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The Libby herald. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1911-1913, 1913-02-21
SHALL THE GOVERNMENT
HELP BUILD OUR ROADS?

nCLr bUlLD UUk kUAUN!
The Herald is in receipt of the
following letter from the chairman
of the joint committee on federal
aid in the construction of roads.
AS the letter explains. we are asked
to find out the opinions of people
in this dist riot. Now every man
in this part of the country has an
opinion on this subject. Will you
sit down and write out your pre-
ference to the question asked and
send your letter to the Herald
We will then forward it to the
committee.
My Dear Sir:
I am very anxious to obtain for
the benefit of the Joint Committee,
an intelligent expression of public
opinion on the basic questions in
volved in the granting of Federal
aid in road improvement. 1t oc-
ours to me you might like to CO.
operate in this matter to the extent
of stimulating the public to an ex-
preston of their views. If this
suggestion strikes you favorably,
will you kindly advise me as early
as practicable as to public opinion
in your section of the country on
the following questions:
1. Should the government make
appropriations in aid of public
roads?
2. On what roads should the
first government appropriation, if
made, be expended: (a) all roads;
(b) post roads (r. f. d. and star
routes); (c) main travelled market
roads; (d) main highways connect
ing important cities and towns in
state; (e) trunk line, interstate
highways connecting state capitals
and large cities?
3. Should the government ap-
preparation be expended on con-
struction, on maintenance, on gen.
eral improvement, or on any or all
of these, or should the allotment
by the government be uncondition-
al, or paid as reward after local
authorities have constructed or
maintained a highway IN good con-
dition?
4. What proportion of cost of
construction, improvement, or
maintenance should be borne by
national government, state, county
road district, and abutting property
owners, respectively, or what
amounts should be allotted to the
states on an unconditional plan, or
what amounts per mile should be
paid as rewards?
S. Should the Federal appro-
priation be apportioned among
the states on basis of population,
area, mileage of roads, mileage of
rural and star routes, taxable valu-
alton, or a combination of these?
6. Should the supervision of
construction or maintenance of
government aided roads be by the
federal government, the state and
local authorities, or jointly?
Kindly let me know in what
manner you submit these questions
to the people of your community,
and how soon you can probably re-
port the concensus of opinion.
The Libby herald. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1911-1913, 1913-02-21
U. S. WEATHER REPORT

Weather Bureau of the U. S. DEPART
ment of Agriculture during the week
ending Feb. IS, 1913, at Libby, Mont
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
GET STARTED WITH ALFALFA
When Land Is First lnoculated Many
of Smaller Plants May Have but
Few Bacteria at Work.

1t is interesting to examine young
alfalfa plants and note how quickly
they obtain the benefit of nitrogen
gathering bacteria. Plants less than
four weeks old may have two or three
nodules on single root and have a
countless number of bacteria furnish
ing nitrogen from the air
When land is first inoculated by the
use of soil from an old field one may
find much unevenness in the size of
plants at an early age due to the fact
that the taller plants are getting an
abundance OF nitrogen. while the
smaller plants have few or no bac-
terra at work for them It is for this
reason that a second seeding on land
that has been made to grow alfalfa
successfully is much surer than a first
seeding.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
POOR MANAGEMENT IN FEEDS
Bad Practice to Withhold Grain From
Heavy Horses-Anlmals Left In
Bad State for Winter.

There Is not uncommonly woeful
bad management In feeding heavy
horses; others, too, for that matter.
1t is too much the pyactice at the sea
son when green stuff comes in to with
hold large portion OF the grain
OF course, the idle horse will put on
flesh of a sort much faster on green
stuff than if fed on hay In the stable
but the condition becomes of SO soft
a nature as to be little suited where
daily toll is required or hard flesh
and muscles are absolutely essential
there.
Later in the summer when herb,
age natures and holds no excess OF
sap, the case is rather different, but
even then to withhold the grain to
any great extent is bad policy, and
is sure to tell against the horse soon.
er or later-sooner in the way Of per
spring and weakened state, and later
in but poor state against winter.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12

