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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-15
WASTE OF Fertilizer
Many Tons of Valuable Leaves
Burned.
Usual Practice to Rake Up Fallen Fo-
lage and Burn lt-InvaIuabIe to
Amateur Gardener Who
Utilities Back Yard.

We are known, of course as q waste
full people, despite lectures on thrift
| and economy. Our very abundance
provokes lavishness; we take scant
| thought for the future until necessity
forces 1t. We pay thousands of dollars
every year for phosphates and nitrates,
and overlook the product of natures
laboratory that Is under our noses.
Take the unconsidered item Of the
annual destruction of leaves. Nobody
knows how many tons of valuable fer
tilizer are wasted every year through
our practice of raking the fallen foliage
from lawns and parks into the street
and burning them or leaving them for
the ID. p. w. to take away. The acrid
smoke of burning leaves is as much an
indication of autumn as the shortening
of the days. We destroy one of the
best of natures fertilizers, that on
which she relies for the renewal of the
vegetable humus In the soil. A leaf
ON the lawn is as much of an eyesore
to the particular housewife as thread
on the rug.
All natures protection is removed in
the interest of tidiness; then we won
der why lawns must be so frequently
resodded and why grass seed won't
catch The fallen leaves protect the
roots of grass and shrubs from the
freezing and thawing of winter, and de-
posted in corner of the back yard
with little earth thrown over them
to prevent them from blowing away,
in year or two are converted into
what the forester calls duff" an or
ganic material which makes the loan
that grows the farmers best crops. 1t
is an excellent top-dressing for the
lawn, an enrichment for flowers and
shrubs, and mixed with a little ordinary
earth most desirable soil for filling
the window boxes and reporting plants
something hard to get in town. 1t is
invaluable to the amateur gardener
who utilizes his back yard, and yet it
is almost invariably wasted.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-15
When Greek Meets Greek

The middle-aged American, who was
having his shoes polished, looked down
at the busy Greek lad, who was bent
on turning out good job. "Wel,
young man." he said, rather patroniz-
ingly, Il suppose you are learning to
speak good English. By-the-by, how
long have you been In this country %
Bout one year, meester," was the
prompt reply. "You live here some
time, guess?" "Oh," answered the
other, vaguely, with a mysterious
smile, i've been here over a year"
The young Greek regarded his GUS
toner with suspicion for a moment,
and then, appearing to understand that
he was being quizzed, said swiftly,
with a dazzling smile, "Well, meester.
l give you compliment. You speak
very good language for SO short
while p
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-15

her faithful slave. He had not seen
them since the sharp fighting up In
the canyon, and, he had no doubts
about their being held by Lopez and
his band somewhere ahead of him.
his duty to try and follow this MUIR
derous william and his blood thirsty fol-
lowers, and endeavor to fight them to
a finish and capture Lopez.
In the meantime Pedro was testing
every ounce of his horses strength and
speed as he raced In the direction of
Winston's troopers.
Not far ahead of him was dispatch
car, which had left the camp of the
insurrectos just before he began his
ride. He had been trying nadly to
overtake it, but it managed to keep
ahead of him.
The chase kept up for several miles
He was not certain whether 1t con
tanned friends or enemies. Perhaps IL
carried some of the Majors scouts who
had located the camp of Lopez and
were returning TO notify their COM
mander.
At last the camp came into view.
He saw it as he rounded the road,
which assembled to considerable
height in the Chihuahua foothills. The
car climbed the hill and Pedro for
lowed several leagues behind. The
slave kept his eyes fixed on 1t as his
horse painted up the steep incline. Half
way up the hill there was a long, level
stretch of road for some distance, and
when the car reached this it increased
in speed.
Then, as Pedro watched, he saw
something happen which caused him
TO jerk back his horses head. He
stood up in the stirrups and leaned
forward as he held his breath. The
sight that he saw made his blood run
cold and paralyzed his whole body.
For, as the car speeded along, it
suddenly swerved at bend in the
road, and the next instant went tum-
bling down the enbankment, rolling
over ard over as it went.
(TO ZEE CONTINUED
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-15

