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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-11-17

After these larvae have gained en-
trance to the trees. no external sprays
or applications are satisfactory, and
the only course Of treatment is per
SOnal attention 10 each infested tree.
Preventive methods are more sue
cessful. If a thick coating of some
harmless substance is applied to the
trunks and larger limbs of young
trees, it will act as d repelliant against
the female desiring to deposit her
eggs. Thick Whitewash painted or
sprayed on the trees acts as good
repellant. If the appearance OF
| whiteWashed trees is Objectionable
the addition of a little hanback, will
| tone down the brilliant white to a
gray, still leaving the caustic lime
unaltered. Thick soap washes are
also recommended for this treat
ment
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-11-17

med there was one which conta ined /.
over 100 larvae; seven which had 80; !
29 with from so to IS: and go with
20 to 40. During one June 3S2 birds
were examined. Five had eaten more
than 100 larvae; six had eaten 90; II
from so to rs, and 49 had eaten from
rs to 49, and SO on during many
months.
Careful observations show that
adult sparrows are frequent ". ors to
alfalfa fields. Their visits e ost
often when there are young l.
and at such time the parent biru.
sumo much the same kind of foot. 4
their progney. Fields nearest barn
yards, where the birds nests are are
benefited most, but numerous cases
were observed where the adult birds
were travelling considerably over 100
yards to secure the desired food.
| Wherever these birds nestel in large
numbers a more or less regular stream
of adult sparrows was observed flying
| to and from the badly infested portion
| of some nearby alfalfa field.
| Considering the various phases of
| the economic relation of the English
| sparrow TO the alfalfa weevil, it may
safely be asserted that this bird is a
most effective enemy Of the pest. In
view, however, Of the ability of this
bird to do serious damage to standing
| grain, and to take heavy toll from the
| farmers chicken feed, legal protection
for the species can not be advocated
! While there are doubtless altogether
too many of these birds about some
farms, q reduction in their numbers
may be much more satisfactorily eff
fected by the individual farmer thar
by the aid of a bounty law, such as
has been in force in some sections fol
the past few years. Such law, be
sides being an incentive to miSrepre-
) sentation and fraud, and expensive il
its operation, very frequently, utterly
fails in accomplishing it's object. Re
moval Of the bounty law on the Eng
lish sparrow is recommended, not Sc
much because the bird requires added
protection, as for the reason that thl:
: law as is the case with most laws o
5 this kind, utterly fails to material,
reduce the number Of these birds, ant
r at the same time it has been the rea
s son for the destruction of many othe
: birds Where chicken feed can b.
r protected and where grain fields viii
: not be jeopardized these birds ma,
V will be allowed to continue unmO
< Tested their good work on the alfalf
d weevil
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-11-17
VOL. c.. NO. 50.
APPLE. TREE BORER.

The flat-head horer is n very de-
structive pest. 1t Is a Conservative es-
innate that SO per cent Of healthy and
properly planted trees which die soon
after setting out are killed by the
larvae Of these small active. copper
colored beetles. Young trees of al
most every variety are attacked. es-
pecially If set out near woodlands
containing oak. which seems To be the
favorite host. and from which the
borers breed out in large mum
5erS.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-11-17
Three Babies in One Day in Three
Counties.

ThOmasVille Times.
1t is reported that DR.. {. II. Phillips
Of F'ullers, was present at the birth
of three babies on Wednesday of this
week in three different counties,
Something very unusual, ard it is said
that all three were named Woodrow
Wilson.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-11-17
pIpD> ~ RELATION TO
THE ALFALFA WEEVIL.

IN. Great Value of Many Birds in the
Repor of Experts Who Have, for
the Past Few Years, Been Making
Espccial Study OF the Assistance
rendered by the Birds. to Alfalfa
Growers i'm the West.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-11-17

The amount of ore handled on the
great Lakes each year amounts to
45 900 600 tons.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01

each other have improved to q very
great degree.
Mr.. Wilson makes no pretense that
his administration Of the affairs Of the
office . exclus.S ely responsible for
all OF this progress; 1t 10 the product
OF the combined effort OF many. and
he gives due credit to everyone who
has assisted him In this work. But
II IL fair to him to say that this
progress Is greater than has ever be.
fore occurred In Oklahoma or any
other state during any similar period
OF time; that he has used the full
weight OF his Office In bringing Il
about that the policies that he has
put into effect have helped much and
have not hindered. and that by a con.
tinuation Of these policies you may
expect continued progress for the next
four years. You take no chance.
Knowing that the first essential In
effective school work Is competent
teachers. he has given his attention
chiefly to the eo.oroination and de.
veiopment OF higher education. One
familiar with the conditions Of the
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01
STATE Superintendent
WHO HAS MADE GOOD

