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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-04-13
(By w. MILTON KELLY

(By w. MILTON KELLY
The organic matter in sandy soils is
held in more accessible form for plant
food than any other soil. 1t does not
crust over and become hard, is warm
and easy to work, will not get sticky
and adhere to the farm machinery
when being worked, more of the land
can be worked with the same amount
of labor and it will bring the earliest
market crops of any kind of soil and
the work may be done at times when
1t would be difficult to work other land
on account of being wet and muddy.
When the land was first cultivated
it welded large and profitable crops
and the common idea was that the
soil was strong and inexhaustible, but
we have found out to our sorrow that
a loose system of cropping without
restoring the removed fertility has led
to soil ruin.
The question that confronts us is
how to restore these lands to their
former state of productiveness with
out paying out more than the lands
VIII be worth when we have accom-
plished our purpose.
In the first place the sand itself con-
tains but little real plant food, but
IN the so-called sandy soils we find
a large proportion of earth and the
sand fulfills the office of a sponge to
mold the water and plant food in a
form accessible for the use of the
young rootlets of the plant to feed
upon, thus all of the plant food is
made available so rapidly that the
soil soon becomes exhausted from too
heavy cropping.
The great question is how to supply
and keep up the organic matter in the
SOIL sufficient to produce crops. Plants
OF heavy growth might be sown and
plowed under for this purpose but
the leguminous plants to which clover
and cowpeas belong have so far given
better results, for the reason that
they draw largely from the air and
deposit IN the soil valuable fertilizing
elements.
The aest rotation to adopt after
the land is again brought into use
will be Z three yeas rotation, con
sistins II corn w-ich is to be cut
and rem we'd early enough in fall to
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-04-13

TO apply it as top dressing on the
clover seeding; for the reason that
the plants will take up the fertilizing
elements and hold them in the soil
until such time as they are needed
for the crops that follow in the rota-
zion, instead of allowing them to leach
and wash away from the land. This
VIII also improve the texture and wa
tersolding capacity of the soil.
All of the grain raised should be
led out to live stock on the farm and
The manure returned to the soil, for
clover alone will not keep the soil up
forever unless 1t is supplemented by
the use of other plant foods.
when we apply manure to the
clover we are getting the lever under
the very center of gravity of the farm.
II we lift the clover crop the whole
farm comes up with 1t and produces
larger and more profitable crops.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-04-13
In UNION THERE is STRENGTH.

In UNION THERE is STRENGTH.
Union and strength are sy-
nonymous, especially in time
OF stress. as a nation at war
1t should be a united people
free from faction and division
that supports the central gov
eminent in waging a war.
Especially in a war like this,
which is a battle against the
Prussianism and savagery. we
should be prepared to do our
utmost. 1t is war against
the Kaiser and the German
government. 1t is not against
the German people. In union
with the Entente nations.
America battles for freedom
and civilization. This will
cost blood and treasure from
America as it las from the
Allies. America will be call.
ed upon tor great sacrifices,
but Columbia has ever been
the friend of liberty and JUS
uce, and has always been on
the side of right regardless of
consequences. She stands to-
day with her sister Republic,
France to destroy savagery.
A united America is behind
the government. Our young
men go forth to fight the bat
ties of the Republic in a Just
war, if ever war is Just. In
very deed was the war forced
upon a people wishing to be
neutral. 1t was waged again.
st us while we were at peace.
A nation of a hundred mill
ions has declared against the|
outlaw nation of Europe only|
as a last resource. Let theI
Battle Hymn of the RepublicI
be the regmein OF the Hohen-|
zollerns.
This war must be waged
with all the resources of theI
nation. Onr main duty will
be to furnish supplies and
money to the Allies, and un-
doubtedly there will be ag-
warfare leviedagainst
the submarines.
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SERIAL Nos. 07S02- 0i44S1

