Best part Of tire whole blamed evcnin'
II yer drivln' home with her.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25

'ENGRossING. Resolutions, Diplomas,
Certificates, Memorials, Show Card
Lettering and Pen Work OF every
description. executed In a thorough
manner at reasonable prices. Ur
ion Business College, L. G. MtnSi,
Mgr.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25
Went to Utah

Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Holden, Of
Water street have moved to Utah
where the former Is occupied.
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TOXIC, Oct. 24.-Pekin dispatches
today say four Chinese Imperial war.
ships in command of Admiral Sab,
have surrendered to the rebels.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25

FOR sALE-Warehouse barn, or lum
Der Of same, also waste paper baler.
w. H. Losch, 306 Jacobs bldg,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25

WANTED-Position wanted as mani,
curlst hair.dresser, office or sales.
girl. Call Consolidated phone SS25.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25

FOR sALE-one of the most desira.
bic homes In Fairmont, Cor. Fair
mont Ave. and 5th st. Terms made
to suit purchaser. NJ. ]. Eantz. I
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25

FOR sALE-UnderwoodaT typewriter,
almost new; also desks. w. H.
Losch, 306 Jacobs Bldg.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25

WANTED-For house cleaning and
general job work. Call Wm,, Kent
Phone, No. 496-J.i
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Exchange Saturday

Home made bread, pies, cakes,
dough nuts, dressed chickens and
other delicacles for the Sunday din
ner Will be for sale Saturday by the
Ladies Aid Society OF the First NJ. E.
Church in the Gaskins Building on
Market street.
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WANTED.

WANTED-oiiice work or position as
salesgirl. Can giverefernces as to
ability and character. Call Consol.
idated phone 707.L.
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FOR RENT

HoUsE-For rent 9 room house In
4th ward. conveniently located; pos.
session November 1st.s Address
Fairmont West Virsinian;