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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-15
From FRIDAYS oai,y.

UNITED Press Dispatch.l
st. Paul, January S.-W. f. Hughes
was today appointed by Governor w.
IS. Hammond municipal Judge in Man
kato to succeed Willard Comstock,
who resigned TO take the position of
district Judge. to which he was elect.
ed on November ..
Attorney w. f. Hughes was in no
wise a candidate for the position, and
the appointment came to him en-
tirely unsolicited. Mr.. Hughes will
not be a candidate for the place at
the spring election. II is understood
that Governor Hammond would not
.appoint to the position anyone who
was likely to be candidate for the
judgeship at the municipal election
in April. Attorney w. F. Hughes
was formerly Judge of probate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-15
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
To The Free Press: II fhe present
bridge was owned by say one or
moro individuals the first Thought
would be TO make the bridge as good
as new by replacing the necessary
old rods and boards. new strlngers.
new floor paved with blocks. side
walk. etc. Am snre II could be re-
built and be as good as new, even
though II cost $4,000 or more. 1t
would be a good business proposition.
Then for the money expected and
necessary to build the one bridge pro-
posed for this extremely long city
of ours. you could about build two
more bridges. which would be APP
preciated by threefourths OF our
people. af
West Mankato needs bridge,
Jackson. Cherry. or A streets would
DC good locations lsfor second
bridge, and North Front street surely
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-15
From Fridays Daily.

Inquiries are lesing received at
the Southern Minnesota Better De-
velopment league Office. in regard to
the dates OF the convention Of the
league and the corn show. which
will be held here February II, is
and 10.
II. G. Green of Lake Crystal, presi.
dent of the Blue Earth County Pure
Seed association, was in the city
yesterday. comforting with Secretary
Deets or the Southern Minnesota
Better Development league upon
matters relating to the program. Mr..
Deets has received letter from
Professor w. l.. French of Austin,
regarding the plan of having the ag-
ricultural instructors meet ut the
program of one of the convention
meetings, probably on the afternoon
OF February 10. Owing to the fact that
the two meetings overlap the teach
ers can thus take advantage OF both
conventions.
The corn exhibit during this show
will be the largest ever brought to.
gether in the southern part OF the
state, and some very valuable pre-.
miums will be offered.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-15

]. C. l,eichardt Of st. Paul today
fled petition in the probate court
as executor OF the will of the late
Meta Amort of Mapleton, who died
on Jan. s. at the age of sixty-one.
leaving an estate valued at s4,f75.
The only heir named in the petition
is Katharine Amort of AIapleton,, n
sister of the deceased
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-15
From Fridays Daily.


At the meeting of the county board
late yesterday. County Surveyor Alli-
son was Instructed to write to the
North Star Concrete company and
inform that concern that II must
pay the penalty for not completing
County Ditch No. "a. This was done
to protect persons interested from
extra inspection fees and the like.
The county auditor and treasurer
were authorized to pay $500 over to
c. l.. Oleson as agent for the town
of Rapidan. as county help in the
improvement of Eberhart hill by the
town
The bond OF The Free Press for
the publication Of the deliquent real
estate tax list was fixed ut $4,000.
The salary of III. Young. newly
elected as superintendent OF the
county poor farm, was fixed at $500
per year, as it has been.
The board today approved the
bond OF DIR. A. G. Liedloff as coroner
in the sum of $1,000. The sureties
are A. c.. Meyer and Johannas G..
Tegner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-15
Campaign BY Civic League.

Owing to the absence from the
city OF Mrs. J. w. Andrews II was
impossible to interview her personal
~, but ii is known that the Civic
league, of which she is the head Is
planning some vigorous campaigns
for the welfare OF the city during
the year just .opeed. The fly cam
paign, which was such a success
last year, will be begun earlier this
year. and the inspection of markets.
dairies and factories win be carried
on more vigorously than ever be-
fore. Special efforts viii. he made
along the lines OF beauhfying the
school grounds. and making them
more of an honor to the city. An
other idea 10 be carried out will be
improving the backyard OF the city.
ana making the view OF the town TO
people passing through on trains
more attractive. The Civic league will
continue working for the city's bet.
terment and beauty and hopes TO ac-
complish much during 1915.
Mrs. w. L. Comstock: Il think
everyone ought TO boost a little
instead OF knocking. or course my
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-15

