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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16
IMPORTANCE OF SEEDS
No One Subject Of Greater In
terest to Farmer.
One Reason for General Awakening Is
That Land Has Increased In Value
to Marked Extent-unIform
lily Of Much Value.
fRy A. D. sIIAMEI.l

There is no one subject related to
farming Of greater interest and i'm
portance to the farmer than the i'm
provement of his general crops BY
seed selection and breeding. The
study Of these plants from the breed
Ing standpoint is not only intensely
interesting but 1t also usually results
In awakening a keener interest In all
phases Of crop production, from the
preparation Of the soil for the seed
bed and the cultivation Of the growing
plants to the marketing of the prod
ucts. This subject Is of vital impor-
lance, commercially, from the fact
that 1t usually costs no more to grow
improved varieties of farm crops than
unimproved sorts, while the increase
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16
KEEP HEAVY DOORS IN PLACE
Iron Rod used as Brace VIII Prevent
saaglng on Hlnges-lllustration
is SeIf-Expianatory.

TO prevent heavy doors from sag
ging on their hinges an iron rod is
used as a brace. Take piece of strap
iron bent at right angles. with holes
punched through for bolts and brace
rod Then a three-eights or one-half
inch iron rod which hooks In eye on
one side of building. The screw eye
must be secured In post or rafter
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16
0ettlnn AccIlmallrsa-

Old man fiardnut made hla homo Ia
Havana after living many nnraKan.
crate years In tha north.
What ever brought him to HAya.
mar Waa the mutual query
"Bamllno." chneklad the chap who
knew Of hia past performances. Tin
iesa he realizes the sands are running
out and wants To got aecllmati1 ad. =
From the Times III Cuba.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16
The Compost Heap.

A few old fence rails, built together
In a square In the gadren will hold
all the rubbish that ID at for decom-
posing. Add to 1t the weeds from the
garden and manure and all ashes from
the house. Pour the wash water over
1t and allow Il to pack thoroughly. It
viii be of value for next spring. while
it concentrates now all the waste ref
use and prevents the hens from broad.
casting it again.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16
a Rural Complaint.

80 you think beef viii be- hikher7s
Yes" replied the statiatlelan.
Well, It's too bad the way things
are miBmanaged / wish there we're
some way / could leave my diamonds
In the barn and put the Gov ID The
safe-depoaii vault.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16

continuous propagation without breed
Ing. dungeons diseases and insect enc
mics, frequently develop to such an
extent that, unless resistant or Inn
mune varieties are secured by seed
selection and breeding, the growing of
these crops is either carried on with
small return to the growers or has
to be abandoned.
The most important field for the
breeders work is In the Improvement
of the established varieties of crops
by the production of strains approx
mating more uniformity to tho best
types Of these varieties. This lack OF
uniformity in high productive capacity
Is responsible in great measure for the
present low average yield Of most of
our crops
In the case OF corn, this variability
of plants is particularly striking. A
large majority Of the plants produce
ears of small size, irregular in shape,
and light weight, which are undesir-
able. Many OF the stalks are barren
Only small proportion OF the plants
produce the maximum size and weight
of ear. II every kernel produced n
uniform plant and the plants bore uni
form ears weighing one pound each,
the average yield per acre would be
about 1868 pounds, or about los BUSH
els of shelled corn per acre. The
fact that the average yield throughout
the corn belt il less than 40 bushels
per acre is striking evidence that only
q small proportion Of the plants bear
ears OF the maximum weight.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16
An ohaslnats TneorIaa

10 struthers Is a retormer. isn't
her
Yes" replied Farmer Corntossel.
but he's one o. those reformers who
don't get anywhere. He'll stop a lot
O men who are tryin' TO flx q mndhola
IN the road and get .em all worried
over bis suspicious about what's bein,
done In Wall street"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16
Killing Nse.,lls In Beans.

II no weeviltnfssted beans are
planted In 3 community there il very
t4s4la Hangar NJ haxwaM4aze auaaaas4
beans. il there Ia danger, however,.
treat the beans a. aeon after harvest
as possible with carbon blsulphid. Pat
the beans in tight barrel; then pIaee
On top Of them. inside the barrel.
saucer filed with the drug and cover
Tia barrel tightly. Leave il for Is
20 4s hours. The fumes Of this bad
smelling and highly inaammabIs car
bon hisulphid are heavier than air and
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16

win sink down through the beans 70
the bottom Of the barrel. killing All
weevila either outside or inside tbs
beans. Handle with great care. Afiow
no ughta Of any kind near when u u
used. or II win cause the loaa Of build.
anga.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16
Mlfalv ncnrn.

