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The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-06-29
FIELD
OF WHEAT Is OWNED
BY MISSOURI MAN
Ben III. Foster Is Operating Huge
Tract in Western
Kansas

Smith Center, Kas., June 2S.-One
of the magnificent sights to passen-
gers on the Rock Island railroad be-
tween Kansas City and Denver is an
11,O0O-acre wheat field near the little
town of Gem, fifty miles east of the
Colorado line. The railroad traverses
the center of the huge tract, and as
far as the eye can reach on either
eide nothing is seen save the rapidly
ripening grain.
The land and grain are the property
Of Ben H. Foster of Kansas City, who
is ROW known as the wheat king, sue
ceeding the late jim Fillc, who died
penniless after ten years losing
fight with drouth, pests and peculiar
dust storms of an electrical nature
that swept the level country almost
clear of vegetation and made bank
rupts of hundreds of prosperous
farmers.
In 1918 Foster began quietly buying
farms of the men who lived in the
district, and it was rot long until he
had title to several thousand acres.
The prices he paid ranged from So to
SO an acre. Upon this tract he put
men to work with huge tractors turn
ing ever the soil, meantime keeping
up the buying of other farms until his
holdings embraced the present large
area.
1t required a vast amount of work
to level down the fields and remove
the fences that in many cases were
almost buried by TIE drifting soil.
But it WIS finally accomplished, and
the seeding done. The first crop, in
1914, was only fair, but the new
gambler with the elements did not lose
any money. The yield last year, how
ever, was what is known as the
bumper" kind, and Noted the new
king a profit of 100000. 1t looks as
though he is going to repeat this year
and do even better.
At present the immense field is
turning yellow, and, barring hail, will
yield twenty bushels an acre. accord
ing TO conservative estimates. Many
men already have been si@rcd up for
the harvest that will begin the first
days of next month. Most Of those
nov on the ground waiting for mar
ves5 to begin arc breaking sod that
will be disccd in the fall and added to
the large acreage sown to wheat.
Despite the new piunger's success.
however, the sturdy pioneers Of the
plains doubt very much his wisdom
and Judgment. They say that if he
keeps up his present extensive opera
items years after year he is sure to
lose fortune.
One good crop in four, they point
out, has been the average for the last
twenty-five years. and no man can win
against such odds.
Prior to the coming of Foster there
had been six successive failures, and
they were what broke the spirit and
fortune of heroic jim FiI,c. Like his
successor. he raised two or three good
crops, and then slowly the tide turned.
At one time he had crop Of 10000
acres, but it was on rented farms ard
not all in a body, IS is that Of Mr..
Foster.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-06-29
TO DECIDE FATE
OF Law LIBRARY
Cape County Bar To Meet Fri
day To Discuss Proposed
Association.

Cape County lawyers tomorrow aft
crnoon will meet at the Courthouse to
decide whether or not the proposition
to form law library corporation shall
be carried into execution.
The call for the meeting has been
sent out to gather the lawyers living
IN the Cape and county, as well as
attorneys through Southeast Missouri,
who will be interested in maintaining
the library, to form the organization.
The meeting will be held about lis
o'clock. Judge Edward D. Hays win
was assigned several weeks ago to
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-06-29

We are authorized to announce for
mer Speaker David w. Hill as a candi-
date for the Republican nomination for
the office of Representative IL Con
gross from the Fourteenth Congress
ional district of Missouri, subject 10
the general primary, August /, 1916
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-06-29
FOR CONGRESS.
We are authorized &c announce
ROBERT J. SMITH

of Campbell, Dunklin county, Mo, az
a candidate for the Republican nomin-
alton for the Office of Representative
i'll Congress from the Fourteenth Mis-
souri, District, subject to the general
primary, August 1, 1916.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-06-29
EDITORIAL
THE MIGRATORY BIRD LAW.

