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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
MANY VARIETIES OF ALFALFA
Plant Attains Highest State Of Food
Value on Semiarid Land OF West
Favors Dry Climate.

The plant is called lucern, prob
ably after the town of that name in
Switzerland.
1t came to this country from Chile.
1t was once grown on the plains OF
Babylon and Is more widely cultivated
than any other plant. It's height is
two and onehalf to three feet.
Sometimes stories are told that al
falfa will 90 down so to so feet In
search OF water. That cannot be con-
f1rmed. The roots in light, dry soil
90 down as deep as IL or 20 feet.
In our middle western black loan
and clay soils the roots penetrate
three or four feet-seldom more. but
spread out in search OF plant food.
Alfalfa will maintain good stand
for 20 years or even longer in the
dry, light soils of the far West.
On the billy soils of the East, II
will die out in from five to ten years.
When the stem Is cut OF it dies
down to the crown of the root, and
the more frequently 1t is cut the more
stems 1t will send up.
From two to four crops per annum
are cut in the country east of the
Missouri river. In the Pacific states
from four to six crops are cut.
There are several varieties of al
falfa much better than others, while
some varieties will stand more cold
than others.
1t grows we'll in Louisiana, fairly
well in North Dakota, luxuriously In
Kansas and Nebraska, and is grown
to some extent Ii southern and east
ern states. But it's best growth is on
the semiarid lands OF the West.
1t attains it's highest state of food
value on irrigated farm lands OF the
West, because the dry climate allows
1t to be perfectly cured and harvested.
East of the Missouri river 1t is grown
best on high lands.
II requires good soil-not too
neavy-with Porous subsoil, as 1t will
not grow well IL it's roots are In wa
ter.
1t must have soil free from acid.
1t does not grow we'll on gravelly up
land where the subsoil Is not under
laid with water, unless the rainfall IL
normal.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
TREATING SHEEP FOR WORMS
Pasture Rotation, Combined With
Drugs, Is Practical Method Of Sue
cessfully Combating Pest.

The stomach worm is the worst pest
affecting sheep. Lambs are more sus-
ceptible than older sheep, probably
because the older sheep are accus-
toned to the presence of the worm.
In the spring, soon after lambing, the
old sheep should each receive dose
of one or two ounces of gasoline, fol-
lowed by a small dose Of epson salts.
After day or two they should be
placed in a worm-free pasture, If pos
sible.
In July treat the whole herd, includ.
ing the lambs, with gasoline, and
turn them into new pasture, and re
peat the process in November. Pas
ture rotation, combined with drugs
that are injurious to the worms, is
practical method of successfully COM
batting this worm.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Among its typical designs for farm
icehouses suited to dairymen. the Unit
ed States department OF agriculture
offers the following suggestion for a
wooden icehouse, insulated with saw
dust or mill shavings:
FramIno.-All framing used should
be dry, square-edged, sawed fair and
full to the sizes given, and should not
contain any Of the following defects:
Worm holes, shakes, heart pith,
warped, twisted, or unevenly sawed
lumber, rotten or unsound knots. Sizes
to be as shown on drawings.
Boards.-All boards used should be
thoroughly dry and sound and free
from loose knots, heart centers.
shakes, or splits, and should be
dressed and tongued and grooved. I'm
seasoned boards should be carefully
avoided.
Papen.-All paper used should be
heavy waterproofed insulating paper,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
Hay Rick Philosophy.

No man is complete failure who
succeeds in making perfect fool of
himself.
A woman is sometimes known by
che dogs she keeps.
Worry is all right, but don't make
it creed
Genius consists in talent for max
ing good
Misery loves company, but 1t is
usually of the unrequited sort
To the pessimist life is just an
other name for the morning after.
Envy is the by-product of success.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
GREAT WORK BY SCIENTISTS
Results of Research Have Been Of Inn
mense Value to Farmers In Many
Different Branches.

