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The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1912-05-18
Cutworms on Overlooked Lands.

THE unprecedented floods in the
! Mississippi Valley and high wat
er in all the smaller river valleys of
the South are causing an unusual
delay in the planting of crops.
After planting takes place it is
likely that the crops may be attacked
by some common insect pests to an
unusual degree and one of the most
threatening of these pests that we
must consider is the "cutworm."
This common name is applied to the
caterpillars of large group of moths
which are quite similar in habits and
general appearance. There are prob
ably dozen species common in the
Southern States all of which work in
similar manner and attack much
the same food plants.
Naturally, cutworms feed upon the
roots of various grasses and are most
abundant where grass is or has been
abundant. The adult moths appear
ing during the summer season de-
posit their eggs usually during the
latter part of the summer The
young caterpillars hatch and work
around the roots of vegetables until
winter approaches when they burrow
into the ground and pass the winter
in earthern cells a few inches below
the surface. In spring time they come
to the surface again and complete
their development. At that time if
sod land is plowed or grass killed
out by any means, they are driven
to attack whatever crop may be put
upon the ground that will furnish
them food For these reasons, cut
worms are commonly very injurious
following floods and especially on
late-planted or sod land.
There are several measures of con-
troll which may be applied, but only
part Of them are applicable at the
present time. First, the destruc-
tion Of grasses during the fail months
will naturally reduce the number OF
worms to go into winter quarters
Second, deep fall and winter p1owing
aids in destroying the worms curing
the winter season. Third, when
planting land known to be commonly
infested by cutworms, 1t Is advisable
to take special measures to destroy
the worms in the spring before the
planted crop appears above ground.
The ground may be cleaned Of
green plants by thorough ploWing and
narrowing and a poison bait distrib-
uted consisting Of almost any sue
culent green growth as grass, clover,
cabbage leaves, ETC., dipped into q
strong solution OF Paris green. Use
ct the rate Of one-half ounce or q
tablespoonful per pail of water and
scatter at intervals OF Is to 20 feet
late in the afternoon or early in the
evening throughout the suspected
field. These worms feed mostly at
night and poisoned green material,
thus distributed, should destroy most
of the cutworms in the field. In some
cases such treatment can probably
be applied as soon as the water has
gone down and before the land can
be worked for the crop. The condi-
ton Of other plant growth will de-
termine whether that which is
poisoned would be attractive to the
worms.
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1912-05-18

N T1yATING IRISH POTATOES.

= the Crop Before It Comes Up
-" As Well As After.
v,uERE LARGE and healthy tub
ers are planted, early potatoes
-, make rapid growth when once
I've ground. 1t requires as a rule
.sout four weeks for them to sprout
"a nusl their way through the top
.cl but usually the longer they are
I coming up the stronger root sys-
tsm il formed, and the more vigorous
riII be the growth when they get out
MO the warmth and light.
We usually plant potatoes in well
,owed land, but with only enough
f,rrowing to smooth the soil we'll.
hiring the early spring weeks when
lbey are in the ground sprouting and
making root system, the humps will
u essened and the ground become
k6rmed by the spring rains.
The first cultivation of the Irish
fpotato should consist in a narrowing
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The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1912-05-18

The wet season is liable to cause
the mildew fungus to thrive on the
rose bushes. Thorough and persist
emit spraying with Bordeaux win
hold it In check.
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1912-05-18

Alfalfa Lands!-If you are interested in the
best alfalfa and grain lands, situated in the
Black Prairie section Of northeast Mississp-
pi, write to w. A. Houston, OkOlona, Miss.
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1912-05-18

M = the striped cucumber beetle
|hss . the cucumhers, keep the
severed with Bordeaod NH
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1912-05-18

Sell Fruit Trees-Summer work for teachers.
college boys. and farmers. Easy to sell and
big profits Smith Bros, Dept. 20. Concord, Ga.
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1912-05-18

w. E. HINDS.
Alabama Experiment Station.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06
The Lure of City Life

