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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-02-26

rows and a sharpened iron bar is
commonly used for making the holes
for the cuttings which are planted
with the buds pointing upward and
with but two inches Of 12-inch cut
ting showing above the ground. The
soil should be firmly packed about
the cutting with the feet. Care should
! be taken not to allow cuttings to be-
come dry while being carried about
the field.
Cultivation and Care Of Holt
After willow holt is established,
great care should be taken to prevent
weeds and grass from gaining foot
hold before the willows are large
enough to hold their own. This will
require three or four clearings the
first year. two or three the second,
and after that one or two, depend
! ing upon conditions. Extra care
given a holt during the first two
years will be more than repaid by
smaller amount of cultivation neces-
sary afterwards. A hold should be
inspected frequently in order ia
stamp out any pests such as dodder,
morning-glory vines, or caterpillars
that may be gaining a foothold and
which later might cause considerable
damage.
Harvesting and Marketing Willows
Basket willows can be cut from
the holt at any time after the leaves
have fallen and the wood has fully
ripened; ordinarily, this is about De-
cember 1. If the willows are to be
steamed they should be cut early in
the winter and steamed as time and
labor permits. If they are to be sap
peeled, cutting should begin early
enough to insure its completion be-
fore the sap begins to run in the
spring. Cutting should be done with
a sharp curved knife and as close to
/, the stool as possible. After cutting,
the rods should be bundled and plac-
ed upright in pit containing four
or five inches of water if they are
to be sap peeled. Later in the spring,
when the sap has risen and the oyung
leaves are out, peeling may be be-
gun. AS the rods are stripped OF
| their bark they should be graded
roughly as it can be done at this
time by simply throwing the rods in
to piles of several sizes which will
need but little further sorting. The
stripped willows should be thorough
ly dried in the sun and at no time
should they be allowed to remain
out in the rain. Once dry, the rods
should be carefully collected into
graded bundles and they can then be
sold at once or can be stored, to
suit the convenience of the grower.
The marketing of sap peeled will
lows, if they are of good quality and
well graded, is not difficult matter,
especially if grower establishes
reputation for being reliable. For
those wishing to learn the location of
the principal markets, the forest ser
vice issued a list of willow ware
manufacturers. While this list is not
complete, yet it will give the grower
sufficient information to locate a
favorable market 1t is often wise
lplan not to sell the willows as soon
as peeled, as most willows are sold
lat that time and they generally bring
over price then than they will later
| in the season.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-02-26
BASKET WILLOW GROWING
l. By George N. Lamb
Scientific assistant department of ag
riculture 1914
Rrange of Willow Growing

Rrange of Willow Growing
Basget willows have been grown
successfully from Maine to North
Carolina and from the Atlantic coast
to the base of the Rocky mountains
and northern Texas, Within this
region however, there are many
places such as the higher parts of
the Appalachians and the sandhills
of Nebraska where basket willows
have not been successfully grown. As
a general rule, basket willows grow
well in any region producing good
Indian corn and, for that matter,
they will grow on any land that will
produce corn, although they will toll
crate much more moist conditions.
Under favorable conditions willows
can be grown in the Mississippi val
ley almost to the gulf and along the
Atlantic coast as far south as north
ern Florida. Their adaptability to
the region between these two areas
is yet to be proved. Basket willows
can also be grown in most parts of
the west, although enough evper-
mental evidence is not available to
establish their range in that region.
Commercially, basket willows are
grown fro meastern Massachusetts, to
Virginia and as far west as Mime
apolis, Minnesota, Amaha, Nebraska,
and st. Louis, Missousia. Within this
area the greater part of the willows
are grown in New York, Kentucky,
Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Illinois and
Pennsylvania.
Where to Plant Willows
The ideal place for basket willows
is along a stream on land normally
four to six feet above the water level
The loose sandy loan usually found
In such places produces the greatest
yield of rods, although heavier soils
produce a tougher quality of willows
Planting should not be Gone where
the water level is less than a foot
from the sufarce nor where imper-
feet drainage causes the water to
stand on the soil for long periods
of time. Overlooking for short per-
iods will not damage q willow holt
unless the current 10 so swift as to
mechanically injure the rods. Will
lows may be planted on upland
ground except in the driest portions
of the prairie region, but in such
places they will require cultivation
like any other crop in order to con-
serve the moisture. If the soil is al
lowed to bake and become hard, the
willows will be stunted.
What to Plant
The varieties commonly grown in
the United States are as follows:
Purple willow. (Also called Welsh
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-02-26
TREES FOR SALE BY
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO

The following list of forest and
shade trees is announced for sale by
the University of Idaho at Moscow,
The forestry department Of the uni
versity has planted and experimental
with the trees in this state and rec
ommend them as doing very well
under the conditions described.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-02-26
Black Locust

