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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08

tive growth. Whenever a branch is
ously will need to be removed at the
annual pruning for the shaping up of
the tree it is well to take it off at once.
Then, too, it frequently happens
that single branch in the top of
tree will grow considerably faster
than any of the others, thus making
the tree unsymmetrical if its growth
is not checked. A slight heading in
as soon as such tendency is appar-
ent will usually keep the top well bal
anced.
The pruning of peach tree at the
time of planting it has already been
discussed. A tree well along in it's
first seasons growth is shown in
Fig. /. 1t will be observed that the
top is formed of four main branches.
This tree shows evidence of having
received attention during the earlier
part of the season. Only those
branches which were of importance
in forming the top have been allowed
to develop. The exact number of
branches which may be used in form
ing the head is not an arbitrary mat
ter. From three to five or six branches
are permissible, If they are we'll
placed and properly distributed on the
main stem of the tree. The branches
that form the head of the tree shown
in Fig. 1 start from points on the
frupk which ara ratbar too oIoco 20
gether. If there was more space be-
tween the branches where they join
the trunk there would be less danger
of the limbs breaking down in later
years from the weight of heavy loads
of fruit.
During the dormant period between
the first and second year, the first
years growth, provided it has been
thrifty and vigorous, should be
headed back rather heavily; perhaps
one-half or, two-thirds of the growth
.hould be removed.
The effects of not heading in are
shown in Fig 2. The trees here shown
are making their second or third sea-
sons growth. They were not well
headed in at tSst, and no heading
back has been done since they were
planted. Besides, the soil is lumpy
and in poor filth and the trees are
making a weak. slender growth. Had
they been well headed in, the growth
would have been much more stocky,
even though the trees were small. and
they would be in much better condi.
ton to sustain the weight of crop of
fruit than they can possibly be under
the system of management that has
been followed.
The United States department of
agriculture, Washington, D. c., will
send interested fruit growers, free of
charge, its farmers bulletin mo. 632)
on Growing Peaches" which gives
In detail much information on the
pruning of trees, renewal of tops, thin
ming, interplanted crops. and special
practices.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
TO MARK INTERSTATE TRAIL
This Is the Latest Road Between
Kansas City and the Twin Cities
and VIII Be Popular.

Das Moines.-The Greater Des
Moines committee has agreed to help
st Paul and Kansas City organiza-
tons finance the marking of the new
erstate Trail, the latest road be-
tween Kansas City and the Twin
Cities.
Signs bearing the mark OF the road
"a white background with a diagon-
81 blue striue-and the names of St.
Paul, Des Moines and Kansas City
win be placed at every intersection
between the two terminals.
The Interstate Trail now Is marked
through Des Moines, and 1t is logged
N the Blue Book. 1t is over the part
of this road between Des Moines and
Ames that it is expected Des Moines
will draw much OF its transcontinent-
al tourist trade during the coming
summer. It is hoped the route from
Chicago to Ames over the Lincoln
highway, from Ames to Kansas City
over the Interstate Trail. and thence
west will be popular with tourists.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
NO WAR TAX ON
CANADIAN LANDS.
Untruthful Reports Circulated by
Interested Parties.

