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The Monte Vista journal., 1917-02-10
AGRICULTURAL SHORT COURSE A SUCCESS

The Agricultural Short Course
which was given at Monte Vista this
week was favored with a large at
tendance and interest manifested,
exceeded all former affairs of the
kind held in the city. The signal
success of the second short course
undertaking by the High Order of
Grunts is highly fattering to that
organization and is conclusive that
there is no reasonable limit to the
work the order may do for the bet
terment of this community. The
whole country is challenged to pro-
duce more effective and better
managed organization.
The schedule of subjects adver-
tised last week was carried out and
in addition an extra day was given
through the courtesy of the instruc-
tors and the H. o. G. and this proved
to be the big day" of the series.
On account of the inclemancy of
the weather it was found advisable
to forego the Tuesday morning ses-
sion and include the days program
in the afternoon.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-02-10
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB WORK
BY w. e. VAPLON,

State Club Leader


The boys and girls club work in
Rio Grande county has made good
start and during the short course
has received a splendid boost, be-
cause of the exhibits made by the
boys and girls, and because of the
interest taken in this work by the
people attending the meetings. Boys
who go to the expense of time and
effort to raise pigs, weigh feed and
keep books, are likely to become
community builders and allround
good citizens. We cannot have con-
tented farmers and business men
without good housewives, and those
who inspected the exhibit made by
the Eureka Sewing club are agreed
that girls doing such work are the
kind that will make good home
makers. Much credit is due the
leader of this club, Mrs. w. w. Har-
per, and equal credit is due w. e.
Kistler for his splendid leadership of
the Eureka Pig club.
1t is worth the effort of the entire
community to help conserve the vi
tality and energy of its boys and
girls and help to direct their efforts
into useful channels.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-02-10
NUMBER 1902
SALE OF MONTE VISTA
LUMBER CO.'S BUSINESS

A deal has been consummated for
the sale of the Monte Vista Lumber
company's yards, buildings and
equipment to II. II. Bakken of Doug
las, Wyoming. The sale was for
cash and also includes the residence
property on Madison street which
was owned by Mr.. Shakespeare.
Mr. Bakken and wife arrived
Wednesday and will make Monte
Vista their home. Mr.. Bakken is an
experienced lumberman, having been
extensively engaged in that business
in the Northwest. He was formerly
interested in the Kecline Lumber &
Construction Co. at Keeline, Wyo.
c. N. Shakespeare, who estab-
lshed the Monte Vista Lumber Co.,
and who has managed the company
in a business-like manner for many
years, will remain here.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-02-10
FULLER DRUG COMPANY
MAKES BUSINESS CHANGE

February first. change of owner
ship was made in the Fuller Drug
company by the purchase of part
nership interest in the firm by Wal
ter DIETRICH.
Mr.. DIETRICH Is graduate of the
Monte Vista high school and also a
graduate of Northwestern universi-
ty, where he received his degree as
Graduate Pharmacist in 1913. He
has been employed in the Fuller
store since 1908, except during the
time he was attending the university.
and has gained the reputation of be-
ing a very popular and courteous
young man besides a careful pharm-
acist and druggist.
The new firm of Fuller and Deit-
rich propose to make some improve
ments in the store building and fix
lures and their endeavor will be to
give first class service to their pat
rons.
This store was established In 1902
by A. l.. Stroup and became the
Fuller Drug Co. in 1907.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-02-10
FARM SANITATION
By DR.. GEO. H. GLOVER

Country has increased 26 900, 900
in 6 years or 33 per cent. Great
increase of food producing animals.
The more animals the more diseases.
None of the truly great animal
scourges are found in this part of
the world except tuberculosis.
Discussion of contagious abortion,
Glover advised, 1st: Disinfecting
bull and COW in herds where the dis
ease exists; End: Do not get rid of
the aborting COW. Cow that aborts
should be isolated and disinfected
for at least two months. Do not
breed her for at least three months.
The main thing is to disinfect the
premises, isolate aborting COWS and
disinfect the bull and the cows.
Poisonous Plants
Pictures were shown of principal
poisonous plants of Colorado and
special attention called to those in
the San Luis Valley. The following
were said to exist here: Water Hem
lock, Equisetum or joint grass, lu-
pines and the whorled milkweed.
The latter has only recently been
found to be poisonous and is thot
to be a dangerous plant.
Brisket Disease
Pictures were shown. The disease
has been investigated by the Veter-
mary Department of the College and
found to be caused by high altitude
heart exhaustion. Animals and
their progeny from low attitudes are
liable to take the disease If placed
on the range higher than 5000 it.
No cure for disease. Prevention
consists in using native bulls and
breeding a harder stock.
DR.. Glover spoke in High School
Thursday morning.
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock he
spoke in Woodmen Hall, subject:
Some Liars l Have Met" which
lecture will be given in the Journal
next week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-02-10
POULTRY
By w. E, VAPLON


