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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-27
sILo ESSENTIAL. TO WINTER
DAlRYlNG.

There Is no getting away from the
fact that the silo is one of the funda-
mental necessities for profitable win
ter dairying. The silo received its
first impetus in this country through
its ad p.abilty to dairy operat ons.
1t Yves thought for awhile that the
s'lo could be used profitably only On
dairy farms. The use of the silo has
now extended to the profitable feed
ing Of practically all kinds of farm
live stock. Silage comes nearer meet
ing the requ rements of the da ry COW
than any other winter feed available.
Silage, with sufficient alfalfa hay to
furnish the COW with from Z to 10
pounds of the latter per day, will
give every COW a chance to show her
ability as a mix producer. It looks
as though cane, kafir or corn silage
with alfalfa hay, is so easily obtained
as to make the feading of this ration
possible on practically every farm in
the western two-thirds Of Kansas ard
on great many farms in the eastern
third Of Kansas.-Kansas Farmer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-27
$25o,ooo FOR LARNED HOSPITAL.

The state board of control has re-
commended that the next legislature
appropriate $25O,OOO for building the
new state hospital for the insane at
Larned. This recommendation is made
in the report of the state board of
control giving the estimates of the
funds necessary to carry on the
work of the different institutions un-
der the boards supervision during tn
next two years.
It is said that the two republican
members of the board of control
whose terms expire in January, Char
les Shukers and Sherman Elliott, will
be succeeded by Democratic appon-
tees of the newly elected Democratic
governor. H. C. Bowman, the third
member Of the board of control, holds
over for two years more.
However, the recommendations of
the old board of control will have
great weight with the legislature as
to appropriations for state institu-
lions. Added to this, the auditor Of
state, in a statement accompanying
the boards estimates, approves the
appropriation for the buildings for the
Larned hospital.
With an appropriation of a quarter
million dollars a start on the Larned
institution can be made. The state is
in need of the new hospital as the
other institutions are all crowded
now. With liberal appropriation it
is likely that work will begin early
in the spring on the jenkins hill site.
-Larned Chronoscope.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-27
ABOUT FERTILIZERS.

At an institute recently much inter-
est was manifested in the subject ct
commercial fertilizers. There are
conditions Of soil under which the
commercial fertilizer is essential fer
the immediate improvement and up
building Of the soil to profitable crop
production. This because the soil
at once needs a powerful stimulant
and because barnyard manure in the
necessary quantity is not available.
The tendency of the Kansas farmer,
when he once realizes that fertiliza-
ton of the soil is necessary, is to
plunge into the use Of abundant guam.
tity of fertilizers, not stopping to con-
slider the actual existing needs or the
expense of accomplishing his purpose.
Barnyard manure supplies to. the
soil all that commercial fertilizers
can add, with other elements that
commercial fertilizers cannot supply.
Manure adds bacteria to the soil
which bacteria are essential in form
Ing food for the plant from the hui
mus present Commercial fertil'zers
do not increase the bacteria of the
soil. Manure adds transforming
elements to the soil. Commercial
fertilizers do not. Manure, by virtue
CT its adding humus, increases the
water-holding capacity of the soil.
Commercial fertilizers do not. Barn.
yard manure is cheaper than CONNER.
cal fertilizers.
1t of course must be kept in mind
that commercial fertilizers and ma.
nure may be used together to good
advantage. This combination is, in
fact, in building up depleted soils and
accomplishing prompt results, the on
ly effective means. The use Of COM
mercial fertilizers, therefore must not
be frowned upon. The right policy for
WORKOUT soils is to begin the build.
Ing up process with commercial ferti-
Tiers, at the same time increasing
the live stock that the amount CT
barnyard manure may be increased;
also planning for a crop rotation and
the use of green manuring crops,
which, with the live stock, will soon
remove the necessity for cash outlay
for the commercial article.-Kansas
Farmer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-27
On and About The Farm
MARKET REPORT.

