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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
WATER OF MUCH IMPORTANCE
First Summer ls Most Critical Time
In Life Of Fruit Tree-Mols-
ture Is Essential.

The most critical time In the life
of young fruit tree is during Its first
summer. The root system which, OF
necessity, was wN badly mutilated
at planting is handicapped In its abil-
ity to provide adequate soil moisture
to the growing tree, even when there
is ample moisture in the soil. The
difficulty is intensified as the m6s-
ture in the soil decreases, until the
point is reached where the tree dries
out and dies. Much Of the mortality
found in young orchards Is due to the
starvation by drought during the sum-
mer, and may manifest itself before
the end Of the summer, or not show
up until after freezing weather occurs.
Then the injury oftentimes is attrib-
uted to the winter and is termed win
ter killing.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
STEEPLES OF MANY DESIGNS
No General Rule Has Been Followed
by Architects In Centuries Of
Church Building.

Steeple is general architectural
name for the whole arrangement OF
tower, belfry. spire, etc. The origin
of steeples is obscure. the term spire
(Old English, "spir," blade of grass,
and so anything taper1ng to poinD,
is the specific architectural term given
lofty roofs in stone or wood, covered
with lead or slate which crown the
towers of cathedrals. churches and va
rious other buildings. In plan they
are conical, or pyramidal or octag-
onal, or hexagonal, often pierced by
ornamental openings where they are
enriched with crOckets. On the CONT
nent the architects aimed to make the
steeple and spire one, merging them
into each other. while In England they
openly confessed 1t was separate
structure by making its point of origin
behind a plain or pierced parapet, or
ornamental battlements. A spire prop
erly belongs to pointed architecture
and hence has never been fully devel-
oped except in Gothic buildings. AS
early as the Twelfth century they took
on different forms, and almost every
where from the Thirteenth to the Six
teenth century became the terminal
ing construction of every church stee-
pie, tower or lantern, and also those
of similar buildings, more especially
in Germany and France. In England
Norman churches were without spires,
but with the coming of early English
short ones were introduced; decorated
Gothic called for much higher ones
and the perpendicular still higher. The
earlier spires were generally built OF
timber, and they were always so when
the building was rooted with wood
These early timber spires were, as @
rule, not very tall, but later reached q
greater elevation; that which crowned
old st. Paul's in London is said to
have been 527 feet in height. The most
lofty spires now in existence, such as
those of Salisbury, Coventry and Nor
witch, are all of stone.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26

lists Of the bureau from every angle.
Grades, which are optional, have been
suggested for number Of commodi-
ties, and this work is being continued.
The marketing of the apple crop sug-
gests the value Of grading. If apples
were not graded, the entire crop would
have to be disposed Of within four
months. 1t is estimated that proper
handling has extended the marketing
period to seven or eight months. In
vestigatiOn and experience have both
shown that it only pays to ship the
best produce. Stock which is not suit
able for storage and shipment may be
disposed Of in the vicinity where
grown, and the lowest quality be di.
verted to by-products factories.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
SPRAY TO KEEP FLIES AWAY
Best Time to Apply RepeIIent Is In
Morning After Milking or Early
In Afternoon.

To keep cows quiet and contented
they should be sprayed to keep flies
off. A good time to spray Is after
milking in the morning and before
milking time in the afternoon.
With a portable cart made from a
half barrel by attaching wheels and
a spray pump and nozzle, two men
can spray 40 cows in five minutes.
Thirty gallons of mixture will spray
30 cows twice a day for 10 days.
Formula: Az quarts coal tar dip,
Az quarts fish oil. 3 quarts coal oil,
3 quarts whale oil and IL quarts oil
of tar. Dissolve 3 pounds laundry
soap in water. add the above ingredl-
ents and bring the whole up to 30
gallons with lukewarm soft water.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
PUREBREDS REPLACE SCRUBS
Nothing but Registered Sires Being
Used at the Louisiana State
Normal School.