emn, awful truth. We thought it best
not to have any fuss or foolishness,
Jim and /, so we never said nothing
to nobody. OF course we haven t
quite as many cut glass pickle dishes
and solid silver sugar spoons as we
might have had otherwise, but we rea-
soned that what we'd already ac-
quite a fairsized collection. Jim said
he didn't believe in working any one
graft too often"
Il thought you were firmly and un-
alterably opposed to any idea of re-
marriage for several years to come"
said Aunt Jane.
80 was" admitted Melissa; "but
| hadn't talked it over with Jim at
that time. You see. auntie dear, he
was firmly and unalterably opposed to
waiting
"Oh." said Aunt Jane. "But Mr.. Vic
tor, Melissa You said nothing on
earth would induce you to marry a
widower"
''Not the ordinary kind of a widow
err" said Melissa. Jim isn't the ordi-
nary kind, though, and then, after all,
widowers are much nicer than bach
slors after they get 20 be a certain
age. No really attractive man ever
gets to be thirty without marrying
somebody; the pressure's too strong.
lin was forced into it at twenty-five"
"But-er--I would hardly consider
Mr.. Victor a-well. a handsome man."
said Aunt Jane, timidly. "and there's
hat mole on his cheek You know
aow you objected TO Mr.. Merriwid's
mole"
1T wasn't a mole. 1t was a wen"
said Melissa, calmly, "and on his nose,
which is different altogether. / think
inns mole is too cute for anything
As for handsome, heaven preserve
ne from a handsome mani Men are
:onceited enough without beauty,
goodness knows. and l fatter myself
have good looks enough to keep up
4 tolerably fair family average"
Il was only wondering" said Aunt
Zane mildly. 81 think, myself, that
nan shouldn't be too good looking
sot eneminately so, at all events. e
iont consider Mr.. Chubb what you
world ca. beauty man. but"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
Diagram Of Hydraulic Ram.

nearly automatic as any apparatus
could be. The construction of the
ram is simple. 1t consists Of large
air-chamber la, flow pipe (e), an
overflow valve (c), delivery valve
(d). and delivery pipe (b). In op
Grafton the water flows in at (e), with
force, closing valve at (c). Thus bot.
tied up the valve at Cd is raised by
the force of the water and the air
chamber is filled until the pressure
within the chamber equals that Of the
in-fowing stream. When this occurs
the valve at (d) drops and the com
pressed air in the chamber forces the
water out through the delivery pipe
Id.
Since there Is nothing that can pos
sibly wear out except the two valves,
which are very easily replaced, it ap
peals to one as being the most eco
nomical and handiest pumping device
on the farm.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
HYDRAULIC RAM BEST
Affords Hardest Means Of Pump
ing Water for Farms.
Economical Little Continuance Could
Be More Generally Used, Espe-
claIly Where Streams and
Springs Abound.

The problem OF pumping water for
stock on the farm Is by no means a
small one, and men have gone to great
expense to solve It. Windmills and
gas engines are good, but both are
more or less expensive and complicat-
ed. PROFESSIONALLY the simplest and
most economical little continuance for
pumping water Is the hydraulic ram.
says the Utah Farmer. This is be-
ing used on many farms where much
water is needed, but could be used
more generally, especially in regions
where springs abound. The action OF
the hydraulic ram depends on the
force that is exerted by stream Of
water. being applied to part Of the
water to elevate it to a tank. Thus,
the momentum gained by the entire
stream, when used to raise only a
small part of 1t through pipe, fur.
nishes surprisingly large amount OF
power.
Since the water generates Its own
power and does it's own hosting, 1t
Is evident that the system is about as
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12

fondness for the pleasures Of the ia.
bic. You know, dear, l haven't any
doubt that Mr.. Victor has many admir-.
able qualities, but when l think OF
what you have hitherto considered
-objectionable-in other gentlemen
and seem to think trivial in Mr.. Vic
tor-er-well, you know"
Melissa laughed and got I'D to kiss
her relative on the tip of her nose.
Best beloved she said, 81 see I've
got to enlighten you. We don't love
our loves with V because they are
virtuous or hate them with a V be
cause they are vicious. We admire
virtue and hate vice in the abstract
and in other people, generally speak
ing, but we choose our men for them
selves, for some tone of the voice or
trick of smiling or something else
equally idiotic and illogical, or a com
bination of idiotic and illogical things
that go to make up personality. Then
we have a kindly feeling for their
faults in exact proportion to the
strength of the personal attraction
SShltNAhitS las u anu sometime S
doesn't. That's the reason you see
some of us loving the most uuspeak.
able brutes indefinitely, and others of
us divoreiag the object of our pas.
sionate alteration inside of a month.
But in Jim's case"
fes?' said Aunt Jane, inquiringly.
It's different with JIM" said Melis.
sa, her eyes shining. Jim may have
his faults, but l can tell you they're
not more than enough to keep him
from being a plain angel. Far be Il
from me, his wife. to boast, but he's
just the dearest fellow in the world
and I'm the happiest woman. That's
Just between you and me, dearie."
Well" sighed Aunt Jane. 'Tm
sure | hope for the best, Melissa"
Copyright. 1913, by W. G. Chapman.)
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
SlLAGE ALLOWANCE FOR cow
Ing and Same Amount in Evening
Well to Feed Regularly.

