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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08
DRY FARM POTATOES
Prof. Jardine Gives Results Of
important Experiments.
II 10 just Possible to Make the FalIoW
Add Something TO Your Income,
the Apronomist eays-Thrse
Crops Make Money.

II IL all very well for scientists to
study and delve and dig for the ulti-
mate salvation of the farmer in the
dry land belt. but frst tell him-and
do 1t quickly-what to grow that will
bring In money. The sooner this 10
done the sooner the farmers, consti-
tutionally skeptical. will respond.
THE farmer isn't concerned about
fertility" said Prof. W. NJ. Jardine
In the recent Dry Farming Congress at
Colorado Springs. What he wants
Ia a living and he wants 1t now. We
must help him get 1t. Show him
how to do something now; tell him
how to feed his family, first, and then
he will be in position to take up and
study the problems we have discuss
ed. The thing to do for him Is to
show him how to store up every drop
of moisture to grow crops and pro-
duce money. We can do that In short
order and with few words"
Before Professor Jardines appoint
ment as head Of the agronomy depart
ment In the Kansas Agricultural col
tVAC, A0 SLdIA Cu cACGCulu6iy FdAuaOAO
potato experiments for the United
States department of agriculture In
the dry lands region. These expert
ments began three or four years ago
at three stations in North Dakota, at
Akron. Colo, and Nephi, Utah. About
rs varieties Of potatoes were used and
they were planted in every conceiv-
able way. In three years the returns
were from almost nothing to 800 bush
els an acre. On Ave farms the yield
averaged 100 bushels, marketable.
Here. in brief, are Professor Jardine's
suggestions:
For seed, use selected tubers, hand
picked. If not too large plant single
tubers having only one or two eyes.
If large, cut in halves. Two eyes are
better than six in seed potatoes.
Plant in rows three feet apart, and
20 to "a inches in the rows, four
inches deep; subsoiling is fairly sat
lsfactory.
Use these varieties: Early Petosky.
Irish Cobbler and Early Ohio.
These varieties are not the largest
yielders, | admit" Professor Jardine
said but they are the earliest and,
therefore, the most advisable because
the farmer may need the money"
why should not potatoes be a good
crop to grow on fallow land-land
which, otherwise. would be idle for the
year? That's the question.
why not plant 80 or 100 acres?"
Professor Jardine inquired. why
not. anyway. have crops two years In
three? Wouldn't many a dry land
farmer like to have 500 an acre from
his fallow? Wouldn't he be delighted
to get $50? Mind, now, don't recon-
mend you to drop wheat In favor of
potatoes, but here is a scheme that
may tide over many families while
they are waiting the result of scien-
tific test OF systems we advise"
Only three crops In the dry lands
are making money. Professor Jardine
declared: Wheat, milo and fax. Why
not add another and increase the In
come? The farmer who thinks he
will grow rich on one crop is much
he said. Potatoes could be
planted in the low. waste places where
grain cannot be sowed. They would
prove to be the farmers friend.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

The search continues for a cheap
paving material capable OF withstand.
Ing the wear and tear Especially the
tear OF automobiles. For the less
used highways several fairly salts
factory ways have been found to hold
the broken stone In place, but in
places where traffic Is constant and
fierce the problem is not so simple.
In the Bronx Is different kinds of
pavement have been laid In the hope
OF finding something both lasting and
cheap enough for ordinary roads
Some were found worthless, while 9th
ers have been standing the test thus
far fairly well. An analysis of the
btuminous binders used was made by
the United States Office OF public
roads. and levels were taken to ascer-
tain the amount of wear. On main
roads where traffic is heaviest It may
prove cheapest In the long run to put
In permanent pavement OF brick,
wood blocks, or asphalt. but for high
ways at large the cost would be pro
hibitive. and satisfactory binder ID
still looked for.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

Sir Alfred Mosely. the English edu.
Gator. says he is astonished at the
number OF American school children
who are flat-footed. The malforma
ton Affects the spine, throwing the
body Into incorrect pastures. Walk
ing Is an exercise necessary to de-
yelop and preserve the high-arched
foot. Sir Alfred thinks Americans
should walk more than they do.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

