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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
HOW FLORAL NOVELTIES ARE
DEVELOPED
BY E. VAN BENTHUYSEN.

Anyone can cultivate flowers who
has the necessary earth and seed. At
least, anyone can cultivate flowers of
existing species, but the fad of the
hour, the work Of creating types, is
very fascinating. and opens new
world to 0pe who has been taught
now nature works to make all things
different We who work with her find
much delight in the new thoughts as
well as the new creation.
The value Of novelty depends upon
its popularity or use. 1t is a great
delight to the grower to discover a
blossom which shows a decided ten
dency to break away from established
rules; TO show the characteristics of
new type. At once we feel a desire
to help this development by selection
or crossing. This consumes time. By
selection the new flower must be al
lowed to develop and seed, and the
other plants destroyed. The seeds.
when planted, must be again selected
and the rogues destroyed.
The rogues IN the flower world are
Tic plduJS tudJ uO uOL COL1c anu
they must be destroyed. After the
selection has been made sufficiently,
the type is fixed and the flower estab-
1ished
When crossing is done to develop
novelties, two plants are selected for
the parents of the new flower; two
plants possessing qualities which,
when blended, may produce desired
results. These flowers are crossed
and the seeds planted. The plant chill
dren are carefully watched until they
develop and bloom then selection is
made of the best for further develop
ment. It may be something very
beautiful will develop from the first
cross; perhaps they are commonplace
results only.
The secret in developing novelties
lies in being quick to see possibilities
and then to develop the tendencies dis
played by the flower.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01

slanting the stern in the manner
shown. Notches A are for crosspieces
A, which should be one inch thick and
two inches wide. Locate the first
notch eight inches from the bow, the
third notch near the stern, and the
second notch halfway between the
first and third. After marking out the
runner, cut it out carefully; then use
it for a pattern for marking out the
other three.
Make crosspieces A fourteen inches
long, and nail them fast in the notches
cut for them Gig. ~; then cut the
sled tops twenty inches long out of
2x1Oinch stuff and fasten them to
cross pieces A, mailing through the
underside of the cross pieces into
them Gig. 81. Cross piece B Gig. s.
is the footbar on the bow sled; on the
stern sled similar cross piece, four
teen inches long, forms a brace.
Figures 6 and are cross-sections
showing how the bow and stern sleds
are connected to the plank seat. Cut
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
"CASCARETS" FOR
LIVER, BOWELS
For sick headache, bad breath,
Sour Stomach and
constipation.
Get a 10-cent box now.

let q lucent box now.
No odds how bad your liver, stomach
or bowels; how much your head
aches, how miserable and uncomfort-
able you are from constipation, indiges-
ton, biliousness and sluggish bowels
you always get the desired results
with Cascarets.
Don't let your stomach, liver and
bowels make you miserable. Take
Cascarets tonight; put an end to the
headache, biliousness, dizziness, nerv-
BUSINESS, sick, sour. gassy stomach,
backache and all other distress;
cleanse your inside organs of all the
bile, gases and constipated matter
which is producing the misery.
A 10-cent box means health, happi-
ness and clear head for months.
No more days Of gloom and distress
if you will take a Cascaret now and
then. All stores sell Cascarets. Don't
forget the children-their little in.
sides need cleansing, too. Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01

GTrom Weekly Letter, United States De-
partMant of Agriculture)
Fall or winter pruning Of grape
vines in the home garden, as well as
on the commercial plantation, may be
done at any time during mild weather
while the vines are in dormant con-
dition. In general, the period from
November to March gives the most
satisfactory results, but the work
should in all cases be done at least a
week or ten days before the vines are
likely to start into growth.
In the colder sections of the coun-
try, wherever varieties not hardy
enough to withstand severe winters
are grown, the vines must be artificial
ly protected. Under such circum-
stances the vines should be pruned as
soon as they become dormant. The
system of pruning should be such as
to easily admit Of laying down the
stalk and canes for next season s
fruit production. The next step is to
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01

