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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-03-26
KEEPERS OF THE FLOCK

A writer in the New York Tri-
bune said in recent issue,
"Men whose lives are spent
in close association with ami
mails are soft spoken and gentle
in their ways This is
notable characteristic of those
who have charge of sheep"
1t wildly reminds us of the term
the Great Teacher loved to apply
to Himself-"THE SHEPHERD OF
THE FLOCK" No man has ever
been so soft spoken as Jesus; no
man has been so gentle as Christ.
What bitter contrast to some
of those who today claim to be
"Under Shepherds"
As for instance the New York
minister who recently returned from
Florida, and Immediately proceeded
to storm about his pulpit and gnash
his teeth in a bitter condemnation
in which he characterized Florida
as "SoDOM AND GOMoRRAH,"
Evidently he enjoyed too well the
sight of bathing beauties on the
Florida beaches. Evidently he re-
scented the pleasure people enjoyed
in Florida resorts.
A lot of ministers would do well
to give up their churches for a
season and take post graduate
course in sheep herding out west,
And as for that matter the theo-
logical seminaries might well in
clude in their curriculum a regular
course in sheep herding.
Certainly something is needed to
eliminate the harshness and hate
that is becoming so pronounced in
the pulpits today,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-03-26
E DIT RIAL S
WHY DOESN'T MR.. AL
WATER RESIGN HIS
MOTOR VEHICLE JOB?

During the campaign last fall
when Charles Alvater was running
against Charles D. McCracken for
Surrogate of Hunterdon County,
Mr.. Alvater charged that Mr.. Nc
Cracker should not ask for re-
election because he had received
$4,000 from the office during his
five years term.
Mr.. McCracken charged in turn
that as Mr.. Alvater already had
the office of Motor Vehicle Regis
trar, which paid last year $1,000
that he shouldn't ask for another
office.
This was so strongly supported
that Mr.. Alvater was led to say
on several occasions that if he
were elected Surrogate he would
discontinue issuing automobile Ii
censes."
Mr.. Alvater was elected Surro.
pagte, but HE HAS NOT RESIGN.
ED HIS OFFICE OF MOTOR We
HICLE REGISTRAR WHY?
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-03-26
LAMBERTyILLE ON
THE UPGRADE?

There has never been such a de-
mand for apartments and houses
in Lambertville and New Hope as
there is at the present time. Not
even when the Lambertville Rubber
Mill was bringing workmen here
from other cities.
Every vacant house or apartment
is sought by dozen or more people.
It is good sign. People are com
ing to realize the attraetiveness OF
the Delaware Valley in this sec
ton. It should be an incentive to
more building.
II the Amwell Bank carries out
its plans Immediately for new
building it would likely result in
the beginning of boom for this
community.
Constitutional DIRECTORS to every
sign of progress can be relied upor
to croak eth never work" Sc
those who believe in progress had
better start chorus of their own
to counterfeit it.
LET'S DO WHAT WE CAN
AND GIVE PROGRESS A TRIAL.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-03-26
Dry and Rather Hot

Parkins never was tired Of proph-
esying calamitles, and his friends were
getting bit fed up. Parkins had al
ready predicted famine, and one day
he remarked dolefully to n friend:
What would you say, my boy, II I
were to tell you that In short space
Of time the rivers of our country
would all dry up?" HIN. l should
say" replied the friend, "go thou and
do likewise. st. Paul Pioneer-Press.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-03-26
/ GIVE DAWES GAVEL
LIKE FAMOUS PIPE

American Legionnaires of Mariet-
ia Ohio, will present their COM
rade, Vice President Dawes who was
born in Marietta, with gavel
fashioned like the famous Dawes
campaign pipe and made from the
piano stool Dawes used as boy.
The gavel has gold plate on
each end with the engraving, made
from piano stool used by G. g..
d. as boy" and, ITO Legionnaire
Charles G. Dawes, Vice-President
of the U. s., March A, 1925 Mariet-
ia Post No. Ga, American Legion,
Marietta, Ohio"
A large Legion emblem is fas-
tened to one end of the gavel.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-03-26
PROHIBITION is BETTER
THAN NO RUM AT ALL"

