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FLOODS AFFECT MARKETS
lioDttE SHIPMENTS TO HOUSTON
HAVE ALMOST CFASED-GENER-
NJ RISE Is FORESEEN.
CSDccinI To The HcrnIIN

Houston, TcxaS. Dee. Q. The flooded
condition o. the country has caused IN
almost cessation Of produce shipments to
iio"S'"h. Resultant advances in prices
occurred. y general rise III produce
prices = forcSccn on account Of the floods
ana prices Will not again become normal
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Observing the ANNOYING cost of eggs
the Standard Oil Company has appar-
emily taken to Il diet of melons.-Hart-
ford Times.
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Ster in good condition. Cheap for cash
Address j.. o. Box 100. Off.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-SiX medium sized mules
and two horscs-See them at Ullman
Stern 4 KrauSse. II.
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THE INCEST most convenient rooms
for gentlemen. Permanent roomers
wanted. Right prices. Call phone 203
or Tourist Rooms Corner Elizabeth
and Thirteenth SITS.
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ROOMS FOR LIGHT HOUSEKEEP-
ING. Bath, Electricity, Rent reason
able. Ask MOORE care County Clerk
lO3l-u3
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LOST:-Watch fob-gold. with ONYX
base. oval in shape. Lost on Eliza.
beth, between Seventh and the Post.
RctLrn To Herald. Reward. 4t-912.
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FOR RENT.-Neatly furnished trout
room with or without board for cOuS
pie. ia Washington st. x
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MISCELLANEOUS

X G CLEANING and Dyeinig co now
located next to Herald Building. Hats
Iseblocked j. III. ANGELL Prop. ILL., III
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FOR likNT:EEront room block from,
l.. q. At 90l Elijah tn st. "A
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FOR RENT Pleasant Room 1904 Wa
%shington street. 4tf.
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FURNISHED room -90S Levee SITS 20 m
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-11-27

Allen and Delaney went In to deliver
a bundle. While they stood In the
nall waiting for the good woman's
lame son-who had lost an over
whelming majority of his toes flip
ping cars-to summon her from the
Kitchen, the gentleman wiped some
grease from his knuckles and glanced
anxiously around, saying:
When l called on you this after
noon had distinct purpose in mind,
but this is the first chance l have had
to mention it. May l tell you now
what l have been longing ever since
-"
He was Interrupted by Mr.. Simms-
Sinclair, who rushed in to say that
he considered it his duty to leave a
spiritual message with the provisions.
After him came Jabez McAdam, who
mad Just remembered that Mrs. Stur-
gis might be in need of ready money,
and he begged that lady, as she came
forward with expressions of gratitude
and five more of her children. to ac.
cept a bill which he put into her
hand.
You see," he explained, 1--WE been
a mighty busy man, and | guess I've
neglected lot of things l ought TO
have done long ago. Thank heaven.
there's widows and orphans can
still help. What did your husband die
off"
"a tobacco heart, poor man." the
widow replied. But he bore I'M
brave to the last, and was smokin' an
hour before it happened. If he could
only of held on little longer he'd OF
left enough cigar coupons TO get little
Jimmie an open-faced watch"
Some people may be too good to
touch money with anything but
tongs," the philanthropist said to Ur
suia, but if there's any shortage OF
peace on earth and good will toward
men In this town tonight 1t won't be
my fault"
IL was very noble of you to dc
tnat' she replied. I'm SO glad YOU
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-11-27
-AtsI Part Three ~ ~