There is no mention made in the
Standard of Perfection of fecundity.
If hen has the proper shape ac-
cording to the ideals of group of
men who have the making of the
Standard in charge, if she is of the
required color, she is given a high
score; no matter whether she lays
one egg a day or one egg a month.
The dairyman values shape and
color in his herd but never disquali-
fies a COW because of little off
color if she is a big producer. The
poultryman must use as much judg-
ment in his selection of his flock if
he is to advance in his business and
breed better producers. Only as
color and shape help to fill the egg
basket should shape and color be
valued by the poultrymen. We can
have a flock fairly uniform in SIZE
shape and color without sacrificing
egg production, but we should keep
in mind in selecting breeding stock
the utility qualities of our fowls.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-02-10

Dor saving devices, marketing ana
social entertainment.
His work will be done with those
farmers and farm owners who are
interested in making their farm
lands, their farm homes and their
communities more profitable and
more pleasant. His work will be
with those who are willing to work.
He can accomplish but little with
out the hearty cooperation of all OF
the people in your county.
We all know that he will receive
the hearty cooperation necessary in
Rio Grande county and the people
are to be congratulated for this step
forward at this time. The U. S. De-
partment of Agriculture and the
Colorado Agricultural College, both
working through the Extension Ser
vice of the Agricultural College,
shall be ready and glad at all times
to cooperate with the people here in
every way possible for the develop
ment and increased profits of the
Agriculture of Rio Grande county
through this new man-your County
Agriculturist.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-02-10
, II @. G. MINSTREL
SHOW WELL RECEIVED

HE Monte Vista Opera" house
filed almost to capacity Thurs
night at the initial performance
he annual Minstrel given by the
n Order of Grunts. The show
coached and directed by P. F.
kormick and was a decided sue
rom the opening overture to the
tableau the large audience
|onstrated their appreciation by
kty applause, several of the num-
or acts being repeatedly en-
h.
his finished and splendid man
III. B. Sylvester as interlocutor
tucted the minstrel part of the
ram and the local hits perpe-
Id by the lend men" were orig
land witty. The solos were well
ered, while the chorus work was
harmonious and effective.
kch number of the entire pro-
was good, the specialties being
best ever seen on the local stage.
ng the latter the grace and
krness of the Chinese dance in
me YVES most unique and classy.
e finale and tableau was a high
ting and timely patriotic repre-
ktion.
hile it is impossible to. make
blete individual mention, the
as a whole fully satisfied the
lie as the best home talent at
ion ever presented here. From
after-theater comments, some
were especially commended; ;
e of Gust a Night in Dream
p "The Fascinating Widow"
lot Dog" and the various other
bers showing that while individ-
were expressing preference the
audience was leaving in a
y frame of mind at the conclu-
of an enjoyable evenings en-
nment.
e show will be given tonight
lay) as a special entertainment
be Hog Growers association and
ladies. Saturday night it will
be repeated for the benefit
e general public.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-02-10
riley HANSEN DIES
AT VICTOR, COLO

|arles Hanson died Monday
ling at Victor, Colo, of pneu-
IA after short illness. The
was shipped to Monte Vista
besday and funeral services
conducted at the Woods Under
(g parlors by Solon Lodge, No.
Knights of Pythias; interment
had in Monte Vista cemetery
E side of his wife who preceded
h June of last year. He is sur
by son, Carl, 12' years of age,
sister in Bloomington, Ills,
address could not be learned.
lrley Hanson came to-eAmerica
Sweden when Is years old, un-
% speak a word ofsEnglish, and
truggle for an education and
pod indicate character and per-
Fence. He came to Monte Vista
30 years ago and engaged in
very business, operating the old
er barn on Adams street. Later
IS associated with Will Larick
meat market. Charley had a
personality and everyone
whom he came in contact res
p to the cheerfulness and the
noss of his manner. Nowhere
bis more apparent than in his
pal association. He was a 10y
night" and entered into the
OF the order with his whole
and soul. 1t seemed fitting
IS beloved lodge should admin
ne last rites and ceremony for
'eparted brother. During his
he was cared for by Victor
No. 95.
Hanson carried $1,000 insur-
the Knights of Pythias and
In the Woodmen of the World
VIII be admins cred to the
boy. He also owned a resi-
property in the east part OF
Vista.
pail bearers were r. H. Will
John Macarthur, Orrie Mon
pc Eversole, o. H. Wallace and
Stott.
eased was married in 1892 tc
Mary Widman, and to this
TWO children were born, Char.
no died In infancy; and Carl.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-02-10
THE COUNTY AGRICULTURIST
BY A. f.. LOVETT
State County Agent Leader

