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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29
Worlds Potato
Crop Ranks High
Greatest Production Is in
Northwest Europe Where
Conditions Are Best.

Prepared BY the United States Department
of Agriculture
The importance Of potatoes In world
agriculture Is emphasized In a special
report published by the United States
Department OF Agriculture. The world
crop was estimated at more than five
billion bushels last year. exclusive of
Russia. In countries reporting to
date, the 1923 crop is 70 per cen of
that In 1922. Figures In both years
do not include the many small patches
Of potatoes grown In gardens for home
use. the department says.
Region Of Great Production.
The region of greatest potato pro-
duction is in northwestern Europe
where the soil and climatic conditions
favor the production Of potatoes and
rye rather than of corn end wheat, the
department says. In this region pota-
toes play an important part in the
diet of the people, In the manufacture
Of alcohol and in feed for live stock.
Variations in potato production in
northwestern Europe therefore affect
the market for American wheat, rye
and corn, the department points out.
Germany is the worlds largest pro-
Queer Of potatoes, the report states.
Production this year Is estimated at
l,20O,O00,000 bushels as compared with
1,494, 1S1 900 bushels in 1922. Poland
ranks second as a spuds producer with
an estimated production in 1923 of
896, 022,0O0 bushels as compared with
1,220, $4,000 bushels last year. Pro
duction Of Is countries In the north
ern hemisphere this year is estimated
at 3,0S9, $685. 900 bushels as compared
with 1900 100000 bushels in 1922.
Annual Imports Large.
During the pre-war period annual
imports of potatoes into the United
States were around 3,65S.O00 bushels,
or a little more than twice the guam
tity exported, Since 1920, however,
there has been a marked decrease in
imports until in 1922 the quantity
shipped from foreign COUNTRIES was
only 1,775 900 bushels, the department
says. This was less than one-half the
average quantity imported during
1910-14, and more than 100000 bush
els less than American exports last
year. More than 60 per cent Of Amer
lean exports go to Cuba.
The Netherlands leads as an export
er of potatoes, and supplies at least
% per cent of the worlds total ex-
ports. the department says. Last
year Italy exported approximately 81
100000 bushels, Canada 100000 bush
els, and Denmark 100000 bushels.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29
Rafting in Breathing
Not Uncommon in Fowls

Rattling in breathing is not uncom-
mon among fowls Of all ages. II Is
usually due 10 too much mucus In the
throat, windpipe or bronchial tubes.
Anything that irritates the lining of
the breathing tubes increases the mu-
Gus flow and produces an INSTRUCTED
breath. Bronchitis, canker, roup and
other acute diseases may show this
symptom. The constant breathing of
dry dust, especially II 1t be gritty and
alkaline, Is sometimes responsible
where fowls show this trouble but
have no real disease. In its advanced
stages, 'rattles" Is a hard disease to
cure. The best help comes through
prevention. Pure air. clean dropping
boards and floors, sweet food and wa
ter do more to prevent "rattles" than
drugs.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29
New Seed Treatment Is
Time Saver for Farmer

One great advantage in using the
copper carbonate dust method for
treating seed wheat and oats for the
control Of smut is the fact that the
work can be done in the late fall or
winter when other farm tasks are less
arduous. j. G. Leach, plant authority
OF the University Of Minnesota, says
that two ounces Of the copper carbon
ate dust should be used for each
bushel Of grain. After treatment the
grain can be sacked or stored in a bin
until spring, when it Is ready to plant
without further attention. This
method has given results as good as
any obtained with formaldehyde."
says Mr.. Leach. 1T causes no seed in
jury, is less trouble to apply and all
the work can be done In the fall or
winter before the spring rush."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29
KNOWN ONLY BY MECHANICS
Insurance AdJuster Discovers That
Longshorsmen Are Seldom Known
by Real Names.

