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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-02-20
Permits Early MuIching

>. The possibility of forming a
mulch blanket on the soil surface
early in the spring also has a tend
ency to conserve the moisture the win
ter rain and snow has placed in the
lower soil strata. In other words, if
the land Is not plowed until the spring
the farmer cannot mulch the soil sur
face until the soil has become dried
out to the full depth of the blowing
lest the plow turn up wet cheesy
chunks of soil. which in many in
stances cause the land to become prac-
tlcally incapable of crop production.
During this period of waiting, owing
to the unmulched condition of the
soil, much of the surface water re-
sulting from the spring rains is lost
by evaporation. In addition to this,
when the land is finally plowed there
follows another period during which
an additional amount of moisture is
removed from the soil by evaporation.
Thus, a double loss of water is brought
about. On the other hand the farmer
who plows his land in the fall can
'oiiSSi'S piaNsNasiS oil Vi tulS
ture for the reason that he can start
mulching the soil surface the NOM
ent the first two inches are suffici-
emily dry to permit working.
3. If the land is fall plowed all
weeds, manure, stubble or straw that
may remain after harvest will be
plowel under and by the action of the
bacteria in the soil will be decom.
posed and converted into humus.
which in turn plays an important
part in soil moisture conservation.
On the other hand. if the refuse
is not plowed under until spring its
decomposition and conversion into
humus will not take place for some
time. During this period the soil is
prevented from settling properly aIc
consequently dries out quickly. The
writer has observed soils which drlo.
out so rapidly that the decomposition
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-02-20

a thousand years. During the period
the family suffered repeated mlsfor-
tunes; migrated to different countries
until one of them came to Americx
bringing the letter with him. They
settled in Virginia, then moved farth-
er south, still followed by misfortune,
when finally the last member.
daughter. approached her deathbed
and called a neighbor, Mrs. Thomp-
son, giving her the letter and related
its history for more than "a thousand
years. The Thompson woman began
the attempt to have ii published and
it first appeared in the Rome, oGaD
Tribune on Oct. 81, 1891. 1t then
appeared in the Dalton (GaD Citizen,
and Mrs. Workman, now living at
Marion, Ind, clipped it and kept it in
her possession for a number of years
without an effort to have it published.
She followed by misfortune, which
she attributed to her neglect in trying
10 have the letter published. Mrs.
Ruby Crutchfield, of Tre.savant,
Tenn, is also said to have a copy and
failed to make an effort to have it
published for three years and was fol-
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-02-20
O vid
G o l or a d o

Ovid. Very few ever leave and those
who do in most every instance come
back
You will be given "a hearty vel
come at Ovid and if you are looking
for a home, farm, or business location.
after having investigated the oppor-
tunities here. We will be content for
you to use your judgmcr- relative
to making the decision whether or II t
that you think it wise TO locate here
and help build up this prosperous
community which is now in a rapid
stage Of development
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-02-20

practlced, for the reason that the
complete decomposition of the organic
matter plowed under permits the soil
to settle properly, together with the
fact that fall plowed land has had
all winter in which to settle, whereas
spring plowed land cannot possibly be
fully or properly settled before the
seed Is planted. These are the rea-
sons why beet seed planted in a seed
bed prepared IN soil that has been
tan plowed always shows better
termination, and in consequence bet
ter stand, than that planted in spring
plowed soil
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-02-20

IN others shall be blessed by me, ana
if their sins be as many as stai ''
night, and if they truly believe Ines
shall be pardoned. and they that pc
lieve not this writing ann my e'''-
mandments will have my plague upon
you, and you will be consumed WIN
YOUR children, goods and cattle ana
all other world enioyments that nave
given you; if you do. it Will be wen
for YOU in this world and in the world
which is to come.
"Whosoever shall have !: copy of
this letter and keep II in their house.
nothing shall hurt them, neither pest
Hence, thunder FOR lightning, and If
any woman Be in birth AMI Ht her
trust IN me she sha3l b" delivered
from her chilG. Soa snl,. hear no
more news of s.e, ,lA~ce.t through the
Holy Scrin.lres until thc day of
Judgment. Al: e1oinc.s ana pros
perity shall be IN Ii" holsc where a
copy Of tnrs .a,ter shall b" found y
Finished.
The story goes on that the little
child who fou9t It passc! ii on to
one who became = :onver: to III"
Christian faith. He failed to have
the letter published. lie kept il how
ever, as Il sacred momcnto Of Christ
and it passed down 20 different gen
crations of his family for more than
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-02-20

