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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

Tractor Investigations, with special
reference to the influence Of the trac-
tor on horse labor were made In the
sumner and fall Of 1918 on l9i corn
belt farms, The operators Of these
farms, all tractor owners, were Wis
tied by representative Of the United
States department Of agriculture ana
detailed information on all farm OPP
erations was gathered. The inquiry
covered full years work, so that the
part played BY the tractor might be
noted In all its relations.
The investigation was carried on In
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri,
Kansas and Nebraska. In each Of
these states localities were visited in
which large number Of tractors were
in operation. The Information OBJ
tanned, while perhaps strictly and
fully applicable only to the farms Wis
tied, may be taken as a general guide
as to the results which might be OBJ
tanned In using tractor on any corn
belt farm of like type and organiza-
ton.
The statements here made and con-
illusions drawn are not advanced as
being final, but simply as additions to
the available information regarding
farm tractors,
Range of Conditions.
To obtain results which would give
as near representative average as
possible, an effort was made to get re-
ports covering tractor operations IN
der as many different conditions as
possible, and hence the conditions rep
resented range from adverse to ideal.
The farms visited ranged from fiat to
billy. The soils varied from the
heaviest gumbo through all the varl-
Gus loans to light drifting, sandy
soils. Some Of the gumbo soils now
under cultivation on these farms were
formerly unproductive, owing to the
Inability of horses to plow the soils
With the introduction Of the tractor
this land has come under cultivation
and is now yielding big returns. II
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17
JACK OUT OF HIS ELEMENT
~oId salt" at Least Proved to That
swab That He Was Not to Be
Trified With.

The sailors are leaving the navy, it
seems. and not few are sdventuring
into the wilds of the western grain
belt A real old salt approached a
farmer and asked to be "signed on"
worked on farm since you left
the sea?' he was asked.
"Yes; on one"
''What did you dor"
swell helped with craft Of some
sort. We hoisted wheat into her main
hatch, and straw came out over her
bows, while the other stuff poured in
to bags hung onto her stern. A swab
told me II was thrashing machine.
but knew he was trying to blk me.
the only thrashing around there being
what | did to the swab."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

The number of horses displaced on
these farms is also shown, but no In
ference has been drawn as to whether
the work is being done more cheaply
as a result of the change.
Summary Of Results.
Briefly summarized, these are the
principal facts brought out or en-
phasized by this study:
/. The number Of horses disposed
Of on IA farms averaging s48is acres.
on which tractors had been used for a
year or over, was 2is per farm.
2. The average number Of tillable
acres per horse increased from 281h to
1874 after the purchase Of the tractor.
8, Nine operators out Of 1e1 dis
placed horses entirely on blowing.
disking and narrowing.
4. Only 16 operators allowed their
horses to stand idle while the tractor
was In use.
9. The number of horses displaced
by the tractors on these farms was
governed by the number 1t was nee
essary to retain for corn cultivation
and other work current at the same
time, which the tractor could not do.
6. The horses remaining on these
farms are doing about 70 per cent OF
the tractlve work and tractors the re-
mainder.
7. The tractor was used for an av-
erage Of 20 ten-hour days per year on
the home farm No record OF the
amount Of custom work done was OBJ
tanned.
8. A three-plow tractor on these
farms does the work of So horses In
blowing, disking. narrowing and har-
vesting
8. After purchasing the tractor, the
average size Of the farms was in
creased by % acres. or 6 1-3 per cent.
TO- The principal advantage Of a
tractor is its ability to do heavy work
in shorter time than 1t can be done
.t.ffl
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

Shirley, who had been taught to
value the life of birds, was much con-
cerned when he saw his mother prepar-
ing to kill chicken for dinner. Catch
ing the chicken In both his arms, he
began to cry and strenuously object to
its being killed.
His mother in an attempt TO allap
his grief explained that 1t was all right
to kill chickens. since God had given
them to us for food.
Still holding the chicken tightly
Shirley replied between sobs: Eyes,
but the chicken don't know It,"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17
CONTROL DISEASE OF SHEEP
Scabby Animal Should Be Treated at
Once to Prevent Spread of
infection.

