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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
FERTILITY IN THE ORCHARDS
Scarcely Any Soil Can Furnish All
Materials Required Without Some
Outside Assistance.

(By ]. P. sTEwART)
There il an important need for fer
tility In any orchard that is actively
producing and growing. The actual
extent OF this need can be Approximate
ed chemically by determining the av-
erage composition of apple wood.
leaves. and fruit, and by applying
these figures to what may be consid-
cred good annual amounts Of these
products.
The total plant-food draft Of a ma
ture and active orchard Is greater
than that of q 25-bushel crop of wheat
In every important constituent except
phosphorus.
1t Is practically inevitable, there
fore, that sooner or later the output
will be reduced or In OF seasons will
be developed in any productive or
chard because of q lack of sufficient
plant food. Notwithstanding, the
trees are usually able to maintain
themselves much better and longer
than wheat. This is probably largely
because of their much longer season
demands, the annual return OF most
of the plant food in their leaves, and
their ability to curtail production for
one or more seasons when conditions
become unfavorable. However, 1t is
quite evident that very important
amounts Of plant food are annually re-
moved by an apple orchard. Scarcely
any soil can furnish all these mate
rails indefinitely in the amounts and
times required. and, unless proper as
sistance Is rendered there must come
time when production Is materially
reduced unless these elements are re-
turned to the soil.
Part Of the orchards product re-
quires comparatively small amounts
Of the important elements. This is
notably true Of the wood, even when
the annual production of mature trees
is considered. This largely accounts
for the fact that young trees are much
less likely to make a profitable re-
Spouse to fertilizer applications than
those OF bearing age. The younger
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
DROUGHT MAY BE PREVENTED
Fall Flowing Should Always Be First
Step In Preparing to Combat Dry
Season TO Follow.

Naturally. there IL no way in which
4 drought may be avoided when II
really comes, but there are certain
practices that will help to lessen its
harmful effects. We have had sew
eral dry years In the last decade and
1t 10 time we were taking advantage
OF any and every plan whereby we
may be able to save the moisture In
the soil for the benefit of ths grow
ing crops.
Saving the moisture is the one es-
sential thing. OF course, to do that
properly we ought to follow the plan
OF the man who uses dry-farming
methods and do most OF our blowing
in the fall. Fall blowing should al
ways be the first step In preparing
to combat dry season. This will fill
the soil with rain and snow water dur
ing the winter and In the spring you
can keep most of that water there by
judicious and constant stirring OF the
soil.
In the spring. and even in the early
summer the soil Is usually pretty well
c~suA 0tcu Will uOlbtuTe. II We looked
at 1t through a microscope we would
see every soil particle surrounded by
a thin film OF water The good rains
OF winter and spring have filled the
soil spaces and packed the soil pretty
tightly II 1t remains packed. the films
OF water surrounding the soil par
ticles will vanish. 1t will be sucked up
from particle to particle till it reaches
the surface and the winds and the sun
Will pick up and whirl 1t away.
Fighting on the effects Of dry wealth
er depends for its success on keeping
this moisture In the ground. 1t can
not be permitted to reach the top.
Once gone 1t 10 not going to be- re-
placed In midsummer.
The solution of the problem 10 keep
Ing the soil water in the soil. Leave
the soil to itself and In a little while
crust will form over q plowed field
or stubble patch and then the real
evaporation begins.
II the surface IL scratched up and
kept stirred the water will not come
to the surface but will remain In the
soil. where the plant roots can get
at it
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
SICK DOCTOR
Proper Food Put Him RIoht.