Longshoremen are probably the most
mysterious of men to the better stu.
ated, yet acquaintance seems to prove
them the o simple hearted. As In
days long gone by. almost every man
has q nickname born Of some feature
or attribute.
Here are specimens from the Chel-
sea section. A big fellow who cnn
stand everything Is Paddy the Horse."
A likeable man seeming to root" into
his work, head always hanging down.
Is sPig's HeRd Jimmy" Quietest Of
all workers. The Navy
An Insurance Investigator was look
Ing for one Grover Crum, q dock
worker. All along the docks he got no
satisfaction. On his casually mentions
ing the man was known as "Coko" all
faces frightened and Grover Crum was
soon found.-New York Sun and
Globe. <
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29
Straw House for Swine
Is Easily Constructed

Where II is impossible to have a
well-buift hoghouse. either individual
or centralized, a good straw m can
be used. The north, east and west
sides should have two feet of we'll
pressed straw, the south side may be
boarded up and should have a hinged
door near the roof which can be
dropped during sunny weather. The
roof should be tin or commercial. roll
,oofing as straw win leak in . heavy
ain or snow. Allow plenty Of room
or the desired number Of hogs. The
greatest disadvantage Of this house is
improper ventilation.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29

One would naturally strive for the
simplest possible furnishings In fitting
out this home for occupancy. You will
appreciate the fact that many Of u
quaint cottages In America are Dor
rowed almost bodily, as to exterior
countries. But fortunately American
well-being and conditions Of life en.
able us to give homes Of this kind q
character typically modern, and while
we may be better able to furnish them
comfortably, we ought to strive to
maintain that degree Of simplicity in
the furnishings which would make the
home interior be In keeping with the
simplicity and Qualntness Of the ex-
terror.
finished in rough plaster, Of lime or
magnesite. or using some Of the spe-
cially patented mixtures now on the
market, and which give effective "tex-
tured" walls that have more character
than the plain. smooth finished wall.
Some OF these "textured' walls are
sanded, following the simple early
American fashion; some are very
coarse. as In Spanish and italian home
walls; and some have sand busted on
after rough troweling. giving a Ius-
trous effect. The walls might be tint.
ed afterward In neutral tones Of ecru.
gray, gray-blue or cream; even where
wall paper Is preferred II is best to
confine ones self to the simpler pat
terms.
The furniture should be simple Of
line. Early American Colonial style
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29
Takes Brains and Pains
to Produce Winter Eggs

Whistling, or speaking gently, or
knocking on the door to let the hens
know when he is coming, will save the
poultryman several eggs in the days
gathering, says Prof. Willard C..
Thompson, poultry h~usbandman Of the
New Jersey experiment station, in a
circular on 1.-The Winter-Ti Manage
ment Of the Laying Flock"
Fright, he goes on to say, is often
fatal to and always interferes with nor
ma & production. Hence the neces-
sity Of having the poultryman move
slowly through the pens. 3
Fresh air in the laying house at all
times is another essential to maximum
egg production, according to Professor
Thompson. The reasons for the neces-
sity Of having fresh air are that the
expiring breath of fowls Is heavily
laden with moisture, as it carries many
liquid waste products of the body
processes. which in other animals are
given off through the sweat glands and
through the urinary system.
Moisture in the expiring breath of
fowls, IL not carried out of the house,
saturates the atmosphere and creates
dampness quickly. The poisons in the
expiring breath Of fowls when rein
hailed, cannot but deplete the vitality
of the birds.
Then, because there are usually .
large number Of fowls per unit of floor
space, al, the air that can possibly b.
given should be furnished.
Heavy dry mash consumption Is Ons
Of the principal requirements which
the author mentions for a good supply
of eggs in winter.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29
STUCCO BUNGALOW
Of FRENCH DESIGN
Character Given Exterior by
CoIoring the Cement.
HAS AMERICAN FLOOR PLAN
VestlbuIe With Clothes cioset-Living
Room Has Fireplace - Triple
Lighted Window In the
Dining Room.
BY WILLIAM A RADFoRD