February will be convention month
In Mankato,' the big meetings of
four prominent organizations being
scheduled to take place in the
city during the month.
The first will be the state conven-
ton OF the Y. M. c. A. which will
hold sessions beginning Thursday
afternoon. February II, and continu.
ing over the 18th. Many well known
men connected with Y. NJ. c. A. work
will be In the city during that time
TO appear on the programs during
the different days.
The second and third organizations
to hold ileetlng here will be the
Southern Mlrncsota Better Develop
ment league. end the Blue Earth
county Pure Sod association, which
will hold their Joint convention on
February II, Is r 7 70
The fourth biz Meeting win be
that OF the SoutN srn Minnesota
Teachers association which will
convene in this city VII sessions at
the Normal school on February is,
10 and 90. As the Gates of the
development league and seed show.
and those OF the teachers meetings
lap over there Is movement on
foot TO form n joint program. and
have the agricultural teachers in
the city attend the agricultural work
The Dermott news., 1915-04-08
. 'REPkH|NG C2cU''j
 FOR STRAWBERRIES
NECESSARY THAT THE BERRY BEDS BE IN GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION - ROTATION WIT n OTHER CROPS ADVISED.

Practically all of the land now de voted to straw berry growing in this state once was covered heavily with forest In clearing this land every thing is removed except the stumps. and If the owner has the time and funds they also are removed before the plants are set While thorough clearing facilitates the culture and handling of the strawberry field, it is not essential in order to secure q profitable crop of berries. Clearing must bS done sufficiently early so the ground can be plowed. disked harrow ca and put in the best possible condi tNon before plants are set,
 It Is essential that the soil be put in just as good condition for strawberries H. for any other crop. Sufficient data has been collected from straw. berry growers on soCalled "old
The Dermott news., 1915-04-08

Pig g-raising will permit many sys. tems of management and a person should work out a system best adapt. sl to hs nAru and st1ck to it.
The Dermott news., 1915-04-08
Doings at the
 Presbyterian Church.

At recent meeting, called for the purpose, officers and charmen of com mittees of the Christian Endeavor So ciety were elected to serve during the present eccesiastic year. Mir. C. B. Grana was chosen as president and Mir. z. V. Freeman as vice president. Mir. Charles Crook was reelected as cores bonding secretary and Mir Angus Me Dermott chosen as recording recretary and treasurer The following were made chairmen of committees: Miss Edna Carmical of the Lookout com mittee; Miss Tommye Maulding of the Prayer meeting committee, Miss Irene Ray born of the Social committed. Miss Jane Carmical of the Music committee and Christine Kennedy of the Flower committee.
 At the regular Prayer meeting Sun day (nexU, at 6:30 p. m. these officers and chairmen of committeeo will be duly installed The outlook for the society is quite bright.
 The attendance at Sunday school last Sunday went beyond the one hundred mark. Most of the nine classes were star classes New scholars are enrolled almost every Sunday. The Unity Adult Bible Class are delighted with their new and beautiful room. The Berea Adult Bible Class will hold their busl- ness and social meeting Friday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs Ingram GilIham.
 On Friday the l6th, at 3:30 D. m.. q Teacher Training Class will be organi- zed at the church in the Berea class room It is to be hoped that many will avail themselves of this means of mak ing Bible study more pleasant ard proftabls.
 Worship poth morning and evening of Sunday at II a. m. and 1:30 P. m. At the morning worship the pastor will speak on the subject, Entire Conse- cration :" At the evening service he will consider the subject, "Complete Salvation.
 Come to all these services and receive q cordial welcome and share With Us in the promised blessings. The Lord Jesus Christ has promised to he with us. Would 4ou like to meet him
 ]. Z. HANEY. Pastor
The Dermott news., 1915-04-08
MILK BUCKET GERMS HOME
Cleanliness in Milking Will Improve Country lfe-prcvents Many Ills.

Milk. as it Is drawn from the udder Of the COW Is pure and free from con. tamiration providing the COW is i'll ,oed Aea th Hence, the bacterial con. tent Is derived from outside sources.
 All are familiar with the black sedIucHt so commonly iourAl in the touom of q vessel of milk The pres cncc of hairs from the body of the roW is also d common occurrence. The presence Of such material does net only indicate the presence of dirt. but
The Dermott news., 1915-04-08
GOOD TREE STOCK URGED
W. s Wlcks Advises Nurseryman to
 Buy Trees Near Home.

