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The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-12-03
GOOD CULTURAL METHODS
USE HALF THE RAINFALL

ma XIMUM production in the Ore
XVII gon dry farming areas is de-
pendent primarily upon the
fullest possible affiliations of pre-
cipitation according to Investigations
conducted by H. D. Scudder, agrono-
mist of the Oregon Station. Till
age operations were developed in
these Investigations whereby fully
one-half of the total annual precipi-
tation was conserved for crop use.
This is a much larger use of the
available moisture than is now gen.
orally obtained, the average farm
probably utilizing for crop produc-
ton not more than one-fourth of the
total precipitation.
Among the cultural practices
which conserve moisture to the ex-
tent indicated are deep blowing, fall
blowing and fall disking; or spring
disking, spring blowing, narrowing.
and sub-surface packing. Methods
of sowing must also conform to the
special requirements of each case,
b~roadcasting being considered as n
ltirely out of place on the dry farm
where the practice has largely been
discarded. Prescribing is employed
where soil is loose and somewhat
dry and where shallow seeding mus.
be done. Rolling is occasionally
praeticed on the dry farm, to break
an extra heavy crust formed ON win
ter wheat, or to form an OVERDOSE
soil in which the wheat is sowed.
Deep blowing is the first essential
in moisture conservation. By this
practice much of the railfall that is
ordinarily lost through surface run
off or evaporation is stored in the
deeped soil for crop use during the
succeeding season. "A furrow less
than nine or ten inches deep cannot
be considered deep blowing" Spring
blowing may be somewhat shallower
and a slight variation in depth each
year is practical to prevent forma-
ton of pillow holes.
Fall blowing is the second step.
This leaves the land rough and loose
practice much of the rainfall that is
holds the snow and absorbs the rain
fall for later use. The fall plowed
fields should not be narrowed in the
fall but left rough and uneven.
IL time cannot be taken for fall
blowing the land should be disk har-
trowed after harvest. With the ordin-
airy disk harrow double disking
should always be done by tapping
half the first round. lever by disk
ing crosswise.
Where spring blowing must be
done as is true in much Of the dry
! farming land of Eastern Oregon, it
should be done as early as possible
to save the moisture. The spring
blowing should be followed imme-
diately by narrowing. Rapid evap-
grafton starts in April SO that when
a deep furrowed slice Of moist soil
is exposed to the sun and wind the
loss of moisture is very rapid, unless
stopped by a mulch created with a
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-12-03
GREAT OPPORTUNITIES
FOR OREGON HORSEMEN
fenURE-BRED horse breeders Of
Oregon are to have their

sspURE-BRED horse breeders Of
Oregon are to have their
chance" says Carl N. Ken
nedy, horse specialist at the Agrl-
cultural College. THE effect of the
European war upon the importation
of horses is bound to increase the
demand for the home produced ma
terial. This demand will give the
Oregon breeders a chance to dem
onstrate to stallion owners that the
home bred animal is just as good
breeding stuff as that from foreign
countries.
THE outlook for pure-bred horses
has never been brighter than it is at
the present time. But with the great
opening for pure-bred horses in this
state the pure-bred breeders should
use discrimination in selecting thei,
stations, c~astrating as colts those
that lack any Of the essential quail
ties, 1t is more than likely that
with increased demand there will be
a tendency to sell anything that is
purebred. but this should be dis
couraged.
Everything that can be done to
encourage the breeding of pure
breds to take the place of the grade
and the mongrel is being done by
the Agricultural College. 1t is the
belief of the Animal Husbandry peo-
pie that nothing can be done to i'm
prove Oregon horses more quickly
and surely than to use sound, pure
bred horses for breeding. There is
no reason why Oregon breeders
should not furnish this material"
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-12-03
FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE
AND METHODS OF SPREAD

