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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05

C,,eu by accident "a macintosh may
be damaged to the extent OF a slight
rent While the rent impairs its use.
minoss, the garment may sllll be too
good 10 throw away. To mend II
sandpapor the edges TO keep them
tree from grit. Then get a solution
OF guttn pcrcha, spread Il thiuly along
the scam. stroke down the other seam
on II ana leave a heavy weight on II
Tor some hours,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05

Carefully observe the effects OF early
and late planting. There are hun.
drods u facts concerning the boil
woeyil that each farmer should find
out for himself In order TO more intel.
ligoutly meet the situation and TO
continue 20 raise cotton on a profit
able basis.
The leading authorities upon the
boil wcoyil 400 agro, that ono OF the
most important steps u the control OF
this insect is fho destroying Of tho
stalks early boo the FAN
AS 90 1 as the wo,rIIs become so
numerous that practically uo more
cotton viii bee produced. destroy the
stalks go as 10 Kim many 0l noe insects
md 10 cur on 'hr food supply Of the
others Hasten the picking of the cot.
ton. and as soon as 10 Us picked out
destroy the stalks The earlier the
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05
A Picture Gown.

on every side u sees the revival
OF picture irocks that are most suit.
able Tor young girls and even Tor Ger.
lain types OF older women That
quaint old color known as lorget.mo.
not blue Is again IN fashion and Is
used Tor such gowns as well az floral
taneta, which has scattered bouquets
over the surface or single flowers,
One gown made of the former fab.
rio had a short skirt, was high.waist.
cd and was drapol with cyclot emu.
broidcrcd hatlsto I'm % strong ivory
tone. Yards OF uingcd ruchiug made
Of the toGotu was used us trimming,
and tho drapory OF the top Of the
tunic was held I'm 40 tho lclt side OF
the waist with a bunch ct forget.mo.
uot5 made OF blue velvet.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05
Crimson Clover and Corr.

Last season ! raised 935 baskets. or
over iitty bushels OF shelled corn to
the acre as an average on nine acres.
says q writer In me Orange Judd
Farmer My only method has beer to
rotate crimson clover and field corn.
The clover has averaged a ton and "a
han OF hay each spring II Is own at
the last cultivation OF corn, During
The past i've or six years / have raised
the average yield Of corn from 80 to
so bushels an acre by simple selec.
ton OF he best ears In the field, Had
/ practiced a more systematic method
have no doubt they would have been
increased considerably.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05
CONTROL BOIL WEEVlL
Insect Is at Mercy Of Planter in
the Fall.
Better Results In Work Of Destruction
Obtained at That Time Than
Remedial Measures Applied at
other Seasons Of Year.

Years OF experience aud careful
study have brought 10 light many
facts ia regard 10 the life and habits
81 me boil weoyil By taking adyan.
tpgc u some of these. much can be
done 10 lessen tho damage OF this
pest.
Read carefully oil available bulle.
tins or publications concerning this
insect and verify the statements in
these publications FOR yourself Make
observations ne TO which fields are
most seriously damaged By the boil
waoyil, and try 10 determine the cause
for any difference upon fields IN the
BFmc n~oighborhood.
Test different y]aritIcs Of cotton un.
der the same conditions 30 as TO oh.
tain the variety that does best on your
farm under boil woeyil conditions
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05

Your garden ought 10 be well sup.
pllod with that most palatable yego-
table, tho sweet pepper Many peo.
pie imagine that all peppers are too
hot TO be eaten with comfort, but
this Is a great mistake. The Only
hot portions are the SEEDS. and they
can be removed before cooking
Green peppers arc cooked In a va.
ricty OF ways. and there is no yoge.
tahIo that produces more table en-.
loymcnt than these vegetables II a
uttlc study ana care IS given 20 their
growth ana preparation Tor tho
table
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05
SWEET CLOVER
AS FERTILIZER
UntiI Past Few Yeara Crop Nvd
Been Cluggcd au TroubIcnomS
Weed by NIany-Now
Soil RCstorcr.