A cow weighing 1000 pounds win
consume on an average about 80
pounds of corn silage daily. Fifteen
pounds may be fed in the morning
and 10 pounds in the evening. The
allowance may be increased or de-
creased in proportion to the cows
weight and individual needs. Some
COWS weighing 1000 pounds require
more silage than others of the same
weight.
1t is well to feed regularly, and IT
does not make much difference when
the COWS are fed, provided they are
fed regularly. AS a rule, we believe
it better to feed silage Immediately
after milking in the morning rather
than before. II care is not exercised
there is some danger of the silage
tainting the milk when fed at the time
of milking.-Hoard's Dairman.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
Maid Had HELPED.

Young Van Windle waited nervous
ly in the parlor for Julia to appear.
He had been sitting there, twiddling
his thumbs, for half an hour. Finally
step was heard in the hall and he
rose to his feet expectantly.
But 1t was not Julia 1t was her
maid.
Marie" said the impatient young
man, what keeps your mistress so
long? Is she making up her mind
whether she'll see me or not?"
mo, sir" answered the maid with
} wise smirk. 1T isn't her mind she's
making up"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12

Melissa Interrupted with q giggle.
7 don't see anything to laugh at"
observed Aunt Jane, with some acer-
bity. except that you were afraid
Mr.. Capias would be too argumenta-
tive, and I've heard Mr.. Victor argue
by the hour"
It's the only way that you can
convince people, dearie." said Melissa.
And you didn't like the idea of Mr.
Narropath because a minister's duties
brought him into close association
with the women of his congregation.
Mr.. Victor, as real estate agent, will
also have professional relations with
women, my dear They may call him
up over the telephone as they do Dr..
Hilary"
Il don't mind in the least" declared
Melissa. "Jim's different, and II he
did take 1t into his head to fiirt, !
modestly opine that could cope with
the situation ably II not brilliantly,
and by the time I got through with
my coping, Jimmie dear would be pref.
ty well saturated with penitential
tears. Don't contract case of in.
somnia on that account, auntie. Any.
thing more?"
you aren't offended, are you, my
lover" inquired Aunt Jane, anxiously.
you see l was wondering, that's all"
why wonder?" said Melissa. you
dear thing, don't mind a particle. Co
right on telling me what you're won
dering about"
IF you don't mind. then, under
stand he's not very well-to-do," contin-
ued Aunt Jane, "and I've heard peo-
pie say that he was rather dictatorial
with the former Mrs. Victor. and then
his tastes are more Bohemian than
Mr. Prosit's and he has Mr.. Stoxan's
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
Treatment for Scours.

Indigestion and securing in calves
zre sometimes caused by milk that Is
excessively rich. Milk that is mod
crate or low In butterfat is usually
better for young calves, while indi-
gestion in older calves is usually due
20 unclean milk, unclean vessels. close
confinement in dark, insanitary stalls,
and irregular or excessive feeding.
In some cases it appears TO be due
nsInly to sheer weakness and inabil-
fly to digest, and for calf cholera or
white scours try the formalin treat
ment Add one-half ounce liquid
formalin to fifteen and one-half
ounces of water.
Reduce the milk ration at least one
half, and add one ounce of the diluted
formalin TO each pint of milk.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
MELISSA ENLIoHTENs HER AUNT
JANE.

