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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-04-06

We'll" he said, I'VE have to prose-
ute all get-rich-quick schemes, and
there are a lot of real estate fellows
advertising through the mails that
you can grow stuff in these lands
without irrigation, and we want to
find out If this is a fake"
In reply | asked if it would not have
been much simpler for some of the
post office lei at Washington to drop
into the Department of Agriculture
and find out all about it. why" he
answered, they don't know as much
about it as l do" We showed him
stacks of oats, wheat, alfalfa, corn on
the cob and apples in the cellar. When
he left he said he believed he had
come on a fools errand, with which
we heartily agreed. At that time there
were many men in the state who had
made fortunes out of dry farming, but
this man knew nothing about it and
could not find a government man who
did.
1t is much the same today with the
men of the Department of Agriculture.
They tell us that the fallow is of
doubtful value, that there is no par
ticular virtue in deep blowing, and
that cultivation is good only to keep
the weeds out; and yet the greaest
~agriculturist of the United States, al
so of the department, who doubled the
crops OF the South, advocated nine to
twelve inches blowing, blowing in the
fall (the winter fallow) for spring
crops and intensive cultivation. h
work of this man, DR.. Seaman Knapp,
and that of son, DR.. Bradford Knapp,
proves that he knew what he was
talking about; but then he was ap-
pointed by Secretary Wilson for his
knowledge of agriculture. and not
through political pull. He was a
farmer, and all the best men in tie
department have been likewise.
Treatment of the FallOw.
The idea in summer following is
simply to use two seasons moisture
for raising one seasons crop.
The economy in raising one big crop
rather than two small ones ds quite
evident when we note that the labor
per acre in raising the latter is ex-
actly doubled, and the crop on summer
fallowed land is usually more than
doubled tthe annual crop.
In tilling the fallow after blowing
we must do so with two ends in view
accumulation and conservation. A
mulch must not be made which will
urn water. In some soils mulch VIII
do this, and for this reason unless a
field takes water very readily, indeed
we always recommend discing rather
than narrowing. The field can be
prepared to catch the summer down
pours, so that none can run off, by
discing and cross discing without lap
ping. AS the disc % through thu
field it leaves two ridges-one at eacf
outer edge of the machine-from three
to six inches high.
When we cross disc, we cross tn
first lot of ridges with two more
every width of the disc which leaves
the land in squares surrounded b.
ridges which will hold an inch or NOR
| of water, even if it falls in a few min
utes.
e These squares or checks are har
= rowed level before planting. There i
e no cheaper or better way to proven
- run-off and accumulate in the fallo0
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-04-06
A Sensible
Thoughtful Gift

Speaking Of unusual
presents, my husband is
giving one which is per-
haps very u%nromantic, but
thoroughly sensible. It
is the kind of thing that
shows me that he is
thoughtful.
"It is merely an addition
that he is having built to
our little porch at home,
charging it and screen
ing it all in.
"It will more than double
the comfort with which I
will be able to do my work,
for the kitchen will no 4
longer be my only work
room.
"In warm weather l can
get out and away from the
heat of the kitchen"
Come to us for assistance in plan
ming porch construction, addition or
alteration.
GEM STATE LUMBER CO.
=--TTer-7T Co 80 1T'oeT-Ts
M. ]. UNGER,
Local Manager
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
EVER SALVATED BY
 CALOMEL? HORRIBLE!
GalomeI Is Quicksilver and Acts Like Dynamite on Your
 Liver.

Calomel loses you a dayl You know what calomel is. It's mercury quicksilver. Calomel is dangerous. It crashes into sour bile like dypa- mite, cramping and sickening you. Calomel attacks tho bones and should never be put into your sys- tenn.
 When you feel bilious, sluggish, constipated and all knocked out and believe you need a dose of danger ous calomel just remember that your druggist sells for fifty cents a large bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone, which is entirely vegetable and pleasant to take and is a perfect substitute for calomel. It is guar anteed to start your liver without stirring you up inside, and cannot salivate.
 Don't take calomel. It makes you sick the next day: it loses you a days work. Dodson's Liver Tone straightens you right up and you feel great. Give it to the children because it is perfectly harmless and don't gripe--AdV.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