The food experience OF a physician
10 his own case when worn and weak
from sickness and when needing nour-
fshment the worst way, is valuable:
AN attack of grip. SO severe it came
near making An end OF me, left my
stomach in such condition l could not
retain any ordinary food. l knew Of
course that l must have food nourish-
nient or l could never recover.
Il began to take four teaspoonfuls
OF Grape-Nuts and cream three times
a day and for 2 weeks this was almost
my only food. 1t tasted 80 delicious
that / enjoyed 1t immensely and my
stomach handled 1t perfectly from the
first mouthful 1t was 80 nourishing
] was quickly built back TO normal
health and strength.
"Grape-Nuts Is of great value as food
to sustain life during serious attacks
in which the stomach is so deranged
1t cannot digest and assimilate other
foods.
Il am convinced that were Grape
Nuts more widely used by physicians,
1t would save many lives that are 9TH
erwise lost from lack Of nourishment."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
The most perfect food in the world.
Trial of Grape-Nuts and cream 10 days
proves. There's Reason"
Look in pkgs. for the little hook.
"The Road To WeIlyille"
Ever read the above letter. n new
enc appears FROM time to time. They
are genuine, trWe, and fall Of human
Interest.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
TIME FOR PLANTING WHEAT
Much Depends on Locality, Earlier in
North and Later In South--RolI-
Ino not Neeoed.

Which is the best month to plant
winter wheat. August or September !
This depends on the locality, earlier
in the North and later in the South !;
but this may not be always the rule.
In any place where the wind blows
1t is essential to plant early In order
that the plants may stool and cover
the ground before the worst of the
winds hold sway. Some say that II
we plant early the rank growth may
sometimes take too much moisture out
Of the ground. This idea is largely
imaginary. but If it is found to be
The case 1t may be easily remedied by
putting the cattle on 1t for a few days.
Care must be taken, however, to not
allow cattle to over-pack the winter
wheat land. They cannot do this
when the ground is frozen.
1t should also be noted that no arti-
fetal packing must be used on land
which has time to settle and pack
itself. The only real function OF the
roller rs to firm land which is plowed
today and planted tomorrow; but,
since we never do this II we can help
II, and since corn and sorghum prefer
loose land with a little packing in
the seed row, there is no need to
throw away $50 or $50 on a PACKER,
especially as the best seed bed In
made by alternate disking and harrow.
ing.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
A Different Meaning.

One of the principal owners OF a
promising gold mine was expatiating
on its merits to a capitalist and pros
pective investor. He described the
vein in which the miners were work
ing, showed his specimens OF the
ore, and backed UP his statements
with the written opinions Of experts.
Well" admitted the capitalist, III
looks as il it might be good in
vestment. AS my old Uncle Hiram
would say, it has its 'p'ints.'"
"Pints!" exclaimed the owner, car
lied away perhaps by his over-anx-
iety; why sir, we're in quartz right
now!"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
TAKING CARE OF SEED
PREPARE FOR A PROFITABLE
CORN CROP NEXT YEAR.
Preference Should Be Given to Plants
Thot Have Produced Most Heavily
Short, Thick Stalks Are
Most Desirable.

AZ soon as the crop ripens, go
through the field with seed-picking
bags and husk the ears from the
stalks that have produced the most
corn without having any special ad-
vantages, such as space. moisture, or
fertility. Avoid the large ears on
stalks standing singly with an unusual
amount OF space around them Prefer
ence should be given the plants that
have produced most heavily In compe-
tition with full stand of less pro-
ductive plants.
In all localities the inherent ten
dency OF the plant to produce heavily
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
Eye 10 Rualnaaa.

A young suburban doctor whose
practice was not very great sat In his
study reading away lazy afternoon
In early summer. His manservant
appeared at the door.
Doctor, them boys is stealin' your
green peaches again. Shall l chase
them away"
The Doctor looked thoughtful for .
moment, then leveled his eyes at the
servant.
NO" he said.-Lippincott's.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
Late TUrkeyR.

Late turkeys are really easier raised
than early, but more often lost. Late
turkeys need all the chance that can
be given them, yet they are generally
left to roam and take care of them
selves. They should be isolated from
other poultry at first, and started with
all the care given the first matches.
They should be permitted to roost
outside and far away from poultry
buildings and yards, and should be
given free range; but they should be
fed regularly and generously, and
should be frequently busted with In
sect powder to prevent lice.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
YslIlG 3y ZslI13 roo oor .Sr.
Her Memory All Rioht.