OBTAINING neighbor at the expense
of the truth does not help those who are
guilty of the practice, and it may be
said that those spreading false re-
ports about Canadian lands, in the
hope that they may secure customers
for their own, will certainly fail Of
their purpose. False statements so
maliciously circulated will sooner or
later be disproved. And, as in the
case of the lands of Western Canada,
the fertility of which is now so well
known to people of every state in the
United States, the folly of this work
shows an exceeding short sighted
ness on the part of those guilty Of the
practice.
The present war has given some Of
these people the opportunity to exer-
else their art, but in doing it they are
only arousing the curiosity of those
who read the statements and trifling
investigation will only reveal their I'M
truthfulness.
A very foolish statement has re-
Gently appeared In a number Of pa
pers, reading in part as follows:-
1T is believed that as a result of the
war tax on land imposed by the Cana
dian Government a number of former
Dakota farmers who went to the Brit
ish Northwest viii be compelled to re-
turn to the United States. Informa-
ton has been received that the tax
will amount to about $500 for each
farm Of 100 acres, which in the case
of many of the former residents of the
two Dakotas would practically amount
to confiscation."
To show that the public has doubt.
ed. hundreds of inquiries have been
made the Government at Ottawa,
Canada, only to bring out the most en-
phatic denial. A full-fedged lie of this
kind has, of course, only short life,
and will tell in the end against those
who forge it and spread it, but, as a
Winnipeg paper points out, it is most
complimentary to the agricultural pos
sibilities of Western Canada to find
that rival farming propositions need
audacious mendacity OF this descrip-
tiOu W hCiP TWILL
What is the truth? The Saskatche-
wan Government has authorized levy
OF $40 per quarter section on unculti-
waited lands owned by non-residents.
The Alberta Government has imposed
a Provincial tax OF 10 mills on the as
sessed value Of all uncultivated lands.
There are some special applications of
these taxes, but the main provisions
are as above. Those vacant lands
held by non-residents in Western Can
ada form a grave problem. They are
making for poor communities, poor
schools and poor social and economic
conditions generally. BY having them
cultivated the owners as well as the
districts in which they are located
will benefit alike. It is for this reason
that the Government has recently
asked the cooperation of the non-resi-
dents. The high price of grain for
some years to come, and the general
splendid character of Western Canada
land will make the question well
worth consideration.--Adv
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
ROAD BILL PASSES
Good Roads Advocates Defeat
insurgents on Every Vote.
CHANGE IN AUTO TAX KILLED
Supporters of Measure Restore Rar-
mony In Ranks and Proposed
Amendments Offered Were
Lost by Ballot.

Des Moines.-By a vote of So to u
the senate passed the committee road
bill which provides for continuation
OF the state highway commission
and strengthening of the present
road laws. The measure will go to
the house for consideration in place
Of the Johnston bill which was re-
jected by the senate.
In order to make further changes
in the committee bill impossible, Sem
ator Balkema introduced a motion
that the vote by which the measure
was passed be reconsidered and the
motion be laid on the table. It car
ried unanimously.
The attempt by senator's coming
from the larger cities to have an
amendment tackled to the senate bill
which would give the cities share
of the auto tax failed. The same SEN
ators then attempted to defeat the
committee bill but failed.
What is known as the original
Bronson amendment" was offered
by Senator Farr of Woodbury. coun-
ty. This provided that each county
should receive back 80 per cent Of
the auto tax paid to the state and
that the city and county should di.
vide up the sum according to the
number Of miles Of road. This was
voted down, 30 to IA. Senator Kim
ball then offered the amendment
which was taken from the Johnston
Ill which provided for no change in
the distribution OF the auto tax be-
tween the state and counties, but
that the county should give the city
small share of the amount II re-
ceives under the present distribu-
ton. This was overwhelmingly lost.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
THE WAY OUT
Change of Food Brought Success and
Happiness.

An ambitious but delicate girl, after
failing to go through school on ac-
count of nervousness and hysteria,
found in Grape-Nuts the only thing
that seemed to build her up and fur
nish her the peace Of health.
From infancy" she says, II have
not been strong. Being ambitious to
learn at any cost finally got to the
High School but soon had to abandon
my studies on account of nervous pros
tration and hysteria.
my food did not agree with me, and
/ grew thin and respondent. i could
not enjoy the simplest social affair for
| suffered constantly from nervousness
in spite Of all sorts Of medicines.
This wretched condition continued
until l became interested in the let
tiers Of those who had cases like mine
and who we're being helped by eating
Grape-Nuts.
Il had little faith. but procured
pkg. and after the first dish l expert
enced q peculiar satisfied feeling that
! had never gained from any ordinary
food. ! slept and rested better that
night and in few days began to grow
stronger.
Il had new feeling of peace and
restfulness. In few weeks, to my
great Joy, the headaches and nervous
ness left me and life became bright
and hopeful. resumed my studies, and
later taught ten months with ease
using Grape-Nuts every day. lam now
the mistress of a happy home. and the
old weakness has never returned"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to Well.
ville." In pkgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the above Ietters A new
one appears from time 20 time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
m p
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08