loot and mouth disease is one Of
the most contagious of all the
diseases from which animals suf-
fer, says DR.. Simms, veterinarian at
the Agricultural College. Cattle,
sheep, goats. and hogs are attacked
most frequently, but horses, cats.
dogs, and humans have been known
to develop this trouble. Some in
vestigators have claimed that the
fowl is susceptible.
The cause of this disease is not
definitely known. Experiments have
proven that a porcelain filter which
will remove all bacteria from a liquid
will allow this germ to pass through.
For this reason it is called a filtri-
able virus.
Practically all of the excretions of
an animal affected with foot and
mouth disease are infectious. The
milk, the saliva. the feces, and the
fluid in the blisters contain the
virus. The sick animals may con-
taminate everything with which they
come in contact. The virus may be
transmitted to other animals by di-
rect contact or indirectly. Cases have
been known in which the disease was
spread through hay carried from an
infected farm, through wool or hides
OF infected animals, and by people
who carried the virus on their shoes
or clothing. Hence the quarantine
must be very strict to- control out
breaks.
From three to six days usually
pass between the time Of exposure
and the appearance of the first
symptoms. At the beginning there
is fever and loss Of appetite. This
is usually followed in less than TWEEN
ty-four hours by the appearance of
blisters or vesicles. AS soon as the
blisters form the temperature drops
back to just about normal.
In cattle the. mouth is nearly al
ways affected. The animals either
eat very slowly or refuse food. The
mouth is kept closed and the lips
stick together. This causes a smack,
ing sound when the mouth is opened.
The blisters form on the inner sur
face of the cheeks. They vary in
size from that Of a pea to as large
as an egg. After n to three days
they rupture and then healing fol-
lowws rather slowly.
In sheep the mouth Is quite fire.
quently not affected and in hogs the
mouth is usually free from disease.
Hogs nearly always, and cattle and
sheep very frequently develop similar
vesicles or blisters on the feet. The
most prominent symptom Is the lame
ness which appears as soon as the
vesicles begin to form. The animals
may lie down the greater part Of the
time. The blisters are most fire.
quently between the toes and at the
base Of the dew-claws.
Other parts Of the body which
may be affected are the udder, the
skin around the base Of the horns,
the muzzle in cattle and sheep and
the snout In pigs. .
Most cases result in recovery in
from two to three weeks from the
appearance Of the first symptom.
The disease is a very serious one
not on account Of its high mortality
but because it is very infectious and
by attacking so many animals II
causes a very considerable loss ii
milk, in beef, and in pork.
ANY suspected cases should be
separated from all other animals as
soon as the first symptoms appear
and either the state veterinarian o.
the county veterinarian should b.
notified at once.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-13
.OLO ENTRYMAN
 MAKES APPEAL
To Land Office to Aid Him in Getting His Land Filed On-Lives in Corner of the State 700 Miles from Phoenix
Said Col. Weedin:

Said Col. Weedin:
 John, we'd better let that old Toy through"
 And said John Birdno:
 well help him through"
 This was the conversation that de- cided the future course of action of enc Frank Iverson, aged eighty sum- mers, originally of Denmark, and now about to bet Uncle Sam a small sum of money against 160 acres of land that he can live on the said land three years without starving to death The land is located near Littlefield, in the extreme northwes- tern corner of the state of Arizona, within a very few miles of the southern line of Utah and the east ern boundary of Nevada.
 Iverson wrote the land office yes terday saying that he had been nat uralized since 1869, but has never exercised his homestead right and that he now wanted to take advan- tage of Uncle Sams offer.
 It is seven hundred miles to the capital and three hundred to the nearest commissioner. I can't af- ford to file my papers in person. Will you take care of me-" That is the way the aged pioneer put it. And that was the appeal that touched the hearts of Col. Thomas Weedin and John J. Birdno
 The case of Frank Iverson demon strates the need of a commissioner in the Kaibab region. There is q triangle of United States land that has no right to be without a com missioner, says the land office man. Nearly the entire triangle between the Grand Canyon and the Utah and Nevada state lines is accessible to the homesteader, and is of rich deer soil, but owing to the difficulty of penetrating to it. has lain primitive
 Hire a little salesman at The Re- publican office. A Want Ad will see more customers than vOu can
Arizona republican., 1914-02-13

