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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
JACK FROST ON BLACK LIST
Smudge Pot Will Be Used As Never
Before to Save Valuable Crops.

If the efforts which are being made
by John u Mcpherson, state horti-
culturalist, are successful, there will
be system of smudging and other
forms of protecting orchards i'm the
state this year which has never been
equaled and which will mean the saw
ing of thousands of dollars to the
growers. Cooperation is the thing
which will be impressed by Mr.. Nc
Pherso1. who has been successful in
obtaining E. A. Beals, district wealth
er fOrecaster for the northwest with
headquarters at Portland, to appear
in Boise some time this week to talk
TO the growers on the need of Coop
GRAFTON i'm fighting frosts and on the
success which has been obtained
in this regard by the growers in 9th
Ell parts of the northwest. The exact
date of Mr. Beal's appearance here
has not been decided as yet but will
BE- announced later
Mr.. Mcpherson has likewise been
able to- secure the cooperation of
Forecaster Wells of the Boise bu-
ream {, d he proposes to carry the
campaign against Jack Frost through
out the state. 1t lis his aim to get
the growers, not alone in the Boise
valley, but in the st11te to hear Mr..
Beals and he will try to make az date
for him at Twin Fails in order that
the growers i'm that district may get
the benefit of Mr.. Beals' advise.
THE growers are not working to-
gether ard this condition will have tx
be dome away with before permanent
effect cam be obtained. About 10000
acres of fruit land are represented by
the growers of the Boise valley and
| in the event we can get the fight
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
RESOLUTIONS PASSED By
SCHOOL TRUSTEES

Blackfoot, Idaho, March Is, 1911.
Your committee on resolutions re-
specially present the following re-
port:
Resolved, That a vote of thanks
be extended to the pastor, Rev. Ed
wards, and the trustees of Jason Lee
Memorial church, for their courtesy
IL granting the use of the church;
TO the ladies of Current Events club
Of BlackfoGt for the substantial and
satisfactory manner in which they
supplied the wants of the inner man;
To the mayor of Blackfoot, Mr.. r. N.
West, for the hearty welcome and the
use of the keys to- the city; To Com
rade Crawford for his encouraging
response; To Prof. Rowdon AID the
Commercial Club of Blackfoot for the
splendid entertainment; To Miss
Wood, Miss Daley, Miss Shepherd
and Prof. Axline, for leaving their
distant homes to bring. to us their
messages of Inspiration.
ReSOlVeO, mat we commend IHc Az
ton taken by County Superintendent
Miss Beach, in bringing together the
trustees of the county and that we
pledge ourselves to cooperate with
her in everything tending to the bet
terment of the schools of Bin3h ham
county.
Re it further resolved, That we re-
commend The permanent organization
Of the truste es of Bingham county in
order that w, msy act as "a unit I'm
suggesting hee ded school legislation
and in all matters tending to the bet
terment Of our schools.
H. Is. WILLIAMS, Chairman,
District No. 43.
CHARLES CREDIBLE,
District No. 45.
CT. LUNDBERG,
District No. 10.
ARTHUR J. SNYDER,
District. No. A.
Committee.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

against the frost started in the val
ley it Will rapidly spread to other
sections of the state where fruit is
being raised.
"Wih the cooperation of the
weather bureau there is no reason to
believe that Idaho will not do as good
work in fighting the frosts as amy OF
the other fruit growing districts in
other states have done up to this
time Twin Falls Times.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
CHIROPRAcToR
DRUGLESS METHOD.

Local examinations are unnecessary
as they are distaseful. l am pleas
ed to explain my method to all inter
ested. l use no drugs, mo knife. If
you are sick and have tried every
thing else, and did not receive help,
try Chiropractic and get well.
DR.. n. w. Gaumer,
Exchange Building
Office 223. Res. 21S Blk.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
ALL BIDS REFUSED

The bids for transcribing the rec
ords of Bingham county for the new
county OF Bonneville, were opened
Wednesday by the county commits
siocers at their special session, and
it being found that the bids were too
high, they were refused There were
but two bids made in proper form
and that could be considered by the
commissioners.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
CONFERENCE RATES

Via the Oregon Short Lire Rail-
road for April Mormon Conference.
Tickets on sale from all points north
OF Ogden up to Spencer, Idaho, April
3rd to 8th, inclusive, limited to April
18th. See agents for rates and fur
Their particulars. M23-3
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
PosToFFIcE HOURS