- VID is located in the central
part of Sedgwick County,
~ Colorado, about half way be-
tween the towns of Julesburg
and Sedgwick Considering the loca
ton of Ovid, together with its
thoroughly alive buSiness mer end
richness of the land tributary, Ovid,
is sure to become in the future one of
the best little cities in northeastern
Colorado as the prospects for this
community is indeed bright
Ovid, in years, is Yet an infant, but
we have one of the finest schools to
be found in any town its age. We
have two general stores which keep a
large stock of goods consisting of
groceries, dry goods, shoes, notions.
drugs, etc. Back of these enterprises
are progressive business men and
they justly enjoy a splendid patron
age. We also have large lumber
yard, hardware store, blacksmith
shop, garage, farmers cooperative
elevator, all Of which are substantial
business enterprises. We have as
fine a church building as is ever
found in a town with population of
5000, in which church services are
held regular.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-02-20

The Great Western Sugar Co. has
located here one of the largest beet
dumps and every year large amount
of sugar beets are shipped from Ovid,
there being over 1000 tons put over
the beet dump at Ovid during the fall
of 1918. The Sugar Co. pays ten dol
lars per ton to farmers for sugar
beets and the farmers in the territory
tributary to Ovid raise an average
Of II to Is tons per acre. The val
ley land here is under irrigation, re-
ceiving its water from the Julesburg
Irrigation District system. The
farmer here does not have to wait
for it to rain.
A considerable amount of alfalfa
is grown in the territory tributary to
Ovid, the yield being from 3 to tons
per acre and it is always ii good crop
The price of alfalfa during the past
year was from SIS to $1,000 per ton
Figure it yourself-on land that can
yet be bought for SIS. to 500 per
acre.
Potatoes! O Boy, Those who come
here from the east readily realize
that this section is a great potato
raising country. There were l25 cars
shipped from the Ovid station during
the fall of 1918. Potatoes netted the
farmers 100 to $50 bushels per acre.
This crop is easy to raise, cultivate,
and care for, the same as corn How
ever, there is not only beets. alfalfa.
and potatoes grown here.
Corn, Wheat and all small grains
are grown here with profitable re-
suits. To the south and north of this
valley is what is known as table
land. The table land is devoted to
the farming of small grain and hay
Thousands of acres of wheat, corn,
beans and hay land, and large herds
of horses and cattle are found here
in this section and the homes of the
farmers show every evidence of pros
perity.
Just word about the water supply
in this section as we realize that no
country is ideal without the proper
water. This section is indeed blest
with pure water, clean as crystal
and to be had at reasonable depth
from never failing wells. The south
fork of the Platte river runs right
by this city of Ovid, thus affording
fine fishing, duck hunting and ice for
summer use.
1t is very common thing for a
man to pay for his land from the
proceeds of the first or second years
crop. The citizens Of this town
the best boosters for this country rs
their experience here has been pro-
fitable. Ovid needs you and you need
Ovid. Many opportunities are open
here for business enterprises such as
bank, barber shop, mercantile cstab-
lshment. etc. When you cone to
Sedgwick County do not fail to visit
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-02-20
Deeper Flowing Possible

