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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13
FARMERS GREAT
OPPORTUNITY
Demand for Canadian Cattle
After the War.

The opportunities that Western Can
ada offers to the farmer have time and
again been placed before the public
through these columns The cheap
price at which the very best lands can
De purchased, and the advantage that
is TO be had IN securing one Of the free
homesteads of 100 acres has appealed
TO great many, and they have en-
braced them. Many, in fact most OF
those who have done so are today Civ
Ing testimony to the good fortune and
the timely forethought that led them
TO go to Western Canada, and embark
in an era of farming that has placed
them away beyond the pinch of want
and given them reason to look into the
future with hopefulness that they
had not had the courage in the past to
forecast.
Not only have they been able to Sc
cure good lands at low prices and on
easy terms but If they desire they
have been able to add to this 100 acres
OF land free, on conditions that are
easy. A resident in the Lloydminster
district in Saskatchewan who had
been farming in the States for some
time, took up a homestead in 1910, and
commenced breaking with a oxen.
Two years ago he bought an adjofn-
ing quarter section and now has over
100 acres under cultivation. He says,
"As my circumstances improved, l sold
the oxen and now have six head Of
horses, twelve head of cattle, and have
always bunch of hogs on hand.
"On an average | have had yields of
% bushels of wheat, So bushels Of oats,
and 40 bushels of barley to the acre,
and last season from a field of 281h
acres, | threshed 1,040 bushels of
wheat. I have made a success Of
mixed farming and would have no hest
tation in advising all who contemplate
making new home to come to this
district. I sell cream to the Govern
ment Creamery here. and find at all
times a good market for live stock and
other produce"
This is but a modest statement OF
what a modest man can do in Western
Canada, and could be repeated of hun
dreds of others.
Scores of cases could be recited
where much more. has been accom-
plished, and it is believed that with
moderate investment at the present
time, the cattle industry Of Western
Canada will pay large interest.
The Minister of Agriculture of Sas-
katchewan, in a recent address, ven
tured the prediction that the Sas-
katchewan farmer who developed his
land along the lines Of general stock
breeding would make much more mon
ey and find far bigger return for his
efforts in ten years time than the
man who devoted his energies purely
and primarily to grain raising. This
was the coming golden age of oppor-
tunity for the stockman and it was up
to the Saskatchewan man to get in
on the ground floor and prepare him
self for the coming demand.
The close of the war would undoubt-
edly see great demand for live stock
in Europe and it was only reasonable
to suppose that this demand would
have to be filed almost wholly by
American stockmen, both in Canada
and the United States Europe was
slowly draining its rural districts not
only of its beef and dairy animals but
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13
TABLE DECORATIONS
BY [. Nj. BENNINGTON.

We cannot all have flowers for the
liable if we are dependent on the green
houses in our neighborhood for
the supply. The cost is out of ali
proportion But flowers we ought to
have and can have at very nominal
cost in time and money if we are will
Ing to take care OF a few plants in the
home.
The best all-round plant for decora-
ton for the table is asparagus plumo-
sEs. It's foliage is far daintier than
any other fern. 1t can easily be made
10 grow in the bushy, compact form
which a plant designed for use on the
table should have.
Pinch off the ends of the young
fronds when they have made a growth
Of II or IS inches. This causes the
lower side branches to spread out
broadly and thus breadth is secured
where there would be little if the plant
were allowed to train ITSELF
Long stem flowers can be thrust
through it's filmy green foliage if add
ed beauty is needed, but there are few
ferns comparable to this filmy, lacy
fern.
This plant requires a soil of gar
den loan made light with sand Water
moderately. For its successful culture
sunshine is not necessary.
Keep the red spider from injuring
1t, and shower several times a week.
Nip off the end Of each shoot and
make the plant spread out well.
Pots of Roman hyacinths and lilies
Of the valley and narcissus make
charming adjuncts to the breakfast
table, Few plants can be kept on the
table day after day without becoming
unhealthy. Have a shelf in your win
dow and give the flowers a change,
using one only for day or two and
changing to something different. This
gives them all a fair chance at the
sunshine and light
Several types Of begonia make sue
cessful plants for the table. The Gloire
de Lorraine, whose flowers literally
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13
THE BEAUTY OF A FINE LAWN
BY {. VAN BENTHUYSEN.

