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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-06-16
PROVIDING PLACE FOR MICE
Mulch Furnishes Splendid Nest for
Rodents Which Are Sure to In
Jure Young Trees.

One of the indispensable things In
transplanting is mulching, always to
be done in spring. Straw of any kind
placed on the surface of the ground
eight or ten inches thick and extend
ing three or four feet on each side
Of the tree will retain the moisture
and help 1t to grow-save its life even,
in a very dry summer. But in the
winter the mulch furnishes a good
abiding place for ground mice which
are sure to injure the young trees, or
kill them, by gnawing the bark. In
fall or early winter this must be
looked after and the mulch removed
a foot or more from the stem OF the
tree. A few shovelfuls of earth
nothing but earth, no grass or weeds
with it--placed around the tree win
be perfect protection, as the little
animals do not work in fresh soil.
This is important. Every spring we
hear of trees being destroyed by being
girdled by mice. In spring it will be
advantageous to level the soil and ap-
ply the mulch again.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-06-16

similar mission, and he gives him a
much more serious task to perform
than that undertaken by Moses. His
men will be stocked with provisions,
no doubt, as the Israelites could not
have been, but there are twelve and
one-half times as many of them, and
instead of years, he will be expected to
accomplish his work in weeks, and
bring his men to Suez in fighting con-
dition for the beginning of their real
offensive campaign in that region.
And to combat their fighting
strength they will be met by hordes Of
Abyssinians, Indian troops, Great Bri-
tain and her European allies, who
have made voyages in ships to the bat
tlefield. Thus the contemplated at
tack on Suez seems to be one of the
most tremendous moves of the present
world war, and one never equaled in
this territory where men we're fighting
soon after they began to inhabit the
earth.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-06-16
MAKING MONEY FROM SHEEP
Bred Ewes and Have Lambs
Dropped During Cold Weather.

The secret of making money from
sheep in the corn belt is breeding the
best mutton rams to range-bred ewes,
and having the lambs dropped in cold
weather.
1t is a well-known fact that, pound
for pound of grain, forage and fodder
fed a mutton lamb, as rule, will pay
better returns than any other domes-
tic animal.
The secret of the English shep-
herds success lies in the fact that he
considers the sheep an animal to be
cared for and coddled, from birth to
sale.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-06-16

distant from Damascus. Perhaps the
difficulty and get the 100000 men to
Ma'an by the commencement of opera
tions in the spring, as threatened.
When they leave Ma'an, however
and start westward-that's a different
story. The Arabian desert and the
Sinai peninsula are so little known to
Europe and America, excepting in re-
gard to their history and geographical
position, that the announcement in
regard to marching a great number of
men across to the Suez canal-and
supplying them with food and drink by
means of motor trucks, sounds reason
able
The Arabian desert is a barren land
of mountains, hills and deep valleys.
Perhaps motor trucks could climb the
elevation, or pursue their way through
the bowlder-scattered valleys, but mo-
tors of the dimensions now known can
not pass along rocky trails, not more
than eighteen inches wide, and there
are many such ON the way from Ma'ah
obviate trying to pass, but with such
a sun as beats on the Arabian desert
Frequently ITO degrees) and q scare
ity Of food and water, every mile K a
tremendously important matter in the
transportation of a half-million men.
Precarious Undertaking.
The Israelites complained to Moses
that they remembered the cucumbers
and the melons of Egypt, as they at
tempted to struggle along through this
wilderness. That was close to 1000
years ago. Men have become accus-
toned to even greater luxuries than
the cucumbers and melons of Egypt in
A. d. 1916. 1t looks like an impossible,
and If not impossible. precarious un-
dertaking. Even the Teutonic allies
themselves would not be pleased with
having 25 men of the original 100000
arrive in Egypt. But in all these 1000
years the nature of the country has
not changed to any appreciable extent,
excepting no doubt to become more
barren than 1t was. Gases have been
abandoned, where there were palms,
drifting sands. But mountains and
valleys are doubtless about as they
were when Moses started out from
Egypt on his divine mission. Ac-
eording to the news reports, the kaiser
htrusts to Leopold o. Bavaria this
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-06-16
l { SSV6From s-e W s
OvSoNNsed \and
'bacMteE GNpt

