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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01
| GET EARLY CROP OF MELONS
Start Seeds In House and Transplant
When Danger of Frost Is Over
Plan Pays Well.
CBy NJ. CovERDELL.)

The following plan may be prac-
dced in planting various kinds of
seeds, but it is especially adapted to
watermelons, since this fruit, when
placed on the market early, is a won
derful profit maker.
Set small tin cans on live Goals and
heat them until the bottoms may be
removed, place several cans in a box
and fill them with loose. rich soil.
prepared just as you would a seed
bed for any other kind of seed
Early in the season plant about a
dozen watermelons in each can and
keep the box where 1t is warm Tin
the house most of the time). A
sprinkling of sand on the surface will
help to keep down any weeds that
may spring up.
Dampen the soil daily and provide
as much sunlight as possible by set
ting the box in the window. Wher
the day Is warm and bright place the
box out Of doors, thus supplying those
two essentials to plant-production-
| air and light.
When the plants are large enough
for transplanting and the danger o
frost is over slip the soil together
with the young plants from the cans
place them in a rich hill prepared ex
pressly for the purpose, being care
full not to remove any of the soil from
around the roots of the plants.
After they are all started growing
thin them out until there are fiv'
plants in hill
Besides producing an early crop ant
securing a high price for the produc
this method is especially commend
able on account Of avoiding the dar
ger Of late frost and destruction b.
bugs and worms, which last-named
common occurrence at an earl
stage where the plants are propagate
in the open field.
Also the plants will have secured
growth of several inches before the
are placed in the ground and the sol
being free from weed-pests, less labo
will be required to keep the plant
thrifty and unobstructed in their d.
velopment.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01
Foo Hard to Pierce,

A dense or thick fog will obscure
objects at a distance of 1000 feet
The recent accident to an ocean
steamer of the Anchor line illustrates
the fact. An iceberg was run into as
soon as seen. After the collision the
passengers could hear the echo from
their voices reflected by the walls OF
ice, though the iceberg was invisible
to them. Otherwise, there are nc
echoes at sea.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01
narile OF sanlne Rass.

The story of the battle of Sabine
Pass is history, not fiction. though, 1t
must be confessed. it sounded far
more like the latter than the former
You will find the full accounts of the
fight in the Records Of the Rebel.
lion" and very interesting history OF
the affair in the second volume OF
"The Rise and Fall of the Confederate
Government" by Jefferson Davis
page 2S7. References to the battle
may also be found in Battles and
Leaders of the Civil War;" published
by the Century company
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01
Budding Small Fruit Trees.

Budding of small trees is an inter-
esting operation and an art that is
easy to acquire, and one that may be
useful on any farm. It sometimes hap
pens that one has choice apple,
peach or plum that he would like to
propagate and there are usually small
trees that have come up here and
there about the farm that can be used
as stocks and in short time they
will become valuable trees
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01
Making Use of Street Rubbish.

At Southwark, London, and at st.
Ouen, France, street rubbish Is trans
formed into a marketable product. At
Southwark all the refuse Is crushed to-
a powder, which is sold as manure.
At ST. Ouen the powder thus made.
with the addition of combustible sub
stances, is formed into cheap fuel
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01
Free 70 Our Readers

Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago, for
6-page illustrated Eye Book Free. Write all
about Your Eye Trouble and they will advise
as to the Proper Application of the Murine
Eye Remedies in Your Special Case. Your
Druggist will tell you that Murine Relieves
Sore Eyes, Strengthens Weak Eyes Doesn't
Smart, Soothes Eye Pain, and sells for SOC.
Try 1t in Your Eyes and in Baby's Eyes for
6caly Eyelids and Granulation.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01
unoerorouno workers.

Six million persons make their l!v-
ing under ground, working in mines
and quarries. That number is about
twice the population of this country
when 1t decided to cut away from
England and go it alone. Those six
million workers dig four billions OF
wealth a year out Of the bowels of
the earth,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01
Showing the Goods.

A novel mode of advertising for a
wife has been adopted by an inhabi-
tent Of provincial town in England.
A photograph Of the gentleman is
placed in the window Of a shopkeeper,
and underneath is the following no.
tice: Wanted, female companion to
the above. Apply at this Office"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01
Jenny Lind Rock.

The Ohio river claims abong it,
treasures the Jenny Lind rock. The
singer was passenger on steamer
which struck on a sandbar near the
rock, and while waiting for the boat
to be floated Miss Lind had boatmen
row her out to the rock. where she
stood alone and cor~
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01
Too Busy for Serious THINGS,

The growing indifference OF the age
is appalling; men are too busy with
their pleasures, their money-making,
their politics, and thousand things.
Exchange.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01
Great Lawyer on Work.