within the past ten days we have
sold to the butcher five scrub cows. We
are now keeping only high grades and
purebreds." With this explanation an
official of the Louisiana State Normal
school in Natchitoches parish en-
rolled I'm the Better Sires, Better
Stock" movement conducted by the
United States Department OF Agricul-
ture and the various states. All the
live stock on the school farm, which
includes cattle, swine and poultry,
are being bred only to purebred sires.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
DAIRY
HINTS
BULL ASSOCIATIONS HELPFUL
Acted as Wedge to Stimulate Dairy
interest and Promote Better
Methods in South.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
An example of how bull associ-
atoms, organized through the help OF
the United States Department of Ag-
riculture, act as a wedge to stimulate
dairy interest and promote better
dairy methods in community Is IL
Illustrated by the work which has been
done in Spartanburg county, s. G.
Five years ago little dairying was
done I'm this county, according to
dairymen of the department, but now
the industry is making rapid progress
and up-to-date methods are being prac-
ticed largely as result of the organ
ization of bull association.
The interest i'm dairying dates from
the beginning Of the purebred bull
movement in the vicinity of Campobel-
10 in 1916. At that time breeder. in
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
First Lecturer and His Fee.

Truman II. Talley writes in the
Worlds Work: Ralph Waldo Emer-
son was the first famous professional
lecturer. His fees were low at first.
There is a letter in existence that he
wrote the Waltham committee regard
ing his fee: ~ am willing to accept
the S. you offer me, but I must have
IN addition three quarts of oats for
my horse" He spoke ninety-eight
times in the Concord Lyceum without
pay, but when the fee system began,
he rapidly rose from. the 50 level to
$50. and In the days Of his greatest
popularity he received as high as $500
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
DWARF APPLE TREES FILL IN
Suitable for orehardist Who Wants
Fruit In Hurry and His Acreage
10 Limited.

Dwarf apples are o. X. for the man
who wants fruit in hurry. But the
trees are more expensive and more
trees are needed to the acre. The
yield per tree is less than for standard
trees. but the acre yield Is not so much
reduced as you might expect.
II dwarf trees are set too low, the
scions will throw out roots, and the
trees will no longer be dwarfs. You
have to keep these roots cut of.
The best proposition is to use dwarf
trees for filters. to bear before the
standard trees are old enough. The
dwarfs have to be cut out when the
other trees begin to crowd them.
The man with small acreage car
well AFFORD to buy dwarfs.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
Like the Poor and Taxes.

The pile of rocks to be broken was
a very large one, thought the stone
breaker as he gazed at 1t disconsolate-
ly between his bites at large sand
witch of bread and cheese, recounts
the London Morning Post. A minister
came along and gave him a CHEEKY
Good morning." remarking afterwards
that he had deal of work to get
through yet. AYE" said the eater
'them stones are like the Ten Com
mandments." "Why SOP inquired the
genial parson. you can go on break
ing 'em," came the reply, "but you
can't never get rid Of EN-"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
Mr. Vaughan. Farmer, Tells How He
Lost All His Prize Seed Corn.

Some time apo l sent away for some
pedigreed seed corn. Put it in guuuy
sack and hung it on rope suspended
from roof. Rats got IL sll-how, bests
me. but they did. because got 5 dead
whoppers in the morning after trying
RAT-SNAP Three zes, 35c, G5c,
1928. Sold and guaranteed by Sprague
81 Go. aug
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
Pickers Bring Berries to Packing
Sheds for Grading and Packing.

