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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
Age Of Water Fowls.

1t is more difficult to judge the age
Oh water fowls than OF other noul,rv
partly from greater longevity and
partly because the water keeps their
legs soft and fresh.
Ducks waddie more heavily as they
grow older, and after two or ,braa
years they acquire a depression down
the breast.
AN abdominal pouch of great size
indicates great age in geese
turkeys up to a year old are said
10 nave black feet. which grow MINI
70 three years OF age. when thew prad,
ualiy turn gray and dull A'
age In pigeons is often told nv tho
Color OF the breast. In souabs ths
nesn looks whitish as seen tbrougn
'ne SKIN but becomes more and NOR
Purpiish as the birds grow Older
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
The New Revers.

Quite new are the fiat revers of
Irish, Duchesse or odd linen lace, with
a frill of Valenciennes about two
inches wide around the edge. On a
sheer embroidered batiste with a hint
OF palest pink in the flowers was a
side frill OF the same material as the
waist reaching fell below the bust
The frill was edged with fine point de
Paris lace in a wide round scaIlor
showing a quaint design that might
have been taken from some long for
gotten treasure chest.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
GET FlRST-CLASS POTATOES
Great Emphasis Is Placed upon Prop
err Preparation of soil-Seed Sc
lection Important.

Some Of the mountain valleys have
been found to offer almost Ideal con-
ditions for the growing OF large crops
Of first-class potatoes. One OF inc
most successful mountain farmers IL
Mr.. e. IL. Grub. who has made
speciality of this crop for n great many
years. The benefit of his long expert
ence in growing potatoes under irriga-
ton conditions has been given to farm
ers In the form, of a farmers builetlh'
recently Issued by the agricultural de-
partment at Washington. Mr. Grubp
places great emphasis upon proper
preparation OF the soil. The mainte-
nance of soil fertility is the basis OF
successful crop in his experience. lie
has grown clover or alfalfa often TOT
three or four years previous to break
ing the soil for potato crop.
This alfalfa or clover sod Is plowed
In the fall and thoroughly worked over
In the spring with a disk or spring
tooth harrow until the seed bed Is In
as good condition as though for
garden He especially emphasizes that
the soil shall be we'll fined and firmed
In order that the root system OF the
young plants will be enabled to secure
plant food. Cultivation is begun as
soon as possible after the potatoes are
planted.
In soil which is reasonably porous
it will be sufficient to irrigate every
alternate row. A V-shaped trench Is
made midway between the row with
an or 10-inch lister. and small
stream OF water turned down each OF
these bitches. The soil being In an
open and permeable condition. the
water will penetrate. SO as to water
the intervening rows. For the sec
ond irrigation burrows may be opened
in the middles which we're left at the
first irrigation. and this system main
tained throughout the season. Guilt
walton should be given as soon as pos
sible after irrigating so that the sur
face will not bake. and a good me-
chanical condition will be kept up.
| No water should be applied for so to
so days preceding digging time. so as
to give the tubers plenty OF time to
ripen In dry earth.
Seed selection is the most important
point OF all the factors influencing
potato growing For ~ years Mr..
Grub has been trying TO improve and
develop certain strains OF potatoes by
the same methods which he followed
In breeding Shorthorn cattle and
Shropshire sheep lie used the best
methods OF selection and gave his seed
plots the best possible care as to cul-
tivation and irrigation. Each year he
selected the particular type which he
considered nearest the ideal. and has
used these individual tubers for seed
the following year For this improve
ment work he used the variety known
as Perfect Peachblow. which. It was
said would degenerate and ultimately
run out. yet each year has shown a
decided improvement. and the variety
is better and more firmly fixed today
than II ever was before.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
WATER FOR ORCHARD
Number of Irrigations Depend on
Capacity of Soil.
Where There is GGla supply OF Moist
ure Rapid Growth Takes Place
All New Wood Must Mature
Before Frost.