Rufus Choate believed in hard work
and struggle. When some one said
to him that a certain fine achieve
ment was the result Of accident, he
exclaimed: Nonsense! You might
as well drop the Greek alphabet ON
the ground and expect to pick up ths
Iliad."
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01
No Previous Employment.

you say, 'Rastus, that you want
work for your wife," said Gunbusta,
cycling the husky darky before him
from head to foot. "Was she ever en-
ployed before?" mo, sir" replied the
negro, nonchalantly, "dis am her first
marriage"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01

Land, but men is easy tanned, 80 be
the tameress is somebody they amt
used to and is gifted with good dress
and kind of scalloped air.-From
Mothers to Men" by -Zona Gale.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01
DON'T BUY WATER.

When you buy bluing for your
laundry work, get RED CROSS BALL
BLUE. A pure solid ball of blue, not
bottle of colored water.
Used in thousands of homes for 20
years. Makes clothes pure white
Price, 10 cents. AT ALL GROCERS
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01
Do Well the Thing at Hand.

Don't waste life in doubts and
fears; spend yourself on the work be-
fore you, well assured that the right
performance of the hours duties will
be. the best preparation for the hours
of ages that follow u--Tmarson,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01
Another Baconian Theory.

"They say Shakespeare was bad
actor" YES" replied Mr.. Storming.
ton Barnes; "but maybe Bacon started
that story to get even with Shakes
peare for taking liberties with his
manuscripts"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01

Diphtheria, Quinsy and Tonsilitis begin
with sore throat How much better to cure a
sore throat in day or two than to be in bed
for weeks with Diphtheria. Just keep HAM
Inns Wizard Oil in the house.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01
Small Liqht.

"De man that tries to hide his light
under bushel," said Uncle Eben.
generally amt got light enough to
take chances on IN a awdinary draft"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01
Game Easy to PIav.

know of no easier or more delight
full occupation than that of managing
other peoples business at long dis
tance and without responsibility for
the result.=EXchange
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01

Aliens Foot-Ease is certain cure for hot,
sweating, callus, and swollen, aching feet. Sold
substitute. Trial package FREE. Address
Allen s, Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y. --..-------
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01

Cultivate Prudence.
A man who is not prudent Is borrow.
ing his pleasure today at the expense
of his brother tomorrow.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money il it fails to cure. L. W.
GROVES signature Is on each box. 25c.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01

HOWARD Z. BURTON Assayer ana Chemist
Silver Lead, 81. Gold. Silver, 75c; Gold, Soc; Zinc
or Copper, g. Mailing envelopes q d full price list
Eoited. Reference, Carbonate National Bank.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01
ASTHMA CAN BE CURED

RTIRRFR STAMPS Seals. Stencils and Brass
hoDDLh Oihhii Signs Celluloid Buttons
and Ribbon Badges Good Goods Quick Service.
Send for complete Catalogue No. 26. Acme Stamp
Works. 10l5 A St.. Tacoma, Wash.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-25
Young Folk Enjoy
XmasDancing
Parties

Miss Margaret Grant was the honor
guest at the first of the large holiday
dances for the younger set, which are a
feature in this weeks social calendar.
MI and Mrs John W. Grant enter
tanned $50 guests at dancing party
last evening at the Piedmont Driving
club in honor of their young daughter,
who is at home from st. Timothys for
the Christmas vacation The club was
deliberately decorated in poinsettias,
smilaN and palms. with candlesticks
shaded III red, and mantels banked in
green and red flowers
Mrs. Grant was lovely in a gown of
white satin with tunic of white span
gled tulle. Miss Grant wore a pretty
dancing frock of white chiffon gar
landed in small French rosebuds and
mdde over white charmeuse satin.
The affair was delightful and char
terized by all the pretty details of the
holiday season
Tonight Miss Eula Jackson will be
the honor guest at a dinner dance also
at the Driving club. to be given by her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Jack
son, for the younger contingent.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-25
Society
News of
Atlanta