The China Mail reports that mys-
ferrous disease which paralyzes the
stomach and ascends to the heart,
causing syncope, has overtaken gang
OF Knowloon dock Chinese hands who
have been engaged in salving the s. S.
Wisely, which ran aground of
Saigon couple Of months ago..
The work was delayed through the
dread epidemic, which has taken hold
Of the workers. The Blue Funnel s.
s. Telamachus brought up from Cape
Barilla few survivors who were at
once conveyed to a hospital where
their condition has been watched with
much concern by the medical frater-t
nifty. So far the disease has not been
diagnosed. The captain of the Blue
Funnel boat said when he called at
Cape Barilla he was informed that
a virulent disease had broken out
among the Chinese salvage crew and,
seven of them had died. Fifty-eight
were taken on board and hurried with
all dispatch to Hong-Kong.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-15

Liberty's tent. where he found the
promised horse. He leaped into the
saddle, and. an instant later was rid
ing through the canyon, with the camp
gradually being left behind him.
When he had gone, Liberty took up
the duty of sentry and paced back ana
| forth in front of her tent. Presently
she saw another sentry coming dowr
the line. She hesitated as she watchei
him approach. Stepping in the dar.:
ness, beside here tent, she waited fd
him, and when he was Just about to
pass she raised her gnn and brought
il down on his head. He fell to the
ground with moan. Dragging his
body off the road, she left him and ran
to a horse, belonging to one of the
MeXlcans, which was tied in the
thicket, and jumped into the saddle
Then she started off in the direction
of the desert.
Meantime Lopez went to Manuels
tent and ordered him to muster his
men. As he was returning he noticed
the tent where Pedro had been impris-
oned was apparently deserted, and 60
ing over he glanced in. All that he
found was a sentry half-dressed, seat
ed on the ground rubbing his head.
where's your prisoner ~ he shouted
to the man.
Gone" replied the Mexican, as ne
tried to get up.
Escaped en-" grunted Lopez. "You
sure you didn't let him get awayw
He hit me over the head with
gum" mumbled the man.
He left the sentry moaning with
pain and hurried to Liberty's tent.
Here he was greeted with q similar
scene. He took one look and then
rushed about in a wild rage.
Il believe that dog, Manuel, had
something to do with this he re-
marked to one Of his aides. II want
him watched, and the first suspicious
move he makes we will show him how
Lopez treats traitor"
He ordered two of his men to start
at once in search of Liberty and Pedro,
whom he believed were on their way
to Major Winstons camp.
While Lopez and his men were get
ting ready to surprise Major Winston
and his troops, the latter was wonder.
ing what fate had befallen Liberty and
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-15
BENEFACTOR OF HUMAN RACE
Cir James Simpson Was the First
Physician to Use ChIoroform In
Surgical Cases.

The recent death of Sir Alexander
Simpson, the famous Edinburgh doc
tor, brings to mind the wonderful dis
covery of his uncle. Sir James Simp-
son, his predecessor as professor OF
midwifery in the chair of Edinburgh
university. Sir James, IL not actually
the discoverer of chloroform, was at
any rate, the first to introduce It's en-
ployment as an anesthetic into sur
gical practice. This was in 1S4S.
Previously all operations were per-
formed without anesthetics, the pa
tient being drugged with whisky and
held down by strong men while the OPP
GRAFTON was performed. No medical
discovery ever did more to alleviate
human suffering.
Sir James is generally given credit
for the actual discovery of chloro-
Aprm, but It is stated in some works
that 1t was discovered some years pre-
Sous to his first experiments by an
American doctor named Guthrie and
by a French physician named Sou
beiran. In any case 1t was Doctor
Simpson who proved its great value
as an anesthetic, and the room In
which he made his first experiment
still exists in Edinburgh.
The story goes that he tried tho
chloroform on himself and two medi-
cal friends. They proved Its efficacy
by simultaneously falling beneath the
table. Sir James had considerable
prejudices to overcome before chloro-
form was adopted generally by the
medical profession, 1t being denounced
morals and religion.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-15