from top to bottom, then from side to
side, and then from corner to corner,
into the form of Fig. 9. Cut off the
upper corner on an arc of circle, as
indicated by dotted line in Fig. 9,
and notch the folded edges Gig. 100.
Use two colors of flannel, alter
mating them, and you will have a most
attractive pen-wiper.
Never carry pointed instrument
in your pocket, or lay it away in your
desk, without protecting the points.
points to hold fast makes a good pro-
lection Gigs. II and 12).
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
PULVERIZED SOIL is
BETTER THAN CLODS
Plantfood Already in Ground Is
More Accessibie-Land Rem
dered More Fertile.

is planted is much more productive
than cloddy land or any land left with
an uneven surface, because the plant
food already in the land is made more
accessible and the little root feeders
which literally fill the ground can bet
ter gather nourishment from both
earth and air
Land thoroughly plowed and thor
oughly pulverized before planting is
net only rendered more fertile from a
natural standpoint, but is in far better
condition to receive whatever artificial
fertilizing one may wish to apply.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01

pieces, is the right sort of stuff. For
hardware you will need some two
inch and three-inch nails, a five
eighths inch carriage bolt eight inches
long, and three iron washers for the
bolt, pair of four-by-four-inch
wrought steel hinges, four two-inch
stove bolts and eight screws one
inch and three-quarters long, and
piece of iron jack-chain three feet
long.
The four runners of the two sleds
should be prepared first. Figure
shows pattern. Draw this out upon
a piece of two-by-four, sloping the bow
from a distance of about ten inches
back Of the end, and rounding and
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01

row of small dots in Fig. 4. The
heavy dotted line in Fig. 4 indicates
where to make the second fold, to
bring side B over to the opposite side.
The pockets are partitioned off with
up-and-down rows of fine stitching
Sew a short piece of tape to the
center of one side of the holder, to
provide for tying the holder in a roll
Gig. 1 and p.
Some of you girls will prefer the
holder shown in Fig. S, because of it's
pocket for erasers, pencil-sharpener.
pen-knife, pens, pencil stubs, etc.
Figure shows the pattern by which
to cut the cloth; also, how the edges
should be turned over slightly, or
else be bound with narrow braid, to
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
PLANT BULBS EARLY

Hardy bulbs must be in the ground
before the middle of December. Ii
planted later, while they may grow,
they will not bloom satisfactorily. Aft
er the ground freezes the bed may be
given a thick mulch of old manure.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01

HANDICRAFT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
=
A. NEELY HALL and DOROTHY PERKINS
FOR YOUR SCHOOL DESK.

Every girl should have a holder for
pencils and pen-holder, to keep them
from scattering about in her school
desk
Cretonne of dark color, with a
small pattern, is the best material 20
use. For the holder shown in Fig. /,
first cut piece of cloth inches
wide and ss4 inches long Gig. 81.
Then turn down inches Of it's length
CA, Figs. 5 and ~ and stitch the
turned-over edge as indicated by the
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
Avoid Water After FEEDING.

When possible to avoid it, never
give full draft of water within an
hour after feeding the horses. This
effect is to carry much undigested
food into the bowels, producing seri-
Gus disorganization thereof.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
A HOMEMADE BOBSLED.

To make a strong, substantial sled
1t Is best to use heavy material. Two
by-fours for the runners and for blocks
for connecting the sleds to the seat.
two-by-tens for the sled tops and seat,
and one-by-two material for cross
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
Clean Farming Pays Best.

Clean farming prevents many in
sects, weeds and other sources of trou-
BILE, so clean up the weedy corners and
unsightly places. 1t will add much to
the appearance of the farm and in
crease the Joy of living as well as the
weight of the pocketbook.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
Should Get a Move On,

Penley-I can't afford it, my dear.
Remember, l am merely hack writer.
His Wife-Yes, and why are you
merely a hack writer?-because you're
such a slow 3oach.-BOston Evening
Transcript.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
DRAWING the Line.