state county Agent LedueT
Rio Grande County will this year
have a County Agriculturist to as
sist in the development of the Agri-
cultural interests of the county. This
man will not be a farm doctor, an
expert farmer nor a man who knows
more about the individual farms of
the county than do those men who
have been doing the work on these
farms for years. He will be rather
an Agricultural efficiency expert who
can call to his assistance specialists
in particular subjects should condi-
tions arise which require such ser
vice. He will not know 1t all' but
will be able to go to the proper au-
thority quickly and obtain desired
information.
AS before stated, he will be the
farmers efficiency man; assisting in
organization, community improve
ment, profitable methods in soil i'm
provement, seed selection, eradica-
ton Of farm pests and diseases, la
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-02-10

Luis valley. 1t is visible on the po-
tato only when washed clean and
then appears as small black specks.
The disease causes death of entire
plants or may result in clusters of
small potatoes. In reply to the ques-
ton, what are we going to do for
Rhizoctonia' a''-Use clean seed in
clean soil.
Treatment-Use corrosive -subli-
mate solution; formalin will not kill
the disease.
Fusarium Wilt
This disease occurs inside OF the
tuber and is the dark black ring with
which everyone is familiar. No rem
edy is known, except, the clean seed,
as there is no spray or dip effective.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-02-10
MEAT CURING

frOl. y. l.. Bray, assisted by Mr.
Nelson of the Busch-Nelson meat
market gave a demonstration and
talk upon "Home Meat Cutting and
Curing" before an audience of men
and women at City Hall. The dem
onstration was illustrated by meats
taken from the market and included
the best and newest methods of pre-
serving. One of the questions
brought out was whether there is
any objection to the use of CONNER
cial liquid smoke, to which Prof.
Bray replied that there is no objec-
tion except that the flavor of the
meat is not as nice as that obtained
by the original method of curing.
Some of the formulas given by Mr..
Bray are printed herewith:
For Brine Cure
For 100 lbs. of meat-4 gals. wat
er, 10 lbs, salt; ozs. sal.petre, 21A
lbs. brown sugar.
Dry Cure
lbs. salt, 2 1a lbs. sugar, granu-
lated or brown; 2 ozs. saltpeter, 4
ozs. black pepper, 1 OF. red pepper.
Sausage Seasoning
For 6 lbs. of Meat Y ozs. fine
salt, n OF. black pepper, Y OF. good
sage.
For Corned Beef
100 lbs Meat-5 gals. water, s lbs.
salt, l lb. sugar, 1 lb. Preservaline.
POTATO DISEASES
The subject of Potato Diseases is
of intense interest to the farmers of
this section, and the matter was
scientifically and Interestingly treat
ed by Prof. e. H. Bader Tuesday af-
ternoon at City hall. The speaker
gave a preliminary talk upon plant
life in general, illustrating plant
structure and functions and the man
ner in which parasitic growths at
tack and destroy living organisms
There are three principal potato dis
eases-scib, rhiZoctonia and fusar-
ium wilt-the result of the plants
or the tuber becoming infected with
the spores of parasites.
Potato Scab
The disease of scab is well known
since it is easily discernible upon
the tubers. 1t appears as a blotch
upon the skin of the potato and is
very contagious to other potatoes
with which it comes in contact, it
having been proven that one or two
scabby potatoes will infect a whole
bin full of clean potatoes within a
short time.
Treatment-To avoid scab use
clean seed in clean soil and have ro-
| tation of crops. To treat for scab
use the formalin solution on seed
| and disinfect sacks or bins.
| Scab occurs mostly in low wet
| places and develops best in alkaline
soil. Scab spores are thought to live
| for four years hence the necessity
for rotation on infected soil. The
russell is a more scab-resistant po-
tato than the white variety.
RhizoctOnia
Prof. Bader stated that he had
discovered this disease upon almost
every potato he had seen in the San
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-02-10

