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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
Sizing Up His LOAD"

Fargoans had occasion recently to
speculate as to whether a drunken
man was such an idiot. He was stand
ing on penny weighing machine en-
deavoring to insert a coin in the slot.
He said he wanted to weigh himself to
see how much of load" he had
Fargo Forum.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
IN MEWORIHM.

On this, the first anniversary of the death
of the late JOHN F. KING, which occurred one
year ago today april 10, 191O) and as evidence
Of the respect We entertain for his memory, we
want to recall to the minds Of our readers, his
faultless life and character and well known
high ideals of citizenship.
We doubt if we could do better than take
his exemplary life as our constant guide and
monitor
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
Jake Noble SurrenderS.

Jake Noble, wanted in Jackson,
Breathitt county. for the alleged
murder of jailer there has sur
rendered to a deputy sheriff near
Fort Smith. Ark.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
For Sale.

A handsome folding bed for sale
cheap. Inquire at this office. Alp
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
Notice.

/. wish to state that am still in
the dry cleaning business at Rob-
inson's old jewelry store, 81 " est
Main, Nj. Sterling. Ky.
A. Barnes.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19

A. Howard Samper, of Wolfe candidate for the Iegis
ure that District should Louisville The first plank
platform would prove popular Jefferson 1t reads Il
favor abolishing the State Board of Equalization"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
Ladies' Exchange.

The ladies of the Christian
Church will have an exchange
Saturday, April %, at the Trim
BILE Grocery Co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
Thieves AGAIN Busy.

Deputy Sheriff Neal Guilfoile
was visited by thieves Monday
night and relieved of a new set of
harness and four fat hens. Thieves
evidently have no respect of per-
sons.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
Sells Fine Colt.

Prosni See, of Towards Mil,
has just sold a yearling colt by
Black Mcdonald for $4,000.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19

A host of satisfied customers,
both shrewd and keen, testify to
the worth of BRUNNER'S shoes.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
PAY CASH FOR BRICK STREETS.

We informed that the who propose bid our
will make much lower bid if assured that or the
major portion the work, will be paid when completed
than they WILL if required indefinitely their money Being
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19

Best of everything to eat at Van
arsdell's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
For Sale.

Rose Comb Rhode Island Red
eggs, - cents for 10. The very
best. Mrs. Clay Hoskins.
3tpd. X. Il. No. )
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1911-02-09

Is it possible that there fingers
anywhere a belief in the old stories
about the Great American Desert,
that barren country Of great extent
which was marked on old maps, and
included some of what is now pro-
ductive parts Of Kansas and Nebras-
ka? Old prejudices die slowly; it
was many years before the east
awoke to the value of the territory
embraced in the Louisiana purchase,
and for a long time the western linn
it of farm lands was supposed to be
near the eastern border of Kansas.
Scientific men and military explor-
ers who hastily traversed the vast
unsettled wilderness were response
bic for this belief that was once
widespread.
But in course Of time the explorer
of another kind came along and sha-
ttered the old belief. He was the
homeseeker, who ploWed and plant
ed and cultivated the land, and
whose bountiful crops proved that
a vast region of supposed desert was
destined to become the seat Of mil
lions of productive farms. Settle
ments were pushed west of the Mis-
souri, river and north along its trlb-
utaries In the mountain region
the precious metals found, flourish
ing mining camps sprang up and
mining became the chief industry.
The live stock industry followed as
lands were opened up. Markets
were remote, land plentiful, farms
few and near local markets; stock
raising and mining engaged the at
tention of the pioneers.
Montana was isolated in the early
days by the presence on its eastern
borders of large tribes Of hostile IN
dians. Its mineral wealth was dis
covered by prospectors who entered
from the west. and early immi-
grants came into the mining camps
from the old Oregon trail. Later
others made the slow and perilous
voyage on steamboats, up the Mis-
souri, river to an old fur trading
post. and thence by stage to the
scenes Of mining excitement. Large
parties were conducted through con-
slant dangers from the Platte to the
Yellowstone and thence to the
mines. All sought the glittering
gold.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1911-02-09

the adverse circumstances OF a dry
year and a large area planted for
the first time. established its right
to be classed as an agricultural re-
gion Of remarkable productiveness.
The production, year after year,
IN every section of the state, over
period of many years. of profuse
crops of all staple products, has de-
termined the future of the arabic
lands IN Montana. They will be oc-
cupied and titled by homeseekers
and help to supply the world with
food. The statistics cited prove the
fertility of the soil, and the quality
Of the product is shown by the pri-
zes won wherever Montana agricul-
tural exhibits are placed in compe-
tition with the products of other
states and countries. An inspection
OF the grains, grasses, vegetables
and fruits annually shown at the
Montana State fair would delight
and surprise the farmer who has Wis
tied the most notable agricultural
displays. Prof. Thomas Shaw, the
noted agricultural expert Of Mime
sofa, was visitor at the Montana
State fair Of 1909 and said: i am
of the opinion there is only one
place on the American continent
Continued on page 8.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1911-02-09

