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The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-19

ent necessities. The larger planning
and economies will fall to the lot of
the husband and father. While the
wife is saving on the household ex-
penses by judicious buying and care
full use, he is likely to be carrying out
some such plan as was adopted by a
merchant who wanted to provide a
fund for each one of his children when
When each child was born he deposit
ed dollar in the savings bank in the
child's name. On the child's second
birthday he deposited two dollars, and
he kept this up each year making a
deposit on each birthday of as many
dollars as the child's years. When
each one of his children reached the
age of twenty-one there was S30616 to
its credit in the bank. The putting
aside of this small sum of money each
year was very small item and was
not felS and yet it piled up quite a
respectable sum.
These bank accounts had a very
satisfactory effect on the children. As
soon as they were told of it they took a
great interest in them. The conscious
ness of having bank account had the
effect of making them want to increase
it. The result was that they began to
c. hni, IL,
age. One child had saved a hundred
dollars long before she was sixteen
years old, largely money which other
wise would have been wasted in use
less Injuries.
Teaching children the value of mon
ey is very important part of their
education and one which is sadly neg
lected in many homes and schools to-
day. Too many of us make the grave
mistake of assuming that children who
have spent the most impressionable
part of their lives in careless disre-
gard of thrift will suddenly become
frugal and provident as they grow up.
Thrift does not come at our beck and
call, nor can it be slipped on or off
like an old coat 1t is established by
practice rather than theory, by exam
pie more than by precept.
The school savings banks are doing
lot of good. but there are not enough
of them Even where such institu-
tons exist. parents cannot escape the
responsibility of teaching their boys
and girls to appreciate what money
means. When girl arrives at the
age of twelve or thirteen years, she
can we'll begin to learn from he1
mother the principles Of wise buying
so that eventually she will be of great
assistance to her mother in the mar
keting and other household purchases
Girls. as we'll as boys. should be en-
couraged to earn money by real SER
vice, and both should early learn what
banks ere fcr e-' how money grows
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-19

cans ran straight ticket, and the Pro-
gressives and Democrats supported a
fusion, or partisan, ticket, the sole
object of which was to get the great
county offices out of the hands of
professional politicians. There was
much splitting of tickets, which in it
self was a hopeful thing and which
points to the need of ballot that does
not allow party designations upon
county, town, or village tickets
American Review of Reviews.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-19

when it is planted in the right soil,
so to speak.
There is a broader aspect of this
subject because if our children are not
nation as whole will suffer for it
later on. Germany, France and Bel
GUM are educating the young to save
that gerat additions are being made
thereby to the national wealth.
The example of these older nations
do well to follow in this country.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-19

made by the agricultural department
the following paragraph, now going the
rounds of the state press, would show
that other sections of Idaho are suf-
ferlng from the pest as we'll as this:
Congressman Smith has arranged
for demonstrations to the farmers in
the vicinity of Aberdeen, Bingham
county, and near Kimberly, Twin
Fails county, of the methods which
the agricultural department has found
to be most efficacious in the extermin-
alton OF jack rabbits. The experiments
show that the rabbits can be elimin--
ated at cost of less than cent an
acre. The poison formula is made with
oats as base, and is said to be most
effective when scattered on the snow"
kimberly Call.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-19
TO TACKLE RABBITS
Arrangements Still Going on in Pre-.
paratiOn for the Big Rabbit Drive.

Matters are shaping up very badly
for Mr.. Jack Rabbit The problem of
exterminating him is being approach
ed from SO many different angles that
it will be more than surprising if his
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-19

A repetition of your want ad, in the
course OF your quest for cook, may
be good policy.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-19

CURELY it is time now to do your Xmas shopping
- few days more and all will be You can't
afford to put it off another minute. Just think of
the disappointments due the last minute shopping
Just you'll find the still complete and
varied but can't promise this days later Bring
the children to Toyland where they view the only
real display of toys, There is doubt that this
showing excels all Others and you find almost
anything desire to delight the hearts of the
little We advise you to buy now. We gladly
hold for article you buy be delivered when
request it, This plan eliminates the possibility of
your being disappointed in securing the things YOU
want most. Again we say-shop early.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-19
Suggestions for Her