why, Melissa Merriwid!" exclaim-
ed Aunt Jane, with sQueal Of aston
ishment
The vision of loneliness in the par
ticularly smart travelling gown to
whom she had opened the door
squealed responsibility, and the two
embraced with the utmost energy Of
fond affection, almost regardless Of
crumpling. Then Aunt Jane pulled her
niece within and into painfully neat
reception room, where she INDUCED
herself with another hug and again ex-
claimed, why, Melissa Merriwid!"
You're away OF, dearie," said the
younger woman, smiling, as she un-
fastened her smart jacket. 1.-TWO more
guesses coming, auntie. and just to
help you out, the Melissa part is cor
rect"
Aunt Jane stared and gradually
absorbed Melssa's costume to Its
most minute detail AS gradually, the
stupendous significance of 1t dawned
upon her
you don't mean to tell me-"
Mrs. James WATERBURY Victor
said Melissa. "At high noon on the
sixteenth instant, the Rev. Boanerges
Narropath- officiating. and he was SO
dear about 1t, you can't imagine! Talk
about your sanctified salutes! Right
on my pallid brow, auntie. Even Jim
admitted 1t was too sweet for any.
thing, and Jim never was strong for
Mr.. Narropath."
Il can't believe it," said Aunt Jane
Had heart for falsehood framed
| wouldn't attempt to impose on you
dearie," said Melissa. ITS the sol
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
STORAGE OF FOREST LEAVES
Material for Poultry Scratching
Shed and for Nesting.
tRy N. A. COVERDELLN

tBy NJ. A. COVERDELL.)
II farmers only understood the
many uses to which leaves could be
gut more OF them would be stored
Some may think it takes too much
41me and labor. but they are easily
and quickly gathered In various ways
One good plan is to have cheap bar
rels handy, I'LL them with leaves, and
set them away where rain or snow
will not reach thems
Another method by which the stor-
nge OF leaves may be accomplished Is
that OF using common gunny of bur
dap sacks. These, also, may be stored
away without emptying the sacks, and
khey will be in convenient shape to
9so a few at a time during the winter.
Ii one has only small number OF
sacks, the leaves may be carried and
aamptied from the sacks into some out
building not in use; but where one de-
sstres to store a considerable quantity,
We find that bed-sheets, or similar
pieces OF cloth. are excellent for the
purpose.
Simply spread them on the ground;
rake up the leaves with common
garden rake and pile them on the
sheets; catch hold Of each of the four
corners and draw them together. A
large quantity can be carried In this
mAnner, and when 1t Is desired to
empty the sheets, let go of one corner
and allow the leaves to roll out.
There are numerous uses to which
tho stored leaves may be put. They
make a suitable and economical lining
Cor the storage pits. The poultry
0cratching-shed Is another place they
may be utilized to a good advantage.
we also have used them for nesting
They are excellent for bedding pule
poses in the dairy barn, the hog house
and the horse stalls. Then, after they
have been used for any of these pur-
poses, they form = fertilizer that is
hard to equal, they having absorbed
ali the rich liquids and juices wher-
ever they have been used.
These are deposited with the leaves
when they are scattered over the soil,
and the re1uvenating effect is thus
greatly enhanced by the combined in
,huences Of the liquids and rotted
manure.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
WORKS ALL DAY
And Studies at Night on Grape-Nuts
Food.

Some of the worlds great men have
worked during the day and studied
evenings to fit themselves for greater
things. But it requires a good consti.
tuition generally to do this.
A Ga. man was able to keep it up
with ease after he had learned the
sustaining power of Grape-Nuts, al
though he had failed in health before
he changed his food supply. He says:
Three years ago / had a severe at.
tack of stomach trouble which left me
unable to eat anything but bread and
water.
THE nervous strain at my office
from 6 A. M. to p. M. and improper
foods caused my health to fail rapidly
Cereal and so-called Foods" were
tried without benefit until saw Grape
Nuts mentioned in the paper.
In hopeless desperation / tried this
food and at once gained strength, flesh
and appetite. l am now able to work
all day at the Office and study at night,
without the nervous exhaustion that
was usual before / tried Grape-Nuts.
1t leaves me strengthened, re-
freshed, satisfied; nerves quoted and
toned up, body and brain waste re.
stored. | would have been a living
skeleton, or more likely dead one by
this time, If it had not been for Grape
Nuts"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read "The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's a Rea,
son."
Ever read the above Ietters new
one appears from time. 10 time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12

Ho-men-ta Is syrup taken internally
for catarrh and headaches. Tastes
good. Immediately opens air passages
OF head and lungs with a soothing,
healing sensation. One dose cures
most headaches in minutes. Ho-
menta Is permanent cure for many
cases of catarrh In head, throat and
stomach. Also cures bronchitis, tonsi-
Tits, colds, coughs and Group. Re.
tailed by dealers, or sent by mail on
receipt of SOC stamps. Address New
York Drug Concern, New York-Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
ATTACHMENTTO GATHER SEED
louisiana Man Invents Apparatus Ar
ranged to Have Support From
Finger Bar Of Mower.