This world is but a vale Of tears,
said the sentimental landlady. Even
the beautiful rose has it's thorn"
"Oh, don't mind a little thing like
that" rejoined the prosaic boarder,
but when it comes to finding hair
pin in the hash, draw the line"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
Nine Points OF the Law.

Blessed are the meek, for they
shall inherit the earth quoted the
good deacon,
They may inherit it, all right, said
the backslider, but they never seem
to take possession. Judge.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
Value of the Mule.

A mule, at three years of age, &C
cording to tie present prices, will
bring all the way from SITS to 1925,
according to quality. He is ready for
business, and if well taken care of
will be a useful animal 20 years hence.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01

cover these parts with litter, leaves,
or earth in such way as to protect
them from severe or repeated freez-
ing and thawing and to leave them so
covered until just before the season
for growth the following spring.
There are several species of grapes,
each adapted to particular sections of
the country, and each responds best
to a particular method of culture,
pruning and training.
The vine normally produces it's fruit
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
Good Advice.

Come into my parlor," said the spi-
der to the fly.
Don't get conceited by what is said
to you," said the fy's mother. You're
no parlor ornament, you know"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
Advantage of Thinning.

Many gardeners do not properly es-
tinaate tie advantage of thinning their
crops If strictly adhered to, the yield
would be greatly increased and the
quality greatly improved.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
No Rebate.

A beautiful young lady approached
the ticket window at the railroad sta
ton and in a voice like the ripping OF
a brook asked the agent:
What is the fare to the fair?"
To which the agent replied: Same
as to the homely, madam"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
Mistake in Feedinu.

A worse mistake than high protein
feeding, is not feeding enough Of any
thing.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01

Over 81 per cent Of the population
of Pennsylvania is occupied in some
gainful occupation.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
Soothi1o.

Soothing.
Editor-Your jokes are good dope,
old man.
Contributor-Thats so?
Editor-Yes, they put me to sleep
twice.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01

Improvement obtains reward.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-02
WHEN EVERYBODY WORKS

A movement seems to be spreading
over certain sections of the country,
notably in some of the southern states,
which has great possibilities when pro-
perly pushed.
The idea is to select certain road
way, for instance, which is in need of
Improvement and is of vital interest
to all of the people.
The next step is to arrange for a
holiday on certain date, at which
time the people all turn out, by the
hundreds and thousands, and all take
off their coats and pitch in and build
the road, or whatever the object sought
may be.
Often the ladies declare picnic and
60 along and take the dinners for the
men and cheer them with their pres
ence.
1t has proven a great success in
every case that has come under our
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-02

List of letters remaining uncalled
for in the Blackfoot, Idaho, Post Office
for the week ending Feb. 90, 1915. Per-
sons calling for these letters will please
say advertised on this date. Postage
due, one cent each.
Bailey, Mr.. Charles, ST..
Bartz, w. E.
Collister. Mr.. William.
Defer, Miss Clara.
Downing, Mr.. H.
Farhney, Mrs. v. G.
Gaynor, Mr.. Kenneth.
Hatch, Mrs. Emma.
Hansen, Mrs. A. II.
johnson, Mr. Henry
johnson, Miss Maggie Bell (2).
Larsen, Maria.
Lockman, Miss Lenore.
Lowtler, Mrs. T. G..
Mckinley, Mr.. Ed.
McCailey, VIM. Jr.
Mendenhall. Mr. Thos., Jr.
Peterson, Mr.. Carl c.
Phillips, Mr.. Louis.
Peck, J. G..
Quale, Cecil.
Smith, Mr.. Andrew.
Stewart, Mrs. T. F.
Stone, Pitcher.
Sutton, Frank.
Turner, j. T.
Thompson, Harold.
Marley, Miss Virginia.
Wells, w: H.
Whitehead, Mr.. S.
Young, Mr.. J. G.
All of the above remaining uncallef
for two weeks from date of this list
will be sent to the dead letter office.
GREGORY JONES, P. NJ.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-02