Jabez had often thought OF running
for congress. He wasn't thinking OF
1t now. but force of habit is strong.
THE law" he observed with salts
faction. as he eyed the dwindling red
light OF the automobile. the law has
got to come down just as hard on the
just as on the unjust. That's what
democracy means and it's according
to the Bible. too"
Ursula, with something between a
SILVER and shrug, began picking up
the packages at her feet.
Never mind about them" said
Jabez. III get cab In minute"
We'll take the street car, IL you
please" said Miss Allen IL her voice
was as cold as that, no wonder she
shivered. She seemed to try to thaw
II out little as she went on. "They
run right near Miss Bigg's house-and
there's one coming now. Oh. no. these
hings aren't heavy. I'm leaving the
goose for you" She was already
crossing the street Jabez and the
goose followed reluctantly.
The car was slowing down for them
Wed better take a cab after all"
pleaded Jabez. This seems pretty
public"
She looked at him in cold surprise.
That's exactly what 1t is" she an
swered. and the conductor helped her
up the step.
They we're hardly seated when n
man in tan overcoat leaned across
the aisle and tapped our hero conf
dentially on the knee. isn't your
name Jabez McAdam?" he asked.
You've made a mistake this time"
said Jabez over his shoulder. You
need another guess"
I've got 1t coming" said the other.
darkly, and he walked to the forward
platform, which was crowded with
smokers.
Jabez looked remorsefully after him
and uncertainty at Miss Allen. She
looked serenely out OF the opposite
window of the car
You certainly can't be evading the
clutches of the law?" said Miss Al.
len. There was a mischievous twinkle
In her eyes and the corners OF her
mouth twitched. but McAdam saw
nothing of all that, and his look and
attitude showed that he was feeling
far from comfortable.
why, it's nothing" said Jabez. "A
pack OF busybodies want to muddIe in
my private affairs. And you wouldn't
believe the way they've bounded me.
| have to dodge a constable on every
street corner. They've made 1t i'm
possible for me to tend to necessary
business. But had to come in to see
you. Miss Allen-er-can you see
what that fellow is doing on the front
PLATFORM"
lie seems to be talking to friend
or his said Ursula and now the
other man is looking in through the
window"
AT me?" demanded Jabez.
Ursula glanced over his shoulder
and pursed her lips judicially ~
think So" she said
RIO BE CONTINUED,
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-11-27

When Miss Allen came from the
house again Rev. Arthur Mont
gomery Simms-Sinclair, Mr.. Jabez
McAdam and Mr.. Delaney were lined
up at the rear of the automobile, each
determined to help her into it. The
situation might have been embarras.
sing If Mr.. Jones had not happened to
accompany her down the steps. AS il
was, she permitted him to assist her
to seat; but another difficulty i'm
mediately presented itself. Only one
of the men could sit in the tonneau
with the lady. Mr.. Delaney heartily
wished that both Jabez McAdam and
Rev. Arthur Montgomery Simms-
Sinclair might at that moment have
been in Baton Rouge or Ispahan. 1t
Is perhaps needless to explain how
the matter ended Time was when
the church could dictate, but we live
in the age of business. Mr.. McAdam
had in his commercial training &C
quired the habit of acting quickly
and he scrambled into the coveted
seat without giving ministerial dig.
nifty a chance to assert itself.
Rev. Arthur Montgomery Simms.
Sinclair looked at his watch
and, seeing that 1t was ten minutes
after five, begged Delaney to put on
his high speed.
1T is necessary for me to marry
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-11-27
SAVE The BEST SEEDS
Utmost Care Is Needed for Sue
ceSSful Results
Amateur VIII Do Well Not to Raise
Several Varieties Of Any Vegetable
as They Are Sure to Mix
and Deteriorate.
By r. G. wEATHERsroNE)

mo occupation" says Burbank. re
quires more accuracy, foresight and
skill than does scientific plant or
animal breeding" This specialist has
found out that 1t requires more than
one generation OF plant life to estab-
lish cross that Is permanent; that
the union OF two distinct types may
prove a cross that is valuable or the
reverse.
In our own seed saving the utmost
care is necessary to bring the result
up to the standard. We have all seen
two pieces OF grain sown side by side,
with seemingly similar conditions.
The one was treated with extra seed,
thoroughly cleaned t. remove all
weeds. The other had only fair seed.
sown as II was gathered from the field.
Perhaps II had been tested and proof
given that it would grow" And this
was deemed sufficient. But the har-
vest was on the side OF the good seed
II you have an extra good crop OF
corn. the best ears. carefully selected,
both as TO the number OF ears on a
stalk and the size and shape OF each
ear. will bring much more next spring
when sold by the bushel.
They must be carefully dried. II
put in the bin with the bulk OF the
corn they may grow" but the vitality
Will BE impaired. and they will not
bring the price that can be com.
manded II properly cared for.
1t is the last end that is often the
losing one. After a thing is raised Il
pays to care for 1t In the best possible
manner and get the greatest profit.
Some think that pumpkin seed are
pumpkin seed. no matter what pump.
kin they came from. 1t Is a safe rule
that like begets like.
II you want to perpetuate your stock
and have something that is really
worth saving always select the best
and the earliest for saving seed.
Select the smoothest tomatoes and
scrape the seed into can OF cold
water. Put II in some out-of-the-way
place and let remain several days or
until the seeds have sunk to the bot.
tom OF the dish. Pour OF the water
and dry the seeds
lhey VIII be found covered with n
dark fuzz and when dry may be kept
In paper packets. as supplied by the
scotsman. This is much preferable to
the old fashion OF keeping them on
cloth
Cabbage. beets. parsnips and other
biennials are best purchased direct
from the scotsman. II your time is
worth anything 1t is more profitable
TO buy than to raise these.
II you have any left-overs In the
seed box. be sure to date each packet
as saved. then there will be no chance
OF wondering which IL best.
IL among several tested varieties one
Is decidedly the best. save seeds from
this only. The amateur will do well
not TO try to raise several varieties OF
any vegetable as they are sure to mix
and deteriorate In quality.
II your seed is not up to the
standard do not save 1t but buy next
season OF some readable dealer. Ii IL
money ahead in the end.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-11-27
. tss1'ss sszs7a
%Jones; t>
A Day-Before- Henru Ntchen Webster
ch5 z Storg 81 Se%Ssi KIssr and
in Three Parts Wilbur D. NeSbit
CoP9risht by w c
'oPyrI9h by w C. Chapman