Mr.. william A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST ON all subjects pertaining to the
subject OF building. for the readers OF
this paper. On account OF his wide
experience as Editor. Author and
Manufacturer he IL. without doubt.
the highest authority pm all these sub
iects. Address all Inquiries to william
A. Radford. No. 1927 Prairie avenue
Chicago, Ill, and only inclose two-cen
stamp for reply.
Here Is a bungalow with a piquant,
foreign air, and such a little home as
you Will find, should you wander down
the highways and byways of foreign
places. But IL has a typical floor plan
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29

such as Is possible only through ad-
vanced American comforts and con-
~veniences. Character has been given
to the exterior by a judlcious use Of
color In the stucco. II Is not one plain
color, but notified, through varying
the colors placed with the stucco mix
ture. The result Is an exterior that
gives the weathered effect that grace
fully comes with tong exposure to
wind and weather. The roof could be
OF dark maroon, brown or dark green,
and the roofing used could be either
rcd cedar shingles. or prepared com
positiou In shingles o. roll shape.
The recessed porch gives into a
vestibula with convenient clothes
closet, and thence into the living room.
This latter has a fireplace and the
open, airy effect given by the colon
naded doorway leading into the dining
room gives an effect Of sp~aciousness
which Ii pleasant and adds greatly
70 the effect Of the furnishings. The
dining room has q triple-iighted win
dow. and right OF 1t Is the compact
kitchen, wolI-lighted. and with shelves
.iessenine the door space required.
f. on the dining room we reach~a hall
which connects with the two bedrooms
and bathroom. making this part of the
house thoroughly private and out Of
me range OF casual callers view. The
closet space y ample and n could
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29
Nicotine Treatment for
Stomach Worms of Sheep

Forty per cent nicotine sulphate "a
better than copper suIphate for getting
rid Of stomachworms Of sheep, re
cent tests show. The nicotine sulphate
is easier to get, is more efficient, and
the after effects Of treatment do not
last so long. Three teaspoonfuls to a
quart Of water Is the right strength,
and give four ounces Of this solution
to each mature eve hat weighs 1C0
pounds or more. For a smaller animal,
more or less weak, use not more than
three ounces, and for a Ave-mOnths-old
lamb, use not more than two ounces.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29
Good Winter Ration for
Eggs Is Easily Mixed

A good winter ration for eggs is as
follows: Scratch feed, 200 pounds
shelied or cracked corn. 100 pounds
for each day, then the meat scraps or
oats or wheat With this feed as q
mash, 100 pounds eornmeal, 100 pounds
ground oats, 100 pounds wheat mid
diings, 100 pounds wheat bran and 100
pounds meat scraps or tankage. II you
have 4 gallons Of milk ger 100 hens
tankage may be omitted.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29
Pork From Fall Pigs
Produced

The man who has reasonably warm
quarters for his fall pigs and who gives
them the right attention in connection
with feeding car produce pork almost
as economically from fall as from
spring pigs. Frequently he can make
more money out of fell pigs, because
II sold early In the spring hogs usually
bring better prices than when the bulk
OF the spring pigs is sold.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29
Avoid Crowding Chicken
House Beyond Capacity

Avoid filing the chicken house with
chickens beyond Its capacity Each
hrd ought C have at least eighs inches
If space on the. -roost. There should
,e one onen nest to every eight hens
,r where trapnests are used. n nest
viii accommodate four hens II the
aests are visited evels two houra
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29
Silage Undesirable for
Feeding Poultry Flock

Although silage is a good ~succulent
feed. 1t Is a dangerous practice to feed
Il to poultry. Silage sometimes con-
tains a slight mold which cannot be
detected by the y and II is this that
makes 1t undesirable for poultry feed.
This department advises the elimina-
tion Of silage from the ration and In
its place the addition Of sprouted oata
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29

would be nice; some Of the simpler
Italian and Spanish Renaissance styles
Of furniture, now to be had so rea-
sonably. would At In we'll: also ia
cobean type furniture Color notes
could be struck by vivid, harmonious
colored drupes at the windows, as por-
there's, on In the up~holstering Of the
furniture. And by all means have a
real fireplace; and II wood and coal
Is expensive In your locality. consider
the gas or electric units now so meg
pensive and yet good.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29
Speak Gently.