Scientists have learned much about
soils and plants and animals. They
have classified the soils and know
about their crop adaptation. The eff
fects of manures, fertilizers, lime,
drainage and cultivation have been
studied. Varieties of the various
grains, grasses. legumes, fruits and
vegetables have been compared. The
production OF fruit and vegetables de-
mands great skill
Science has enabled the orchardist
and market gardener to combat sue
cessfully some of the worst funguses
and insect foes. In dairying and poul-
try hasbandry the results OF research
bs-> immense value for practical me-
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31

He had told her the age-old story,
and, torn with emotion, waited for
few short words that would decide his
fate.
George" she said, before l give
you my answer you must tell me
something. Do you drink anything?"
A smile of relief lighted his hand
some countenance. Was that all she
wanted to know? Proudly, triumph
antly, he clasped her in his arms and
whispered in her shell-like ear:
Anything" he said.-The Medicine
Man
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
DRY FARMING BOON TO WEST
Wheat and Other Crops Replace SAGE
Brush and Wceds-Pioneer Were
Severely Criticized.

Dry farming has proved itself a
boon TO the farmers of this western
ard country 1t has not been SO
many years ago when as far as the
eye could see on our dry high lands.
nothing but sagebrush and weeds
could be seen.
Inc nrst men who suggested that
grain could be raised without irri-
cation were severely criticized as are
all pioneers, but they proved their
Wiid Idea to be positive fact, and
now the golden grain is gradually
swelling the bank accounts OF those
same scoffers and the sagebrush has
been replaced by wheat and other
crops.-Utah Farmer.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
CHICKENS RELISH SOUR MILK
Recognized Among Progressive PouI.
trymen as Important Food Ma
teriai-Aid to Digestion.

Sour milk is recognized among nro
gressive pouitrymen as being a most
important food material Aside from
the food value. it has the merit of be
ing pronounced aid in digestion. and
so allows the consumption of more
feed. with a consequent gain in gen.
eral condition.
A dry mash. in hoppers which will
prevent waste. should be before the
chickens at all times. This mash NAV
be composed Of equal parts of bran.
ground oats, -four middlings. cornmeal
and beef scrap. II sour milk is avail.
able in suffice quantity the beef
scrap may be reduced one-half, or left
out altogether.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
HARD WORK HANDLING DUCKS
Easier to Care for Fowls in Large
Flocks Than Small-tSrower
Turns His Money Quickly.

Ducks can be handled in large mum
bers better than most other fowls and
the grower turns his money quickly,
for by the end OF summer he is
cleaned out, having only few scores
or many hundreds of breeders to
carry through the winter. The number
depending ON the size of ais business
Yet the work is exceedingly exacting
and most arduous while .hs busy sea
son lasts.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
PROFIT IN BREEDING SHEEP
Keep Animals Feeling and Looking
Good and Flock viii Return the
Best They Possess.

The main point in the business of
sheep breeding is to get the best lot
of breeding ewes you can tor the
money you have TO invest, then the
best ram, and aim to handle them SO
as to get the best results in numbers
and quality of progeny.
This means an observance of care
and feeding that will keep these ami
mails always feeling good, looking
good, and the flock will return to you
the best thav have.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
Stability Wanted.

It's no use" pouted little Freddy.
who had just completed his first week
at school. Il shall never go to school
again."
But why?" asked his mother
Whats the use of going? / shall
never learn to SPELL"
What do you mean?"
We'll, how can | learn to spell
when the teacher changes the words
every day?"-Chicago Herald
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
Prophetic.

It's good play. BILL" said the
manager, who had just finished read
ing Shakespeare's new play of Ham
let,' ''but it's too gloomy. Can't you
put little more comedy in it?"
That" replied the author, will be
furnished by the actors who attempt
to interpret the stellar role"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
His Share.

"Jiggers was around again yester-
day collecting money for his pet
charity"
Huh! / wonder If he ever con-
tributes anything himself?"
"Oh, yes; he furnishes the fountain
with"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
The BRIGHT Side.