The question of whether to sod or
seed is of primary importance. A
solid greensward is Immediately Sc
cured if we sod. The objections to
5odding are many Good sod is not
always procurable. 1t requires an ex-
ira amount of labor to sod. If the
grounds are very large it is not prac-
teal.
If, however, sodding is decided upon,
the ground should first be leveled and
smoothed to the proper grade. The
surface should then be stirred and pull
verified to depth of an inch or more
and suitable fertilizers worked in
1t is well to spread rich dirt from
the creek bottom or woods over the
surface 1t will give the sod quick
start and give new life to the original
SOIL
1t is not essential to cut the sod
more than al inch thick, or just deep
enough to include all the underground
stems, but the thicker the sod is the
better.
1t is not necessary in laying the
sods to lay them flush against each
other as grass will sprout from the
sides and the spaces allow for expan-
sion in settling and levelfng. AS soon
as the sods are laid give the entire
lawn complete wetting, then go over
the surface with roller to level it.
A good homemade FOUNDER for the
lawn can be made by mailing board
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13

was also using the finer breeding ami
nais and the end of the war would
see a condition of affairs which would
render necessary almost the repopula-
ton Of the domestic animal kingdom
in that continent
The opportunity Of Western Cana
dian stockmen, therefore, lay in being
prepared for this demand when it
arose. In view Of these facts which
must be patent to every student of
economic conditions as related to the
stock industry, he hoped to see within
the next three years the stock raising
industry in Saskatchewan given an i'm
mense impetus forward, which would
put it in the forefront of the producing
provinces of the Dominion.-AdVertis
ment.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13
Recipe or Pattern?

Stella called on her newly married
friend, Bella, and found her attired in
a businesslike overall, while her arms
were full of fashion papers and cook
cry books.
"Hallo!" she exclaimed What are
you going to make?"
Some cakes" replied the young
wife proudly.
But why have you got out those
fashion papers as well as the cookery
books?"
you see," confessed Bella rather
shamefacedly, I'm a bit of a novice
at cooking. Tell me, do you make
cakes from a recipe or a pattern ?'--
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13

a foot or two square to the bottom Of
a piece of 4 by finch scantling Place
a handle at the top and go over the
lawn pounding it down fiat and even.
You will not hurt the sods by pounding
if the surface is thoroughly soft from
heavy rain or thorough watering.
A good lawn may be made from
seeding It takes much longer to pro-
duce~ a permanent grassy lawn. The
seed must be sown thickly and worked
thoroughly and evenly into the soil.
1t is good idea, if trees and shrubs
do not interfere, to pillow the ground
or spade it fine, smooth and compact
before sowing the seed. Be sure the
soil has been made rich with decom-
posed manure or very rich soil hauled
in from some other place.
Seed at intervals Of about six weeks
from early spring until late summer
in the yard with open and tree shell
tered spaces. Keep the surface moved
clean and short so that the young
grass will have chance to grow.
After grass gets to be two or three
inches high there is little danger Of
killing it by frequent mowings. If for
no other reason than to keep down
the weeds moving is essential Now
ing also helps to level the lawn the
mower acting as light roller. The
clippings from the lawn make good
mulch for young plants. No matter
what the weather, wet or dry, do not
neglect to NOW your lawn if you wish
it to be the thing OF beauty it can be
if cared for
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13
A Mistake.

General Funston was talking to a
correspondent about the Mexican stu
alton.
Il don't believe in swivel-chair cam
paigning,' he said. Discretion will be
left to the generals in the field. Signs
that look hopeful TO the man back
home in the swivel chair may prove
the reverse in the field itself.
Its like the creditor who rang and
asked If Mr.. Spender was at home.
Yes, sir, walk right in, SIR said
the footman, cordially. Mr.. Spender
is at home, SIR
THANK goodness said the cred
itor. I'm going to see my money at
last
"'Oh, don't make. that mistake, sir
said the footman If Mr.. Spender
had any money he wouldn't be at
home.'"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13
At Thirty Cents.

