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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

No man who is without experience
as a former could possibly make a
success of farming as a business from
the beginning; but IL man is a stu
dent and is willing to undergo some
privation at the beginning there is
chance for him to succeed If he has
the necessary capital.
Much will depend upon the amount
of risk the farmer is willing to take.
Generally speaking, where land prices
are normal. full equipment just
about equals the full value of the
land. One can usually get hold of a
piece Of land by paying about one
fourth Of the purchase price in cash
and giving his notes for the balance
on the land for security. Hence,
speaking in a general way, the amount
of capital required as a minimum for
a fully equipped farm would be about
one and fourth times the cost price
of the land. This would involve going
In debt an amount equal to about
three-fourths the cost OF the land. In
these figures l am assuming that land
for trucking and fruit growing will
cost 500 an acre, land for dairying
$50, and for hay growing 500 per acre.
The differences in the price Of land
here assumed for the different types
of farming will be considered in the
article dealing with the best location
for the beginner.
In the irrigated regions of the west,
generally speaking, more capital is re-
quired for beginning than elsewhere
on account of the high cost of the
land, but where there is plenty of
irrigation water Available the yields
to be obtained can generally be made
to compensate for the higher land
values.
The farmer whose. family is able to
do all the labor on the farm can begin
with less capital than the Individual
who must hire a large part of his
labor. Again, something depends up
on the character of the land itself. II
the soil is new and rich there will
be little or no expense for fertilization
at the beginning, and an important
item Of expense Ii thus saved; but II
the land has been farmed for many
years and is in a condition that re
uuires immediate fertilization in order
to secure profitable yields, consider
able investment must be made in fer
tilizers or manure before crops car
be obtained Some men have started in
to farming with practically no capital
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

but this is a dangerous thing to do.
Others will require the full amount
necessary to buy the land and to
properly equip and stock 1t and two.
or three years living expenses in
addition.
The largest item of capital is, of
course, the land itself A few years
ago land could be obtained by home
stead at very little expense. It must
now be purchased. There are a few
localities in the United States, mostly
in the south, where farm land can
be purchased for $40 to 500 per acre.
Usually. however, this land is held in
large tracts, which when cut up into
small tracts sells readily at $40 to
$50 per acre. Prices range all the
way from those above mentioned to
$4,000 an acre for some of the best
fruit farms well set to bearing trees
in some of the irrigated regions of the
west. Generally speaking, the small
farm should be near a city. and for
that reason will usually consist Of high
priced land.
In farming more than any other
business the amount of capital re-
quired at the start depends upon the
degree to which the individual is cap
able of leading the strenuous life.
The city family who moves to the
country with small capital usually be-
comes very much discouraged before
success rewards their efforts. because
to succeed under such conditions re-
quires hard living.
In the matter OF the dwelling house
one may be content to camp for a
year or two in a shack costing not
over $3.50 A fairly good house for
small family on the farm can be
built at a cost of from $500 to 81, 900, de-
pending on the size of the family and
the cost of materials. This assumes,
however, that the farmer himself does
the hauling and good part of the
| carpenter work. Where the farmer
| can do all the work himself the mater
ials for a very good house need not
cost over $500.
| 1t is easily seen that with the price
OF land varying as it does 1t is moi
possible to state a definite sum al
the safe limit of capital with which
family may begin upon the farm. but
in the next article some details will
/ be given which ought to enable the
individual to determine the amount
of capital with which he can safely
begin the business.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18
A ExE H28gIIlg Sl!I
IN WARFARE OF FACTIONS
Snapshot Of Quiet Domestic Scene
When Rivals Fought for the :.
Control Of Mexico.

