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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03

crOss Sections Of Potate ~ oeea oaat
nv, large ceFtioal and External
Msdutisry Layers and email inter
nal kssdullaFy layer. 4
Deep planting win be- found aavlsahla
on wsedy land a. the harrow may.
thon be used freely without eadansaF
lng what IN meant BY quality IN pota
toes. In some countries q heavy. soggy8
cooking potato Il thought 10 poaaess'
tho highest quality. IN the United
States most people prefer . potato.
which will become meaiy when cooked.
The potato should not. howovaF. b 90.
atAFchy that n will break chs mhin on
fail 10 pieces before becoming cooked.
For slieinK and frying . SoGGy potato
il desirable. From thaao statamsntsI
II will be seen that quality In pet@soem|
Il dependent upon ones lasts.
Moalinesa is dependant upon the,
variety and the soil. climate and MAJ
tuFity. 4 dry sandy coil pTuducss the
mealisst potatoes. Al Immature 20.
tato seldom cocks well and from oarI
standard Ia cf very poor quality. ff
the tubers are - greea that tha skin
Ii easily bruised thsy yin be Inferior
in keeping duality. Maturity i fnai.
Gated BY = corky surface and the pres.
snCs Of isnticiea. When the vinss aFs
badly injured BY insects o. diseases.
the tubars do not mature ana sHch q
crop viii have ; poor quality.
There arc many characters whick
Indicate quality. percentage q dry
matter. size. specific gravity. appear
ance. favor. surface. umoothnsss. color
Of skin and flesh. depth Of eyes ana
texture. These characters need mo-
further description.
Only ono variety Of potatoes should
be grown IN any locality. especially H.
for market Where this cust0m pre-
vails. = reputation IL soon established.
and buyers are always anxious % viAit
such places. This IL IN easy and III.
fectual way 20 advertise the erop.
Practically Ell potato damage dena
By disease and insect enemies may b.
prevented BY : good system % farming
and proper treatment Of seed ana
vines. The work should b begun be-
fore or - sOon an am disease makes
It's appearances. Prevention 10 the only
remedy. there Is no cure for the IN
fected growing plant.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03

inch Of the center Gig. ~. Then
one by one fold corners A. B, G and D
over to the center, as shown in Fig.
Q, and run pin through the corners
and through the center of the sheet.
The windmill in Fig. may be made
Of cardboard or tin. A circular piece
10 or IL inches In diameter is re-
Quired. After marking out the outer
edge with a compass, describe an in
ner circle about / inch inside OF 1t;
then draw two lines through the CEN
ter at right angles to each other. and
another pair at an angle of IS degrees
to these. The four lines are indicated
by heavy lines in Fig. s. One-half
inch to one side of these lines draw a
parallel line, as indicated by dotted
lines in Fig. 8. The next thing to do
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03
GOOD IMPLEMENTS
ARE RECOMMENDED
Time Has Arrived for Farmer 10
Uss Tools and Machines 10
Save Time and Labor.

Good implements ofssn represent
tho difference hstween profit and lcsa
IN farming. One man culttvaf@a =
geld Ia enc daY. Il takes anOthsr man
one and Ons-fearth dsgs 70 cultivate
another tho HAms Hlzas Cha m@n
breaks , Geld Ia three days: & tak@a
another man four days 70 break one
the same stss. The difference 10 In
fmplementa The cost OF The impla~
menta and their upkesp may not b
far from the same
The time haa come for farmers 20
seek implements and machines that
save labor and make money.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03

