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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20
GOOD FARMING AND POOR.

There is a great difference in the
agricultural development in various
sections in the South. In the upper
Piedmont section Of North Carolina,
from Greensboro to Charlotte. one
finds that the shallow and level cult
walton of the corn crop has very gem
orally been adopted, and here and
there we find one who is trying it
with cotton and tobacco with success.
But last week l went from Raleigh
down into the nearby county of Har-
nual picnic Of the local Farmers
Union. Down in this section I find
hat the modern methods Of cultiva-
ton have not yet taken hOld. and /
saw field after field of corn "laid-by"
with turning DlOwS. throwing UP high
ridges Of earth to the rows and evil
IDENTIFY the roots of the corn had been
severed, and but for the fact that h
rainy season had enabled the corn to
recover more quickly from the mutt
lation. there would AVE beer seen
far more damage done.
l had a large audience in the
schoOlhouse and tried to show them
the error of this sort Of work. not
only cutting the corn roots but throw
ing I'D the soil to dry out rapidly, and
only the rainy season had saved much
Of it from serious loss. 1t is surpris-
ing how slow farmers are to fully
realize the mischief they are doing
with turning ploWs in the corn field.
The weather is now changing from
wet to dry. and the piled up soil
around will dry out and the corn will
suffer. while cOrn that has simply
been kept with a shallow dust blanket
will thrive.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20
DAIRY SUGGESTIONS

The separator should never be
allowed in the barn or near it.
\ half dozen window sash glaz-
ed viii make a dust-proof box in
which the dairy vessels can be
stunned and kept absolutely clean.
An enterprising farmer living
near a town Of 5000 or more. can
sell every pound Of his butter at
full retail prices or little above the
year round.
For several years We have
bought farm butter from the same
farmer at 2 cents above retail mar
ket price every month in the year
and glad to get it.
Never attempt to keep sumner
butter for early fall prices because
it will not keep.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

hat it damages the lawn.
Inc best tOD-dreSSing | have ever
uSeo on a lawn is raw bone maal.
MS VIII have nitrogen enough to en-
courage the growth. and the phos-
pnor1c acid in the bone viii maintain
The GroWth we'll. An annual dress
ing Of bone meal in the spring as the
grass starts in growth will keep the
lawn IN a healthy. growing condition.
lhen. IN all growing weather, cut the
lawn every week and leave the cut
grass TO decay where it falls. and it
Will thicken he sod. If you leave
the grass to get tall before moving.
the lawn mower will not dc good
work and the cut grass will be so
heavY that . will have to rake it
on. and that tends t the exhaustion
OF the sod. The fine cut grass will
buI!d uD a mulch that viii be a pro-
lection to the sod in dry weather.
You can grow violets in a cold
frame under glass. The common
hardy violet known as the Tarboro
violet. and the Pinehurst violet. will
bloom very we'll in the open round
and seed freely and stands the sum
'mer neat. The finer sweet viOle.S
such as the double Marie Louise
reed to be grown in frames. Then
there is a fine single one that sells
we'll. This is the Princess Of Wales.
But hardly think that you can make
anything hlpping violet flowers
North. With a little frame. though.
o can have more and better flow
erS than outside. The plants are set
in the frame in September six inches
apart each way. In the spring. run
ners are rooted and placed in three
inch pots and packed closely together
on a bed Of coal ashes with a lath
screen over them. Then, by watering,
carefully protected from the sun. you
can have fineplants for setting in the
fall. but planted outside the red spid-
ier will destroy them in summer.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

The professors in the depart
ment Of horticulture Of the Mis-
souri, University are experiment.
ing to produce harder varieties Of
peaches for the accommodation of
the States climate, which is in
clined to run to light early freezes.
The new variety, if successful, will
be a cross between the Elbertas
and CraWfords.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20
WHICH IS TRUE

Sweet s~ixteen--"I believe that the
reason Cupid is always shown as an
infant is because there is no age III
love
Sour Observation-Disclosures, It's be-
cause the poor little devil is 50 over
worked he can't grOwt-Juage.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

Cattle on farms do not need
horns. Dehorn your young calves
Oregon is becoming famous for
her dairy conventions.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

Hens lay as we'll without mat
ing. and infertile eggs do not de-
teriorate nearly SO soon as do fer
tile ones.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20
TIL AT LAST.

AS there seems to have arisen
some discussion as 10 where Moses
was when the light went out. Il might
be- Well to inform inQairers that he
vas in debt-rather heavily-to the
electric light Corapany.-fufge.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20
Prof. Massey's Views.