Sweet clover Ga last coming 10 the
front as a soil rostoror rutil tho
pas, fow years II has been classod as
a troublesome weed by many have
been experimenting with different
cloyers for several years as 10 their
value as cured hay, grazing and az a
crop To turn under as green manure
As cured hay. sweet clover comes
second to alfalfa.
As q pasture sweet clover ia way
ahead on land that is very thin and
IN which there Is very little humus. u
sown to sweet clover and bluegrass
there viii be a good stand oi pasture
the second eagun ana " ppstured
lightly q heavy sod Ia formed rapidly.
then after the fourth season It mar
hc rns'urrd regularly aud It win COZ
uua to improve.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05
A Houseplant Item.

Houseplants OF any kind that seem
to need more life aud energy viii
thrive by submitting II to a course OF
ammonia water applications, that 10,
the soil. Ammonia when diluted IN
the proportions that one makes Il 10
wash windows Is a fertilizer. Soap
water Is quite as good and a cumbina.
ton OF soapy water ana ammonia is
still better. Give the poor house.
plants a drink that Is also food to
them when you are about to throw
into drain q material which they actu.
ally require to appear AZ their best
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05
Old Church as oarans.

Long Hul Conn-The old white
First Methodist church building,
steople and all, for many years used
as a place OF worship and the FIRST
church built In the town Of Trumbull.
has given away to th, progress OF the
times and garage The CdiGCe. which
stands almost I'm the center OF the VII
lage, has long been a landmark The
Bteerlo viii be retained the e|qllorlos
win be made into waiting rooms Tor
women and the pulpit ana platform a
show place for accessories.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05
Fsl Lines Of chIlaren,s Coats.

Buyers are well pleased with tho
tain lines OF children's coats. The
new materials brought out this season
are 50 rich In themselves that It re-.
quiros very little trimming to make
the garments attractive, says the Dry
Goods Economist Rich Scotch mix.
lures, fancy chcyiots and double.
faced materials are among the sea.
sons novelties which promise to meet
with great success. In tho ouble. face
fabrics the reverse side rs frequently
used for the trimming, and Is either IN
a plaid or striped effect or IN a con.
tracing color,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05
BLACK HAWK STATUE
dorado Taft's Monument 10
Vanishing Race.
Red Man. Towering over Valley Long
lrcians' Sole Property, Seems
Leaving the Site Reluctantly
Made o. Concrete.

oregon lI. with impressive corc
Monies the statue Of the famous Indian
chief BLACK Hawk was dedicated at
Eagle Neat camp. th" summrr colony
Of ClicaEu artists ana writer's, near
here The statue at the great chief.
air is the work ut dorado TAFT and
staues IN q 2OO.foot blum across the
river from the own and just outside
the limits Of the camp Among the
members Of the party at the dodica.
ton we're some OF the best known oi
ChiCago's artists, %sculpturs ana writer's.
Edgar 4. Bancroft was the principal
speaker and presented the statue 10
ths people of Illinois Responses were
made by Or Charles e. Eastman and
Miss Laura NJ Cornelius
The statue OF Black Hawk occupies
n position ON the highest point ir
Rock river valley II is mammoth To-
size being g. feet Highland repre-
seuis the work ot four years. Il Or
buiii Of cone cite and ls expected 20 be-
a permanent monument To the red men
who once ruamcd this section Tho
facial lincumouts are u Black Hawk,
but the sculptor's idea was 20 make
the statue typical Of the vanishing
North American Indians.
The figure Of Black Hawk IL repre-.
sentod giri In a blanket. reluctantly
leaving the valley which served HE
tribe as council grounds long before
the white man came 10 this continent.
This remarkable statue. which Is
made of 70. enforced concrete by a new
process, is itself imposing and has
been placed upon a rock 200 feet above
the water, the highest point ln the pic.
'urosquc Rock river valley The statue
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05
Horses in Pasture.

