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Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14
RAooNETTEs WIN GAME
AND LOSE ONE LAST WEEK

The Dagoneiies won from tho
dgwlck girls last Friday night be.
re the Dragon.sedgwick game In
h easy contest Tho Dragonettcs
Iayed one OF the best games they
ave played this year, gaining lead
The beginning Of the game and main.
lining II throughout. when the shot
the close of the game. the
core stood & 10 rs In favor OF the
lragonettes.
The JulcsburR girls took the Drag.
hettcu into camp IN the curtain.
alaer of the Julesb,ng DRAGON game.
18th iop'aided score Of 30 TO 10.
10Th teams played q hard game. but
he DragoneiteB were unable TO break
- the visitors team work which was
ar above the ordinary. The basket
rowing OF Julesburr's forwards was
N" of the features OF the Hamc.
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14
"UNcLE BILLY WHITMAN DIES
FOLLOWING PARALiTIc STROKE

William J. Whitman, familiar fig
ure to everyone who lives in Holyoke
passed away at his home in Belmont,
Wednesday morning, following an Ill
ness of two weeks caused by stroke
of paralysis.
Uncle Billy" was past "a years Of
age and has spent over 81 years as a
resident of this county He came
hers from Holdrege, Nebr., and home
steaded quarter section. miles
southwest of town. There he lived
until six or seven years ago. when he
moved to Hoiyoke to spend the rest
of his days in ease.
About two weeks ago he was strick-
en- with stroke OF paralysis which
confined him to his home. Last
Thursday he suffered another stroke
which his weakened condition couid
not survive.
Deceased is survived by two daugh
ters. Mrs Mandy Collier, Of South
Dakota. and Mrs. Ida Wilson. living
about 25 miles southeast of Hc'yoke.
His funeral will be held at the Me-
thodist church. Friday afternoon at
200 o'clock and the remains will BE-
laid to rest in the Holyoke cemetery.
Uncle Billy" is gone. but the MEM
ory Of his genial spirit will long re-
main with his many friends.
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14
MODERN WoopMAN PICTURE
DRAWS LARGE CROWD

The Peerless theatre was packed
Tuesday evening. when more than
five hundred persons came there To
enjoy the moving picture put on by
the Modern Woodmen OF America.
Six big reels. were thrown ON the
screen. who is My Neighbo-" was
featured by two reels and gave .
vivid set of scenes OF the working OF
the Head Camp at Rock Island, Ills.
and the last Head Camp Meeting at
ST. Louis. Mo.
Chasing the Cure" was given in
two reels and portrayed the Wood
men Sanitorium at Colorado Springs.
The Sanitorium was founded in 1909
and has treated more than 1000 pa
tients afflicted with tuberculosis The
sanitorium is one of the most com.
plete institutions OF its kind in the
world Mr.. George Whitley. OF Hol.
yoke. is one who has been benefited
by tn cure
Soldiers OF Woodcraft' was the
last picture and was given in two
reels and showed the wonderful drills
made by the soldiers OF peace. the
Foresters
The Woodmen are more than pleas.
ed with the treatment received from
Mr., Guild In putting the theatre at
the disposal OF the Camp and for the
attendance OF the public
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14
LITTLE GIRL PASSES AWAY

Mabel Fila, little daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. r. II. Swisher passed away
at her home here last Friday. aged
s years. 6 months and days. She
has been III for several months from
heart trouble and had only recently
returned from taking medical treat
ment In Denver
She Is survived by her parents. one
brother, Melvin, her twin. and three
sisters Mandic. Mildred and Mrs
Raj siHh Hall. OF Denver.
Funeral services were held at the
Methodist church Sunday afternoon
conducted by Rev. T. - Tyre, and In
terment was made in the Iiolyoke
cemetery
The sympathy Of the entire com
munity goes ont to the sorrowing fam
lily in the loss OF their little one
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14
PLEASANT VALLEY p. T. A.