~0DAY is typical Southern
christmas day. There is no
snow. but plenty of bright sun
...n- warm and pleasant with just u
,ings of cold in the air to remind one
.rar Santa Claus and his automobile
..,. lust gone by. Eggnog parties are
.u fine tapis, and at all the social clubs,
,- well as at many private at-homes,
-n. christmas refreshment is being Of
e.rad to the holiday callers.
The Piedmont Driving club, in most
elaborate holiday attire, is keeping
.oueu house" to all members, and the
nronl,baycn club. declled in wild smilax
md red Christmas berries with huge
.,,.ar fires. welcomes the members who
.al The Atlanta Athletic club is OBJ
serving the open house custom also.
among the nnang eggnog parties of
.np day. one of the largest is given by
MIR. and Mrs. W. A. Speer, several hun
.rrrl guests being invited to call at their
Peachtree street residence. Elaborate
decorations marked the affair which is
observed annually by Mr.. and Mrs.
Speer
ur. and Mrs Floyd McRae We're at
home informally today when many OF
their friends attended an eggnog party
at their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. \. ID. Adair Jf and
Mrs. John :. Clarke observed their an
nual custom of an eggnog party this
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs Ben Tye entertained at
thei- new home on Peachtree street
with similar affair.
This afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Col
Tier gave an eggnog party at their Ans
loy Park residence, entertaining a num-
beer OBJ friends.
Mr. and Mrs Robert Foreman en-
.ertau-l informally.
Miss Katherine Wootten was hostess
eli au eggnog party this afternoon.
Miss Mary jim Dunlap Il bride
elect was rendered an eggnog party
This afternoon by Miss Martha Hol-
land Many other Atlantans entertain
cd informally in honor OF the day.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-25
LOEB TO QUIT u. S.
JOB TO TAKE PLACE
WITH GUGGENHEIM

WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-Although
treasury officials would make no Off
cial announcement regarding the re-
port that Collector William Loeb, Jr.,
of the port of New York, is to resign
his office to become associated with the
Guggenheims, it was learned from an
authoritative source today that the re-
port is true and that Loeb has informed
treasury officials of his plans.
None of the officials questioned could
say at what date Loeb's resignation
would become effective, but it is UNDER
stood that he will quit shortly after
January l.
During the interval between Loeb's
resignation and the appointment Of a
Democrat to take his place after March
the deputy collector of the port will
perform Loeb's duties.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-25
TAFT TO BE ASKED
HOW BIG TO MAKE
PORK BARREL BILL

WASHINGTON, Dee. 25.-As soon
as President Taft returns from Panama
a subcommittee of the house on public
buildings will call on him to ascertain
his views on the size of the public
buildings pork barrel" bin which will
be passed at this session of congress.
House leaders want to make the bill
about $25,000,0O0, but would name no
'deffnite figure until the president
wishes are consulted. The purpose of
consulting the president is to avoid
Ia presidential veto, but it is said to
be the intention of the leaders to pass
the bill over his veto if he should de-
eide against all appropriations for pub
lie buildings.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-25
$40, 600 Check for Destitute Mother of Thirteen
MORGAN HELPS WIDOW

NEW YORK. Dec. 25.-A washer
woman of this city and her thirteen
children today celebrated the happlest
Christmas Of their lives as the result of
substantial cheek from ]. Pierpont
Morgan. The check was sent as the
result of recent visit which M Nor
gan paid to his dentist.
The dentist was hurting Mr.. Morgan,
who was both blunt and frank in I'M
forming him of that fact.
"One Of the worst cases of destitu-
ton l know Of is that of my wife's
washerwoman," remarked the dentist.
by way of diversion.
How is that?" asked MI Morgan
Her husband died and left her thir-
teen children. Only five of them are
large enough to work"
The dentist who kept on with both
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-25

time had been confined To his bed He
is survived by a wife and two children.
Miss Vivian Pettis. of this place, ana
Mark Pettis, of Albany.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-25

INJURIES RESULT IN DEATH.
FORSYTH, GA, Dec 25.-H. j. Pettis,
long a resident of Forsyth, is dead. Sew
eral days ago he was injured by being
run over by a bicycle and since that
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-25
TEACHERS INSTITUTE AT
YATESVILLE NEXT WEEK

FORSYTH, GA. Dec. 25.-From De-
cember 30 to January 3, NJ. l.. Duggan,
state supervisor of education will hold
a teachers meeting at Yatesville for the
counties of Pike, Epson, Crawford and
Monroe
NJ l.. Britain, state superintendent
Of education, will take part in the exer-
cises, and other well known educafors
viii be present.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-25
FREIGHT AGENTS TO
HOLD A SMOKER AND
HEAR TRAFFIC HEADS

An annual event will be the smoker
Friday evening of the Freight Traffic
club. Members Of the club will assem-
bic in the banquet hall of Durand's
restaurant for the occasion. Colonel L.
l.. McCleslly, assistant general freight
agent of the Southern railway is pres
ident of the club, and will be toast
master at the smoker.
E. H. Hinton, chairman OF the South
eastern Freight association, viii deliver
the annual address.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-25
WEDDINGS


The marriage of Mrs. Mary Topper
Houngblood and DR. ". Byrd Hunter
was quietly solemnized at Ashland, KY,
on December %, the ceremony having
been performed by DR.. Cundit. of the
Presbyterian church.
The bride is a pretty young woman
and daughter of Dr. and Mrs. T. c.
Upper, of Atlanta, The bridegroom is
lieutenant surgeon of the medical re-
serve corps Of the United States army
and assistant surgeon Of the c. & O.
railroad. Or. and Mrs Hunter win
make their home at Charleston, w. Va.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-25
ENGAGEMENTS
Battey- WiIdrick.

