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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04
GOVERNMENT HomEsTEAos.

For the benefit Of any readers Of this
department who may be interested In
seeking a new location we give below
the substance Of u notice recently H.
sued by the reclamation service rela-
tive to the availability for homestead
entry Of excellent irrigated farms To-
Gated in the well known Shoshone irr-
cation project. near the Yellowstone
park. in Wyoming. and In the Huntley
and Belle Fourche projects in Montana
and South Dakota. Water is now
ready for delivery to these farms. and
under the new three year homestead
law a liberal inducement is accorded
settlers in that they are permitted five
months leave of absence IN each year.
The cost of the water right is repay
able in ten annual installments with
out interest. In the districts referred
to there are already excellent transpor-
tation facilities. good roads, schools.
churches Of practically all denomina-
tons and rural mail delivery. For
those with sufficient means to COM
memo farming operations this offers
ON excellent opportunity to work out
ones independence and develop a pay
ing farm. Descriptive pamphlets con-
corning these projects may be had on
inquiry by writing A. v. Leonard, set
Element agent of the reclamation serv-
ice, Federal building. Chicago.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04
SEEDING ALFALFA.

In most semiarid sections where
moisture is the main consideration In
securing the termination Of a seeding
IF alfalfa. the seeding has to be timed
to take advantage Of this condition.
In sections east Of the tooth meridian,
and this is particularly true where the
rainfall is abundant, the matter of
getting a stand of the legume hinges
often upon sowing at a eason when
the young plants will have least to
contend with in the way Of weeds.
It Is for this reason that the early
part Of August Is recommended by
many stations. This makes it possible
for the land to produce a crop of early
maturing grain and to be put In ex-
cellent filth and made largely free
from weed seed before the alfalfa seed
is sowed. Many a farmer has given
up the attempt to raise alfalfa because
Of not recognizing this simple require
ment.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04
FOR CANNING SMALL FRUIT.

"A lady reader of these notes gives
the writer the following recipe for
canning strawberries, raspberries and
other small fruits and has given him
a can Of fine looking strawberries as
proof that the method she follows is
a success: She first sterilizes her cans
and covers with boiling water, then
sdilS them With the uncooked berries,
setting the cans in a dishpan contain
ing a quantity Of warn water. Prior
to this she has prepared her strip,
which is boiling hot. AS soo as the
water in the pan is brought to a boil
the can containing the berries are re-
moved to a platter and the strip is
then poured over them. As the ber-
ries shrink some. reducing the volume
in the cans. enough strip is added SO
that the cans run over. The covers
are then screwed on. and the job is
done. The chief advantage Of this
method seems to be that the berries re-
tain their shape much better than
where they are cooked for some time.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04
Why They're Divorced.

Why They're Divorced.
1t was their first day ut housekeep-
ing. The pictures were all up and car
pets were all down.
She knew how to bake biscuits. But
that was oil, for she had spent only
two years at q cooking school.
"Oh, goody" she cried. "Tll give
Harold a surprise. Well have q bis
cult supper"
Harold came home. He kissed her
In the vestibule, the hall, the anteroon
and 80 on out into the dining room.
First course, biscuitsv she twitter-
ed as they sat down to dinner.
Harold, devouring her with his eyes.
devoured the biscuits with bis teeth
and avidity.
Second course, biscuitsv she car
oiled.
How novelw exclaimed Harold and
devoured seven more.
The third course was biscuits, and a.
for the fourth-biscuits. 1t was a four
course dinner, and Harold did justice
to each course. For dessert there were
biscuits.
Thus is revealed the secret OF at
least one divorce.-Detroit Free Press.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04
RATION o PICS.

The question of the ration for the
little pigs just after they are weaned
is an important one. The idea should
be to keep them growing, and for this
a balanced ration should be fed. While
a ration consisting Of two parts shorts.
one part bran and one part oil meal.
made into a warm slop and supple
mented by shelled n and oats. Ia
excellent, a still simpler ration may be
given, consisting Of seven or eight
parts corn and one part high grade
tankage or meat meal. II the pigs
have access to a clover or alfalfa pas
ture they will get a part of their pro-
tein supply in this way. and the pro-
portion Of tankage may be reduced to
o~ne-lfteenth instead Of one-seventh Of
the ration.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04
SOME ALFALFA EXPERIMENTS.

