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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
MANAGEMENT OF
THE CLAY SOILS
Unless Conditions Are Very Fa-
vorable Fertility Remains Quite
Unavailable.
CBy w. MILTON KELLY)

The average clay soil possesses an
abundant supply of natural fertility,
but unless conditions are very favor
able this fertility remains in an I'M
available condition.
In the management Of clay soils the
practical point that we need to keep
in mind is the fact that we must mod
fly conditions SO that this locked up
fertility may become available for
the growing crops.
These stored up elements in the soil
are to be regarded as so much poten-
tial energy, which by our methods OF
cultivation and soil management, may
be converted into active energy.
We must Therefore seek to adopt
such methods as will conserve and
preserve this stored-up energy, or fer
tility. except such as is necessary to
produce crops from year to year.
Clay soils must be properly drained
before they can be brought under a
profitable system of cultivation. With.
our attempting to name all of the ad-
vantages of thorough drainage on clay
soils; by taking away the water from
under the surface and giving the air
and moisture an opportunity to sep
arate the soil particles permits bet
ter growth of roots.
Drainage also prevents the washing
of the surface, and assists in con-
serving available fertility. Its infiu'
ence on the temperature of the soil,
especially in the spring, is of particu'
lar Importance, as it lengthens the
growing season. and makes 1t posi-
BILE for us to begin work earlier In
the spring, and to perform the work
in a more thorough manner during
the whole of the growing season. II
Is impossible to cultivate a soil satu-
rated with water.
In addition to these direct benefits
there are a number Of indirect ways
in which the soil is improved by drain
age, such as the influence of higher
temperature OF the bacterial and
chemical changes going on in tn.
soils.
There are bacterial processeA that
play an important part In this
branch of natural economy. and we
must so shape our methods OF cultiva
ton and management as to get the
most benefit from these processes.
These clay soils, which are the most
benefited by thorough system OF tile
! drainage. are the most fertile soils In
the country, and they will therefore
warrant the largest expenditure in i'm
provement and development.
While not every farmer is able tc
put in a complete system of tile drain
| age the first year, he can so plan his
work that what he is able to do from
time to time will fit into and form g
part of a permanent system and moi
be a baphazard, disconnected work
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
PROPER PACKING
OF IMPORTANCE
Careless and Unfair Preparation
Causes Immense Loss to
the Producer.

CBy NJ. ROBERTS CONOVER. New Jer-
sey)
Because OF the clrcuitous route
from producer to consumer, farm
products actually have greater none
tary value at the consumers end, al
though they have greatly deteriorated
in quality
This increase In monetary value is
due to the merchants profits, their
cost of handling and the losses which
they entail in the decay of the perish
able products.
These conditions which decrease the
producers returns and augment the
price to the consumer, can only be re-
lieved when a more simple system of
transfer from country grower to the
city retail buyer has been evolved.
These is, however, one source OF loss
which can, to a certain extent, be OBJ
Waited; that is that loss OF peris6able
fruits and vegetables which arises
from careless packing and bulky pack,
ages requiring rehandling of the con
tents
Careless and unfair. packing by the
producer receives retribution more
quickly than do the dishonest, scant
pack gee and measures of the middle.
man-except where special legislation
is operating against them.
The man who makes a practice OF
poor packing quickly undoes himself
and makes a great barrier against the
future consideration even though he
reforms.
attractive market packages leave
the hands of the commission merchant
quickly at a good p.ice, while the
poorly packed produce fingers and
suffers from the delay.
Graded fruits and vegetables in
packages Of standard sizes makes an
Immediate appeal to the retail mer-
chant as he can calculate closely
his probable returns from the ultimate
sale
Just so with the small packages
sor tho small fruits which contain
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
Militia encampment in Nevada.

