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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-24
RUB RHEUMATISM FROM
STIFF, ACHING JOINTS
Rub Soreness from joints and muscles
with a small trial bottle of
old st. Jacobs Oil
Stop dosing" Rheumatism.

DIUP UUSIIIS NIIeIIIIIdIISIII'
It's pain only; not one case in fifty
requires internal treatment. Rub sooth-
ing, penetrating "St. Jacobs Oil' right
on the tender spot" and by the time
you say Jack Robinson-out comes the
rheumatic pain. ''St. Jacobs Oil' is
a harmless rheumatism cure which never
disappoints and doesn't burn the skin. It
takes pain, soreness and stiffness from
aching joints, muscles and bones; stops
sciatica, lumbago, backache, neuralgia.
Timber up! Get a 25 cent bottle
of old-time, honest est. Jacobs Oil'
from any drug store, and in moment
you'll be free from pains, aches and
stiffness. Don't suffer! Rub rheuma-
tism away.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-24
Summons
State of Wisconsin, in Circuit Cour
for Rusk County:
Fannie Collins, Plaintiff,

VS..
George Collins, Defendant.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN to the
said defendant:
You are hereby summoned to APP
pear within twenty days after ser
vice of this summons, exclusive of
the day of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the court
aforesaid; and in case of your fail
ure so to do judgment will be rem
dered against you according to the
demand of the complaint of which
a copy is herewith served upon you.
CHARLES KIRWAN,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Postoffice Address: L d y S m t h,
Rusk County, Wisconsin.
(First publication Dec. "a, 1915 3S43)
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-24

) THE December
night closed across
the desolate moor,
the snow ceased
falling, the clouds
broke, and a bril-
liant moon shed it's
silver light across
the wide stretches
of rolling white
ness. With the
change, it began
to freeze fiercely,
coating the sodden
drifts with a crisp
film of ice.
At every step
NJ i k e Dempsey's
tired feet broke
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-24

Try the News-Budget's want col
umns. The results will surprise you.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-12-25

tie for the fiscal agency Of the
City, that same be awarded to
the Opelousas National Bank,
they being the present agents.
The following vote was
cast upon motion above:
Yeas: Gosselin, Fields,
Daniel, Sicily and Eastman.
Nays: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Mr.. Eastman,
That the Mayor be authorized
to advertise for bids for build
ing power plant according to
and specifications Of
Architect Chachere as per
on file.
Motion duly seconded and
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-12-25
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Opelousas, La, Dec. II, 1915.
To the Members Of the Board
of Aldermen, City.
Gentlemen: You are here
by notified that there will be a
special meeting of this Board
held this afternoon at
o'clock for the purpose of re-
ceiving offer of settlement
from the New Orleans Adjust.
emntCo., Ltd, for the loss by
fire of the Power Plant and to
take any and all action there
on that may be deemed neces-
sary by the Board.
(Sgd.)
3. L. LOEB, Mayor.
(Sgd.)
Attest:
II. u.
City Clerk.
I received the above notice
on the 18th day Of Dec. 1915,
and on the same day and date
I notified each member of the
Board of Aldermen in person.
(Sgd) C. L. HAYES,
Marshal.
The Board of Aldermen met
pursuant to the above call.
Present: E. L. Loeb, Mayor,
presiding; Aldermen, 'Gosse-
lin, Fields, Sicily and East
ham. A quorum being pres
ent the meeting was called to
order.
The proposition of the New
Orleans Adjustment Co., Ltd,
was read.
Motion by Mr.. Eastman,
That the Mayor be authorized
to accept the offer of the New
Orleans Adjustment Co., Ltd,
of $14,270.88 in settlement of
claim for loss of Power Plant
by fire. Motion duly seconded
and carried.
There being no further bust
ness before the Board and
upon motion duly sec
onded and carried, the meet
ing was adjourned subject to
call.
E. 1. LOEB, Mayor.
Attest:
H. u. CALLAHAN,
City Clerk.
Opelousas, La, Dec. 81, 1915.
To the Members of the Board
of Aldermen, City.
Gentlemen: You are here
by notified that there will be
a special meeting of the Board
held this afternoon at 4 o'clock
for the following purposes:
To act upon the proposals
for the fiscal agency for the
City according to law and to
receive plans and specifica-
tions for the new power plant
and to take such action on
these matters as the Board
may deem necessary.
(Sgd) p. L. LOEB, Mayor.
Attest:
(sgd) H. U.
City Clerk.
| received the above notice
On the 21st day of Dec. 1915,
md on the same day and date
notified each member of the
in person.
(Sgd) G. Z. HAYES, :
City Marshal. !
The Board of Aldermen met =
pursuant to the above call. !
resent: B. L. Loeb, Mayor, !
residing; Aldermen Gosse- :
n, Fields, Daniel, Sicily and
'astham. All the members :
present, the meeting :
las called to order. I
Motion by Mr.. Eastman,
lat the bids for the fiscal
be opened. n
Motion duly seconded and !.
arried. =
Motion by Mr.. Sicily, !,
That the bid of the Opelou- 4
IS National Bank and the 3
copies State Bank being a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-14

