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Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20
Home Water Supply
for the Dry Farm.
BY ". M. Cobleigh, Chemist,
Montana Agricultural COL
leQe.
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One of the important problems for
the settler on a Montana dry farm to
solve is the question of an adequate
supply of pure water for home use.
Naturally the most available source il
the supply OF ground water which can
b. obtained through some form OF
Well. In an arid or scmi-arid region
the ground water will very often be
highl! charged with mineral salts in
solution. the origin Of which il is easy
to account for.
Soil is formed by the chemical and
physical action OF weatherng pro-
ceSses on the rocks of the earth. The
various rocks in any given region CON
tain many chemical elements. and
many OF the substances formed by the
processes of rock dsintegration are
soluble in water. The soluble mineral
salts thus formed are washed out OF
the soil in a humid region where the
rainfall is heavy and frequent. but in
dry country these salts will remain
in the soil because of insufficient wa
ter to wash them out. Collectively
these salts are called "alkali," and in
some places they are very abundant
in the soil. Naturally the ground wa
ter of an arid region will frequently
be high in alkali salts that have been
dissolved from the soil.
Alkali salts give well water proper.
ties that make people suspicious of its
value for domestic use, and their sus
picions in many instances are well
founded. Some highly charged waters
have such a bad taste that they are
Objectionable for drinking. Others
when fresh seem satisfactory for
drinking but impart a hitter taste Ia
tea and coffee and also turns them
black. A similar effect is observed in
cooking vegetables. A water high in
lime and magnesium salts gives tron
BILE in the laundry because soap is de-
composed.
l have received numerous inquiries
from people in the northern and east.
ern part of the state concerning alkali
well waters. and large number Of
samples have been analysed. com.
p!ete study of the use and effects Of
alkali water is now in progress. Final
conclusions cannot yet be given. but
the following statements may be in.
teresting:
The mineral salts in the we'll waters
| from alkali regions SO far tested varies
f, from 25 to lao grains per United
States gallon. The salt that predOmi.
! mates In most every case is sodium
sulphate or Glaubers salts. which
forms on the average about 20 per
cent of the total mineral matter in so.
luton. The remaining 80 per cent in
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20
Ancients and Moderns.

Where are the mighty men Of old
Who used to tear around
And gather glory tinted gold
And other nations pound?
Alas they all are laid away
Safe in the halls Of famc
But we have other men today
Who get there Just the same.
Where are the men who used TO plow
The mighty. raging main
And scuttle every passing scow
On which their guns might train?
They lie some forty fathoms deep.
Long since arc huShcd their knells.
Our pirates are the ones who keep
The summer place hotels.
Where are the men who took an AK
And proclamation made
Tie startling message that the tax
should all to them be paid?
Their methods softer are, though quite
AS forcefu! is their must
They set us. and they get US right.
Ky managing Il trust.
Yes. things are changed around a bit.
The sword is sheathed today.
Aud men depend upon their wit
To take the stuff away.
And. looking c;lrclessly around,
Who would Il doubt express
That they IL better way had found
TO gather in success?
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20
BUTTER POINTERS.

The most effective way of obtaining
the cream from the milk is by the use
of the separator. 1t obtains nearly all
of the butter fat.
The milk should be aired and cooled
immediately after separating. 1t should
be cooled down to at least 80 degrees
r. and held at this temperature until
eighty acid.
Fifty-eight to 81 degrees +. is the
proper temperature for churning, and
not more than forty or sixty minutes
should be spent at this operation.
The churn should be stopped when
the butter granules are about the size
OF wheat kernels.
Don't sell poor tub of butter to
your regular customers, but ship it and
sell 1t upon its merits.
Good milk. healthy COWS. wholesome
atmosphere and pure food and water
are all necessary in the production of
good butter,
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20

