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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21

The three roots so dug up were thrown
on trash pile in one corner Of the
yard, with the idea that, since 1t
wanted to run on the ground, it would
grow and conceal the trash pile.
1t not only did this the first season,
but continued to reach out until 1t COW
| cred all the adjoining fences, finally
reaching the barn lot, where the fam
lily horse was kept. According to its
name off reaching under the bars of
the fence for the vine, while the neigh
bors' cattle and hogs continually broke
through the fence to get 1t.
Becoming alarmed, lest the plant
might be poisonous. the owner of the
horse sent some of 1t to the depart
ment of agriculture for an opinion. On
learning from this source that kudzu
had no poisonous properties that were
known of. he began Investigating and
experimenting, with the result that it
was found by repeated analyses to con-
tain an average Of II per cent Of pro-
tein, In one instance the percentage
being 1882. The average percentage
of protein In alfalfa Is 14.3 per cent
On measured space 80 feet square
he cut during one season at the rate
of IL tons cured hay at four cuttings.
This, however, was an exceptionally IA
vorable season, there being no late
frosts, and the first cutting was ready
May 1. The second cutting was made
June II, the third the last of July and
the fourth early In September
While 1t Is not claimed that kudzu
will make four cuttings every season,
nor yield IL tons per acre at a cutting
1t Is believed that a safe estimate is
from two to three cuttings, with
Yield of from four to six tons per
acre, anywhere that the plant may
be grown under favorable clrcum-
stances, and experiments have proved
that 1t is perfectly hardy all over the
United States, enduring the winters as
far north as Nova Scotia.
Needed In the South.
What is needed in the South espe-
cially, is a forage that stock can live
are many valuable cultivated crops
that make immense yields, but their
period Of mature life is short, making
frequent paintings necessary In order
to have a complete succession. The
velvet bean, for instance, Is an all-sea-
son crop, but it Is not ready to feed
until November. The cowpea, soy
bean, and the various sorghums and
millets are good forage crops, but all
must be planted in succession and cul-
tivated for best results. Furthermore,
In the case of crops that must be har-
vested before feeding, the farmer has
only d few days in which to get 1t
In its prime condition, something that
Is impossible if rains are frequent.
Again, all the legumes with the ex-
ception of kudzu, are open to objec-
ton through dropping their leaves and
SCATTERING while curing and harvest
ing. And a heavy rain on them, or
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21

of the United States. Especially Is
this true of the southern states, where
the slow development of agriculture
has been due In large measure to the
lack of good nutritious pastures and
of roughage that lasts throughout the
entire year.
While kudzu is by no means a new
plant, 1t was only year ago that any
extensive experiments were made with
It; the number of farms on which 1t
was grown was insignificant. In fact,
1t appears not to have been studiously
cultivated anywhere until a Florida
man made the accidental discovery
that his live stock seemed to prefer 1t
to any other kind of forage plant and
that they waxed fat upon 1t. AS this
was at a time when the high cost of
feed forced many farmers to reduce
the daily allowance Of their animals,
he fastened to plant number Of acres
to kudzu, with the most satisfactory re-
suits.
Builds Up Poor Land.
It was not only as a feed for his
farm animals that he discovered vir-
tue in the plant, however. He found
that, by reason of its power of extract
ing nitrogen from the air through
the medium of the bacteria on its roots
and adding this essential. element to
the soil. 1t quickly built up poor and
WORKOUT land, making 1t fertile and
productive. In this respect he be-
lieves 1t even superior to clover, al
falfa and other leguminous plants Last
season he made the best corn ever
grown in Florida, averaging so BUSH
els to the acre. on land that the sea-
son before had been planted to kudzu,
and this without any fertilizer what
ever. What made the experiment more
interesting was the fact that this land
previously never produced good crop
of any sort, being considered practi-
cally worthless.
All this came about as the result Of
a few vines which had been planted
on the lawn of his home for orna-
mental purposes. Kudzu makes a
beautiful growth, the leaves being Of
dark green, and is one of the fastest
growers known, producing dense
shade In a very short time. On the
lawn of this Florida man 1t was grown
to cover a summer house.
SO rapid was its growth, in fact, that
after the second year he grubbed 1t
out as something of nuisance, be-
cause the vines trailed all over the
~ ~ b,
growth confined to the summer house.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21