SERIAL Nos. 07S02-0l44S1
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interor-U s. Land
Office at HALEY, Idaho.
Feb. 21st, 1917.
Notice Is hereby given that Samuel
Harwood OF Moulton, Idaho, who on March
30. 1910, made Homestead entry. Serial No.
078O2, for Sl-z SE1-4, NEl-4 SELL, SEA- NE1-4
Sec. 49, I. 1885,. r. 90 f. b NJ. and who on
January 9Th, 1914, made Additional Home
stead Entry. Serial No. 0l448l for the Nl-2
NEl-4. SW1-4 NEl-4, NW14 SEl-4, Section 25,
Township is South. Range 22 East Boise
Meridian, has filed notice OF intention to
make final Five Year proof TO establish
claim to the land above described before
A. G. DeMary u s. Commissioner, lit Burlsy,
Idaho. on the 2lst day OF May. 1917
Claimant names as witnesses; Lucian K.
Bronson and Thomas Richardson OF Burley,
Idaho, William g Matthews and William P.
Merrill OF Burley. Idaho.
NIL aBEN r. GRAY, Register.
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allow the ground to be put into wheat
which is seeded with clover. If the
clover crop can be pastured with
swine or cattle and their droppings be
allowed to return to the soil 1t will be
more beneficial than to allow it to be
cut and removed for hay.
The clover sod may be plowed I'M
der in the fall and the following sum-
mer a crop of corn be cultivated and
when replowed for wheat after the
corn, it will require but little clover
seed to insure vigorous stand, for
much Of the clover seed from the year
before will remain in the soil and
grow.
In applying manure to the rotation
on sandy soil, we have found it best
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Serial No. 0l4099.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF The Interior-U. S, Land
Office AT Il HALEY, Idaho;
March 10th, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that Oscar A
Anderson Jr. Of Oakley Idaho, who on Oct
l4th. 1918, made Homestead entry Serial No.
0l40@. for Sig NE1-4, N1-2 SEA- SWl-4
Lot :. and sWi-4 Nh1-4 SE1-4 NWI g. Section
4. Township Is South. Range % East Boise
Meridian, has filed notice of intention to
make Final Three Year Proof, to establish
claim to the land above escribed, before
Henry w. Tucker. u s. Commissioner at
Oakley. Idaho, on the 9Th day OF May, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses, JOEL F.
Moultrle Arthur Sandberg. Oliver c. Tad
lock and Charles Young. all of Oakley, Idaho
Ms BEN X. GRAY. Register
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Lesal kdtertlsements.
SERIAL. No. ol373
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior-U. s. Land
Once at HALEY, Idaho
Feb. 2lst, 1917
Notice Is hereby given that Leonard f. Void
OF Oakley Idaho, who on August LIST, 1918.
made Homestead Entry. Serial No. 0lS729 for
WIZ SW1-4. Sec. II and NWl-4, Nf-2 SW1 4.
Section "A. Township IA South, Range ~ East.
Boise Meridian. has hied notice of Intention
TO make Final Three Year Proof to establish
claim TO the land above described, before
Henry W. Tucker. U. 8. Commissioner, at
Oakley. Idaho. on the gard day of April, 1917
Claimant names MS Witnesses Joseph II.
Egbert Benjamin judd Soren Soranson ana
Frank Egbert, I'LL Of Oakley. Idaho.
Alb BEN X GRAY, Register
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

= y I
Department OF the Interior-U 8. Lano
Office at HALEY, Idaho.
March 18th. 1917
Notice is hereby given that George g.
WiIzler of Oakley, Idaho. who on april 18th,
1913 made Homestead Entry Serial No 0l2s63
for Wa NW4, Sec. 2S: NE4, NWa SEA-
NEla SW4, Section 20, Township 10 South
Range 20 East Boise Meridian has filed
notice OF lntenti~n to make Final Three Y ear
Proof, to establish claim to tho land above
described before Henry W Tucker, us. Com
missioner, at Oakley. Idaho, on the 10th day
OF May. 1917.
Claimant names As Witnesses D. X,
Egberf, Arthur Peterson Arnol Baker and
Harry Egbert. all of Oakley, Idaho.
Ms BEN X. GRAY. Register
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-04-13
SOnlnia.