one of the pretties of the ever popu- lar Irish ballads, and the chorus work of herself assisted by Marshall and Lawson makes an excellent trio The Manning trio have an impor- tant place in the production, and as usual sang in the manner that forced them to accept several eneores. Harris X Harris introduced a some what different program of dances and repeated the success of the for mer appearances This is by far the most clever team of dancers that has ever played the city, and the sue cess they have won has been well deserved. The hesitation waltz is up for attention again, by popular re- quest, and IS the team goes through the graceful dance one marvels at the ease with which they glide from step to step in perfect rhythm through one of the most difficult of all their repertoire.
 Tonight is Country Store night at this. playhouse and the prizes as do- mated by the various merchants of the city will be given away. The country store always proves more than interesting affair, and the one which will be held tonight will be no exception to the rule.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-13
ADJUSTMENTS
The Price She Paid

Among the principals of the cast of ''The Price She Paid" the newest sensational dramatic success. which is to be seen at the Elks on We'd nesday, February IS, for an engaga- nent of one night. there are several members of the Lambs club of New ork City. They have played con
 iinuousfy with the present offering for the past several months, and shortly after their appearance here. will journey back to their favorite club and the rialto of New York. They will be replaced by other players brought on for the purpose. and every bit as competent The management announces as the req son for this change that actors are haman and require a vacation, as well as those engaged in more stren- uous pursuits. The most i'm oortant member of the cast is Miss Sylvia Summers, who will remain with the company throughout the tour.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-13
WILL CATL|N
 GETS BUCKS
Popular Sales Manager of Phoenix Garage, It is Learned, Will Take Over Holdings of Southwestern Motor Company

William w. Catlin, M. D., has automobiles of late. Answer is that Bill is going to become the owner of the Buick agency in Arizona.
 One of the most interesting deals in motordom, that has come up in connection with the auto show, is the prospected sale of the South
 western Motor company's holdings and agency for the Buick car to William w. Catlin ST. and William ". Catlin Jr,. uncle and nephew. MT Catlin ST. is coming from Spo- kane, Washington, next week to close the deal with his nephew and R. D. Roper, the present owner of the Southwestern. The elder MT Catlin is not an M D.-motorcar Gealer-but is interested in a capital istic way in such enterprises as ranches and timber limits.
 Roper and Catlin came to Phoenix, Arizona, about the same time-in the fall of 1912 Catlin became the man ager of the Phoenix Garage before Charles McArthur and George Morse | invested in it, and later became head sales manager for the Case automo- bile here, when that line was added. Roper. with others, interested him. self in the Southwestern Motor com | pany, which took over Ferguson x | Mohns leases. equipment and the
 agencies for the Apperson and Buick
 automobiles. Now Roper is the sole
 owner of the company, and has de- cided to retire, although vet very | young man. And Catlin is stepping
 in to take over one of the most sol | idly founded motor businesses in the | state.
 T have sold more Bucks than cars of any other make" said "Bilr' yes 1 terday. And I ought to be able to 1 sell few more. Of course I'm con- 1 graduating myself on securing a 1 good car, and will push it's sales to
 the limit. I intend to devote the l entire energies of this agency to | Buick cars, their sale and their up- keep, and lease the regular repair 1 shop to a competent, responsible i part.-'
 Catlin has been closely connected
 with the activities of the Maricopa Auto club and the Arizona Auto | Dealers association, of the latter he's
 a charter member and an officer
 Roper is also a member of these
 organizations, and one of the origin al organization committee of the last
 mentioned. He was starter for the
 motorcade to Prescott last summer,
 in which his successor Tn ownership
 took a prize for classy show in the
 motor parade in Prescott on the night of July fourth.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-13
Lion 1heater

The feature of the program at the popular Washington street house to-
 day and tomorrow is two reel Domino number entitled Devotion" It is a clean cut war story by Will
 liam H. Clifford and being produced by that master hand in film produc- ticn, ThOs Ince, is an offering that will live long in the memories of all who avail themselves of the oppor
 tunity to see it. The fighting scenes are unusually spirited and the story follows without interruption. It is a very consistent story throughout and is presented in the fashion that has made the Santa Monica Canyon studios of the New York Motion Picture Corporation famous the world over. Produced by the same director. but under the famous "Kay-Bee" brand is the next number, "The Long Portage" a stirring, thrilling story of the great northwest, written by Richard V. Spencer, in his most vir- ile style. Jean and Pierre become rivals for the hand of the same girl and many tense situations develop. The picturesque scenery adds much to the value of the, offering. The program is closed with split reel Thanhauser, At the Cabaret and First Prize" being the titles of the
Arizona republican., 1914-02-13
CHEMICAL PUTS . 0UT THE FLAMES
Western Chemical Firepail Company Representatives Make Satisfactory Dem onstratiOn of It's Bucket Compound

