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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26
Secure Herd Bull When
( Demand Has Slackened

Most farmers who buy herd sires
wait until they need one and then rush
out and get the first one they can lay
hands on. And in this case. following
the crowd is the, worst possible pro-
cedure. The successful breeder selects
his herd sire when the demand is light
est. and gets better bull at lower
price. says Professor FL. A. Hooper Of
the state college, of agriculture at
Ithaca.
Fofehanded men neither patch their
roofs when 1t Is raining nor buy herd
bulls when everyone else is doing the
same thing. If man needs a sire
next spring, right now is an excellent
time to start looking for him. says
Professor Hopper. The eternal law OF
supply and demand works as well in
regard to bulls as it does with any
other commodity, he says. and the time
to catch bears is when they are out;
not when everyone else Is bear-hunt-
ing.
$50" says Professor Hooper. IF a
herd Of cattle Is worth having. it's
worth little time and trouble spent in
looking up its most important single
unit. and the man who is wise gets his
herd sire all lined up while the other
fellow is putting it OF till he Isn't SO
busy"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26
italian Aqueduct
Longest in World

The Apulian aqueduct building in
italy will be, when completed, the
longest In the world. though not Of
the greatest capacity. Several of the
provinces which form the regions
known as ApulIa and Basilicata have
suffered through the ages from lack
Of water; and their geographical posi-
ton and geological formation are such
that the only remedy lay in bringing
water to them from the western side
Of the Apennines.
A law providing for the construction
Of the aqueduct was enacted in 1902 !;
and the work was, begun in 1905 ac-
cording to plans prepared by Italian
engineers. The undertaking entailed
the building of main aqueduct about
40 miles long, Of which over sixty
miles had to be carried through the
Apennines In tunnels. From the main
aqueduct spreads a network of sub
sidiary branches having total length
Of one thousand miles. This will carry
water to five provinces and supply the
needs of two and one-half million
people, Compressed Air Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26
Conserve Soil Moisture
by Keeping Down Weeds

One of the principal steps in con-
serving soil moisture in the garden is
keeping down all weed growth. This
may be done either by cultivation or
by mulching. If mulching system is
used, from three to six inches of straw
or hay is spread on the surface of the
ground. In addition to preventing
weak growth, a mulch CT this kind
serves to prevent evaporation from
the surface soil and so conseryes the
maximum of water. The soil under
such a mulch in the college orchard
was found to be well supplied with
moisture after month of drought in
the summer Of 1922.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26
Sudan Grass Quite
Valuable Hay Crop
Easily Grown and Is Relished
by All Farm Stock.

Any farmer who wants an easy-tO
grow, good-yielding hay crop that is
relished by practically all forms of live
stock will do we'll to plant at least a
small acreage of Sudan grass and to
become acquainted with its habits and
its valuable quality, thinks G. P. Black
well. agronomist at Clemson college
Sudan grass Professor Blackwell
explains, Is closely related to the cul-
tivated sorghums and is compare
lively new forage crop in this couu-
try. It was introduced into the Unit
ed States in 1909. In appearance it
is taller. has broader leaves and is
entirely without the underground
stems which make Johnson grass such
a bad weed on farm lands. It grows
to height Of 8 to feet If seeded
broadcast. and taller than this II
planted in cultivated rows. 1t is gen.
orally seeded broadcast when grown
for hay production. 1t makes a large
yield of hay. the yield varying with
the fertility of the land and the fer
tilizer used, and ranging from one to
eight tons of cured hay per acre. The
quality of this hay is about the same
as that Of johnson grass or Timothy.
Practically all forms of live stock rel
ish 1t and do well on 1t. 1t is easily
cut and is not difficult to keep and
handle.
When sown broadcast for hay,
about 30 pounds of seed per acre
should be used. When planted in
rows, the rows may be anywhere from
20 to 40 inches apart and 6 to 10
pounds Of seed per acre will be suffi-
cient for planting. If planted early
In the season, several cuttings may
be secured In one year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26
Many Religions at College

twenty-five religious denominations
are represented among the students of
the Pennsylvania State college. OF
more than 5000 students who stated
their religious preferences recently
about one-fourth were Presbyterians,
one-fifth Methodists, one-eighth Luth-
Grams and one-tenth Roman Catholics.
says School Life. Other sects repre-
sented are: Reformed, Protestant Epis-
copal. Baptist, Hebrew, Evangelical,
United Presbyterian, United Brethren,
Society of Friends, Church of Christ.
Congregational Dunkard, Christian
Science, Moravian, Unitarian. Mennon-
lite, Universalist, Greek Catholic, Dis
ciple, Schwenkfelder and United. Zion
Children, the last three having but one
representative each.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26
Comfortable Travelling