those people at six o'clock" he urged
land we must make better time than
this or we cannot get around"
My emergency brake doesn't work
well" Delaney replied. hoping the
minister might be induced to desert
them, and we can't take the risk OF
having Miss Allen hurt in an acct
dent"
Don't creep along on my account"
she said; I've outgrown pony carts.
Besides, you know, I'm in hurry, too.
l must get home in time to dress for
the party There will be a lot of chill
dren there, and every one of them will
expect me to greet her in person. Be
sides, the Christmas tree isn't entirely
ready yet, so you can't go too fast for
me-"
Yes, hit 'er up" added Jabez,
glancing anxiously back We're not
afraid. People II be askin' us where
the hearse is if we poke along like
this"
Very WE'LL" said Delaney. going
ahead at full speed. Il think well be
able to get around in good time"
big touring car shot out of a
cross street few minutes later, and
in order to avoid collision it was
necessary for Delaney to make a
sudden swerve. He was a good driver
and lodged the threatened disaster
with SKILL but the quick turn nearly
threw Miss Allen and Jabez into each
others arms and the girls face flush
ed prettily
When they stopped in front of the
home of the Widow Sturgis Miss
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-11-27
Mule Unappreciated.

Often we do not appreciate the VIZ
tues of the modest. unassuming nun
He costs no more than horse con "
foal and raise and is less trouble anu
expense to put in the harness. lie %
not as susceptible to disease as w
horse, and he Is not so easily ilau.
stiff or lame. He requires less ice q,
than horse of the same size, yet wiz
do as much or more work Win ieo,
fatigue. He will do you 20 year,
faithful service.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-11-27

about half inch in diameter and bent
while red-hot into shape, az shown at
A. This is inserted in the two
holes shown in the ladder, so that the
TWO ends pass closely below-the step,
which holds them armly. On this the
basket is set, ana both hands are
Tree to work. Smaller rods may be
used II pieces are welded across at
one or both places shown by the dot
ted lines.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-11-27
INJURY DONE BY HEAD LOUISE
Insects Are Very Destructive to LIZ
tie Chicks and Must Be Controlled
or Extcrminated.

By A. c. SMITH. Professor OF Pouiu,
Husbandry. Minnesota Experiment
Station.)
The head louise attacks youns
chicks generally before they are featn-
cred out, and is first found on tno
head with its claws or feeders SUM
into the skin of the head. AS tney
become more numerous, they at'aoN
the throat and neck as well Ihe ren'
edy is simple, but 1t takes a little tl'ne,
Each chick must have its ne"u
creased with lard. cottonseed oil VI
olive oil. You will have to look close
ly to see these insects. They ai9
very destructive to chickens anu
must be controlled or extermlnateu "
the chick is to be healthy.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-11-27
PLEASURE IN KEEPING Rrro
No Moro Interesting or p,.s
Business Connected With Fa,n '0''
Best Keepers Are wom,n
tBy G. M. BENTTr y,