A flock of scabby sheep will infec.
the roads, trails, sheds, yards, bed
grounds, pactures, ranges and the
grounds, pastures, ranges and the
is therefore important that the
flock receive proper treatment as
soon as the disease appears, before the
infection becomes scattered over the
premises.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

regular, do not suffer the pains used
to, keep house and do all my work. /
recommend your medicine to all who
suffer as | did and you may use my let
ter as YOU like. Mrs. MINNIE MITCH
ELL, Harrington, Ne.
There are many women who suffer as
Mrs. Mitchell did andwho are being bene-
Cited by this great medicine every day.
Il has helped thousands of women who
have been troubled with displacements,
Inflammation, liberation, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bearing
down feeling, indigestion, and nervous
prostration.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound contains no narcotics or harmful
drugs. 1t is made from extracts Of
roots and herbs and is safe medium
for women. If you need special advice
write Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine Co.
(eonfdentiaD, Lynn, Mass.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

Rubber from the ocotillo, or candle
wood, of Arizona is stated to resem-
bic ordinary rubber in all respects and
to vulcanize satisfactorily. The oc6til-
10 is very abundant in the wild state.
A ton of the raw material yields about
200 pounds of the gum and 30 pounds
of tarry substance, and in the ex-
perimental factory recently estab-
lished ton of crude gum is reported
to be produced daily. The larry by
product is of value for certain uses.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

Frances, age seven, sick-a-bed. look
ed at the picture, called Pilgrims
Going to Church." and remarked:
Mother, If the style of dresses In
the time of the Pilgrims had been
what IT is now, the Pilgrim mothers
couldn't have worn them. could tbeyr
"Why?n asked the mother.
Because" said Frances, ''they had
to be ready always to run from the
Indians, and they couldn't have run
much in the kind of dresses that
ladies' wear nowl"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

I'm looking for new car" said
the prosperous-looking citizen with the
red necktte.
well. you've come to the right
place, SIR" replied the automobile
dealer.
ANY new improvements in tile late
models?'
"Oh, yes, sir. We are now installing
Photographs In all our cars"
For whyTe
swell, you see, sir, the noise pro-
duced by the photograph prevents you
hearing the engine when 1t knocks,"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

The agitator had talked long and
wildly. Il can not be STILL" he sud
denly beloved. 'sThe words that come
into my mouth are as numberless as
the leaves on the trees"
YES" agreed weary listener as
he arose, 'but they're different in one
way. 1t doesn't take much of breeze
to starr them flying"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17
FLOWING FOR WINTER WHEAT
Decided Advantage in Preparing Land
Early Is Shown by Expert
nents In Kansas.

In Kansas experiments, wheat plant
ed on land plowed in late July or
early August yields on the average of
10 bushels per acre, whereas, wheat
planted on land plowed in September
has yielded only II bushels per acre.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

Dlrector-Now you must perform
the execution most naturally. The ak
must be razor keen and must descend
TO within hairs breadth Of the neck
Of ire murderer.
Murderer--i demand raise ID sal.
ary.-Lusiiss Batter tf,erilnl.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17
Why Fowls Get hungry.

The flock may get hungry not only
from lack of food, but because of the
use of unbalanced rations,n or from
feeding mixtures deficient In lime.
grit, oyster shells, or other elements
highly essential to flock welfare.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

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. 25e everywhere.--Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17
Funeral Arrangements.

