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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-03-13
Nlissives From Mistletoe

c. A. Sperling went up to Elgin
on business Saturday.
Everybody is doin' it now"
getting ready to plant corn.
Herman Bentley's baby has
been very sick the past few
days.
Miss Mable Lee, of NARROW,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. B.
Sperling, this month.
A. B. Sperling has been saving
the expenses of a hired man, by
running two stock cutters.
Mrs. Bowman and family and
her father, Mr.. Whitwell, spent
Sunday with Tom Sperling and
wife.
C. A. Sperling is ptting his
corn land in excellent condition,
by turning it with his five-horse
gang plow.
Jupiter Pluvius prevented the
good folks of this community
from attending Sunday school
last Sunday.
j. T. McCraw and family spent
the day with C. A. Sperling Sun
day, and enjoyed the chicken
fare with other good things.
jim Dotson has had his adj
versitieS this winter. He las
just begun to recover from a Sc
rious setback which he suffered
some time ago.
Jesse Townley and sister, Miss
Bessie, from near NARROW, visi-
ted with their cousin, A. B.
Sperling, and family Saturday
evening and Sunday.
Mrs. j. T. McCraw returned
home from a visit with her moth
er last week, and reports that
good lady very i'll. She is Mrs.
Foster, near Mt. Park.
School was dismissed from
Thursday until Monday. because
of the illness Of our teacher, Mrs.
Harrison. We sincerely hope
she will be able to resume her
duties by Monday.
! Let it be here known that
somebody we don't just know
who, is going to represent our
Mistletoe Sunday school at the
convention at Oklahoma City,
March 18th, 10Th and Goth.
This rain looks mighty good to
US humble disturbers of the soil;
for corn planting is now about
to begin, and with such a season
we can defy the hot winds and
prosper under the smiles of
apollo.
What! With Wilson as Presi-
| dent, Marshall as Vice President,
and Bryan as Secretary of State,
to say nothing of both the House
and Senate being Of Democratic
persuasion. this country will
groan with delight under the
burdens of prosperity.
Rev. A. F. Wasson. the live,
energetic pastor of the NARROW
Baptist church, and wife visited
! Mr.. and Mrs. Tom SparIing Mon
day and Tuesday of last week
and returned home Wednesday.
They also took dinner with A.
b. Sperling Monday. in the alb
sence of his wife, Mrs. Watson
J serving as poieutite Of The cul-
mary department..
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-03-13
Local News Items

For Sale: "A span of good
mules. Ribelin, Stone & Walker.
Mrs. II. P. Whettengel went
up to Fletcher Saturday on bust
ness.
Texas red seed oats for sale
ID. E. McAnaw. Call at the
elevator. (Advt)
Pure Sheep Nose cotton seed
for sale at Is cents per bushel.
T. Ryan, Elgin, Oklahoma.
Any checks on other banks
cashed, and drafts issued with
out any charge at the Bank of
Elgin.
Mrs. J. P. Kennemur left on
the westbound train Sunday
morning for Electra, Texas, for
a week or two visit with her son,
j. l.. Pevetoe, and family.
Spring time reminds us that
the tornado and hail season will
soon be here. Insure your prop
erty at once at the Bank of
Elein. H. P. Wettengel, Pres
jdent fAdvt)
Mrs. H. P. Wettengel and
three sons. Waldow, Wendell and
Arthur, arrived Thursday night
from Bison. Their household
goods arrived this week; and, for
the present, they will occupy the
Howe residence, just east of the
Badger Lumber Co.
Miss Zera Humphries, who is
teaching school at NARROW, came
home Friday night to visit over
Sunday with homefolks. She
went up to Fletcher Saturday
and returned on the next train.
She returned to NARROW Sunday
night. Her school will close in
about two months.
Garden making is now one of
the orders of the day" that is
being energetically obeyed. We
have heard of a few gardens in
which vegetation is up and grow
ing wonderfully fast. This is
where the ground has been prop
erly prepared and in cOnse-
quence Of which the soil is we'll
charged with life-giving ele-
ments and fertility
That all-day Sunday rain and
the one Tuesday night were the
most fertilizing precipitations of
moisture of the season, 80 far.
The Sunday rain was general all
over the State. They both came
down gently, but steadily, and
all went into the ground-not a
drop seward. Vegetation is
now growing like magic: and
wheat, oats and grass never
looked finer at this time of year.
LATER Another, but 4 regulai
lewu-pour at 2.30 this morning
Ct ~ now 70 muddy to plows
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-31
[)OLlLIRY NOIFG)
/ SASSSSSSS&