clover make good mixture. On the bottom soils of the south and south east portions of the state, Bermuda should usually be made the basis of a permanent pasture or meadow. The disadvantage of Bermuda not being green for pasture during winter can be remedied by putting bur clover on the sod or by having a second pasture.
 The following characteristics and adaptations should be noted m regard to the grasses. Orchard grass and Kentucky grass grow extra we'll in the shade, while Bermuda will be killed out with excessive shada Ken lucky blue grass does well only on the lime soils in the cooler part of the state; n other sections the hot, dry weather of summer kills it. Or. chard grass is not likely to be sue cessful on a sandy soil, but it is es- pecially adapted to the clay hills. Some other grass or clover should al- ways be sown with orchard grass be. cause of it's habit of growing in dense N4Ahtpc ihntNdN tA AlahiAS q oDd5. HH- pecially if thin stand is secured. Tall meadow oat, fescue, English blue. and other grasses have promises of being valuable under certain con- ditions. In all sections of the state, on soils that are medium to fertile. and that are we'll drained.
 It should be accepted as funda mental principle that successful agsi. culture in Arkansas must be based on the growing or more livestock on every farm and that success with livestock will depend very much on permanent pastures. Therefore 8 great campaign should be undertaken this year for more clovers and ten thousand farmers who now have no permanent pastures should be pledged to start this spring at least three to five acres of permanent pas ture and to seed clovers and grasses on every waste spot on the farm Thousands and thousands of acres of hillsides and rough land ii northern and western Arkansas should pc seeded to orchard grass, Lespedeza, white clover. sweet clover and blue grass or Bermuda, and thousands of acres of cut-over lands fin southern Arkansas should be seeded to Lespe- deza, bur clover and Bermuda
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

would carry with her the memory of that brief glimpse of her own soul. of her own love The dead are not in vain-it was a beautiful thought
 steps sounded on the gravel path way She looked up. but 1t was not Destinn who came toward her. It was the fiower-seller. her basket crowded with fresh blossoms.
 Roses, madamef Roses to offer to the dear dead?"
 "Ah. yes, I thank you. Give me all that you have"
 She covered the low mound with gor- geous red and gold The beauty of it --of this chance-lifted ter grief on soft wings to a gentle. almost happy resignation. She said, smllingly. q shall come every day. and every day you must bring me all your flowers"
 She wondered what 1t was-what had come over her. Something had happened. There had been a sharp. insignificant little pain between her shoulders--a mere nothing. She caught her breath; 1t hurt her, and she turned slowly, her eyes wide open with a childish amazement
 "Wtat has happened?"
 The woman opposite her said noth- ing. Her face, through the rising mist. was blank. unreadable. Sylvia put her fingers to her lips--she did not know why she had done so; she saw now that there was blood on her fingers. She remembered that she had kissed one of the roses. Perhaps it had bled. She tried to turn back again. Her limbs were curiously heavy-almost leaden. Then she dropped, face down ward, amid the scattered roses
 Continued Next Week.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
\ POPULAR VERDICT.
Rased on Evidence of Mena People.

Based on Evidence of Mena People.
 Grateful thousands tell of it.
 Of weak backs made strong
 Of weak kidneys made we'll
 Urinary disorders corrected.
 Mena people add their testimony.
 They praise Doan's Kidney Pills.
 Mena testimony is now complete,
 Mena testimony is confirmed;
 Reports of early relief substanti- ated.
 Merit doubly proved by test of time.
 Let a Mena citizen speak.
 S. Badt, merchant, 606 Seventh St., Mena, says. "Doan's Kidney Pills are certainly the best kidney medi- cine I ever used and many people to whom I have recommended them speak in the highest terms of their curative powers. I suffered from backache for a couple of years and finally used Doan's Kidney Pills. They fixed up my kidneys in good shape"
 OVER FIVE YEARS LATER Mir. Badt said: We still use Doan's Kidney Pills and always with good results. am never without this medicine in the house"
 Price 50c at all dealers. Don't simply ask for q kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney pills-the same that Mir. Badt has twice publicly recom- mended. Milburn Co, Props, Buffalo. N. Y. Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
Forage Crops for Arkansas
Eight Studies in Supplementary Farm Feeds.
EDITORS NOTE.