Pot hunters and folk who call themselves sportsmen
effort defeat the of the Federal migratory bird law
shotguns shooting Spring duck hunting in
favor in the waters of Missouri and Southern Illinois,
in Supreme may good
method but and real friends of the
hoping method good the
Opponents relying wholly the legal issue If the
law law they its enforcement One OF
persuadng withhold appropriation for
opposition spring shooting birds The spring
breeding nesting grounds The bird the shot
spring which be factor the continual
the breed Very obvious of and might Just
breed worth while which is would be worth
while it o be given a chance continue.
pesentay against good, and
larger generous simple whether
snail be malards, wood duck from
R0osEtELT,s ENDORSEMENT Fer HUGHES
by Party Chicago
yesterday, eliminates, the possibility of third ticket As the
Bull Moose largely spite movement it could not last and its
departure merely carries out tie natural expectation
displayed needed
he declined the Progressive candidate for President His
accomplished nothing than the reelection Mr. Wilson
be pleasing TO the country.
Mr. Wilson has been President without confidence
and country turmoil
Nj Wilson's see-sa policies kept advisers guessing
he first entered the White House. he vigorously opposed suffrage
publicly Endorsed the and voted for it when
Jersey the question TO the people TWO days he
right back where he started.
bungng foreign policy has been his
His handling of the Mexican situation has made the
in the history of this country has
country flag, and after
killed he ordered the Americans home again. although
they hardly embarked their mission.
forget his initial Mr. Wilson
look for Villa expedition which made the world
when American soldiers being killed and American
citizens murdered and their property destroyed he hetates to act
The Democratic that Mr. Wilson has kept the country out OF
ca When asked what he had saved from the ship he replied NOt
ing be goiy, but me figure"
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-06-29
We are authorized to announce
w 4. SUMMERS

of Jackson, Mo, as candidate for
the Democratic nomination for the
Office OF County Assessor of Cope
Girardcau County. Mo, subject to tao
general primary, August 1, 1916.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-06-29
We are authorized to announce
BEN GOCKEL

of Cape Girardeau, Mo-, rs candidate
fer the Republican nomination for the
office of County Assessor of Cape
Girardeau County, Mo-, subject to the
general primary, August 1, 1916.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-06-29
We are authorized to announce
OTTO I. VILLA

of Gordonville, Nc, as 4 candidate
for the Republican nomination for the
office of County Assessor Of Cape
Girardcau County, Mo-, subject to the
general primary, August l, 1916.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-06-29
We are authorized to announce
HENRY P. GAINES

of Cape Girardeau, Mo-, rs a candidate
for the Democratic nomination for tic
office of County Assessor Of Cape
Girardeau County, Mo, subject to the
general primary, August 1, 1916.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-06-29
We are authorized 10 announce
L. J. SCHOEN

of Pocahontas, Mo, as = candidate
Tor the Republican nomination fer the
office Of County Assessor OF Cape
Girardeau County, Mo, subject to the
general primary, August l, 1916.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-06-29
RUB-MY-TISM

Will cure Rheumatism,- Neu-,
ralgia, Headaches. Cramps, Collie
Sprains, Bruises, Cuts. Burns, Old
Sores letter, Ring Worm. EcJ
zema, etc. Antiseptic Anodyne,
used internally or externally. 25c
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-06-29
FOR TREASURER.
We are authorized to announce
J. II. c. KERSTNER

Of Jackson, Mo-, as a candidate for
the Republican nomination fer the
office of County Treasurer OF Cape
Girardcau County, Mo, subject to the
general primary, August /, 1916.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-06-29
We are authorized TO announce
J. FRED WILFERFH

j. MD ILT FN n
OF Miilervfle, Mo-, as Il candidate for
the Republican nomination for the
office of County Assessor Of Cape
Girardeau County, Mo-, subject to the
general primary, August /, 1916.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-06-29
FOR SHERIFF.
We are authorized to announce
WILLIAM +. SCHADE

Of jackson, Mo, as Il candidate for
The Democratic nomination for &c
Office of Sheriff of Cape Girardcau
County, Mo-, subject to the general
primary, August l, 1916.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-06-29
FOR STATE SENATOR
We are authorized to announce
HARRY +. ALEXANDER

HARIt1 7. ALFNANUEt
of Cape Girardeau, Mo, Is Il candidate
for the Democratic nomination for the
office of State Senator from the 2let
Senatorial District Of Missouri, sub
iect to the general primary. August l,
1916.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-06-29
POLITICAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR ASSESSOR.
We are authorized to announce
EpNEcrr rATnUyUrJ

Of Millerville, Mo-, as a candidate for
the Republican nomination for the
office of County Assessor of Cape
Girardeau County, Mo-, subject to the
general primary, August l. 1916.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-06-29

Elliott W. Major Missours buck and wing dancing Cover
doubt be provoked learn that VicePresdent Marshall
shuttle, turkey trot" and "bpzzard walk"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-05-12
EVANSVILLE

