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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-09-20
Clark -Benning Wedding

For some time the many friends of
Walter Clark have been presuming
that congratulations would soon be
due him. but as Walter did not see
fit to tell OF his plans his friends Just
had to watch and wait. Last week
he left for Boise and from the Boise
Statesman we clip the following.
which explains his errand:
The home of Ad1uIant and Mrs.
Barnes was a bower OF exquisite as
ters Thursday evening on the occa-
sion Of the marriage of Miss Ada
Benning and Walter Clark of Je-
rome.
The asters came from the peniten-
tiary and were accompanied by the
following note addressed to Miss Bell
mig, who acted as penitentiary
sergeant for the Salvation Army for
the last six years, arranging all the
penitentiary meetings for the Army
Please accept these flowers as
token OF friendship from the Boys
Inside They wish you all the Joy
and happiness possible and a long
and prosperous life.
Harry Orchard presents the glass
with his compliments.
" In looking in a glass, one sees
themselves in their perfection and
purity and thus have the boys looked
upon your life as you have labored
among them the past years
1.-THE ceremony was performed by
Adjutant Barnes in the presence OF a
few closet riends OF the bride. Mr..
and Mrs. Clark left on the night
train for Jerome. where the bride
groom has ranch"
The bride is daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Benning and is we'll
and favorably known here, she hav-
ing spent some time here when the
tract was first opened, later remov-
ing to Boise where she has made her
home. She is of a charming DISPOSE
ton and Walter is to be congratu-
lated on his choice
The groom is one OF the North Side
Tracts industrious young men. who
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-09-20
Typhoid Claims Victim

This community was again called
upon 10 mourn the death of one of
its good citizens by the death of Mr..
]. A Wise, which occurred at a hos
pital at Shoshone last Friday. AS
stated last week, Mr.. and Mrs. Wise
were taken Shoshone suffering from
an attack of typhoid fever. from
which Mr.. Wise did not recover, the
fever having taken too strong hold.
the patient man growing gradually
weaker until the end came. Arthur
Wise. as he was more Familiarity
known among his friends was one OF
the early settlers on the tract, com
ing here from the Yakima Valley
and settling on a ranch south OF
town where he has, by hard efforts,
brought his sO-acre ranch to a high
state of cultivation.
Mr.. Wise was a strong christian
man and took a great deal of inter
est in the church work in his locality
and will be greatly missed by CO.
workers and many friends
The deceased leaves a widow. three
small children. father. mother and
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-09-20

Just received word from their son,
Merle, now located at FIT. Sheridan,
that hes uccessfully passed the Off
GERS examination and has been ap-
pointed first lieutenant OF the 23rd
ed at Camp Meade. Annapolis. Md.
Thte many friends OF Merle here will
be glad to hear OF his success and
congratulate him on being one OF
the $500 accepted from total OF
10000 who took the examination in
the officers reserve. During the Mex
lean trouble Merle was Oh the border
as member of the 9th Illinois Cav
airy
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-09-20
Hills Are Located in Oregon

The following letter received from
W F. Hill. Eugen. Ore. may be Of
interest to our many readers, as he
and his family formerly resided on
the Tract and are well known In
this section:
Eugen. Ore. Sept. 10. 1917.
Editor Times. jerome, Idaho.
1 write to inform you of our new
address, SO we can receive the home
paper After travelling 1900 miles
Oh land and water we have finally
decided to winter here. Our water
travel was about so miles on a Co.
lumbia river boat. OF course we ex-
perienced all kinds OF roads and hills,
but had to surrender only once when
we were taking short cut yer Blue
Mts.. via Toll Gate Hill road AS
our Tin Lizzie" was not built to
loop the loop like an air plane we
had to get help from passing team.
think the road up that hill must
have been originally laid out by a
falling boulder or avalanche. We
parted from the Freemans at La
Grand and visited relatives at Pros
ser, Wash, while they went via Port
land 70 Everett to visit a daughter.
Later we met them in Portland and
started for South America. Smoke
from forest fires was disagreeable
and We only got as far south as Rose
burg and then turned back to Eu-
gene. Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman and
Dick staid with US here a week and
then left for Portland. and after our
travels and adventures together we
were sorry to say goodbye
This is d beautiful little college
city Of 10000 Cost OF living here
such as food, fuel and rent is not
as high as some places. So we have
settled down for the winter and will
look for the home paper every week.
Sincerely,
w. p Hill
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-09-20

