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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-08-30
Forests Damaged by
Insects and Diseases
Big Losses Emphasize Need
for Educational Work.

prepared by the United States Department
OF Agriculture.D
Foresters and entomologists of the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture declare that the losses caused by
insect attacks upon living trees and
crude. finished and utilized forest
products amount to $l30,0o0, 900 anna
ally. The recen report touching upon
this and other forestry subjects de-
clares hat these vast losses clearly
emphasize the need for educational
work and the development of syste-
matte control measures which now are
woefully inadequate.
This report, which formed part Of
the 1922 year book Of the department
and which may be obtained upon re-
quest as a separate pamphlet, pointed
gypsy moth, the chestnut blight and
the white pine blister rust are the most
damaging Of the insects and diseases
which are now attacking the living
trees and forest products.
Altogether" it is stated, "the most
important present example of the i'm.
ported disease Is the white pine blister
rust. Introduced from Europe within
the past 20 years 1t is now widespread
through the northern range Of the
eastern white pine, and has recently
been found extensively In British Col
umbia and, to a limited extent, In Wash
ington on the western white pine. The
very existence of the western white
and sugar pine forests is threatened"
The destruction Of currant and
g~oOseberry bushes rs the means Of rid
ding the forests of the blister rust.
Other insects and diseases also take an
enormous toll every year, and the cost
In dollars to fight these damaging pests
would be but a fraction Of the loss they
cause, the report states.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-08-30
Best Grasshopper Bait
From Poisoned SaWdust

Sawdust Is cheaper feed for grass
hoppers than grain crops. With a lit.
tie arsenic added, one feeding will
satisfy their appetite.
"Grasshoppers annually destroy
thousands of dollars worth Of crops in
Wisconsin as well as other states.
killing with poisoned bait has proved
a cheap, effective way to fight them.
A mixture of sawdust, % pounds; mid
dlings, 5 pounds; white arsenic, IA
pounds; salt, IA pounds; amyl ace
tate, II teasp0onfuls, moistened with
water and scattered broadcast over the
field which Is being eaten by grass
hoppers Is the cheapest, surest cure so
far" declares G. l.. Fluke of the Wis
consin College of Agriculture. "The
salt and amyl acetate Is the attrac.
tive part Of the bait.
THE bait gives best results when
applied just before feeding time for
the hoppers. This may be early In the
morning or In the afternoon depend
ing on the kline of grasshoppers.
Put the amyl acetate In the water
and add to the dry mixed sawdust,
arsenic and salt. When thoroughly
mixed add the middlings and STIR
Fluke directs. Hardwood sawdust
Is best"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-08-30

stained In any Of the accepted colors
would harmonic well. The wall FIN
ishes are open to individual choice:
wall paper, paint or kalsomine give
equally good results, provided the I'm
ishing tint is light rather than dark.
| think there Is never anything as de-
pressing as a room In which the coiors
somberness rather than cheerfulness
in their effect.
The furniture Is a moot question.
Personally. | fail to see the reason for
the presence of SO much o~verstuffed
furniture in small residences. A divan
or sofa gives a legitimate excuse for
lndulging this liking, If you have II.
but In a small house please try and
have your taste for overstuffed furni-
ture stop right there. have seen tine
rooms, amply dlmensioned In every
a made difficult and uncomfortable
to live in merely because the furniture
was overlarge. We can be thankful
to our furniture manufacturers for
furniture which Is amply strong and
yet full of grace; copies of the notable
furniture of the periods that are gone,
and which fit well | n a simple bunga-
low interior. Windsor chairs; replicas
of the quaint maple furniture made
by our New England forefathers; Jaco-
bean furniture, in Its simpler de-
signs-all these at well with bungalow
requirements. And the simpler the
window draperies the better.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-08-30
Sterilizing Cans
Is Big Necessity
Care Must Be Taken
to Prevent Spoilage and
Insure Good Milk.