The local policeman may have
weighed 300 pounds; it is even con-
ceivable that he weighed an additional
so. He stood on the village square,
motioned the traffic in various direc-
tons. With a backward wave of his
palm he babe the New York man in
the limousine pass before him. But
the driver did not understand; he
stopped his car.
Go around! Go around!" shouted
the keeper Of order.
. Haven't got enough gasoline" re-
piled the New York man, as he
dashed forward.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13
BLACK SNAKE HUGGED JAM
Woman, Annoyed by Reptiles Partial
ity, Writes "Finis" With
an AK.

Going to a cupboard Mrs. Ella Nor
ton of Oliver, Pa, saw what she be-
lieved to be a piece of rope, wound
about a crock of jam, but closer in
vestigation proved it to be a large
blacksnake. Now Mrs. Norton is not
particularly frightened of snakes, but
she does object to their taking liber-
ties with her jam closet.
Procuring a double-bitted ak from
the wood pile she carved the word
"Finis'' deeply in the anatomy of the
reptile 1t proved to be one Of the
blue racer species and measured five
feet,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13
EnIaroed View.

Stranger-What sort OF a man is
your neighbor, John Braggs?
Native-Oh, he's all right-but he
has a telescope Imagination.
Stranger-A telescope imagination!
Native-Yes. John can't even tell
the truth without getting it two or
three sizes larger than it really is.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13
For BIiqht in Pansies,

Stir lime and sulphur into the soil
when blight attacks pansies. Remove
the affected plants and burn them. If
the blight continues best make a new
bed elsewhere. Spread lime and sui
phur freely on the old bed and stir it
we'll into the soil.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13
Difficult Radiance.

We'll have to get rid of graft" said
the indignant citizen.
and wen have to devise some sys-
tenn by which getting rid of one kind
of graft doesn't create tempting pos
sibilities of another"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13
FOR ROSE MILDEW.

For rose mildew spraying with sui
phide of potassium, using one ounce
to three gallons of water, is much
more effective than the oId-fashioned
method of busting the foliage with
flowers of sulphur
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13
Practical Philanthropy.

Cant you help me a little, mister?"
whined the measly mendicant. I'm
trying to raise the price Of ticket to
Woppykasook I've got a brother-in-
law there. and"
"Out of consideration for your I'M
fortunate relative" replied J. Fuller
Gloom, 81 will not give you a cent
Judge.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13
Advice Gratefully Received.

Clerk-These soft-cuff shirts are
very much in vogue, sir. l always
wear them myself.
Customer-I'm glad you warned me.
Let me see some with a stiff cuff,
please-JUdge.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13
TIP From Father.
4 am surprised at you'll"

am surprised at you!
why, what have l done?"
when told you | wanted to marry
your daughter, you said you would try
and make me solid with her and her
mother; but you have been knocking
me to them ever since"
my boy, If you don't know enough
about women to know that that is the
way to help you, you ought not
to marry
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13

Now Is the Time to Get RID of These

There's no longer the slightest need OF
feeling ashamed of your freckles, the
prescription othine-double Strengths
guaranteed to remove these homely spots
Simply get ounce of othine-double
strength-from your druggist. and apply
little of it night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
have begun TO disappear while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely II is seldom
that more than ounce is needed to COM
pletely clear the skin and gain beautiful
clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othine, this is sold under guarantee OF
Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13
It's the bill for woman's stunning
gown that shocks her husband.
YOU MAY LOOK YOUNG
BY Keeping Your Complexion Young
With Cutcura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. These
super-creamy emollients do much to
keep the skin clear, fresh and youthful,
as well as to keep the hair in live,
healthy condition and the hands soft
and white.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES
One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, the antiseptic powder for the feet.
Shaken into shoes and used in foot-bath,
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight shoes feel
easy, and gives instant relief to corns and
bunions Try it today. Sold everywhere,
&c. For FREE trial package, Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy. n. Y. Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13
The Way of 1t.