A hard wood, valuable for shade,
for posts, fuel, or any purpose where
strong hard wood is needed. This
tree may be planted in almost any
part of the state below an elevation
of 1000 feet with success. Will
grow without irrigation where If
teen inches of rainfall occurs, and
will also respond wonderfully we'll
to irrigation. Water should be turn,
ed off about the first of August in
order to permit the wood to harden
up before hard freezes come on. It
may be grown in thickets for wind
breaks, poles. and posts, or spaced
for shade trees.
Honey Locust
A valuable hard wood tree, hardy
below 1000 feet elevation, and doing
we'll under irrigation or with twenty
or more inches of rainfall. Excel
lent for posts and for other uses in
contact with the soil.
Norway Maple
A handsome shade tree. Will do
we'll with 20 inches of rainfall or will
grow rapidly under irrigation and is
generally frost-hardy. Water should
be turned off about the middle of
August.
Silver Maple
A standard shade tree growing
more rapidly but under much the
same conditions as the Norway
maple.
Sycamore Maple
An excellent tree for the moister
parts Of the state. VIII probably do
well under irrigation. Hardy under
1000 feet elevation.
4 Black Walnut
Valuable as shade and nut trees
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-02-26
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Grove City Ditch company will
be held at the City hail. Blaoot Idaho on Saturday the 18th
of March, 1915 at the hour of 1890 p m elect officers for
the ensuing year and to transact any other business that may
before the meeting
THE GROVE CITY DITCH COMPANY
adv. 2o-5 W. F. Berryman Secretary
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-02-26

and also for POSTS. May be grown
with 20 inches of rainfall or by
means of irrigation. Water should
be turned on about the frst Of Aug
ust. Does not mature nuts well at
the higher elevations.
Butternut
Valuable for shade, nuts, or posts.
Requires about the same conditions
as the black walnut.
White Ash
An excellent hardwood tired for
shade, posts. poles, or fuel. Wood
valuable where strength and elasti-
city are required. Tree hardy up
to elevations of 1900 feet, but re-
quires good soil and plenty Of mois-
ture.
Red Oak
Highly ornamented in spring and
autumn. Hardy in all parts Idaho.
Requires good soil and plenty Of
moisture.
Purple Willow Cuttings
Require abundant moisture. VIII
grow from three to six feet per year.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-02-26
Adv. 28-s
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

Notice is hereby give that the annual meeting of stockholders
of The Riverside Ditch company will be held the Groveland
scho house Tuesday the End day of March, 1915 the hour
of p elect officers for the ensuing year and to transact
such other business may come before the meeting
RIVERSIDE DITCH COMPANY,
adv. 1915 J. G. Bond Secretary
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-02-26
Adv. 29-5
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
Phillip Dance, Secretary.

The annual meeting of the New Lavasde Ditch company will
be held the City Hail. Blackoo Saturday the sixth day
of March, 1915 at the hour of elect officers and
tend any other business which may before the meeting
NEW LAvAsIDE DITCH COMPANY,
Adv. 2S-5 Louis Felt, Secretary
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-02-26
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Miners Ditch company will be
held at the City hail. Blafoot Idaho Tuesday the twentieth
day OF March at for the purpose Of ecng officers for
before the meeting.
The MINERS DITCH COMPANY
adv 31-5 T, J. Burns, Secretary.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-02-26
NOTICE OF ANNUAL, MEETING

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of The Parsons Ditch company will be
held at the home of the secretary the 9th day of March, 1915
the hour of to elect officers for the ensuing year and to
transact any other business that may before the meeting
THE PARSONS DITCH COMPANY,
adv 29-5 Mrs Martha LaRocoue Secretary
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-02-26
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Danskin Ditch company will he
held the Riverside hall Tuesday the ninth day Of March at
80 for the purpose of eectng officers for the ensuing year
and transact such other business may come before the meeting
THE DANsKIN DITCH COMPANY,
adv. 3o-5 F. T. Halverson Secretary.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-02-26
NOTICE OF ANNUAL NETTING

The annual meeting of the Weayrck Ditch company will be
held Riverside Idaho Monday the first day of March, I9I5
the hour of p elect officers for the ensuing year and
transact such other business may before the meeting
THE wEARYRICK DITCH COMPANY,
Adv. 29-5 Phillip Dance, Secretary
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-02-26