For comfort in summer motoring
wear bathing suits, say Misses Flora
McGish and Belle Taunton of Ashta-
bula, Ohio, who were the well-known
cynosure of all eyes when they passed
through Westfield attired in One-piece
bathing suits. The girls are driving
to Maine. When these modern mer-
maids pass a good swimming place
they stop their automobile. hop out,
take swim, get aboard again. and are
on their way.-Boston Globe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26
Bull Convicted
at Unique Trial
Court Of Bovine Justice At
tracts Big Crowd in Frank
(. lin County, Pa.

prepared by the United States De-
partment Of Agriculture)
Although the live stock Of the COM
munity was of such good quality that
it was difficult to find worthy "pris-
oner,' the mock trial of scrub bull
recently staged at Waynesboro. Pa,
drew an audience of more than thou
sand persons. The advertising club
Of the chamber of commerce, the
Franklin County Farm bureau. and the
county agent had charge of arrange
ments. The trial was conducted &C
cording to an outline furnished by the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture.
Proceedings Realistic.
Local legal talent made the court
proceedings realistic. The sheriff and
his force Of deputies ARRESTED" the
bull and otherwise aided in conducting
court order.
For the convenience Of busy farmers
the trial was held at o'clock In the
evening. The merchants Of Waynes-
boro held dollar day." which was
widely advertised. with the scrub-bull
trial as an auxiliary attraction. Twen-
ty-five hundred card Invitations were
mailed and 500 colored posters adver-
tised the event.
The trial took place on an electric
lighted platform erected in the ball
park. Band music added to the enter
tainment and Sthe services of the boy
scouts were enlisted to handle the
traffic. A dairy-cattle specialist from
the department of agriculture acted as
expert witness for the prosecution.
Court Of Bovine Justice.
A jury Of IL men rendered verdict
Of guilty after hearing the evidence
laid before the court of bovine justice.
The prosecution showed the detrimen-
tai effect which scrub bulls have on
the dairy industry. It then described
the prosperity and other benefits
brought by pure bred bulls and pleaded
forcefully for conviction.
The defense consisted largely of ora
tory aided by music and poetry as vain
resorts to save the prisoner from doom.
One witness for the defense failed to
impress the jury when he testified that
the scrub bull was great labor-saving
device. His daughters giving less milk
required fewer pals and cans and
were more quickly MIXED.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26
Unconventional

He took his ticket leisurely at the
booking office Of a suburban railway
station, but, on hearing the train ap
preaching, made more haste than
speed to the platform. He was going
well until, nearly at the top of the
steps leading to the platform. some
thing or other caused his foot to slip.
His silk hat had wabbled onto his
brow, his bag and umbrella betook
themselves one to the right and one to
the left, but he manfully regained
these possessions in a grasp-all sort OF
fashion while on his knees.
Then he looked up at the official at
the gate and inquired: ''Is this the way
to go to the train?"
. Eyes, sir" was the unsympathetic
reply, you can come that way II you
wish, but 1t looks bad!"
Maternal love! thou word that sums
all bliss.-Pollok.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26

60 put me asleep so ! would not feel
the pains. At last she said would have
10 be operated on If wanted any chill
dren. Well, / just happened to go to
see . friend with her first baby and !
told her was going to the hospital, and
she said, Don't do i'll You 60 and get
. bottle Of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BE Compound and you won't need any
operation. So my husband got me Q
bottle right away. Now / have two
lovely children. Believe me, recon-
mend the Vegetable Compound to any
woman / know has any kind Of female
trouble. It has helped me and lot OF
nv friends. -" Mrs. A. MCANDLESS,
zoe S. Morgan St., Chicago, III. For
sale by druggists everywhere.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26
Fa:r!!:rnE-IItL