As the turSecyman l. in the bust hess to produce 'irst class trees. and a. his success usually depends up0L thr development ot good orchards. he should hHy his nursery stock from tb, nearest nursery that carries the qua fly Of goods he desires In securin& nursery stock from d nursery nearby. the orchardtst Will he more apt 10 gct first quality stock than he would in huylnS from a great distance It ia also well tc plant young trees that arc grown under climatic conditions simi- Lar 10 that into which thcN are to h, t.ausplauted Ihe latter however tS not such 2 vltM point as some may presume. but It F. always wei. to fol- low the rule where possible
 Plant One Year Old Trees.
 Good nursery stock consists not in the short stunted. crooked auG unhealthy specimens vaich are sometimes paNncd.oI by uurser, brokers on the uniformed tree planter but consists rather Of the straight clean. healthy. wellma- tured stock from three to five feet in aeieht with well formed root sys. tenn. \ root system to be we'll formed should possess main root branches uniformly distributed from the center These root branches being crossed or tangled indicate poor growing condi- tons in the nursery and are not de sirable
 Inspect For Root Disease
 Watch out for crown gall. hairy root and wOoly aphis on the root system IL Is advisable to inspect the stock Tn the nursery before buying. making sure that you will receive the same stock and have the nurseryman pack it properly In boxes for shipment, Make every effort to see that your trees are true te name
 Two things that the orchadist should endeavor tO make certain is that he gets the stock he wants and that it is of the best quality. and he should also endeavor to get young trees that are grown under climatic conditions similar to that into which they are to be planted
 W. II Wicks. Horticulturalist.
 Arkansas Experiment Station.
 Pig raising will permit many sys, tems of management and a person
The Dermott news., 1915-04-08
WEST BOUND
Save This Coupon.

The Exploits of Elaine" is being shown at moving picture theatres all the country and is proving the most popular of any serial produced The first n- sallment will be shown at the Alex Friday April ninth together with three other good reels The admis- will be 0 and 20c but those presenting coupons from this paper will be admitted at half price
 Cut out the Coupon below and present it at the door,
The Dermott news., 1915-04-08
, THERE hn1 CU|i|
 iN THE CORN CROP?
WITH CONSERVATION OF MOIST URE, DEEP FLOWING AND CARE. FIJI CULTIVATION ExPERi. MeNTS PROVE THERE IS.

Is there any money in the corn crop" Hardly, If we take as basis the average acre yield in Arkansas of l9 bushels. But when we take into consideration that individual farmers and members of boys corn clubs are securing yields varying from 60 to l5o bushels to the acre, one is tempted to believe that the trouble lies in our methods and not with the corn crop. Last SeGsou most of us suffered from the drouth Let us make certain this year. fl possible. that this does rot occur again. and that our crop Is prof ita bic
The Dermott news., 1915-04-08

f, means something moro serious It indicates the presence of large uuia- hcr ot bacterial germs These germs sometimes become so numerous that iurty drops of milk will contain as many as ene million germs Many of thes, bacteria are disease produciny organisms and are dangerous to peo- pie ing the milk. especially small children
 To prevent this contamination the Hanks and udder of the COW should he free from dirt and manure The ud der should hc carefully washed as well a. the hands of tue milker The old. fashioned wide-topped milk pail k especially bad for catching largo amounts Q, dirt and loose hairs. The covered milk pail should always he used, as it has a small opening fin the top With a double Straiuor so that ft is impossible for the dirt and nlth to drop Tn the milk during the process Of milking
The Dermott news., 1915-04-08
Reheaded Bugs.

If bcdhug~. ants, reaches, heas, mites and other insects were heheaded, they would not die any quicker than when Ross Dead Quick Spray is used on them This spray is clean. Use it in your home and get rid of insects. Also use t about poultry houses Sold in Dermott by Henry Bordeaux and Hanchey Drug Co.
The Dermott news., 1915-04-08

