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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11
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~ prepared and our plants in hano,
and we have reached the important op-
Grafton of setting out the plants.
Useythe dibble to make the opening
in the soil and to close over the roots
you were setting a tomato or a lab
bage plant, and the work will be done
neatly and with dispatch.
Cultivation should begin as soon as
possible after the plants are set in the
ground, a this should be repeated
every eight or ten days thereafter If
the weather remains clear. Whenever
it rains. however, you should be in
your strawberry field as soon as soil
conditions render it possible to do 8 o
But never cultivate the soil before 1t
will crumble when disturbed. Soil con-
ditions always should determine the
time of cultivation. One thing that
never should be neglected is the ten
dency of the soil to form a crust.H Here
are some Of the desirable results of
cultivation: Cultivation prevents the
crust from forming on the soils surf
ace and destroys all weed seed while
they are in the terminating stage.
Continuous, vigorous growth is OBJ
tanned only when the digestive organs
Of the plant are in a healthy condition.
To keep the digestive organs In a
healthy condition we must keep bac-
terra active. To keep bacteria active
we m~ust.supply them with an abund-
ance of air; inc to supply air w must
cultivate. Cultivation forms a dust
r,r1oI a dust rn,11Ch rofofro ynoief,ro
moisture dissolves plant food, plant
food makes active roots, active roots
build up a big foliage, a big foliage
makes perfect digestion, and perfect
digestion develops a heavy fruit bud
system and keeps up a continuous,
vigorous growth.
When the Season Is Over.
Let US add that the. grower should
never fail, at the last cultivation in
the fall, t o run a narrow furrow down
the center of the spaces between the
rows, so that all surplus water from
heavy rains or melting SHOWS may
quickly drain away. Make this furrow
from four to five inches deep.
Some growers prefer to cultivate
their plants by the hill system. Others
like the single-hedge row, and still
others, the double-hedge row. There
are some growers who still continue to
grow plants by the narrow-matted row,
but this is something l never advise.
The grower should consider his mar
ket when setting out his plants. If he
is near a large city and has a trade
that is willing to pay fancy prices for
fancy fruit, there is no doubt but the
largest results will be secured from
the hill system. If ones plot is limited
as to size and all the work is to be
lone with a hoe, we advise setting
plants ID by Ii inches apart. This
calls for 27,750 plants to the acre.
Where the fields are extensive and
the grower is to cultivate with the
horse, rows for the hill system should
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11

Kidney Pills the swelling disappear
ed and he felt himself again. He says
he has been benefited and blessed by
the use of Dodds Kidney Pills. Sew.
eral months later he wrote: I have
not changed my faith in your remedy
since the above statement was author
lied. Correspond with Rev. E. Hes
lop about this wonderful remedy.
Dodds Kidney Pills, SOC. per box at
your, dealer or Dodds Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Write for Household
Hints. also music of National Anthem
English and German words) and re-
cipes for dainty dishes. All 8 sent free.
Adv.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11
WINS AGAIN
THE COLORADO SILVER TROPHY
FOR OATS WON A SECOND
TIME BY CANADA.