OF surprise. that I have two wonder
auliy y hea'thy little ohildren-George.
years old and virginia. ~? Already
.ney are developing golhng proclivities
anu anu nave miniature links all their
I'M out on the lawn, When they get
older Mr Narderbeck and 1 are going
TO see to it that they take up the game
seriously | am 30 strong aud so well.
ana want TO grow up that way. too"
Mrs, Nonderheck plays at the Phnadel-
phla cricket Club or at the Philadelphia
country Club four times a week. either
WIN her husband or with her friend.
Mrs Barlow, another crack woman play
er who Is helping 10 advertise Phnadel-
phla In feminine sporting circles
Despite the fact that there has been
only one other woman beside herself to
mold the Eastern Women's Golf Cham
pionship and the national at the same
tine, Mrs. Nanderbeck bears her honors
with exceptional mcdesty
"A man champion can beat me, OF
course she admitted era iousll. 're-
cause a good man player plays n tetter
game than a good woman player He Is
physically stronger, and though | regard
golf as essentially a game of the head
still tho physical plays a large part. and
we cannot hope to compete AGAINST men
and win out for that reason"
Be this al 1t may, however. It is doubt
ful If any man chamrion can boast the
trophies that Mrs. Nanderbeck has The
mantelpiece of the living room fairly
grcars with the weight of the O. cups 1t
has been made to support, and in addition
to this she can show you vases, picture
frames and medals without end.
AS the result Of her recent prowess at
Onwentsia. outside of Chicago. the club
room of the Philadelphia Cricket Club
will have the magnificent $1,000 cup of the
National Association for a year. and Mrs
Nanderbeck a beautiful silver vase, as
tangible evidence of the victory which
kept the championship in America and
brought forth congratulations 20 the
charming Philadelphia woman from golf
ers the country over.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-14
Private Bequests Made in Wills

Frank B. Cortright. who died in the
German Hospital on August 90. by his
will, admitted TO probate today. leaves
an estate valued at Sl5. 425 to his widow
ana three children. The sum of $500 is
devised to relatives and friends by the
will of Martha Lord, late of 1884 East
Pacific street The personal effects of the
estates of Frank II Comfy and Catharine
c. Browne have been appraised at S66li.S6
and $5SS6.62, respectively.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-14
Cooperation is the
Winning Force

Suppose all the actual cash the United States evenly
divided its nhabtantsnot single individual would have
enough to buy roundtrp ticket to San Francisco
Coopeaton-the gathering of money and securitieson
the other hand makes possible large undertakings
And the money whole works for ALL
Credit is the financial for co-operaonfaith in the
honesty of the individual guided and controlled by the benign
influences of civilized society.
You desire buy home 1t isn't necessary have in
hand the actual cash The Building and Loan association finances
the DEAL and the home rbbets In few
the enforced habit of systematic saving have paid for
housecreated unit of property wealth. from that other
wise would have left nothing to show for them
Amy home really good piano player-piano.
No hardship worthy the need be undergone The Gbel
Piano Clubs offer the waythe payments fitted
dimes and quarters that bring yourself by simple
determination.
To t-~sure, musical instrument be purchased any
where ta all sold that way instru
ments of make.
The Club idea adds the convenience of partial
the power of cooperation The membership
partner with and shares the advantage gain by
endous buying cooperation gives and the esened
selling costs when you really help in the work.
Nothing is required of but invountariy the of
your joining influences others to join.
musical instrument of desired grade
procurable lower price through Ginbe Club be
obtained anywhere in the United States on
which these cooperative clubs win for you and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-14
Doctor Hexamer Returns From West

