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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-04-24
NO HARD TIMES THERE NOW

How a struggling community of
one-crOp farmers became one of the
most prosperous agricultural spots
in Minnesota was outlined in a talk
made over the radio recently from
Mortified, Mimi.
1t was stated that Mortified is a
city of only 1000 people, situated in
what was formerly a wheat section.
The farmers became poor by raising
and marketing wheat Feeling that
something had to be done to re-
lieve the precarious situation, the
business men of the city and the
farmers got together to take stock of
themselves. An organization was
formed which was called the Com
munity society" 1t included every
man of the city and surrounding
country, who could be interested
They all worked together to solve
their mutual problem wit the result
that the usual Indifferent feeling of
the town and country folk soon be-
gan to disappear. Creameries were
built, cheese factories were estab-
lished and farmers gradually grew
into the dairy business. Now there
are over $4,000 purebred Holstein
cows in the immediate trading
radius of Northfield.
There are now three banks in the
city with total deposit of over three
and one-half million dollars. There
are a few small factories in North
field, which are as prosperous as the
farming community, and the stores
are said by the speaker to compare
favorably with those in many cities
much larger in size.
The speaker said further that
every one has shared in the general
prosperity and as far as that COM
munity is concerned, the "hard
tines complained of quite generally
N the past has not been felt there.
Certainly a community of that size
With three and one-half millions on
deposit in the banks is far from
financial distress.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-04-24
WATCH FOR ALFALFA WEEvIL

Observations should be made in
the fields to determine the probable
seriousness of the alfalfa weevil so
that proper arrangements may be
made to control them. Poison ma
terials are not available locally and
must be ordered either from Salt
Lake or Butte. Plans for control
should therefore be made some time
before the work is necessary.
In bulletin published recently by
the Department of Entomology of
the university, detailed description
of the life of the weevil and its con-
troll is given. 1t would be we'll for
farmers to give this some attention
so that they might know the weevil
at sight and understand their life
cycle.
The Beetle
The adult alfalfa weevil is a snout
beetle about three1sixtenths of an
inch long, and little more than half
as broad as long. The color varies
from light brown for the newly en-
erged individuals to nearly black for
those that are old. A long, strong
snout, equipped with biting mouth
parts, projects downward and for
ward from the front part Of the head.
Auult5 pass lie WluJ0T III pTOL0Ctou
places I'm the fields and may be found
at any time of year, but are most
numerous during the late summer
months. They have wings and by
flying spread naturally to new fields. |
Numerous adults die in the fall and |
winter, but many of them survive for
more than year.
The Egg
Weevil eggs are oval, about one
thirty-second Of an inch long and
orange yellow or lemon yellow in
color. Earliest eggs of the season
are deposited in dead grass stems
scattered on the ground, but later in
the season many of them are laid in
green alfalfa stems Eggs are most
numerous in the field In May and
match in greatest numbers in late
May and early June, and may be
found, in at least limited numbers,
during most Of the growing season.
The average length OF the egg stage
Is about fourteen days.
Characteristics of the Larva
The weevil larva (worm) is very
mail when first emerged from the
'gg, but when fully grown it is about
,ne-quarter of an inch long. 1t is a
light green in color and is character
zed by black head and light
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-04-24
RIvERTON
Observation-Disclosures
Received AnriI Of

The school election was we'll at
Ienoed mere Saturday, William H.
Davis being elected.
Mr.: and Mrs. Amos M. Virgin, Mr..
ana Mrs. II. H. Virgin and family
motored down from Rexburg Satur-
0ay and spent Easter with Mr.. and
MRS. w. Alfred Howell, motoring
home again Sunday.
Many of the young folks went
Gown to the bottoms and spent
Easter.
Ihere are several children sick in
the ne1ghborhood at this writing.
Miss Luella Wright spent the
weekend here with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Wallas Wright.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-04-24

