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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-01-11
Farming in the Northwest
ALFALFA IN THE HEART OF THE NORTHWEST
SECOND ARTICLE.
History Of Alfalfa.
SECOND ARTICLE.
BY j. G. Hancy, Agricultural Extension Department,
International Harvester Co..

Alfalfa is II of the oldest Of agri-
cultural plants, but it is only recently
that 1t has received consideration and
become important in the Northwest.
There will not be space in this article
to go farther. in its history than to say
a word about the different varieties
which are being grown.
ia" originated near Excelsior, Minne-
sofa. A farmer by the name Of Grimm
arrived in that section from Baden,
Germany, some sixty ear ago, and
with him he brought a small quantity
of what he then called Everlasting
Clover" This was sown and only a
few plants of it survived. However, he
seeds from the harder plants. and
for SO years continued to grow this
alfalfa. Professor William Hayes of
the Minnesota experiment station, in
1890, learned Of Grimm's success with
this alfalfa, and called attention. to its
hardness. Since that time this varie-
ty has come to be recognized as the
most hardy variety known in this re-
gion. 1t is generally conceded that
an effort should be made to increase
the production Of seed of this variety
until there will be sufficient to supply
the demand. However, at the present
time the price of this seed is SO high
as to be almost prohibitive.
Another variety known as. Baltic,
perhaps deserves second place in. har-
diress. Little Is known Of the origin
Of this, except that it has been grown
for years in South Dakota.
Turkestan alfalfa has also received
q great deal Of attention as a hardy
variety, but has proven of little more
value than the common alfalfa.
In western South Dakota, Montana.
western Canada and Wyoming, alfal-
IA has been grown for q long time.
Conqitions In many Of these regions
that are from 10 to 20 years old, only
the harder plants have survived, and
the seed from these have proven har-
dy in most sections Of the Northwest.
and 1t Is from these sources that the
largest amount Of seed has come in
recent years.
Seed from the irrigated districts Of
Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas, while
sold much cheaper than the northern
grown seed; has not been at all salts
factory, as they will not Withstand the
winters Of this Northwest region.
It is BELIEF that every farmer
in the Northwest would be justified
in securing a few pounds OF Grimm
seed and giving 1t his best attention,
| with the object Of increasing the pro-
duction Of this seed. For the seeding
Of larger fields I would O at ali hes
itate in sowing Western South Dako-
ta, North Dakota or Montana EroVn
seed, rs this seed has proven very
satisfactory during the past year, But
unless z harder variety Is found,
Grimm will IN time be grown excIu.
J sively in this region. The only dis
ttnguishing feature Of Grimm Il it,
varieSated flowers. There are also a
few other charactertstics Of the Grimm
tina help to distinguish 1t. but they
Grimm to Withstand the severe winters
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-01-11
XIV.
Philadelnhta.

BY the time John Brooke reached,
the Quaker City the ~unreasonins inn
pulse which had impelled him to the
quest of Kennedy had been succeeded
by q aner realization Of the difficulty
Of success. He possessed the address
at which the man he sought had been,
that nsprning: but Foley was to have
gone there after him hours ago. and
Mr.. Colby, In all probability. or his
agents at least, had also sought him
there. What chance. then, was there
that he was still occupying a room
over Haggerty's saloon 1t the corner
n TIC manna tssnSt. ~
great armchair in the ONCE Of 4 no.
tel that was almost m exact replica
Of the hotel he had Nett but a few
hours before. It was nearly. half-past
e1sn.' AN and IN tne ~intsrssctins lobDies
rytng from their dinners to the the
alter.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-01-11
NORTH DAKOTA HAS VOTED,

The presidential vote of the state
Of North Dakota has just been cast.
The five electors chosen for that pur-
pose voting for Harding, and one Of
their number was chosen to carry the
record of the vote to Washington. The
votes Of the people were cast in No
vember, but not an individual in the
United States voted for president. al
though we all went to the polls with
that general purpose in mind.
While mention of the subject will
not lead to any change in method, it
may do no harm to repeat the state
ment that the five electors who were
bound by no law save hat of their
w conscience to vote for Harding
for president. although they were
elected for thai sole and distinct pur-
pose. if they had chosen instead to
defy the voters of the state and vote
for Cox, Debs, or an unknown, their
action could not have been success
fully challenged in n court in the
land.
There has not been a case in which
an elector violated his implied in
structions. Probably there will be no
such case. But we may recall that in
1876 the election Of a president was
dependent on the vote of one man,
and the country was dangerously near
an armed outbreak because Of the
complications attending that election.
Again, in the campaign of 1912 the
confusion arising from the split in the
was seriously questioned whether or
not in certain states some Of the can
didates for elector would >if elected
vote for their party candidate.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-01-11
NO ADMINISTRATION AID.