appeared and it is disappearing with
regard to Montana. though, for the
particular reasons stated, it has lin
gered longer than It would have
done had the mining and stock in
dustries not been so famous. It has
been dispelled not by word Of ex-
plorer or scientist or booster, but by
the cold, hard facts Of crops pro-
duced, reports Of which are collect
ed for every state by the Depart
ment of Agriculture and published
IN the Year Book and the Crop Re-
porter, These statistics are impair
tial and conclusive. Let us see what
they show:
Montana farms will be devoted
mainly to raising grains. For the
ten-year period, 1898 to 1907, in the
principal wheat producing states,
the average farm value per acre Of
wheat was: In Minnesota. 98.74; in
Kansas, $7.56; in North Dakota,
S7.71; in Nebraska, 1886; in Illinois,
$10.62; in Montana, S17.83. In bar
ley. oats, rye, corn, potatoes and
hay, Montana likewise led. A sta
tistician has shown that the average
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1911-02-09

The placer mines were wonder
fully productive, and rich quartz
mines Of gold and silver were soon
discovered and worked. The wonder
full deposits of copper at Butte We're
afterwards found and developed to
the extent of making it the greatest
mining camp on earth, causing a
great city to grow up around the
mines, helping to build two other
large cities through the location in
them of the smelters to treat the
copper ores, giving employment to
an army Of men taking out tin1bers
for the mines, and furnishing q To-
cal market, only in part supplied by
home grown products, for products
of garden, and orchard, and farm.
Hour by hour, day by day, month
by month, year by year, in an un-
ending stream. the mines Of Butte.
yield up their riches, and the supply
of ore fails not and, in the opinion
Of experts, will last for generations.
Prices Of metals and quotations on
shares Of mining stock vary, but the
payroll is always working.
Placers are still turning out their
treasures and there are mines Of
gold and silver and lead, besides
those Of copper in other camps chan.
Butte, and mines of sapphires and
rubies and garnets. Ores of ron and
manganese in large and rich depos-
its await development. The coal
fields of Montana cover an area SO
extensive that a number Of states
could be lost in it.
The mining industry Of Montana,
SO great, so long producing and so
profitable, promises to wax greater
as future years shall witness in
creased prospecting, discovery and
development.
The pure air and water and the
nutritious grasses everywhere abun-
dant made Montana an ideal stock
growing country and the industry
prospered exceedingly. Live stock
bought in less favored regions are
fattened ON native grasses and Mon
tana range stock bring top prices at
the stock yards. The industry is in
a fourishing condition and will SO
continue owing to the causes which
built it up pure air and water, a
climate unfriendIy to diseases, the
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1911-02-09
Big Boost For Montana
Excerpt from Matter Furnished by Gov.
Norris to Various Eastern and
Middle Western Publications.

quality of the native grasses and the
vast areas Of lands that will ever be
devoted to grazing there will
probably be a change from owner
ship Of great herds and 1ocks by one
man or company to ownership by
great numbers Of farmers Of small
herds and focks, resulting in their
being better cared for and in an in
crease in the number and an i'm
provement Of the quality OF the live
stock Of Montana.
Montana gained great wealth and
fame from its mines and cattle and
sheep; it was not regarded an an ag-
ricultural country, was remote from
the frontiers Of the western exten.
sion of settlements; and homeseek-
ers passed through this wonderland
of mines and i've stock not knowing
that it was also wonderland of fer
tile farm lands and filled up vacant
lands to the west, some even leaving
their native land and pushing far
north into Canadian provinces. By
the delay in the development of its
agricultural resources Montana has
paid for its reputation as premier
mining state and premier stock
country, for who eoula be expected
to believe that nature has made her
also the premier farming region Of
the United States? Yet to these
three gifts, layishly bestowed, are
others scarcely inferior. In wealth
of timber Montana is surpassed by
few states and in water power for
generating electricity probably by
none.
Here are all the natural resources
for the building up Of a rich and
mighty commonwealth, and a eli-
mate bracing, healthy and energy
inspiring. Montana has 93,0o0.000
acres Of land, 30,000.ooo Of which
are arabic, and the whole state has
a population Of only $4,000, one
third Of whom live in cities and
towns. Less than 100000 acres Of
land are in cultivation, leaving z8.-
900, 900 acres of farm lands waiting
for the plow and promising the most
abundant yields to those who will
cultivate them.
| The ignorance Of the farming pos
sibilities Of the western country
which has been referred to has dis
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1911-02-09