Eureka Pig Club-Harry Kistler,
Arthur Monter, Lois Darrah, Walter
Monter, Ralph Kistler, Harvey Ma
thias Jr., Floyd Wright-A pen of
7 pigs, Durocs, Poland China and
Berkshire. Awards on the Durocs
were 1st and End to Ralph Kistler,
3rd to Arthur Monter. Lois Dar-
rah, 1st on Berkshire.
Harvey Mathias-Poland China
boar, big type. End prize.
Akers-2 gifts, big type Poland
China; 2 sows, same grade 1st and
End on latter.
VIM. Robertson-Big type Poland
China boar, / mos. old, VT. 800 lbs,
not fat. 1st award
Edward Martin (pig club)-1 SOW
Poland China, medium type
L. B. Sylvester mos colt, Bel
gian grade, W.T.. $50. 1st prize.
Carmel Ranch-2 yr-old bay flly,
VT. 1460.
M. T. Zinser-Chester whites, 2
gifts, l boar 1st award for exhibit
of this breed.
Fornwald e Martin-Shropshir
registered buck and registered
ewes. End prize on exhibit.
]. c. Gilbreath G. Sons-Imported
| Australian Carridale. 1st prize on
exhibit. Also imported Rambouillet
| yearling.
Parma Land Co.-First cross be-
tween Rambouillet and Cotswold.
3rd on exhibit.
Peter Wasilchen-Pair colts, 21
mos. old, VT. 23OO, sired by regis
tered Percheron, grade dams. 1st
and End prizes.
Parma Land Co.-Thoroughbred
registered Hereford, Carlos No. 101,
age Is mos. VT. 1900, purchase
price at Denver stock show $1O25.
1st prize. Also 2-yr. old Hereford
heifer, one of herd OF 30. 1st prize.
n. S. Abernathy-Pr. Minorcas.
Chas. Zinser-3 hens and rooster,
Buff Wyandottes.
C. II. Nelson-Trio Rhode Island
Reds
Akers-Trio Rhode Island Reds.
Frank Goff-2 teams draft mares,
/ grade Belgian stallion.
II. Il. Darrah-Grade Percheron
draft mare, 8 yr. old, VT. 1900.
DR.. Moninger-Shorthor bull.
| To-
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-02-10

Continued on last page).
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
How Indigo is Produced.

A primitive but effective method
of obtaining indigo in southern In
dia is practiced by the natives. Tue
plant is tightly packed the day it is
cut, in large vat, into which water
is run, and boards are then placed
over the top and are kept in posi-
ton by heavy crossbeams. The plant
is allowed to soak fcr ten or twelve
hours, during which time a neayy
fermentation takes place. The IL
quid is then drained of into anothe.
vat, after which coolies beat and stir
the soaked mass thoroughly with
fails until the dye begins to emerge.
The whole is then allowed to settle.
The clear liquid is drained of, and
the residue is boiled in copper YES
sells. 1t is then passed into hard
cakes ready for the market.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07

the measure OF oar. success" then
indeed, has success been his in large
measure. His reputation for truth
and veracity built foundation for
his business that few have acquired.
His word was always good as his
bond. His career is proof of the fact
that success is but ambitions an
swer. and the record which he has
made in this city entities him to the
good will and confidence of the gen.
eral public. While this success is
commendable the qualities of mind
and character which have made it
possible. deserve, vet higher appre-
ciation and it is these qualities which
places Mr.. Haugen as a valuable
member of society and citizen of De-
corah.
Tomorrow and Friday and Satur-
day. Mr.. Haugen will be more than
pleased to greet all his old friends
and customers. He does not expect
the occasion Of one in which to make
large purchases, but is simply desir-
Gus of clasping the hands of friends
on this anniversary occasion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
<. |. HAuGEN FORTY ]
YEARS A MERCHANT
Tomorrow, Thursday March 3 Is His
Anniversary Day. Is Second
Oldest Merchant in G
DecOrah.
CAME TO DEBORAH FALL
OF YEAR 1870
Began Career Here as an Apprentice
in Store of christopher Sever
son, for Whom He lclerked
Seven Years.