How are school troubles going?"
I'm the usual way-by the board"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13

An Office holder should remember
that one bad term doesn't deserve an
other.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13

It's as hard for young woman to
lose a millionaire as it. is, for a strong
man to lose an heiress.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13

cover the plant, are of an exquisite
pink which artificial light seems to
make more vivid.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13

Everything comes to the man who
advertises while be is waiting.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13

Hope is all right when it forms a
partnership with hustle.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13

Stopped Quickly. Fifty years of uninterrupted
success of Or. Klne's Epilepsy Medicine insnres
KLINE COMPANY, Red Bank, N. J.-Adv
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13
Shores.

A woman is never satisfied until she
can do things two different ways.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13

A man isn't wholly bad if his dog
has confidence in him.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-13
The Idea.

The idea.
ANY easy mark ] can come across"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-27
Fas Walked 900 Miles in
2 Years; Has 1900 More to
Go; Some Odd Equipment

Walter WanderweL an interned Ger
man sailor. and Fritz Gluckert. a wire
HISS telegrapher, arrived in FL Paso
b riday morning. en- route to Galveston.
Florida and Cuba They have Travelled
about 1900 miles since they started on
a long hike July 20. 1914. a few days
before the European war began They
have 1000 miles more TO cover before
the trip they have outlined for them
selves is completed
Wanderwel has had many thrilling
experiences. having been arrested as
spy and having been taken on an
American steamship. near the British
IAest Indies eight months ago, by the
$fftish. with six other sailors The
prisoners were brought back on board
their steamer, under promise not TO
leave this country until after the war
IS over
WanderweI has crossed three CONT
nSnts on foot He was accompanied
across the United States by Mrs Wan
derwel who dropped out at San Diego
He is carrying an international equip
ment including Australian soldier
pants. a Canadian belt a German regu-
Iation army knapsack. a British ships
blanket. Swiss stockings. French army
shoes. a Spanish gOatskin water bag,
and an American army shirt He viii
resume his transcontinental travels
fyhen the war ends
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-27
Faints As She Testifes
Against Groom; Says She
Was Forced Into Marriage

Mrs. Ada Shepherd Unotta said
Thursday in the court Of justice Of the
Peace J. N Beaver. that she had been
h5idnaped and under threats of death
had married Joseph James UnOtta. a
corporal in company r. Seventh in
fantry. October 20. The marriage cere-
mOny was performed by judge Dan NJ
Jackson last Monday and five days
later the bride brought suit for the
annulment OF the marriage, on the
ground that she has a husband still
living in Pennsylvania
Charges of abduction. assault and
\ gamy were filed against UnOtta in
5E-Ee beavers court. Mrs. Unotta
H1inted twice in the courtroom. once
as she caught sight OF Unotta and
again when she had ended her testi-
mony-
Mrs Shepherd-UnOtta swore the sol
der, with whom she had been friendly
~ some time. repeatedly threatened
her with death; that he locked her in
her apartment for IS hours. and then.
after pressing a revolver against her
body, marched her 10 the courthouse,
where. in fear of her life. she con-
scented 10 marriage Judge Deaver will
rule on Unotta's case this afternoon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-27
HORSE SHOW To
Be BIC AFFAIR
Elaborate Plans Being Made
by Those in Charge; Army
Events Feature.