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
The great amount of butter renoya5 =
ed annually indicates need for
marked Improvement in the methods
used in making butter. Last year as
high as 300O0,000 pounds of washed
or renovated butter was sold in the
United States and much of this butter
was made on farms. The average price
received is low, ranging approximately
from 10 to % cents. The whole mat
ter of the quality of the completed
product, according to J. III. McClain,
dairy specialist of the department of
agriculture, is determined by the way
in which the milk and cream used in its
manufacture are handled, and the
methods employed in performing the
mechanical operations of churning,
working, and packing the butter.
Plan Not Complicated.
The correct way of making butter
is not complicated, it Is pointed out.
To begin with, cream alone Is churned.
being separated either by gravity or by
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-15
LIBERTY
AROMANCE OF
OLDMEXICO
%hH.MNIoAN
NOVELlZED FROM THE PHO
TOPLAY SERIAL OF THE
SAME NAME, RELEASED BY
THE UNIVERSAL FILM MAN
UFACTURINC COMPANY
SYNOPSIS.

Liberty. Horton, American heiress, and
owner of large estate In Mexico, is
captured and helo for ransom by Juan
Lopez. a noted Mexican insurrecto While
In his camp she overhears a plan to at
tack an American town and army camp.
she escapes with the aid of Pedro, a
faithful servant. and while a resculng
party, headed by Major Winston, u. s.
army Captain Rutledge of the Texas
Hangers, who is in love with her. and
Manual Leon, son of her other guardian,
stop pursuit, she rides to warn the Amer
tcans, but is too late and the Mexicans at
tsck. Ihey are repulsed by American
sens Major Winston with exposure of mis-
appropriation of funds left in his care,
unless he, Major Winston, forces Liberty
to marry his son Manuel. The major re-
fuses. Liberty, who has heard the argu-
ment between Pancho and the major,
steps into the room, and to save the ma
!or's honor, she agrees to marry Manuel.
tutledge prevents Pedro from killing
Manuel. The marriage takes place. Major
Winston. with Rutledge, leaves to join
the troops, who have, in the meantime.
received orders to cross the line and
bring back dead or alive, the parties re-
sponsible for the Discovery outrage. Man
vel. goes to Liberty's room that night and
is watched by Therese. Liberty tells him
she Is his wife in name only. AS he is
leaving. Therese attempts to kill Manuel
Pedro arrives at the hacienda in time to
rear Therese telling Liberty that al
though she is Manuels wife in the eyes
of the law, In the eyes of God she (The-
rese) is his wife. Pedro confirms this
statement. Manual joins Lopez Liberty
makes desperate effort to escape. Lo-
peg attempts to blow up American troops
at LacInda but the plan is foiled by
Liberty An aviator at the camp OF Ma
1or Winston with orders to stop the in
Vason pending negotiations. Rutledge
goes to rescue Liberty, who, with Pedro
escapes into the desert. Major Winston
disobeys orders and goes to aid Bob, who,
with four troopers is surrounded in hut.
After escaping numerous perils in the
canyon, Liberty and Pedro are picked up
ny an aeroplane scout who starts back
with them to Winston's invading column
Lopez who realizes that IL the aeroplane
gets back to Winstons command there
VIII be no surprise attack, orders the ma
chine gun turned on the machine. Man
nel fires but misses them, whereupon
Lopez takes charge of the gun himself
and aims II at the party
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-15

and his troops were now at the mercy
of Lopez and the insurrectos. Finally
her courage returned. Stepping up to
the burly Lopez, and looking him
straight In the eye, he said:
"You have no right to detaln me. /
am an officers wife and demand safe
conduct for myself and servant across
the borderi"
Lopez listened to her and then
laughed heartily. $50, you want safe
passage across the border" be replied
In mimicry. you are the wife of an
officer, all right, but this Is not regular
warfare. Do you think we bring you
down from up there, just to send you
across the border? We don't play the
game that way" Then he motioned
to couple of his men. keep them
under guard" he ordered.
The two prisoners were taken away
and placed In tents next to that of the
chief.
%"Now then, we can carry out our
plans" said Lopez as he turned to
Manuel.
After some consultation, Manuel left
Lopez and went from man to man Civ
ing orders, which the rangers soon
learned was an order to attack, for
each man proceeded to load his gun
and take his place behind some shelter.
When they opened fire on the rang
ers, every one of Rutledge's men was
ready and the attack was valiantly
repealed. Finally Lopez ordered Man
uel to cease from firing and to starve
out the rangers.
That night while the insurrectos
were asleep courier arrived with in
from Alvira.
Liberty, who was sheltered in the
tent next to the chiefs, was awakened
by voices, and putting her ear against
Its side she listened.
II am commanded by Alvira to in
form you that your troops are to as
semble at the pass of Ell Diablo," said
the courier. ave are going to attack
the Americans tonight"
Then she called to Pedro, who was
In the next tent. He did not answer.
She called again, but still no reply.
realizing that he must be
sleeping, Liberty cautiously slipped
outside. The sentry was some distance
away. She crept into Pedro's tent and
found him fast asleep. Going to his
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-15
eleventh EPISODE
""Dropped From the Sky"
"1've hit them 7