The principal reasons for pruning
peach tree. according to a recent
bulletin issued by the United States
department of agriculture, may be
summed up as follows:
ID To modify the vigor of the tree.
(2) To keep the tree shapely and
within bounds.
(4) To open the tree top to admit
air and sunshine.
go To reduce the struggle for exis-
tence in the tree top.
co. To remove dead or interfering
branches.
CD To aid in stimulating the de-
velopment of fruit buds.
80 To thin the fruit.
90 To make thorough spraying pos
sible.
(10) To facilitate the harvesting of
the fruit.
The most successful fruit growers
habitually prune their trees as a gen.
eral proposition. In doing so they
usually follow more or less closely
some system, although they may have
no clear-cut conception Of just what
their plan involves. There are, there
fore, wide differences of opinion and
practice, and trees often produce
abundantly under practically all sys.
TENS or with no pruning whatever.
Obviously the pruning which a tree
receives the first two or three years
after 1t is planted has much to do with
its future. Mistakes in forming the
head or the results of neglect during
the early years in the life of tree
are practically irreparable. On the
other hand, IL the tree is well formed
and properly pruned during it's first
years, the foundation for a good tree
is established; subsequent errors in
pruning, II they occur. may admit of
correction without permanent harm to
the tree.
A question frequently asked II,
When is the proper time to prune
peach trees" In general, the answer
to this inquiry is, During the dormant
period, preferably in late winter or
early spring, Just before growth starts.
except in regions where bleeding from
wounds is likely to occur. In such
regions Il should probably be done in
early winter. But conditions and the
object Of the pruning must be consid-
cred in each case. II the pruning
operations are very extensive, eco
nomic requirements may make it
necessary to prune throughout the
winter whenever the weather is suit
able for men to work in the orchard.
II the fruit buds are endangered dur
ing the winter by adverse tempera-
lures, 1t will be advisable to delay
pruning as much as economic condi-
tions permit until settled spring wealth
er arrives. This is especially advisable
IL heavy heading in of the previous
seasons growth is involved, since the
proportion of live buds may determine
the extent to which the cutting back
should be carried
A limited amount of summer prun-
ing can usually be done to advantage.
The trees should be observed con-
stantly throughout the season of &C
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Signature rnapI st Of INAzIzw
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
AnsMered.

He doesn't belong to the ranks OF
the unemployed, and one feels certain
that he is not financially embarrassed
but the way he turned down man
who tried to get him for customer
might have indicated that he was in
either predicament.
Wanna buy some horseradish ??
asked peddler who entered his place
of business.
Haven't any meat" he replied.
This statement was too much even
for the peddler's gift of salesmanship
and he Immediately left the store with
out bandying words.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Attacked by Vicious Hog.

Wellman.-Mrs. M. V. Potion was
the victim OF very serious accident
the results of which may prove fatal.
While in the feed lot near the house,
she was attacked by vicious hog.
She attempted to run but fell and
was pounced upon by the furious
animal, which chewed her face and
arms, tearing large pieces of flesh
from her body before she could be
rescued by her husband and John
Potion, who were working in the
barn.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
No Time for Worry.