Prepared by the United States Department
of Agricultural
II bacteria were large enough to be
Visible TO the naked eye, and still re-
tanned their remarkable powers OF in
creasing. their multiplication in an I'M
steriliZed milk can OF a warm summer
day would probably produce an effect
much like an explosion. Under favor
able conditions the Increase in mum
bers in "a hours, even on the walls of
an empty can, is almost beyond belief.
These large numbers of microorgan-
isms hasten the souring Of milk put
into the cans.
Attention to Cans Needed.
To prevent loss through spoilage and
to insure a wholesome product on the
consumers table, II Is absolutely
necessary to give attention TO steriliz-
ing cans, particularly during the hot
months. Mere washing and rinsing will
not do, especially If several utensils
are washed and rlnsed In the same
water, as several million bacteria
usually will be left in a can. The mil
lions soon Increase to billions, and
when milk is put into the cans 1t Is
inoculated with the organisms present.
Some recent experiments by the de-
partmeht have brought out figures
which should add weight to the con-
tention that regular daily sterilization
Of cans means much In getting milk
on the market In good condition. Cans
were washed and rinsed, and bacteria
counts were made on them both before
and after sterilization, and on similar
cans which were held for "a and 4S
hours. The lids were kept on the cans,
which were left Under conditions much
the same as those encountered during
shipment to market.
Good Of Sterilization.
In estimating the number Of bacteria
In the cans, they were rinsed once
with about a pint Of sterile water. The
work was done with four 10-gallon
cans. In n unsteriliZed a soon
after washing 47,000,OOO bacteria were
found, while the count for a similar
can after sterilization was only 5000
bacteria. Another unsteriliZed can
was held for "a hours under condi-
tons similar to those encountered in
shipment and hauling, and 1t then
yielded $1,000, 100000 bacteria at the
first rinsing. A can which had been
sterilized and dried and held for the
same length OF time contained only
1880. The unsterilized can held "a
hours contained enough bacteria to
contaminste ten gallons Of milk with
100000 organisms for each cubic
centimeter.
There are about 18 drops in a cubic
| centimeter of milk. A well-steriliZed
can would contribute only about one
organism to each cubic centlmeter OF
milk. 1t is not difficult to see what an
advantage the ear communicating each
cubic centimeter of milk with only one
| bacterium would have over the one
where the milk Is contaminated II the
start with 100000 bacteria per cubic
centimeter.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-08-30
Way of Treating Softer
Woods for Fence Posts

The best method of treating the
softer woods for fence posts is to set
the butts into hot %creosote and soak
them for a time depending on the
kind Of wood, letting the creosote
come about eight or ten inches above
the ground level 1t is then advis-
able to take them out OF the hot Gre
osote and then give them a cold bath
over the entire post that is, soak the
entire post in the creOsote. This pre-
serves the whole post about equally
so that the top will not give way be
fore the bottom and so on. The brush
method Of treating fence posts would
help somewhat, but Is not nearly 80
effective as the hot and cold treat
ment.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-08-30
Sodium Fluorid Useful
in DESTROYING Vermin

A single pair of chicken lice will
number 125,00O in eight weeks. A
simple remedy Is to dust or dip the
chickens in sodium fuorid twice q
year. This powder a be purchased
from most any druggist and when ap-
piled as a powder should be distrib-
uted In small quantities over all parts
Of the body of the chicken. Ten to
twelve pinches Of the powder is usual
ly sufficient. 1t may be used In solu-
ton by dissolving at the rate of n
ounce per gallon Of water.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-08-30
Cut Sudan Grass When
1t Begins to Head Out

The most profitable time to cut su-
dan grass Is between the time 1t be-
gins to head until 1t Is fully headed
out. There Is little loss. however,
when the grass Is allowed to grow
until the seed has reached the soft
dough stage, only n cutting being
then required to harvest the crop and
obtain the maximum yield Of forage.
When cut earlier more than one cut
ting may be obtained but the yield per
cutting will not be 30 large. There
are few grasses that are Injured 30
little by standing beyond the proper
stage of maturity as sudan grass. This
IL due to the numerous tillers, which,
arising from the base, mature ucces
sively and provide immature stalks
throughout the season.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-08-30
MAGNITUDE OF NORTH STAR
Two Centuries Said to Be Required
to Bring Its Light to Our
Old Mother Earth.

