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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11

Prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
While tillage in its relation to
weeds usually is practiced for the
benefit of the immediate crop it also
nay serve the purpose of preventing
iosts OF weeds from maturing seed,o
opens the discussion In Farmers Bull
etin No. $50, Weeds: How to Control
Them" This bulletin gives discus
sion Of the weed problem on the farm,
iealing with prevention and eradica-
ion.
1t Is possible for a farmer, espe-
,ially If he follows good rotation
'ystem, to make his farm almost
weed-free by observing three main
principles of weed control: (D pre-
venting the weeds from going to seed
IN the farm; (2) preventing the intro
iuction of weed seeds on the farm;
and CD preventing perennial weeds
from making top growth. These
three principles are of far greater inn
portance than the particular methods
used to carry them out. Often the
campaign against weeds is stopped
when success is in sight and the weeds
soon recover. Clearing the farm of
perennial weeds is no easy task, re-
luiring intelligence and persever-
ance.
The thorough preparation of the
seed bed for every crop is an impor-
tant part in the control Of weeds.
After blowing the disk, spring-toothed
Of spike.toothed harrow to reduce the
sofl TO a good seed bed condition is
Used. Each of these harrowings de-
stroys hosts of young weed seed
lings. Thorough narrowing at this
period may be depended upon to kill
large proportion of the weeds that
appear at this season.
XIII the Weeds Early.
After planting the cultivated crop
the same object, that of attacking the
weeds when young, should be kept
in mind. To this end a drag harrow
or spike-toothed harrow is frequent
Iy used, both before and after the
crop comes up. More weeds will be
killed by one dragging at this time
than by several civilizations when the
plants have become larger. The weed
or is also a valuable implement for
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11
Fathers Good Point.

Little Elizabeth had been offended
in some way, says the New York
Times. She went off into corner
and turned her back on the family.
I'm mad. she exclaimed sulkily,
Il wish didn't have any father or
mother"
That's wrong, DEAR" said her
mother. I'VE are the best friends you
have
Well said Elizabeth, doubtfully.
i don't mind having father; he
doesn't hang around here much, but
I'm getting awful tired of the rest Of
you.''
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11
CHAPTER II.
A S cond Invitation.

4 don think, mon Capitaine. that ii
is any use Brunei told his master.
SAFFRON. in his shirt-sleeves. sat be.
fore table on which. In basket. lay
Michette's only surviving puppy. II
was a month old Sabron already knew
how bright 81 eyes we're and how al.
luring It's young ways
BE still. Brunei" commanded the
officer You do not come from the
south or you would be more sanguIne.
Pitchoune Las got to live
The puppy's clumsy adyenturesome
feet had taken him as far as the high
road, and on this day. as II were In
order that no should understand the
struggle for existence. bicycle had
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11
Naturally oualified.

What line of activity do you think
your son will follow"
I'm not sure" replied tha wa.rv
looking man, but from the close
questioning he puts me through Tn,
inclined to think that he'll make .
e e.eal chairman of an investigating
committee, Washington star
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11
Green FORAGE crons

Green forage crops of some sort can
be grown on most any farm, and thew
yield large amount of fine feed. Oats
and field peas, rye, rape corn and
vetch are some that can be sown with
results,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11
cauaht.

m sorry that l can't possibly nav
.nat Dill today My bootmaker has
lust been here with his bill.s
res ! know" said the tailor. q
met MIN coming down the stairs He
says you put him off because YOU
mad to pay my bill today. HOW abont
it?s -" "pout
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11
Trouble Ahead.

The person popularity known as the
mead OF the house turned his key in
the door and entered as quietly as
possible.
where's your mother?. he whis.
pered as his young son appeared
.Sh" cautioned the boy. "she,s
waiting upstairs in the war zone, ana
think she's got your range
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11
Prove n

o,, no Johnny, you can not have an.
o '',l' piece of cake. I'm AFRAID !,
viii make you ILL" ialu y
sly, mother. why don't Won i, =.
sEcd lessoa?r eeaen me a
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11
Cautious.

.,a come on old man. I'll give Won >
rue IN my new motorboat."
rave you got return ticket?s
a return ticket? what ~
mean?" uo you
pair of oars"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11
sIIo in Summer.