Miss Mildred Klemgard and Miss
Lora Whitten were the guests of
Mrs. Y. L. Higgins last Wednesday
afternoon.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-05-12
TO AVOID Spring FEVER"

State College Of Washington May
1o.-The spring often brings us that
/ tired. worn out feeling. We some
| times call it laziness and sometimes
spring fever" We seldom use the
things at hand because we do not
appreciate their value. Greens.
sometimes called pot herbs" fur
nish the spring tonic cheaply and
successfully and relieve that tired
| feeling Succulent vegetables and
fruits OF all kinds should form a
large part OF the diet
According to Assistant Pro
fessor Juliet Lita Bana of the
| Department Of Home Economics.
green's have little value so far as
their nutritiye value is concerned.
which adds to their desrability for
food at this season of the year. All
winter We have needed large quanti-
ties of food to supply us with heat
We no longer need this large supply
OF heat to keep our bodies warm,
but We feel hungry if our bulk of
food is cut down. Greens furnish
us this bulk without producing the
excess of heat. Their m ost import
ant use is to supply abundant min
erals. The bodily supply of minerals
is usually depleted during the win
ter. Some of these vegetables are
Of real value in the relief of chronic
constipation and Indigestion. Greens
stimulate the appetite and add vari-
ETY. to the diet as we'll.
1t is better to steam than to boil
greens, since the soluble mineral
salts are conserved in this way. They
would be dissolved in the water in
which cooked if boiled, and this
water is usually discarded. The
most common way of cooking greens
is to steam until tender and add
butter.
Some Of the plants used for greens
are spinach tone of the most valu-
abIe) kohl-rabi, kale, beet tops.
dandeIion tops turnip tops narrow
leayed dock, Swiss chard. plantain
leaves. mustard, poke sprouts, pig
weed. dasheen, purslane. chickweed
and milkWead sprouts.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-05-12
FARMERS STRONG
FOR BULK GRAIN
Three Hundred Inland Empire
Farmers Vote Ia Eliminate Sacks
Meeting Held in Spokane
Saturday

Three hundred OF the most pro
gressive and successful farmers Of
the Inland Empire, in session at
Spokane last Saturday, went en-
phaticauy on record as favorable to
the bulk system Of handling grain
instead Of sacking the grain as at
present practiced. There were only
five dissenting votes when the Ques-
tiou came before the convention.
The new plan will become operative
with this years harvest
The following resolutions were
adopted by the convention.
We believe that successful sys-
tenn of handling grain in bulk de
ponds upon the farmer providing his
own storage on the farm. either by
bins. granaries of farm elevators
where grain may be held until sold.
1t has been fully dem onstrated
that the present flat warehouses can
be successfully adapted, at compare
lively small expense to handling
grain in bulk.
Full assurance has been given by
the railway officials and terminal
warehouses that they will meet
farmers and their interior ware
housmen in arranging for the full
handling OF grain in bulk.
In answer TO the argument that
grain must be sacked for exporting
from the Pacific coast authentic re-
ports show that less than , per
cent Of the grain from the northwest
is exported annually, and the Pana-
ma eahai mas removed the necessity
Oh sa'hIh9 the greater part OF the
S"'"II percentage Oh the crop ihai IS
exported.
Inc gram prices IN the world
markets. are quoted on a pnlk BASIS
therefore lhere VIII De no difference
~ '"' price OF oulked gram or sacked
gram "heh the hulk system prevails
throughout TINS territory
since IL Is Pfactc"lI> the unanl-
nous OPINION OF the "Vo gram grow
''''' 'i"' " '""iiSO
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-05-12

Prot. Chalfant gave a German ad-
dress at a community meeting held
at Cotton Friday evening, May ). He
was called back to the platform and
repeated the address in English for
those who We're unable to understand
German. This was followed by a
talk by PROF. Thornber on "Commun-
lily Development Prof. Thornber's
talk was illustrated with lantern
slides. The addresses were much
appreciated.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-05-12

Colds come to us as a chill. The
temperature of the body is lowered
therefore the remedy is to warm the
body internally and externally. Hot
drinks of water or milk taken as hot
as possible, soaking the feet in hot
water and bundling up in bed will
thoroughly warm the body Do not
feel that you must stay in the house
week or two on account of having
a cold. outdoor exercise properly
protected. is one Of the remedies for
a cold
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-05-12