With several insurance men, and members of the Phoenix fire depart ment in attendance, A. R. White and J. E. Dillon, of the Western Chemical Ffrepail company, yesterday afternoon gave a demonstration of the effective ness of the compound in extinguishing flames. The demonstration was given in the field just south of the Grant park ball grounds and was declared by all to have been entirely satisfactory.
 The test could hardly have been con- sidered a fair one from the standpoint of the demonstrating company for the reason that the blaze produced was of far greater fierceness than that which would ordinarily have occurred in a small building, yet the chemical was found entirely adequate. It indicated that in the case of a small fire the ser vices of the fire department would not be required and that in the case of a large blaze a few buckets of the com pound would serve the very good pur- pose of controlling the blaze or at least retarding it until the department had arrived
 A great pile of boxes had been as- sembled upon the field. With these boxes were quantities of old papers and oil soaked excelsior. With the touch of a match the flames shot skyward. And then when it had gotten a good start the buckets were directed toward the flames. Instantly a dense covering of gas was created which removed the oxygen from the immediate vicinity of the flames and caused them to die down.
 There is every likelihood that the Western Chemical company will estab- fish a branch in this city in the near future and that further demonstrations will be given, although that of yester- day is considered to have definitely settled the question of the effectiveness of the compound as a fire extinguishing agent.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-13
The Reqale

The Governors Daughter" three reel feature film which was given it's initial run yesterday morn ing at the Regale, 21O-212 East Washington street, caught the audi ences at this popular photo play house. It will be continued today, as will the comedy, Pearls Dilemma which is scream from start to finish
 For Saturday there is another ex- ceptional offering, one that the man agement would like to continue long CT were it not for the fact that 1t was not possible to secure this film for more than a one days run. Thls picture is '"rhe End of the Road a two reel Victor with Glen White and Fritizi Brunette in the stellar roles. In addition there is to be a Rex drama tomorrow, Jewels of Sacrifice" that is certain to hold at tention and provoke favorable com ment. This picture presents Jessa- lyn Van Trump and Pauline Bush. It is a photo-play written by M. de la Parelle and haunts the memory long after the picture has been seen. "The Turkish Rug" and "Willie's Great SchCme' are the comedy end of the bill and are cer- tain to bring no end of laughter. The Regale is making ready for the special engagement of the Robinson Crusoe" three reel feature film to be run on Sunday and Monday. This
 is probably the greatest picture thls house has been able to secure for Its exclusive presentation since II nnenad
Arizona republican., 1914-02-13

broncho riding and rope spinning. The act as a whole is both interesting and aSaitipu
Arizona republican., 1914-02-13

That item was contained in the circular letter of the Peycke Broth l. CTS Commission company, of Kansas City, received by the Walter Hill company yesterday afternoon. Pretty fairly encouraging to the Salt River valley truck gardners!
 It was a sample shipment of fine Arizona grown lettuce that induced the commission men to put that en- thusiastic paragraph in their report, along with the new potatoes from Florida and the new Bermuda onions from Bermuda and the Valencia on ions from Valencia and the domes- tic onions and the cabbage and parsnips and radishes and rutaba gas.
 The Salt River valley raises fine lettuce habitually, successfully and annually all the year round. Phoenix folk are now enjoying this same sort of head lettuce, eating it every day with as much unconcern as Miss Patra drank the priceless dissolved pearl. Cleo was just that sort of a girl. But few Phoenicians realize the numerous fine points of Salt River valley produce until they come across just such an incident as this Every thing grows so successfully here that it is seldom one remarks the early profusion. But in the east no one has thought much about setting out lettuce plants as yet. Shows lin- ger on the ground, while gardners- yes, even the Celestials-here, draw loads and loads of early vegetables to market in motor trucks and de- lVerV -ans
Arizona republican., 1914-02-13
PYTH|ANS ID INITIATE
 JUBILEE YEAR CLASS
With General Rover Here Will Hold
 Extraordinary Session.