A CCORDING to the oldest histori-
~ cal document relating to the
~ subject, the Song of Deborah,
the lady who sat under palm
tree Judges 81, there were forty thou
sand men capable of bearing arms
when Moses attempted to personally
conduct" the Israelitic nation across
the Sinai peninsula from Egypt to the
promised land. The journey took sew
eral years and not many of those who
started lived to reach their destina-
ton.
According to the announcements
from Constantinople, Kaiser Wilhelm
wants to send 100000, or twelve and
one-half times as many fighting men
from the promised land to Egypt, but
he plans TO do it in a few months.
The Sinai peninsula, lying between
Ell Ma'an, where the German emperor
purposes to mass his troops, and the
Suez canal, is place practically with
out water.
The Teutonic-Turkish plan, it is an
nounced, is to form the basis of this
supreme attack upon Suez at Aleppo.
A part Of the distance from CONSTANT
nople doubtless may be covered in a
comparatively short time. Aleppo rs
situated in the midst of the great re-
cruiting fields of Asia Minor. Where
there are no railroads, thousands of
laborers have been crushing stone and
paving the way for the horde that is
expected to pass that way. Over much
of this distance great engineering
works have been going on for many
years, and while we have no certain
knowledge, it is likely that the way
to Damascus has been made compare
lively easy
Pilgrims Railroad.
From Damascus to Medina one of
the holy cities of Arabia, runs the He
JAZZ or pilgrims railroad. 1t is a pri-
vately owned and privately operated
road for the convenience of pilgrims
on their way to the tomb of the
prophet and to Mecca, many days be-
yond, distance that must be covered
by camel. Many writer's, apparently
English sympathizers, feel certain that
the rolling stock of this little line will
not be sufficient to provide transporta
ton for the hundreds of thousands OF
men who are to be massed at FL
Maan, station less than 800 miles
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-06-16

deep straw and are either crushed by
the SOW or die from exposure.
Give the SOW as little attention as
possible while she is narrowing, unless
she must have assistance. In severe
weather place the pigs as fast as they
come in a basket in which a blanket
is laid over a warm stone. Keep them
and have become warm and dry take
them to their mother and place each
one at teat. Then cover the mother
and pigs.
During the first forty-eight hours
watch carefully, and If pig strays
from its mother, put it back against
her body where it will be warm.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-06-16
GIVE BROOD SOWS ATTENTION
Best to Have Animals Farrow at Near
Iy Same Time So Owner Can
Watch Them Carefully.

Two weeks before the pigs are ex-
pected the SOW should be placed in a
narrowing pen connected with dry
yard large enough to allow her to ex-
ercise. Her bowels should be kept
loose. She should have dry, sunny
shelter, free from drafts. The SOW
should be petted, so that she will like
to have her feeder handle her.
1t is best to have the sows farrow
at nearly the same time. and then the
owner can watch them day and night
during narrowing time. There should
be just enough bedding for comfort
and dryness. Cut straw or chaff is
best. Little pigs often get tangled in
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-06-16
Seed Corn Tree-very Good Device on
Which to Store Seed Corn.

2x4s may be build, about four feet
square. Braces should be nailed on
each end, to make the frame stand up
right. After this has been done,
stretch chicken-wire over both sides,
mailing it securely; using care to
make the meshes en- both sides to cor
respond. In each mesh can be placed
an ear, no two ears touching. In case
chicken-netting is not available, nail
boards over the frame, drive ten-
penny finishing nails through the
boards from each side, and jab the
ears on tho nails, butt first. The nails
should slant up slightly, so the ears
will not fall off.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-06-16
COWS TORMENTED BY FLIES
DaIrymen VIII Find IL Profitable to
Use RepeIIent of Some Kind
Increases MIX Flow.

Ever notice how cows come up on
their milk in fly time, when a cool,
breezy spell that temporarily checks
the flies happens along? It's mostly
because the poor beasts get chance
to feed without being driven to it by
actual hunger, and they lose less vi
tality from being tormented by the
flies.
Trouble is such spells don't come
often enough nor last long enough to
have much value, but you can gain
Just about the same ends by putting
fly dope on the cows. 1t costs little,
takes little time to apply and pays
well. Try 1t.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-06-16

ted steamer on the Hudson in 1907
with engines made of his design b.
Boulton & Watt, and brought steam
navigation for the first time to com.
mercial success" If we trace the EN-
vention" OF the steamboat back, how.
ever, to the man who first drove a
boat with steam engine of his own
invention, we come to Denis Papin
who in 1907 drove a model boat with
steam engine which he had invent
ed, and who had in 1890 proposed to
use the piston rod, of which he was
the inventor, to drive the paddle
wheels of boats.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-06-16
Football for the Home.

Unless you spend less time and
wages in saloons l am going to take
advantage of new law and have you
posted in the saloons, and then any
saloonkeeper who gives you a drink
will get. in trouble" Recorder Cain of
Bayonne, N. j., warned James Flan-
nagan. Mrs. Flanagan said her hus-
band neglected her for saloons.
Your husband might be induced to
stay home If you rugged up a brass
footrail," suggested the recorder.
Then he could bring his beer homo
and enjoy himself Upon promise to
reform, Flanagan was dismissed.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-06-16
Don't Blame Stallion Owner.

