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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15
WORK OF COUNTY AGENTS
Summary Shows that Beneficial
Results are Coming.

At the meeting of county agricul-
tural agents on August 2, District
Superintendent Balmer's report show
ed remarkable progress in the work
done up to July 1, by the nine coun.
ties then organized. Ten counties
now have agents and five others have
organized and are looking for agents.
A summary of some of the things
accomplished is thus given by Super
wiser Balmer, reference being parti-
cularly to the work of the county
agents:
Eight hundred and eighty five farm
ers called at their Offices for consulta-
tion upon some phase of farm work.
One thousand four hundred and
thrity-five farmers were visited by
County agents upon the farmers own
farms to assist them in some project
and ninety meetings were held in
farming communities. with total at
tendance of 80, ,S66 people.
Five hundred and forty.six farmers
co.operated in some kind of demon.
stration of better agricultural prac-
tice. .
Although only two agents were in
the field to help farmers select seed
corn last fall, forty-six farmers CO.
operated in saving seed corn accord
ing 10 directions of the two men, and
from that selected seed. 622 acres of
corn were planted.
While only five agents were in the
field at seed corn testing time last
spring. 470 farmers followed direc-
tions in seed corn testing and planted
5000 acres from tested seed.
Three thousand eight hundred acres
of corn were directly cared for under
instructions of county agents.
One hundred and seventeen farmers
followed instructions on alfalfa, plant.
ing no less than 500 acres.
Eighty farmers were directed in
growing clover, 968 acres being
planted.
40AbS "O1O DullL "
county agents influence.
One thousand, eighty-seven head of
pure bred and high grade live stock
were selected and imported into West
Central Minnesota under the leader
ship of county agents.
Six hundred and ninety -four cows
were brought into cow-testing associ-
ations.
Twenty-eight herds of cattle were
tested for tuberculosis.
Twenty-eihgt farms were planned
for systematic crop rotation.
Fitfy-two farmers clubs were or
ganized, with total membership of
more than 1000 persons.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15
Economy.

Economy is the science of buying a
two dollar hat for 1913 when good
one may be had for $4. It is a harm
less and Fascinating pursuit for those
who can afford it, but poor man has
no business to fritter away his time
and substance on such extravagances.
Women are particularly addicted to it
and often become so skillful tina. they
are able to get through January with
out encroaching on their April allow
ance. Men who have such wives are
naturally very proud of them and are
willing to redouble their efforts, If
necessary. in order to provide them
with the means to develop the habit
Life.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15
MADE A GOOD GUESS.
He Had No Thermometer to Tell Him
the Temperature.

He Had No Thermometer to Tell Him
the Temperature.
It often happens on sledge journeys
among the arctic ice that the thermom-
eters are broken. In that case the
party finds itself without any means of
determining the temperature. But
Roald Amundsen, the discoverer of the
south pole, says that if the explorer
accustoms himself to guess the tenn
perature it is possible to estimate the
mean temperature for month with a
fair degree of accuracy. This fact he
proved by means of a guessing compe-
tition during the winter that his party
spent in camp on the great ice barrier.
AS each man came in in the morning
he gave his opinion of the temperature
outside, and each guess was entered in
a book. At the end of the month l
went over the figures, and the man
who had guessed correctly the great
est number of times won the prize q
few cigars. Besides giving practice in
estimating degrees of cold. it was a
very good diversion with which to be-
gin the day. When one day is almost
exactly like another the first hour of
the morning is likely to be little sour.
The competition engaged every ones
attention pleasantly. Each mans en-
trance was awaited with excitement,
and one man was not permitted to
make his guess in the hearing Of the
man who followed him. Therefore
they had to speak as they came in. one
by one.
'Now, Stubberud,' would say,
what's the temperature today?"
Stubberud had his own way of cal
culating, which / never succeeded in
understanding One day. for instance,
he looked about him and studied the
various faces. 1T isn't warm today" /"
be said at last. with a great deal of
conviction + could Immediately en-
courage him with the assurance that
he had guessed correctly. 1t was GO
degrees f.!
The monthly results were very inter
sesting. SO far as ean remember, the
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15
SAVING ORCHARDS.
Prof. Mcintosh Here to Stop
Fire Blight"