Jefferson City.-Adjutant General
OMeara announced that the state en-.
campment, National Guards of Mis-
souri, will be held at Nevada, August
"a to 81. He is in a controversy over
rates with the Missouri Pacific and
other railroads. The Missouri statutes
fix rate of 1 cent mile for military
forces, but the roads have declared
this confiscatory and demand cents
mile The adjutant general has laid
the matter before the public service
commission. with the request that the
commission compel roads to transport
the soldiers at cent a mile. The
money for transportation of militia is
appropriated by the national govern
ment being apportioned by the war
department.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31

The early blight of potatoes ap-
pears in Wisconsin between August
10 and September %, and does con-
siderable damage to fields not sprayed
to control the disease. The excellent
results secured by spraying by the
horticultural department Of the Col
lege of Agriculture of the University
of Wisconsin show the advantages OF
such treatment
This department advises that grow
ers spray at once after August Is, and
not wait until the blight appears. II
the grower is then careful to note
the condition of his vines and the de-
velopmcnt of the true early blight
disease, he can govern the subse-
quent application of the mixture &C
cording to the weather and the ap-
pearance of the field. Usually at
least three applications will be neces-
sary to get the best results, and in
some seasons four applications are ad-
visable.
The amount of spray mixture ap-
piled per acre will depend upon the
size of the vines. Early in the sea-
son 100 gallons of the mixture may be
needed to cover from one to three
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31

acres. At the last spraying, when
double nozzles should be used, 100
gallons will cover from one to one
and one-half acres, and possibly two
acres in some cases. The mixtures
can be economical greatly by avoid
ing any leakage in the nozzles and
running the mixture through as fine
a cap as possible and still cover the
foliage.
Spraying is generally better
adapted to the standard late varie-
ties. Substantial increases in yields
have been obtained from spraying
early varieties which were planted
late. Success from spraying early
varieties, which were planted late, is
exceptional in this state.
Failures in spraying for blight are
often the result of one or more OF
the following causes: impoverished
soil. weakened potato seed, injury
from the potato beetle, carelessness
and inattention to essential details.
The first three causes are espe-
cially noticed during the dry season
The more favorable the tillage condi.
lions, the larger the returns which
may be expected from spraying.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
Missouri Has $4,000 Autos,

Jefferson City.-Missouri automo-
bIles number $4,000, an excess OF TO-
900 cars over the machines in use this
time last year, according to Claude
b. Long, state automobile license in.
sPector. The license fee since Feb.
ruary /, when the fiscal year begins,
amounts to approximately $150,000.
For the biennial period it is evident
the automobile tax will pay for the
road dragging between county seats
provided for by the last legislature,
and leave 100000 in the treasury,
said Long.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
BREED POULTRY FOR RESULTS
Difficulty in Mating Unrelated Birds
10 to Find Strains With Like
characteristics.

Few people realize the advan-
tages Of breeding together unrelated
birds. Every time they are mated a
decided improvement is had in their
young, in exhibition and utility quail
tiles, size and extreme hardness"
The above statement was made by
f. r. Philo of New York, man
who has done much experimenting
along the line of breeding.
Line breeding is dangerous unless
thoroughly understood, and the
work of years can be demolished in
o very short time. AS above stated,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
$3.50 Born in State in May.

jefferson City.-The statistics COM
piled for May by U. A. Mcbride, sta
tisticlan of the state board of health,
show there were 5,65S births and
3.199 deaths reported during that
month. OF the births. 2,S70 were male
and 2,7SS female; 5,4S1 were white
and III black. OF the deaths, 1,755
were male and Liza female; 2.S71
were white and 1928 black. There
we're Ease more births than deaths.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31

an amount sufficient for the average
consumer without the repacking that
is necessary where a greater bulk of
the fruit is massed together
Potatoes, turnips carrots, beets ana
such fruits as apples, pears and
ounces so packed and graded that
they Will keep for several weeks are
best shipped in barrel
The standard produce barrel, &C.
cording to the New York state law.
must measure 171a inches, head diam
eter, 2S1a inches length of stave, with
the bulge not less than 6S inches. out
side measure.
Such a barrel holds three bushels,
and when filled with potatoes must
weigh ia pounds.
Canteloupe, elephants peppers, etc.
may be shipped in barrels, half bar
rels, baskets or in peach baskets or
crates. as these are frequently retailed
by the piece, smaller packages are OF
no particular advantage.
Crates should measure l2x14xl6
inches. and should hold one heaped
bushel-40 quarts used level full, for
the sale of onions and all produce
ultimately retailed by heaped meas
ure.
Berries. grapes, plums and small
fruits are bought in small quantities
by the consumer, and for these the
quart, it's divisions and its multiples
are in line WITH the standard re-
quirements.
Apples and pears, for long keeping
and long distance shipping, require
double headed barrels. Only sound,
hard fruit should go into these.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
Boost State Highway.