DR. Charles ]. HcXamer, president of
the German-American Alliance, returned
to Philadelphia last night from a trip
through the West during which he made
several speeches advocating the cause of
Germany. Doctor HeXamer refused to-
day to discuss any phase of the Ger
man situation.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-26

acre, and the average cost of harvest
ing cents per bushel, and the aver
age annual production per acre $120,
there would seem to be a desirable
element of profit in the industry; and
especially so when it is considered
that smudge pots are unnecessary and
no irrigation to pay for out of the
profits.
In point of prune production Polk
county ranks fifth among Oregon
counties, having an average annual
yield of 100000 pounds of green or
100000 pounds of dried fruit. A
full bearing orchard, say six years
old, produces about one ton of dried
fruit to the acre, selling readily in the
markets of the world during the past
three years f. o. b. at an average price
of 614 cents for orchard run. 1t is
estimated that there are within the
boundaries of Polk county 1900 acres
of prunes in full bearing, and 600
acres in young orchards. Young trees
from the nursery may be had for
about $40 per hundred.
Polk County Apples.
Perhaps next in Importance in COM
mercial fruit in Polk county is the ap-
pie, of which there is an ever increas-
ing acreage being brought into bear
ing. Formerly the entire fruit cul-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-26

5000, or about $1,000 less than the
average farm income of the William
cite valley. The fact that this valley
has the greatest diversity of crop pro-
duction of any other section on the
continent makes it apparent why the
pioneer took possession and is rooted
to this land of promise. A half CEN
fury of standardization has made the
Willamette valley vital, living land,
and placed it on high plane as a
food producer. The same redundant
energy now being expended by tillers
of the soil in less favored states, here
quickly brings independence and with
it the personal enjoyment of content
ment and inspiring liberty. Every con-
dition, too, is a health producer as
well as wealth producer. Only a
comparatively few months residence
in this climatically favored locality
and rejuvenating physical and mental
changes are wrought; where previous
ly diligent application was drudgery
it is here found a delight; few troub-
les darken the horizon, for the out
look is a rainbow of promise; indus
try is seasoned with the impelling
spirit for financial gain, the thought
of the bountiful harvest tightening the
burden of labor
"And nature s beauty is not limit
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-26

able to fruit culture, general farming
and dairying. 1t is particularly not
able that the hill soil carries an abun-
dance of lime and has unusually good
wearing qualities. Anything grown
in the temperate zone may here be
produced at a profit without irriga-
ton. 1t has been demonstrated be-
yond question that 10 to 20 acres are
sufficient for the ordinary family if
diversified and intensified farming is
followed, while for general farming
from 40 to 80 acres and upwards are
required. OF course this depends
largely upon the man. The possibili-
ties, as well as the merits, of Polk
county are best shown from the fact
that at the 1914 Manufacturers and
Land Products show, held at Portland,
in which competition was open to the
entire coast country, this county ex-
celled in display of land products and
was given the highest award.
Any country within whose boun-
daries there is a bountiful supply of
water to moisten fertile soil, and tenn
perate climatic conditions obtain,
must witness the greatest develop
ment in home-building. Polk county
possesses these necessary factors. The
soil has been discussed, let us consid-
er precipitation and climate. The av-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-26