Ashes scattered under roosts make
a good absorbent.
Desirable eggs are said to weigh
about "a ounces to the dozen.
A good. lively rat terrier will earn
his keep wherever chickens are kept.
Hot lye water is very effective in
cleaning IN old poultry house or nest
boxes
Decaying matter Of any kind may
harbor the germs that cause linn
berneck.
What is your opinion of the COM
mercial egg foods? Does 1t pay to
buy them?
Don't let your fowls deteriorate. In
ferior roosters lose money for you;
get good ones.
Do you know that turkeys intended
for breeding should be well develop
ed and non-related?
The widenwake, ever watchful poul-
tryman is seldom troubled with sick
ness among his fowls.
The hardest part of'the hen busi-
ness is marketing the eggs. A good
place to build for success is at the
marketplace.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-31

stand rather well apart. which Of
course is largely due to the breadth
and depth of the body. The flesh is
white and clean looking, point that
the English prize highly.
They began to import them into
this country some fifteen years ago.
and they have been gradually on the
increase until, as said, they lead
the list in popularity. They have
been bred in many different scolors
in England. but this country recog
nizes but the three varieties-Buff.
White and Black-which seems to
sufficiently represent the breed. In
type they are supposed to be identi-
cal, In fact should be. Breeders of
blacks, however, are inclined to claim
that this variety more nearly repre-
sents the ideal Orpington shape in
its full heavy body, etc.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-31
|EOU1IM'
TREAT FOWLS FOR CHOLERA
Sharp Axe Is Advocated Where Dis.
ease Has Reached Advanced Stage
Use Good Common Sense.

The best treatement for fowls In
an advanced stage OF cholera is the
instant use of a sharp axe and the
complete burning of the carcass. says
the Farm and Fireside. Those mildly
affected should be at once removed to
remote quarters and there treated.
The following viii prevent cholera
among fowls. but plain, common sense
must also be used, and plenty of 1t at
all times:
After the coop or house has been
thoroughly sprayed with a solution Of
one part crude carbolic acid TO one
part gasoline and three parts hot wa
ter and allowed to dry. spray or brush
all the interior, nestracks, roosts, ETC.,
with hot whitewash. Place clean
straw chaff for litter, and after a
thorough cleaning of the water dishes
or fountains. refill with pure cold wa
ter. to which is added to each gallon
two ounces of weIl-dissolved sulphate
mot sulphite) of soda Allow no other
liquid or drink for three weeks or a
month. Disinfect all runs, ETC.,
where cholera-infected fowls have
been, with the acid formula Feed
lightly or not at all on mash feeds,
substituting cracked. mixed. dry
grains in place. and the cholera will
leave ThoroughDess in all particu-
lars should be observed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-31
VALUE OF oRPlAeToN FOWL
One Of Most Popular Variety Of Chick
ems, Not Only for Eggs, but Also
for Its Meat.