For nearly four years. r. II. Wilson
has served as State Superintendent
OF SCHOOLS and is now asking to be
continued ir this position for a term
OF four years more.
His general experience as q school
man covers period Of eighteen
years. He has taught in the country
and city schools. has served as prin.
cipal. member of school board and
county superintendent and is familiar
through expe erience. with every phase
OF school activity. lie has had the
experience of four years as State su.
perintendent. which has brought him
into close contact wflh all our insti.
tutions of higher learning and famil.
iarized him with their needs.
Speaking of the coming campaign.
Mr.. Wilson said
II shall not. during this cam.
paign. say or do one thing that
will reflect upon the personal
character or integrity OF any who
may seek this Office In opposition
TO me. but ] do submit that no
other man who will,ask for the
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01

position can show better equip
ment TO give service. The demo-
cratic theory Of government does
not look with approval upon per
manent continuance In office. But
II is In harmony with the sound.
est principles that any officer who
has acquired the experience Of
term shall continue In this Office
another term. that the state may
have the beneht OF the experience
gained"
During NJ, Wilson'S admtaistration
as superintendent. the ssjBc0l system
Of Oklahoma has ma1es great steps
forward. TIE average daily stteHd'
ancs hes Increased 10 two years
time. tsa per cent; the ssnsssl en-.
cheney Of The schools hes incrssssd
proportiosately: the enrollmsnt In our
high scheels hes increased st least
eighty per esat: the attendance end
eAicieucy sf the state Institutions Of
higher learning havs increesed II like
ratio; tho consoildatsd school move.
ment has grown trsmeadously; the
eeueval standard os elRciency end the
adjustment of the various schools 10
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01

school system four years ago canno<
fail to recognize the tremendous i'm
provement. We are now assured OF
constantly increasing efficiency In our
teachers. II Mr.. Wilson II reelected.
he will he able TO do more to increase
the efFicicncy Of the grade and COM
mon schools with the view OF aesiet.
ing the teachers to raise these schools
10 the highest point OF efficiency. and
make them Of the greatest direct val.
Ne In the lives Of the people Of the
state.
In soliciting your support he says: !:
n am IN good health. In the
prime OF life. and recognise the
responsibility Of my once. No
clerk In any once puts IN more
hours at hard work than I do.
] viii. u course. appreciate q
contislo11ee u your confidence.
but ~ matter which should bs
eset1 primarily " your person,
81 iukessst II you believe that
you will be best served BY my
eeutlnusnee Ia once. I shall te
ploased to recaivs your active
support"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01

Local News Items
F*%..+**++++%<%*%%+~~>>>+4<
Advertise in the CHAMPION.
E. L. Gordon of Lawton was
a caller Friday.
j. II. Crawford was a business
caller in LawtOn Thursday.
Travis Montgomery of Mani.
ton is visiting at the home of E.
West.
W. F. Wolcott. and Byron A.
Vaughn were Lawton callers
Thursday.
A. j. Barnes and wife of Ana.
d. rkC visited over Sunday at the
home VI 7. X. Bennett.
Mrs. c. A. McCarty of st.
Angelo, Texas, is here visiting
her nieces, the Crawford sisters.
Columbus Price of Sterling has
accepted a position with the
Bank of Elgin and began work
today.
For Sale Garden beets Just
right for canning. Price 80
cents per bushel. w. G.Sorrels,
4 mi. south Eigin.
H. P. Wettengel returned
Monday from a five days cam.
paign tour through Cotton and
COmanche counties. ~
Miss Audrey West returned
home from Lawton Thursday,
having completed her school
work at the institute there.
For Sale = Baled Alfalfa hay, q
miles north 2 l-2 miles west of
Elgin; phone No. 81 Red Line,
Apache. Chas. d. Campbell.
James Sawyers. J. H. and
Frank Crawford have gone to
Oklahoma to help
thresh. where they get 81. SO per-
day and board. ea'
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01