ume, Of berries that have been seri-
>ously damaged from any cause.
When packed and shipped In crates,
the boxes should be well filled and
the following information plainly and
neatly marked on the end of each
crate: The grade name-U. S. Grade
No. 1, or U. s. Grade No. 2-the name
OF the variety, and the growers name
and address.
Strawberries that do not conform
TO the specifications Of one OF these
two grades ordinarily are not high
enough I'm quality to be shipped. When
stock that does not meet the require
ment of the U. S. Grade No. 2 Is
shipped, 1t can be sold only on the
basis Of the general quality OF each
individual shipment. The wide varia-
tion in value Of the different lots OF
such undergrade stock would preclude
the possibility Of placing them In
definite grades. In the determination
of grades for strawberries the factors
TO be considered are size and quality.
The size Of strawberries varies
widely with the section and with the
variety. However, as size normally
would be considered as much as, or
more than. any other factor In con-
nection with grades, the minimum size
for the No. 1 grade must be definitely
stated. In districts where two grades
are recognized, size is usually the
main difference between them. While
Il is not practicable to separate all
the different sizes In the same man.
ner I'm which boxed apples or oranges
are sized, more careful attention is
needed in order to prevent boxes filled
with small berries from being mixed
with those Of desirable size In the
shipping crates.
Berries that are watersOaked or have
the least indication Of decay should
not be shipped, and those which In
any way have become bruised
crushed. cut. or otherwise damaged fol
shipping should be kept out OF the
boxes.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
NEWS OF
ORCHARD
JUDGE FRUIT ON APPEARANCE
All Product Should BE Well Assorted
and Packed In the Most APP
proved Manner.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
The selling value Of fresh fruit and
vegetable shipments is judged largely
on appearance when received, say spe-
cialists of the bureau Of markets, Uni
ted States Department Of Agriculture.
Fruit should be well graded or as
sorted, packed in the most approved
manner, and shipped when weather and
market conditions seem most favor
able.
Grading is one OF the most impor-
tant factors in preparation tor the
market. 1t is being studied by special
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
BEST TIME TO SELECT CALF
n Dam Is Wide, Deep Bodied Cow
Giving Liberal Supply Of Milk
Useful Animal Is Assured.

The best time to select COW Is
at a few months Of age, when 1t may
be seen with its mother, or, ut any
rate. before II Is weaned. Observe
the calls mother. II she Is a wide,
ieep-bodled COW with plenty OF size
and is giving a liberal supply Of milk,
,ou may he reasonably sure that the
calf. IL sired by good bull and prop
erly cared for, will grow into a useful
breeding animal
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
SOIL FOR RASPBERRY PLANT
VIII Thrive Best on Sandy or Clay.
Loan II Well Drained and Given
Plenty Of Plant Food.

The raspberry plant will grow on
almost any soil; yet II has its likes
and dislikes and will do best on a
r1ch. sandy or clsy-loam soil II well
drained and supplied with plenty Of
plant food and humus. II will fail II
p,onted on soil that lacks proper
drainage and on which water stands
for any considerable time at or near
the surface.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26

Those old-fashioned Aatirons Of yours
they are tiresome pair. IT'S bad
enough to have only one of them arc1nd.
but you have to have two-one heating
while the other is cooling of, otherwise
you would never get through with your
ironing.
When our great-grandmothers czliek
them sad irons-they were rightly nxmsd-
They are the cast-iron symbol of MARY
generations of sad ironing days, and are
entirely out of place in our comfortable
modern households.
So throw them away and get
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
A kindhearted Bluff.

Don't you think Reginald takes
himself rather serlously?'
NO." replied Miss Cayenne. "Regi-
nald knows he's no intellectual marvel.
He is merely making n generous eff
fort not to undeceive HIS fond par
ents."
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26


Purebred Sire.
the hope Of starting an interest in bet
ter stock and creating demand for
his animals, presented purebred bull
to the community. Little interest was
taken, and the gift was accepted with
reluctance. The community was made
I'D of small farms and there were few
cows.
Following this dairymen's picnic
and exhibition Of live stock was held,
and as a result Of extension work car
ried on by the dairy division OF the
department in cooperation with Glenn
son Agricultural college more people
became interested and bought cows
In 1917 cooperative bull association
was organized, from which developed
q live stock show, and the members OF
the association developed keen inter-
est in comparing the dairy animals
they raised.
Another show was held in 1920, at
which prizes, offered by merchants and
bankers consisting of cash, merchan-
disc and savings accounts were
awarded. One of the features of the
show was a program Of short talks on
local problems by the county agent,
leading farmers, and representatives
of the commercial club and the State
Jersey Breeders association. AS an
indication of the interest that was
aroused those attending the show
voted unanimously to hold commu'
nifty fair next fall, to include not only
dairy stock but other agricultural
prOductS
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26