Auto storage batteries recharged
and a full line of auto accessories.
At Frasers- Pence Co. Phone so.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-09-20

The Baptist church has purchased
tho J. NJ. Halep ropcrty to be used
as a parsonage.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-09-20

Matinee $3.50 next Saturday p. m.
Excellent program at Rialto The
atre. Prices and 10 cents.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-09-20
Notice OF Sale of Estrays

Notice is hereby given that on the
LIST day Of October. 1917. at the hour
OF 10 a. IN. at the ranch OF N. T.
Adams, Section Is. Twp. 8, r. IT,
Lincoln County, State of Idaho, there
will be offered for sale and sold to
the highest bidder for cash, payable
at the contamination of the sale:
one blue roam mare, age about 3
years, no brands.
one blue roam gelding, age about
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-09-20

three sisters to mourn this sudden
loss. They were all present at the
funeral, except Mrs Wise. who is still
confined in the hospital at Shoshone
and who is. we are glad to state, en-
tirely out OF danger.
The funeral was held Sunday from
the Presbyterian church, interment
taking place at the Jerome cemetery
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-09-20
For Sale or Trade

Nearly new Sutdebaker Buggy.
. sets Light Hack or Buggy Har-
ness.
g sets Heavy Work Harness.
25 good Callers, all sizes.
5 head lambs.
Extra Good Dining Room Set
Sewing Machines, choice $500.
No. Studebaker Wagon, wide
tires
Dowden Potato Digger and Gree
ley Sorter
We Buy and Sell Anything.
1t Frasers-Pence Co Phone so.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-09-20
3 years, no brands.

3 years, no brands.
and that the said animals will be
sold to satisfy lien claimed for SER
vices Of care and feeding o. said an
imals. together with damages and
cost of sale In the amount OF $50.
Said animals were taken up and cared
for by N. T. Adams.
Dated and signed at Jerome. Idaho.
this 5th day OF September, 1917.
Geo. Hineman,
Deputy Sheriff of Lincoln County.
LIST pub. Sept. 6. Last pub Sept. 81
Frank Russell gloves, for sale by
Jas. Summers.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-09-20

ed in San Francisco. was looking over
his interests here this week.
Auto storage batteries recharged
and a full line of auto accessories.
At Frasers-Pence Co. Phone so.
The Baptist church has purchased
tho j. NJ Halep ropcrty to be used
as a parsonage.
Matinee $3.50 next Saturday p. m.
Excellent program at Rialto The
atre. Prices and 10 cents
r. r. Bruner is advertising a sale
of stock and farm implements on
Sept. 2s at his ranch. miles North
shure Catchem Fishing Tackle al
ways bring home the fish See this
line at Frasers-P Pence co.
Messrs. Pierce and Thrall. the real
estate dealers. have moved their Of
fees to the building recently vacat'
ed by II l. Speak
Shure Catchem Fishing Tackle al
ways bring home the fish See this
line at Frasers- Pence Co
Sam Smith has purchased the
Hartshorn residence on Lincoln ave
nue.. This place was built by Mr..
smith in the early days.
Have you got your school supplies
vet? Better see Young about your
tablets lie Is selling them at the
same old price.
70 help cut the II G. of l.. II might
be well for our readers to look over
the large grocery I'd of J A. Arm
strong apeparing on the last page of
this paper.
II you want To buy II farm. have
some bargains.
2l-tf w. A. HESS.
Arthur Hart aud wife OF Bull were
visiting friends here over Sunday w,
presume the excellent duck hunting
I'm the vicinity of jerome was some
thing Art could not over look.
II IN need of electric wiring al
your store. home or office. call phone
so. Frasers-Pence Co.
Frasers-Pence Co. are installing q
large underground gasoline tank with
the latest improved pump attached
for the accommodation of their GUS
toners.
Better have your hay and gran
insured against fire. The rate II
reasonable. w. A. lIeiss.
On last Thursday this locality Wal
treated to a slislt rain which wa'
followed by cold weather, with some
frost, but not enough to do any dam
age.
IL in need of electric wiring a
your store, home or office, call phone
so. Frasers-Pence Co.
In a letter received by r. S. Frase
from Lieutenant O. f. Henning, nov
located at FIT. Bayard. N. M, mentor
was made of the death of Tore.
Gund, at the above place last week
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-09-20