The pessimist was suffering from
rheumatism.
Every bone in my body aches" he
complained.
You ought to be glad you are not
q herring" said the optimist.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
Common-Sense Nest Boxes,

a Iovel nest method. Ordinary boxes
arc used; these are SO placed that
the lower box provides a platform
for the upper nest, upon which the
hens can easily alight. These nests
are readily taken outdoors and thor
oughly cleaned. The illustration gives
tho idea very clearly.-Farm Journal
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
MAKE NEST BOXES MOVABLE
Easy Opportunity Afforded to Give
House Thorough Cleaning and
Fight Injurious Vermln.

Everything In the henhouse should
be movable-nests, roosts. dust
boxes, etc. This gives an easy chance
to fight vermin, and also to give the
house a thorough cleaning. The old
practice Of mailing nests, roosts and
all fixtures to the building was a
bad mistake. and there is no wonder
that lice reigned supreme.
T. w. Ware, Hammonton. N. j., has
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
FARM
POULTRY
WASHING MACHINE FOR EGGS
increased Profits Made by Putting
Product Of Hens in Neat and At
tractive Packages.

1t has been found by those who han
die foodstuffs that 1t pays to put the
goods up In attractive shape or pack
ages. 1t is no uncommon thing to see
vegetables tied up in ribbons, and
fruit, which formerly travelled in bar
rels, Is now packed in small boxes
resembling confectionery in the way
they are handled. The same applies
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
Attentive.

ia Watson still paying attention to
that widow he was counting two
years ago?"
You bet he is. They are married
now. and he has to pay strict atten-
ton to everything she says"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
Unpopular.

Higgins doesn't Eeem to have
many friends"
He hasn't. Last Saturday he had
three tickets to the football game,
and he couldn't get anyone to go
with him."
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
Old SONGS,

Don't you wish the good old songs
could be heard again?'
Such thing would be impossible.
With Zeppelins and submarines every
where, imagine anybody trying to
arouse joyous enthusiasm by singing
Up in Balloon, Boys or Sailing
Over the Bounding MAN,"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
AiWa Us a Chance.

why don't you get married. old
top?"
Cant find any girl willing to leave
her happy home for me-"
Then why Tot look around for
some girl with an unhappy homer"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31

To keep clean and healthy take DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regulate
liver, bowels and stomach.-Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
Pleasant Work.

so yez how foine job, eh?"
Sure haff! / was chief designer
In pretZel factory!"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
Pelvic Bones Of Best LAYERS.

The best layers usually have sIen.
DER, pliable pelvic bones, while the
poor layers have hard, rigid bones
even though they are spread during
production.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31

If hostess did not 90 to extra trou-
BILE mighty few people would stay to
dinner.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
When all others fail to please
Try Oenison's Coffee.

It's well to appreciate the good
things Of life, but don't be a good
thing.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31

his job longer than the man who could
do better but doesn't
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31

1t isn't always the clock with the
loudest tick that keeps the best time.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31

Try to save to the land all the
moisture possible. We may usod n
torely next season
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
RUNNING Wild,

the wild?"
'Honk-honk!"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
The Only Way.

so you are saving money!"
MY, yes! I'm buying less than
can't afford than ever before
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31
The First Step

The First Step.
I'D like to meet few lively girls.
What would you suggest"
Invest $4,000 in a roadster
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-07-23
Meyersville Wells Condemned.

Through action of the State Board
of Health II or more wells, consti-
tuting the main source of the water
supply of Myersville, have been con-
demned. The various users have been
notified by mail that it is dangerous
to use the supply from these sources
unless the water is thoroughly boiled.
Recently samples of water from
these wells were anaIyzed by chem
lists representing the department and
were found to contain impurities.
Some time ago several wells in
Myersville were condemned.
There is no sewer system in Myers
vile, as result impurities find their
way into the wells.
With conditions as they are at pre-
sent it is believed that the necessity
of a modern water system will be
more apparent than ever before and
that some definite action to bring
about the installation of plant will
in the near future take form.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-07-23
Narrow Escape From Death.

