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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-29
USE or CARBON BIsULPHIDE
Affords Rather Cheap and Simple
Treatment for Graduating Grain
Moths and Weevils.

(By T. J. TALBERT Missouri College of
Agriculture.0
A stitch in time saves nine, but even
the time may not remedy the damage
one would have prevented. Usually
late threshing has left the grain in
the stack or shock exposed to the
attacks of the grain moth and the
weevil this year. Fortunately, a rath-
er simple, cheap treatment with car
bon bisulphide will destroy all the
weevils and moths that infest stored
grains. This liquid looks very much
like water but when poured on rags
or into shallow pans on the top of
grain, rapidly forms a gas so much
heavier than air that it goes down
among the kernels, destroying all
weevils and moths.
The temperature, size, shape, and
tightness of bins or granaries are i'm
portant factors. 1t is not worth
while to fumigate when the tempera-
ture is below so degrees F. More
bisulphide is required and even then
unsatisfactory results are obtained.
One pound of liquid for every 80
bushels of grain will be enough if the
bin is tight and the temperature
above 20 degrees. Another pound
should be used for every 200 cubic
feet of space above the grain in the
bin.
The liquid may be thrown directly
on the grain without injury, but bet
ter results will be secured by pour
ing it into shallow pans, scattered
over the surface, or if these are not
available, it may be poured upon old
rags or cotton waste. One-half pound
or at most not more than pound,
should be poured into each pan. The
liquid may be poured down through
gas pipe in order to get 1t near the
center and bottom of very large bins,
Plug one end of the pipe with cotton
or old rags, push it down through the
grain and then remove the plug by
pushing rod down through the pipe.
The granary or bins should be
kept closed as tightly as possible for
SO hours, and if the seed is not to be
sowed, for 4S hours. The grain will
be just as good for feed after treat
ment as before, but If it is to be
sowed, care should be taken not to
use too much bisulphide or to fumi-
gate too long. 1t is often convenient
to apply the liquid Saturday afternoon
and fumigate until the next Monday
morning.
The gas is very explosive and no
| lighted cigars, pipes, lanterns, or
matches should be allowed in or near
the building until it has been thor
ough1y aired The work should always
be done in the daytime. Cost may
be kept down by securing commercial
bisulphide instead of the more expen-
sive chemically pure liquid, often kept
by drug stores. Storekeepers will
doubtless to glad to order the more
economical form If it is not already
in stock.
For directions in special cases,
write to the College Of Agriculture,
Columbia, Mo Be sure to state the
size of the granary or bin to be flu
migated
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-29

temporarily. with sticks sprung In be-
tween them. Then measure the dis
lance between sticks A. for the dag
onal braces G Gig. 81. Cut these
sticks of the same width and thickness
as sticks B, and long enough to pro
vide for notching the ends as shown
In Fig. S, to lit over sticks A Gig -,
and so they will be bowed slightly
when slipped into place. The reason
for having them slightly bowed is so
they will keep the cell coverings
stretched tight like drum-heads Lash
sticks C together. at their intersec
lions, with thread Gig. 81. and drive
lacks into sticks A. against the enos
of G, Gig. a to keep them from snip
ping away from sticks B.
There are several methods OF at
taching the box-kite bride, but the
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-29
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|: HANDICRAFT FOR BOYS AND Girls !:
A. Nicely HALL ard DOROTHY PERKINS ;
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Observation-Disclosures:
HALLOWEEN FUN.
!, ~ q. - -

FoesaSig goa have already made
5e'2s Plans for Halloween party. but
80. -. foa ian are always in great de-
Ia&1a, &c J shall giye you number.
Fss. l and 2 show two forms of
pumpkin lanterns. No two of your
. 4 should be alike. Fig. shows
.ss ordinary type Of ack-o'-lantern.
Ias large teeth are an important
EeassFs TO make a fearsome ap.
bearing face. The old pirate jack-o'.
lantern IN Fig. has his eyes, nose
and mouth backed with colored tissue
paper Use white tissue paper for
me eye openings. FASTING a round cen.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-29
Oct. so. 1914.