"a grocer here haS some tons of
eiit refuse from meat? VIII this be
III any value as q fertilizer for fall
~oJts?" No. it is not worth hauling
rs a fertilizer.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

Wife Cproudly)-What do you
think Of the way | handled the cam
paign in our ware?
Husband (tolerantiyl-"Quita cred
Itably. my dear-though. Of course. u
can't conpar with the campaigns
mother used to make."-Judge.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

The mar who has a promising
heifer calf should not let go Of her
at any sum the butcher a afford
70 pay.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

There are two ways Of disposing
of the fertility Of the soil. One is
BY the elevator route and the other
is through the stock yard. The
former may be the easiest means Of
producing revenue by men who are
unacquainted with more complex
systems Of farming, but the latter
is noted for it's STAYING qualities.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

1t is estimated that approximate
~ an SS.oOo,ooO loss was sustain
ed by the peach growing industry
in the United States east Of the
Rocky Mountains last year from
brown rot, scab and curculio.
Figures show from II3,75o.ooo
bearing trees the seasons crop ag-
gregated from SI2.ooO,OoO to $40
OOO. 900.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

What is the best top-dressing for
lawnS?" Dressing with
stable n will. Of course. make
the grass grow stronger. but it is apt
70 Drlng in SO much crabgraSS and
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

Try the hogs on good, clean
water and see how much they will
make way with IN a day.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

Cheap meat can be made only
from Young pigs.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

II the cherry growers will plant
mulberries near their orchards
their fruit will be protected.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

Sour Stops have no place on the
we'll regulated farm.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

More cow-hog combinations
would make for the betterment Of
farms.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

Dipping hogs is cheaper than
feeding lice.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

The farm separator is too good a
stepmother for the calf to get along
without.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

VIII it pay to use nitrate Of soda
on = patch of potatoes that were
planted on a turned-doWn sod Of al
f]fA?" | hardly think it would pay.
n would mainly increase the growth
Id the tops without a corresponding
Increase in the tuberS.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

How shall | keep beets in winter,
fof / have a nice LOTT" Do not try to
l.nD the early-sOwn beets. but plant
some Blood Turnip beetS now and
then let them stay all winter right
where they grew, with a furrow
thrown to each side. and you can get
1T them all winter through when the
SOIL is not frozen. Treat carrots in
the Sarne way.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

| have letters from two North Caro-
ma farmers. stating that they bought
cottonseed and both have the cotton
dhthracnose in their crop. This dis
use Is conveyed in the seed and has
not heretofore been common in North
1iroiina- and should be ex-
tremeiy careful in getting seed to
KNOW that they are not getting the
disease. There is no remedy for it.
some bolls will make half a crop n
seed from such bOlls will carry the
disease. The only thing to do is to
plant perfectly healthy seed and to
AVOID planting where the disease APP
peared the year before. for the germs
may live in the soil for several years.
IN south Carolina they have found
ina seed taken from a healthy plant
among diseased ones may breed q re-
SlStant strain. North Carolina farm
erS had better be careful where they
buy seed.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

"Will ground oyster shells give me
rs good results as burnt Iime?" If
the shells are pulverizcd as fine as
hour. ana you can get them at a rea-
Sonable price. say 81 a ton. they will
rlv very Well. and can be used more
heavily thar burnt lime. But burnt
lime well slakcd and allowed to get
CarbOnated in the air will have q
more speedy effect in smaller amount.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

How shall / keep my Irish pota-
toes? You cannot keep the early
crop Of potatoes for winter no mat
ter what o do The only way is
to have a late croD from July plant
ing which will grow till frost. Then.
If these are stored in a perfectly dark
place and kept at a temperature but
little o the freezing point. they
will keep all right. Heat and light
Will ruin them quickly.
La Junta tribune., 1912-04-13
Wars Dreadful Front.

Just at this time La Junta is in
= state Of insurrection and the mi
litia may be called out at any time
Last week the city council removed
tho marshal. head pumpman and
street commissioner and appointed
new men. The mayor claims that
the3 officers are appointed for two
years and cannot be removed except
when charges are filed and proven.
A. q result OF the row the capital
OF OterO county now has two mar
shals, two street commissioners and
two head pumpmen at the water
works; the mayor is threatening to
appoint . swarm OF special police.
the councilmen are going down back
alleys and there is-well. you know
what-to pay general ally.-Ordway Era
La Junta tribune., 1912-04-13
Pueblo Homo Industry Week.