by earnest toll. las developed 80
acres OF land south west of town that
is one OF the best on the Tract and
where the newly welded couple will
make their home.
The Times joins their many friends
III wishing them all there is good in
life
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-09-20

Mr. Frentiss Hill. who is now locat-
ed in San FranciGco. was looking over
his interests here this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
HOG SALES DAYS

A chain of hog sales days has been or ganized for all counties of southeastern Alabama, which. with the remainder of the southern section of the state, in six years have become producing area of distinction. The hog sales day plan was originated in Dale county, whose farmers realize from 11a to cents more than farmers in other sections of south ern Alabama.
 At Ozark, October g. No hogs sold for $17.60 hundred and No. and No. 3 hogs 1 and 2 cents less, respectively. Agents of the states relations service of the United States department of agriculture worked to develop hog raising in this section and are in charge of the sales days. One of them reports there is no particular reason why southern Alabama should lead other sections in this indus try. He comments the sales day plan to other sections of the south.
 Advisability of development of hog rais- ing in southern Alabama was urged when ravages of the boil weevil directed at tention to the necessity for diversifica- ton of farm products in cotton states. Geneva county shipped S73 cars last year, and this number was followed closely by other counties of the section. Washing ton county. in which only 2h per cent of the land is in cultivation, shipped six or seven cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
HELP CONTROL HOG CHOLERA

Although hog cholera cannot be con- pletely eradicated from the United States under present conditions, losses from the disease can be materially re- duced by education and organization of hog raisers in the application Of proper sanitary measures and the prop CT treatment of hogs with anti hog cholera serum. This, has been shown by the results obtained by the burcau of animal industry of the United States departmnet of agriculture in experi- mental work in hog cholera control carried on in number of counties dur ing the past four years The work and its results are described in Depa rtnent Bulletin 5Sa. "The Control of Hog Cholera" recently published by the de- partment
 One or the important results. accord ing to the bulletin. is the fact that the work while effective in reducing the disease, was not oppressive while in progress on the hog-raising industry on the contrary the industry thrived In the experimental counties to a greater degree than in adjacent coun ties in which no control work was un- der way.
 Actual statistics were taken in the experimental counties and careful esti- mates were made in the adjacent coun-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

ties. These show that in one group of three counties where the control work has been under way four years the per- centge of loss from hog cholera has remained constantly from one-fourth to two-fifths the percentage of 1oss in the Is surrounding counties. In another group of experimental counties the average percentage of loss as com pared with that in 18 surrounding counties was reduced from apprcxi- mateiy nine-tenths in 1913 to less than one-third in 1914 and to about one sixth in 1915.
 Specialists who have supervised the control work of the department reach the conclusion that while the eradica- tion of hog cholera cannot be ex- pected for considerable time, the msterial reduction by the rse of serum of the enormous losses which annually are caused by the disease is entirely practicable. The essentials for success in combating the disease, they point out, are interest on the part of hog raisers and knowledge of the disease; organization which will facilitate ex- change of information as to outbreaks. and secure assistance. serum at req sonabie prices and easy of access and the available service in the community or persons skilled in administering serum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