HeIgians flooded lower User val
ley, compelling Germans to with
draw.
Germans made gains In the Ar
gonne.
Russians, pursuing retreatina
Germans, captured guns and aero
planes and retook czernowitz.
Austrians defeated near Tarnow.
Japanese, aided by indian
troops. attacked Germans at Using
tau.
German cruiser koeniasberq
bottled up in Rufiii river on Az
rioan coast.
Turkish torpedo boats bonn.
barded Odessa, sinking one Rus
sian gunboat, three liners and
French steamer.
Russian and Turkish fleets
fought in Black sea.
German reserves Of 1914 called
out.
American commission sent food
stuffs to Belgium.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-29

Blunt or SINKING Smur OF Wneat-
Two Smutted Heads.
smut balls. This being done, the grain
should be soaked ten minutes in so
luton consisting of one pound of com
mercial formalin (obtainable at near
ly all drug stores) added to 40 gallons
of water. The seed thus treated is next
allowed to drain and is then piled on
the floor and stirred frequently until
sufficiently dry to SOW. II, during this
process, the kernels have swollen very
much, the drill should be set to sow a
little thicker. else the quantity sown
per acre will be less than was in
tended.
Rotation In Severe Cases.
Recent experiments nave shown that
in certain sections of the country the
soil of field producing crop of
smutted wheat this year may harbor
enough smut spores to cause the APP
pearance of smut In next years crop
if the field be reseeded to wheat. This
sometimes occurs, where smut is very
bad, in spite of the planting of treat
ed seed, and shows that in such locali-
ties crop rotation should be practiced
in addition to seed treatment. Blunt
or covered smut Of wheat attacks nc
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-29
Oct. ~, 1s14.

Allies captured Thourout and
claimed Germans were driven
across border near Nancy.
Fierce battles between la 5as-
see and the Somme.
New Russian army crossed the
vistuls north Of Ivangorod.
Russians drove Germans from
Rawa.
British dreadnaueht Audaclcus
sunk off ireland by mine or tor
pedo.
Germans laid mines of Irish
coast.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-29
Oct. %, 1914.

Allies repuised night attack near
Dixmude and made gains In Ypres
region and between la Bassee and
Lens.
Germans retreated before Rus
SLAMS advancing from Warsaw and
lvangorod.
Battle along River San.
Hungarian cavalry division al
most annihilated In Galicia.
6eIgians defeated Germans on
Lake Tanganyika, Africa.
Emden sank a Japanese steamer.
Japanese cruiser chltose re.
PEELED attack Of two German war,
ships.
Holland army massed on border
to prevent invasion.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-29
HOW TO BUILD AND nv a scr,
KITE.

OF first importance In kits sonaEsae,
ton are the sticks, which mast se ems
OF uniform width and thickness.
Fig. shows one Of the two frames
required for the box-kite- Cut sticks
A 80 inches long. three-eighths freh
thick, and ihreeSeignth inca wide, and
sticks 3 eight and one-quarfer inches
long. one-qaarter inch thick. and three,
quarter inch wide. Then place sticks 3
across sticks A, exactly at right angles
to them, five inches from the ends and
fasten them with slender brads three
auarter-inch long.
After making the two frames. pre-
pare the cloth covering for the end
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-29

cells" Get lightweight muslin, or
several sheets of strong. lightweight
wrapping paper, for this. II you use
cloth, cut a strip nine inches wide
and STA inches long. Ask mother or
sister to hem the side edges OF the
strips, and also to sew the ends to-
gether, tapping them SO as to form
bands 561s inches long. The two
bands must be of exactly the same
length. Fig. shows how the tapped
ends should be sewed with double
row of stitching. also how to slip the
bands over the frames, one at time.
and fasten them to the sticks with
tacks.
After the bands have been fastened
on, spread the frames to their fullest
extent, and hold them in this position,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-29
Oct. 20. 1914.

Allies gained near ostend.
Germans made gains west OF
Lille and southwest of verdun.
Germans intrenched themselves
near Thielt.
Russians split opposing armies
north and south Of PIlIza river.
Northern German army In re.
treat.
Allies took Edoa, Africa.
Turkey began war on Russia by
bombarding Odessa and Theodo-
sia from sea.
Emden sank Russian cruiser
and French destroyer In Penang
harbor.
German alrmen dropped bombs
on Bethune, killing 10 women.
Prince Louis of 5attenberg re-
signed as first sea lord of British
admiralty, being succeeded by sir
John Fisher.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-29
Oct. 20. 1914.

German advance checked on the
User.
Battle between Rawa and the
lijanka river.
French steamer Aniral Gan
teaure, loaded with refugees, sunk
by torpedo or mine Oft Houleane.
Slayers Of Archduke Ferdinand
found guilty of treason.
German property in France Ia
kan into trusteeship.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-29
Determine Value Of cow.

To determine the value of cow 1t
is necessary to measure her milk
flow and also to test her milk for but.
terfat. A COW producing 40 pounds
of per cent milk and one producing
20 pounds of per cent milk give
equal amounts of butter.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-29
Hope Of Improvement.

do you think the world is getting
better?"
st ought to be-" replied the man
who worries about his health. There
are more new medicines being in
vented every year.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-29
Heavier Crop.