'Tve hit them 7"
IL was Lopez. He had snatched up
another belt from the ground, and
pushing Manuel aside had taken con-
troll OF the gun himself and directed
his fire on the machine lowering over
the canyon.
He told the truth. His bullets had
hit the mark and they tore through
the wings of the machine, many of
them narrowly missing its occupants.
Liberty had been so used to thrills
'of late that aeroplaning, in the face
of Mexican bullets, high above the
earth, failed to create any extraordi-
nary excitement on her part. But,
with Pedro it was different. He had
not spoken a word since they assembled,
and, as Liberty turned and glanced
at the old slave she noted his eyes
seemed to be bullying from their
sockets.
The shots from the machine gun had
affected the engine and, disorganized
the entire workings of the machine.
In terror. Liberty, when she fully
realized the awful death which await
ed them all, grasped the arm of the
man beside her, while Pedro's yellow
skin seemed to turn white with fear.
The aviator struggled with all his
strength TO move the lever. He rose
from his seat and grabbing the thing
with both hands placed the entire
weight of his body against it. In
the meantime, the machine was falling
--plunging straight to its doom-wlth
Lopez and Manuel standing below,
grinning as they looked on. For Lopez
knew he had hit his mark, and had
ceased firing.
Finally, as they neared the earth,
with one powerful jerk. the aviator
managed to throw the lever back, and
the engine, suffering and swapping,
like an angry beast, foiled in its at
tempt to destroy, gradually softened
its anger and then became silent.
They were saved by the inevitable
hand of providence. For the machine,
seemed bent on destruction, and before
the operator gained control of 1t, the
aeroplane crashed to earth. right In
the center of the insurrectos camp.
Lopez and his followers ran to the
spot, expecting TO see the occupants
crushed beneath its mass of debris.
instead, however, when they reached
the wreckage they were almost
startled by seeing them crawling out
OF the confusion of metal and wood.
which lay in a crumpled heap on the
ground. The only injuries the party
sustained were few bruises suffered
by the aviator, and a couple of slight
scratches on Pedro's face. Liberty,
who had found herself beside the en-
CINE, jumped up just in time, for an
instant later 1t exploded and set fire
to the wreckage, which soon consumed
the machine, leaving nothing but
heap of charred remains.
"How Fortunate" snarled Lopez,
with fendish grin, into the eyes of
Liberty. "You have plunged right into
any arms"
Manuel stood beside his chief await
ing his next order.
For the moment, Llberty's hopes
0Anished, and she feared that Winston
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-15
Wood DistilIera Buav

IL Is estimated by the New York
state college Of forestry that over
o4o cords OF beech, birch and maple
WOOD are used every day in the wood
distillation industry In New York
state. The industry has been greatly
stimulated by the European war mas
much as acetate Of lime. one of the
principal products of the industry, is
used in the manufacture Of high ex-
piosives. The price of wood alcohol.
another product of the industry, has
also risen very largely as a result
Of the war.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-15