Everything Is practically complct-
ed for the SUCCESS Of Home Industry
Week to b. observed In Pueblo begiI
ming on Saturday night Of this week
and 10 run fer one week. II II tn
be one round Of pleasure. and all
sort, OF Interesting and hIshly enter
tanning attractions and novelties
are promised.
Arkansas Valley night ID set for
Monday night. April 18th. There will
be more than 200 automobiles In
line and 4 number Of 4 atures have
becn arranged OF especial interest to
visitors from the valley. But visi-
tors will find much TO instruct and
entertain them every night In the
week during this event conceived By
tho Manufacturers Bureau Of the
Commerce Club to Acqusint the peo-
pie Of their own home with the sr.
ucies manufacture risht here At
their very doors.
Special rates have been made ON
the railroads ard Pueblo In looking
forward to one Of the biggest gather
ings Ia her history.
La Junta tribune., 1912-04-13
SAINT. Ee vii, Help s.e. County.

w. o. Skinner, commercial agent
for the Santa Fe railroad, left We'd
nesday fer Baca county. where he will
investigate the conditions said to
be existing there In regards to the
suffering and the financial condition
of the farmers The Santa Fe has
been requested through the Spring.
field business men to haul feed and
seed. the eift OF different cities of
the state, to the county free Of
charge. Before being In a position
to do so 1t is necessary that the
facts be investigated 30 that a re-
port can be made.
The conditions said to be existing
In Baca county are very much the
same as those in kiowa county
where sev~al carloads OF feed and
seed were sent by Pueblo to the suf'
fercrs OF the county.
La Junta tribune., 1912-04-13
Notice Of Final Settlement and De
termination Of Heirship.

In the matter OF the estate OF Ben
jamin +. Ha kins, deceased.
No. 473.
Notico Of final settlement and de-
termination OF hoirship.
Notlce is hereby given. that on
Monday, the 29th day OF April. A. D..
1917. at the hour OF ten a. IN. of
said day, the same being one OF the
regular days OF the March term of
the county court OF otero county. in
the state OF Colorado. /, Earl w.
Haskins, admin traitor OF said es-
tate, Will appear before tie Judge of
said court, present my final settle
ment as such administrator, pray the
approvnl Of the same. and will then
ask to be discharged a. such admin.
istrator At which time and place
any person in interest may appear
and present objections to the same.
II any there be.
And further notice Is hereby given,
that at said time and place the
court will receive and hear proofs
concerning the heirs Of said deceas-
ed. pursuant to the verified petition
OF Ear W. Haskins. as heir at law OF
said deceased. heretofore filed here
In. asking for judicial ascertain
ment and determii alton OF the heir.
ship OF said estate. and from which 1t
appear that Mary +. Haskins. Beu-
lah II Lapham and Earl W. Haskins
are heirs Of said deceased
Now, therefore, any and al persons
who are or who claim to be heirs at
law OF said Benjamin +. Haskins, de-
ceased. are hereby required to be and
appear thereat. or abide the deter
mination OF the court thereon.
Dated AT La Jun;a. Colorado. this
18th day OF March, A. ID. 1912.
EARL W. HASKINS,
Ad0inistrator Of the estate OF Ben
jaa..n Y. Haskins. deceased.
Firse Doblication. March 23. 1912.
Last publication. April I3. 1912.
La Junta tribune., 1912-04-13
Hutchinson Stands Pat.

Four years ago the city Of Hutch
inson. Kan. voted In favor Of CON-
mission government by = majority
oe only 20. Because Of the fact that
he court construed . Law intended ia
sivs permission to . city At the end
Of four years To vote on the qucs,
ti0n Of continuing under commission
government into . mandate requiring
such . vote. Hutchinson has just
voted again on commission govern.
neat. And this time the majority
u its favor was 1000.
La Junta tribune., 1912-04-13
Notice of Adjustment Day.