In recent discussion of the pro-
hibition question, a witty Irishman
down in Lambertville's first ward,
made the sage crack, "Well, prohi-
bition is better than no rum at
0ll."
Does that have to be explained to
you so that you will understand
that he is getting his runl-even if
prohibition is supposed to be in
effect?
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-03-26

TALKING BACK TO
THE "SHAVETAIL"
LouisASay! Does that horse al
ways limp?
Buck-Naw! Only when he walks!
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-03-26
WHY AN EDITORIAL CoLUMN7

"The journalist who does nothing
but paddle along with public opin-
ion, without breasting the current
of popular error, is of no value
none whatever. James M. Good
hue. Commenting on this statement
of that versatile newspaper publish
err, Will Curtis, former treasurer
of the National Editorial Associa-
ton. says:
every newspaper worthy of the
name should aspire to be of the
utmost service and help to it's COM
munity. 1t can only do this if it
directs the thought of the commun-
ity and helps to crystalline public
sentiment on worthy objects.
"The editor cannot make himself
force for good in the COM
munity unless he expresses his con-
victions through his paper.
at is through the editorial col
umn that he gives character to the
paper.
"Papers with an outstanding ed
itorial policy that are fair in their
editorials, clear and able on the
issues before the people, do WELD
an influence over other editors, and
in that way multiply their power
for good.
"The editor of the country week
ly, because he is known to great
majority of his readers, has the
/ rare opportunity to be leader for
all that is good in his commun-
ity. If he would measure up to
what is expected of him, if he
would be the. power for good thtIt
he should be in his community, he
will make his impress every week
in the editorial column of his pa
per-"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-03-26
Language of Golfers

"Well, how did you get on?" In
CURED novice of friend who had
just finished an important golf match.
oh" said the old hand, I'VE got Off all
right. | was a bit short at the long,
and then long at the short. but my op-
ponent was never up all the way be-
cause he couldn't get down. He played
better coming in than he did going
out. so we were square on the round"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-03-26
T tile

Title to property should be guaran-
teed and protected A buyer who
takes the word Of the seller is only
himself to blame If he runs into trou-
Bile. At the time of signing the pre-
liminary agreement have II incorpo-
rated into the contract that a guaran-
teed title shall be delivered and title
insurance backed by a responsible
company furnished.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-03-26
HEROES OF THE AIR


HEROES OF THE AIR
After the lapse of over eight
years grim reminders of the fate
of some of those daring warriors
of the air who performed such prodi-
gies of valor during the World con-
fict have been brought to light
within the last month.
On January Is, 1925, near Amiens,
in the forest of st. Pierre-Vaast.
the remains of a German airplane
and the skeleton of pilot were
found near the French battle plane
which was discovered by a squad
ron of artillerymen about month
previously. The French plane, in the
debris of which there were two
skeletons, has been identified as
belonging to the 106th Escaudrille,
Two machines of that unit collided
while attacking a German plane on
September "a, 1916 and fell into the
woods.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23
Several Crop Varieties
Are Tested at Illinois

Several new varieties of crops have
been introduced in the experimental
tests which are being conducted at
the University of Illinois. The alfal-
IA tests which were started in 1923
include six varieties which are now
in their second crop season. These
are Grimm, Cossack, South Dakota
No. u, Common Kansas grown, Com
mon Idaho grown under irrigation,
and Argentine grown seed. These
varieties present some interesting COM
parsons.
In the oat tests new variety, Ka
nota, is making an interesting show
ing. This is an early oat introduced
from the Kansas experimental station.
1t appears that it may prove TO be a
better variety than Iowa 103. Nova, a
variety introduced from Denmark,
promises to be a good late variety.
The most interesting varieties of
wheat are two hybrids, Michikoff, a
Purdue variety, and Minnturki. Both
are hard wheats. The Michikoff Is
smooth and the Minnturki is bearded.
Twenty-six other varieties of winter
and spring wheat are being tested.
These tests are helpful in determining
the best varieties for farmers Of the
corn belt to use in their crop rota-
tions
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23
Good Feed for Stallion
During Breeding Season