another important advantage fall
piowing has over spring plowing is
That IN the former deeper plowing is
possible. This IS explained by the
fact that any raw soil that may be
turned up has all winter in which to
become mellow as a result of the
action Of the elements.
The fact that fall plowing saves
time is a matter of no small import
to the farmer. In the first place. the
plowlng season is longer in the fall
than IN the spring Second, the fall
plowIng comes at time when the
farmer Is not SO crowded by other
work as Is usually The case in the
spring. Third, the early prepara-
ton of the seed bed possible where
the land has been fall plowed enables
the farmer To have this work COM
pleted long before the usual spring
rush of work starts.
Attention is also called to the fact
that a result of the additional sur
ia'' area tSpOSel 10 lne action Oh
the rain and frost throughout the win
ter months. the weathering of the
soil is increased. This. in turn, re-
suits in a considerable additional
amount of plant food being made
available.
Another important benefit of fall
plowing is that it has tendency to
better the sanitary coditon of the
soil In other words, the proper
aeration of the soil throughout the
winter months makes it possible for
the oxygen of the air to act upon
the toxic substances which have been
deposited in the soil by the former
crop, which are thus prepared non
toxic. In addition to this, the proper
aeration Of the soil plays an impor-
tant part in converting plant food
INTO available form. Aeration is
likewise essential to the growth and
work of soil organisms, bacteria and
fungi. all of which have AN important
bearing on the yield and quality OF
tne crop.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-02-20

greatest temptation, and surely he
that doeth to the contrary shall be
cursed.
81 will also send hardness of the
times TO the relentless and unrcpcnt-
ant unbelievcr. He that hath given
to the poor shall find it profitable.
Remember to keep the Sabbeth day,
for the seventh day | have taken as
a resting day to n1yself.
And he tina. hi,h :. copy # this
letter written by my own hand and
spoken by my mouth, and keepcth it
without publishing it to others. shall
not prosper, but he that publishes i,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-02-20
Help Control Insect Pests

Again. fail plowing has been found
to be very effective in the control
and destruction Of insects, such as
the chinch bug, cutworm, wire worm,
white grub, etc, for the reason that,
with few exceptions, neither the in
sec:s nor their eggs can withstand
frost action. 1t also
plays an important part in the con
troll Of weeds, for the reason that the
late summer growth of weeds is de-
stroycd by plowing under. In addi-
ton, where the land is fall plowed
the spring weeds make their appear
ancc early and may be easily destroy
ed either before the seed Is planted
or ut the time of the first cultiva-
,ion.--From 'Facts About Sugar,
oct. lg. 1918.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-02-20

conditions are favorable, to plant the
beet seed early. The beets resulting
from this planting naturally will have
the benefit of much OF the surface
water that is lost through evapora-
tion in the case of the late planted
beets.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-02-20

a boy learned at school chat an rpi-
d"nlC WAS something that would
spread and when he Wen home nome
he told his mother that Jam as the
best epidemic Of which he h any
knowledge. That is an epidemic that
ought to be spread on pretty thick.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-02-20
EFFECTS OF FALL FLOWING.

The Importance of fall blowing the
land to be devoted to sugar beet cul-
ture Is a matter that no farmer who
would harvest the largest possible
yield of beets can afford to overlook.
One Of the ma jor reasons why the
land should be fall plowed is that
by so doing the soils ability to absorb
and conserve moisture will be greatly
increased. When it is remembered
that in the physiology of sugar beet
growth the chief function of water
is that Of carrier of plant food. it
Is obvious that the presence of ample
water in the soil throughout the
period of the beets' growth is most
vital and important.
Fall plowing is conductive to the
absorption Of water by the soil for
several reasons. The breaking uu of
the soil Immediately after harvest
renders the land rough and causes
many openings which extend directly
to the lower soil strata to be formed
As a result Of the rough condition If
the soil surface. the flow of rain wa
the soil make it possible for the Wa
ter to gain access to the lower soil
strata. where, if proper precautions
are taken. it will be stored until the
time when it is required by the
growing beetS
Moisture Lost by Packing
When land is not fal! plowei /
will be found that the late summer
rains, together with the trampling
during harvest, cause an almost solid
layer of soil to be formed on the sur
face or will be evaporated. In addi-
tion to this, if the land has tend
cncy to slope the water will drain
off the surface into the bitches
Fall plowing increases the pore
space in the loose plowed layer of soil,
enabling it to absorb more water be-
fore perco!ation begins. King has
observed. in May, difference Of 23
per cent of water in the top 3 feet
of soil in favor of fall plowed land,
as compared with adjoining land that
had not been plowed. Thus, it will
be noted that, as a result of the fall
plowing in this instance, there was a
gain of 40 tons of water per acre.
or the equivalent of ! inch of pre-
cipation.
Not only is the fall plowinG bcne-
ficial in that it renders the soil caDa
Bile of water absorption, but it aiso
plays an important part in rendering
the soil capable of moisture conserve.
ton Of water in three ways:
!. Owing to the fac; that fan pior-
ing enables the farmer TO prepare his
seed bed earlier than is possible
when spring plowing is prac:iced, ii
is possible. if so desired and othcl
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-02-20
Better Results With Refuse