Polaris, or the North star, is to navi-
gators north Of the equator the most
important Of all stars. 1t cannot be
seen south Of the equator.
Minute scrutiny shows that Polaris
Is really a triple star, that Is to say.
consists of three suns, and with its
companion stars forms a system of
four suns revolving about a common
center of gravity. Latest measure
ments Of the distance Of Polaris
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-08-30

hpon the terrace OF the pergola and
makes the room attractive In the ex-
treme. Double doors divide the liv-
ing Don from the dining room. The
latter has a built-in buffet and four
windows which give excellent light
ing. A door leads from the dining
room to the terrace. suggesting many
pleasant picnicky meals outdoors. In
fact. there Is no reason why this bun
galow should not meet with great
favor in the arm South and West.
The louvred dormers would do their
share; by keeping the attic well ven
tilated they help keep the interior of
the house comfortable.
The kitchen. entered directly from
the dining room. Is very compact and
has light on two sides. The sink Is
right at a window; the refrigerator
Is in the pantry and las an outside
icing door. There is a rear porch. and
this suggests a place for many light
kitchen tasks when the sun Is the
other way and this part of the house
Is in shade.
There are three bedrooms--the rear
two being reached through the dining
room, and the one In front through a
ioor opening aside from the entrance
vest.bule. In the case Of a small
family. the latter room might be con-
verted to other uses. such As a library,
sewing room or Office.
The Interior @: 4 bungalow NE this
,ught to carry out the general note
" simplicity given by the exterior.
White enameied woodwork and doors
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-08-30
Manure Most Profitable
When Applied to Wheat

In the rotation Of corn, oats, wheat,
and clover, the n commonly used at
the Ohio experiment station, it has
been found that over a period of eight
years manure has proved most prof
liable which applied to the wheat. 1t
was least profitable when placed ON
the new clover seeding. The station
has used eight tons of ant to the
acre and has reinforced 1t with 60
pounds Of acid phosphate to each con.
The practice Of phosphating the
manur Is strongly recommended by
this station.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-08-30
Richest Field In History.

The Usage Indian lands In Oklahoma
have produced more oil than any other
known field In history. Eighteen years
ago the first well was drilled. Since
that time. 212.0O0.OO0 barrels have been
tapped. Only five dry holes resulted
out Of 800 developed. There are 2,229
members of the Usage tribe. The
tribe. up TO May l. this year. realized
s136. 1897 in royalties. Last year,
every a woman. and child received
$11.7O0.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-08-30
Alfalfa Used as SLIDING
Crop Gives Most Forage

Considerably more forage is OBJ
tanned when alfalfa Is used as a silo-
ing crop than animals gather by graz
ing. In a trial with dairy cows at the
Nebraska station only half as much
feed was secured from a given area
when alfalfa was pasture as when the
crop was cut and fed as sllage.
Where one has a good stand Of alfalfa
that he wishes to keep II Is a question
whether II Is advisable to pasture II.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-08-30
Water Adds Materially
to Efficiency of Horse

Removing the harness at noon and
washing the work horses shoulder
with cold water adds materially 20 his
efficiency. A grain ration consisting Of
corn six parts. bran three parts. lin
seed oil meal n part. II q splendid
work-horse ration
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-08-30
Profitable to Give Cow
Rest Before Freshenine

1t will pay to give your cows a rest
Of six to eight weeks before they
freshen again. II they are in good
flesh they will need but little grain.
Cows thin In flesh should be fed lib
orally so that they will put on flesh.
A bushel of corn fed to "a dairy COW
before calving III sometimes worth as
much as two bushels fed after fresh
ening. q
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-08-30
Alfalfa Seed Should Be
Tested for termination

Alfalfa seed intended for planting
this fall should be submitted to a
competent seed analyss for a deter
mination Of purity ana termination.
Man, noxicrs weeds are spread and
serious losses occur from failure to
observe this simple and inexpensive
orecaution.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-08-30

shows that the light Of this star takes
two centuries TO travel to the earth
at the rate Of 10000 miles a second.
so the star is 200 "light-years" away.
Polaris is a giant sun. II gives
forth about 525 times rs much light
as our own sun, but being s. far re-
moved this fact is not apparent. II
Polaris and our sun were placed at a
distance Of 33 light-years, the sun
would be a ifth-magnitude star, just
within the range Of visibility Of the
naked eye. while Polaris would out.
shine Sirius. the brightest star In the
heavens.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-08-30
Please Pass the Buck

LandIady-Mercy. l Just found a big
rat In the pantry.
Roarder--Was he dead7
Landlady--No. Whyf
Boarder--I thought that maybe he
starved to death.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
DEATH WAS EXAGGERATED