States Department of Agriculture. The
soil must be SO dry that there will be
no danger of its packing hard enough
about the roots to bake or become
bricklike on drying, and will spring
apart again after being squeezed
tightly in the hand.
The holes should be dug sufficiently
wide to take all the roots without
doubling them back, and deep enough
to set the plant little deeper than it
grew before and still have or 3
inches of good new soil under it. The
good top soil should be saved for put
ting back in the hole about the roots
of the plant, the sub-soil should be
taken away and be replaced by good
soil. Well rotted manure and ground
bone or cotton-seed meal may be lib
orally mixed with the earth about the
roots Of the newly set tree. These
should be well mixed with the soil
but should not come In direct contact
with the roots.
The roots should be placed as near
ly In the position they grew as is pos
sible, care being taken not to leave
them In layers without fine soil be-
tween. The plant should be gently
worked up and down to be sure there
is no opening left under the place
from which the roots branch. After |
the hole is partially filled, the soil |
must be well tamped to bring the |
roots and soil into close contact with |
one another. II the earth is very dry |
water should be applied before the /
hole is finally filled. After 1t has
soaked away the balance of the soil
should be replaced but without any
amp.ng or firming of any kind
When the work is done in the fall 1t
S well to make mound about the
liant to prevent wind from swaying
and loosening 1t in the soil This
mound about the tree should be used
My in fall transplanting and should
e leveled down as early as possible
n the spring. If the plant is large
should be securely staked to serve
he same purpose. Mulching with
oarse manure or straw will aid in
old countries by preventing frost
rom penetrating the ground so deeply
nd in dry countries by holding moist
re.
The top Of the plant must be pruned
in proportion to the amount
roots that were destroyed In dig
ing This usually means that one
nlf of the top should be cut away
hen the plant has been well dug and
andled and threefourths or more If
has been poorly handled AS far as
ossible this should be done by re-
owing whole limbs or branches
lther than by cutting back the ends, 1
order that the general shape or I
laracter of the plant may be kept I
is often help in protecting the |, I
OTIS from drying out too rapidly and I
sisting them In corning In immediate q
ose contact with the soil to dip them a
very dilute clay ard COW manure
st before planting. or even in dilute
~ alone.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-04-24

Miss May Ollie is recovering from
her operation nicely and Is teaching
on Saturdays to, make up the two
weeks she lost while sick. Margaret
Wallace and Elmer Womack will be
ready to enter high school this fall.
and as they are the first eighth
grade graduates, we are very proud
of them.
Mr.. WOmack and Jack Young were
up to the Blackfoot dam last week.
j. M. Nelson returned with them and
spent few days in Rainbow. He
returned home Saturday.
Ben Reynolds is spending a few
days with Jack Young and Bill
Schultz. He will then go to Fort
Hall, where his family resides.
Craig Watts made a trip tn
Chesterfield last week.
Rueben Walker and his brother
Lyle have gone to Rose. Mrs. Walker
and the younger children will return
with them and make their home in
Rainbow.
Arbor Day at Rainbow was post
poned two weeks on account of
storms. If the weather is favorable
on April rs there will be a general
cleaning of the school house and
yard, after which an Arbor day pro-
gram will be rendered, followed by
4 dance.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-04-24
Cost of the Mar

Attempts have been made by mum.
Der of statisticians and economists to
compute the money cost of the World
war. The results arrived at vary
According 20 the estimates of PROBES
sor Bosart. under the auspices of the
Carnegie Endowment for International
Peace, the direct costs We're S1S6 3:}3.
631 6H7. and the indirect costs S1l1.
'l-,oI235fs making d grand total Of
'.;'';;i;TT .91G, l-9.GJ7.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-04-24
ROLL. THE LAWN

A good, heavy roller is n val
liable asset to the painstaking
lawn lover. A roller is easy to
make. Obtain "a rimless tie
provide a piece of gas pipe to
run through the center. then
pour the tile full of cement and
sand mixed. A gas pipe or
wood handle can be arranged 10
suit. Frequent use of the roller
in the early spring will roll
down the BUMPS in the lawn
caused by freezing.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-04-24

ing plant there is no particular need
Of getting them started early and the
bulbs can be planted right where the
plants are to stand. The other meth
cd Of propagating, by cuttings, is
practiced by florists. BY this method
the tubers are planted during Janu-
airy in the greenhouse and as the
young shoots form about three leaves
they are cut of, the leaves trimmed
slightly, and the cutting rooted in
warm bed Of sand. After the roots
are formed the cuttings are potted in
rich soil and grown to good sized
plants in five or six-inch pots. The
tuber method Of propagation is the
only practical one for the average
person.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-04-24
KOHL RABI