The present prospect is that the ef-
forts of the bankers OF the state to
hid in the sale Of state securities un-
der a systematic and comprehensive
plan will be abandoned because of the
refusal of the state administration to
cooperate in a reasonable way in
such efforts.
With customary speciousness Mr..
Lenake tries to make it appear that in
designating conditions under which,
the bond sale is to be undertaken,
somebody is trying to deprive the
ereignty and to enslave It's people.
Nothing Of the sort is ever approx
mltely true. No demand has beer
made on the state Or it's officials that
any plans undertaken shall be aban-
doned, or that any policies heretofore
espoused shall be r~epudiated. Rep
reser. tatives of the banking interests
Of the state have satisfied themselves
thaJ-the states Industrial securities
cansbe sold in fairly liberal quantities
IL the purchasers are assured that
the institutions are to be operated in
Il b~usdness-like and that
large Industrial experiments are to
be c%onfine1 to those which have al
ready been begun. With that assur-
Hnca investors will put their money
into Y1he states securities. Without
such assurance they will not. That
y tht whole thing jim a nutshell.
The same considerations COVER in
this case as in any other large invest
Ysent. The individual who is con-
ssancting hi3 business sanely and sue
sscssfully can borrow money in rea-
ss3o;lable amounts, ever If he wishes to
x~,sSrin1ent with some Of it. If there
as shs security of adequate material
sxset s plus a record Of wise financing
NE inysstor who has funds will not
8IsEsi.Afe. But If the applicant has
flamenco out on a policy Of lavish ex-
sesHiasiu1sc on enterprises which II
sir sveFy nature must remain for q
rSx1sideratle time in the experimental
SxEaxe.sandsIsf his tendency is manifest.
3p be Sir. more extravagant along
same lines, the prudent investor
~ ~ =, other use for hi
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-01-11

side onto his back, opened sleepy
eyes, yawned, and recovering con-
seriousness dropped his fee to the
f1oor and sat up.
For several minutes he remained
seated on the side of the couch, his
chin in his hands, busy with an en-
deavor to piece together the ragged
edges Of haunting, yet elusive dreams,
in which Kennedy was the chief fig
IRE, with Stoughton. and Foley and
Mr.. Colby dim shadows against "a
DINNER background.
In vain he made effort to recall the
relations existing between them in his
| with him.. however, was a sympathiz-
ing sense of Kennedy suffering
through misjudgment and injustice.
The details-the why's and the where
fores-were vague to ~obscurity; but
it was borne in upon him that this
man. through no fault of his own, had
been pilloried, and was being cruelty,
inhunanly and undeservedly punish
ed.
When, after a little, he got to his
feet, he had arrived at a determine
tion. He would go to Philadelphia,
and if possible, he would find Ken
nedy. And if Kennedy could prove
that the money was really his money,
or money entrusted to his care, he
should have it-every penny of it-no
matter what MI. Colby or S%toughton
or the whole world should say to the
contrary.
i Inspired by this sudden impulse, he
proceeded to battle, shave and dress,
! taking care not to arouse his friend,
who still slumbered. Then, having
thrown a change Of apparel into a
suit case and being quite ready for
his journey, he stood FOR a monsent'
hesitant. And al he waited. Moore
opened his eyes and for a brief in
slant glanced about in furtive be-
wilderment.
"Gad!" he exclaimed. raising his
arms above his head, have. I been
, sleeping long? What ume is it,"
Brooke consulted his walcn.
Eighteen minutes past four, and
I'm off for Philadelphia by the first
train I can CATCH"
philadelphia"
"That's what I said. Only I DOM
know about this COMPOUNDED money
Is it safe. do you suppose. in my
trunk?"
Moore sat up and looked about
tits a risk" he decided. VIVA,
are you going to Philadelphia for?"
ITO look for Kennedy"
Moore stared in establishment
Then he asked: .
What do want with him?"
II want to know the truth about
this thing, and I believe he can tel
me-and will. I can't stand thi!
n.ystification another day; and Tn
sick of the responsibility of that for
tune"
Moore whistled.
81. think I see," he said with {
laugh. Didn't I hear somebody sa,
that Miss Constance Colby was visit
ing friends in Philadelphia"
Did your" Brooke returned, a lit
tie %irritably. "Well. that has nothin,
to do with my going there" And h
tapped his trunk with the toe Of hi
shoe. would you mind looking aft
er this white elephant until I conn
back?"' he asked.
Moore, rising, leaned against tn,
brass footrail Of the bed.
How long shall you be away" h
queried. with a whimsical witch o
his mouths because. t.
tell the truth, I'rrs thinking of running
down to Long Island tomorrow"
. For a moment Brooke looked crest
fallen.
, Never mind, old chap" Moor
laughed. II was only teasing. "Il
see that the trunk IL kept invi0Iate
. Trot along, and good luck TO you
You can catch the f4:55 IL you hur
ry."
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-01-11
Just Folks
ny Edgar d 0uesk
HIS HEART.