Kansas City Stock Yards, Dec. %.
Small receipts of cattle last week
after Tuesday allowed the market to
get on its feet, and part OF the
recent loss, was put back before the
end of the week. Steers above me-
dunn grade did not improve much
and closed generally 25 cents lower,
with cheap steers, butcher grades Of
cattle, stockers and feeders clos
ing weak to 20 lower for the week.
Shippers looked lightly everywhere
yesterday, only 1000 cattle here to-
day, and the market is unevenly
higher, % cents in some cases. Top
steers here today brought $3.50, and
quotations above nine dollars will be
rare from now on, unless there is
further substantial gains. Feeders
exhibit continued confidence in the
future Of cattle prices, as their pur-
chases here last week were upwards
of $4,000 cattle, which was twice as
many as went to the same trade
corresponding week last year. The
market on country grades is firm to-
day, tops selling at 1915 to Sis,
about one dollar higher than year
ago. Buyers of stock cattle take in
to consideration that one-third of the
winter has been passed. Stock cows
and heifers are a quarter higher than
a week ago. Fed quarantine steers
sell at 1915 to $40, low grade
southerns $40 to $500. The finish
ing shipments of range cattle are ap-
pearing, recent sales of Colorado beef
steers at $685., feeders $500, cows
and heifers $6.25, Wyoming heifers
$500, range bulls $4.75 to $40. Small
receipts of cattle will be the order
for the next ten days.
Hog receipts dropped down forty
percent last week, which was enough
to turn the market upward. Prices
gained 10 to- Is cents last week from
the low point, and 5 cents was added
today, top $7.42 IL, bulk sos to
$7.35. Feeders are satisfied to put
on weight at present prices and a
liberal portion Of the run is good,
heavy hogs. This is the usual order
when there is plenty of corn. Pack
ers show Indifference as soon as ur-
gent orders are filled, and the close
is generally weak wash day, showing
the way buyers will act if the run
increases
Sheep and lambs declined 25 to 80
cents last week, account Of fairly
liberal runs, and the competition Of
poultry and game on the market.
Prices are higher today and there are
no bears to be found when it comes
to predicting future markets. A ship
per paid $3.50 per head in New Next
co for lambs to be delivered this
week, the highest price ever paid in
that state They weighed about 65
pounds there. Top fed lambs here to-
day bring $3.50, yearlings $500,
wethers $4.S5, ewes $4.S5, feeding
lambs $6.25 to $500.
J. A. RICKART,
Market Correspondent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-27
CATTLE THIEF coNFEssEs.

The cattle stealing plague that has
been bothering the cattle men Of
northwestern Barber county the past
years was brought to a head on Mon
day morning when E. T. Bowman of
Sun City township came in and vol
unfairly gave himself up. No one
here knew what his troubles were or
what was the matter until he explain
ed to the county attorney what they
were.
Sunday evening three men drove a
bunch of Is head OF cattle into the
stock yards at Sun City. 1t was af-
ter dark and no one paid any particu-
lar attention to them as it was a
very common occurrence for stock
men to pen their cattle late prior to
shipping them in the morning. It was
after dark when they brought these
cattle in.
Bowman was one of them and the
cattle came from the Tom Taylor
ranch. A little later he saw Tom
Taylor's team driving through town
and he became scared. Early the
next morning he went to Coats and
hired Jan Skinner to drive him. to
this city where he gave himself up
to the authorities. No one here
knew of the occurrence until it was
all over with.
Tuesday evening, Harve Gilworth,
son of Jack Gilworth, an old timer
here, came in and gave himself up
as an accomplice of Bowman. This
was surprise to those who knew
nothing about il as Gilworth has al
ways conducted himself in a manner
above reproach.
1t was found out upon Investigation
that there were four men concerned
in the stealing. The officials know
the names of the two who have so
far escaped arrest but are hot on
their trail and it is only a matter of
days until they will also be in Gus
tody.
1t was found that they had taken
the cattle from the Tom Taylor pas
ture and all but one animal belonged
to Taylor. The other is claimed by
Riley Lake. They put the cattle in
the Sun City yards and had a car or
dered for the next mornings deliv.
cry. The train leaves Sun City at an
early hour and II they had been sue
cessful in getting the cattle loaded
without detection it would probably
have been successful steal but when
Bowman saw Taylor's team he got
cold feet and gave himself up.
Both Of the men now under arrest
gave $1,000 bond and were released.
So far they have not hired legal
counsel and it is not thought BY par
ties connected with it that they will
because the case against them is too
plain-Medicine Lodge Crescent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-27

There are a number Of good varie-
ties Of soy beans. The important
commercial varieties are the Nam
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-27
SOY BEANS A GOOD FEED AND A
SOIL IMPRoVER.