5attey- WlIdrIck.
Mr.. and Mrs. FRANK c. Battey, OF Sa-
Vannah, have announced the engage
ment Of their daughter Bell. to Lieu
tenant Meade Wildrick. coast artillery
corps. United States army.
Miss Battey, who is remembered as
recent guest of Miss Anne Orme. has
many friends here who will be inter
ested in the announcement of her en-
gagement, which was made at a dinner
party in Savannah given by Miss Anna
Stevens.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-25
AGED MONROE VETERAN DEAD.

FORSYTH. GA, Dec. 25.-William
Gardner, one Of the most prominent Con-
tolerate soldiers Of Monroe county, died
10 the home of his daughter, Mrs. Luke
hmas. near. GAINESVILLE, and his body
was Inferred in Shiloh church cemetery
Yesterday afternoon He is survived by
live children. He was 50 years old.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-07-25

Twill resume my music class
July 18th.
Ethel Joslyn.
Having opened an employment
office, 1 will try and get you help
at all times. Phone 145.
If. Chas. L. Deissler.
If you wish to sell your land,
list it with me at your lowest
price and easiest terms,
J. D. Foley.
Buy it now. Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy is almost certain to be
needed before the summer is
over. Buy it now and be pre-
pared for such an emergency
For sale by all dealers.
The old reliable St. Paul Fire
and Marine ms. Co. is among
the oldest writing Hail Insurance
in this state. Prompt adjust
ments and ready cash settle
ments through the Hope Nation
al Bank. 13-5t
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-07-25
Notice for Sealed Bid

Sealed bids will be received by the
School Board Of Willow Lake School
District up to one o'clock p. m. Tues
day August sixth, 1912, for moving
school house number one, on Sec. %
of this district, to the unorganized
village of Luverne.
Sealed bids will also be received ut
the same time for the purchase of the
school site, consisting of two acres,
upon which said school house now
stands.
The School Board reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
Detailed information can be- had al
the clerks Office at Luverne.
BY order of the School Board Q:
Willow Lake School District.
1872 W. b. Northrop, Dist Clerk
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-07-25

For ice cream, go to the Bijou
Candy Mart.
$50 toilet creams 100 at the
Drug Store on Saturday.
Miss Grace Smith returned
Wednesday from a short outing.
Oscar Anderson, the painter,
is busy these days painting the
Lathrop and Egan residences.
If ynu want to learn the new
methods of farming attend the
show at the Bijou Friday and
Saturday Aug End and Bird.
A sprained ankle may as a rule
be cured in from three to four
days by applying Chamberlain's
Liniment and observing the
directions with each bottle. For
sale by all dealers.
Mrs. r. A. Lathrop was called
to Fargo Monday by the illness
OF her father, Mr.. foster, and
reached HIS bedside that evening
just before he died. Mr.. Lath-
ron and children went down YES
terday morning on the Special to
attend the funeral.
About fifty tickets were sold
for Fargo yesterday morning
to those who went down on the
special Excursion (Rates $500
for Round Trip Train to the
State Fair. The Fair this year
is the best it has been for a
number of years and vast throngs
of people are attending. The
exhibits are fine and we'll arrang-
ed and the races and special
features are receiving favorable
mention from all who have seen
them.
Scout Master Moore and the
twelve scouts who made the hike
to Valley City hiked home again
arriving in Hope last Friday
morning about nine O'Clock They
had all had a most enjoyable
time and after a days rest we're
ready to do it again. The boys
all showed up we'll on their first
long hike and covered about
twenty-six miles the first day
camping on the bank of the
Sheyene for the night. On ar
irving in Valley City they found
about a hundred other scouts
encamped at the Chautauqus
grounds where they spent the
week. Every one of the boys is
enthusiastic over the trip and
will be ready for another one
next year or even sooner.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-07-25
Scheurich- Pelland

Miss Virginia Scheurich,
daughter of Mrs. j. E.. Scheu-
rich, of this ci4y, and Mr.. w. j.
Poland were united in the Holy
Bonds of Matrimony yesterday
morning, July Oath, at the
Catholic Church, Rev. James
Hart officiating. The bride and
groom are both popular young
people of this city and we join
their many friends in wishing
them joy, prosperity and hap.
piness in their new relationship,
ON n ,noo~o ION Of thc
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-07-25
Horses for Sale

Ten head of work horses for
Sale, consisting of young mares,
and geldings. Also some farm
machinery. Inquire of Fred
Fuller at Hope, N. D. or at his
farm. 1872
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-07-25
Lund Congregation

There will be services at the
Lund. Church next Sunday, July
28th, Sunday School at one
o'clock. Come and bring the
children. Tell your friends
about it.