A velocipede for two has been de-
signed, so constructed that a smaller
boy can ride safely behind larger
one, who supplies the motive power.
A railroad In Brazil utilities its
old rails. mounted in pairs. for tele-
graph poles in region where insects
destroy wooden ones.
A dead whale that drifted ashore,
high on the rocks on Pemaquid point
facing Johns bay, has been blown up
by dynamite. The carcass was so feet
long and was estimated to weigh more
than 20 tons.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21
MUCH IN LITTLE

Mrs. Marshall Stetson Of Hanson
stuffed and baked 40 chickens for
the supper served at the Red Mems
hall.
Detailed soil surveys covering 1916
square miles of the United States
were made last year by department
of agriculture scientists
To string beads quickly a crank
operated machine has been invented by
a European that feeds them upon the
point of a threaded needle.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21

KIDNEYS-
PURIFIES BLOOD

You can't expect weak kidneys to
filter the acids and poisons out of your
system unless they are given little help
Don't allow them to become diseased
when little attention now will pre-
vent it. Don't try to cheat nature.
AS soon as you commence to have
backaches, feel nervous and tired, GET
BUSY. These are usually warnings
that your kidneys are not working
properly.
Do not delay a minute. Go after the
cause Of your ailments or you may find
yourself in the grip of an incurable dis
ease. GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil cap
sules will give almost immediate relief
from kidney troubles. GOLD MED
AL HARLEM Oil Capsules will do
the work. They are the pure original
HARLEM Oil Capsules imported direct
from the laboratories in HARLEM, Hol-
land Ask your druggist for GOLD
MEDAL and accept no substitutes.
Look for the name GOLD MEDAL on
every box. Three sizes, sealed packages.
Money refunded if they do not quickly
help you.-Adv.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21
FARMERS IRE WORKING HARDER

And using their feet more than ever before:
For all these workers the frequent use OF
Aliens Foot=Ease, the antiseptic, healing
powder to be shaken into the shoes ana
sprinkled in the foot-bath, increases their
efficiency and insures needed physical COM
fort. It takes the Friction from the Shoe
freshens the feet, and prevents tired, acn-
ing and blistered feet. Women everywhera
are constant users of Aliens Foot Ease.
Don't get foot sore, get Aliens Foot=base'
Sold by dealers everywhere.-Adv.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21

Try kerosene oil for washing win
dows. Dampen a cloth with it and
clean the glass, then polish with a dry
cloth.
Mrs. Henry E. Snow of Brockton
and her twin sister, Mrs. Evelina
Dawley of Providence, aged 70, just
had birthday party.
A chemical for preserving art OBJ.
jects in good condition has been de-
vised by DIR. Chickashige, professor
Of the Kyoto university. 1t has proved
very effective in protecting wall pic
lures and other fine works of art.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21
Views of Little Folks.

In the spelling class Mona was
asked to define animals"
Anything that has fur or hair, or
walks on four legs" she said.
"Not necessarily" corrected the
teacher. "There are two-legged ami
mails, which have feathers or smooth
skins. Birds are animals, and so are
people; you are an animal"
"Well," remarked Mona, II always
knew that boys were animals, but l
didn't think girls were. too"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21

Magicl Just drop little Freezone
en- that touchy corn, instantly it stops
aching. then you lift the corn off with
the fingers. Truly! No humbug!
Try Freezone! Your druggist sells q
tiny bottle for few cents, sufficient to
rid your feet Of every hard corn, soft
corn, or corn between the toes. and
calluses, without one particle Of pain,
soreness or irritation. Freezone is the
discovery of noted Cincinnati genius.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21
The Rulinu Passion.

Mrs. Talkerton-Oh, dear! l wish
there was some way to break little
Gladys of sucking her thumb.
Her Husband-Don't worry; when
she gets a little older she'll notice that
1t interferes with her talking. Then
she'll quit 1t herself.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21
Not a Bad Plan.