Estate Of p c. Hanson. deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
poihtl administrator with the will
annexed OF the estate OF p. c. Han
son. late OF the county OF Otero. In
the state of Colorado. dccoa3e 3ed. here
by gives notice that he will appear
before the county court OF said Otero
county, on Monday. the 9th day OF
May. A. ID. 1912. at the hour OF 10
o'clock a. III. Of said day, at which
time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and
requelted to attend for the purpose
of having the same adjusted. All per
sons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned
Dated at La Junta. Colorado. this
9Th day OF April. A. ID. 1912.
ROBERT HANSON.
Administrator with will annexed Of
the estate OF p. c. Hanson. deceas-
ed.
Geo. A. kilgorc, Attorney.
First publication. April 10, 1912.
Last publication, May I. 1912
La Junta tribune., 1912-04-13
Order - Show Cause on Petition for
MoetOspirg eS Real Estate.

state OF Colorado. county OF Otero,
SIS. In the county court In pro-
bate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Gene
We've Westfall. deco ased.
Order To show cause on petition for
mortGaginE OF real cstate.
This matter coming on to be heard
on ibis third day OF April. A. d. 1912.
upon the petition filod herein by
James 8. Westfa'l. administrator, OF
said estate. for the mortgaping OF
the following described real estate. oi
a pnrtion thereof to.wit: Northeast
quarter tnck) OF the southwe I quar-
ter lswh) OF section thirty.sin 1867.
township twenty.thrce l23) south OF
range fifty-siY t5sl west in Otcro
county. Colorado. together with
forty HO shares Of the capital stock
of tho Re-organized Catlin Consoli.
dated Canal Company and forty (tO)
shares Of The Timpas Ditch Com
pany for the purpose Of paying the
debts OF said estate.
And II now appearing TO the court
from said petition that proper and
legal rounds cai for the mortgag.
inr n all or 4 portion OF said real
cstat".
Now, therefore. Il ls ordered by
tho eourt that James s. Wcstfall.
George westfail. william j. wcstfsIi.
Anna Il. Mann. J. Stanley wcStfnIi.
Grace Ia shier. Nellie Pearcc. Incx
Eiscnhour. Alice Tovstt. adults. and
Clarence We-tfali. minor. and
Emma westfali. adult. all per.
sons sho arr lexatocx or dcyIsces Of
said os'ate. or any part thereof. or
heirs of said decfdsni. be and ap.
pear hefoee said court at the court
room Of said court. In tho city Of In
Jun,a. county and state aforesaid. on
tho 9Th day Of May. A. n. 1912. At
tho hour NJ 10 O'Clock In the forenoon
OF said DAY. then and there 10 show
cause. II any there bc. why nm order
should not be made directing the said
administrator 10 mortgage the whole
or 80 much of snid real c;tatc ms
may be nscesaary for the purposes
sproicd In said petition.
II Is fur'hef ordered that this order
be shed for At least four sue.
ccssiyc wcsks In tho La Junia Tri.
bunc. a wcekly public newspaper pub.
iIshcd In said county.
II r. further ordered that Henry
". Allen. Of sald county Of Oicro. be
and he is hereby appointed m guar.
dian ad litan tor Clarence wcstfMil.
minor. 70 represent said minor At said
hearing.
BY Tie court:
y. w. MCDANIEL.
County Judge.
First publicae1oo, April :. 1918.
At publIcaltoe. Nay 4, 1918.
La Junta tribune., 1912-04-13
Fireman Teller Killed.

John w. Teller. OF Ration, a fire
man in the employ OF the Santa Fe
between that city and Las Vegas,
died In the Santa Fe hospital In La
Junta last Monday night about 6: 80
o'clock Death resulted from blow
received on the head Monday morn
ing. while leaning out OF the cab win
dow Of the second engine Of train
No. s at n point near French. short
distance south OF Ration. Teller wal
unconscious from the time OF the
accident until his death. and was
brought to this city for the purpose
OF having an operation performed.
There was hole about three inches
long on the top OF his head. and 1t
was thought that the removal OF the
bone at this point would relieve the
pressure on the brain ana restore
consciousness. The hoped for results
did not materialize. and 1t is
thought that the base Of the skull
was al % fractured.
Teller was leaning too far out OF
the cab window and WAS struck by
the frame work OF an iron bridge
near French. The engineer knew
nothing Of the accident until he dis
covered his fireman lytaS o. he
eleoe o9 sAGugo. rsefr-Xas rvshsd
q Ration On Tie same train. whore
emergency treatment was administer
I'd. and later brought TO the hos
pSeai in this city. He died II $50
O'Clock Monday evening.
Teller had been In the employ OF
the Santa Fe Tor about four years
and was popular with his fellow en-
ployes. He was about twenty-four
years Of age. vas single and made
his home In Ration. The remains
were shipped from the Mayhem under
taking pariors last Tuesday night to
the former home Of the deceased
In San Angelo. Texas. where int :
ment will take place.
La Junta tribune., 1912-04-13
FsS"d india" Relics.