The number of irrrigatoins that an
orchard should receive depends on the
capacity of the soil to hold water. IT
1t readily parts with its moisture,
light but frequent irrigations should
be applied. but ii it holds water well
heavy application at longer inter
gals Is best, likewise a heavy rain
which saturates tie soil below the
usual covering of the soil mulch may
take the place of one artificial water
Ing, but the light showers frequently
does more harm than good. Cultiva-
ton often takes place OF irrigation
Unless the burrows are cultivated In
the bottom and sides crack and al
low the ground to dry out quickly.
AS a rule young trees are irrigated
oftener and earlier than mature trees.
says the Northwestern Stockman and
Farmer.
Excessive irrigation In midsummer
may retard or even prevent the devel-
opment of fruit buds for the ensuing
year. Where there is a good supply
Of moisture in the soil rapid growth
NeihCo PioSSt 10 ~ eA~
expense of fruit bud formation. Fruit
buds are best developed when there
Is a moderate supply of moisture and
plenty Of available plant food. Bear
Ing fruit trees should make very lit
tie growth after the middle of July,
and II the orchardist wishes to pro-
mote fruitfulness he should not over
lrrigate. The growing crop. however.
cannot be sacrificed in order to insure
4 crop of fruit buds for the follow
ing year. but rampant growth is not
essential to the proper development Of
fruit.
Excessive late irrigation may re-
tard the proper coloring of the fruit.
The aim should be to bring the fruit
up to size early in the season and
then promote coloring by withhold
ing water. Then the late irrigation
also produces wood growth. which
will not mature and is subject to
winter killing. All new wood should
be mature before frost, and II some
Of the leaves turn yellow the grower
1eed not be alarmed The growth
Of young trees especially, must be
shocked by Withholding water. The
late OF the last irrigation will vary
with different soils. but usually they
need not be irrigated after the mid
lie OF August.
Orchards that have dried out in
ate summer must be irrigated in
The fall after the fruit is removed.
since there Is some evaporation go
ng on all the time. even from dor.
nant trees. 1t would result In seri-
,us damage by dry freezing to let
he trees go in that condition during
he winter.
Fall blowing is almost always de-
'irable In orchards. as It holds the
'ains and SHOWS during the winter
md gives the ground a chance to
settle. Spring blowing leaves the
ground too loose and If It is not
worked down with disks and har
'ows 1t is almost impossible to ge,
me water to the end OF the burrows.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
ORCHARD NOTES.

An orchard neglected for one year
virtually puts It back three years.
Never cut limb from a fruit tree
unless you know Just why you do II.
II the rabbits have gnawed only
the outer bark. wrap the wound with
cloth.
II - sad mistake to neglect an
orchard when II is not producing a
crop OF fruit.
There are no conficting opinions
among growers on the effects OF Gov
er crops on peach trees.
II you think OF setting out an or
chard and have had no experience
better hire a man to show you how.
Whenever a large limb is sawed
from the tree the wound should be at
once covered with wax or thick paint.
Always buy clean. straight trees
with short stems, and even then do
not be afraid to prune before plant
ing.
More depends upon the right
choice OF kinds OF fruit to set than
upon any other factor as to profit I'm
the orchard.
While the orchard is coming into
bearing try vegetable growing as n
side line. This makes one of thu
surest and best sources OF income
Three years OF spraying. pruning
and cultivation will bring an orchard
that you are ashamed OF into n con.
dition that you will be proud Of
III you can get a man from your
state experiment station you will in.
deed be fortunate. II not. then try
to get the man who grows the best
fruit In your county.
Peaches and plums. owing to tho
small size OF the trees as compared
with the apple and pear, are more
generally thinned, but II will pay 70
thin them when too full.
The inexperienced planter thinks
he Is getting a bargain when he buvs
trees three or four years old. but
experience will show him that year.
lings are better and he should never
plant over two-year-olds
Ailanthus trees are easily on,
sawed and split. and while the wood
from them Will not burn as long a.
most woods. II answers fairly wal, an
this respect. but does best when usaa
with other woods. such as locus,
hickory. chestnut. etc.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
Green Food Fromlawn

shaii lawn may be used to ad.
vantage In supplying the poultry with
green iced during the summer nv
tne, ling Just enough each day to meet
ene,r oaily wants. Feed them all thew
WIN eat, but do not cut more than
lney VIII consume. for then YOU are
Wasting valuable feeding matter.
ii you have lawn mower. c,t .
strip or two in the morning ana food
" your poultry. and another strin
later In the day This may not make
tne lawn look any too well, but II will
De serving the poultry with ALI tho
sreen Iood they need during the en-.
tire summon.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
NEW RIBBONS FOR MILLINERY
They Are Very Wide and Soft, De-
signed for the Making Of Hat
Bows.