Handkerchiefs, Hand Bags,
Vanity Purses, Mesh Bags,
Scarfs, Neckwear Linens, Hos
iery, Coin Purses, Silks, Foot
wear, Slippers, Bath Robes.
Suits on Sale
Half Price
Sweaters, Waists and countless
other suggestions on display.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-19
TALKS ON THRIFT
10. 23.-F0R YOUR CHILDREN'S
SAKE,

Il should think i'll of any man
who did not leave his children a
little better off materially than
himself. Theodore Roosevelt.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-19
Remember

The reduced prices are still
in force throughout the
store, all departments in
Cluded.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30
Value and Use of Manure.

Every farmer should fully post himself
upon the nature of manures aud should
make an intelligent application Of the
same. There is cash value to the diff
ferent kinds of manure Of which the
average farmer is not aware. Expert
ments have demonstrated that the ferti
lizing value OF the manure of the horse IL
S21 a year; of the cow, Sl9; OF the hog,
S27; and of the sheep, 50.
Some OF the most important points re-
garding the value of manure and its
management can be summed up as fol
lows:
Barnyard manure represents fertility
drawn from the soil, which must be re-
turned IL productiveness is to be held.
The fertilizing elements of the soil art
contained in manure, which also renders
the already present elements more avail
able, improves mechanical conditions
makes it warmer, and enables it TO re
tain more moisture or draws it up from
| below.
The urine is the most valuable part o.
| the excreta, containing much nitrogen
and potash in easily available forms
The nitrogen easily escapes into the all
unless the manure is mixed with th'
solid excrement or straw.
Poultry manure ranks highest 10 ferti
lizing value, while sheep, pig, horse anc
COW manure follow In respective order
Deterioration of manure results from
fermentation, or by teaching or weather
ing.
Fresh manure has q forcing effect
and it is, therefore, better suited to th'
growth Of grass and forage plants than
the cereals.
Direct application of fresh manure tt
root crops often proves injurious.
Manure should be spread on the lant
uniformly and not left in heaps. Un
less the manure Is applied evenly, th'
soil is fertilized only in spots. and tn!
best results cannot be obtained.-M. K
Beyer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30
aaninn In Ancient Rome.

Ancient Rome had its racing and Its
popular and well paid jockeys. Bet
ting ran high, and the excitement or
the people over the races and their
fayorite color frequently led to blood
shed. Caligula-he who made a con-
sui of his horse-passed most OF his
time rioting with the charioteers. The
circus was the place for the racing.
The largest Of them, the Circus Maxi
mus. about 21,OOO feet long, could ac-
commodate 100000 spectators. Seven
times was It necessary to race round
the spina, a low stone wall running
down the center Of the circus. The
Jockeys drove in light chariot-usual-
" four in each race-and wore close
fitting tunics and leather caps OF dis
tineuishing colors. That the profes'
sion was a paying one we learn from
ancient writers, money prizes ana
wages being paid. The jockey Cres.
Gems at the age of twenty-five had
ar,assed a fortune, and Diocles. the
king of jockeys. left to his son more
than 100000.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30
Civic Improvement.
CLEANING UP THE RoADsIDEs AND THE
FENCE CORNERS

1t has long been realized that the tan
gle of bushes growing along our high-
ways and fences is not only disgrace
to the town and an eyesore to the com
muuity, but is the best breeding place
that can be found for our most danger
Gus insect pests, as the browntail and
gypsy moths, the tent caterpillar and
other pests. The Public Laws of the
State of Maine for 1907, Chap, 10, section
IL. as amended, provides that the NUM-
cipal officers of a town or city shall "oe-
fore the first day of June of each year,
cut. burn and destroy all dead or worth
less apple trees aud all wild cherry trees
within the limits of all public ways,
streets or parks" For neglect or failure
10 do this each municipal officer "shall
be punished by fiue of not less than
fifty dollars" In many towns this law
has been unheeded and the disgraceiul
accumulation and growth of brush and
bushes still remain breeding place for
insect pests and an eyesore to the CON-
munity.
While the law commands cleaning
ND of the roadsides, only public opinion
aud civic pride will clean up the fences
and corners in the fields which are just
as important and dangerous as the road
sides.
The Maine Department of Agriculture
and the Maine State Grange are working
together iu an effort to arouse civic pride
and interest in the destruction Of these
eyesores and breeding places for insect
pests, the bushes and brush along the
highways and upon private property. A
prizs of $40 has been offered by individ-
usls through the Department of Agri-
culture, for the best article on "Roadside
Improvement written by q member OF
any grange in Maine. Each grange In
the state is entitled to enter one essay
in the contest. The article must be
typewriter, and not over 1000 words In
length, and IL must be mailed to the
State Superintendent of Schools, Payson
Smith, Augusta, before November II,
1918. The article will be judged on the
basis of 40 points for literary merit ana
6O points for economic merit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30
bevond Words.