Clyde Fitch's last play, The
City, which the United Play
Company is sending to the Ma
iestic Theater, Saturday, Dec. %,
has occasioned more discussion
than any purely American play,
due, in main, to the interest
impelling story and the phase of
country and city life which is
presented in a manner likely to
arouse debate. The problem of
the boys and the girls leaving the
old folks and the farm for the
lite and opportunity of the big
city is one which has come to
many homes. 1t has been made
the subject OF countless newspaper
and magazine articles but in only
one successful play, The City,"
has the theme been handled by
the dramatist. Mr.. Fitch does it
fearlessly. He loves the country
but he is also just to the city.
He points out that while masses
OF population may engender
great vices, they also engender
great virtues, and If they do not
produce they certainly develop
the finest and keenest inteili-
gences that we have. The
City" is distinctly a play OF the
here and now. 1t has all Of the
Fitch brilliancy of epigram and
dialogue and enough comedy to
satisfy even the tired business
man.
An unus ually good cast will
present the play here. 1t is
headed by the SPLENDID young
dramatic star, Hugo b, Hoch,
whose work in The Servant in
the House, The Port of Miss
ing Men" and This House of
Thousand Candles" so we'll and
favorably remembered. He will
be supported by a typical United
Play Company cast and the pro-
duction will be complete to the
last detail.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior, u. S.
Land Office at Phoenix. Arizona,
October 29th, 1912.
NOTICE is hereby given that
Thomas C. Frier, of Flagstaff, Ari
IONA, who. on August LIST, 1908,
made Homestead Entry No. 1902
0338. for 81 NE4 NE4 NW4; So
NE4 NW4; M NE4 SEA NWi;
NW4 SCI NW1; NW4 SWf Sci
NWi; So Sci NW4 NW4; Sci
SW4 NW4 NW4; Ed SW3 NWi:
SWi SW4 NW4; Ell NW4 SW4
NW4; SW4 NWi SW4 NWi;
Section a, TIP. 10 NJ, R. 8 E.,
G. & S. R. & Mer., M SCI SCI
NE4; So Sd SEA NEi; NE4 SW4
Sci NE1; 81 NE4 Sci NE4; SEA
NW4 Sci NE4; M NE4 SEA;
SW1 NE4 Sci; NW3 Sci NE4
Sci; M NW& SEA SEi; Sci Sci
NWi Sci; NE4 NE3: SW4 sch /;
Section 5, Twp. 10 NJ, R. s E.,
6. & S. R. & Mer.. has filed notice
of intention to make Final Proof,
to establish claim to the land
above described. before R. j. Kidd,
United States Commissioner, at
Flagstaff, Arizona, on the 9th day
of December, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
d. C. Chisholm, Tom Eakins,
Ambrosio Armejo. of Flagstaff,
Arizona; NJ. M. Fisher, of Mesa
Arizona.
FRANK H. PARKER,
Nov 1to29 Register.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

The cattlemen in this section of
the country are circulating pc
tition which will be addressed to
Governor Hunt, asking him to in
clude in his call for special
session of the Legislature a propo-
sition to increase the bounty on
lobo wolves and mountain lions.
The bounty was reduced by the
Legislature to $500 for the hide of
wolves and lions. The cattlemen
claim this bounty is not sufici-
emily high to induce hunters to go
aeter these animals. Copper Era.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06
Applications for Grazing Permits

Notice is hereby given that all
applications for permits to Craze
cattle, horses hogs, sheep and
goats, within the Coconino Ma
tional Forest during the season of
1913 must be filed in my ofic at
Flagstaff, Altoona, on or before
January IS, 1913. Full inform
alton in regard to the grazing fees
to be charged and blank forms to
be used in making applications
will be furnished upon request.
WILLARD M. DRAKE,
Dec. 6-5t Supervisor.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

Roosevelt has issued a mani
festo that the progressive party
must continue independent and
apart from all others. No fusion,
amalgamation, coalition, or mer-
ger with any other party will be
permitted. This sounds as though
the colonel has his eye on the
main chance for 1916. Query:
Will his ipse dixt make it so Eek.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

Congress is said to favor good
roads. Well, il is hoped that it
will think enough of them to spend
some money on the northern
transcontinental line via Flagstaff
and the Grand Canyon. 1t would
be good idea to impress on the
Arizona senators and representa-
tive to present the matter to
congress in the way of an appro-
priation bill. Will the good roads
people of northern Arizona get
busy in the mattera
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

From present indications there
will be something doing when the
Legislature meets. There is talk
OF change in the speakership
and presidency. This comes from
the fact that there is opposition in
democratic circles to those who
held the positions last year.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