Please pay your subscription.
I. Stone was a business caller
In Fletcher Thursday.
Mrs. 1. C. Coffin has been on
the sick list the past week.
Let the CHAMPION do. your
job work. Prices reasonable.
r. M. Young returned Sunday
from Okeene, where he has been
working.
Harlan May of Bonneville,
Ark, is here on business and
visiting E. Stone.
John Smith and wife of Ho.
bart visited Sunday and Mon.
day with G. W. Walker.
See H. P. Wettengel for insur-
ance, farm loans, real estate, In
diana silos and notary work.
D. E. McAnaw and wife, Miss
Cleo Harney and W. F. Wolcott
autoed over to NARROW Saturday.
0. H. Putney went to Okla
homa City Tuesday. where he
expects to help his son Simeon
in the aeroplane business.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01

When you see a straw hat on
. horses head on q hot summer
day you may know that the own
er Of that animal has horse
sense.'
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01

Brain-lazy women make the
fashions in gowns" SAYS Mrs.
Robert J. Burdette. ''Brainless"
would be more appropriate.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01

The city club woman who
would elevate" the rural popu-
Iation should first remove her an
atomy from the public gaze---
wear q dress. and not a shoe.
string.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01

Miss Albertine Peterson. who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
N. Dillberg, returned to her
home in Chicago Thursday MORN
ing.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01

Yesterday was the tango to
day it is talk Of a new Chinese
dance. and tomorrow it will be
Adam and Eve.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01

Women from all over the coun.
try held a club pow WOW in Chi.
cago last week and their presi-
dent suggested that these lofty
and annointed personages take
steps to elevate" conditions in
rural life.
One of the suggestions was the
erection of buildings for perman-
ent homes for country school
teachers.
That's good. its encouraging,
its bully---provided the lofty
ones" will undertake to supply
the necessary husbands to go
with the homes.
Another suggestion was the ell
ovation of rural life in general.
That also is generous. IL is
charming, It has a truly human
itarian ring---provided the noble
high-brows who engage in this
laudable and self-sacrificing la.
Dor will first garb themselves in
aImanner which will notbring the
blush of shame to their rural sis
ters.
Come along, sisters. Well
greet you with open arms land
popping eyes.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01

Dodging a London suffrsget is
like walking on tacks.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01

II you want any Office get your
hat into the ring by announcing
In the FARMERS CHAMPION.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01

News Item: General Funston
is vacationing in Mexico.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01

Mexican Slogan: Give us lib.
erty and give us loot"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01
CHAMPION ads pay best.

CHAMPION ads pay best.
Robert McCalmant and r. H.
Fox of Lawton were here Sat-
urday.
E. L. Gordon, candidate for
county assessor. was in town
Thursday.
For Trade Buggy for one that
has fairly good top. Enquire at
this Office.
J. E. Weber and daughter,
Mrs. Helen Jackson. drove TO Ft.
Cobb Monday.
John E. Williams Of Sterling.
candidate for commissioner, was
a caller here Friday.
W. W. Higgins left today for
Oklahoma City to resume his
work on the railroad.
Real Kind % Men.
4 man who is worth calling . uaa
. not the man Who tries to see hoe
much he can get. bat the man whose
object is 70 see bow much ~ csa -
~ith0Vt
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01

Railroad Time Table
G9 :
EAST BOUND -,
No. l06 leaves. 80. 6:60 Q. m.
No. 10 leaves. .. .,l1:O0 g. d.
WEST BOUND
No. 8 leaves =. 1928 .. n.
No. ]07 leaves. ...... S:le p. q.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01
ADVERTISING RATES:

Display ads. IL l-2cents per inch for
each insertion. Discounts given on
large ads. All advertising matter run
until paid and ordered out
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-01
Bank Statement.
Report of the Condition of the
BANK OF ELGIN

at Elgin. Oklahoma. at the close
of business June Is. 1914.
RESOURCES
Evening star., 1914-09-27
Merring-Costinett.