There was dramatic silence.
1--WE need butter for supper" said
the wife and mother firmly. II don't
see how we can get along without it.
I'll send Johnnie to the grocer's. It's
Just across the street, you know. He's
little and can run fast"
NO" said the husband and father
firmly. Il will CO."
But the wife flung herself on his
breast as he took down his hat.
''No, no, john" she cried; you
can't be spared. 1 will 60"
He caught her by the arms.
mo" he quickly said. What would
do without you? Hark!"
They all listened.
Il can open tumbler of jelly" said
the wife and mother.
Gimme jelly" cried the child.
SO they sat down and ate their but
terless supper.
And all this happened because they
lived In the City Of Mexico, and the
rival factions were using the streets
for gun practice.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

Game of Checkers
Not Child's Play
By 2. ]. EVERINGE4AM

building blocks toy doll in shop window
premium book catalogue the game classified among chdrens
toys"
other ways checkers COMPOUNDED with crens
and has caused many people think that it chd game
and to treat it with contempt
OF all things, checkers chids game Many
should attempt to learn the until he fourteen
requires great skill and not luck games
Checkers believed be the predecessor of chess
intellectual equal il not the superior of chess.
There dozens Of books checkers besides several magazines
devoted exclusively to it. Every has column checkers
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18
FLY TO PIECES.
The Effect Of Coffee on Highly Organ
Ized People.

II hrve been q coffee user for
years. and about two years ago got
into q very serious condition of dys-
pepsia and indigestion. It seemed to
me ! would fly to pieces. was so
nervous that at the least noise was
distressed, and many times could not
straighten myself mp because Of the
pain"
Tea Ii just as injurious, because II
contains caffeine, the same drug found
in Coffee
my physician told me I must not
eat any heavy or strong food, and or.
dered a diet, giving me some medi-
cine. followed directions carefully,
but kept ON using coffee and did not
get any better.
Last winter my husband, who was
away on business, had Postum served
to him In the family where he board
ed. He liked It so well that when he
came home he brought some with him.
We began using it and / found it
most excellent.
While drank It my stomach never
bothered me In the least, and got
pf9A NY ~ AfSus GouUtSs. W1o4A S-N
Postum was gone we returned to cot
fee, then my stomach began To hurt
me as before, and the nervous con
ditions came on again.
THAT showed me exactly what was
the cause OF the whole trouble. 80
quit drinking coffee altogether and
kept on using Postum. The old trou.
bles left again and have never re
turned
There's q reason" and It Is explain,
ed in the little book. The Road t.
WellvIlle, in pkga.
| Ev@e read ahn above As6xeR2 a nav
! enc anpeArB aF@@ 1amH4 So tAHass TMey
are genuine, fKaas ana za1k e9 A9aa1n
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

While the American courts
are piling up an amazing
volume Of divorce statistics,
how interesting it would be
if there we're some records
TO show the pressure which
broke the first strand of the
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18
Shabby Cloth Cause
Of Many Dive rec Suits
By MARIE c. TEN EPLETON

marriage Enquestonaby respect
disappeared before endangered The love will not
unless supported by respect this true follows that each
of the who lost love lost respect though have
every husband that entitled to his
plete respect
of that hidden from
the world? tell the side that about
appearances He the side that expecting company and not
trying impression the neggee side, and strong
love that will survive women's negigee.
No matter disposition, what
respect appears before him laz
mono lenced the
that sang praise Cleopatra bahrobe and deyed hair would
have excited admiration might have been pnbe without
coe there pntay who take that
chance.
So the assault the times just this:
nsder Instead Of
her being preferred he Husband
turn dainty lovely
pictures obliged to make mental pic
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

This thing Of mems get
ting up in a street car to
give a woman a seat, taking
their hats off to them and
talking to them bare head
ed and according them other
courtesies and little honors
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18
Gone 10 the WILD MaNea.

Simon Easy, after living sixty years
on farm. finds his quarters On ship
board somewhat cramped. He obvi-
ates the lack of space, however, by
slowing his trousers and shoes into a
round cupboard in the side of the
vessel on going to bed. Seven a. m.
Startling disclosuresl
Steward. last night | put my
clothes In that cubby-hole, an they
amt there now
THAT amt clothes press; that's a
portfolio. sir"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18
Naughty Lad.

See here, boatman," said the rate
old gentleman, Il thought told you.
] wanted a boy to go along with me
and grub my hook"
Yes. SIR" answered the boatman
land didn't he do it?"
No. He hooked my grub instead. %.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

ture, and that new is not nearly favorable or
fattering the old. When he thinks of her it is
quite possible that the Observation-Disclosures
bling-sipper picture. will be photographed in his
mind and he is not to be blamed if he tries to forget
her picture.
No matter what her character may be, she has
earned loss of respect and the seriousness of that loss
only depends upon her husbands constituencies. If
he has an eye for the beautiful and harmonious she
has panied him irreparably If he is not offended by
the sight of negligent woman, particularly when that
woman is his wife, then he did not have great deal
of respect for women to begin with
Women who think that home appearances do not
count walking in the direction of the divorce court
and it is not for me to SPY that the is always
to blame.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18
Ending the Tale.