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Pleasant Valley =. 7, A. will be
held Friday evening. Fcbr. 2s, The
bnslnosn meeting will be held after
which u Lincoln. Washington program
viii be given Jointly by the Associa-
ilon ami The Farmers Union.
An oyster supper will follow the
program. charge being made for tho
purpose of paying the oxpcnaos of tho
supper You are cordially invited 10
attend this meeting and nttingly oh
serve the birthdays Of the two great
men In our nations history.
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14
PHILLIPS COUNTY TEACHERS
MEET AT HAxTUN

The Phillips County Teachers AS
sociation will meet at Haxtun. Friday
and Saturday of this week for their
annual convention.
The schools of the county will he
dismissed for the day so that the
teachers may attend, A very interes-
ting and instructive program has been
prepared and a lively meeting is an
ticipated.
County Superintendent Walter V,
Riffenburg has obtained some we'll
known school men TO address the
meeting so that the teachers are as
sured OF gaining some beneficial ad'
vice regarding their schools.
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14

W are pleased TO report that the
lsnegon q Jung sale at Amherst On
last ThursdSy, drew a large crowd OF
buyers aud that the hogs, which made
up mou OF the stocl, brought very
good prlcef Col, @. NJ. Hit sold the
twenty-five OF Mr.. Ewegen's Durocp
for an average OF 5000 each. The
top gilt bringing 1880. Mr.. Jung'S
Spotted polands also brought good
prices, the top SOW selling for $4,000.
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14

The Mirage Delphian club mcmbcts
entcrtainsl heir husbands At u Vat
cntinc party at th6 home Of Mr. and
Mrs. Charlie =. Peterson last Tuesday
evening Tho house was beautifully
decorated In the Valentine and pat
riotio colors Mrs, scheunemann and
Mr. H. h. johnson won the prize in
the guessing contest and MIR Paul
Smith won the prize In tho Block
Hearts. AZ the closc Of tho evening
dainty two course luncheon was ser
we'd by tho hosteases About aixteer
couples were present,
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14

The interior Of the Glover blossom
Creamery has bcen undergoing some
improvement the past week. an at.
tractiye office and sales room being
partitiancd OF In the front and the
entire Interior being treated to a new
coat OF white paint This adds great.
ly to the attractiyeness OF this enter.
prising establishment and aids Man.
ager Frcd Peterson and his associates
IN caring for the large produce. but.
ter and cream business, Mr.. Peter.
son is looking forward to a greatly
Increased business during the spring
and summer and In preparing to
handle Il In an efficient manner.
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14

The Ralph Robb home was the
scene Of very merry gathering las,
SUNDAY evening when Mrs. Robb and
Mrs. p y. Brolllar. entertained u
number OF friends, the occasion be
ing \ birthday dinner for Mcasra.
Robb and Brollihr. whose birthdays
occur about the same date In Fehru.
airy. 4 sumptuous dinner was spread
with large birthday CAKE IN the
center Of the tabia upon which were
placed 81 candles. the total are uf
10th the gentlemen The guests en-
dcayored 10 guess the correct ages OF
each but aa far as anyone can tell
no ane made the proper guess and
thclf ages rtill ramain mystery.
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14
DRAGON BASKETEERS
VICTORIOUS IN TWO
CONFERENCE GAMES
JULEsRuRG AND sEDeWIck ARE
DEFEATED. STERLING ONLY
OPPONENT LEFT

The Dragons proved their ability to
play basketball when they met Sedg,
wick on the local High floor last Fri
day evening. The game opened with
ths Dragons seizing the ball and keep
ing 1t in their territory most of the
time, but they were not up to their
standard ON shooting and the tally
was kept low on both sides. The
shot that announced the close of the
game left the scoe 10 to Is in favor
of the Dragons.
The Sedgwick aggregation showed
a good brand of basketball and kept
the Dragons going their best, but
their inability to place great number
of shots, kept their score down. The
Dragons were also wild in their at
tempts at finding the hoop and sever.
al substitutions were made during the
game. Scott, Holyoke's forward,
was high point man making total
of ten points.
What is generally conceded to have
been the snappiest and cleanest game
of the present season, occurred Sat.
, urday evening. when the Julesburg
Five came to Holyoke with the deter.
mination of winning another game to
add to their list.
The Holyoke boys got away to a
running start when Schneider located
the hoop three consecutive times in
the first few minutes of play But
their lead was short lived for the visi.
tors started their scoring and when
the first half ended the score stood
q tie at points each
Both teams came back strong In
the second half ana continued with
the speed that prevailed in the FIRST
half. Both We're going the limit and
the scoring on both sides was kept
exceedingly low The Holyoke Five,
however. succeeded In placing two
field goals and n free shot while the
northerners obtained but one field
goal. This gave Holyoke a lead OF Is
Both teams played hard and clean
game from start to finish. and not
once was the referee forced to caut.
ion the players on foul tactics. The
spirit of the teams was OF friendly
rivalry, and the fast pace maintained
caused both teams 10 begin to flag as
the md OF thegame drew near
The Iulesburg quintet showed
style OF basketball that the Dragons
have never before encountered this
year. Their good team work and abb.
lity at handling the ball. lft the Hol.
yoke goal in danger at all times.
The Dragons played one of the hest
games they have played this year. at
10th offensive and defensive work.
Sehnisder was high point man with
total OF S points.
The final conference game win he
played here on February 22nd. when
Sterling and the Dragons win decide
the championship OF the conference.
Sterling defeated Holyoke at Sterling
early In the the season but the Ora.
CONS say. they can't do IL again.
Sterling still has 10 meet Haxtun
and s dgwlck on their home floors
and stand chances OF defeat at both
places.
This game will close the conference
season and the winning team win 20
to Brush to compete with the winners
OF other nearby conf rcnces.
Coach wilsor has developed team
OF championship calIbre and " moth.
ine happens to dlsrap, the team. fie
yoke Will probably be a contender for
state championship.
The interior Of the Clover blossom
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14
MRS .TiMeeRLAke IMPROVING