The orpington is one of the most
popular, if not the most popular fowl.
England deserves the credit of hav-
ing originated them and to great
measure for bringing them to their
present state of perfection, although
we have in this country at this time
breeders who are producing thous-
ands of prime specimens and gradu-
ally improving them, especially in
color points from year to year.
The Orpington is fowl of value
not only for egg production. in which
they are hard to beat, but most val
liable body. 1t being of good length.
broad, deep and well rounded. max
ing a carcass when dressed that is at
once attractive and hard to equal.
They are rather short in legs. which
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-31

Free Ladies' and Gents watches Rugs
racslets and Jewellery Of every discrip
~, Lace curtains, rugs, house furnis
g, rifles, moving ictures. skates, print
presse i9untain pens, in fact nearly
every thing ou can thik OF you cin get
Tree for sailag our beautiful fancy dra
vn aad satin striped handkerehiefs at
ID each they sell rapidly 8 can- generly
} sold io OF house, don't send us any
a. ,ney, but write Us to send you lot
handk rcaief7 TO sell thai when sold
% " II sead us the money and get the
p MUM se'eeted selling "A handker
cis gives s''u ehe,ce of ~ ele AM
90 eageh 3 & ,aiiasd issr, lace curtAi
e.e We trls 81 u and sake bsek the
I 3oA an ooI e th IN.
INOAA O.CHIUAGO.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-31
aE MA IllAN seANNlNG.

SE Hfs IitAN s.sANnING.
-paaAias viii not cure ehIldren of vet
ns size oed because it is not IA habit
but !. dangerous oisease. iheC. IL. Row
IN Drug Co have discovered IA harmless
,smedy io' this distressing disease and
10 uaAe known It's merits we will send a
50c package Securely wrapped and pre-
paid absolutely free to any reader OF
,he--- this remedy also enres frequent
dIsire to urinate and inability to control
lrip duang night or day ia old or yong
The Rowan DFng Co. are an old reliable
mousse write to them Today for The free
medicine. cure the Affected memoers
- lne iamiiy .hen reil your iriends aooal
80.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-31
MEMBER COLORADO EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION
LEGAL NOTICES
orasr 10 show Cause OIL Petition
for sale Of Real Estate

State Of Colorado
County of Elb-rt 30
IN THE COUNTY COURr
In the MATTER OF lHE E5r ~
OF WILLIAM Ii. DIrrEMOkE III
CEASED.
This matter coming on to be hear
IN this End day OF January, A. -. iss
.poa the petilion filed hersih " H.
a. Ditt.more administrators oi tue 80
ate OF William IL. Dittemore, dscrs- g.
or the sale oil tue fuliowmg deseriDst
eai estate, 10 wit:
The west half tw1s) OF Section Tim
ave lsi5j, tue east nait th1sj o. seraie
,Nenty seven. tz7l, The SoAsif @tat ~
spr Is. ". 14Jef soect.o.t tNe4tJ .-iN
cNcepl one acre ~ ~ w.ss go
.. last deecIiDed, ..Al. a,.4 ~
IJJ south vi haug is.AtJ nse Dssl
4 olh L. NJ. Eieer, s-oGt-s, Coz
,nd the NortA-east qu .ftss T., 6. ~
section four ~ lo~nsnip tsd llUipop
Il Range sky live (65J IS est q UtA
douglas County, coluiada.
And it now appearing 10 the Coni
from said petition That proper and I.
grounds exist for the sale of al 9.
portion OF said real estate.
Now, therefore it is ordered by I q
Court that all the heirs of said dee
dent be and appear before the sal
Court in the County of Elbert in sale
State. on the 18th day of FebruarJ
A. ID. 1918 at the hour of 10 o'clo.h
A. M. in the forenoon of said day, the.
and there to show cause, if any there
be why an order should not be maue
directing the said lille A. Dlt;emo
administrative of said estate, to sell
or portion of said real estate As Der
III described for the purpose speciti
IN said petition.
II is further ordered that this ora
oe published for at least four successi
weeks in the Gilbert County lnbuno,
public newspaper published weekly
Ia the said County of i1Ioert.
BY the Court,
FBANK s. TURNER, Judes
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-31
A Fascinating spor,