Plant few kohl rabi for an early
crop, but remember 1t must be trans
planted carefully and usually does
better when allowed to remain where
It is sown. e'iT afv
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-04-24
EGG SHELL SEED POTS

Half egg shells make good seed pots
n which to start cucumbers.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-04-24

Evening
A breath of air
Like rapturous kiss,
OF lips that love
And know true bliss.
A signing of winds
In the poplar trees,
A low, soft whisper
OF summers cool breeze.
A twitter of birds
In the leafy green dome,
A lowing of herds
AS they wend their way home.
A last red glow -
In the western sky,
And this is the way
The summer days die.
Margaret Wallace, Age Il
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-04-24
Pepper and Salt.

Pepper and SAT-.
"A naturally fussy man. says Uncle
Eben, lis liable to stan around brag-
GIN bout his pep stead Of earnin' his
salt. Washington Star.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-04-24
RAINBOW,
Received ApriJ 10

Observation-Disclosures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06
SWISS MAIDS LABORERS
Duties Call For Wrok From In
 Morning To ii At Night

Duties Call For Wrok From In
 Morning To ii At Night
 A comparison of the condition of Swiss and English domesttic service gives results that make the onlooker think; life that is sheer. concentrated essence of labor is the part of the for mer to remarkable degree. The calm acceptance of this state of affairs, the contented spirit inwhich duties are per formed and the unruffled demeanor that marks the Swiss maid come as a sur prise to the visitor to her country.
 Sometimes, not invariably, the Swiss maid Gives in." In either case she is an early riser and sets about her duties soon after in the morning. From this hour she works steadily on, usually until about 10 80 or Il o'clock in the evening. When she rests or indulges in recreation is a mystery. A half day it is always on the Sabbath-once in every two weeks is the only free time she ever has.
 The wages of the Swiss hotel cham bermaid are extremely small. Until this year many relied entirely upon the generosity of the visitors. They usually care for etages, comprising at least twenty-four bedrooms. And they always are in spotless condition.-London Chronicle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06

carrying out the Halloween suggestion.
 The guests on this occasion were Mrs. A. D. Smith, Mrs. T. B. Huey, Mrs. w.. E. Perryman, Mrs. T. N. Cottren, Mrs. Lewis Morris, Jr., Mrs. Erie Wheeler, Mrs. Fred Williams, Mrs. William Tar rnnt, Mrs. R. A. Hardin, Jr., Mrs. ]. E. Parker, Mrs. Bruce Robertson, Mrs. Curtis Nasty, Mrs. W. Q. Patrick, of Charlotte, N. O., Mrs. P. B. Burns, Miss Nell Ellis and Miss Hattie Will Hams.
 The members of the club present were Mrs. Hunter Armstrong, Mrs. Arlie Barber, Mrs. Ruth Davidson, Mrs. Q. T. Underwood, Mrs. Homer Burke, Mrs. Rock, Mrs. Gordon Thomas, Mrs. H. B. Norton, Mrs. Robert J. Wheeler, Mrs. Neal Howard, Mrs. D. J. Reed, Mrs. W. c. Mitcham, Mrs. W. F. Mol ton, Mrs. $. A. Ives, Mrs. W. A. Hug gins, Mrs. W. J. Waldrop, Mrs. George Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06

ter Muggles, the Magician" Ragsedy |AnE ss id No one would be so impo- lftsAas to make themselves invisible land kalk right on our boat without so Aiuch as knocking, like you have done p
 You'd better look out, Miss Rag gedy Ann!" the Magician howled. "When you call me mean and selfish, you make me very angry and I shall push you right off the boat!'
 Magician Muggles, thought just be- cause he was invisible that he could do every thing he wanted to do, but he was in for great surprise, for as soon as he caught hold of Raggedy Ann to push her from the little boat, Rag gcdy. Ann caught hold of the Magician and Raggedy Andy could tell by the way Raggedy Ann scuffled that she was scuffling with the Magician, so, Rag gedy Andy picked up the broom and with great swing, he swiped the Magician square upon the side of his head.
 And, as the Magician and Raggedy Ann were scuffling near the rail of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06
By Branner