The most recent achievement OF
Canada's West is winning for the sec
ond time the magnificent 81 500 silver
trophy awarded by the State of Colo
RADIO for the best peck of oats. At
Columbus, Ohio, in 1911, j. G. Hill &
Sons of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan,
placed a peck of oats grown on their
farm in competition, with oats from
every part of the world. The judges
had no difficulty in deciding, and the
award was given to the Saskatchewan
grown oats. In 1912, the Corn Expo
sitton had no exhibition, and our Ca
second contest had no opportunity.
In 1913, the exhibition of the Society
was held at Columbus, s. c., and it is
said Of it that it was one Of the best
yet held. At this exhibition, which
comprised corn and all the smaller
grains, Hill & Sons of Lloydminster
had on exhibition for the contest an
other peck Of oats grown on their
Saskatchewan farm, in 1912. There
was no trouble for the judges, no time
necessarily lost in reaching a decision,
Hill & Sons won, and for the second
time their name will appear on the
crest of the cup. The third space will
doubtless be occupied by their name,
and then this splendid trophy will be
theirs.
During the past few years Western
Canada grafns-wheat, oats, barley and
faX-have been in competition with
grains from all other countries, and in
every case their superiority has been
shown. 1t is not only in oats, but it
is in wheat, in barley and in fax, that
Canada more than holds its own, when
placed side by side with grains from
other parts.
Mixed farming Is taking a strong
hold not only in those parts of Mani
toba, Saskatchewan and Alberta,
which up to the present have been de-
voted solely to grain growing, but also
in the districts contiguous, where the
conditions of climate, shelter, water,
grass and hay make farming of this
kind, easy to prosecute and large in
profits. 1t was in the Province of
Manitoba that the steer was raised
hat carried off the Championship Of
the steer class, at Chicago last De-
cember. This beast had been fatteneG
on the grass and hay of the Province
and the only finishing grain it had was
barley; not an ounce of corn.
Western Canada presents innumer-
able opportunities for the big farmer
who wants to cultivate his thousands
of acres, the medium man satisfied
with a few hundred acres, the mai
who is content to farm his free home
stead of one hundred and sixty acres;
1t has opportunities for the investor,
the capitalist, the business man, the
manufacturer and the laborer.
Agents of the Canadian Government
located at different points in the Unit
ed States will be pleased on applica-
ton, to give any desired Information,
free of cost.-Advertisement.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11
culiar quality which distinguishes that

culiar quality which distinguishes that
individual soul. For the ironist is.
after all, a connoisseur in personality,
and If his conversation partakes too
often OF the character Of cross-exami-
nation, it is only rs a lover OF the
beautiful, a possessor of taste, that he
inquiries. He does not want to see
people squirm, but he does want to
see whether they are alive or not. II
he pricks too hard, it is not from mall
Ice, but merely from error in his es-
timation Of the toughness of their
skins. What people are inside is the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11
HAS HIS PLACE ON THE EARTH

ing a comprehension of his fellows
souls, he makes them conscious OF
their own souls. He is a hard man;
he will take nothing on reputation;
he will guarantee for himself the quail
tiles OF things. He will not accept the
vouchers of the world that a man Is
wise or clever or sincere, behind the
impenetrable veil Of his face. He must
probe until he ELECTS the evidence OF
personality, until he gets at che pc
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11
A Soluble Antiseptic Powder
N. u, SIOUX CITY, NO. 1s-1s1a

Mount Royal orce Active Volcano.
In the work on the Canadian North
ern railway tunnel the engineers have
found hat Mount Royal, under which
the line will pass, was at n time
either an active volcano or was made
by lava being forced up through the
ground.
An interesting proof Of the fact that
at one time a great glacier flowed
from the Laurentian mountains to the
st. Lawrence river was found in the
small heading on Ste. Monique street.
This was a piece Of Laurentian gneiss,
a rock peculiar to the LauTentian
mountains, and it is believed that in
the past this rock was carried down
by a glacier. which probably emptied
into the st. Lawrence river not far
from the present harbor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11
Goina Half Way.

Rutgers Jewett, the literary adviser,
was urging a young novelist to take
up his residence in New York.
Come to New York." he said, land
then, in every emergency, the publish
ers and magazine editors can turn to
you.
Men continually tell me-" Mr.. Jew
EFT continued. that things never come
their way. 1 feel like shouting in re-
ply:
But why not try putting yourself
In the right placer"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11
A Winner, If

At an Easter breakfast John D.
Rockefeller, Jr., once said:
The road to success is called Per
severance. Perseverance conquers ey-
erything. But"
Mr.. Rockefeller, with a smile, took
up an Easter egg.
But" he added, let us remember
that a hen on an egg of porcelain per.
severes."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11