More and more Sportsman are com,
ing to realization that shooting at the
Traps is about as clean and interesting
sport as can be conceived
enthusiastically of movements IRE
sourcef"lness -and ABOVE all, quickness
of the eyc-are all called into play in
this g Premier Outdoor Sport" Gun
lubs are being formed in all sections of
the country, and tired business and fag-
ged professional men becoming rcjuven-
ated and "Physically fit" because OF
indulgence in trap shooting. To break,
the elusive, whirling clay birds with a
minimum OF misses, is what the trap
shooter strives for and the sport and
direct be NJ 70 cots out Of it cannot be
equaIied ~ '.,.y oeuu, io.,s u i-rs.lvn.
But he must have a good gun to in
sure good results. A fast gun well
balanced naturai pointing and non
balkable. Such gun Is the Stevens
Repeating Shotgun, made in five styles
aud listing from s25 toSloo
Write to j Stevens Arms & Tool Co,
Chicopee Fall, Mass, Largest Makers
OF Sporting Firearms in the World) for
full Information on Stevens Repeaters
and name of nearest dealer
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-31
DOT NOW z; ::,;;;';: ::$=s e;

$500 Death Benefit; $1,000 weekly
benett for acciuehts; Sl5uO we'kis liz
beuefil; 81 ,0OU for loss If limb er eye
sight; 500. emergency relef benefit
Costs, S6:0O per year. No other dues
nor assessments Old established Com
pauy with $1tp,OOO.O0 state deposit to
guarantee payments Of claims. Men
and women ages l6 to 45 accepted,
Dept. 582, American Register Company
20S Cadillac Building, Erie, Pa.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-31
Division of LIfs,a Needs.

When kneading their dough the
Macedonian housewives sign it with
the sign Of the cross before dividing
1t into loaves and later the same sign
is made with the knife before cutting
the individual loaI. while the crumbs
that fall from the good mans table
are religiously given to the ever-pres
ent beggars at his gate. the hungry
little birds.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-31
Are You in Arrears
- ysur subseriptien7 Ysu know
WE NEED THE MONEY

That remarkable YEAR BOOK on STO
RMS. WEATHER EARTHQUAKE and
Astronomy The REV, IRL r, HICKS
ALMANAC FOR 1913, the finest and
best ever issued, IS NOW READY Send
only 35c to WORD AND WORKS PUB
LISHING co, 3l01 Franklin Avepte,
St, Louis. Mo, and you will receive cop
py pre- paid also one of Hicks Magazines
WORD AND WOKKS,
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-31

Work is not mans punishment; II
is his reward and his strength
George Sand.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-31
dood Looking Men
ARE CREATING A. -flJhJat
With ChICAGU fAli SEX
Tilt NEWEST SAaIInj pdJolo5

The men OF Chicago have suoueniy q
quired an attractive complexion. TIE
reason for this is that they are now sha
wing their faces with the newest pros;
ess called the velvet Edge Sally rAzo.
blade sharpener which gives velvet
smooth skin to the constant shaver.
You men who use salty Iuzors ana wait
yelvety skin, shaved with II delicate soi
ness SO mucn desired with Keen curinl
edge, send your old salty razor uisd .s i
once to Chicago aud have them shape
ed by the newest electrical process.
which makes old blades new
Don't throw away your oid salty rnzo.
blades but lend them to-day we'll wrapeu
and do not delay until tomorrow.
Price 3Oc. per dozen for all salty razor
blades, Gillerues, EverReady, Gem, Auto
Strop, Enders, KeenKuttr, anu ali other
kinds. Your blads will oe returned it
few days, charges prepaid, send
stamps or coin. No orders acceptec
under 30c.
u. II. GOLDIE & co,
Velvet Edge sharpners.
Main office, 32s River st. Chicago, LII.
N. B. Wrap blades securely in caro-
board box. Do not send them n
ordinary envelope, the blades may Sd,
through and be lost. Include your nam
and P. 0. address on package.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15
N. A. N. LETTERS READ
HOUSE QUIZ HEARS cORREsPok.
DeNcE OF ASSOCIATION.
Feud With Labor acknowledgements
Tell Of Much General Po-
IltIcal Work.