President Taft will not renew
the treaty with Russia nor will he
enter into any agreement. The
present treaty expires January l I.
The treaty deals with the treatment
of American Jews travelling in
Russian. The suggested abroga-
ton of the treaty last spring caus-
ed excitement throughout t h e
nation.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

A bill has already been intro
duced in congress, asking for the
pensioning of presidents and
widows of presidents. The bill
provides for $4,000 to presidents
and half the sum to the widows.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

The Kanabe, Utah, Independent
is complaining because OF the
wanton slaughter of game by In
dams over in that state, and says
the killing Of deer is largely for
hides. The editor recommends
drastic measures to effectively
stop the practice.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

Speaker Clark says that out OF
the three months session before
congress there are but twenty-six
days not already provided for, and
in them it is expected that the
numerous appropriations a n d
other important business must be
transacted. The speaker is sure
that much more time will be re-
CURED to do the work that will
come before that august body.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

Teddy has let it leak out"
that he will not again be candi-
date for the presidency, but that
he will continue to fight in the
ranks" He evidently means to
be bone of contention, thorn
in the flesh, or play the part of
ruler or runner"
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

With all the making" OF the
new democratic cabinet by those
who would have it just so"
President-elect Wilson seems in.
clined to keep his appointments
under his hat, and at present few
know Just what is going to hap
pen.n
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

The west is beginning to feel
the pulse of 1915. 1t may seem
strange, but already people OF
northern Arizona are beginning to
prepare for the great crowds that
will pass through to the worlds
fair at San Francisco. The
northern auto line will be one oil
the most interesting routes on the
map, and if the people of this and
adjoining counties will come alive
to their opportunities there will
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

1t is said that the Bull Moosers
spent a hundred thousand dollars
more in the recent campaign than
both the other parties. Some
thing like 1868, 800 is said to have
been received by the national com
mittee of that party.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

Governor Wilson declared he
would agree to being sworn in as
president on March 4, next, but
the big ceremonies in connection
with the Inauguration would be
held the last Thursday in April.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

1t is said that Mexicans crossed
the border into New Mexico the
first OF the week. They were we'll
mounted and heavily armed. But
what do they want to threaten
towns and people over on this side
for? That may bring out few
good sharp shooters.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

Patagonia, a mining camp in
Southern Arizona, is soon to have
a new paper in the Santa Cruz
Patagonia, by Price & Wadell,
two Douglass printers.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

Texas authorities are anxious to
know Just why the warrant for the
arrest of John ID. Archibald, presi-
dent of the Standard oil trust, has
not been served. There may be
reason" for it.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

An auto with a piano attach
ment has reached Phoenix. A
monograph, automatic in con-
struction, attached to the flying
machines, y. playing Nearer, My
God, to Thee" and Rock of
Ages" will probably be one of the
next things on the program.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

Since the signing OF the armis-
tice, it looks like the European
powers will have hard time set
Ting matters to the satisfaction of
all concerned.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

Navajo county cannot be COM
planned Of as a race suicide propo-
sition-almost averaged birth a
day for the past year. Not slow!
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

A woman in Kansas has been
sent to the state penitentiary for
violation OF prohibition law. She
got one year.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06
THE CoCoNINo SUN

The Ideal Dancing Academy
opens tomorrow Saturday, No
vembcr goth. Inquire or phone
I62, Ideal Rooming House. Pri-
vate lessons a specially. j. Carl
Critics, instructor. Nov. 2o-tf
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

1t is now proposed that a new
railroad be constructed from Salt
Lake, Utah, to the Grand Canyon.
Incidentally it will run to the
coast.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

The Armour Packing company
OF Chicago sustained loss by fire
on the 10th OF November amount
ing to S2oo,ooo Smoked meat
has gone up.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

The dynamiters seem to have a
goodly number of people on the
coast rather nervous, to say the
least. The impunity with which
the criminals operated is certainly
amazing.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

President Taft has sent the
nominations of Ernest A. Mott
Smith to be secretary of Hawaii,
and Walter F. Frear as governor.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

And now it leaks out" that
women are not eligible to seats in
the jury box. Few of them are
particularly fond OF such positions
anyway.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

1t costs a lot of money to run
presidential campaign, as the GER
tificates of election expenses filed
will bear evidence.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

Cholera is a grim reaper in the
Turkish army, and thousands are
said to have died as a result OF the
invasion OF that dreadful foe.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

Postoffices all over the country
are making preparations for the
new parcels post service, which
comes in the Ist of January.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