Someone once said if we could put
a red light on every dangerous spot
in a city, the whole city would blaze
red. The closest watching of the
safety rules can never overcome the
combinations of incidents that lead to
serious danger when the enterprises
of a halfmillion of people are bound
into small space. Signs will fail,
and the unexpected will happen.
Yet, 1--WE don't worry" said one of
the steel workers, "and no one else
worries. For worry has no place on
battlefield or in city, if men are to
do their allotted tasks and do them
WELL"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Dies of Her Injuries,

Perry.-Miss Magdeline Kelleher,
the 1s-year-old girl who accidentally
shot herself at the home north OF
Perry is dead. Although in an un-
conscious state the greater part Of
the time since the accident, the girl
was apparently gradually growing
stronger and there was a marked
Improvement until about an hour be-
fore her death. Miss Kelleher was
cleaning % caliber rife which she
was In the habit of shooting and was
alone at the time of the accident. The
bullet entered her skull over the eye.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Woman Banker Dead.

Mitchellville.-M s. Alice Halde.
man, one of the few women bank
presidents in America. died at Aug
ustan hospital, and was buried at
Cedaryille, H., her old home. Mrs,
Haldemah Immediately after the
death of her husband ten years ago
assumed his duties as president OF
the State Bank OF Girard, Kan,
which position she held at the time
of her death Mrs. Haldeman lived
in Mitchellville good many years
ago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Perfect Camden

Whenever l make a speech to my
home folks" said Senator Sorghum,
Il feel as if they were laughing in
their sleeves"
"Pshaw!" exclaimed the hearty citi-
zen; I'VE wouldn't laugh in our sleeves
at you, senator. We'd ies' go ahead
an laugh out loud"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Appearances.

"A great many highly intellectual
people smoke cigarettes" said the
young man.
"Of course, they do" replied Miss
Cayenne. "In fact, l don't believe
anybody who isn't well known for
intellect is warranted in taking the
risk Of looking so foolish"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Worried over Explorer.

Forest City.-Friends of DR.. Ru.
dolph M. Anderson claimed as resi-
dent by both Mason City and Forest
City, are worried over the failure to
hear from him since last August
when he disappeared in the far north
as member of the Stefanson arctic
expedition headed for Coronation
Gulf. If he is still alive it is hoped
he will send out word via Fort Nc
Pherson before long.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Stranger a Suicide.

Charles City.-William Boyers. aged
40, committed suicide at local hotel
by cutting his throat with a razor. He
left note reading: Send word to
I, F. Boyers. Pawpaw, H." Boyers
had been in Charles City but two
days. Nothing is known OF him here
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Public officials Bonds.

We bond more people than any
other company in the world. Maintain
a special department for bonding pub
lie officials. Agents everywhere. Write
for rates to Official Bond Depart
ment. National Surety Company, 80
West ST., New York City. Americas
Leading Surety Co." Adv.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Blessed Is the Ash Man.

while on earth" queried st. Peter
did you leave footprints on the sands
of timer"
NO." replied the candidate for ad-
mission, but always scattered ashes
on my icy sidewalks"
Come right in," interrupted the
keeper of the keys, as he threw the.
pearly gates wide open, and here,is
ticket that entities You to your
choice of harps and baios.'
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Hog Disease Producers.

Damp, overheated or badly venti-
lated hoghouses will produce disease
In hogs just as unsanitary quarters
will produce disease in children.
While the constitution Of hog is
usually vigorous 1t is not ironclad and
will not stand liberal abuse.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Gruesome Glee.

did you see where train some
where has a trunk on it filed with
gun cotton?"
Sure, / did. Amt that going to
be a good joke on some baggage
smasher?"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Dies From Tetanus.

NodaSay.-H. A. Zimmerman, Al
years old, is dead from tetan'us re-
sulting from a slight injury on his
lace caused by piece Of wood hit
ting him. He leaves a family.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08

The acme of inventive genius~will
not have been reached until some man
gives to the world noiseless soup.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Enn productlon of Han.

According to the Maine experiment
station. the egg production is about
one-third lower the second year than
the first year Of a fowls life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Attention for Ewes.