boat the thump Raggedy Andy gave the Magician carried him head over heels, right off the boat and they could hear him hit the ground as he fell.
 Of course neither of the Raggedys nor the Captain could zee the Magician as he went tumbling overheard, but they could hear the loud howl he let out when he bumped the ground. And as the little Magician went sailing mer- rily on, just above the ground through the deep, deep woods, Raggedy Ann laughed and said: "Some people think just because they can't be seen that they can hide mean unkind deeds, but no matter where the person may be who does unkind things, even if he thinks no one can see him, the unkind deed is sure to become known and mis- fortune soon comes to the one who does the unkind deed "
 "Yes!" the little Captain agreed. How much nicer it is to send out kindness, for then, we get friendship and love in return! And these are the greatest things in the world!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06
TWENTIETH CENTURY HOUSE. KEEPERS CLUB ENTERTAINED

Mrs. E. NJ. Wheeler was hostess to the members of the Twentieth Century Housekeepers club at an interesting meeting the past week.
 For the occasion Halloween decora- tions were carried out. Chrysanthe- nuns and marigold being arranged prettily throughout the rooms.
 Mrs. W. A. Huggins gave an inter- esting paper on current topics, her sub ject being the "Vote."
 Mrs. Oscar Rhinehart's talk was on The Bible"
 Mrs. Rock rendered a delightful vocal solo and Mrs. Nelson Thomas and Mrs. Erie Wheeler gave several piano num- bers.
 After the program ices were served,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06
Today,s Thought
 By REV. KENNETH OWENS

"When thou makest, feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind.
 St. Luke-14-1S. When thou makest a feast
 Call the maimed, the poor, Call the lame, the blind,
 To thy castle door. Let thy wealth be theirs .,s Though but rich for an hour; And thy heart shall become,
 Like an ivory tower And around it's high turrets
 Shall His rain, like tears, Be banished in sunlight,
 And brighten their years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06

esting discussions of present-day ques- tions and problems, MT. Wingfield has awakened an unusual degree of in- terest among the young women of the Y. W. c. A. in the growth and devel- opment of the American government.
 These talks will continue for several weeks, Thursday evenings at 6 :45 in the library of the Association building. Young women of the city who are in terested are invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06
Random Notes

Mrs. Antionnette Walker has re turned from a visit to Florence and Muscle Shoals.
 Miss Alleta Turner left Wednesday for her home in Mobile, after spending several weeks in Birmingham as the guest of Miss Evelyn Redd. Miss Redd accompanied her home.
 MT. and Mrs. George Morrow, Jr., left yesterday for New York. Mrs. R. NJ. Goodall has returned from a visit to Charleston, s. C., and Chattanooga.
 Mrs. Robert A. Jones, who has been in Louisville, where she attended the Bridges-Webb wedding, has returned. Miss Ray S. Feinstone left for New York Thursday, where she expects to meet her uncle, who is arriving iron, France for short stay in the United States. Miss Feinstone will probably accompany her uncle to Paris upon his return.
 Miss Katherine Marbury left yester- day for Montgomery to visit Miss Bennie Crunl.
 
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur McGarry have returned from a visit to relatives in Huntsville.
 
 Mrs. W. M. Jordan is leaving soon for Florida, where she will spend the winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06
MIR. WINGFIELD GIVES INTERESTING TALK

The United States Constitution is truly a remarkable document, and proves more fully year by year the wis dom and far-sightedness of it's framers. One evidence of this is the fact that there have been comparatively few amendments to the Constitution.
 Using the Constitution as founda- tion, but branching out in many inter-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06

We keep all the large glasses in which we buy peanut butter, and when there is a leftover cereal such as farina, graham mush, or rice, we fill them with the cereal when it is still warm. When cold it can be sliced and Drowned in a skillet. In very cold weather it is nice to add to the cereal bits of leftover roast pork or bacon chopped fine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06

ss -Old Muggles, the Magician, mutt have some magic charms which work we.. '" the little Captain said. "If he sdn't have the charms how could ,he fly and catch up with the boat Whenever he wishes !"
 "Yes!" the voice of Magician Mug gles cried. Tell me that too, Miss Raggedy Ann and Mister Raggedy Andy Just tell me that too! My magic charms are very fine charms and just cause you fooled me a couple of times is no sign that you shah fool me again! Now tell me! Can you see me?"
 "No, we can't" Raggedy Ann re- piled. You are invisible"
 ''Ha, Ina, ha !" the Magician laughed. "Now you know what fine magical charms l have if I can make myself in visible and you can not see me even a sDidgin So, now that I am invisible, you can see how easily I will be able to capture this boat for my very own !"
 You are 8 mean selfish person, Mis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06
Sure Way to Get
 Rid of Blackheads