The physicians attending Mrs. c.
u. Timberlake. report that her limb
which has been In n east Is showing
marked Improvement and that the
east VIII probably be removed within
two weeks Her general condition Is
considered satisfactory
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14
|LL|PS COUNTY CORN
'ROP ESTIMATED At
100000 BUSHELS
|WEEN SIXTY AND SEVENTY
k CENT OF CROP IN COUNTY
is MARKETED

;r killips County's great corn crop
u,I Ioing through the elevators at a
AN rate to the markets and the far
WI are reaping harvest of gold
4 r before equalled by this crop
. lis part of Colorado.
eety he county's corn crop is estimated
-, ave totaled upwards of 100000
itit els of which between so and 60
,atI cent has been marketed. This
'u1 brought very neat sum to the
'ers, the selling price having been
een SO and 55 cents per bushel
of the time. No one can tell
good it has done the entire
hi btry, for with poor crops and poor
ad aa rices the past two years. the far
an Is were facing ruin and this won.
i4ul corn crop has gone Ions way
iol i lutting them upon their feet again
indirectly saving the business
ks OF this section of the state from
,uOlyoke elevators have to date
/. dled well over 100000 bushels of
great crop and it Is estimated
u there is still nearly that much
re to be marketed here. About
j carloads have been shipped to
I'd central markets. the most of
Nch went east. The yield in the
1ftern part OF the county has been
a heavier than here. The corn
x1 been of good quality. averaging
~ grade. On account OF the prev
zee of the damp weather. il is in
~ ed to hold n good deal of moisture
. since the cold dry weather start
y In December. the quality of the
has greatly improved
hat corn has not been Phillips
nty's only valuable crop. for in
2e of a reported failure OF the
) eat crop through Black Rust. there
= been over 100 carloads OF wheat
1pped from Holyoke alone since last
lvest. and there is still lot Of
Ieat stored throughout the county.
Then th'o millet crop was excellent
year and yields OF 35 bushels to
acre have been common. Ho,.
{ tie shippers have loaded out oveI
carloads OF millet seed and added
4 the prosperity of the farmers OF
surrounding country. The wheat
millet has been shipped for the
st part TO western markets.
During the months OF December
January, $50 cars OF corn. 20 cars
wheat. is cars of mlllet car OF
Is and car OF beans have been
pped from Holyoke.
This years great corn crop has
atty promoted the plan OF divirsi.
! farming and has marked the pass.
OF the exclusive wheat grower.
10 has heretofore made up the gr at.
per cent OF the farmers in this see
n of the state. Wheat has proven
he a frall crop and the tbumper
lop OF corn has shown that this
nntry Is adapted TO It's growth.
rmers from now on will divide the
ops and will not face ruin when
her the wheat or the corn orop iB
failure. with the growth OF more
n the number Of hogs and other
estock win Increase and In Few
ans the farmers of Phillips county
" be ON substantial financial
sls that one years s'erop failure viii
be so disastrous to their welfare.
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14
GRADE SCHOOL PROGRAM
NEXT THURSDAY EVENING