Better Results With Refuse
IN contrast, he has observed fall
plowed land that previous to the plow-
ing was literally covered with straw
ard stubble. in which every particle
of the refuse had totally dccompQsed
long before spring. These facts lead
20 the conclusion that where large
amount of coarse refuse is TO be plow-
ed under the fall is the only time in
which it may be done without the dan
ger of rendering the soil non-produc-
tive as result of drying out
faii ploWing is also advisable {
the reason that. as a result of the al
ternatc freezing and thawing. together
With the alternate wettinr and drying
Of the land, the pudding effects Of
tranpling. especially on stiff land, arc
oh'itcrated and the soil is given i
loose and open texture. In addition
to this a more compact seed bed may
be made where faHsplowing has been
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-01
BOOKS FOR THE
SOLDIER BOYS

Next week.. May $40 has been chos-
en- for the third Books for Soldiers"
drive in Valley City. Cables from
France state that after all available
books including possible purchases,
and books from closing camps have
been computed, there remains a short
age of nearly half million volumes.
These must be obtained as gifts,
Shipments have been scheduled for
not later than July. Books will be
sent Immediately from here direct to
the port of embarkation, New York
City, thence to the embargation camps
OF France, to the Army of Occupation
IN Germany, or to our soldiers in Rus
STA and Siberia.
North Dakota has been asked to
furnish 5000 books, and Valley City,
we are sure, will be more than ready
to do her share. The books are to be
taken to the State Normal Library,
or the Public Library. The call is for
bright, Incorporating books, mostly
fiction. Recent travel, biography,
good poetry and drama will also be
gladly received.
The following are some of the writ.
ers of fiction soldiers like:
Rex Beach, B. M. Bower, Edgar Rice
Burroughs, Zane Grey, Henry Herbert
Knipps, O. Henry, Peter B. Kyne, E.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-01
COUNCIL PASSES
DRAY RESOLUTION

The city council at the last meeting
passed the following resolution affect
ing the prices to be charged by the
draymen of the city:
Resolved, That the maximum prices
tor drayage in the City of Valley City
be and they hereby are established as
follows:
For the delivery of coal from deal
er to consumer the sum of so cents
for a half ton load; the sum of IS
cents for one ton load, and the sum
of 21s cents per hundred pounds for
any excess over one ton load.
For hauling trunks the sum of IS
cents delivered on the porch or first
floor, and the sum of so cents deliv-
cred on the second floor. Extra man
rs cents.
Be it Further Resolved, That the
above charges for drayage to become
effective from and after the date here
of.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-01
THREE NAVY SEAPLANES TO CROSS

New York, April 29.-The naVys three seaplanes
practically ready for the trans Atlantic flight and will
make the jumpoff early next week. They will fly from
New York to Newfoundland. From there they will alght
in the water and repensh the gasoline and oil supply and
head for Ireland More than Of the navys speed
lest destroyers will patrol the that the planes will
take Reports are that the fers will take the Azores
route Desroyers are patrong this route aso The ad
vantage Of taking this route is that planes will not have
to carry much fuel the distance being 700 miles less
than the direct Ireland route
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-01
YOKAHAMA is IN FLAMES

Yokohama, Japan April 29.-The worst fire in the
history of the city burned 60 blocks and $500 houses sup
terday At the mayors office the estimated loss sup
posed to amount to $750000 Two persons killed and
three injured strong wind famed the flames that
eaped the creeks and canals and injured the Mail Steam
ship Company property. relief subscription taken
up for the homeless.
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Phillips Oppenheim, Mary Roberts
Relnhart, Bertrand w. Sinclair, Booth
Harrington, Sewart Edward White,
Harry Leon Wilson and Harold Bell
Wright.
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THEY MUST ANSWER

