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and lessen labor involved in replant-
ing.
samples are sometimes seen at corn
SHOWS with scattered grains differing
markedly in thickness and width from
the others. They are Objectionable.
Doth because such seed does not plant
Well, and because it shows cross pol
ienization with other varieties Pre-
mlums can be given to such samples
only when the competin. samples
present more serious defects, such as
traces of the mold causing sickness in
stock, decayed kernels and imperfect
development of germs.
A separate seed plot for each farm
er, where his best ears can be plant
ed and the plants kept from contain
NATION, or a strip from his choice
seed planted through the middle of a
large planting of the same variety,
nave both been suggested as means Of
keeping seed corn from the pollen of
undesirable corn grown in the neigh.
borhood. This matter is an impor-
tant one.
When one has selected the variety
best answering his purpose, his work
Is only begun. He should not rest
satlsned as long as anyone has bet
ter strain of the variety. When
he gets crop from it, the very best
ears should be selected for seed from
the very best plants, and these ears
ought to be thoroughly cured before
severe freezing weather arrives, either
by placing on shelves or suspending
by wire In an attic or other dry place,
or elsc by the careful use of artificial
heat A common practice among
those who handle large quantities Of
seed Is to cure on narrow shelves, the
ears being placed in a single layer, or
at any rate not in very deep layers,
so that the air may circulate freely
about each one.
A well-matured corn so preserved
terminates better than corn kept In a
crib, or in box, or bin. Good seed
corn should germinate 80 per cent,
and any ears not giving this per-
centage should be rejected. The only
way 20 determine whether or not it Is
UP to this standard is by testing each
ear In the spring before planting time,
and 1t is customary among those who
have taken up the task of improving
seed corn to construct shallow trays,
three or four inches deep. and, mark.
ing off piece of Canton flannel in
tWo.inch squares, place it in the bot
tom, or on layer of moist sand. and
with each square numbered to CORE
spond with an ear, take out half
dozen kernels from each and place
them in the corresponding square
Then another piece of moist flannel is
placed over them, and, covering with
a lid or piece of glass to preserve the
moisture, the tray is set in a warm
place. If kept in q room where the
temperature ranges from 70 to so de-
grees Fahrenheit for five days, the
kernels in some squares Tay be found
to have germinated feebly, unevenly,
or not at all, while in others they
will have terminated we'll, showing
that the seeds of the ear they came
from are of strong vitality. The ears
SO terminating are the ones to save
They greatly increase the prospects
of perfect stand and more vigorous
subsequent growth.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07

'filled butts and with exposed tips OF
'cobs should be rejected.
In the best-bred corns grown in
the southern states the rows range
from 16 to "a, the number present
being always even in any normally
developed ear. In flint corns grown
in the northeastern states the num-
Der may be reduced to eight or ten
rows.
Before we can make progress in
improving corn, we must select an
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07

Denver.-The state committee on
governmental survey organized by
electing Speaker Philip B. Stewart of
Colorado Springs chairman and R. E..
Wright OF the New York Bureau of
Municipal Research secretary. Mr..
Wright is also secretary of the Den.
yer Protective Taxpayers Associa.
ton. 1t is believed that the selection
of Mr.. Wright as secretary indicates
that the committee will depend, in it's
investigation OF the state government
for efficiency and economy purposes,
upon the methods followed by the
New York Bureau of Municipal Re-
search.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07