He had a way about him that was
gentle-like and kind, -
He didn't have much schooling, but
he had a splendid mind.
And he seemed to know the right
thing without studying it out
The kind Of man you like to know
and want to have about.
It's difficult to picture just how good
he was to know,
His words were plain an simple, an
he wasn't built for show.
But he seemed to know exactly what
to- say an what to do
To smooth the way for others an
the people that he knew.
Some folks learn things by readin',
an some are trained in school,
An many an educated man can be
a blunderin' fool;
But he did little readin' an in school
he wasn't smart '
1t seems the good Lord gave him an
educated heart.
He never said a mean thing am he
ave did q wrong,
He seemed to know exactly how to
help a man along;
His grammar wasn't perfect an his
writin' far from good,
But the needs of human beings were
the things he understood.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-01-11
Is its most valuable characteristic,
Pure. Acclimated Seed Essential

At the present time, owing to q
heavy demand and the fact that the
past few seasons have been very un-
satisfactory for the production Of al
high, and. there is "a Temptation for
careless dealers to take advantage Of
this fact, and secure and sell seed from
the south and east that NAV not
prove herdy. No seed should be ac-
cepted from any source that is not
known to be acclimated to this region
and 1t should also be known to be free
from noxlous weed seeds. If the seed
Is certified to- by the dealer and the
dealer is known to be reliable. IL
should be accepted on such statement
however. the experiment stations. in
al! OF the states maintain pure seed
laboratories, the services of which are.
at the disposal of all who wish TO
use them. Samples of seed should be-
asked and sent to the laboratories
Tor examination, and the seed boueht
should be compared with the sample.
or a sample of seed received submitted
Tor further examination before pla a
ing. -.
There are very. few farms in the
on which a little mustard.
russian thistle. sunflower or pireon
grass would make much difference.
however, If the seed contains Canada
an or SOW thistle. quack grass or dod-
be planted. We have known Of a great
many Directing to alfalfa because it
Russian thistles. This is mt
a very bad weed, and as most of the
SEED produced in the west is ant Ia
contain some of those, we would not
consider 1t Objectionable unless there
was a great deal Of it in the seed.
~ Doaaer Is a parasitic plant. the seeds
Ol which ara nh01,f thn cs-. 49,
mustard seed, but, usually Of q more
Rear!y color. These seeds terminate
the same as alfalfa or mustard Nit
a1ter the plant starts It attaches q.
ser to the alfalfa. and obtains fts
tournament by sapping the aifaifa
pant. For this reason 1t will do more
n,and 70 me Alfalfa than any other
watched closely for this pest: As the
dodder begins to grow on the Alfalfa
Is q q yellowish appearances. and
sroWs az q sort sof vine and Winds
around the alfalfa plants. Smaii
patches Of this may be covered WITH
ary straw and burned. II this Ia done
pelore any seed has formed It can be
d.stroyed. as 1t is all above GROUND II,
Just enough straw is used to thorough
~ scOrch all the plants above r,n.sna
1t VIII not kill the alfalfa,
AS alfalfa can be moved as fra.
auentiy as desirable during the first
year, It IS possible to prevent the seed
ing; OF Wild oats. mustard, thlst'es. etc.
thou injuring the Alfalfa, and manv
times 4 70 Of more Importance to pra.
Ken. tnese seeding than It is to allow
Dcases alfalfa 40 esteemed pnrtictIiarix
Ffor this feature. 80 IN.
MOl10-Ihe next aeticse viii daay
11un Soils and Preparation q seed
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-01-11
HILARITY
iBN E. s. HillarY.l