(By J. n. sHEPPERpJ
Il In 4 common belief that potatoes
run out or degenerate when grown In
any locality for several years. There
IL no doubt OF the truth OF this state
ment under ordinary methods Of
growing and selecting the aeed. Only
three reasons can exist for running
out" or degenerating OF any crop. ~
Degeneration resulting from prolonged
and possibly unnatural propagation by
means of tubers, ca Deterioration
caused by change 90 an unfavorable
condition. (Sl Loss Of yigor due 20
lack OF selection OF tubers. The last
two factors We know are operative
under the usual manner Of handling
the crop. However, e IL not always
true and should never be whore con.
ditions are favorable. With expert
mental data ON hand and similar data
secured from other Investigators the
following statement may DO safely
made; That In localities having soil
and climatic conditions favorable for
the highest dovelopmsnt OF q crop.
there win DO no degeneration ether
than variations, and variations are an
apt 20 be beneficial - harmful. ny
changing seed once In . great while
varieties will be developed IN other
localities having similar conditions.
which will bo OF value for introduc-
ton, but the indlacriminAto change OF
seed merely for the sake % changing
IL poor practice.
Many potato growers seem 10 think
Il necessary TO change aeed every few
yearu. They dc not consider the pro.
ductivenesH OF tho variety they are
growing, nor do they endeavor to i'm.
prove tia yielding capacity. II has
been the custom to change seed pota.
toes every few years and tho practice
has been followed without asking the
reason for II.
The potato IL practically a new crop
and the development Of good new
varieties has been rather rapid. yot
new varieties now seldom Nurpass the
standard ones IN yield or quality. New
varieties should not be grown until
they have been we'll advertised and q
market demand created.
The potato breeder and the expert
mont station can better afford To do
termine the value 81 new varieties and
exploit their superiority. IN cases
whore the crop runs out. Il IL the 70
suit Of poor selection. poor a0ii Of the
presence Of disease and not degsnera
ton.
Another common RallacIoua belief ID
that potatoes mig IN the hiii. The
tuberB Of most varieties vary greatly
as 70 size. color and shape and this
has led many 10 believe that different
varieties mix or cross when planted
closely together. Selection should be
made for uniformity every year ID
0vercoms this character. Potatoes OF
white and blue varieties have been
planted together in hills 1T the North
Dakota and other experiment stations
and no mixed or blended collar up
peared
HIN selection should be followed on
Ill potato farms. The manner 81 70
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03
AMERICAN HENLEY IN FAVOR
Coach Charles Courtney Of Cornell
Wants Shorter Races and Chance
for cmailer Colleges.

The proposed American Henley,
which was projected by the new
American Collegiate Rowing associa,
tion. organized recently In Philadel.
-phia. meets with the hearty approval
Of Coach Charles .. Courtney. the
noted coach OF the Cornell navy.
Mr.. Courtney said that he is heart,
ily in favor Of any plan which would
make rowing more OF = general col.
iege sport.
He 10 strong for any plan which
will cut down the distance OF varsity
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03
Rln plrnts.cardlnal rrndn.

Ever since Fred Clarke and Miller
Higgins put through tha big trade at
the close OF the 1918 season. which
involved eight players. there has been
much speculation as 70 which side
got the best Of the decker II may be
even Stephen At the beginning OF
next season. for from present indica-
tions only two players Who figured in
the deal win remain with the Pirates
and Cardlnals--one on each side.
Konetchy and aoWrey have departed
from the Duccanear fold. leaving only
Harmon remaining. and a. Sc. Louis
plans to dispose Of Doian. Butler. VIII
son and Robinson during the winter
only Miller will be left In the Cardinal
ranks when spring arrives.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03

GaIIfornlanR 0oIna East.

II is probable that the year will wit
ness sn invasion Of the eastern tennis
courts By Mauries Mclaughlin. Tom
nnndy and his wits. Mrs. May suttc2
Bundy. and Miss Florence Sutton. They
vii seek 70 win the mems sinEisa
mems doubles. ladies' singles. ladies'
doubles and mixed doubles champion
ship. MF. and Mrs. Bundy vii seak
the mixed title. While Mr.. Bnndy tnes
May sutton wiii Try for the ladies'
single title
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03
LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT
Side Llsss Often Are Mere Prsatabte
Than General creps--Suppiy
Your Own Family.

The little things that constitute the
so-called side lines are oftsn more prof.
table than the general erops- Every
manager should raise poultry for
home use and some 70 sell. keep
snu1gh COWS . sspply the family IA.
bic with mIlk and butter and = few
9ounda u butter foF saIs every week.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03

need at a trifie more than It costs
him. The size of your scrapbook pages
should be regulated by the size OF the
sheets OF wrapping paper. 30 the paper
may be cut with little or no waste.
The way to prepare the front cover
Of the scrapbook in Fig. is shown
in Fig. 2. Cut strip inch wide
from the binding edge Of this cover.
and then with a piece OF drilling about
3h inches wide hinge the strip to the
edge you cut 1t from. Coat the piece
OF drilling with glue and fold 1t over
the strip so its edges win lap over
both the upper and lower surfaces of
the cover.
Punch three holes through the back
cover and the hinged strip OF the front
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03
The coed Skin.