Turn the horse out on pasture
where there is no clover, Cornstalka
or laxative food Will relieve the CON.
platut In chronic cases give dry
grain. consisting OF clean. well-sayed
oats, with very little hay. and even
this az night only, turnips. carrots.
etc The water should be given In
small quantities and a little lime oc.
casionally added Keep the bowels al.
ways laxative by use Of bran. oil meal
carrots. etc
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05

plants-stalks. leaves. bOlls and roots
long before the lrst autumn frost
Destruction OF the cotton plants be-
fore October 10 allowed but three per
cent. of TIE weevils TO live until the
next crop was subject TO their attack.
Against this small number OF over.
wiulorcd Wooyils. as has been repeat.
eddy proved b. experience. the planter
cgu make @ good crop by the use Of
proper early maturing varieties, and
by 'hc adoption OF the intensive cul.
fural methods BY leaving the cotton
plants standing until after the middle
OF December the farmer invites Ger
tain destruction OF the next years
crop Tor whom be starts the spring
with 90 per cent. as many wceyils as
be had the previous fan he cannot
hope 10 make a crop by any known
means under the sun.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05

a boom stacker may be built any
size To suit the height OF the stack
The framework AZ the bottom Is made
Of plauks and may be Is feet By Z feet
Strong braces run up "a the smaller
platform 90 with cross braces 10
make them secure In tho center o,
the platform there ls circular open
ing for the mast 3 inches wider than
the mast This will allow the mast
TO lean to the further corner Of TIA
stack from tho unloading point aqr
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05
CLEANING nroodsr and Coon.

Keep your breeders ana coops
clean, DisInfect at least once a week
by spraying or busting with some
louise powder Pure fresh air 10 essen.
tlal TO the lie ot the chicks.
Almost any Kind OF an incubator. n
given the proper care. viii hatch
ohlchs, but you must have q good
brooder " raise them.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05
A New Vegetable.

A new vegetable, claimed to be a
rival OF the potato. Is 'alled the dash.
cen. Samples sem out by the depart
ment OF agriculture are being planted
IN yarious parts OF the counu- Tho
dashecn looks like a small potato. uot
attractive IN market appearance, but
said to have a very Tine flavor when
boiled. and to be more nutritious than
the potato. The tops are claimed 70
be good tor greens.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05

n IS a good plan "a include a piece
ol emery paper IN the household shoe
cleauIug OUTFIT When the suede shoes
have been wet ana the nap has be.
csmo matted down q gentle rubbing
with the emery paper viii raise It and
restore the yelyotiiHe sOltness OF tn.
l6h.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05

ones rs soon az possible, and take only
healthy ones into the herd Sixth. he
should select bulls with reference TO
their " achievement in getting good
producers. or with reference 10 that
Of their female ancestors for several
generations as welt as Tor type. vigor
and i~ecundity."
Every farmer VINO owns several
good COWS should possess a hand sep
arator. An illustration Of a small one
Is SHOWN herewith
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05
Making the Flock Tractable.

sheep. n treated kindly. are easier
handled and more easily trained than
either horses. cattle or hogs. With
Just a little effort, one can iesch them
o drive or TO follow from lot 70 Pas
turo. and the reverse
Every farmer should haye q small
flock. for the purpose u uillislne the
waste about his place.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05
Would SHOW Her.

Little johnny was found In tho n.
brnry, Ousily suipping away at the
open dictionary.
johnnie, the father asked. what
In the world are you dolng2"
You zee. father" answered tho
bright, shining light Of the household,
'tuday at school the tonchor said there
was no such word ~ 1ail ana so I'm
cutting II out VI tho dictionary
Judge.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05
GOOD POINTS FOR DAIRYMAN
Many Little Things He Must Keen In
Mind n He Would Succeed and
Improve His Herd.