Jefferson City.-The commercial
clubs of Jefferson City and Sedalia
and points intermediate have inau-
gurated a new movement on behalf of
the proposed southern highway across
Missouri, connecting st. Louis with
Kansas City. Judge II. B. Bode of
Usage City, Cole county, former
county judge. has been appointed to
organize road districts and to stir up
sentiment for the construction of the
southern route in Usage and Gas
conade counties.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
state May Claim Fares.

jefferson City.-The state of Mis-
souri, may put in claim against the
railroads of Missouri for millions of
dollars for unclaimed excess passen.
ger rates charged since June, 1907
II is estimated that the railroads col.
lected since the enactment of the 2.
cent passenger fare law between S12,-
100000 and s15,000,000 in excess pas
senger fares.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
c.Ia IN YEAR is s2o,52s, 900, MAX.
ING sal FOR EVERY IN
HABlTANT.
TAXATION RETURN DISTANCED
cate Banks Enlarge While Nationals
Lose in Business Volume-Finan-
claI CONCERNS Increased Fifty
Three During Year.

Jefferson City.-Deposits aggregat-
iug SlG4,655. 5000 were piled up in
the state and national banks and trust
companies of Missouri on June Ia,
1919 according TO figures obtained
from state Bank Commissioner Mitch
ell This is enough to give 10 every
man. woman and child in Missouri.
s1u.OS. Between June IA, 1912. and
Tune (, 1913, the people Of Missouri
increased their deposits in the bank
ing institutions $20,529, ISAAC. This in
crease amounts TO more than Sc for
every person in Missouri IL evenly di-
yided.
The total resources Of Missouri
banks on June IA we're sS4G,919.6S2.95
The total resources oe st. Louis finan-
cial institutions on that date were
s2Oi555. iO44G. and of those of Kan
Gas City, sS9,GO2,72i.45.
stoe.521 ,so5 Is Taxed.
The heavy disparity between the
amount of money on deposit in the
banks and trust companies and the
amount returned for taxation Is indi-
Gated by the fact that the state board
of equalization fixed the total v1lua.
ton of money. notes, bonds, etc, for
this years taxes at only s1O6.521, 800.
The total valuation for taxes of all
personal property, including live stock.
corporate property, the capital stock
Of banks, and all money, notes and
bonds household furniture. etc, for
this year is but $685., 43O.270
There was on deposit in the 81
banks and trust companies of st.
Louis on June II, total OF S143.24S,-
asG.i0; in the 10 of Kansas City, $780,
495.G1G12; in the 1927 of the state at
large outside of the two cities, $146,-
9OO.92209. These deposits included
individual, time, demand and savings
deposits.
The people had on deposit in the 50
trust companies of Missouri S112,133..
li7i; in the incorporated state
banks s2Os.75S.475.51; in the national
banks $l41,3Os ,346.6S, and in private
banks. s2,454,66G.
The total number of banks and trust
companies in Missouri on June IL was
1883, an increase of SIS since June
Ii, 1912.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
Strawberry Plants.

Some people say that strawberry
plants set out the last of July or the
first OF August will give a paying
crop the next spring, but We believe
that to be a bad practice. Better
set plants in the spring, permit not
a single blossom to come TO fruit the
first year, and then the second year
win give you q bour uJul crop.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
Bonds Asked on Bic Dam.

Jefferson City.-Judge A. +. Spen-
Ger of Joplin, representing the Ozark
Power and Water company, the COR
poration that has built a big power
dam on the White river. in fancy
county, made application % the rub
lie service commission for authorize
ton to place a blanket mortgage on
all the property of the company to Sc.
cure an issue of 100000 Of bonds.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
Still Predict Settlement.