The City of Owosso Ordains:
Section /. That Section four az of an crdin-
ance en- i'll IAN ordinance to provide for the
building, construction and repair OF sidewalks
in e itv o OwosSo y passed ana approved
April & 1918, is hereby amend, q 10 reaG as 1ol-
lows:
Section 4. All sidewalks built or constructed
over an area eACaVated between tn" property
line and the curb line shall be supported oy
II" beams So-called. resting ut both ends on
good. substantial walls built of brick or stone
OF proper thickness and weight To support the
same but no area, excavation, wall or Il
beam shall extend within one foot OF the curb
line. such beams shall be elght-lnch steer Il
beams. eighteen pounds to the running foot, or
of OF her sZ az equal sustaining power as spec
flied IN Carnegie's catalogue pocket book TO
properly support load OF two hundred (2nO)
pounds to the square foot over an area OF not
over twenty feet in width. shall be not more
| than four (I) feet apart and shall be oolted TO-
gether with iron rods not less than three quar-
tiers OF an inch in diameter with suitable ana
| sufficient heads and nuts TO hold the same Sc
curely, the said rods to be not more than SIX
| feet apart and at least two rods per beam
length Brick arches shall be built between
| said II" beams in proper form, ana not less
| than one ring cemented and grouted All spaces
| about and above such beam sha be hlled
with sand so that the surface shall be eVel, ana
| at least four inches above the top OF the arch {:
| all such area construction to be done In sue
| manner that when the walk Is laid 1t will con
| form TO the proper grade. The Commission
| may, by "a majority vote in each case, permit
| the construction of a sidewalk over areas ex-
cavateG between the property line and curb in
| such other manner and by such other method
| than herein provided for supporting such walk
as will, in their judgment, be safe and substan;
tial. and properly protect the interests and
| rights OF the City.
| Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect
twenty days after it's passage and approval
Passed and approved August %, 1921.
| A. T. WRIGHT.
| Mayor.
| Attest
b. X. LUCAS.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26

which will enable you TO do weeks
ironing for fifteen cents worth 81 elsc-
tricity. No wasting of heat, no wear and
tear of clothes, no firing of the body aud
no worrying of the mind. We handle tie
Guaranteed Iron.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
ORDINANCE.

An ordinance to amend Section o. an ordin-
ance entitled IAN ordinance TO provide for the
building construction and repair OF sidewalks
In the City OF Owosso," passed and approved
April g. 1918.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26

Statesmen WANTED-To ecilcit
orders for Lubricating Oils. Grsases
and Paints. Salary or commission
Address, The Victor Oil Co., Cleveland
Ohio.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
G-E Electric FIatircu

So throw them away and get a
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1921-08-26
TRAMPED THROUGH
INDIAN PASS.

Frank Niles, printer from Everett.
jack Carpenter, editor of the Arling-
ton Times and G. w. Hinman, attor-
rey, of Arlingtol. arrived here last
Saturday. They he'd started out nine
days previous to their arrival and
came afoot through the Barlow and
Indian passes and down Rainy creek
to the road on White river at which
place they were fortunate enough to
strike an auto and get ride to Leav-
enworth. They had fished and camped
out during the ten days. At one
time they were held up for day b.
Attorney Hinman throwing his knee
out of joint and another time they
were delayed two days by storm.
Messrs. Hinman ard Carpenter let
by train Sunday for their homes at
Arlington and Mr.. Niles remained un-
til yesterday to visit his brother and
other relatives here at the c. G.
Smyth ranch, where his brother, c. A.
Niles, is employed, They were en-
thusiastic about the trip and say it is
one of the finest cf which they have
any knowledge.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1921-08-26
Game Regulations
Of cheIan County

The Chelan county game commits
sion has promulgated the new 1921
game regulations. Under the new
law the county game commissioners
lave greater power than heretofore,
ard are able to use their own discre-
tion as to certain kinds of game, be-
ing guided by the local conditions.
The open season for deer is from
Oct. to Dec. Is inclusive. The limit
for the season for any one hunter is
one buck deer with horns. 1t is ne
cessary to keep the head intact so AS
to prove if necessary that it is buck,
"a does are not allowed to be killed.
This is an entirely new regulation.
The open season for Chinese
Pheasants is from Oct. % to Oct. 81
o. 10 days. The daily limit for eacn
hunter is two birds per day. 1t is un-
lawful to have more than two bird,
in the possession of any hunter at any
one time. However. hunter may kill
two Chinese pheasants and three Hun
garian pheasants each day.
The limit of Hungarian pheasants
is five per day and the open season
is from Oct to Oct. 81 inclusive.
The season for blue grouse ruffcl
grouse, Franklin or native pheasants
is absolutely closed in order to pro-
tect these varieties of game birds
from determination.
The bear season is from Sept. 20
May l. The season for mountain
goat and sheep remains closed.
The waterfowl. season is from Oct.
l to Dec. 81 inclusive. The limit of
wild duck is 20 per day or 80 per
week for any one hunter The limit
foi wild goose and brant is 8 per dav
Or 30 per week. 1t is unlawful IL
hrnt any waterfowl after sunset or
more than 30 minutes before sunrise.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1921-08-26
AUTO GOES OVER BANK
ON CASHMERE ROAD.

World: William Luce of Wenat-
chez, while helping Roy Larson, coun-
ty soils specialist during this weeks
soils demonstrations, ran off the
grade with county car II Friday near
Monitor. He was trying to pass
slowly moving truck when the bank
gave way under his outer wheels and
the car rolled so feet down the grade.
/. turned over and over The top.
windshield and one wheel were
smashed. Luce will be laid up few
days with an injured back The hurt
is not serious according to H. f.
Morse, with whom Mr.. Luce has been
staying
The car was drawn up to the road
by tractor, a new wheel was put on.
and it was driven to garage under
its own power.
Luce is a graduate of Massachu-
setts Agricultural College, and has
been able to give considerable help to
Roy Larson.
The place where he went off the
grade is considered a death trap by
autoists. Several cars have been
smashed at this place. It's location is
where the east Cashmere pavement
ends.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1921-08-26
SPECIAL SCHOOL
ELECTION CALLED
FOR AUG. II
BOARD WANTS $1,000 ASIDE
FROM 10 MILL LEVY ON ALL
PROPERTY OF LEANENWORTH
SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Just as the Echo was going to press,
a. c. Barclay, president of the Board
of Education, asked that we mention
the fact that a rchool election has
been called for Saturday. Aug. 27.
The board had taken no action. it
seems, to have this election adver-
tised in the paper. A matter of such
Importance, it seems to us, should al
ways be given plenty of publicity.
lostng notices is an obsolete manner
OF reaching the people and the news
paper was long ago recognized by
conscientious officials as the best
method of giving publicity to public
matters.
The people Of the city should by all
means remember that TO-MORROW,
Saturday, August 27, there will be an
election at the School Auditorium,
from | to 6 p. M, for the purpose of
voting for or against this further in
crease of school taxes.
Get out and vote.
The board claims that with this ad-
ditional sum the levy will still be low
ell than last year, and it is claimed
that nearly every school in the county
is asking for additional funds.
Later-Notice of the election was
later brought in for publication.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1921-08-26
THE COOP. PICNIC.

About one hundred people attended
the picnic given last Sunday by the
Cooperative Society and a great
time is reported The picnic dinner
was big affair and came near over
taxing the light eaters, such as Fred
Constable, Shorty Lancaster and Jack
Farrel. However, they all were able
by the middle Of the week to be
around again.
Among the events down on the pro-
gram for the amusement of the gath
ering was a race between Alderman
Potter and Judge Downing. Alder
man Potter was quicker on the get
away but when Judge Downing once
got going so great was the momen-
tum that he was able to push his nose
under the line ahead of his smaller
contestant.
In the Fat Mems race Shorty Ian
caster won over Jack Farrell, Clar-
ence Huston, AL Mitchell and J. f.
Darmody. Shorty is unmarried and
nc doubt has kept better developed
a. to lungs by gallivanting around
nights.
In the Women's race, Mrs. Horey
Won over Mrs. V. Hoff in the second
event, due to Mrs. Hoff being tripped
in some manner.
The girls melon eating contest was
won by Ethel Kubelik and Victor HofI
won the boys contest.
Mrs. Jack Farrell won the Women's
egg race against large field.
Some of the participants had never
been out to the ingalls, creek picnic
grounds before and they were pro-
fuse in their praise of the site and
scenery.