The silo is almost as important in
the summer time as it is in the win.
ter. The best dairsmen are feeding
silage twelve months In the year
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11
win Not stick.

To prevent postage stamps froia
sticking together, rub them over the
hair before putting them away
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-05-20
BANQUET MAYOR MILLER AND
FAMILY.

Under the direction of the local
camp Of the Woodmen of the World,
a banquet win be rendered Mayor p.
e. Miller and family at the opera
house this evening, and will be par
ticipated in by all citizens. as a fare
we'll demonstration of the esteem in
which this family is held by the
community which has so long been
their home. Mr.. and Mrs. Miller and
children had planned to depart for
their new home in south Idaho the
last Of this week. but were delayed
In order that Mr.. Miller might take
Mr.. Donovan's place in the hardware
store while the latter went east to
be at the bedside of his mother, who
Is seriously III.
The banquet will include a program
of music and speeches. Attorney s.
o. Tannahill will preside as master
Of ceremonies and at the conclusion of
the event will present MIR. Miller a
new Maxwell cara present from. his
many old Nezperce friends.--fIerah.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-05-20

good reason. Italy has a navy already
for action and a million and a half
men she can place in the field in
two or three months.
The one lesson that We can learn
from the Lusitania incident, and one
that we should keep in mind forever
more, is that only by preparation for
war can we enjoy the respect of the
world. The righteousness OF our cause,
the purity OF our motives and the rec
titude of our intentions. amount to a
great deal less than an efficient navy
The United States should start to
prepare today, and we should prepare
In proportion to our size and wealth.
We do not need an immense standing
army. We do need a navy as large and
as efficient as any in the world. A
political party which will go before the
country next year solely on the prop
osition that IL elected 1t will provide
for the national defense and insist
upon respect to Americans throughout
the world will be elected by the biggest
majority in the history OF the country.
The Democratic party under Wilson and
Bryan win not do 1t. The Progressive
party, II It still existed under Roose-
welt would. Our only hope centers In
the Republican party. Under such a
platform OF pure Americanlsm every
patriotic citizen In the country could
gather together.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-05-20
TO SECURE THE YIELD, PLANT
AT HOME.

Think how you'd feel II they ran
you out OF town. Your dollar has
feelings too Don't run your dollar
out of town; let the poor thing stay;
buy home. II you buy out OF town,
and we buy out OF town, and our neigh
bors buy out of town, what In thunder
will become of our town?
You don't plant oats upon a hill
A hundred miles away;
And somewhere else your corn to drill
You know would never pay.
You plant at home to get the yield
Whatever crops are grown;
For planting In some other field
Will never help your own
And it's the same with dollars
For dollars. too. are seed;
The cash today you send away
Tomorrow you will need
Don't send your cash afar to roam,
But, wiser, learn to SOW
And plant your dollars here at home
And watch your dollars grow!
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-05-20
THE lcNoMlNy OF IT ALL.

Caldwell Tribune There Is wide
difference of opinion In this country
as to the course we should pursue to-
ward Germany. Hundreds Of thousand
feel that Germany was justified in
sinking the Lusitania as an act OF war.
Hundreds Of thousands OF others think
that the action OF Germany demands
declaration Of war by the United
States. There are dozens of shades Of
opinion between these two extreme
Views. The iguominy and humility OF 1t
all. however. is the realization that 1t
makes no difference to any body on
earth what the United States thinks
or does. We are a great country and
absolutely powerless. We know that
II makes no difference to Germany
above all others, what the United
nor for years to come, even though we
felt that the nation had been insuited
to a degree demanding war. could
this country seriously injure Germany
We are a great big hbber, and China
Hike an object Of contempt or pity
in the eyes of the world at large.
Germany may have been perfectly
justified in the action she took, and
in time we may see the business of her
action as an act OF war, but we can
never get over the idea that It would
not have happened II the United States
had been prepared for war. Have you
noticed that Italy, located almost at
the seat Of war. has not been subject
ed to humilities and indignities. from
both sides, that the United States
has7 It has not ana there is a very
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-05-20
THE FARMER AND rng stLo.