and French willow Grown extern
sively in New York and to a less de-
gree throughout the country. Pro-
duces a slender rod three to seven
feet high, and is quite free from
branches. Does not thrive on as
wet or heavy soils as will the Ameri-
can green willow. 1t produces, under
favorable conditions, FIVE tons of
green willows per acre. On heavy
|or wet soils this species does not
continue to produce heavy crop as
long as will the American green. Ex-
tensively used for steam peeling pur-
poses but rather difficult to sap peel.
American Green willow. (Also
called Washington. Baltimore and
Dover Green.) Grown principally in
Maryland, Kentucky, Pennsylvania
and scatteringly in other states. 1t
produces large heavy rod of good
quality. When closely planted it is
relatively free from branches and
will produce rods from five to ten
feet tall. Under favorable conditions
this willow will yield seven to ten
tons of green willows per acre. Can
be grown on a wide range of Sol s
and under varying moisture conji
tions, hut produces best on a moist
|well-drained sandy loan. Less re-
sistant to insect and fungous attacks
than the purple or Lemley willows.
1t peels very easily.
Lemlep and Patent Lemley willow.
(Also Galley Bayleaf and Laurel leaf
willow, and, enormously the Captain
willow.) Grown most extensively in
Indiana and other western states but
rapidly coming into favor among
eastern growers. The Patent Lem
ley produces a little heavier rods
than the Lemley. There is great
variation in the amount of branch
ing in these varieties, but both are
inclined to branch freely unless
planted closely. Produces rod TO
to seven feet high and yields from
six to eight tons of green material
per acre. Requires a moist, we'll
drained soil, is relatively short-lived
but is almost entirely imune from
insect or gungous troubles. 1t is
easily peeled.
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adv. 29-5
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-02-26

]. G. Bond, Secretary.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-02-26
Red Oak

Require abundant moisture. VIII
grow from three to six feet per year.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-12-23
EXPLAINS 1O-MILL LEVY.
DR.. e. o. Sisson Issues Statement Con-
cerning Recent Supreme Court Decision

Explaining the 10-mill school levy,
DIR. E. o. Sisson, commissioner of edu-
cation has issued the following state
ment:
"The recent decision of the supreme
court, determining the 5mill as against
the 15-mill maximum, relates entirely
to conditions previous to the last ses-
son of the legislature, and has moth
ing to do with the existing law, which
fixes the maximum levy at 10 mills for
both rural and Independent districts
with the difference, however, that in
the case of rural districts the trustees
may levy an additional tax for inter
est and sinking fund, whereas in indie
pendent districts the 10 mills must in
clude the amount to be raised for in
terest and sinking fund.
"Provided, furthermore, that dis
tricts maintaining rural school routes
may levy tax in addition to the afore
said 10 mills, sufficient to maintain
the said rural school routes, said ta1
for school routes not to exceed
mills. Capital News.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-12-23
THE PROFESSOR DEMONSTRATES
ON TWO MAJESTIC RANGES
AT MILLER HDW. co. STORE
TOMORROW LAST DAY.

The cooking school and range sale be-
ing held at Miller Hardware & Imple-
ment Company store by Prof. Joseph
Becker, the famous chef, under the
management of E. P. Doris, Pacific
Coast representative for the Majestic
Mfg. Co., of st. Louis, has been a sue
cess in every way as noted by the large
crowds of ladies' and gentlemen who are
attending daily. Much enthusiasm is
shown by the ladies who are receiving
the treat of their lives in the expert
culinary work as exemplified by Prof.
Becker who operates with two Males
tic ranges on a raised platform in order
that every detail of his work can be
seen. He tells you how to do this and
that, how to cut your work in two,
bakes all kinds of dainty pastries, mix
ing everything before your eyes and
explaining each ingredient as he
goes along, gives free lectures and prac-
tical demonstrations on the art of &C.
onomical cooking each day during DEM
onstration, talks to ladies, answers any
questions concerning cooking and gives
recipes of anything for the asking
shows the ladies how to make cooking
a pleasure instead of burden, serves
all the dainties and everything he bakes
to the ladies present as it comes II
beautiful color from the Majestic
ovens.
Prof Becker, has wonderful per
sonality, knack Of attracting an'
holding large crowds of men and women
at the same time gracefully impartini
his great knowledge of the culinary ar
to every one within nearing or seeinI
: distance. Aside from this we believ
there is no human being who can NOR
) gracefully and intelligently demon
, strate the superior baking, water heat
ing, fuel saving and lasting qualitie
, of the Great Majestic range.
a Prof. Becker advises he has yet
J. hold demonstration where sufficier
e room was given to properly accomodai
/ the crowds. With these facts in min
ample provision has been made for con
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-12-23
A MINIATURE FOREST electrically
LIGHTED At MUNICIPAL EXERCISES

the practice of the singers and some Of
the vocalists who were depended upon
to assist in this part of the program
have been unable up to the present
time to attend even one rehearsal.
Those who have been able to attend
have been out and working hard. This
evening rehearsal will be held at the
hall. The music is very appropriate
and beautiful. The program is we'll
taken care of.
The general success of the exercises
depends largely on the spirit manifest
ed at the occasion. This requires big
attendance of people at the program
on Friday evening. 1t is arranged
primarily for the younsters. Come out
and bring them one and ALL Forget
old age for the moment and become q
child with the children, for the night at
least.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-12-23
DEER PLENTIFUL.
Evidence That Deer are Increasing
Beavers are Also Numerous.