What is the presidential
succession law. John?
John-The presidential succession
law provides that if both president and
vice president die the cabinet members
will follow IN uccession.-Boys' Life.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

tuberculosis is one OF the hardest
diseases to clean up in a flock Of
birds. The best means of Graduating
the trouble is to dispose of the entire
flock.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

II the hog raiser would make a profit
In these days, grain alone should not
be fed. Forage crops have proved to
he the greatest prof1t-producers IN
nearly all swine-rsisinE districts.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

Environment and condition have
much to do with profitable poultry
culture. BY all means avoid drafts
and poor ventilation.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuins

"Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin is gems
inc Aspirin proved safe by millions
and prescribed BY physicians for ever
twenty years. Accept only an unbrokes
"Bayer package" which contains proper
directions to relieve Headache. Tooth.
ache, Earache. Neuralgia, Rheumatism,
Colds and Pain Handy tin boxes of IL
tablets cost few cents. Druggists also
zell larger @Bayer packages" Aspirin
Is trade mark Bayer Manufacture Mon
eaceticacidester of SalicyIicacid.--Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

Provide for the hogs a first-class
pasture-say, pasture of alfalfa or
clover, and make 1t so large that only
half is required. The other half can
be cut and cured for hay.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17
WlIl understand Later on.

Mother latter caller ha6 gomez
Elsie, It was not nice of you to ask
Miss elderly her age; she did not like
II at all.
Little Daughter-Well, she asked
me my age first an I didn't get mad
about It.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

Leisure will always be found by per-
sons who know how to employ their
time; those who want time are the
people who do ing.-Mme, Roland.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

Application Of limestone and phos-
plate will pay well on many OF the
shale and sandstone soils.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

In the county of Durham. England,
It is in old custom to give fruit cake
and cheese to the first person met on
the way to the church by ehristen-
ing party.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

Chinese cabbage Is finding place
on the market and Is gradually com
ing into general use,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

such a bear
ing dow n feel
ing that 1 could not
stand on my feet.
l also had other dis
tressing symptoms.
At times l had to
give up work. 1
tried a number Of
remedies but Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound did
me mere good than
anything else. ] am
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

Doctor-"Your wife needs a change
Of air." Tightwad-"well. I'll get her
an electric fan"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

A fish that hangs in the net. like
poor mans right in the law. will hard
iy come out of it.-Shakespeare.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17
Munchea While He Punches.

Munches While He Punches.
The punehing-bas record is held by
Sergeant Pernott Of London regi-
ment, who recently kept the pIgshln
on the move for so hours in an effort
to beat his previous records in which
he succeeded. although he had hoped
t&keep 1t up for 60 hours. It was,
OF course, necessary for him to take
food and drink while keeping the
sphere bounding.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17
SICK WOMEN
HEAR ME-
You Can Be Free from Pain
as | Am, If You Do as | Did.

Harrington, Me. 81 suffered with
haekache. pains through my hips
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

Extending a Policy.
st is becoming more expensive every
day to run an automobile
YES" replied Mr.. Chuggins. Some
Of us motorists won't be able to keep
going unless the government comes to
the rescue the same as they did for
the railroads."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

Doesn't the sheriff spend great
deal of his time at the card tablef"
"Yes," replied Cactus Joe.
"Instead of being on the lookout for
law breakers?"
"He's doing the right thing. Most
of the unruly element is assembled at
that particular place and all the pub
lie sentiment Of Crimson Gulch asks
is that the sheriff will enforce the
rules Of the poker game"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

Dr.. peery's Dead Shot not only expels
Worms or Tapeworm but cleans out the mu-
Gus In which they breed and tones up the
digestion. one dose suif1cient.-Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17
Wisdom From CARLYLE.

The world is thing that man
must learn to despise, and even to neg
lect, before he can learn to reverence
1t and work in 1t and for it.-Carlyle.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17
"FREEZONE"
Lift Off Cornsl No PainI

Doesn't hurt a Bit Drop a little
"Freezone" on an aching corn, instantly
that corn stops hurting, then shortly
you lift it right off with fingers. Truly
Your druggist sells a tiny bottle of
"Freezone" for few cents sufficient to
remove every hard corn, soft corn. or
corn between the toes, and the calluses,
without soreness or Irritation.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

A torpid liver prevents proper food az
sanitation. Tone up your liver with Wrights
Indian Vegetable Pills They act gently
Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-17

Reduced to II.
ST feel as limp as rag"
"That is because you have been torn
by emotions"
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1920-04-15
STOP! LOOK! LISTEN!