notice. 4.
And if it is successful in other places.
why not here?
Why can't we of this town declare
three of four such general holidays and
everybody turn out and make some i'm.
provement that is greatly needed in our
midsts
Why can It we do something that will
make this more attractive place for
the farming community arounds
Why can't we do something that will
be of commercial and civil value to
our community
We need a few get-together picnics,
and we need plenty of improvements,
and we know of no better way of get.
ting them than by means of something
of this kind.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-02
The Court Of Last Resort

Around the stove of the cross roads
grocery is the real court of last resort,
for it finally over-rules all others.
Chamberlain s Cough Remedy has been
brought before this court in almost
every cross roads grocery in this coun-
try, and has always received a favor
able verdict. 1t is in the country
where man expects to receive full value
for his money that this remedy is most
ocr-oe;"+~a- Nt+e;-o'y:o avn-.whc-n.
4
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-02
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add 1 OF. Bay
Rum. small box of Barbo Compound,
and u OF. of glycerine. Apply to the hair
twice a week until it becomes the desired
shade. Any druggist can put this up or
you can mix it at home at very little cost
Full directions Cor making and use come
in each box of Barbo Compound. 1t will
gradually darken streaked. faded gray
hair and removes dandruff. 1t is excel
lent for falling hair and will make harsh
hair soft and glossy. 1t will not color the
s,..'p, is not sticky or greasy. and does not
rub off.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-02
Keep Your Bowels Regular

As everyone knows, the bowels are
the sewerage system of the body, and
it is of the greatest Importance that
they move once each day. If your
bowels become constipated, take a dose
Of Chamberlain g Tablets just after
supper and they will correct the dis
order. Obtainable everywhere.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-02
Let Us Save
You Money!!

Why throw your old tires and tubes
away when they have advanced from
10 to 25 per cent. Bring them to us
and get an estimate on guaranteed re-
pairs, for don't you know that we have
the best equipped tire plant in idaho.
Watson S Garage.
Adv. 1-o? II.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-02

Butter wrappers printed neatly ana
promptly.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-27
DUR COUNTY SHOULD BE
PRACTICAL, SUCCESSFUL MEN WHO ARE
TAXPAYERS
100.

In addition to the office of county school supt. which
should never have been allowed to enter the realm Of politics,
there is one other office that ought to be entirely free from any
political consideration. This is the office of county commits
sloner. Politics should not enter into the administration of the
countys business any more than it should enter into the admin
irritation of the county schools. Both should be entirely free
from the faint of political emolument.
However it is a condition and not a theory that the voters
of Grant county are confronted with. The office of county
commissioner is in politics no matter how unfortunate that fact
may be. The only thing left for the voters is to choose be-
tween the different political candidates as to their fitness for
the office, and especially their past business experience, for it
is quite a safe conclusion to draw, that a man who is successful
in his own private business affairs, will be successful in conduct
ing the business affairs of the public. Had the voters gone
over the county with a hne-tooth comb, they could hardly have
selected three men better fitted from past experience for this
position than L. H. Bartlett of Santa Rita, M. r. Buchanan of
Silver City, and John Robson of Lordsburg. Each is a success
full business man, each is holding a position of great RESPONSE
biity and trust and each is known as being most conscientious
and faithful in the disposition of his trust. Their honesty is
above even the cavil of a question. All are taxpayers in the
county.
There is yet another consideration that the voters of
Grant county should bear in mind when choosing these impor-
tant officers. Since politics should not enter into the admins
traion of the business of the county it would seem good bust
ness to vote for the man who would not allow it to interfere
in the performance of his duties. 1t would seem good business
to elect a man who is not an intense partisan nor has political
or family connection to be rewarded or to make demands in
the conduct of the county business.
Mr.. Bartlett is a broad-minded man, one who would never
allow political consideration to interfere with the Just perfor-
nance of his duties, and a man who is known for his indepen-
dence of thought and action. The same may be said of Mr..
Buchanan and Mr.. Robson. Each is a free lance, each a sue
cessful, hard-workng business man and each would give to
the office that same careful attention to detail that he applies
in his own business.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-27
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
TICKET
For District Attorney
r. F. HAMILTON
ELECT BOB ERVIEN