I We see by the papers that a post
card has reached its destination after
having been Al years on the way. 1t
would be interesting to learn how
many postmasters and postmistresses
have stopped to read 1t.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

While two Illinois youths were fight.
Ing over a girl she ran away with the
third young man. 1t isn't every girl
who is bright enough to do Just the
right thing at the right time.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

Half a play by Sophocles entitled
"lchneutae" has been discovered In
Greek town called Oxyrhynchus. But
probably 1t will not have any effect on
the receipts from Uncle Toms
Cabin" and East Lynne"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

A New Jersey farmer was mistaken
by his hired man for a crow and shot
However. some one has yet to mis-
take a man snake and beat him to
death with a club before discovering
the difference.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

Bob White is prettier In the open
field. in picture, poetry and song than
In game bag. Mans desire TO Dur.
sue and kill must have descended
from the savages.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

There is nothing so very strange in
the fact that a Massachusetts minis
ter has left the pulpit to go into the
coal business. He is preaching the
doctrine that 1t is better TO have 9
fire here than hereafter.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

A New Jersey mule drank quart
OF whisky and then kicked himself
to death. Had that mule been a man
he might have gone home and whip
ped his wife.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

Men of As are to be leagued to de
mand recognition. Huxley. learning
Greek at 60. would regard them as
children.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

Prof. Clark of Rochester says the
teaching of English In the public
schools is by the 'hypodermic meth.
cd" All English cannot be shifted.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08
A FRIGHT.

Lady" said Meandering Mike.
would you lend me a cake OF soap?"
do you mean to tell me you want
soap%
"Yes'm. Me partners got de hio-
cups an | want to scare him."
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

Thousands of Consumptives die every
year. Consumption results from a neg
lected cold on the lungs. Hamlins Wizard
Oil will cure these colds. Just rub it into
the chest and draw out the Inflammation.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08
INGREDIENTS of Life.

The ingredients of health and long
life are great temperance, open air.
easy labor and little care.-Philip Sid
ney.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar-coated, tiny granules. Easy to take
IS candy.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

Mrs Forward-And 30 two of your
sons are Boy Scouts? Where do they
do their accommodating?
Mrs. Howard-In our refrigerator.
Life.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

Even when they have nothing t
do some people can't seem to do
gracefully.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

Mrs. Wtnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces innammA
ton, Allays pain, cures wind collie, CSC = bottle
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08
Separate plos and Hoes.

Keep the sows and pigs away from
iAttening hogs. and give them feeds
that produce flesh and bone rather
than fat
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

There's a difference between beins
useful and being used. "
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08
Peasimjsm.

A pessimist Is one who receives a
pair OF gloves as a present and wor-
ries because they will soon wear out.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

The easiest thing in the world to
make light of is ton OF coal.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

The annual per capita fire waste in
Europe averages 33 cents, while in
the United States it amounts to $251.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08
Looking Inward.

(In 1999)-"Marie, bring out the
aeroambulator, and take baby up for
an airing. Judge.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QuInine TabletN
DrugGists refund money II 1t fails to euro. h. w.
GROVES signature Is on each box. 25c.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08
Man and Meter Both UNIQUE

A Kansas City man notified the gas
company that his meter was running
slow. Greater honesty hath no man
than this.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

Directly across the aisle from him.
two rows down, sat Jeanettel Turning
her head she saw him and smiled
sweetly. 1t was not at all look of
indignation. Jeanette's mind seemed
quite at peace. Grampell reached her
side in three strides.
Where were your" he inquired,
why didn't you wait for me? And
what Smiths were you at
What are you talking about?" de-
manded the young woman. Didn't you
get my letter? l wrote you that
had already promised to go to the op-
era tonight. The Smiths? That was
a message / left for the superintend-
ent of my mission-he was to go to
the Smiths for some books we had
collected for the children. Isn't the
music lovely tonight?"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-03-08

Hoax-He IL exceedingly Ill. but he
IL still holding his own.
Joax-He has to. There are two
doctors with him all the time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-20