When Senator James Hamilton Lew
IA was practcing law In Seattle he had
for a client an old lady who was at
fiicted with asthma. She came rour
times a year to have the colonel make
out her pension papers. The colonel
never failed to show a tender solici'
tude in her welfare and always re-
ceived a wheezy but pleased response
One morning when the colonel asked
bis question about her health the old
lady turned to her granddaughter, who
accompanied her, and motioned. The
R.rl stood and stared. The old lazy
wigwagged frantically. The girl look
ell stolidly at her. The old lady wheel
ell and coughed and painted. The girl
stared straight before her.
Finally the old lady burst out ruri
ously:
"Drat you, Mary Louise! Didn't !
tell you you would have to talk foi
ME? Can't you see can't say WORD
To save my life"-Saturday Evening
f'ost
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30
Alfalfa In Maine.

During five years, from 1908, tn,
Maine Agricultural Experiment Station
made, in cooperation with farmers al
over the state, over hundred trials tC
establish alfalfa, and also made numer
Gus trials under the direct management
of the writer, on selected lands in four
counties.
A number of the experimenters re-
ported that they obtained fair stand,
and in some instances the alfalfa went
| through the first winter in very good
shape. So far as could be learned by
lcorrespon !ence, however, in no case was
a permanent stand obtained.
The experimental field at Houlton
gave the bes, stand of any that had been
obtained up to that time in the state.
'Fhe alfalfa went through two winters in
good shape, and the third summer three
cuttings were made, and in the fall the
piece was still in very good shape. The
leaf spot of alfalfa had not gained, and
the plants were, for the most part, free
from disease. There was in the follow
ing winter an unusual amount Of ice,
with the result that the alfalfa was en-
tirely smothered out, and in the spring
there were only few plants alive on the
field.
Since that time, many attempts to es-
tablish alfalfa have been made but with
out very satisfactory results. 1t is to be re-
membered, however, that although there
have been hundreds of attempts in
Maine to grow alfalfa, and that thus far
no permanent success has been obtained,
that negative results do not reach to pos
rive conclusions, and it may be that
someone will find method Of growing
this valuable crop that will be applicable
10 Maine conditions.
In order for alfalfa to be OF value to
Maine agriculture, good stand must be
obtained, and the stand must be able to
continue not one, but several years. The
station does not advise anyone in this
,tate 10 grow alfalfa at present, except
q an experimental way. That alfalfa
would be valuable addition to our for
age crops needs no demonstration. IL
the difficulties which thus far have pre-
vented its successful culture can be sur
mounted, it will more than recompense
the cost of the many hundreds of trials
hat have been given this plant IN Maine
during the last thirty years.
The Maine station is planning to give
this crop trial again in 1914, and the
chief object of this letter is to invite
suggestions and learn the experiences OF
those who have been more or less fortu-
mite in their attempts to grow alfalfa
during the past five years.-Dr. Chas.
ID. Woods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30
Dairy Notes.

Beauty and uniformity have great
value, even though they do not add to
the milk yields.
Too many dairy COWS are being made
useless through the excessive work they
are called upon to do through forced
test.
After providing plenty of windows. a
coat of whitewash will add much to the
light Of the stables.
We need to give the dairy bull plenty
of exercise and the best kind OF food
and care, and keep him until he has had
an opportunity to show bis worth.
The fact that 80 many dairymen pros.
per In spite Of their methods is convino-
ing proof that the same business, con-
Quoted In business-like way, could be
made very profitable.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30
Brain and Bulk In School.