Practically every apple orchard in
West Central Minnesota is affected
with disease called fire blight
or twig blight. Fortunately this
disease can be controlled in time to
save the trees if the work is done
soon after the appearance of the trou-
BILE. If an affected tree is neglected
it is not likely to live more than two
or three years.
To carry out systematic plan of
saving the trees in this section, Pro-
fessor r. S. Macintosh of the Ex-
tension Division OF the College of
Agriculture has been secured to spend
the greater part of the next two weeks
with the various county agricultural
agents. These men will carry out
methods of control within the county
and all who have this trouble with
their apple trees should get word to
the county man so that the disease may
be checked in the entire section.
The nature of the disease is such
that it requires concerted action on
the part of all who have affected
trees, as the disease is carried by in.
sects and may be transmitted from
one orchard to another. There is but
one method of control, namely, prun-
ing blighted parts ate in the summer
or fall. In pruning. the twigs or
affected parts should be cut to 10
inches back of the diseased part.
Where the disease enters larger limbs
the control methods require the re-
moval of affected bark and in ell cases
the exposed parts in pruning should be
disinfected by sponging with solu-
tion of corrosive sublimate using one
part of the poison to 1000 parts of
water.
If persons having trouble with this
disease will get in touch with the
county agricultural agent. he will
arrange for pruning demonstration
at the orchard or direct the method of
control.
Frank E. Balmer.
Dist. Supervisor Co. Agric. Agents.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15
sneezina.

A sneeze Is nothing but a rapid In
spiration Of air. followed by an ex-
plosive expiration through the nose.
The CLOTHS being closed causes the
typical sound. It is APPARENTLY natures
method Of freeing the mucous MEM
brane OF accumulations on the surface,
and is the involuntary and only ma
tural method Of blowing the nose. Our
voluntary nose blowing, especially
when done violently, Is the cause Of
many serious troubles, often leading
to complications In the ear passages
New York World.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15
TRI-co. LEAGUE MEETING
Benson Declared Winner. Off
GERS Elected for Next Year.

Benson Review "A meeting of the
directors of the Tri-County League
was held at the Review Office. Ben.
son, Mimi, Aug. 5.
Present: H. j. Crooks, president.
Geo. w. Wagner. B. A. Collins, E.
Z. Clark and L. S. Dawson. directors.
A report covering the financial
transactions of the season was read
and accepted. $1,000 was appropri-
ated to purchase pennant for 1913.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Frank Z. Clark.
Hancock, president: Fred McKellar,
Hancock. secretary and treasurer.
The three protested games of the
1913 series we're disposed of as fol-
lows: Game between Morris and Hol-
loWay at Morris, July 13, protested
by Holloway who claimed that Sey-
more Morris player, was ineligi.
bic. After hearing the evidence in
the case the directors disallowed Holl-
owayss claim and the protest was not
allowed. The two games between
Holloway and Benson, played at Hol-
loway, July 20, and protested by
Manager Wagner on the grounds that
Lud Peterson. a Holloway player was
ineligible. was decided in favor Of
Benson and the games given to Ben
son.
Meeting adjourned. Next meeting
will be called by President F. L.
Clark.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15
PAID WITH A FLAG.
Rich Ducal Estates In England With a
Curious Rental.

Rich Ducal Estates In England With
Curious Rental.
1t is not generally known that on
the anniversary Of Waterloo each year
June 18, 1915, was the original day
the Duke Of Wellington is required to
present the sovereign with new flag
bearing the French colors as an ac-
acknowledgement that his grace holds the
manor Of Strathfeldsaye at the will
and pleasure Of the king, that estate
having been presented to the Iron Duke
as national gift for his success over
Napoleon at Waterloo.
The ceremony of the presentation of
the flag is today much shorn of its
ancient glory, for formerly the ruling
duke used to bring the trophy himself
on horseback and personally offered it
to the monarch. Nowadays it is sent
by deputy, however, and is then placed
by some appointed equerry in the po-
sition assigned to it-namely, over the
marble bust of the old Duke Of Well
nngton that stands on its pedestal in
the guardroom at Windsor castle. The
flag which has rested there during the
preceding year is then taken down and
returned to the dukes messenger.
1t is on the special condition of thus
rendering this annual tribute Of feudal
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15