Prof George r. Samoan Of the ore.
gun Agricultural college says:
These points should be Keep, con
stantly In mind by the dairyman, II
he hopes TO succeed In business and
improve his nerd. First. he must Sc.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05

Mt the same time be held by tho guy
ropes Chhl The mast or central pole
may DO 81 feet long aud sots In a
pivot In the lower platform The
boom Jcj Is - ~ see, long and held
H. place 10 the mast BY the somic,r
cular piece tcl and Uy an iron rod
that goes over tho three corncrcg piece
tdD The boom is raised as the stack
Is built and lbs position when stack
Is finished Is shown by dotted lines
To a.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05

build tho drag too heavy. Il can be
Weighted Il il Is too light Follow
these directions IN making and oper.
utiug the drag and the results will be
entirely satisfactory.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1911-08-05

This is quite simple ana might be
made In linen ana embroidery. or
cashmere and lOulHrd.
The skirt IS plain 20 about the
knees, then has a deep band VI trim
ming taken 10 foot.
Tho bodice has the upper part OF
trimming. the material being used Tor
tho lower part, which Is taken up to
neck at center OF back ana front.
where a collar OF tho same finishes
the neck; the cuffs and sleeve bands
are also OF this,
Hat Of soft silk or tulle. drawn up
with a ribbon
Materials required; 2 yards ~
inch-s wide, ~ yards trimming. ~
inc cs wide.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-04

the questions, but somehow or other, do what
she would they were always coming up IN
her mind and she found herself noting those
parts which chiefly related to them.
girl She sank into long musings, and then,
with a great effort, reused herself to something
like her usual cheerfulness. Her behavior be-
came puzzle to the elder girls who thought
her cross ways showed that the examination
had been too much for her.
Many were the conjccturcs as to who should
be first in the examination, and when Prize
Day arrived there were many excited faces
amongst the elder girls, as they sat side by
side IN their places, waiting the arrival OF the
PRINCIPAL and the company who had been asked
to witness the distribution of the prizes.
There was a general hush as the door opened
and admitted the principal, accompanied by
the clergyman OF the parish and the visitors,
who were some of them mothers and elder
sist.ra of the girls in the school.
After a speech from the vicar the cloth
was removed from over a row. of books gilt
terng in gold. green and scarlet, which was
placed on table in front of Miss Percival.
A paper was next read containing the result
of The examination, and many glowing face
when the name of Carrie Holmes was read
out as heading the list of honors.
4 disappointed look crossed the face OF
FANNY when she heard of her rivals success.
but thi" changed for a moment to one OF
establishment when the principal, on reading
out her name as second, remar ked that in all
the subjects except history she stood first,
hut that in the latter Carrie had shown de-
cidcd superiority.
Every one looked with surprise at Carrie,
and it was with burning cheeks and down
cast eyes that she advanced up the room to
receive her ill-deservcd reward. After the cx-
animation prizes were distributed, the half
The Washington herald., 1911-06-04

ton. English History" Her cheek flushed; ;
she turned as il to rid herself of the tempting
sight; but the temptation was too strong
With hasty glance towards the door, and
nervous fluttering of the heart lest any one
sh should enter and find her there, she read to
enough to take in The sense Of the questions
Just then the tea-bell sounded, so picking
up her book, which she had laid on the ta-
bic, she quilted the room.
OUTSIDE, in her hurry to run upstairs to
brush her hair for tea. she nearly ran against
Fanny, who had been looking for her, to de-
liver = message from the head governess
why, Carrie! whatever is the matter with
you! One would think you had been racing
round the garden, instead of sitting quiet over
yopr studies, to judge by your face. Where
nave you been! l have been looking for you
all over the house." was her laughing salu-
tatl1n, as she saw Carries hot, scared face
hayc yoaT said Carrie, trying hard to look
room but the right one have just been into
the study to fetch this volume of Froude."
iht she was unprepared for the look of
astunishment which passed over Fannys face
Into the study? Why, you know that
MISS fercival told us after dinner we were
not to go into that room, as the examination
pamrs are placed there!'
NO indeed was Carries answer land she
spoke truly. IL did not hear word said
aDoN the questions or the study"
Bgt didn't you see them?" persisted Fanny.
lhis was too near the point, 80 with an
angry OF course not!' Carrie ran upstairs,
saying. they would be late for tea, as the
-, GHAPTER II.
he three days had passed away, and now
H. examination was over.
Carrie had told herself that she would read
her history up as though she had never seen
The Washington herald., 1911-06-04