Two parents sat side by side at the
school prize giving. They had been
dragged there by their wives to see
the distribution Of prizes which had
not been gained by their own children
It was an occasion Of almost monu'
mental dullness. Then, says the Man
chester Guardian, one Of them had
happy idea. He whispered to -hif
friend, 'T'll lay you two to one in six
pences that the second boy In each
class Is taller than the first boy" He
won every time till his friend repudi
ated the wager In disgust.
"How did you know? Had you seen
the list Of prize winners% he was
asked.
"Well, noticed when at school tina,
brain and bulk never went together
and thought It was worth speculat
ing on today"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30
Posted on Eusenles.

Susie (aged slx)-And when we grow
up wen be married, won't we. Bobbief
Bobbie (sadly)-No, Susie, am really
very sorry, but l can't marry into your
family. Your papa has weak eyes and
your aunte has spasms. - Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30
Cut Off the aMr.n

The deprivation Of the prefix "Mr.'
was one Of the penalties enforced II
the American colonies during the sew
enteenth century. The records Of Mas
sachusetts show that in 1880 Josias
Plaistowe was condemned for steal
Ing four baskets of corn from the In
dams, to return them eight baskets
again, to be fined f5 and hereafter t.
be called Josias, not Mr., as he used
to be-" The Massachusetts penal cod'
also provided for docking women Of
the prefix MRS." but there Is no rec
ord of this clause having been en-
forced.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30

II you were fined every time you did q
good deed how would you like itP But
building better home, better barns,
putting in tile, good fences, trees. and
otherwise making better home 10
good deed, isn'tii? And you are fined
(taxed) TOR that, aren't yOu9
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30
Shipping Carcasses into Massachu-
Setts.

Shipping SarcaSSeS intO NaSeoSha
Setts.
The Department Of Agriculture Is re-
ceiving many inquiries with reference 10
the shipping of carcasses of cattle, sheep
or swine into Massachusetts, from the
state of Maine. We are calling atten-
ton to chapter 25S of the Public Laws
of Massachusetts of 1912, which is given
below. We advise parties desiring TO
ship into Massac achusetts to apply to their
| local board of health, who will see that
an inspector is appointed, or failing that,
to the secretary of the State Board OF
Health at Augusta.
ACTS OF 1912, CHAPTER 24S, MAssA'
CHUsETTs.
Section /. Carcasses OF neat cattle,
sheep or swine slaughtered without the
commonwealth shall be deemed unit for
human food and shall not be sold or Of
fered for sale unless they have been in
spscted at the time of slaughter by an
| official inspector, and unless, II not con-
demned, they have been stamped OF
branded by said Inspector in like man,
usr as those inspected by the United
States Bureau of Animal Industry for
Interstate trade. By "oficial inspector"
is meant one appointed or approved
either (a) by the Bureau Of Animal In
dustry of the United States Department
of Agriculture; or (b) by the state board
of health of the state in which the AMI
mails are slaug htsred; OF (c) by the local
board of health of the city or town IN
which the animals are slaughtered. The
stamp used by inspectors other than
those of the Bureau OF Animal Industry
of the United States Department OF Agri-
lculture shall indicate In letters not less
Than one fourth of An inch high the name
of the city or town in which the animals
are slaughtered. Whoever sells or offers
for sale, or has in bis possession with
LATENT TO sell, q carcass, or any par,
thereof, required by the provisions Of
this section 70 be stamped or branded
vhich has not been stamped or branded
AZ herein provided, shall be punished by
In fine Of not more than one hundred
dollars or by imprisonment for not more
than sixty days, or by both such fine ano
i'm prisoument. IT,
July 1, 1918.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30
softenino the Shock.

"Will you give me something to
drink? 2" he asked family Of the nurse.
Certainly" said the nurse. Offering
him a glass Of water.
He put up his hand feebly. "Give 1t
to me In a teaspoon, please" he whis-
pered huskily, until get used 10 It"
London Answers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30

Nobody wants to visit where there Is q
stallion turned loose, nor where there u
a vicious dog not tied. No ono cares &c
risk bis life or injury because the owner
4 4. obstiuate about danger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30

Taxing personal property never has
vet been . square deal to the honest
man. 1t makes him pay for the fellow
who lies about his personal property.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30
Hsr strono Him.