#The Extension Division of the Uni- Nrsity of Arkansas. in cooperation Hth the United States Department or 4s sriculture, will offer this year
 trough this paper. a free correspond- 1Ece course In Forage Crops as ap- 2Aed 10 Arkansas conditions These sFsons will appear in this paper at
 HlerYaie Of six weeks Those who 4lsh 10 take this course should Nlte 10 the Director of Exten- son of the University of Arkan-
 Rs Fayetteville. stating name. age. 'se eupation, and stating that he Cor Ael proposes to carry the work 4rough for the eight lessons. A farm As bulletin will be sent to supple nent each lesson. provided a question 'Iank be sent back covering points in Hen lesson. These blanks will be sent .ith each bulletin. Preceding lessons 1li De sent on request. The studies in serage Crops will include: CD Classes \ Forage Crops. (2) Alfalfa, (S) Clo- ,ers' tb Pasture and Hay Grasses. (5l ..he Sorghums. (6) Peas and Beans, CD page and (S) Curing and Saving Hay.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
'oRAeE CROPS FOR ARKANSAS.
No. I. Grasses For Pasture and Hay.

by Earl Fitzpatrick, Extension Agrono-
 my, University of Arkansas.
 Grasses are vital factor fin sue fessful and permanent agriculture. 8l ne washing and teaching, which is 7mpoverishing the soils of thousands spl farms would be largely stopped if s9ne cotton, corn, and other clean cul- #lvated crops were exchanged for 5grasses. The roots of this class of plants hold the soil, hll 1t up with nu- nlus and have renovating effect ppon 1t in general. The perennial pas. Nures and meadows furnish source ei cheap feed because breaking and seeoing is not done every year. Land that cannot be cultivated economical BY because of the rocks, stumps, and rough nature, will usually pay a hand zsome profit if put into pasture.
 Grasses may be divided into two classes; perennial or those which live Tor three or more years such as Der muda' orchard grass. red top, and kentucky blue grass; and annuals or
 nose which live for only one year as sudan grass. Bermuda grows only E1uring the warm season, while or. enard grass. Kentucky blue grass and some others stay green large portion |ol the winter Red top is especially auapted to wet soils, while Bermuda I grows on a drier soil so that one can select suitable grasses for almost every soil and condition.
 m making pasture and meadow rec concentrations Arkansas must be di- Vlueo into at least three different sec 'ions, according to soils and climate as follows: First. North and North east Arkansas; second bottom soils of hast and South Arkansas; third, up- ,ano and sandy soils of East and oouth Arkansas. In the north and uoflhWest section orchard grass is che surest grass and should generally be 1ne basis of permanent pasture or meadow Orchard grass is snperior 70 timothy because it is adapted to larger variety of soils, is not so hard 'u SOIL furnishes superior pasture
 iu a more nutritious hay, and I'D. GUS at the same time as red clover. VI pasture, along with the orchard srass' Kentucky blue grass should De seeded on soils that are rich in ,n nne. and red top on soils that are ssort m lime. Red and white clover r,.ouiu r.1 also be put into the mixture.
 - d meadow orchard grass and red
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
National Forest Timber for Sale.

Sealed bids will be received by the District Forester, Washington D. C., up to and including August i2, 1916, for all the merchantable dead tim Der standing or down, and all the live timber marked or designated for cutting on an area embracing about l60 acres within Secs. 26. 35 and 36, T. S, R. 3i w., 5th P. M., Rock Creek watershed. Arkansas National Forest. Arkansas, estimated to be 300,00O feet B. M., more of less, of white oak timber. No bid of less than Si.50 per NJ. will be considered. Deposit with bid, $500. The right to reject any and all bids reserved. Before bids are submitted. full in formation concerning the timber, the conditions of sale, and the sub mission of bids should be obtained from the district Forester. Wash ington. D. C., CT from the Forest Su- pervisor. Hot Springs. Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
PYRAMID OF GIZEH
 NO LONGER ENIGMATlc.
Unexpected Conclusions.