Miss Pearl Virginia Costinett and En-
sign Harry Lloyd Merring. U. 8. N,
were married last Tuesday by Rev.
George Dudley, rector Of St. Stephens
Episcopal Church. The ceremony was
at noon at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John J. Costinett. the parents Of the
bride. and was witnessed by q family
party and a few personal friends. The
drawing room suite was profusely
decorated with palms. ferns and white
bowers. An orchestra played the we'd
ding music and through the breakfast.
The bride. who was given in marriage
by her father. wore an imported gown
of soft white satin combined with sill
yer thread lace of exquisite design. Her
tulle veil fell from cap Of silver lace
and she carried lilies of the valley.
There were no attendants. Mr.. Merring
and his bride left in the afternoon for
short wedding trip before going to
Newport, r. l., where Mr.. Merring Is
attached to the battleship Montana.
Cards announcing the marriage have
been sent out by Mr.. and Mrs Costi-
nett.
Evening star., 1914-09-27
Ney-Monroe.

The marriage Of Miss Bessie Reba
Harrell, daughter of Mrs. Fannie
Brooke Harren, and Mr.. Charles H.
evening at the home of the Rev. F. w.
Church. The couple were attended by
Miss Elizabeth Monroe and Mr..
Charles ]. Ney. The bride wore a
dark blue coat suit with hat to match.
A reception followed at the home of
the brides sister. Mrs. George Rohr-
back. 429 New Jersey avenue, from 9
The bride received in a gown Of pink
chiffon over silk crepe de chine. Miss
Monroe's gown was of wistaria crepe
de chine. The rooms were decorated
and potted plants. The couple received
q large number of lovely presents.
among them being a beautiful silver
tea service from the employees of the
Washington Gas Light Company.
aaS Mrs. the sanes E ar
Mrs. George w. Lyons and Mrs. John
Lyons. Mr.. and Mrs. Carey Ridenour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian T. Harren, Mrs.
Grant Thompson. Mrs. Ethel Lyons.
burg. Pa; Mrs. George w. Hartley, Mr..
and Mrs. jackson Firmin. Mrs. James
E. Freeman, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Kaufman,
Miss Mamie Harris. Miss Mary Thomp-
son. Miss Mary Lyons. Miss Minnie
HarreIl, MISC Stella Freeman. Miss
Fannie Harrell. Miss Marion Suther-
land. Miss Mary Flow, Miss Emma
White, Mr.. Claude j. and Henning Bur-
ton, Luther Morris. Allen Campbell,
Percy Bryant. William Henry Gaddis.
Edward Hall, L. Fountain Freeman.
After their honeymoon travels Mr.. and
Mrs. Burton will be at home to their
many friends at 1920 D street south
east
Evening star., 1914-09-27
MSOCIETXNI
6ZZSzsNs@E&
Coming Weddings.

With the marriage Of Miss Yvette
Borup and Mr. Roy Chapman Andrews.
Trinity Church. Ossining. N. Y. 'Octo-
ber 2, q pretty romance will have
reached its elimination. The invita-
lions were sent out the past week. and
probably only the war will prevent the
kaiser sending his congratulations. for
Miss Borup is an intimate friend of his
daughter, the Duchess of Brunswick.
and was the only American girl at her
wedding in Berlin. in May, 1913.
Miss Borup is the only daughter Of
Mai Henry Borup, U. S. A. (retired).
She was educated in Germany at the
kaiserin Auguste Institute. where she
met the emperors daughter and the
daughters of many of Germanys no.
BILE families. Nor were the sons OF
some of these ancient houses any the
less interested in the American girl;
The ceremony will be performed by
the Rev. DR.. Gibson w. Harris. and the
only attendants will be Mr.. and Mrs
NJ s. Slocum. 1t is to be simple
wedding at 4 o'clock. and only the in
innate friends are to be invited
After their honeymoon Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrews will live in Lawrence Park.
Bronxville, for the winter. After that
Mr.. Andrews expects his wife to ac-
company him on an exploring expedt-
ton.
The marriage of Miss Ruth Apple-
ton. daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis
r. Appleton of New York and Ipswich.
and Mr.. William G. Wendell, son OF
Prof and Mrs. Barrett Wendell of Marl-
boro street. will take place in the AS
cension Memorial Church in Ipswich,
Mass. October 8. just two months from
the date Of the marriage of her sister.
Miss Alice Appleton. and Mr. Clarence
Hay. in the same church. Mr.. Wendell
and his>bride will make their home in
Charles River square. where Mr.. Apple
ton has bought a house as a wedding
8ift to his daughter.
Evening star., 1914-09-27
Comings and Goings.