Crop experts at our agricultural col
leges are especially recommending
the growing of soy beans because Of
the good this crop does to DOOR
WORKOUT lands. The plant is an an
nual legume and grows on a wide va
rlety Of soils. In nutrituve value it
equals red clover and as a soil i'm
proven it is excellent. 1t furnishes
a new supply of nitrogen in the soil
and at the same time produces a
useful crop. 1t is fairly drouth re-
Sistant and withstands frost as well
as cowpeas.
Soy beans contain a good deal CT
protein and make a splendid feed for
growing stock and feeding animals. 1t
mas been proven that the soy bean is
more valuable in producing fat on
hogs and sheep and in helping COWS
10 produce milk than supplemental
feeds based largely on Gotten seed
meal. When combined with corn. an
ensilage results which is nearer a hal
anced ration than all corn silage. AS
nay, soy bean provender is almost
Identical with alfalfa, providing the
nay has been properly cured.
Soy beans grow best on a fairly
lertiie loan Or clay, but they can be
grown on very poor clay sells. The
TACT that they will grow on our poor.
er soils makes them so valuable as a
starter in soil building. They require
about the same temperature as COW.
peas. Drill them in in rows about &c
inches apart, using three pecks to a
Ousnel and a half per acre. A COM
mon drill can be used with the oat
ICED open and enough of the holes
stopped up to give the proper dis
lance between the rows. When in
tended for the silo the beans may be
drilled in at the same time the corn
IS planted and harvested with the
corn binder. Sowing broadcast in the
corn after the last cultivation is a
common practice on many farms.
This makes cover crop that helms
70 conserve moisture for the growing
corn and at the same time enricbes
the soil and gives a heavy growth Of
vegetation for blowing under.
Cultivate SOY beans with a waeder
before they come up. Where the
rows are wide enough apart a shall
low cultivator can be used. When the
crop is grown for seed several cult
Vanons should be given. Use only
HAT culdvators and harvest and
thresh like cowpeas. If intended for
nay. soy beans should be harvested
as soon as the pods begin to form.
For silage let the plants come as
near maturity as possible without
dropping their leaves.
There are a number of good varie-
ties Of soy beans. The important
commercial varieties are the Nam
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-27

moth. HollybrOck and Ito San. A
black variety known as the Ebony is
giving excellent results as a late ras-
ture crop in southern Illinois. Re
careful in yolr variety select'on
Some varieties cast their seed as
they ripen and If not Immediately har.
vested a big loss follows. Soy beans
that shatter their leaves before tie
seed is ripe are good only for pas
ture.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-27
ABOUT TOOLS.

1t is December and If our fancy is
not at fault, we can see many coed
farm implement still standing at the
hedgerow or the corner of the field,
OF strewn about the barnyard, slowly
Fusting and rotting. Nobody can &C
eurately figure the appalling loss
through sheer neglect to take care of
such valuable property. A harvester
and binder that would last, with good
care and ordinary usage, ten to twen-
ty years, often goes to the scrap
heap in five or SIX, because it was
not properly sheltered during the
stormy months CT fall and winter. 1t
Is not only the money loss involved,
but the annoyance and expense which
we incur when these implements are
needed for work. A rusty, ill-used
machine is about as fit for service as
a spawned, wind-broken horse. The
farmer, above all men, is in posi-
: ton to take every comfort and advan-
tage out of good tools-not only field
implements, but the smaller tools
about the place which he is constant
ly using. Nothing is more provocative
of ill temper, we will not say profan-
ity, than to try to cut board with a
dull saw, or drive a nail with an ak,
or put in a wood screw with jack
knife.
My own father was farmer, and /
thank him, above all, for one thing,
and that was his example and teach
ing in respect to tools and their care.
He not only had a tool chest, but it
was under lock and key. can re-
member still the bright saw blade in
. which my chubby face was reflected,
60 in a mirror. His tools were not
only kept bright by the use of little
oil, but they were always sharp and
ready for business. If one of the
boys of the family, or the hired men
neglected to replace them after using
there was a noise in the place that
sounded something like the war in
the Balkan Peninsula. l remembered,
these more than forty years, my faith
or finding a fine, new monkey wrench
10 the field where the hired man had
dropped it, and, since this was the
thirteenth offense of the same guilty
party, my father emphasized his indig-
nation by shying the wrench at the
hired mans head. l do not speak of
that in pride, but to show that one
farmer cared almost as much for his
good tools as for worthless hired
man. Coed tools are cheap as CON-
pared with the waste of time in using
poor ones. They are only dear when
victims of careless us2.-Farm Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-27
Administrator