fallen into a watering trough. When
l tried to help him as he t1oundered
about, he said: Offer. I ken save
m'self. you save the womin'n shil-
dren.'
A solution of the liquor problem
needed: "a solution Of malt and hops
containing about 5 per cent of
water"
Why are wedding bells sometimes
referred to as "lemon peals?"
It is reported that the corn crop
will go about $50 gallons to the
acre.
Discouraged prohibition enforcers
should remember that the first hum
dred a are the wettest.
Dear Hilarity: I have beer troubled
with the seven year itch. What shall
1 do?
Scratch yourself" :
Display over counter at a lunch
room:
Don't make fun Of our coffee.
You may be old and weak Yourself
some day. Use one helping Of uga
and stir like h. We don't mind
the npise."
When Greek meets Greek-they open
a fruit store.
But When Irish meet English they
open an uproar.
Yes. love is blind-as the old saying
(goes. But the neighbors are not
keep down the blinds.
There was a young Teller named Aster
Who went in a wild bullock's PASTURE;
The sweater he wore
Made the poor bully sore
And so he ran faster and faster.
Under the swinging street car strap
The homely maiden stands;
And stands and stands and stands and
stands,
And stands and stands ana stands.
Some people are like money-easy
to change, but hard to find.
First Lunch Hound-well, old
strawberry, houwsa boy? I Just had
a plate. of oxtail soup and feel bully.
Second Counted Fiend-Nothing "a
it. old watermelon. / just had d
plate OF hash and feel like every.
thing.
observer Fires Two Shots and
\ ONc OIL L uCHl JuHtJB OuL SECOND
story Window-Pruneville Sqawker.
An Englishrnan telephoned that he
had not received his paper. Having
difficulty In understanding the name
the editor asked, that he spell II.
low do you spell it?' the Eng
Iishman said. Spell II, with a hoe
and 4 hen. and q he and a hi and two
keN@."
Fresh bread II all right In it, way
but-oh, boy!-do you remember the
told toast?
Ills sad to love
But oh. how bitter,
70 have o S1fs,
Whose face don't litter.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-01-11

A somewhat befuddled guest APP
peared unsteadily before the desk of
smart hotel and demanded in thisk
smart hotel and demanded in thick
changed. -
I'm sorry" the stclerk hunlored
him. "But all the rooms are taken"
"Mush have mother ROOM" insisted
the guest.
whats the matter with the room
you have now?"
"Wen, if you musll know explain.
ed the dissatisfied tenant. fish on
fret"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-01-11

MOI1O-The next article viii ~
nth OH and Prcparntlon 81 secd
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-01-11

Why are wedding bells sometime
referred to as "lemon peals?"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-01-11

A solution of the liquor problem
needed: "A solution Of malt and hops
containing about 5 per cent of
water"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-01-11

1t is reported hat the corn CROP
will go about $50 gallons to the
acre.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-02-28
QUARTERLY MEETING NOTICE

The second quarterly conference for the Prescott circuit will meet with Harmony church Feb. 1920, 1921.
 We hope to make this one of the best quarterly conferences that has ever been held on the Prescott clr- cult, and in order to do this it is inn portant that each church be repre- sented by goodly number of the official board.
 There will be some business to come before the board that will be of much interest to each church. The official board will be asked to make the assessment for the P. C. at the time, and we want each church to be represented.
 I want to say that the time IS ripe for a great revival of religion In our county and in order that this may be brought about, it is important that every man stand in his place in the church. We hope to have the prayers and help of the whole church an1 II we get this we will have a great year Let the official board come to the quarterly conference at Harmony the third Sunday in February.
 J. H. Cummins, P. E.; T. H. Crow der, P. E.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-02-28
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

l. Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
 2, Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; thou shalt not bow down myself to them nor serve them; for I the Lord thy God, am jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the chil- dren unto the third and fourth gener- ation of them that hate me; and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my com mandments.
 3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
 4. Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labor and do all thy work, but the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God; in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy man-servant nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranper that is within thV gates: for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day; wherefore the Lord blessed the sab bath day and hallowed it.
 5. Honor thy father and thy moth en: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
 6. Thou shalt not kill.
 '. Thou shalt not commit adultery
 s. Thou shalt nto steal.
 3. Thou shalt not bear false wit ness against thy neighbor.
 1e. Thou shalt not covet thy neigh bor's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbours wife, nor his man-servant nor his maid-servant, nor his OK, nor his ass nor anything that is thy neighbors. Exodus 20:3-17.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-02-28
AUTOMOBILE LICENSE
 BILL AMENDED IN HOUSE

Special to The News.
 Little Rock, Jan. 28.-The Smith bill providing for the licensing of automobiles and other motor vehicles was amended yesterday in the House by the incorporation of a large num- Der of the provisions of the admins tration bill which was also introduced by MT. Smith AS amended the bill is made retroactive as to the disposi- tion of funds derived from automobile taxation. It provides that only $1.O0 of each license comes to the state, and it is to be paid into the general revenue fund of the state treasury The tags shall be issued by the secre- tary of state. It provides for a min imum tax of 5000 on any automo- bile the rate being soc per hundred pounds weight. A graduated tax is provided for trucks ranging from $15 minimum to $75 maximum. All other funds derived from license fees shall be paid into the county treasury where the owner resides to become an auto license fund to be distributed by order of the county court among the various road districts.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-02-28
ANTI-POOL ROOM BILL
 IS BADLY MUTILATED

Special to The News.
 Little Rock, Jan. 2S.-The anti pool and billiard hall bill of which Representative Talkington of White county is the author, and whcih sought to prohibit the operation of such places of amusement within three miles of any church or school house in the state, was before the House again yesterday on second reading and was badly mutilated by those who sought to have their eoun- ties exempted from it's provisions. As finally referred to the expressing committee, the following counties have been exempted: Drew, Wood ruff, Crittenden, Ouachita, Lee, Se-
The Prescott daily news., 1921-02-28
HAMPSTEAD COUNTY MAN
 IS OLDEST MEMBER
Special to The News.

Special to The News.
 Little Rock, Jan. 28.-Hon. John M. Kelso, better known as "Uncle Jack" Kelso, the veteran representa- tive from Hampstead county, is the oldest member of the General As sembly. He was born at Oxford, Mis- sissippi, August 7, 1888, and will celebrate his 83d birthday next Aug ust. He has resided in Arkansas 72 years and has held office only twice, being a member of the lower house in 1903 and 1921.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-02-28
w. C. T. U.

Yesterdays meeting with Mrs. Me |enzie was fraught with interesting Rings. from the fruice served the Ades as they came in about fifty
 trong. to the last song, America.
 he superintendents of departments 6ere elected, the drive for new mem ers continued for two weeks, ar |angements for the reception of Mrs. Balance National organizer and $cturer, partially made and a com hittee appointed to present framed =ppy of the Ten Commandments to 'he county judge to be hung in the EOurt house.
 \ The program led by Mrs. Cress Treated kind of victory spirit in all
 earts, the subject being Allies
 lassed for Definite Service" They |hcuded the church with her various
 nes of effort, handled by Mrs. Sage;
 he schools, by Mrs. Sam o. Logan; fhe women's societies, by Mrs. Hirst; Business, by Mrs. Cress. All these |lalks deserve special notice. Mrs.
 fess urged the women to see that Rhelr husbands attend the Chambe,
 f Commerce, for it is through this ROdy of splendid men that many Fnngs that contribute to the health Fealth and happiness of the com
 hunlty are brought to pass. She Flosed by repeating a beautiful poem
 me Influence of a Good Woman"
 The next meeting will be with Mrs fndrews, Feb. 10th. Make your Rans, dear women, to be there.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-02-28
ANOTHER CHANGE OF
 VENUE BILL OFFERED
Special to The News.

Special to The News.
 Little Rock, Jan 28.-A bill was introduced yesterday in the House by MT. Herring of Bradley, with refer ence to the granting of change of venue to provide "that in all cases whehe the defendant is charged with an offense, the punishment for which, in case of conviction may be death, the court shall have no discretion in the matter, but shall make such order of removal immediately upon the fil- ing of such petition"