TTlZc Variety, a FeQl9TSeu TiduS
Which Has Produced at the Rate of
10000 Quarts Per Acre.
\ 2-PistiIIate, or Female Blossoms.
3-Bi-sexual, or Male Blossoms.
4-Patch Of Pediareed Plants Four
Months From Setting.
5-Good Example Of Row Planting.
early Usage" Grown In New York.
%6--!ndiana Woman Raises $3.50
Worth of Strawberries From one-haIf
Acre.
pacted SO that the plants may rest
in a firm and close fitting garment of
earth. While it is true that the roots
OF plants must have air, it also is true
that they must not be given too much
air, and unless the loose, coarse sand or
sandy loan is compacted either by
rolling or floating, the roots will be
over supplied with air. However, roll.
ing never is done il the soil is at all
wet. To do SO means the caking of the
surface, which Is one Of the things al
ways to be avoided.
Just the reverse treatment is true
OF clay soil so far as compacting goes,
for 1t is the nature of clay to com
pact itself, and instead, therefore, of
rolling the soil, we need to pulverize
1t thoroughly before the plants are set
and stir it frequently while plants are
growing in order that the process Of
decay Of the vegetable matter in the
soil may be normally maintained.
Therefore. cultivation should be deep
er in clay than in sandy soils. AS a
rule, cultivation should be at least
four inches deep.
Having your soil in perfect condi-
ton, the next essential for big red Der
ries is perfectly developed plants. If
you have purchased plants of a high
quality from a reputable source, you
may with confidence go forward with
your work, and it Is important that
you make all the conditions comfort
able for the plants and as encouraging
to productiveness as it is possible to
do. One of the important things to
this end is the removal Of all buds and
blossoms from each plant during the
first season of its growth. When this
is done all of the strength Of the grow
ing plant goes into the development
Of massive roots and crown systems,
and upon these depend the quality and
character of the fruit yield. There
fore, be sure to check the plants ten
dency to fruit while it is yet young
by pinching off each fruiting stalk.
One man will easily do this work on
n acre in half a day.
Then there is the necessity of re-
moving surplus runners. BY surplus
runners we mean those young plants
that develop after you have formed
your system. If your system is the
single hedge row, then you will permit
two runner plants to grow n will
layer them directly in line with the
mother plant. If you have adopted the
double-hedge-row system, you will al
low each mother plant to mature four
runner plants, and these runner plants
will be layered X fashion, the mother
plant forming the center Of the X. Or
If you desire to grow your plants by
the hill system, then 0 will allow no
runner plants whatever to form, but
the mother plant itself will be encour-
aged to develop a great frufting sys-
TEN. The fewer runner plants the
more vigorous the mother plant will
be, of course, as the production of the
runner plants draws heavily upon the
physical sourc Of the mother plant.
Now you have the ground thorough
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11
ironist May Be a Little Trying a
Times, but He Goes About
Doing Good.

The ironist is a person who counts
in the world. He has all sorts of un-
expected effects on both the people he
goes with and himself. His is an in
sistent personality; he is as trouble
some as a missionary. And he is a
missionary: for. his own purpose be-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11

most interesting question In the world
to the ironist- And, in finding out. he
stirs them up. Many a petty, doubt
ing spirit hoes he challenge and bully
into a sort of ~self-respect- And many
a bag-of-wind does he puncture.-At-
lantic Monthly.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11

and hope that 1T Will
be of interest to suf-
fering women. For
years / suffered
untold agonies at
intervals.
S uc h pains ant
cramps, severe chills
ndsicknessat stom-
ach, then finally hem
orrhages until I
would be e arly
blind I had five
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11
a Manaoer's Trials.