Jefferson City.-There is nothing
new or tangible yet in the fire insur-
ance situation. Gov. Major, Attorney
General Barker and state Superinten-
dent of Insurance Revelle all believe
that a settlement of the long drawn
out controversy is close at hand, but
none of them have any definite infor-
nation to impart concerning a return
of the companies to the state.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
Asks to Issue Dam Bonds.

Jefferson City.-The public service
commission received an application
from the Ozark power and water COM
mission for permission to issue &c.
100000 of bonds for delivery to the
White River Construction company,
in payment for the big dam, which has
been completed in White river near
Springfield, and for other improve
ments for the company.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
Public HEARINGS suspended.

Jefferson City.-The hearings set
for the first Tuesday in August will
end the work of the public service
commission for the month, except in
the event of an emergency. Members
OF the commission will spend the
month in preparing opinions In cases
that have accumulated.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
Sun and Shade.

Plenty OF sun and shade are neces-
sary in the life of the rapidly growing
young chicks. Goodness and shade
from the hot sun are important. Trees
and bushes make the best shade, but
II they are not available artificial
means can be provided that are al
most az efficient.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
Mrs. erouohtob as raIr Matron.

Jefferson City.-Mrs, S. P. Brough.
ION Of this city has been selected by
'.e state board of agriculture to pre-
S.ae as one of the two ladies in charge
U the Missouri building at the state
'SI IN Sedalia IN October.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
Attorneys General Indorse Barker.

Jefferson City.-Attorney General
Barker received a copy of a resolution
adopted by the attorneys general of
the United states in their recent
meeting at Charleston, S, c.. indoors.
ing his course in the prosecuting Of
the fire insurance companies that quit
business and pledging themselves to
give him every support possible in
the handling of his suits.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31

There were approximately 1900
100000 acres Of land under cultivation
in the prairie Provinces Of Manitoba,
Saskatchewan and Alberta in 1912.
From this area 1t IS estimated that
100000 0O0 viii be realized By tho,
farmers for their crops.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31

There are about 40 species of grapes
In the world. more han half OF which
are found in North America. Few
other plants on this continent grow
wild under such varied conditions and
over such extended areas
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
Ronne rerre Bank Chartered.

Jefferson City-State Bank Com
missioner Mitchell granted charter
to the Peoples Bank OF Bonnie Terre.
Capital stock, $4,000. all paid The
incorporators include c. p. PostOn,
John Marshall, j.. J.. Bowman, P. A.
Denham, w. B. Massey, T. II. Tho
nNre and C. II. Fake.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
Mo Indlna Of Risk Suits.

Jefferson City,-Attorney General
Barker returned from attending the
National Association of Attorneys
General at Charleston, S. C. He says
he knows nothing about settlement
of the insurance cases, and the re-
turn of the companies to the state.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
s4s4.655.eao In Banks.

Jefferson City,-State and national
banks and trust companies of Nilsson
ri had deposits amounting to s464,
G55,630 on June IA, 1913, according to
the report of State Bank Commission
er MITCHELL
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
Revelle Goes to Burlington, VT.

Jefferson City.-Charles G. Revelle.
state insurance superintendent, de-
parted for Burlington, VT, to attend
the annual conference of Insurance.
superintendents of the United States.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
Major to Attend Tax Conference.

Jefferson City.--Goy. Major notified
Gov, Sulzer of New York of his ac-
captance of an invitation TO address
the National Conference on State and
Local Taxation methods at Buffalo,
October %, "a and 25.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31

We have seen green cabbage worms
very much discouraged by the follow
ing process: Sprinkle common wheat
flour on the plants, or better, on
boards or leaves just under the plants
in the evening. When the dew falls
a sticky mass is formed and the worm
becomes tangled up in this and dies or
falls an easy victim TO the birds.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
oond jumper eoee Back to Kansas.

Jefferson City.-Gov. Major issued
warrant on the requlsition of the
governor of Kansas for the return to
'Ga' state of Herman Means. under ar
rest IN Joplin Means is wanted to
tAsWer TO a charge Of jumping bail.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31
Major Commissions MiIitiamen.