lars and three cents per acre in
wheat or 80 per cent; $1,000 per
acre in barley or los per cent; S8.3 80
per acre in oats or 1O8 per cent;
S32. 78 per acre in potatoes or 81 per
cent. Other crops show like per-
eentages.
A large increase in the acreage in
crops is shown for 1910 over 1909.
which promises to be doubled next
year or the year following as set
tiers have been pouring into the
state by thousands in the past two
years. In the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1910. all records for the
disposition of agricultural lands TO
homesteaders were beaten by the
Montana land offices.
The acreage in wheat increased
from $4,000 to 100000; in oats
from 300, 900 to 350, 1000; all other
crops showed increased acreage, but
the greatest was in flax, which leap
ed from 10000 to 10000.
The year 1910 was one of unusual
drouth in Alberta, Manitoba and the
great grain growing states Of this
country. Montana did not entirely
escape, the condition Of the wheat
crop on July / being six below nor
NAL as against forty-eight below
normal in North Dakota, but under
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1911-02-09

o. Products Exhibition Which Took Place a in
dHao tn
ntaesi tofes
the o show the 0 he t
where ie a ne ecorf Hgh
bem neunnFeo will
1.-THE Et "a campaign o
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1911-02-09

Continued on page 8.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05
Commercial Club Election

Next Monday evening there will be
an election of officers CT the COM
mercisa club including the board Of
directors. Interest in this organize
ton has all but died within the last
twelve months. Many business men
who were at first active in CONNER
cial club work, state that they have
lost all interest in the organization
through the fact that it YVES too mut
of a one man affair. An persons feel
ing that this is the case, have AN
opportunity now to vote into office
men who will be for the town wholly
and not for themselves, or their poll
teal advancement. Get busy and at
tend the election, make whatever
changes you think necessary and thel
forever after hold peace until the
next election.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05


Last week a deal was closed where
by N. E. Montgomery traded to c. F.
Humphrey 100 acres of improved farr
land in Oklahoma for the Oak Cafe,
in this city. Possession was given
Mr.. Montgomery Immediately and Mr.
Montgomery took charge Sunday
morning. Mr.. Humphrey and family
left this week for the old Indian
country, to take possession Of their
newly acquired property. They open
ed the Oak Cafe about one year ago
and since that time have had good
patronage During their stay in this
city they have made many friends
here, who will dislike to hear OF
their departure from the city. The
new proprietors are experienced In
restaurant work and contemplate
making many changes that will tend
to add to the popularity of the place
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05
CARE OF POULTRY IN WINTER
Not Much Hard Work Required to
Keep Flock in Summer, but Differ
ent In Cold Weather.
(By B. A. WELCH.o

(By B. A. WELCH.)
It does not require much hard work
to keep flock in good condition in
the summer. but absolute neglect will
often completely destroy the winter
egg producing qualities of not only
the old hens but the pullets as we'll.
If you have not removed every win
dow in the chicken house and substi.
tuted wire netting in order to provide
perfect ventilation do so at once.
Better that the chicks roost in the
trees than they be confined in yer
min ridden building.
Body lice will worry a flock tC
death, or so nearly so as to destroy its
usefulness. These can be killed but
not easily.
Persian insect powder will do the
business. 1t should be applied with a
powder spray by one person while an
other holds the fowls by the legs sc
that the powder may reach every par,
of the skin through the disturbed
feathers.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05
A Stubborn Cinderella

Last Tuesday evening the Audi
forum at Pocatello was crowded
with an appreciative audience, which
witnessed the production of Stub
born Cinderella. Neal Burns In
"Skeeter," Bobbie Wagner as Fat
and many others made hits with the
people. A large number OF Black.
foot people witnessed the play. II
the management of the play house
here could secure similar attractions
instead of the class that have been
produced this summer it might helI
to make that place attractive.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05

When the pant hunter, painless, is
painting for pants,
He pants for the best pants the
Grove City grants,
He panteth unparted until ne i'm
plants
Himself in a pair of Hi Aliens best
pants.
Horseshceing a specially at the
Brick shop.
Nyals Family Remedies at the Pal
ace Drug Store.
WANTED-Pair of leather chap
arajos, in good condition. Leo flemish
This office is exclusive agent for
Oliver typewriters.
Never again anywhere else, after
you taste "a Cowles & Price Mulligan.
Down gees the Mulligan and up
comes your spirits, when you go to
the Office. tt
Money to loan ON Carey act lands
where final receipts have been is
sued. Idaho Irrigated Lands Co. If
Lunches put up at the LOOMS Bak-
cry.
There is corn for sale at the ele-
vator of the Blackfoot Grain and Pro
duce Co.
We handle typewritters and type
writer supplies. Ribbons, carbon
papers and typewriter paper.
Miss Hilda Wanman of Moore, who
is teaching school in Idaho Falls, re-
turned to her duties Monday after a
holiday vacation at home
G. E. Kinney & Sons are holding
a ten day sale, including everything
in their large stock. Their advertise
ment appears in this issue and they
z offer some rare bargains.
Miss Katherine Troutner as prin-
cipal, will open the Wapello schools
Monday. Miss Troutner recently
moved to Blackfoot with her parents
from Iowa.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05
PlNGREE NEWS