The very stones of the Great Pyramid of Gizeh are crying out In DO uncer- tain tones Every inch of the massive structure. with unerring precision. rs- veals the solutions to problems which for centuries civilized nations have spent fabulous sums in vain to find and which men of science have encoun- tered hardships to anaIyze.
 This wonderful testimony of the Great Stone Witness. with :ts general description and storehouse of Truth scientific. historic and prophetic. with Bibis allusions to 1t. the importance of its location and verihcations of as- frunomical and geographical deduc- tons. iz an extensive chapter of vol uue which may be obtained by send 3ng 8o cents to the Watch Tower ser sssty. n Hkcks Street. Brookiyn
 fAdyersisementl
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
Whenever You Need General Tonic
 Take Groves

The ola Standard Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as q General Tonic because 1t contains the well known tonic properties of QUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blcod and Builds ID th TVhs e System. 90 cents
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
MI.!!NR's MI.!!N wosD.asv! REMEnv r,.sr STOMACHanssIaS'!l assaS'!l
 Sl sg7fy1sssr

Hail tIil Stones, Cancer and Ulcers of fe ess.Vglllacn and intestines. auto-in- die;t;aa' Yellow Jaundice, Appen- snIt sIt'as e. and other fatal ailments re- ssnds sd atoin stomach Trouble. Thou thair VI stomach Sufferers owe Wone W complete recovery to Mayr's .otban Remedy. Unlike any sale h iqr stomach Ailments. For gists " Jackson Drug Co, and drug
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The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior,
 U. $. Land Office at
Camden, Ark, July t5, 1916

AAf -ht 4.sf vAtJ ASf AtlOs
 Notice is hereby given that
 JACOB $. ALESHIRE, father of Jacob C. Aleshire. of Shady, Arkansas. who, on July 8, 1911, made a homestead entry. Se- rial No 04997, for the NEA NEA SWA, Nla NWh NEA SWA Gin lot No. 1 in the SWA), Eh SEA NWH, sl4 sWA SEA NWA, and the NEA sWA SEA NWA Gin lot in NWA), Section :. Township S.. Range 28 w., 9th Principal Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final Three Year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described. before the Probate Clerk of Polk County, at Mena Arkansas. on the 24th day of August. 1916.
 Claimant names as witnesses Ros- COG D, pearce. William T. Walston, Charles F. Walston, Herbert w. Ale shire, all of Shady. Arkansas.
 R. D. NEWTON Register. ist pub. July 20. 1916; last Aug. i7.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
~~-----~------s"- ARMY STORIES ARE DENIED.
Guards Don't Suffer from Heat
 Prostrations. Says Funston.

San Antonio. July 26.-Answering a war department inquiry, General Funston today reported that not a single ease of dengue fever is re- ported from the camp of the First Illinois cavalry at Brownsville, and that members or the First Illinois Brigade did not suffer heat pros trations on their recent march from San Antonio to Leon Springs.
 The inquiry resulted from stories sent out by special correspondents.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
WARNING ORDER

State of Arkansas. County of Polk, --ss.
 Watkins Lumber X Mercantile Co, plaintiffs, vs. A. 0. Davis. defendant In Justice Court.
 The defendant. A. o. Davis, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint or the plaintiff, Watkins Lumber X Mercantile Co. July i4. 1916
 J. c. Latch. J. p. ist pub July 30. last Aug 10
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
Steel Pays Dividend.

New York. July 26.-TAe Pressed Steel Car Company "Wednesday re sumed dividends on its common ssteek with a declaration of St00 share. Dividends on this issue were deferred on January 27. 1915.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
WARNING ORDER.

In the Chancery Court of Polk Coun- ty, Arkansas-No. 385. Reva Mewhirter, 2laintiff. vs. Duff C. Mewhirter, Defendant.
 The defendant, Dun c. Mewhirter, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff
 Witness my hand and the seal of said court this i7th day of July, 1916.
 F. L. JOHNSON. Clerk. Minor pipkin, attorney ad Item for nonresident defendant ist pub. July 20. 1916. last. Aug. 10.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
AGRICULTURAL BLASTING.

Stump blasting, boulder blasting, tree setting. ditching, drainage. We also make speciality of sinking hard rock wells. R. P. Gregg. Mena, Ark. 30-4t
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
lax-Fos, 4 Mid, Effective Laxative & liver Tonic
 Does Not Gripe nor Disturb the Stomach.

In addition to other properties, Lax Eos acts effectively and does not gripe nor digestion, arouses the liver and secretions and restores the healthy functions. soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

ma .... --it must be delivered at once. I will keep watch while madame is gone"
 She nodded. He had sent for her. She was going to him. Nothing mattered now. She had waited long enough. The little fragile chain of self-control had snapped She was going to him now, cost what 1t would. Yet out wardIy she was quite calm as she pushed aside the curtains. Only the uneven color of her cheeks might have betrayed her.
 "yes9" she said interrogatively.
 The legionary standing against the
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
ADMITS HE Is MURDERER.
And Mack keIlum, Caught in Joplin
 Says MhiskeY Did It.