A few combinations of rations which
are suitable for a stallion during the
breeding season are as follows:
1. Oats, timothy or prairie hay.
.. Oats, four parts; corn, six parts,
and bran, three parts by weight /;
timothy or prairie hay.
8. oats, four parts; corn, six parts /;
linseed meal, one part; timothy or
prairie hay.
i. Corn, seven parts; bran, three
parts; linseed meal, one part timothy
or prairie hay.
5. Corn; alfalfa hay one-third and
prairie hay two-th!rds.
No specific directions can be given
as to the total amount of feed required,
since this depends on the exercise the
animal gets and whether he is a
"hard'' or "easy" keeper. safe rule
is to keep the stallion in good flesh,
but not hog fat" for this will injure
his breeding powers. Most horsemen
advise that in the breeding season he
be kept gaining just a bit, rather than
allowed to run down in flesh While
some recommend feeding three times a
day, four is preferred by others. In
either case no more should be fed
than will be promptly cleaned up.
Plenty of exercise Is very essential
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23
Kidding Farm Lands of
Different Rodent Pests

The tremendous scope of rodent
control work can be seen from re-
port TO the biological survey, United
States Department of Agriculture OF
what was accomplished in Arizona in
a single month. Rodent-control cam
paigns in this state in April were di-
rected against prairie dogs, pocket
gophers and rabbits. About 10000 ro-
dents day were killed, or 100000, APP
proximately, for the month. Nearly
$4,000 acres of infested lands were
treated with about 5000 quarts of poi
soned bait by 379 cooperating farm
ers and stockmen. No matter how
conservative the estimate Of the value
per acre of Kidding lands of rodent
pests, it must be evident that the re-
suits are worth thousands of dollars
to the landowners.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23
Scooped Up Mercury
to Keep Light Going

Bishops light rises near the Scilly
Islands and gives a grim warning of
the dangers Of the coast. 1t is one Of
the most exposed lighthouses in the
world and the three tenders have a
lonesome time. During a recent storm
the beams from Bishops rock came
near to falling. The light weighs sew
eral tons, and revolves on supports
resting in a circular trough of mer-
curry. 1t is balanced so delicately a
child can turn it by touch of the
finger. On this night the tower was
so soaked by the heavy seas that much
of the mercury was spilled out over
the concrete floor of the light cham
Der. The three guards fell on their
knees, scooped up the mercury in their
hands and poured 1t back into the
trough.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23
Cultivate to Kill
Weeds in Cornfield
Moisture Conservation Is
Not Chief Object.

Producing corn at the lowest posi-
BILE cost requires that 1t be cultivated
only enough to keep down weeds, ac-
cording to d. @. Winner. University Of
Illinois. 1t is now well established
that weed control and not moisture
conservation is the chief object Of corn
cultivation and consequently cultivat-
ing weed-free corn with the idea Of
conserving moisture by creating a
mulch only swells the cost of produc-
ing the crop.
Experimental results show that
weedy corn probably suffers more
from lack of nutrients than from lack
of moisture. Consequently it would
seem that moisture conservation is
not n reason for cultivating corn, ex-
cept possibly in the case of heavy
soils that check badly. Cultivation
may be necessary on such soils to fill
large cracks and thus stop the direct
loss of moisture from the uEsurface
or even the subsoil On soils that do
not check badly the loss of moisture
from the immediate surface is Of lit
tie significance.
Since cultivation Is the only prac-
teal method of controlling weeds, the
depth and frequency Of cultivation
should be determined by their growth.
In so far as possible the growth Of
weeds should be prevented by shallow
rather than deep cultivation, since the
latter generally Injuries the corn roots
and thereby cuts the yield.
On soils that are reasonably free
from weeds and where the seed bed
has been we'll prepared, corn needs
little or no cultivation. Unless culti-
walton kills weeds, closes large open
ings in soils that are subject to ex.
cessive cracking or puts soils In con.
dition to absorb more water, it can
hardly be justified in the face Of ex-
detrimental evidence.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23
Deep Cultivation Cuts
Yield of the Corn Crop