Barber beginning the hair cuD--
Have you heard the story about the
guy that-(resuming business)-want
It short, sir?
Customer Ia tired editor)-Yes. a
mere synopsis will do!
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18
Agricultural Matrlmony.

They say" remarked the old maid
that widows who cry the most are
the FIRST to remarry."
Well" rejoined the old bachelor
there's nothing like wet weather o.
transplanting." 'Ae' t'F
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

I wonder how our check
er enthusiasts-those who
know a little about the sci
entific side of the game and
who realize its sterling quail
ities.feel when they see
their favorite game placed
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

Who is to blame for the
erotic novel and the sugges-
tive songf No one in the
world is so much to blame
as the reading public. We
create the demand for this
kind Of reading and the
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18
counterThrust.

"A very good retortl" said Senator
Lodge In an argument In this city
over the immigration bill. "a very
good retort indeedi 1t reminds me of
Weeks.
Weeks and his wife were quarrel
ing. Weeks, with 4 hard, scornful
laugh, you acted like q fish out of
water
Weeks sighed.
"'But q very cleverly landed fish,
he said. in a musing voice."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

A Denver legislator proposes to
compel surgeons to exhibit the al
legged diseased appendices they re-
move, and if there is. nothing wnong
with any Of them. send the expert
menter to jail The doctors regard
this as hostile legislation, calculated
TO interfere with prosperity.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18
The DEAREST.
BABY
Mira. Wilkes Fondest Hopes
Realized-Health, Hap
piness and Baby.

Plattsburg, Miss Lydia z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has proved
very beneficial to me, for now am well
and have a sweet, healthy baby, and
our home Is happy.
az was an invalid from nervous pros
tration, indigestion and female troubles.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

A Chicago magistrate makes auto
speeders take the pledge. The IDEA OF
putting offenders on their honor is
new only in this particular respect.
but If temptation proves too strong
pledges and pedestrians viii have to
take their chances.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

Wives should take note of the fact
that II the operation OF grating a
dogs brain onto a mans head proves
successful, they win have regular
Preside companions
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

A Boston girl visiting In California
Tor the hrst time, was very much
shocked when some one pointed out a
ig tree.
Why, | always thought fig leaves
we're much larger than that" said abe
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

The era of superstition seems to
be weakening when steamship COM
pany makes its day for sailing on Fri
day But it is not averred that even
the big company can make passen-
gers occupy staterooms numbered 10.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

One of the medical magazines says
that man is now handsomer than ever
before in the history Of the race.
Our forefathers had to get along with
out the manicure and the facial mas
sage with every ahave
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18
Quality Butter.

Fresh cream added to the batch
soon to be rhurned viii not add any
thing to the quality of the butter. All
of the cream win be better for. ripen-
Ing at least twenty-four hours.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

How a stage favorite can make even
her contracts reflect the universal
Rdulation she Graves appears from 3
contract now in the courts, one clause
Of which reads: The artist hereby
Btipulates, agrees and admits that her
services are special unique and extra
ordinary and cannot be replaced
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18
ManurIna the orehara.

In manuriag the orchard. the prop
er place to put the manure is around
the spread Of the branches. not up
around the trunk.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18
:
Loss bV BuuR.

AS nearly as can be figured out the
chinch bug causes loss to the farm.
ers of the United States $50. 00O. 900
year. and the Hessian ly about half
as much.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

Boston is using a new word, "fud-
gy," to express team work We place
the wrong construction on 1t If we
said that the ball club showed great
"fudgy."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

The married cadet at West Point
win not be allowed to stay. This is In
line with the usual army policy OF not
Allowing a divided command over its
members.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

A philosopher says: sWhistlers are
always good-natured" Everybody
knows that. It is the folks who have
to listen to the whistler that gets
ugly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18
r. 49,
0 w AMN.