Washington, Aug. "details of leg
!slative activities of the widest range,
extending from the home districts OF
members Of congress to the White
House and capitol were revealed ON
Tuesday when the letter files Of
the National Association of Manu-
facturers we're read by the house lob
by probers.
Discussing the recent sundry civil
bill, with it's provisions prohibiting the
expenditure of certain funds for the
prosecution Of farmers and labor
unions under the Sherman law, Emery
wrote to John Kirby, president of the
association, on March 7, 1913, after
President Taft had vetoed the bill:
Il want to emphasize as hard as 1
a the Importance of lining up for a
tremendous demonstration when this
bill reaches President Wilson, as it un-
doubtedly will, with the same provis-
ion in it. You will then have an early
opportunity to decide whether the
glittering Democratic motto, Equal
rights for all, special privileges for
none means anything or whether the
administration has surrendered com
pletely or will merely turn over the de-
partment of labor.
Il note, by the way, you reference
to a letter from G. w. (Post) on the
question of a protest over the appoint
ment Of Wilson secretary of labor. A
protest on this subject is a mere
waste Of breath, and on the whole,
l am inclined to think that the
whole purpose Of this department
will be shown up quicker with the
unions in control of it than in any
other way.
"Gompers will run 1t characteristic
ally with a high hand, and if the whole
thing does not smell to heaven within
a year l shall be very much aston
ished."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15
Has LOYAL SUPPORT
PRESIDENT WILSON'S MEXICAN
POLICY Is ACCORDED
APPROVAL.
BACON ISSUES A STATEMENT
Chairman Of Foreign Relations Com
mlttee Declares Senators VIII Aid
Nations Executive In His Plans In
Mexico-To Await Lind's Report.

Washington, d. C.-With the arrival
in Mexico City Of John Lind, personal
representative of President Wilson,
administration officials decided hat
no further steps would be taken In
carrying out he policy of the United
States toward Mexico until Mr.. Lind
had made a careful study of the gen
eral situation there.
While the president has mapped out
q distinct course of action about
which strict secrecy is being main
tanned, it is known that the instruc-
tions to be sent Mr.. Lind from time
to time will depend largely on devel-
opments in the Mexican capital in the
Eext few weeks.
Further enlightenment a to the
errand Of Mr.. Lind and the policy the
president has formed came from Sem
ator Bacon, chairman Of the senate
committee ON foreign relations, who
declared President Wilson was facing
"a great responsibility" In the present
situation and had the hearty support
and cooperation not only OF the for
eign relations committee, but OF mem
beers OF the senate generally, regard
less Of party lines.
To explain various interpretations
OF the conference between the presi-
dent and the foreign relations com
mtttee. Senator Bacon made the fol-
lowing statement:
s"The foreign relations committee
recognizes that the president is act
ing In good faith in trying to solve
this problem peacefully. The presi-
dents undertaking Is wNh that view,
and In that reasonable purpose the
committee is in accord and has con-
ldence in his sincerity and integrity.
They recognize he wishes to settle
the question without violence and for
the best interests Of the United States
and OF Mexico" !,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15
NEWS FROM A
AND NEAR