Prof. Waller went to Alfalfa last
Thursday to give testimony before
the public service commission in con
nection with the drainage of the AT
Italia irrigation project. On Friday
he visited the schools of Pasco. Ken
newick and Richland, where he
found them preparing for graduation
with fine graduating classes.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-05-12

I.ora Written were the guests of
Mrs. Y. l.. Higgins last Wednesday
afternoon,
l.. r. Rucker, who underwent a
very successful operation at Rose
Park hospital. returned home this
week
Miss Lora Written, who has been
assisting Miss Mildred klemgard, re-
turned home last Thursday.
AIRS Dora Davidson came up from
Wana Walla Wednesday and will
spend the summer with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. j. NJ Klemgard.
Mrs. l. j. story and daughter
Miss Effie. went to ColtaX Thursday
to visit Mrs. Frank Hickman. who is
i'll, returning Friday AIRS Hickman
is a sister-in-law of Mrs. story.
Grandma Davidson spent Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. Y. l., Hig-
gins.
Mr.. j. 5 Klemgard went TO Spo-
kane and Harrington on business FRI
day.
Miss Effie Story was the guest of
her sister. Mrs. Ben Henson from
Saturday until Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Young and son
Reid were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
}. W Mather from Friday until Sat
urday.
A very severe hail storm struck
the country near the Snake river.
causing quite a bit Of damage to al
falfa, early garden and fruit bios,
SONS besides exciting teams Two
of Frank Wilson's teams and one
, of John Fulps became entangled in
the harness and piled up. but the
men succeeded in holding them
MIR. and Mrs. c. o. Slusser spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs ". W.
Snyder
Mr.. and Mrs, ]. c. Kamerrer and
Mr.. and Mrs. s l.. Brown motored
to Genesee Sunday and spent the day
with Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brown.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Eaton spent
Sunday at the home of Mrs l.. J.
Story.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. VolImer spent
Sunday afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs.
Sherman Brannan.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Martin spent
Sunday at the A. j. Written home.
Mr.. and Mrs Lawrence Rucker
and family and Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Young and family spent Sunday with
Mrs. NJ e Rucker
Mr. and Mrs Ike Riggs and two
sons, Dewey and David. motored
from Cheney Friday and spent until
Sunday with the boys grandmother.
Mrs. NJ. L. Rucker
Miss Madge Neil is spending the
week with Mrs w. A. Lybecker.
w. c. Kamerrer and Miss Myrtle
Story motored to the r. L. Honen-
beck home Sunday afternoon
Miss Winnifred Largent is spend
ing the week with her sister. Mrs.
j. T. Lafollette.
Mrs. J. NJ. klemgard returned
home from Walla Walla Thursday
having recovered from very sue
'cessful operation.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-05-12

Mr., A. B. Wiberg, special analyst
in the chemistry department. has re-
signed to accept position with the
Crown Willamette Paper Co. at Ore
gon City. Until his successor is
elected the work of the special an
alyst will be carried on by NJ. J.
Gnagy and NJ. Brandt. juniors in the
department
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-05-12

the farmers hands Under the sack
system is all in sight If the vote
taken here today is carried out it
will only be matter of two or three
years until sacks are a thing of the
past"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-05-12

FOR SALE or trade for good
horses--Lots 6 and II, blk s, Gar
den City addition to Pullman.
Wash. For further information
address r. Dericks, Endicott. Wash.
apr21tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-05-12

Curtis motorcycle; 7 hip; good
condition; equipped; $50 cash. II. j.
Dana, Pullman. apr2lmyl
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-05-12

Go to Duthie's for Big Horn and
Utah Goals.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-05-12
Saving of $4,000 900

In an address on the situation
John c. Lawrence, formerly "a mem
Der OF the state public comm ission,
said.
The seasons sacks are practi-
cal loss every year. Not 10 per cent
of last years sacks will be used the
present season for wheat
1t requires 100000 sacks for the
farmers of the coast. At Is cents
each this year will mean $4,000 900.
The average price is about half this
amount.
Another advantage of bulk hand
ling is in farm storage for those who
desire to hold their wheat This will
prevent speculation at the expense OF
the farmer. as it will be impossible
10 determine the amount of wheat in
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-27
WOOL GROWERS AT
THE UNIVERSITY FARM