There Is one simple, safe and sure way that never fails to get rid of blackheads, that is to dissolve them.
 To do this get two ounces of calonite powder from any drug store-sprinkle little on hot, wet cloth-rub over the blackheads briskly-wash the parts and you will be surprised how the blackheads have disappeared. Big blackheads, no matter where they are, simply dissolve and disappear. Blackheads are a mix ture of dust and dirt and secretions that form in the pores of the skin. The cal onlte powder and the water dissolve the Dlackheads so they wash right out, leav- ing the pores free and clean and in their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06
MRS. BRADLEY, JR., ENTERTAJNS BRIDE.ELECT

Mrs. Lee Bradley, IT,, entertained with an informal luncheon at the Coun- try club Wednesday, complimenting Miss Margaret Builder, who will be- come the bride of MT. Thomas Benners, Jr., this evening.
 The table was decorated in the bridal colors of green and white, having for a center ornament bridal bouquet of roses and valley lilies. Included in this courtesy were the members of tEe wedding party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06
MRS. LEAKE HONORS
 GUESTS AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. W. B. Leake entertained We'd nesday with an informal luncheon at the Country club, honoring her guests, Mrs. Robert Peyton of Richmond, Va, who will be remembered as Miss Emily Armistead, a frequent visitor in Bir- iningham before, and Mrs. James Cheek of Nashville.
 Fall blossoms formed an artistic cen terpiece for the table around which were seated Mrs. Robert Peyton, Mrs James Cheek, Mrs. James McLester Mrs. Sharp Gillespy and Mrs. Leake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06
We Women
Forty Years Ago

THE following is an extract from
 sermon preached in Philadelphia
 in 1880 by the Reverened Knox Little.
 flowing submission is an attribute of women men are logical, but women, have an intricacy of thought. There are those who think women can be taught logic; this is a mistake. They can never by any power of education, arrive at the same mental status as men,"
 The excellent gentleman breaks off the foregoing statements and throws us a well-worn bone of praise saying "Women have munitions, they leap with amazing rapidity to conclusions" Leaving the ladies of his congregation to gnaw on that the Rev. Knox-Little drops these pearls of wisdom:
 "To her husband woman owes the duty of unqualified obedience. There is no crime which a man can commit which justifies his wife in leaving him or applying for that monstrous thing, divorce If he is a bad or wicked man, she may gently repulse him, but disobey him-never. Let di- yorce be anathema; curse it, curse 1t Think of the blessedness of having chil dren! I am the father of many chill dren and there have been those who ventured to pity me, Keep your pity for yourself I said, they never cause me pang. Let woman exercise that endurance and loving submission which, with intricacy of thought, are her only characteristics.' "
 It seems difficult to realize that only forty years ago the above speech was solemnly listened to by a congregation and gravely published.
 What, l wonder, were the reactions to those sentiments. Was no one in- dignant? Above all, did no one laugh?
 From careful digest of his speech the logical gentleman tell us to think of the blessedness of having children and therefore let there be no divorces. I suppose in those days there were no children born of second marriages. Per haps his wife would not have agreed with her husband that none of their many children caused her a pang.
 We have gone a long way since those days yet there are still many anti feminist women who would be content to get along without the vote and the legal benefits it implies. But there are none of us left who could get along with man who held such silly no- tions and was 90 stupidly illogical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06
FOR THE AUTUMN BRIDE

A most acceptable gift for the bride whose favorite color is blue is leather dressing case almost as large as a small suitcase. It is of the most delicate shade of powder blue and the fittings of blue enamel carry out the color scheme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06

BAGS OF TAPESTRY BROCADE
 Tapestry brocade which looks as though it belongs on furniture is used for the new under-t -the-arm bags.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06
VELVET AND CHINCHILLA

Nothing lovelier could be imagined than an evening wrap of flame colored velvet trimmed with wide bands of chinchilla worn over a brocaded chif- fon frock of the same tone.