over the germ, due, to separation Of
the cuticle from its attachment. Again,
II the whole area over the germ Is
deeply sunken. it indicates lack of
maturity and consequent excessive
shrinkage. Failure of the grain to
separate readily from the cob is an
other indication of lack of ripeness.
A brown or pink discoloration about
the germ or the attached end of the
seed is very Objectionable, as is also
the presence of mold or rotten seeds.
Again. upon the general shape of
the seed depends to some extent the
quantity Of grain produced.
II the seed is very wide, contracts
rapidly to its attachment, and is
rounded without. a great deal of
space is left between the kernels that
might just as well be filed The
grains should fit snugly against each
other at all sides. and a medium
wedge-shape. with small shoulder
at each side above the attached tip
best serves this purpose AS already
stated in considering the germ, the
seed must not taper too rapidly, other.
wise vacant space will be left next
the cob. and the taper should be alike
on the two sides, the germ being In
the niddle. very thin seed is to
be avoided; it gives too little room for
the germ. and generally denotes i'm
maturity.
In a well-ripened, well-cureo ear.
the seeds should not give way when
the ear is given a slight twist with
the hands. They should support each
other firmly, and when shelled ought
to come free from the cob, with no
adhering chaf and with the tips en-.
tire
The general shape of an ear of corn
may range widely with variety Some
should, according to present stand
ards. be cylindrical from butt nearly
to tip, others should taper slowly, and
stiil others more rapidly and decid-
ed!y Yet it may be said that in work
ing for high yield the best results are
likely to be secured with the cylindri-
cal ear. Ears which taper are likely
to bear shallow seeds toward the tip
of the cob, and when shelled out give
too small total weight of grain.
This may be ssid, think. in the face
OF the fact that the majority of rec
ognized varieties, and some of the
very best, taper more or less The
taper ear seems to me likely in the
end to be displaced by its more shape
ly competitor.
The cob should neither be very
small nor excessively large. The for
mer indicates lack of vigor, the latter
coarssness. aud is generally developed
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07
In OarktoWn.

The Parson-Is yo' comm to prar
heetin tonight, brudder?
Brudder Blackwell, uh, no, sab;
reggin not. To tell der troof. pah-
son, Is amin to go to de minstrel
show-done got compermentry
ticket.
The Parson-Bredder Black dar
won't be no minstrel shows in heaven!
Brudder Black-Den, if ats de
case, sab. Use sho' gwine tonight,
whilst muh tickets good.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07
Valuable Lessons From Corn Shows
BY II. GARMAN.

at the expense of the seed. A me-
dium-sized cob is always best.
There should be no vacant space at
the tips of ears and Lcne at the butts.
Good ears sh own at fairs sometimes
have the tips completely and symmet-
rically covered with seed. This should
be the condition of the majority of
the ears produced bY variety. and
In saving seed, ears with imperfectly
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07

by the planter each time. With big
seeds and little ones. wedge-shaped
and broad-oval. mixed in the trough
Of the planter. the number dropped
has been found to range wider, with
costly percentage of hills lacking a
sufficient number, and some without
any at all. Uniformity of the seed
thus. besides denoting high quality.
tends to increase the stand and yield
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07
Abate Part Gas and rramway Tax.

Denver.-Abatement of a portion of
the taxes levied against the Denver
Tramway Company and the Denver
Gas and Electric Light Company for
the years 1913 and 1914 was recon-
mended to the State Tax Commission
by the city commissioners, sitting as
board of county commissioners, by
vote of three to two.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07
State Teachers Hold Meeting.

Denver.-Advanced instruction and
study to increase the efficiency of
teachers in the public school systems
of Colorado occupied the attention of
delegates to the annual meeting OF
the State Teachers Association in the
capitol.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07
Former Sheriff Named COMMISSIONS,

Denver.-James S. Grisham, who
was sheriff of Las Animas county dur
ing the recent coal strike, has been
appointed by Governor Carlson to be
county commissioner of Las Animas
county to fill vacancy in the county
board caused by the death of G. F.
Harlan.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07

bestow upon it. Perfection OF form
aud size. straightness of rows. uni
formity in size of kernels. and high
percentage of grain to cob MAJ all be
presented by an ear of corn that Is
utterly valueless, when the essential
of producing perfect seed is consid-
cred
One of the first points a Judge
should give attention to Is the seed
condition of samples. Is the germ
sound and will it produce good
plant? A termination test is the best
means of settling these questions. but
unfortunately cannot be employed
while one is judging corn shows The
farmer should test every ear he
plants.
II the germ is slender and small,
the plant Is likely to lack vitality.
rain seeds tapering to their attach
ment produce weak germs. and con.
sequenty ears with such seeds must
be discrlminated against in scoring
exhibits. The seed should be deep,
nut 1t must also be of medium width
ana thickness. for upon this depends
the size OF the germ, and the amount
OF food stored in the seed for the
early maintenance of the plant.
Badly matured seeds sometimes
present small blisterlike eminences
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07

ideal and adhere to it, rigidly casting
out anything and everything that does
not comply with our standard.
Uniformity in shape and size of
seed is especially important, and no
one feature tells more unmistakably
the care sample has had in the way
of selection and breeding. Seeds pro-
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07