Look out for the truck. Help us
clean up the back yards and the front
yards. The city, at no small expense,
is going to have the city truck gather
your rubbish, garbage, ETC., on clean
up days"
They will haul all your rubbish
gratis, but do not expect them to
clean up for you. Do your part, and
put all rubbish in boxes, barrels and
sacks, and have it easy of access for
the truck man. Heppner is rising,
like the Phoenix bird from her ashes.
We have the assurance Of an ade-
quate water supply. Let US get busy
and be ready for it.
SANITARY COMMITTEE
CIVIC CLUB
PARENT-TEACHERS ASSN.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1920-04-15
AUTO LICENSE FEES.

No increase in auto license fees is
required in order to pay the interest
and principal of all state highway
bonds that can be issued under the
pending per cent constitutional
amendment that will be voted upon
at the May p election. Neither is
any increase required in the gasoline
tax. Nor is any tax on property in
volved.
Revenue from the auto license
fees and gas tax at present rates will
be ample to care for both interest
and principal of all the bonds that
can be issued under the proposed
per cent limitation. The present
road bonding limit is per cent of
the assessed value of property in the
state. The increase is necessary in
order to make it possible to complete
the main state highways within the
next few years, instead of waiting in
definitely for their completion from
annual revenues. By issuing the
bonds, the roads can be provided for
use while the auto license fees and
gas taxes are being paid.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1920-04-15
Disabled Soldiers Are
Given Vocational Training

Sattle, Wash, April 14.-(Special
to The Gazette-Times)- According
to information given out here today
by Claude W. Anderson, head Of the
Federal Board for Vocational Educa-
tion in this district, the following
disabled soldiers Of Morrow County
are being taught at the expense of
the government Floyd l.. Barlow,
agriculture, Oregon Agricultural Col
lege; Alexander Brander, agricul-
ture, Oregon Agricultural College;
Max Fanklin Rogers, commerce, Ore
gon Agricultural College; David R.
Mandel, Behnke-W Walker Business
College.
The government is training these
men because they were disabled by
wounds or diseases which handicap
them in following their former occu-
pations. Some are trained in
schools, others in shops, factories or
stores, some by a combination Of both
methods. Single men receive $50
per month for living expenses. Ad-
ditional amounts, bringing the totaal
up to as high as $3.50 per month, are
allowed for dependents.
District No. 10, which includes
Washington, Oregon and Idaho, has
trained or approved for training over
1000 disabled soldiers to date.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1920-04-15
NAPOLEON'S COUSIN
LIVING At JOSEPH
Mrs. Jane Ross Celebrates Goth Birth
day. Meeting Many of Her Old
Friends.

Mrs. Jane Ross, who has lived as a
pioneer in pve different states, cele-
brated her 96th birthday last Thurs
day at her home in Joseph. She is
first cousin of Napoleon Bonaparte.
her family having come from France,
and she is very proud of her connec-
ton.
Many friends called during the day
and Mrs. Ross was able to talk freely
with them and tell about pioneering
all the way across the continent.
About the first one Of the family got
acquainted with at Joseph was F. D.
McCully who called to pay his re-
spects to the good woman and wish
her many more birthdays. Mrs. Ross
has kept to her bed for about two
years but her mind is bright and she
was happy to have her many friends
call and talk over days gone by.
Jane Tuttle was born at Nunday,
New York, and lived there until she
was years of age when she moved
to Pennsylvania where she remained
until u, when the family went to
Kalamazoo, Mich. She grew to wo-
manhood there and was married to
Joseph LeGore They moved to
Juneatta, Kan, in 1855, and Mr.. lie
Gore opened store and was the first
postmaster in that part of the state.
They lived there many years and saw
Kansas grow from raw prairie to
we'll developed farming country. Mr..
LeGore died there and his widow
married John Ross.
With their children they came to
Oregon in the summer of 1881, To-
eating at La Grande. This trip, like
all those which had preceded, was
made by Mrs. Ross in wagon. Her
last move was made in 1894 when
she came to Joseph, where Mr.. Ross
died in 1906. Grandma Ross has
made her home since then with her
children, who are Joseph and Henry
Ross of Joseph, Lawson Ross of Tou-
chet, Wash, and Mrs. Celia Cox of
Medical Springs. All Of these except
Lawson Ross were with their mother
at her birthday celebration. She has
l3 grandchildren and 22 great grand
children. Enterprise Record-Chief-
tain.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1920-04-15
MATERNITY HOME