Re sure 10 think before you speak
When on the phone you call.
II you In wrath your nunbor seek
You may not speak 1t ~.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29
Her Finish.

Your daughter recltes very we'll"
the pastors wife remarked TO Mrs.
Muddleby at the church social.
YES" said Mrs. Muddleby. I'm 60
In to give her a course In e%lectrocu-
tion," she smiled and added, ITO
sorter finish her off, you know."-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29

Despise o a small wound, a poor
kinsman or an humble enemy.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29

A wife at home may be worse than a
breach-of-promise suit in court.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-29

puts into IT.; and il is a great deal
the same with classical music.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-06-01
WATER SUPPLY
LOOKS BETTER
Deer Flat Gains During
Wet Month Over
Last Year

Farmers under the Deer Flat reser-
voir are exulting these days at the
prospects of something approaching
an adequate water supply to guaran-
tee water to last for the seasons
crops, according to L. J. Magee, sec
retary of the Payette- Boise Water U.s.
ers association. Thursdays report
showed 5000 acre feet OF water in the
reservoir more than was stored on the
last day of May last year. In addition
Arrowrock reservoir is full with about
5000 acre feet more water than it
contained last year on the same date.
Slow run-off this spring should in
sure a late supply of water in the
Boise river, Mr.. Magee thinks, when
this is coupled with the large quantity
of snow in the mountains. May, be-
ing a particularly wet month, has cut
down the water used for irrigation on
the project, Mr.. Magee says, and
makes it possible to considerably in
crease the storage water in Deer Flat
1t was this fact, coupled with the abil-
ity of the New York canal to carry
more water than is required at capacity
above the reservoir which has trans
formed a rather delicate situation into
a promise for a good water supply for
the remainder of the year.
Mr.. Magee Thursday estimated
roughly that wet day like Thursday
would add perhaps 1900 acre feet OF
Deer Fiat stored water to the last
years supply. The combined effect
of May rains of greater delivery
from the New York canal has prob
ably removed any likelihood of late
season shortage, providing the season
is a normal one and farmers are ju-
dicious with the use of water. it is now
believed.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-06-01
Set July l9 As Date
For Egg Excursion
Prem Moore Pledges In
structive Poultry Pro-
gram for Event.

July 10 has been set for the Can
yon county poultry excursion. accord.
ing to communication received Thur:
day by r. T. Hurit. Commercial Club
secretary, from Prem Moore. state
poultry specialist. Caldwell will be
headquarters for the affair but the en-
tire Boise Valley is to be included in
the particular event. This is one OF
a series OF similar excursions to be
held over the state.
Fifty million dollars return per
annum from hens for Idaho in five
years is the goal of Mi Moore is
fostering the poultry business. He
sees in eggs an opportunity to evade
the high freight rate issue. While
the Pacific Cooperation Poultry Pro-
ducers last year handled 40 cars OF
eggs for its members, other concerns
shipped out even more. And this >
pite the fact that two years ago the
Boise Valley shipped in eggs for con-
suption here. according to Mr.. Moore.
Special stress will be laid this year
on grading eggs for proper market
ing. according to the announce
ment of the program, together with
a consideration of the marketing plan
followed by the Pacific Cooperation
Poultry Producers.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-06-01
COLLEGE STAR
TO COACH HIGH
Blake Lowell to Direct
Destinites of Cald-
we'll Eleven