The following program will be pre-.
scnted by the pupils OF the Holyoke
Grade School at the High School
auditorium. next Thursday evening.
The public is urge to attend.
Salute Thee, Old Glory.
....,.... Third and Fourth Grades
SONG. George Washington"
,........ First and Second Grades
Reading "Johnny's History Lesson"
.,..,,.,.,.H Harry Lee Fredericl,
Song The Ran Spiiiters"
., First and Second Grad Boys
Essay Woodrow Wilson"
...t...r...t..,... Madge Norman
The Song OF the Hatchet ....
,.,............ Second Grade Boys
Song. Wooden Soldiers"
........t.....,.. Third Grade Boys
Play. Yankee Doodlc's Trip to Dixie"
........t.t.....,. Seventh Grade
IIatchet Drill Second Grade Boys
Song. Mount Vernon Bells.
Fifth and Sixth Grades
Piano solo ......... Grace Bushnell
MInuot 80. Flfh and Sixth Grades
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14

Mis- =, O Fielder entertained a
number Of her lady friends at hcr
home Monday afternoon. bridge being
the diversion of the afternoon. Fol.
lowing the games, delicious two
course luncheon was served by the
hostess.
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14

Tho swaatika club met Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs Otto Fulschcr.
Election OF officers was the principal
doinEs OF tho afternoon. Mrs. ]. l..
Slack. President, and Mrs H. ~,
white. sce.Trcasurcr. Delicious re.
freahmcnts were served by the hos.
.<sa.
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14

Mrs. Frank iIartweli and daughter
OF Sterling. came down Saturday for
a short visit at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Ray scebod and family.
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14

MIR. and Mrs. Oscar Lohn. Of Paoli.
were uolyoko visitors Thursday.
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14

Mrs. II. NJ. Smith loft for Sterling
Monday for n short visit with her
Hon. n Il. Smith. and family.
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14

Fox fIcthco,c Of Amhesi was In
'folyoke Wednesday on business.
Phillips County herald., 1924-02-14

Keep posted--read The Herald.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-29
Convenient Lighting
Arrangement for Cellar

In homes where the man of the
house has liking for. tinkering with
tools, there is usually quite bit Of
excess current used because he will
leave the main cellar light burning
while he is working at his bench. It
also is true that his bench light is
not always located ideally for all types
of bench work, it having been found
that portable light Is particularly de-
sirable for the bench.
That both Of these conditions may
be met satisfactorily, some clever
brain devised the method of stretch
ing tightly several lengths Of wire run
ming the entire length Of the cellar
A turnbuckle should be provided for
each wire, so it can be kept taut. A
lamp and long cord can now be sus-
pended on the wire and moved about
the cellar at will to any place where a
light is desired.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-29
Garden Near Kitchen Is
Saver of Many Steps

much has been said, and much has
been written regarding the saving Of
steps in the kitchen, but very little
has. been done about the saving Of
steps in the garden" says J. 81. Bur-
dett Of National Garden bureau. 'This
is a point you should remember in
planning for your vegetable garden.
"For the sake Of the family cook,
who will have to gather the early veg
etables, such as radishes, onions, let
tuce and early spinach, in the rain or
heat, a good deal Of the time, such
bed Of vegetables should be as close
to the kitchen door as Is consistent
with the appearance and layout
of the garden. Following the same
line Of reasoning, the vegetables most
commonly used, as well as the early
spring vegetables, should be planted
near the kitchen door.
Asparagus and rhubarb, ETC., be-
ing permanent, should be placed where
they will least interfere with the 9TH
er plants and general efficiency. They
cannot be planted with other vege-
tables, and for this reason should be
at one side Of the garden, and most
distant from the house. The tall veg
etables, such as corn, pole beans and
tomatoes will make 1t difficult to gath
er the other vegetables II placed in
the middle of the garden. They
should be placed at the side or in the
back, and will be valuable In forming
q background"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-29