Indigestion nearly always disturbs
the sleep more or less. and is often
the cause of insomnia. Eat light
supper with little if any meat. and
no milk; also take one of Chamber
lain's Tablets Immediately after sup
per, and see if you dc not rest much
better. Obtalnable everywhere.
Advertisement
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-04-13

Lost In Oakley February 18th
Yearling Horse Colt, color dark
bay, lighter color inside of legs and
TANKS, some white in face and on
feet. $500 reward for information
leading to recovery of animal.
WESLEY PoULTON, Oakley.
All who have the space to do So,
should cultivate and raise all the
food plants possible. There should
be no waste of nything that can be
used. Strictest economy is an absol-
ute necessity in war times.
Royal l.. Price has new auto for
his rural mail delivery. Both of our
carriers have autos which enable
them to give better service and COW
err the ground in less than half the
time taken formerly.
Charles England returned tuesday
from his Salt Lake trip.
Thomas II. Clark returned from
Salt Lake on Tuesday, where he has
been attending Conferenc.
j. H. Belcher of hurley was an
Oakley visitor Saturday.
Orpheum, Tuesday. April 18th. q
World picture, featuring Alice Brady
in "rhe Hungry Heart" from the
famous play 'Frou Frou'. thoroughly
interesting and entertaining picture
u v
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-04-13
OAKLEY ITEMS.

Mrs. Jennie futile has returned
from Twin Falls where she has beer
visiting at the home Of her daughter
Clara during the winter.
There will be Sunday School Con
ference of the Cassia Stake held in
connection with the Quarterly Stake
Conference this month. There is a
very interesting program arranged.
Chas. Burton of Kenyon was in
Oakley on Saturday.
Safe Medicine for Children.
Is it safe?" is the first question
to be considered when buying cough
medicine for children. Chamber
lain $ Cough Remedy has long been
a favorlte with mothers of young
children AS IL contains no opium or
other narcotic, and may be given to
child as confidently to an adult. 1t
RitNsnhb w ldhS. tob, Which, is VI
great Importance when medicine
must be given to young children
This remedy is most effectual in re-
lieyng coughs, colds and Group. OBJ
tainable everywhere.
Advertisement.
Bishop Reese NJ Harper and wife
returned on Tuesday from Salt Lake
where they had been in attendance
at the Conference.
Mrs. E. E. Colpin Of Pocatello is
spending IA few days here visiting
with friends.
Clark Lee has returned from his
trip to Canada. We understand Mr..
Lee has bought two improved farms
up in Canada, and will no doubt move
there later on.
Mrs. Ida Guyman and children and
her brother, Lee Dayley returned on
Wednesday from Kansas where they
had been for the past two or three
weeks with Mr.. Guyman who is work
ing there.
Mr., II. j. BixIer of Hepburn was
in town couple of days this week on
business.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-04-13
Serial No. 01l400.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Depart ment OF the Interior-U. s. Land
Office at HALEY, Idaho.
Serial No. 01l400.

Office at HALEY, Idaho.
March goth, 1917
Notice is hereby given that Benz min
Thomas Judd OF Oakley, Idaho, who on May
end, 1872 made Homestead Entry, Serial No.
0ll400, for NE1-4, Section 81, Township IA
South. Range 90 East, Boise Meridian, has
fled notice Of inteniion 10 make Final Three
Year Proof to establish claim 10 the land
above described, before Henry ". Tucker,
U Commissioner. at Oakley, Idaho. on the
18th day of May 1917.
Claimant names witnesses: Christian
0 VOID. Joseph Mills. J Earl Whiteley and
Albert ". Curtis. ali Of Oakley, Idaho.
Mi BEN r. GRAY, Register.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-04-13

with LOCAL, APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh' is a blood CT constitutional disease
and in order to cure l. you must take in
ternal remedies. Hairs Catarrh Cure il
taken internally, and acts directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure Is not guack medicine. ]
was prescribed by enc Of the best PHI
sicians in this country fer years and -
a REGULAR prcscr' psion. 1t Is composed o.
best blood par,fcr1. cctiny directly on the
mucous surfaces. THO perfect combine
ton of the two INGREDIENTS Is what p~a-
duces such wonderful results in curing
catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
f. J. CHENEY {. co. Props. TcleGo. o.
Scl1 hv Druggists. price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-26
WANT KANSAS COLONY
Eastern Catholics Write to State
Officials for Land Location

Appeals for cooperation of the
state immigration bureau in locat-
ing farm lands for eastern Catholics
Who desire to get back to the soil, "
have been received from the Ameri-
can Land Information Bureau of
Chicago.
The Rev. Father Peter ]. Cichoz-
Xxi, secretary of the Illinois organi-
cation. has written to the state
bureau" and the ap-
peal is being handled by the agri-
cultural department. An attempt
will be made to locate farms or
groups of farms where the eastern
Catholics can colombo One OF the
qualifications of the district being
sought is that it must be within
reasonable distance Of Catholic
church or priest; must have good
soil. plenty Of water and favorable
conditions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-26
TO GET MORE PAY.
Unorganized Workers on Rock Is
land to Receive Wage Increase.