The holidays will soon be upon
us with all their splendor and
spendor.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

The parcels post becomes eff
tective January /. Special stamps
will be used.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

Inst it funny the way the pa
pers that referred to the president
in a disrespectiul manner are try
ing to square themselves.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

Turkey feast is only habit,
says writer. Well, what o.
that? There are worse ones.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

Sheep and cattle interests at
Geronimo were about to get NIX
ed up few days ago.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

Congress convened on the I'd OF
the present month and will remain
in session about three months.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

The importation of Mexican cat
tie will have little effect in reduc-
ing the range or beef stock prices.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

Stafford is in the throes of wet
and dry struggle,
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

The unspeakable Turk has at
last cried for mercy.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

Turkey will still be on the map,
but in modified form.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

be forward movement in road
construction and other lines that
will surprise the natives.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

Issued every Friday. Subscription price two
dollars year. In advance. Every paper is
stopped at the expiration Of the time paid for,
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1912-12-06

Official Paper of Coconino County.
Official Paper for the Town of Flag
staff.
Official Paper for the COconino Cat
tie Growers Association.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-07-27
PURE FOOD LAW
MUST BE PRESERVED

The Star takes pleasure in reprint
ing the following, which reflects its
own sentiments, from the Tampa Tri-
bune:
The Tribune Is advised that a deter
mined effect will be made by certain
manufacturers of food products, who
are. OF course, deeply concerned fnan-
cially in the proposition, TO secure a
modification OF the pure food laws Of
this state by the next legislature.
1t comes to the knowledge OF the
Tribune that members OF the next
legislature are already being felt" on
the subject by the manufacturers and
their agents with view to enlisting
their assistance in effecting the
changes the manufacturers desire.
1t is a we'll known fact that under
the very advanced and strict pure food
law which Florida has at present many
deleterious and adulterated foods have
been banished from the state. Pro-
ducts which do not come up to the
high standard set by our laws have
disappeared from our stores and can
no longer be bought and used by the
careless and unthinking consumer.
These products, thus put under the
ban Of intelligent legislation, are. for
character and. as there Is an unusually
large profit in them, the manufactur-
ers are feeling the loss Of the Florida
business and are laying plans to have
the prohibition removed.
The Tribune desires to raise it's
voice and to warn the members OF the
legislature, in order that they may not
be cajoled by the representations
made by these persons, who desire to
infiict their adulterated goods upon
the people OF Florida for their greater
personal profit. 1t is a fact that,
since the present pure food laws in
this state went into effect, Florida has
been enjoying pure food products and
the menace of the impure article has
been removed. We want to maintain
this highly advantageous position and
we must continue to protect our peo-
pie against the sale and use Of adul-
terated foods. This can be insured
only by the preservation OF the pres
ent law and by the maintenance Of
the strict standard OF enforcement
which has been set by the officials
having the administration of the law
In charge.
There must be no temporizing or
compromising with the purveyors OF
impure foods. We have succeeded In
banishing them and their goods from
the state and we must keep them out.
Any proposition looking to the amend
mend Of the present pure food laws
submitted to the legislature must be
decisively rejected. The people will
have their eyes on the Legislators and
they will not be disposed to regard
with favor any support or sympathy
shown the efforts of the interested
parties to destroy the safeguards
which have been thrown about the
food supply of Floridians.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-07-27
WATERS WON'T BE Welded

When the waters of the two oceans
are blended in the soil of Panama"
exclaimed Secretary Knox, in the
speech inaugurating his notable mis-
sion to the Central American repub-
lies, and proceeded to develop with
much e1oquence the commercial and
political transformatio that are
bound to follow the opening of the
canal AT no distant time" ran the
answering phrase of the Panama cab
met minister, who spoke on the oc-
casion. the deep blue waters Of the
Atlantic and the Pacific will be united
for all eternity"
The cold, unfma ginativ fact is that
the waters of the Atlantic and the Pa
ciic will not meet nor be blended in
the Panama canal
The Panama. canal is water bridge
over the isthnus--not & channel thru
it. A snip steams into Limon Bay on
the Atlantic side, and comes to a stop
in a lock, the first of the three locks.
by which she is lifted TO the level of a
fresh water lake. So feet above the
level of the sea. She leaves the water
of the Atlantic behind her and she
sails through the lake. Then three
locks more lower her to the level of
the Pacific and TO the salt water
New York World.