Week days from 500 a. m. until
600 p. M; money orders from 900
until $3.50; Sunday mails are handled
as usual; delivery windows open froI
10 to II a. m.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
INTERNATIONAL AVIATION
MEET, SALT LAKE CITY

April 5th to 10th, inclusive. Ex-
cursions via Oregon Short Line.
Tickets on sale April 3rd to 8th, in
elusive, limited to April 10th, from
stations north of Ogden, and south
OF Spencer, Idaho. See agents for
rates and further particulars. M23-2t.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

M23-2t
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
SPRING CLEAN UP NOTICE

All property owners are notified
to clean up their entire premises i'm
Mediately.
G. H. billiard,
M23-2t Chief of Police
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

New Short Line Time Card
West Bound
No. /, sos a. m.
No. 8, 9:34 p. m.
No. 113, 3:15 p. m.
No. Is, 1903 a. m.
East Bound
No. 4. 1921 a. m.
No. 2, 1925 a. m.
No. ia, 1912 =. m.
No. 16, 1874 a. m.
Mackay Branch
Depart 1928 a. m.
Arrive 6:25 p. m.
Freight leaves 900 a. m. tri-weekly
Shipments must be billed the prev
ious day. No passengers carried.
n SHIPPERS NOTICE
Freight going north must be billed
THE day before, freight going south
2sreceived until 900 a. m. for ship
sment the same day.
III EXPRESS OFFICE.
s Express office hours 500 to $3.50;
Weight office hours 700 to 500. Shf
nents north must be delivered tn
& ny before.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-01-26
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS SUB
JECTS FOR 1911.

The following subjects will be
written upon, discussed and eN-
planned during the five days session
of the Sunday-School Congress in
Meridian, Miss, June I-12.
ca Bible Study a Sunday-School
Teachers Requisite.
10 The Child, the Point Of Con-
tact between the Teacher and the
Parent.
60 The Sunday-School Teacher
and Higher Criticism.
(4) The superintendent Prepa-
ration Constant.
60 Practical Classification in the
Sunday-School.
CO. The Right and Wrong Use
of Sunday-School Lesson Helps.
CD UNCONVENTIONAL Teacher
Training Essential.
(S) The Influence of the Adult
Glass upon the Sunday School.
(9) How May Sunday-School Mis-
sions De Developed?
ilO) The Possibilities Of the Cra-
die Roll and the Home Department.
CID The Sunday-School, the Pas
tors Opportunity.
G2) What and How Much
Should the Sunday-School Teacher
Read?
tl3( Suitable Rooms and AIDE
Quatc- App4ianees-Gfe at-NeedS-
the Sunday-School.
go The Relation of the Sunday
School to Foreign Missions.
t13) The Teachers Experience of
Grace an Important Factor.
G6D How Can the Sunday-School
Teacher Contribute to the Success of
Our DenOminationa1 Schools?
90 Ideal State and District Sun
day-SchOol Conventions.
G$ Interdenominational Litera-
ture-Is 1t Best?
Select any subject YOU choose, but
be 1ure to send the number and sub
ject. together with your name and
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-01-26
BANQUET DATE CHANGED.

Baltimore, Md, Jan. 2S.-At a large.
~ attended meeting of prominent citi-
zens, Saturday, the date OF the ban
Qnet in honor of John w. Murphy, the
7O-year old editor Of the Afro-Ameri-
can Ledger, was changed from next
Monday night to February 2ith. The
change was made to accommodate a
number of those who want to subscribe
and be present. Among the many sub
scribers to the function is Booker II.
Washington. An added feature will
be a reception following the banquet at
which ladies will be present Rev. Dr.
Ernest Lyon is chairman of the general
committee, and Hugh E. Macbeth, ed
itor of the Baltimore Times, secre-
tary. Harry S. Cummings is treas
urcr Two floors of the Naxarite Hall
have been engaged for the occasion.
In stirring address before the
Methodist Episcopal Minister'S Meet
ing to-day Rev. Lyon urged that the
Negro Withdraw voluntarily from the
Methodist Episcopal church. His views
we're strongly opposed by some of the
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-01-26
WAT SONS SPEECH
ACCEPTING HONOR
Of THE ELECTION

