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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-08-13

Some time after the excursion
arrived here Saturday night on
its return from Roanake, as IA re-
suit of too much liquor, Clyde
Phillippi aud Robt. Harris, and
Vivian Jennings got INTO a fight
in which a knife was used to
freely and the latter came out
with several pretty bad cuts III
the face, hand and back. They
were arrested and tried before
the mayor Monday evening, and
each deposited nearly $1,000 with
the city. Harris and Phillippi
were then taken into custody
with a wealth warrant
aid were again placed i'll jail but
sometime during the night Har
ris escaped aud as he had con-
fessed to doing the cutting Phil
lippi was released. Harris has
not been seen since.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-08-13

G. B Wright, of Lynchburg,
is visiting friends in the city.
Rev. w. A. Dutton, of Pros
peritv, S. c., is attending the
Synod and will spend month
with relatives and friends here
and at Chllhowie and Wy.he-
vile.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-08-13
Negro. Chickens. $40 90.

P4ery Hamilton, colored, from
Pine Ridge, was arrested and
taken to Wytheville Monday.
tor trial on the charge of stealing
chickens from M. A. Lambert.
He confessed before the magis-
trate's court and was given his
choice OF $40 90 fine or 80 days
con the Road. He paid the
fine.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-08-13

FOR THE TIMES
SI.0G THE YEAR;
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
RAISE PEANUTS ON DRY LAND
Insure Success-Prepare Soil in
Thorough Manner.

For growing peanuts under dry
farming conditions, a few points are
essential in order to insure success
First, the land should be fitted in a
thorough manner, plowed about the
same depth as for corn, narrowed i'm.
mediately and firmed down to con.
serve moisture. If possible it should
be gone over shortly after blowing
with disk harrow set straight, to
subpach firmly the lower strata OF
soil The point of next Importance is
good seed and if possible this seed
should be secured near where the croy
is to be grown rather than from some
distant section.
Many of the experiments in the use
of peanuts on the semiarid lands have
failed because seed was procured from
some region where there was an abun
dant rainfall Locally grown seed is
preferable even though the quality is
not so good as that which may be OBJ
tanned from some other section.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
CULTIVATION OF THE TOPSOlL
Numerous Investigations Demonstrate
That Evaporation of Water Hao
Been Diminished.

That the stirring or cultivation OF
the topsoil really does diminish evapo-
ration of water from the soil has been
shown by numerous Investigations In
1868 Nessler found that during six
weeks of an ordinary German summer
stirred soil lost $40 grams of water
per square foot, while the adjoining
compacted soil lost 1850 grams-a
saving due to cultivation of nearly 60
per cent. Wagner, testing the correct
ness of Nesslers work, found, in 1874,
that cultivation reduced the evapora-
ton little more than 60 per cent;
Johnson, in 1S7S confirmed the truth
of the principle on American soils, and
Levi Stockbridge, working about the
same time, also on American soils,
found that cultivation diminished
evaporation on clay soil about % per
cent, and on a heavy loan nearly 10
per cent.
All the early work done on this sub
ject was done under humid conditions,
and it is only in recent years that con-
firmation of this important principle
has been obtained for the soils of the
dry farm region.
Fortier, working under California
conditions, determined that cultivation
reduced the evaporation from the soil
surface over SIS per cent
At the Utah station similar expert
ments have shown that the saving of
soil moisture by cultivation was 60 per
cent for clay soil, "a per cent for a
coarse sand and 13 per cent for clay
loan.
Further, practical experience has
demonstrated time and time again that
In cultivation the dry farmer has a
powerful means of preventing evapo-
ration from agricultural soils.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
Gives Beauty Advice.

Girls, young ladies and misses, it's
no use to spend your coin on rouge
and powder to make yourself look
beautiful. 1t will not improve your
looks. And if you insist upon wearing
small, tight shoes with high heels, you
can depend upon it that they will
bring hard, drawn lines in your face.
Another menace to beauty is a four
pound skypiece on your belfry. This
is all according to DR.. Ida G.. Nahm,
who makes a sweeping denunciation
of these things. If you want to retain
your youthful beauty for ever and
ever, follow these dictates, says the
doctoress: Plenty of soap and warm
water. lots of outdoor exercise, espe-
cially walking, and drink two quarts
of water every day. These will insure
health, red cheeks and slim, youth
full figure. Doctor Nahm recommends
the water cure and walks especially
for ladies with too much embonpoint.
She says it's the safest, surest and
quickest way to reduce.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
count" TOO ABSENT MINDED
Principal Reason Why One lnterna-
tional Marriage Was Permanently
Called Off,