Kill the Files Now and Prevent
disease. A DAISY FLY KILLER will do it.
Kills thousands. Lasts all season. All dealers
Dr. six sent express paid for 81. 81. SOMERS.
l5O De Kalb Ave, Brooklyn, N. Y. Adv.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07

Joy.
Were getting up a May-day cele-
bration. Can you suggest any fea-
tLres for it?"
81 should think moving pictures
would be rather appropriate"
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07

II you wish beautiful, clear white
clothes, use Red Cross Bag Blue. At all
good grocers. Adv.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Rye Remedy for Red. Weak. Watery
Just Eye comfort. Write for Book OF the Eye
81 mail Free. Murine Bye Remedy Co., Chicago.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07
Man of hiah Position.

Man Of High Position.
She-I might marry if could find
a man could look up to.
He-Well, there's the man in the
moon.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07

A flow of words is no proof of wis
dom.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07

Nearly every joker proceeds upon
the theory that bald-headed man is
one of the accessories of humor.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07

GOOD seed must be the
foundation of success in
growing any crop, and the
question is to what consti-
tutes a good seed may well
receive all the thought and
attention the farmer can
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07
Ear at the Left Too Short and Thick
While That at the Right Is Too
Long and SIeader-The Middle Ear
Shows the Right Proportions.

duced at the extreme tips and butts
of ears of necessity differ somewhat
in shape from those in the middle of
the ear where each seed is restricted
by it's fellows. But the greater part
of the length of an ear the size and
shape should be so close that the
same number of seeds will be dropped
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-07
Wright to Conduct SURVEY Work.

Total amount allotted sl05'
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10
SCHOOL NOTES.
BY Supt. S. E. Notson.

Blanks have been sent to the sew
eral school clerks upon which they
will make their annual reports.
find that in some districts copy of
this report is not filled out in the
clerks record book. A copy should
always be filled out in the record
book in the place provided for it.
The balance on hand at the last
annual meeting, the amount of the
apportionment made by the county
superintendent, and few other
items have been filled in on the
blanks. This will save the clerks
some time. These figures must not
be changed. If your books do not
show the same facts. write to the
Superintendent at once.
The law requires the report of the
clerk to be approved at the annual
meeting; hence the report should be
carefully made out before that meet
ing. The board should examine the
books to see that the accounts are
correct and agree with the report.
The report should be sent in within
FIVE days. This is very important
this year. Owing to the change in
the date of the teachers examination
for June the work in the Offices of the
county superintendent and the State
Superintendent will be greatly con-
gested during the month of ulv,
hence it is important that the reports
be made on time. Unless they come
in promptly, your district may lose
its apportionment, Ghich is some
thing we should all regret.
1t is not advisable for districts to
vote tax at the annual meeting this
wear. The change in the law is such
that it will be much better to hold a
special meeting after the tax roll is
completed. This will be an incon-
venience for several districts, but it
is the safe plan.
Many inquiries have come in in re-
gard to the date of the annual meet
ing. The date has not been changed
except for districts having a popula-
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10
BIG SHEEP SHIP!
MENT TO CHICAGO
ID. b. Zimmerman Takes Big Ship
ment From Local Yards to
Chicago.

Thirty-three carloads of sheep
were shipped out of the Heppner
yards within the past week. OF this
shipment, II cars went to Omaha,
and 22 cars to Chicago. D. B. Zim-
norman had charge of the shipment
which went to the windy city. Joe
Hughes of Heppner and Glenn Hadley
of Hardman accompanied the sheep
as far as Mcintosh, S. D.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10
tion Of over 10000.