Il have to watch those players who
were on the stage all winter" 9
marked the manager.
why 500"
ITS hard to get EN- to go nine I'M
nings after they have gotten used to q
drama that only lasted 0 acts"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11

Observation-Disclosures will be i'm
terested in the establishment OF :
Patent Information Bureau, Barrister
Building, Washington, d. G.. which il
to supply free information regarding
the patentability Of inventions. and
any other details relating to patents.
trademarks, copyrights. etc. Inquiries
addressed to this bureau will recaive
prompt attention.-Adv.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11

ing, was dizzy
and exhausted at
the least exer-
ton. Hands and
feet were cold
and he had such
a dragging sensa-
ton across the
loins that 1t was
difficult to move.
After using S
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11
Not Pure Food.

"Madge looks good enough to eat"
BE careful! They say she employs
artificial ~coloring matter."-Boston
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11

corrects conseipation. Munyon's Paw-Paw
Pills are . tonic tc the stomach. liver and
nerves. They ~invigorate instead OF weaken:
they enrich .he blood instead of ir1pover-
ishing it; hey enable the stomach to get all
she nourishnent from food that is put into
4 Price IS cents All Druggists
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11
A cLERGYMAM's TESTIMONY.

The Rev. Edmund Heslop Of Wig
ton, Pa, suffered from Dropsy for O.
year. His limbs and feet were swol-
len and pulled. He had heart flutter-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11

The fellow who makes up his mind
he is going to marry a. certain girl in
spite of all obstacles would rather be
consistent than happy.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11
Must Re
TOO Thorough

'"That naval officer is noted for al
ways going to the bottom of things"
Good heavens! l hope they won't
appoint him to the command of this
ship!"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11
CONSTIPATION

Munyon's Paw-P Jaw
Pills are unlike all 9TH
er ~laxatives or cathar-
tics. They coax the
liver into activity by
gentle methods. they
do not scour: they do
not gripe: they do not
weaken: but they do
start all the secretions
of the liver and stom-
ach in a way that soon
pets these rgans in a
healthy condition and
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11

SEEDS-Alfalfa Sc; timothy, blue grass &
cane 81; sweet clover$9. Farms for sale e. rent
on crop psym'ts. ]. Mulhall, 500 City, La.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11
Knows He's Right.

Knows He's Right.
docs your husband ever tell you
you have poor taste?"
Frequently"
"And what reply do you make to
him."
81 think of what I married and say
nothing"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11
Common One.

"Can you name a single instance
where the less ever contained the
greater?"
"Certainly. Doesn't a wife often go
into her husbands pockets"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11

What a woman doesn't know about
a neighbor is just what she wants to
find out.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11

When you feel like calling a man a
liar go to the telephone and then
change your mind.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11
ExnIained.

He-Look at Biinks able to retire
from business, and l am still in har-
ness. Il
She-Yes, but Blinks isn't a mule.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11
SHAKE INTO yoxrR sHnrs

SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES
Aliens Foot-Ease, the Antiseptic powder for
tired, aching. swollen. nervous feet. Gives
rest and comfort. Makes walking a delight.
sold 25c. Don't accept any sub
stitute. For FREE sample address Alien g.
Oimsted. LIE Roy. N. Y. Adv.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11
GIRL SUFFERED
TERRIBLY
AT Regular Intervals Says
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound COM
pletely cured her.

Adrian, Texas.-"I take pleasure in
adding my testimonial to the great list
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11

DIR. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugarcoated,
s,omsch, liver ri and Ibs BOWELS sIs Do not gripe. Adv:
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11

No, Cordelia, an ossiied man isn't
with.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11

Food for reflection never satisfied q
hungry man.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11

E many persons who
are trying to grow straw
berries do not know that
there is a question of sex
in the plants. This is also
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-11

be made so inches apart and the plants
set 15 inches apart in the rows. When
these distances are observed 1t re-
quires Ii, 1000 plants for n acre.
The strawberry has few enemies in
the way of insect pests or fungous dis
eases. But this act should never lead
the grower to be unmindful of his duty
to be at all times prepared to meet m
troubles that may come to him from
these sources.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-02-01
Would Restore Canteen
Major-Cen Wood Recommends Return to Old
System, Abolished Eleven Years Ago

Major General Leonard Wood has
come out in favor of restoration of
the army eanteen, an institution that
died by act of congress in 1901 and
has been the subject Of much discus
sion pro and con since that time. At
the time of its passing much bitter.
ness was engendered between its enc
mics and its opponents, SO high did
feeling run as to the effect its re-
Inoval would have upon the army.
From time to time since 1901 the ad-
visibility of re-establishing the can
teen as an army institution has been
brought before the American people in
one form or another and the old fire
of opposition is kindled anew. These
outbursts in favor of re-establish-
ment are prompted by reports that
while the number of applicants for
the army is increasing, the number of
assertions, court-martials and guard
house sentences is increasing in great
er proportion. It is doubtful if the
canteen as government institution
will ever be re-established, for the
growth Of prohibition sentiment makes
its chances yearly more remote. 1t
is well, however, to consider seriously
the conditions that have arisen since
the canteen went out of existence, to
the end that abuses attendant upon
the life of the young soldier may be
lessened through the medium of an
aroused public sentiment.
The army canteen, as originally es-
tablished, was no canteen at all. 1t
was simply sort of clubhouse where
the soldiers could gather and pass the
idle hourse in playing games and par
taking Of refreshments, all liquors be-
ing barred. Later permission was
granted to serve beer and wine under
the restrictions and supervision of the
post officers. Gradually the institution
degenerated into drinking saloon,
with all its attendant evils, well reg
ulated In some posts, but grossly neg
lected in others. The debauchery at
tendant upon the worst of these places
became the subject of severe denun-
citation, and cry for the abolition
of the nuisance, as it was believed to
be, went up from all over the country.
Some cried for regulation as the rem
edy, and these numbered many Of the
most prominent and reputable men of
the country. But the demand for alb
clifton was SO strong that congress
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-02-01
Make the Farm Pay More Money!

Run your farm on business basis and it will pay big
dividends
Let me help you to weed out Improbable crops and
ventures-to so plan your work to make your farm
more profitable.
l have perfected easy-to-keep Record Book which
will show you at glance
What your profits live stock and individual
cropsthe cost Of labor and miscellaneous expenses
which cost is great for what it producesacreage
yieds-monthly and yearly gain or loss-how much you
owe nd others you, ETC., etc.
This Record is the Best Easiest and Simplest de-
vised for the GRAIN Truck and Fruit Farmer, Stock
Breeder Dairy and Poultry Man It costs but little and
will be worth hundreds Of dollars to you each season.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-02-01

army saloon and drank their money
before it was received. When pay
day came, the canteen collector was
by the side of the paymaster and read
out his claim against the pay check.
MANY of the soldiers had little of
their small wages left when the drink
bill had been satisfied. Men who know
say that drunkenness was frequent,
but that sympathetic comrade was
always on hand to assist the unfor-
tunate soldier to his bunk and sober
him off. It is said that the officers
had their separate clubrooms close to
the canteen where the selection OF
LIQUORS was not confined to the beer
and light refreshments allowed by the
government. Other incidents are re-
lated to prove the evils attendant up
on the canteen, and should the mat
ter come up before congress the fight
will be as bitter as formerly.
It is well known that the abolition
Of the canteen was brought about
largely through the efforts of the W.
C. T. U. whose object was to take
from the government all semblance
of partnership in the liquor bust
ness. These forces will line up anew
against the canteen should congress
see fit to undertake its re-establish-
ment. Whether the outpost saloon
would 90 when the canteen is re-
opened would have much to do with
sentiment in regard to it.
In his annual report Major General
Wood sums up his own position on the
subject as follows: "The great ma
iority of officers of the army are
of the opinion that the re-establish-
ment of the canteen under proper su-
pervision would tend to improve the
health, discipline and efficiency of the
service through decreasing intemper'
ance and immortality. concur in this
opinion"