Senator and Mrs. Key Pittman will
leave shortly for Nevada, and after a
brief stay there Mrs. Pittman will go
to California for a visit.
Mrs MARITIME, wife Of Senator Mar
tine. has gone to New York for ten
day visit.
Senator and Mrs. James A. Reed have
returned from New York, where they
went to meet friends returning from
Paris
Miss Elizabeth Trueman King. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. George A. King.
will leave Wednesday for Tarrytown.
N. Y. where she will attend school.
Mr. George A. King has gone to Cam
bridge, Mass, and will enter Harvard.
Mr. and Mrs. A. c. Downing have
returned and will shortly be Joined by
the Misses Downing, who are now Wis
iting in Newport.
Mrs Henry Roosevelt. wife of Maj.
Roosevelt, U. s. NJ. c.. and their two
house on Hillyer place which they will
occupy this winter. Maj: Roosevelt.
who has been attached to the American
embassy at Paris, will sail for this
country shortly.
Pay Director and Mrs. John M. speel
and Mrs. Speels daughters. the Misses
Hitchcock. will return next week to
their home on K street.
Former Gov and Mrs. William r.
Merriam. who have been the guests OF
their daughters Mrs. James R. Curtis
and Mrs. John w. Wheelwright. at their
homes, at Nahant, Mass, during the
summer. have returned to their resi-
dence on N street.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Marlatt and
family are back at their 18th street
home after their summer travels.
Mrs. Albert Livingston Stavely has
returned to this city and has her moth
er and sister, Mrs. Jonathan HARRISON
and Miss HARRISON Of Montgomery,
Ala, with her on a visit.
Gen. and Mrs. Chase and the Misses
Chase have returned to the city ana
are located in their new residence, 1744
@ street.
Evening star., 1914-09-27
Engagements.

Announcement has been made OF the
engagement Of Miss Sarah Dobson
Fiske, one OF the wealthiest young
women in Philadelphia, and lMr. Walter
M Jefrords. a banker.
Upon the death Of her grandfather,
John Dobson, four years ago, Miss
Fiske fell heir to most Of his fortune,
estimated at from $2o.o0o.0oo to $780,
900, accumulated in the manufacture
of carpets and other textiles and in
dealings in real estate. Tho estate
was shared by her and her aunt. Mrs.
Samuel D. Riddle, with whom she
spends most of her time at Glen Riddle,
Pa.
Miss Fiske is an accomplished horse
woman and for several years has rid
den with the hounds Of the Radnor,
Roselee Riddle and other hunts and has
exhibited horses at most of the shows
here.
The announcement was made recently
by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wells Hub.
bard Of Boston. Of the engagement OF
their daughter. Elizabeth Blair Hun-
U. s. N, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John For
syth Meigs, of St. Davids. Ensign Meigs
10 attached to the torpedo boat de.
stroyer Mccall. which 10 at present at
the New York navy yard.
Mr.. and Mrs M Putterman Of New
York city announce the engaxement OF
their daughter Henrietta, to Mr.. H.
Braveman Of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Haxen announce
the engagement Of their daughter,
Edna Mari1la, and Mr.. Clarence Eugene
Ellsworth Of Wentworth, N. q. The
wedding will take place about the mid
die Of October.
DIR. and Mrs. J. A. L. Waddell Of
ment Of their daughter Ethel and Lieut..
Ethelbert Talbot, u. 8. M c. Lieut..
Talbot 10 the son OF Rev. and Mrs.
Robert Talbot Of this city, and 10 now
stationed at the marine barracks. Nor
folk. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs Adolphus Wilkerson
Wells announce. the engagement OF
their daughter, Miss Mary 1nez Wells.
and Mr.. Livingston Vann, jr. The mar
riage will take place the latter part
Of October
Mrs. Orlando W. Brodt Of this city
announces the engagement Of hel
daughter Katherine and Mr.. William A
Hanna. jr.. Of Mississippi. The wedding
will take place October 1, at 4:30 pm.
at st. Alban's. Church, Rev. DR.. Brate-
nahl officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip H Sheriff an.
nounce the engagement of their daugh
ter Susan Beall to MT. Geo. Calver,
Bowie. The wedding will take plac'
early in November.