The new millinery ribbons are enor.
mously wide and soft. for bows made
OF taffeta are really smarter than rib
bon. and the ribbon makers have had
to get out special widths to please
the women who prefer to make big hat
bows OF conveniently finished ribbon
rather than hem and wire silk bows.
The graceful bows are arranged at
front, back or side of the hat, accord
ing to the requirement of its shane
or its wearer's fancy. The big bow
across the back is undeniably youth
full and girlish in suggestion, though
the bow in front is more becoraspg to
certain types Of face. Trimn.. at
the side should only be worn by ga.
en- who can stand dashing and jaunty
effects.
Taffeta Is the millinery silk par ex-
cellence just now. and the new colors
are delectable-soft gray reds called
raspberry and cyclamen, rich olive
and bronze green's; sumptuous
American beauty rose and Several
shades of the vivid geranium red
called coronation" There are two
tone silks with jacquard weaves
which make stunning bows, the velvet
brim facing of velvet matching one OF
the shades; but perhaps the most
beautiful of all the new millinery silks
Is the beau dor or gold skin. which is
a giace silk woven of yellow threads
which have high gloss and glisten
ike gold. cross weave of colored
threads produces most beautiful
changeable effect, most often in stripes
or vague East Indian" patterns.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21

Il " eAAoio Oh tAO pdll VI QSfOlCtS
of the automobile. the problem
OF the hat for driving appears to have
solved itself in a compromise Re
tween hat and bonnet shapes. The
veil, which is as essential as the hat,
is usually not fastened to 1t, but re-
movable. There are. however, num-
bers of auto hats shown, in which the
veil forms a part of the trimming.
They are designed for long runs and
tours, not for short excursions. BY
far the better plan for those who buy
but one hat of this kind is that Of
wearing a removable veil. Such hats
are suited to other wear and, there
fore, more practical tnan those in
which the veil is part of the trim
ming
Speaking Of wells, 1t is too bad that
anything SO beautiful and beautify-
ing should be worn in an unbecoming.
not to say disfiguring, manner. Wom-
en- whose instincts should teach them
better tie them tightly about the
head, dispensing with hat or bonnet.
and betakes themselves to ride when
the wind bloweth hither it listeth
las usuaD. And they appear to gath
er more than the usual amount of
dust on their unprotected faces. With
an Inconsistencies only blissful to
themselves, they join the throngs of
carefully groomed and beautifully
dressed diners In the fashionable
cafes and summer gardens, and are
blots upon the assembly. for a frowsy
appearance has no attractions, and
there Is no gainsaying that women
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
Meddlin6
~ Men
Sure Way of
Success Is Mind
Own Business
Nv REV. MADISON c. PETERS

HE busybody sef-appointed inspector of social warts,
sort of supervisor of other peoples domestic affairs for the
busybody generally begins by reporting domestic infeties
En1 From the frequency with which the Bible speaks of these
E&1 people take that they be considered the worst foes
XXI of society Women generally get the credit for all the busy
ri bodyng; but the bad babs the Indeed
Al have become useful the community that
49, they have retired from the gosiping business and babbng
tatting y-whispering and mpernent meddlng have
succeeded them and trespassng constantly the community with
their tongues.
The busybody remarkable health live anything
ne usually with him bag regulations made cold hash
that he doesn't have for meals He has long and
thousand miles at jump, while he has for smelling His
popularity of for he hear much through eyhoe
from door wide open.
When Commodore Vanderbilt asked how he much
he said he made half of by mndng his business and the other
half by not mindng other peoples business
The why succeed who mind their business because
there little competition There people busy mnding
other peoples business that wouldn't bit surprised in the
these everlasting getting the
graves.
Without any intention perhaps of doing injury your negbor
may by babb SNOWFALL grows by
growing larger and larger and darker and darker and by the time it has
base Islander.
Philip de Ner visited by who accused herself of SLAM
der He babe her the market buy chicken just killed and still
with feathers and walk distance pukng the bird
did directed and returned anxious
know the meaning of the injunction
IA "Retrace your steps," said Philip, "and gather
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
Princess Slips.