Henry p. Dawson of the Morgan
banking firm was talking about inter-
national marriages:
Well" he said, 81 know of one in
ternational marriage that failed,
thank goodness, to come off. The girl
was the daughter of Paint Rock
millionaire. The man was a count,
a Spanish count
The count was absent minded.
That was his undoing. The girls
father gave a dinner for him in the
Paint Rock castle overlooking Paint
Rock, and at the dinners end the
count got up to light cigarette, and
then, by jove, started to remove the
plates.
The guests watched him in an
open-mouthed silence. His napkin
Sung over his arm, he had got nearly
all the plates removed when his mil
lionaire host said to him gently:
Wake up. George. You're not
waiting in the beanery now, you
'know. You're pretending you're a
count in Paint Rock. Wake up, man,
for gracious sake!'"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
EXPLAINING SONGS OF BIRDS
eeautfol Notes Of the Nightingale.
for Instance, Are inspired by
Paternal Love.

1t is generally assumed that a bird
sings because he is happy, but sci
ence goes deeper for an explanation
OF the why and wherefore of the
oirds song. Natures optimistic joy
IN constructive progress is expressed
In the singing of the male birds who
charm their mates ia further their
wooing, and continue after eggs are
lald to encourage the fulfillment of
Matching.
The song stops when the little birds
come out of the shell. The nightin-
gale, for weeks during tae period of
nest-building and hatch ing. charms
MS mate and human ears Near him
with the beautiful music of his love
song. But as soon as the little night
ingales come from the eggs the song
changes to sort of cultural croak
implying anxiety and sense of respon-
sibility.
IL the nest and contents were de-
stroyed thu nightingale would a. once
resume his beautiful song to inspire
his mate to help him build another
nest and start all over again the low
ing work of being fruitful and multi
plying.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
Why He Went to Concert.

Josef Hofmann has a story which
illustrates the attitude of many peo-
pie toward recitals of piano music.
A pianist was to give concert, and
as the audience was filing in the ticket
taker stopped a man who presented
two tickets.
You can't go in," the official said.
You're not in At condition"
Didn't | pay for my tickets?" ques.
toned the would-be auditor. Aren't
they in order?"
They've perfectly in ordtr," was
the reply. but the truth is you're
drunk"
Drunk? Drunk" mused tina other,
solemnly placing the passports in his
pocket. "Of course Pm drunk. Il I
weren't drunk would | come to a
piano recital?"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
A FOOD DRINK
Which Brings Daily Enjoyment
A lady doctor writes:

A lady doctor writes:
Though busy hourly with my own
affairs. l will not deny myself the
pleasure Of taking few minutes to
tell Of the enjoyment obtained daily
from my morning cup of Postum. 1t
is food beverage, not a stimulant
like coffee.
Il began to use Postum years ago;
not because ] wanted to, but because
coffee, which ! dearly loved, made my
nights long. weary periods to be dread
ed and uniting me for business dur
ing the day.
ION advice of friend, / first tried
Postum, making 1t carefully as sug
gested on the package. AS / had al
ways used cream and no sugar.
mixed my Postum 80. 1t looked good,
was clear and fragrant, and it was a
pleasure to see the cream color 1t as
my Kentucky friend always wanted
her coffee to look, like a new saddle.
Then tasted 1t critically, for | haS
tried many substitutes for coffee.
was pleased, yes, satisfied with my
Postum in taste and effect, and am yet,
being a constant user of it all these
years.
81 continually as sure my friends and
acquaintance that they will like Pos.
tum in place of coffee, and receive
benefit from its use. l have gained
weight, can sleep and am not nerv-
ous."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read 1.-THE Road to Well
ville," In pkgs.
Postum comes IN two forms:
Regular Postum must be well
boiled. 15c and Csc packages.
Instant Postum-is a soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
in a cup Of hot water, and with cream
and sugar makes delicious beverage
Instantly. 30c and SOC tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost'per cup about the same.
There's a Reason" for Postum.
sold by Groctrs.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
Helpless Man.

The late Fanny Crosby, author of
Nearer, My God, to Thee" and in
Vulnerable other hymns, was blind,
but this did not prevent her from see
Ing straight into the hearts of men.
A Brooklyn friend of the ageZ hymn
writer was repeating some of her cpl
grams.
"A Brooklyn bank clerk" she said,
had stolen lot of money and run off
with chorus girl When told Fanny
Crosby about this she sighed and said:
Every man becomes a fly when a
web of lace is CL-ead"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
LANDS FUR SPRING FLOWING
olskln0 Plays Important Part In Break
ing Up StubbIe Into Small Pieces
Prevents Evaporation.