Miss Margaret Hayden has returne j
from Colorado where she spent the
summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Porter of
Archie, Mo, were guests of Mrs. Por-
ter's father, Mr.. J. c. Gafford, Friday.
Mr. and Mrs Chester Woodwari
have returned from a short visit to
friends in Kansas City.
Miss Elizabeth Holiday IS in Kansas
City this week.
Some of the women of the c. F..
society of the First Presbyterian
church visited Redden chapel Wednes
day and organized a Mothers G; L.
society The officers are: Mrs. c. L
Burge. president; Mrs. A. E. Langley
vice president; Mrs. G. p. Bastsen:
secretary; Mrs. Frank Davis assistant
secretary, and Mrs. Keller, treasurer
The next meeting will be held Octo-
Der 9.
The wedding of Miss Cecil Beatrice
Racknor and Mr.. Charles FridolTh
Hanson was solemnized Thursday al
2 O'Clock in the afternoon, by Rev.
John w. Wa1dron, at the parsonage
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Peter Racknor who live south
west of town. Mr.. and Mrs Hanson
will live on a farm west of Bethel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-20
Soothing, Healing, Germ Destroying
Air Ends Catarrh Misery
Nothing Known AS Hyome Bring Immediate
Relief Distressing Soreness Australian
Eucalyptus When Properly Combined With Other
Beneficial AntisepGcs

No stomach drugging- breathe
it-that's all.
Pronounced High-o-me.
When you get ready to rid yourself
of catarrh, hawking, splitting, snuffling
and that revolving habit of clearing
the throat of mucous in the morning
get a HYOMEI outfit.
This outfit, which consists of a hard
rubber inhaler a bottle of liquid
HYOMEI and simple directions for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-20

use is supplied by pharmacists for
$1.OO.
If another bottle of HYOMEI is
needed for an extra stubborn case the
price is only fifty cents.
Pour little HYOMEI into the in
haIer and breathe it deep into the
lungs It's the only way to reach and
kill the catarrh germs that are slowly
undermining your health.
For catarrh. colds, coughs and
Group HY OMEI is guaranteed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-20
Notes and Personal Mention.


Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas K. Harris of
Canton. Ohio, arrived today for
short visit to Mr.. and Mrs John F.
Norton. Mr.. and Mrs. Harris were
here about six weeks ago on their way
west, where they Travelled in Colorado
and Yellowstone Park, and are now on
their return home.
Mr. and Mrs. John Switzer and their
family have returned from Michigan,
where they spent the summer.
Mrs. Paul Hudson of the City of
Mexico. who was expected to arrive
in Topeka this week to visit her moth
er, Mrs. Nathan Price, and her sister,
Mrs. Marie Price Wear, has changed
her plans and has postponed her visit
Indefinitely.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Bowlby and
Saturday for Deadwood, S. D.. to visit
Mr.. Bowlby's brother. Mr.. S. r.
Bowlby.
Mr.. John Sharp has been pledged
to the Sigma CHS, of the university al
Lawrence.
Mr. William Wellhouse attended a
Sigma Alpha Elpsilon dance in Law
renee this week.
Miss Lily Davies has returned from
trip abroad. She spent the SUM-
mer in Wales and England.
Mr.. George Milford has gone to
Manhattan to attend the agricultural
college.
Mr.. George Mitchell, who spent the
past year with his daughter. Mrs. L.
| G. Foster, left .oday for Pittsburg, Pa.
where he will spend the winter.
Mr.. Andrew Graham has returned
/ to his home in Chicago, after a short
visit to his aunt, Mrs. M. A. Jennings
Miss Fay Clemmons has gone 10
| Manhattan to take the short course il
domestic science in the agriculture
! college.
Mr.. Frank Player of Chicago. for1--
| erly of Topeka, is visiting Mr.. Frank
| Southwick.
Mrs. Robert S. Parker of Ottawa is
visiting her son, Mr.. Frank B. Par
| ker.
Miss Ethel Mattingly is in st. JOS
| eph, Mo, visiting her brother, M
| Charles Mattingly. Before her return
! she will visit her uncle, Mr.. A. @.
/ Moody of Kansas City.
Mrs. Ruth Monroe has returned
| from Duluth, Mimi, where she spert
| the summer.
+, Miss Louise Spencer of Kansas City
| has returned home after a short visit
| to her cousin. Miss Clyde Bonebrake
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-20
Canal Opening october Is. 1913.