some cases is composed of magnesium
sulphate and of the bicarbonate of
calcium and magnesium; while in 9TH
ers these salts are low and baking
soda forms the greater portion of the
30 per cent.
People using a water, which by
analysis shows 200 grains Of alkali per
gallon, With 20 per cent of this (Glau.
ber's) salts and calcium and imagine.
stun salts forming 80 per cent, offer
very serious objections to it's proper.
ties for drinking and cooking.
When baking soda has replaced the
calcium and magnesium salts, the oh.
iections are less pronounced. When
the analysis shows sixty grains OF
Glauber's salts per gallon with normal
of other substances, there is little or
no protest from people using the wa.
ter.
1t is known by actual experience
that cattle will not drink water con.
tanning $50 grains of Glauber's salts
per gallon unless forced to, and that
such water will produce securing.
Experiments on alkali waters will
be continued until the limits of min
eral salts allowable can be established.
An alkali water can be purified by
distillation. Professor Bolley OF The
North Dakota Experiment Station has
described, in Farmers Bulletin No
124, water still. designed to operate
on the kitchen stove. A copy Of this
bulletin can b. obtained from, the Sec
rotary Of Agriculture, Washington,
ID. c.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20
AGAINST PARCELS POST.

The National Retail Groccr's Assoc
citation il, .ttlng in som, body blows
Oh he pa. els post scheme for enrich
ing the eastern mail order houses.
John W. I.uN. >icr-president. who is
IL resident of st. Paul, in Il recent it,
terview. said: "Chicago is the heart
and soul of the mail order business"
Conditions in Chicago, he argues, are
that mail order houses are able to
do business ut Il profit, while in Min
neapolis and most other parts of the
successful operation.
I'VE have no mail order houses in
Minnesota said Mr.. Lax. There
was an attempt made some years ago
to establish one in Minneapolis. but
it failed, owing to the high wages
paid to labor in the northwest. The
mail order business llonrisheS only
where the swcatshop system exists.
''When was president Of the Min
esota Merchants association l made
a study Of the mail order question, as
it affects nearly one hundred thous-
and retail merchants, clerks, sales
men, jobbers and manufacturers in
Minnesota. came to the conclusion
that there were little goods shipped
into our state on mail orders. but
what was shipped here came from
Chicago.
1.-The merchants are always in fav-
or Of progress, but cannot commend
the suggested action by Postmaster
General Hitchcock in regard to par
GELS post, which will in it's operation
bring progress to few ut the expense
of the many. Our government has,
and should exercise its powers in reg
ulating excessive charges made by
railroads, express companies, and
similar public service corporations,
bu, aside from such regulations by the
government the matter of transrOr-
tatiOn charges can rest between the
seller and buyer.
~ do not think there is II demand
for parcels post III this country, but
il there is il has been created directl.
or indirectly by the lure Of the beau
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20
Both Sick.

An English police official told Brf-
falo reporter that he was most i'm
dressed in America by the grandeur Of
niagara falls and the sobriety Of the
American people.
I'VE have no such sobriety across the
water" said the Scotland Yard dctec
tive. "Our slums Of Il Saturday night
arc horrible. It's the beer. you see.
British beer is as strong almost as
American whisky. They tell Il story
about two British beer drinkers. One
said to the other:
"'l've been very sick. George. For
3 two days little pink snakes and frogs
and lizards were crawling all over me.
"'Bccn sick:' said George. Why.
man. you're sick still. Pink swarlns
Of 'em are crawling all over you now
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20
She Made Home Happy,

"She made home happy'-these few words
! read
Within n churchyard. written on a stone.
No name. no date: the simple words alone
Told me the story of the unknown dead
A marble column lifted high it's head
Close by inscribed to one the world has
known;
But alas that lonely grave with moss
o'crgrOTn
Thrilled me far more than his who armies
"She made home happy" Through the
long. sad years
The mother toilcd and never stopped to
Until they crossed her hands upon her
And closed her eyes. no longer dim with
tears.
The simple record that she loft behind
Was g1ander than tie soldiers TO my
mind.
Henry Coyle.
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Judith Gap. Meagher county, Montana. 10

Judith Gap, Meagher county, Montana. To-
Gated in the center Of the largest and most
prolific winter wheat region in the world. is
on the Great NOrthern and Milwaukee rail-
roads, 1893 miles west of st. Paul, Us miles
east Of Helena, the state capital, and z4S
northwest Of Butte. the greatest mining camp
on Garth; 100 miles east Of Great Falls. the
Pittsburg of the west; ia miles west Of Bill
lings. the sugar beet city; and 1905 miles east
Of Seattle, the key to the Orient.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20
As He Saw Her.