With Brigadier General c. w. Rover, of the California division. Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, and Chief of Police c. E. Sebastian, of Los Angeles, an active Pythian, present in this city, the local lodge. Knights of Pythias will this even ing tender a reception to the visitors and incidentally will initiate it's ju- bilee year. class of sixty members Delegations from the lodges at Mesa, Tempe, Buckeye and Chandler will also be present, Tempe presenting a class of ten for initiation. For several weeks the initiation of this class has been looked forward to with great interest and no stone has been left unturned in an effort to make it one of the greatest events in the history of the Uniform Rank in this city. There will be refresh ments and a general good time fol- lowing the real work of the evening
 General Rover and Chief Sebastian yesterday made the trip overland to Globe and will return this evening in time for the big meeting. They have neither seen the Roosevelt dam and they made the trip for the dou- ble purpose of visiting a section hith ertO unfamiliar to them and to also pay a visit to the Globe Pythians. broncho riding and rope spinning. The act as a whole is both interesting and aSaitipp
Arizona republican., 1914-02-13
Hart's Wiqwam

"Tit for Tat" proved to be the funniest of all of the farce comedy lettes that have been presented at this popular little playhouse. Almost every sentence proved to be a great laugh getter Jack Brady appears as the abused husband. and considering that he has never been abused in lis life, he did exceedingly well With the pat. Harvey Hart was the wife beater. Wife-beaters generally act pretty bad, but Harvey's bad acting was good. Then there were two wives portrayed by Vesta and Ade
 line Hart, and they both handled their parts to special advantage. The playlette is a good one for alleged injured wives and husbands to see
Arizona republican., 1914-02-13
Colosseum,

The new bill which opened at the Coliseum Tuesday covers a wide and varied line of amusement. Otto and Olivia are known as Juggling come ques", and in this work offer some very surpassing exhibition. Ames and Corbett, novelty drum dancers are seen to good advantage in an act entirely apart from anything ever seen. The feature attraction this week is Del Blancett and wife, the well known movie actors, who have been starred in several of the best companies, such as the Bison and Biograph. This clever pair gives an excellent exhibition of
Arizona republican., 1914-02-13

stories both of them of the first or der The songs by MT. Ransom and the music of the Lion orchestra con tinue to win comments of apprecla- tion from the large and well satisfied patronage.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-13
"The Sultan of Morocco"

Before an audience that jammed the Empress to its capacity last evening. the Kelly-Rowe forces opened the farce of the above title, and it proved very pleasing vehicle. The comedy is good, clean and bright, and found instant favor The musical end of the performance de- serves special mention. Miss Rowe, singing 50 Long, Mary" during which she is assisted by almost ev- cry member of the company, easily scored the hit of the evening The novelty as introduced here brought forth no end of applause. Her solo. Lass From the Country Mayo" is
Arizona republican., 1914-02-13
The Plaza

"The Big Horn Massacre one or the greatest and finest kalem In dian pictures ever made is being shown at the Plaza theater. A num- Der of Kalem stars will appear in the unrolling of the film. Many are so well known as to draw attention in any picture. but in this particular one it is doubly true. Miss Billy Rhodes and Miss Marion Sais. both handsome girls, have very attractive parts The picture is a savage In dian one, likely to excite comment wherever seen. It is vigorous in the quality of it's action. Indian pictures such as this never grow tiresome. Historically, the picture Is as near correct as can be.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-13
FINE ARIZONA
 HEAD LETTUCE

Kansas City Commission Men Write Enthusiastic ally About Shipment Re ceived There from Early Fields of This Valley
Arizona republican., 1914-02-13

ARIZONA HEAD LETTUCE
 The first car of Extra Fancy, hard solid head lettuce, ever shipped from Arizona has just reached us. Quality finer than grown ANYWHERE else.
 Fancy Arizona Head Lettuce, per crate, $1.75.