The old reliable Associated Press recently sent out the news of the death of T. J. Devenney of Valdez, who was reported to have been kill ed in Idaho in an auto accident. With his back broken and advised that he was about to die, the supposed De venney confessed among other crimes that he had been travelling under an alias, as his real name was T. De- neen; that he had built the town ot Valdez and had lived and married there under the name of Devenney, although he had been married and never divorced prior to the time he had gone to Alaska. Devenney, when seen at Valdez yesterday, stated that the report of his death was greatly exaggerated.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
ADMIRAL WATSON BRINGS MANY TO
 GATEWAY CITY

The steamship Admiral Watson ar rived in port last night at 10:30 and sailed after midnight for westward points, going as far as Alitak. The Watson had a large number of round trip passengers aboard, as we'll as a large list of locals. Seward passen- gers were: Judge E. E. Ritchie, J. l.. Reed, Miss Selma Scott, J. W. Lena- han, Chas. Minor Mrs. M. Fucker, Dave Branch, Frank Swenson, c. G. Wulff, H. L. Wulff, Chas. Cutts, J. Wiechers, B. Wiechers, Ardilla Styles, Sadie E. Johnson, R. B. Souders, H. B. Coubray, J. F. Lane, Helen M. Strickler, Carol Garby, Julia Seivers, Marie Eldridge, Dora Lidgate, Alice c. Young, Maud c. Kline, Florence K. Kline, w. A. Adams, Mrs. Adams, s. c. Ivey, L. Maddell, George Baker, Mrs. Baker, Geo. F. Moss, Mrs. Moss, Josephine Moss, Geo. Moss, jr., J. w Birbeck, H. L. Russell, J. ". CaroN, F. A. Boyle, steerage.
 For Kodiak-Mrs J. M. Latin Up, Sally Lathrop, Mrs. Clarence Traitor, Mary A. Larrabee, c. G. Martin, Lil- lie Admunsen, E. s. Learn, Mrs. Learn and L. B. Adsit.
 For Anchorage-N. B. Giles. Ralph Courtnay, H. L. Whiting, J. A. Ram sey, Theo. Horner, J. J. Tigert, w. T. Lopp, c. w. Hackesworth
 For Snug Harbor-N E. Holmes, F H. Weymouth.
 Round TrippcrsJ. F. Edmunds, Mrs. Edmunds, Mrs ]. [. Black, Mrs. N. Boyer, Mrs Wtr1ei Mrs. Moody. Mrs. Law, pr. R. E. Demu3,y, Dr Lil- lian Dempsey, F. M. Dempsey, Ger, trude Kunz, Bertha Larsen, Marion Blaklee, Mrs. Allison, Marie Earnst. Eugenie Earnst, Florence Halsey. Rizpah Heydenfeldt, Flora N. Bliss, Nettie Mae Cody, Olive Matheson, N. w. Taffee, Mrs. Taffee, Rachel Conrad, W. H. Donaldson, Mrs. Don aldson, Dr. H. R. Chisdro, Mrs. Chis- dro, Lillian Drumb, Dorothy Hamilton, Miss Gillespie, E: K Hampes, Ro- chelle Rudolph.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
LOCAL MEN MAKE CATCH OF
 165 FINE RAINBOW TROUT
Fish Are Destined for Table of Presi-
 dent and Mrs. Hardinc,

Fish Are Destined for Table of Pres-
 dent and Mrs. Harding.
 Lieut. Stotz, Frank Murphy and George Sexton left Seward Monday afternoon at 2:30 and drove to Mile IA. They walked the remaining four miles to Mile IS, where they were met by Louis Bell in his launch and i'm mediately proceeded down the lake. landing at Snug Harbor at 9:3O In the morning they walked to Russian River where they commenced fishing at nine o'clock, fishing less than a quarter of mile either way up and down the river, and at the end of the day had 165 fine rainbow trout, the smallest eight inches, with the larg- est measuring 1872 inches They re- ported an extremely good time from a sporting point of view. The fish are destined for the table of President and Mrs. Harding
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
o'MALLEY HERE AUGUST

Fish Commissioner O'Malley will reach Seward August 2, on his way to Prince William Sound and Cordo- va According to present plans they will visit the interior before leaving Seward. MT. O'Malley, Congressman Lin Hadley and Senator Jones, are on the cutter Unalga, which is making trip to the Pribilofs and the Bristol Bay district in the interest of the Fisheries Bureau.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
COMMITTEE NAMED BY MAYOR
 TO RECEIVE PRESIDENT