Wy y. M. BENTLEY
AS a side line. considering tho -
pense OF instaliat ton. there ls no ,au ,n eA'
interesting and profitable hn., ofs
than beekeeping Not only 10 th,s
FOR the fruitgrower and farmer hn aa'
the residents OF cities. those IN "
camille md professional llnes "er
OF the best beekeepers are wa So~e
True II Is that time and atten,,os
preliminary knowledge are necessa u ru'
but experience will be gained ra ,a'y'
when the living bees are stud,ns
connection with printed instruo,,a III
A Visit to an apiary conductea
practical beekeeper will furnish
able suggestions and interest IN ~, ~.
work. No one who wishes IN dar,A'
the greatest pleasure and proa, ~
his bees should expect the lit,la -,
lows TO do good work uneless -,
ed with suitable hives. DO nor Nv.
moment attempt to keep bees IN 10,
low logs or plank boxes; instead TO-
modern hives which can be onanss
from time to time so that tho ,r'.s
condition OF your bees may be studded
surplus honey may be taken on Win
out destroying your bees. or even Az
turbing them. Should your bees ho
come diseased It will be an easy .ns,
ter with a separable hive. TO insneo,
them and determine the cause.
Like all other industries when frs,
undertaken. beekeepers should has,r
In simple way. Ii you are NO,
acquainted with bees 1t is best to bs'
gin with one colony and one or two
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-11-27

with the righteous McAdam and the
bundles.
On the way to the police station
Rev. Arthur Montgomery Smms-Sin-
clair happened to place one OF his feet
on something soft and bulky. Reach
ing down. he clutched a large wad OF
bills.
"Hello!" he cried to Delaney. look
at this. McAdam's rolf"
The automobile was brought to a
sudden stop, and after negotiations
that were brief but satisfactory to all
parties the officer got out. wishing his
former prisoners a Merry Christmas.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-11-27
SOME LESSONS IN FLOWING
Burrows Should Be Kept Straight as
Possible, Avoiding Triangles or
Bellows-Shaped Pieces


There are different ways to pillow.
One way is straight and the other
must be crooked. OF course
BY the straight way is meant keep
Ing the burrows straight as possible.
and square each piece so there will
not be any triangles or bellows-shaped
pieces.
Have the field true on all sides;
that is. II may be longer one way
than the other, but each side should
be straight. so II you pillow straight
when you start you will have the dead
burrows even and no wedges at the
end.
There will also be no odd shaped
pieces In the center to make a lot
OF extra turning.
The crooked way Is used by many,
who start a furrow any old place on
one end OF the field and drive to the
other end. without n mark TO 20 by.
a little crook with people OF this kind
does not seem to be OF much import
ance. but crooked burrows take extra
time and are a nuisance In general
Another thing which saves much
time. particularly in harvest. is
space which should be left between
the fence and the field unplowed.
This should be about 1G feet wide. ana
should be sown to grass. This strip
will save going through the grain
with a binder. and back. and 1t also
saves the hired man lot OF extra
work In shocking. as he can start as
soon as tho reaper does and will not
have to wait until swath is cut In
which to place the shock
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-11-27

story to the desk sergeant. Maybe he
will let you go on bail until tomorrow.
and then. again. maybe you'll have to
spend the night In the cooler Strikes
me that's the correct place for folks
who don't know any better than to
tear through the streets the way you
did. smashing up wagons and people
and things"
Seeing that the case was hopeless.
the clergyman got into the tonneau
with the officer and. bidding Miss AL
len a sorrowful good-by. they left her
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-11-27
PART ONE-Continued.