80 you're peesish about bnttonlna
my gown. chr
He only KFuntnd.
why. my iirat husband aiao but.
toned my shoes and my elavea.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16
rha noanal al PrI.nlnn.

A man ought not only 70 prune his
fruit trees for profit. but he ought 70
prune his shade trees for the pride he
takes in his farm and In the lars
scape.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16

A woman'a Idea Of wrong is some.
thing q man doen that would b. 4
mistake II ehe did IL herself
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16
Important 10 moal,ara
slIaht Resemblance.

Rather queer plumea women are
wearing on their hats these days.
Yea | suspect the milifner who
designed them must have gotten the
idea from q pipe cleaner
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16
Sell lInaaaaFahla Emaa

Market ali the cid OF undesirable
ewes and retain nothing hat the
choicest lamba for breeding purposes
The best you can develop win D maaa
TO good, remember thai
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16
Paw kneMa EsarNthlnn

WilIs-Paw. where % forest fTsz
start,
Pawn mountain raneen. ny con.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16

Not one person In hundred cares
20 hear the truth. the whole truth
and nothing but the truth,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16

Any person Who has ever attended
ono VIII agree that an entertainment
for charity covers d multitude " aims
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16

Mr@ wIaHioW'a sNathtaR syrup fsr ChHarva
twethlaH, saft@ns the gums, reduces tnnamtaRs
tlnn, alayn pAla eara@ MaAa selAe ase = tAtEls -
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16

My wife treata me like a dog
u wish my Wits would treat me nj
she does her Pom"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16

The dos IN the mangor IL only one
OF the chronic growlera
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16

Il IL easier for the average woman
TO muster up courage to face a mouse
than opsnIy TO defy fashion
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16

How II this moral tone OF this com.
munityY''
IL IL mounded with the loud pedal
on"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16

And have you haard all about Mes.
lie Smith ~
mo DO toll me about haFt / ~.
member everybody used IL thlak ahs
NaH 81 brilliant. aud Ne predicted thar
aha would make her maFA II thm
world E
We'll. ehs'H dome n slhe has wEas-
ten ENFt successful play
WHAT : hueesasfal PLAY ~
Yes, indeed
TO think ~ Iti And We al asea 60
think herr such i pure. minded afFi. -.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16

And every girl wanta To swlpp a
name for herself BY marrying
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16

me husband who thinka BE i han.
peckao ID vegy l&sly 10 auanaea Ia
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16

The up-to- Date Child.
Papa Wen travel tn Sunderland
kld--Then we'll go Ia Rleepera.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16

some eifta wafe better laft anssvsn
the Rlfs Of Eab. FOR luntanee
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16
me AlaarnatlAa.

DO yoa ever nv sooa wonaa. eaats
Rata your children
Never maam. only satlopa .era.-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-01-16
aarnlua ~ ataeh.

Surplus 81 @eeehs
What do you think III thia brtaw
having 5000 kuaHta ut her Wedding =
Il wouldn't invite SO many 1
wouldn't eHFe r. aet thFes ~ foa#
thousand pickle forks
Rock Island Argus., 1914-10-23
PAIR OF BOOTS
Save HIS LIFE
Simon Barber and His Fireman
Near Death When Trolley
Wire Breaks.

Simon Barber, an employe of the
Moline Heating and Construction com,
Pany. has a pair of rubber boots which
he will doubtless keep as an heirloom
for the remainder of his days. These
boots were instrumental in the saving
of Rarber's life when he came in con-
tact with live trolley wire which had
fallen into the street at the corner Of
Seventh street and Sixteenth avenue,
East Moline.
Barber was driving a traction en-,
gine, and upon crossing the tracks
the smoke stack came in contact with
the trolley wire at the same instant
as the iron wheels of the engine
struck the tracks. This resulted in
the formation of a perfect circuit, the
trolley melting in an instant through
the terrific heat of the electricity.
while it sputtered sparks in all direc-
tions.
At the same time the wheels at the
point of contact with the tracks became
red hot. Barber, who was sitting in
the machine, wore a pair of rubber
boots, and felt a sudden shock as the
huge voltage passed through his en-
gine. For several moments afterward
Mr.. Barber states that his nerves were
tingling. The fireman of the engine
was standing on i wooden platform at
the time, and thus escaped injury.
Had both men been in contact with
the iron parts and had Barber not
worn rubber boots, 1t is probable that
they would both have been either seri-
ously injured or killed. Traffic on the
interurban line was halted for some
time as a result of the broken trolley.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-10-23
new FEATURESAT
PUBLIC LIBRARY