A healthy man is king in his own
right; an unhealthy man an unhappy
slave. For impure blood and sluggish
liver, use BurdOck Blood Bitters. On
the market IS years. 800 a bottle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-27

FOR TRADE: Two blocks of ground
with good improvements, in Great
Bend. viii trade for property closer
in. See or write
c. G. FREDERICK,
Spearville, Kans.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-27

VIII Wesselkamp and Pete THU
were here from Ellinwood on business
Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-27

For a mild, easy action of the bow
els, try Doan's Regulets, a modern la:
ative. 25c at all stores.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-27
TO BUILD MISSOURI PACIFIC o
DEPOT.

The Missouri Pacific officials have
ordered the construction of four new
depOts along the line of the Larned
branch from Conway Springs. A
modern depot will be erected at Con-
way Springs. The others will be at
Stafford, Kingman and Darned. It
is said that a modern depot will be
erected here, on the site Of the old
one, which was destroyed by the cy-
clone last spring.-Tiller and Toiler.
Ernest Steuri is home from Man.
haitian to spend the Christmas vaca-
ton with relatives and friends here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-27
NOTICE OF. APPOINTMENT.

Notice is hereby given, that on the
18th day Of November, "A. D. 1912, tn
undersigned was by the Probate
Court of Barton County, Kansas, duly
appointed and qualified as Admins
traitor Of the estate of BENJAMIN Karst.
late Of Barton County, deceased. All
parties interested in said estate will
take notice and govern themselves
accordingly.
ALEX KARST,
Administrator.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-27

First Published in the Barton Coun-
ty Democrat, Dec. 10, 1922
State of Kansas, Barton County, SIS.
In the Matter of the Estate of Benja-
min Karst, late of Barton County,
Kansas.
NOTICE OF. APPOINTMENT.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-20
4 " ENLISTMENT T.
Dwellings For Rent,

FOR EENT-A 7-room, furnished,
modern house, with furnace heat or
will rent part Of house, Apply 632
Bard st. 495 DeN
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-20

FOB SALE--Oue house and two
lots for $500. Part cash, balance
$12 per month, including interest.
Gail at premises, al Thirty.slTth
street u
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-07-25
Public Notice Of
School Bond Election

In School district No. "a. Canyon
county. Idaho.
Public notice is hereby given accord
ing to law and the requisite action OF
the board Of school trustees Of School
District No. 81, in the County OF Can
yon and State Of Idaho, that special
school bond election OF said school dis
trict will be held in the school house in
said school district on Friday, the 26sh
day of July, A. d. 1912, between the
nours OF one o'clock p. m. and five
o'clock p. m, at which election ther,
will be submitted 20 the qualified voters
II the State Of Idaho who are resident
ireehoIders OF householders OF said schoo
district and their wives who are quall-
ied electors, the following question for
heir vote and determination thereBt:
QUESTION SUBMITTED
Shall the board OF school trustees OF
school District No. "a, in the county Of
canyon, State of Idaho, be authorized
70 issue coupon bonds to the aggregate
amount Of $1,000 90 (the same not ex.
;eeding twelve per centum Of the tax.
able property in said district), bearing
interest at the rate Of six per centun
per annum said bonds to bear date the
5lst day Of August, A. D. 1912, payable
is years alter date and redeemable 10
tyears after date, for the purpose OF
building a schoolhouse in said district,
with all necessary furniture. desks,
blackboords. globes, charts, outline
maps, etc2
The said qualified voters, voting as
aforesaid, shall vote upon said question
by ballot whereon shall be written or
printed the question above submitted,
and said ballots shall contain the words,
''Bonds, Yes" or the words, "Bonds,
No." The qualified voters desiring to
vote in favor OF said bond issue shall
vote by ballot containing the words,
"Bonds, Yes" and the qualified voters
desiring to vote against said bond issue
shall vote by ballot containing the
words. "Boi DIS, No."
The polls for the reception OF the bal
lots cast upon said question will, on said
day and date and at the place aforesaid
be opened at the hour Of one o'clock p
m, and will remain open until the houi
OF five O'Clock p. m. OF the same day
when they shall be closed.
tsehool District Seall r. 8 Brown
Cnairma Board OF school Trustees.
Z. &. Bradley, Membe
Board OF School Trustees.
| Attest: L. F Kowalk. Clerk 2
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-07-25
About Forgiveness.