I'm afraid that might keep tn
children from enjoying the trifles l an
going to put on the tree for them,
Ursula demurred.
I'll cut it out, then" Jabez replied
you just tell me where to spill the
money and I'll tap my barrel. In
In your hands. understand"
He looked so meaningly at Ursula
that Delaney felt the ground being
pulled from under his feet. His own
allowance did not permit of such reck
1essness. and besides he considered
such display of wealth as McAdam
was making as vulgar.
Let me come to the front with my
bright idea" he begged. It's getting
late in the afternoon, and my automo-
bile is ten times as fast as Miss AL
lens carriage will be. I'll take her
and her packages around to the houses
she wants to find. It'll be no trouble
at all. My big machine is to call for
me here in just a minute"
You are awfully kind, Ursula an
swered. But l could not think Of
troubling you. Mr.. Jones was going
with me as a general utility man,
and"
Jones is tired out now with all he
has DONE" P. Wilmering said.
And besides he has to prepare for
the Santa Claus work of this evening""
submitted the rector.
Don't consider me at ALL" Jones
requested. Il think Mr. Delancey's
suggestion very GOOD"
But you haven't yet finished your
work." Simms-Sinclair argued. You
haven't yet hung the mistletoe"
Hang the mistletoe," Jabez ex-
claimed. What we need is more con-
fidenoe and less mistletoe. We could
have left packages at half a dozen
places while we are arguing. Let's
all get into the buzz wagon and take
the things around. Let's all of us
go. | don't intend to be crowded out
as soon as l get here Not me- Not
Jabez McAdam. No, sir, This is the
first Christmas I've heard of in five
years and I'm going to stay to the
finish. Come on. Where's the
bundles? Handing out these things
81 NC hiOl luu ludu L We 1dQ lot a
mighty long time and l want to begin
1t right away. Show US the packages.
Miss Ursula, and We'll get busy with
them"
Under the domination of this master
of men and money there was nothing
else to do but to obey. Delaney
peered out of the window and saw
his machine standing near the curb
ready for him. Ursula showed them
the packages, heaped in the rear of
the wide hall. Then the men began
carrying out the things. They moved
by platoon-four at time. Neither
of them would let any of the others
be left alone in the house with Ursula.
even for moment
There isn't going to be room for
all of us, I'm afraid" Delancey in
formed them presently. "The machine
lis chuckfull of bundles now"
Leave me out" Jones said I'D
rather run along home, anyhow. Give
me that package for Mrs Callahan.
and I'll take it to her. It's not much
out Of my way"
He went into the house to get his
hat brushed. Ursula followed him.
calling back:
Wait a minute. I must 20 and
show Mr.. Jones where to hang the
-mistletoe."
The others waited what seemed to
them prodigiously long time.
I've got that six o'clock wedding"
Simms-Sinclair fretted. Every min
ute counts with me-"
HUH" Jabez commented. Every
minute counts with me, too. Let's
all go In and see about that mistle-
toe"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-11-27
LADDER FOR PICKING FRUIT
Much Inconvenience Avoided by At
taehIng Support for Basket-Both
Hands Free to Work.

In picking fruit from a tree one is
often. Inconvenience by having to
hold basket with one hand and
having only one hand for picking
the illustration shows how a basket
support can be attached to the right
hand board OF the step ladder. This
support is constructed of rod iron.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-11-27

rigs VIII live and grow on rape with
OUT supplement OF grain. but a small
addition of the latter is profitable.
Dry sows will, however, do well on
rape alone.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-11-27

inc guinea fowl is the best insect
destroyed among fowls, az It eats
many Insects that other fowls will rot
ouch.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-11-27

good books on Bookkeeping. and sub.
scribe for one OF the best bee Jour
nails. Study the living bees and your
publications together 1t viii take
only comparatively short time
about one seascn--to increase your
colonies and prepare for making
honey.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-29

Rowland and Cliffords play, "The
Rosary" is repeating this season with
remarkable success. This play, as ey-
erybody remembers, was the hit of last
season, when it broke many house rec
ords. The play was written by Edward
E. Rose, author of "The Prisoner of
Zenda," and many other successes, and
has become as much of favorite with
theatregoers throughout the country
as any of Mr.. Roses former dramas.
The play from the start tells how
Bruce Wilton has amassed fortune,
which he lavishes upon his wife, Vera.
Their home is a happy one until there
creepS into it a note of menace. No
one hears of it at first except Father
Kelly, a priest, the former tutor of
Bruce Quietly he goes to work to find
the person who is causing the adverse
influence in the household.
Almost on the verge of discovering
the cause, calamity descendS upon the
Wilton house. Bruce's fortune is
swept away, and in such way that he
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-29
Niggers to Hold Inaugural Ball.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-There will
be an inaugural ball in Washington
after all, despite the fact that Presi-
dent-elect Wilson frow 'e, ON it and
the inae gural committee gave it up.
hall the night of March ). There will
bunting and brilliant yellow streamers
Thcre will be I'll kew trots, chicken
fiips and cakewalks-yaas sab. The
Natal al Negro eilocratic league is
making big operations for the event