M. Wilson, representing the wyer-
hauser Silo Co.. OF Everett. Wash.
has been In this community for seve-
raj days past interviewing our farmers
In regard to the silo, Mr.. Wilson Is
well versed along this line and has a
fund of very convincing argument. Mr..
Wilson states that the progressive
farmers all along the line are fast
awaking to the fact that the silo is
the only way to stop the waste ON
the farm and many sales have been
made this year at Lewiston, Culdesac,
Waha, Clifford. Reubens, Cottonwood.
Vollmer, Nezperce, Kamiah, orofino
and Greer, and one to Walter 'Hick-
erson at this place, In all thirty-two
being placed, and is the largest number
OF sales by one concern i'm the north
west. The up-to-date farmers at the
points named have long looked for
something that would stop the enormous
waste In feed values of the farm and
with the use Of the silo throughout
the United States millions are being
'saved and there are millions yet to
save.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-05-20
THE plsoaAcE OF IDAHO.

flames Bruner returned home Satur-
day from California where he was CALI
ed several weeks ago on account OF
the serious Illness of his brother. His
brother IL rapidly recovering. While
gone Mr.. Bruner visited the exposition
and was well pleased with the fair
as whole but much disappointed with
the showing made by Idaho. Being
true Idaho booster he insisted on some
of his California friends accompanying
him to the Idaho building In order
that he might show them what the
Gem state could produce. Imagine his
chagrin when he found that the only
exhibit was one OF fancy work from
the Childrens Home Finding Society.
His disgust was further enlarged up
upon when at the building to welcome
visitors was a big buck negro and that
he was passing out Ben Davis apples
as O complement OF Idaho. In Mr..
Burners estimation the showing being
made by Idaho is a disgrace to the
state and win work TO our detriment
The above paragraph is taken from
the Empire Press OF Homedale: We
should keep In mind that in order to
save a million dollars the utmost econ
omy must be practiced. II we are to
practice economy why not start at
San Francisco? The people of this
state elected Mr. Alexander because he
promised to save them money in the
cost of government. They should not
kick at his methods or the places he
selects. II he fails TO save them mo-
ney they have a legitimate complaint.
The writer believes that a good ex-
hibit at the San Francisco fair would
be a good investment for the state
but then he didn't vote for Governor
Alexander. He believes In having good,
efficient government with all Its frilis.
He knows that these things cost mo-
ney and is willing to pay his small
share of the cost but It should be diff
ferent with the majority OF the people
OF the state They want to save money
and Governor Alexander is doing II
for them even II he does make a dis
creditable showing at the San Francis
co exposition.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-05-20
Commission and
Commercial Body
CONTINUED from page u

tGOuIluueQ ph6o -
with the completion of this auxiliary
paant his company would be In shape to
cope with such emergencies in the fu-
ture and that such troubles would soon
be unknown, all of which is good news
to the company's many patrons in this
and adjoining counties.
George Erb, a prominent attorney OF
Lewiston, was present and delivered
strong but brief speech advocating the
construction OF north and south road
and pointing out it's necessity to the
state at large. He intersperced his
serious remarks with "a humorous story
Of a clock, which was "timely." to
say the least.
w. ]. Jordan. the popular N. p.
agent, also spoke briefly as did also our
townsman, A. f. Parker who Is
member of Governor Alexander's north
and south road commission. Others
who made brief remarks of interest
were Lee Highley of New Meadows and
G. C. Van Arsdoi Of Lewiston.
Mayor Frank r. Fulton closed the
meeting with a few remarks of welcome
and appreciation that were aimed al
the guests of the evening mad which
had just the right ring to reach the
mark and find a hearty reciprocation-
The members of the commission and
party left today for New Meadows max
ing the trip overland along the pro-
posed route of the new road.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-05-20

Mrs. Crawford OF Waller, Mont, moth
er of Sam Crawford son. law to Mr..
and Mrs. Van Roberthon OF this city.
died in Spokane last Friday after a
short illness. Mrs. Crawford was ac-
companied by her son to Spokane
where she was taking treatment In an
effort to regain her lost health. Be
side her husband Mrs. Crawford leaves
five sons to mourn her loss. Mr.. Craw-
ford. the husband. will be remembered
by many of our citizens as the gen.
tleman who built the flour mill al
Cottonwood some years ago. Mrs.
Robertson and daughter, Mrs Jessie
Crawford. left on Saturday mornings
train to attend the funeral which will
possibly take place at Palouse. the
former home of thte Crawford family.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-05-20
IDAHO AT TIE FAB.