yearly report was read. For general progress
in work both Carrie and Fanny received a very
handsome volume. Then the younger girls re-
ceived their different rewards. And now one
book remained to be given away.
Fresh excitement arose amongst the girls,
thougl, no one doubted that the good conduct
prize would be bestowed on Carrie, who was
always held up pas pattern of goodness
amongst her schoolfellows. With a compli-
mentary little speech. Miss Percival called to
Carrie to advance. But the genera delight
manifested by all was soon hushed " hen Car
rie, pale and trembling, rose from the form.
and in low voice said, 'she could not take
the prize, as she did not deserve it," Only
those seated near heard the whisper. but, on
again hearing her name called, Carrie al
vanced with casped hands towards the prln,;;
GiUars table, where she stood, pale and stu
book ski held out. out "'"''' 'D''''S W '
conduct?' was Miss Percvars wondering ques-
Her astonishment increased when in
hoarse choking voice, Carrie said
II cannot take it! Fanny deserves it; give
it to her Please let me finish" for Miss Per
cival seemed about to speak. 81 neither de-
serve this, nor the prize for the examination.
J. I--(hcre her voice faltcred a little but
in the principals face and went on(, .!
knew the history questions beforehand read
them in the study
For a moment after this confession a com:
IOHoweu lHcn
spoke:
Carrie you have indeed committed very
grieyOus sin, which ia increased by the entire
confidence you know was placed in you by me,
well as by your companions. ! am GLAD
you were enabled to make as much atonement
az lay in your power by thus openly confess
ing your fault OF course, Fanny will receive
both prizes, she deserves. Take them to
her Yourself. and then you can leave the
schoolroom."
Miss Percival's voice was stern, for she was
sad and disappointed, but tear stood in her
eye dS she gave permission to the kind-hearted
Fanny to accompany her companion from the
room.
Az soon the two girls reached the garden
Carrie threw herself upon the grass, and the
long pcntup tears flowed freely, when sad
voice said:
"Don't fret. Carrie. 1t is all over. Forget
IT aS soon al you can"
"Oh. Fanny, don't you hate me? How can
you take any notice of me when | have been
50 nranE
Without n word Fanny stopped and kissed
the sorrowful face. Then, as they both grew
calmer, the two young hearts opened to one
anot her, and each learned how much better it
would have been if the one had put aside
her pride IN her own suppressed goodness and
the other her cold reserve towards all around
her. Thus the two rivals became the staunch-
est OF friends. And years afterwards, when
Chrric was telling to her children the story
OF that examination day tears stood in her
eyes AZ she remembered Fanny's kindness and
gentle love.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-04

sponge must always touch the water, so as
to remain moist. The rest Of the brick
should be covered with moss, and one or
two water plants, growing alongside OF it,
will add to the attractivenesS
The turtles should be fed every day. The
best food for him is live flies worms and
small fish If these are not easily obtained
cat some raw meat up into little bits, and
give him that.
Fresh water should be supplied by taking
out /! tGptul every day and putting more in
Should you put some little live fish in the
tank, and should one of them die YOU must
change all of the water; but unless this should
occur it would be unnecessary.
Turtles will quickly learn to come up for
food ut the sound of taps upon the glass, and
will snap at it if waved before tho, on a
straw when thev are on his island.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-04
KEEPING TURTLES AS PETS

II IKESH-WATER turtles are very in
IF teresting pets. They are easy to
- find, as they live in marshy ground
and shallow ponds of fresh water.
Now is a good time of the year to look for
them. At the first approach of spring they
come cut, and remain lively all summer and
until late in the fall In the winter they
lie dormant to avoid the cold but when
you have one it will remain lively all winter
II kept in warm place.
After YOU have caught your turtle, partly
fill tank with fresh water for it to live in,
making III tile centre some sort of an island
for it to rest on. The best way to make the
island is take a brick and put in the tank.
To one end of the brick fasten sponge
sown with bird seed, or anything else that
will sprcut in damp place. Part of the