SOME ALFALFA EXPERIMENTS.
In view Of the widespread Al well a.
interest in the subject Of
alfalfa growing it IL worth giving a
summary in this department Of bulle-
tin No. 138, which has been lately is-
sued by the Nebraska experiment sta
ton and tells Of the experience Of
farmers In different parts Of the state
IN getting a start with this valuable
legume. Twelve farmers c~o-operated
in the work. carrying it on according
to suggestions and directions Of the
station directors. In this cooperative
experimental work it vas the aim to
try out and compare the effect Of three
treatments in securing a stand of al
falfa and on subsequent growth
first. liquid nitrogen cultures sent out
by the United States department Of
agriculture; second. soil from we'll
established alfalfa fields. and, third.
farm manure. Owing to the prevalence
Of drought and grasshoppers during
the years 1910 and 1911 there was a
failure on the part Of some Of the CO.
operators to get a stand. but the re-
suits secured by those who did get a
stand brought out the following con
illusions: That the use of farm manure
in proper amounts and properly ap-
piled is to be strongly recommended.
that where difficulty is experienced in
getting a stand the soil should be in
oculated and that incubation with
soil from a we'll established alfalfa
field or sweet clover patch gave uni
formly better results than were secur-
ed by the use Of liquid cultures. -.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04
SEED CORN TESTS.

Recent tests which the students Of
the agricultural course Of the high
school in the writer's home town have
made Of a large supply Of seed corn
saved last fall have brought out two
interesting ~facts-arst that ears that
were picked and hung up in September
before any heavy frost occurred show
a practically perfect termination test,
while ears that were picked after the
first heavy freeze not only show a
larger number Of dead kernels. but in
many instances the terminating power
Of those that grow is weak. II the
average farmer would act on the infor-
nation contained in these tests-pick
his corn before there is any frost and
use cart in keeping it dry during the
winter-there would be practically no
such thing al a seed corn problem.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04
Why He Was Msresnary.

The editor Of a great magazine sent
for q certain author who had submitted
an unsolicited manuscript.
II am glad to make your acquaint-
ance, SIR" said the editor enthusiast
cally. The story you sent us is per-
fectly splendid. But why 8 a nom
de plume? Let us publish It owe your
own name, and It will make you f.
NOUS"
II am not after fame" objected the
author. Its money I want"
"But you'll get just az much money
in either case"
mo, l won't. IL I publish It over my
own name my wife will get the mon
ey."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04
IMPORTANT 70 pAlRYMEN.


It looks very much as II the day was
not far distant when all dairymen
furnishing milk to cities Of any consid-
cradle size would be compelled to test
their cows yearly for the detection Of
tuberculosis. The supreme court Of the
United Suites has affirmed the deci-
sion Of a lower court granting munich
palities the right Of insisting on this
test, and this gives the necessary foun-
dalton. The wise dairyman who looks
to the future Of his business viii not
only take the steps necessary to eradi-
cate the disease. but win look carefully
TO the conditions under which his cows
are kept 90 as to reduce to q minimum
the likelihood Of the development Of
the disease. And he WIN be Justified In
advertising his milk az from tubercu-
Hin tested cows.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04
Different With Resss

Different With Roses.
"Plant any vegetables in your gar
den7"
"No; flowers only"
II should call that rather .extrava-
CANT. Why don't you ave money by
raising your own lettuce and radish-
EST"
"A pile you know about gardening.
I can buy lettuce and tomatoes and
such truck cheaper than I can raise
them, but every time I pick q dozen
roses I'm Just $12 ahead Of the florist
Detroit Free Press.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04
POOR MANAGEMENT.