Tomorrow, Thursday. March s,
Mr.. X. 1. Haugen, one of Decorah's
prominent and well known pioneer
merchants will celebrate his forti-
eth anniversary as merchant of De-
corah. The career of this popular
merchant is so well known that we
hardly need attempt to tell our
readers about the past. Neverthe-
less dates are forgotten and newer
friends are made yearly. The ca
reer of Mr.. Haugen has been one of
thrift and honor. He was born in
Norway and came to these United
States in the year 1867, settling that
year In Spring Grove, MINI. His
first work was on a farm, where he
earned his first money to assist him
In getting an education and a start
in life here, and his. early schooling
was procured in Spring Grove. In
the fall Of 1870 he decided to come
to Decorah, and that decision made
him valuable citizen here ever
since. A cousin of Mr.. Haugen's
had located in Decorah and was in
the employ of Christopher SeversonI
who operated grocery store on the
West Side of the present big double
store of Mr.. Haugen's. The latter
secured a position with Mr.. Severson
and clerked for him for seven years.
At the end of that time Mr.. Haugen
and Gunder Rierson, now of Dalton,
Minn., bought the store and con-
Quoted it together for four years.
This firm started March s, 1877, the
year of the wheat failure and unfar-
Etnnxtely for them tie whest failed
for four successive years. Neyerthe-
less the firm helped the farmers out
in every way they could. Naturally
times were very hard, and the firm
lost more in those four years than
they had when they started. They
concluded that it wasn't any use for
two to suffer, so decided to dissolve.
and Mr.. Haugen bought the business
lin 1881.
His first store was. small frame
building, 20x60. He tore that build
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07

ing down and built up nice single
brick building, which was succeeded
later by his present handsome dou-
BILE store. 44x110, two stories high
1t is a modern building in every re-
spect. The interior arrangement is
up-to-the-minute, and customers are
cared for in an expeditions manner
by large corps of accommodating
clerks. The store is elegantly light.
ed and the pleasant and agreeable
makes it a real pleas
ure for customers of this popular
store.
Mr. Haugen is the second oldest
merchant in Decorah, being succeed
cd by year or so by Ben Bear, the
we'll known clothier. Mr. Haugen's
career here has been like an open
book. and in his forty years as a
he has attained a most
creditab!e position in the CONNER
rial life of this city and section of
the state 1t is true that mot the
good that comes to us but the good
that comes to others through us is
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
These Merchants Never Kick.

One thing is very noticeable, says
an exchange, and that is that the
towns where the newspapers are well
filled with advertising every week are
not the towns where the merchants
are everlastingly bowling about the
mail order houses and cussing the
people who send to them for proyi-
sions. clothing, etc. The past week
we heard that a certain groceryman
said that farmer called at his store
with a list of groceries amounting to
ten dollars and that the above refer
red to merchant duplicated the or
der at saving of close to two dol
lars. Now if that, merchant would
tell the public that story in a plainly
worded and well printed advertise
ment in the local papers he would
soon have the people who have been
sending their money out of town
convinced of the folly Of their ways.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
DON'T FAItsf0 TO SEE
UNCLE JOSH TOMORROW
Well Known Rural Comedian VIII
Appear at Grand Opera House.
Packed House Should
Greet Him.
PLAY FOR BENEFIT
NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH
Get Your Tickets at Parman's Drug
Store. Prices SOC, 3jc and
% cents. 4

The man who made the Uncle Josh
! Records for your Phonograph and
who is known to his many friends
as Uncle Josh, will be seen at the
Grand opera house tomorrow, Thurs
day night, March 8. He is a man who
probably told stories to more Eng
disappearing people than any other
man in the world; one who probably
holds the record of being known by
his nickname by thousands whd
would never have any idea as to his
personality if told his real name. The
visitor is to be Uncle Josh" of the
phonograph records; the old farmer
who tells so many ''Rube'' stories,
and has so much fun of 1t while tell
ing them. . 4
Just by. way of having something
which he can sign on a hotel register,
'Uncle Josh" is Cal Stewart. He
SCOTS at Calvin, or Caloric, or Calico,
or any other high-falutin' names; he
is simply "Cal," while to everyone
else besides himself he remains simp-
|ly Uncle JOSH"
Uncle Josh" has been on the
stage many more years than he has
been telling stories in phonograph
records, so when the royalties from
his records commenced to reach such
"a figure that he could afford to rest
for while, he did Tor while.
but soon found out, as do all men
who like their work. that he was dis
satisfied loafing, and that footlights
called him just as the smell of fresh
lumber calls carpenter or the smell
Of ink calls q printer. So he is still
on the job, telling stories to vaude-
vile audiences. He looks every bit
the part he plays-that of good
hearted, kindly, good-humored farm
er, and has played that part so long
that he feels more at home in his
overalls than he does in his street
clothes.
The play is for the benefit of st.
Benedict's new Catholic church.
Tickets are going fast at Parman's
drug store. Get yours today.