1t was reported today that an or
der would be issued from the Chi
cago offices of the Rock Island Lines
this week authorizing an increase OF
10 per cent to all unorganized en-
ployes receiving less than 5000 a
month.
The raise in salaries is effective
this month, it is said and thousands
of men on all parts of the road
would be benefited by the increase.
Only employees who are not mem
bers of the brotherhoods and the
unions will be given the additional
salaries. Altho the road does not
feel financially able at this time to
make this sweeping increase, it is
said that the executive officers ap-
preciate the effects OF the high cost
of living and wish to relieve this
burden among the employees who
have no means of demanding higher
wages through active organization
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-26
SUNDAY SCHOOL PLANS
READY FOR WORKERS

Details of the plan by which the
Sunday schools of this city and
vicinity can aid in practical work
for the nation have been brought
home by Mrs. S. A. Chappell of the
Kansas Sunday school association.
She has just returned from the ten
days training school of the Inter-
national Sunday School association,
held each summer at Conference
Point, Lake Geneva, Wis
"The International association and
the various UNCONVENTIONAL boards
working in cooperation do not con-
template the setting up of any ad-
ditional machinery" said Mrs, Chap
pei. 'If we can get for example,
the 100000 men in organized
adult classes to undertake the pro-
posed program, it will mean much
for the nation and our soldiers.
According to Mrs. Chappell the
Lake Geneva school is the only one
Of its sort in the country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-26
WERE TRAPPED IN A RAyINE
Lost Tracks of Two Escaped Men in
Corn Field

A lively chase by several city Of
ficers after the two escaped con
victs yesterday afternoon resulted
In the cornering of one in a ravine
on the Baker farm southwest OF
town. II grew dark before he was
caught, however, so that the search
still continues today.
At about 2;30 yesterday Marshal
Engle and Elmer Elwick went south
as far as the Rock Island tracks on
Campbell street and then Mr.. Ell
wick returned to town. Mr.. Engle
followed the men S tracks thru a
large corn field but as he emerged
from the field the tracks disappear
ed. 1t is thought that Kelly and
Woods walked on the grass by the
roadside in order to hide their
tracks. When the marshal returned
to town the sheriff had arrived from
Carlton so that the search was re-
newed.
Mr.. Sherman went south by way
of the Buckeye bridge and five 9th
ers went to the Kyle bridge. Rather
late in the evening one Of the men
was seen in a ravine on the Robert
Baker farm. The man lodged into
the bushes and as It was rather
dark by that time the man was
lost. Altho no tracks of one OF the
escaped prisoners we're found 1t is
believed that both we're in the ra-
vine as no other indications were
'ound. The hunt was continued to-
lay.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-26
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with Local Applications as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional
disease, and in order to cure 1t you
must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly upon tho blood and
mucous surface. Halls Catarrh Cure
is not a quack medicine. II was pre-
scribed by one of the best physi-
clans in this country for years and
is regular prescription. II is COM
posed OF the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood puri-
fiers. acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination
OF the two ingredients Is what pro-
duces such wonderful results IN
curing catarrh. Send for testimon-
ials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co. Props.
Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by druggists. price use.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipatiOn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-26
I. +. WHITELEY DIED SUD-
DENLY OF HEART FAILURE

Thomas F. Whitley died at his
home, 1923 North Cedar, about $3.50
Tuesday morning of heart failure.
The end was sudden as he had been
in usual health Monday.
The wife and four children, Mrs.
Josie Wisman, Agra, Kan, Thos
Whiteley, Frank Whiteley and Mrs.
Fred Gault, all of this vicinity, are
left to mourn, and host of friends
will be saddened by his death
Funeral services were held at
the NJ E. church at 4:30 Wednes-
burial in the Abilene
ceemtery. Obituary later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-26
CHICKEN THIEVES ARE BUSY.
Man Stole Dozen Fowls from Mrs.
Baxter Today.