Miss Ptnkia bow DO you IKE my
new hatr'
II nike Il ever % much bettar. Mr..
euykinA when you arc holding u n
your hsnAs-Chjcago TfibunA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30
nIs Long SUN.

Bacon-How long have ~ been mar
ried. deArf
Ars. BaeonAfhree yearS. love
lis that AMI thought I'd been
wearing thu suit longer than that.
teaI.".Yonkers Statesman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30
posltvelv Uneanny,

''rhere's something very queer about
that woman" said the clerk Il don't
know what to make OF bet"
"whyY the noorwalker asked.
"She was satiEfled with the irst piece
Of goods ! showed her."-Chicago Rec
d-Herald
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30

There are farm boys as bright and ac-
t;vs AZ any ever born, and then there are
others actually too lazy to run from a
hnmblebeel
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30

A,v.vs take time to grind al the tools.
wort,ng with dull axes, hoes, mattock 9,
w w !. Sssted time and labor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30
BEGINNING Early.

"Yes, sir." said the proud young "a
ther, "that baby Of ours b going to
be q successful politician He'll be q
great vote getter before hes Of ago"
"why. be can't tafk yer
mo. but BE- has started right In.
trying 10 hck and shake bands at the
same time."- Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30
Eastern STEAMSHIP CORPORATION
Maine steamship Line

LuVtui " VkVuuIsutt
Maine steamship Line
Direct between Portland and New York
Steamers leave Franklin Wharf Tuesuays'
Thursdays ant Saturdays at $50 p. m'
Boston and Portland Line
Leave Franklin Wharf. Portland, week DAY ~
D. u., SUNDAYS 900 p. m. Returning ease
BOston week days and Sundays a. y 3, ~
Steamships Ransom Il. Fuller and bay Slaie
Fare between Portland and Boston
500. staterooms S1.OO and Si.oo.
International Line Steamship Gov. p'ngley
and Gov Cobb leaves Boston at . n IN. MON
days, Wednesdays and Fridays PortIsn1o p
m. for Eastport. Lubec and Sc. Jonn' ~ d.
Portland and ROckfand Line
Steamer Monhegsn leaves Portland on Tues
days, Thursdays and SATURDAYS ~ =. m' io'
Rockland and intermediate landings
Portland and BOOthbay Ltue
Steamer Mineola leaves Portland Moodsys
Wednesdays and Fridays az 100 o. m TOT Ems
BOothbay and intermediate landings
Express Service for Freight; ali rates inciu1'
Marine Insurance.
For reservations and al information sdaress'
IA. A. CLAY. Agent. Franklin Wharf. forsaAno
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30
Farm Revenues.

The farmer sped by In his auto 30 gay,
Honkity, honkity, honk!
ana the city man paused as he went on his way
And begged for the reason Of all this display,
Honkity, honkity, honki
Now the reason is plain and I'll tell IL TO you,
Honkity, honkity, honk!
He'd sold his fall turkeys, and other fowls too,
And blown the receipts for motor car new,
Honkity, honkity, honki
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30
NORWAY, MAINE.
For Sale.

City of Rockland Bonds to net 4
per cent.
Rumford & Mexico Water Dis
trict q per cent Bonds-Tax exempt.
Central Maine Power Co. S per
cent Bonds Legal for Savings
Banks.
Maine & New Brunswick Elec-
trical Power Co. 5 per cent Bonds:
Cumberland County Power and
Light Co. S per cent Bonds and 3
per cent preferred stock.
Lewiston, Augusta & Waterville
R. r. s per cent preferred stock.
Portland Electric Co. 6 per cent
preferred stock-Legal for Savings
Banks.
Other desirable bonds and stocks.
FREELAND HOWE, Jr.,
Pleasant Street,
NORWAY,.........MA -. MAINE
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-30
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEEp THE PLow."

"sPEED THE PLow."
correspondence on practical agricultural topics
10 solicited. Address all communications In
landed for this department to HENRY d
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Paris. Ne.