washington. Sept. 20.-Revised estimates
made public today by the Panama canal
commission give October Is, 1913, as the
date on which the first vessel will pass
from sea to sea through the new water
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-20

way. BY December l. 1914 the canal will
be ready for unrestricted use by CONNER
cial vessels. The formal opening to be
celebrated by a naval pageant in which
the war vessels of the world will join, will
be held on January 1, 1915.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-20

The Travellers club will have their
first meeting for the season Saturday
afternoon, at the home of Miss Laura
Mcclure, 1868 Western avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-20

The West Side Forestry club will
have an evening meeting with Mrs.
Thomas Page, 1000 West Sixth street
Thursday, September IS. Professor
w. A. Harshbarger of Washburn col
Iege, will give a lecture about roses
The program will begin at 8 O'Clock,
and the husbands of the members will
be their guests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-20

Miss Altha Watson, the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w Watson, is in
Champaign, Illinois, attending the Hi
MOS state university. She attended
school N Washington, D. c., last year,
and prior to tht she was a student
any. She went directly to Champaign
from Lake Topinabee, Michigan
where she spent the summer with her
parents at their summer home. Mrs
watson accompanied her to Cham
paign. and arrived home today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-09
PRICE CUTTING
rs REPORTED
Small Steel Men Believed to
Be Seeking Business.

1t is reported in Pittsburg that steel
companies are seeking new business at
concessions. but no confirmation of the
report could be obtained in New York.
Many companies have reported that
they are booked for nearly full capaci-
ty months ahead, so it is not thought
that the rumors are true. The larger
companies are rigidly maintaining their
prices excepting for shading to obtain
particularly desirable orders. but MOTH
ing that could be called decided cut
has been announced.
Although the steel corporation earn
ings would not be much greater for the
current quarter than for the first quar-
ter, it is probable that the management
will sandwich in recent orders obtained
at better prices to bring up the ave-
rage. The contracts that will be filled
this quarter in the order of precedence
were booked at a time of extreme de-
preston and Immediately following 1t
when there was but slight improve
ment. Under these circumstances, even
allowing for larger earnings from the
steel corporations transportation lines,
the net earnings could scarcely be more
than 81 ton better than in the first
quarter. or about 100000 for this
period. However, if the mana cement
decides to fill some of the recent or
ders booked at an average of from
81 so to $3.50 ton higher prices than
the rest, this may pull the total up to
around s25,000.o0O at the most.
One of the depressing features of the
attempts to get better prices is that
steel manufacturers know that many
consumers bought quantities of steel
which will not be needed for months
after delivery because they could pur-
chase SO cheaply recently. Thus. when
! the orders on hand now are filled there
will not be as many more to be sought
after. However, excellent buying by
the railroads continues and bids fair to
make a record for this year.
| The American Locomotive has receive
ed orders for three ten-wheel 1ocomo-
tives for the Detroit & Mackinac rail-
| way and one for the Bingham & Gar
| field.
| The Iron Trade Review estimates
that there was a larger production of
| steel ingots and castings in 1911 than
| of pig iron. This never happened be-
| fore In this country. 1t is due to the
| diminution of pig iron stocks, while
there were not any on hand in steel
either at the start or end of the year
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-09
PRODUCE MARKET.

Dairy products-Eggs. extras. 21c;
eggs. firsts, 1Sc; miscellaneous lots,
cases included. 161a @171ac; cases re-
turned. 1e917c; checks, 12c; butter. ex-
ira creamery. csc; firsts. csc; seconds.
zee: ladies', 22c; dairies, extra. 27c;
frsts, Csc: process, extra, 25c.
Pouitry-I4ive, per ID. turkeys. 12c;
fowls, lac; roosters. 10c; ducks 14c;
ducks 14c; geese &C.
Fruits and Vegetables-Apples, br1s.
$500 a :. so; beans, hand picked, per bu,
s2.75; red kidney, s2.75; brown Swed-
ish, s2,25 m2.40; lima. $3.50; cabbage,
crate, s1.50@2.75: cranberries, $4,000
500; cucumbers, doz, soc @s1O0, lemons.
s3.ooQ4.25; caulifower, square crate,
$2.75@3.00: turnips, bu box. 60m75c;
carrots. new, brl, So; oranges, box, $3.50
@3.25; string beans. wax. hamper, $500
G2.25; green. s1-5o@ ZOO: head. lettuce.
brl. $1,000 800; beets. new. brl, $3.50 a
400: radishes. doz punches, 5G@75c; to-
matoes. crate, in baskets, s250d7 3.25,
potatoes, per blu. $1.o5@l.25: new pota-
toes. white, brl, s6.o006.25; spinach.
hamper s0Gs5c,. onions, new. crate.
$1.o0@1.5o.
yeal-5o@ 60 10, Sa &c; soGso lb. ga
Toe; s5@110 lb, 10Q11c: fancy, 90@110
lb. liz @12c.
Dressed beef-Ribs. No. 1. Il &c; No,
loins, 23c; No. round. IL l1c; chucks,
No. l, 1oc; plates, IA
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-09