Don't expect the stallion owner to
guarantee a standing colt. He has
done his part when the mare becomes
In foal. The future development OF
the offspring depends on you.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-06-16
ventiIatinq Profits.

Cracks in the wall ventilate the prof
its out of the stable,
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-06-16

Raise Some Bees.
Every farmer should raise bees.
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-22
Woodruff Items

Cecil Allen, who has been out of town for some time, has re- turned.
 Raymond Smithson met with a serious accident while working at the dam caused by falling be- tween two rocks. He is reported better at this writing.
 Morris Reidhead came home Monday to spend Christmas with his family.
 o. R. Gardner and Clark Gard ner left Monday for their farm at Linden where they intend to put in a few acres wheat.
 Everybody in Woodruff intends celebrating the Christmas holi. days with dancing and entertain. ments that make real joy. We all join in wishing the editor anC the readers of The News merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-22
Whu?

Will some railroad official, ol
 any other person who knows,
 kindly advise the News why it is
 necessary for east bound trains
 to take water from the stand pipe east of the Holbrook station,
 and westbound trains to take
 water from the standplpe west of the station? Or is it necessary If not necessary, why is it almost invariably done by the crews of long freight trains?
 Because of this custom every train that stops at the Holbrook station for water blockades the main crossing near the depot from to 15 minutes. At times two trains bound in opposite di- rections arrive close together. One train may keep the crossing blocked for 15 minutes and be- fore it has cleared the crossing the other train forms blockade. In this way the crossing may be blocked for 20 or 30 minutes.
 We have been informed that the railroad company has a rule that trains bound in either d. rection are required to stop at the nearest waterpipe. If there is such rule, the enginemen pay no attention to it, and usually do the reverse. If there is not such a rule, there should be one, and the business men of Holbrook should see that it is enforced. There is not citizen of Holbrook who does not lose several hours time in the course of a year wait ing for trains to clear the cross ings near the depot. Figure the money value of the time lost and each person is out several dollars each year.
 The amount of time (money) lost by the average citizen in one year would more than pay that citizens proportionate share of the cost of maintaining an incor- porated town; and in an incor- porated town the railroad com 9sny would not be permitted to obstruct crossings at the will of it's employees.
 Why not incorporate?
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-22
The Hunf-CambbeH Contest


 Last Monday in the superior
 court of Marcopa county Judge
 Sanford ruled that the contest o1
 Governor Hunt against Thomas
 E. Campbell, governor elect. was
 not entitled to a hearing. In
 making the ruling Judge San
 ford gave as a reason the fact that Campbell had not been issued his certificate of election and that until the certificate of election had been issued Hunt had no. grounds for contest.
 Hunts attorneys at once asked for an injunction restraining the secretary of state from issuing a certificate to Campbell. Camp bells attorneys entered a de- murrer to this and the demurrer was sustained by Judge Sanford. An appeal to the supreme court was then taken by the Hunt at- torneys, and a declsion will be rendered by that court December 28.
 J. w. Richards, treasurer of Navajo county. had received an order from Judge Sanford Mon day to bring the ballots cast in this county to Phoenix for ex- animation. He had arranged to leave Holbrook Tuesday evening with the ballots. but shortly be- fore his train left he received telegram from Judge Sanford re- scinding his former order. The ballots will therefore not be taken to Phoenix at this time.
 The issues in the Hunt Camp bell contest will probably be tried in the supreme court. Contests for county officers, in counties where they have been filed, will be postponed until the governor ship contest is settled.
 The outstanding features in the battle for the governorship of Arizona Thursday according to the Phoenix Gazette were the equalization of Secretary of State Osborn who issued a certificate of election to the governor-elect, and a stipulation under which the appeal to the supreme court is withdrawn and the inspection of ballots resumed under Judge Stanford's jurisdiction.
 It now appears certain that Campbell will take the oath of office and become governor of Arizona on January 1st. It is also increasingly probable that Gov, Hunt will refuse to give up possession of the office. In this event there will be two sets of appointees; two messages to the legislature which meets January 9th; a sharp division in the legislature itself, and unless a settlement is arrived at sooner than now seems propable a pos sible paralysis of all state func- tions.
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-22
For Sale

A 55-acres farm, part in hay and part in cultivation. Good water right. All fenced with wire. Good house. barn and orchard. Located at Pinetop, Navajo county, Arizona. To set tie an estate this property will be sold for $2600 cash. Inquire of D. L. Penrod, Pinetop, Arizona. Sent. 15 if
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-22

Electric light fixtures and shades at Wetzler's.
 Ignacio Bazan of Silvercreek transacted business in Holbrook last Monday.
 W. M. Peterson, superinten- dent of the Whlteriver Indian agency, transacted business in Holbrook Tuesday.
 P. J. Grayard, proprietor of an Indian trading store at White river spent Monday and Tues day in Holbrook.
 Judge F. W. Perkins of Flag staff spent a few hours in Hol. brook Wednesday, enroute to his home from St. Johns where he had been sitting as special judge in the superior court.
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-22
Notice to CnttIe Men