From all reports of the returning
hunters from the various sections of the
county it would seem to indicate that
deer are on the increase and nearly all
the hunting parties were successful in
getting the limit without much trouble
The closed season on deer should also
insure further increase next year
and after that. Another thing that
pleases the sportsmen of this section is
the increase of beaver.t The close sea-
son has been wonderful help for these
little workers who fell the largest trees
to dam the mountain streams for their
homes. There is one colony which has
thrown a dam across the mouth of
Peasley creek just above where it en-,
ters the South Fork. They have done
their work the latter part of the season
and passers on the trail have noticed
the felled trees and the dam which is
nearing completion.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-12-23
TAKEN TO POOR FARM.

Citizens of the Denver section made
a visit to Grangeville last week and
presented a petition respecting the
Orvis family who reside in that neigh
borhood and requesting aid, the family
being in destitute circumstances and
to make their condition more pitiable
most of the family were i'll and requir-
ed medical attention. Steps were i'm
mediately taken by the prosecuting at
torney and probate judge with the as
sistance of the sheriff IS office to af
ford relief. Under the authority thai
the officers possessed the only remedy
that they could make at this time wal
to send the family to the poor farm
where they will receive attention. Th'
family were taken to the poor farm OIL
Saturday. The family have been il
destitute circumstances for some time
At the next commissioner IS meeting tn
matter will receive particular atten
ton.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-12-23
SPECIAL MUSICALE COMMIT
TEES WORKING HARD TO PER
Feet ARRANGEMENTS
EvERYoNE-oLD AND
YOUNG INVITED.

John Z. Eimers, chairman of the COM
mittee on arrangements for the munich
pal Christmas exercises announces that
everything is moving rapidly in the
way of completing the arrangements
for the affair. In this regard the COM
mittee is acting now and completing
plans ahead so that there will be no
rush to distract at the last moment
Instead of one large tree, which is
not hardly possible in the opera house,
nine smaller trees have been procured
and a scheme of arrangement of the
same in miniature forest is something
unique and novel. Multicolored cleo
tric lights will Nbe used to light .he
trees and to make the scene more beau
tiful. A fire place, Santa, and every
thing else included in the traditions of
the old time Christmas has been provid-
ed for. The generous contribution of
merchants and citizens of the COM
munity has insured the success of the
entertainment and the making happy
of every tiny youngster in the commun-
ity. Christmas joys will be evenly dis
tributed this year.
AS for the program, H. R. Hilbourne,
who has had this end in charge has
been working hard and under difficul'
ties. Special music was procured but
the epidemic of sickness has cut into
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-12-23
SAWMILL BURNED.

Don Fisher came in from the Fisher
placers Tuesday to spend the holidays
in Grangeville. He states that Monday
evening some of the men engaged out
there woke up in the night and found
the sawmill burning but it was too late
to prevent the destruction of the mill
which has been used in cutting lumber
for fumes. The mill will be rebuilt as
soon as possible and put into condition
for use. Don reports that the work at
the placers has been progressing nicely.
AS for Don, who has been out at the
mine for some time now, taking the
hard knocks and living on pork and
beans, he looks exceptionally healthy
and has fleshed up considerable. We
would judge that he has gained about
five pounds or SO and this makes, con-
siderable difference with Don. His
friends are all glad to see him back.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-12-23
wEIsER PAPER ANSWERS ARGU
MENT OF PORTLAND LIVE
STOCK REPORTER IN URG-
ING POSITION THAT
PACKERS DEPRESS
MARKET PRICE.
(Weiser Semi Weekly Signal J

(Weiser Semi w eekly signal.
Remember when you used to sell hogs
at 4 cents per pounda Thirty cents
was right good price for corn in those
days, wasn't it7 Now, actually, are
things as far cut of plumb as the kind
Of men who ran the equalization con-
ference would have it appear Sioux
City Live Stock Record.
And we also wonder if it is remem-
bered here in the northwest when hogs
were from 21h to cents per pound9-
Portland Live Stock Reporter.
Oh yes, we remember, but these en-
thusiastic supporters of the meat trust
have not told all of the story. They
have admitted than when hogs were A
cents pound corn was 80 cents bush
ell, and the writer remembers that when
hogs sold in the middle west for PA to
cents pound corn sold Is to 20 cents
a bushel. He also remembers that
fancy bacon sold at 9 cents pound
and standrd at IN cents, but this part
of the story our friends do not care to
dwell on.
Now let's look at the other side
The Portland Live Stock Reporter OF
Monday, December 13, quoted corn al
$35 per ton, fancy bacon at % to 3C