BY JAMES d. MARSHALL. Colorado
Experiment Station.)
In the management OF land for
spring blowing. disking plays a most
Important part. When land has stub
Bile on it. disking breaks up the stub
Bile into small pieces SO that when 1t
Is plowed under more uniform dis
tr,buDon of the organic matter is
assured and the danger of retarding
the upward movement of water is
greatly reduced. Furthermore, the
stubble or organic matter will decom'
pose much more rapidly.
When manure has been applied to
the soil * the nature of surface
dressing. disking will incorporate 1t
much more evenly in the soil and re-
duce the harmful effects of excessive
fermentation which is closely associ-
ated with incorporation in the form of
layers as is the common occurrence
when the manure is simply plowed
under. Disking also prevents drying
out of the soil as the capillary water
will have free access to the surface
layer.
Soil that is dry. If disked before
blowing, will make much better
seed bed, as clods will be less liable
to form and the seeded will be more
mellow, more compact and the sur
face would be less subject to excessive
evaporation
When spring blowing is delayed,
disking the soil in the early spring
prevents excessive evaporation as the
operation mulches the soil. Should
rain come during the early spring
time, the disked soil will be in good
condition to absorb the moisture.
Root crops that are to be planted
on spring plowed land will do much
better if the land has been disked
previous to blowing as more friable
condition of the seeded is obtained.
the moisture content may be greater.
and a greater amount of available
food material may be present
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
Dry Farm Fruits.

Tie government is undertaking tc
help the farmers on the great dry
plains of the West in their efforts to
grow fruit. Investigations so far have
shown very encouraging possibilities
for apples, cherries, peaches and most
small fruits on land that is not irri
gated.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21

dragging sensation across my loins,
difiiculty in collecting my thoughts
and was troubled with short
ness OF breath. Dodds Kidney Pills
have cured me Of these complaints.
You are at liberty to publish this let.
ter for the benefit of any sufferer who
doubts the merit of Dodds Kidney
Pills."
Dodds Kidney Pills, soc. per box at
your dealer or podds Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Dodds Dyspepsia Tab
lets for Indigestion have been proved.
zoe. per box-Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
Had Some TRAINING.

Billy Mooney, after running a bar
Der shop in Centerville for two or
three years, decided to become a dem
fist. His Uncle 81. upon hearing Of
this decision, dropped in to talk IL
over.
Yes, Billy" said he, dentistry 10
about the easiest new job you could
tackle. You know how to work the
chair already, so the rest ought to
come easy enough"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
Home, Sweet Home.

Wife-What, going out again to-
night?
Husband-Yes, dear. Going out oc-
casionally, you know, heightens the
pleasure of staying home when one
gets the chance to.
Wife-But 20 go out so often.
Husband-Well, it's a pleasure that
really requires great deal of height
ening.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
Suggested a Dental COMPROMISE.

Boss, dis yuh toof am mighty nigh
KILN mel" walled Brother Oggy.
How much will it cost to have de
blame thing pulled out?'
Fifty cents" replied the dentist
But, loogy yuh, sab! ! hasn't got
but a quawtah to nah name. KANT
20 all pull it out half way for dat ~
Kansas City Star.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21

refreshing. l felt
Heavy and sleepy
after meals, was
always nervous
and tired, had a
bitter taste In my
mouth, was dizzy,
b a d fl o a t | n &
specks before my
eyes, was always
&1,f-1t L
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
Good Crops to Tie To

Rye and durum wheat seem to be
having their innings in the markets
and have reached record prices. They
are each OF them also pretty good
.rops To tie 10 year In and year out
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21

ALIENS FOOT-EASE for tie TROOPS
Over 100000 packages of Aliens Foot-Ease tho
antiseptic powder to shake into your shoes are
being used by the German and Allied troops AZ
the Front because 1t rests the feet, gives In
slant relief to Corns and Bunions, hot swollen
aching, tender feet, and makes walking easy.
Sold every where, 25c. Try 1t TODAY. Don't
accept any substitute. Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
Sans 1hinQ.