the largest. Where crops were rotated but blowing was not early. the results were not as good. The very best re- suits were where rotation and esrly preparation were combined
 Corn experiments conducted al the San Antonio farm in 1916 indicate that the interplanting of early and late matur- ing varieties-that is. alternate two rows of an early maturing corn with one to two rows of a late maturing variety-is of practical value in localities having a light rainfall or where the distribution Of rain is cratic. This system brings about a more economic utilization of the available moisture, affords an adldi- tional chance to secure raln at the crit ical period in the growth of the crop and inseres against complete crop failure
 It was also found that planting in deep furrows, kept open until the corn had reached the height of several feet, gave an increase of six bushels per acre and a better quality of ears than did the same quality of seed planted level in adjoining LOWS.
 The report of the San Antonio farm to the United States department of az riculture shows more general interest >in diversification, an increased acreage in grain and forage crops and a tendency among dairymen to produce their own feed in the San Antonio section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
FIGHTING MUSKRATS

Although the muskrat is the most valuable fur animal iil the United States, under some circumstances it becomes detrimental and is respon- sible for considerable damage to growing crops, irrigation ditches, mill dams. etc. Where the animal is not troublesome. biologists of the United State department of agriculture sug- gest that it be protected and trapped for fur. Even where the animal has become somewhat of pest, its mum : bers often may be kept down by trapping, while the sale of pelts makes such activities profitable Often crops may be protected by the erection of wire mesh Sences between them and the marsh or pond where the animals live. Such fences should reach at least six inches beneath the surface of the ground to prevent the muskrat bur rowing under.
 Where the animals prove trouble some by causing breaks in embank- ments, dams and in the sides of irri- gation ditches. probably the most practical remedy is to employ a trap per and hunter to patrol the property both night and day. In narrow water ways barrel traps have proved eff cient in caching large numbers Of these animals.
 By erecting more permanent works, owners of entertainments, dams, etc. may guard against injuries to their property by muskrats. A more general use of concrete, for example, has greatly minimized such troubles. The more liberal use of gravel or coarse sand for the surface of em mbankments has been found effective since the animals will not burrow in soil that fills the hole as fast as they open it.
 Destruction of muslSrSts, where this is desirable, as well as their protec- ton. which is in most cases advisable is discussed in a recent farmers bull : 1etin. No. S69. of the. United States department of agriculture. Copies of the bulletin may be had free as long as the supply lasts by application to the United States department of agri- culture, Washington, D. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
MANAGING A FARM BUREAU

That the active CO., operation, advice and assistance of farmers themselves is necessary to the success of county agent work is one of the most impor- tant lessons impressed upon officials Of the United States department of ag- ricuiture after six years of experience With this work in the northern and western states. The best means of se- curing this local support has proved to be the establishment of a countv or ganlzation usually known as a farm bu reaH
 TO enable the county agent and local farmers to organize and conduct farm bureau most effectively, the department has just published detailed suggestions as to methods of procedure in a guide known as Handbook on Farm Bureau Organization for County Agricultural Agents" The plan represents the fruit Of experience in this field thus far it IS said It can be adapted readily to the varying conditions of different ceun- ties It may be established in counties having inefficient organizations, in coun- lies contemplating the employment or an agent, and in places where the agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
ROTATION REDUCES ROOT ROT

Root rot in cotton has been reduced by rotation of crops at the San Antonio experiment farm near San Antonio, Tex A publication of the United States de- pertinent of agriculture describing ex- Periments at this farm in 1916 indicates clearly the value of rotation in the con- trol Of this disease in so far as it affects cotton.
 On plat that had been cropped con- tinuously to cotton for eight years. 962 per cent of the plants had died from root rot by October 9, while on a plat in 8 three-year rotation of oats, cotton and dwarf milo, only 2 per cent of the plants died from root roB While expe- riments are to be continued and while the present knowledge of root rot and it's control is not considered absolute, the result so far recommends rotation of crops and early preparation of land as an effective means of control
 The value of early blowing and early soil preparation, as well as rotation, in increasing crop yields is one of the out standing facts determined by experi- ments at the San Antonio farm In a relatively unfavorable season, all crops grown tt this experiment. station and especially corn. cotton and milo maize showed increas1 yields where early soil preparation had been given, but where crops were rotated and also given early preparat ton the yields in each case were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
Stock Yard Reports