Miss Mugs can't Imagine how
your sister failed to find me at the
station. You said you would describe
me to her. Infatuated Lover (whO
secs good deal more in Miss Mugs
than other folks can)-Yes. told her
to look for beautiful girl with the
face Of q Madonna and the form of
Sylph. It's remarkable she missed
Tai'ors' Designers.
There are some New York tailors
who pay their designers $4,000 a year.
ana many pay from 5000 to $4,000.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
LOCAL MARKETS
Trophies Of the Chase.

Sportsman ito :dmiring friends)-
This bullet hit mo while | was hunt
ing In the AdiromlackS: | WAS taken
for Il deer. This one | got in the Ca
madam Rockies: | was taken for Il
mountain goat. This one up IN Maine;
hunter thought I WAS Il wildcat I've
got three others. but on those Occa-
sions I never found out what ! was
taken for Puck
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20
Charles Bargain.

"papa."
Eyes,
"Charlic has bought mining stock
for 10 cents Il share. Don't you think
that is a bargaiu:'
''Well. ] don't know. lie is certainly
easily sold. whether the stock is Or
not"
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20
Catching Both Ways.

"Who do YOU suppose invented the
hOblle Skirt:'
''AluSt have been 4 one legged man."
''NO: think it was some 1reSsmakcr
who thought she could save money on
the cloth. with the chance for increas-
ing the price when the styles changed
again and required more goods
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20

Charles +. Hughes: Ii we are to
have respect for law in this country
the law must be based upon those
sentiments which win common ap-
probation because Of their justice
and their fairness.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20
md inland! and ToWnsite CO. G.

tiful pictures and classical descrip-
tons to be found in the mighty cata-
logues sent out by the mail order
houses of ChicagO.''
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20
The Difference.

"pa:"
Eyes, my little SON"
81 like to eat my dates"
"Certainly! We all do"
"Sistcr doesn't"
doesn't Shc:"
NO; she keeps hers"
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20
Scotch Stories.

II was hate in the afternoon when
III" Scotch minister arrived ut the
farmhouse. The housewife suggested
that perhaps he would like cup of
tea before engaging in exercises. Ma.
na." said he. II aye TAX my tea better
when my work is done. Ill just he
gaun on. Ye can hing the pan on an
leave the door aiar. an I'll draw to Il
close in the prayer when I hear the
haam tlzZin'."
Another woman Of Scotland when
asked il she had understood the SER
mon to which she had just been lis
tcning replied. "Wad l haze the pre-.
sumMion:"
A MANS idea Of Il rest is 10 lie on
the lounge with his feet in the
best sofa pillows. while II woman's is
10 sit and cmbroi.lcr holes in Il piece
of linen.
Many an otherwise happy hope is
ruined because some person who can't
will sing.
Some people make mistakes as If
they were doing them on commission.
There are people who II they sue
coed in making their families miser-
able Ivy their vagarics IRE satisfied that
they are living the simple life.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20
Handicapped the Crow.

"YDu know. If COURSE. said the man
in the ma,kin,osl, ":hit YOU can teach
Il crow 10 talk
Silence. gave nc.:.l,.u, 10 lhiS lIrHlDO-
sitiOn.
Its so. anyhow" he persisted. But
II yon slit his tonylc straight down
the middle, lcngthwise. he can talk II
good deal better. Why, I've seen that
thing tested. \ ncighMr Of mine. II
college professor. had Il crow that
could speak several words. He had his
tongue slit, and when the tongue got
well the bird could say almost any
thing the professor wanted it to say"
Ibid it perch upon the bust Of Pal
las, just above the
"Cut that out. I'm telling you some
thing that actually took place."
"Did the bird talk itself to death:"
did it talk the professor to death:"
"COuld it sing two parts?"
ibid it use words that had dou-
ble''--
"Gentlcncl,." interrupted the man in
the macintosh. ''you make me intense
" weary. The professor. II is true.
gave the bird AWAY. \ bartender has
it now
"What was the irouhl." inquired
the man with tho green goggles
lie couldn't make it talk .raMnlat'
haliy. II split its in!ini'iv"s Chi
cagn Tribune.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20