Kirksville, Mo-, Aug. 6.-Henry
Thorington, rejected sutton of Mrs.
Ivy Chevalier, will be charged with
numbering her and her twelveyear-old
daughter Ella early Monday morning,
it was announced by Prosecuting At
torney Weatherby here.
New York, Aug. S.-Four a%rbitrators
appointed to help pass on the de-
mands of trainmen and conductors Of
eastern railroads failed to select the
two additional a%rbttrators required.
Geneva, Switzerland. Aug. s.-An
enormou eagle carried away the four
year-old child Of a woodcutter. The
child was playing near it's father at
work In a forest near the village of
Andeer. A large body of hunters, &C
companied by dogs, started out to res
cue the child, out got no trace of the
eagle or it's prey.
New York, Aug. S.-Although the
provisions Of the will of Anthony N.
size Of his estate. unofficial estimates
place Mr.. Brady's wealth practically
on a par with that of j. P. Morgan.
Whitman, Mass, Aug. THE po-
lice received a telegram message that
Charles Leach, a shoeworker living on
the East B~ridgewater road, had killed
his wife and four children and fed.
Louisville, KY, Aug. 9.-Maj. Charles
Young, u. s. A., in charge of the mill
tary expedition sent to Liberia by the
United States to train the Liberian
army in modern warfare, vas shot in
the right arm and seriously wounded.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15
Finances Increase.

Aberdeen.-The city finances during
the past two years-ever since the
commission form of government went
into effect-have shown a marked in
crease for the better, and where for
merly there was an oyerdraft charged
against the city drawing big interest
there is now a credit balance, draw
ing interest for the city.
During the years of 1909, 1910 and
1911 most of the city funds were
overdrawn, the total overdraft in 1909
amounting to ~$25,246.24, in 1910 II
was $14,222.27 and in 1911 decreased
to 81, POTTS. The commission form of
government went into effect during the
latter part of the fiscal year Of 1911,
and at the close of the fiscal year
of 1912 the o%yerdraft had been taken
up and a credit balance of $8,846.17
established. At the conclusion of the
present fiscal year this credit balance
had been doubled, the amount now to
the credit of the various city funds az.
gregating ~$16,137.15.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15
FIRST NATION TO SIGN TREATY
Salvador Accepts Bryan Peace Plan
Other Nations TO Follow
Example.

Washington, Aug. 9.-The first of
the international peace treaties en-
bodying Secretary Bryan's plans was
actually signed. It was between
the United States and Salvador, and
loon will be sent to the senate for
ratification.
The terms Of this convention are
practically identical with the details
OF the International peace proposal
submitted by Secretary Bryan to the
nations Of the world. Twenty-six
countries, including most OF the great
powers. already have approved the
plan In principle, and It is probable
that the signing Of other treaties will
follow in rapid succession.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-15
SHUT DOOR ON Lind.
PRESIDENTS MEXICAN REPRE-
SENTATIVE WILL NOT BE REC
OGNIZED BY HUERTA.
OFFICIAL EDIcT is ISSUED
Unless Lind Brings Recognition Of
Huerta Government, He Will Be
Persona Non Grata In tho South
ern Republic.

Mexico City, Aug. 8.-John Lind,
special representative Of President
Wilson of the United States, now on
his way to Mexico, will be persona non
grata to this government, unless he
brings credentials in due form. to
gether with recognition of the govern
ment of Mexico" according to an off,
cial statement issued late Wednesday
night.
Manuel Cara Aldape, the minister
OF public instruction. who is acting as
minister Of foreign affairs, issued the
statement and had it transmitted to
United States embassy. It was also
dispatched by the Mexican govern
ment to the United States and to Eu-
rop.>s The statement follows:
by order of the president of the
republic / declare as minister of for
eign affairs ad interim, that If Mr..
Lind doe not bring credentials in due
form. together with recognition of the
government. of Mexico, his presence In
this country will not be desirable"
Increased antagonism has been
aroused among Mexicans toward
President Wilson's plan for the pacif-
cation of the republic by the latest
news from Washington that the OBJ
ject of John Lind's visit here as the
personal representative of President
Wilson, is to consult with prominent
Mexicans and advise them that the
only basis on which Mexico will be
recognized by the United States is the
elimination of President Huerta.
Earlier reports that Mr.. Lind pro
posed to deal with Huerta, perhaps by
making the direct suggestion that he
resign, were received with indignation
by Mexican officials.