A man came like "a thief in the
night" at O'Clock this morning
and stole a dozen chickens from
Mrs. A. Baxter who resides on south
Second street. They were thorobred
chickens and were valued at sew
eral dollars apiece Reynold Baxter
heard the chickens making a great
deal of noise and went out doors to
see the trouble. A man ran across
the alfalfa field by the house drag
ging a sack full of chickens with him.
Marshal II. G. Engle was unable to
follow the mans tracks this morn
ing. This is not the first complaint
against chicken thieves.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-26
Your Memories of Home

That CHEEKY fireplace. where all
the family gathered round, where
you popped corn and roasted ap-
pies, where mother darned the
socks, the father fitfully dozed
while trying to read the weekly,
where tabby purred a contented
purr, keeping time to Dash's wag-
ging tail who encouraged us to
stroke his silky coat.
That Was Home
Now don't fond memories linger
with you? And don't you today look
back with delight on those happy
days spent in fathers home?
Have you a home which will be
fondly remembered by your chill
oren when they are grown? VIII
they cherish delightful thoughts. OF
will they remember the various
moves made to and from rented
abodes? Just camping places; neith-
or enhanced by loving hands, or
beautified for the future.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-26

Life is but a short span, and
the home should be one joyous spot
in the lives of the family. Don't be
mislead into the erroneous belief
that a home comes last: it should
come first. Your children will not
remember the various, sundry and
costly pleasure which per chance
you are now enjoying they will
associate you with the home you
provide.
Every parent owes it to posterity
to rightly train their children, to
inculcate into their minds right
ideas-and what better example
can you set your children than by
home building Creating in their
minds the desire to follow your ex-
ample, thus benefiting the COM
munity.
II you cherish fond memories Of
your fathers home, why not give
your children the same opportunity?
a home-a Joy spot.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-26
FIRST LETTER FROM ABI-
LENE BOY IN FRANCE

George Lloyd received a letter to-
day from his son, Gilbert, who is
now in France on the United States
hattleship Seattle Gilbert says the
country is beautiful and he is very
well pleased. He left Abilene the
latter part of December and then
left the marine training school in
March. 1t took 20 days for the let
ter to come from Paris to Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-26
STILL FIGHT
OVER CHURCH OWNERSHIP

Last week in the case of the Ger
man Lutheran church Judge Crazy
granted the trustees of the church
the right to put the pastor out of
he parsonage. Blu instead of get
ting out" the minister appealed the
case to the district court here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-26
A NINTH WAR CREDIT is
ASKED IN GREAT BRITAIN

London, July 25.-Andrew Bonar
Law, the chancellor of the ex-
chequer, announced in the house Of
commons this afternoon that for 112
days the average British expenditure
was 6,795,000 pounds. The chancel-
Tor said the total advance made by
Great Britain to her allies and the
dcminions was 1925, 100000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-26
Taking Big Chances

II is great risk to travel with
out a bottle Of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. as
this preparation cannot be obtained
on the trains or steamships. Attacks
Of bowel complaint are often sud
den and very severe, and everyone
should 90 prepared for them. OBJ
tainable everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-26
OLDSMOBILE EIGHT STRUCK
ONERLAND-FENDER BENT

William Biesecker, driving north
on Broadway in his Oldsmobile struck
the right back fender of a small
Overland belonging to E. T. Sch
wendener. The Overland was stand
ing in front of Gleissner's drug
store. The fender was badly bent but
the car was unchanged otherwise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-26
UNION PACIFIC TO BUY
1000 RAILROAD CARS

While the majority of American
railroads are blaming shippers for
the car shortage and are spending
considerable time and money tell
ing the consigners and consignees
the problem can only be solved by
prompt loading and unloading, the
Union Pacific railway, according to
reports received in Abilene, is pre-
pairing to tackle the situation by
1000 more cars.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-26
MARRIAGE PHOTO POPULAR
Convention of Photographers Agrees
IL Is In Demand

One thousand photographers from
Kansas, Missouri and other middle
western states, in convention at
Kansas City are unanimous in their
opinion that the marriage custom
OF having the bride and groom pho
tographed in marital regalia, has not
passed away. Practically every pho
tcgrapher reported the demand as
great as ever.
Walter Forney attended the con-
vention from Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-26
HIND WHEEL TORN FROM
w. ID. NICHOLS OAKLAND

A large car, driving south on
Broadway at Third street last even
ing, struck the left hind wheel of
w. D. Nichols car and tearing it
from the axle. The name of the man
is not known but is the same as
was fined $13.75 by the city for
driving on the pavement with
tractor.