Caldwell high school football play
crs will have a new guiding hand at
the helm next fall in the person OF
Blake Lowell, of this years College OF
Idaho Senior class.
Announcement OF the appointment
of Mr.. Lowell to a position on the
high school faculty as assistant in the
department Of manual training togeth-
cr with football coaching work was
made Thursday by J. J. Rae, super
intendent Of Caldwell schools.
TO better fit himself for the work
he is TO undertake next fall, Mr.. Low
ell will attend summer school at the
University of Iowa this summer
where he will specialize in coaching
work and manual training. Accord
ing to Mr.. Rae, Iowa is this summer
offering an effective course OF instruc'
ton in athletics under Coach Jones.
Mr.. Lowell has played four years
on College of Idaho football teams
As halfback and fullbaok, his oper
field and general all around work ha'
been OF high order. Under Coaef
Anse Cornell he has become adept a
the modern open style OF football an'
great things arc expected of him an'
his teams next fall. r. NJ. Berry. wh'
coached Caldwell high school team
the past year. is to remain in ehars
Of all school athletics.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-06-01
KING BELIEVES
SMITH BILL To
PASS CONGRESS
Former Reclamation At
torney Says Congress
Almost Certain to Pass
Development Law

That the Smith McNary bill, COM
prehensive reclamation measure bear
ing the name OF ldaho's junior con-
gressman. will be enacted into law,
probably by the next congress. or that
some other measure framed on simil-
lar lines. will be passed was the con-
fident prediction OF viii R. King, for
mer reclamation counsel, when he
spoke at the Kiwanis club luncheon
Thursday.
That this bill is the greatest piece
of construtive legislation which con-
gress has considered since the home
stead act was passed was the declara-
ton OF Mf King.
If the bill, as finally passed. car
ries with it an appropriation OF $751;
100000 as we first contemplated. that
entire sum will be returned to the
United States treasury in IS years.
And by full use of its reveling features
the government under this measure
will have expended two billions OF dol
lars in furthering reclamation OF arid
and swamp lands. Late in the last
session of congress. the Smith Nc
Nary measure was amended to carry
an additional one hundred million dol
lar appropriation. II the revised APP
preparation is finally adopted by con
gress. Mr.. King believes that II viii
mean an investment of three and one
half billion dollars in development
work in IS years.
That the west must continue to
press this measure il il expects to get
results was the suggestion OF Mr.. King
who is intimately in touch with the
reclamation situation in Washington
He advocated cotinuation OF the
Western States Reclamation associa-
ton once headed by d. w. Davis when
he was governor of Idaho.
az believe western congressmen
make one mistake when they take sucf
bills to the president for his reaction
before congress acts on them. The
Ipresident is busy and has no time to
fully inform himself on the measures
merit He only looks at the big ap.
preparation it carries and then sug
gests postponment Of action.
81 think the better way is to pass
the bill give IL the prestage OF vote
of approval by congress. and then sub
nit /, to the president. He is certain
to inform himself thoroughly on III
subject matter and provisions and II
more likely to approve IT,"
Mr.. King traced the history OF th'
Smith McNary bill. from the orig'na
ChamberIin- Smith bill which he draft
ed and had introduced. Since ths
1 .ro,,,o,ed ory fz<f paQe)
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-06-01
RAINS ARE AID
! To ALL IDAHO,
| BANK THINKS
Prospects Bright for Big
Fruit Crop; Other Pro-
ducts Also Promising
Well.

General rains during May have aid
ed materially the ranges for live stock
the regular monthly report OF the
Caldwell Commercial Bank points
out. In addition, prospects are bright
for a bumper fruit crop while other
agricultural products promise good
crops, so that. in general the outlook
is good this year The statement con-
tinues:
The rainfall during the past thirty
DAYS has been very beneficial to the
range and growing crops, also has
permitted the filling of the irrigation
storage reservoirs to the normal mark
for this period. Crops OF all kinds are
up to normal in stand and growth
while the prospects are good for very
heavy fruit crop. Home grown straw
berries are now on the market
Several localities are praetieali,
bare OF old hay while the total carry
over in this section is very small. The
cutting OF the first crop OF alfalfa
will begin early in June. closely tol'
lowed by the clipping OF the FIRST eroI