The following citizens were named today to receive the Presidential par ty upon its arrival here:
 H. E. Ellsworth, in chase of local transportation.
 w. H. Whittlesey, President of the local Chamber of Commerce.
 P. ii. McMullen, Chairman of the Civic Committee.
 Hal B. Selby, editor and proprietor Seward Daily Gateway.
 Hon. L. E. Ritcnie, l. ;. Di:nict Judge, Third Division.
 L. V. Ray, Mayor of Seward.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
AsHMUN BROWN COMING

Word was received here today that Ashmun Brown, of Washington, D. C., representing the Seattle Times, and a former we'll known writer for the Ia coma Ledger will be on the transport Henderson, accompanying the Presi- dent. MT. Brown is one of the fore most correspondents of the Pacific Coast
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
ALBERT JOHNSON HERE

Congressman Albert Johnson, of Hoquiam, Wash, chairman of the Im- migration committee, and one of the predominating politicians of the Pa cific Coast, will be on the transport Henderson, a guest of the president. MT. Johnson is an old friend of the editor of the Gateway, they having worked together on Sammy Perkins publications back in 1903.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

John H. D. Bouse, former chief der. uty marshal of the Third division, is manufacturing Chimney Sweep in San Francisco. His factory is located at 779 Folsom street. The output has been greatly increased during the past year.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

Dave Branch, representing the Lib by, McNeil & Libby packing company, arrived on the Admiral Watson last night and left for Anchorage this morning. He is making a tour of in- spection of the company canneries.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

F. A. Boyle, the registrar of the land office, whose headquarters have been removed from Juneau to Anchor age, arrived last night with a staff oI officials and started for his future home in Anchorage. MT. Boyle an nounces the new office i5 open for buSinpSC
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

Dr. R. E. Dempsey. accompanied by a number of friends, are passengers on the Watson. He plans a trip to the Valley of the Ten Thousand Smokes, his party leaving the boat at Kodiak.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

Al Sollers arrived on last nights train and returned to his home on today's train. Mr. Sollers reports he is operating his sawmill and getting out some first class lumber.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

J. L. Reed, the well known Valdez attorney, arrived on the Watson last night and will remain in Seward until the sailing of the Starr upon which he has secured passage to the westward in connection with naturalization work
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

w. H. Kramer, formerly of La touche and Valdez, is now located at Seaside near Astoria and is one of the leading merchants of that city. Mrs Kramer recently suffered a broken leg as a result of a fall
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

H. A. Russell and J. w. Carow of Madison, Wis, and Ladysmith, re- spectively, left on the train this morn ing with tent and packs for Mt Me kinley Park where they expect to get some good fishing.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

F. M. Brown, his son Harry, Al fred Denby and H. F, Suessendort have purchased a tract of land near Los Angeles for subdivision. Judge Brown is greatly improved in health.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

Seward Grill and the Van Glider, a pair of tortoiseshell
 trimmed glasses, with bows. Were in a case with name, "R, A. Pope on it. Finder please return to The Gateway. 173-tf
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

A number of tourists left the Wat son here and took the train for Fair. banks. They will go to Cordova over the trail and connect with the Wat son on her trip south.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

F. A. Hansen and George ColweIl came in ahead of the train last night in their private car Hansen and Ar chic Adams left on the speeder this morning for Girdwood.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

Judge E. E. Ritchie, Deputy Clerks Selma Scott and J. w. Lenahan, came over from Valdez on the Watson on business connected with the court.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

Deputy Marshal Chas, J. Minor, of Valdez, was an arrival on last nights boat He will remain until after the Presidential visit.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

The local depot is receiving a new coat of paint and will be looking it's best when the President passes thru.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

Chas. G. Hubbard of the Primrose mines came in last night on the train and will spend the rest of the week in Seward.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
HOLIDAY DECLARED

Out o1 respect for President Hard ing and party, Mayor Ray has declar- ed a holiday for Seward tomorrow
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
ALAMEDA DUE TOMORROW

The steamship Alameda is due to arrive in Seward some time tomorrow evening, according to Agent Flickin- ger.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

Fred Fish recently received com mission in the army having passed with a high average the army test He is a graduate of the U. of C.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

Mrs. Ashton returned to Seward on last nights train.