Classic monuu,c nt to well prepared bed. lnnd to show the possibilities from such land, and il remains only for the grower to handle this land so its original fertility will be restored.
 Where the stra berry growCr lS R general faruer. the best system is some system ot crop rotation. Pota, toes. corn and melons. in facD any of the hued crops are excellent to pre- cede strawberry planting. such crops put the soil in excellent shape and have the great advantage of destroy ing weeds Turning under COW peas. clover. ye'ch and rye k an excellent practice. The legumes are preferable tc other plants They should be turned under in late fall preceding spring planting Stable manure and ntrogenous commercial fertilizers are sometimes used to advantage but a" d rule the best results have been secured by crop rotation. turning un- der lesuminous plants such as men. toned above. and using acid phos- phate or bone meal on the patch wherever commercial fertilizer is needed The strawberry grower will find that 1t paws well to put more thought work, and money into thor ough preparation of soil before plant. ing ne" bed such practice will break up the habit Of continually look ing for new soil
 w II. WtckS Horticulturali~t
 ArkausaS Experiment station
The Dermott news., 1915-04-08
Inspect For Roo, Disease.

V II Wicks. Horticulturalist.
 Arkansas Experiment Station.
The Dermott news., 1915-04-08

A sheep that is kept in a dry place sheltered from the wind will not s,.f- 'og even on the coldest nights: bu, If ae stable is allowed to get too warm
 0d close they are almnst certain 10
 ~~r when turned out the following -@y. G'As S- lNknk3
The Dermott news., 1915-04-08
C. l.. MCArthur.
ATlausas Experiment Station.

The demand for pigs and poultry hv members Of the boys and girls pi. and poultrg clubs in Sebastian county F greater than the supply. and tustress men and farmers are co operating 10 make the county one of the greatest diversified farming sec. tions in Arkansas
The Dermott news., 1915-04-08

Don't fail to read "The Exploits of Elaine.
 Dr. s. C. Coleman visited the League at Montrose Sunday.
 Mrs Dolly McGehee returned Sun day from Arkansas City, where she spent few days.
 E. G. Bennett visited friends and relatives at Mound Bayou, Miss, Sun day and Monday.
 Mrs Annie Hawkins returned Satur- day from Dumas, where she spent few days with friends.
 Miss Havanah Galloway closed her school near Hurds Friday and has re- turned to Dermott
 The pupils of the Baptist Academy went to McGehee Friday night and presented the drama All Mistake. v
 Miss Minnie King spent Saturday and Sunday here with her father, N. J. King She is teaching at Luna Land ing.
 The sister of Mrs. J. R. Brodnax, who came here sick a few weeks ago from West Virginia. died Saturday. The funeral services were held here Tuesday.
 Miss libby Red of St Louis spent several days here win her parents. Mir $, and Mrs Partee, and other relatives. l She left Sunday night for her home in St Louis
 The coupon in this paper will entitle you to see the show Friday night at the Alex Theatre for half price. Gut out the coupon and take 1t with you and you can see 20c show for loc
 Mrs Willie Howard. Miss Pocahon- tas Freeman and several others went to Gaines Landing last Friday to attend the closing exercises of the school of Mrs Ada Hunter. They went in autos Mrs Hunter returning with them.
 The first icstalment of the Exploits of Elaine. thrilling detective story. is published in this paper Be sure to read t every week. also to see il in pictures every Friday night at the Alex l Theatre.
 NOTICE This is to certify that j. II Hicks, who formerly sold lots foS, us. is no longer in our employ. ard Nas not had any authority to sell any of our lots since last August
 BLOUNT < MOSS.
 The Bayou Macon colored school in Chicot county District No 6. closed last Thursday night. April lst. with an enrolment of 55 pupils. The exercises could not be exceled hy any other col cred school in the county. The indus trial work taught hy the same teacher of the school WAS simply a dream. . We esteem our teacher, Miss Beulah Taylor highlN and we appreciate her kindness aHG wonderful wore.
 A Friend
The Dermott news., 1915-04-08
Conserve Moisture.