Five below zero How is that for
Pingree? Pingree is not to- be out
done.
A watch party was held at Mr..
Josephon's New Years eve, that was
greatly enjoyed by all.
The young people are to have a
party at Heber Rich's Wednesday
evening. Their hospitality in the past
proves a good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson brought the
Jones family out Friday evening and
were profuse in their praise OF Pin
gree.
The Sunday school received a
boost from Rev. Peacock Sunday. He
took dinner at the home of Mr.. Bur-
dell.
A boost for Pingree.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05
Plan Of Feeding.

By giving the hens just "a much
food as they will relish In the morn
ing and scattering some small grain
In the litter. they will start scratching
and will keep 1t up until their crops
are filed.
At night they can be given all they
can eat of acceptable foods. varying
as frequently as circumstances allow.
With the variety of food obtainable
in the summer time, even for confined
fowls. there is little excuse for having
overfed birds.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05
Will Give Dance January 10

The Ladies' Relief Society OF the
First Ward L. D. S. church, Will give
dance in Progress Hall, Tuesday
evening, January 10. Everyone is
invited to attend. Admission 75c.
The proceeds of this dance are to &c
tc the state relief society fund. Don't
fail to attend as this is one of the
great social features Of the year.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05
Roost for Poultry House.

degrees and hinge over the top with
eight-inch strap hinges. On these
frames nail seven 2x2 strips seven feet
!ong for roosts. Beginning at the top,
nail these Is inches apart, as indicated
at B.
Fig. A shows the end section with
the support, which Is piece of 2x3,
three feet four inches long, and the
stay brace, which is piece Ike. three
feet, four inches long. It also indicates
how one side can be raised when the
floor is cleaned.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Davis.

Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, one of the pic
neer women of Thomas, died Janu-
airy 2, ait the age of sixty nine years.
The deceased had been. afflicted with
pneumonia from the effects of which
she died. The body was shipped to
St. Anthony for interment. A hus-
band and large family of children are
left to mourn the loss of wife and
mother.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05
Would Buy Fifty Cars Of Hay.

J. M. Dalton, commission man of
Salt Lake, and a cousin of G.. S. Dali
ton of Riverside, was in town last
week, negotiating for hay. Mr.. Dalton
desires to buy fifty cars of alfalfa
for the Salt Lake market, providing
he can get it at the right price. This
is an opportunity for the farmers to
dispose of their surplus hay.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05
A Fine Team OF Drivers

r. E. Hansen, of the Red Barn, re-
Gently purchased the black driving
horse, formerly owned by the sugar
company, and which has been ia
miliar figure on the streets here. He
has him mated and the two horses
make a fine driving team.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05
WILL TRADE FOR MICH cow
Proper Clothes for Men

Twenty-Five volumes OF Ridpath's
Library Of Universal Literature,
bound in half Morocco, beautifully
illustrated, entirely new and gem
for any home. We secured these
volumes on an advertising contract
and having a similar set, will trade
for a good mich COW or will sell
cheap. Enquire at this office. tt
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05
New Years Present.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Fleming are
rejoicing over the arrival of a son
at their home New Years eve. He's
a dandy and looks Just like his gen.
ial dad.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05
Another Little Girl Ushered In

Wednesday night little daughter
was born to Mr.. and Mrs. L. Y. Pug
mire, at the hospital. Mr.. Pugmire
is employed at the Gibbs stables
Mother and baby doing nicely.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05
Get Chicks to Roost.

To induce the young chicks to roost
in the poultry house as soon as they
are weaned, build ladder of wide
board with narrow cleats nailed
across at short intervals. Where the
roosts are easy to reach the young
birds are more ready to use them.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05
A Baby Girl at Gibbs.

The first born, a daughter, arrived
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Gibbs last Thursday night. Mrs. Gibte
and little one are doing nicely.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05
HANDY HOPPER FOR CHICKENS
May Be Constructed Of Wood or GAL
vanized Iron and Will Prevent
Birds Scattering Grain.

An economical and useful device in
the poultry yard Is shown in the illus
tration.
This hopper may be made of gal
vanized iron or of wood. It is intend
ed to prevent hens from wasting feed
when eating. says Orange Judd Farm
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05

Winter Pasture have large
amount of pasture and will winter
horses feeding hay when necessary,
for $500 per month. Chas. Dahman,
Route l. If
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Kestner re-
turned the first of the week from a
delightful visit with friends and rela-
tives in Omaha.