means of centrifugal separator, the
latter being preferable and more eco
nomical though the first cost may seem
high. Convenient vessels for handling
cream are desirable and inexpensive
The shotgun can, which can be OBJ
tanned from hardware stores is one of
the best receptacles for containing
cream, being easily handled, covered,
and washed.
Cream from separate milkings should
be cooled to as low a temperature as
possible go degrees Il. or below and
kept at that temperature in clean,
well-ventilated place until II to IS
hours before churning, when the diff
ferent patches should be mixed, thor
oughly stirred and brought to a tenn
perature of 10 degrees f. by placing
the can in bucket of warm water.
During the rise of temperature fire.
quent stirring is necessary. The tenn
perature should always be determined
with dairy thermometer, which can
be bought for Is or %. cents from local
hardware or drug stores. The cream
should stand at 10 degrees Il. for about
II to Is hours in a clean place free
from odors. By the end of this time
1t will have taken on velvety, glossy
appearance and acquired a pleasant,
clean, mildly sour taste, which indi-
Gates that 1t is ready for churning.
This Is called the ripening process. If
possible, the cream should be stirred
two or three times during the ripening
process.
Temperature OF the Cream.
The first step in churning is TO bring
the temperature of the cream to about
90 degrees f. (or to such a temper
ature not above So degrees f., as to
complete the operation of churning
within 20 or 80 minutes). This is done
by placing the can in a bucket of cold
water and stirring frequently. If the
cream should be too cold, place the
can In bucket of warm water. AS
certain the temperature with a Their.
mometer. After the proper tempera-
sure is reached it should be held an
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-15
VERMIN IN POULTRY HOUSES
Some Poultrymen Inclined to Be Caro-
less About Presence of Vermin-
Look About Carefully.

Many a poultryman says: "There
isn't chicken louise on my place"
when he has never really looked at
his birds carefully enough to know.
If your eyes are poor, put on some
glasses that magnify, and look again.
Then get busy. Some poultrymen
should be compelled to spend a few
nights in a buggy" bed.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-15
KEEPING WATCH ON POULTRY
Where Hard Breathing, Rafting in
Throat and Coughing Is Heard
More Fresh Air is Needed.

II you go into the poultryhouse or in
front of the chicken coop at night with
out light and listen, you can some
times hear hard breathing, rafting In
the throat, or coughing, and that
means that the birds need more pure
air to breathe and sometimes a little
cold cure.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-15
Fitted for IL.

81 don't know what to do with my
son. About the only thing he has to
recommend him is his fetching man.
ner."
Then why not get him a job as q
waiterT
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-15

hour or so, If possible, to allow the
butterfat to become evenly cooled.
Type of Churn.
Next comes the churning. The bar.
rel type of churn is inexpensive, easy
to operate, convenient, sanitary, and
easy to keep in proper condition. Avoid
churns with mechanical devices inside
of them, as they are difficult to clean
properly and they injure the body OF
the butter.
In addition to being insanitary If not
perfectly glazed, earthenware churns
are heavy to handle.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-15
The Main Ihinn-

Il suppose 1t takes a certain amount
OF tact to get into society,"" said the
climber.
Yes, one must know Just whom to
snub," replied the woman who had ar.
Hved
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-15
The Curse Of KNOWLEDGE.

"Earache." wrote Harry in his physi-
ology examination, "comes from bits
OF Information getting inside the ear
tubes. Herald.
The state herald., 1916-01-21

Summons on Application for Resistrstson
State Of Colorado
County Of Phinips %
CAJ Refer plaintiff
Alonzo II Bortree. John Reihm. Charles John
son and w Kelsey
And all other persone or parties unknown. claim
ing any right. title. estate. lien or ntorsst in the
zeal estate described in the application herein de-
'endants
The People Of the State Of Colorado to tho above
iamcd defendants-Grecting
You are hereby summoned and required to ans.
yer the application of the applicant plaintiff In
he above entitled application for registration of
he following land situate in Phillips county Colo
ado towit
The south east quarter (s-e W of section twcn-
seven (20 In township (7n) north range
orty six ti6) west of the 9th principal meridian
ontaining lG0 acres more or less according to gov
,rnment survey thereof.
And to file your answer to the said application
the oii-e of this clerk of said court in said coun
" within twenty days after the service OF thii
upon you exclusive Of the day Of such
arvrc: and " you fail to answer the said rprics-
Ion within the time aforesaid the applicant plsin
IN in this action will apply to the court for the
elief demanded in the application herein
Witness W G Holland clerk of said court. and
ne seal thereof. at Holyokc Colorado In said eoun-
and state this 90 day At Nov kple'5
" g Eeiand.
Cl-rt District Court Phillips County Colo