The Nebraska College Of Agriculture
last year sent ont inquiries to 1000
farmers who are engaged in the grow
Ing Of wheat and found that with but
few exceptions they burned their
straw. The station omcials say that
In effect these farmers. 10 we'll az
Thousands Of others who follow the
same practice in Missouri. Kansas and
Oklahoma. are guilty Of arson and are
directly impairing the productivity and
physical quality Of their soils. The
station discourages this practice and
urges the use Of the straw 40 q rough
age for winter feeding. AZ a fertilizer.
a. q preventive Of soil blowing, to i'm.
prove the drainage. to loosen heavy
and adhesive soils and for bedding.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04
Proper Regulation,

Proper Regulation.
Mrs. Smith Ito chemist)-I wish -
buy a thermometer to regulate the heat
Of my room.
Chemist-What kind viii You have.
madam?
Mrs. Sob, II does not matter. -
you set It at 65, az the doctor said
that would be the proper hsat-Na-
tional Monthly.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04
BETTER BUSINESS
and GOOD ROADS
Modern Methods Of Building
Are Now. Essential
FARMER KING OF COUNTRY.
Vet Without Good Roads the Agricul.
turist Cannot Take Advantage Of the
Best Markets For His Produce at All
Seasons Of the Year.

seasons OF Ino year,
The primary source Of wealth in our
agricultural states is the farm prod
ucts. The margin Of profit on farm
products is largely affected by the rela-
tive distance to market and the condi-
lions Of the wagon roads. Without
railroads the value Of most farm land
would not exceed one-quarter Of what
it is today. Wagon roads r the con-
Meeting links between the farms and
the railroads, and with good roads the
farmer can take advantage of the best
market at all times. Every one that
uses roads should be interested in hav-
ing good roads. How a ehey be
made? Shall we continue to make
them by the primitive methods used
by our forefathers, Or shall we adopt
modern methods?
Obsolete, impractical. inefficient and
most expensive methods are in most
places in use. Roadmaking in general
has not kept pace with most other in
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04

bank in Dresden during the sever
years war and when he asked to be
allowed to show him his marionettes.
LET me show you my little actors"
said the boy. tugging to open a great
box nearly as large as himself. "Oh.
do please look at them! My dolls act
so beautifully that you will be pleased
with them. I am II and l do so
want to earn some money to pay a
man to teach me to play the flute"
"Would you like to learn to play the
lute?" asked the king. his sympathy
aroused at once, for he remembered
his own boyhood's desire.
"Above all things" answered An
tonic
"Come with me- said this kind heart
ed old gentleman. as Antonio still
thought him. "and you shall have a
good teacher and a fine flute Of your
very own. How do you like that?"
The poor lad could hardly speak on
account Of the sobs of Joy that persist
ed in coming: But his new friend un-
cerstood and patted him on the head
as they walked OF together. So he
was put in charge of the court music
master. who found he had great talent.
and after awhile he played so we'll that
he was allowed to play before the king
The boy Felt the deepest gratitude
toward his kind benefactor and prayed
constantly that he might at some fu-
ture time prove his devotion to him.
Strangely enough. the opportunity did
come. For one morning Antonio, get
ting up very early and taking a short
cut through the kitchen Of the castle
on his way to the garden, saw one OF
the cooks acting in a suspicious man
ner. Just as Antonio glanced at him
the man dropped a white powder In
the cup Of chocolate meant for the
king!
The little flute player was Mortified
and. rushing of. ran without ceremony
into the kings apartment. crying: "Oh.
sire. do not drink your chocolate this
morning. It is poisoned"
When. a few minutes after. the
breakfast tray was brought in, Freder-
lex the Great received It very calmly
and looked bard at the servant. who
Immediately began to tremble.
How pale you are. You must be
ILL.," exclaimed his majesty. "Here.
drink this cup Of chocolate. It may
revive you."
"Mercy. sire" pleaded the servant,
throwing himself at the kings feet, II
am not to blame. ! am but an instru-'
ment In the hands Of Others" and be
confessed the whole plot.
'sWretched man. You were going to
poison me- said the king. and at the
same time he called one Of the dogs to
his side. He gave him the contents Of
the cup to drink. and shuddered when
be saw the poor brute die in agony.
60 It was 'bread cast upon the wa
ters which had returned after many
days" For Frederick the Greats kind
ness to 4 poor little Italian hoy had
saved bis own life.
ConuRdrum.
AN%GANAl-aA-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04
WATER AND PLANT aRoWTH.

WATER AND PLANT GROWTH.
The importance Of, sufficient moisture
for growing crops II the better appre-
ciated when It IL known how much
water is required to produce . given
amount Of dry hay or grain. For the
growth Of q ton Of dry alfalfa hay TOO
tons Of water q required; for . ton Of
corn. 500 tons Of water; for . ton Of
wheat. 400 tons Of water. and for Z
ton OF oats, 500 tons Of water. In view
Of these figures. there 10 made very
plain the importance Of preparing .
proper seed bed for the small grains
and Of careful cultivation for crops
such % corn to conserve the needed
moisture. a
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04
An IMPORTANT DECISION.

AN IMPORTANT DECISION.
The United States supreme court has
recently handed down a decision that
Il Of vital interest to dairymen and
consumers of milk all over the coun-
try. Briefly. It IL that q municipality
has the right to require all dairy cows
that furnish its milk supply to be tu-
berculin tested and to prevent the sale
Of any milk from COW not 30 tested
The case on which this decision was
based was appealed from the city Of
Milwaukee. The decision may be q
bit tough on the farmer whose dairy
herd Is shot to pieces with tuberculo-
sis, yet 1t is at the same time q ruling
for which every consumer Of milk
should feel profoundly grateful
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04
JUST SUMMER, THAT'S ALL

Crowded cars.
6keeter bars.
Dresses white,
Pretty sight.
Wind blows through
Peekaboo.
Maud's and Tcssie'E
Pretty tressos.
To the park
For a lark.
Lots Of mon,
Oh, what fun!
On the trolley.
Amt It jolly? e
Pretty girl tries to e
Outstare you.
'How dye do?"
''Sir, how dare your i
Good old summer. /
She's a hummer;
Bathing, rowing,
Roller skating,
Girls so pretty.
Captivating.
Girls 80 homely
They're still waiting j
For the man who /:
Comes, oh, never, ~
Ever. never,
Hardly ever.
Fat girls. lean girls, i
Good girls. mean girls,
Girls by twos and threes
And skies.
Saying yeses, noes
And mixes.
Summer time and
Girls. girls. girls.
With their dimples,
Smiles and curls.
Sure 1t comes but
Once a year,
But we're very
Glad It's here.
Florida Times Union.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04

n OC GAkSx0 6OAO.
,dustries in the 8 Of practical and ef-
icient labor saving devices. The old
way of working roads on a day too
wet to plow corn or harvest, putting q
few slusherfuls Of earth in the middle
Of the road in heaps like q diminutive
mountain range and leaving them to
be leveled by the elements Of nature
and use, should be abandoned. Road
work should be placed in the hands OF
competent workmen that work contin-
uously during the suitable season with
a practical power roadmaking equip
ment. With this ten times az much
first class road can be made and finish
ed as where old methods r used with
the same amount Of money. This plan
works no hardship on the farmer. He
is the king of the country and has
enough to do on his farm without
working roads.
A modern roadmakihg outfit can be
operated with three men at a cost Of
from SIS to $50 per day, says a writer
in the Iowa Homestead, and will make
a mile Of finished road as smooth as a
paved street. This includes the max
ing Of open bitches on the sides from
one foot to four feet deep. at the pleas
ure Of the operator.
Earth roads should have a slope each
way from the center Of about three
quarters Of an inch to the foot OF
level or nearly level places; on hills It
may. be less. II ~depressions are left
they hold water, and everything that
1puches, these places makes them
larger.
The supreme thing ID to keep the
roadbed dry. thus lessening the bad
effects Of frost and the cost Of upkeep.
Scientific roadmaking preserves ~
much az possible the primitive condi-
ton Of the ground-that Il. in grading
the road one should not pillow It up like
a field, but displace only what earth
10 necessary to bring the road to the
proper grade and side slope. In OBJ
serving these matters years are saved
in making a perfect roadbed.
Earth roads are the most delightful
Of all roads when well graded and free
from dust. All well graded roads can
be wonderfully improved and the up
keep lessened. one-half by covering the
top with a coating Of about two inches
Of sharp sand and clay In which may
be mixed half crushed stone that will
70 through a one inch mesh. Il sand
and clay are used. mix In the proper
tion Of 80 per cent Of sand and 20 per
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04
up 20 Dsta.

up 20 0ato.
she-I really believe You men think
more Of your automobiles than you -
Of your wives. y
He-Why mott We can get On lm-
proved make every year.-New YoFk
Mail.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04
Logic.

Teacher - Who'll tell me what 70
meant by the floating population?
Kid-people who live in houseboatA.
kansas City Star.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04
Yep Nevsr TeM

Baker-I hate to b IN outsi6ef C a.
family reunion. It's awfully trying
Barker-Yes. You never know whek1e
Ell the shabbily dressed old lady -
poor relation or a rich ones---Life.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-04

AszZz
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-02-18
JOE OFF TO
TRAINING
CAMP

With all his players either
signed up or sure to be signed
up, Joe McGlnnity will leave for
Everett Wednesday morning to
see that the training quarters
are in readiness for his bunch
of Bengals, who will report there
February 26 for first practice.
Work on the new ball park and
the stands is progressing nicely
and will be ready with time to
spare for the opening of the sea-
son. Reservations are being
made at this early date for the
boxes in the grand stand, for the
season. These boxes can be re-
served for the entire season and
this enables a person to be sure
of a good seat no matter what
time they may go to the park.
McGinnity will stay in Everett
two or three days after which
he will return to Tacoma to see
that the finishing touches are
put on the big grand stand prop
erly.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-02-18
BAT NELSON
COMES BACK

EASTON, Pa, Feb. 18.-Des-
pite the fact that he outweighed
his opponent by Is pounds, Joe
Burke of Wilkesbarre, Pa, was
badly beaten by Battling Nelson
here in a 10 round encounter.
The fight was the toughest ever
seen here and the contestants are
nursing many bruises today.
Burae tried to wrestle with
the battler, but Nelson met him
at his own game.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-02-18
ARMORY PLANS
BIG SMOKER
PAGE TWO.

Armory athletes are looking
forward with much enthusiasm
to the boxing tournament which
Is to be held on March 4. In
terest is centering around the
bouts between Sake and Ken
nedy, Cronander and Angel, and
Armstrong and Place. Place is
a man 40 years of age, but is as
active as though he were but 20.
Armstrong will have his hands
full when he tangles UP with
dad" Director Carroll an
nounced that all mem bers of the
different military organizations
would be required to pay en-
trance fee to the smoker. There
are too many who will not enter
the tournament or do anything
to aid 1t and so We decided that
they might as well pay to see
the rest of us WORK, he said.
There are about a dozen three
round bouts billed and plenty OF
excitement is assured.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-02-18
FARMER DOESN'T
WANT TO MEET
JOE BONDS

1t begins to look as though
Frank Farmer did not want to
meet Joe Bonds again. Farmer
turned down an offer to meet
Bonds here before the Eagles
SMOKER, March 6. 1t was an of
fer that, from a financial stand
point, could not be equalled, but
Farmer requested to be put on
with someone who could fight, :"
it is said. He was then offered a
chance with Frank Koepkey, but
has not accepted up to the pres
ent time.
Koepkey will be matched with
Billy Ross, the Centralia heavy
weight, in case Farmer is not
heard from today. Ross will be
remembered after his wonderful
showing made against Lee here
recently.
II. B. Withrow, the Dupont
promoter who is also attempting
to stage the Bonds Farmer bout,
has given Farmer up in disgust.
81 get Bonds consent to any old
thing that Farmer would go for,
but Farmer seems to think that
he is a champion. OF course he
is good man, but he is not in
position to dictate terms just
as yet. In my opinion he is none
/ to anxious to box anyone. I will
make one more attempt to get
his consent and II he doesn't ac-
cept then / am through with
him." declared Withrow.