Moisture can never be conserved to better advantage or can cultivation be cone so quickly or cheaply as before the crop Is planted. Deep piowlnS and all occasional use of the subsoiler Is desirable in order to provide suit able reservoir tol absorbing the spring rains
 On the Experiment Station farm 1t has been custom to break the lanl six or seven inches deep some time in February X couple of days before planting the field is run over with T ulsc harrow tapping one-halt This is especially desirable if the soil has be- come packed Sometimes heaI% spring toathed harrow is used to smooth over the work of the disc This brings any remaining weeds out of the grodnd and exposes their roots and destroys any tender stemmed weeds that may be pushing to the surface.
 Prepare Before Planting.
 Where level planting is praticed the -ection harrow with teeth in a slant lftN tt uStt tDbul 'k N tt'A Oi AtlI hdN N later Recklessneas in this practice, however. tends to thin out the stand. Cultivation should begin when the roes can be followed easily. and should be repeated so far a. practica ble once every ten days Especially it is desirable to cultivate after a pack. ing rain
 As the crop develops the cultivation should gradually become more shallow as not tC disturb the roots of the corn plants In dry season continua- tiou of thts practice until the crop ia in the roasting ear stage gives best results
 l. W Osborn. Assistant ACronomist.
 Arkansas Experiment Station.
The Dermott news., 1915-04-08
RU UB-MY-TlSM

Will cure Rheumatism, Neu. ralgia. Headaches. Cramps, Collie Sprains, Bruises, Cuts, Burns, Old Sores, Tetter. RinG-Worm. Ec.
 2ema. etc. Antiseptic Apodyne, used internally or externally. 2Sc
The Dermott news., 1915-04-08

Paint time Is near. Have the Delta to make your estimate on painting
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-01-29
SUMMONS.

SUMMONS.
In the Justice Court for the District
of Athena. Umatilla County, Greg.
Lille Miller. Plaintiff,
vs.
Lavinia Graham and
Herman Graham, Defendants.
10 Lavinia Graham and Herman Ora
ham, the above-named Defendants:
In the name of the State of Oregon,
you are hereby required to appear and
answer the complaint filed against
you in the above entitled suit within
six weeks Of the date Of the first pub.
licatjon Of this summons, on or before
the 26th day of February, 1915. And
you will taKe notice that If you fail
to appear and answer or otherwise
plead within said time, the plaintiff,
for want thereof, will apply to the
court for the relief prayed for and de-
manded in plaintiffs said complaint
-towit: For $500 and costs and dis
bursements of this action.
This summons is Published pursuant
to an order of Hon. B. B. Richards,
Judge Of the above entitled Court, du
ly made and filed on the 18th day Of
January 1915; and the first puElioa-
tion Of this summons will he made in
the Athena Press newspaper published
at Athena, Umatilla county. Oregon
on Friday, the 18th day of January,
1915, and the last publication will be
made on Friday, February 26, 1915.
HOMER j. WATTS,
Attorney fer Plaintiff.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-01-29
EAR DRUMS AND DROWNING.
Why Good Swimmers May Meet Sud-
den Dsath In the Water,

Why Good Swimmers May Meet Sud-
den Death In the Water.
Sudden death of swimmers has nev-
er been explained satisfactorily, but 1t
is generally assumed that 1t Is due to
cramps that affect the respiratory mus
cles. The Medical Record says there
Is another theory that "has never re-
ceived the attention which 1t merits"
This is that cold water penetrating the
ear sets up an irritation in the delicate
passages Of the inner ear. 1t cites an
address delivered by DR.. Guettich be-
fore the Berlin Geological society, In
which he revived this theory.
The irritation of the labyrinth of the
inner ear by cold water might cause
sudden paralysis, just as n shock to 1t
through sharp blow on the chin will
cause "knockout" The symptoms Of
the swimmer and the fighter are sim
liar. They. can make motions, but can.
not direct them; they may become tenn
porarily unconscious. In the case of
the swimmer, of course, drowning fol.
lows unless some one helps him.
The Medical Record says that persons
with perforated ear drums are those
chiefly menaced by this accident, al
though 1t may occur to others, And
this In spite of the fact that children
with large perforations of the ear drum
often swim and dive with impunity.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-01-29

Permit me to introduce myself to
the public generally Modest and re-
tiring both by nature and occupation.
I have hitherto refrained from obtrud-
Ing myself upon the attention of the
multitude.
My name is Perlscope. My principal
object In life is to rise to every neces.
sary occasion When this demands
my more or less immediate presence
occupy myself by holding up the mir
ror, not to nature, but to the enemy.
Like an occasional iden which renders
superhuous old systems Of philosophy,
have come to render supertuous an
entire cycle of inventions am the
last triumph Of mind over matter |
reflect, and q thousand men 20 down
to their fate Within the blue zone of
my horizon, subject to my orders. fits
the angel Of death.
am the naval eye that put the
naught in Drendnonght. Life.