Save toll and time by using your
head.
1t pays to fatten up your poultry for
a week or ten days before shipping to
market.
When buying seed don't let two or
three cents difference in prices blind
you into sacrificing quality for guam
tity.
The silo preserves the whole crop.
stalks. leaves and grain, whether corn.
kafir or sorghum. so that there Is
scarcely any, loss.
A piece Of carpet spread over the
bins of potatoes win keep the light
from the windows from striking them
and turning them green.
In buying a pure-bred bull for grad
ing up herd. remember that the pedi-
gree In itself is not guarantee that
bull is what he should be. There are
poor as well as good pedigreed ami
mails.
The four essentials of bumper
crop are good seed, rich soil. scientific
tillage. and favorable weather. All
of these-even the latter-are more
or less under the control of the farm
er. for by filling his soil with humus.
he can lessen the damage by too much
or too little rain
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26
When She Landed Hin,

Together they broke the wishbOne.
and she had the longest piece.
Nov, what shall wish fOr?" she
unused. II really can't think"
"Oh. wish for anything" he brilliant
ly suggested.
But still her brow wore a puckered
frown. A$&
"Oh, well, If it'sSas hard as all that,
I'll wish for you," he said at last, oblig-
ingly.
"John." she cried happily. "you real
ly wish for me? Then you can have
me! This is student"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26
Flattery Does 1t

Albert Keller, general manager Of
the Ritz Carlton hotel group, said in
an address to New York walters:
"a good waiter makes his obstacles
his stepping stones.
"'Waiter!' Numbered man with a
head as bald as billiard ball.
"'Yes, sirY
"'Waiter; there's hair in this
soupr 4ls...
"'Why, SO there is, sir. I'm very.
very sorry. But don't you think 1t
must have futtered OF your head.
sIrY"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26
Careles. Operator. Probably

A novel point at law has just been
raised in an eastern divorce case. The
couple first met over the telephone.
but the husband now alleges he got
a wrong number.-Chicago News
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26

nam . v 0Ket8OA0
Compound did for
me. / was married
going on for three
years, and went to Q
doctor and was taxi
Entertainments twice
a week for pains ev-
cry month. I used
to lie in bed three or
four days with them
and the doctor would
call and inject some
fhsu0 into INV arm
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26
OPERATION ADVISED
FRIEND SAID
DON'T Do lT!''
Try Lydia E. Pinkhaln's Veg
etable Compound First. 5
Proved Good Advice

Chicago, Illinois. "Just a few lines
TO let you know what Lydia E. Pink
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26

Usually the homelier man is the
more he thinks lovemaking Is his
forte.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26
Which2

Bob-"How old would .you say she
Isl" Bill-''To her face or behind her
back?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26

Maternal love! thou word that sums
all bliss.-Pollok.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-26
TO THE PURIIC

We are giving notice that on and
after July /, we will conduct our bus
inesses on a strictly cash and carry
basis. To our patrons, we wish to say
that the meat business demands cash
in advance for every animal we pur-
chase and for every pound of man,i-
featured product that comes in our
doors.
Now. this creates a hardship on the
butcher, and particularly in these
times it is a burden to carry our Gus
toners on credit basis.
In order to offset the little incon-
venience to which our customers will
be placed, we will be enabled to sell
our meats at lower prices. We are
reluctant 10 make any change, but it
is absolutely necessary to do so if we
continue in business. Please help us
to carry out this plan, as we feel it
will be of mutual benefit.
CITY MEAT MARKET,
John Callan, Proprietor.
CASH MEAT MARKET,
- Sweet & Vincent, Proprietors
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-26
ROAD PROPHECY
Of 1868 IS NOW
FULFILLED
BY r. A. FEM
In Kooskia MOuntaineer