Now scientists say that vegetables
ire susceptible to praise"
Il think IN try that on my CAP
bages 1t would help heap II they
all got swelled heads. louisville
Courier-JournaL
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-29
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
Oct. IS. 1913.

Oct. rs. 1914.
Germans crossed User canal
near Dixmude.
Battle at Nieuport.
Russians drove Germans from
Vistula river and retook Lodx and
Radon.
Austro-Germans defeated near
Przemysl.
Heavy fighting In Bosnia.
Japanese sank German cruiser
Aeolius of Honolulu.
Rebellion by De Wet and 5eyers
In South Africa.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-29
sInns Of Tuberculosis.

A COW that stays thin in spite OF
good feed and has cough, shows
pretty sure signs Of tuberculosis. Let
the veterinarian test her.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-29

Gates how the head should be fastened
70 the bottle by cork (A) pushed
down through a hole in the orange
into the neck OF the bottle. Make
collar of white paper. gown OF col
ored tissue paper and paper cap as
shown in Fig. Z.
Make the witch Zig. 81 in the
same way as the goblin. but with an
annie head. Fig. shows how to pre-
pare her peaked hat
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-29

two-poin, method shown in Fig, Is
the one most commonly used.
To send up the box-kite' SET y apOn
the ground, on It's end. In the posl'lou
shown in Fig /. walk away u,s'S sas,
OF about one hundred ana my 20 -
and then. With the iyins me n ~.
flrmly run 100 yards or So pasins -
ar line as the kite rises
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-09-11
COWS ARE BITTEN
BY MAD COYOTES
Lou Eastman Reports He Has lost
Five Head Of Valuable Stock
From Rabies

Lou Eastman is down from his
ranch in the northern part of the
county. He reports that within the
last few days he has lost five head of
valuable stock that were bitten by co.
votes. The COWS went completely
mad, just like a dog, and died froth.
ing in great agony.
DR.. Hendrick has been asked If
the milk from cows with rabies would
infect their calves. He was unable 10
answer at the time but has promised
to look the matter up upon his re.
turn to Reno,
If the calves would be infected IL
follows that human beings also might
be in danger from the use of mill,
from COWS with rabies. fl
The menace from mad coyotes is be.
coming serious. Both the cattlemen's
association and the sheepmen's associ.
alton are cooperating with the uni
versity and with the United States
government in the effort now being
made to stamp out the coyotes. ?
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-09-11
GRANT LEASE SHIPS
SIXTY TONS Of ORE

uranJ is uUWm from Lone
Mountain for the week end of the
Rodeo. Grant Brothers during their
lease on the south end of the Rip
Van Winkle shipped 60 tons of ore
that averaged a hundred dollars ton,
They had three grades. The high
grade ran $40 and the low grade $40.
The ore averaged 81 per cent lead.
The lessees also received nearly two
dollars ton premium on account Of
the iron for fluxing purposes.
They worked the property down to
the 60-foot level where they struck
zinc sulphides and iron.
The Grants are now planning to
start up work on their own property
which joins the Rip Van Wrinkle on
the south. The Rip Van Wrinkle ledge
has been traced within 800 feet OF
their ground.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-09-11
RIBBONS AWARDED
AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITS

Last evening the agricultural exhiD.
its of the Elko county fair that have
been on display at the Pioneer build
ing were examined by the judges who
awarded blue ribbons as follows.
The judges were Messrs. Fl. c.
Hardesty of Lovelock, Sin Merllley of
Mound Valley and Lewis Sharp OF
Ruby Valley.
Best display of canned vegetables
and fruits-Mrs. C. L. dollhouse, OF
Lee, first.
Caulifiower-Mrs. w. Sohlmana, of
Pleasant valley, first.
Turnips-Knox Crane, Elko, first; +;
Jack Thatcher of Lamoille, A. Lamb
& Co., Elko.
Summer squash-C. Il. dollhouse,
Lee, first.
Onions-A. Lamb Il Co.. Elko, first;
c. e. dollhouse, Lee.
Home made cheese-Mrs. J. p. Sher,
man, Mountain City, first
Cabbage--A. Lamb G. Co, first; c.
e. dollhouse, Lee; Knox Crane, Elko
Bulgarian Gardens, Elko.
Potatoes-Industrial school, Elko
first; C. s. Cook, Lamoille; August
Haddac, Lamoille; Bulgarian Gar
dens, Elko A. Lamb Co, Elko; G. NJ
Bowers, Lamoille.
Dry farm potatoes-Alma Moss. La
moille, first
Carrots-A. Lamb & Co., Elko, first
Industrial school, Elko, A. NJ. Girls
void, South Fork.
Beets-Jack Thatcher, Lamoille
first; Knox Crane, Elko; A. Lamb 6
Co., Elko.
Lettuce-Knox Crane, Elko, first.
Sugar beets--A. Lamb & Co., Elko
first.
Rutabagoes--A. W. Grlswold, Soutl
Fork, first: Knox Crane, Elko.
Best display of vegetables--A. Laml
& Co., Elko, first.
Winter squash-A. Lamb q Co, El
ko, first.
Gourds--Knoz Crane, Blko. first.
Roasting ear corn-B. c. Riddell
Starr valley, first; A. Lamb G. Co
Blko; Geo. M. Boxers, Jamoille: IIo
Springs Hotel, Elko.
Corn in stalk-Hot Springs Hotel
Elko, flrst G. NJ. Bowers, Lamoille.
unfower--Judge Morgan, Blko
first; Industrial School, Blko
Best display of honey--G. NJ. Bow
ers, Lamoille, first.
Butter-South Fork Creamery, Lee
first.
oats-Unknown owner, Metropolis
frst; John Crossen, Starr valley
China Ranch, Elko; r. e. Eager, Lt
moille; J. p. Sherman, Mountain City
Chas. Francis, Lamoille; w. r, Ruti
erford, Mountain City: G. NJ. Bowers
Lamollle.
Best selection OF feed grains--J. I
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-09-11
AWARDS MADE IN
STOCK EXHIBITS

The committee OIL stock exhibits al
the Rodeo and first annual county fair
have made awards as follows:
George VI. Bowers, first prize for
Percheron stallion; name >Menlone.
South Fork Breeders Association,
second prize for Perchcron stallion {;
name RobiUom.
South Fork Breeders Association,
first prize for Shire stallion, name
Stutney Blue Blood
prize for best mated gcldings. These
horses are from Robinoff, three years
old beautifully mated
Louis Sharp of Ruby Valley, first
prize for best Cotswold lambs. and
best two-year-old Cotswold buck.
Joseph Hennen of Pleasant valley,
first prize for best boar. This ami
nal is two years old, Poland China,
and weighs six hundred and twenty
five pounds. Mr.. Hennen was also
awarded first prize on his Cotswold
buck and first prize for his Cotswold
eve.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-09-11
10 Make General Cleanup OF
Austro-G German Agents In America
BY United Press.

WASHINGTON, Sept. lit is
learned the government has decided to
make a general cleanup of all Aus.
roGerman agents in this country who
are conyicta0le OF participation in the
conspiracy to cripple industries in the
United States.
1t is stated the whole country will
be combed for offenders.
The state department will dispose of
those i'll the diplomatic service who
have assisted in this conspiracy. The
consular representatives and other
agents of Germany and Austria will
be taken care of through the recall.
Austria's answer regarding the Dunn
ba affair is expected TO dissIpate all
fear OF trouble. 1t is believed the de-
mand of the United States for the
of Dumba will be granted.
II is understood that Count Won
Bernstorr, the German ambassador
Will he told that Won Paisen's pres.
encc in America Is Objectionable.
It is expected that Germany will
send Won Pa!scn on a vacation.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-09-11
Winners Fifth Day OF
Elko's Big Rodeo

and ridden by Rutherford; Stage Line
owned by Roy Primeaux and ridden
by Wilkerson; also Brown Kid own.
ed by Campbell. and ridden by Deit.
rich; Frenclly owned by VIM. Rob-
bins and ridden by Fay King: Red
owned by Valdez and ridden by Reil.
ley.
The horses came TO the scratch and
got beautiful start and Stage Line
owned by Roy Primeaux, won the race
after holding the lead from the
quarter pole, but this race was called
OFF on account of one rider not start.
Ing, claiming he had not seen the
starter wave the flag. Upon investi-
CATION it was found that the starter
had not officially started the race and
1t was run the second time. This was
unfortunate for Roy Primeauxs horse
Stage Line, as this horse had worked
hard to win and was worn out and
could not make as good a race the
second time as it had the first. In the
second which was considered the offic-
ial race, Red, owned by Valdez and
ridden by Reilly. was first and Regret
was second. The time was SO sec.
onds.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-09-11
CUTTING SCRAPE
LAST EVENING

a cutting affray occurred in front OF
the Louvre saloon last evening which
might have ended seriously. A hobo
started TO annoy Eddie Center, one Of
the visiting cowboys, and without ap-
parent reason became very offensive.
Finally Center struck the hobo who
was twice his size. and the latter
agreed to quit.
Center then started for the door and
the hobo followed him. When In
front he lunged at Center with a
knife, cutting him on the cheek and
chin. He then ran and 1t is believed
that he boarded an east-bound freight
train. 4 number. of cowboys gave
chase but they were unable to catch
the fellow. Had they done so he
would probably now be in the hos.
pItal or the morgue.
Witnesses say the assault was en-,
tirely unprovoked. Center has made
many friends since his arrival. He is
a good ball player as well as a rider
and in the game with the Indians
yesterday pitched for the Elko nine
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-09-11
AUTO ACCIDENT
NEAR THE BRIDGE