There is something awe-inspiring
about the Idaho agricultural and horti-
cultural exhibits. One can hardly ex-
plain the fascinating spell that steals
over us as we look upon 1t. The agri-
cultural exhibit seems especially attrac-
tive. 1t is unique. There is nothing
like 1t on the ground. The agricultur-
al building itself is wonder in every
department. Its proportions are coll
ossal. 1t covers seven acres of ground
and in ii are represented the exhibits
from seventeen states of the Union
and eight foreign governments, saying
nothing about our own government ex-
hibit. No better picture could be pre-
scented of the varied resources OF our
wonderful country from north to south
and from east to west than Is found
within the walls of this magnificent
building, and of all the displays made,
while some are larger and contain a
greater variety of stuff, the Idaho ex-
hibit certainly takes the palm. Visitors
pause before It, as the celebrated pull
pit orator, Frederick w. Robertson, Of
Brighton, represented the careless stu
dents gazing upon picture OF the
Madona in the Dresden Art gallery,
they were hushed and awed by the
spell of the painter and passed out with
soft footsteps. The Idaho exhibit to be
appreciated must be seen. The magni-
ficent arch that spans one entrance
has pictured on Its front walls our
grains and a representation of the
Bunker Hill and Sullivan mine. while
the inside has dairy and shepherd $
scene very beautiful and attractive.
Passing through the arch we look
upon a replica of the Arrow Rock dam
together with a miniature farm with
Its varied crops showing the methods
of irrigation. Going around the other
way and looking at the exhibit we find
miniature Shoshoue fails with water
flowing from its great height and run
ming Oft into a miniature Snake river.
These features fix the eye and the
attention upon the wonderful agricul-
tural products displayed with such
great taste and art in and around the
building. At one end of the exhibit
on the top Is representation of a
loaf of bread about eleven feet long
and six feet wide with sacks of flour
round about. On the other end of the
exhibit is a big potato about the same
size as the loaf Of bread which calls at
tention to the large and comprehensive
display OF potatoes from the potato pro-
ducing district OF Idaho. Then there
is the corn pavilion with a splendid
exhibit of corn from the corn producing
counties of the state showing that
Missouri is not the only state that
can produce good corn.
This article is not intended to be
exhaustive or much devoted to detail.
as we win enter into detail later on
Mr. L, M. Campbell. wen-known
Idahoan, who is IN charge of the ex-
hibits extended to your correspondent
every courtesy in explaining the various
exhibits.
]. d. FLENNER,
Publicity Department, Idaho Com.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-05-20
SURPRISE PARTY ON Or. WOOD.

Friends to the number of twenty-five
invaded the home OF DR.. and Mrs. Frank
Wood Tuesday evening while the hosts
were enjoying the movies" and pro-
ceeded to set the stage for a genuine
old fashioned surprise party with the
Doctor, who was on that day enjoying
his twenty fifth birthday anniversary.
as the goat. The affair was planned
by Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Eli Ingram and
IL the word of all present goes for a
criterion 1t was certainly huge social
success. Doctor was presented with a
handsome smoking jacket by those pres
emit. the presentation speech being reel
ed off by F. c. Robinson. Dancing,
singing and other forms OF entertain
ment. including a repast of delicious
Refreshments. made the entire evening
as merry as a song. Those present.
were: Misses Helen Gwinn, Zadie
Keith. Minnie Eimers. Bessie Eimers,
Sadie Robinson. Hazel Toye; Mrs. Har-
Ingram. Mrs. Frank e. wood; Mr.. Gill
ry Wood. Mrs. Hub Wood, Mrs Ell
bert Eimers. Jack Edwards, Roy Man
ming, Wayne Arnold, Pearl Wright
belmont Day. Sue Harris. Fay c. Rob-
inson, Harry Wood, Hub Wood, S. A.
Anderson, Eli Ingram and DR.. Frank
+. Wood.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-05-20
THE COURAGE OF HIS CONVICTIONS.