The expected coming of the cara
van from south Idaho to assist in
the dedication of monument at
Grangeville to slgnalize the official
opening of the north and south road
on July 8, recalls a prophecy made
almost sixty years ago.
In September, 1868, the writer ac-
ccmpanied pack train laden with
flour from Florence to Placeryille.
The route lay, for the greater part
of the distance, over the historic Pack
err John trail. The pack train was in
charge of Stephen Augustus Woodward
California packer, commonly known
as Gus Woodward. Moses Hexter, a
Lewiston merchant, made the trip
with the train to investigate business
possibilities in the ~Boise BASIN"
"Gus" Hexter and the writer usu-
ally Travelled ahead of the train TO
look out desirable camping places,
and incidentally to provide venison
or other game, for fresh meat was
luxury TO packers. Thus, ahead of
the train, one day, we came to the
spring near the top of the mountain
on the old trail between Round Val
ley and the Little Salmon river. While
dismOunted to refresh ourselves at
the ice cold spring. Gus" whose long
patriarchal gray beard accentuated
his commanding figure, turned to Hex
ter and said: ''AIOsc, some day there
will be wagon road running through
these mountains practically along the
same route this trail follows" The
statement seemed so prepOsterous, in
the circumstances, that it was in
delibly impressed upon the minds of
those who heard it. Nov the vision
that came to that prophetic pioneer
is an accomplished fact in rhe North
md South highway.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-26
FEDERAL
RESERVE BANK
IN IDAHO

Boise-Idaho bankers, in annual
convention here, went on record in
favor of the establishment OF
branch of the federal reserve bank In
Idaho, to be located in Boise as the
most convenient place for all inter-
ests. The resolutions of the conyen-
tion pointed out that the territory
was too large to be Served expedite
ously and efficiently from Salt Lake.
Collections from member banks oft
en- require ten to fourteen days IN
clearing. it was recited, and the
transfer of cash from Salt Lake, even
alpon telegraphie request, required SO
long as to possibly destroy the bene-
fits in emergency cases. Diversity OF
interests and lack of familiarity with
local conditions ON the part of the
more remote reserve bank were also
urged as a reason for the appeal OF
the bankers.
This was only one of several sub
iects handled by the convention in
the interest of Idaho people.
A strong resolution favoring tax
reduction was adopted. 1t related that
the greatest taxing power is conferred
upon local government, whose treas
ury is too often assailed by well
meaning but short sighted 'citizens
in the interest of various pet local
projects. 1t urged the public to stand
solidly behind all public officials who
show a purpose to reduce taxation.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-26
Democrats Will
Not Fuse, Says
State Chairman

Fusion of Democrats and Progress
siyes ON state ticket is out of the
question, James p. Pope, state chair
man of the Democratic central COM
mitteee, says in a recent statement.
The Democrats will oppose the reelec-
ton of Senator William +. Borah, and
will hear no compromise. he added.
His statement in full follows:
There has been more or less talk
for several months of fusion between
the Democratic and Progressive par
ties in Idaho this year. In my Opin-
ion. there will be no fusion on the
state tickets of these two parties. The
report is current, and has not been de-
MED. that the organization leaders of
the Progressive party are supporting
W. L. Borah for L. :. senator.
although Bcrah is at this time regu-
lar Republican and is generally con-
coded the Republican nomination.
The Democratic party of Idaho, in my
opinion, will not, either directly or in
directly. support Borah. We recall too
wen that Borah opposed President
Wilson in some of his vigorous war
measures and declared that the United
States would never send dollar or a
soldier to France with his vote. And
after the war, when Wilson was urging
the United States to enter the league
If nations. Borah. in his opposition,
went so far as to state on the floor of
the senate that he would oppose the
league, even If Jesus Christ were TO
advocate it. BOrah is the outstanding
hampton of national isolation. This
policy of isolation has
brought misery to Europe and wide
spread suffering in this country, and
to the American farmer.
''Since the United States refused to
cooperate with Europe, the farm ex-
ports of this country have decreased
and our foreign market
for such exports in Europe has been
almost destroyed. What the farmer
his products There will be no such
market until the United States aban-
Tons its foolish policy of isolation.
Furthermore, the Democratic party
will continue its fight for the direct
primary law in Idaho. Mr.. BOrah,
Who said two years ago that such
aw is fundamental and necessary in !
Idaho. and that there would be no
in his fight for it, is now
% regular in his Republicanism that it |
$ understood he will make no mention |
# it this year. You may depend upon |
t that BOrah will be vigorously OPP
'osed by at least one political party in
,saho in his campaign for reelection.
''1'he Democratic party in Idaho is
United and harmonious. Aside from
ONE little pique ON the part of the
defeated caAdidate, the contest for
ational committeeman at the recent
at st. Maries left no i'll
ceiling among the Democrats. They
rin present a united front this year
Personally. as announced and
learly understood at the time of my
lection as state chairman to fill thel
nexpired term of w. H. Hornibrook,
will not be candidate for reelec-
ion and cannot accept the position
rendered to me again. My busin-
IS and professional duties will not
crmit it.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-26
NEGRO SLAVES SOLD
AT PUBLIC AUCTION

Following is the copy of public
auction sale bill, advertising for sale
negro slaves, whiskey and other chat
tells, in Kentucky, on March 1, 1S49:
Having sold my farm and am leav-
ing for Oregon Territory by OK team,
will offer ON March 1, 1S49, all of my
personal property towit: All teams
except two teams, Buck and Ben and
Tom and Jerry. 2 milk cows, l gray
mare and colt, 1 pair of oxen and
yoke, baby yoke, ox-carts, iron
pillow with wood mold board. 800 feet
of poplar weatherboards, 1000 three
foot clapboards, 1900 10-foOt fence
rails, i 60-gallOn soap kettle, 50 sug-
ar troughs made of white ash timber,
10 gallons of maple syrup, 2 spinning
wheels, 80 pounds of mutton talloY.
20 pounds of beef tallow, 1 large
100 empty barrels. one 32-gallOn bar
rel of Johnson-Miller whiskey, years
old, 20 gallons of apple brandy, ! 10
gallon copper still, oak tanned leather.
3 scythes and cradles, / dozen wooden
one half interest in tan
yard, 1 32-calibre rifle, bullet mold |
and powder horn, rife made i.y Pen !
Miller, SO gallon of soft soap, hams. |
bacon, lard, 40 gallons of sorghum |
molasses, 6 head of fox hounds, all |
soft mOuthed except one. At the same |
time, l wish to sell my negro slaves
men 80 and 30 years old, 2 boys II |
and 10 years old, 2 mulatto wenches
40 and SO years old. Will sell alto
sether to Same party as will not sep
irate them.
Terms of sale cash in hand or to
iraw 4 percent interest with Bob
Mcconnell as security My home is
wo miles south of Versailles, Ken
lucky, ON McConn's Prry pike. Sale
'egins at o'clock a. m. Plenty to
rink and eat ]. L. Moss.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-26
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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-26
NOTICE OF COUNTY WARRANTS
REDEEMED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
That the following registered County
Warrants will be paid on presentation
at the office Of County Treasurer,
Grangeville, Idaho.
That interest on said warrants will
cease the 9th day of July, 1924.
Current Expense Warrants No.
322S8 to 32705 inclusive.
All warrants Of previous calls will
be paid on presentation.
Dated June 20, 1924, Grangeyille.
Idaho.
OTIE L. CONE,
County Treasurer.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-26
CATHOLIC SERVICES

June 20 = Grangeville. Thirteen
hours devotion. Feast of Parish.
Masses at s and 10 a. m.
July 5-Reubens.
July 6-Winchester.
July and S-Whitebird.
July 13-Grangeville.
July 19-Reubens.
July 20-Winchester. Thirteen hours
devotion.
July % and 23-Whitebird.
July 27-Grangeville.
August 1-Grangeville. First Friday.
Aug. 2Reubens.
August 3-Winchester.
August to 9-Boise on retreat.
August 11-Grangeville.
Rev. j. o. DUPONT.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-26
FRENCH IN MOSCOW

Congressman Burton L. French has
returned to his home in Moscow, from
Washington, d. c. He will remain in
Moscow until the reconvening of con-
gress.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-26

For Sale - Seven memberships in
Idaho County Guernsey Bull associa-
ton. About half price. C. o. Vincent.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-26

Ford Wanted = Ford Chassis any
model, touring or roadster. Art Smith,
Grangeville. Phone Farmers 70. 6-2t+
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-26
OTIE L. CONE,
County Treasurer.

The best tea rolls you ever ate at
The Model.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-26

For Sale-New alfalfa hay, deliv-
cred in town. c. L. Bourland. Phone
Farmers 1876. 7tf