The children We're playing up in the
attic, when suddenly Witty gave a
fearful yell.
what is the matter?" said the
Nurse from below.
"Nothin'," replied Witty.
"Then what are you yelling for?"
"Coz l had a half-dozen of 'em in
my throat, and 1 thought I'd better
yell 'em now than do it tonight when
papas asleep"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21
Buy a Farm Now.

Because land is cheaper than It Will ever
be again. The u s. Railroad Administrator
IA prepared to furnish free information to
homeseekers regarding farming opportuni-
ties We have nothing to sell; no money to
lend; only information to give. Write mo
fully with reference to your needs Name
the state you want to learn about. j. L.
Edwards Manager. Agricultural Section,
u s. Railroad Administrator Room ~,
Washington, D. C.-adv
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21

''Is this Mr.. Riley?"
"Eh--what?" said the deaf old chap.
as this Mr.. Riley?"
"Riley! Oh, yes!"
II knew your father"
mo bother"
81 say knew your father"
"What?"
"I-knew-your-fa
"Oh, did We? So did I."-Boston
Transcript.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21
The cuticura Toilet Trio

Having cleared your skin keep it clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations. The soap to cleanse
and purify, the Ointment to soothe and
heal, the Talcum to powder and per-
fume. No toilet table Is complete
without them. 25c everywhere.-Adv.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21
More Blessed 70 Give.

Father-Jimmy, why did you beat
nelghbor Smiths little boy so shame
fully?
Jimmy-You told me to.
Father tolu you to Why, my son.
what do you mean?
Jimmy-Didn't you tell me the other
day that it was more blessed to give
than to receive?
Father-Yes, but
Jmmy-Well, l had to give him .
''ckin' or receive one"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21

MONG the many scientific
discoveries brought about
by the war Is the fact that
in kudzu, a leguminous
plant, this country pos
sesses one of the hardest
and most valuable forage
plants known. Indeed, this
remarkable vine seems des-
tined to become one OF
the leading sources of
wealth in certain sections
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21

"The way of the transgressor is
hard" when he Is trying to transgress
the laws of nature.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21

Calling names in an argument may
make the chap called sore, but do
they answer his arguments?
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21
GROWING Old.

When man gets so he can phfloso-
years.-Macon Republican.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21

Some are already using hard words
over the tax on soft drinks.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21

AS we have to live with ourselves
we should see to it that we always
have good company.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21
important to Mothers

A daughter is an embarrassing and
ticklish Observation-Disclosures.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-06-21
A Fair Proposition.

"Mr. Grabcoin, I've saved up $1,000
and / want to marry your daughter"
"Do you realize that $4,000 won't
last long nowadays"
ooh. yes, sir. But 1t ought to take
care of us for at least six months and
at the end Of that time if I haven't
convinced you that I'm an ideal SON.
in-law you needn't do a thing for us. !"
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-09-12
Stanharn Thratrr
PROGRAM

Beginning Tuesday, September
23, the regular show nights will be
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and
Sunday of each week. Tuesday
nights will be given over to a new
series Of Northern and Western
pictures, Thursday night will take
care of the present Wednesday
night program, and Saturday and
Sunday nights will be given to Art
craft and Paramount pictures, as at
present.
For tomorrow night, William
s. Hart appears in Wolves Of the
Rail, !" with the usual -Sennett
comedy.
Sunday night, George Beban
comes in Jules of the Strong
Heart" /" Pathe Weekly and two
reel L-Ko comedy.
Wednesday The last regular
program picture before going over
to Thursday night, will be the great
Hayakawa in 1.-The Temple of
Dusk" and a two-reel Lloyd
comedy.
Specialize big monthly feature
picture of nine reels for October,
comes on Wednesday, October /.
On that date "The Auction of
Souls" viii be presented.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-09-12