The annual horse show, to be given
ty the Fl Paso Horse Show associa-
ton, on Thanksgiving day and two
days thereafter. VIII be a great sue
cess if the plans OF the promoters are
fealized-
One of the big features Of the affair
will be the military events
Details Arranged.
The following details have been
arranged:
There are 10 Doe eight military events 20
follows Chargers enlisted men s -lYi NOUNS
Officers jumping. enlisted men Jumplhl,
ladies jumpinE pair jumping 80 -ull''i'7
! CbsTre- ciass Officers private mount
Eidden hy an officer. any saddle and prlG-s'
Nistol. IS caliber and five ROUNDS OialNS'
Fieid test at Fort Bliss. Tuesday Novern1--
Der Is. S-3e 81 m--reu minute inter - -
Tive head posts. three jumps one water
1~feht feet wide. two three, ave -etl hul
| dies Manners with saoer anu 49, 49, 70
everv minute or fraction over time jump
penalties same as Tor ring- Veterinary to
schooling Begins
Schooling Wedncsday- November - az
i 8 "a u nj At Fort Bliss. Ten minutes 10 c2-
hfbit. walk. trot. gallop. right and LETT about
on forehand; right on hauncnes- tN2 tt,'er-
right and left al trot- Eallop rom Nsi -, ~
fright Lead from Naalh Es-A-tfif f.-t--
fait. hack ten feet gaiiop with TlsL , - -;
Cfauee leads several times on straight I'M
Jumping at horse show NoVernoer ~
Twice around course over -FOUR % hufuleS
and once down center over IN ana out, -
gates three feet six inches. 80 teet apart;
stone wall. triple bar. post ana tAli anu
brush. all with wings --.-
Enlisted mems class same as oillceis
crreDt itIrnns viii be in and out three fee
other Jumps three feet SIX lnchfS' Hs-
more than one entry 70 one troop OF Da'
Officers Jump Class
] Officers jumps-Officers private ~ Ne
ridden by an officer Twice around me
course with four jumps four -feet hiSil- N
furnus 10 be a wall. triple bar q post -
rail and a hurdle The performance OF 1ile
horse 10 count -. e,s+
nine inches. government horses one entry 10
each organization; performance only 60.
Ladies' iumpinE-TTvice around infee leet
three inch Jumps. post and ran P-ILoli III
ance only ii
paf- iunufng-Ladfcs and gentlemen rld-
4. twice around. four three toot JlInlss' |
most and rail; performance 80 per cent
Four ana one half feet jumping-Tor off !
fers- once around. four jumps performance !
only TO count 7
Polo cIass-One hundred yard dash around |
eight posts 10 yards apart and straight run
The civilian entries viii be practically !
.l,e same ss last year. except mares ana 4
colt class The committee intends 10 aou "a /
musical riding drill. in which Is young
women and 16 men wil participate IS oelns I
,,1anned bv capt ". p H. Godson as i
eenerisI feature for the show The lists OF i
INC riders are being prepared now ana re
fearsals will be begun Monday afternoon AZ 4
i Ed o'clock at Fort Bliss Horses from me /
army will be provided for those not oNilAs
,fnounts-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-27
WOMAN Il TINED 81 ON
RE AR ~

[ Mrs Juanita Alexander. widow Of
: Srgeant Frank alexander Of the quar-
termaster corps, who was found dead
with bullet wound in his head on
October 3. AT Third and St Erain
streets. was fined S25 on a charge Of
Nagrancy- Thursday afternoon, by
judge Paul D. Thomas Mrs Alexander
was arrested in the southwestern part
OF the city Wednesday, following =
complaint made 10 the police by ma
robbed Of a $50 gold piece The charge
was denied by Mrs Alexander on the
witness stand, but she later admitted
That the gold piece was found in her
room
FOLLOWING her arrest. Mrs. Alexander
told Officers that she was the wife Of
Sergeant Alexander. and recently was
2 witness In the hearing of Earl Bur
Sess, charged with murder in justice
J. NJ beavers court
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-27
Playing Cards
Package LOG

10 ED SEAL Playing Cards.
IN linen finished Regulation or
Whist SIZE. with attractive backs.
A value that cannot be equaled any
where. Popular Special. a PARK,
al Zoe. First Floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-27

Following their usual custom Herald
C-@sTriers VIII present bills for October
su descriptions tomorrow. the last Sat
urday in the month. Subscribers viii
please be ready for the boys with the
amount they owe as an of The Herald
Carriers are school boys. and Saturday
is the only day Of the week they car
collect
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-27
Eyes Examined Properly.
CARRIFRS ny

Geo. D Kendall. 22g Mesa Avenue
Makes Glasses Bight.-Adv.