l have arranged to take limited
number of maternity cases at my
home in east Heppner and assure the
very best attention and care to all pa
tients.
For full information write or
phone MRS. G. c. AIKEN, Heppner,
Oregon. Box 142. Phone 395.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1920-04-15
FOR SHERIFF

To the Democratic voters Of Nor
row county: l hereby announce that
am a candidate for the nomination
of sheriff, subject to your will and
decision at the primary election to be
held in May, 1920. If nominated and
elected I will conduct the office upon
strict business principles.
C. B. SPERRY,
lone, Oregon.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1920-04-15
FOR CLERK

To the Republican voters Of Nor
row county: l hereby announce that
| will be a candidate for the nomin-
alton of the office of county clerk,
before the primary election to be
held in May, 1920.
j. A. WATERS (incumbent.)
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1920-04-15
FOR SHERIFF

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Sheriff Of Nor
row county subject o the will Of the
Republican voters at the coming pri-
mary election to be held in May,
1920.
GEO. McDUFFEE.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1920-04-15

DR.. II. ]. Vaughan and wife re-
turned Sunday evening from visit
with relatives IN Baker. Mr.. and
Mrs. Vaughan returned to find that
some of their well-meaning friends
had almost sold them out of house
and home and converted the back
porch and yard into sheep ranch,
but outside of a few minor pranks
about the premises, everything was
in ship-shape.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1920-04-15
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY

To the Republican Voters of Morrow
County:
l will be a candidate for the NOM
mation for the office of District At
torney at the ensuing primary cleo
tion.
S. E. NOTSON.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1920-04-15
TOR SALE.

FOR SALE-at Irrigon, good six
room house and eight lots. (Lots of
fruit.) Cheap, cash orterms or will
take good used Ford car as part pay
ment. Call or address S. L. Carson,
Hermiston, Oregon. At.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1920-04-15
Political Announcements.
FOR COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERIN-
TENnENT

! hereby announce to the republi-
can voters of Morrow county that l
am a candidate fer the nomination
for the office Of County School Super
ntendent at the primary election to
be held May Il. 1920.
LENA SMELL SHURTE.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1920-04-15
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

l hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the nomination to the office
of county treasurer, subject to the
will of the Republican voters Of Nor
row county at the coming primary
election.
KATIE MINERT.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1920-04-15

Miss Lois O'Neill of Portland
spent the week end in Heppner with
her father, Jack O'Neill and was a
guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Claude Coats while here.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1920-04-15
GRAZING LAND TO LEASE.

/ wish to lease grazing privilege
for 1920, on NEA Sec. 11-6 s. 2t.
VIII sell for assessed value. Write
W. A. Thomas, Occur d. Alene, Idaho.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1920-04-15

+. A. McMenamin, local attorney,
returned Monday evening from trip
to his ranch near Alderdale, Wash.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1920-04-15

Lots Of pep left. List your ranch
with E. M. Shut, the real estate man,
and make quick, snappy sale. IT,.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1920-04-15
REWARD

STRAYED-from the II. M. Moore
ranch at the mouth of Butter creek,
/ brown horse, shod all-round, brand
ed X on shoulder; / sorrel saddle
horse; l Shetland pony. Reward.
Finder notify H. M. Moore, Echo,
Ore. 3tp.