and furnishing all material and labor
for an eight-room addition and audi
toriu INTO the Irving School. All ac-
cording to the plans and specifications
for said addition to building prepared
by Mac Turner, now on file in the of
fee of the architect, room 502 Ham
mond building, in the City of Ham
mond, Indiana.
Bids must be delivered to Board. of
Education by person making bid at s
o'clock p. M, May 14th, 1912.
Bids must be accompanied by a GER
titled check of two an done half (2M
per cent of the amount of bid, payable
to the Treasurer of Board of Educa
ton, which shall be forfeited to Board
of Education in case the successful
bidder fails to enter into the contract
for said work.
Said Board reserves the right to re-
iect any and all bids.
A. S. STANTON
Secretary Board of Education.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-09
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given that the Board
of Education OF the School City of
Hammond, Hammond, Indiana. will re-
ceive sealed bids on the 14th day of
May. 1912. at the office of the Superin-
tendent of Schools, in Eder building,
at s ociockf p. m, for the construc-
ton and furnishing all material and
labor for heating plant for Irving
School and new addition to same. All
according to the plans and specifica-
lions for said addition to building pre-
pared by Mac Turner. now file in
the office OF the architect, room 502
Hammond building, in the City of Ham
mond, Indiana
Bids must be delivered to the Board
of Education by person making bid at
o'clock p. m. May IA, 1912.
Bids must be accompanied by a GER
titled check of two and one-half (2h)
per cent of the amount of bid. payable
to the Treasurer of the Board of Edu-
cation. which shall be forfeited to
Board of Education in case the success
full bidder fails to enter into the con-
tract for said work.
Said board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
A. S. STANTON,
Secretary Board of Education.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-09
EPIDEMIC OF
ROBBERIES AGAIN

Frank Olsen, 1908 Jefferson street.
reported to the Gary police that his BIZ
cycle. which has a black frame, was
stolen last night.
Burglars last night attempted to
break into the Michigan Central depot
at Ivanhoe.
The police hold gangs of small boys
as being responsible for the numerous
petty robberies that have occurred re-
Gently and it is believed that small boys
burglarized Kirchman's store at ff4
Broadway two days ago.
Small boys are giving us more trou-
ble>than the old offenders" said Chief
Martin today.
II. J. woodman. si2 Adams street, re-
ported to the police that burglars had
stolen considerable clothing and Jewell
ry from his room
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-09
BOARD AND ROOM.
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

W. NE ~ 1O4> MAJ lohS-
Notice Is hereby given that the Board
of Education OF Miller, Indiana. will
receive sealed proposals for the in
stallation of a Heating and Ventilating
System in the Miller Public School
Building, until eight o'clock Tuesday
evening. June 4th, 1912, at the office
of the secretary in the Miller Public
School Building.
Plans and specifications now on file
at the office of the secretary, and may
be seen at the office of The Lige Heat
Ing & Ventilating Co. at Auburn, In
diana.
All proposals must be accompanied
with a certified check for 10 per cent of
the amount of the proposal and such
proposals must be made out on the
forms prescribed by the State Board
of Accounts.
The successful contractor shall fur
nish a bond for double the amount of
the contract price.
The Board of Education reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
II. E. CARLSON,
Sec'y Board of Education.
Dated May 7th, 1912.
Office of Secretary, Miller. Ind.