We will receive for sale next week a train load of white faced bulls from the Scharbauer Cat tie Company of Midland, Texas. These are big boned, strong youngsters of the best blood in America. Don't buy until you see them.
 RALPH MURPHY, 16 West Adams St., Phoenix, Arizona. -3w.
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-22

] OPCn COllilllS OOllQcAys Mrs. McAllisteris seriously il of pneumonia.
 Attorney F. w. Nelson of St, Johns is looking after business matters here and in Winslow.
 Attorpey E. P. Conwell ot Winslow was a business visitor to Holbrook Monday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. James Donohoe of Adamana were visitors to Holbrook Tuesday.
 John R. Hulet, president of the A. c. M. l.. visited his fam fly in Snowflake last Sunday.
 The very best mixed Christmas candy at 25c per pound at Wetz- ler's. Just arrived.
 County Attorney Jordan has filed delinquent tax suit in the superior court against 150 prop erty owners in this county.
 Frank Purcell, prominent wool grower of the St. Johns country, spent several days in Holbrook this week.
 c. B. Owens, county supervi- sor elect, was in Holbrook Mon day and Tuesday attending to business matters.
 James Scott left here Monday morning for his ranch at Pine dale. He was accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Bazell, and her daughter Wilma.
 Mrs. Julia R. Braxton of Los Angeles arrived in Holbrook last Saturday evening and will spend several weeks at the home of her son, c. M. Braxton.
 Walter McLaws, who has been confined to his home for several weeks by an attack of typhoid fever, has so far recovered as to be able to resume business.
 Full llne of warm blankets, quilts priced right at Wetzler's See them before you buy else where.
 Mrs. Sidney Sapp and daughter Gwendolyn returned Wednesday night from Saltwater, Okla, where they had been visiting re- latives for several weeks.
 The A. 6 B. Schuster Co.,, re- ceived new auto truck from the Vim factory Thursday. The truck will be used in the com pany's business at St. Johns. to which place it will be taken to- day by Arthur Schuster.
 The very best mixed Christmas candy at 25c per pound at Wetz- ler's. Just arrived.
 Jack Howard, captain of the Holbrook base ball club last season, has returned to HolbrooK after an absence of several weeks. most of which time was spent in the southern part of the state.
 Try a loaf of the Holbrook Bakery's Cream Nut health bread. All kinds of pies and cakes made to order. Automobile delivery. Adv If
 MT. Verdie Fleming, a grand son of Mrs. A. M. Boyer, of Holbrook, is now a member of Co. I, First Oklahoma regiment. This regiment recently was or dered to prepare for an inspect tion by the governor of the state, and MT. Fleming's com pany won the honor of being in the best condition. An article in the Saltwater Adyance-Demo- crat sent Mrs. Boyer by her grandson speaks in high praise of the general condition of the entire regiment, and especially of that of Go. I.
 Wetzler's will keep their store open coming Sunday.
 Henry Krutoff. who pleaded guilty last week in the justice court to the charge of bringing liquor into Arizona, and who was bound oyer to superior court, was arraigned in the latter coutr Tuesday morning. Krutoff stated that he did not know whether or not he was guilty,
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-22

Special prices on dining room tables, chairs, rockers etc this month at Wetzler's for part cash and a little extra time if you want it.
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-22
Imbortdnt Notice

For the accommodation of late Christmas shoppers we shall keep our store open all day Sunday.
 WETZLER SUPPLY Go.
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-22
State of Arizona: County of Navajo:

OOuuCy O1 4NdfdJO.
 On this 11th day of September, 1916. before me. notary public within and for said county, ap- peared William H. Chamberlln. to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument. and acknowledged chat he executed the same as his free act and deed, for the uses and purposes therein expressed.
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto- set my-hand and nota- rial seal the day and year last above written.
 (Signed)
 THoRwALD LARSON. Notary Public. My commission expires Nov. II, 1918.
 (SeaD
 Filed in the office of the Ari- zona Corporation Commission this 21 day of Oct. A. D. 1916, at 1000 A M., at request of Alonzo B. McMillen, whose post-ofice address is Albuquerque, IN. M. Arizona Corporation Commission
 By F. A. JONES, Chairman.
 Made. A. M. D.; Compared A. M. D. to M. w.
 Filed and recorded at the re- quest of Alonzo B. McMilIen, Oct. 25, 1916, at g. A. -M.. and duly recorded in Vol. No. 2 of A. 6 Inc. on pages Nos. 21-2-3, records of Navajo County, Ari- zona.
 DEE M. Moss, Recorder,
 PAULINE WOODS. Deputy. (Seal of Recorder)