best performance In any month was
eight approximately correct guesses.
a man might keep remarkably close to
the actual temperature for long time
and then suddenly one day make an
error Of 25 degrees.
Tne winners mean temperature
agreed within few tenths of a degree
with the actual mean temperature Of
the month, and the mean Of all the
competitors mean temperature gave a
result that was almost exactly correct.
So II we had been so unlucky as to
lose all our thermometers we should
not have been entirely at a loss.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15
WORK AT POWER PLANT
New Engine Installed. Hoot
Lake Dam Near Completion.

Tie Otter Tail Power Company
have installed 225-horse engine at
their plant here and expect to get in
their new generator shortly. and will
then begin adapting their lines here
to the alternating current. The pre-
sent engine will also be retained,
making the plant here large enough to
carry not only Morris but some Of
the surrounding towns in an emer-
gency.
The transmission line from Fergus
Falls is now building and the Iole line
has already reached Herman
Regarding the progress at the new
Hoot Lake dam, which will furnish
much more power than the company
now has at Dalton Hollow, Wheelock's
Weekly, of Fergus Falls, sa. So:
Progress at Hoot Lake is faster
now than at any previous time this
summer, the weather being favorable
and the number of men on the job
having been increased. The diversion
dam in the river is nearly done, and
the work in the tunnel is going for
ward at the accepted rate of twelve
feet day, each end doing its stint of
six feet. The excavating of the large
open canal is being pushed forward
by the use of large dred6er. The
power house excavations are done, the
- -
concrete floor, 18 inches thick, has
been laid. and its walls are going up.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15
A Great Telescope.

a number of persons were talking
about telescopes, and each professed
to have looked through the largest in
the world" One after another told Of
the powerful effect Of the respective
telescopes. At last quiet man said
mildly: 'I once looked through a tele-
scope. / don't know that it was the
largest in the world. hope 1t wasn't
But it brought the moon so near that
we could see the man in its gesticulat-
ing wildly and crying out: Don't
shootI Don't shootp The old duffer
thought it was big cannon that we
were pointing at him." The quiet man
subsided and so did all the rest.-Ex-
change.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15
Free Peas.

The tenant Of Huntingdon farm,
sWaston. England. is bound to grow
three acres of peas every year for the
inhabitants. When they are ready for
picking the town crier announces the
fact. and those who choose can pick
what peas they like. The custom dates
back 300 years. when a poor woman
was imprisoned for stealing peas.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15

service, as we may call it. that the
reigning duke is allowed to retain the
splendid estate already mentioned. If
he omits to send the banner on the
proper day he forfeits the right to the
estates.
The same principle applies to the
beautiful domains of Blenheim held
by the Duke of. Marlborough, who sim
ilarly has to send new flag on each
anniversary of the battle Aug. 13,
1704). The banner is placed over the
bust of the noted Duke Of Marlbor-
ough, also in the guardroom at Wind
sor.-London Sphere.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15
500 and more.

500 and more.
When the sale was advertised $780,
600 of the certificates were offered, al
though the legislature had authorized
the issuance, of $1,000 The board
of control, under whose supervision
the money is to be spent, believed,
however, that the experiment of dis
posing of 100000 worth should be
tried. The affair was so successful
that two hours after the ssle began
the board held hurried meeting and,
in order not to disappoint the crowd
still in line at the treasurers Office,
increased the amount to be sold to
100000.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15
Real Estate Tranfers.

G. H. CALDWELL and ]. C. Blaisdell
to First National Bank Chokio, sw4.
sec. 4, Everglade, So. 900.
John Grove to B. E. Albers, nw4,
sec. %. Eldorado. Sc. $50.
o. A. Tripp to John C. Leuthard.
nj block 2, Casper's First Add.
Chokio. 81, 200.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15
STATE PAPER IS IN DEMAND
Sale Of Bonds "over the Counter
Proves Big Success.