: Readers of the Montana farm
: articles in this paper are ill.,
: viled to submit questions relat-
: ing to any phase of agriculture.
!. These questions will receive
. the prompt attention OF special
!. lists. Submit all inquiries TO
!. Professor II. +. Patterson of
+ BoZem man, Mont.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20

A fool millionaire and his actress
wife are soon parted. leaving II fool
and an actress millionaire.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20

Explanation.
'My wife believes everything tell
her."
''lmp0ssible:'
"ract."
.She must be crclulous."
mo. am simply mighty careful
what tell her."
Appropriate.
"Why lie such Il fOOl:"
"Why?"
"Ycs."
"Wcll. it seems so we'll suited to
amuse the company"
The Vehicle.
''Dil she go off in towering ragey'
'Huh:'
II say. did she go off in a HUMP
mo; she used IN airship"
Not Vet.
When We have wings wcll rise and ny
When pleasant summer breezes cease
on to some sunny southern sky,
And then we'll be as smart as geese.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20
He Was Eligible.

"Some men bear seasickness WE'LL
said the captain Of an Atlantic liner.
Il took Il Iivcrpoolian to Canada last
month. and the poor fellow did hav"
a tinlc-si.l: from the first day I" the
last. hui he hOr" 1t we'll. and wh"l,
We reached Eat her Point he said to
me:
"'Captain. l think III go straight
back With You.
"'Why:' said l. i thought You wer.
going to make IN extensive teur:'
No | think I'll so back now.
he said. yulping rs Il nasty swell lifted
our bow. I see by your rate card that
yO,, carry 're,mrncl e,n,ths s. ut hall
fare"
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20

Eit OF is exastI the $sos
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20

straight nh 0 n Il over
al lies II the mth o
selling
now the I
rage II i from ~ Glft
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-01-20

tn nred The
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Evening journal., 1911-05-03
NEWPORT

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWPORT Del, May 3-rhe wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union
will hold. their monthly meeting in
headquarters this afternoon.
Mrs. Murray and daughter. Miss
Pearl Murray, of Philadelphia, have
been spending a few days with Miss
Lauretta Hilyard.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Groome have been
spending several days with friends in
kennett Square
Mrs r. A. Cooper entertained on
Sunday, Mrs Ida Kimblo and daugb-
ter. Miss Blenda Kimble and Miss Eva
Worth. of Philadelphia; Mrs. Elwood
Cooper and daughter, Miss Carrie
Cooper and Mrs. John Cannon. of Will
mington
Mr. and Mrs, John Foard and chill
dren. of Marshallton, have been the
guests of Mrs. Robert Frest
Mrs. William Jacobs. of Whining
ton spent Sunday with Mrs. Walter
Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Day and chill
dren, Of Northeast. were the guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs A. c. Gamble. ON sun
day.
Mrs. G. W. Ritter and daughter
Miss Ella w. Ritter. Of Norristown.
Pa arc the guests of Mr. and Mrs
George p. Frederick.
Evening journal., 1911-05-03
KENT REDUCES
COUNTY TAX
Figure is Placed at IS Cents
on the $lOO for the En-
suing Year
Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, May 3.-The Levy
Court Of Kent county, before adjourn
ing their May meeting last evening
voted TO reduce the tax rate.
There was no opposition to the mo-
tion. although Commissioner Sher-
wood and others had been in consulta-
tion with prominent lawyers and
Democrats throughout the day. be-
lieving That il would be a mistake to
reduce the rate at this time. President
TruaN and a majority of the others Of
the court. and finally, Mr. Sherwood.
were convinced that. under the in
creased assessment. particularly on
the more valuable properties I'm Kent
this year. the general tax rate could
be lowered and thereby bring relief to
those who have difficulty 10 raise
their taxes
The rate for general county and
poor purposes was fixed at thirty-five
cents, and the general road. tax was
fixed at ten cents, making forty-five
cents on the hundred dollars worth OF
property the total tax rate for 1911
The total assessment as returned by
the 1911 assessors under the new in
structions, aggregate S17,141,S93, the
highest amount yet realized from an
assessment in Kent. The tax collectors
were all furnished with their dupli-
Gates and started out. The Levy Court
urged the collectors to get clean and
close collection this year, in the hope
Of realizing S77 1881, which will
really be an increase over the possible
maximum of two years ago.
The special good roads tax is made
4 optional. TO some extent. with the var
ious districts. although the district
commissioner in the Levy Court is the
final Judge The new law permits the
Levy Courtmen to fix n tax rate for
permanent good roads that will raise
81 900 so that the 81 900 offered by the
State will be available thus Civ
ing $4,000 worth OF permanent roads
to each district Under this law, the
Fifth district. having a total assessed
valuation Of $2125.6s0. would only
have TO raise tax Of five cents on the
hundred dollars, while the Sixth dis
trict. with a property valuation Of but
$1,129.515, would have to raise nearly
ten per cent. rate. II Is with the
citizens. who. by meeting or petition
may ask their commissioner to waive
the levying Of the special tax i'm that
district and lose the $1,000 OF State
money made possible for that district.
The ten districts, under this law
and the total valuation. were appOr-
toned the following rates for this
special permanent road fund.
First district, five cents; Second,
FIVE; Third. six; Fourth. eight; Fifth,
Eve: Sixth, nine; Seventh, Eighth,
Ninth and Tenth. each seven.
Evening journal., 1911-05-03
RINGLINGS HERE
FOR FRIDAY SHOW
Worlds Greatest Show Com
Ing, With Unusually Strong
Organization