In the phrase. Forgive us our
debts. as we forgive our debtors" the
divine order would seem to be thar
the unforgiving spirit incapacitates IT.
self for the gift of forgiveness. There
is such thing. and a terrible thing
1t is. too. as limiting God In his own
home Jesus found it impossible tc
work miracles because of his neigh
bors' want of faith. When Jesus says
that IF We forgive not men their tres
passes. neither VIII your father for
give your trespasses." he does not
mean that God proposes an arbitrary
evening up of things. He means sim
ply that the unforgiying spirit makes
It impossible for that spirit to receive
forgiveness at Gods hand. however
much God might want to bestow for
giveness- To be forgiven we must for
give II we find in ourselves the un-
forgiving spirit we may be sure that
we are not yet at peace with God
ourselves.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-07-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Boise, Idaho, July 5,
1912.
Notice is hereby given that William
E. Owens, OF Parma, Idaho, who, on
December 27. 1906, name homestead en-
try No 1915. Serial No. 0ll7s7, for se4
nw14 aud Lot 3, Section s, Township A
North, Range West, Boise Meridian.
has filed notice of intention to make
Final Five Year Proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, be-
fore the Register and Receiver, y. S
Land Office, at Boise, Idaho, on the 9th
day of September, 1912
Claimant names as witnesses: Paul
Obendorf OF Roswell, Idaho, Lee Pierce,
w. E. jones and W. Leigh of Parma.
Idaho. VIM. Balderston, Register.
J 26-A 20
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-07-25
CIGAR DEALERS READY WIT
PhIIadelphian Takes Advantage of cus-
toner's Mistake to Hasten Pay
ment of His Account.

Harry Petosky, who conducts cigar
store in Philadelphia is the pos
SCISSOR Of an old fashioned type
writer upon which he makes out
bills and occasionally writes let
ter. At the end of every typewriter
page he is in the habit of putting H. P.
Il. G. s., the first two being his mi
tials and the last set for Independent
Cigar Store
A few weeks ago. in writing to
delinquent customer to remit his &C
count. he forgot to attach the series
of letters. The customer. noting the
detection In the letter. answered at
once. saying in part; What has be
come of your stenograpber since you
wrote me last7 ! notice you did not
put H. P.-I. O. s. on your letter.
For the time surprised at the false
impression he had been creating,
Harry, with ready wit. answered at
once:
Had to fire the poor girl this week.
because you're holding weeks salary
hat wanted TO give her. Please remit
At once
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-07-25
Change in Agents

W. G. Shade, who has served as agent
the local depot for some time past,
resigned his position last week and LETT
sunday for American Falls, where he
will act in the capacity of agent. The
vacancy has been filed by F. Q. Lynch,
recently Of Nyssa Mr.. Shade was one
of the most efficient agents ever in Par
ma and it is with regret that his many
friends see him depart. We are assured
that Mr.. Lynch will do his utmost to
please the people and to serve bis com
pany.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-07-25
Power Frcr- Tide. and Wind,

FoWcr FrcT tiocs and Winds.
At the recen. -aeetirs # the British
association the question Of economical
production of power from tides and
winds was again under discussion, and
It has been taken up widely by scien.
uhc journals in Europe La Revue
scientifique calls attention to a sys-
tenn OF utilizing the power OF sea
waves to actuate dynamo which has
been employed during the last six
months at the mouth of the River
Gironde. An air chamber is connect.
ed with a well, which communicates
with the sea at a depth below the
level OF the lowest tides. BY the ad.
vance and recession of the waves
changes of pressure are produced In
the air chamber. and a system OF
valves enables the resulting air CIR
rents to be applied to rotating a kind
turbine. 1t is said that the apparatus
works equally well in calm and Il
stormy weather..