To further the interests of the sheep
end wool industry of California, the
State Wool Growers Association and
the University of California have in
vited all wool growers and others in
terested in the problems Of wool grow
ing to visit the University Farm at
Davis on Friday and Saturday, Janu-
ary and 6. There will be carcass
and hearing demonstration on Friday
afternoon, January 5, and on the fol-
lowing afternoon a demonstration in
docking and dipping. There will be
addresses and demonstrations by
members of the faculty of the College
of Agriculture and other prominent
speakers. A feeding experiment with
some four hundred old ewes will close
lat that time.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-27
LUXURIOUS WORKHOUSE
FOR MILWAUKEE PRISONERS
(By United Press)

Granville, Dec. 27.-Milwaukee coun-
ty criminals Monday will occupy new
quarters in the luxurious establish
ment built here at cost of 100000
and said by officials to be one Of the
largest, finest, most comfortable coun-
ty warehouses in the country.
The buildings, of which there are
twelve, have been under course of con-
struction for the last two years. They
have capacity of $50 prisoners. Each
inmate has separate cell, while those
who sleep in the dormitories will have
plenty of room and number of Gu
/ bic feet of air to breathe. The inmates
will have luxuries denied many per-
sons even in moderate circumstances.
Each cell will contain a toilet and wash
basin, while shower baths will be in
stalled along the cell corridors.
So as not to fatigue prisoners, the
chair factory has been located in such
manner that they will not have to
walk a great distance. The factory
will turn out thousands Of chairs OF
all kinds each year. 1t was built at
cost of 100000.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-27
MOVIES MAKING GOOD
SPELLERS OF CHILDREN
(By United Press)

Columbus, o., Dec. 27.-The moves
are producing good elementary school
spells here today.
Pupils at Grandview Heights school
who spell correctly every word OF 20
lessons receive certificate which en-
titles them to admission to a special
movie show in the school auditorium.
And the kiddies are making good. Two
hundred and fifty of the 289 eligibles
won admission to recent show.
The school faculty has become so
enthusiastic over the benefits obtained
in spelling via the motion picture
route they're planning to extend the
show tickets to other studies.
But the movie is not the only in
novation that has been in vogue at
the Grandview school. Second grad
ers often bring their pet dogs ano
cats to the school room and are per
mitted to play with them during the
regular play hour.
These tots also think it is lots OF
fun to get their spelling. lessons b!
telegraph in Morse code. The teach
er clicks off the dots with her ruler
and the pupils "pick up" the words.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-27
CLUB MEMBERS TO
GIVE CARD PARTY

A card party will be given by the
Woman's Ten Thousand Club as Davis
hall at 2:30 p. m. on Thursday, to
which all members of the club and
their friends are cordially invited up
on payment of % cents. The follow
ing named ladies are the hostesses of
the afternoon:
Mesdames F. B. Fuller, C. K. Coop
er, j. R. Ford, c. E. Coggins, ]. E.
Bentel, Floyd Brown, NJ. F. Kepley, W.
H. Levayet, ]. w. Perrins, H. Webb
Don c. Bitter, Lorin Meyer, T. O.
Luckett, Ray Edgar, Fred NJ. Place
H. A. Hunter, Vaughn Francis and
Hila Anderson.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-27
SEEK RATIFICATION
THE A. B. c. TREATY
(Ry United Press

Buenos Aires, Dec. 2 (By mail)-
Although Foreign Minister Becu OF
Argentina has spoken somewhat
slightingly of the "A-B-C" treaty, the
Irigoyen administration is trying to-
dav to get congress to ratify the COM
pact.
The fact that the agreement never
had been ratified in this country came
as big surprise to the overwhelming
majority of Argentines recently. "A
few men in important positions knew
it had never received congressional ap-
proval, but the popular idea was that
it was an accomplished fact.
The public was undeceived early IN
November while negotiations were
nending for a meeting of the "A-B-C'
Diplomatic representatives at Rio dc
Janeiro to discuss matters of Argen-
ne-Brazilian-C Chilean mutual interest
After arrangements for the gathering
had practically been completed, For
eiqn Minister Bocu called attention tc
the fact that it would have to be post
poned until the treaty had been ratl'
fled.
Although there will be strong ef'
fort to secure ratification, the step is
also sure to be vigorously fought by
a certain Argentine element, which
contends that Brazil and Chile really
are unfriendly to their country anc
are only trying get her into a com
bination which will discourage the
preparedness program they maintain
she ought to pursue.