Mrs. Geddes had a new maid, and
she found 1t necessary to repeat her
instructions several times before Nora
obeyed them. The mistress had told
her repeatedly about the finger-bowls.
and one day, when there were guests
they were again forgotten. i
Now, Nora" said Mrs. Geddes, ex-
tremely exercised over the omission,
this is the sixth time I've had to tell
you about the fingerbowls. Didn't
the woman you last worked for have
them on the table?"
mo. num- replied Nora. her
friends always washed their hands
before they cum"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
Johnson's Weakness.

Two travelling men who met in the
hall on one Of the upper floors of y
hotel stopped a moment to chat.
Il wonder If Johnson is stopping
here said one.
Il don't know the other answered,
but l can tell you If he is on this
floor
Howl"
Just take a broom and make a
noise like some one is sweeping, and
II johnson is within hearing he'll
stick his head out of the door to
hirt with the chambermaid."
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
Distinction Without Honor.

She was very romantic, and when
she saw the scars on his face She
jumped at conclusions.
Il think | have discovered your Sc
cret," she softly said. you are q
Heidelburg duelist and likewise q
German baron"
He shook his head gloomily.
Il am not baron" he said, and
I never heard of Heidelberg. I'm only
the fellow the students practice on at
the BARRIERS college. cleveland
Plain Dealer
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
II Ouoht to Be.

What are you going to call the new
baby?"
Reginald Claude" replied Mr.. Big
gins.
Isn't Reginald Claude a rather af-
fected name?"
Yes, want him to grow up to be a
fighter, and l fancy that Reginald
Claude will start something every time
he goes to new school. London
Opinion.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
A Wrong Meaning.

An exceptionally voluble golfer
was vainly endeavoring to move a
ball with his driver. Pausing In his
efforts, he espied, watching him, a
small girl, holding by the hand q
still smaller boy. Immediately Wis
ions OF flying golf balls flashed across
his mind
you ought not to bring your lit
tie brother here he cautioned the
girl
"Oh, it's all right, sir" came the
reply. He's stone deaf"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
ForcibIy.

DO bore your" asked the mos
quito politely as he sunk half-inch
shaft into the summer boarder's arm
Not at ALL" replied the border,
squashing him with a book. How
do | strike your
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23

Clean seed is Of prime Importance.
no matter what variety is sown.
Whether the seed 10 furnished or pur-
chased. 1t is well to be sure it is thor
oughly cleaned. or else reclean 1t be-
fore sowing.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
ReetInu.

Patience-Did you see Peggy down
at the beach?
Patrice-Oh, yes.
What was she doing? Flirting, as
usual?"
No, she said she went down there
for q rest"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
What the Stars Are For.

Mamma" said small Sadie ono
evening, II know what the stars in
the sky are for"
well, dear" rejoined her mother,
what are they for?"
They are little holes to let the rain
through in the daytime and the glory
through at night"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23

can before his
nose, you are q
greasy-faced, SCOT
covered, ock
marked liar. You
are almost an I'M
desirable citizen. ="
And you,' re-
torted Dorgan,
calmly scratching
t h e remaining
match on the seat
of his trousers
with skill and sue
cess, ARE a fake
engineer. Go get
a lob driving a
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
Discard Sour SwIII B,rre,

Danish the sour swill barrel. Be
sure that the hogs have plenty OF pure
water to drink. and keep the feeding
places clean and dry.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23

After a girl gets to be about so old
she makes bonfire of the baby pic
ture of herself taken in a washbowl
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
Grading Eoos.

Do you know how to grade and can
dle eggs? Do you do 1t before sending
hem to nerketf
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
Accounting for Il.

THAT girl has swelled head"
That's only because she wears such
big rats"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23

Tho UnfertIIlxed Trees on the Left
Have Averaged 1856 Bushels Per Aero
for Four Years, While Those on the
Right, Differing Only In tho Addition
Of Manure, Have Averaged e37 Bush
els.
trees often respond very we'll to ma
nure or any satisfactory mulch.
Most orchard soils are sufficiently
supplied with potash in available
forms and the chief shortages seem
to occur In the nitrogen and phos-
pilates. This is the case notwith-
standing the fact that the latter ma
terials are actually required In con-
siderably smaller amounts.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
TIE Cure.