One of the most important state
officers to be elected on November
7th is the state land commissioner.
The present incumbent to the office
is a Republican. He was elected by
a large majority five years ago be-
cause he was the right man in all
the state for the position. That man
was Robert p. Ervien. He has made
good and he is deserving of r%e-elec-
ton. The five years spCht in the
Office at Santa Fe have qualified Mr..
Ervein to succeed himself. There is
no other person more fit to transact
this important business Of the state
than Mr.. Ervien and the people of
New Mexico, irrespective o; politics,
wv it to themselves TO elect him.
Bob has been a faithful servant to
the state. He has done much to the
betterment of every community IL
New Mexico and has saved the state
money. Although it has not been
made a campaign issue his friends
have found out that Bob has been
turning back over 30 percent of his
appropriation Tor salaries IN the state
land office to the treasurer and get
ting down his Office on a systematic
basis where less help is necessary =
giving the money appropriated him
back to the state. Suca things as
these have placed Bob Ervien high in
the estimation of the people, True
he has made decisions that have not
pleased all-but any public official is
guilty of this.
The election of Robert p. Ervien
means the continued efficiency of our
state land Office.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-27
COLIN NEBLETT LIKELY
TO BE APPOINTED

Before 1917 has arrived the Presi-
dent of the United States will have
appointed from among the ranks of
the Democrats a Federal Judge for
the state of New Mexico. Many
prominent jurists are mentioned for
this high honor-shining out among
which is Judge Colin Neblett Of
Grant county
Should the president appoint Judge
Neblett he will find it the popular
choice of the people. The Grant
county man is among the best quail
fed in the state and is deserving of
the honor to be conferred upon some
democrat.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-27

James A. Shipley's record as assessor is the subject of favor
able comment wherever the issues of the present county cam
paign are discussed. The taxpayers of the county know that
as a direct result of this record, practically many thousands
of dollars worth of property that had hitherto gone untaxed
was placed on the assessment books, thereby reducing their
taxes in proportion. Shipley as county clerk will be just as
faithful and conscientious in the performance of his public
duties. HE HAS NEVER YET FALLEN DOWN ON THE
JOB! Isn't that the kind of a man to have in public office?
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-27

Mr.. Voter: Do you believe in Grant county first or poll
tics first? If so, voter straight. If not, see that the names of
the four Republican candidates for the legislature are on your
ticket. They are Murray, Cox, Watson and Bush. The next
legislature of New Mexico is practically certain to be Republi-
can. 1t has been so for many, many years. Why not send
men of the same party to secure good roads and other benef-
cial legislation for Grant county? Don't you think the ma
jority party will be more disposed to listen to their demands
than to the demands of the opposition? Isn't this good bust
ness?
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-27

c. W. Marriott is making a spirited and active campaign
for county assessor and is being given able assistance by many
old time friends who know the hard fight Mr.. Marriott made
while in the stage and express business, in the fact of ruinous
of the parcel post system. They realize that Mr..
Marriott was the victim of conditions over which he had no
control and that his brave stand in the face of business reverses
should be recognized and rewarded by those in a position to
know all the circumstances.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-27

Although r. F. Hamilton is not making an active canvas
in his race for the office of district attorney, owing to the pres
sure of his private law practice, his many friends throughout
Grant county are doing that for him with most favorable re-
suits. Wherever Atty. Hamiltonis legal ability is best known,
there he is strongest among the voters. AS a district attorney
he will make an earnest, able and fearless official.