n an attempt to save a companion,
liam Houck, from drowning, Mehrl
Eull, Of near this city, almost lost
life in the Monocacy River at a
Rnt between Seven Pines and Fells
Rck, yesterday afternoon. Houck,
Rble to swim, had stepped from a
pa bar into deep hole and when
'pll attempted to rescue him, grab
4 him around the neck with such a
Rsp that he had to fight with all his
|ength to free himself. After get
3 free, Shull grabbed Houck by the
n as the latter went down for the
Fd time and pulled him to shore.
houck and Shull, with number of
Ter youths, went to the river early
the afternoon to seek some respite
m the heat in its waters. Downing
Pr bathing suits they waded in at
pot where there was known to be
and bar. Houck wasn't very famil-
with the place and after wading
a distance from shore, suddenly
'ppsd into the hole which is about
Give feet deep.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-07-23
Orphans Court Items.

First and final account of Willard
F. Lewis, executor of Sophia E. Lewis,
deceased, filed and distribution made.
D. E. Working and H. H. Working
appointed administrators of the es-
tate of James c. Working, deceased.
Letters of administration on the es-
tate of George C. Cutler, deceased,
granted to Rose l.. Cutler, M. r. Fitch
ison, agent.
Letters testamentary on the estate
of Charles w. Rice granted to G. w.
Rice, Jr., and Walter NJ Rice.
Letters testamentary on the estate
of Mary Ellen Aldridge granted to
David c. Aldridge.
First and final account of Helen V.
Zimmerman, Administrative of c. H.
Zimmerman, deceased, filed.
First account of Eugene L. Rowe,
executor Of Mary E. Everhart, de-
ceased, filed.
Second and final account of Mary
e. Frazier and H. Dorsey Etchison,
administrators of John H. Frazier,
deceased, filed.
First and final account of John w.
King, administrator of Annie S. Staup,
deceased, filed and distribution made.
D. E. Working appointed guardian
for Evelyn L. and ]. Henry Working.
First and final ratification Of the
sale of the real estate Of Peter Leath-
erman, deceased.
Courts order to sell the real estate
of Margaret S. Wagner.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-07-23
EARNINGS ARE INCREASING

The Western Maryland Railway is
making a better showing relatively
than any other carrier in the East
The turn in the Company's fortunes
came in March last, when the con-
tract with the Consolidation Coal Co.
became effective.
Under this contract it is understood
that the Western Maryland handles
practically all tonnage originating at
new openings of the Consolidation
Coal Company's mines in Maryland,
and a considerable portion of the ton
mage supplied by the old openings.
This tonnage is estimated at the
present time at upward of 100000
tons, and it is expected to reach at
least 100000 in the near future. 1t
was to corral this valuable traffic
that John d. Rockefeller, chief owner
of the Western Maryland Railway,
was induced to invest heavily in Con
solidation Coal Company.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-07-23
CLERKS.

District No. l, Buckeystown, Precinct -
George w. Hess. Adamstown;
J. b. Myers, Buckeystown.
District No. /, Buckeystown. Precinct .
Harry f. Sterling, 1T. If Rocks,
John L. o. Thomas, Adams
town.
District No. 2, Frederick, Precinct l.
VIM. L. Ramsburg, Frederick
John F. Kreh, Frederick.
District No. 2, Frederick, Precinct 81.
II. Greenwald, Frederick; Cam
den ]. Ramsburg, Frederick.
/, District No 9, Frederick, Precinct B.
Howard f. Albaugh, Frederick;
G. Irving Storm. Frederick.
District No. 2, Frederick, Precinct 4-Gar-
rett S. DeGrange, Jr., Freder-
lex; Charles f. Bremen, Fred
erick.
District No. 2, Frederick, Precinct D.
John Snyder, Frederick; VIM.
Dansberger, Frederick.
District No. 2, Frederick, Precinct g.
Arnold Whitmore, Frederick
Julius Lochner, Frederick.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-07-23
May Order Road Extension.