Il see some philosopher says that
the only way to cure yourself of a
love affair is to run away. Do you
believe it?"
''Certainly-if you run away with
the girl"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23
CIVIL WAR IN The CAB
BY FRANK CONDOR.

(Copyright)
YOU" began Cockrill, addressing his
fireman, and brandishing a leaky oil
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-23

A Good Rack for Drying Seed Corn.
20 ears on a string Ordinarily the
best place to hang these strings Of
ears is In an open shed or loft. Per-
manent seed racks are more conven-
lent
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-11-14
Big PrairieFire

The most disastrous prairie fire
for several years occurred
Thursday. 1t originated some
where in the Palouse Valley and
swept thu country east Of Abbott
for many miles.
The big Floersheim pasture on
the Jaritas and Sais creeks was
burned over and the winter pas
ture which had been jealously
guarded all summer was all des
troyed. Mr.. Sol. Floersheim ad-
vises us by phone that they esti-
about 10000 acres of their best
winter pasture is destroyed.
The ranch crew aided by volun-
teers who drove out in autos from
Springer and Roy fought the rae
ing flames until well along in the
night when the frost dampened
the grass and aided in extin-
gushing the flames.
The origin of the fire has not
been reported nor have we been
able to learn what damage was
done among the farmers to the
east of the pasture. It is prob
able however that much feed has
been destroyed and probably
some homesteaders have been
burned out
This disaster should be a warn
ing to others to safeguard their
homes and feed stacks before the
fire fiend comes for more fires
are sure to if the weather re-
mains dry.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-11-14
New Business Bloc

Judge Fosters new busine
house is rapidly being erectd
Grant Kitchell is in charge al
Is rushing the workmen for d
there isin it. The peculiar fe|
ture is that the roof is being pq
on first but it is all right. TIL
building will be 100x6b feet on
story with rock walls back an
north side. 1t will be a credit
the town when completed and a
ready improves the appearanc
of the rubbish heap that has s
long occupied the place of tn
old building.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-11-14
Arnours go East

G. A. Armour who for the past
two years has been the popular
barber in Roy has sold his shop to
Charlie Weatherill, of Mills and
left this week for his old home.at
Duncan, Oklahoma.
This move is made against his
wishes but continued i'll health
has made it imperative. The
many friends of the Armours re-
grettheir departure and especi-
ally the necessity for it and hope
for his recovery and return in
the near future.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-11-14

The Santa Fe New Mexican de-
clares its intention to tell all
there is to tell about the Legisla-
ture this winter. 1t will give
due credit wherever it is due if
any good legislation is passed
and expresses the wish thatthere
might be only good to record.
At the same time, judging from
the past, it sees little hope for
better things from the coming
Legislature and promises to pub
lish In full its acts and the motives
behind them regardless of threat
ened persecution. The same
stand is announced by many
other papers and it is evident the
the Press of New Mexico will con-
tinue to stand up for the rights
of the people even tho they are
persecuted for it. The time will
come when the people will all re-
alize their duty as citizens and
do it, In the meantime those
who are awake to conditions and
are striving to better them may
expect to bear the brunt of the
battle.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-11-14
Cattle Shipment

Seventeen cars Of beef cattle
were shipped from Roy Friday to
the Kansas City Market. Among
the shipper were T. E. Mitchell
Jno. McCrystel, Ray Bros, Henry
Farr, Levinus De Smet, F. E..
Epps, and Charlie Spickert and
others. Frank Seidel and Tucker
McGlamery Frank Seright, and
Roy Wood accompanied the
train to the City and we're intent
on seeing things for a few days.
Mr.. Mitchell had brought in a
lot of young cattle for shipment
but on receipt of q telegram from
the east regarding the quarantine
against foot a1d mouth desease
he decided not to ship them and
returned them to his pasture.
This is the biggest shipment of
cattle out of the country for
some time. They were in prime
condition and would rival any
corn fed stock in any eastern
state.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-11-14

The Christian Endeavor SOci-
ETY. recently organized among
the young people of Roy promis-
es to supply a much needed di-
version for Sunday evenings.
So frequently there are nochurch
services to attend and some place
to go is imperative. The Endea-
vor will, we trust fill this want
and be a means of social as well
as spiritual developement.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-11-14