along without the Leader. Crops
are not much this year. We have
not seen one drop of rain since the
goth of March. Our wheat went
about seven bushels and hay about
three-quarters of a ton to the
acre"
Without drop of rain since the
crop was planted, reports the usual
ly Tor perhaps unusually reliable
Athena Press, w. E. Kern has elev-
en- acres of corn on the Hank Cap
linger place which viii yield 35
bushels per acre. Like precipita-
tion conditions would mean crop
failure back in Iowa or Kansas.
Different here, where corn as well
as wheat natures on winter mois-
ture alone.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Woods of
Walla Walla motored over to Wes-
ton, and Anson was a very welcome
caller at the Leader Office. He left
a pleasant feeling Of opulence and
took away our autograph. Mr.. and
Mrs. Woods have lately been taking
a swirl through the upper country.
around Lewiston and Moscow.
They spent couple of days with
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Woods at Lew
iston.
A cordial invitation is extended
the public to attend a reception Civ
en- in honor of the Weston School
under the auspices of the
Saturday Afternoon Club, at Soci-
sty hall Saturday evening, Septem-
Der 13, ats O'Clock. This will be an
opportunity for the community to
welcome our splendid corps of
,eachers and spend an evening to-
yether in friendly association.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-09-12

Ex-scrgeant Floyd Corporan was
in Weston this week. visiting his
aunt. Mrs. Amy Van SkissF, after
spending the summer near Baker,
Oregon. He goes soon 10 business
college.-either at Baker or at o. A.
c. Floyd Is carrying an imperial
ruble note mailed him by an army
chum who is serving with the
United States forces in Russia. As
he will have to travel too far to
spend Il he is congratulating him
self that he win never be broke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Brace and
their two children have arrived in
Weston from Perry county, Mis-.
souri,. to make this their home.
They are friends Of Mr.. Smiley and
the Peak boys other good Missovr-
ians whom Weston has gained as
citizens and who have found climate
and conditions satisfactory here.
Welcome to our city," Mr.. Brace
says the country between Pendleton
and Weston looks just about the
best of any he has ever seen.
w. E, Lytle, former sawyer at
the Blue Mountain sawinill and al
ways good friend of the Leader.
writes as follows from Midvale,
Idaho; Enclosed you will find
check for $2.00. Could not get
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-09-12
ANNOUNCEMENT

The Weston Leader takes
pleasure in announcing that
Mrs. II. Goodwin has con-
sented to serve as assistant
editor of this paper. and
after October 1st will take
supervision of the local field.
The undersigned will con-
tinue in editorial charge.
CLARK WOOD.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-09-12

Blackheads, blotches and pimpIes
are generally caused by the inn
proper action of the bowels. Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea regu-
lates the bowels, cleans the stomach,
clears the complexion from the in
side natures way Get that
healthy, happy look" H. Good
win. Adv.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-09-12
BREVTIIES VES