"Stir as shallow as possible when
cultivating corn" Is the advice of soils
men at the New York State College of
Agriculture at Ithaca. Within recent
years it has been found that deep Gull
tivation of corn Injuries the roots and
reduces the yield of the crop.
In wet seasons, when the weeds get
a big start, deep cultivation may be
the only way to kill them, but 1t nips
the corn roots, too, and holds back the
growth of the crop.
Another reason for deep cultivation
has been the theory that soil mulch
was a great moisture saver. This is
only partly true, and it is only in dry
seasons that this mulch conserves
much moisture with New York's nor
NAL rainfall.
Cultivation before planting the crop
men, and it can be done more cheaply
and easily then than later. Proper
preparation of the seed bed is neces-
sary for later cultivation 70 be effec-
tive. If the seed bed has been prop
erly worked shallow cultivation should
do the business later on when the crop
gets up above the ground. Wet wealth
err may interfere, of course, but the
same rule holds: The best cultivation
is that which Injuries the crop roots
least and still kills the weeds.
These principles of cultivation APP
ply to all weed crops, such as corn,
beans, potatoes and cabbage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23
FARM! MITES ||LQ[lE

Now Wen wait to see who tested
their seed corn.
Eat, can, or sell the Stacker hens.
More April chicks are likely to live
than those Matched in any other
month.
Waste oil from the tractor, car, or
truck engine crank case works fine as
hog oiler.
A little sweet clover for pasture may
become '1ifesaver" in seasons OF
drought or in other emergencies.
Golden Bantam sweet corn is adapt
ed to the home garden, as 1t will pro-
duce well in small, closely planted
plots.
Frequent and thorough cultivation
is the only economic method Of weed
control in cultivated crops. Once
started, it is very difficult 10 get rid
of weeds without injuring the crop.
Use a good fly spray, particularly on
dairy cows, but don't soak their hides
$50 as to blister If you spray tefore
milking allow time for the spray to
settle so as to avoid talnting the milk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23
Cultures No Good
for Nonlegunes
Farmer Should Not Waste
His Time or Money on
Doubtful Cultures.


prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture.)
Worthless preparations calculated to
stimulate nitrogen fixation in such non
legumes as corn, cotton, and tobacco,
are being offered the farmer at the
rate of dollar a pound, says the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture.
The farmer should not waste his
time or money on such doubtful prep
arations, cautions the department.
Even the most alluring advertisements
and claims should fall on deaf ears.
All efforts to inoculate the seeds of
nonlegumes with nitrogen-fixing bac-
terra have failed, says the department.
Corn, wheat, oats, rye, cotton, tobac-
co, and other nonleguminous plants do
not harbor such nitrogen-tixing bac-
terra in their stems and leaves, al
though such is the assertion of some
commercial concerns engaged In the
business of manufacturing and selling
commercial cultures for inoculating the
seed of these nonlegumes.
Cultures for Legumes.
On the other hand, the use of COM
mercial cultures for inoculating the le-
! gumes-such as alfalfa, clover, vetch,
peas, soy beans, and cowpeas-ls often
to be recommended. These and other
legumes attain their best development
if their roots have many well-devel-
oped nodules in which the nitrogen
fixing bacteria are present in large
numbers. Not all soils contain these
desirable bacteria In the right guam
| tity or quality to assure normal natu-
raj incubation, but fortunately this
lack can be supplied by the use of
properly preparedocommercial cultures.
Many investigators have tried to
select and cultivate useful bacteria in
the laboratory for the artificial inocu-
lation of the soil or seeds of nonlegumi-
nous plants hoping that results would
| be similar to those secured when the
legumes are inoculated artificially.
However, all efforts made in this d.
rection have failed thus far and all
| such commercial cultures have been
found to be without value to the farm
er.
Composition of Cultures.
Usually these cultures prepared for
the nonlegumes have been found to
/ contain such substances as dried ami
NAL manure, compost, guano, phos-
/ pilates. lime, and prepared humus All
(, of these substances are in the nature
| of fertilizer and may, If relatively
! large amounts of them are applied
! in pot or small plot tests, stimulate
noticeable growth. This apparently
] beneficial effect from the substance
| VIII be as a fertilizer and not as 2
| nltrogen-fixing agent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound to my husband for me. AS re-
suit of taking it my back has stopped
aching and the awful bearing down feel
ing is gone. / feel stronger and do all
of my homework and tend to my little
girl. have also taken Lydia E. Pink
hams Liver Pills for constipation. ]
have recommended these medicines to
some of my friends and you may use
this letter as testimonial if you wish.
] will be pleased to answer letters of
other women if can help them by tell
ing them what this medicine has done
for me. Mrs. PRICE, lat w. Summit
Avenue, st. Paul, Minnesota.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23
Women Lose Immunity

Women travelling between Canada
and the United States will now be
searched at some of the customs
points by women inspectors. Female
smugglers of liquor, cigarettes and
jewelry have increased to such an ex-
tent that the modesty shown by the
men inspectors had to be overcome.
Miss NJ. A. Jameson is the first wom-
an inspector in the Canadian service.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23
No Such Thing

Let the nonagenarians and cente-
narians have all the fun they want in
discussing their youthfulness. Still it
viii have to be admitted that one
never hears such an expression as
forty-five years young or fifty years
young Pittsburgh Post.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23
Swiss Waterways

At an international exposition In
Basic, Switzerland, this summer new
and old methods of producing hydro
electric energy by converting natural
watercourses into navigable waterways
by construction of dams and locks will
be demonstrated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23
Just a Day Drenn,

Fifteen years ago Japanese priest
had a dream In which he was told that
Is years later he would find large
pot of gold under a certain tree. He
has been digging all around the tree
for several weeks. but so far has
found no gold.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23
Bridge Building in Albion

England viii spend $10,00OO00 on
the construction of new bridges, large
ly of concrete, in the next TWO years,
and henceforth all bridges on main
roads will be made to carry axle loads
Of Is tons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23
WOMAN'S BACK
STOPPED ACHING
I Suffered Three Years. Re-
lieved by Taking Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound
st. Paul, Mimi have little girl
three wears old and ever since her birth

| have suffered with
my back as if it were
breaking in two and /
have felt as il some
thing were falling
out all the time. ]
also had dizzy spells
an d as sick a {
my stomach every
month. | had read
several lie tiers Of
women in the news
papers and the drug
Of 4 recommended
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23
Less Horse Feed

Horse feed is giving way swiftly to
auto fuel. Consumption of hay in New
York, for instance, has decreased from
% to 80 per cent in the last year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23
Veneering

In the British museum, in London,
there are examples of Egyptian
veneer work that are many thousand
years old. Pliny says that veneer
came into general use in Rome in his
day. 1t obtained great popularity In
the Netherlands, France and England
In the Eighteenth century.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23
Poor Girl

Hubby-"My dears your gown is
very short" "Wifey-Well, 1t viii be
long enough before get another
one"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23
So Wo,,Id We

'I'd be much better off if they'd put
that sign on the mail box" What
sign?" "Post no bills Mutual Mag
azine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23

II one hates to see others do as they
like, he is on the way to becoming an
uplifter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-23

II postmaster is too brilliant, he
offends the other speakers.