Messrs. Leo Gottleib and John
Drury, of Trinidad, Colo. visited
Roy this week in the interests of
the Goodman Mercantile Go. of
which they are Stockholders and
officers. They were guests at
the Herman Goodman home while
in town.
The gentlemen are well pleas
ed with conditions here gener-
ally and delighted with the pros
poets for the developement of
the country. They enjoyed
their visit immensely and pro-
mise to return in the near fu-
ture.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-11-14

F. a. Roy has erected a large
supply tank at his residence and
will put up a windmill to fill it
from his big ciStern. He will
then pipe it into the house and
have all the conveniences of a
home. 1t is a great improve.
ment and with the new heating
plant being installed will add
much to this very modern home.
There IS no good reason why peo-
pie in small towns and On farms
should not have all these modern
things in their homes. Hot and
cold water, electric lights and
steam heat are within the reach
of any one of moderate means.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-11-14

Mrs Ethel Crull, and ber
mother, Mrs. Blickenstaff, of
Solano were in Roy Monday and
welcome callers at this office.
Her father, Mr.. Blickenstaff is
planning to file on land here un-
der the recent law passed by
Congress. He has abandoned
his homestead in the Estancia
Valley and will live here with
thei~ daughter in future. Mrs.
Crull also remembered US with
another years subscription and
some kind words for our recent
political aspirations that make us
wish women like her could vote.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-11-14

Attorney ]. B. Lusk sent his
wife to the country this week to
live on the claim. The older sons
are with her holding down their
claims and the younger children
are helping their father Batch
it" in his Office and attending
school in Roy. It seems very
satisfactory arrangement for
killing two birds with one
stone" as it were.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-11-14

Mr.. Fred Kobel, of Spiro, Okla.
arrived in Roy Monday and isl
the guest of Will Davenport. He
comes to look after the interests
of his little grand children, the
orphans of the late Mrs. Ocea
(KobeD Davenport. 1t is his
wish to take them home with
him and care for them and keep
their mothershomestead here in
tact for them when they grow up
The children are with their aunt
Mrs. Kelly Black, at Cimarron at
present. Mr.. Kobelis a promln-
ent cotton gin owner in Oklabo-
ma and has been delayed in com
ing by the rush of business. He
went to Cimarron Tuesday re-
turning Thursday with his grand
children, Alvin and Freda Kobel
aged 9 and z years.
He left with them for his home
in Okla. Thursday. He appoint.
ed Will Davenport as his agentto
look after their property here.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-11-14

Miss Nettie Griner and her
brother arrived Wednesday from
California Missouri and are with
their sisters at Miss Lillian's
Bungalo in Roy. Miss Nettie
seems glad to get back.and they
say that the brother reserves
his opioion for the present.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-11-14

FL. Howell, of Mills, the new
land locator, was in town Tees
day morning in company with
Mr.. J. w. Carter, of Joplin, Miss
opri who has located a halt seG
tion where he can buy a lot0f
patented land adjoining and
will come here to start q small
ranch along with modern farm
ing.
Mr.. Carter is a travelling sales
m.n and has travelled all over the
central states this fall. He is
positive he has seen better crops
here on this mesa this fall than
any he has seen in Iowa, Missou-
ri on Minnesota or anywhere be-
tween. He is the right sort and
will be a booster for this count
ry.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-11-14

Attorney D. S. Durrin and Mr.
Wharton came up from Solano
Monday and called on friends.
This office acknowledges a plea
SAINT business visit from Mr..
Durrin who is also U. S. Com
missioner at Solano.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-11-14

Charlie Deaton drove to Mora
last week to d hGtract
work and this week He drove to
Clayton on business with the
Land Office. He and his new
Ford car are busy locating peo-
pie and the supply of newcomers
is ever increasing.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-11-14

The youngsters of Roy are Civ
ing a box social Saturday even
ing, Nov. 21st. They have need
of the money and are preparing
to earn it. Some notepfeatures
will be presented.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-11-14

S. F. Davis brought his wife to
Roy Thursday to take the train
for a visit with friends in the
East.