<S<<<<<><>s<e~SSSS~S~SSvS'
Miss Wilma Harbour has begun
teaching in country school neal
pendleton.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Rockhill Of
Burbank, Wash. were guests during
the week at the J. f. Jones resi-
dence.
fDr. c. II. Smith and family have
moved TO Athena. where the doctor
has purchased the Austin FoSs
residence.
j. II. Gordon and family are leav'
ing soon for North Yakima, where
Mr.. Gordon has purchased an ir-
rigated tract.
f. r. Hall is keeping in line with
local progress by putting a new
roof on his blacksmith shop and
wagon factory.
Mrs. P. T. Harbour returned
Monday from Walla Walla. En-
couraging improvement is reported
in her condition.
Miss Anice Barnes and Miss
Thelma Anderson have gone to
Homestead. Oregon. Baker county,
where they have teaching positions.
Mrs. Herman Curtis of Colfax,
Washington. is visiting her grand
mother, Mrs. Mary Banister. Mrs.
Curtis was formerly Miss Lizzie
Creighton, graduate of the East
ern Oregon Normal.
The Weston upland has raised this
season fine quality of Marquis
wheat, which commands s2.25 per
bushel in the market. The best
upland crop in point of quality was
produced by Mark Henderson, with
Marquis wheat testing 62 pounds to
the bushel.
o. A. Adams of the Liberty Auto
Co. is marketing the products that
made Henry Ford and Detroit fa-
nous about as fast as the factory
can supply them. He has just sold
a Ford touring car to j. P. Lieual-
len and a Ford truck to c.
o. Petersen.
Mrs. Rebham, housekeeper at
Meadowbrook farm, drove a Ford
car through barbwire fence Fri
day evening, near the Mrs. Price
farm. Rain had just fallen, and the
road was slippery. Only the fence
was harmed. The Ford couldn't
be hurt and its driver wasn't.
Mrs. w. A. Wood Of Gold Beach,
Oregon, motored to Walla Walla
with Mrs. v. II. Chastain
of Ferndale to visit Mrs. l.. M.
Funk. 1t was the first time all
hree had been together since
heir school days in Weston, and
hey made the most of the occa- /
ion.
Eugene L. Wells has leased his
lace on Basket mountain to Sam .
ley, one Of the mountains largest !
armers. Herman Wells, who has |
'een running the Wells farm, will ;
,perate drag saw near Blue Noun
ain sawmill for the manufacture
# l6-inch wood, while clearing 40
cres of timbered land.
Jim Jones and Charley Pinkerton s
vent hunting recently in the region {
f Toll Gate. Each had mark at /
range Of about 400 yards. Each q
the Leaders sporting '
ditor with the hunk of venison that /
as been promised him for 10, these Q
iany years, and we are going to say
hat both were successful.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-09-12
w MhuuhtaFiea.
10. What 10 a Mandatary7

A. Some one nation designated by
tho League to attend TO the welfare Of
backward peoples residing In colonies
OF the Central Empires. or In terri
tories taken from them" This Is 10 be
a sacred trust" and In selecting q
mandatory the wishes OF the people
Of the area In question shall be the
principal consideration.
II. uoes the League mean super
natlon7
A. No. II interferes IN no way with
any Nations Sovereignty. except to
limit its power TO attack other nations.
IL. Can any Nation withdraw when
II wIshes7
A. Yes. The League IB Advisory
and Cooperative, not coercive.
10. Does the League put Peace above
Justice and National Honor7
A. No. II puts Reason before yio.
ience.
"a. Does not the League take away
The Constitutional right Of Congress 70
declare war;
q A. No. The League can advise war;
Congress alone can Declare war.
IS. Does II destroy the Monroe Doc
trIne7
A. Exactly the contrary. For the
first time in history the other nations
recognize tho Monroe Doctrine; and
extend It TO all the world.
10. Does II not interfere With Treaty
Making Powers Of the United etates7
A. No, 1t Is Treaty. We can make
any Treaty we please.
II. Would we have had the Great
War II we had had thIs League7
A. No. That War cost the world
over 100000 lives and 100000, 100000
dollars.
10. OF what Importance 10 the
Leagus7
A. II Ia the greatest deed Of man.
kind In the history Of the world.
10. Has not anyone a right to OBJ
Iect to the Leapue7
A. Yes. This is free country. Any.
one has a right to any opinion he
chooses.
20. Why Is the League 90 bitterly
opposed by few7
A. Because. unfortunately, any I
Treaty or League must be made by the
President, and President is chosen
~ a political party and many mem.
,ers OF the opposite Party think they ,
must decry whatever he does. 4
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-09-12
Millinery
Saturday, the 18th
THE FIRST SHOWING OF THE SEASON AND AN EVENT OF
MORE THAN ORDINARY IMPORTANCE IN MERCHANDISING

We have assembled for this event a most elab-
crate showing of millinery Mrs Rabb has spared
no pains to select for her trade the seasons newest
creations beautiful in design and trimmed in accord
ance with fashions latest demands, marking them
at the zenith of the art of millinery. It is our de-
sire to serve our customers to the best advantage
possible and we shall sell these beautiful hats on the
lowest margin of profit We do not have heavy
stocks to carry over we can sell for less than ex-
elusive stores, and our prices will verify this
statement.
1t will always be pleasure to show merchan-
disc and we invite you to visit this department