Little Rock, July 26.-sherifT A. Y. Harris of Prairie county arrived in Little Rock Tuesday from Joplin. Mo, with Mack kellum, who is charged with the murder of Earl Woodall at Brassiield. April g. i9i6 The prisoner was placed in the state penitentiary for safe-keepine A reward of S2oO was paid the otll- cers of Joplin, for the apprehension of the fugitive.
 kellum is about 29 years old, and a native of Tate county, Miss. After his arrest he was first taken to the county jail at Des Arc, last Thurs day. but it was considered advisable to remove him to the penitentiary. He admits his guilt, and said that whiskey was tiie cause of 1t all He had been working in the mines near Joplin. and said that if it had not been for his conscience, he never would have been captured
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
WARNTNG ORDER.

The State of Arkansas, County of Polk. ss. William F. Russell and Anna Rus sell, Plaintiffs. vs. Samuel Reese, Defendant In Polk Chancery Court.
 The defendant, Samuel Reese, is warned Co appear in this court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the plaintiffs, William F. Russell and Anna Russell. July 26. 1916
 F. L. JOHNSON. Clerk. ist pub. July 2. last pub Aug. i7.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

There is more Catarrh fin this section of the country than ali other diseases put together, and for years 1t was sup posed to be incurable. Doctors pre- scribed local remedies. and by constant ly failing to cure with local treatment pronounced 1t incurable. Catarrh is a local disease. greatly influenced by con- stitutional conditions and therefore re- quires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio, is a consti- tutional remedy. is taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System, One Hundred Dollars reward is offered for any case that Halls Catarrh Cure fails to cure Send for circulars and testimonials.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. ohio.
 Sold by Druggists. 75c.
 Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

Socialists 0: Polk county meet on the first Saturday Of each month at { D. m Adv-w-1
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

Philip Grey, No. SIP. Legion Etrangere."
 Sylvia knelt, with clasped hands, and gazed at the roughly-cut letters. Around her and above her a sea of crosses lifted up their gaunt black arms-hundreds upon hundreds, in tie voieeless identical supplication of for gotten things. Sbe prayed softly. She did not cry. She felt herself surround ed with peace that was above tears. Little by little the flood was flowing back on it's old course She was think ing what she should say to Destinn when he came to claim her. She would rise up and point to this piteous un- tended mound. "This lies between us.'' she would say to hin. She would not curse him. In expiation she would claim Richard Farquhar's life. She would go back to her husband; she would take up the broken threads and weave them to the perfect pattern She
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-17
fectiveiy Dress Up Last Years White Gowns.

Bright-colored silk sleeveless jack cts, reminiscent of the eos, which are being worn with white dresses of net and organdie, are some of the prettiest fashions of many years. These lit tie coats are edged with double quill ings of pinked or picot taffeta and are very full and rufiiy around the hips.
 They hold possibilities for the made over dress, too. A tumbled and scant- skirted net dress of last year can be washed. hung round with four or five rulIles of fresh material edged with bebe ribbon of velvet or satin in ia vorite color, say cherry, and then a yard and half of cherry taffeta will make a little sleeveless coat. This will conceal the waists cut, and if the sleeves are kimono, so much the bet ter
 Another pretty fashion is the sleeve less jumper of crepe or chiffon. This is usually in bright colors also, but can be made in pastel shades for semi cycling dresses and with it's little
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-17
New Pettjcoat,

For the economical woman, is a new reversible petticoat for wear with eve ming frocks. The petticoat is made of f1esh-pink debutante satin and a twelve-inch flounce, faced within the deep hem with very light, resilient stiffening material so that there is. crisp flare at the edge. Rows of inch wide ribbon are stitched on the f1ounce, and the ribbon matches the color of the petticoat. On the re- verse side of the flounce are rows of ribbon in daintily contrasting color, stitched exactly over the rows on the other side. These petticoats come also in white and in pale corn-color, the corn-colored model having self toned ribbon on one side and lavender ribbon on the other