Jefferson City-Gov Major commits
missioned Alvin. r. Dallmeyer first
Lieutenant and Robert L. Holliway
second lieutenant, both of Company
l., Second regiment, Missouri Nation
al guard, and both of jefferson City.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-31

kept out and the soil is mulched with
old manure or lawn clippings, or II
the plants are set close enough to-
gether to shade the ground after July
LIST
One packet Climbing Nasturtium,
to feet; blooms July until frost, Set
seed inch deep In May.
One packet Nicotiana AGlnis, to
feet; July until frost Start in May /
foot apart.
One packet Candytuft, foot; june
and July. Sow seed early in the gar
den.
One packet Poppy, to ~ feet;
July and August. Mix seed with Vift-
ed soil. SOW the earlier the better.
Firm the soil with board or the hand
but do not cover. Not easily trans
planted
One packet Petunla Dwarf, In;
July to September Start in the house
for early bloom Grown anywhere.
Portulacca (Rose Moss) is another
annual for a dry soil. Grows in
sand pile, inches. Sow the seed in
middle of May.
No g. A handy garden that will
bloom the first year with a light
strawy winter protection and improve
in appearance from year to year.
After the first planting they win re-
quire only an occasional mulch OF old
manure. Pull the weeds and thin the
plants when they begin to crowd.
which will not be before the third
spring
Start all these seeds in the hot bed
or box OF fine soil in a sunny win
dow.
One packet Hollyhock, 4 to 6 feet;
July to August Get a single early
blooming.
One packet Delphinium (lardy
Larkspur), to feet; June to July.
One packet New England Asters, 1
to feet; July to the end of August.
Sow seed out of doors early
One packet Pompom Chrysanthe-
NUNS. to 3 feet; October until snow
flies.
In October plant bulbs OF daffodils.
late tulips and crocus in this garden
to have flowers from March 18th until
November with practically no work.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-01-16
Precinct No. 81

itoeiia Esqnlbel. All taxes n Y
NWN sWh NWH and NWK sWA
See 81 y le = n, 100 acres. yaua
ton ai real esiala and amount subject
in ias 500 fazfs $3.50 penalty
iaa publication 81 id iaial sil ga
kaas1Aflu aanzanAre8 Aii iNKes
Las Vegas optic., 1913-01-16


Porfirio Marcos. Second half taxes
Imp. on government land Valuation
Of real estate $40, Of personal prop
erty $145, total valuation $t55, less ex-
emption $14O. Balance subject to tax
SIS. Taxes 53c; penalty &c; publica-
ton SO 22; total S3 .7S
Tranquilno Pacheco. Second half
taxes E V NV " u " sW u Sec
IA. T. 1S, N. r. 16 e., 100 acres.
Valuation Of real estate $2l0 q per-
sonal property $40, total valuation
$3.50, less exemption 5000 Balance
subject to tax $50. Taxes 81 S0; pen-
atty Sc; publication SS 22i total S5 81.
Janet Ross. All taxes Land Denr
Bernal not desvribed Valuation and
amount subject to tax $3.50 Taxes
si075. penalty 64c; publication sisfs
total sl8,l3
Luciano Yrnlil0 All laKea' ah x
NV q % Is aW y sW 2 sly y See.
fs. q ls. ~ II iG Hg ia1 aoloa
Valuation and amount sahlaet ID lak
5000 Iasea IS 80 ponalig iie pAfll
cation sg 7e lala' fll4a
Las Vegas optic., 1913-01-16

Jose Apodaca. All taxes. Sc u SW
u sW x So "A Sec. "a. NE a NV Il
NV "A NE n Sec. 25. T. n, NJ r..
2l ~ 100 acres Valuation and amt.
subject 70 tax $500. Taxes So so;
penalty 4se: publication s2.7s; total
f12.79
~. M naswell All taxes N rs EW
x $40 y aW "a eW y sE y See
la, IT, Ie. 81. R, q ~ 100 aefaa'
valuation ef real ealafa $3.50. { per
FQaal prop iy flas. latal Yelnalioa
$3.50 less femnlldH $3.50 iiaiaHee
aQhlest la faN eHaH HaFea faf