"Oh, dear! ! must do something to
reduce my weight. l weigh a hun
dred and sixty"
Stripped"
well, in my dancing frock."
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21

Honor thy father and thy mother,
young man, but when they pick out a
wife for you it's your cue to kick.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red, Weak watery
Eyes and Granulated Eyelids No Smarting-
just Rye comfort Write for Book of the Eye
by mail Free. Murine Rye Remedy Co., Chicago.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21

Many a girl skaters her ideal BY
marrying him.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21

The man who acquires the reputa-
ton of being great usually looks big
ger at distance
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
A GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Mr.. F. C. Case of Welcome Lake,
Pa, writes II suffered with Back
ache and Kidney Trouble. My head
ached, my sleep was broken and I'M
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21

This would be a much better world II
people would only finish everything
that they start.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21

says when she says it, but she just
cant help changing her mind.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21

Only a nonsalaried Office is con
PEELED to seek the man.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
A Golf Widow.

A Golf Widow.
rs it true that Mrs. Browns hus-
band has deserted herr"
Almost. He has taken up golf"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
His Standing.

'Is he successful as a writer of sen.
sational literature?''
rs he? Why, he has no inferior"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21

Cream of the Puzzle.
Il see where the Kurds are going
on a massacre"
rs there no way out of it?"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
The Case.

The Case.
Our telephone girls tells me she
has broken her engagement"
All; case with her of ring off,"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
Now You Know.

Tell me, do women dress for the
men or for each other?"
For both; for the men to admire,
and for each other to envy"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21

sA y NAM sRsnd f ii"1 Victoria. BIC.
Coolest summer climate on continent Magnificent
scenery. Motorists paradise. Fishing and shooting,
Interesting side trips Low house rents. Hotel and
apartment accommodation. Hyos visit position spend
ew days Al Victoria Write Publicity Cosnssieasr bssA
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
From Mrs. S. T. Richmond. Provide,
From Mrs. Maria Irwin. PERI. NV

IERU Ny Before took Lydia Pnkham's Vegetable c,r
Children a and efy wo ego o al and had much pain
me as nothing else had DONE am thankful every do
oao 1 look lt'-MTS. MARIA IRWIN PeuN ~-' 49,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-05-21
From Mrs. Jane D. Duncan w O,,;rc,, M

- The doctor said that had organic trouble
long time and did not get any relief I
La Junta tribune., 1915-12-25
OTERO LOAN AND BUILDING
ASSOCIATION

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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1915-10-06

the wireless call 10 Honolulu on the
night OF September 70 was made by
John Mills. an electrical engineer,
from tho United States radio tower at
Arlington, Va.
Far away. out in the Pacinc Ocean,
At Pearl Island. near Honolulu. Hawaii.
$500 miles In straight line, was
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ings they pointed out that in the near
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sage to Honolulu Is az great as the
distance TO any Of these oities, but
owing to the unsettled conditions ON
the other side on account OF the war
experiments will not be tried at pres
emit in Europe.
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WEST VIRGINIA
OLD SOLDIERS
Are Given a Banquet by
the West Virginia So
Ciety.

Washing on, d. C., Sept. 3d.
Two hundred and eighty old SOL
diers from West Virginia and their
wives and daughters sat down to
regal banquet spread tonight in
their honor by the West Virginia
society.
The second assembly hall In the
old Masonic temple was the scene
of the festivities. 1t began at sew
en- and ended at eleven. A fine me.
nu was served by one of Washing
toms best caterers.
During the banquet patriotic Sc
lections were rendered by an orches.
ira comp oaed of West Virginians.
AT the conclusion OF the banquet
former Governor Atkinson deliver
ed an address of welcome, which
was responded to by Charles L.
Reed, commander OF the department
of West Virginia. Then former
Senator Nathan Bay Scott was in
tro'uced as presiding officer. There
followed program of music, dane.
ing, vocal solos and recitalions by
expert talent.
The affair was a splendid success
and Col. j. VIM. DeS.range, who
personally had it in charge, was Civ
en- rising vote of thanks. The
West Virginia old soldiers 800
strong marched in a body in the
great parade.
A great hit was made in the Ia
rade by the West Virginia water
wagon, which was wheeled along in
the middle of the West Virginia
delegation. 1t consisted Of a bar
rel on wheels, filled with ice water,
which was served TO all who became
thirsty on the march.
ASKED IF FATHER HAD REGISTERED.
a prosperous locking man Of
about thirty years went to the West
Virginia headquarters and asked
Walter Scott, in charge Of resistra-
tions, if Romeo ii. Freer of West
Virginia had registered
He was informed OF the death of
Colonel Freer more than two years
ago and seemed greatly surprised
and grieved.
Asked who he was, he replied
that he was Romeo IL. Freer, Jr.
Re SAID be had left home at twelve
gears of age and had spent most Of
the time since then in Central and
South America, and had not heard
of his fathers death, having been
beyond reach of letters for some
time.
He was quite overcome at the
news that Col. Freer bad died.
He is nov living ln Baltimore.