An auto accident occurred near the
bridge leading to the Rodeo ground
yesterday evening. Frank Russell was
driving to town and was just across
the bridge when a stranger ran into
him.. The latteTs machine wGs badly
damaged. Russelps machine escaped
without injury. The accident was due
to the fact that the brakes on the
strangers machine refused to work
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-09-11
.BRATTON BEATS
JACK DOUGLAS

Jack Bratton beat Jack Douglass in
the first round last night at the Brad
ley Opera House.
From the first pass II was seen that
Douglass was no match for Bratton
and 1t was just a matter of how long
he could stay, or rather how long
Bratton would let him stay. It lasted
about two minutes but there is not a
ee2Gaa99d e2a9d thai The .c9aRRiqIRTG RiqIRTGse senpJdu hsys
was like a child in the hands of a man
and at no time showed any class what
ever.
1t was announced at the ringside
that both men were under the re-
quiFed weight of one hundred and
twenty-five pounds, but it was later
stated that Bratton tipped the beam
at one hundred and twenty.four. while
Douglass was little under the
weight.
Referee Runyan called time and the
men shook hands in the center of the
ring. For few seconds they spared
for an opening. Bratton feinted with
his left then sent in a smashing right
TO solar pleXus. He could have end
ed 1t there but he stepped back. Doug
lass smiled but it was a sickly effort
and he knew and the crowd knew that
he was a beaten man. Bratton
punished his man severely. He was
| able TO land ON him when and where
he pleased, and it was evident that
| he could put him out whenever he
desired. Several times when he had
him going he deliberately stepped
back and allowed him to gain his
poise. In the short two minutes Brat
ton had landed half dozen times on
Douglass stomach and as often on his
jaw ana face. Then a stiff left to the
solar plexus put Douglass groggy and
a right swing under the heart put
| him down and out. He made an effort
TO rise but sank again to the mat and
his seconds had to carry him to his
corner.
Douglass went into the fight with
q bad right hand. He injured AZ
about a week ago sparring with Oil
yer Fee. He had 1t heavily wrapped
with tape from his fingers TO the
wrist. He injured II again last night
when he landed light swing on Brat
toms head.
Bratton is fighter of the first class
He has lots of science and speed and
a hard punch In either hand. He will
now try for match with Roy Moore
who is In Reno. He wants to fight
him winner take all.
The first preliminary was annouuc
ed as a sparring exhibition ard 1t was
rather tame. It went three rounds
In the last they mixed It pretty live
ly after the crowd had bollered them
selves hoarse to get together.
The second bout between Kid Rell
ly Of Frisco, and Fighting Dave o
Elko was good as far els IL went bu
, 1t went only two rounds. They won
at each other hammer and tongs anC
, for while It looked as though Dav,
had chance. But in tho latter par
, 0l the second Dave received heav,
swing on the jaw and stlff jab II
, the stomach that took all the steai.
out OF him. He went to his knees
. and hugged his opponents legs. II,
got up but the negro yellow streal
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-09-11
HOPE IS REVIVED
IN ARABIC AFFAIR
Note Given Gerard Intimates Full
Satisfaction Which Bernstorff
Promised Lansing
BY United Press.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-Hope
has revived for a satisfactory settle.
ment fthe submarine controversy
based on dispatches concerning the
supplementary note handed Gerard.
1t is thought it might give the full
satisfaction" which Won Bernstorff
had promised America. Secretary
Lansing said the matter could not be
decided until after a study of the af-
hdavits furnished by the crew and pas
sengers of the Arabic,
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-09-11
sen. P|TTMAN PARTY
GOES TO JARB|DGE

Senator Key Pittman. Mrs. Pittman,
Private Secretary Fisler and John e.
Robbins, register OF the U. 9. LAND
office, left this morning In Ssnaaov
Pittman's car for trip over Sunday
to Jarbidge. The senator wished to
see that northern country and meet
the people of that section. He will,
return to Elko Monday.