| would be insenSible to one or
fer!ed upon an American citizen, if
L did not express to you my pro-
found gratitude that you have seen
proper to elect me to the distingu
ished place of United States senator.
| would be equally insensible to the
true value OF this honor, if, with my
gratitude, id not also express my
appreciation Of the grave response
bilities such honor carries With it,
However, at this time let IL be dis
tinctly understood that if reason
able proof, not rumor, is shown to
me or to you, that improper in
f1uence have been used by me or my
friends in my election, | will not &C
cept the office.
This is not the time nor the place
to say much more than to rendeu Won
my sincere thanks, and to say to YOU
that my first aim in the discharge of
the duties of senator will be to try
to serve the people Of West Virginia
with all the zeal and ability bring
to the task; to promote every inter-
est that helps the State and her peo-
pie, and to endeavor to upbuild the
interests Of every class of our citi-
IZenshiD.
| have no interests to serve except
the interests Of the people YOU gentle
men represent, and no ambition except
to make myself an acceptable and
| satisfactory representative Of our COM
mon State in the higher branch Of
Congress. AS Democrat, it may not
be improper for me to say that no
act Of mine will ever cause my party
| to regret the vote Of confidence they
have so generously given me, and first.
after my State and her people. my
conduct will be devoted to the upbuild-
ing Of the party alcng patriotic lines
for its greatest advantage.
| do not desire to enter into detail
OF necessary work to accomplish this
result, but ! want 10 assure you tina
| all | can do in this direction will bt
accomplished. Again, from the bottom
Of my heart, thank you, gentlemen.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-01-26
COM|NG OF MISS ARMOR
ON NEXT FRIDAY EVENING

The coming of Miss Mary Harris
Armor, president of the Georgia State
Women's Christian Temperance Union,
TO this city on Friday, the 27th inst,
to remain one week, is being looked
eagerly froward to by many people.
and especially by the local w. C. T. U.
organization and the many friends of
the members. Mrs Armor will de-
liver her first address in this city at
the Baptist Temple on Friday evening
at eight o'clock, and thereafter will be
heard in meetings in tho various
churches and halls of the city. Mrs.
Armor is said by many who have
heard her to be the finest platform
speaker since Francis E. willard"
She comes to Charleston highly recon-
mended by the press and the pulpit,
and the mail feels assured that the
distinguished visitor will not only be
accorded a hearty welcome to the city,
but will be accorded large audiences
throughout her stay here. Charles
ton is highly appreciative of the visits
of people of the attachments of Mrs.
our people fail to respond to efforts
for good. Speaking of Mrs. Afmor,
the Lake Charles, Uouisiana), Daily
Press has the following to say:
"a rapid tallter, with clear cut orr
ginal phrases, given with an earnest
ness that told that her heart was in
her work, a face beaming with intelli-
gence, and her speech betraying an
effort to crowd in more words than
WE'RE possible in her eagerness to tell
the story with which her Whole mind,
her whole energetic nature, vas filled
No hating expression was hers; like
the shots from rapid fire gun came
the words with impetuous force from
that slender figure. There was no
posing for effect She was too much
in earnest for that; she was there to
convince her hearers, and convince
them she did. More than once dld
| tho audience feel themselves possessed
of an inclination to loudly applaud
did the place permit, because of the
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-01-26
No RESULT IN ALBANY
ON SEVENTH BALLOT
Albany, Jan. 25.-There was no
choice en- the seventh ballot for United
States senator here today.
MERCHANTS HOLD MEETING

Salem, Ore, Jan. 25.--What
promises to be the most profitable as
we'll as the largest convention ever
held by the Oregon Retail Merchants
Association began in this city today,
with President n. A. Perry Of Houl-
ton presiding. The session will last
three days, during which time the
merchants will discuss prices, cred
its and collections, the mail order
business, the relation Of retail deal
ers to the high cost of living, cash
discounts and economy, the wisdom
Of special sales and other matters Of
mutual interest. $50 :AIlMaxW
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-01-26
CONGRESS--i SUMMER SCHOOL
The approaching Sixth Annual SEES
sion of the Sunday-SChOol Con-
gross will afford an orpor-
tunity for Post-Suntay
School Work.