Eugene c. Bell. the surveyor. ts
something OF an archaeoloGist In hts
spare moments. Recently he found 4
promising mound = short diitance
from Lamar and explored II Ter In
dian relics. He was rewarded by
finding Two tomahawkx. one Of them
In . good state Of preservation. and
. handful OF flint arrow heads. II
d supposed that In the early days
an Indian wigwam stood where the
Interesting relics were unearthed.-
Lamar Sparks.
La Junta tribune., 1912-04-13
Court susi"sss Slack in Dry County

That the people OF Bent county are
hw-abiding and not inclined TO liti-
gate was evidenced this week when
the spring session Of the district
court was called Tuesday. Judge
Hunter. Stenographer Braund. Dis
trict Attorney McHenry. Assistant
District Attorney Bell. with other at
taches were on hand but there was
no business for them. The judge
heard . few motions and disposed Of
. few minor matters. The Jury was
called eue yesterday but when the
vsaifansa a1TiveA 1san1 tAay eoald
~ aaA snoaoynsst TAsss vas not
= singSs ca-s o. Tie docket 1t Issue
Ind no cstninal case oa the docket
|1oe thai o. pending. Soms record
that for being . good county 70 live
h.-Bent County Democrat
La Junta tribune., 1912-04-13
Notice Of Annual Meeting Of Stock.
holders.

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting OF the stockholders Of
the Odd Fellows Hall Association
OF La Junta will be held In the Of.
nee of Judge f. w. Mcdaniel, In
tho court house. Wednesday evening
May l, 1912. at 7:30 O'Clock. for tn.
purpose Of electing a full board OF
directors, and the transaction OF
such other business as may properly
be brought before said meeting.
(SeaD. C. r. MAPES, President
WILLIAM FISCUS, Secretary.
First publication. Aprl g. 1912.
Last publication, April 81. 1912.
La Junta tribune., 1912-04-13
Order to Show Cause on Petition for
Sale Of Real Estate.

State OF Colorado. County OF Otero,
bate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Chrys-
ostom X. Dodds. deceased.
Order To show cause ON petition for
sale Of real estate.
-This matter coming on to b.
heard on this 18th day Of March. A.
d. 1919. upon petition filed herein
By J. Addison Dodd,. Administrator
Of said estate. for the sale OF the
following described real estate or =
portion thereof. to-wit:
East half OF the west twothirds
Of lot No. 8. block No. s. Lewis add
tion to La Junta: subject to deed OF
trust
Lots II and Is. block so. La Junta.
subject to deed Of trust.
Lots Is and 46. block 2. Otero add.
ton to La Junta: subject to deed Of
trust.
Lots II and IS. block 52.. La
Junta: subject to deed Of trust
Lots ~ l3. IL and Is. block No
4. Santa Fe nr-t addition to La
Junta.
West one third Of lot 6. block 6.
Lewis addition TO la Junta: subj ct
to deed Of trust.
East half OF southwest quarter sec.
ton Is. township %. range 55. sub.
ject to deed Of trust
East half of north half Of lot 8.
Riverside Place. and water right
Lots 81 and :s. block u. Ia Junta:
subject TO deed OF trust
Lot 20. block 35. irvins Park add.
tion To the city OF Pueblo. Pueblo
county. Colorado: for the purpose Of
paying encumbrances against saii
real estate and the claims again /
said estate. And Il now appearing
to tho court from said petition that
proper and legal grounds exist for
the sale Of all or . portion Of said
rial estate.
Now. there fore. Il 10 ordered BY the
court that Alice n. Dodds. widow ~ !
heir Of said decedent. b. and appear
before said court at the court room
Of said court. In the city Of In
Junta. county and s'ate Aforesaid. on
the 18th day Of April. A. D. 1912. at
tho hour Of 10 O'Clock In the fore.
noon of said day. then and thcr" 10
show cause. II any there he. why mn
order should not be mafe directing
tho said !. Addison Dodds TO sell the
whole or 40 much Of said real esin,c
aI may br necessary Ter tho purposes
specified In raid petition.
II In further ordered that this order
be published for 1t least four sue.
ce aivc weeks IN tho la Jup'a Tri.
bunc. = weekly public newspaper put.
ilshcd in said county.
BY the Court:
e. w. MCDANIEL.
County Judge.
first publication. March 10. 1919.
Last pubiicatie n. Aprfi -. 1919.