rived for the development of what ma
ture has endowed; because Polk, al
ready the banner county of the state,
is looking forward, like an eagle
pluming its wings for a higher flight,
to still prouder station. Deep al
luvial soil, ideal climate, pure noun
tain water, mild winters, cheap trans
portation facilities, cheap lumber,
low-priced fuel, healthful surround
ings, congenial neighbors-all are con-
ducive to that predominant spirit for
financial gain, peace, happiness and
genuine contentment.
The geographical location of Polk
county may be described as being on
the east slope of the Coast range
mountains, its northern boundary be-
ing some so miles up the Willamette
valley from Portland, the metropolis
of the state. 1t has a land area of
7O9 square miles, or 453,76O acres,
with an estimated population of 15,-
900, of which number approximately
5000 belong to cities and towns of
over 300 inhabitants. The population
is 80 per cent American born. Of the
foreign born about one-fourth is Ca
madam and the balance is principally
Germans, English, Russians, Seandi-
navians, Swiss, Scotch and Irish. Of
the aggregate area 1920 acres are in
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-26

ed to only a few more inhabitants
there is abundant room for thousands
upon thousands. Opportunity awaits
them in agricultural, horticultural,
dairying or industrial pursuits. The
present large farms will be cut into
smaller parcels; the vast uncultivated
acreage will be put into bearing by de-
mand, and the cheaper wild lands will
be developed into profitable and ideal
ranches" "
Polk County.
Polk, one of the eight Willamette
counties, offers especially attractive
inducements to those residing in other
localities who seek to cast their lot
with the Pacific coast, the land of
abundance and of great promise. Ore
gon is unquestionably a state of op-
portunity, and nowhere within its bor-
ders can be found greater opportuni-
ties for investments in legitimate en-
terprises of almost any character than
in Polk county. There is room in this
partially developed domain for many
more industries and thousands more
people. Whether agriculturist, horti-
culturist, dairyman, stockraiser, me-
chanic, investor or businessman,
chances for the newcomer exist, be-
cause the county is rich in natural re-
because it presents unrivaled
because the day has ar
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-26

moisture for necessary growth Of both
wood and fruit, yet the necessity OF
irrigation is entirely absent, and har-
vesting conditions are as good, if not
better, than the average of the world.
There has never been need to fertilize
in order to bring an orchard into full
bearing, and after that it is only
question of occasionally plowing un-
der crop of some of the legumes, or
the application of barnyard fertilizer
as it is produced to maintain the prop
er proportion Of humus, all of which
is done without interference with the
work of cultivation.
The area of these ideal conditions
is confined to a very small section Of
the world, and inasmuch as the de-
mand for the Italian prune is steady
one in the markets of Europe as well
as America, there would seem to be
40 possibility of doubt as to the
value of the prune as commercial
product under Polk county conditions.
Instances where commercial prune
orchard is profitable are not isolated,
but on the contrary it is the invari-
able rule that a prune orchard, re-
gardless of possible fluctuations in the
market. is profitable if handled with
only reasonable care and intelligence.
With the average expense of cultiva-
ton lowering closely around $40 per
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-26

the successful production of fruits de-
pends upon several different condi-
tions, chief among them being soil
drainage, air drainage, protection
from heavy winds, erosion or wash of
soil, susceptibility to artificial fertili-
cation and climatic conditions govern
ing cultivation and harvesting. Among
the important commercial fruit prod
ucts of Polk county, the Italian prune
leads, and from observations and ex-
periences of growers covering a per-
iod of years this industry will surely
lead by a still larger margin in the
future. 1t has been demonstrated be-
yond the possibility of a doubt that
the chemical properties of the rolling
lands of Polk offer ideal conditions
for prune culture. The air drainage
is such that late frosts, which some
times strike the lower levels in some
localities, do not affect these lands ex-
cept in the rarest of instances-in
fact they have never caused anything
approxlmating a failure.
AS has been stated, the topography
of the section eliminates the possibili-
ty of heavy winds, the nature of the
soil is such that the element of erosion
does not enter into the discussion, the
climatic conditions favor either fall
or spring cultivation, with plenty of
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-26