There has been an unusually large
distribution of princess slips during
the spring and summer. owing to the
general use of sheer materials for
summer dresses. says the Dry Goods
Economist. The highest grade mum.
bers are made of marquisette and
mercerized batiste. They are elab
Grated with hand-embroidery lace and
ribbons, and make effective Innings
for the new-style dresses.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
Feeding Meat To CbloL.

TO feed meat to chickens with best
results II should not be cut into tinv
pieces so as to require practically M
enort on the part OF the chicks 10 get
II. out better way is to fasten n
large piece to a small board and let
tnem work at It. This gives the chicks
uiuch needed exercise and does nor
a'iow them to become sluggish and
duiI, as they are likely to af,er bur.
riedly eating hearty neal
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
Value of Cleanliness.

Teeth kept clean mean small den
lists bills, and little time wasted In
toothache. Hair kept clean means
that no time be wasted for the pre-
vention of badness later on. Skin
kept clean means no loss of time in
illness. In fact, 1t is hard to say in
what department of life cleanliness
does not save time.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
Home Is
Only
Natural
Place for
the Child
By ANNIE G. MURRAY

doubt practically the entire through the day of children who
hardly than infants
The authority and affection of the home
seeded by those of the school,
to take advantage of the kindergarten system hk response
blity.
For children of tender the home influence
called hom should be the controlling nslng family
love and unselfshnes.
The odhoned child whom parental authority
much effectively bright and good the
child for whom discipline has been universally relaxed
1t hopeless plan attempt to improve the mind the
nature of children under ten of by placing them what
cally prisons.
The home the only natural place for the child and
ought be directed to making it in j.. IL h<
all cases the fttest place. 4/fs~~s<H ~ S/S9$SfcZ
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
A..,,.s & M.,4Ax

Children should never be allowed to
pluck flowers, even in the field and hedges,
merely to throw them aside; they should be
early taught reverence for this floral beauty
which is around them and never be permit
ted wantonly to break down boughs and
branches, or fill their laps with buttercups
and daisies only to leave them withered in
the sun, discarded and forgotten.
The young should cherish their flowers
as wisely as, and more tenderly than, they
cherish their gold or silver pieces in their
money boxes. The exquisite beauty of
even the humblest blossom can only be ap-
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21

Know The meaning OF the injunction.
"Retrace your steps," said Philip, "and gather
up, by one all the feathers you have scattered"
81 cast the feathers carelessly away" said the
woman "and the wind carried them in all directions
"We, my child" said Philip, $50 it is with your
words of SANDER; like the feathers which the wind
has scattered they have been waited in many direc-
tons. Call them back now if you Go, sin no
more"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21

1t is undoubtedly true that the sense Of
parental responsibility is diminishing rather
than increasing. Numerous conditions are
combining to encourage this spirit, and
these conditions may be detected in some
of the institutions of which America is so
proud, notably in the public schools. 1 do
not believe that any teacher can take the
place of a parent, or that any school can be
a good substitute for the home.
kindergarten instruction in the public
schools has produced its benefits, but the
principle has been extended so that it
sometimes has included unintentionallY. no
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
Teach
Children
Beauty
of the
Flowers
BY William F. Curtis. Jr.

ciated by the which gaze with the
wild thyme the shepherds purse the cuckoo eye any
tiny blossoms of the swad and edgerow sappres
the whole world would quarrel for them
little treasures broadcast with lavish hand and scarcely grateful
The garden little of the SOUL by
shut out from In the garden something of the golden
fingers alleys where the bees lilies and the
the wind passes.
lover of garden counts time and by his flowers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-18
PERSONALS