Washington. April 28-Wilhelm and his agents must
to the allies for every outrage Of international law
during the if the conference adopts the proposition
which will be placed before the Big Four today Further
all secrets of the German office must be barred to
permit the allies to discover those responsible The pro-
posal to try Wilhelm pushed by the French delegates
throughout the conference in the face Of the opposition by
the Japanese delegates provision requiring fair trial
has been insisted to this opposition and insure
justice to those responsible for the war.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-01
GERMAN DELEGATES ARRIVE AT VERSAILLES

GERMAN DELEGATES ARRIVE AT VERSAILLES
Versailles, April 29-Eighty five members of the Ger
man peace delegation reached here early today The
enemy representatives arrived in Vau Crossen spe
cia train yesterday afternoon and met by Colonel
Henery the French Leahon and staff The party includ
ed IA stenographers all carrying large hat boxes
and hudded in group. They i'll at under the
barrage Of flash light photographers. Curious villagers
collected around to Them Herr Won Keller, member
who proceeded them shook hands with them. Colonel
Henery announced that the motor buses ready and
they taken thru two lines of gendarmes in 40 buses
to Versailles. Upon their arrival there they were taken
to the Hotel DIES Reservoirs.
The German delegates will receive the treaty Friday
according to the program outlined. Foreign minister
Brockdorf Rantzau and others of the delegation are
scheduled to arrive tonight Posters all the city
of Versailles asking the public to maintain calm demeanor
The streets leading to the hotel where the Germans
CHARTERED not barred but move on notices posted
in conspicuous places
The question Of German war prisoners is to be the
first to be brought up by the enemy delegates 1t
already settled by the Big Four it the last transaction
that took place before the Italians withdrew The enemy
prisoners will be released in exact proportion that the
Germans furnish civilian labor demanded in the treaty.
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KAISER'S TRIAL IS NOT DATED

Paris April 29.-The fate of the former kaiser will be
debated in the second session of the Big Four meeting to-
day. The date for the trial has not yet been decided The
acceptance of the maotys report Of the 81
committee This made public in tine secretary
countries yesterday and provides that stS leagues Farm"
before the international tribunal. the Ward
only signed by the American fsfi b ]
that the kaiser is not legally liable to pinot psbe
or the conduct of the The American representative
was Lansing
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-01
LEAGUE TO MEET IN WASHINGTON

agreed that the first meeting Of the league of nations
should be held in Washington with Wilson to preside
Article of the covenant provides that the initial meeting
Of the assembly and council should be called by the pres
ident of the United States =. = :-
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EX-KAISER TO BE TRIED

Washington April 28.-The allies will ask for the
surrender of the former kaiser for trial in the proposed
to be considered at the peaney session of
the league of nations this afternoon The kaiser will be
tried five judges One judge to be appointed by each Of
the five great powers All other persons accused of voa
under the proposed plan. In every the accused will
be entitled to choose his own counsel and the tribunal will
be guarded by the strict terms of the international law
The Germans will be expected to assist the allies in
running down the guilty and this will force the Ger
man delegation to admit the responsibility Of the former
regime for the war and would put Germany record
Not only the prepared outrages in other countries but the
manys spies and their system on the cripple pile The re-
of the German secret service and the files of the
spies would enable the running down of of plots
The kaiser would be tried by international high court
consisting Of five judges. The United States Great Br
tan Japan and Italy would each select judge to act in
this court.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-01
CONFERENCE in PLEANERY SESSION

CUNF ENETVCE IN TIEEAINENI 0ENooION u"
Paris, April 28.-The peace conference went into a
pleanery session at this afternoon. President Wilson
addressed the meeting explaining the amendments to the
league Of nations covenant He did not read the entire
Monrone doctrine is said to have been merely referred
as new article. Wilson nominated Sir Eric Drummond
the first secretary Of the league He also moved that
Belgium Brazil Africa, Greece and Spain be represented
together with the big five America, Great Britain,
France Japan and Italy pending its permanent
ganizaion Viscount Chinda the Japanese ambassador
scheduled to address the meeting in favor of the racial
equality amendment asking the council to adopt it, al
though the league refused to include in the const
tuition The Japanese moved the insertion of strong
clause regarded as demonstrative in law or fact.