Is 10 foot driveway, closed at both
ends by double sliding doors. There
are four cribs, two on each side Of the
drive. The driveway makes it a COM
paratively easy task to unload the corn
into the cribs from the wagon.
This is a simple and inexpensive
type Of crib. Its construction Is such
that almost any man who has had ex-
perience in carpenter work can build
it. The lumber used is Of standard
size that Is carried in stock at all lum-
Der yards. The crib siding leaves
opening between each piece Of lumber
for air and ventilation. At the same
time the rain and snow is kept out.
The concrete feeding floor is as wide
as the building and slightly less in
depth. This also is easily constructed.
Two by four-inch timbers are set on
the ground and held in place by stakes.
Over foundation Of loose crushed
rock or small stones mixture of &C.
ment and sand mixed with water to a
consistency SO that 1t will flow easily
is spread. One part of cement to two
or three parts Of sand Is about the right
mixture. The foundation Of broken
stone saves considerable material, but
as the cement and sand mixture flows
into the crevices, 1t makes strong &C.
ment slab. The surface is trOweled
smooth with straight-edge board and
finished if a more workmanlike job is
wanted with float or hand trOwel.
Feeding ear corn on a cement feed
ing floor is economy. The hogs clean
up practically all the grain, the floor
is easily cleaned Of cobs and none Of
the food Is lost in the soft earth.
This combination corn crib and feed
ing floor gives the farm an economical
corn storage house and a clean feed
ing floor. When it is set in the hog
lot or nearby, there is g considerable
saving of labor in feeding the animals.
These are two advantages that will
appeal to the thrifty grower Of corn
and hogs.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-29
CORN GRID
BY WILLIAM A. R4pFoRp

Mr.. william A. Radford will answer
questions and give, advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building work on the farm.
for the readers Of this paper. On ac-
count OF his wide experience as Editor,
Author and Manufacturer, he is. with
out doubt, the highest authority on all
these subjects. Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford, No. 1927
Prairie avenue, Chicago. ILL.,, and only
inclose two cent stamp for reply.
combination. Generally the prices of
the two farm products are such that a
farmer gets higher price for his corn
by marketing 1t ION the hoof." When
this Is done storage space for the
grain Is necessary so that the corn
will be available for daily feeding.
TO handle this work efficiently there
has been devised and put into general
use on many eorn-belt farms COM
bination corn crib and feeding floor,
such as is shown in the accompanying
illustration. The corn is stored in the
building, usually located in the hog
lot or Immediately adjoining it. At
feeding time the ear corn is taken
from the cribs and thrown onto the
concrete feeding floor. The hogs get
every kernel of the grain, as the floor
is solid and none Of the grain is lost
in the mud. If the hogs overlook a
few kernels the farm poultry flock is
at hand to clean up.
The corn crib is % by 80 feet. The
foundation Is Of the pillar type, con-
crete blocks being set every five
feet and the joists laid on them.
The floor is of plank, but bet
ten method would be to have the
foundation concrete wall and the
floor of concrete, making it tight
against rats, which do great damage
to stored corn. The framing is of'lum-
Der with regulation crib siding around
the cribs and matched siding in the
gables.
Through the center Of the building
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-29
Stucco in Winter

Winter is good time to rehabili-
tate old homes by the application OF a
coat of stucco. Stucco. contrary to
the general belief. is unaffected by
cold, and better jobs are done in the
winter while there Is no shortage Of
labor.
Many old frame dwellings have
been made to look like new by giving
them q finish of stuccO, which can be
done at very little cost comparative
With the results obtained.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-31
PLEASANT RIDGE

Schools in the place will open Mon
day. March 31st.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Andrews and
Miss Elizabeth returned Thursday
from Madison where they have been
the past few weeks while Mr.. Andrews
was employed on the construction job.
Sidney Berry remains about the
same.
Miss Georgia Stoutemyer of Madi-
son who taught the Washington
school in this place last fall has re-
signed and will continue in her pre-
ent position in Norridgewock and next
fall win enter college.
The roof of the main camp at Cush-
noes No. camp fell in last Friday
1t was unoccupied this winter.
The light of the fire at the Whitney
farm in Moscow was quite plainly
seen from this place Thursday even
ing. Sympathy is extended to the
family in the loss of their home.
Little Robert Hunnewell scalded his
foot quite badly Thursday but is get
ting along nicely.
Guy Andrews went to the Carrying
Place Sunday where he will be en-
ployed in the woods.
Heavily loaded teams are crossing
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-31
RRIGHTON

Mention was made last week b
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williams VI
called to Caratunk on account Of h
serious illness of Mrs. Williams lad
er, Philander Baker of that town. 4
Baker passed away January 10th d
lowing a critical operation for II
ture. Mr.. and Mrs. Williams n}
the sympathy of their many fried
in their sad bereavement of the d
of a kind and devoted father.
Williams returned home Saturdd
Mrs. Williams will stay for vkl
with the bereaved wife and moth
Howard Steward of Skowhegan ID
in town one day last week with I
snow attachment on his automobI|
Charles Spaulding of Bingham Vi
in town last week looking over lu3
Der land for the S. D. Warren Col
Harry Jones is to have radio
stalled in his home.