Benton = Have you tried all the
remedies that your friends have rec
commended for your rheumatism?
Great Scott, no! haven.
had the pesky disease more tb.n 49,
years-Life. ''-1 I'M GO
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

Some OF the popular magazines Will
have to be printed year or two ahead
in order suitably to advertise the ad-
vanced styles in automobiles.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18
Rnxlnn More Land.

Farmers should not buy more land
sntil that which they already have il
producing to its maximum capacity.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

Why do the Advertisements for
southern resorts depict people sitting
in perambulators? Is something the
matter with their legs7
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

A Harvard professor has discover
ed that domestic pigeon leads an
intellectual life. Then why can't It
talk pigeon EnglishY
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

Bricks are now being sent by par
eel post, but this viii not increase the
facilities of those people who are
fond of throwing them.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

A proiectile has been invented in
Germany which will not only pierce a
war balloon but will actually set 1t
Rblaze, high test for results.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

Even IL the boast of the Chinese
that China Is overtaking the rest Of
the world is justified. China need not
feel entitled to any hprinting medals
on that account.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

One of the biggest questions con-.
fronting the hotel men of the country
is running a hostelry to suit every
patron.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

A Brooklyn Judge ruled that q
broomstick is not a deadly weapon.
An irate woman can WELD 1t just as
effectively as bludgeon. is the gen.
eral belief
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

The young woman who says she
prefers death to a kiss can scarcely
qualify as an expert, since she admits
that she has tried neither.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

Nothing recalls the mind of the
married man to the joys of single life
so vividly as to find that the baby has
been eating crackers In bed.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

Even IL cockroaches do not produce
cancer--a German scientist says that
they do-why should anybody Guilt
vate them?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

Intimation that lion attempted to
eat up moving picture actor sug-
gests the need of laws for the protec-
ton Of cinematograph heroes.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

China. it is now reported, is going
to have an aeroplane feet for po.
lice use. This will put the force in
the air.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

A noted New York Physician advo-
Gates open air schools for all chill
dren. Not bad idea by any means.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

Next year the Tooth anniversary Of
the treaty of Client is to be celebrated
with five minutes Of silence. Glorious
and unique!
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

Giving the daily ration Of milk in
three feeds IL better for the new calf
than the same amount in two feeds.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

History has never recorded an in
stance where the world has failed to
mourn the loss of brave men.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

How much prettier q woman looks
when photographed in the act Of
skating than when committing golfi
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

Seems as though nobody was to be
safe It is now proposed to take the
tariff off lemons.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18
Exneet Better Plea.

III boar and SOW are in q strong,
thrifty condition We have = right to
expect more and better pigs.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

In an age of artificial Ice is it not
wasteful to keep on discovering
poles?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

One of the new dances is called
the Jelly wabble." Perhaps you learn
it out of the cook book.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

"A good many women would rather
soin a suffrage hike than wasss dishes.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

Bow-legged men have just cause to
be peeved over the report that fash
lon ordains men to wear garments Of
a clinging variety.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18
Blame for the Unclean
Song al ID Story
By Katherine A. DdDoOIl. Chicago

and publisher supply the demand As the public refuses to
for vicious stories and with uncean suggestion just
shall force such works off the market
The publisher who brings forth book that find resting place
public library within the confines of decent home crimi
nal at heart nothing for the great harm he With
him it is commercial matter him
And We the readers, encourage them.
upft reading matter. We need and
clean thought and clean expression write and stories
readers need to turn backs the filthy and vile when
there S fine the market
say good things about people while they alive we'd
feel less obligation praise them Un they dadwhn nothing
tersto them.
New have eugenics dancing tables
and other securing worldly But where viii
time for religion?
Painting the the latest fad in London 1t nothing
Sorrow alcohol Jealousy and fists have been doing from time
rial
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

Every other source Of income on the
farm may fail but the cream cheoh
keeps on coming.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

A boy isn't necessarily good for
nothing because his parents refuse
to pay him for being good.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

scraps from the table win help to
reduce the feed hllla
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18
FACTORS WHICH DETERMINE AMOUNT OF
CAPITAL REQUIRED FOR BEGINNING FARM.

important Item Of Expense Is Saved Land New and Rich
Thereby Saving Cost of Fertizaon-MOre Money Needed
in irrigation Sections of West Than Elsewhere
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

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 City Recorder. First publication. March 20. 1913.