The state of Minnesota, through
State Treasurer Smith, sold $192,S00
Of its educational building certificates
to lat investors in six hours, or at
the rate of $S2,1SS an hour or $535 q
minute.
The sale Of these securities was the
most successful of its kind ever at.
tempted in America, according to State
Treasurer Smith and the members OF
the board Of control, who supervised
the issuance of certificates. The aver.
age purchase was $1,000, the certifi-
Gates being issued in denominations of
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15
Ground Flat.

A young man from country village
when sightseeing in Edinburgh was
greatly astonished on seeing 'Mr.
Smith, Tailor (ground fat)." inscribed
on door and after a careful study Of
the plate exclaimed:
Great Scott, sic a death! Shairly
he's been run over VII a steam rollerF
London Graphic.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15
ono Thins Depends on Another

G. Wiliikins-I hear Jack Scudalong
Is paying serious attention to old Null
tirox's daughter. B. Gosh-Yes, and If
he doesn't land her I'm afraid he won't
be able to pay anything else.-New
York Globe.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15
German Lutheran

Divine service next Sunday morn
ing in the German Lutheran church
of Morris beginning at 10 o'clock.
In Chol:ic at 80 and 4 o'clock.
Gustav a. Pilgrim.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15
The ereat trouble.

The great trouble with those Of 10
that rob Peter to pay Paul is that We
don't pay Paul.-Puck.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-08-15

Gustav a. Pilglim.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-07-11
J. H. Reynolds, President
 Conway, Ark.

John P. Witt, former citizen of Conway, is here visiting his brother, W. H. Witt. Mr. Witt has lived in St. Louis for the past two years, but is now located at Ola, Ark. He is considering the matter of returning to Conway.
 There will be a special three-reel show at the Arkway tomorrow night, showing in detail, as near as is possi- ble, the great disaster of the ocean liner Titanic, which foundered in mid ocean, losing so many lives. This is a great picture and has more than given satisfaction wherever shown.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-07-11
MYERS TO SPEAK
 HERE NEXT WEEK

Making a whirlwind tour of the state on special train, Harry H. My CTS, Republican candidate for gover- nor, will make rear-platform speeches at 90 points in Arkansas, beginning today and continuing until the day be- fore the special election.
 Myers will speak at Conway at 6:20 p. m. Thursday, July IT. His address will necessarily be brief, as he is due to speak at Marche, 20 miles south of Conway, 20 minutes later.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-07-11
RECITAL AT PLUMERVILLE.

Miss Glenn Kirkland of Plumerville entertained her friends last Thursday evening with a piano recital at her home. She was assisted by Miss Clair Smith with a reading and vocal solo. The program was repetition of Miss Kirkland's graduating recital given at Central College on May 19, where she received her diploma in piano and also won the Central College piano medal, which was given her for making the
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-07-11
MORRILTON NEWS
..-
(From the Democrat ]

Our good road crew are at work on the Plumerville road, putting in con- crete culverts and grading.
 Henry Poindexter, the colored hot tamale vender, was fined $100 by Mayor Frisby Monday for selling whiskey. There are two cases yet to be tried against him.
 Sam Watson, living at Tucker but formerly of this city, was kicked on the head by a mule last week and nearly scalped. It required 13 stitches to close the wound.
 Those interested are talking of paw ing Moose street from the street at Will Drilling's corner south to Church street, about four blocks The major
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-07-11
10 ARRANGE FARM
 EXTENSION SCHOOL

Prof. W. c. Lasseter, assistant az ronomist in the agricultural depart ment of the University of Arkansas, will come here Monday to make final arrangement of the details for the farm extension school to be conducted at Conway during the week of August 4 to g, inclusive. County Agent J. w. Earlier will assist in arranging for the school, which he says will be at tended by farmers from all over the county.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-07-11
COUNTY COURT APPEALS.

Transcripts of appeal from county court to circuit court in two cases were filed with Circuit Clerk J. H. Hartje today Coroner J. A. Pence has ap- pealed from the order of county court disallowing his claim for holding an inquest over the body of w. S. Erwin, killed by train here in March. An appeal has also been taken from the order creating school district No. II out of territory taken from Mo- 4.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-07-11
WEATHER FORECAST.