The county commissioners probably
will order the extension of the State
Aid Road at the "Finger-Board" about
800 feet providing the members of the
State Roads Commission are salts
fed. ]. NJ. Mount, the contractor of
the road, appeared before the county
commissioners yesterday and con-
ferred relative to the extension of this
road about 800 feet. Something def
mite will be announced when Khe
State Roads Commission has taken
action.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-07-23
Damage By Storm.

sone barn was burned, two buildings
IN Frederick struck by lightning, and
corn damaged yesterday afternoon In
tbe third violent rain and electric
storm to sweep over Frederick coun-
Nv within a period Of week. A heavy
Rainfall was reported throughout the
central section of the county.
Lightning struck and burned the
harm on the farm of John P. Graft,
tenanted by John H. Stull. The loss,
marty covered by insurance, is esti-
mated to be at least $4,000. The en-
tire wheat crop of about 900 bushels,
more than 20 tons of hay, harness, a
large quantity Of meat, and large
farm wagon was burned.
Three horses, standing in the sta
bles fully harnessed, were thrown to
HE floor of the barn when the bolt
Struck. The horses were rescued
from the burning structure. A horse
attached to team, owned by Mr.
Graft, of Buckeystown, stood near the
barn, but escaped injury.
Lightning struck and demolished a
chimney of the residence of Mrs. M.
king, South Market street. No other
Damage was caused to the building.
The flagstaff of the Junior Steam
Fire Engine company's building,
North Market street, was splintered
when a bolt of lightning struck the
building yesterday afternoon. No 9TH
er damage to the building was re-
Dorted.
The lines of the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone company were hit
bard by the electrical storm yesterday
afternoon. About 300 stations were
eported in trouble throughout the
bounty. The lines working from the
Braddock exchange were the worst
Injected by the storm. Much trouble
las reported in the Buckeystown
Brunswick and Frederick exchanges.
bout eight poles were reported splin-
pred throughout the county.
The second electrical and rain
form which swept over the county
yesterday evening at about o'clock
Rused the destruction of the barn on
Pc farm of Clarence w. Rudy, Broad
bun, Middletown Valley. The barn,
pgether with the bulk Of wheat from
Eo farms, three loads of hay, farm
#agons and some farm implements,
ere consumed in the fire. All stock
as saved from the building.
The loss, estimated by neighbor
Pho appeared at the fire, has been
faced at about $4,000, partly covered
insurance.
A silo on the farm of DR.. G. H. Con-
y, south of Frederickfl, was blown
Ter Iron hoops surrounding the 81
were bursted. Many trees in that
#ction were torn out.
a large locust tree in the yard of
Pyid Wills, West Fifth street, was
Pm up by the roots yesterday after
Don.
Playing freaks, bolt Of lightning
fuck the farm house of Preston
rnand, near Myersville, during the
prm of Monday evening, tearing
Fough two rooms occupied by five
rsons, ripping plastering and lath-
z from the walls and harming none
the members of the family, other
2an stunning them.
fhe lightning struck a chimney on
rear of the house, over the kitch-
and ran through the bed room in
plch Russell, aged eight, Daniel six,
Clarence four years, sons Of Mr..
d Mrs. Gernand, were asleep. AS it
ssed through the room it burned
fge hole in blanket lying across
trunk and melted the nickleplate
set of harness, but not harming
boys other than stunning them.
e corner of the room was entirely
molished.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-07-23
SPORTING NEWS.

Frederick won from Gettysburg July
1S by the score of 4-3.
Gettysburg was whitewashed July II
Oy Frederick. Score 60.
Hanover defeated Frederick on Mon
day by the score of 6-3.
Frederick won from Hanover on
Tuesday by the score of 3 2.
Haaerstown defeated Frederick on
Wednesday by the score Of 90.
STANDING OF CLUBS.
Standing of the clubs in the Blue Ridge
h oaCue July 81: