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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-05-30

TO DIXIE SUNSHINE. ~ Gcorr.
Utah--Thanks. for the sona. my dear
also for your good wishes. Here ia
| "The Black Sheep" ] hope IL ia m.
| one you wish. Is IL?
| BLACK SHEEP
From their folded mates they wander
| far,
Their ways seem harsh and wild:
They follow the beck OF a baleful star.
| Their paths are dream beguiled.
Yet haply they sought but wider
range.
Some loftiei noun ain slope.
And little rocked of the country
strange
Beyond the gates of hope.
And haply a bell with Turing call
| Summoned their feet to tread
Midst the cruel rocks, where the deer
pitfall
And the lurking snares are spread.
Maybe In spite of their tameless days
OF outcast liberty.
They're sick at heart for the homsIy
ways
Where their gathered brothers be.
And oft at night, when the plains fall
dark
And the hills loom large and dim,
For the shepard's voice they mutely
bark.
And their souls go out to him.
Meanwhile, "Black sheepl black sheep!~
we cry,
Safe in the inner fold
And maybe they hear. and wonder why
And marvel, out in the cold.
When in Salt Lake be photographed at Monroe
Studios, 267A So. Main. Advertisement
Dear Miss Brooks:
have been silent reader of the
Between You and Me" for a long
time, so I decided maybe you would
answer a few questions. % Is it proper
for a girl of 10 to go home from a
house party with a boy? This boy 4,
a personal friend. (2) Is 1t proper for
a girl of 10 to go to a public dance in
the country. By my writing how old
do you think l am? Hoping am not
too much trouble, remain, your loving
FRIEND PEGGY.
Very glad you have spoken, Friend
Peggy. % Surely, from a neighbor-
hood party. (2) No, Peggy, not to
public dance. You should not go to
public dance for several years and then
only with chsperone in your party.
would guess your age about 10.
Dear Miss Brrnks:
Have been reading your corner and
ind it very interesting. % How old
should girl be before going to pub
ic dances. (2) Is 1t proper for girls
% use rouge or lip stick in abundance?
.3) Does 1t make any difference when
marrying which is the older, the boy
IT girl? (4) Is 1t proper for a girl to
lllow boy to kiss her goodnight af-
er being engaged?
CURLS AND FRECKLES. Arco, Idaho.
Personally. girls. I would not advise
girl to ever go to the public dances
Mess in a party of friends and unless
he party is chaperoned. (2) No, girls
hould not use rouge or lip stick. CD
lot necessarily, though in most cases
he greater number of years should be
n the mans side. (4) Engaged cou-
les are usually granted this privilege.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-05-30
Dear Miss Brooks:


This is the first time I have writer
to your corner, but I have been 6
reader of your corner since it started
in our paper. I am sending you a song
which was requested in the last issue
OF our paper. Would you please an
swer the following questions? "a
What colors should a girl with a fair
complexion and light brown hair wear?
CD How long does it take to complete
a business course so a girl may get a
position? How old do you think l am
by my questions? Wishing you much
success in your work. remain as ever,
A SCHOOL GIRL, Charleston, Utah.
Thank you so very much for the song
dear and 1 am very glad you enjoy nv
corner. Cd When in doubt choose a
color to match your eyes is a good rule
to go by. If your skin is clear and free
from blemishes you can wear almost
any shade nicely. (2) This depends very
much on the individual, my dear. Not
less than six or nine months. About
fifteen I would say.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-05-30

me the meaning of the following
names: Wanda, Alice, Bessie, Martha
and Ardath. Wishing you good luck
and success, 1 remain.
BESSIE, Lehi, Utah.
Ihank you, Bessie. I am only able to
md the meaning of three of your
names: Alice, noble cheer" Bessie
eaim. OF Elizabeth), God of the oath I"
Martha, lady"
TO BILLY THE ROVER. Roberton
Wyo.-A letter was sent you TO the
name and address given In your letter
and 1t is now returned to me marked
unknown" Please send your correct
name and address II you wish this let
ter containing the answer to your
questions.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-05-30

TO SMILES, Utah-Thanks SO very
much for the poem, Smiles I will give
you the meaning of as many of the
names as l can Isabelle, means the
same as Elizabeth, God of the OATH"
Emily. INDUSTRIOUS" "energetic;" &C.
Gill; olind; Evan, young Warrior"
Lewis famous WARRIOR" Maud
Mighty battle maid"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-05-30

meaning "better." (2) I could not tell
you a becoming style for your hair not
knowing the shape of your face or
any thing about your features, but
with naturally curly hair it should be
easy to arrange it becomingly about
the face and l suggest that you bring
it all together at the back and fasten,
then pin the curled ends about over the
back of your head. If your hair Is
thick this should be very pretty
arrangement.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-05-30
Dear Miss Brooks:

Dear Miss Brooks:
There is Song I would like to get
If could, but 1 don't know the name or
the author of it. Perhaps II 1 tell Won
little about 1t, someone of vour
readers may recognize it and send it To
you, so 1t can be printed. The scene Is
laid at the time of the Civil War. and
Is about two boys, one who was tall
and dark" with his mothers picture
and the other was a blue eyed bow
with golden hair with his sweetheart
picture. They are about to make q
dangerous charge, and as thew are
pals" they are afraid they NAV NOT
both return in safety, so they exchange
pictures and promise that IL the other
"dosen't get back" the one who is left
Will go see the mother or sweetheart
as the case may be. so together
they rode to the top of the hill" where
the enemy was, and there they are both
killed, so the mother and sweetheart
never receive the boys last messages.
1t is very beautiful song. NV father
USED TO sing 1t but has forgotten It
now, and as 1 am Southerner I love
everything about the South-it's songs
poems, stories, everything. would
like also to get the song Apple Bios
sons If ! could. Hoping If you know
of these songs, you will print them.
thank you again.
WANITA, Utah.
We VIII watch and wait, Wanita. and
am quite sure some one of nv readers
VIII know this song, and then Won sbau
have 1t and we will forever after ba
grateful to the doner
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-05-30
Dear Miss Brooks :

Dear Miss Brooks:
Miss Brooks, may I ask you ques-
ton? Q) Do you think it is proper for
boy to send gifts to a girl he has
never seen? (2) The girl 1 go with
now, allows me to kiss her and does
not seem to care. Do you think girls
care to be just toys like this, or is it
because she thinks she will offend me
if she resists? l am not in love with
this girl and don't think 1 ever could
be, but she is good sport and is al
ways there when 1 want her to go with
me. Do you think I should keep going
with her or quit? Sincerely.
B. B. Utah.
If you only knew how glad I am to
answer a boys question on this sub
ject! % 1t would depend upon how
long you have been corresponding or
how long you have known of her. I'll
you have corresponded for some time,
a box of candy or a nice book-if you
have learned her tastes, and likes and
dislikes well enough would be quite
proper; nothing more. (2) No, do not
think girls do care fer this sort of
thing but they do seem afraid of CIV
ing offense by refusing. But II they |
only knew and would understand, a |
boy Is not SO easily offended as she |
and the boy who does take Of
lCllSc dl lHclT tluSdl 10 grant all MS |
requests and demands Is not worthy of |
their attention, l am sure she would
not submit so tamely. Your letter seems
to bear me out in my conclusion that a
renl boy, one who can look you square,
ly in the eye and not feel ashamed of
the thoughts and intents of his heart.
does not care for the girl who allows
him to take such liberties. What such
4 boy wants in a girl friend is a real
pal, girl who Is vivacious and full of
life, good listener, or a good talker,
Or any of the various characteristics
which make for good, clean fun and en-
ainment; but who holds her individual
'elf aloof and reserved, far removed
rom the petty "spooning" and pet &:
ing" parties which have become all
90 common. Do you agree? 1 would
lot attempt to advise as to whether or
lot you continue your attentions to
his girl. You should decide that, but
do not advise any young man or wo- ,
nan to allow one person to monopolize .
IL Of their time and attention. .
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-05-30

1t will be necessary for the follow
ing to send names and addresses before
I can answer their letters as the rules
heading this column Indicate:
Cowboy" Robertson, Wyo. Dim
pies" Thayao, Wyo. Bebe and LII Sho-
shone, Idaho. Tobbie and Dickey, Lo-
gan, Utah. The Naughty Four, Merid-
ian, Ida. A Pussy Willow, Cleveland,
Utah. Peggy & Specks, Homedale,
Ida. CHEEKY and Cheerful, st. George,
Utah, Luella, Oakley, Idaho.
Dear Miss Brooks:
After reading your corner in the
paper, I have read many interesting
questions and answers. and seeing that
ths questions were answered so salts
tactcrily. 1 wish you would please tell
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-05-30

Songs have been received enclosed
with no other signatures than the fol-
lowing, and 1 wish to extend my ap-
probation for their Kindness: Mont
pelier, Ida, Dixie Sunshine, st. George,
Utah; Little Me, Jackson, Wyo.; A
Reader, Level, Ida.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-05-30

To W. B.. Moore. Idaho: Time and
space are too limited to attempt to
solve riddles, w. B., and your question
sounds very much like one to me. If
1t Is not, and you wish to state it more
plainly, 1 shall be glad to assist you
in every way possible.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-05-30

When in Salt Lake be photographed at Monroe
Studios, 267h So. Main. Advertisement
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-05-30

70 hlLDA, Redmond Utah: I would
seno 1t to the party dear. 1 hope you
aeceiVeu the songs sent you some days
go, ihank you SO very much for ths
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07

pig-headedly dispute the right of au-
thority, who openly show disrespect Of
law and order, the things which gov
ern everything from atom to sphere,
can never hope successfully to assume
responsibility or rise from the common
leyel.
If you will look into the causes of
failure and encouragement. you will
find that ignorance, false pride, OBJ
stinacy and selfishness were the fatal
stumbling blocks.
These are the things which ambitious
men and women must do their utmost
to avoid, otherwise their progress will
be retarded and they will be forever
barred from a seat among the worlds
leaders, who assume responsibilities
seriously, conscious of their own frail-
ties, but confident Of their ability to
hold steadfastly to the true course in
all kinds of weather.
20 by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07
Uncommon
Sense +.
By
BLAKE

criticize you, be your own critic
Don't be an easy one either. Make
your own standard higher than your
boss. Give him little more than he
expects, or great deal more than he
expects and You will attract his atten-
ton. If you don't attract his atten-
ton except unfavorably, he'll begin
to hunt for somebody who will
There are of course people who are
abused as much as they think they
are, but you can write on a postage
stamp the names Of all such persons
you know. You and nobody else are
to blame for your failures or respon-
sible for your success. Be unsparing
of the blame. Check up every days
work and see If 1t would satisfy you
If you were the boss. If it wouldn't,
do better work the next day.
Nobody will be interested In your
excuses or your "alibis" Everybody
will be interested in what you really
accomplish. You can get somewhere
in the world If you try. But your
have to try extremely hard, for there
will he abundant competition
copyright by John Blake.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07
Duruln Wheats Are
Spring Varieties
Differ in Adaptation and
Yielding Ability and Re-
sistarce to Drought.

prepared by the United States Department
Of Agriculture.)
There are twelve varieties Of durum
wheat commercially grown in the
United States. They differ in their
adaptation and yielding ability, resist
ance to drought and rust, and in the
quality Of their grain, as well as in
their appearance. They are all de-
scribed by J. Allen Clark and John H.
Martin Of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture In Farmers Bull
letin 1904, 1.-THE Durum Wheat" just
published.
The durum wheats are all spring va
rieties with thick, compact heads, long
stiff boards and large hard kernels.
They are grown principally in the
northern Great Plains area, where they
are best adapted because of their re-
sistance to drought and rust, which en-
ables them to outyield other spring
wheats. During the past ten years the
center of the durum acreage has
moved northward and westward.
Used for Granular Flour.
Most of the durum varieties have
white (amber) kernels, and the grain
is used chiefly for the manufacture of
granular -four called semolina, from
which macaroni, spaghetti and other
alimentary pastes are made. There
usually has been an active foreign de-
mand for this wheat, but the flour
mills in this country were not equipped
for satisfactorily grinding these wheats
and there was little demand for the
product on the domestic market. More
recently, however, large mills have
been constructed for grinding durum
wheat exclusively considerable
trade in semolina and durum -four has
developed, and finally large maca-
roni industry has been established.
The industry now uses annually more
than 20,O00,000 bushels Of durum, or
nearly half the average annual pro-
duction in recent years.
kubanka Is High Yielding.
Kubanka is the variety best adapt
ed for all the varying conditions in
the sections producing durum wheat.
1t is a high-yielding wheat, consider
ably resistant to rust, of good milling
quality, and best adapted for making
both macaroni and bread
Acme and Monad are two similar
durum varieties which are very re-
sistant to stem rust. Acme is the high
est yielding durum variety in most of
South Dakota, and Monad the best
yielding variety in North Dakota. Both
produce macaroni of a grayish color,
considered by manufacturers less sal
able than that made from Kubanka
wheat. Mindum is the most produc-
tive variety in Minnesota.
The distinguishing characteristic
and the adaptation of the twelve diff
ferent varieties are discussed in the
bulletin, which may be had free of
charge from the United States De
partment of Agriculture, Washington,
ID. G.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07

wire fence, which, to give the best
service should be stretched very tight,
comes upon these end and corner posts
If these posts are made large enough
and are deeply set into firm soil, 1t
may not be necessary to brace them,
but should brace be necessary a
good way of providing 1t is shown in
the illustration.
A concrete bar five inches square
reinforced with steel rods is cast, in
length great enough to reach dag
onally from the base of the last line
post to a point near the top of the
corner post, where it fits into a notch
provided for It, The strain which
comes on the corner post is then trans
mitted to the base Of the line post
which Is in turn supported by the
earth so that 1t will not break off.
Some wires extending from the top of
the line post to the base of the corner
post and twisted up tightly serve the
double purpose of further supporting
the line post and of preventing the
brace bar from being dislodged.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07
Hasten Rate of Growth
and Maturity Of Chicks

The rate of growth and development
of chicks can be Influenced quite ma
terially by altering their ration. The
high-protein feeds, such as meat, tank
age and milk, tend to hasten growth
and maturity. Accordingly, if pullets
are Matched so early that there is dan
ger of their beginning to lay before
the molting season passes, the feeds
mentioned should be removed from the
ration as soon as the chicks reach full
growth. On the other hand, a free
use of these feeds will help to over
come the handicap of late Matching.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07
Cocklebur Serious Weed
Pest in Many Sections

In certain sections the cOcklebur is
serious weed pest. Its competition
with cultivated crops and its objection
able burs make the cocklebur very un-
desirable 1t is comparatively easy
to eradicate If proper attention is
given to it's control. Although an an
nual plant, field infested with the
cockleburs must be watched for two
or three years if the burs are to be
killed out, due to the fact that nor
mally only one of the two seeds in
each bur will sprout the first season,
the other holding over until the sec
ond season.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07
Difficulties in Getting
Good Start Of Alfalfa

There are few difficulties in the
way of getting good start of alfalfa
in the spring, and when these are
guarded against 1t is easier than to get
red clover started. 1t is of but little
use to seed alfalfa on land which is
sour in both surface and subsoil, and
even then it is risky until limestone
has been applied. Alfalfa can secure
the same food from humus as from
limestone, but 1t can get it from the
humus only as the humus decays, and
during the dry part Of the summer the
humus may cease to decay sufficiently
to supply enough food, and the alfalfa
perishes. If plenty Of limestone is
present the alfalfa may secure the
same kind of food even when the hu-
mus does not decompose.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07
LITTLE
HOP-SKIPPER
By DOUGLAS MALLOCH

r TITLE HOP-SKIPPER come in
- through the gate,
Up through the garden and over the
lawn;
Little Hop-Skipper ls fearfully late
Over an hour of the morning is gone.
There is so much for Hop Skipper
to do l.
Roses to smell of, and berries to
find,
All of the orchard for wandering
through,
Acres or daisies garland to wind.
Little Hop-Skipper goes skipping all
day;
Watching the swallows or wading
the grass,
Helping the fluffy, wee kitten to play
Little Hoo-Skipper's the busiest
lass.
But, when the shadows grow long by
the wall,
When the gray twilight brings child
ish alarms,
Then comes the happiest moment of
Little Hop-Skipper creeps into my
arms.
70 by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07
New and Effective Way
to Protect CucumberS

A new and effective method of con-
trolling the striped cucumber beetles
is recommended BY the entomology Sec
ton of the Iowa experiment station.
This method consists of busting the
young cucumber plants with material
made of one part of calcium arsenate
and twenty parts Of gypsum. Plants
should be kept thoroughly protected by
frequent applications Of this dust. This
method has been found more effective
than the old method Of spraying the
vines with lead arsenate. The calcium
arsenate acts as a poison and the gyp-
sum stimulates plant growth.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07
Thinning Plants Is
Hard Task for Many

Only a hardened professional or an
amateur gardener calloused by long
years of experience will thin his plants
properly without some hesitation. The
pulling up of so many seedlings seems
wasteful, but usually from one packet
of seeds many more plants than are
needed are raised, and few properly
spaced so that they may develop to
their full capacity in the long run will
give far better returns than three or
four times their number too thickly
planted.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07
Something to
Think Ab0ut
RESPONSIBILITY
By F. II. WALKER

MOT until you have arrived at the
~ place Of life where you can show
willingness and ability to shoulder re-
sponsibility will you be In position to
keep step with the noble men and
women who are. moving steadily for
ward toward success.
You can never hope to get at the top
by remaining at the bottom of the lad
der in sulks. Nor can you rise from
the low level where the complaining
masses are without first making sacrl-
fees and fitting yourself for the ascent.
There must be within you superior
skill, which you know, as well as those
above and below you know, cannot be
acquired except by. tireless diligence
and continuous effort in the right d.
rection.
To dare responsibility without being
properly equipped, both mentally and
physically, is to make hazardous ven
<ture with all the fates arrayed against
you. s-.-r-pt.,r=,---.s.-.sp4.-.
To lead others you must be qualified
to find your own way when the dark
comes and the storms rage.
You are not fit to assume respon-
sibility of any sort until you have mas
tered your own stubborn spirit, learned
your lesson in patience, and practiced
the principles set forth in the Golden
Rule.
Your first test in leadership will
prove the truth of these words, in
spite of an egotism you may have, or
of any fancied power of excellence.
Those who cannot accept orders from
their superiors with becoming grace,
who at every turn in their pathway
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07

realize the necessity of plenty of wa
ter, the body being over three-fourths
water in its composition, we would
form the habit of frequent drink
ing of water. The skin, mucous men,
branes, kidneys and other organs need
much water to function properly, and
when 1t is denied them the body re-
bells and we suffer all sorts of ills.
The fruit juices prepared from
grapes, raspberries, currants and other
fruits are all most satisfying, and it
is wise housewife who provides them
for her family.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07
Failures in Securing a
Good Stand of Alfalfa

When you fail to secure stand of
alfalfa, it's best to look for the cause
Of failure before wasting any more
seed. Here are the principal reasons
for failure in securing stand Of al
falfa: ~ Sour land, ~ a poorly
prepared seed bed, (3) improper seed
ing, az poor seed. The quicker q
farmer recognizes the factors which
cause failure, the quicker he can cor
rect them and make alfalfa profitable
crop on his farm.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07
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