Courage is a commodity that has
not been used much in Idaho public
affairs for some little time. When we
find a politician who has the cour-
age OF his convictions we always feel
like giving him a word of commenda-
ton. Whatever else may be said OF
Governor Alexander II cannot be deni-
ed that he has the courage OF his
convictions. Whenever the governor
thinks II best to get rid Of state
official he does not rest until said
official IS separated from the payroll.
The governor has just given another IL
iustration Of his courage. In an inter-
view given out in Portland Governor
Alexander stated that he would call
the state legislature together next
January for the purpose Of preparing
the way for construction OF north
and south railroad.
Governor Alexander proposed that the
state build this railroad In order
that the state may do so ar amendment
to the constitution Is necessary. The
legislature win pass resolution sub
hitting the proposed amendment at
the next general election when the
people of the state will have an oppor-
tunity to pass Judgment on the enter
prise.
There is ample time for discussion OF
the subject from all sides, We SHAH
not enter upon the discussion at
Governor Alexander for the courage
he has shown. We wish there were
more men in public life with the cour-
age of their convictions. In fact we
oft times wish that The Tribune it
self had a little more of that courage.
Too often the press and the public
men lend their aid to enterprises OF
which they do not approve simply be-
cause somebody raises the cry that
the people demand them. They should
all keep in mind the fact that they
are part and parcel of the people. II
the project does not appeal to them
It probably does not appeal to the
average man. Heaven knows how many
freak laws and pseudo-reforuns have be-
come accomplished facts because toe
many who were naturally opposed sub
United In silence even though they did
not give them their open support.
Governor Alexander Is to be COM
mended. Caldwell Tribune.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-05-20
ARRAIoN BROWN TODAY.
Charged With contempt Of Court In
Civil Action.

Charles Brown was brought to the
city from Idaho county yesterday by
Sheriff LATE Yates, OF Idaho county,
and will be arraigned this morning at
IL o'clock before Judge Steele on a
charge OF contempt Of court. Brown
was a defendant In a damage case
In Idaho county at the last term OF
court and judgment against him In
the amount of $500 was rendered
II seems when the sheriff Sendeavored
to levy on property belonging to the
defendant, he found q deed had been
recently filed showing the transfer
OF the property to a relative.
An action was then instituted to
have the deed declared Invalid and
when Brown was called before a spe-
ciai commissioner at Kooskia to give
testimony in the case, he declined to
answer certain questions. When this
was reported to Judge Steele a bench
warrant for his arrest was issued and
he is here to answer to the charge
of contempt of court.-Friday's Tri-
bune.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-05-20
COUNTRY BOYS IN COLLEGE"
Senior Class Play to be Presented To.
smorrow Evening, May 2fst.

Senior Glass Play to be Presented To-
smorrow Evening, May 21st.
The following synopsis Of the senior
class play that Is to be given at the
high school auditorium tomorrow eve
ming by the seniors assisted. by others
connected with the school, was handed
in just before going to press, too late
to receive the mention the occasion
merits In act 1, Jack Jamison, coun-
try boy, urged on by his friend, Hank
Hawkins, persuades his uncle, Mute
Nicely, to let him go to the University
of West Virginia where he can be-
come the rival of Harry Williams in
track and in the affections Of Alice Ar
mold; both of these had been country
schoolmates of his.
Act 2 begins with Sport Yeager, Bill
Burchinall and Archie Armstrong, col
lege boys, haunting Harry about his
early friendship with Jack and Hank.
The track meet takes place in act
3. Dad White, the coach. starts
the meet in which Hank runs the mile
Blake and Bill Burchlnall. Jack also
defeats Harry in the 440 and secures
the commentator of Uncle Mute and
the Vi t1dITy anu HIS ITltnuS.
In act Jack averts the attempted
ha7ing at the hands of Harry's crowd
by telling story of his and Harry's
early life. Harry sees his faults and
they part friends After this Fat, Bill,
Nick and Hank join Jack in a repast
furnished by box from Uncle Mute.
Act 5 finds Jack and Hank appre-
ciated by the other college students
and especially by Alice and Julia.
Hank has performed his hero stunt, Fat
has proposed forty times without sue
cess to Jean, Sport and Cute have
planned their cottage by the river. The
play ends with Virginia Reel In which
all join In.
Music win be furnished by the high
school orchestra. A general admission
of %, IS and so cents will be charged
for reserved seats.