Indications are that Friday will be
the greatest circus day in the history
Of Wilmington. In circus way the
coming of Ringling Brothers has been
tho big event OF the season. No other
show enjoys the popularity Of this
one. and this season # is more than
ever attractive. In an amusement
sense it turned Chicago upside down
and made New Yorw city sit up IN
amazement. II comes here with the
self-same company Of artists. the
same parade and the same menagerie.
Two performances will be given
The parade will take place at 10
o'clock in the forenoon. and the doors
will be thrown open to the. public at
/ and o'clock. The downtown ticket
Office will locate in the Robelen
Piano warerooms Reserved seats
and admissions can be bought there
at the regular prices. There will be
an immense crowd in town. Every
thing points TO a record in crowds.
Those who dislike 10 get into the jam
around the ticket wagon will do we'll
TO buy their seats in advance.
A brief outline Of the performances
TO be given here maybe OF interest to
those who like to peek into their sur
nrise packages before they lay their
money down In the first place, there
are the Schuman trained horses.
They come from the Circus Schuman
Of Berlin. Schieveningen and Ham
burg. This is their first appearance
In this country. In fact, It will be the
first time Americans have ever seen
real trained horse act. Schumau
is ten times a millionaire He has
made his money training and exhibit
ing horses. In Germany they call
him a wizard. He has done with the
horses what no other man has ever
succeeded in doing. Then there are
the telephoning elephants and a
troupe Of baby elephant performers; (;
the great Bonsetti family Of acrobats.
the Alex family of aerialists, the
Crocker family of wild Gypsy riders.
"Toque." a dog somersault rider. Mi
iarez, the Mexican wire wizard, a
baby elephant and a company of the
worlds funniest clowns.
Evening journal., 1911-05-03
MIDDLETOWN

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MDOLETOWN, Del. May 3-The
new officers OF the New Century Clut
we're installed on Tuesday afternoon
They we're greeted by the retiring
president. Mrs. Green. who handed the
gavel to the new president, Mrs Grace
Day Brady. A pleasant social hour
was passed when ice cream, cake and
Strawberries were served.
Tho club has just presented to the
public schools n facsimile Of the Con-
stitution OF the United States. sur
rounded by the seals Of the different
States, in a handsome dull brown
frame 70 has been hung in the AS
sembly room and is much priced by
the teachers and pupils.
The club has also offered a prize
TO the pupil in the school who writes
the best essay on Forestry. Tuesdays
meeting closes tho meeting for the
club year. The meetings will be re-
sumed next October. The retiring
president, Mrs. Clara Brandy Green,
with her sisters. Misses Ethel and
Helen Brandy. will sail for Europe on
Friday on the "Haverford" from Phil
adelphia-
The new safety gates for the rail
road crossing have arrived and will
be placed In position as soon as pos
sihle. MIR. Johns, superintendent of
the road. was in town this week at
tending to the matter.
Miss Bessie S. Anderson attended
the funeral Of her uncle. Edward S
Lppincott, in Philadelphia, on Tues
day afternoon.