The Scientific American is describ-
1ng seed gathering attachment for
mowers, designed by Y. M. Jackson Of
Laurel Hill. La, says:
This attachment is arranged to have
support from the finger bar of the
mower. to be adjustable vertically OF
the latter. a frame member of the at
fachment being adapted for mounting
on the axle of the mower SO that in
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
Different Species.

For some time past Willie's physiI
cal condition had worn on the teach.
er's nerves, until finally her flne
aensibilities rebelled and she sent the
lad homo with note to his mother.
saying: please give Willie a bathy
his odor Is obnoxious"
The following day the boy appear.
ID at school and handed the teacher
this note from his father:
Willie amt no geranium-learn
him; don't smell him.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
Stinoy, Not Pious.

Young Harold was late In atten,
dance for Sunday school and the min,
lister inquired the cause.
Il was going fishing, but father
would not let me co." announced the
lad
That's the right kind of a father
to have" replied the reverend gentle
men. did he explain the reason why
he would not let you go?"
Yes, sir. He said there wasn't bait
enough for two."-Harper's Maya,
sine.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
He Kent His Seat.

The suffragette was speaking.
I'll bet there amt a man in this
audience who ever did anything
around the house for his wife. II
there is man in this room that ever
made the fire, MIXED the COW, cleaned
the windows and made the beds every
day without kick I'd like to see him,
that's ALL"
But she forgot her husband was at
the meeting. And he didn't dare
stand up.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
All IL Amounts To.

IF you don't do your work better"
said the lady of the house, Il shall dis.
charge you Immediately"
Il wouldn't dare say that to nv
cook remarked visitor.
Well, l dare say 1t to mine, and
frequently, too. I guess I've said sha.
every dav for . year."
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
She Knew Where They Were.

Hubby" announced Mrs. Stylover,
I'm going downtown tomorrow morn
ing to see the new hats"
You forget" her husband remind
ed her. Tomorrow is Sunday and
the stores will be closed"
who said anything about stores?"
she asked. I'm going to church."
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
Near Tragedy.

A Pittsburgh millionaire stood be-
side his $S,000,0O0 automobile wonder.
ing where to go next
A woman whom he had known
rushed out of the hotel and sought to
solve this problem for him in hurry.
She shot at him, but, of course. she
did not hit him.
Instead the bullet punctured the
chauffeur's leg.
Great guns, that was a narrow es-
cape!" exclaimed the millionaire. she
might have punctured tire!"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
She Didn't Understand.

Il am In the seventh heaven of de-
light" exclaimed the groom as they
marched down the aisle.
why, Henry" pouted the bride, Il
thought you told me you had only
been married five times. kansas
City Journal
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
Funny Makeup.

That's your wife across the hall,
isn't it?"
THE one who is laughing Yes"
They tell me she has a keen sense
OF humor."
Yes. But, believe me, she isn't
nearly as funny as that hobble makes
her look."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
The Suffraoette

How are you going to vote this
falI?"
i just don't knowl My dress
maker has been i'll and l haven't a
thing to weari"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
A Mechanical Liar,

Eureka, Bill! I've Just worked out
an invention that will save me a lot
OF trouble" '
What is it,"
"A photograph attachment for
my office telephone that will say in
my voice when the phone rings: Yes,
Mary, I'm still here. Now don't both
Or me, for I'm busy. Goodbye"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
Willie Knew.

Uncle Pete-Willie, can you tell m.
what comes after eleven?
Wjllie-Twelve.
Uncle Pete-Good! Now, what
comes after twelve?
Wlllie-Father, from the club.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
The Stronger Sex.

"Cholly and Algy participated In q
disgraceful affair in a cafe"
Anybody hurt?"
NO"
Then what was disgraceful about
it!"
why, a couple of mattresses held
them apart. "-Washington Herald.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-12-12
Gymnastic Stunt.

Barbour.-You seem warm; have
you been exercising?
Waterman--Yes, indeed. / went to
the mutes dance and swung dumb
bellies around all evening.-Michigan
Gazette.