Every variation Of the gored skirt is
In four pieces. One seen short while
ago was in four pieces. but the front
and back we're finished and Tapped IN
the sides to give the effect Of panels or
box plaits. The finish OF the skirt
could be made at either the raised
waist line or at the natural waist line.
In the model seen broadcloth was
trimmed with braid, but the model
was a good one for ali seasonabIe
materials and all seascnable trim
Wings.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03
TOY wlNDMILLs.

The simplest windmill to make, and
Dne OF the best whirlers ever devised,
Is the common paper pinwheel
mounted upon stick Gig. u.
A piece of paper or 10 inches
square is needed for the pinwheel
Fold this piece OF paper diagonally
from corner to corner, both ways
Then open the paper, and with a pair
II scissors cut along the diagonal
ereases from the corners to within ]
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03
soutonnlers Powder Puff.

One Of the most fascinating con.
ceit3 hat Paris has sent as Is a silk
chrysanthemum for the corsage. The
center OF the flower is q tiny powder
pun which conceals a box Of powder
nesting In the heart Of the flower.
while hidden in the green silk leaves
is wee mirror. There Is a choice OF
three colors-yelIow. purple and . dull
red that IL almost brown.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03

ny, Small coFtl0ai Layer and large
Thick internal s4eduiIary Layer.
production IL different than Of most
farm crops. This has led 10 some con.
fusion as 10 inheritance OF characters.
Tho tuber grows at the end OF short
underground stem Of which IL il an
enlarged portion. Cur commonly cul.
tivated varieties seldom blossom and
produce seed. and this method Of re-
production Ia NOT employed except by
potato breeding specialists. The proper
method for this potato grower IL 70 -.
lect tubsrs from the best plaata. 81.
ways starting with the best variety
possible 10 secure.
Selection for disease resistance may
and should be- practiced. This cannot
be done with entire satisfaction unless
the soil Is badly infested with diseases.
; condition which the practical grower
should avoid BliEhts and rota may b.
overcome 20 = certain extent IN this
manner. Some varieties show greater
resistance than others and should ba
grown when any disease IL prevalent
Treatment Of the seed and spraying q
tho vines are more effective IF the
york II well done. II would b deair.
abba. however. tor the potato specialist
70 develop resistant vsFlsties. There
II nj present no such thing ~ p0sa-
toes immune 70 the common dlseases
The time Of planting should be reg
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03

races and which will permit smaller
colleges entering regattaa
He wants to see a larger number OF
colleges entering an American regat.
ID on the theory that Il would NAL Ike
rowing. which he regards No highly
beneficial exercise. more populaI
among college students.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03

Whan the deep anow comes the blrdm
appreciate feed placed where they can
get q easily. suet tied 10 trees a.
grain placed On boards or on pans ~
the sFoand vii be visited b mazr
friends that yoa perhaps did not hnas
wNEa here.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03

HANDICRAFT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
A. Nicely HALL and DOROTHY PERKINS
by A
HOMEMADE scRAPsooks.

The covers of your scrapbook may
be Of cardboard from drygoods boxes
II you haven't any boxes at home you
can get them for the asking at a dry
goods store. The scrapbook leaves
should be Of MANILA wrapping paper
Any merchant will sell you what you
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03

produce fruit and vegetables enough
for ths family and some for MARKET
cure enough neat % lsss SD hegs ere
KILLED lha next year; Aall q tew hogMs
beef. sheep ana cows.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03

wide on the wide edge. and ~ inches
wide on the narrow edge. and fasten
them I'm the slots with nails. The hub
block. with the blades In position.
should next be pivoted to the end of
the windmill shaft. a stick Is inches
long Gig. 81. The end opposite to
that to which the hub Is pivoted is
whitfield round. and slotted with a saw
20 rscslve > tail Gig. 81.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03

ohio has s1Oo.OOO.OOe invested .
S<1ooi properties.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-14
-O-- -
FREEPORT,