Ewes with lamb need good attention.
They should not be fed enough to
make them overfat. but should be
kept in gaining condition so that at
weaving time they will be strong and
sufficiently fieshed to supply plenty of
milk.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Poor Henry.

1T is quite clear that Mrs. Peck is
the ruling power in that household"
Yes, indeed. Poor Peck isn't even
recognized as belligerent."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red. Weak, watery
Eyes and Granulated Kyelids; No smarung-
iust I've comfort. Write for Book of the Eye
By mall Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Its Kind.

They are going to make fist Of
sending provisions to Germany by the
parcel post"
Il see. A case of the mailed fist"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Avoid Vicious sows.

Never select nervous or vicious
sow as breeder Disposition has
much to do with the quality of the
litter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08

A good definition Of spendthrift is
a man who deliberately eats straw
berry shortcake ia March
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08

Some men act as though they We're
proud of their faults.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Occasion Is So Rare.

Is Maude much of talker?"
well, when she stops you notice it
a good deal."-Boston Evening Tran
script.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
ALIENS Foof.EAsE for N. rRoops

ALTsENS TOOI-EASE TOT inc ThOOFS
Over 10000 packages of Aliens Foot-Ease, the
antiseptic powder to shake into your shoes, are
being used by the German and Allied troops at
the Front because IL rests the feet, gives In.
slant relief to Corps and Bunions, hot, swollen
aching, tender feet, and makes walking easy.
Sold every where, 25c. Try 1t TODAY. Don't
accept any substitute. Adv.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08

A man usually smiles when another
man invites him to do so.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
important TO Mothars

IWpOFtdTIt 10 "UtTI6IS
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that Il
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08

Can the Boarder Cow.
Canning the boarder COW" is a
pastime growing in favor with farm.
ers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
Literary Note.

Scribble-Milton got ten dollars
for Paradise LOST" $500
Bibble-What q eiDebl
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-17
\. |. M'KN|cHT
HAS RETURNED
Visited Many Places In Interest Of
Resolution - and Flnds
No Opposition.

II. L. Mcknight. secretary OF the
Commercial Club. returned yesterday
from an extended trip In the interest
OF resolution "a. Mr.. Mcknight visit
ed Palestine. Tyler. Mount Enterprise.
Troupe. Big Sandy. Mineola. Jackson
VILE and Dallas.
While In Dallas he attended the
meeting OF the Commercial Execu-
tives Of Texas. He reports a splen-
did meeting and q distinct spirit OF
optimism among all the visiting sec
retaries.
When asked about resolution 81.
Mr.. Mcknight said:
II find absolutely no organized op'
position to this measure. Wherever
It Is understood II Is receiving unani-
nous support. The one and only DIFF
ficulty I anticipate Is that men may
vote on this measure without clearly
understanding Its merits. We have
275 country weeklies carrying matter
favoring this amendment. Every
State paper except one is supporting
the amendment. I predict II will win
by a substantial majority"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-17

the 0rduna's stern. missing II ten feet
The passengers were called on deck
from bed and lifebelts were adjusted.
Ten minutes later submarine rose.
possibly different one from the sub
marine firing the torpedo. She fired
n shell which threw water over the
Orduna's stern. The Orduna reeled.
racing away. Next two shells came
overhead. one nearly hitting a life
boat. The passengers were ordered
to the lower decks for safety. The
submarine pursued for half an hour
before II was distanced. The torpedo
was sighted at least half q mile away.
The 0rduna sped forward and turned.
this maneuver saving her. William
o. Thompson. counsel for the United
States Industrial Relations Commits.
sion. one OF the passengers. declared
he would write a protest to Washing
ton. setting forth the details OF the
attack without warning. The Ameri-
can bark Norway reported recently
that a submarine had used her for a
shield on July near where the Or
duna was attacked. but did not men.
tion the Orduna