DR.. R. L. Ramey and family leave
tomorrow for Warrenton, Va
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Relleg,
a daughter. Mr.. Relleg is chef at the
Harvey house.
Roy Martin. assistant ticket agent
of the G. H. left Thursday night over
the G. H. for San Antonio, on a visit.
J. W. Beckwfth left over the Santa
Fe Friday morning for bona Ana, to
look after his ranch.
Miss Regina Schuster has returned
from her summer vacation at Long
Beach.
Judge Peyton 8. Edwards has re-
turned from a three weeks visit
among friends In the Shenandoah VAL
ley, Va
Miss Clara Hague left over the Santa
Fe Thursday evening for Las Cruces,
where she will spend a few days Wis
iting friends.
Russell Turner left over the Santa
Fe Thursday evening for Rincon,
where he will spend a month on
ranch as cowboy.
NJ c. O'Hara and family. of Las
Cruces. N. M. were in FL Paso Thurs
day on their way to Ocean Park, Cal,
for a two weeks visit.
T. J. Voc, who used to teach mathe-
matics in the local high school, has
returned to Ell Paso on a business trip.
Saturday he leaves for Chicago over
the Santa Fe.
W. P. Anderson. travelling livestock
agent of the Rock Island system,
with headquarters at Amarillo, ac-
companied by his wife, is in Ell Paso
on business.
W. w. Turney and wife have re-
turned from fishing on the Pecos
river. They left T. NJ. Wdngo and
family, D.. L. G. Witherspoon and
wife. Charles Leavell and others in
camp.
Charles L. Leaning, one of the desk
men of the local Y. N. c. A, left over
the Santa Fe Thursday evening for
New York city to spend a month on
his annual vacation. He will visit
Atlantic City and will take the boat
back to Galveston.
Mrs. A. w. Cheeseman, accompanted
by her daughter, Jessie, arrived In
Ell Paso Thursday morning over the
T. & P. from Shreveport, La, where
they have been living for some years.
They are formerly Of Ell Paso and have
just returned from a trip to Virginia.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-18
CHINESE LAUNDRIES
BARRED BY PRINTERS
Union Plans an Administers
ton Building at In
dianapolis

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 1S.-The
International Typographical union, in
convention here, passed a resolution
today expressing as the sense of the
convention that all members of the
union should refuse to patronize Chi
nese laundries, restaurants and other
establishments. Local unions are au-
thorized to assess fines for VIOLA
lions.
A proposal by delegate l. R Max
well, Of Topeka, to take 100000 from
the old age pension fund, which is
now 100000 and use it for the erec-
ton of a permanent administration
building in Indianapolis, was referred
TO the national executive council, TO
be voted at the next general election.
resolution was passed urging
legislation requiring the maintenance
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-18

differences between the house and SEN
ate on the general appropriation bill.
He said the committee has finished
about one-third of the bill, but as the
presence of the members of the com
mfttee Is demanded In the house and
senate, little progress can be made
Senator Weinert will now be out of
the city for day or two, having just
received the news of the death of An
drew Breustedt, an uncle, which oc-
CURED at Seguin. The decedent was
50 years of age and was a Texas
ranger when Texas was a republic and
former governor L. S. Ross. The body
was sent to New Braunfels for burial
and the senator left last night for that
place to attend the funeral.
Fixing the Tax Rate.
In the event governor Colquitt Is
forced to go on the stump in the next
general state election to defend his
position, he will have to explain to the
people why the automatic state tax
board, of which he is the chairman, in
creased the state advalorem tax rate
from 4 to at least IL or Is cents on
the 800 valuation. The governor made
an effort to place the responsibility of
fixing a state tax rate on the legisla-
ture, where the responsibility has al
ways been, prior to the Campbell adj
but he failed.
He will not have $4,000 900 Waters
Pierce Oil company fine, to boost the
states finances as occurred under the
Campbell administration; he can point
out the legacy of expense" and an
empty treasury which he fell heir to
when he assumed the reins of gov
eminent
AS has already been indicated in
these dispatches. the senate by a strict
pro and anti vote defeated the bill by
senator Hudspeth providing for the re-
peal of the automatic tax law, and now
the house committee on revenue and
taxation has also reported adversely
a similar bill. This precludes any fur
Their legislation at this session on this
subject. This also means the death of
the Workman house bill which sought
to increase the tax rate from to
IT cents and the school tax from Is 2-S
to IT cents
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-18

of an average temperature of 20 de-
gress Fahrenheit in all composing
rooms. A telegram from Providence,
r. L, asking for the 1914 convention
was read. 1t is believed that the vote
on arbitration and piece work will be
reached today.