Miss Kohler, the city librarian, an
nounces several new features for the
year Among them is the circulation
OF pictures to schools, clubs or indt-
viduals. In the summer time before
camping. pictures OF poison ivy and
OF mushrooms will be distributed so
as to protect the camper from these
dangers. Pictures of our national
parks will also be distributed to those
people about to travel. These pictures
are natural colored plates and may be
obtained in the same way as books
are now got from the library.
For those interested in foreign
news, there are several foreign pub
Iications, among which are three
Swedish papers, Nordisk Tidskrift,
Idun, and Alters Family Journal. one
German paper, Gartenbaube. several
newspapers from Australia, and one
fully illustrated magazine with war
news direct from London. The chill
dren's room. which has been an at
tractive feature of the library, will
be managed a little differently in re-
gard to the hours of opening and clos
ing. The room has been formerly
opened at 10 a. m, and closed at s
p. m. except on Saturdays. when it
has been kept open until . o'clock.
The following is a list of special
books just received at the library:
Burbank. Luther: His Methods and
Discoveries and Their Practical Appli-
cation.
There are only three volumes of
these works printed and to those in
terested in agriculture these books are
invaluable
Hough's American Woods: For those
working in wood this book is a good
sample OF the various woods in this
country.
Uniform OF the Army of the United
States From 1874 10 1889. This book
is fully illustrated il colors and is
very interesting.
The library always obtains the con-
gressional record each day while con
gress is in session.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-10-23
PRIDE IS COSTLY
TO DAVENPORTER
William Mccullough Races With
Ford Car and Is Ar
rested for Speeding

William McCullough's pride in his
Ford automobile cost him $12.05 in
police court this morning. He is
Davenport man and came to this city
on business yesterday afternoon. AS
he was returning home along Third
avenue IN Moline. another car carrying
but a single occupant, passed him.
This was too much for the Davenport
er. and soon he overlook the stranger.
Accepting the challenge, the stranger
put on speed and soon the two cars
were travelling through the atmos-
phere at a rate of speed which would
have made Barney Oldfeld green with
envy IN his palmiest days.
At about this juncture Of the game
Motorcycle Cop Pleasant Negley en-
tered the race unbidden. He Travelled
faster than did Mr.. Mccullough in
the Ford and soon overlook him, ar
rested him and returned with his
catch to the Moline police station.
The stranger, who was in a larger car,
put on more speed and managed to
cross the line into Rock Island. His
identity is not known.
When arraigned before Magistrate
Frank Gustafson. Mr.. Mccullough ad-
mitted that he was going at 40-mile
rate and paid the usual fine OF s12.05.
Another speeder was arrested last
night. E. ]. Holsron, garage owner OF
Woodruff. He paid the usual fine of
SI2.05.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-10-23
SILVIS

Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Thomas
Crawford very delightfully."- entertain
| ed the members and friends of the
Reading and Crescent Embroidery
club. The afternoon passed quickly
( and pleasantly in crescent embroidery
work and general sociability. Later a
! literary program preceded a nice
luncheon.
Mrs. Mary Phelps visited friends in
Mercy hospital, Davenport, Saturday.
City Marshal w. E. Hopson was call
ed upon to shoot a valuable watch dog
belonging to Mr. Phelps of Sixth
street last Sonday. The animal lately
had become very dangerous and had
bitten several persons.
Mrs. George Gully was paid a visit
by Mrs. Leonard Reilly OF Joliet.
Miss Ethel Kirkpatrick has arrived
home from a visit with relatives and
friends in Minnesota.
The Misses Nellie and Myrtle DePue
we're visiting here at the home of
John Navin last week.
Mrs. Mary Phelps entertained Mr..
MCGEE and family of East Moline at
supper Monday evening.
Miss Marie Walsh was paid a visit
Sunday by Miss Edith Frederickson of
Cambridge.
Mrs. Robert w. Watkins has ar
rived home from West Virginia having
attended while there the funeral of
her mother.
Professor Washburn is attending
the teachers convention at La Sale.
Mrs. Lindaberry was brought home
from the Moline City sanitarium,
where she underwent an operation.
She is recovering nicely.
Mrs. Robert Ransom was paid a
visit by Mrs. a. Mueller of Sherrard
Saturday was tag day in Silvis for
Bethany home. under the supervision
of the local Woman's club.
Professor Justin NJ. Washburn is
organizing club of boy scouts at the
Mckinley school of which he is prin-
cipal.
Messrs. B. Hull and C. Jasper have
returned home from a brief trip to
Chicago.
Mesdames Ferguson and Rose Nc
kinley have returned home from Peo-
ria where they attended the Eastern
Star meeting.
Mrs. David Beveridge had as
guest Mrs. Vasconcelas of Quincy.
The Acorn club had their regular
meeting Saturday afternoon
Friday afternoon at the Methodist
church the Silvis Woman's club had
an open meeting. A large number of
visitors were present and Mrs. G. F.
Huntoon and Mrs. Mary E. Metzgar
OF Moline gave addresses.
Tuesday evening the local order of
the Eastern Star met in regular ses-
sion at the Masonic hall. II was an
unusually interesting meeting Al
large number attended and the worthy
Rock Island Argus., 1914-10-23

matron of the Moline chapter. MRS
Adolph Edwards. was a guest or the
local chapter. The worthy matron oi
Silvis Eastern Star, Mrs. Frank Glen
denim, gave an excellent report Mrs
c. E. Roach associate matron. In be
half of the chapter, presented Mrs
Clendenin with beautiful silver
spoon. The lodge will next meet Oct.
%. In Moline.
Mrs. Charley Schmidt was paid
visit by Mrs. Rose Canady OF Iowa
City.
George n. Suss and E. Carlson have
taken positions at the Marseilles fac
tory.
Miss Lowe entertained her pupils
of the 7th grade at luncheon Friday
afternoon at the Mckinley school.
r. S. Silvis had as a guest his niece
Miss Myrtle Thompson of Galesburg.
Conrad Wilson of Marshalltown,
Iowa, and formerly of Silvis, was Wis
iting here last week.
James Sharp has returned home
from a brief visit in Chicago.
Mrs. George Mckinley threw open
the doors OF her home for the enter
tainment of the members and friends
of the Ladies' Aid society OF the Bap-
Sewing and general sociability made
the time pass quickly and pleasantly
and later the hostess served a delight
full repast. 1t was a very pleasant and
profitable meeting.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-10-23
CALESBURG BOYS
SENT BACK HOME
Two Small Lads Run Away and
Find Hobo Life Not to
Their Liking.

Arthur Knutson, aged Il years, and
Floyd Hogan, aged Il years, were sent
back to their anxious parents in Gales
burg today. after weeks experience
as hoboes which they do not care to
repeat. The two boys left their homes
about a week ago and journeyed
northward. walking. and securing
whatever they could to eat along the
way. They reached East Moline yes
terday morning and found the police
on the lookout for them. They were
immediately arrested and today were
ahipped back TO Galesburg. They were
Rock Island Argus., 1914-10-23
CONGREGATIONALISTS
TRY TO RAISE $1,000

In an effort to raise about $1,000 for
mission work, both home and foreign,
members of the First Congregational
church have inaugurated a campaign
which will be conducted along a sys-
tematic line. 4 committee consisting
OF 20 women and 20 men, all members
of the church, has been appointed to
make a canvass OF all members of the
church to secure subscriptions. In ad-
dition TO this subscription cards have
been mailed out to all members with
a request that they give something If
possible. These cards are to be
turned in at the services next Sunday
morning.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-10-23
For Head Colds or
Any Catarrh iii

Surely use Hyomei; IL quickly clears
the head, stops the disagreeable nasal
discharges, soothes and heals the in
famed lining of the air passages-you
feel better at once.
When your nostrils are clogged, you
suffer with dull headaches. or have
that constant frog in the throat, Hyo-
mel Is the remedy that will give the
quickest, most effective and lasting re-
lief possible-it goes right to the
cause of the trouble and quickly ends
your misery. You simply breathe Hyo-
mel using the small inhaler that comes
with every complete outfit.
Hyomei Immediately reaches all the
raw and iniamed tissues lining the
nose and throat driving out the poison
Gus secretions and healing the sore
spots-dull headaches vanish-you
breathe freely. Even the worst cases
respond quickly. II is impossible to
use Hyomei and not be Immediately
benefited.
Hyomei can be had from II. o. Rolls,
and is very inexpensive.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus., 1914-10-23
RESIN0L CURED
AWFUL ITCHING
In ONE NIGHT