forest reserve and 451 acres in public
lands, making 1871 acres not decided
or patented. There are AL, ,7S9 acres
in private owneship, 26O,36S acres OF
which are improved, with 1877 ,162
acres cultivated, 126,205 uncultivated,
and 1852 acres unimproved, besides
which there are $3.50 acres in incor-
porated cities and towns. From the
above it will be seen that there is a
vast area of tillable land now uncul-
tivated, showing the wonderful possi-
bilities for development.
Within the county there are l,557
farms, comprising 1864 acres, an av-
erage of 1872 acres per farm, with an
average value of $54.0S per acre. The
average value of all property per
farm is $11 ,305, an increase of 1897
per cent in ten years. The average
number of mills levied for general ex-
penses of county government, state,
general school and roads is .0156.
The topography of Polk county is
level, rolling, hilly to mountainous, the
bottom lands adjacent to the William
cite, La Creole, Yamhill, Big Luckia
mute, Little Luckiamute and their re-
spective tributaries being of rich dark
loan, exceedingly productive and
adapted to a large variety Of uses
The hill lands are of reddish clay
loan of excellent character, and suit
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-26

erage rainfall in the valley bottoms is
~ inches, with very slight increase
in precipitation with elevation on the
mountain slopes. In the Coast range
mountains, in the extreme western
portion of the county, the rainfall is
SO inches. The amount of snowfall
varies, being very light and rare in
the valley and on the slopes. The av-
erage number of rainy days per year
are 1873. The average maximum tenn
perature in July is so degrees and the
average minimum "a degrees, while
the average maximum for January is
45 degrees and the average minimum
for the same month is "a degrees.
1t would be difficult to compute the
full value of the annual rainfall in
this country, coming as it does in
greatest quantities in the dormant
season in gentle "mists" without Sc
we're winds and later sunshine and
showers blended. There are no ey-
cessive rains to leach out and carry
away available fertility of the soil.
There are untold millions in them.
Little wonder is it that the Egyptians
of old, toiling in their parched fields,
shouted with joy when rain approach
ed: "Water, water; great is water!
Water is bread.'
The Prune Industry.
Scientific men have ascertained that
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-26

civilization. Notwithstanding its
sparsely settled state, comparatively
speaking, the Willamette valley is
now marketing foodstuffs valued at
$42,000,00O besides abundantly feed
ing its own people. Consider for a
moment what this means. An annual
cash income of $3.50 per acre on the
cultivated lands, or $212.50 from farm
products alone for every inhabitant.
Taking into account that there are ap-
proximately $4,000 farms in the Will
lamette valley, only simple mathema-
teal calculation is necessary to show
that each farm receives an average
annual cash income of 81 ,93380 from
surplus products of the soil.
"Not many decades have elapsed
since the great Mississippi valley,
vastly rich and prosperous, was the
acknowledged garden place of the
world, but comparison reveals the sig
nificant fact that its glory in this re-
spect has followed the Star of Empire
to the great Pacific northwest. The
average value per acre of farm pro-
duets in five of its richest states-Mis-
souri,, Iowa, Illinois, Arkansas and
Louisiana-is only $3.50 as against
he Willamette valleys $42.50. Sta
tistics also tell us that the average
Mississippi valley farm has an annual
income of only slightly more than
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1915-06-17
Hon. H. V, McChesney
Speaks AT Pembroke

Regardless of the very large
audience that gave Hon. H. V.
McChesney, candidate for Gov
ernor on Democratic ticket, the
glad hand in HopkinsvilIe Mon
day, and regardless of the fact
that many Pembroke citizens
were in that audience there was
earnest desire on the candidates
part to see the other citizens of
Pembroke and he made a hurri-
ed call on our little city Monday
evening. The speaker was an
nounced very late but some how
the people got in line on time
and there was a most enthusias.
tic Grove at Hotel Alderman to
greet the speaker. Mr.. McChes.
nev made the "rousinest" short
speech that Pembroke has heard
in some days mot excepting
those big short speeches made
Morgan day } He is a man Of
firm convictions and not afraid
to champion a great cause thai
has not received, but will soor
receive it's proper recognition.
May God speed the day wher
we will have many men in poll
ties like Hon. H. Y. McChesney
who thinks about and talks
about our part in this great TEN
perance question. They say W,
must put this whisky question
out of politics. We say so too
But we say put it out the Nc
Chesney way.
Hurrah for McChesney fo
Governor of Kentucky. PEN
broke Journal.