June IL, 1915.
Dilla Logsdon of Trout Run spent
Friday at the Sanaker home.
Eugene Mailman of DEBORAH was
la pleasant caller in this vicinity one
day last week.
Eva Stohr of DEBORAH spent Sun
day with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Womeldorf OF
Glenwood visited relatives near here
last Sunday.
Mrs. John Stoskopf and little son
OF DEBORAH visited friends in this vi
cinity one day last week.
Hilda Rude of DEBORAH is spend
ing few days at the Nelson home.
Mrs. E. N. Logsdon returned Thurs
day from Chicago, where she attend.
ed suffrage meeting.
Mrs. T. e. Kirkbride entertained
few of her lady friends at supper
last Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Nosby of DEBORAH
conducted bible students meeting
here last Sunday afternoon.
Oscar Landsrud of DEBORAH spent
Sunday with Freeport friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Clausen OF
Glenwood were Sunday guests at the
Mrs. p. c. Delaney home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Risti from
near DEBORAH spent several days last
week with the formers mother, Mrs.
T. E. Kirkbride.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Herring and
children Of DEBORAH were pleasant
callers in our village last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sorenson OF
E'1GrAnnn IN rri 80
Wednesday for visit at the j. A.
IHeadington home.
DR.. Lakeland will conduct servi-
ces here next Sunday June 18th at
$3.50 p. M. This will be Fathers Day
and all are urged to come out and
hear of all the good things father
has done.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. X. Sweitzer, r. T.
Robinson, Chester and James Delaney
autoed to Riceville Sunday and spent
the day with friends.
Hagar Delaney and Mrs. A. X.
Sweitzer will entertain the l.. A. S.
at the formers home Thursday af-
ternoon, June 22nd. All are invited
to attend.
Mrs. C. A. Funke who has spent
the past month with her son Hubert
near st. Paul returned home last
Thursday.
There will be an ice cream social
at the Woman hall Friday evening,
June 16. Proceeds to apply on pas
tors salary. All are invited to at
tend
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dinger of Clay
Hill and Mr.. and Mrs. Milbank OF
Walker, Ia, visited with Mrs. p. C.
Delaney Friday OF last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. b. Thomas of De-
corah were calling in our village Sun.
day.
The w. c. T. U. held a meeting al
the w. ID. Gross home last Thursday
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-14
NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT.

In District Court, State of Iowa,
Winneshiek County, SIS.
In the matter of the estate of Will
In the matter fthe estate of Will
liam Melvin Child, deceased:
To the Treasurer of State, w. c.
Brown and Stella M. Kidder,
Charles l.. Child, Alice r. Elwick
Florence Berven, May A. Child,
Grace Amundson, George A. Child.
You, and each of you, are hereby
notified that the undersigned, duly
appointed and Qualified appraisers of
property charged. or sought to be
charged, with the payment of a
COLLATERAL INHERITANCE TAX
will, at 10 o'clock a. m, on the 9th
Gay of July A. d. 1916, at County
Clerks office, DEBORAH, Iowa, in said
county and state, proceed to appraise
the property of the estate of said de-
cedent subject to the Collateral In
heritance Tax, as provided by law.
Please take notice and govern
yourselves accordingly.
Dater May -. 1915.
c. w. FREEMAN,
c. CHRISTEN,
LUTHER REED,
z2-4w. Appraisers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-14

night. Quite large crowd attended
and all report pleasant evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. Sharp from near
Bluffton and Mrs. o. Rooney of De-
corah were Sunday callers at the S.
B. Hallman home.
A Dubuque bridge gang are at
work putting in a concrete bridge to
replace the old one near w. A.
Leach's.
Mrs. R. Tyler and Mrs. j. A. Head
ington spent last Wednesday at the
j. n. Headington home in DEBORAH.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Phippin and
children of DEBORAH were calling on
Freeport friends Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. p. Enright, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Connor, Mr.. and Mrs. Cum
mings, Mr.. and Mrs. R. Schrubbe OF
DEBORAH were among the Freeport
visitors last Sunday
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-14
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Notice of the appointment of an
executrix of the estate of John Iver-
son deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
executriX of the estate of John Iver-
son, late of the County of Winnie
shiek, State of Iowa, deceased, tes-
tate, and has taken upon herself that
trust by giving bonds as the law di-
reefs. All persons having demands
upon the estate of the said deceased
are required to exhibit the same;
and persons indebted to said estate
are called upon to make payment to
MRS. ANNIE IVERSON,
EXecutriX.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, June 9th,
1916. 24-4
w. l.. BARKER, Attorney.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-14
HESPER.