New York.-'The skin on my hand
got red and rough 1t itched and
began to scratch it It itched so that
sometimes / could not sleep all night
was suffering very much. I used -
- salye and --, but they did
not seem TO help me- This went on for
six or seven months Then / tried
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap 1
used them one night. In the morning,
TO my surprise, my hand was all well
and the trouble has never returned
This Is the absolute truth. 49, (Signed)
Miss Celia Kleinman, 81 Columbia St,
April 2o, 1913.
Nothing we can say of ResinoI equals
what others, such as Miss Kleinman,
say of It It does its work quickly,
easily and at little cost. If you are
suffering from skin trouble, why don't
you try Reainol Ointment and Resinol
Soap For trial size, free, write TO
Dept XXX, Resinol, Baltimore, Nd
Sold By all druggists-
Rock Island Argus., 1914-10-23
SOCIAL MEETING
AT The LINCOLN
Parents and Teachers Gather
and Hear Interesting
Addresses.
BENEFIT OF SCHOOL NURSE
New System Bound TO Produce Excel
lent Results-Shouid Get More
Use Of Schools.

Approximately 200 parents of chill
dren who are pupils at the Lincoln
school. were the guests last evening
of the teachers at an Informal recep-
ton. and heard Superintendent C. H.
Maxson of the Moline public schools,
and Miss Maude Morse. school nurse,
discuss interesting topics of school
life. Special emphasis was given by
both speakers 10 the establishment in
this city of the school nurse. and
Superintendent Msxson stated that
this move is bound TO be productive of
excellent results Miss Morse told OF
the work she is doing in that line
The new high school building" de-
clared Mr. Maxson, will be completed
and ready for occupancy the first part
OF next year, and then Moline will
have an educational equipment val
ued At 81 900. 900. However, we will
be using this equipment only 1So days
out of 365 in the year, and only from
five 10 six hours each day. In order
cities Of the state and country, steps
have been taken TO improve this con
dition and get more out OF the equip
ment for the money invested. a start
has also been made in this city, but
nothing Of Z definite nature has ma
teriaiized as yet. In the state OF New
York they use the school buildings for
political meetings, polling places, for
social meetings, etc. and Moline
would do well to use its schools 70:
these purposes also We occasionally
have a social meeting but they ars
few and far between. Let's get the
worth OF our investment out OF these
expensive school buildings"
Mr.. Maxson suggested that more so
ciaI meetings be held in the school
buildings, that the parents and teach
ers get together more often and dis
cuss phases OF educational work He
also stated that there should be no
scruples against allowing the schools
TO be used as political meeting places
aud polling places They are the prop
erty Of the voters and tax payers. and
should be used by them. according 10
Mr.. NaxOn.
Work Of School Nurse.
In discussing the work of the school
nurse. Miss Maud Morse. the superin-
tendent, declared that the establish
IleIL OF lllS system i Ole ol lue must
noteworthy moves of the year in edu-
cational life in Moline. He declared
that the children need care OF this
kind and can be taught how to get
more out Of their studies.
Miss Morse in her address, stated
that she intends to teach the pupils
how TO take care OF themselves. In
the first place. she said, the teeth
needed special care The child should
begin At the age OF two years to care
for its teeth and made to give them a
cleaning at least two or three times
every day. This requires but little
work and is bound 10 produce results.
Another thing which acts as a detri-
ment to the pupil, deadens his or her
brain and makes them difficult to teach
IS the lack OF sleep and fresh air, and
the drinking Of too much coffee. Ev-
every pupil should retire at an early
hour, was the declaration made by
Miss Morse. and they should get all
of the fresh air possible. The drink
ing of coffee serves to deaden the
Rock Island Argus., 1914-10-23
MOLINE WILL USE MONEY
TURNED IN BY SPEEDERS

Moline will keep the money collect
ed in fines from speeders during the
past few months, for use in improving
the streets, according to word given out
today by the city commission. Floyd
Thompson. states attorney. demanded
that the city turn the money over to
him TO be used for county purposes.
according to law, but an investigation
of the supreme court ruling in the mat
ter shows that the money can be kept
here for Improvement of the streets.