Unsettled weather with show CTS, tonight or Saturday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-07-11
A REAL BARGAIN CONWAY REAL ESTATE

On account of it being necessary for the owner to sell ot once, the residence of Mrs. M. F. UnderhIl, the corner of Locust avenue and Scott street, will be offered for sale at an exceptionally low price.
 This is one of the most desirable homes in Conway. Eight rooms, large porches, situated on large and beautiful lots in one of the best residence sections Only two blocks fromIIthe courthouse, four blocks from the business sec- tOn and four blocks from Central College. Is on both water and sewer mains and house is wired for electricity. Sidewalk on both fsides and leading to house.
 For price other information apply to
 R. w. ROBINS
 Over Bank of Conway, City.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-07-11
MANY ATTENDING
 ROAD MEETING

A large number of Conway citizens left this morning for Naylor to attend the good roads rally to be held at that place today. It is expected that to- tai of $4,000 will be secured in private subscriptions from farmers and busi- ness men of Conway and the county to build a model road from Conway over the Dunn hill and through Maberry Gap.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-07-11
MITCHELL TO LECTURE.

M. E. Mitchell of Conway, who is at present in the service of the United States navy off the coast of California, will lecture at the Epworth Methodist church at Berkeley, Cal, August 3. He will discuss the Boxer revolt and the rise of the Chinese republic, from per sonal observations made during a stay of several years in that country.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-07-11
ity of the property holders are in fa- vor of the move, we understand.

ity of the property holders are in fa- vor of the move, we understand
 Alex Sklarew, a young Jew, was fined $50 each in two cases for petit larceny. He stole two pistols, a pair of brass knux and watch from Tom Fawcette Sunday He was caught in Argenta Monday by Sheriff Gordon.
 J. A. Frisby has sold his grocery store to J. R. Dillon, late of Solgo- hachia. MT. Frisby retains the cold drink department, possession to be given August 1. Mr. Frisby has en- joyed big business, is fine business man and We regret to see him retire. MT. Dillon is a splendid business man and thoroughly familiar with the mercantile business. He will give Morrllton an up-to-date grocery store.
 We understand the county judge of Faulkner county and Judge Johnston of this county have reached an under standing regarding the expenses to be born by each county, in building a bridge over the Cadron, and that a good bridge will be erected as soon as all details are worked out, and a good road made through the bottoms on each side. This will be fine for through travel as well as for each county.
 The city council met in regular ses- sion Monday night Several bills were allowed and ordered paid Walter An drews made application for permit to build secondstory to his property on Railroad avenue, which was dam aged by fire some time ago. The ap- plication went over until next meet ing. The ordinance committee was instructed to draw up an ordinance to require the removal of the stone walks in the business part of the city and concrete walks put in. The same committee was also instructed to draw up an ordinance regulating the speed, etc., of automobiles in the city.
 The annual meeting of the Morril- ton Waterworks Company was held at the courthouse Monday morning. On motion Dr. A. R. Bradley was elected chairman and J. A. Frisby secretary. The minutes of the pre- vious meeting and directors meetings were read. The financial report of the secretary showed substantial re- duction of the indebtedness and the report of the manager showed several hundred dollars increase in the reve- nues per annum After much discus sion the directors were authorized to sell the plant if a fair price was offer ed. The new directors elected were E. E. Mitchell, J. A. Frisby, Dr. A. R.. Bradley, J. B. O'Neal, J. F. Sellers, A. Dowdle and M. A. Metzger. The meeting adjourned to meet Monday, July 21 at 10 a. m. Immediately fol- lowing the stockholders meeting the board of directors met and elected J. F. Sellers president, M. A. Metzger, vice president; J. A. Frisby, secre- tary, and W. L. Wood, manager.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-07-11
GOOD PRICE FOR ELBERTAS.

Elberta peaches will bring a good price this year, judging from a propo- sition made to Johnson county growers by a Clarksville firm, which offers to contract for entire crops at S1.20 per bushel. The peach crop will be short this year throughout the state, it is understood.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-07-11
ELECTION OFFICERS TO
 BE NAMED TOMORROW

J. B. Higgins and w. H. Duncan, composing the Democratic members of the board of election commissioners of Faulkner county, will meet tomorrow at 10 o'clock for the purpose of selecting judges and clerks to hold the special election for governor in this county on July 23.