Meridian. THE entire
city of Meridian, regardless Of denon,-
ination. has Joined hands with the
local committee in extending a hearty
welcome to the Sunday-school work
ers who will meet in one of the most
beautiful cities in Delta State. in June.
The invitation extended and accepted
shows that the people Of the state are
unit in selecting Meridian as the city
to entertain this gathering. When tho
Meridian Dispatch announced on the
morning of the 18th that the city had
been awarded the meeting general re-
joicing was INDUCED in by the towns
people. Even the white citizens were
calling up members Of the General
Committee, in the persons Of Prot.
VIM. Hopkins, Secretary: Revs. Davis.
Lee and others, to reaSsure them that
no stone would be left uEturned so far
as they were concerned to make this
meeting of the Congress both enjoya-
bic and beneficial.
Rev. f. d. Hubbard Of Laurel, Miss: ::
Rev. l.. P. Carson. OF Lexington. Miss.
together with the officers Of the three
large state conventions. are already 1T
work 10 bring a thousand representa-
tives from the various portions Of the
state to Meridian.
Supporters from England
south. west and north. are being III
viied so that each days session will
be an enjoyable one.
From time 10 time the General Az
rangement Committee Will make ar
nouncemen1s as TO what steps are be
ing taken for the furtheIance Of plans
that Will have TO do with the success
OF the meeting. They are keeping i'll
touch with the secretary and Congress
officials Of Sunday school organiza-
tions in the state who will join them
in this royal welcome 10 the onward
march OF modern Sunday school work
ers.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-01-26
SENATE FARCE CONTINUES

The Senate was called to order q
few minutes before u o'clock by Sena-
tor Kidd, and prayer was offered by
Irr. 0. Dale King of the Methodist
Episcopal church.
Before the minutes Of Tuesday were
read the hour of II arrived, the Sen
ate received the committee from the
House inviting them to the House Of
Delegates chamber to vote on the
United States senatoTship. END the
Senator'S repaired to the House cham
Der.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-01-26

This evening at o'clock an illus
trated lecture will be given in the Ma
tional Guard Armory, COS Virginia
street, OH the subjects, Mine Rescue"
and First Aid to the Injured" by tho
specialists connected with the car.
Throughout the whole day the off,
GERS of the car have been very busy ex-
planning all the workings and facts
of the various devices Of the car to
the crowds which have shown m in
trest in the work..
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-01-26

truths which she sent flying into their
souls with an aptness OF language and
rapidity Of expression that bordercd
on the marvellous. She went on pling
pu argument on argument, fact on fact,
and adding to these al appeal that was
irresistible; then the audience flung
the decorum Of silence aside and APP
Dlauded -
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-01-26

Assurance was given this week that
the railroads were already contemplate
ing low round trip rate from every
section of the Uuitcd Staess to Me
ridian.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-01-26

address to the Secretary OF the Sum
day-Sehool Congress. so that a place
can be provided for you ON the pro-
gram.
HENRY A. BOYD, Secretary Sun
day School Congress. 52S Second
avenue, North, Nashville, Tenn.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-01-26
HERE FRONI THE POINT

j. C.. Knapp, of Point Pleasant. is
among the VISITORS in the city this
week. He is a guest at the home OF
his son-in-law, Donald Blagg. Mrs.
Blagg is 4 daughter OF MI. Knapp.
The Winslow mail., 1911-06-10
Different TYPES OF HORSES
Costs Farmer More to Purchase
Heavyweight Than 1t Docs to Raise
Few Interesting Facts.

To get more information on the
question of cost of raising horses the
selling price of different types was
considered At the present time, LOO
pound horses are quoted on the mar
ket at around $140; 1,500-pound horses
at 5000, and 1,800-pound horses around
$275. Thus, we see by comparing
figures illustrating the cost with those
of the selling price, that to raise an
1,100-pound horse costs $145, whereas
one equally as good can be purchased
for $140. From this, it would seem,
that the farmer who said he could
purchase as cheaply as he could raise
was correct in his reasoning.
When we consider the medium and
heavyweight classes, however, We find
a different order of things. To raise
a 1,500-pound horse costs $160, while
to purchase one costs 5000, or $40
more than to raise him. With the
1,800-pound horse the matter is still
more interesting as to raise such an
animal costs SITS, while. to buy one
costs $275, or $10O more than to raise
such a horse.
The Winslow mail., 1911-06-10
MAKE GOOD WITH CANTALoUP
Good Seed Essential for Success IN
Melon GroWinc-Care Needed
Where irrigation Practical.