ClOH OF DVtT ZU,UVV'
would suggest again that the ru-
raj districts hold sort OF picnic OF
basket dinner on the day of the an
nual meeting. The people can then
take up the matters necessary tC
make the school a standard school
If this is done, no doubt quite num-
Der of the schools which have not
reached the standard mark this yeaI
will be able to do so next year
would especially urge that the term
be made not less than eight months
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10

WANTED-A harvest job for a
man and wife and 16 year old son
for the coming season. Woman to
cook; man can handle machinery or
do anything else. Or would accept
a position on a ranch by the year
with a place to keep a family. Ad-
dress 11O4 Wilson St., Hood River,
Oregon.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10

James R. Hooper, Jr., representing
the Boston wool firm of Crimmins &
Pierce, arrived in Heppner Friday
evening from Pendleton to look over
the present wool situation. Mr.
Hooper was very much pleased with
the outlook and will return to Hepp-
ner next week to attend the WOO
sales,
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10

We have fine new Bungalow, a
good barn and two lots in Lents, Ore
gon, valued at $4,000 to trade for
Morrow county land If interested
come and see us. This property Is
not over-priced.
SMEAD & CRAWFORD.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10

Glasses fitted satisfactorily by DR..
Winnard, or money refunded. His
prices are reasonable, and he is where
you can always find him. No charge
for testing eyes. u.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10
ATTENTION STOCKMEN
AND OTHERS

Why spend your money in Pendle-
ton ? I will take you there and back
the same day for round-trip railroad
fare; parties of six or more. Will
also make trips to Condor on same
basis. Will return same day or day
following. See me at Heppner Auto
mobile & Machine Shop, or phone
572. e. H. KELLOGG.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10

Arch Cox, who runs sheep on the
Silas Wright place on Rhea creek,
last week disposed of his wool, re-
ceiving 26 cents for his coarse and
IS cents for his fine wool.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10

For the next sixty days we are
making special prices on our best
flour in quantities of five barrels and
over, at the mill.
HHPPNER MILLING co,
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10
NOTICE.

All parties having boxes in the
new Postoffice must learn their COM
binations and also teach the combi-
nation to parties calling for their
mail. W. A. RICHARDSON, P. M.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10
For SALE.

A 25-45 Rumley Oilpull engine
and plows. 6-bottom engine gang
plows, extension rims and dread
naught guides. w. P. SCRIVNER.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10
WOOD FOR SALE,

16-in. pine block in car lots, $7.15
I. 0. b. Heppner. For further partic-
ulars write II. L. ROOT.
I'm. Mosier, Oregon.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10

Five pound pals pure leaf, open
kettle lard, at 75c.; los at $1.50.
Keep this under your hat. At City
Meat Market. u.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10

Dr.. McMurdo has moved his office
from the Fair building to Patterson
& Son drug store. tt.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10

We have a client who is thorough
ly versed in dry farming, who wants
to rent a section of wheat land. If
you want to rent, let us know at once
as this man is anxious to get settled
SMEAD & CRAWFORD.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10

Highest cash prices paid for hides
and pelts.
tt. HEPPNER MILLING CO.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10

AS have rented my ranch, will
sell my 16-ft Holt combine. 1t is in
good shape, and | will sell at bar
gain. If. A. s. AKERS.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10

County Clerk Waters went to
lone Saturday morning.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10

DR.. Winnard has taken special
course in treatment of eye, ear, nose
and throat. IT,
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10
Cheap House and Lot

For sale at a bargain. Right for
a small family. Good place for chick
ems. See Smead & Crawford.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10

Why 20 to the trouble of baking
when you can buy the best of bread
at the Heppner Bakery.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10
STRAYED FROM MY PASTURE
NEAR HEPPNER,

! Brown two-year-old gelding
l Sorrel 2-year-old mare
2 small 2-year-old mules
All branded O. w. on right hip. Will
pay literally for any information
leading to their recovery. Probably
returning towards Monument.
SHERMAN WAKEFIELD.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-06-10

TO THE PUBLIC-Heretofor I
have granted the use of my invest
ment to private Individual; in the
future the public shall have the ben
eft; there will be no charge made for
use of hearse where my services are
required. Undertaking supplies
priced below normal.
| lmo. j. L. YEAGER,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-06-16
Lake Eden Notes