shipments Of cattle to markets have increased this year by comparison with the same period of 1916. according to stock yard receipts reported to the bu feau Of markets, United States depart ment Of agriculture. During the same period, market receipts of both hogs and sheep have decreased as compared With last year. In September, 1917 D. 2f2, 125 cattle were received at 47 of the principal stock yards in the United States. For the same month in 1916, l. 7S7,sl9 cattle were reported. During the first eight months of 1917, F 501 ,641 cattle were received in these stock yards and for the first eight months of 1916, 9,S59, ITO were received.
 In September of this year l, 496,190 hogs came to these stock yards, while 2356, ,020 hogs were received in September, 1916. Total hog receipts for the first eight months of 1917 were 24,27S,476, while 27,- 043, ,4S2 were recorded the first eight months last year. There were 2,292, ,2295 sheep shipped to centralized markets in September, 1917, compared with 2,534 ,S37 for September, 1S16 This year 9426,6S7 steep came to these stock yards during the first eight months, and 10,486 7S3 were received during the first eight months of 1916.
 iIc SlCCAti duu ltcueT IlONtiilcHl Ol both cattle and sheep from markets has been heavier this year than last. In September, 1917, 503, ,160 stocker and feeder cattle moved from 31 stock yard centers, as compared with 431,1 ,14S during Septem- Der. 1916. For the first eight months of 1917 the same points reported 2,27S, 36O stocker and feeder cattle moved out and 1,96s.37S during the first eight months last year. During September 1917 9040 024 feeder sheen were shipped and driven from 23 markets. and 65l ,lS2 went out from these yards in 19l5. For the first eight months this year 9SS,539 feeder sheep are reported as moving from markets as compared to S2s ,e92 for the same period of 1916
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
Spot Cotton Arbitration

Washington, D. C.-In connection
 with the proposed regulations under the United States warehouse act, the department of agriculture has under consideration the advisability of per- hitting an appeal to Washington on questions of cotton classification aris- Ing between licensed cotton ware housemen and holders of receipts is sued by licensed cotton warehouse men, For a long time there has been a considerable demand for Washing ton arbitration on the classification or spot cotton. Heretofore there has been no legislation authorizing such arbitration except in the case of tht. future exchanges. If the proposed reg uiation is adopted it will be an i'm port2nf step toward meeting the de- mand of the cotton trade ard secur- Ing the uniform application of the official cotton standards of the Uni ted States in spot cotton ransactions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

is now unsupported by local county organization.
 The chief functions of a farm bureau as outlined in the handbook are:
 To coordinate the efforts of exist ing local agricultural forces. either or ganized or unorganized, and to organize new lines of effort It does not sup plant any existing organizations or com pete with them, but establishes a clear ing house through which all may in crease their efficiency without in any way surrendering their individuality
 2 To bring to the agent the counsel and cooperation of the best farmers in the county in planning and exerat- ing an agricultural improvement pro- granme.
 3. To furnish the necessary local ma chinery for easily and quickly reaching every community in the county with in- lorna tion of value to that community OF to the county as whole.
 A. To encourage self-help through de- veioping and exercising leadership in the rural affairs of each community.
 }. To rereal to all the people of the county the agricultural possibilities CT the county and how they may be re- aliZed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
PLANT TREES LATE

Fall planting of fruit trees should be delayed to late November or early De- cember. advises the United States de- partment of agriculture.
 A pomologist of the department writes in reply to a New Jersey inquirer he would hesitate to, advise planting in any section as early Hs October because of probable injury to the trees In sections of the north, where cold weather pro- hibits planting in November or Decem- Der, he says. it is usually better to plant in the spring. Apple trees can be planted with safety in the fall farther north than peach trees and other less hardy kinds.
 At the Missouri experiment station it recently has been shown that little or no root action takes place with fall-pianted trees until the surface of the gonnd has begun to freeze, and the trees planted early in the fall may lose considerable vitality before they begin root action