I uuG lJlO.
We have Flag Day the 14th, but
it is usually celebrated by keeping
the flag in the attic where it won't
fade.
The lads and lassies attended the
dance at the bowery Friday night.
The band boys will have another
dance Friday night, June 18th.
Yates orchestra of Canton will fur
nish music for the occasion. Every
body cordially invited.
AS the crops are complained of for
being way behind, their condition
seems to be perfectly normal.
George Linzermeyer autoed to
Highlandville Monday.
1t is quite possible that these sub
stitutes for gasoline will not so much
have the effect to reduce prices as
to assess standard oil good round
price to buy up the patent rights.
( A number of our people have been
to DEBORAH to see the ruins after the
food, they reported them as having
cleaned it up considerably.
Johnnie Sandersol made a trip to
DEBORAH Friday.
Master Raymond Foltz spent Fri
day night with his cousin George
FoltZ.
Helge Jacobson called at Will Hill
leman's Tuesday.
John X. Johnson who has been in
Canada for some time came up from
DEBORAH Monday and is shaking
hands with relatives and friends.
Everett Randall has been up from
New Albion the past week selling
fresh fish to his many customers and
they were certainly fine for a change.
Tom Allen and family were ell
tertained at the Hugo Noecker home
Sunday.
Will Hilleman and family Sun
dayed at Hedge Jacobson's.
A number from here attended the
confirmation in the German Luther
an church at Burr Oak Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Larson and son
Ludwig autoed up from Waukon
Monday evening and have been en-
PETERSON home.
The Misses Ida Bergeson and
Marie Peterson were DEBORAH Wis
itors Friday.
Andrew Myrah called at the Holvor
RdmlO nome sunday.
Will Hilleman made a business
trip to DEBORAH Saturday.
George Linzenmeyer visited al
Steno'Y Monday. 7N
Messrs. E. ]. Void and Nicoli Lein
with wives, Sundayed at Andrew An
derson's.
Gordon o. Reed 1.-The Boy Preach
er" will begin services in the Ken
yon school mouse Sunday night, June
25th and holding them every Sun
day night at O'Clock. Everyone in
vited to turn out. Those who have
heard him speak of him highly.
They have been quarantined at
the home of Mrs. Louis Broghammer
with scarlet fever. We hope they will
soon be able to be about again.
Miss Muriel Foltz had picnic for
her pupils Friday it being their last
day of school.
John Thingvold has a new Over
land car which he purchased recent
ly.
George Foltz and family were
guests at the Pete Ramlo home Sun
day.
Miss Anna Losen closed sue
cessful term of school in the Root
void district Saturday and returned
to her home in Harmony.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Larson, son Lud-
wig, also Mrs. Einar Peterson were
entertained at the Lars Usgaard
home Friday.
George and Verne Perry autoed to
DEBORAH Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rob Tillapaugh were
Burr Oak visitors Saturday evening.
Helmer Herbrandson and boys
spent Sunday at Steno's.
Mrs. Margaret Eggen was guest
at her sons home Peter Eggan Sun
day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-14
NOTICE IN PROBATE.

To whom it may concern:
You and each of you are hereby
notified to appear at the Court House
in Winneshiek County, Iowa, on the
| Sth day of September, 1916, at 300
O'Clock P. NJ, to attend the probate
of an instrument purporting to be the
Last Will and Testament of Edwin
Hover, late of Pleasant township, in
Winneshiek county, Iowa, deceased,
at which time and place you will ap-
pear and show cause, if any, why
said will should not be admitted to
probate
In testimony whereof l have here
unto subscribed my name and affixed
the seal of said office, this 1st day
of June, 1916.
OLAF KALLEVANG,
Clerk of District Court.
By S. j. MOORE, Deputy. 23-4w
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-14
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Notice of the appointment Of Exc
cutrix of the estate of Albion Wheel
Ier deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
eXecutriX OF the estate of Albion
Wheeler, late of Lincoln township,
in the county of Winneshiek, state
of Iowa, deceased, testate, and has
taken upon herself that trust with
out bonds as the will directs. All
persons having demands upon the es-
tate of the said deceased are requir-
ed to exhibit the same; and persons
indebted to the said estate are called
upon to make payment to
SARAH II. WHEELER,
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, May %,
1916. 21-4w
D. 0. RUE, Attorney.