B. B. Blake and wife spent Sunday at
their camp.
Clayton Blake is spending the week
with his grandmother at "Welikeit."'
H. A. Smalley and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. Donaldson, motored to Morrisvile
Monday for few days stay.
W.. Atwell is putting up cement steps,
also building fire place. The new paint
adds much TO the looks of the already
attractive place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Culver from Hyde Park
made their first visit to the Lake this
season, Sunday. They are very loyal.
Mr.. Jacques from Hartford, Conn, with
party of friends from Lowell spent Sun
day here-lunching and boating, seemed
to be the 'events" with them. Come
again.
A party of nine from Berkshire, guided
by Mr.. and Mrs. Sinclair, paid their first
visit ever to this lovely resort, Sunday.
They came in two touring cars and spoke
in very hattering terms of the scenery and
the roads.
Ga Sunday party from Newport were
among the visitors Mr.. and Mrs. w. j.
Avery, Mr.. and Mrs A. j. White and
daughter. Daisey, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A.
Cummings and two daughters, from
Coaticook. P. @.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-06-16
Ithiel Falls

FL. o. Stiles is having extensive repairs
made on his house.
Mrs. Frank Heath was in Stowe last
week to attend the Commencement exer-
cises of the High school.
Winifred Heath is home from Stowe,
where he has attended the High school.
Riverside school, taught by Mrs. F. F.
Davis, closed Friday. Those having per-
feet attendance were Florence Sargent,
lila Sanborn, Ralph Courser, Velma Smith.
Hersie Courser. Willie Holmes, Howard
Sargent, Lyle Holmes, Rupert Scrbner,
Philip French, Ernest and Perley West.
Alice Davis, Rex Holmes, Newman Sar-
gent and Ray Holmes were absent but
one day each.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-06-16
ROYAL BAKING POWDER co.
New York
Lanoille Veterans Meet

Lar1lO1ll9 Veterans Meet
The annual meeting of Lamoile Valley
Veterans Association was held June IA,
Flag Day, at G. A. R. hall. The meeting
was called to order by the President,
George M. Lanpher. The reports of the
secretary and treasurer was read and APP
proved. Officers for the ensuing year
were elected as ollows:-Pres. Henry E
Midget; LIST Vice, 5. G. Hill; 2nd Vice.
VIM. Emery; Sec, L. P. Butts; Treas,
Geo. Courser; Executive Com, William
Emery, S. G. Hill, Homer Caswel. Din
ner was served by the w. r. c. and Aux
Hilary.
The afternoon exercises were as fol-
lows:-Prayer by the chaplain, s. q.
Hill; piano selection. Miss Hawley. A
class from the Graded school, under the
direction of Miss Woodward, principal of
the training school, assisted by pupils
of the High school, rendered a program
of music and recitations in keeping with
Flag Day. Remarks were made by Hon.
l. L. Pearl, e. D. Perkins, Geo. M. Lam
pher, julius Stafford; songs by Julius SAT-
ford, b. b. Blake and Cyrus Webster.
Eden Drum Corps furnished music. Those
present from away were Julius Stafford of
Cambridge, d. Barnes of Waterville, M.
Wescom, Henry Mudgett and J. Ham "a
don of North Hyde Park.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-06-16
Methodist Church

Children's Day services were held last
Sunday, large congregation attending
The service of song, "Nature's Voices"
was rendered by the choir ard children.
The solo parts we're taken acceptably by
the Neutrality-suspicious. Us We Pray,
Mrs. Keller; blossom Bells", Miss NJ.
L. Poor; "The Rose Unfading", Miss
Carrie Hubbell; "The Sun of Righteous
ness", c. Humphrey. Other songs were
rendered in quartettes, trios. and duets by
the children and choruses by the choir.
REGULATIONS were given by Adlee and
Aileen Randall, Sarah and John Foss,
Beulah Arbuckle and Edith and Gladys
Richardson. Readings were given by the
pastor and Miss Poore. The church was
very prettily decorated.
In the evening sermon was preached
by the pastor on"The Parable of the Hid
den Urea sure.
Services next Sunday as usual. Prayer
meeting Thursday evening.
Boy Scout meeting In the vestry Fri
day evening at 1880.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-06-16
Highgate

The school at the South Gore closed
Friday.
Joseph Rainville is building an addition
to his barn.
G. E. Fisher is having a cement wall
put under his cow barn.
The much needed rain has come and
everything looks as though it had a new
lease on life.
Miss Hazel MCGOWAN has returned
home from the Sherwood Sanitarium in
st. Adams very much improved in health.
1t is reported that Mrs. Aura Hutchin-
son, who recently had the misfortune to
break one of her hips, is gaining rapidly.
Owing to her advanced age the outlook
at first was very discoursging.