CBy PHILO K. BLINN. Colorado AgH-
cultural College.)
The cantaloup grower should be
more of a specialist in his line. There
are too many Indifferent growers who
are not primarily interested in ths
crop. Like most fruit, the crop re-
ouires quite close attention on many
cultural points throughout the season
from seed time until harvest, and only
the most enterprising, who are max
ing a speciality of the crop, are likely
to succeed.
The commercial cantaloup grower
usually has his time and attention
too much occupied with his crop and
other things to properly develop and
produce the best grade of seed. AS
a result he generally plants the ordi-
nary seed he is able to save. or de-
pends on the seed merchant for his
supply Such seed is usually grown
under contract, and often it is seed
saved after the best of the crop has
been harvested and shipped on the
market The grower who is unable to
LIS SSSO anu hOCP ~ pun
should depend on a seed breeder who
is making a speciality Of the crop for
seed, whether it Is cantaloups, onions
or tomatoes.
First, do not attempt to grow the
crop on soil unified for it's needs.
as is often the case. The soil should
be warm, sandy loan, with the sur
face and the subsoil we'll drained. In
fertility 1t should equal good clover or
alfalfa sod, or clean land well fer
tilized with well-rotted barnyard ma
nure Either will do.
Second, the lane should be very
we'll prepared, to make the plant
food easily available. The plowing
need not be extra deep, but the seed
bed should be fine and we'll settled.
$50 the plant can make strong. Wig
orous growth from the first.
Third, plant plenty of seed, to
withstand the loss from many causes.
and to have the selection Of the best,
when the hills are thinned to two or
three plants. Do not plant seed until
the soil begins to warm up, and the
dangers Of frosty nights have passed.
as the cantaloup that suffers a set
back will not make its best develop
ment
Fourth, a crust that forms after
heavy rain on the hills before the
plants come up should be broken with
a garden rake, to prevent the hill
drying out and the hard crust OBJ
structing the little seedlings.
Fifth, the hills should be busted
with air-slaked lime as soon as the
plants are up, to repel the cucumber
beetles; spraying the plants with bor-
deaux is also a good repellant.
Sixth, cultivation should begin
early and be followed frequently but
not deep, as the roots are shallow.
and root pruning is not benefit to
cantaloups.
Seventh, where irrigation is prac,
ticed, great care should be exercised
that the ground is not flooded, or
oversoaked, to settle, harden and
bake the SOIL
The Winslow mail., 1911-06-10
BUSINESS WOMEN
A Lunch Fit for a King.

An active and successful young
lady tells her food experience:
Some years ago I suffered from
nervous prostration, induced by con-
tinuous brain strain and improper
food, added to great grief.
Il was ordered to give up my work,
as there was great danger of my mind
failing me altogether. My stomach
was in bad condition nervous dyspep-
sia. I think now) and when Grape
Nuts food was recommended to me,
had no faith in 1t. However, tried
it, and soon there was marked i'm
provement in my condition.
"I had been troubled with faint
spells, and had used a stimulant to
revive me. I found that by eating
Grape-Nuts at such times I was re-
lieved and suffered no bad effects,
which was a great gain. AS to my
other troubles-nervous prostration,
dyspepsia, etc.-on the Grape-Nuts diet
they soon disappeared.
II wish especially to call the atten-
ton Of office girls to the great benefit
Iederived from the use Of Grape-Nuts
as a noon luncheon. / was thoroughly
tired of cheap restaurants and ordin-
ary lunches, and so made the expert
ment of taking a package Of Grape
Nuts food with me, and then slipping
out at noon and getting a nickels
worth of sweet cream to add to it.
'I found that this simple dish, fin
ished off with an apple, peach, orange,
or bunch of grapes made lunch fit
for king, and one that agreed with
me perfectly.
II throve so on my Grape-Nuts diet
that did not have to give up my work
at all, and in the two years have had
only four lost days charged up against
me-
Let me add that your suggestions
in the little book, Road to Wellville,
are, in my opinion, invaluable, espe-
cially to women" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Read "The Road to Wellville" in
pkgs.
There's a Reason"
Ever read the above Ietterf A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, aAd full of human
interest.
The Winslow mail., 1911-06-10
PREVENT INJURY TO FRUIT
Apple Trees in Cape Colony, South
Africa, Sprayed With Syrup of
Water and MoIasses.

A new plan for preventing injury to
fruit from apple maggot is being tried
successfully in the orchards Of Cape
Colony, Africa. The trees are slightly
sprayed with syrup made from sugar
or molasses and water, about three
pounds of sugar to four gallons of wa
ter. The spray is poisoned by adding
three ounces of arsenate of lead in
paste form. The fly that lays eggs
producing the maggot is destroyed by
feeding on this syrup, which can be
applied with a common garden syringe
or knapsack sprayer. The spray is
applied once in two weeks, beginning
about a month before the maggots are
expected. The plan is based on the
idea that the eggs are generally laid
in fruit that is nearly full grown. The
plan is a little different from that en-
ployed in this country for the apple
and peach maggot and might be well
worth testing.